Standard No.:	GB 17896-1999
English Name:	Limited Values of Energy Efficiency and Evaluating Values of Energy Conservation of Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
Chinese Name:	管形荧光灯镇流器能效限定值及节能评价值
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	AQSIQ; SAC
Issued on:	1999-11-01
Implemented on:	2000-6-1
Status:	superseded
Superseded by:	GB 17896-2012 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps
Superseded on:	2012-9-1
Target Language:	English
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Word Count:	1500 words
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1 Scope This standard specifies the energy efficiency limited value, energy saving evaluation of estimate, test methods and rules of the ballast for tubular fluorescent lamp. This standard is applicable to the 220V, 50 Hz ac power supply, the independent type inductive ballast and electronic ballast (hereinafter referred to as ballast) used in tubular fluorescent lamp which nominal power is between 18 W~40W. This standard is not applicable to non advanced ignition electronic ballast. 2 Normative References The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. At time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All the standards will be revised; all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of the following standards are applicable.

Contents Foreword I 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 Product Classifications 5 Technical Requirements 6 Test Methods 7 Inspection Rules