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39、ing as “CSA Group”Prepared byApproved byEnergy performance of portableelectric signsCAN/CSA-C877-15(approved June 2015)National Standard of CanadaCAN/CSA-C877-15 Energy performance of portable electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 1ContentsTechnical Committee on Performance of Lighting Equipment
40、 3Subcommittee on Energy Performance of Portable Electric Signs 6Preface 81 Scope 92 Reference publications 103 Definitions 104 Energy performance requirements 134.1 General 134.2 Application 134.2.1 General 134.2.2 Hybrid signs 134.3 Option A Maximum allowed lighting power 134.4 Option B Alternate
41、lighting sources method 145 Other requirements 146 Testing requirements 146.1 General 146.2 Characteristics of electric supply to the sign 146.2.1 Test voltage and frequency 146.2.2 Line-voltage waveshape 156.2.3 Stability of supply voltage 156.3 Ambient condition for sign measurements 156.3.1 Tempe
42、rature 156.3.2 Drafts 156.4 Instrument accuracy 156.5 Fluorescent electronic ballast fundamental output frequency 156.6 Transformer or power supply efficiency of neon or cold cathode lamps 156.7 Light emitting diode (LED) power supply efficiency 166.8 Dimming 167 Sampling 168 Seasoning 169 Stabiliza
43、tion 1710 Testing results 1710.1 General 1710.2 Option A Maximum allowed lighting power 1710.3 Option B Alternate lighting sources method 17CAN/CSA-C877-15 Energy performance of portable electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 2Annex A (informative) Background information 23CAN/CSA-C877-15 Energy
44、performance of portable electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 3Technical Committee on Performance ofLighting EquipmentP. Martineau Hydro-Qubec Distribution,Montral, QubecCategory: User Interest/Regulatory AuthorityChairA. Silbiger Andrew Silbiger Management Inc.,Thornhill, OntarioCategory: Gener
45、al InterestVice-ChairC. Suvagau BC Hydro,Burnaby, British ColumbiaCategory: User Interest/Regulatory AuthorityVice-ChairM.J. Barry MJB Technologies,Caledon East, OntarioAssociateG. Benjamin Thomas b) provide an explanation of circumstances surrounding the actual field condition; andc) where possible
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48、bject line:a) Standard designation (number);b) relevant clause, table, and/or figure number;c) wording of the proposed change; andd) rationale for the change.CAN/CSA-C877-15 Energy performance of portable electric signsJanuary 2015 2015 CSA Group 9CAN/CSA-C877-15Energy performance of portableelectri
49、c signs1 Scope1.1This Standard specifies requirements and test procedures to determine the performance of portableplug-in luminous signs.Note: Background information on the scope and objective of this Standard is provided in Annex A.1.2This Standard applies to portable electric signs for indoor or outdoor use, in nonhazardous locations,intended for installation in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, on branch circuits ofnot more than 125 V between conductors and involving lamp voltages of not more than 7500 V.1.3This Standard in
