0 General Introduction
0.1 Scope
This part of GB 7000 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1,000V. The requirements and related tests of this part cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety.
Each chapter of this part is read in conjunction with this Chapter 0 and with other relevant chapters to which reference is made.
Each part of GB 7000.2 details requirements for a particular type of luminaire or group of luminaires on supply voltages not exceeding 1,000V. These parts are published separately for ease of revision and additional chapters will be added as and when a need for them is recognized.
The presentation of photometric data for luminaires is under consideration by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) and is not, therefore, included in this part.
Requirements are included in this part for luminaires incorporating ignitors with nominal peak values of the voltage pulse not exceeding those of Table 11.2. The requirements apply to luminaires with ignitors built into ballasts and to luminaires with ignitors separate from ballasts. For luminaires with ignitors built into lamps, the requirements are under consideration.
Requirements for semi-luminaires are included in this part.
In general, this part covers safety requirements for luminaires. The object of this part is to provide a set of requirements and tests which are considered to be generally applicable to most types of luminaires and which can be called up as required by the detail specifications of GB 7000.2. This part is thus not regarded as a specification in itself for any type of luminaire, and its provisions apply only to particular types of luminaires to the extent determined by the appropriate part of GB 7000.
Part 2 of GB 7000, in making reference to any of the chapters of this part, specify the extent to which that chapter is applicable and the order in which the tests are to be performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary.
The order in which the chapters of this part are numbered has no particular significance as the order in which their provisions apply is determined for each type of luminaire or group of luminaires by the appropriate part of GB 7000.2. All parts of GB 7000.2 are self-contained and therefore do not contain references to other parts of GB 7000.2.
Where the requirements of any of the chapters of this part are referred to in the parts of GB 7000.2 by the phrase "The requirements of chapter... of GB 7000.1 apply", this phrase is to be interpreted as meaning that all the requirements of that chapter of this part apply except those which are clearly inapplicable to the particular type of luminaire covered by that part of GB 7000.2.
For explosion proof luminaires, as covered by IEC 60079, the requirements of GB 7000 (selecting the appropriate parts in GB 7000.2) are applied in addition to the requirements of IEC 60079. In the event of any conflict between GB 7000 and IEC 60079, the requirements of IEC 60079 take priority.
Attention is drawn to lamp performance standards which contain “information for luminaire design”; this should be followed for proper lamp operation; however, this part does not require the testing of lamp performance as part of the type test approval for luminaires.
Improvements in safety to take into account the state of the art technology are incorporated in the standards with revisions and amendments on an ongoing basis. Regional standardization bodies may include statements in their derived standards to cover products which have complied with the previous document as shown by the manufacturer or standardization body. The statements may require that for such products, the previous standard may continue to apply to production until a defined date after which the new standard shall apply.
0.2 Normative References
The following documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 12113-2003 Methods of Measurement of Touch Current and Protective Conductor Current (IEC 60990:1999, IDT)
GB 13961-2008 Electrical Supply Track Systems for Luminaires (IEC 60570:2003, IDT)
GB/T 16842-2008 Protection of Persons and Equipment by Enclosures - Probe for Verification (IEC 61032:1997, IDT)
GB 19212.1-2008 Safety of Power Transformers Power Supplies Reactors and Similar Products - Part 1: General Requirements and Tests (IEC 61558-1:2005, IDT)
Foreword i
0 General Introduction
0.1 Scope
0.2 Normative References
0.3 General Requirements
0.4 General Test Requirements and Verification
0.5 Components of Luminaires
0.6 List of Part 2 of IEC 60598 (Special Requirements Parts of GB 7000 Series Standards)
1 Terms and Definitions
1.1 General
1.2 Terms and Definitions
2 Classification of Luminaires
2.1 General
2.2 Classification According to Type of Protection Against Electric Shock
2.3 Classification According to Degree of Protection Against Ingress of Dust, Solid Objects and Moisture
2.4 Classification According to Material of Mounting Surface for Which the Luminaire is Designed
2.5 Classification According to the Circumstances of Use
3 Marking
3.1 General
3.2 Marking on Luminaires
3.3 Additional Information
3.4 Test of Marking
4 Construction
4.1 General
4.2 Replaceable Components
4.3 Wireways
4.4 Lampholders
4.5 Starterholders
4.6 Terminal Blocks
4.7 Terminals and Supply Connections
4.8 Switches
4.9 Insulating Linings and Sleeves
4.10 Double and Reinforced Insulation
4.11 Electrical Connections and Current-carrying Parts
4.12 Screws, Connections (Mechanical) and Glands
4.13 Mechanical Strength
4.14 Suspensions, Fixings and Means of Adjustment
4.15 Flammable Materials
4.16 Luminaires for Mounting on Normally Flammable Surfaces
4.17 Drain Holes
4.18 Resistance to Corrosion
4.19 Ignitors
4.20 Rough Service Luminaires – Vibration Requirements
4.21 Protective Shield
4.22 Attachments to Lamps
4.23 Semi-luminaires
4.24 Photobiological Hazards
4.25 Mechanical Hazard
4.26 Short-circuit Protection
4.27 Terminal Blocks with Integrated Screwless Earthing Contacts
4.28 Fixing of Thermal Sensing Controls
4.29 Luminaire with Non-replaceable Light Source.
4.30 Luminaires with Non-user Replaceable Light Sources
4.31 Insulation between Circuits
4.32 Overvoltage Protective Devices
5 External and Internal Wiring
5.1 General
5.2 Supply Connection and Other External Wiring
5.3 Internal Wiring
6 Not Used
7 Provision for Earthing
7.1 General
7.2 Provision for Earthing
8 Protection Against Electric Shock
8.1 General
8.2 Protection Against Electric Shock
9 Resistance to Dust, Solid Objects and Moisture
9.1 General
9.2 Tests for Ingress of Dust, Solid Objects and Moisture
9.3 Humidity Test
10 Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength, Touch Current and Protective Conductor Current
10.1 General
10.2 Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength
10.3 Touch Current, Protective Conductor Current and Electric Burn
11 Creepage Distances and Clearances
11.1 General
11.2 Creepage Distances and Clearances
12 Endurance Test and Thermal Test
12.1 General
12.2 Selection of Lamps and Ballasts
12.3 Endurance Test
12.4 Thermal Test (Normal Operation)
12.5 Thermal Test (Abnormal Operation)
12.6 Thermal Test (Failed Windings in Lamp Control Gear)
12.7 Thermal Test in Regard to Fault Conditions in Lamp Control Gear or Electronic Devices Incorporated in Thermoplastic Luminaires
13 Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking
13.1 General
13.2 Resistance to Heat
13.3 Resistance to Flame and Ignition
13.4 Resistance to Tracking
14 Screw Terminals
14.1 General
14.2 Terms and Definitions
14.3 General Requirements and Basic Principles
14.4 Mechanical Tests
15 Screwless Terminals and Electrical Connections
15.1 General
15.2 Terms and Definitions
15.3 General Requirements
15.4 General Instructions on Tests
15.5 Terminal and Connections for Internal Wiring
15.6 Terminals and Connections for External Wiring
Annex A (Normative) Test to Establish Whether a Conductive Part May Cause an Electric Shock
Annex B (Normative) Test Lamps
B.1 General
B.2 Filament Lamps within the Scope of IEC 60432-1 and IEC 60432
B.3 Halogen Lamps within the Scope of IEC 60432
B.4 Tubular Fluorescent and Other Discharge Lamps
B.5 LED Modules within the Scope of IEC 6
Annex C (Normative) Abnormal Circuit Conditions
Annex D (Normative) Draught-proof Enclosure
Annex E (Normative) Determination of Winding Temperature Rises by the Increase-in-Resistance Method
Annex F (Normative) Test for Resistance to Stress Corrosion of Copper and Copper Alloys
F.1 Test Cabinet
F.2 Test Solution
F.3 Test Piece
F.4 Test Procedure
Annex G (Normative) Measurement of Touch Current and Protective Conductor Current)
Annex H (Void)
Annex I (Void)
Annex J (Informative) Explanation of IP Numbers for Degrees of Protection
Annex K (Informative) Temperature Measurement
K.1 Temperature Measurements of the Luminaire
K.2 Temperature Measurement of the Insulation Parts of Lampholders
Annex L (Informative) Guide to Good Practice in Luminaire Design
L.1 General
L.2 Plastics in Luminaires
L.3 Rust Resistance
L.4 Corrosion Resistance
L.5 Chemically Corrosive Atmospheres
L.6 Reflector Design
L.7 Components in Different Kinds of Luminaires
L.8 Recommendations for Electromagnetic Ballast Protection for End of Life Phenomenon of HID Lamps
L.9 Resistance against the Effects of Vibration
L.10 Flammability of Components
Annex M (Normative) Determination of Creepage Distances and Clearances
Annex N (Informative) Explanation of Marking for Luminaires That Are Not Suitable for Mounting on Normally Flammable Surfaces and Covering with Insulation Materials
N.0 General
N.1 Protection Against Flame
N.2 Protection Against Heat
N.3 Thermal Protectors
N.4 Deletion of the F Mark Requirements
Annex O (Void)
Annex P (Normative) Absorption Requirements for the Protective Shield to be Fitted to Luminaires Designed for Metal Halide Lamps which Emit a High Level of UV Radiation
P.1 General
P.2 Procedure A
P.3 Procedure B
Annex Q (Informative) Conformity Testing During Manufacture
Q.1 General
Q.2 Testing
Annex R (Normative) Schedule of Amended Subclauses Containing More Serious/Critical Requirements Which Require Products To Be Retested)
Annex S (Normative) Requirements for the Identification of a Family or Range of Luminaires for Type Testing
S.1 General
S.2 Range or Family of Luminaires
Annex T (Informative) Reference to Class
T.1 General
T.2 Definition
T.3 Requirements and Tests
Annex U (Informative) Creepage and Clearances Distances for Luminaires Where a Higher Degree of Availability (Impulse Withstand Category III) may be Requested
U.1 General
U.2 Requirements for Impulse Withstand Category III
Annex V (Normative) Additional Test Requirements for Terminal Blocks with Integrated Screwless Earthing Contact for Direct Connection to the Luminaire Enclosure or to Parts of the Body
V.1 Additional Requirements to 7.
V.2 Additional Requirements to 7.
Annex W (Normative) Alternative Thermal Test for Thermoplastic Luminaires
W.0 General
W.1 Thermal Test in Regard to Fault Conditions in Lamp Controlgear or Electronic Devices Without Temperature Sensing Controls in Thermoplastic Luminaires for Fluorescent Lamps ≤ 70W
Annex X (Normative) Requirements for Insulation between Active Part of Circuits and Accessible Conductive Parts
Annex NA (Informative) Comparison Table of Series Number between National Standards of China and International Standards
References
Figure 1 Symbols
Figure 2 Terminal Block Arrangement for Installation Test for Luminaires with Connecting Leads
Figure 3 This Figure Has Been Withdrawn from the Present Edition
Figure 4 Illustration of the Requirements of
Figure 5 This Figure Has Been Withdrawn from the Present Edition
Figure 6 Apparatus for Proving Protection against Dust
Figure 7 Apparatus for Testing Protection against Rain and Splashing
Figure 8 Nozzle for Spray Test
Figure 9 Relation between Winding Temperature and Mounting Surface Temperature
Figure 10 Ball-pressure Apparatus
Figure 11 Arrangement and Dimensions of the Electrodes for the Tracking Test
Figure 12 Pillar Terminals
Figure 13 Screw Terminals and Stud Terminals
Figure 14 Saddle Terminals
Figure 15 Lug Terminals
Figure 16 Mantle Terminals
Figure 17 Construction of Electrical Connections
Figure 18 Examples of Spring-type Screwless Terminals
Figure 19 Further Examples of Screwless Terminals
Figure 20 Illustration of the Terms “Lopping-in” and “Through Wiring”
Figure 21 Apparatus for Ball Impact Tests
Figure 22 Examples of Self-tapping, Thread-cutting and Thread-forming Screws (from ISO 1891)
Figure 23 This Figure Has Been Withdrawn from the Present Edition
Figure 24 Illustration of Creepage and Clearance Measurements at a Supply Terminal
Figure 25 Tumbling Barrel
Figure 26 Test Circuit for Safety During Insertion
Figure 27 Ignition Temperatures of Wood as a Function of Time
Figure 28 Example of Permitted Degree of Soldering
Figure 29 Test Chain
Figure 30 Example of a Thread Forming Screw Used in a Groove of a Metallic Material
Figure 31 Electro-mechanical Contact System with Plug/Socket Connection
Figure 32 Test Circuit for Luminaires Incorporating Fluorescent Lamp ≤ 70 W
Figure C.1 Circuit for Testing Rectifying Effect (Some Capacitive Starterless Ballasts Only)
Figure C.2 Circuit for Testing Rectifying Effect (Ballasts For Single Pin Lamps)
Figure C.3 Circuit for Testing Rectifying Effect of Some High Pressure Sodium and Some Metal Halide Lamp
Figure D.1 Example of Test Recess Where a Luminaire Comprises Separate Parts
Figure D.2 Correct Test Box Size (Insulating Ceilings) for Settable and Adjustable Luminaires
Figure G.1 Test Configuration: Single-phase Equipment on Star TN or TT System
Figure G.2 Measuring Network, Touch Current Weighted for Perception or Reaction
Figure G.3 Measuring Network, Touch Current Weighted for Let-go (for Portable Class I Luminaires)
Figure G.4 Measuring Network, Weighted for High Frequency Protective Conductor Currents
Figure K.1 Placing of Thermocouples on a Typical Lampholder
Figure V.1 Arrangement for Voltage Drop Test
Figure X.1 Declaration of LVSupply and Uout and the Insulation Barriers between the Light Source and Accessible Parts
Table 3.1 Marking
Table 4.1 Torque Tests on Screws
Table 4.2 Torque Tests on Glands
Table 4.3 Impact Energy and Spring Compression
Table 4.4 Test on Semi-luminaires
Table 4.5 Test on Adjusting Devices
Table 5.1 Supply Cord
Table 5.2 Tests for Cord Anchorage
Table 9.1 Solid-object-proof Luminaire Test
Table 10.1 Minimum Insulation Resistance
Table 10.2 Electric Strength
Table 10.3 Limits of Touch Current or Protective Conductor Current and Electric Burn
Table 11.1 Minimum Distances for A.C. (50/60Hz) Sinusoidal Voltages (To Be Used in Conjunction with Annex M)
Table 11.2 Minimum Distances for Sinusoidal or Non-sinusoidal Pulse Voltages
Table 12.1 Maximum Temperatures under the Test Conditions of 12.4.2 for Principal Parts
Table 12.2 Maximum Temperatures under the Test Conditions of 12.4.2, for Common Materials Used in Luminaires
Table 12.3 Maximum Temperatures under the Test Conditions of 12.
Table 12.4 Maximum Temperature of Windings under Abnormal Operating Conditions and at 110% of Rated Voltage for Lamp Control Gear
Table 12.5 Maximum Temperature of Windings under Abnormal Operating Conditions and at 110% of Rated Voltage for Lamp Control Gear Marked "D6"
Table 12.6 Temperature Overshoot Time Limitation
Table 14.1 Nominal Cross-sectional Areas of Conductors According to Terminal Sizes
Table 14.2 Nominal Cross-sectional Areas of Conductors According to Maximum Current
Table 14.3 Composition of Conductors
Table 14.4 Torque to Be Applied to Screws and Nuts
Table 14.5 Pull to Be Applied to Conductor
Table 15.1 Conductor Rating
Table 15.2 Conductor Pull Force 160Figure 23 This figure has been withdrawn from the present edition
Table F.1 pH Value of the Test Solution
Table G.1 Position of Switch e, n and p for the Measurements of the Different Classes of Luminaires
Table J.1 Degrees of Protection Indicated by the First Characteristic Numeral
Table J.2 Degrees of Protection Indicated by the Second Characteristic Numeral
Table L.1 Damaging Influences
Table M.1 Determination of Creepage Distances and Clearances (See Table 11.1)
Table N.1 Guidance on When to Use the Symbol and Its Explanation on the Luminaire or in the Manufacturer’s Instructions Provided with the Luminaire
Table N.2 Thermal Protection Operation
Table Q.1 Minimum Values for Electrical Tests
Table U.1 Minimum Distances for a.c. (50/60Hz) Sinusoidal Voltages Impulse Withstand Category III
Table X.1 Insulation Requirements between Active Parts and Accessible Conductive Parts
