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ANSI C78.901:2016

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics

Superseded date

19-04-2023

Superseded by

ANSI C78.901:2016(R2022)

Published date

11-01-2023

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Foreword
Part I - General Information and Requirements
1 Scope
2 General
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
5 Lamp Abbreviations
6 Methods of Measurement
7 Reference Ballasts
8 Product Drawings
9 Applications of Lamps on More
   Than One Type of Circuit
10 Lamp Physical and Dimensional Requirements
11 Lamp Electrical Characteristics
12 Thermal Conditions
13 Requirements for Ballast Design
14 Information for Luminaire Design
Part II - Dimensioning Principles and Lamp
          Outline Drawings
Part III - Annexes
Annex A - Bibliography
Annex B - Guidelines for Establishing Fluorescent
          Lamp Abbreviations
Annex C - Generic Designation System for Compact
          Fluorescent and T5 Twin Fluorescent Lamps
Annex D - Guidelines for the Establishment of Wattage
          Ratings on Fluorescent Lamp Data Sheets
Part IV - Lamp Specification Data Sheets
1 General Principles for Numbering of Data Sheets
2 Data Sheet List and Sequence
3 List of Data Sheets
Datasheets

Sets forth the physical and electrical characteristics required to ensure interchangeability and to assist in the proper application of single-based fluorescent lamps.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes ANSI C78.1 (08/2002)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

IES LM 65 : 2014 LIFE TESTING OF SINGLE-BASED FLUORESCENT LAMPS
IES LM 9 : 2009 ELECTRICAL AND PHOTOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF FLUORESCENT LAMPS
UL 1993:5ED 2017-01-27 Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters
IES LM 66 : 2014 ELECTRICAL AND PHOTOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF SINGLE-BASED FLUORESCENT LAMPS
UL 496:14ED 2017-09-05 Lampholders
C22.2 NO. 43-17 Lampholders (Binational standard with UL 496)
CSA C861 : 2010 : R2015 PERFORMANCE OF SELF-BALLASTED COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND BALLASTED ADAPTERS
ANSI C82.13 : 2002 LAMP BALLASTS - DEFINITIONS - FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND BALLASTS
CSA C861 : 2010 : INC : UPD 1 : 2012 PERFORMANCE OF SELF-BALLASTED COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND BALLASTED ADAPTERS
C22.2 NO. 1993-17 Self-ballasted lamps and lamp adapters (Trinational standard with NMX-J-578/1-ANCE and UL 1993)
CSA C861:2010 PERFORMANCE OF SELF-BALLASTED COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND BALLASTED ADAPTERS
ANSI C82.1:2004(R2008) American National Standard for Lamp Ballasts—Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
ANSI C78.180:2003(R2016) American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Specifications for Fluorescent Lamp Starters
NEMA LE 6:2014 Procedure for Determining Target Efficacy Ratings for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Luminaires
CSA C22.2 No. 250.1 : 2016 RETROFIT KITS FOR LUMINAIRE CONVERSION
ANSI C78.375 : A2014 ELECTRIC LAMPS - FLUORESCENT LAMPS - GUIDE FOR ELECTRICAL MEASURES
NEMA LSD 21 : 2012 END-OF-LIFE OPERATION OF SMALL DIAMETER (5/8 INCH DIAMETER OR LESS) PIN-BASED FLUORESCENT LAMPS
CSA E61347.2.3 : 2003 LAMP CONTROLGEAR - PART 2-3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR A.C. SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP
CSA E61347.2.3 : 2003 : INC : UPD 1 : 2012 : R200800 LAMP CONTROLGEAR - PART 2-3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR A.C. SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP
CSA E61347.2.3 : 2003 : INC : AMD 1 : 2005 : R2013 LAMP CONTROLGEAR - PART 2-3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR A.C. SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP
CSA C819 : 2011 : R2016 PERFORMANCE OF GENERAL SERVICE FLUORESCENT LAMPS
CSA C819 : 2011 : INC : UPD 1 : 2012 PERFORMANCE OF GENERAL SERVICE FLUORESCENT LAMPS
CSA C819 : 2011 PERFORMANCE OF GENERAL SERVICE FLUORESCENT LAMPS

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