Lutron Ballasts Products >> Compact SE™ 5%

For designs requiring the energy savings and aesthetic appeal of dimmed compact fluorescent lamps, Compact SE dimming ballasts are your solution. The Compact SE product family includes ballasts for nearly every type of compact fluorescent lamp. Compact SE dimming ballasts deliver high performance 100% to 5% dimming, making them ideal for use in a variety of applications. In addition, Compact SE ballasts are compatible with the full line of 3-wire control by Lutron.
Components	Return to Top
Designed for demanding applications using energy efficient T4 compact or T5 twin-tube lamps
Compact SE 5% for Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Dims T4 Quad and triple tube compact fluorescent lamps to 5% Slim profile design--just 1 high 3-wire line voltage control Color-keyed push-in connectors
Compact SE for T5 Twin-tube Lamps
Dims T5 twin-tube lamps to 5% 3-wire line voltage control 18" power leads 36" lamp leads
Performance	Return to Top
Continuous, flicker-free dimming from 100% to 5% 3-wire line voltage control for consistent fixture-to-fixture dimming Lamps turn on at any dimmed level without flashing to full brightness Low harmonic distortion Miswire protection Slim-profile design 100% performance tested Ultra-quiet operation 5-year warranty (limited) with field service commissioning (3-year warranty standard)
Specifications	Return to Top
High performance dimming from 100% to 5% relative light output No visible flicker Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) less than 10% Power factor greater than .95 Ballast factor greater than .85 for T5 twin-tube lamps Ballast factor greater than .95 for T4 quad- and triple-tube compact lamps Frequency of operation greater than 27 kHz for T5 twin-tube lamps Frequency of operation greater than 42 kHz for T4 quad- and triple-tube compact lamps Inaudible in 27 dBA ambient environment Inrush current limiting circuitry built-in (maximum of 7 amps for 120V and 3 amps at 277v) Internal fusing Minimum lamp starting temperature 10°C (50°F) Maximum ballast case temperature 75°C (167°F) Click here to download Compact SE specifications (120 & 277 volt) (PDF)