Poor quality magnetic ballasts will increase your lighting, maintenance and manpower costs. Get rid of these issues with our reliable, energy-saving 70W universal voltage electronic MH ballast, a 21st century lighting solution from the experts at Hatch Lighting.
The MC70-1-J-UNNU-HB uses solid state circuitry instead of heavy core-coil transformers so it is very lightweight and will not overheat. A microprocessor regulates the lamp wattage and offers several safeguard features including earth fault, power failure, sudden shutdown, thermal and transient protection.

Features
- Lamp type: Metal Halide
- Ballast type: Electronic
- Wattage: 70W
- Universal 120-277vAC input
- Frequency: 50/60 HZ
- Operates a single MC98, MC139, MC143, MC85 (ANSI) bulb
- Power factor of 95% - saves on energy costs!
- THD is less than 10% - near silent operation
- Micro Processor operated controller Longer Life Span of Lamp
- Min/Max temp: -22°F to 176°F
- 5 year warranty
Application
The MC70-1-T-UNNSL-HB is a great replacement ballast for recessed can lights that have pre-drilled mounting holes for grounding studs. Its commonly used in supermarkets, plazas and outdoor pavilions. Best of all it has a High Power Factor, so the unit only draws as much voltage as is needed to efficiently power the bulb.
External Specifications
The largest contender in Hatch's E-HID line, this solid state ballast has a 4 x 3 profile with a durable metal case that qualifies it for UL Outdoor Type 1 locations. This model features threaded mounting studs, spaced two inches apart. Input and output leads protrude from the center of the mounting studs for seamless connection to the luminaire.
Electrical Specifications
- Microprocessor controller ensure safe shutdown and hot lamp re-strike ability
- Lamp wattage: 70W
- Universal voltage: 120-277V
- Operating frequency: 50/60 HZ
- Line voltage regulation: ± 5%
- Power factor is greater than 0.95
- Total harmonic distortion (THD): less than 10%
- Lamp operating frequency: 165Hz Square Wave
- Crest factor: 1.3
- Thermal overload protection (TOL)
- Open and short circuit protection
- Transient voltage, inrush current and ignition failure protection
Dimensions
- Width: 4.80"
- Depth: 3.62"
- Height: 1.61"
Compliance
- cUL Listed for the United States and Canada
- UL Type 1, Outdoor rated
- RoHS Compliant
- ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Cat A short circuit protection
- FCC Part 18 (Class B)