Solid-state dimming controls

Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 NO. 184.1:15 (R2020)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
29.120.40
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

1.1
These requirements cover permanently installed devices, hereafter referred to as dimmers, that employ a dimming function intended for control of lighting loads of the magnetic ballast, transformer, electronic ballast, self-ballasted lamp, tungsten-filament type, or light-emitting-diode (LED), and are intended to be installed in a wallbox or are provided with an enclosure for flush or surface mounting in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code, Part 1 (CEC), and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2
These requirements cover dimmers, other than touch dimmers, rated 600 volts ac or less, for installation on a 20-ampere or less branch circuit.

1.3
These requirements cover touch dimmers rated 120 volts ac or less for installation on a 20-ampere or less branch circuit.

 

1.4 These requirements cover dimmers, including touch dimmers, and electronic switches, having a

minimum power rating of 300 watts incandescent or 300 volt-amperes in increments of 50 watts or 50

volt-amperes.

 

1.5 Devices may have additional current ratings based upon the additional lighting loads as specified by

the manufacturer.

 

1.6 A device incorporating other functions (for example, speed control) in addition to a dimming function

is investigated on the basis of compliance with the applicable requirements for the dimming function in this

Standard as well as requirements for the other functions in the applicable standards.

 

1.7 These requirements do not cover dimmers that use only a resistor or a transformer to perform the

dimming function.

 

1.8 These requirements do not cover modular, cabinet or console type constructions.

Project need:

This is a binational harmonized new standard CSA C22.2 No 184.1/UL 1472. This proposed amendment is being developed at the request of Industry and Certification Bodies. It will provide the industry with aligned Canadian requirements with those of other countries in the region and simplification of solid-state dimming controls requirements.

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