Sylvania QHE T8 59 8FT DATASHEET

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QUICKTRONIC®T8 59
Instant Start Universal Voltage

High Efficiency Series

Normal, Low & High Ballast Factor Models

Lamp/Ballast Guide

59W T8 8-Foot OCTRON

2-lamp QHE2x59T8-ISL-SC
2-lamp QHE2x59T8-ISN-SC
2-lamp QHE2x59T8-ISH

QHE2x59T8-ISL-SC &
QHE2x59T8-ISN-SC operates 1 or 2:

FO96T8 (59W), FO96T8/SS (55W),

QHE T8 59 8FT

FO72T8 & FO48T8

QHE2x59T8-ISH operates 2 lamps only:

FO96T8 (59W), FO96T8/SS (55W),
FO72T8 & FO48T8

Key System Features

• Universal voltage (120-277V)

• High Efficiency Systems over 90%
efficient

• Over 100 LPW (lumens/watt) with
OCTRON®lamps

• Lowest power, full light output 59W
T8 Systems

• QHE Ballasts also meet the most
demanding – Utility Rebate standards

• 30% more light output than standard
T8 systems

• 77%, 88% or 115% Ballast Factors

• Parallel circuitry is utilized to keep
the remaining lamps lit if one or
more should fail

• Min. Starting Temp:

• 0°F (-18°C) for T8 lamps

• 60°F (16°C) for Energy Saving

T8 lamps

Application Information

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC
High Efficiency is ideally suited for:

• Energy retrofits

• Commercial & Retail

• Hospitality & Institutional

• New construction

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC High Efficiency
(QHE) energy savings electronic T8

ballasts save up to 6% wattage over
standard electronic ballasts without
compromising light output or lamp life.
The added energy savings also provides
for a quicker payback.

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC High Efficiency
(QHE) 59IS operates OCTRON®FO96 T8

lamps with maximum efficacy and high
lumen output and provides 30%-50%
energy savings when compared to
F96T12 magnetic systems.

New small can enclosure on select
models allows for low profile fixture
design and application.

QHE Ballasts also meet the most
demanding utility rebate standards.

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC High Efficiency
(QHE) is also covered by our QUICK 60+

System Information

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC High
Efficiency (QHE)

120V through 277V, eliminating “wrong
voltage” wiring errors and reducing the
number of models in inventory by 50%.

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC High
Efficiency (QHE) uses instant start

operation to provide the highest system
efficacy and to assure low temperature
starting capability.

Instant start also provides for maximum
remote wiring distances.

A complete OSRAM SYLVANIA System
Performance Guide showing perfor­mance characteristics for all combina­tions of lamps and ballast is available
upon request.

59IS operates from

warranty, the first and most compre­hensive lamp & ballast system warranty in
the industry. This product is also offered in

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new banded packaging and pallet packs.

System Type Power System Mean System Energy
QHE-ISL (2-lamps) (W) Lumens RLO LPW Savings

Magnetic Ballast & F96T12/SS 125 8209 Baseline 75 Baseline
QTP2x59-ISN & FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 102 9430 115% 98 18%
QHE2x59-ISL & FO96T8/XP (59W) 94 8830 108% 100 25%
QHE2x59-ISL & FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 88 8250 101% 100 30%

System Type
QHE-ISN (2-lamps)

Magnetic Ballast & F96T12 160 9984 Baseline 71 Baseline
Magnetic Ballast & F96T12/SS 125 8209 82% 75 22%
QTP2x59-ISN & FO96T8/XP (59W) 110 10,090 101% 98 31%
QHE2x59-ISN & FO96T8/XP (59W) 107 10,090 101% 100 33%
QHE2x59-ISN & FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 100 9430 94% 100 38%

System Type
QHE-ISH (2-lamps)

Magnetic Ballast & F96T12CW/HO 240 13,235 Baseline 68 Baseline
Magnetic Ballast & F96T12CW/HO/SS 210 11,923 90% 70 13%
Electronic Ballast & F96T12CW/HO/SS 170 11,405 86% 83 29%
Electronic Ballast & F96T8HO 160 12,989 98% 90 33%
QHE2x59T8/UNV-ISH & FO96T8/XP (59W) 141 13,190 100% 100 41%
QHE2x59T8/UNV-ISH & FO96T8/XP (55W) 131 12,325 93% 100 45%

Input Mean Initial

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SPECIFICATION DATA

BALLAST

Black
White

Blue

Blue

Red

LAMP

LAMP

Catalog # Date Type

Project Prepared by

Comments

Normal, Low, High BF

59 T8 Instant Start

High Efficiency

High Efficiency Electronic T8 Fluorescent Systems (Normal, Low & High B.F.)

Input Rated Ballast Input System
Item OSRAM SYLVANIA Current Lamp Lumens No. of Factor System Mean Power Efficacy
Number Description (AMPS) Type (lm) Lamps (BF) Lumens Lumens (W) (lm/W) BEF

LOW BALLAST FACTOR

QHE2x59T8/UNV-ISL-SC

50239

Banded Pack
49869 10-Pack
49870 Pallet Pack

QHE2x59T8/UNV-ISN-SC
50237

Banded Pack
49859 10-Pack
49860 Pallet Pack

QHE2x59T8/UNV-ISH
50238

Banded Pack
49879 10-Pack
49880 Pallet Pack

Banded Pack, (add “-B” to Description). Banded Pack and 10-Pack contain 10 pieces each. Pallet Pack contains 840 pieces, (add “-PAL” to Description).
1: Ballast Efficiency Factor (BEF) shown = (Ballast Factor X 100) divided by Input Power (Note: calculation based on lowest wattage value).

0.80/0.34 FO96T8/700 (59W) 5700 2 0.77 8780 7900 95/94 92/93 0.82

0.80/0.34 FO96T8/XP (59W) 6100 2 0.77 9395 8830 95/94 99/100 0.82

0.74/0.32 FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 5700 2 0.77 8780 8250 89/88 99/100 0.88

0.62/0.27 FO72T8/XP 4650 2 0.79 7345 6905 74/73 99/101 1.08

0.42/0.19 FO48T8/XP 2850 2 0.80 4560 4285 50 91 1.60

NORMAL BALLAST FACTOR

0.92/0.40 FO96T8/700 (59W) 5700 2 0.88 10,030 9030 109/107 92/94 0.82

0.92/0.40 FO96T8/XP (59W) 6100 2 0.88 10,735 10,090 109/107 98/100 0.82

0.84/0.36 FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 5700 2 0.88 10,030 9430 102/100 99/100 0.88

0.71/0.31 FO72T8/XP 4650 2 0.90 8370 7870 84/83 100/101 1.08

0.47/0.22 FO48T8/XP 2850 2 0.90 5130 4820 56 92 1.61

HIGH BALLAST FACTOR

1.20/0.52 FO96T8/700 (59W) 5700 2 1.15 13,110 11,800 144/141 91/93 0.82

1.20/0.52 FO96T8/XP (59W) 6100 2 1.15 14,030 13,190 144/141 97/100 0.82

1.08/0.47 FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 5700 2 1.15 13,110 12,325 134/131 98/100 0.88

0.91/0.40 FO72T8/XP 4650 2 1.15 10,695 10,055 108 99 1.06

0.62/0.28 FO48T8/XP 2850 2 1.18 6725 6320 74 91 0.59

Performance Guide

Data based upon SYLVANIA OCTRON
lamps shown. QUICKTRONIC®QHE
Instant Start ballasts are also

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compatible with other lamp manufac­turers equivalent lamp types that
meet ANSI specifications.

Complete performance data is
available in the QUICKSYSTEMS
section of the SYLVANIA Electronic
Ballast Catalog.

Specifications

Data based on F96T8

Starting Method: Instant Start
Ballast Factor: 0.77/0.88/1.15
Circuit Type: Parallel
Lamp Frequency: >40kHz
Lamp CCF: Less than 1.7
Starting Temp:

0°F (-18°C) for OCTRON 96T8 lamps
60°F (16°C) for SUPERSAVER

Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Low THD: <10%
Power Factor: >98%
Voltage Range: ±10% of 120-277V

70°C Max Case Temperature

2

rated line (108-305V)

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T8 lamps

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NEW!

QHE T8 59 8FT

Note: One lamp operation is possible for QHE2x59-ISL & ISN models only. Cap off any unused blue lead (insulate).

QUICKTRONIC 2x59

Dimensions Standard Enclosure: Dimensions “SC” Small Enclosure:

Overall: 9.5" L x 2.38" W x 1.6" H Overall: 9.5" L x 1.68" W x 1.18" H
Mounting: 8.90" Mounting: 8.90"

Packaging: Packaging:

Weight: 2.8 lbs ea. (approx.) Weight: 1.6 lbs ea. (approx.)

Wiring:

Leads only,
no connectors provided

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Item Number 50237 QHE 2 x 59 / UNV ISN - SC

QUICKTRONIC High Efficiency

Number of Lamps (2)

Height

Width

Mounting

Length

Length

Height

8.70 mm
Slot

Width

Mounting

Length

Length

Case Size

Starting/Ballast Factor

Line Voltage (120-277V)

Primary Lamp Wattage

UL Listed Class P, Type 1 Outdoor
CSA Certified
Meets FCC 47CFR Part 18 Non-Consumer
Class A Sound Rating
ANSI C62.41 Cat. A Transient Protection
GFCI compatible
Emergency ballast compatible
Remote Mounting (Max. wire length
from ballast case to lampholder):

• 20 ft: full wattage T8s

• 10 ft: energy saving T8s

2 Operation below 50°F (10°C) may affect

light output or lamp operation – see
“Low Temp. Starting” definition.

System Life / Warranty

QUICKTRONIC products are covered
by our QUICK 60+
comprehensive lamp and ballast
system warranty. For additional
details, refer to our QUICK 60+
warranty bulletin.

OSRAM SYLVANIA
National Customer
Service and Sales Center

1-800-LIGHTBULB
(1-800-544-4828)
www.sylvania.com

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