GB/T 26849-2025 Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting―Performance specifications English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 29.140.99
CCS K 74
National Standard of the People’s Republic of China
GB/T 26849-2025
Replaces GB/T 26849-2011
Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting –
Performance specifications
太阳能光伏照明用电子控制装置 性能规范
(English Translation)
Issue date: 2025⁃02⁃28 Implementation date: 2025⁃09⁃01
Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Marking
6 Requirements
7 General description of the test
8 Test methods
Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting - Performance specifications
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, marking, technical requirements and general instructions for testing of electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting (hereinafter referred to as "control gear"), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document applies to electronic control gear that automatically controls PV devices to supply power to light-emitting diode (LED) light sources directly or through charging and discharging of storage batteries, and to realize light control and time control of LED light sources.
This document applies to control gear that can work normally under the conditions of relative humidity < 95% (no condensation), ambient temperature of -25 ℃ ~ +50 ℃ and atmospheric pressure of 70 kPa ~ 106 kPa.
This document does not apply to control gear that supplies power to multiple LED light sources in a centralized manner through a PV system.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 17743 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
GB/T 18595 Equipment for general lighting purposes-EMC immunity requirements
GB/T 19510.1 Controlgear for electric light sources - Part 1: General and safety requirements
GB/T 19510.213 Controlgear for electric light sources - Part 2-13: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules
GB/T 22473.1-2021 Batteries used for energy storage - Part 1: Photovoltaic off-grid application technical conditions
GB/T 24460 Generic technical specification of solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting device
GB/T 24825 DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules - Performance specifications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 19510.1, GB/T 24460 and GB/T 24825 apply.
3.1
electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting
electronic control device that controls the photovoltaic module to supply power to the LED light source directly or through an energy storage battery
Note: This control device works with solar photovoltaic devices, energy storage batteries and IED light sources.
4 Classification
According to the installation structure, the control devices are classified as follows:
——Built-in type;
——Independent type;
——Integrated type.
5 Marking
The following shall be clearly indicated on the control device and/or its product instructions:
a) Rated voltage and rated current and relevant characteristic parameters provided by the manufacturer, such as maximum charging current, allowable temperature range, stable output voltage, stable output current and rated output power, etc.;
b) Manufacturer's name or registered trademark;
c) Manufacturing date (year, quarter or month).
Note: Years and months are represented by numbers and quarters by Roman characters.
6 Requirements
6.1 General requirements
The general performance requirements of control devices are as follows:
a) The general requirements of the control device shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 19510.1 and GB/T 19510.213;
b) the parameter selection of the control device shall be matched with the parameters of the power supply photovoltaic module, the energy storage battery and the LED light source of the system;
c) The control device shall be firmly installed and the electrical connection with related components should be reliable:
d) Appearance of the control device: The surface shall be free of damage, dirt, or obvious scratches, and the metal parts should be free of rust.
6.2 Voltage and current during operation
The control device shall have a stable output voltage; When the voltage of the input control device is 92% ~ 106% of its rated voltage, the deviation between the output voltage of the control device and the rated voltage of the load (LED light source) shall not exceed ± 10%.
The control device shall have a stable output current; When the voltage of the input control device is 92% ~ 106% of its rated voltage, the deviation between the output current of the control device and the rated current of the load (LED light source) shall not exceed ± 10%.
Note: Multi-value load (multiple LED light sources) controls are tested at minimum and maximum loads.
6.3 Total line power
The total line power shall not exceed 110% of the manufacturer's nominal value when the control device is operated with the load (LED light source) at the rated voltage
6.4 Efficiency
For the control device with a total power of Pin ≥ 5W, the efficiency should not be lower than the requirements in Table 1. For control devices with total power Pin < 5W, the efficiency can be given by the manufacturer, and the measured value should not be less than 90% of the nominal value.
Standard
GB/T 26849-2025 Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting―Performance specifications (English Version)
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GB/T 26849-2025
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English
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Price(USD)
270.0
Implemented on
2025-9-1
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Detail of GB/T 26849-2025
Standard No.
GB/T 26849-2025
English Name
Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting―Performance specifications
GB/T 26849-2025 Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting―Performance specifications English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 29.140.99
CCS K 74
National Standard of the People’s Republic of China
GB/T 26849-2025
Replaces GB/T 26849-2011
Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting –
Performance specifications
太阳能光伏照明用电子控制装置 性能规范
(English Translation)
Issue date: 2025⁃02⁃28 Implementation date: 2025⁃09⁃01
Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Marking
6 Requirements
7 General description of the test
8 Test methods
Electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting - Performance specifications
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, marking, technical requirements and general instructions for testing of electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting (hereinafter referred to as "control gear"), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document applies to electronic control gear that automatically controls PV devices to supply power to light-emitting diode (LED) light sources directly or through charging and discharging of storage batteries, and to realize light control and time control of LED light sources.
This document applies to control gear that can work normally under the conditions of relative humidity < 95% (no condensation), ambient temperature of -25 ℃ ~ +50 ℃ and atmospheric pressure of 70 kPa ~ 106 kPa.
This document does not apply to control gear that supplies power to multiple LED light sources in a centralized manner through a PV system.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 17743 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
GB/T 18595 Equipment for general lighting purposes-EMC immunity requirements
GB/T 19510.1 Controlgear for electric light sources - Part 1: General and safety requirements
GB/T 19510.213 Controlgear for electric light sources - Part 2-13: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules
GB/T 22473.1-2021 Batteries used for energy storage - Part 1: Photovoltaic off-grid application technical conditions
GB/T 24460 Generic technical specification of solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting device
GB/T 24825 DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules - Performance specifications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 19510.1, GB/T 24460 and GB/T 24825 apply.
3.1
electronic control gear for solar photovoltaic (PV) lighting
electronic control device that controls the photovoltaic module to supply power to the LED light source directly or through an energy storage battery
Note: This control device works with solar photovoltaic devices, energy storage batteries and IED light sources.
4 Classification
According to the installation structure, the control devices are classified as follows:
——Built-in type;
——Independent type;
——Integrated type.
5 Marking
The following shall be clearly indicated on the control device and/or its product instructions:
a) Rated voltage and rated current and relevant characteristic parameters provided by the manufacturer, such as maximum charging current, allowable temperature range, stable output voltage, stable output current and rated output power, etc.;
b) Manufacturer's name or registered trademark;
c) Manufacturing date (year, quarter or month).
Note: Years and months are represented by numbers and quarters by Roman characters.
6 Requirements
6.1 General requirements
The general performance requirements of control devices are as follows:
a) The general requirements of the control device shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 19510.1 and GB/T 19510.213;
b) the parameter selection of the control device shall be matched with the parameters of the power supply photovoltaic module, the energy storage battery and the LED light source of the system;
c) The control device shall be firmly installed and the electrical connection with related components should be reliable:
d) Appearance of the control device: The surface shall be free of damage, dirt, or obvious scratches, and the metal parts should be free of rust.
6.2 Voltage and current during operation
The control device shall have a stable output voltage; When the voltage of the input control device is 92% ~ 106% of its rated voltage, the deviation between the output voltage of the control device and the rated voltage of the load (LED light source) shall not exceed ± 10%.
The control device shall have a stable output current; When the voltage of the input control device is 92% ~ 106% of its rated voltage, the deviation between the output current of the control device and the rated current of the load (LED light source) shall not exceed ± 10%.
Note: Multi-value load (multiple LED light sources) controls are tested at minimum and maximum loads.
6.3 Total line power
The total line power shall not exceed 110% of the manufacturer's nominal value when the control device is operated with the load (LED light source) at the rated voltage
6.4 Efficiency
For the control device with a total power of Pin ≥ 5W, the efficiency should not be lower than the requirements in Table 1. For control devices with total power Pin < 5W, the efficiency can be given by the manufacturer, and the measured value should not be less than 90% of the nominal value.
