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Advance Electronic Fluorescent Ballast 2-Lamp F28T5 120-277V Programmed Start

Advance Electronic Fluorescent Ballast 2-Lamp F28T5 120-277V Programmed Start

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Advance Electronic Fluorescent Ballast 2-Lamp F28T5 120-277V Programmed Start

Professional electronic ballast for reliable T5 fluorescent lighting applications

The Advance Electronic Fluorescent Ballast delivers dependable performance for dual F28T5 lamp configurations with universal 120-277V operation. This programmed start ballast features metal housing construction and 18 AWG solid wire connections for professional installations. With a high 0.98 power factor and low 10% total harmonic distortion, it provides efficient operation while meeting UL, CSA, and RoHS compliance standards.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Universal 120-277V Operation: Compatible with standard commercial and residential voltage systems for versatile installation flexibility.
  • Programmed Start Technology: Extends lamp life through controlled ignition sequence, reducing maintenance costs and replacement frequency.
  • High 0.98 Power Factor: Maximizes electrical efficiency and reduces utility demand charges in commercial applications.
  • Low 10% Total Harmonic Distortion: Minimizes electrical interference and ensures clean power delivery to connected lighting systems.
  • Metal Housing Construction: Provides durability and heat dissipation for reliable long-term operation in demanding environments.
  • Multiple Certifications: UL, CSA, CEC, FIDE, NOM, and RoHS compliance ensures code compliance and professional installation acceptance.
  • Compact 9.5" x 1.3" x 1.0" Profile: Space-efficient design fits standard fixture housings while maintaining accessibility for service.

Technical Specifications

  • Ballast Factor: 1.028
  • Country Of Origin: USA
  • Efficacy: 1.618897638
  • Frequency Rating: 50to60 Hz
  • Housing Material: Metal
  • Lamp Type: T5
  • Number Of Lamps: 2
  • Power Factor: 0.98
  • Product Height: 1.0000 IN
  • Product Length: 9.5000 IN
  • Product Type: Electronic Fluorescent
  • Product Wattage: 28 W
  • Product Weight: 0.850 Lbs
  • Product Width: 1.3000 IN
  • Standard: CSA certificate;UL certificate;CEC Listing;FIDE Certificate;NOM certificate;RoHS Compliant
  • Start Type: PROGRAMMED START
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 10
  • Voltage Rating: 120-277 V
  • Wire Gauge: 18 AWG
  • Wire Type: Solid

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Retail and Hospitality Facilities
  • Educational Institutions
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Industrial and Warehouse Lighting
  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Professional Service Buildings

Why Choose Advance Quality?

Advance ballasts deliver proven reliability with comprehensive UL, CSA, CEC, FIDE, NOM, and RoHS certifications. The metal housing construction and USA manufacturing ensure consistent performance and professional-grade durability for demanding commercial and industrial lighting applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Ballast Factor:
1.028
Country Of Origin:
USA
Efficacy:
1.618897638
Frequency Rating:
50to60 Hz
Housing Material:
Metal
Lamp Type:
T5
Number Of Lamps:
2
Power Factor:
0.98
Product Height:
1.0000 IN
Product Length:
9.5000 IN
Product Type:
Electronic Fluorescent
Product Wattage:
28 W
Product Weight:
0.850 Lbs
Product Width:
1.3000 IN
Standard:
CSA certificate;UL certificate;CEC Listing;FIDE Certificate;NOM certificate;RoHS Compliant
Start Type:
PROGRAMMED START
Total Harmonic Distortion:
10
Voltage Rating:
120-277 V
Wire Gauge:
18 AWG
Wire Type:
Solid
Department:
Electrical

Advance ICN2S28N35I – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Advance ICN2S28N35I ballast run two F28T5 lamps on a 277V circuit?
Yes. The ICN2S28N35I is a two-lamp T5 ballast with a universal 120-277V input, so it wires to 120, 208, 240 or 277V without changing part numbers. That is what makes it useful when a building has 277V in the office bays and 120V in back-of-house: one ballast covers both. It handles 28W T5 lamps and runs at 50 to 60 Hz.
2) Will a 9.5 inch ballast fit inside my T5 strip fixture channel?
The ballast case measures 9.5 inches long, 1.3 inches wide and 1.0 inch high, which is the standard small-case footprint T5 strips and troffers are built around. Measure the clear space in your wireway before you order a case of them, particularly in shallow architectural coves. It weighs 0.85 lbs, so no extra bracket support is needed beyond the fixture's own ballast studs.
3) Should I use a programmed start or an instant start ballast for T5 lamps in a space with occupancy sensors?
Programmed start, which is what the Advance ICN2S28N35I is. It preheats the lamp cathodes before striking the arc, so the electrode wear that comes from repeated switching is much reduced. In restrooms, stairwells, classrooms and any area on occupancy sensors or daylight controls, the lamps get cycled dozens of times a day, and instant start ballasts shorten lamp life badly under that duty. In a warehouse aisle that stays lit all shift, either type works and the choice matters less.
4) Is the Advance ICN2S28N35I T5 ballast UL certified for a healthcare or school project?
It carries a UL certificate and a CSA certificate, plus a CEC Listing, a FIDE Certificate, a NOM certificate, and it is RoHS Compliant. The UL and CSA pair covers US and Canadian installations, NOM and FIDE cover Mexico, and RoHS is the one facilities groups with sustainability procurement rules usually ask for by name. Manufactured in the USA.
5) What ballast factor does the Advance ICN2S28N35I have, and will my light levels change if I swap to it?
Ballast factor is 1.028, so it drives the lamps slightly above their rated output. If you are replacing a normal ballast factor unit, expect the same light or a touch more, not less. If the fixtures you are replacing ran a low ballast factor ballast, the room will read brighter after the swap, which matters if the space was commissioned to a footcandle target. Rated efficacy is 1.618897638.
6) What wire is on the Advance ICN2S28N35I ballast, and what connectors do I need to land it?
The leads are 18 AWG solid wire. Solid conductor lands cleanly in push-in style fixture connectors, which is what most T5 strips use, and it also takes a small twist-on connector fine. If your existing fixture is wired with stranded leads, you can still splice, but use a connector rated for a solid-to-stranded combination rather than assuming the old ones will bite properly.
7) Can I use the ICN2S28N35I to run just one F28T5 lamp?
It is built as a two-lamp ballast for 28W T5 lamps, so plan it as a two-lamp unit. If the fixture you are servicing only carries a single F28T5, order a one-lamp ballast for that fixture rather than leaving one output unused. Same story for 54W T5HO lamps, which are a different lamp and need an HO ballast, not this one.
8) I am standardizing ballasts across a portfolio of buildings. What Advance part number do I order?
Advance ICN2S28N35I, a two-lamp F28T5 programmed start electronic ballast rated 120-277V. Because the input is universal, one part number covers every voltage in the portfolio, which is the whole point when you are trying to hold a single line item on the truck instead of stocking a 120V and a 277V version of the same ballast.
9) Is this a metal or plastic case ballast, and does that matter for a hot fixture?
Metal housing. In a closed or gasketed fixture, or anywhere the plenum runs warm, the metal case conducts heat into the fixture channel instead of trapping it, and it bolts down flat against the sheet metal for that thermal path. Make sure the mounting surface is clean bare metal, not painted over or shimmed off the deck, or you lose most of that benefit.
How fast can I get the Advance ICN2S28N35I delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Advance ICN2S28N35I come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Advance ICN2S28N35I is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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