Transformer wiring method and apparatus for fluorescent lighting
US7746003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B41/2853
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A transformer wiring method and apparatus for fluorescent lighting are described. The fluorescent lighting apparatus includes a transformer and a ballast. An installer is easily able to balance the system load because each fluorescent lighting apparatus includes its own transformer and may be connected directly to a facility's three phase power distribution while still operating at rated voltages. Moreover, the ballast is protected from surges and stray voltages thereby reducing the frequency of ballast failures.
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