Cut Sheet
Flourescent Emergency Ballast, AC/DC Output, Full Lumen Output
B30
APPLICATION
The B30 emergency ballast works in conjunction with
an AC ballast to convert new or existing uorescent
xtures into emergency lighting. The emergency ballast
consists of a nickel-cadmium battery, charger and
electronic circuitry in one case. The B30 can be used
with most 17 - 215 W (2’ - 8’) T5, T8, T9, T10 or T12
uorescent lamps without integral starters, including
U-shaped, HO, VHO, circline, energy-saving and
rapid-start (4-pin) compact uorescent lamps. B30
also operates Philips InstantFit LED 2’ to 4’ 8.5 W - 16.5
W T8 and InstantFit LED U Bend 6’’ 16.5 W T8 lamps.
One- or two-lamp operation may be selected for
some lamps (see Table 1). It is also compatible with
most one-, two-, three- and four-lamp electronic,
standard, energy-saving and dimming AC ballasts. If
used in an emergency-only xture, no AC ballast is
necessary. The B30 is suitable for indoor and damp
locations. It is not suitable for air handling heated air
outlets or wet or hazardous locations. For information
about specic lamp and ballast compatibility,
please call the factory. Recommended applications
include: hospital surgical suites and areas along the
path of egress with high ceiling heights, as well as
health care, educational and commercial facilities
needing higher levels of emergency illumination.
OPERATION
When AC power fails, the B30 immediately switches to
the emergency mode, operating either one or two
lamps at a reduced lumen output for a minimum of 90
minutes. When AC power is restored, the emergency
ballast automatically returns to the charging mode
and, delays AC ballast operation for approximately
three (3) seconds to prevent false tripping of the
AC ballast end-of-lamp-life shutdown circuits.
INSTALLATION
The B30 does not aect normal xture operation and
may be used with either a switched or unswitched
xture. If a switched xture is used, an unswitched hot
lead must be connected to the emergency ballast. The
emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch
circuit as the AC ballast. The B30 may be installed on
top of or remote from the xture. The emergency ballast
may be remotely installed up to half the distance the
AC ballast manufacturer recommends remoting the
AC ballast from the lamp or up to 50 feet, whichever
is less. Installation is not recommended with xtures
wherethe ambient temperature may fall below 0°C.
A 2-wire illuminated test switch is provided.
EMERGENCY ILLUMINATION
Depending on the number (one or two), wattage and
type of lamps selected, the B30 produces 900 to
3500 lumens initial emergency light output (see
Table 2). If two-lamp operation is selected, light
output is evenly divided between the lamps for
better distribution of emergency illumination.
SPECIFICATION
Emergency lighting shall be provided by using a
standard uorescent xture equipped with a Philips
Bodine B30 emergency ballast. The B30 shall consist
of a high-temperature, maintenance-free nickel-
cadmium battery, charger and electronic circuitry
containedin one 16.6” x 2.8” x 2.85” metal case with a
2’ length of exible conduit. An illuminated test switch
to monitor the charger and battery and installation
hardware shall be provided. The emergency ballast,
shall delay AC ballast operation for approximately
three (3) seconds to prevent false tripping of the
AC ballast end-of-lamp-life shutdown circuits. The
emergency ballast shall be capable of operating [one
or two] _________ uorescent lamp(s) (see Table 1)
at _________lumens (see Table 2) initial light output
in the emergency mode for a minimum of 90 minutes.
It shall be suitable for indoor and damp locations.
The B30 shall have 8.5 Watts of input power and a
57.6 Watt-hour battery capacity and shall exceed
emergency standards set forth by the current NEC. The
emergency ballast shall be UL Listed for installation
on top of or remote from the xture and shall be
warranted for a full ve years from date of purchase.
END-OF-LAMP-LIFE
COMPATIBLE
This emergency ballast incorporates a circuit that delays
the AC ballast operation for approximately three (3)
seconds. This delay prevents the false tripping of the
AC ballast’s end-of-lamp-life shutdown circuits.
WARRANTY
The B30 is warranted for ve (5) full years from date of
purchase. Please see detailed warranty
information on our web site..
© 2015 Koninklijke Philips N.V. All rights reserved. Philips
reserves the right to make changes in specications and/
or to discontinue any product at any time without notice
or obligation and will not be liable for any consequences
resulting from the use of this publication.
Document order number: L2300236 15.05
Philips Emergency Lighting
236 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Collierville, TN 38017
Tech Support: 888.263.4638
Sales: 800.223.5728
philips.com/bodine
Table 1 Lamp Compatibility
LAMP DIAMETER
(T5, T8, T9, T10, T12)
BASE
WATTAGE
(Length)
NO. of LAMPS
(EMERGENCY)
BROWN
CONNECTOR
VIOLET
CONNECTOR
1”, 1
1/4
”, 1
1/2
”
(T8, T9, T10, T12)
Single
or
Bipin
17 - 40 W (2’ - 4’)
1 CLOSED OPEN
2 OPEN CLOSED
40 - 215 W (5' -8') 1 OPEN CLOSED
Long Compact 4-PIN (2G11) 18 - 55 W 1 CLOSED OPEN
Twin/Quad/Triple
Twin-Tube Compact
4-PIN
(G24q, GX24q)
18 - 42 W 1 CLOSED OPEN
Philips InstantFit LED T8 Bipin
8.5 - 16.5W
(2’-4’)
1 CLOSED OPEN
Philips InstantFit LED T8
U Bend 6’’
Bipin 16.5W 1 CLOSED OPEN
Philips InstantFit LED
Twin-Tube Compact
4-PIN 16.5W 22’’ 1 CLOSED OPEN
2D
4-PIN
(GR10q)
16 - 55 W 1 CLOSED OPEN
T5 HO
HO Circline
4-PIN (2GX13)
22 - 55 W 1 CLOSED OPEN
Miniature Bipin 24 - 54W (2’ - 4’) 1 CLOSED OPEN
T5
Miniature Bipin 14 - 35W (2’ - 5’) 1 CLOSED OPEN
Table 2 Lumen Output
LAMP
LUMENS
1 Lamp 2 Lamps
F14T5/HE 1630
F21T5/HE 2421
F28T5/HE 2400
F35T5/HE 3000
F39T5/HO 3000
F49T5/HO 2700
F54T5/HO 3000
TL5C22W/840 Circline 2800
TL5C40W Circline 2900
FC12T5 55W Circline 3300
F17T8 2050 1814
F25T8 2800 2721
F32T8 2420 3470
F40T8 3232
F96T12/D/HO-O 110W 2098
PL-L 24W 1936
PL-L 36W 2013
PL-L 40W 2658
PL-L 55W 2834
PL-T 18W 1295
PL-T 26W 1670
PL-T 42W 2395
PL-Q (2D) 28W 1695
PL-Q (2D) 38W 1995
TLED T8 8.5W 886
TLED T8 16.5W 1347
TLED U T8 16.5W 1935
Partial listing of lamps operated.