1、NEMA Standards PublicationNational Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016)Electric Lamps Specifications for Fluorescent Lamp StartersANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page i 2016 National Electrical Manufacturers Association ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) American National Standard for Elec
2、tric Lamps Specifications for Fluorescent Lamp Starters Secretariat: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Approved: June 30, 2016 American National Standards Institute, Inc. ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page ii 2016 National Electrical Manufacturers Association NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER The inform
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23、 for that approval. ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page iii 2016 National Electrical Manufacturers Association CONTENTS Forward ii 1 Scope . 1 2 Normative References . 1 3 Definitions 1 3.1 General . 1 3.2 Glow Switch Starters 1 3.3 Thermal Starters . 1 4 Starter Identification . 2 4.1 Marking . 2 4.2 Ty
24、pes of Starters 2 4.3 Nomenclature . 2 5 Supply Voltage Characteristics 4 6 Ambient Conditions for Testing . 4 6.1 Temperature . 4 6.2 Humidity 4 7 Test Lamps 4 7.1 Type 4 7.2 Seasoning and Selection of Lamps for Starting-Time Tests 4 7.3 Lamps for Lamp Starting Endurance Tests 5 7.4 Lamps for Deact
25、ivated Lamp Endurance Tests . 5 8 Test Ballasts 5 8.1 Ballasts for Starting Tests . 5 8.2 Ballasts for Endurance Tests 5 9 Instruments 5 9.1 Instrument Characteristics 5 9.2 Circuit Grounding 5 10 Starting Aids 6 11 Starter Performance 6 11.1 Method of Test 6 11.2 Starting and Preheat Time 7 11.3 Te
26、st of Lockout Mechanism 8 11.4 Voltage Characteristics of Voltage-Operated Starters . 9 11.5 Current Characteristics of Four-Pin Current-Operated Starters . 11 11.6 Radio Interference Suppression . 11 11.7 Starting Test at Elevated Temperatures . 11 11.8 Endurance 11 11.9 Starter safety 13 12 Dimens
27、ions 13 13 Recommended Temperature Limits 14 14 Testing of Starters Intended for Operation on Direct Current . 14 15 Conditions of Acceptance 14 ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page iv 2016 National Electrical Manufacturers Association ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page 1 2016 National Electrical Manufacturer
28、s Association 1 Scope This standard is intended to cover performance of glow switch starters used with preheat-type fluorescent and similar discharge lamps. It does not include starters that are an integral part of a lamp or manually operated switches that may be used for lamp starting. 2 Normative
29、References The following publications contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this American National Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Amer
30、ican National Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the publications indicated below. ANSI C78.81-2003 Electric LampsDouble-based Fluorescent LampsDimensional and Electrical Characteristics ANSI C78.901-2001 Electric lampsFluorescentSingle-bas
31、ed typesDimensional and Electrical Characteristics ANSI C82.1-1997 Line frequency fluorescent lamp ballasts UL 542 Standard for Lampholders, Starters, and Starter Holders for Fluorescent Lamps 3 Definitions 3.1 General Starters are devices which initially connect the cathodes, usually in series, of
32、fluorescent or similar discharge lamps directly across the ballast-supply circuit so as to provide cathode preheating. When the starter contacts open, the voltage transientdue to interrupting the current through the ballastis applied across the lamp to establish an arc. Starters also include a capac
33、itor for the suppression of radio interference during lamp starting and lamp operation. They may also include a circuit-opening device, arranged to disconnect the preheat circuit if the lamp fails to light normally. 3.2 Glow Switch Starters This type has normally open contacts, in a gaseous atmosphe
34、re. One or both is a bimetal strip(s). On starting, the full supply voltage is applied across the open contacts, producing a glow discharge. Heat from the discharge actuates the bimetal strip(s), the contacts close (extinguishing the glow), and cathode preheating begins. When the bimetal strip(s) co
35、ol sufficiently, the contacts open. The resulting interruption of the current through the ballast produces a transient which usually starts the lamp. Should the lamp fail to start, the above process repeats. 3.3 Thermal Starters This type has normally closed contacts, one or both of which is a bimet
36、al strip(s). Also, it has a heating coil in series with the ballast and lamp cathodes. When the supply voltage is first applied to the circuit, cathode preheating begins immediately. The heating coil actuates the bimetal strip(s), causing the normally closed contacts to open after an adequate prehea
37、t time, and the lamp starts. During lamp operation, a small amount of energy is consumed by thermal startersby a heating coil which keeps the contacts from reclosing. This type of starter is no longer commonly available and is not covered in this standard. ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page 2 2016 Natio
38、nal Electrical Manufacturers Association 4 Starter Identification 4.1 Marking Starters shall be marked to indicate their type according to 4.2 and with the rating of the lamps with which they are intended to be used. Other markings may be required by UL 542. 4.2 Types of Starters The following type
39、descriptions are given for starters, together with markings that shall appear on the starter enclosures 4.2.1 Simple Glow Switch This device contains no lockout element. There is no required marking. 4.2.2 LockoutManual Reset Glow Switch This device automatically removes the lamp from the circuit el
40、ectrically when the lamp becomes deactivated. The circuit is restored manually. Starter enclosures shall be marked “Manual Reset.” 4.2.3 LockoutAutomatic Reset Glow Switch This device automatically removes the lamp from the circuit electrically when the lamp becomes deactivated and automatically res
41、ets when the lamp circuit is interrupted. Starter enclosures shall be marked “Automatic (or Auto) Reset.” 4.3 Nomenclature See table 1 for type designations. Some types of starters in table 1 may be marked as suitable for use with additional lamps beyond those shown in the table. ANSI C78.180-2003 (
42、R2016) Page 3 2016 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Table 1 Type Designation of Starters Lamp Application Lockout Lockout Simple Switch Manual Reset Automatic Reset 2 pin 4 pin 2pin 4 pin 2 pin 4 pin 118120-volt nominal FS-5 FS-2 FS-22 FS-25 FS-20 COP-20 FS-2NA FS-20A 4,6,8W 14, 15, 20W
43、 22W circular 25W 150-volt nominal 32W circular 90W FS-12 FS-6 FS-64 COP-6 COP-64 FS-6NA FS-64NA 200-volt nominal 30W 40W FS-4 FS-4 FS-30 COP-30 FS-40 COP-40 FS-4NA FS-40A ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page 4 2016 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 5 Supply Voltage Characteristics The supply
44、voltage shall be equal to the rated voltage of the ballast or for certain tests, the voltage specified in this standard. During periods of stabilization, the supply shall be stable within +0.5%. This tolerance is reduced to +0.2% during measurement. The waveshape of the supply voltage shall be a sin
45、e wave, and shall have a waveshape such that the root-mean-square (rms) summation of the harmonic components shall not exceed 3% of the fundamental for all conditions which occur during the measurement. NOTE: This implies that the source of the supply should have sufficient power, and that the suppl
46、y circuit should have a sufficiently low impedance, compared with the ballast impedance. 6 Ambient Conditions for Testing 6.1 Temperature The ambient temperature shall be 25C 5C (77F 9F). 6.2 Humidity The relative humidity is not restricted. 7 Test Lamps 7.1 Type When lamp starting-time or endurance
47、 tests are made on starters, the fluorescent lamps used shall be the principal type for which the starter was designed. 7.2 Seasoning and Selection of Lamps for Starting-Time Tests Commercially available lamps, of recent manufacture, recommended for use in preheat (Switch) start circuits shall be us
48、ed. Where several lamp types are used with a given ballast-starter combination, the most popular lamp type shall be used. a) For F4T5, F6T5, F8T5use F8T5 lamps. b) For F14T12, F15T12, F20T12use F20T12 lamps. To avoid the possibility of using lamps of poor quality, the lamps shall be seasoned a minim
49、um of 100 hours and shall be selected to have operating voltages within 2.5 percent of rated operating voltage as given in American National Standard C78.81 or C78.901. Lamps shall be replaced if an appreciable degree of end discoloration is visible. Lamps showing swirling or other abnormal conditions should not be used. ANSI C78.180-2003 (R2016) Page 5 2016 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 7.3 Lamps for Lamp Starting Endurance Tests Lamps shall be commercial products of good quality and less than two years old. 7.4 Lamps for De
