Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)
Standards Australia
Specifies performance and energy efficiency specifications for tubular fluorescent lamps of length 550 mm to 1500 mm both inclusive with wattage of 16 watts or more that are within the scope of AS/NZS 4782.1.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
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.
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 22 July 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 4 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-041:
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Industry Group
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
ECANZ
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority of New Zealand
Fair Trading NSW
IES: The Lighting Society
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
Lighting Council Australia
Lighting Council New Zealand
Master Electricians Australia
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (NZ)
1.1 SCOPE
This Standard specifies Minimum Energy Performance standard (MEPS) requirements for
double-capped (FD and FDH) tubular fluorescent lamps with a nominal length of 550 mm to 1500 mm and having nominal lamp wattage of 16 watts or more, that are within the scope of AS/NZS 4782.1.
This Standard further specifies the following:
(a) Efficacy determination.
(b) Minimum energy performance standard requirements.
(c) Colour rendering index requirements.
(d) Test report format.
This Standard covers lamps for general illumination purposes, for use in luminaires and
with lamp ballasts connected to a 230 V 50 Hz single phase or similar mains supply. Lamps
that are intended for use only with high frequency (electronic) ballasts are also covered.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 16/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 16/12/2016 |
| Committee | EL-041 |
| Under Revision |
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| Supersedes |
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