1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULMAY 4, 20171UL 8800Outline of Investigation for Horticultural Lighting EquipmentIssue Number: 1May 4, 2017Summary of TopicsThis first issue of the Outline of Investigation for Horticultural Light
2、ingEquipment, UL 8800, covers lighting equipment intended for use in ahorticultural environment and installed in accordance with the NationalElectrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.ULs Outlines of Investigation are copyrighted by UL LLC. Neither a printed norelectronic copy of an Outline of Investigatio
3、n should be altered in any way. All ofULs Outlines of Investigation and all copyrights, ownerships, and rights regardingthose Outlines of Investigation shall remain the sole and exclusive property of ULLLC.COPYRIGHT 2017 UL LLCUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIB
4、UTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULMAY 4, 2017UL 88002No Text on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSINTRODUCTION1 Scope .52 Components 53 Units of Measurement .54 References .65 Glossary .7CONSTRUCTION6 General Requi
5、rements .76.1 General .76.2 Horticultural lighting structures .86.3 Electrically-operated horticultural lighting equipment 87 Mechanical Construction .87.1 Horticultural luminaires 87.2 Polymeric enclosures, barriers, baffles, and water shields .88 Electrical Construction .98.1 Horticultural luminai
6、res 98.2 Polymeric electrical insulating materials .98.3 Power supply connections .98.4 Connections between lighting equipment and a remote power source 108.5 Flexible cord 108.6 Attachment plugs, mating receptacles, and connectors .119 LED Horticultural Lighting Equipment .119.1 General 119.2 Print
7、ed wiring boards 119.3 LED drivers, LED arrays (modules), LED control modules, LED packages, and LEDself-ballasted lamps 1110 Horticultural Lighting Equipment Having a Fluorescent Light Source 1210.1 General .1211 Horticultural Lighting Equipment Having an HID Light Source 1211.1 General .1211.2 Met
8、al Halide (MH) lamps 1211.3 Lampholders .1211.4 Accessibility of double-ended lamp terminals 1212 Environmental Ratings 1312.1 Damp and wet locations .1312.2 Exposure to dust and water (IP Codes) .13PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS13 Photobiological Safety Assessment .13PERFORMANCE14 General 141
9、5 Normal Temperature Test 14MARKING AND INSTRUCTIONSMAY 4, 2017 UL 8800 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL16 Marking 1416.1 General .1416.2 Markings for horticultural lighting equipment having an HID light source .1516.3 Marking
10、s for horticultural lighting equipment having an LED light source 1516.4 Photobiological safety assessment markings .1617 Installation and Operating Instructions .16MAY 4, 2017UL 88004UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULINTRODUCTIO
11、N1 Scope1.1 The requirements contained in this outline of investigation apply to lighting equipment intended foruse in a horticultural environment and installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC),ANSI/NFPA 70.1.2 Equipment covered by this outline of investigation is intended for h
12、orticultural lighting purposes andincludes: luminaires, lampholders, wire harnesses, plugs and connectors, LED packages, ballasts/LEDdrivers, lamps, and hardware and structures associated with optimizing light for growing.1.3 Lighting equipment that provides broadband white light such as light for g
13、eneral illumination, or whoseprimary purpose when applied to plantings is aesthetic and/or sustaining plant life is not consideredhorticultural lighting.2 Components2.1 Except as indicated in 2.2, a component of a product covered by this outline of investigation shallcomply with the requirements for
14、 that component. See Appendix A of the Standard for Luminaires, UL1598, for a list of standards covering components generally used in the products covered by this outlineof investigation.2.2 A component is not required to comply with a specific requirement that:a) Involves a feature or characteristi
15、c not required in the application of the component in theproduct covered by this outline of investigation, orb) Is superseded by a requirement in this outline of investigation.2.3 A component shall be used in accordance with its rating established for the intended conditions ofuse.3 Units of Measure
16、ment3.1 Refer to the section titled “Units of Measurement” in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598.3.2 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory orapproximate information.MAY 4, 2017 UL 8800 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPROD
17、UCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL4 References4.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this outline shall beinterpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.4.2 The following is a list of normative references made throughou
18、t this outline of investigation:UL StandardsUL 73Standard for Motor-Operated AppliancesUL 496Standard for LampholdersUL 498Standard for Attachment Plugs and ReceptaclesUL 746CStandard for Polymeric Materials Use in Electrical Equipment EvaluationsUL 817Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply CordsUL
19、 1598Standard for LuminairesUL 1977Standard for Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power ApplicationsUL 1993Standard for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp AdaptersUL 2755Outline of Investigation for Modular Data CentersUL 8750Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for U
20、se in Lighting ProductsIEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)IEC 60529Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)IEC 62471Standard for Photobiological Safety of Lamps and Lamp SystemsIEC/TR 62471-2Photobiological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems Part 2: Guidance on Manufacturing
21、RequirementsRelating to Non-Laser Optical Radiation SafetyMAY 4, 2017UL 88006UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULNFPA (National Fire Protection Association)ANSI/NFPA 70National Electrical Code (NEC)5 Glossary5.1 For the purpose of
22、this outline of investigation the following definitions apply in addition to thedefinitions in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598.5.2 HORTICULTURAL LUMINAIREAluminaireidentified as such and intended to emit light atwavelengths that are intended for growing flowers, vegetables, and other plants. Ho
23、rticultural luminairesmay also supplement general illumination within the horticultural environment.5.3 HORTICULTURAL LIGHTING STRUCTURE A pre-fabricated chamber, area-enclosure, or majorsub-systems of which identified for the purpose outfitted with electrical infrastructure for the activeoptimizati
24、on of plant growth. These structures may incorporate pre-installed materials and equipmentwhich, after installation, may be concealed and may not be accessible for inspection at the final installationsite. They may additionally include shutters, plumbing components, and access control integrated wit
25、h thechamber/enclosure as part of a plant growth management control system. Passive growing structures,such as traditional greenhouses or tent-like coverings, are not considered horticultural lighting structuresin the context of this outline of investigation.5.4 ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED HORTICULTURAL L
26、IGHTING EQUIPMENT Equipment identified forthe purpose of adjusting plant or horticultural light source height or orientation to optimize plant growth.CONSTRUCTION6 General Requirements6.1 General6.1.1 Horticultural lighting equipment shall be capable of being installed in accordance with the Nationa
27、lElectrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, be provided with electrical insulation and enclosure(s) suitable forthe intended growing environment, and safeguard persons against exposure to optical radiation hazardunder normal operating conditions.MAY 4, 2017 UL 8800 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED
28、FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL6.2 Horticultural lighting structures6.2.1 The horticultural lighting structures shall be intended for fixed installation either indoors or outdoorsbased on their construction and resistance to environmental conditions. Structures int
29、ended for outdooruse shall be identified with a NEMA environmental class rating.6.2.2 The requirements of the Outline of Investigation for Modular Data Centers, UL 2755, shall beapplied as appropriate to demonstrate compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA70, and other national
30、codes such as building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, and the like. Where state orlocal codes differ from the national codes anticipated by these requirements, determining compliance withthese codes is the responsibility of the local authority having jurisdiction.6.2.3 When these requirements do not c
31、over a specific technology or construction feature, the applicablerequirements of the national codes shall be used.6.3 Electrically-operated horticultural lighting equipment6.3.1 Electrically-operated horticultural equipment shall be suitable for the intended growing environmentand comply with the r
32、equirements of the Standard for Motor-Operated Appliances, UL 73, with respect tothe risk of electric shock, fire, and casualty hazards.6.3.2 When determining compliance with Photobiological Safety Assessment, Section 13, theelectrically-operated horticultural lighting equipment shall be operated wi
33、thin its normal range of motionwith the light sources placed in the most unfavorable position.7 Mechanical Construction7.1 Horticultural luminaires7.1.1 A horticultural luminaire shall comply with the requirements of the Standard for Luminaires, UL1598, for “Mechanical construction,” “Mounting means
34、,” “Open holes and openings,” “Accessibility ofsupply connections,” and, as applicable, the additional requirements in this section.7.2 Polymeric enclosures, barriers, baffles, and water shields7.2.1 A polymeric enclosure, barrier, baffle, or water shield exposed to the sun or to a light sourceemitt
35、ing UV-A or UV-B radiation and necessary for the protection against electric shock, fire, or casualtyhazard, shall not degrade such that it no longer performs its intended function. Compliance shall bedetermined in accordance with either the UV Exposure Conditioning Test of the Standard for Luminair
36、es,UL 1598, or the Ultraviolet Light Exposure Test of the Standard for Polymeric Materials Use in ElectricalEquipment Evaluations, UL 746C.MAY 4, 2017UL 88008UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL8 Electrical Construction8.1 Horticul
37、tural luminaires8.1.1 A horticultural luminaire shall comply with the requirements of the Standard for Luminaires, UL1598, for “Electrical construction,” the supplementary requirements for flexible cords on luminaires, and,as applicable, the additional requirements in this section.8.2 Polymeric elec
38、trical insulating materials8.2.1 Polymeric electrical insulating material of wiring, a component or a device, such as a conductor,cord, lampholder body, connectors body, attachment plug body, or the like, directly exposed to the sun orto a light source emitting UV-A or UV-B radiation, shall not degr
39、ade such that it no longer performs itsintended insulating function. Compliance shall be determined in accordance with either the UV ExposureConditioning Test of the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598, or the Ultraviolet Light Exposure Test of theStandard for Polymeric Materials Use in Electrical Equi
40、pment Evaluations, UL 746C.8.3 Power supply connections8.3.1 Horticultural lighting equipment shall be provided with a means of connection to a single branchcircuit and shall have provisions for grounding in accordance with Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598,using one of the following methods:a) Provi
41、sions for connection of conduit or other permanent wiring method as indicated in theStandard for Luminaires, UL 1598,b) A length of a flexible cord,c) A length of flexible cord with an assembled-on plug having a NEMA configuration,d) A power supply cord (length of flexible cord with a molded-on plug
42、) having a NEMAconfiguration, ore) Provisions for a proprietary wiring system (harness).Exception: Horticultural lighting structures may be connected to a feeder or service if provision is madewithin the structure for branch circuit protection of the circuits within. The wiring method shall be suita
43、blefor the application.8.3.2 A proprietary wiring system (harness) shall comply with the requirements in the Standard for CordSets and Power Supply Cords, UL 817, and other applicable requirements in this outline of investigation.MAY 4, 2017 UL 8800 9UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHE
44、R REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL8.4 Connections between lighting equipment and a remote power source8.4.1 Horticultural lighting equipment intended for connection to a remote power source shall be providedwith a means of connection to the remote power source (LED driver, fluo
45、rescent ballast, or HID ballast)using one of the following methods:a) Provisions for connection of conduit or other permanent wiring method as indicated in theStandard for Luminaires, UL 1598,b) A length of a flexible cord,c) A length of flexible cord with an assembled-on plug having a non-NEMA conf
46、iguration,d) A power supply cord (length of flexible cord with a molded-on plug having a non-NEMAconfiguration), ore) Provisions for a proprietary wiring system (harness).8.4.2 A proprietary wiring system (harness) shall comply with the applicable requirements in the Standardfor Cord Sets and Power
47、Supply Cords, UL 817, and other applicable requirements in this outline ofinvestigation.8.4.3 Plugs and connectors on the output side of a remote power unit shall have a configuration differentthan one used for supply connections in 8.3.8.5 Flexible cord8.5.1 Flexible cord may be used for the purpos
48、e of connecting a luminaire to the branch circuit, for thepurpose of interconnecting luminaires, or for connecting a luminaire to a remote power source (e.g. LEDdriver, fluorescent ballast, or HID ballast).8.5.2 Flexible cord used in accordance with 8.3 and 8.4 shall be:a) At least of the hard-usage
49、 type as defined in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598,b) Not more than 4.5 m (15 ft) long,c) No less than 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) and sized suitable for the current associated with itsapplication taking into account manufacturer instructions for connection of interconnection cordsand additional loads,d) Rated for a voltage and temperature suitable for the application, ande) Rated “water resistant” for lighting equipment having a “wet location” or “IP” rating forprotection against water ingress and “UV resistant” if exposed to the sun or to a light sourcehaving UV radiat
