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Universal Lighting Technologies M3912/27CK-5EU-JT3 – 39W Electronic Low-Frequency Ballast for M130/C130 Metal Halide, 120/277V with IDTP Tap
The Universal Lighting Technologies M3912/27CK-5EU-JT3 (Order Code 188629) is a standard electronic low-frequency square-wave ballast built for a single 39W M130/C130 ceramic metal halide lamp. It operates on 120/277V, +/-10%, 50/60Hz, and includes a 120V "tap" for 3- or 4-wire self-heating thermal protectors (IDTPs). The ballast can also run as a normal HID ballast across the full 120V-277V input range with the tap lead capped off.
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Lamp Wattage
39W
M130/C130
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Voltage
120/277V
+/-10%, 50/60Hz
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Power Factor
>95%
Active PFC
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Order Code
188629
Universal Ballast
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Warranty
3 Years
4,000 hr/yr basis
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Technical Specifications
| Model Number | M3912/27CK-5EU-JT3 |
| Ballast Order Code | 188629 |
| Ballast Type | Electronic low-frequency square wave, microprocessor controlled |
| Lamp Compatibility | (1) 39W M130/C130 ceramic metal halide lamp |
| Line Voltage | 120/277VAC, +/-10%, 50/60Hz |
| Input Watts (120V) | 44W without IDTP / 46W with IDTP |
| Input Watts (277V) | 44W without IDTP / 46W with IDTP |
| Line Amps | 0.37A (120V w/o IDTP) / 0.17A (277V w/o IDTP) / 0.39A (120V w/IDTP) / 0.18A (277V w/IDTP) |
| Power Factor | >95% |
| Ballast Factor | 1.00 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <5% (120V w/o IDTP) / <11% (277V w/o IDTP) / <4% (120V w/IDTP) / <9% (277V w/IDTP) |
| Crest Factor | <1.5 |
| Starting Method | Resonance start |
| IDTP Compatibility | 3-wire 120V, 4-wire 120V, or 3-wire 277V self-heating thermal protectors; 120V tap can be capped off for standard HID operation across 120-277V |
| Mounting Type | Studs, top lead exit |
| Lead Wires | 6 leads: Black, White, Purple, Green, Red, Blue – 7" length, .375" tinned stripping |
| Overall Length | 5.02" / 127.5mm |
| Width | 3.62" / 92.0mm |
| Height | 1.57" / 39.9mm |
| Weight | 20 oz |
| Minimum Starting Temperature | -15°C / +5°F |
| Maximum Case Temperature | 80°C / 176°F |
| Sound Rating | A |
| Remote Mounting | Up to 15 feet, in separate minimum 1/2" ID conduit per lamp lead |
| Standards | ANSI C82.14-2006, ANSI C62.41-1991, FCC Part 18C (non-consumer) |
| Listing | cULus Listed, Outdoor Type 1 |
| Warranty | 3 years from date of manufacture (based on 4,000 hr/yr normal operation) |
| Country of Manufacture | North America |
Product Overview
This Universal Lighting Technologies ballast is a microprocessor-controlled, resonance-start electronic ballast built specifically for a single 39W M130/C130 ceramic metal halide lamp. Active power factor correction keeps power factor above 95% across both 120V and 277V operation, while the abnormal-operation shutdown circuit and end-of-lamp-life (EOL) protection guard against nuisance failures – a shutdown from an abnormal condition requires the line voltage to be reset before the ballast restarts.
The built-in 120V IDTP tap supplies power to the heaters of 3- or 4-wire self-heating thermal protectors, and the ballast can alternatively run as a standard HID ballast across the full 120V-277V range with the tap lead capped off. No PCBs are used in construction, and the unit carries cULus Outdoor Type 1 listing with thermal protection built in.
Compatible Applications
- Fixtures specified for a single 39W M130/C130 ceramic metal halide lamp
- Fixtures using 3-wire 120V, 4-wire 120V, or 3-wire 277V self-heating IDTPs
- Outdoor Type 1 rated fixtures requiring cULus listing
- Remote-mount installations up to 15 feet from the lamp, using SF-2/SFF-2 or equivalent unbundled lead wire in separate conduit
Before Ordering – Verify
- Confirm your fixture is designed for a 39W M130/C130 ballast – ballasts are lamp-wattage and ANSI-code specific and are not interchangeable across wattages
- Confirm your IDTP wiring configuration (3-wire 120V, 4-wire 120V, or 3-wire 277V) matches one of this ballast's supported wiring diagrams, or that the tap lead will be capped off for standard HID operation
- Confirm stud mounting with top lead exit fits your fixture's ballast compartment orientation
- Confirm remote-mount lead length (up to 15 feet) and conduit requirements match your installation if not mounted directly in the fixture
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- Disconnect and lock out power before installing, wiring, or servicing this ballast
- Do not exceed the 80°C/176°F maximum case temperature rating during operation
- Use only unbundled SF-2 or SFF-2 (or equivalent) lead wire for remote-mount extension wiring; power cords and MC cables are not acceptable extension methods
- Run each lamp's lead wires in a separate minimum 1/2" ID conduit from the input leads for proper EMI performance
Compliance
- Meets ANSI Standard C82.14-2006 and ANSI Standard C62.41-1991
- Meets FCC Part 18C for EMI & RFI (non-consumer)
- cULus Listed, Outdoor Type 1
- RoHS Compliant, No PCBs
Ordering Information
- Model Number: M3912/27CK-5EU-JT3
- Ballast Order Code: 188629
- Lamp Compatibility: (1) 39W M130/C130 ceramic metal halide
- Mounting: Studs, top lead exit
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