Test Standards: Regulatory standards and test procedures for fluorescent lamps are published by Standards Australia. The following parts are relevant:

• AS/NZS 4782.1 Part 1: Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications, Part 1: General
• AS/NZS 4782.2 Part 2: Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications, Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)
• AS/NZS 4782.3 Part 3: Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications, Part 3: Procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps

These standards can be purchased from SAI Global under licence from Standards Australia.

AS/NZS 4782 – Part 1: Double capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications

The test methods used to determine energy consumption, lamp light output and lamp efficiency are based on and are identical to International Standard IEC 60081.2000 including Amendment 1 (2000) and Amendment 2 (2003). Some standard references in the Australian version have been changed to Australian Standards, but otherwise the standard is identical. The standard specifies lamp design characteristics such as cap types, dimensions, starting characteristics, electrical and cathode characteristics, photometric characteristics, lumen maintenance and marking requirements and test methods for these parameters. The standard also contains detailed data sheets for about 70 lamp sizes.

Test Standards: Regulatory standards and test procedures for fluorescent lamps are published by Standards Australia. The following parts are relevant:

• AS/NZS 4782.1 Part 1: Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications, Part 1: General
• AS/NZS 4782.2 Part 2: Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications, Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)
• AS/NZS 4782.3 Part 3: Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications, Part 3: Procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps

These standards can be purchased from SAI Global under licence from Standards Australia.

AS/NZS 4782 – Part 1: Double capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications

The test methods used to determine energy consumption, lamp light output and lamp efficiency are based on and are identical to International Standard IEC 60081.2000 including Amendment 1 (2000) and Amendment 2 (2003). Some standard references in the Australian version have been changed to Australian Standards, but otherwise the standard is identical. The standard specifies lamp design characteristics such as cap types, dimensions, starting characteristics, electrical and cathode characteristics, photometric characteristics, lumen maintenance and marking requirements and test methods for these parameters. The standard also contains detailed data sheets for about 70 lamp sizes.

Scope: This International Standard specifies the performance requirements for double capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting service. The requirements of this standard relate only ro rtpe testing. Conditions of compliance, including methods of statistical assessment, are under consideration. The following lamp types and modes of operation are included:

1. Lamps having preheated cathodes, designed for operation on A.C. mains frequencies with the use of a starter, and additionally operating on high frequency
2. Lamps having preheated high resistance cathodes, designed for operation on A.C. mains frequencies without the use of a starter (starterless), and additionally operating on high frequency
3. lamps having preheated low-resistance cathodes, designed for operation on a.c. mains frequencies without the use of a starter (starterless), and additionally operating on high frequency;
4. lamps having preheated cathodes, designed for operation on high frequency;
5. lamps having non-preheated cathodes, designed for operation on a.c. mains frequencies;
6. lamps having non-preheated cathodes, designed for operation on high frequency.

For some of the requirements given in this standard, reference is made to “the relevant lamp data sheet”. For some lamps these data sheets are contained in this standard. For other lamps, falling under the scope of this standard, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp manufacturer or responsible vendor.

AS/NZS 4782.2 Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)

This standard sets out detailed MEPS requirements and also sets out the voluntary labelling scheme for all lamp types.

Scope: This Standard specifies Minimum Energy Performance standard (MEPS) requirements for double-capped (FD and FDH) tubular fluorescent lamps with a nominal length of 550 mm to 1500 mm and having nominal lamp wattage of 16 watts or more, that are within the scope of AS/NZS 4782.1. This Standard further specifies the following:

1. Efficacy determination.
2. Minimum energy performance standard requirements.
3. Colour rendering index requirements.
4. Test report format.

This Standard covers lamps for general illumination purposes, for use in luminaires and with lamp ballasts connected to a 230 V 50 Hz single phase or similar mains supply. Lamps that are intended for use only with high frequency (electronic) ballasts are also covered.

PREFACE – AS/NZS 4782.2:2004 (including amendment 2)

This Standard was prepared by the members of the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Technical Committee EL-041-08, Lighting-Energy Performance. This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (May 2006) and Amendment No. 2 (July 2006). The changes required by the Amendment are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against the clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected. The objective of this part of the Standard AS/NZS 4782.2 is threefold:

1. To specify Minimum Energy Performance requirements for certain double-capped fluorescent lamps that are sold in Australia and New Zealand. The MEPS levels stated in this Standard cover general purpose tubular fluorescent lamps of certain length and wattage, operating in single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
2. To specify a labelling scheme for household lamps offered in Australia and New Zealand. The labelling scheme is presently voluntary and is based on the European ‘A-G’ label established in 1998 by Commission directive 98/11/EC. The requirements for labelling are covered in Appendix C of this Standard.
3. To specify maximum permissible quantity of mercury present in fluorescent lamps. This Standard when complete will consist of the following parts:

AS/NZS
4782 Double-capped fluorescent lamps-Performance specifications
4782.1 Part 1: General
4782.2 Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) (this Standard)
4782.3 Part 3: Procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps
NOTE: AS/NZS 4782.3 is an interim Standard that will be reviewed 2 years from publication.

This Standard was prepared in response to the publication of a plan for the regulation of lamps by the National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee (NAEEEC) in 2002. The plan called for the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance regulations for linear fluorescent lamps at a level which is broadly consistent with the Canadian, USA and NZ MEPS, although there are some variations due to the differences in products used in individual countries.

This Standard is published with the approval of the combined state and territory regulatory authorities and is structured to be suitable for reference in legislation calling up Minimum Energy Performance Standards and also for reference in energy labelling regulatory legislation. It refers to AS/NZS 4782.1 and AS/NZS 4782.3 for test procedures. The requirements of mercury content is intended to eventually harmonize with the EU directive 2002/95/EC, on ‘Restrictions of the use of Hazardous Substances (ROHS)’ in electrical and electronic equipment.

Amendment 1 will come into effect on the date of publication.

Amendment 2 will come into force no earlier than 1 May 2008.

The Australian government encourages the use of the labelling scheme proposed in this Standard and may consider a mandatory approach, if there is no substantial increase in the use of this labelling scheme. The regulations arising from this Standard are intended to eliminate halophosphate lamps from the Australian market, thereby ensuring that savings are maintained.

AS/NZS 4782.3 Part 3: Procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps

This standard sets out the test method for determination of mercury content in fluorescent lamps (including compact fluorescent lamps). The IEC are developing a test method for mercury determination, and it is expected that the IEC standard will replace this test method at a future date.

Scope: This part of the Standard outlines a procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps that are used in general lighting service and which are covered within the scope of AS/NZS 4782.1 and AS/NZS 60901. The testing method specifies the procedures that can be used to determine accurately the mercury content in a fluorescent lamp in which mercury is introduced as the medium for discharge between the electrodes.

The method involves the chemical digestion of the mercury contained within a lamp and the determination of that mercury content on a per unit basis. This is achieved using a method of solubilization of the entire mercury content contained within the tube using acidic digestion methods and the accurate determination of that mercury content using standard mercury solutions. This will allow comparisons between lamps in batches and comparisons with other internationally accepted standards for mercury content in fluorescent lamps. This Interim Standard covers methods of determination of mercury by wet chemical analysis.

Scope: This International Standard specifies the performance requirements for double capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting service. The requirements of this standard relate only ro rtpe testing. Conditions of compliance, including methods of statistical assessment, are under consideration. The following lamp types and modes of operation are included:

a. Lamps having preheated cathodes, designed for operation on A.C. mains frequencies with the use of a starter, and additionally operating on high frequency

b. Lamps having preheated high resistance cathodes, designed for operation on A.C. mains frequencies without the use of a starter (starterless), and additionally operating on high frequency

c. lamps having preheated low-resistance cathodes, designed for operation on a.c. mains frequencies without the use of a starter (starterless), and additionally operating on high frequency;

1. lamps having preheated cathodes, designed for operation on high frequency;
2. lamps having non-preheated cathodes, designed for operation on a.c. mains frequencies;
3. lamps having non-preheated cathodes, designed for operation on high frequency.

For some of the requirements given in this standard, reference is made to “the relevant lamp data sheet”. For some lamps these data sheets are contained in this standard. For other lamps, falling under the scope of this standard, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp manufacturer or responsible vendor.

AS/NZS 4782.2 Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)

This standard sets out detailed MEPS requirements and also sets out the voluntary labelling scheme for all lamp types.

Scope: This Standard specifies Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements for double-capped (FD and FDH) tubular fluorescent lamps with a nominal length of 550 mm to 1500 mm and having nominal lamp wattage of 16 watts or more, that are within the scope of AS/NZS 4782.1. This Standard further specifies the following:

1. Efficacy determination.
2. Minimum energy performance standard requirements.
3. Colour rendering index requirements.
4. Test report format.

This Standard covers lamps for general illumination purposes, for use in luminaires and with lamp ballasts connected to a 230 V 50 Hz single phase or similar mains supply. Lamps that are intended for use only with high frequency (electronic) ballasts are also covered.

PREFACE – AS/NZS 4782.2:2004 (including amendment 2)

This Standard was prepared by the members of the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Technical Committee EL-041-08, Lighting-Energy Performance. This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (May 2006) and Amendment No. 2 (July 2006). The changes required by the Amendment are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against the clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected. The objective of this part of the Standard AS/NZS 4782.2 is threefold:

1. To specify Minimum Energy Performance requirements for certain double-capped fluorescent lamps that are sold in Australia and New Zealand. The MEPS levels stated in this Standard cover general purpose tubular fluorescent lamps of certain length and wattage, operating in single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
2. To specify a labelling scheme for household lamps offered in Australia and New Zealand. The labelling scheme is presently voluntary and is based on the European ‘A-G’ label established in 1998 by Commission directive 98/11/EC. The requirements for labelling are covered in Appendix C of this Standard.
3. To specify maximum permissible quantity of mercury present in fluorescent lamps. This Standard when complete will consist of the following parts:

AS/NZS
4782 Double-capped fluorescent lamps-Performance specifications
4782.1 Part 1: General
4782.2 Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) (this Standard)
4782.3 Part 3: Procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps
NOTE: AS/NZS 4782.3 is an interim Standard that will be reviewed 2 years from publication.

This Standard was prepared in response to the publication of a plan for the regulation of lamps by the National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee (NAEEEC) in 2002. The plan called for the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance regulations for linear fluorescent lamps at a level which is broadly consistent with the Canadian, USA and NZ MEPS, although there are some variations due to the differences in products used in individual countries.

This Standard is published with the approval of the combined state and territory regulatory authorities and is structured to be suitable for reference in legislation calling up Minimum Energy Performance Standards and also for reference in energy labelling regulatory legislation. It refers to AS/NZS 4782.1 and AS/NZS 4782.3 for test procedures. The requirements of mercury content is intended to eventually harmonize with the EU directive 2002/95/EC, on ‘Restrictions of the use of Hazardous Substances (ROHS)’ in electrical and electronic equipment.

Amendment 1 will come into effect on the date of publication.

Amendment 2 will come into force no earlier than 1 May 2008.

The Australian government encourages the use of the labelling scheme proposed in this Standard and may consider a mandatory approach, if there is no substantial increase in the use of this labelling scheme. The regulations arising from this Standard are intended to eliminate halophosphate lamps from the Australian market, thereby ensuring that savings are maintained.

AS/NZS 4782.3 Part 3: Procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps

This standard sets out the test method for determination of mercury content in fluorescent lamps (including compact fluorescent lamps). The IEC are developing a test method for mercury determination, and it is expected that the IEC standard will replace this test method at a future date.

Scope: This part of the Standard outlines a procedure for quantitative analysis of mercury present in fluorescent lamps that are used in general lighting service and which are covered within the scope of AS/NZS 4782.1 and AS/NZS 60901. The testing method specifies the procedures that can be used to determine accurately the mercury content in a fluorescent lamp in which mercury is introduced as the medium for discharge between the electrodes.

The method involves the chemical digestion of the mercury contained within a lamp and the determination of that mercury content on a per unit basis. This is achieved using a method of solubilization of the entire mercury content contained within the tube using acidic digestion methods and the accurate determination of that mercury content using standard mercury solutions. This will allow comparisons between lamps in batches and comparisons with other internationally accepted standards for mercury content in fluorescent lamps. This Interim Standard covers methods of determination of mercury by wet chemical analysis.