NEMA C78.376-2014
Electric Lamps — Specifications for the Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps

Standard No.

NEMA C78.376-2014

Release Date

2014

Published By

NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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NEMA C78.376-2014

Scope

This standard covers the objectives and tolerances for the chromaticity of fluorescent lamps at their normal 100 hour rating point. The colors included are 2700K@ 3000 K/warm white@ 3500K/white@ 4000K/4100K/cool white@ 5000K@ and 6500K/daylight. The lamp under test shall be operated under reference conditions as specified in ANSI C78.375@ Guide for Operation of Fluorescent Lamps@ and in the relevant C78 lamp standard. For lamps with non-standardized chromaticity coordinates@ the rated x and y values shall be assigned by the manufacturer or responsible vendor.

NEMA C78.376-2014 history

• 2014 NEMA C78.376-2014 Electric Lamps — Specifications for the Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps
• 2001 NEMA C78.376-2001 Electric Lamps - Specifications for the Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps
• 1996 NEMA C78.376-1996 Electric Lamps - Specifications for the Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps (Revision of ANSI C78.376-1969(R1991); First Edition)
• 1969 NEMA C78.376-1969 Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps@ Specs. for (Now copyrighted by NEMA)