ICN-3P32-N Philips Advance 3-Lamp T8 Centium Ballast

Product Overview

Philips Centium ICN3P32N — 2-3 Lamp T8 Electronic Instant Start Ballast, 120-277V

The Philips Centium ICN3P32N is a 2-3 lamp electronic instant start ballast from Philips Centium, designed for T8 fluorescent lamp applications in commercial lighting systems, maintenance, and retrofit projects. IntelliVolt technology supports universal 120-277V input, normal ballast factor, THD under 10%, and lamp striation reduction for stable light output. Compatible with F17T8 through F32T8 standard and energy-saving lamps, select U-bend models, and two F40T8 60-inch lamps. Meets NEMA Premium efficiency standards and is RoHS compliant. Verify lamp type, lamp count, and input voltage before ordering.

Lamp Count

2–3 Lamps

T8 Fluorescent

Input Voltage

120–277V

IntelliVolt

Start Type

Instant Start

Electronic

Ballast Factor

Normal

THD <10%

Frequency

50/60Hz

Low Profile

Technical Specifications

Brand	Philips Centium
Model	ICN3P32N
Ballast Type	Electronic Instant Start
Lamp Count	2–3 Lamps
Compatible Lamp Family	T8 Fluorescent
Input Voltage	120–277V (IntelliVolt)
Frequency	50/60Hz
Start Method	Instant Start
Ballast Factor	Normal
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<10%
Housing Style	Low Profile
Length	9.5"
Width	1.7"
Height	1.18"
Compliance	NEMA Premium, RoHS Compliant

Product Overview

The Philips Centium ICN3P32N is a versatile electronic instant start ballast built for 2- and 3-lamp T8 fluorescent systems in commercial, institutional, and retrofit applications. IntelliVolt technology eliminates the need for voltage-specific models — a single ballast covers 120V through 277V installations, simplifying inventory and specification across mixed-voltage facilities.

Instant start operation delivers immediate full output without a warm-up delay, suited for spaces with frequent switching. Lamp striation reduction technology minimizes visible striping along the lamp tube for more consistent, stable light output. The low-profile housing (9.5" x 1.7" x 1.18") fits compact fixture designs where space is limited. This model meets NEMA Premium efficiency standards — a step above the standard NEMA energy-efficiency designation on the 2-lamp ICN-2P32-N.

Compatible Lamps

(2–3) F17T8 — 24" lamps
(2–3) FB016T8 — 17W U-bend lamps
(2–3) F25T8 — 36" lamps
(2–3) FB024T8 — 25W U-bend lamps
(2–3) F25T8/ES — energy-saving lamps
(2–3) F28T8/ES — energy-saving lamps
(2–3) F32T8/ES — energy-saving lamps
(2–3) F32T8 — standard 48" lamps
(2–3) FBO31T8 — U-bend fluorescent lamps
(2–3) FBO32T8/Alto — U-bend fluorescent lamps
(2) F40T8 — 60" fluorescent lamps

Compatible Applications

Commercial fluorescent fixture retrofits — Office troffers, strip fixtures, and wrap-around luminaires using 2–3 lamp T8 configurations.
New construction and relamping — Universal voltage input simplifies specification across 120V and 277V commercial circuits.
Energy-saving T8 upgrades — Compatible with ES-designation T8 lamps for improved system efficiency.
Compact fixture applications — Low-profile housing fits space-constrained fixture designs.

Before Ordering — Verify

Lamp Type: Confirm your lamps are on the compatible lamp list above.
Lamp Count: Confirm fixture requires 2 or 3 lamps. This ballast does not support 1- or 4-lamp configurations.
Input Voltage: Confirm your circuit voltage is within 120–277V.
Start Method: Instant start ballasts do not support dimming and may reduce lamp life in high-switching applications — confirm instant start is appropriate for your installation.
Physical Fit: Confirm 9.5" x 1.7" x 1.18" dimensions fit within your fixture's ballast cavity.