IOTA I420 Emergency Ballast – Compact Fluorescent

The IOTA I420 is a compact fluorescent emergency ballast that operates one or two 4-pin lamps during a power outage for up to 90 minutes. It delivers up to 1100 lumens total, uses AC output for compatibility with newer lamp technologies, and features lamp selector leads to optimize output by lamp type. The I420 is housed in a galvanized steel case and is ideal for damp, plenum, enclosed, or gasketed fixture environments.

Key Features

• Operates one 10W–57W or two 10W–26W 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps
• Initial output: 1100 lumens (2 × 550 lumens each lamp)
• AC output for compatibility with low-mercury amalgam lamps
• Test switch and LED charge indicator included
• Long-life, high-temp recyclable Ni-Cad battery (24-hour recharge)
• Compact steel case design with dual flex mounting
• Rated for use in damp, plenum, enclosed and gasketed fixtures
• Open Circuit Isolation protects when load is absent
• Time Delay feature compatible with end-of-lamp-life circuitry
• Meets NEC, IBC, and NFPA 101 Emergency Lighting Codes
• 5-Year Warranty

Technical Specifications

• Model: I420
• Input Voltage: 120/277VAC, 60Hz
• Input Power: 3.5 Watts
• Emergency Duration: 90 minutes
• Initial Illumination: 1100 lumens (2 × 550 lm)
• Battery: Ni-Cad, 24-hour recharge, 7–10 year life
• Operating Temp: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Dimensions: 13.3″ × 2.4″ × 1.5″
• Mounting Center: 12.75″
• Weight: 5.4 lbs

Lamp Compatibility (Initial Output)

• 13W PL CF – 570 lumens
• 18W PL CF QUAD – 680 lumens
• 26W PL CF QUAD – 810 lumens
• 32W PL CF QUAD – 910 lumens
• 42W PL CF QUAD – 1040 lumens
• 57W PL CF QUAD – 1180 lumens
• 2-lamp configuration (10W–26W): ~550 lumens per lamp

Certifications & Compliance

• UL Listed and CUL Listed
• Meets NEC, IBC, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Requirements
• RoHS Compliant
• Damp Location Rated
• Plenum and Gasketed Fixture Compatible