Sylvania QUICKTRONIC POWERSENSE T8 User Manual
Quicktronic, Powersense, T8 universal voltage dimming systems
Lamp / Ballast Guide
System Information
SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC
POWERSENSE ballasts
are ideally suited for:
• Occupancy sensors
• Daylight harvesting
• Energy management
• Load shedding
• New construction
• Retrofit
32W T8 - SYLVANIA OCTRON
®
lamps
1-lamp QTP1x32T8/UNV DIM
2-lamp QTP2x32T8/UNV DIM
3-lamp QTP3x32T8/UNV DIM
4-lamp QTP4x32T8/UNV DIM
Primary Lamp Types
FO32, FBO32 & FBO31
Also operates:
FO30/SS, FO28/SS, FO25/SS, FO25, 
FO17, FBO24 & FBO16
SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC High Efficiency, 
POWERSENSE T8 electronic ballasts offer 
several advantages:
• Wide Dimming Range: operate linear
fluorescent T8 lamps over a 100-5% 
dimming range and provide true 
versatility in controls selection.
• Industry’s Most Adaptable Dimming
Ballast: ballasts feature micro-controller 
technology for compatibility with:
• low voltage controls
• power line fluorescent dimmers
• any line voltage from 120V to 277V
• Unmatched Performance: patented
lamp detection technology that virtually 
eliminates variations in brightness from 
lamp-to-lamp and provides uniform 
lighting throughout the dimming range. 
At light levels of >75% unnecessary 
lamp-coil power is turned off, delivering 
energy efficiences comparable to non- 
dimming Instant start electronic ballast. 
This technology also eases installation 
and troubleshooting by recognizing 
failed lamps, faulty wiring or loose 
connections, and shutting down. 
When the problem is corrected, 
the system restarts automatically.
• NEMA Premium Electronic Ballast
Program compliant. This program 
promotes the use of high efficiency 
T8 electronic ballasts by meeting 
or exceeding the Ballast Efficiency 
Factors, (BEF) established by the CEE, 
(Consortium for Energy Efficiency). For 
additional information on this program 
go to: 
www.cee1.org or www.nema.org
These ballasts are RoHS compliant 
and feature lead-free solder and 
manufacturing process.
Setting the standard for quality, 
QUICKTRONIC POWERSENSE ballasts 
are covered by the QUICK 60+
®
warranty, the first and most 
comprehensive lamp & ballast 
system warranty in the industry.
• Industry’s first ballast that combines
dimming inputs from 0-10V and/
or two-wire AC dimming providing 
maximum flexibility
• Compatible with low voltage and
power line fluorescent dimmers
• High Efficiency
• NEMA Premium Electronic Ballast
Program compliant
• Lamp Detection Technology
• Universal voltage (120-277V)
• 100 - 5% Dimming Range
• PROStart
®
Programmed Rapid Start
• Anti-flash circuitry - turns on in
dimmed mode
• Operates at >42kHz
• QUICK 60+ ballast and lamp warranty 
• RoHS compliant
• Lead-free solder and manufacturing 
process
Key System Features
Application Information
ECS201R2 - 8/2011
QUICKTRONIC
®
POWERSENSE
®
T8
Universal Voltage Dimming Systems
www.sylvania.com
Fluorescent Controllable
Lighting Systems
High Efficiency Series
POWERSENSE
T8 DIM
DAYLIGHT HARVESTING SCENARIO
Fixture
1
Fixture
2
Fixture
3
Window / Natural Light Source
Desired Illuminance Er
Constant setpoint value
Light
Sensor 1
Light
Sensor 2
Light
Sensor 3
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$38.28
$19.80
$20.00
$10.00
$0.00
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Light Level (%)
* FO32/XP lamps with QUICKTRONIC T8 POWERSENSE ballast
* Based on 4000 hrs/yr, $0.11/kWh, and 120V operation
* Savings per Year (@Light Level) = Cost of operation (100% Light Level) - Cost of operation (@Light Level)
Savings per
Year ($)
SAVINGS PER YEAR* vs LIGHT LEVEL
(QTP T8 Dimming Ballast)
4 Lamp Fixture
2 Lamp Fixture
QUICKTRONIC POWERSENSE ballasts operate from standard low 
voltage (0-10VDC) fluorescent controllers or compatible 2-wire 
power line fluorescent dimmers, making them ideal for individual 
office lighting or automated building applications, both in new 
construction and retrofit projects.
For the individual office or conference room, installation can be 
streamlined by using a 2-wire power line fluorescent dimmer; 
eliminating the need for additional control wires.
For more advanced systems, such as daylight harvesting or 
building automation applications, standard low voltage devices 
(0-10VDC, Class 1 or 2) are used to control the lighting system. 
In this daylight harvesting example, each lighting fixture (or 
fixture row) is controlled by it’s own photosensor; regulating 
the light output to compensate for changes in natural daylight. 
Depending upon the specific application, energy savings of up 
to 60% compared to fixed output T8 electronic systems can be 
realized.
All QUICKTRONIC POWERSENSE ballasts include a line voltage 
protection circuit, which protects the ballast in the event that line 
voltage is inadvertently applied to the low voltage control inputs.