Phantom 60 Series DE Enclosed Lighting System, 1000w (277-400v)

The Phantom 60 Series DE Enclosed Lighting System (1000W, 277–400V) is a complete double-ended HPS kit designed for commercial and professional indoor cultivation. It pairs the PHB6024 ballast — featuring six-way wattage control, RJ12 0-11.5V dimming, and an onboard repeater buss supporting 500+ fixtures — with an enclosed hammertone-aluminum reflector and a premium European DE lamp delivering 2100 µmol/s PAR. SKU: PHRE1000277.

Phantom 60 Series DE Lighting System Specifications

The specifications below are drawn from the canonical product data (SKU PHRE1000277) and the research file sourced from the supplier and a secondary retailer.

Specification	Value
SKU / Model	PHRE1000277 (Phantom 60 Series)
Lamp Type	Double-Ended (DE) High-Pressure Sodium (HPS)
Rated Wattage	1000W
Wattage Output Control	Six-way: 600W, 660W, 750W, 825W, 1000W, 1150W + PX control mode
Voltage Range	277V / 347V / 400V
Amperage	3.6A at 277V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
PAR Output	2100 µmol/s
Lamp Color Temperature	2100K
Reflector Material	European hammertone aluminum, 99.85% pure, 95% reflectivity
Lamp Holders	K12 x 30s high-temperature
Ballast Model	PHB6024
Dimming Interface	RJ12, 0–11.5V DC
Onboard Repeater Buss	Up to 500+ fixtures
AC Input Rating	IP67
Coverage — Vegetative	6 ft × 6 ft
Coverage — Flowering	5 ft × 5 ft
System Weight	17.6 lb
Included Cables	277–400V 3 ft bare leads cord (IP67); 10 ft RJ12 signal cable; RJ12 signal splitter
Compliance	California Title 24, Part 6, Section 120.6(h) — CEH indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting (2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards)

Why Choose the Phantom 60 Series DE Enclosed Lighting System

The 60 Series is the current-generation commercial HID system from Phantom, positioning it above the prior 50 Series in both electrical capability and control integration. Here is what distinguishes it for professional growers evaluating their lighting infrastructure.

• Six-way wattage control gives real operational flexibility. The PHB6024 ballast runs at 600W, 660W, 750W, 825W, 1000W, or 1150W, plus a PX control mode that integrates with an Autopilot PX2+ lighting controller. This means the same fixture can serve propagation, vegetative, and flowering stages by adjusting wattage, reducing the need for separate lighting infrastructure at different growth phases.
• RJ12 0–11.5V dimming interface supports large automated rooms. The onboard repeater buss design allows daisy-chaining up to 500+ fixtures from a single controller signal. For commercial operations running hundreds of lights, this eliminates per-fixture wiring overhead and simplifies centralized control.
• IP67-rated AC input connection. The ballast’s AC input carries an IP67 rating, meaning it is rated to resist water ingress. This matters in humid grow-room environments and in greenhouse applications where water from irrigation or condensation is present.
• Enclosed reflector with proprietary ridge vent maintains lamp temperature. Rather than an open hood, the 60 Series uses a sealed reflector with a ridge vent that channels airflow across the lamp without exposing it to grow-room humidity. The 99.85% pure aluminum hammertone interior delivers 95% reflectivity and a medium spread pattern suited to high-density room layouts.
• Auto-restrike protects lamp investment after power interruptions. The ballast monitors supply voltage and automatically restrikes the lamp after a power interruption rather than leaving lights off until manual intervention. In commercial operations where unattended overnight cycles are standard, this feature reduces crop exposure to unplanned dark periods.
• California Title 24 compliance for CEH spaces. The fixture and lamp conform to California 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6, Section 120.6(h)) for both indoor growing and greenhouse horticultural lighting. This is a regulatory requirement for commercial grows operating in California and is increasingly used as a baseline benchmark elsewhere.

Best Uses for the Phantom 60 Series DE Enclosed Lighting System

The 60 Series is engineered for specific environments and operational scales. It performs best in the following scenarios.

• Commercial indoor cannabis and horticultural cultivation. The system is purpose-built for professional growing environments — the 1000W HPS output, six-way wattage control, and 500+ fixture daisy-chain capability address the scale requirements of commercial canopy rooms. The 5×5 ft flowering coverage footprint and 6×6 ft vegetative coverage fit standard room layout grids used in commercial facility design.
• Greenhouse supplemental lighting. The compact enclosed reflector is explicitly designed to minimize interference with solar light transmission in greenhouse settings. The sealed design also prevents condensation from reaching the lamp during humid greenhouse nights, which is a common failure mode for open reflectors in glass-covered structures.
• High-density multi-fixture arrays. The onboard repeater buss architecture is designed for dense configurations. Because each fixture carries the RJ12 signal forward without signal degradation, operators can run very long daisy-chain runs from a single Autopilot controller without needing additional signal repeater hardware.
• Facilities transitioning to automated lighting control. If a grow operation is integrating an Autopilot PX2+ Series controller, the 60 Series ballast connects directly via RJ12 without any adapter or conversion hardware. The 0–11.5V DC dimming interface is compatible with the PX2+ dimming protocol out of the box.
• Operations requiring California Title 24 compliance. Any California commercial grow permitted under CEH regulations needs fixtures that meet Title 24 Part 6 requirements. The 60 Series satisfies both the indoor growing and greenhouse provisions, documented on the product label and in the product specification sheet.

Phantom 60 Series vs Hortilux DE 1000-VS 277V DE System

Both the Phantom 60 Series (PHRE1000277) and the Hortilux DE 1000-VS 1000W 277V DE Grow Light System are 1000W double-ended HPS kits targeting 277V commercial environments. They address the same core use case but differ in control architecture and system integration.

Control and automation integration. The Phantom 60 Series ballast uses an RJ12 0–11.5V interface that integrates natively with the Autopilot PX2+ controller platform and is designed with a built-in onboard repeater buss for 500+ fixture daisy-chain runs. This makes it a natural fit for facilities already running or planning to deploy Autopilot controllers. The Hortilux DE 1000-VS is a strong HPS performer in the same wattage class, but the Phantom 60 Series offers a more complete commercial automation package for Autopilot-based infrastructure.

Reflector design. The Phantom 60 Series uses a fully enclosed reflector with a proprietary ridge vent, which maintains lamp operating temperature more consistently than open-hood designs in humid environments. For greenhouse operations specifically, the compact sealed form factor reduces sun-blocking versus wider open reflectors.

Wattage flexibility. The six-way output control (600W to 1150W) in the Phantom 60 Series provides a wider operational range than typical HPS ballasts that offer two or three wattage settings. This allows growers to fine-tune intensity across growth stages without swapping fixtures.

Compliance documentation. The 60 Series carries explicit California Title 24 CEH compliance on the unit, which matters for permitted commercial facilities in California. Buyers in other markets for whom compliance is not a criterion may find the Hortilux DE 1000-VS equally suitable depending on their controller ecosystem.

Summary: Choose the Phantom 60 Series if you are building or expanding an Autopilot PX2+-controlled facility, need the enclosed reflector for greenhouse use, or require documented California Title 24 compliance. The Hortilux DE 1000-VS is a competitive alternative in the same power and voltage class for facilities not tied to the Autopilot control ecosystem.

Compatibility & Operating Range

The Phantom 60 Series is designed to operate within specific electrical and control infrastructure. The following summarizes its compatibility requirements and constraints.

Electrical supply. The ballast accepts 277V, 347V, or 400V AC input at 50 or 60 Hz. It draws 3.6A at 277V. The included cord is a 3-foot bare-leads type with an IP67 AC input connector — this connects to a hardwired circuit or a compatible IP67-rated socket rather than a standard household plug. This system is not designed for 120V or 208V/240V circuits; buyers on 208V or 240V should instead look at the Phantom 50 Series enclosed kits which target those voltage ranges.

Lighting controllers. The RJ12 signal interface is compatible with the Autopilot PX2+ Series Advanced Lighting Controllers. The ballast also accepts a 0–11.5V DC external dimming signal from other compatible controllers using the same dimming standard. Up to 500+ fixtures can be daisy-chained on a single RJ12 signal run using the onboard repeater buss, without any supplementary signal amplification hardware.

Power distribution. The 60 Series is fully compatible with the PHOTOBIO AC Power Distribution Tree cabling system. This plug-and-play distribution system is designed to reduce per-fixture electrical infrastructure costs in commercial facilities by consolidating power runs. For operations already using the PHOTOBIO distribution system with other Phantom or Hydrofarm fixtures, the 60 Series integrates without any additional adapters.

Lamp compatibility. The included lamp is a premium European DE HPS lamp matched to the Phantom DE fixture and K12×30s lamp holders. The reflector and holder are designed for DE HPS lamps; other lamp types (CMH, single-ended HPS, MH) are not compatible with the K12×30s holder format. Replacement lamps should be sourced specifically for Phantom DE fixtures.

Environment rating. The ballast is rated for use in damp locations, and the AC input carries an IP67 rating. This makes the fixture suitable for humid grow-room environments and open greenhouse structures. It is not rated for direct water submersion or outdoor exposed installation.

For a different lighting approach in the same grow space, the Gavita Pro 1700e LED is a high-output LED alternative that also operates at 277V and is worth considering if your facility is evaluating HPS-to-LED conversion for the same circuit infrastructure.

Usage Guidelines

Coverage and intensity settings for the Phantom 60 Series depend on growth stage, crop type, and mounting height. The following guidelines are based on the product’s documented coverage data and wattage control range.

Coverage area by growth stage.

• Vegetative stage: 6 ft × 6 ft (36 sq ft) per fixture. At this stage, higher mounting heights and reduced wattage settings (e.g., 600W–750W) can provide even canopy coverage without heat stress.
• Flowering stage: 5 ft × 5 ft (25 sq ft) per fixture. Denser canopy during flower typically benefits from the lower mounting height and higher wattage settings (825W–1000W or 1150W in PX mode) to maximize PAR at the canopy level.

Wattage selection by growth stage. The six wattage levels give operators fine-grained control. Lower wattage settings (600W–750W) reduce heat output and are appropriate for propagation areas, vegetative growth, or when plant density is lower. The 825W and 1000W settings are standard for productive vegetative and early flowering stages. The 1150W setting (available via the ballast’s highest output mode) is used when maximizing PAR is the priority in flowering, but requires adequate cooling and airflow to manage the additional heat load.

Mounting height. For the enclosed reflector’s medium-spread pattern, typical mounting heights range from 18 to 36 inches above the canopy for flowering, and 24 to 48 inches for vegetative coverage. Actual height should be adjusted based on canopy PAR meter readings. The enclosed reflector is designed for efficiency at higher mounting heights, which is relevant to tall greenhouse applications.

Multi-fixture spacing. The medium-spread reflector is designed for compounding performance in multi-light configurations. In a standard room, a grid spacing matching the 5×5 ft flowering footprint provides coverage with minimal dark spots between fixtures. The manufacturer notes that this reflector design requires fewer units to meet target light levels compared to wide-spread reflectors, due to its directed downward light pattern.

Dimming during light transitions. The RJ12 interface supports gradual dimming from a compatible controller, which can be useful for simulating sunrise/sunset light ramp cycles or for reducing lamp thermal shock during startup in cold environments. The auto-restrike feature handles unplanned interruptions, but controlled dimming ramps from an Autopilot controller provide the most stable lamp operation.

If you are supplementing HID lighting with propagation lighting in the same facility, the T5 Designer 4ft 4-Tube Fixture with Bulbs is well-suited for vegetative and propagation benches where you need lower-intensity, cool-running overhead light in the same room.

How to Install the Phantom 60 Series DE Enclosed Lighting System

The following steps describe a typical installation of the 60 Series system in a commercial indoor grow room on a 277V circuit. Always follow local electrical codes and consult a licensed electrician for hardwired commercial circuits.

1. Inspect all components before installation. Unbox and verify that the kit includes the PHB6024 ballast, the enclosed reflector with K12×30s lamp holders, the premium European DE HPS lamp, the IP67-rated 3-foot bare-leads power cord, the 10-foot RJ12 signal cable, and the RJ12 signal splitter. Check all components for shipping damage before proceeding.
2. Install lamp into reflector. With the reflector on a clean work surface, seat the DE lamp into the K12×30s lamp holders at both ends of the reflector. The lamp should click or lock into place at each end. Handle the lamp by its ceramic ends — avoid touching the quartz glass jacket, as skin oils can cause hot spots that shorten lamp life.
3. Mount the reflector and ballast. Attach ratchet hangers or hanging hardware to the mounting points on the reflector and the ballast. For the enclosed design, orient the ridge vent to allow vertical airflow — the vent should not be obstructed by adjacent fixtures or overhead structures. Suspend the system at your target starting height (typically 24–36 inches above canopy for flowering).
4. Connect the ballast to the reflector. Route the ballast-to-reflector lamp cable from the ballast to the lamp holders. The connection is keyed to prevent reverse polarity. Ensure the cable is not under tension and is routed away from heat sources.
5. Connect the AC power cord. The IP67 bare-leads cord connects to the ballast AC input via the IP67 connector. Route the bare-wire ends to your 277V (or 347V/400V) circuit termination point. Have a licensed electrician make the final hardwired connection. Do not power the system until all connections are complete and secure.
6. Connect the RJ12 signal cable. If integrating with an Autopilot PX2+ controller, plug the 10-foot RJ12 cable into the RJ12 jack on the ballast and route to the controller or to the previous fixture in the daisy-chain. Use the included RJ12 splitter at each fixture to pass the signal to the next unit in the chain. Verify the signal polarity and cable seating — a loose RJ12 connection can cause erratic dimming behavior.
7. Power on and verify operation. Set the wattage selector to your desired starting output (typically 600W for initial lamp burn-in). Apply power. The LED status indicator on the ballast should illuminate to confirm normal operation. HPS lamps require a warm-up period of approximately 3–5 minutes to reach full output; this is normal. If the lamp fails to strike, the end-of-lamp-life signal will activate — verify lamp seating and replace if necessary.
8. Perform a lamp burn-in cycle. New DE HPS lamps benefit from a full-power burn-in cycle of 100 hours before operating at the 1150W PX boost setting. During this period, run the lamp at 1000W to stabilize the arc and quartz envelope. After burn-in, the lamp can be operated across the full wattage range.
9. Set controller parameters. If using an Autopilot PX2+ controller, configure the dimming schedule, sunrise/sunset ramps, and maximum output settings via the controller interface. The Phantom 60 Series ballast will respond to the controller’s 0–11.5V signal without any additional configuration on the ballast itself once the RJ12 cable is connected.

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