Description
ADVANCE eHID High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Ballast, 200W S66, 120V/208V/240V/277V Quad Tap, CWA, 2 Core and Coil Ballast Kit
Advance Core & Coil 200W High Pressure Sodium (S66) Quad-Tap Ballast Kit (71A8970-001D)
The Advance 71A8970-001D (by Signify / Philips Advance) is a heavy-duty, magnetic core-and-coil High Intensity Discharge (HID) replacement ballast kit engineered to drive a single 200-watt High Pressure Sodium (ANSI S66) lamp. Featuring Constant Wattage Autotransformer (CWA) circuit topology, Quad-Tap primary input taps (120/208/240/277V), Class H (180°C) high-temperature insulation, and a complete field retrofit accessory package including capacitor, electronic ignitor, and mounting brackets, this kit is built for outdoor street luminaires, parking lot shoeboxes, wall packs, and industrial floodlights.
Key Features & Performance Benefits
- Quad-Tap Primary Input Versatility: Pre-wired color-coded primary leads accommodate 120V, 208V, 240V, or 277V (60 Hz) electrical distribution circuits, allowing single-SKU stocking for diverse commercial and municipal lighting grids.
- CWA Circuit Regulation: Constant Wattage Autotransformer architecture provides high power factor (≥90%), low line starting current, and stable lamp wattage regulation against ±10% primary line voltage fluctuations.
- Complete Distributor Retrofit Kit (-001D): Includes the core-and-coil magnetic transformer, matched oil-filled dry/wet capacitor (24 µF, 330V/360V), solid-state high-voltage electronic ignitor (LI501-H4), mounting brackets, and hardware.
- Class H (180°C) Insulation System: Vacuum-pressure impregnated (VPI) precision-wound copper/aluminum coils resist moisture ingress, corrosion, and extreme thermal cycling inside sealed exterior luminaires.
- Extreme Cold-Weather Starting: Engineered to reliably ignite 200W S66 High Pressure Sodium lamps down to -40°F (-40°C), ideal for roadway, perimeter, and cold-storage applications.
Electrical & Physical Performance Data
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Lamp Type & ANSI Code | (1) 200W High Pressure Sodium (ANSI S66) |
| Input Voltage & Frequency | 120 / 208 / 240 / 277V AC, 60 Hz (Quad-Tap) |
| Input Watts (Nominal) | 240 Watts |
| Operating Line Current | 2.10A @ 120V | 1.20A @ 208V | 1.05A @ 240V | 0.90A @ 277V |
| Power Factor | High Power Factor (≥ 90%) |
| Included Capacitor Rating | 24 µF, 330V/360V AC (Oval Oil-Filled Can) |
| Included Ignitor Model | LI501-H4 (2.5–4.0 kV Peak Starting Pulse, Max 2 ft Lamp Distance) |
| Minimum Starting Temperature | -40°F (-40°C) |
| Core & Coil Dimensions | 3″ × 4″ Core Stack (Approx. 4.25″ L × 2.81″ W × 3.88″ H) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "71A8970-001D" designate in Advance's catalog?
"71A" identifies Advance's HID core-and-coil magnetic ballast series, "89" designates the 200W High Pressure Sodium (S66) family, "7" indicates Quad-Tap voltage (120/208/240/277V), "0" specifies standard CWA circuit design, and "-001D" designates the distributor replacement kit packaging containing the core-and-coil, capacitor 7C280P30-R, ignitor LI501-H4, and mounting brackets.
What are the color codes for the Quad-Tap primary input leads?
Connect the White lead to the neutral/common supply line, and connect the hot line to the matching voltage tap: Black (120V), Red (208V), Orange (240V), or Violet (277V). All unused voltage tap leads must be individually capped and insulated with 600V-rated wire nuts to prevent catastrophic short circuits.
Can this ballast be used with a 250W S50 or 150W S55 HPS lamp?
No. HID core-and-coil ballasts are strictly matched to the exact arc voltage and current profile of their designated ANSI lamp code. The 71A8970-001D must only be paired with a 200W ANSI S66 High Pressure Sodium lamp.
Dry Film Capacitor 7C140M33-R, Ignitor LI551-H4 plus Brackets
Spec Sheets
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Additional Information
Our Part No: |
BSF-ADV-71A8970001D |
Mfr Part #: |
71A8970001D |
Manufacturer Material Code: |
913700540509 |
Brand: |
Advance |
Fixture Type: |
HID High Pressure Sodium |
Input Voltage: |
120/208/240/277 |
Lamp: |
200W S66 HPS, LU200 |
Dimensions: |
4.75" (L) x 4.25" (W) x 8.5" (across coils) |
Features: |
Min start temp -40°F, Max start temp 221°F |
Warranty: |
Manufacturer's |
Case Size: |
ea |
