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Iota  |  SKU: I42-A-M5

I42 Emergency Ballast

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Description

The IOTA I42 Emergency Ballast is a UL Listed solution designed to provide reliable emergency lighting for one or two 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps. Delivering up to 650 lumens for 90 minutes of emergency illumination, the I42 is ideal for damp locations, plenum-rated, and enclosed fixtures. Its compact galvanized steel housing allows installation in tight spaces while maintaining durability and long-term reliability, making it an excellent choice for commercial, institutional, and industrial lighting applications that require dependable backup power.

Engineered for compatibility and performance, the I42 features AC output to support low-mercury amalgam lamps, ensuring safe operation with newer CFL technologies. Built-in protection features, including open-circuit isolation and a time-delay circuit, protect both the ballast and connected lamps. With a dual-voltage input (120/277VAC, 60Hz), test switch, and LED charge indicator, the I42 is easy to install, maintain, and monitor, providing code-compliant emergency lighting that meets NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, UL, and CUL standards.

  • Reliable Emergency Output: Operates one 10–42W or two 10–18W 4-pin CFL lamps for 90 minutes, delivering up to 650 lumens.

  • Compact & Durable Housing: Galvanized steel case designed for tight spaces, plenum-rated, and suitable for damp, enclosed, or gasketed fixtures.

  • AC Output Compatibility: Supports low-mercury amalgam lamps for safe operation with newer CFL technologies.

  • Easy Monitoring & Maintenance: Includes test switch and LED charge indicator for quick status checks.

  • Safety & Compliance: UL and CUL Listed, RoHS compliant, meets NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, and plenum/damp location requirements.

Specifications

Attribute Specification
Model I42
Input Voltage 120/277VAC, 60Hz
Input Power 3.5 Watts
Battery Ni-Cad, 24-hour recharge; 7–10 year life expectancy
Initial Output 650 lumens (1 lamp); 325 lumens each (2 lamps)
Emergency Duration 90 minutes
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Housing Dimensions 9.5″ × 2.4″ × 1.5″
Mounting Center 9.0″
Weight 4.4 lbs
Lamp Compatibility (Sample Lumen Output) 13W PL CF 4-Pin – 350 lm (1 lamp) / 400 lm (2 lamps)
Lamp Compatibility (Sample Lumen Output) 26W PL CF QUAD – 425 lm (1 lamp) / 500 lm (2 lamps)
Lamp Compatibility (Sample Lumen Output) 42W PL CF QUAD – 750 lm (1 lamp)
Lamp Compatibility (Sample Lumen Output) 18W Long Compact – 500 lm
Lamp Compatibility (Sample Lumen Output) 36W Long Compact – 650 lm
Certifications & Compliance UL Listed – Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment (UL 924)
Certifications & Compliance CUL Listed – Certified for use in Canada
Certifications & Compliance RoHS Compliant – Free of hazardous materials
Certifications & Compliance NEC, IBC, NFPA 101 Emergency Lighting Code compliant
Certifications & Compliance Rated for plenum, damp location, and enclosed/gasketed fixtures
Certifications & Compliance AC output compatible with low-mercury amalgam compact fluorescent lamps

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