Ballasts for linear fluorescent lamps manufactured in or imported into Australia or New Zealand must comply with Minimum Energy Performance (MEPS) requirements which are set out in AS/NZS 4783.2-2002.
MEPS DOES apply to the following types of ballasts:
- ferromagnetic and electronic ballasts used with linear fluorescent lamps from 10W to 70W;
- rated for 50 Hz and 230/240/250V supply (or a range that includes these);
- ballasts supplied as separate components or as part of a luminaire.
Ballasts within the scope of MEPS must also be marked with their energy efficiency by way of their Energy Efficiency Index (EEI), the details of which are also specified in AS/NZS 4783.2-2002. AS/NZS 4783.2-2002 also requires that ballasts within the scope of MEPS be designed to comply with the relevant performance requirements of IEC60921 for ferromagnetic ballasts and IEC60929 for electronic ballasts. These standards are also published by Standards Australia and New Zealand as AS/NZS60921 and AS/NZS60929.
MEPS DOES NOT apply to the following types of ballasts:
- primarily for use on DC supplies or batteries;
- primarily for the production of light (radiation) outside the visible spectrum;
- to exit signs within the scope of AS/NZS 2293;
- to hazardous area lighting equipment within the scope of AS/NZS 2380, AS/NZS 60079 and AS/NZS 61241.
Test Standards: Note that regulatory standards for ballasts are published jointly by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.
AS/NZS4783.1: Performance of electrical lighting equipment – Ballasts for fluorescent lamps Part 1: Method of measurement to determine energy consumption and performance of ballast-lamp circuits
AS/NZS4783.2: Performance of electrical lighting equipment – Ballasts for fluorescent lamps Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards requirements
These standards can be purchased from SAI Global or Standards New Zealand (link to www.standards.co,nz).
The Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements are set out as maximum allowable total circuit power when tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4783.1. These are set out in the tables below when tested to AS/NZS4783.1 (see details on ballast test methods).
Maximum allowable total circuit power is shown in Tables 1-3 of AS/NZS 4783.2 below.
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TABLE 1:
BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS – EEI CLASSIFICATION FOR RATED VOLTAGE > 250V
| Lamp Type and Arrangement |
Nominal Lamp Power* Watts |
ILCOS Code |
Maximum Corrected Total Input Power, Watts |
| Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) Classification |
| A1# |
A2 |
A3 |
B1 |
B2 |
C |
D |
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Linear
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15 |
FD-15-E-G13-26/450 |
<18.0 |
<16.0 |
<18.0 |
<21.0 |
<24.0 |
<25.0 |
>25.0 |
| 18 |
FD-18-E-G13-26/600 |
<21.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
<24.0 |
<27.0 |
<28.0 |
>28.0 |
| 30 |
FD-30-E-G13-26/895 |
<33.0 |
<31.0 |
<33.0 |
<36.0 |
<39.0 |
<40.0 |
>40.0 |
| 36 |
FD-36-E-G13-26/1200 |
<38.0 |
<36.0 |
<38.0 |
<41.0 |
<44.0 |
<45.0 |
>45.0 |
| 38 |
FD-38-E-G13-26/1047 |
<40.0 |
<38.0 |
<40.0 |
<43.0 |
<46.0 |
<47.0 |
>47.0 |
| 58 |
FD-38-E-G13-26/1500 |
<59.0 |
<55.0 |
<59.0 |
<64.0 |
<68.0 |
<70.0 |
>70.0 |
| 70 |
FD-70-E-G13-26/1800 |
<72.0 |
<68.0 |
<72.0 |
<77.0 |
<81.0 |
<83.0 |
>83.0 |
NOTES:
- Refer to AS/NZS 61231, International Lamp Coding System (ILCOS).
- Applies only to mains frequency ferromagnetic ballasts with two-wire connection and with an external starter.
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* Nominal values shown may have different rating values. Refer to the relevant lamp data sheet.
# Refer Clause 5.3.2
TABLE 2:
BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS – EEI CLASSIFICATION FOR RATED VOLTAGE >240V AND <250
| Lamp Type and Arrangement |
Nominal Lamp Power* Watts |
ILCOS Code |
Maximum Corrected Total Input Power, Watts |
| Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) Classification |
| A1# |
A2 |
A3 |
B1 |
B2 |
C |
D |
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Linear
|
15 |
FD-15-E-G13-26/450 |
<18.0 |
<16.0 |
<18.0 |
<21.0 |
<23.5 |
<25.0 |
>25.0 |
| 18 |
FD-18-E-G13-26/600 |
<21.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
<24.0 |
<26.0 |
<28.0 |
>28.0 |
| 30 |
FD-30-E-G13-26/895 |
<33.0 |
<31.0 |
<33.0 |
<36.0 |
<38.0 |
<40.0 |
>40.0 |
| 36 |
FD-38-E-G13-26/1200 |
<38.0 |
<36.0 |
<38.0 |
<41.0 |
<43.0 |
<45.0 |
>45.0 |
| 38 |
FD-38-E-G13-26/1047 |
<40.0 |
<38.0 |
<40.0 |
<43.0 |
<45.0 |
<47.0 |
>47.0 |
| 58 |
FD-58-E-G13-26/1500 |
<59.0 |
<55.0 |
<59.0 |
<64.0 |
<67.0 |
<70.0 |
>70.0 |
| 70 |
FD-70-E-G13-26-1800 |
<72.0 |
<68.0 |
<72.0 |
<77.0 |
<80.0 |
<83.0 |
>83.0 |
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Compact 2 Tube
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18 |
FSD-18-E-2G11 |
<21.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
<24.0 |
<26.0 |
<28.0 |
>28.0 |
| 24 |
FSD-24-E-2G11 |
<27.0 |
<25.0 |
<27.0 |
<30.0 |
<32.0 |
<34.0 |
>34.0 |
| 36 |
FSD-36-E-2G11 |
<38.0 |
<36.0 |
<38.0 |
<41.0 |
<43.0 |
<45.0 |
>45.0 |
| 40 |
FSDH-40-L/P-2G11 |
<46.0 |
<44.0 |
<46.0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 55 |
FSDH-55-L/P-2G11 |
<46.0 |
<44.0 |
<46.0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Compact 4 Tube Flat
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18 |
FSS-18-E-2G10 |
<21.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
<24.0 |
<26.0 |
<28.0 |
>28.0 |
| 24 |
FSS-24-E-2G10 |
<27.0 |
<25.0 |
<27.0 |
<30.0 |
<32.0 |
<34.0 |
>34.0 |
| 36 |
FSS-36-E-2G10 |
<38.0 |
<36.0 |
<38.0 |
<41.0 |
<43.0 |
<45.0 |
>45.0 |
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Compact 4 Tube (not flat)
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10 |
FSQ-10-E-G24q = 1
FSQ-10-I-G24d = 1 |
<13.0 |
<11.0 |
<13.0 |
<14.0 |
<16.0 |
<18.0 |
>18.0 |
| 13 |
FSQ-10-E-G24q = 1
FSQ-10-I-G24d = 1 |
<16.0 |
<14.0 |
<16.0 |
<17.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
>21.0 |
| 18 |
FSQ-18-E-G24q = 2
FSQ-18-I-G24d = 2 |
<21.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
<24.0 |
<26.0 |
<28.0 |
>28.0 |
| 26 |
FSQ-26-E-G24q = 3
FSQ-26-I-G24d = 3 |
<29.0 |
<27.0 |
<29.0 |
<32.0 |
<34.0 |
<36.0 |
>36.0 |
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Compact 6 Tube
|
18 |
FSM-18-I-GX24d = 2
FSM-18-E-G24q = 2 |
<21.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
<24.0 |
<26.0 |
<28.0 |
>28.0 |
| 26 |
FSM-26-I-GX24d = 3
FSM-13-E-G24q = 1 |
<29.0 |
<27.0 |
<29.0 |
<32.0 |
<34.0 |
<36.0 |
>36.0 |
| 32 |
FSSMH-32-L/P-GX24q=4 |
<39.0 |
<36.0 |
<39.0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 42 |
FSMH-42-L/P-GX24q = 4 |
<49.0 |
<46.0 |
<49.0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Compact 2D (double D)
|
10 |
FSS-10-E-GR10q
FSS-10-L/P/H-GR10q |
<13.0 |
<11.0 |
<13.0 |
<14.0 |
<16.0 |
<18.0 |
>18.0 |
| 26 |
FSS-16-I-GR8
FSS-16-E-GR10q
FSS-16-L/P/H-GR10q |
<19.0 |
<17.0 |
<19.0 |
<21.0 |
<23.0 |
<25.0 |
>25.0 |
| 21 |
FSS-21-E-GR10q
FSS-21-L/P/H-GR10q |
<24.0 |
<22.0 |
<24.0 |
<27.0 |
<29.0 |
<31.0 |
>31.0 |
| 28 |
FSS-28-I-GR8
FSS-28-E-GR10q
FSS-28-L/P/H-GR10q |
<31.0 |
<29.0 |
<31.0 |
<34.0 |
<36.0 |
<38.0 |
>38.0 |
| 38 |
FSS-38-E-GR10q
FSS-38-L/P/H-GR10q |
<40.0 |
<38.0 |
<40.0 |
<43.0 |
<45.0 |
<47.0 |
>47.0 |
| 55 |
FSS-55-E-GRY10q = 3
FSS-55-L/P/H-GRY10q = 3 |
<63.0 |
<59.0 |
<63.0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| NOTE: Refer to AS/NZS 61231, International Lamp Coding System (ILCOS) |
* Nominal values shown may have different rating values. Refer to the relevant lamp data sheet.
# Refer Clause 5.3.2
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