Sylvania QTP T8 8 FT DATASHEET

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QUICKTRONIC®T8 8'
Instant Start Universal Voltage

Professional Series

Lamp/Ballast Guide

59W T8 8-Foot - OCTRON

2-lamp QTP2x59T8 UNV ISN SC

Primary Lamp Type:

FO96T8 (59W Lamp)

Also operates:

FO96T8/SS (55W Lamp)
FO72T8
FO48T8

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Key System Features

• Over 30% Energy savings

QTP T8 8 FT

• Provides 50% longer lamp life than
standard magnetic T12 slimline lamps

• 88% Ballast factor

• Min. Starting Temp:

• 0°F (-18°C) for T8 lamps

• 60°F (16°C) for Energy Saving

T8 lamps

• Universal voltage (120-277V)

• <10% THD

• Virtually eliminates lamp flicker

Application Information

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC 59 ISN

is ideally suited for:

• Commercial

• Retail

• New construction

• Industrial

• Schools

• Retrofit

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC SYSTEM 59 ISN
UNV electronic T8 ballasts offer several

advantages:

1. Operate OCTRON T8 lamps with
maximum efficacy and high lumen
output

• Over 30% energy savings when
compared to F96T12 magnetically
ballasted systems

2. Longer Lamp Life: provides 50%
longer lamp life compared to standard
magetic T12 slimline systems

3. Parallel Circuitry: keeps remaining
lamp lit if one goes out

4. Small Can Enclosure for:

• low profile fixture design

• transportation, inventory and
ergonomic benefits

5. New Banded Packaging

• Distributor-friendly for easy stocking
and individual ballast sales

• Reduced waste

• Easy removable bands

• No tangled wires

System Information

SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC SYSTEM 59
ISN UNV advantages:

• Operate from 120V through 277V

• Eliminates “wrong voltage” errors

• Reduces inventory by 50%

• Utilizes Instant Start operation for

• Highest System Efficacy

• Low temperature starting
capability

• Very low harmonic distortion
(<10%)THD

• Operate at >40kHz to reduce
potential interference with infrared
control systems

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

Normal Ballast Factor

Setting the standard for quality, SYSTEM
59 ISN UNV is also covered by our QUICK

®

60+

warranty, the first and most compre­hensive lamp & ballast system warranty in
the industry.

70%

150%

Relative

35%
Energy
Savings

94%

65%

QTP2x59-ISN

2-FO96T8/XP/SS

150%

Input Initial System Mean Mean Lamp

System Type (W) Lumens (LPW) Lumens Output Savings (%*)

Magnetic Ballast
2-F96T12 160 11,345 71 9985 100% 0% Baseline

Magnetic Ballast
2-F96T12/SS 125 9330 75 8210 82% 22% 100%

QTP2x59-ISN
2-FO96T8/XP (59W) 112 10,735 96 10,090 101% 30% 150%

QTP2x59-ISN
FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 104 10,030 96 9430 94% 35% 150%

*3 hours/start

160%

140%

120%

100% 100% 100%

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Magnetic Ballast

Power System Efficacy System Light Energy Life

% Relative Mean Light Output
% System Wattage (Power)
% Lamp Life

2-F96T12

22%
Energy
Savings

82%

78%

Magnetic Ballast

2-F96T12/SS

100%

30%
Energy
Savings

101%

QTP2x59-ISN
2-FO96T8/XP

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SPECIFICATION DATA

Note: For one lamp application, cap any unused blue lead. Insulate to 600 volts.

QUICKTRONIC 2x59

BALLAST

Black
White

Blue

Blue

Red

LAMP

LAMP

Catalog # Date Type

Project Prepared by

Comments

Normal Ballast Factor

59 T8 INSTANT START

Professional Series

Electronic T8 8-foot Fluorescent Systems Universal Voltage (120-277V)

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

QTP 2x59T8/UNV ISN-SC 0.93/0.40 FO96T8/700 (59W) 5700 2 0.88 10,030 9030 112/110 90/91 0.80

49590

Banded Pack

49598 10-Pack

49599 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).

Input Rated Ballast Input System

0.93/0.40 FO96T8/XP (59W) 6100 2 0.88 10,735 10,090 112/110 96/98 0.80

0.85/0.36 FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 5700 2 0.88 10,030 9430 104/102 96/98 0.86

0.70/0.31 FO72T8/XP 4650 2 0.89 8275 7780 86/85 96/97 1.05

0.47/0.21 FO48T8/XP 2850 2 0.89 5075 4770 58 88 1.53

0.56/0.25 FO96T8/XP (59W) 6100 1 1.02 6220 5850 67 93 1.52

0.51/0.22 FO96T8/XP/SS (55W) 5700 1 1.02 5815 5465 62 94 1.65

0.43/0.20 FO72T8/XP 4650 1 1.02 4745 4460 51 93 2.00

0.30/0.14 FO48T8/XP 2850 1 1.03 2935 2760 36 82 2.86

Performance Guide

Data based upon SYLVANIA OCTRON
lamps shown. QUICKTRONIC®59 ISN­SC is also compatible with other lamp

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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 FO96T8

Starting Method: Instant Start
Ballast Factor: 0.88
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: 50/60Hz
Low THD: <10%
Power Factor: >98%
Voltage Range: ±10% of 120-277V

2

rated line (108-305V)

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QTP T8 8 FT

lamps

Dimensions “SC” Small Enclosure:

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

Product Weight:

1.6 lbs ea. (approx.)

Wiring:

Leads only,

Height

8.70 mm
Slot

Width

no connectors provided

Item Number 49598 QTP 2 x 59T8 / UNV ISN SC

QUICKTRONIC PROFESSIONAL

Number of Lamps

Primary Lamp Type (59W FO96T8)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Mounting

Length

Length

Case Size

Starting/Ballast Factor

Line Voltage (120-277V)

UL Listed Class P, Type 1 Outdoor
CSA Certified
70°C Max Case Temperature
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 50ºF (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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