Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 4783.1:2001 PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT-BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT TO DET
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  FOREWORD
7 -  1 SCOPE
7 -  2 APPLICATION
7 -  3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  4 DEFINITIONS
7 -  4.1 A.C. supplied electronic ballast
8 -  4.2 Ballast
8 -  4.3 Ballast-lamp circuit
8 -  4.4 Ballast lumen factor (BLF)
8 -  4.5 Ballast efficacy factor (BEF)
8 -  4.6 Ferromagnetic ballast
8 -  4.7 Fluorescent lamp
8 -  4.8 Limiting value
8 -  4.9 Nominal value
8 -  4.10 Rated value
8 -  4.11 Reference ballast
8 -  4.12 Reference lamp
9 -  4.13 Total input power
9 -  4.14 Corrected total input power
9 -  5 MEASUREMENTS TO BE PERFORMED AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING
9 -  5.1 Selection and preparation of ballast for test
9 -  5.2 Test conditions and instrumentation
9 -  5.3 Measurement of energy consumption and performance parameters
9 -  5.4 Test Report
10 -  APPENDIX A - COMMON METHODS FOR MEASURING BALLAST ENERGY CONSUMPTION, EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE
10 -  A1 OVERVIEW
10 -  A2 BALLAST EFFICIENCY
10 -  A2.1 Ballast lumen factor (BLF)
10 -  A2.2 Ballast efficacy factor (BEF)
11 -  A3 BALLAST PERFORMANCE USING TOTAL INPUT POWER METHOD
12 -  A4 BALLAST PERFORMANCE USING WATTS LOSS METHOD
13 -  APPENDIX B - TEST CONDITIONS, INSTRUMENTATION AND EQUIPMENT
13 -  B1 SCOPE
13 -  B2 TEST TOLERANCES
13 -  B3 AMBIENT CONDITIONS
13 -  B4 TEST VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
13 -  B4.1 General
14 -  B4.2 Stability of supply and frequency
14 -  B4.3 Supply voltage waveform
14 -  B5 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY AND INSTRUMENT ACCURACY
14 -  B6 SELECTION OF SAMPLE
14 -  B7 NUMBER OF SAMPLES
14 -  B8 CAPACITORS
14 -  B9 REFERENCE BALLASTS
15 -  B10 REFERENCE LAMPS
15 -  B11 SETUP FOR MEASUREMENT
15 -  B12 TEMPERATURE STABILITY
16 -  APPENDIX C - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR DETERMINATION OF BALLAST ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND PERFORMANCE (ALL BALLAST TYPES)
16 -  C1 OVERVIEW
16 -  C2 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
16 -  C3 PREPARATION FOR TESTING
16 -  C4 PROCEDURE
18 -  APPENDIX D - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RELATIVE LIGHT OUTPUT
18 -  D1 OVERVIEW
18 -  D2 GENERAL
21 -  APPENDIX E - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR DETERMINATION OF BALLAST ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND PERFORMANCE (FERROMAGNETIC BALLASTS)
21 -  E1 OVERVIEW
21 -  E2 PREPARATION FOR TESTING
21 -  E3 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
21 -  E4 PROCEDURE
23 -  APPENDIX F - CORRECTION OF LAMP POWER MEASUREMENTS
23 -  F1 OVERVIEW
23 -  F2 ESTIMATION OF LAMP LIGHT OUTPUT USING LAMP POWER MEASUREMENTS
25 -  F3 CORRECTION OF REFERENCE LAMP AND NORMALIZING BALLAST LOSSES (TWO-WIRE FERROMAGNETIC BALLAST)
26 -  APPENDIX G - DATA FOR TEST REPORT

Abstract

Provides methods of measurement of ballast energy consumption and performance when used with associated fluorescent lamps as part of luminaires and applies to those covered within the scope of IEC 60081 and IEC 60901. The common methods practiced in major parts of the world, Europe in particular are prescribed in this Standard and relevant appendices. The tests specified are derived from EN 50294 with significant restructuring and modifications. The scope of this Standard excludes self-ballasted lamps and does not cover safety requirements.

Technical Committee EL-041 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of
such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 22 July 2013.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of
New Zealand on 29 May 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-041:
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Industry Group
Certification Interests, New Zealand
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand
Fair Trading NSW
IES: The Lighting Society
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
International Accreditation New Zealand
Lighting Council Australia
Lighting Council New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
New Zealand Lighting Manufacturers and Suppliers

Scope

This Standard provides methods of measurement of ballast energy consumption and performance when used with their associated fluorescent lamp(s).
NOTE: Requirements for testing individual ballasts during production are not included.
It specifies energy efficiency and performance measurement for ballasts used with fluorescent lamps that fall within the scope of IEC 60081 and IEC 60901.
This Standard does not specify safety requirements.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 28/10/2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-041
Supersedes	DR 00177