AS/NZS 60968:2001 (R2013)

Abstract

Specifies asfety and interchangeability requirements along with test methods and conditions for compliance of tubular fluorescent and other gas discharge lamps. This applies to lamps with built-in means for controlling, starting and stable operation.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-041 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 22 July 2013.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 29 May 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-041:

Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Industry Group
Certification Interests, New Zealand
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand
Fair Trading NSW
IES: The Lighting Society
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
International Accreditation New Zealand
Lighting Council Australia
Lighting Council New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
New Zealand Lighting Manufacturers and Suppliers

Scope

This standard specifies the safety and interchangeability requirements, together with the test methods and conditions, required to show compliance of tubular fluorescent and other gas-discharge lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps), intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes, having:
– a rated wattage up to 60 W;
– a rated voltage of 100 V to 250 V;
– Edison screw or bayonet caps.
The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing.
Recommendations for whole product testing or batch testing are under consideration.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 17/10/2013 This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2013 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 17/10/2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-041
Supersedes	DR 01055 CP