ANSI C82.11-2011 pdf download American National Standard for lamp ballasts — High Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
1.0 Scope 1.1 This standard is intended to cover high frequency ballasts which have rated open-circuit voltages of 2000 volts or less, operate the lamp at frequencies between 1 0 kHz and 500 kHz., and are intended to operate at a supply frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This comprises ballasts for hot-cathode fluorescent lamps, either switch-start (preheat-start), rapid-start (continuously heated cathodes), modified rapid start, programmed start, or instant start used primarily for lighting purposes. The ballast and lamp combinations covered by this specification are normally intended for use in room ambient temperatures of 1 0 O C to 40 O C. At ambient temperatures outside this range, certain special operating characteristics may be required.
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2 Normative references The following standards contain provisions, which through reference in this text constitute provisions of this American National Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this American National Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standards indicated below.
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-2008, National Electrical Code
ANSI/IEEE C62.41 -2002 (Parts 1 & 2), Guide for Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits
ANSI_IEC C78.81 -201 0, Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics
ANSI_IEC C78.901 -2005, Single Base Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics
ANSI C82.2-2002, American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
ANSI C82.3-2002, American National Standard Specification for Fluorescent Lamp Reference Ballasts
ANSI C82.13-2002, Definitions for fluorescent lamps and ballasts
ANSI C82.77-2002, Harmonic Emission Limits—Related Power Quality Requirements for Lighting Equipment