HF-REGULATOR electronic regulating ballasts

for PL-T and PL-C lamps

Definition Philips quality

Compact, lightweight, high- This implies optimum quality with
frequency electronic regulating respect to:
ballast for PL-T and PL-C • System supplier
compact fluorescent lamps. As manufacturer of lamps,
electronic control gear and
Description lighting control equipment,
• The lamp power can be Philips ensures that, from the
regulated down to 3% earliest development stage,
• Stable lamp operation optimum performance is
• 1-10 V control input maintained
(European standard) • International standards
• Programmed start: flicker-free Philips HF electronic regulating
warm start, ideal for areas with ballasts comply with all relevant
a high switching frequency international rules and
• Up to 50% longer lamp life than regulations.
with conventional ballasts
• Up to 60% reduction in energy Compliances and approvals
consumption can be achieved • RFI < 30 MHz EN 55015
Dimensions in mm by using automatic lighting • Harmonics EN 61000-32
111 control systems. • Immunity EN 61547
All Philips HF-REGULATOR • Safety EN 60928
4.5 electronic ballasts are fitted with • Performance EN 60929-1E
a-control.This is a dedicated • Vibration & bump tests
integrated circuit that ensures IEC 68-2-6 FC
independent control of each IEC 68-2-29 Eb
electrode and, in doing so, takes • Quality standardISO 9001
care that: • Approval marks ENEC,
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a. lamp life is unaffected by equivalent to KEMA,VDE,

dimming position; SEMKO, NEMKO, DEMKO, FI,
b. lamp burning is stabler in every SEV
dimming position; and • Environmental standard
c. energy savings, when dimming, ISO 14001
are maximised. • CE marking.
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Applications
Typical areas of application
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• Installations with daylight-linked
1-lamps and remote control systems
• Installations with emergency
146 back-up, according to VDE 0108
• Installations with infrared
4.5
remote control systems
• Conference rooms
• Cinemas
• Department stores, shops,
supermarkets
• Office buildings: insurance
companies, banks, government
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ministries
• Hospitals
• Hotels.
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2-lamps
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HF-REGULATOR electronic regulating ballasts
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Technical data in relation to energy saving
Lamp Qty. of Ballast System Lamp
lamps power* Power* Efficacy* Lumen*
W W lm/W lm
PL-T 18W 1 HF-R 118 PL-T/C 21 16.5 73 1200
PL-C 18W 1 HF-R 118 PL-T/C 21 16.5 73 1200
PL-T 18W 2 HF-R 218 PL-T/C 38 16.5 73 1200
PL-C 18W 2 HF-R 218 PL-T/C 38 16.5 73 1200
PL-T 26W 1 HF-R 126 PL-T/C 29 24 75 1800
PL-C 26W 1 HF-R 126 PL-T/C 29 24 75 1800
PL-T 26W 2 HF-R 226 PL-T/C 54 24 75 1800
PL-C 26W 2 HF-R 226 PL-T/C 54 24 75 1800
PL-T 32W 1 HF-R 132 PL-T 38 32 75 2400
PL-T 32W 2 HF-R 232 PL-T 72 32 75 2400
PL-T 42W 1 HF-R 142 PL-T 50 43 74 3200
PL-T 42W 2 HF-R 242 PL-T 96 43 74 3200
* At 100%.
Technical data for installation Automatic restart after lamp
replacement or voltage dip yes
Mains operation
Rated mains voltage 220 - 240 V Insulation resistance test 500 V DC from Line/Neutral to Earth
with tolerances for safety: +/- 10% 198 - 264 V (not between Line and Neutral)
tolerances for performance: +6% -8% 202 - 254 V Note: Ensure that the Neutral is
Mains frequency 50/60 Hz reconnected again after above-
Operating frequency > 42 kHz mentioned test is carried out and
Power factor 0.95 at 100% before the installation is put into
power operation.
Smart power: with AC mains voltage fluctuations, 202 - 254 V
luminous flux varies by ± 2% max. Mains current at 230 V
Ballast Input current
DC voltage operation (during emergency back-up) A
Required battery voltage for guaranteed ignition 198 - 254 V DC HF-R 118 PL-T/C 0.09
Required battery voltage for burning lamps 176 - 254 V DC HF-R 218 PL-T/C 0.17
HF-R 126 PL-T/C 0.13
Control input HF-R 226 PL-T/C 0.24
Control voltage 1 - 10 V DC HF-R 132 PL-T 0.17
Protected against accidental mains HF-R 232 PL-T 0.31
voltage connection yes HF-R 142 PL-T 0.22
HF-R 242 PL-T 0.42
Regulating level (lamp power) 3 to 100%
The control input complies with IEC 929,
Amendment 1, Annex E and is compatible
with Philips lighting control equipment.
Inrush current
Ignition time <2s Ballast Max. quantity of Inrush current
Earth leakage current < 0.5 mA per ballasts per 1/2 value time
ballast Miniature Circuit at typical
Breaker mains impedance
Maximum number of ballasts 30 type B 16 A type C 16 A
which can be connected to one HF-R 118 PL-T/C 28 48 40A/110µs
Residual Current Detector of 30 mA HF-R 218 PL-T/C 28 48 35A/120µs
HF-R 126 PL-T/C 28 48 40A/110µs
Overvoltage protection 48 hr at 320 V AC HF-R 226 PL-T/C 28 48 35A/120µs
2 hr at 350 V AC HF-R 132 PL-T 28 48 40A/110µs
HF-R 232 PL-T 12 20 45A/170µs
Dual fixture; master slave operation not advisable HF-R 142 PL-T 28 48 40A/110µs
HF-R 242 PL-T 12 20 45A/170µs
Advised maximum cable capacity for
optimum performance and
EMI suppression max. 30 pF between lamp wires; Conversion table for max. quantities of ballasts on other types of
max. 75 pF between lamp wires and Miniature Circuit Breaker
earth; care has to be taken for
MCB type Relative quantity of
symmetrical wiring ballasts
Lamp wiring The use of 500 V rated components is B 16 A 100% (see table above)
B 10 A 63%
advised for PL-T 32 W and 42 W types
C 16 A 170%
Note: Keep lamp wiring as short as C 10 A 104%
possible; do not bunch wires from L, I 16 A 108%
terminals 1 & 2 with those from L, I 10 A 65%
terminals 3 & 4 (1-lamp ballasts), or G, U, II 16 A 212%
wires from terminals 3, 4, 5 & 6 with G, U, II 10 A 127%
K, III 16 A 254%
those from terminals 1, 2, 7 & 8 K, III 10 A 154%
(2-lamp ballasts)
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1-lamp 2-lamps
Wiring diagrams
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Lamp power (W %)

1. Data is based on a mains supply with an impedance of 400 mΩ (equal

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to 15 m cable of 2.5 mm2 and another 20 m to the middle of the
power distribution), under worst case conditions. With an impedance
60
of 800 mΩ the number of ballasts can be increased by 10%.
2. Measurements will be verified in real installations; therefore data are
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subject to change.
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3. In some cases the maximum number of ballasts is not determined by
the MCB but by the maximum electrical load of the lighting
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installation.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Note that the maximum number of ballasts is given when these are all
Control voltage (V DC) switched on at the same moment, i.e. by a wall switch.
Relationship between lamp power and control voltage 5. Measurements were carried out on single-pole MCB’s. For multi-pole
MCB’s it is advisable to reduce the number of ballasts by 20%.
Technical data for design and mounting HF ballasts in fixtures
The connection wiring is greatly simplified through use of insert Temperatures
contacts, with push buttons Temperature range to ignite lamp +10 ° to +50 °C
with ignition aid
Wire cross-section: Stable lamp operation assured > 15 °C
On the mains side (mains/control voltage): 0.5 - 1.5 mm2
On the lamp side: 0.5 - 1.5 mm2 Max. tcase = 75˚C**

Strip length: 11 mm Note:

Lifetime of a ballast depends on the temperature of the ballast.This
means there is a relation between the Tc point on the ballast and its
lifetime. For more information regarding this subject consult the Philips
Application guide to fluorescent lamp control gear.

Class II luminaires this application is not advisable; only

with extensive tests on luminaires
can the correct operation be
verified

Hum and noise level inaudible

Permitted humidity is tested according to EN 60928 par. 12.

Note that no moisture or condensation may enter the ballast.

The ballasts that are thermally protected use a protective method of

another type providing equivalent thermal protection.
Ordering and packing data
Ballast 1 Piece Bulk packing
EAN code Weight Qty. Dimensions Volume Weight EAN code EOC
lxwxh gross
kg pcs cm m3 kg
HF-R 118 PL-T/C 8711500 059987 0.25 36 25.5 x 24.5 x 18.5 0.01 9.2 8711500 059994 059987
HF-R 218 PL-T/C 8711500 058904 0.42 24 32.4 x 31.4 x 17.9 0.01 10.7 8711500 058911 058904
HF-R 126 PL-T/C 8711500 060006 0.25 36 25.5 x 24.5 x 18.5 0.01 9.2 8711500 060013 060006
HF-R 226 PL-T/C 8711500 058881 0.42 24 32.4 x 31.4 x 17.9 0.01 10.7 8711500 058898 058881
HF-R 132 PL-T 8711500 059963 0.25 36 25.5 x 24.5 x 18.5 0.01 9.2 8711500 059970 059963
HF-R 232 PL-T 8711500 058843 0.42 24 32.4 x 31.4 x 17.9 0.01 10.7 8711500 058850 058843
HF-R 142 PL-T 8711500 059949 0.25 36 25.5 x 24.5 x 18.5 0.01 9.2 8711500 059956 059949
HF-R 242 PL-T 8711500 058829 0.42 24 32.4 x 31.4 x 17.9 0.01 10.7 8711500 058836 058829