Description
ESB/0848/46 Reliable Electronic Ballast For Plastic Signs With Instant Start 120-277V Universal Input For 4-6 Lamp T8/T12 HO
Designed to simplify maintenance for commercial signage, the HO-57120 electronic plastic sign ballast delivers instant-start ignition and universal 120-277V operation to keep channel letters and lightboxes illuminated reliably while reducing downtime.
KEY FEATURES:
- Instant Ignition: Instant Start design ensures rapid lamp strike for consistent sign illumination.
- Wide Voltage Range: 120-277V universal input reduces the need for multiple ballast SKUs.
- Multi-Lamp Support: Operates four, five or six T8HO or T12HO lamps to accommodate various sign lengths.
- Compact Case: Small footprint (14.45" L x 3.23" W x 2.20" H) enables easy mounting inside sign cabinets.
- High Open Circuit Voltage: OCV 860V for effective lamp starting across installed lengths.
APPLICATIONS:
- Channel Letter Signage
- Light Boxes And Retail Signage
- Backlit Outdoor Signs And Billboards
- Tip: Use instant-start (shunted) sockets or add a jumper wire to shunt rapid-start sockets for maximum lamp life.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Ballast Type: Electronic Plastic Sign
- Starting Method: Instant Start
- Lamp Connection: Parallel
- Input Voltage: 120-277V
- Input Frequency: 50/60Hz
- Overall (L): 14.45"
- Width (W): 3.23"
- Height (H): 2.20"
- Mounting (M): 13.75" OC
- OCV: 860V
- Maximum Case Temperature: 194°F
- Lamp Compatibility: Operates four, five or six T8HO lamps up to 6' long (total 16–36 ft); Operates four, five or six T12HO lamps up to 8' long (total 8–48 ft)
- Standard Lead Lengths: 24" and 120"

