Cut Sheet

SmartMate
SMARTMATE ELE BALLAST (2) 18W CFL (4-PIN)
120-277V
Offering maximum versatility, the Philips Advance family of SmartMate
ballasts for 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps drive a broad range of
quad and triple-tube, circline, 2D, and long twin-tube lamps.
SmartMate ballasts’ energy efficient design, compact and lightweight
housing, and user-friendly features make these ballasts an ideal choice
for fixture manufacturers, retrofitters, and MRO replacement.
Product data
• General Characteristics
Lamp Type CFQ18W/G24Q
Number of Lamps 1/2 piece
Input Voltage 120-277 V
Line Frequency 50/60 Hz
Ballast Type Electronic Fluorescent
Base Model ICF2S18M1BS
Housing M1
Housing Dimensions 4.98" x 2.4" x 0.98"
Housing Material Metal
Suitable for Outdoor
use?
Yes
Starting Method Programmed Start
Family Name SmartMate
• Operating Characteristics
Automatic restart Yes
Ignition time 1.5 s
Input Power Gear 35-35 W
Ballast factor 0.95 -
Ballast Efficacy Factor 2.71 -
Power Factor 0.98
Lamp Current Crest
Factor
1.5 -
Sound Rating A
Max THD 10 %
• Wiring Characteristics
Color input terminals BLK & WHT
Color output termi-
nals
RED, YEL & BLU
Connector type Poke-In
Wire Striplength 0.375 mm
Lamp Connection Series
Wire Gauge 18AWG
Wire Length by
Color
No wires
Wire Type Solid
Allowed Wiring
Config(Remote)
Yes
Allowed Wiring
Config(Tandem)
Yes
Allowed Wiring
Config(Through)
Yes
Max Dist. Ball to
Lamp(Remote)
1-L = 15' / 2-L = 6'
Max Dist. Ball to
Lamp(Tandem)
2-L: Red = 6'
Max Dist.Ball to
Lamp(Through)
2-L: Red = 6'
• System Chars on driver level
Rated Lamp Watts 18W
• Temperature Characteristics
T-case maximum 75 C
• Product Dimensions
Length A1 4.60 in
Length A2 4.20 in
Length A3 2.00 in
Width B1 2.40 in
Height C1 0.98 in
• Approval & Application Chars
EMC Immunity FCC Non-Consumer
Approbation Marks UL, CSA, RoHS
UL Listed Yes