Alternatives to Sensor Fluorescent and Fluorescent Battery Modules D20F and D20FB
Symptoms/Issue
Due to parts obsolescence in October 2023, ETC is no longer be able to build Fluorescent and Fluorescent Battery modules for Sensor and DRd power control enclosures. They are considered End-of-Life.
ETC will continue to repair and service these modules for as long as we are able. Other ETC modules for Sensor and DRd still support phase dimming of most 2-wire ballasts and can be used in conjunction with optional 0-10V controllers for dimming 4-wire ballasts.
The following parts are impacted by this change:
7050A1042 D15F Sensor
7050A1094 D15FB Sensor
7050A1006 D20F Sensor
7050A1095 D20FB Sensor
7050A1051 HD25F Sensor
7070A1064 ED15AFRF Sensor
7070A1065 ED25AFRF Sensor
7083A1020 D15F Unison
7183A1073 D15FB Unison
7083A1024 D20F Unison
7183A1074 D20FB Unison
7083A1008 AD15F Unison
7183A1075 AD15FB Unison
7083A1009 AD20F Unison
7183A1076 AD20FB Unison
7183A1056 HD15F Unison
There are not any direct alternatives for these F and FB series modules. Customers looking to order these modules have a few different alternatives, depending on their project:
- If the modules are for new circuits/systems, they can use either 2-wire ballasts that can be dimmed with a D20/AD20 or 4-wire ballasts that can be dimmed with an R20/AR20 in conjunction with a 0-10V option card or 0-10V Gateway.
- If the modules are replacements for existing systems that are NOT still working, ETC may be able to repair them.
- If the FB modules are meant to be used for providing a sense circuit for an SC1008, a tap kit can be used instead.