This document specifies the performance requirements for metal halide lamps for general
lighting purposes.
For some of the requirements given in this document, reference is made to “the relevant lamp
data sheet”. For some lamps, these data sheets are contained in this document. For other
lamps, falling under the scope of this document, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp
manufacturer or responsible vendor.
The requirements of this document relate only to type testing.
The requirements and tolerances specified in this document correspond to testing of a type
test sample submitted by the manufacturer for that purpose. In principle this type test sample
consists of units having characteristics typical of the manufacturer’s production and being as
close to the production centre point values as possible.