Cut Sheet

Standard
STANDARD MAG BALLAST (2) F48T12 SLIMLINE 277V
Available for many fluorescent lamp types sold today, including
Preheat, Rapid Start, 2-pin CFL, Slimline, High Output, Very High
Output and Circline. Magnetic ballasts can be used in any application
where these lamps are used.
Product data
• General Characteristics
Lamp Type F48T12
Number of Lamps 2 piece
Input Voltage 277 V
Input Current (Oper-
ating)
0.36 A
Line Frequency 60 Hz
Lamp Footage(for
sign ballast)
-
Ballast Type Magnetic Fluorescent
Base Model VSM2E40STP
Housing R6
Housing Dimensions 9.5" x 3.11" x 1.78"
Housing Material Metal
Suitable for Outdoor
use?
Yes
Starting Method Instant Start
Family Name Standard
• Operating Characteristics
Automatic restart Yes
Ignition time 0.1 s
Input Power Gear 98 W
Ballast factor 0.96 -
Ballast Efficacy Factor 0.98 -
Power Factor 0.98
Lamp Current Crest
Factor
1.7 -
Sound Rating A
Max THD 25 %
• Wiring Characteristics
Wire Striplength 0.50/0.375 mm
Lamp Connection Series
Wire Gauge 18AWG
Wire Length by
Color
See data sheet
Wire Type Solid
Allowed Wiring
Config(Remote)
Yes
Allowed Wiring
Config(Tandem)
Yes
Allowed Wiring
Config(Through)
Yes
Max Dist. Ball to
Lamp(Remote)
30'
Max Dist. Ball to
Lamp(Tandem)
Any = 30'
Max Dist.Ball to
Lamp(Through)
Any = 30'
• System Chars on driver level
Rated Lamp Watts 40W
• Product Dimensions
Length A1 9.5 in
Length A2 8.91 in
Width B1 3.11 in
Height C1 1.78 in
• Approval & Application Chars
EMC Immunity FCC Non-Consumer
Approbation Marks UL, CSA, RoHS
UL Listed Yes
CSA certificate Yes
CEC Listing No
Circle E logo No
CSA E No
cUL certificate No