EN 60081:1989

Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting service EN 60081:1989

Scope

This recommendation covers a range of tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting service which are operated on a.c. mains. Lamps of the following types are included: 1) lamps with pre-heated cathodes operated with the use of a starter; 2) lamps with pre-heated cathodes operated without the use of a starter; 3) lamps with non-pre-heated cathodes operated without the use of a starter. The specific lamp types included are listed on page 13. Section II consists of a series of standard data sheets, each one giving the characteristics of a specific lamp type. In the case of general service lamps, complete characteristics are given together with reference to Section III for the test and compliance requirements. In the case of some new lamps, or lamps not yet in general demand, only limited characteristics are given and limited reference to testing requirements is made. Section III covers the technical requirements with which lamps shall comply and the testing methods to be used for checking quality and interchangeability for type testing, for individual lamp batches or for the whole production of a manufacturer, in an endeavour to maintain the community of interest of user and manufacturer. Note. - It may be expected that lamps which comply with this recommendation, when operated with a starter complying with IEC publication l55, Glow Starters for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps, and with ballasts complying with IEC publication 82, Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps, will start and operate satisfactorily at 90% of rated voltage and at temperatures between + l0 C + 50 C. However, for 50 C, starting only and not immediate restarting of a hot lamp may be obtained.

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