Rab PLC-9-H-850-BYP Led Plc Lamp 9W 5000K Ballast Bypass

Product Description

The RAB PLC-9-H-850-BYP is a 9-watt LED PLC lamp designed for horizontal lamp orientation with ballast bypass wiring. It produces 1000 lumens at a 5000K correlated color temperature, delivering a cool daylight output suited to commercial and industrial retrofit applications. The lamp carries an 80 CRI rating and uses a G24D two-pin base. Unlike plug-and-play LED lamps, this unit requires the existing fluorescent ballast to be bypassed and the fixture rewired to run line voltage directly to the lamp socket. Licensed electricians typically perform this conversion.

This lamp is intended for retrofit installations where existing PLC-style fixtures are being converted from compact fluorescent to LED. Horizontal orientation is required for proper thermal management and rated lumen output. Typical applications include office troffers, downlights, and commercial ceiling fixtures that originally housed G24D-based compact fluorescent lamps. The ballast bypass configuration eliminates ballast-related failures and improves long-term energy efficiency compared to ballast-compatible LED alternatives.

Key Features

• 9-watt power consumption with 1000-lumen output
• 5000K correlated color temperature for cool daylight appearance
• 80 CRI for adequate color rendering in commercial spaces
• G24D two-pin base for direct socket compatibility with existing PLC fixtures
• Horizontal lamp orientation required for proper operation
• Ballast bypass design removes fluorescent ballast from the circuit entirely

Compatibility

Designed as a ballast bypass LED replacement for compact fluorescent PLC lamps using a G24D two-pin base in horizontal-orientation fixtures.

Installation Notes

Ballast bypass installation must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with NEC requirements and local codes. The existing fluorescent ballast must be disconnected and removed from the circuit before the lamp is installed. Line voltage is wired directly to the lamp socket after bypass; confirm socket voltage rating before energizing. Power down and lock out the fixture at the breaker before beginning any rewiring work.

Technical Specifications

• Wattage: 9 watts
• Lumen Output: 1000 lumens
• Color Temperature: 5000K
• CRI: 80
• Base Type: G24D (two-pin)
• Lamp Orientation: Horizontal
• Ballast Compatibility: Ballast bypass required

Standard Information

• Brand: RAB
• Manufacturer Part Number: PLC-9-H-850-BYP