Philips Advance VK-2S32-TP

Philips Advance VK-2S32-TP — PowrKut Rapid Start Electronic Ballast, 2-Lamp 32W T8, 277V

The Philips Advance VK-2S32-TP is a PowrKut electronic fluorescent ballast that operates up to 2 32W T8 lamps using the rapid start method. Input is 277V. Electrical performance values for this catalog number are published in the manufacturer ballast catalog and should be confirmed against the current Philips Advance data sheet. The ballast is high power factor and sound rated A. It operates F32T8, FBO31T8, and F32T8/U6 lamps. Confirm lamp type, lamp count, starting method, ballast factor, and supply voltage against the fixture before ordering.

Technical Specifications

Catalog Number Breakdown

Advance electronic ballast catalog numbers encode the input voltage, ballast family, maximum lamp count, wiring configuration, primary lamp wattage, case description, and connector option in sequence. Reading the number tells you most of what you need before checking the data table.

Product Overview

Rapid start ballasts apply continuous low voltage to the lamp cathodes while the lamp operates, heating them before and during starting. This gives gentler starting than instant start and supports dimming in systems designed for it, at the cost of the small continuous cathode heating power.

PowrKut ballasts operate T8 lamps at reduced power to cut energy consumption where the resulting reduction in light output is acceptable.

Compatible Applications

• F32T8, FBO31T8, and F32T8/U6 (32W) lamp fixtures
• Fluorescent troffers, strip fixtures, and wraparounds
• Ballast replacement and fluorescent fixture maintenance
• Commercial offices, retail, and institutional buildings
• New construction and retrofit
• U-bend F32T8/U6 lamp fixtures in 2x2 troffers

Before Ordering — Verify

• Confirm the lamps are F32T8, FBO31T8, or F32T8/U6 32W lamps. This ballast will not operate T12 or T5 lamps.
• Confirm lamp count. This ballast operates up to 2 lamps. Operating fewer lamps than rated changes input power and ballast factor — check the manufacturer table for the configuration you are using.
• Confirm the starting method. Rapid Start is not interchangeable with the other methods. Instant start gives the lowest input power but shortens lamp life under frequent switching; programmed start protects lamp life on sensor-controlled fixtures.
• Confirm supply voltage is within 277V.
• Confirm electrical performance values — input power, ballast factor, line current, and minimum starting temperature — against the current Philips Advance data sheet for this catalog number before specifying.
• Confirm lead length and connector requirements for the fixture. Lead lengths and shipping data are published separately by the manufacturer.

Safety and Installation Guidelines

• Disconnect power at the breaker before removing the old ballast or making any connections.
• Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local requirements.
• Ground the ballast case.
• Follow the wiring diagram supplied with the ballast for the lamp count being installed. Wiring differs between 1-lamp, 2-lamp, and 3-lamp configurations.
• Cap and insulate any unused leads when operating fewer lamps than the ballast is rated for.
• Do not exceed the rated input voltage range.
• Verify all lamps in a fixture are the same type and wattage. Mixing lamp types on one ballast can cause premature failure.
• Allow the ballast and fixture to cool before handling after operation.
• Verify all connections before restoring power.
• Fluorescent lamps contain mercury. Handle and dispose of lamps in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Compliance

• UL listed.
• CSA certified.
• RoHS compliant.
• Energy Efficient designated.
• High power factor, sound rated A.
• Thermally protected.

Ordering Information

• Brand: Philips Advance
• Catalog Number: VK-2S32-TP
• Ballast Family: PowrKut
• Lamps: Up to 2 x 32W T8 (F32T8, FBO31T8, F32T8/U6)
• Starting Method: Rapid Start
• Input Voltage: 277V

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