Philips EBS 118 230 SH - Micropower Electronic ballast for TL/PL-S
Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast for UV & Fluorescent Lamps (4W–20W)
Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast – Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast |
| Ballast Type | High-Frequency Electronic Ballast |
| Lamp Type | UV & Fluorescent Lamps |
| Number of Lamps | Single Lamp Operation |
| Compatible UV Lamps | TUV 4W, 6W, 8W, 11W, 15W, 16W, 20W |
| Compatible TL Lamps | TL 6W–18W |
| Compatible PL Lamps | PL-S, PL-T, PL-C (7W–24W) |
| Rated Ballast-Lamp Power | 18 W |
| Input Voltage | 220–240 V AC |
| Input Frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| Operating Frequency | ≥ 42 kHz |
| Start Method | Warm Start Ignition |
| Ignition Time | ≤ 1 Second |
| Power Factor | 1.0 |
| Power Loss | 3.5 W |
| Crest Factor (Max) | 1.85 |
| Energy Savings | Up to 25% vs. Electromagnetic Ballasts |
| Automatic Restart | Yes |
| Noise Level | Inaudible |
| Input / Output Terminals | WAGO 251 Universal Connectors |
| Wire Cross Section | 0.50 – 1.50 mm² |
| Wire Strip Length | 9–10 mm |
| Wiring Type | Automatic & Manual (ALF & ADS) |
| Ambient Temperature (ta) | 0 °C to +40 °C |
| Max Case Temperature (tc) | 75 °C |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +85 °C |
| Emergency Operation Support | Yes |
| Battery Voltage (Ignition) | 198–254 V |
| Battery Voltage (Operation) | 176–254 V |
| Housing Design | Compact Square Housing |
| Weight | 0.040 kg |
| Compliance Standards | IEC 61347-2-3, IEC 61547 |
|
Typical Applications |
UV Water/Air Systems, Labs, Medical, Industrial UV |
The Philips EBS 118 230 SH is a compact, high-frequency electronic ballast (choke) designed for reliable and energy-efficient operation of single UV and fluorescent lamps. Engineered by Philips for professional applications, this ballast ensures long lamp life, stable ignition, and reduced power consumption, making it ideal for continuous-operation environments.
Compatible UV & Fluorescent Lamps
This ballast is suitable for operating one lamp from the following range:
-
Philips TUV UV lamps: 4W, 6W, 8W, 11W, 15W, 16W, 20W
-
TL lamps: 6–18 W
-
PL lamps: PL-S, PL-T, PL-C (7–24 W)
Key Benefits
-
Up to 25% energy savings compared to electromagnetic ballasts
-
Extended lamp lifetime, especially in long burning hour applications (IEC cycle)
-
Warm start ignition for reduced electrode wear
-
Compact and lightweight design for flexible installation
-
Automatic restart after power interruption
-
Silent operation with inaudible hum and noise
Electrical & Operating Specifications
-
Input Voltage: 220–240 V AC
-
Input Frequency: 50–60 Hz
-
Operating Frequency: ≥ 42 kHz
-
Rated Ballast-Lamp Power: 18 W
-
Power Factor: 1.0
-
Power Loss: 3.5 W
-
Crest Factor (Max): 1.85
-
Ignition Time: ≤ 1 second
-
Warm Start Ignition Method
Wiring & Installation
-
Input & Output Terminals: WAGO 251 universal connectors
-
Wire Cross Section: 0.50 – 1.50 mm²
-
Wire Strip Length: 9–10 mm
-
Suitable for automatic and manual wiring (ALF & ADS)
Temperature & Environmental Ratings
-
Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
-
Case Temperature (Max): 75 °C
-
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
-
Humidity & Safety Compliance: IEC 61347-2-3
-
EMC Immunity: IEC 61547
Emergency Operation Support
-
Battery Voltage (Lamp Ignition): 198–254 V
-
Battery Voltage (Lamp Operation): 176–254 V
Design & Build
-
Housing: Square, compact design
-
Weight: Only 0.040 kg
-
Noise Level: Inaudible
Applications
-
UV water and air disinfection systems
-
Laboratory and medical equipment
-
Industrial UV systems
-
Commercial and residential fluorescent lighting
-
Continuous-operation lighting installations
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Philips EBS 118 230 SH - Micropower Electronic ballast for TL/PL-S
Philips EBS 118 230 SH - Micropower Electronic ballast for TL/PL-S
Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast for UV & Fluorescent Lamps (4W–20W)
Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast – Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast |
| Ballast Type | High-Frequency Electronic Ballast |
| Lamp Type | UV & Fluorescent Lamps |
| Number of Lamps | Single Lamp Operation |
| Compatible UV Lamps | TUV 4W, 6W, 8W, 11W, 15W, 16W, 20W |
| Compatible TL Lamps | TL 6W–18W |
| Compatible PL Lamps | PL-S, PL-T, PL-C (7W–24W) |
| Rated Ballast-Lamp Power | 18 W |
| Input Voltage | 220–240 V AC |
| Input Frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| Operating Frequency | ≥ 42 kHz |
| Start Method | Warm Start Ignition |
| Ignition Time | ≤ 1 Second |
| Power Factor | 1.0 |
| Power Loss | 3.5 W |
| Crest Factor (Max) | 1.85 |
| Energy Savings | Up to 25% vs. Electromagnetic Ballasts |
| Automatic Restart | Yes |
| Noise Level | Inaudible |
| Input / Output Terminals | WAGO 251 Universal Connectors |
| Wire Cross Section | 0.50 – 1.50 mm² |
| Wire Strip Length | 9–10 mm |
| Wiring Type | Automatic & Manual (ALF & ADS) |
| Ambient Temperature (ta) | 0 °C to +40 °C |
| Max Case Temperature (tc) | 75 °C |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +85 °C |
| Emergency Operation Support | Yes |
| Battery Voltage (Ignition) | 198–254 V |
| Battery Voltage (Operation) | 176–254 V |
| Housing Design | Compact Square Housing |
| Weight | 0.040 kg |
| Compliance Standards | IEC 61347-2-3, IEC 61547 |
|
Typical Applications |
UV Water/Air Systems, Labs, Medical, Industrial UV |
The Philips EBS 118 230 SH is a compact, high-frequency electronic ballast (choke) designed for reliable and energy-efficient operation of single UV and fluorescent lamps. Engineered by Philips for professional applications, this ballast ensures long lamp life, stable ignition, and reduced power consumption, making it ideal for continuous-operation environments.
Compatible UV & Fluorescent Lamps
This ballast is suitable for operating one lamp from the following range:
-
Philips TUV UV lamps: 4W, 6W, 8W, 11W, 15W, 16W, 20W
-
TL lamps: 6–18 W
-
PL lamps: PL-S, PL-T, PL-C (7–24 W)
Key Benefits
-
Up to 25% energy savings compared to electromagnetic ballasts
-
Extended lamp lifetime, especially in long burning hour applications (IEC cycle)
-
Warm start ignition for reduced electrode wear
-
Compact and lightweight design for flexible installation
-
Automatic restart after power interruption
-
Silent operation with inaudible hum and noise
Electrical & Operating Specifications
-
Input Voltage: 220–240 V AC
-
Input Frequency: 50–60 Hz
-
Operating Frequency: ≥ 42 kHz
-
Rated Ballast-Lamp Power: 18 W
-
Power Factor: 1.0
-
Power Loss: 3.5 W
-
Crest Factor (Max): 1.85
-
Ignition Time: ≤ 1 second
-
Warm Start Ignition Method
Wiring & Installation
-
Input & Output Terminals: WAGO 251 universal connectors
-
Wire Cross Section: 0.50 – 1.50 mm²
-
Wire Strip Length: 9–10 mm
-
Suitable for automatic and manual wiring (ALF & ADS)
Temperature & Environmental Ratings
-
Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
-
Case Temperature (Max): 75 °C
-
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
-
Humidity & Safety Compliance: IEC 61347-2-3
-
EMC Immunity: IEC 61547
Emergency Operation Support
-
Battery Voltage (Lamp Ignition): 198–254 V
-
Battery Voltage (Lamp Operation): 176–254 V
Design & Build
-
Housing: Square, compact design
-
Weight: Only 0.040 kg
-
Noise Level: Inaudible
Applications
-
UV water and air disinfection systems
-
Laboratory and medical equipment
-
Industrial UV systems
-
Commercial and residential fluorescent lighting
-
Continuous-operation lighting installations
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast for UV & Fluorescent Lamps (4W–20W)
Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast – Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast |
| Ballast Type | High-Frequency Electronic Ballast |
| Lamp Type | UV & Fluorescent Lamps |
| Number of Lamps | Single Lamp Operation |
| Compatible UV Lamps | TUV 4W, 6W, 8W, 11W, 15W, 16W, 20W |
| Compatible TL Lamps | TL 6W–18W |
| Compatible PL Lamps | PL-S, PL-T, PL-C (7W–24W) |
| Rated Ballast-Lamp Power | 18 W |
| Input Voltage | 220–240 V AC |
| Input Frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| Operating Frequency | ≥ 42 kHz |
| Start Method | Warm Start Ignition |
| Ignition Time | ≤ 1 Second |
| Power Factor | 1.0 |
| Power Loss | 3.5 W |
| Crest Factor (Max) | 1.85 |
| Energy Savings | Up to 25% vs. Electromagnetic Ballasts |
| Automatic Restart | Yes |
| Noise Level | Inaudible |
| Input / Output Terminals | WAGO 251 Universal Connectors |
| Wire Cross Section | 0.50 – 1.50 mm² |
| Wire Strip Length | 9–10 mm |
| Wiring Type | Automatic & Manual (ALF & ADS) |
| Ambient Temperature (ta) | 0 °C to +40 °C |
| Max Case Temperature (tc) | 75 °C |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +85 °C |
| Emergency Operation Support | Yes |
| Battery Voltage (Ignition) | 198–254 V |
| Battery Voltage (Operation) | 176–254 V |
| Housing Design | Compact Square Housing |
| Weight | 0.040 kg |
| Compliance Standards | IEC 61347-2-3, IEC 61547 |
|
Typical Applications |
UV Water/Air Systems, Labs, Medical, Industrial UV |
The Philips EBS 118 230 SH is a compact, high-frequency electronic ballast (choke) designed for reliable and energy-efficient operation of single UV and fluorescent lamps. Engineered by Philips for professional applications, this ballast ensures long lamp life, stable ignition, and reduced power consumption, making it ideal for continuous-operation environments.
Compatible UV & Fluorescent Lamps
This ballast is suitable for operating one lamp from the following range:
-
Philips TUV UV lamps: 4W, 6W, 8W, 11W, 15W, 16W, 20W
-
TL lamps: 6–18 W
-
PL lamps: PL-S, PL-T, PL-C (7–24 W)
Key Benefits
-
Up to 25% energy savings compared to electromagnetic ballasts
-
Extended lamp lifetime, especially in long burning hour applications (IEC cycle)
-
Warm start ignition for reduced electrode wear
-
Compact and lightweight design for flexible installation
-
Automatic restart after power interruption
-
Silent operation with inaudible hum and noise
Electrical & Operating Specifications
-
Input Voltage: 220–240 V AC
-
Input Frequency: 50–60 Hz
-
Operating Frequency: ≥ 42 kHz
-
Rated Ballast-Lamp Power: 18 W
-
Power Factor: 1.0
-
Power Loss: 3.5 W
-
Crest Factor (Max): 1.85
-
Ignition Time: ≤ 1 second
-
Warm Start Ignition Method
Wiring & Installation
-
Input & Output Terminals: WAGO 251 universal connectors
-
Wire Cross Section: 0.50 – 1.50 mm²
-
Wire Strip Length: 9–10 mm
-
Suitable for automatic and manual wiring (ALF & ADS)
Temperature & Environmental Ratings
-
Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
-
Case Temperature (Max): 75 °C
-
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
-
Humidity & Safety Compliance: IEC 61347-2-3
-
EMC Immunity: IEC 61547
Emergency Operation Support
-
Battery Voltage (Lamp Ignition): 198–254 V
-
Battery Voltage (Lamp Operation): 176–254 V
Design & Build
-
Housing: Square, compact design
-
Weight: Only 0.040 kg
-
Noise Level: Inaudible
Applications
-
UV water and air disinfection systems
-
Laboratory and medical equipment
-
Industrial UV systems
-
Commercial and residential fluorescent lighting
-
Continuous-operation lighting installations
