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Description / Abstract:
This standard sets forth the physical and electrical characteristics of
the principal types of fluorescent lamps intended for application on
conventional instant-start circuits. Lamp specifications for both the
lamp itself and the interactive features of lamp and ballast are given.
Lamps designed primarily for operation on other types of circuits such
as preheat (switch) start and rapid start are specified in other lamp
standards. See clause 3.
Lamps for conventional systems relying on auxiliary support from
external ballasts are described. The lamps are those designed for 60 Hz
operation.
Lamp color is not specified herein.
Certain lamp types covered in this standard may be similar to those in
IEC Publication 81. However, additional types are included that are
used only in North America and are not specified in the IEC standard.