ANSI C82.6

Description / Abstract: This standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken in measuring performance of low-frequency ballasts (electromagnetic and electronic ballasts that operate at less than 400 Hz) for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps. Deviations from the procedures given in this standard are permissible for production or other testing provided that the methods used give results in substantial agreement with the method given herein. In case of doubt, reference shall be made to the specified methods to establish the validity of the results obtained by any alternate procedure.