NEMA C82.1-1977
specifications for fluorescent lamp ballasts

Standard No.

NEMA C82.1-1977

Release Date

1977

Published By

NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Status

Be replaced 2011-04

Replace By

NEMA C82.1-1985

Latest

NEMA C82.1-2004

Scope

This standard is intended to cover ballasts which have rated open-circuit voltages of 2000 volts l or less and are intended to operate at a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This comprises ballasts for hot-cathode fluorescent lamps@ either switch-start (preheat-start)@ rapidstart (continuously heated cathodes)@ or instant-start@ and also ballasts for cold-cathode fluorescent lamps@ used primarily for lighting purposes@ which come within this voltage range. The ballast and lamp combinations covered by this specification normally are intended for use in room ambient temperatures of 10??to 40.6?? At ambient temperatures outside this range@ certain special operating characteristics may be required.

NEMA C82.1-1977 history

• 2004 NEMA C82.1-2004 Lamp Ballasts - Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
• 1997 NEMA C82.1-1997 Electric Lamp Ballast - Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast Revision of ANSI C82.1-1985(R1992); First Edition
• 1985 NEMA C82.1-1985 Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps - Specifications (Replacement for Tables 6 and 7 and 5.2.2; Supplement C82.1A - 1991; Supplement C82.1B - 1991; Supplement C82.1C - 1990)
• 1977 NEMA C82.1-1977 specifications for fluorescent lamp ballasts