Product Overview

The GE UltraStart® 67566 (GE454MVPS90F) Ballast is a commercial-grade, high-efficiency electronic control module engineered for 4-lamp high-output T5 (T5HO) systems installed across frequently switched applications. Designed with advanced Programmed Start technology and an auto-sensing multi-volt input range, this premium ballast handles automated occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting loops inside high-bay warehouses, commercial factories, institutional corridors, and retail department footprints. Utilizing continuous cathode cutout technology, it maximizes system efficacy at an industry-high 95% threshold while supporting long lamp lifetimes under high-vibration structural settings.
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Lamp Quantity
1, 2, 3, or 4
F54T5HO Multi-Lamp
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Input Voltage
120-277V
Universal Multi-Volt
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Ballast Factor
0.95
Normal Factor Profile
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Wiring Type
Parallel
Independent Circuits
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Thermal Max
90°C
UltraCool Case
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ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
The GE UltraStart 67566 control gear is a heavy-duty industrial facility footprint standard specified for high-bay fluorescent light structures, commercial production centers, warehouse racks, and architectural canopy paths. Boasting a specialized solid-state circuit block, this module handles rapid cyclical switching configurations without degrading lamp filaments, making it the premier choice for fixtures integrated directly with automated microwave motion detectors or infrared occupancy sensor channels.
Critical Parallel Wiring Scheme & Multi-Lamp Operational Boundaries: A primary maintenance advantage of the GE454MVPS90F is its premium Parallel Lamp Operational architecture. Unlike legacy series-wired ballasts where a single filament failure kills the entire fixture loop, this module controls individual lines independently. If lamp one or two drops out, the remaining tubes continue to burn at full efficacy, dramatically slashing immediate labor tracking costs by allowing maintenance teams to structure group re-lamping routines.
The integrated Continuous Cathode Cutout Technology dynamically disconnects power from lamp filaments once the gas arc column strikes safely. This processes massive systemic utility savings, reducing ballast heat loss by routing maximum electrical capacity into raw lumen output rather than wasting energy over raw terminal heating.
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Verify Before Installing
120-277V Auto-Sensing Input — Solid-State Control Gear No Mercury Restrictions
This electronic module features an active multi-volt auto-sensing grid envelope that dynamically sets itself to any branch line from 120V up to 277V. Please disconnect all primary breakers before hard-wiring conductor pairs. Ensure the physical chassis plate forms a secure, metal-to-metal contact ground flat against the fixture pan to satisfy national electrical safety grounding metrics.
Mercury and Waste Compliance Notice: This product is a solid-state electronic control ballast and contains 0.0 mg of mercury. It is completely exempt from regional fluorescent shipping regulations and can be legally shipped to all 50 states. Standard commercial electronic waste (e-waste) handling guidelines apply at end-of-life cycles. |
Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand: GE Lighting (Current Lighting Solutions / UltraStart® Commercial Division)
- Product Series Line: UltraStart Programmed Start T5 High Efficacy Control Gear
- GE Factory Product Order Code SKU: 67566
- Manufacturer Nomenclature Model: GE454MVPS90F
- UPC Barcode Number (GTIN-12): 043168675666
- Core Technology Class: Solid-State High-Frequency Electronic Ballast
- Starting Method Classification: Programmed Rapid Start (Optimized for sensors)
- Lamp Wiring Schema Profile: True Parallel Lamp Operation
- Nominal Operational Input Voltage: 120V to 277V (Direct Line Multi-Volt Auto-Sensing)
- Continuous AC Input Voltage Voltage Range: 108V Minimum to 305V Maximum Line Tolerances
- Line Current Frequency Threshold: 50 / 60 Hz
- Systemic Ballast Factor (BF): 0.95 Normal Ballast Factor Performance
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Limit: Less than 10% (Commercial Grade Isolation)
- Power Factor Correction Level: Active Correction (Greater than 0.98)
- Maximum Case Temperature Rating (Tc): 90°C (194°F UltraCool Thermal Dissipation Enclosure)
- Audible Component Sound Rating: Class A (Whisper Quiet Architectural Standard)
- Environmental Enclosure Rating: UL Type 1 Outdoor Rated Component
Certified System Load Matrix (Lamping Matrix)
This multi-lamp controller is fully certified to strike and manage the following tube configurations safely:
- F54T5HO Linear Tubes: Drives 1, 2, 3, or 4 standard 54-Watt T5 High Output lamps
- FT50W/2G11 Twin-Tubes: Drives 1, 2, 3, or 4 standard 50-Watt long compact fluorescent lamps
- FT55W/2G11 Twin-Tubes: Drives 1, 2, 3, or 4 standard 55-Watt long compact fluorescent lamps
- F58T8 European Linear Tubes: Drives 1, 2, 3, or 4 specialized 58-Watt standard linear lamps
Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance
High-Frequency Line Filtering and Transient Surge Protections
This electronic assembly converts alternating commercial building line power into high-frequency ballast outputs exceeding 40 kHz, completely eliminating stroboscopic workplace eye strain and flickering loops. Outfitted with an active automated internal restart loop, the ballast instantly handles line voltage losses, brownouts, or momentary circuit switches without requiring a manually driven maintenance power cycle sweep. The integrated active surge filtering network isolates internal transistors against standard utility grid switching spikes and electrostatic discharge spikes.
Chassis Physical Structural Footprint Dimensions
- Maximum Case Profile Length: 11.75" Inches (298.4mm actual shell length)
- Chassis Housing Section Width: 1.70" Inches (43.2mm actual casing width)
- Chassis Total Housing Height: 1.20" Inches (30.5mm actual vertical thickness)
- Enclosure Shell Weight Type: Lightweight, thin-profile form factor maximizing reflector lane clearance
Commercial Control Gear Equipment Cross-References
This industrial-grade 4-lamp 67566 ballast replaces or acts as an equivalent drop-in for the following models:
- Sylvania Quicktronic Match: QHE 4x54T5HO/UNV PSN / Order Code 51480 (Universal Electronic T5HO)
- Advance Philips Controls Cross: ICN-4S54-90C-2LS / Centium Multi-Volt 4-Lamp T5HO
- Universal Lighting Triad Reference: B454PUNV-E000C / High-Efficiency Programmed Start T5HO
Bulk Commercial Lighting Supply & Project Support
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