Universal B260IUNVHP Electronic Ballast — 1 or 2 Lamp T12 Slimline | 120–277V | Instant Start | High Frequency

The Universal B260IUNVHP (768386151740) Ballast is a commercial-grade, high-frequency electronic control gear module engineered to operate one or two standard T12 Slimline linear fluorescent lamps. Outfitted with a universal voltage framework auto-sensing 120–277V input grids, this high-performance ballast utilizes a highly efficient Instant Start ignition layout to deliver a normal 0.85 ballast factor profile. Featuring advanced solid-state parallel circuitry to keep remaining lamps illuminated if an individual bulb fails, this lightweight component serves as the definitive energy-saving retrofit upgrade to replace obsolete, noisy magnetic ballasts inside industrial warehouses, manufacturing bays, and commercial strip channels.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The Universal B260IUNVHP electronic ballast is a rugged commercial property baseline specified heavily across distribution facilities, manufacturing centers, and large-scale industrial spaces undergoing T12 building lighting sweeps. By replacing outdated legacy magnetic core-and-coil transformers with this advanced high-frequency solid-state module, facilities immediately eliminate annoying stroboscopic hum, visual flickering loops, and eye fatigue while achieving up to 20% better energy efficiency. Its parallel circuit wiring design provides unmatched load flexibility; if an individual tube burns out or fails within the channel layout, the remaining lamps stay safely lit to avoid immediate facility darkness and drop maintenance urgency.

Critical Shunted Sockets Mandate and Circuit Current Sizing Boundaries: Maintenance technicians and electrical crews executing site overhauls must audit existing fixture lampholder styles closely prior to finalizing installation: this Instant Start device strictly mandates the use of shunted sockets at all terminal points. Shunted sockets incorporate an internal copper jumper block that bridges the pin contacts together, providing a unified pathway for the high open-circuit ignition voltage to cleanly strike the gas column.

Attempting to wire this Instant Start component into old un-shunted sockets (common in vintage Rapid Start fixtures where left and right tracks are completely isolated) will route the ignition spike down a single side of the lamp filament. This triggers accelerated cathode blackening, rapid socket charring, or early ballast output transistor burnout. When loaded with two standard 96-inch F96T12 tubes, the continuous line current draws 1.13 Amperes under 120V lines or 0.49 Amperes when integrated into 277V commercial distributions. Ensure your panel circuits accommodate the collective electrical load of your fixture arrays.

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand Name: Universal Lighting Technologies (ULT / Triad Product Portfolio)
• Product Series Line: High-Frequency Electronic Linear T12 Replacement Series
• Universal Factory Part Order Code SKU: B260IUNVHP
• UPC Barcode Number (GTIN-12): 768386151740
• Core Technology Class: Solid-State Electronic Ballast
• Starting Method Classification: Instant Start (Eliminates electrode preheating wear cycles)
• Lamp Wiring Selection Architecture: Parallel Circuit Operation (Lamps function independently)
• Nominal Operational Input Voltage: 120V to 277V AC Auto-Sensing Grid Line
• Continuous Input Voltage Security Range: 108V Minimum to 305V Maximum Branch Line Tolerances
• Line Current Frequency Threshold: 50 / 60 Hz
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Limit: Less than 20% under full load (Commercial Class Baseline)
• Power Factor Correction Level: High Power Factor corrected network (Greater than 0.90)
• Audible Component Sound Rating: Class A (Whisper Quiet Industrial Standard)
• Minimum Operating Starting Temperature: 0°F (-18°C Cold Weather Ignition Cap)
• Systemic Ballast Factor (BF): 0.85 normal output performance factor baseline
• Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF): 0.65 profile matrix under maximum multi-lamp draw
• Chassis Enclosure Blueprint Type: Slimline Long Steel Can with slotted installation flanges
• Compliance Certifications: UL Listed (Class P, Type 1 Outdoor), CSA Certified, FCC Part 18 Non-Consumer Class A, RoHS Compliant

Certified System Load Matrix (Lamping Matrix)

This multi-lamp controller is fully certified to strike and manage the following linear tube configurations safely. Do not mix linear profiles or length designations on the same ballast circuit loop:

• (1 or 2 Lamps) F96T12: Standard 75W 8-foot (96") single-pin linear fluorescent lamps
• (1 or 2 Lamps) F96T12/ES: Energy-saving reduced-wattage 60W 8-foot linear tubes
• (1 or 2 Lamps) F48T12: Standard 40W 4-foot (48") single-pin linear fluorescent lamps
• (1 or 2 Lamps) T12 Slimlines: Standard F84T12 (84"), F72T12 (72"), F64T12 (64"), and F60T12 (60") channels

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

High-Frequency Electronic Signal Transformation

This electronic assembly converts raw alternating current into high-frequency ballast outputs exceeding 20 kHz, completely eliminating stroboscopic workplace eye fatigue and structural flickering loops common in old low-frequency magnetic systems. It incorporates an automated active surge insulation barrier that blocks standard utility switching transients and operational spikes from breaking down sensitive internal solid-state board capacitors, meeting strict ANSI transient protections.

Chassis Physical Structural Footprint Dimensions

• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 9.50" Inches (241.3mm actual bracket footprint length)
• Chassis Housing Body Length: 8.89" Inches (225.8mm actual shell length)
• Chassis Housing Section Width: 1.70" Inches (43.2mm actual wider casing profile width)
• Chassis Total Housing Height: 1.18" Inches (30.0mm actual vertical thickness)
• Center Mounting Hole Distance: 8.89" Inches (225.8mm center-to-center slot spacing)

Commercial Control Gear Equipment Cross-References

This universal multi-volt high-frequency instant start ballast serves as a direct drop-in replacement or alternative for the following industry models:

• Philips Advance Match: Optanium ICN-2P60-SC / Universal T12 Slimline Electronic Casing
• GE Lighting Alternative: UltraMax GE260MV-N / High-Efficiency T12 Electronic Control Gear
• Osram Sylvania Match: Quicktronic QHE2x75T12UNV-ISN / Multi-Volt Linear Electronic Module
• Keystone Reference alternative: KTEB-275-UV-TP-IS / High-Efficiency T12 Slimline Track Block

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