What are the differences between emergency ballasts and regular ballasts?- Ningbo FEITUO Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.

Emergency ballasts and regular ballasts serve different purposes and have distinct features.

1.Primary Function:

Regular Ballasts: Regular ballasts are primarily designed to regulate the electrical current flowing to fluorescent or HID (high-intensity discharge) lamps, ensuring proper operation and longevity of the lamps.

Emergency Ballasts: Emergency ballasts are designed to provide backup power to lighting fixtures during power outages. They are equipped with batteries that can supply power to the lamps for a limited duration when the main power source fails.

2.Power Source:

Regular Ballasts: Regular ballasts rely on the building's primary electrical supply to operate.

Emergency Ballasts: Emergency ballasts have built-in rechargeable batteries that are charged when the main power is available. During an outage, these batteries supply power to the lamps.

3.Operation:

Regular Ballasts: Regular ballasts operate continuously as long as there is power supplied to the lighting fixture.

Emergency Ballasts: Emergency ballasts are typically in a standby mode while the main power is available. They switch to emergency mode and provide power to the lamps only when the main power source fails.

4.Duration of Operation:

Regular Ballasts: Regular ballasts do not provide backup power, so the duration of operation depends entirely on the availability of the main power supply.

Emergency Ballasts: Emergency ballasts provide backup power for a limited duration, typically ranging from 90 minutes to a few hours, depending on the specific model and battery capacity.

5.Installation and Wiring:

Regular Ballasts: Regular ballasts are installed in the lighting fixture to regulate the electrical current. Wiring configurations may vary based on the type of lamp and ballast.

Emergency Ballasts: Emergency ballasts are installed similarly to regular ballasts but require additional wiring to connect the batteries and ensure proper functionality during emergencies.

The main difference lies in their primary function: regular ballasts regulate power for normal operation, while emergency ballasts provide backup power during outages to ensure continued illumination for safety purposes.

Fluorescent Emergency Inverter

Features:

*Emergency Inverter-ELS Series -T8 1X36W

*Fluorescent emergency inverter with painted durable steel housing.

*Nickel-Cadmium battery, charger and inverter circuit contained.

*Meets or exceeds all NEC and Life Safety Code emergency lighting requirements.

*Cold starts and operates specified lamp types, LED Charge indicator light and push-to-test switch.

*110/240 VAC voltage operation, 60~180 minutes operation.

*Complies IEC60598-2-22

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