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Philips Lighting OPTANIUM Electronic Fluorescent Ballast 2-Lamp F32T8 120-277V Programmed Start

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Philips Lighting OPTANIUM Electronic Fluorescent Ballast 2-Lamp F32T8 120-277V Programmed Start

Professional Electronic Ballast for Reliable F32T8 Fluorescent Lighting

The Philips Lighting OPTANIUM Electronic Fluorescent Ballast delivers dependable performance for 2-lamp F32T8 fluorescent systems with universal 120-277V input voltage. This programmed start ballast features a durable metal housing measuring 9.5" x 1.7" x 1.18" and operates with exceptional efficiency through its 0.87 ballast factor and 1.55 ballast efficacy factor. Suitable for outdoor use with multiple wiring configurations including remote, tandem, and through wiring options.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Universal Input Voltage 120-277V: Provides installation flexibility across diverse electrical systems and reduces inventory requirements.
  • Programmed Start Technology: Extends lamp life through controlled ignition sequence with 1.5 second ignition time for reliable startup.
  • High Power Factor 0.98: Maximizes electrical efficiency and reduces power consumption for cost-effective operation.
  • NEMA Premium Rated: Meets stringent efficiency standards for professional lighting applications and energy compliance.
  • Multiple Wiring Configurations: Supports remote, tandem, and through wiring with maximum 7-foot ballast-to-lamp distance for design flexibility.
  • Sound Rating A: Ensures quiet operation suitable for office, retail, and commercial environments.
  • Automatic Restart Function: Provides system reliability by automatically restarting after power interruptions.

Technical Specifications

  • Allowed Wiring Config Remote: Yes
  • Allowed Wiring Config Tandem: Yes
  • Allowed Wiring Config Through: Yes
  • Approbation Marks: UL, CSA, NEMA Premium, RoHS
  • Automatic Restart: Yes
  • Ballast Efficacy Factor: 1.55 -
  • Ballast Factor: 0.87 -
  • Ballast Type: Electronic Fluorescent
  • Bar Code On Case: 5.07811E+13
  • Bar Code On Pack: 7.81087E+11
  • Base Model: IOP2S32SCSD
  • Brandlabel: PHILIPS ADVANCE
  • Catalog: IOP2S32SCSD35M
  • Cec Listing: Yes
  • Cee Rated: Yes
  • Circle E Logo: No
  • Color Input Terminals: No terminals
  • Color Output Terminals: No terminals
  • Connector Type: No connector
  • Csa Certificate: Yes
  • Csa E: Yes
  • Cul Certificate: No
  • Doe: No
  • Emc Immunity: FCC Non-Consumer
  • Energy Star: No
  • Eop Net Weight Pp: 0.441 kg
  • Family Name: Optanium
  • Fide Certificate: No
  • Full Product Name: ELE BALLAST (2) F32T8 120-277V
  • Gtin: 7.81087E+11
  • Height C1: 1.18 in
  • Housing Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.7" x 1.18"
  • Housing Material: Metal
  • Housing Type: SC
  • Idwindex: 12042014
  • Idwitemctrl: 7.81087E+11
  • Igcc: 3700
  • Ignition Time: 1.5 s
  • Input Power Gear: 56-56 W
  • Input Voltage: 120-277 V
  • Lamp Connection: Series
  • Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.6 -
  • Lamp Type: F32T8
  • Length A1: 9.5 in
  • Length A2: 8.90 in
  • Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Logistics Code S: 9.13701E+11
  • Max Dist Ball To Lamp Remote: 7'
  • Max Dist Ball To Lamp Tandem: Any = 7'
  • Max Dist Ball To Lamp Through: Any = 7'
  • Max Thd: 10%
  • Nema Premium: Yes
  • Nom Certificate: No
  • Number Of Lamps: 2 piece
  • Pieces Per Sku: 1
  • Power Factor: 0.98
  • Product Number: IOP2S32SCSD35M
  • Rated Lamp Watts: 32W
  • Rohs Compliant: Yes
  • Saso Certificate: No
  • Sequenceid: 692
  • Short Product Name: ELE BALLAST (2) F32T8 120-277V
  • Skus Case: 20
  • Sound Rating: A
  • Starting Method: Programmed Start
  • Suitable For Outdoor Use: Yes
  • T Case Maximum: 70 C
  • Ul Listed: Yes
  • Ul Recognized: No
  • Unspsc: 39101901
  • Width B1: 1.7 in
  • Wire Gauge: 18AWG
  • Wire Length By Color: See data sheet
  • Wire Striplength: 0.50/0.375 mm
  • Wire Type: Solid

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Retail Establishments
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Industrial Lighting Systems
  • Warehouse and Distribution Centers
  • Outdoor Covered Areas

Why Choose Philips Lighting Quality?

Philips Lighting OPTANIUM ballasts deliver proven reliability with UL and CSA certifications, NEMA Premium efficiency rating, and RoHS compliance. The durable metal housing and outdoor suitability ensure long-term performance in demanding commercial and industrial environments.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Allowed Wiring Config Remote :
Yes
Allowed Wiring Config Tandem :
Yes
Allowed Wiring Config Through :
Yes
Approbation Marks:
UL, CSA, NEMA Premium, RoHS
Automatic Restart:
Yes
Ballast Efficacy Factor:
1.55 -
Ballast Factor:
0.87 -
Ballast Type:
Electronic Fluorescent
Bar Code On Case:
5.07811E+13
Bar Code On Pack:
7.81087E+11
Base Model:
IOP2S32SCSD
Brandlabel:
PHILIPS ADVANCE
Catalog:
IOP2S32SCSD35M
Cec Listing:
Yes
Cee Rated:
Yes
Circle E Logo:
No
Color Input Terminals:
No terminals
Color Output Terminals:
No terminals
Connector Type:
No connector
Csa Certificate:
Yes
Csa E:
Yes
Cul Certificate:
No
Doe:
No
Emc Immunity:
FCC Non-Consumer
Energy Star:
No
Eop Net Weight Pp:
0.441 kg
Family Name:
Optanium
Fide Certificate:
No
Full Product Name:
ELE BALLAST (2) F32T8 120-277V
Gtin:
7.81087E+11
Height C1:
1.18 in
Housing Dimensions:
9.5" x 1.7" x 1.18"
Housing Material:
Metal
Housing Type:
SC
Idwindex:
12042014
Idwitemctrl:
7.81087E+11
Igcc:
3700
Ignition Time:
1.5 s
Input Power Gear:
56-56 W
Input Voltage:
120-277 V
Lamp Connection:
Series
Lamp Current Crest Factor:
1.6 -
Lamp Type:
F32T8
Length A1:
9.5 in
Length A2:
8.90 in
Line Frequency:
50/60 Hz
Logistics Code S :
9.13701E+11
Max Dist Ball To Lamp Remote :
7'
Max Dist Ball To Lamp Tandem :
Any = 7'
Max Dist Ball To Lamp Through :
Any = 7'
Max Thd:
10%
Nema Premium:
Yes
Nom Certificate:
No
Number Of Lamps:
2 piece
Pieces Per Sku:
1
Power Factor:
0.98
Product Number:
IOP2S32SCSD35M
Rated Lamp Watts:
32W
Rohs Compliant:
Yes
Saso Certificate:
No
Sequenceid:
692
Short Product Name:
ELE BALLAST (2) F32T8 120-277V
Skus Case:
20
Sound Rating:
A
Starting Method:
Programmed Start
Suitable For Outdoor Use :
Yes
T Case Maximum:
70 C
Ul Listed:
Yes
Ul Recognized:
No
Unspsc:
39101901
Width B1:
1.7 in
Wire Gauge:
18AWG
Wire Length By Color:
See data sheet
Wire Striplength:
0.50/0.375 mm
Wire Type:
Solid
Product Type:
Fluorescent Ballast
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Lamps & Ballasts

Philips Lighting IOP2S32SCSD35M – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Philips Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M ballast run on 277V, or do I need a separate ballast for my 120V circuits?
One part covers both. The Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M accepts any input from 120 through 277 volts at 50/60 Hz, so the same ballast goes into a 120V office circuit and a 277V warehouse circuit. For a property manager or MRO buyer standardizing across a building, that means one stocked item instead of two. Draw is 56 watts on a two-lamp F32T8 system.
2) How many F32T8 lamps will the Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M ballast drive, and can I run it on one lamp?
It is a two-lamp ballast wired in series for F32T8 32-watt lamps. Series connection is the thing to watch: on a two-lamp series ballast both lamps are part of the same circuit, so a fixture wired for a single lamp needs a one-lamp ballast, not this one. If you have a three or four lamp troffer, common practice is two of these per fixture, and tandem wiring across fixtures is permitted.
3) Will a 9.5 inch electronic ballast fit inside my existing fluorescent troffer channel?
The Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M housing measures 9.5 x 1.7 x 1.18 inches with a mounting length of 8.90 inches between centers, in a metal SC-style can. That is the standard small-case footprint most 2x4 and strip fixture channels are built around, so it typically drops into the same channel cutout as the ballast being replaced. Measure the existing can before you order if the fixture is an odd depth, since 1.18 inches is the vertical clearance you need.
4) Programmed start or instant start ballast for F32T8, which should I use?
Programmed start, which is what the Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M is, preheats the cathodes before striking the arc and takes 1.5 seconds to ignite. That controlled ignition is what you want anywhere lamps cycle frequently: occupancy sensor rooms, restrooms, corridors, stairwells, storage. Instant start is the cheaper choice for lights that stay on all shift and rarely switch, because it fires immediately but is harder on the cathodes each start. If your job is sensor-controlled or daylight-switched, programmed start is the correct spec.
5) Can I mount the Philips Optanium ballast remotely from the fixture, and how far away can it go?
Remote mounting is permitted up to 7 feet of ballast-to-lamp distance. The same 7 foot limit applies to tandem and through-wired runs. That covers the usual reasons for remote mounting, a sign cabinet, a cove, or a sealed fixture with no room in the can, but if your lamp is further than 7 feet from where you want the ballast, that layout will not work and the ballast needs to move closer.
6) Is the Philips Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M rated for outdoor or unheated areas like a parking garage?
Yes, it is rated for outdoor use, with a maximum case temperature of 70 C. Outdoor rating here means the ballast itself is suitable for those installations, so covered walkways, loading docks, parking structures and canopies are in scope, provided the fixture housing is what keeps water off it. The 70 C case limit is the number that matters in hot enclosed spaces such as an uninsulated attic run or a tight can above a roof deck.
7) What certifications does the Philips Optanium F32T8 ballast carry for a spec job?
UL Listed and CSA certified, with NEMA Premium efficiency and RoHS compliance. It also carries CEC listing and is CEE rated, which is what utility rebate programs and California energy compliance reviewers look for. Total harmonic distortion is held to 10 percent maximum with a 0.98 power factor, both of which usually appear as line items on a commercial lighting spec.
8) Does the Philips Optanium ballast come with wire leads and connectors, or do I need to add them?
It ships with 18 AWG solid leads and no terminals or connectors on either the input or output side, so you are landing bare conductors with wire nuts or push-in connectors of your own. Strip length is 0.50/0.375 mm. Budget connectors into the job, they are not in the box, and solid 18 AWG means the connectors you pick have to be rated for solid wire in that gauge.
9) Can I put this ballast on a dimmer or a 0-10V dimming control?
No. The Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M is a fixed-output programmed start ballast at a 0.87 ballast factor, with no dimming input, so it runs the lamps at one level and nothing else. It will work behind an occupancy sensor or a relay that switches the circuit on and off, and programmed start is well suited to that duty. For a space that needs continuous dimming, specify a dimming ballast instead, not this one.
10) Will this ballast hum in an open office or a conference room?
Sound Rating A, which is the quietest class and the one specified for offices, libraries, classrooms and conference rooms. If a tenant has complained about ballast noise in an occupied space, an A-rated electronic unit like the Optanium is the fix. It also restarts automatically after a power interruption, so lights come back on their own after a brownout instead of needing someone to cycle the switch.
11) How is the IOP2S32SCSD35M ordered, individually or by the case?
The Optanium IOP2S32SCSD35M is sold as a single ballast per SKU, with 20 to a manufacturer case. Base model is IOP2S32SCSD, and the 35M suffix is the version you want when matching an existing part number, since Philips Advance builds several variations on the same base. Net weight is 0.441 kg per unit, which is worth knowing when a retrofit calls for a hundred of them on one pallet.
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