Understanding Compact Fluorescent TechnologyCompact fluorescent (CFL) lamps are single-ended andplug into sockets. They’re sometimes referred to as “single-based”or “single-ended” fluorescent lamps.Lamp ShapesToday’s CFL lamps come in these basic shapes: twin tube,quad, triple, multi and circular. Each of these shapes has itsown subset of sizes. For example, the twin tube may rangefrom 4˝ long (5 watt) to 22˝ long (40 watt).ORTwin, 2-Pin5w – 13wOR2-Pin 4-PinQuad 9w – 27wORLong Twin T5, 4-Pin5w – 80wSquare (2D)10w – 55wLamp BasesThere are a variety of lamp bases used with today’s CFLlamps. This provides a safeguard to make sure that theproper lamp/ballast combination is installed. The lampbase style is part of the ANSI/NEMAdesignation.In this catalog, Universal CFL <strong>ballasts</strong> are classifiedaccording to lamp type. Icons representing each lamptype provide a quick visual reference. Within each classification,the lamps and their appropriate <strong>ballasts</strong> canbe found by referring to the generic NEMA lamp descriptions.Lamp DesignationThere are two different industry-recognizednomenclatures for identifying CFL lamps: ANSILamp Designations and NEMA Lamp Designations. Hereare examples of each:ANSI Designation13W / 7T4 / T / GX23 / PHMultiple, 4-Pin(GE & OSI)18w – 70wMultiple, 4-Pin(Philips)18w – 42wLamp<strong>Watt</strong>ageLampLengthLampDiameter1/8˝Twin (T)Quad (Q)Multi (M)2D (S)BaseStarting:PH – PreheatRS – Rapid StartT5 Circular22w - 55wPins and StartersCFL lamps feature either two pins or four pins. Thosewith two pins have starters built into their bases, andthey require a magnetic preheat ballast. The two-pin CFLlamps are available in wattages from 5 to 28.Four-pin lamps are traditionally powered by <strong>electronic</strong><strong>ballasts</strong>. These lamps do not have an internal starter, sothe other filament terminals (pins) are madeaccessible for external connection to the <strong>ballasts</strong>. Note:Universal offers both magnetic and <strong>electronic</strong> <strong>ballasts</strong> forthe four-pin 32 and 26 watt lamps and all four-pin LongTwin T5 lamps.NEMA DesignationCFT 13W / GX23Twin (T)Quad (Q)Multi (M)2D (S)Lamp<strong>Watt</strong>ageBoth lamp designations refer to lamp wattage, shape,and base type. Since the NEMA designation is shorter, itwill probably be the nomenclature of choice in the future.All of the major lamp companies have trade names forvarious CFL lamp types, such as GE’s “Biax” and “2D”lamps, OSI’s “Dulux,” and Philips’ “PL”. These nameshave become more widely used than either of the industrydesignations.Industry <strong>Watt</strong>s GE OSI PhilipsSingle or Twin 5, 7, 9, 13 Low <strong>Watt</strong> Biax Dulux S, S/E PL-SDouble or Quad 9, 13, 18, 20, 26, 27 Double Biax Dulux D, D/E PL-CMultiple 13, 18, 26, 32, 42 Biax T/E Dulux T, T/E, T/E/IN PL-TMultiple 42, 57, 70 Biax Q/E Dulux T/E/IN PL-TLong Twin T5 18, 24/27, 36/39, 40, 50, 80 High Lumen Biax Dulux L, F PL-LSquare 10, 16, 21, 28, 38, 55 2D –– ––Circline 22, 40, 55 — Pentron SilhouetteBaseCompact FluorescentPAGE 4-3FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL1-800-BALLAST(225-5278)
ConfigurationsStandard Side ExitBottom Exit*Bottom Exit with Studs**Standard Side Exit–Both EndsElectronic Side ExitElectronic Bottom ExitElectronic Bottom Exit with StudsElectronic Multi-ExitCompact FluorescentFor full versatility in application according to various fixture requirements, Universal manufactures encased <strong>ballasts</strong> in three lead and mountingoptions. This catalog lists ordering codes for standard side exit units. *Bottom exit units should be ordered with suffix “-BE” attached to thecatalog number. **Bottom exit with studs should be ordered with suffix “-BES” attached to the catalog number.(Example: Standard Unit: “4000P”; Bottom Exit unit “4000-BE”; Bottom Exit with Studs: “4000-BES”).PAGE 4-4FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL1-800-BALLAST(225-5278)
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