Product Overview
Philips Advance SmartMate ICF-2S42-90C-M2-LD — Electronic Ballast for 4-Pin CFL Lamps
The Philips Advance SmartMate ICF-2S42-90C-M2-LD is a high-frequency electronic ballast for 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps, delivering 52W-93W of ANSI input power depending on the connected lamp type and configuration. Part of the SmartMate family's dual-entry, universal design, it is engineered to reduce SKU requirements by driving a broad range of quad-tube, triple-tube, 2D, and circline CFL lamps from a single catalog number.
INPUT POWER 52W-93W ANSI, by application | INPUT VOLTAGE 120-277V 50/60 Hz | BALLAST SIZE Size 2 Housing | START TYPE Programmed Start | MIN. START TEMP 0°F / -18°C Rated |
Technical Specifications
| Catalog Number | ICF-2S42-90C-M2-LD |
| Ballast Type | High-frequency electronic |
| Input Voltage | 120-277V (50/60 Hz, ±10%) |
| Operating Frequency | Operates 42-52 kHz (above interference range for infrared devices) |
| Start Type | Programmed Start |
| Housing / Dimension Class | Size 2 |
| Minimum Starting Temperature | 0°F / -18°C |
| Lamp EOL Protection | Lamp End-of-Life (EOL) Protection Circuit — removes power to lamps upon lamp failure |
| Wiring Terminals | Color-coded, poke-in wire trap terminals per ANSI C82.11 |
| Sound Rating | Class A sound rating |
| Lamp Current Crest Factor | 1.7 or less (primary lamp) |
| UPC/EAN | 781087044025 |
| Physical Dimensions (Size 2) | A=1.29", B=3.00", C=4.55", D=4.20", E=2.00" |
| Note | "90C" denotes a 90-degree can/conduit-entry orientation variant of the ICF-2S42-M2-LD — same electrical specifications, different physical mounting orientation. |
Product Overview
The ICF-2S42-90C-M2-LD is part of the Philips Advance SmartMate family of ballasts for 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps — a lineup built for maximum flexibility while minimizing inventory. Rather than requiring a different ballast for every lamp type and wattage, a single SmartMate catalog number like this one drives a broad range of quad-tube, triple-tube, 2D, and long twin-tube lamps at the ANSI input wattage documented for each specific application below.
This ballast operates at a high frequency between 42kHz and 52kHz, well above the range that interferes with infrared remote controls, anti-theft systems, or other electronic equipment, and is Programmed Start for reliable, low-stress lamp starting. It includes a Lamp End-of-Life (EOL) Protection Circuit that removes power to the lamp upon failure, auto-restart circuitry, and color-coded poke-in wire trap terminals for fast, accurate wiring during installation.
Compatible Applications
- 26W CFL Quad Tube (PL-C26W/4P, F26BDX/4P, CF26DD/E) — 2-lamp configuration: 52W ANSI input power, 1.00 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.43-0.19A line current (Wiring Diagram 159).
- 26W CFL Triple Tube (PL-T26W, F26TBX/4P, CF26DT/E) — 2-lamp configuration: 54W ANSI input power, 1.00 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.46-0.21A line current (Wiring Diagram 159).
- 32W CFL Triple Tube (PL-T32W, F32TBX/4P, CF32DT/E) — 2-lamp configuration: 68W ANSI input power, 0.98 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.57-0.25A line current (Wiring Diagram 159).
- 42W CFL Triple Tube (PL-T42W, F42TBX/4P, CF42DT/E) — 2-lamp configuration: 93W ANSI input power, 0.97 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.78-0.33A line current (Wiring Diagram 159).
- 57W CFL Lamp (PL-T57W, F57QBX/4P, CF57DT/E) — 1-lamp configuration: 59W ANSI input power, 0.94 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.50-0.21A line current (Wiring Diagram 160).
- 70W CFL Lamp (F70QBX/4P, CF70DT/E) — 1-lamp configuration: 75W ANSI input power, 0.96 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.63-0.27A line current (Wiring Diagram 160).
- 28W 2D Lamp (PL-Q 28W/4P, F28 2D/4P) — 2-lamp configuration: 57W ANSI input power, 1.00 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.48-0.21A line current (Wiring Diagram 159).
- 38W 2D Lamp (PL-Q 38W/4P, F38 2D/4P) — 2-lamp configuration: 62W ANSI input power, 0.80 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.55-0.23A line current (Wiring Diagram 159).
- (1) FC95T5 22W + (1) FC12T5 40W Circline (dual) — 1&1 lamp(s) configuration: 61W ANSI input power, 0.85 ballast factor, 10% THD, 0.51-0.22A line current (Wiring Diagram 162).
Before Ordering – Verify
- Confirm lamp type, wattage, and lamp count against the application list above — this ballast's ANSI input power changes depending on which lamp and how many are connected.
- Confirm ballast housing size (Size 2) fits your fixture's mounting cavity before ordering.
- Confirm input voltage (120-277V, 50/60 Hz) matches your fixture's supply.
- Confirm can/conduit-entry orientation — this is the 90-degree ("90C") mounting variant; verify fixture clearance before ordering.
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- Disconnect power at the fixture before installing or servicing this ballast.
- Green terminal must be grounded per the manufacturer's wiring diagram.
- Install only in fixtures rated for this ballast's wattage, voltage, and Class P thermal protection.
- Do not exceed the ballast's rated lamp count or wattage for the connected lamp type.
- Ballast tolerates sustained open-circuit and short-circuit output conditions, but should still be installed per fixture manufacturer instructions.
Compliance
- UL Listed, Class P, Type 1 Outdoor
- CSA certified where applicable
- Complies with ANSI C82.11 where applicable
- Complies with ANSI C62.41 Category A for transient protection
- Complies with FCC rules and regulations, Title 47 CFR Part 18, Non-Consumer (Class A) for EMI/RFI
- Complies with NEMA 410 for in-rush current limits
- Contains no Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)
- Manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified factory
Ordering Information
- Catalog Number: ICF-2S42-90C-M2-LD
- Housing: Size 2
- Sold individually unless otherwise noted on the product page.
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