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MALAYSIAN
STANDARD

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STAGE : PUBLIC COMMENT (40.20)

DATE : 01/09/2014 - 31/10/2014

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Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Part 2: Performance (Watt loss) requirements
(Second revision)

OFFICER/SUPPORT STAFF: (NIM / ija)

ICS: 29.140.30
Descriptors: ballast, tubular, fluorescent, lamp, performance, watt loss

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Contents
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Committee representation .......................................................................................................... ii

Foreword .................................................................................................................................... iii

Scope ............................................................................................................................. 1

Normative references .................................................................................................... 1

General notes on tests .................................................................................................. 1

Marking .......................................................................................................................... 2

Watt loss ........................................................................................................................ 2

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Watt loss test ........................................................................................................... 3

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Annex A

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Committee representation
The Industry Standards Committee on Electrical and Electronics Equipments and Accessories (ISC S) under whose
authority this Malaysian Standard was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

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Atomic Energy Licensing Board

Department of Standards Malaysia
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Malaysian Association of Standards Users
Malaysian Cable Manufacturers Association
Malaysian Electrical Appliances and Distributors Association
Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Multimedia University
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia
Suruhanjaya Tenaga
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Tenaga Nasional

The Technical Committee on Lighting, Lamps and Accessories which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of
representatives from the following organisations:

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Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Malaysia Green Building Confederation
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Product Certification and Inspection Department)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Testing Services Department)
Suruhanjaya Tenaga
The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

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Foreword
This Malaysian Standard was developed by a Technical Committee on Lighting, Lamps and
Accessories under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on Electrical and
Electronics Equipments and Accessories.
Major modifications in this revision are as follows:
the title has been changed to Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - Part 2: Performance
(Watt loss) requirements;

b)

the scope has been changed as in clause 1;

c)

subclauses 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 have been deleted;

d)

clauses 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 have been deleted; and

e)

Annexes A, B, C and D have been deleted.

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This Malaysian Standard cancels and replaces, MS 141:Part 2:1993, Specification for ballasts
for tubular fluorescent lamps - Part 2: Performance requirements (First revision).

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Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

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Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Part 2: Performance (Watt loss) requirements
1

Scope

This Malaysian Standard specifies performance requirements for ballasts loss excluding
resistance types, for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with
tubular fluorescent lamps with pre-heated cathodes operated with or without a starter or starting
device and having rated wattages, dimensions and characteristics as specified in MS IEC
60081 and MS IEC 60901.

Normative references

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The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

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MS IEC 60081, Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications

MS IEC 60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications

MS IEC 60921, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements

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MS IEC 61000-3-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - limits for harmonic
current emissions (Equipment input current 16 A per phase)

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MS IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements

MS IEC 61347-2-8, Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for
fluorescent lamps

3.1

General notes on tests

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One specimen shall be submitted to all tests.

3.2 In general all tests are made on each type of ballast or, where a range of similar ballasts
is involved, for each rated wattage in the range or on a representative selection from the range
as agreed with the manufacturer.
3.3 The test conditions specified in Annex A of MS IEC 60921, is applied together with the
requirements of clause 5.
3.4 All ballasts specified in this standard shall comply with the requirements of MS IEC
61347-2-8, MS IEC 60921 and MS IEC 61000-3-2.

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Marking

Watt loss shall be marked either on the ballast or be made available in the manufacturers
catalogue or the like.

Watt loss

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The watt loss, when determined by the test method in Annex A, shall not exceed the marked
value by more than 10 %, except where a tolerance of less than 10% is marked, in which case,
this value shall be used to determine compliance.

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Annex A
(normative)
Watt loss test
A.1 The circuit shown in Figures A.1 shall be used for the determination of watt loss.
A.2 The watt loss is determined by subtracting the lamp power from the total power
consumed.

Test method

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A.3

Reference lamp stability (see clause A.1.4 of MS IEC 60921).

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A.3.2

The sequence described below shall be followed.

With the stabilised power on, position the selector switch #1 and selector switch #2 at position
#1.

lamp voltage;

b)

lamp current; and

c)

lamp power.

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Record the readings for the followings:

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Allow the lamp to stabilise. After the lamp has stabilised move selector switch #2 to position #2.

Check immediately that the readings obtained are the characteristics of a reference lamp.
A.3.3

Measurement of lamp power

Position selector switch #1 to position #2 and record the readings for the following:
a)

lamp voltage;

b)

lamp current; and

c)

lamp power.

A.3.4

Measurement of total power consumed

Position selector switch #2 to position #2 and record the readings for the total power consumed.

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Figure A.1. Test circuit for determination of watt loss

Acknowledgements
Members of Technical Committee on Lighting, Lamps and Accessories
Ir Haizan Hussein (Chairman)
Ms Nor Iratul Munirah Mazani (Secretary)
Ir Ahmad Rashidi Zainudin
Mr Lim Kim Poi
Ir Looi Hip Peu
Mr Muhammad Nazif Zakaria

Mr Mohd Azmeer Ahmad

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Ir Francis Xavier Jacob

Mr Siew Choon Thye

Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia

SIRIM Berhad
Association of Consulting Engineers
Malaysia
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Malaysia Green Building Confederation
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
(Product Certification and Inspection
Department)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
(Testing Services Department)
Suruhanjaya Tenaga
The Electrical and Electronics Association
of Malaysia
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

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Ir Lim Kim Ten/Ir Lee Kok Chong

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