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Low-profile fluorescent emergency ballast with UL 924 label and lamp compatibility chart printed on housing
Low-profile fluorescent emergency ballast with UL 924 label and lamp compatibility chart printed on housing

Low-Profile Fluorescent Emergency Ballast – 500 Lumens, Damp Location Rated, UL 924

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SKU: XEB2-5-B-LM-LP
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Low-Profile Fluorescent Emergency Ballast – 500 Lumens, Damp Location Rated, UL 924

This low-profile fluorescent emergency ballast enables a fluorescent fixture to provide 90 minutes of emergency lighting during power loss. It operates a single lamp up to 500 lumens, making it ideal for compact lighting designs in damp locations. Includes NiCad battery, test switch, LED charge indicator, and durable steel housing. Compatible with a wide range of T5, T8, T12, U-bend, circular, and CFL lamps.

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Lamp Compatibility Chart

Lamp Type Wattage (W) Initial Lumens (1 Lamp)
T5 21 450
T5 28 500
T5HO 24 475
T8 25 375
T8 28 450
T8 32 475
T8 40 500
T12 30 400
T12 34 425
T12 40 450
CFL 2G11 36 375
CFL 2G11 40 425
CFL GR10q-4 38 400
Circular T9 32 350
Circular T9 40 425
Circular T5 40 450
Circular T5 55 500
U-Bend T8 32 425
U-Bend T12 34 375
U-Bend T12 40 425

Features & Benefits

  • Delivers 350–500 lumens for 90 minutes of emergency illumination
  • Compatible with T5, T8, T12, 2G11 CFL, U-bend, and circular fluorescent lamps
  • Includes test switch, charge indicator, and NiCad battery
  • Low-profile design for wireway or top-of-fixture mounting
  • Damp location rated and UL 924 Listed

Electrical Specifications

  • Input Voltage: 120/277 VAC, 60 Hz
  • Input Power: 3.0 watts
  • Emergency Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Recharge Time: 24 hours
  • Operating Temp: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Mounting / Dimensions

  • Length: 11.7” | Width: 2.0” | Height: 1.2”
  • Mounting Center: 8.9”
  • Remote mountable up to 50 feet (max)

Compliance & Warranty

  • UL 924 Listed for factory or field installation
  • Damp location rated
  • Meets NEC and NFPA 101 code requirements
  • 5-year limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the emergency light output?

This ballast provides 350–500 lumens during power failure for one compatible lamp.

Which lamps are compatible?

It supports T5, T8, T12, circular T5/T9, CFL 2G11, GR10q, and U-bend lamps. See the compatibility chart for wattage-specific lumen data.

Can it be installed in damp locations?

Yes. This model is UL Listed for damp locations and tested for environments ranging from 0°C to 50°C.

Is this ballast field installable?

Yes. It’s UL 924 Listed for both factory and field retrofit installation applications.

How far can it be remote mounted?

The maximum remote mounting distance is 50 feet from the lamp (or half the lamp-to-ballast distance specified by the AC ballast manufacturer).

Product Features

  • Brand: Exitronix
  • Product: XEB2
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