Technical Specifications
PS1400QD MVOLT Emergency Ballast
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Sheet#: PS1400QD MVOLT
One Lithonia Way Conyers, GA 30012 Phone: 888-300-7017 www.powersentrysafety.com ©1997-2014 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved 3/10/14
LAMP COMPATIBILITY
OPEN OFFICE SPACING
RECOMMENDED SPACING
One Footcandle Average Fixture-to-Fixture Spacing Guidelines PS1400QD MVOLT
MOUNTING
All dimensions are inches (millimeters).
INITIAL LUMEN OUTPUT TABLE
NC = Not compatible
Initial lumen output measured at 25°C ambient temperature.
Type Description 1 Lamp (lm)2  Lamps (lm)
T5/T5HO
FP14/T5 800 NC
FP245T5/HO 700 NC
FP28T5 1450 NC
FP54T5/HO (49W) 1100 NC
FP54T5/HO (54W) 900 NC
T8
F17T8 850 950
F32T8 1450 1450
FB31T8 1400 1400
CFL
CF40 950 NC
FT40DL28W 1050 NC
Application
T8 Lensed 
Troffer
T8 Parabolic
T8 Direct/
Indirect
2x4
Open Office 47' 45' 47'
Corrdior 57' 53' 59'
2x2
Open Office 47' 38' 47'
Corrdior 54' 49' 53'
2-3/8" 2-3/16"
1-1/2"
1-3/16"
Typical
Power 
Sentry
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Meets Life Safety Code standard minimum 
illuminance of 0.1FC and average illuminance 
of 1.0 FC. Assumes 3 T8 lamps in each xture, 
6-foot wide path of egress, ceiling height 9' and 
reectances of 80/50/20.
Fluorescent Emergency Ballast: PS1400QD MUOLT
Fluorescent Fixture: 2x4 Parabolic
Lamp Type: F32T8
Cross section end view
Length: 13-5/16 inches
Shipping weight: 2.0 lbs (0.68 kg).
KEY FEATURES KEY OPTIONS
1 FC average
0.1 FC min.
45'
9'
6'
SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY
Sealed Nickel-Cadmium
  Voltage  Shelf Life  Expected Life¹  Maintenance  Optimum Temp²
  9.4  3 years  7-9 years  none³  32–100° F
Notes:
1. - At 77°F.
2. - Optimum ambient temperature range where unit will provide capacity for 90 minutes. Higher and lower temperatures aect life and 
capacity. Consult factory for detailed information.
3. - All life safety equipment, including emergency lighting for path of egress must be maintained, serviced and tested in accordance with 
all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and local codes. Failure to perform the required maintainence, service or testing could 
jeopardize the safety of occupants and will void all warranties.
ELECTRICAL
  Maximum AC input
  Volts  Amps  Watts
  120  .27  3.3
  277  .29  3.2
New reduced-prole design ts in the 
tightest of applications
New Quick-Disconnect wiring system
Self-diagnostics module


