Ballast for Fluorescent Lamps

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1 Korea Eco-label Standards EL202 Revised 17. Jun Ministry of Environment Ballast for Fluorescent Lamps EL202:2015

2 Publisher: Minister of Environment Publication: 3. Sep Ministry of Environment Notification No Final revision: 17. Jun Ministry of Environment Notification No Prepared by the president KEITI For opinions and inquiries on this standards, please contact the KEITI Environmental Certification Strategy Office(Tel ), or refer to the website(

3 Contents Foreword...ii 1 Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Environment-related Criteria Noise when turning the lamp on Index of luminous conversion efficiency Durability of electronic flashers Synthetic resin Shock-absorbing materials Quality-related Criteria Quality by each product type Power factor Fluctuation rate of light output Information for Consumers Verification Methods and Test Methods General Verification methods Method to measure noise Test method of luminous conversion efficiency Test method of durability of electronic flashers Test method of power factor Test method of lumen flux change Reasons for Certification... 7 i

4 Foreword This standard is the certification criteria for Eco-label revised through deliberation of a committee to set up the certification criteria according to the procedure specified in the Environmental Technology and Environmental Industry Support Act. Accordingly, it is certification criteria for Eco-label made in the internationally standardized form without changing any technical matters of EL202.Ballast for Fluorescent Lamps EL /7/ It should be noted that parts of this standard may in conflict with patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after laying-open of application. The Minister of Environment shall have no responsibility for confirmation of matters related to patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after layingopen of application. ii

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7 EL202.Ballast for Fluorescent Lamps [EL /7/ ] 1 Scope This standard specifies a method to confirm the certification criteria and conformance of Ecolabel of magnetic and electronic ballasts used to light up general fluorescent lamps. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are indispensable for application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EL606, Packaging Materials KS C 1502, Sound level meters KS C 7601, Fluorescent lamps for general lighting service KS C 8100, AC supplied electronic ballast for fluorescent lamps KS C 8102, Magnetic ballasts for fluorescent lamps KS C IEC , International Electrotechnical Vocabulary Chapter 845:Lighting KS Q 5002, Statistical presentation of data 3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 Reference lamp Lamp run for a certain period of time in advance to reduce abrupt changes in characteristics for conducting a ballast test, which complies with the criteria specified in Annex B of KS C 8100 or Annex 2 of KS C Suitable lamp Lamp complying with the criteria specified in KS C Reference ballast Choke-coil-type ballast used as the reference for the ballast test and the selection of a reference lamp Note Reference ballast by each type shall comply with the criteria specified in Annex A of KS C 8100 or Annex 1 of KS C

8 Luminous conversion efficiency Value calculated by dividing the measured total luminous flux of the ballast to be tested by the electric power consumption (input electricity) 3.5 Index of luminous conversion efficiency Ratio of luminous conversion efficiency of the test ballast to the reference ballast 3.6 Luminous flux change Rate of luminous flux of the reference lamp by changing input conditions such as voltage after connecting the reference lamp to the ballast 3.7 Ozone depletion potential (ODP) Value indicating the relative impact of substances depleting ozone when the ozone depletion impact of CFC-11 is set to be 1 4 Environment-related Criteria Environment-related items considering the whole processes of ballast for fluorescent lamps are given in the Table 1. Table 1 Environment-related items by each step in the whole processes of ballast for fluorescent lamps Step in the whole processes Environment-related item Effect to improve environment Acquire raw materials Manufacture Distribute, use and consume Noise when turning the lamp on Low noise Index of luminous conversion Energy saving efficiency Durability of electronic flashers Resource saving Discard Recycle Synthetic resin Shock-absorbing materials Improve recyclability Improve recyclability 4.1 Noise when turning the lamp on Noise when turning the lamp on shall be 22 db(a) or lower. 4.2 Index of luminous conversion efficiency The index of luminous conversion efficiency shall be 1.09 or higher. 4.3 Durability of electronic flashers The durability of the electronic flashers of ballasts should be guaranteed for 30,000 times or more. 2

9 4.4 Synthetic resin Synthetic resin used for the product shall comply with the following criteria. a) As for synthetic resin weighing 25 g or more and covering a flat surface of 200 mm 2 or more, material classification shall be marked on each separable part in order to separate and collect easily. b) Halogenated synthetic resin such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride) shall not be used for the plastic housing parts weighing 25 g or more. However, electric cables and electric parts are excluded. c) When using flame retardants in the 25 g or more of synthetic resin composing the housing, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybromodiphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and short-chain chlorinated paraffins whose chlorine concentration is 50 % or higher [SCCP (C=10~13)] shall not be used as flame retardants. 4.5 Shock-absorbing materials Each shock-absorbing material shall comply with one of the following criteria and shall be composed of a single quality of material. a) Recycled paper and pulp material, such as pulp mold b) Shock-absorbing materials with the Eco-label certification in accordance with EL606 c) Shock-absorbing materials manufactured by using more than 50 % by weight of disused synthetic resin d) Shock-absorbing materials made of expanded synthetic resins [expanded polyethylene (EPE), expanded polypropylene (EPP), and expandable polystyrene (EPS)] manufactured by using substances with ODP of 0 as foaming agents e) Air-cell shock-absorbing materials made by injecting air into synthetic resin material 5 Quality-related Criteria 5.1 Quality by each product type Quality by each product type shall comply with relevant provisions in KS C 8100 or KS C Power factor Power factor of magnetic ballasts shall be 90 % or higher. 5.3 Fluctuation rate of light output Fluctuation rate of light output of the electronic ballasts shall be ±2 % or lower when the input voltage fluctuates within ±10 %. 6 Information for Consumers Information on the energy consumption efficiency shall be provided. 3

10 7 Verification Methods and Test Methods 7.1 General a) Five test samples shall be required for each product applied. b) Test samples shall be collected at random by Eco-label certification body from products in market or those in storage at the production site. c) The final evaluation of the test results for all samples shall comply with the criteria. d) General conditions such as power supply and installation shall comply with the provisions in KS C 8100 or KS C e) The test results shall be numerically set by adding more than 1 cipher to individual standard cipher according to KS Q However, if the test method specifies the number of ciphers, it shall be complied with. Note The test result shall include matters related to the numerical calculation. 7.2 Verification methods Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria are given in the Table 2. Table 2 Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria Item of the certification criteria Test methods and verification methods Environmentrelated criteria Qualityrelated criteria Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.1 and 7.3 Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.1 and 7.4 Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.1 and ~4.5 Verification of submitted documents Consumer information Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with KS C 8100 or KS C 8102, or the certificate in accordance with the equivalent standard or higher Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.1 and 7.6 Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.1 and 7.7 Verification of submitted documents 7.3 Method to measure noise Unless otherwise specified, the method shall comply with general matters specified in KS C 8100 or KS C Environmental conditions The noise test shall be conducted in a perfectly anechoic room. However, if it is not possible to measure noise in the anechoic room, the distance between walls and the test sample shall be broad enough to ignore reflecting sound, and the background noise shall be lower than the measured noise by at least 10 db(a). 4

11 7.3.2 Installation conditions Install the testing ballast to measure noise as shown in the Figure 1, and apply the rated input voltage of the rated frequency to the input terminal of the test lamp Sound level meter Figure 1 Measurement of noise of ballasts for fluorescent lamps It means a sound level meter defined in KS C Test procedure Install the sound level meter defined in in the testing device at two points (horizontal and vertical directions) as shown in the Figure 1, measure noise according to the A characteristics of the weighting network and accept the average as the noise value. 7.4 Test method of luminous conversion efficiency Environmental conditions The ambient temperature shall be in the range of 25 ± Test procedure a) Connect the reference lamp to the ballast to be tested, apply the rated voltage, and measure input electricity and total luminous flux in a stabilized condition. b) Then, connect the reference lamp to the reference ballast, apply the rated voltage, and measure input electricity and total luminous flux in a stabilized condition. 5

12 7.4.3 Calculation of luminous conversion efficiency Calculate the luminous conversion efficiency of the reference ballast and the test sample using the measured value in and the following equation. Luminous conversion efficiency = measuredtotalluminousflux [lm] inputpower whenmeasuringthe totalluminousflux [W] Index of luminous conversion efficiency Calculate the index of luminous conversion efficiency using the value calculated in and the following equation. Index of luminous conversion efficiency = Luminous conservation efficiency of the testedballast [lm/w] Luminous conservation efficiency of the reference ballast [lm/w] 7.5 Test method of durability of electronic flashers Environmental conditions The ambient temperature shall be in the range of 20 ~ Test procedure a) Connect the suitable lamp to the ballast to be tested, apply the rated voltage, and conduct 30,000 times of operation composing of 25 second turning-on and 35 second turning off. b) There shall be no problems in the ballast after 30,000 times of switching test, and the connected suitable lamp shall be turned on normally. 7.6 Test method of power factor Connect the test ballast to the reference lamp, apply the rated power to the test ballast, measure the input current and input voltage and calculate the value using the following equation. Power factor = input power [W] input volatge [V] input current [A] 7.7 Test method of lumen flux change Connect the reference lamp to the test sample, measure each lumen flux (lm) at the rated voltage and at the input voltage corresponding to 90 % and 110 % of the rated voltage, and calculate the lumen flux change (%) on the rated voltage. 6

13 8 Reasons for Certification Category Improvement of resource circulation a Energy saving b Reduction of global environmental pollution c Reduction of local environmental pollution d Reduction of harmful substances e Reduction of life environmental pollution f Reduction of noise and vibration g Degree a b c d e f g Resource saving, water saving, improvement of recyclability, recycling of effective resources, etc. Energy saving, use of renewable energy, etc. Reduction of greenhouse gas emission, reduction of ozone layer-depleting substance emission, etc. Reduction of air pollutants emission, reduction of water pollutants emission, reduction of soil pollutants emission, reduction of waste generation, improvement of biodegradation, etc. Reduction of the use of harmful substances, reduction of exposure to harmful substances for human body, etc. Reduction of indoor air pollutants emission, reduction of light pollution, etc. Low noise, reduction of vibration 7

14 Common Criteria, Notice No , the Ministry of Environment 1. Those who have received the certifications for Eco-label shall comply with the environment regulation standard during the certification period. However, even when the person violates the environment regulation standard, if the person submits the detailed violation, an improvement measure and a measure to prevent a repeat of the violation including the following items to the president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (hereinafter referred to as the president of Technology Institute ) and takes the measure within 1 month from the date of violation, the person shall be considered to comply with the criteria. A. List of environment regulation standard in the person s location B. System to implement the environment regulation standard (including an organization chart describing each person s role) C. Regulation for storing records and documents related to the environment regulation standard. 2. With respect to marks of information for consumers specified in the certification criteria by each subject, the following matters shall be complied with. A. Product-related information for consumers shall be marked on the product cover. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it on the product cover, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as product package, a product guide or a user guide. B. Service-related information for consumers shall be marked inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as a contract, a delivery statement, a letter of warranty or promotion materials. 3. Those who are to receive certification for Eco-label or have receive the certification shall comply with the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising for establishing an order for fair trade and for protecting consumers. 8

15 4. The person shall not conduct unfair marks, labeling or advertising related to the environmental aspects of the product in accordance with the Article of the law. 5. With respect to various standards cited in the certification criteria for each product, the latest version of standard when applying for the certification shall be applied unless otherwise specified. In addition, in case that the regulation criteria is strengthened more strictly than that certification criteria for each product due to revision of relevant laws or regulations, the strengthened criteria shall be tentatively applied. Also, in case that the criteria are abolished, the criteria before abolition shall be tentatively applied by when the relevant certification criteria are revised. 6. In case that it is judged that the application of quality-related criteria in accordance with the certification criteria for each product is not suitable, the president of Technology Institute can set and implement the quality criteria for relevant products. [Verification method in accordance with the certification criteria] 1. The test report in accordance with the specified test methods means a test report issued by an agency designated by the president of Technology Institute among the following items. However, if the person who applied for certification of Eco-label seeks to be verified with the test result implemented by a testing or inspecting laboratory not corresponding to one of the following items, the person shall get confirmation and verification in the presence of a professional designated by the president of Technology Institute. A. Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute in accordance with the Sub-clause 12, Clause 4, Article 5 of the law B. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized in the accrediting system for testing/ inspecting laboratories in accordance with the Article 23 of the Framework Act on National Standards (e.g. testing/ inspecting laboratory accredited by KOLAS) C. Testing/ inspecting laboratory designated and accredited by the president of central administrative agencies in accordance with relevant laws D. Foreign testing/ inspecting laboratory complying with the international standard, ISO/IEC E. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized by the president of Technology Institute in case that it is difficult to conduct a test in the laboratories specified from A to D. 9

16 2. In case that the president of Technology Institute requests test-related materials, the testing/ inspecting laboratory that issued a test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall follow the request as long as there is no specific reason. If the laboratory rejects the request without any reasonable cause, the laboratory may be restricted to conduct a requested test. 3. With respect to verification of submitted documents, whether it complies with the certification criteria shall be verified with the test reports, statement of raw materials supply/production, certificates related to the product, user guides or manuals or products that are submitted by the person who seeks for certification of Eco-label in order to verify that the product complies with relevant criteria. In case of service, it can include performance materials, documentary evidence and photos of the side. However, if it is difficult to verify it only with the submitted documents, tests corresponding to the clause 1 may be added. 4. In case that the person who has already receive the certification seeks for additional certification on models using the same materials, parts or components as the certified product, the existing verification result may be applied to relevant raw materials, parts or components. However, the test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall be that issued within 12 months from the date of applying certification. 5. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 2, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. 6. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 3, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. However, with respect to environment-related or qualityrelated criteria which may be influenced by the wholly or partly different environmental aspects and quality information among models, each model shall be verified. 10