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GB 20550-2013Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps (English PDF)

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Standardization Administration of China

Level / Type

National · Mandatory

Issue date

December 31, 2013

Implementation date

July 1, 2015

Scope

GB 20550-2013 is the English-translated version of 荧光灯用辉光启动器.

GB 20550-2013 — This standard specifies the preheat type fluorescent lamps can replace the glow starter (hereinafter referred to as "starter") requirements. Part 1 provides general requirements and safety requirements should be consistent with the starter.

Section 2 defines the initiator of performance requirements. II type fluorescent lamps with a glow starter shall comply with additional requirements set out in Appendix B. Note.

The starter is typically designed to launch a range of light, depending on the supply voltage range, single or dual lamp work lights work in tandem, the maximum lamp voltage and starting the lamp requirements.

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Document preview — GB 20550-2013

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
29.140.30
Classification
K 74
Replacing
GB 20550-2006

Issued by: Standardization Administration of China

Contents

  • Preface
  • 1 Scope
  • 2 Normative references
  • 3 Terms and definitions
  • 4 2 General requirements
  • 5 Test 2 General requirements
  • 6 Flag
  • 7 3 Safety requirements and test
  • 8 Start Test
  • 9 7 Durability Test
  • 10 Deactivated lamp test
  • 11 Lighting design parameters
  • Appendix A (normative) life test ballasts
  • Appendix B (Normative Appendix) II type fluorescent lamps with starter
  • Annex C (informative) lighting design parameters
  • Annex D (normative) start pins - for metal
  • Annex E (informative) correct choice of starter housing with conductive plastic material is
  • 2 Flip the drum
  • 6 Starter-gauge and 12 gauge only
  • The retainer 7 start regulation
  • 8 Used to start 14-gauge
  • 10 Ball pressure device

Foreword

The first chapter of this standard 4,5,6,7 technical content are mandatory, others are recommended.

This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules of GB/T 1.1-2009 and GB/T 20000.2-2009 given.

This standard replaces GB 20550-2006 "fluorescent glow starter." Compared with GB 20550-2006 major technological changes as follows.

--- Normative references added three new references.

- GB/T 9797-2005 Metallic coatings nickel-chromium and copper-nickel-chrome plating;

- ISO 2081. 1986 metallic coating iron or steel zinc plated layer;

- ISO 2093. 1986 tin plated layer specification and test methods;

--- 7.9 connection increases the technical requirements for the second stage design-related start connected;

--- Appendix increased Annexes D and E of the content.

This standard uses the translation method identical with IEC 60155:2006 "fluorescent glow starter." Correspondence between the consistency of the standards of international documents and normative references of the following documents.

--- GB 1312-2007 tubular fluorescent lamps and starter holders (IEC 60400:2004, IDT)

--- GB/T 4687-2007 paper, cardboard, pulp and related terms (ISO 4046:2002, MOD)

--- GB 7000 (all parts) lamps (IEC 60598, IDT)

--- GB/T 9799-1997 Metallic coatings on steel zinc plated layer (eqvISO 2081. 1986)

--- GB/T 10682-2010 double capped fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements (IEC 60081:2005, NEQ)

--- GB/T 12599-2002 tin plated metallic coating layer specification and test methods (ISO 2093. 1986, MOD)

--- GB/T 14044-2008 tubular fluorescent ballasts Performance requirements (IEC 60921:2006, MOD)

--- GB/T 17262-2011 Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements (IEC 60901:2007, NEQ) for ease of use, this standard made the following editorial changes.

a) "this International Standard" be replaced by "this standard";

b) Remove IEC 60155:2006 Foreword.

The standard proposed by China National Light Industry Council.

This standard by the National Standardization Technical Committee of electrical lighting (SAC/TC224) centralized.

This standard was drafted. Hangzhou Jing Blue Lighting Technology Co., Ltd. on Yu Jinghua backlight, Yuan Tak Holdings Limited, Germany Fresh Minghui Light Sources Ltd., Beijing Institute of electric light.

1 Scope

This standard specifies the preheat type fluorescent lamps can replace the glow starter (hereinafter referred to as "starter") requirements.

Part 1 provides general requirements and safety requirements should be consistent with the starter.

Section 2 defines the initiator of performance requirements.

II type fluorescent lamps with a glow starter shall comply with additional requirements set out in Appendix B.

Note. The starter is typically designed to launch a range of light, depending on the supply voltage range, single or dual lamp work lights work in tandem, the maximum lamp voltage and starting the lamp requirements.

2 Normative references

The following documents for the application of this document is essential. For dated references, only the dated version suitable for use herein Member. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies to this document.

GB/T 9797-2005 Metallic coatings nickel-chromium and copper-nickel-chromium plating layer (ISO 1456:2003, IDT) IEC 60081 double-ended fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements (Double-cappedfluorescentlamps-Performancespecifica-tions) IEC 60400 for tubular fluorescent lamps and starter holders (Lampholdersfortubularfluorescentlampsandstarter holders) IEC 60598 (all parts) Lamps (Luminaires) IEC 60695-2-1:1991 Fire resistance tests - Part 2. Test methods - Section 1 glow-wire test and guidance (Firehazard testing-Part 2. TestmethodsSection1. Glow-wiretestandguidance) IEC 60901 Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements (Single-cappedfluorescentlamps-Performancespecifica-tion) IEC 60921 Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements (Balastsfortubularfluorescentlamps-Performancerequirements) ISO 2081. 1986 metallic coating iron or steel zinc plated layer (Metaliccoatings-Electroplatedcoatingsofzinc onironorsteel) ISO 2093. 1986 tin plated layer specification and test methods (Electroplatedcoatingsoftin-Specificationand testmethods) ISO 4046. 1978 Paper, board, pulp and related items vocabulary (Paper, board, pulpsandrelatedterms-Vocabulary)

3 Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this document.

Starter

In addition to the main switch for closing or opening the fluorescent lamp preheating circuit, the lamp startup device.

Glow starter Rely working gas glow discharge starter.

Non-reclosable voltage non-reclosurevoltage After starting the test voltage is operated in the operating speed test started, the starter pins can not be re-closed voltage derating.

Deactivation lamp deactivatedlamp Loss of one or both ends of the filament emission material, but none of the filament ends being damaged lamp.

Working with a time limit means glow starter glow-starterswithoperatingtimelimitation Start time can not start to prevent the lamp (for example, to activate the lamp electrodes) of the glow starter. It can be divided into the following types.

a) Non-reset type starter (start time);

b) manual reset type starter;

c) Auto Reset starters, by driving the main switch or other action is completed.

Part 1 - General requirements and safety requirements

4 General requirements

The design and structure of the initiator should be in normal use, the user and the surrounding environment were not dangerous. Typically, by carrying out a predetermined Various tests to verify their eligibility.

5 General requirements, tests

5.1 includes only type testing requirements.

5.2 Unless otherwise stated, the test should be carried out at 25 °C ambient temperature of ± 5 °C.

5.3 the test shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of the order.

6 Logo

6.1 Enabler shall be clearly and durably marked with the following signs.

a) the manufacturer or dealer (dealer liability) name or trademark;

b) the type or product type;

c) applies starter lamp, if the lamp power range in the form of representation, the flag should be.

1) IEC 60081 or IEC 60901 is included in this range for all standard power rating; or

2) in the product packaging or instructions do not apply the lamp power range in the manufacturer's catalog;

d) if necessary, suitable initiators indicated temperature range.

6.2 Other useful signs, for example, the starter applies line, and in some cases starter rated voltage, can be labeled on the initiator, or specified in the manufacturer's product description.

If necessary, work should be given time to start using the restriction method.

6.3 All signs shall be legible and durable, and shall comply with the provisions of 7.11.

7 Safety requirements and test

Type the number of test samples 7.1 Number of type test sample includes five starters were tested from 7.3 to 7.11 and 7.12.1 provided with a capacitor 10 7.12.2 and 7.12.3 specified test. In addition, the time limit for having a work function of the launcher, application launcher carried 7.13 5 Regulation Given test.

7.2 Acceptance conditions

If the five starters are in line with the test requirements from 7.3 to 7.11 and 7.12.1 should be specified and, if necessary, to meet the requirements of 7.13, 10 7.12.2 capacitor are in line with the requirements and tests specified in 7.12.3, you can identify the type of starter comply with this regulation.

Test, if there is defective starters, you should take another five starters repeat this test, and the results of this test Several trials before the impact, all the starters after repeated tests shall be qualified.

Used capacitor 10 starts after being subjected to the provisions of 7.12.3 and 7.12.2 test should be fully qualified. Test, if there are irregularities Georgia, it should take another 10 capacitor repeated these experiments, and to all qualified.

7.3 Performance against accidental electrocution

For starters replaceable protective measures should be taken to prevent accidental electric shock. Protective measures may be insulated shell, or the use of appropriate Nonmetallic lining, or other measures to prevent accidental contact with live parts of the housing.

Compliance is checked by visual inspection of its method.

Insulation resistance under wet conditions 7.4 at a relative humidity of 91% to 95%, temperature 20 °C ~ 27 °C (deviation shall not exceed ± 1 °C) environment humidity treatment 24h × 2 After applying 500V DC voltage, after which lasted 1min, insulation resistance test live parts and between the metal shell launcher, and its value should not be Less than 2Mohm. If housing starts is an insulating material, it should be wrapped in tin foil between the test foil and live parts insulation resistance should also be Meet the above requirements.

Before the humidity treatment, should be placed at least 4h start with moist chamber temperature difference of no more than 4 0 °C environment.

7.5 Dielectric strength

After the insulation resistance test, followed by 7.4 parts between the same applied in the effective value of sinusoidal AC voltage of 1500V 1min, the starter should be intact.

7.6 Dimensions

7.6.1 dimensions shall comply with the requirements in Figure 1, the use of FIG. 6, the amounts shown in Figures 7 and 8 gauge test eligibility.

7.6.2 different polarity between the conductive member, the conductive member and the outer climb or accessible metal parts between the distance and electrical gap should not Less than 3mm.

Climb inside the conductive member and the metal parts can be touched between the electrical distance should not be less than 2mm.

7.7 Torque test

Start pins mounted on a fixed bracket, start should be able to withstand axial torque applied to its top of the shell of 0.6N · m.

Should suddenly applied torque, zero should be gradually increased to a predetermined value.

7.8 Mechanical strength

Placed inside the launcher speed 5r/min (ie 10 drops per minute) of the drum, to fall from a height of 500mm 3mm thick on the plate 20 times, after the test, the starter should not affect the safety of the damage. Test apparatus as shown in Fig.

7.9 Connection

Electrical connections should be designed to ensure that the contact pressure is not transmitted through the insulating material, except for a ceramic material.

Start pins should be designed to include a material suitable for current-carrying parts. When within the permitted temperature range and being chemical contamination Under normal conditions when used in mechanical strength, electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance suitable for current-carrying parts of metal, for example, see Appendix D.

Compliance is checked by visual inspection of its method.

This requirement does not apply to the connection between detachable parts, such as. between the starter and starter holders, the connection between them need filling Flexible points.

7.10 Heat and Fire

7.10.1 starter housing and external parts of insulating material should have good heat resistance.

By the following test eligibility.

Take 5 sample was put in a heating temperature of 125 °C box experiment, which lasted for 168h.

During the test, the specimen shall show any changes affecting its security, especially in the case of the following aspects should not appear.

--- Anti-shock performance degradation;

--- Electrical pin loose;

--- Fracture, swelling or shrinkage.

After the test, the dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 7.6.1.

7.10.2 starter housing and external parts of insulating material shall use the device 10 shown in FIG ball pressure test. Member surface water should be tested Flat place, 5mm diameter steel balls to pressure 20N pressure on the surface, such as the surface under test bends, the pressure should be part of the ball Propped up.

The test shall be carried out at a temperature of 125 °C ± 5 °C heating cabinet.

After 1h, remove the ball, measuring its diameter indentation, diameter should not exceed 2mm.

Ceramic, plastic and polyester urea plastic parts do not perform this test. For the case of these materials tests are researching.

7.10.3 and the outer casing other insulating materials should have anti unusually high temperatures and flame retardant properties.

By performing the following test eligibility.

Using nickel-chromium glow-wire heated to 650 °C to test components for testing. The test apparatus, see IEC 60695-2-1.

The test samples were mounted vertically on the bracket, using 1N force of the glow-wire end is pressed against the edge of the sample distance of not less than 15mm Place. Glow-wire penetration depth of the sample is mechanically limited to 7mm. After the 30s, the sample and the glow-wire disengagement.

Any flame or glowing of the sample on the glow-wire shall be removed within 30s of extinguishing any burning or molten drop was average Tile should not ignite within five tissue samples at the bottom of 200mm ± 5mm.

Before the start of the test, the glow-wire temperature and heating current shall be constant 1min, at a constant period, pay attention to ensure that heat radiation should not affect the Test samples. Using armored sensitive thermocouple wire test Glow Wire top temperature, thermocouple configuration and calibration should follow IEC 60695-2-1 Requirements.

For personal safety, to take measures to prevent the test the following risk.

--- Explosion or fire;

--- Inhale smoke and/or toxic substances;

--- Toxic waste.

7.11 Quality mark

Use a damp cloth moistened with water and gently wipe marks 15s, it was visually observe his compliance. Then, there is another to take a dip in gasoline Repeat the test cloth.

7.12 Radio interference suppression capacitor

7.12.1 starter should be fitted with a radio interference suppression capacitors 0.005µF ~ 0.02µF, but the IEC 60081 or IEC 60901 the corresponding lamp parameters in the leaflet except as otherwise provided. Compliance is checked by visual inspection of its method.

7.12.2 The capacitor should have a moisture resistant, with the following test eligibility.

Before the humidity treatment, the capacitor in the test chamber temperature and humidity are not more than 4 0 °C room temperature for at least 4h.

After a relative humidity of 91% to 95%, the ambient temperature is 20 °C ~ 30 °C (deviation of less than ± 1 °C) for 24h × 2 wet processing of After the capacitor should immediately subjected to 2000V dc test voltage 1min should not be damaged.

The test voltage shall be applied to the capacitor terminals, began the applied voltage does not exceed half of the voltage, and then gradually increased to a predetermined value.

7.12.3 capacitor should have a flame-retardant and anti-burning performance, conduct the following test whether it has the performance.

The capacitor should be individually subjected to an alternating voltage gradually increased until the damage. As used in this test should have a short-circuit power of approximately 1kVA power.

Thereafter, each of the capacitors should be used only ISO 4046. 1978 tissue paper wrapped tightly specified in 6.86 and in line with the requirements of Appendix A 40W inductive ballast connected in series with the ballast and the rated voltage 5min.

During the test, the capacitor shall not ignite the tissue paper.

7.13 with a working time limit starting a heating device Case work under normal and abnormal conditions, with limitation of working hours means the starter should not be deformed, in order to ensure their safety is not Suffer.

Perform the following test eligibility.

The starters are connected as in normal use, and is fitted on a deactivated lamp and the corresponding ballast, lamp power should be the starter the flag maximum rated power of the lamp; lamp power of 100W and 125W should be used when a capacitive ballast.

Optional ballast shall comply with Annex A requirements. The test voltage shall be equal to 110% of the rated voltage of the ballast.

Starters shall be tested at a maximum temperature value of its flag. Placed only start this temperature, while the ballast and the lamp should be kept at room temperature.

Test duration 168h.

Note. For mechanical breaking method of working time limit start, which is likely to completely cut off the starting current, and therefore need not be required by this regulation test.

Performance requirements - Part 2 Part 1 General test requirements also apply.

8 Start the test

8.1 Number of test start

Start test number of five new starters, that is not done the first part of the test prescribed launcher.

8.2 Acceptance conditions

If the 5 starters pass the test prescribed 8.4 to 8.7 is considered the model of starter comply with the requirements of this section. If there is A standard, should elect five starters were tested, and should be fully qualified.

If more than one non-conforming products appear first sample, these starters are deemed not to meet the requirements of this regulation.

8.3 Test conditions

8.3.1 During the test, the starter should be completely in the dark, and before testing it should be placed in the dark at least 15h.

If you start a shell as opaque, then meet the above conditions.

8.3.2 Launcher should use the line shown in Figure 3 were tested.

8.3.3 the choice of ballasts shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60921. Rated voltage of the ballast shall start the design is equal to the supply voltage, or in the range of supply voltage. Ballasts rated power should be the initiator of the main models designed for light, respectively. If the rated power is lower than the 22W or 22W, it should be inductive ballast; power greater than 22W, should be capacitive.

If in doubt, by testing organizations and manufacturers decided through mutual consultation.

Note. In general, the above-described rated voltage should be IEC 60081 or IEC 60901 in the lamp ballast to start the same rated voltage test requirements.

The choice of lamp 8.3.4 shall comply with IEC 60081 or IEC 60901 on the use of light activated switch actuator requirements, and its rated power Rate should be chosen with the same power rating of the ballast.

8.3.5 The total harmonic content of the supply voltage should not exceed 3%, defined as the sum of the effective value of the harmonic content of each harmonic component of the fundamental to 100%.

It should be noted that the various situations that arise in the test are applicable.

NOTE. This show should have sufficient power supply, and power supply impedance of the line impedance compared with the ballast should be quite low.

8.4 Working speed

The test voltage should start the test voltage IEC 60081 or IEC 60901 specified on the relevant lamp equal to test time 25s. among them IEC 60081 specified test voltage 20W lamps 103.5V.

During this time, the pins should be disconnected at least seven times.

8.5 Closing time

In the 25s during the 8.4, start pins total closure time should be at least 10s.

NOTE. Figure 3 is not marked timing measuring instruments.

8.6 Non-voltage closed again

Without disconnecting the power line conditions, the voltage from the provisions of 8.4 of the value of rapid and uninterrupted fell IEC 60081 or IEC 60901 Base "Start Design Parameters" lamp parameter leaflet predetermined non-column re-closed voltage value. If you start a design appropriate for a range of light, it should take note of the range lamp highest voltage.

At a reduced voltage, the switch pin in 1min should not be closed.

8.7 Pulse voltage

Pulse voltage circuit shall be as shown in Figure 9 and Figure 3 testing, the same voltage is applied to the provisions of 8.4 on the test line, calendar when the 25s. During this period, there should be at least one maximum pulse voltage (by the voltmeter any two exhibited a) not less than the IEC 60081 IEC 60901 or the corresponding "Start design parameters" minimum peak voltage specified in column a lamp parameter leaflet.

If the boot is designed for a range of light, be aware that using this lamp highest voltage range.

Note. Figure in the electrostatic voltmeter 9, you can use the high-pressure storage oscilloscope and a probe having the following characteristics of the alternative.

Input resistance >=100ohm;

Input capacitance <=15pF;

Cutoff frequency >=1MHz.

If there are objections, using an electrostatic voltmeter is the reference test method.

9 Durability Test

9.1 Number of tests

Endurance test used five starters from the start by the test, but did not carry out any other tests in the launcher extraction.

9.2 Acceptance conditions

If five starters after the endurance test specified in 9.3, and all through the test specified in 8.4 to 8.7 can be identified the starter model to meet the requirements of this section.

If you have a launcher failure, it should take another five starters were tested, and should be fully qualified. If more than one start Device failure, it is determined that these promoters do not meet this requirement.

9.3 Test conditions

Applicable to the rated power of 80W or less (including 80W) lamps starter circuit should be tested as shown in Figure 4.

Test uses within the scope of application launcher maximum rated power of the lamp and its matches inductive ballast.

Suitable for 100W and 125W lamp starter circuit should be tested shown in Figure 5, and the use of lights and 125W 125W ballast capacitor. The ballast shall comply with the requirements of Appendix A.

The test voltage should be the same as the rated voltage of the ballast.

If during the test lamp is damaged, it should be replaced immediately.

The test voltage is applied to the test circuit 6000 test cycles, each cycle 1min, every week of the applied voltage 20s ~ 30s.

10 Deactivated lamp test

10.1 Number of tests

By starting from the test, but did not carry out any other tests starter extracted five tested.

Eligibility 10.2 Without limiting working time starter apparatus If after five starters by 10.3 deactivated lamp test specified, and all passed the tests specified in 8.4 to 8.7, the model can be identified starters comply with this regulation.

If there is a starter does not meet the requirements, they should take another five re-tested and should be fully qualified. If there is more than one the starter does not meet the requirements, the model shall be deemed starter does not meet this requirement.

10.3 Test conditions

Applicable to the rated power of 80W or less (including 80W) lamps starter circuit should be tested as shown in Figure 4. 125W Lamp starter circuit shown in Figure 5 using the test, the test should be used to activate the lights.

Test duration 3h.

For practical, can be tested without light line. If in doubt, you can still test the lamp according to Figures 4 and 5 will be determination.

The test should be used within the scope of applicatio...

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