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Ballasts for T5 lamps

Ballasts for T5 lamps

Helvar offers a full range of high quality electronic ballasts for T5 lamps. Our product portfolio covers components for all possible applications regardless of control methode: non-dimming, analogue controllable or digitally (DALI protocol) controllable.

Lamp ballast compatibility - T5 lamps

EL-ngn5 – non-dimmable ballast for T5 lamps
EL-ngn5 non-dimmable ballast for T5 lamps
  • Smallest of quality ballasts
  • Standard & side mount possibilities
  • Optimized lamp operation
  • Perfect for frequent switching
  • Low power losses
  • High power factor
  • Green values
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
  • Digital DALI control or Switch-Control
  • Stand-by consumption only 0,3 W
  • Energy efficiency according to A1 BAT
  • Dimming range 1-100%
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Multilamp operation
  • Fully compatible with the iDim concept
EL-sc controllable ballasts for T5 lamps
  • Multi-Control: Switch-Control and Analogue control
  • Dimming range 1-100%
  • Microprocessor controlled
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Low energy consumption
  • Stabilised, flickerfree light output
EL-s / EL-su non-dimmable ballasts for T5 lamps
  • Low power losses
  • Multi-lamp operation
  • High power factor
  • Stabilised flickerfree light
  • High quality and reliability
  • Optimal operation of lamps
Ballasts for T8 lamps

Ballasts for T8 lamps

Helvar offer optimum solutions for all of your T8 lamp ballast requirements.

  • High performance magnetic ballasts
  • Standard high quality electronic ballasts
  • Controllable 1-10V electronic ballasts

Lamp ballast compatibility - T8 lamps
EL-es electronic ballast
EL-es non-dimmable ballasts for T8 lamps
  • Energy saver
  • Stabilized flicker-free light
  • Approved warm start
  • High power factor
  • Silent operation
  • Good EMC performance
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
  • Digital DALI control or Switch-Control
  • Stand-by consumption only 0,3 W
  • Energy efficiency according to A1 BAT
  • Dimming range 1-100%
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Multilamp operation
  • Fully compatible with the iDim concept
EL-sc controllable ballasts for T8 lamps
EL-sc controllable ballasts for T8 lamps
  • Multi-Control: Switch-Control and Analogue control
  • Dimming range 1-100%
  • Microprocessor controlled
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Low energy consumption
  • Stabilised, flickerfree light output
EL-s / EL-su non-dimmable ballasts for T8 lamps
EL-s / EL-su non-dimmable ballasts for T8 lamps
  • Low power losses
  • Multi-lamp operation
  • High power factor
  • Stabilised flickerfree light
  • High quality and reliability
  • Optimal operation of lamps
EL-ngn non-dimmable ballasts for T8 lamps
  • Warm Start according to lamp standards
  • Perfect for use with motion sensors
  • High quality and reliability
  • Low power losses
  • Stabilized output
  • One case size
Magnetic ballasts for T8 lamps
  • Meets EN 61347-2-8 & EN60921 requirements
  • Low harmonics
  • Low power losses
  • Correctly trimmed lamp current guaranteed for entire lifetime
  • Double wire terminals without screws
  • Small size
  • Long lifetime
Ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps

Ballasts for compact lamps

Helvar Compact ballasts are designed to be used in areas such as: offices, production facilities, shops, medical rooms, hotels, exhibition areas... etc. We can offer solutions from the cost effective magnetics to the most intelligent and energy effective iDim-c DALI ballasts.

Lamp ballast compatibility - CFL Lamps

EL-ngn5 – non-dimmable ballast for T5 lamps
EL-ngn5 non-dimmable ballast for T5 lamps
  • Smallest of quality ballasts
  • Standard & side mount possibilities
  • Optimized lamp operation
  • Perfect for frequent switching
  • Low power losses
  • High power factor
  • Green values
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
  • Digital DALI control or Switch-Control
  • Stand-by consumption only 0,3 W
  • Energy efficiency according to A1 BAT
  • Dimming range 1-100%
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Multilamp operation
  • Fully compatible with the iDim concept
EL-iDim-c digital DALI ballasts
  • Digital DALI control or Switch-Control
  • Highest EEI = A1 BAT
  • Stand-by consumption only 0.3 W
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Dimming range: 3-100%
  • Multilamp operation,  -fully compatible with the iDim concept
  • Single and twin lamp operation in one ballast
EL-s / EL-su non-dimmable ballasts for compact lamps
EL-s / EL-su non-dimmable ballasts for compact lamps
  • Low power losses
  • Multi-lamp operation
  • High power factor
  • Stabilised flickerfree light
  • High quality and reliability
  • Optimal operation of lamps
EL-sc, 1-10 V controllable ballasts
  • Multi-Control: Switch-Control and Analogue control
  • Dimming range 1-100%
  • Microprocessor controlled
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Low energy consumption
  • Stabilised, flickerfree light output
EL-TCs non-dimmable ballasts
  • Slim, only 28mm high, single case size
  • Multilamp operation
  • Single and twin lamp operation
  • Low power losses
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
Magnetic ballasts for compact lamps
  • Meets EN 61347-2-8 & EN 60921requirements
  • Low power losses
  • Double wire terminals without screws
  • Low harmonics
  • Very low magnetic field
  • Small size
  • Long lifetime
Ballasts for compact HID lamps

Ballasts for HID lamps

Helvar offers a full range of ballasts for most common High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps. Products are available with various mechanical dimensions. Smallest size for lamps 35-100W, effective range for 150-250W and robust and reliable design for lamps 250W-1000W.

EP-h electronic ballast range
  • Unique solution for protection against mains transients
  • Strain relief available for independent use, fits all sizes
  • Extremely small size & light weight
  • Square wave form lamp current
  • Flickerless light
  • Low losses
  • For HI & C-HI lamps
  • For indoor use only
EP-sr
  • The unique strain relief is compatible with the whole EP-h range.
  • Fully adjustable cable tightening
  • Firm and reliable construction
Ballasts for high pressure mercury lamps
  • Meets EN 61347-2-9 & EN 60923 requirements
  • Very low magnetic field
  • Low power losses
  • Low harmonics
  • Long lifetime
  • Push-in terminal in small wattage ballasts 50-125 W
  • Reliable screw terminal in high wattage ballasts 250-400 W
Ballasts for high pressure sodium lamps
  • Meets EN 61347-2-9 & EN 60923 requirements
  • Very low magnetic field
  • Low power losses
  • Low harmonics
  • Long lifetime
  • Ballasts 50-400 W with or with-out internal thermal protector
  • Ballasts for 600 W and 1000 W are supplied as twin versions
Ballasts for metal halide lamps
  • Meets EN 61347-2-9 & EN 60923 requirements
  • Very low magnetic field
  • Low power losses
  • Low harmonics
  • Long lifetime
  • Multiple fixing point variations
  • Ballasts 35-400 W with or with-out internal thermal protector
  • Ballasts for 1000 W are supplied as twin versions
Ignitors for HID lamps
  • Fully electronic
  • Super-imposed pulse type
  • Compact design
  • Solid metal fixing screw
  • Low inherent heating
  • High thermal resistance
  • Low power losses
LED drivers

LED drivers

Ideal for meeting the stringent demands for indoor LED applications, the range is designed for quick installation and long life. The applications range from downlight, track lights and linear lights in office, schools, hospitals and retail environments.

LL1x70-E-DA 1x70 W Dimmable DALI LED driver
LL1x70-E-DA 1x70 W Dimmable DALI LED driver
  • Adjustable constant current output: 350 (default) to 700 mA
  • DALI control input 1-100% dimming range 
  • Low standby power 0,4 W 
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transients 
  • Overload, short & open circuit protection 
  • Accept DC mains in case of central emergency battery 
  • High efficiency > 0.91 
  • Suitable for class I luminaires 
  • Current setting resistor input
LL1x70-E-CC 1x70 W Constant Current LED driver
LL1x70-E-CC 1x70 W Constant Current LED driver
  • Maximum 70 W load
  • Adjustable constant current output: 350 (default) to 700 mA
  • Accept DC mains in case of central emergency battery.
  • Overload, short & open circuit protection
  • Suitable for Class I luminaires
  • High efficiency > 0.91
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transients
  • Current setting resistor input
LL6-U-CC 1x6 W Constant Current LED driver
LL6-U-CC 1x6 W Constant Current LED driver
  • High efficiency (>0.80)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Selectable output current (350mA / 700mA)
  • Universal mains supply
  • Accepts DC on mains input
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
LL20-U-CC 1x20 W Constant Current LED driver
LL20-U-CC 1x20 W Constant Current LED driver
  • High efficiency (>0.85)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Selectable output current (350mA / 700mA)
  • Universal mains supply
  • Accepts DC on mains input
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
LC1x30-E-CC 1x30 W Constant Current LED driver
LC1x30-E-CC 1x30 W Constant Current LED driver
  • High efficiency (>0.86)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Quality constant current control
  • Selectable output current (350mA / 500 / 700mA)
  • Accepts DC on mains input
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
  • Click-on strain relief
LC1x30-E-DA 1x30 W Dimmable DALI LED driver
LC1x30-E-DA 1x30 W Dimmable DALI LED driver
  • Smooth and DALI compatible dimming 1-100%
  • High efficiency (>0.86)
  • Selectable output current (350mA / 500 / 700mA)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Very low stand-by power (0.3W)
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
  • Click-on strain relief
LC1x30-E-AN 1x30 W Dimmable 1-10V LED driver
LC1x30-E-AN 1x30 W Dimmable 1-10V LED driver
  • Smooth and compatible 1-10V dimming 1-100%
  • High efficiency (>0.86)
  • Selectable output current (350mA / 500 / 700mA)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Accepts DC on mains input
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
  • Click-on strain relief
LC1x30-SR Click-on strain relief
LC1x30-SR Click-on strain relief
  • The LC1x30-SR strain relief is compatible with the whole LC1x30 range
  • Fully adjustable cable tightening
  • Robust and easy construction
OL1x60-E-CC 1x60 W Constant Current LED driver
OL1x60-E-CC 1x60 W Constant Current LED driver
  • High efficiency (>0.90)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Quality constant current control
  • Selectable output current (350mA / 700 / 1400mA)
  • IP65 outdoor use
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
OL1x100-E-CC1 1x100 W Constant Current LED driver
OL1x100-E-CC1 1x100 W Constant Current LED driver
  • Selectable output current (700 / 1050mA)
  • High efficiency (>0.91)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Quality constant current control
  • IP65 outdoor use
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
OL1x100-E-CC2 1x100 W Constant Current LED driver
OL1x100-E-CC2 1x100 W Constant Current LED driver
  • Selectable output current (1400 / 2100mA)
  • High efficiency (>0.91)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Quality constant current control
  • IP65 outdoor use
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
LC50-U-DX3 3-channel Dimmable DMX LED driver 50W
LC50-U-DX3 3-channel Dimmable DMX LED driver 50W
  • Smooth and DMX compatible dimming 0.1-100%
  • Max. total output power 50W
  • High efficiency (>0.89)
  • Default output current 350mA
  • Programmable output current (350-1050mA)
  • Configurable through an external USB to DMX programming dongle (LC50PR)
LC50-PR USB-DMX programming dongle
LC50-PR USB-DMX programming dongle
  • USB to DMX programming dongle
  • Allows programming of DMX start address
  • Allows modification of output current level
  • Supports LC50-U-DX3 driver

Helvar LED DMX Configurator software

LEDesign
LEDesign
  • Calculating tool to assist in selecting the appropriate Helvar LED driver(s) for a given LED light source
  • Using the LED's main input data it will automatically recommend Helvar's compatible driver
  • Any values calculated in this tool are for illustrative and indicative purposes
  • Can be used as online version or it can be downloaded as .exe version into your computer. Download LEDesign here
Sensors

Sensors

Helvar offer a range of sensors, for luminaire mounting or standalone use. The sensors provide additional energy savings to Helvar electronic controllable ballasts, as well as automatic lighting control.

DIGIDIM 312 Multisensor
DIGIDIM 312 Multisensor
  • Compact ceiling-mount unit
  • Energy saving function
  • Presence detection (PIR)
  • Constant light sensor
  • Infra-red receiver
  • Switch-Control input
iDim Sense
  • Compact DALI sensor works with all iDim ballasts and drivers
  • Used with iDim Solo, provide 2-channel control
  • PIR motion sensor, Constant Light with offset, & Infra-red Receiver
  • Simple rotating selector provides 6 pre-programmed modes
  • Easy click-mounting from outside luminaire
  • Clip-on PIR restrictor

    316 - for standalone use
    315 - for system use (using toolbox or router)
MIMO3 Light Sensor
  • Very small profile
  • Easy installation – simply clips to T5 or T8 tube
  • Simple setting of the constant light level
  • Start up at full level
  • Controls up to 15 Helvar electronic ballasts
  • Supply voltage derived from the ballast
  • Smooth dimming operation, 1.5 minute settling time
  • Compatible with all Helvar 1-10 V ballasts and drivers
MIMO2 Light Sensor
  • A cylindrical light sensor
  • Can be fitted into a luminaire casing
  • Compatible with all Helvar 1-10V ballasts and drivers.
  • Simple setting of the constant light level
  • Startup at full level
  • Controls up to 15 Helvar 1-10V ballasts/drivers
  • Supply voltage derived from the ballast
Minisensor3
Minisensor3
  • A luminaire-mounted sensor, providing two channel control
  • Presence detector (PIR)
  • Constant light sensor
  • Infrared (IR) receiver.
  • Compatible with all iDim ballasts and drivers
μDim PIR Switching Sensor
  • The SL-PIR-SW miniature PIR presence detector provides automatic control of lighting loads
  • Supplied with flush-mount bracket and power supply.
  • PIR motion sensor - 5m range
  • Bright-out feature
  • Relay output for 230V switching (2A max)
  • IR receiver for programming/control
μDim PIR 1-10V Sensor
  • The SL-PIR-AN miniature PIR presence detector provides automatic control of lighting loads
  • Supplied with flush-mount bracket and power supply.
  • Microwave motion sensor - 8m range
  • Constant light
  • Controls up to 4 Helvar 1-10V ballasts/drivers
  • Relay output for 230V switching (2A max)
  • IR receiver for programming/control
μDim Microwave Switching Sensor
  • The SL-MW-SW miniature microwave presence detector provides automatic control of lighting loads
  • Supplied with flush-mount bracket and power supply.
  • Microwave motion sensor - 8m range
  • Suitable for mounting inside a luminaire (behind glass/plastic)
  • Bright-out feature
  • Relay output for 230V switching (2A max)
  • IR receiver for programming/control
μDim Microwave 1-10V Sensor
  • The SL-MW-AN miniature microwave presence detector provides automatic control of lighting loads
  • Supplied with flush-mount bracket and power supply.
  • Microwave motion sensor - 8m range
  • Suitable for mounting inside a luminaire (behind glass/plastic)
  • Constant light
  • Controls up to 4 Helvar 1-10V ballasts/drivers
  • Relay output for 230V switching (2A max)
  • IR receiver for programming/control
μDim Microwave DALI Sensor
  • The SL-MW-DA miniature microwave presence detector provides automatic control of lighting loads
  • Supplied with flush-mount bracket and power supply.
  • Microwave motion sensor - 8m range
  • Suitable for mounting inside a luminaire (behind glass/plastic)
  • Constant light
  • Controls up to 4 Helvar iDim ballasts/drivers
  • Relay output for 230V switching (2A max)
  • IR receiver for programming/control
μDim IR Programmer
  • The SA-IR-PROG is a compact infrared handset used for the programming of μDim sensors
  • Set the time delay
  • Set the lux level (for constant light or bright out feature)
  • Adjust sensitivity for microwave motion detector
  • Manual switching/dimming control
iDim - Product family

iDim - Product family

The iDim concept provides the easiest tool to achieve energy saving and comfortable lighting scenes for the majority of applications without a single string of programming the intelligent components iDim Sense, iDim Solo and EL-iDim ballast with the iDim Remote can turn every luminaire into a smart solution providing optimal lighting and energy efficiency. Designed for the future, all components meet the demanding legislations.

iDim Sense
  • Compact DALI sensor works with all iDim ballasts and drivers
  • Used with iDim Solo, provide 2-channel control
  • PIR motion sensor, Constant Light with offset, & Infra-red Receiver
  • Simple rotating selector provides 6 pre-programmed modes
  • Easy click-mounting from outside luminaire
  • Clip-on PIR restrictor

    316 - for standalone use
    315 - for system use (using toolbox or router)
iDim Solo
  • Compact and versatile interface module
  • Can be used inside or outside the luminaire
  • Easy and quick wiring for both alternatives; iDim stand-alone and networked lighting systems
  • DALI power supply, 96mA (total)
  • 2 x switch control inputs and mains connection input
  • 2 x DALI outputs
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
EL-iDim digital DALI ballasts
  • Digital DALI control or Switch-Control
  • Stand-by consumption only 0,3 W
  • Energy efficiency according to A1 BAT
  • Dimming range 1-100%
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Multilamp operation
  • Fully compatible with the iDim concept
EL-iDim-c digital DALI ballasts
  • Digital DALI control or Switch-Control
  • Highest EEI = A1 BAT
  • Stand-by consumption only 0.3 W
  • Best available cathode control system OCC™
  • Dimming range: 3-100%
  • Multilamp operation,  -fully compatible with the iDim concept
  • Single and twin lamp operation in one ballast
LC1x30-E-DA 1x30 W Dimmable DALI LED driver
LC1x30-E-DA 1x30 W Dimmable DALI LED driver
  • Smooth and DALI compatible dimming 1-100%
  • High efficiency (>0.86)
  • Selectable output current (350mA / 500 / 700mA)
  • Reliable lifetime (50.000h)
  • Very low stand-by power (0.3W)
  • Protected up to 4 kV power network fast transient
  • Click-on strain relief
iDim Remote 304
  • For controlling or modifying the iDim applications
  • Configuration of target light levels
  • Advanced programming (upload settings via PC + “zap function”) with iDim Studio software
  • Graphical PC user interface
iDim Studio software

The iDim Studio software consists of two software packages:

  • iDim Studio Editor
  • iDim Studio Runtime

The iDim Studio Editor is mainly designed for customized programming of the iDim Sense.

The iDim Studio Runtime provides a graphical user interface for the iDim remote desktop mimic.

iDim Studio

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