This International Standard specifies the performance requirements for single-capped
fluorescent lamps for general lighting service.
The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing. Conditions of compliance,
including methods of statistical assessment, are under consideration.
The following lamp types and modes of operation with external ballasts are included:
a) lamps operated with an internal means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for operation
on a.c. mains frequencies;
b) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for
operation on a.c. mains frequencies with the use of a starter, and additionally operating on
high frequency;
c) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for operation
on a.c. mains frequencies without the use of a starter (starterless), and additionally
operating on high frequency;
d) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for operation
on high frequency;
e) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having non-preheated cathodes, for
operation on high frequency.
For some of the requirements given in this standard reference is made to “the relevant lamp
data sheet”. For some lamps these data sheets are contained in this standard. For other
lamps, falling under the scope of this standard, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp
manufacturer or responsible vendor.