CAN/CSA-E61347-2-3:03 (R2013)

This National Standard of Canada is based on International Standard CEI/IEC 61347-2-3:2000 (first edition, 2000-10). 1. Scope This part of the CAN/CSA-E61347 series specifies particular safety requirements for electronic ballasts that are a) designed to be installed on branch circuits not exceeding 600 V nominal between conductors and used in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, with operating frequencies deviating from the supply frequency; and b) associated with fluorescent lamps as specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 or ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901 and other fluorescent lamps for high-frequency operation. Particular requirements for electronic ballasts with means of protection against overheating are given in annex C. Particular requirements for a.c./d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for maintained emergency lighting are given in annex J. Performance requirements are the subject of IEC 60929 and ANSI C82.11.