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Philips Lighting CENTIUM 913701253101 Programmed-Start Electronic Fluorescent Ballast for F28T5 Lamps, 120-277V

Philips Lighting CENTIUM 913701253101 Programmed-Start Electronic Fluorescent Ballast for F28T5 Lamps, 120-277V

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Philips Lighting CENTIUM 913701253101 Programmed-Start Electronic Fluorescent Ballast for F28T5 Lamps, 120-277V

The Philips Lighting CENTIUM 913701253101 is an electronic fluorescent ballast engineered for F28T5 lamps wired in a series configuration. Rated for a universal 120 to 277V input at 50 to 60 Hz, this programmed-start ballast delivers a 1.03 nominal ballast factor, 0.98 power factor, and 1.5 s ignition time for reliable, flicker-free starts. Housed in a durable Type T metal enclosure with poke-in wiring connectors, it carries CSA certification and is suitable for outdoor use.

Key Features

  • Lamp Compatibility: Designed for F28T5 fluorescent lamps connected in series for consistent light output.
  • Universal Input Voltage: Operates across 120 to 277V input, 50 to 60 Hz, for flexible line-voltage installation.
  • Programmed Start Ignition: 1.5 s nominal ignition time via programmed-start technology helps extend lamp life.
  • Poke-In Wiring Connectors: Black and White input terminals with poke-in connectors simplify installation; output terminals are color-coded RED, YEL & BLU.
  • Durable Metal Housing: Type T metal housing supports dependable performance in commercial and industrial fixtures.
  • High Power Factor, Low THD: 0.98 nominal power factor and 10% total harmonic distortion (USA) support efficient, clean operation.
  • Flexible Wiring Configurations: Supports remote wiring up to 20', plus tandem and through-wiring up to 10' on the blue lead.
  • Outdoor Rated with Auto-Restart: Suitable for outdoor use and features automatic restart for continued operation.

Certifications & Compliance

  • CSA Certificate
  • FCC Non-Consumer EMC Immunity Standard
  • Suitable for Outdoor Use

Technical Specifications

  • Automatic Restart: Yes
  • Base Model: ICN2S28T
  • Crest Factor (Nom): 1.7
  • EAN/UPC: 7.81087E+11
  • Housing Type: T
  • Hum and Noise Level: A
  • Material Number (12NC): 9.13701E+11
  • Max Ballast-Lamp Distance, Remote Wiring: 20'
  • Max Ballast-Lamp Distance, Tandem Wiring: Blue = 10'
  • Max Ballast-Lamp Distance, Through Wiring: Blue = 10'
  • Number of Lamps: 1/2 piece/unit
  • Remote Wiring Configuration Allowed: Yes
  • Suitable for Outdoor Use: Yes
  • Tandem Wiring Configuration Allowed: Yes
  • Through Wiring Configuration Allowed: Yes
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (USA): 10%
  • Wire Gauge (Nom): 18AWG mm
  • Wire Strip Length: 0.375 mm
  • Wire Type: Solid

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Lighting Retrofits
  • Two-Lamp F28T5 Fluorescent Fixtures
  • Indoor and Outdoor Luminaire Installations
  • Remote, Tandem, and Through-Wired Fixture Configurations
  • New Construction and Renovation Lighting Projects

Why Philips Lighting?

Philips Lighting builds the CENTIUM series with a durable Type T metal housing, programmed-start ignition, and CSA certification for dependable, code-compliant performance. With a high 0.98 power factor, low 10% total harmonic distortion, and support for remote, tandem, and through-wiring configurations, this ballast delivers consistent F28T5 lamp performance for commercial and industrial fixtures.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Approval Marks:
CSA certificate
Automatic Restart:
Yes
Ballast Factor Nom :
1.03
Ballast Type:
Electronic Fluorescent
Base Model:
ICN2S28T
Color Input Terminals:
Black and White
Color Output Terminals:
RED, YEL & BLU
Connector Type:
Poke-In
Crestfactor Nom :
1.7
Ean Upc Product:
7.81087E+11
Emc Immunity Standard:
FCC Non-Consumer
Housing Dimensions:
14.17" x 1.18" x 1.06"
Housing Material:
Metal
Housing Type:
T
Hum And Noise Level:
A
Ignition Method:
Programmed Start
Ignition Time Nom :
1.5 s
Input Current Max :
0.55 A
Input Current Min :
0.23 A
Input Frequency:
50 to 60 Hz
Input Power Nom :
64-63 W
Input Voltage:
120 to 277 V
Lamp Connection:
Series
Lamp Type:
F28T5
Material Nr 12nc :
9.13701E+11
Max Ballast Lamp Distance Remote Wiring:
20'
Max Ballast Lamp Distance Tandem Wiring:
Blue = 10'
Max Ballast Lamp Distance Through Wiring:
Blue = 10'
Net Weight Piece :
0.441 kg
Number Of Lamps:
1/2 piece/unit
Numerator Packs Per Outer Box:
10
Numerator Quantity Per Pack:
1
Order Code:
9.13701E+11
Order Product Name:
CENTIUM ICN2S28T35I
Power Factor Nom :
0.98
Rated Lamp Power:
28 W
Remote Wiring Configuration Allowed:
Yes
Suitable For Outdoor Use:
Yes
T Case Maximum Nom :
70 °C
Tandem Wiring Configuration Allowed:
Yes
Through Wiring Configuration Allowed:
Yes
Total Harmonic Distortion Usa:
10%
Ul Recognized:
No
Wire Gauge Nom :
18AWG mm
Wire Length By Color:
No wires
Wire Striplength:
0.375 mm
Wire Type:
Solid
Product Type:
Fluorescent Ballast
Department:
Electrical

Philips Lighting 913701253101 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Philips CENTIUM ICN2S28T ballast run one F28T5 lamp, or does it need two?
The CENTIUM ICN2S28T35I is rated for F28T5 lamps at 28 W each and will operate either one or two lamps per unit. The lamps are wired in series, so on a two-lamp fixture both tubes start and run together off the same ballast.
2) Can I use this Philips T5 ballast on 277V, or do I need a separate 120V version?
One part covers both. The ballast accepts any line voltage from 120 to 277 V at 50 to 60 Hz, so the same unit goes into a 120V residential-type circuit or a 277V commercial lighting branch. Input current runs 0.23 A minimum to 0.55 A maximum depending on where in that voltage range you land, and nominal input power is 64-63 W.
3) Will this ballast physically fit in my existing T5 strip fixture channel?
The Type T metal housing measures 14.17 x 1.18 x 1.06 inches, which is the standard long, narrow case that drops into a T5 strip or troffer wireway. Measure your channel against those three numbers before ordering, especially on shallow-channel fixtures.
4) Can I use this Philips ballast in an outdoor or unheated parking garage fixture?
Yes, it is rated suitable for outdoor use in a properly enclosed luminaire, and the metal housing carries a maximum case temperature of 70 C. It also has automatic restart, so if a lamp cycles or power drops the ballast re-strikes without anyone resetting the circuit.
5) How far can I mount the ballast from the lamps on a remote or tandem wiring job?
Remote wiring is allowed up to 20 feet between ballast and lamp. For tandem and through-wired fixtures the blue lead is limited to 10 feet. Exceeding those distances is where you get hard starting and shortened lamp life, so plan the raceway run before you set the ballast location.
6) What wire do I need to land in the poke-in connectors on this Philips ballast?
It ships with no leads. Terminations are poke-in connectors taking 18 AWG solid wire, stripped 0.375. Input terminals are marked black and white, and the lamp output terminals are red, yellow and blue. Stranded wire will not seat reliably in a poke-in terminal, so bring solid conductors to the fixture.
7) Will this Philips ballast work on F54T5HO or F32T8 lamps?
No. This one is built specifically for 28 W F28T5 lamps. High-output T5 lamps such as F54T5HO and T8 lamps like F32T8 draw different current and need their own ballast, so substituting will give you poor starting, wrong light output, or a failed lamp. Match the ballast to the lamp type printed on the tube.
8) Is programmed start worth it, or should I just use an instant-start T5 ballast?
Programmed start heats the cathodes before striking the arc, with a 1.5 second nominal ignition time. That delay is the tradeoff, and it is the right tradeoff anywhere lamps switch frequently, which is to say occupancy-sensor controlled offices, restrooms, corridors and stairwells. Instant start fires faster but costs lamp life under frequent cycling. On a fixture that runs long continuous hours, either method works.
9) What light output will I get compared to the old ballast, and is the power quality good enough for a spec job?
The ballast factor is 1.03 nominal, so lamps run slightly above their rated output rather than below it, which matters if you are matching light levels to adjacent fixtures. Power factor is 0.98, total harmonic distortion is 10 percent for the USA rating, and crest factor is 1.7. Sound rating is Class A, the quietest fluorescent ballast grade.
10) What certifications does the Philips CENTIUM 913701253101 ballast carry?
It holds a CSA certificate and meets the FCC Non-Consumer EMC immunity standard. It is not UL Recognized, so if your facility spec calls out a UL Recognized component specifically, check that requirement against the CSA listing before you commit the fixture.
11) How does the CENTIUM ICN2S28T ballast ship if I am buying for a whole building retrofit?
Each pack is a single ballast, and an outer box holds 10 packs. Each unit weighs 0.441 kg. Order by the Philips product name CENTIUM ICN2S28T35I so you get the 120-277V programmed-start version rather than another ICN2S28T variant.
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