This International Standard states the requirements for both self-healing and non-self-healing continuously rated a.c. capacitors of up to and including 2,5 kvar, and not less than 0,1 uF, having a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, which are intended for use in discharge lamp circuits operating at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and at altitudes up to 3 000 m.
It covers capacitors intended for connection in shunt or in series with the lamp circuit or an effective combination of these.
It covers only impregnated or unimpregnated capacitors, having a dielectric of paper, plastic film or a combination of both, either metallized or with metal foil electrodes.
This standard does not cover radio-interference suppressor capacitors the requirements for which are found in IEC 60384-14.
Tests given in this standard are type tests. Requirements for testing individual capacitors during production are not included.
note: * These lamps and associated ballasts are covered in the specifications of the following IEC standards;
60081:1984, Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting service
Amendments No. 1 (1987) and No. 2 (1988)
60188:1974, High-pressure mercury vapour lamps
Amendments No. 1 (1976), No. 2 (1979), No. 3 (1984) and No. 4 (1988)
60192:1973, Low pressure sodium vapour lamps
Amendment No. 2 (1988)
60920:1990, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps. General and safety requirements
60922:1989, Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps). General and safety requirements
IEC 61048:1999 history
2015IEC 61048:2006/AMD1:2015 Amendment 1 - Auxiliaries for lamps - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - General and safety requirements
2015IEC 61048:2015 Amendment 1 - Auxiliaries for lamps - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - General and safety requirements
2006IEC 61048:2006 Auxiliaries for lamps - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - General and safety requirements
1970IEC 61048:1991/AMD2:1999 Amendment 2 - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits. General and safety requirements
1999IEC 61048:1999 Auxiliaries for lamps - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - General and safety requirements
1970IEC 61048:1991/AMD1:1995 Amendment 1 - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits. General and safety requirements
1970IEC 61048:1991/COR1:1992 Corrigendum 1 - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits. General and safety requirements
1991IEC 61048:1991 Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits; general and safety requirements