Energy performance of portable electric signs

1.1
This Standard specifies requirements and test procedures to determine the performance of portable plug-in luminous signs. 

Note: Background information on the scope and objective of this Standard is provided in Annex A. 

1.2
This Standard applies to portable electric signs for indoor or outdoor use, in nonhazardous locations, intended for installation in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, on branch circuits of not more than 125 V between conductors and involving lamp voltages of not more than 7500 V. 

1.3
This Standard includes requirements for 

a) internally illuminated signs (cabinet); 
b) unfiltered light emitting diodes (LEDs); and 
c) unfiltered cold cathode/neon tubing. 

1.4
This Standard does not include requirements for 

a) stationary indoor and outdoor signs; 
b) externally illuminated signs; 
c) unfiltered incandescent lamps that are not part of an electronic message center (EMC), an internally illuminated sign, or an externally illuminated sign. This exception applies only to portions of a sign that are unfiltered incandescent lamps;

Notes: 
1) Although internally illuminated signs are mentioned in this exception, it is only those portions of a hybrid sign consisting of unfiltered incandescent lamps that are excluded from the sign lighting energy requirements. 
2) See the definition Unfiltered sign in Clause 3.

d) exit signs; 
e) traffic signs; and 
f) electronic displays.