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39、rating as “CSA Group”Prepared byApproved byEnergy performance of stationaryelectric signsCAN/CSA-C880-15(approved June 2015)National Standard of CanadaCAN/CSA-C880-15 Energy performance of stationary electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 1ContentsTechnical Committee on Performance of Lighting Eq

40、uipment 3Subcommittee on Energy Performance of Stationary Electric Signs 6Preface 81 Scope 92 Reference publications 103 Definitions 114 Energy performance requirements 144.1 General 144.2 Application 144.2.1 General 144.2.2 Hybrid signs 144.3 Option A Maximum allowed lighting power 144.3.1 Internal

41、ly illuminated signs 144.3.2 Externally illuminated signs 144.4 Option B Alternate lighting sources method 155 Other requirements 156 Testing requirements 166.1 General 166.2 Characteristics of electric supply to the sign 166.2.1 Test voltage and frequency 166.2.2 Line-voltage waveshape 166.2.3 Stab

42、ility of supply voltage 166.3 Ambient condition for sign measurements 166.3.1 Temperature 166.3.2 Drafts 166.4 Instruments accuracy 166.5 HID Ballast efficiency 166.6 Fluorescent electronic ballast fundamental output frequency 176.7 Transformer or power supply efficiency of neon or cold cathode lamp

43、s 176.8 Light emitting diode (LED) power supply efficiency 176.9 Dimming 177 Sampling 178 Seasoning 189 Stabilization 1810 Testing results 18CAN/CSA-C880-15 Energy performance of stationary electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 210.1 General 1810.2 Option A Maximum allowed lighting power method

44、1810.3 Option B Alternate lighting sources method 18Annex A (informative) Guidance on Controls 25Annex B (informative) Background information of CSA C880 26CAN/CSA-C880-15 Energy performance of stationary electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 3Technical Committee on Performance ofLighting Equipm

45、entP. Martineau Hydro-Qubec Distribution,Montral, QubecCategory: User Interest/Regulatory AuthorityChairA. Silbiger Andrew Silbiger Management Inc.,Thornhill, OntarioCategory: General InterestVice-ChairC. Suvagau BC Hydro,Burnaby, British ColumbiaCategory: User Interest/Regulatory AuthorityVice-Chai

46、rM.J. Barry MJB Technologies,Caledon East, OntarioAssociateG. Benjamin Thomas b) provide an explanation of circumstances surrounding the actual field condition; andc) where possible, phrase the request in such a way that a specific “yes” or “no” answer will address theissue.Committee interpretations

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48、referred to the appropriate committee. To submit a proposal for change, please send the followinginformation to inquiriescsagroup.org and include “Proposal for change” in the subject line:a) Standard designation (number);b) relevant clause, table, and/or figure number;c) wording of the proposed chan

49、ge; andd) rationale for the change.CAN/CSA-C880-15 Energy performance of stationary electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 9CAN/CSA-C880-15Energy performance of stationary electricsigns1 Scope1.1This Standard specifies requirements and test procedures to determine the performance of stationaryelectric signs that are hard wired.Note: Background information on the scope and objective of this Standard is provided in Annex B.1.2This Standard applies to stationary electric signs for indoor or outdoor use, in nonhazardous locations,intended for