Growlite 1000 Watt Dimmable Electronic Digital Ballast, 240/277 Volt

1000W Electronic Digital Ballast (Double-Ended Enabled, 240V/277V) Take complete control of your commercial or hobby cultivation lighting with this high-performance 1000W Electronic Digital Ballast. Engineered for versatility and maximum efficiency, this digital ballast operates both Single-Ended (SE) and Double-Ended (DE) 1000W high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide (MH) lamps. Featuring variable dimming options, an intensive overdrive mode, and dual RJ-11 ports for automated external controller integration, it provides the clean, high-frequency power your canopy needs to thrive. Key Features SE/DE Versatility: Universally operates both standard 1000W Single-Ended and high-output Double-Ended lamps. Multi-Stage Selectable Output: Easily adapt your light intensity with dimmable settings at 600W, 750W, and 1000W, or engage the 1150W Overdrive setting to push your blooms to their absolute limit. External Control Ready: Outfitted with Dual RJ-11 ports for seamless daisy-chaining and external control capability (controllers sold separately). Advanced Thermal Management: Features a fanless design that eliminates moving parts, reducing noise and drastically minimizing failure points in humid environment conditions. Grid-Friendly Ignition: Utilizes staggered start ignition and soft-start/soft-dimming protocols to eliminate massive inrush current spikes and protect your electrical breakers. Intelligent Voltage Sensing: Built-in 240/277VAC voltage sensing input automatically adjusts to your facility's power supply lines. Technical & Performance Data Attribute Specification Data Rated Voltage / Input Frequency 240/277VAC @ 50/60 Hz (100kHz Operation) Current Draw 4.50A @ 240VAC | 3.80A @ 277VAC Power Factor (PF) / THD 0.97 / Total Harmonic Distortion <10% Crest Factor (CF) <1.7 Ambient Operating Temperature -20°C ~ 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) Weight & Dimensions 9.90 LBS | 10.30" x 4.90" x 7.80" Hardware Connections Standard S-Type lamp connector & weathertight twist-lock power input Comprehensive Diagnostic Protection Matrix This digital ballast is engineered with a multi-point safety suite to protect your facility, your crop, and your equipment from electrical anomalies: Short Circuit Open Circuit End of Lamp Life (EOL) Hot-Start / Hot Re-strike Ignition Failure Thermal Protection Over / Under Voltage What's Included Out of the Box 1x 1000W SE/DE Electronic Digital Ballast 1x 6-Foot 240VAC Line Cord with NEMA 6-15P Plug Remote Mounting Optimization Note: This ballast is fully rated to accommodate remote mounting layouts. The unit can be linked with up to 15 feet of high-voltage cable between the lamp reflector and the ballast housing. However, due to the high-frequency architecture of the system and minimal power drops along extended lines, energy delivered directly to the lamp may be scaled down by roughly 3% (or 30 Watts). Plan your physical footprint layout accordingly to balance heat management and maximum par efficiency.