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The Tridonic Atco PC T8 Pro Xitec Electronic Ballasts are all part of the PC Pro Linear family of ECGs (Electronic Control Gear) and has been designed to operate T8 26mm Fluorescent Tubes.
The Tridonic Atco PC Pro Xitec system contains new and previously tested functions from generations of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), producing perfect conditions for lighting and lamp management. Improvements in this ballast include low power loss due to superior thermal control and the level of heat produced is lowered and lessens the thermal load which greatly improves the reliability.
The on-board Intelligent Voltage Guard (IVG) is a preventative mechanism that continuously watches mains voltage input on the ballast and protects it from damage due to under or over voltage. Should the mains voltage rise above 306v, the fluorescent tubes will flash “off and on” allowing enough time to take the necessary action. Should the mains voltage drop under 150v, the ballast will be automatically disconnected and protected from permanent damage.
When fluorescent tubes are operated at high frequency, it will cause an increase in luminous flux by about 10%, and for the same luminous flux about 10% less power used. On top of that, ECGs have low self heating and low power loss of about 10% of lamp output, which lowers the temperature of the luminaire and increases the lamp efficiency. With this in mind, ECGs provide energy saving by about 25% in lighting systems when it is compared with conventional gear.
ECGs make sure the pre-heating of lamp electrodes is in accordance with specifications, that ignition volume is correct and discharge current limited. A hot restart under regulated conditions will offer protection to the fluorescent tubes and greatly improve their life span when compared with standard fluorescent starters, so on/off frequency switching is allowed throughout their life.
Luminaries run on Tridonic Atco PC T8 Pro Xitec Electronic Ballasts can be used together with ambient light sensors and presence detectors in commercial lighting installations. These controllers will significantly lower power consumption and further make a contribution to energy management.