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GB 18489-2008: [GB/T 18489-2008] Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits -- General and safety requirements
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Standard ID GB 18489-2008 (GB18489-2008)
Description (Translated English) [GB/T 18489-2008] Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits -- General and safety requirements
Sector / Industry National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard K74
Classification of International Standard 29.140.30
Word Count Estimation 29,264
Date of Issue 2008-12-30
Date of Implementation 2010-04-01
Older Standard (superseded by this standard) GB 18489-2001
Quoted Standard GB/T 5169.11; GB 7000.1-2007; GB/T 13539; GB/T 18504-2001; IEC 60529-1989; IEC 60695-11-5; ISO 4046-4-2002
Adopted Standard IEC 61048-2006, IDT
Regulation (derived from) Announcement of Newly Approved National Standards No. 27 of 2008 (total 140)
Issuing agency(ies) General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China, Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Summary This Chinese standard specifies the rated voltage not exceeding 1000V, electric capacity of not less than 0. 1��F, reactive power does not exceed 2. 5kvar, can continue to withstand AC voltage and non- self-healing requirements of self-healing capacitors, capacitors for the working frequency is 50Hz or 60Hz, altitude does not exceed 3000m discharge lamp circuits. Note: The lamp and ballast were matched by the IEC 60081, IEC 60901, IEC 60188, IEC 60192, IEC 60662, IEC 61167, GB 19510. 9 and GB 19510. 10 regulations. This standard includes a line parallel with the lamp, series or series-parallel combination of capacitors. This standard covers only paper or plastic film insulation or insulation with a combination of both immersion or non- immersion type capacitor, which after processing or metal with a metal foil electrodes. This standard does not include radio interference suppression capacitors, capacitors for such requirements, see GB/T 14472. The test of this standard are type tests, are not included in the production process of the individual capacitors tests.

GB 18489-2008: [GB/T 18489-2008] Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits -- General and safety requirements


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Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits.General and safety requirements ICS 29.140.30 K74 National Standards of People's Republic of China GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 Replacing GB 18489-2001 Tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits Capacitors General and safety requirements (IEC 61048.2006, IDT) Posted 2008-12-30 2010-04-01 implementation Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of People's Republic of China Standardization Administration of China released

Table of Contents

Introduction Ⅲ Introduction Ⅴ 1 Scope 1 2 Normative references 1 3 Terms and definitions 4 2 General requirements 5 Test General Notes 2 6 3 logo 7 4 terminal structure 8 creepage distances and clearances 4 9 Rated voltage 5 10 Fuse 5 11 discharge resistor 5 12 Test Procedure 5 13 sealing and heating test 5 14 high voltage test 6 15 Resistance to abnormal operating conditions performance 6 16 heat, fire and resistance to tracking 7 17 healing test 8 18 8 destruction test Appendix A (normative) Test voltage 17 Appendix B (normative) chamber temperature regulation 18 Annex C (normative) Manufacturer's qualification testing 19 Annex D (informative) Calculation 15.2 and 18.1.3 test equipment guide 20 References 22 GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006

Foreword

All the technical contents of this standard is mandatory. This standard is identical with IEC 61048.2006 "tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits capacitors general requirements and safety to Seeking "(in English). For ease of use, this standard made the following editorial changes. a) "IEC 61048" to the "standard", "IEC Standard No. 61048" be replaced by "GB 18489"; b) Remove IEC 61048 foreword; "." C) used in place of a decimal point as the decimal point, ""; d) For IEC 61048.2006 and other international standards have been cited as identical with our standard, our present standard reference These national standards or industry standards corresponding to international standards in place, the rest not tantamount to the adoption of international standards of our standards, In this standard are a direct reference (see Chapter 2 of this standard). This standard replaces GB 18489-2001 "tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits capacitors general requirements and safety requirements." The main differences between this standard and GB 18489-2001 are as follows. --- Increasing the "Introduction"; --- Adds references in the standard directories, maps and tables of contents hinting index; --- Chapter 5 adds, "(except Annex C)"; --- 13.2 adds "The whole test period should be no visible bubbles."; --- 14.1 adds "In Japan and North America, self-healing capacitors should be able to withstand at room temperature is applied between the terminals, and its value As 1.75Un, which lasted AC test voltage of 10s. "; --- The 15.2 "Note. A typical line being considered" replaced with "corresponding voltage and current waveforms are shown in Fig. 4, a typical test. Circuit is given in Figure 5. If required ripple, it may be used in parallel circuits. The method of calculation of the test equipment in Appendix D It has been given. "; 15.2 --- Added "at room temperature"; --- 18.1.2 adds "In any case, the initial voltage should not exceed 1.3 × Un, then boosted to the selected continuous voltage values." And "(eg The provisions of 18.1.2.1) "; --- 18.1.2.1 increased "only for this project did not meet the provisions of 18.1.2 in all 20 capacitors total current does not drop More than 50% or as low as the initial value less expected scenario. "; --- 18.1.3 The "Note. The test line is under consideration" is replaced with "corresponding voltage and current waveforms are shown in Fig. 4 Typical measurement. Test circuit is shown in Figure 5. If required ripple, it may be used in parallel circuits. The method of calculation of the test equipment in the appendix D has been given. "; --- 18.2.3.2 adds, "Note. You can alternately applied to the capacitor DC and AC voltage until the capacitor failure so far."; --- Added "Figure 4 15.2 and 18.1.3 test current and voltage waveforms"; --- Added "Figure 5 typical test circuit 15.2 and 18.1.3 Test"; --- Appendix C. 1 Added "(without the test 15.1)"; --- Added "Appendix D (informative) 15.2 18.1.3 test equipment and calculation guide." --- Chapter 18 of the reg numbers have been adjusted. The Standard Appendix A, Appendix B and Appendix C are normative appendices, Appendix D is an informative annex. This standard was proposed by the National Federation of Light Industry. This standard by the National Standardization Technical Committee of electrical lighting (SAC/TC224) centralized. GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 This standard was drafted. Anhui Light Source Electric Co., Ltd., Foshan City, China Electrical Lighting Co., Ltd., Beijing Institute of electric light. The main drafters of this standard. Wen Haibo, Wang Rungang, Yang Chi District, Cooper right section Yan Fang. This standard was first released in 2001, this is the first revision. GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006

Introduction

This standard contains general and safety requirements tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits capacitors. The performance of these capacitors requirements refer to the GB/T 18504-2001. Note. The requirement is to ensure the safety of electrical equipment to meet these requirements at a reasonable installation, maintenance and use of the situation, no people, animals or property safe question. GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 Tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits Capacitors General and safety requirements

1 Scope

This standard specifies the rated voltage not exceeding 1000V, electric capacity of not less than 0.1μF, reactive power does not exceed 2.5kvar, can continue AC withstand voltage requirement of non-self-healing and self-healing capacitor, the capacitor for the operating frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz, altitude does not exceed 3000m discharge lamp circuits. NOTE. matching lamps and ballasts respectively, by IEC 60081, IEC 60901, IEC 60188, IEC 60192, IEC 60662, IEC 61167, GB 19510.9 and GB 19510.10 provisions. This standard includes a lamp with a line parallel, series or series-parallel combination of capacitors. This standard covers only paper or plastic film insulation or in combination with both insulating and impregnating or non-impregnated capacitors are metalized Treatment or metal foil electrode with. This standard does not include a radio frequency interference suppression capacitors, capacitors for such requirements, see GB/T 14472. The standard tests are type tests, it does not include individual capacitor testing in the production process.

2 Normative references

The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this standard and become the standard terms. For dated references, subsequent Amendments (not including errata content) or revisions do not apply to this standard, however, encourage the parties to the agreement are based on research Whether the latest versions of these documents. For undated reference documents, the latest versions apply to this standard. GB/T 5169.11 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products - Part 11. Glowing/hot wire based test methods for finished burning Hot wire flammability test method (GB/T 5169.11-2006, IEC 60695-2-11.2000, IDT) GB 7000.1-2007 Lamps - Part 1. General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1.2003, IDT) GB/T 13539 (all parts), Low-voltage fuses (IEC 60269, IDT) GB/T 18504-2001 tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits capacitors - Performance requirements (IEC 61049.1991, IDT) IEC 60529. 1989 Housing protection (IP code) IEC 60695-11-5 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5. Needle-flame test method equipment, confirmed test protocols and guidelines ISO 4046-4.2002 Paper, paperboard, pulp and paper and paperboard terminology vocabulary level and processing products

3 Terms and Definitions

This standard uses the following terms and definitions. 3.1 U-shaped RMS sine wave voltage on the capacitor flag. 3.2 Capacitor surface during the hottest part of the work should not exceed temperatures. GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 Note. The loss of the capacitor is not much, but make the surface temperature over the ambient temperature, and should therefore be set aside for this appropriate margin. 3.3 It should not be any part of the surface of the capacitor to the capacitor energized when the temperature is below this value. 3.4 A capacitor connected across the resistance between the terminals, to reduce the charge stored in the capacitor in the risk of impact. 3.5 Value at the rated frequency sine wave voltage, the power loss of the capacitor divided by the capacitor reactive power obtained. 3.6 Electrical characteristics of the capacitor in the event of a partial dielectric breakdown after quickly and substantially restored to the value of the breakdown process before. 3.7 Or a series of tests on a sample of the type carried out with the aim of testing a given product is designed for compliance with relevant standards Claim. 3.8 The manufacturer or seller of the type test sample submitted piece composed by one or more identical. 3.9 No breaking self-healing shunt capacitor device. 3.10 There are means for interrupting the series lighting circuits in a self-healing or self-healing shunt capacitor capacitor.

4 General requirements

Capacitors shall be so designed to safely function in normal use, it is unlikely to harm people and surrounding objects. All exposed metal parts should use non-ferrous metal production, or have anti-corrosion protection. Significant corrosion should not occur. Article 15 Chapter test can indicate whether the capacitor has sufficient corrosion protection. The mechanical strength of the test methods to be determined. Chapter 4 of the inspection approach to the eleventh chapter required, by measuring, visually inspect and test all of the items specified in the standard. In Japan, additional types of capacitor is allowed, for details, see. JISC4908. These capacitors requirements contained in this standard Undetermined.

5 Test General Notes

Test carried out according to this standard are type tests (except Annex C). Note. The requirements and tolerances specified in this standard involving tests Type specimens submitted for this purpose carried out. Eligible types of samples can not be guaranteed Manufacturing Suppliers of all products comply with the safety standards. In addition to type testing, the manufacturer has a responsibility to ensure that qualified products, including the adoption of routine tests and quality assurance Measures. Test Chapter 12 shall be subjected to the provisions of the capacitor. GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 Unless otherwise stipulated, the test shall be under the ambient temperature of 20 ℃ ± 5 ℃ in, and should adopt appropriate provisions of Appendix A of the power supply voltage. Test temperature specified in the Rules of tolerance are ± 2 ℃, except as otherwise provided. Unless otherwise provided, such as certain types of capacitors in a provision of the test, the number of rejects is not more than one, that is deemed to have been adopted The trial. Such as the number of rejects is three or more than three, the type that is considered substandard. As an experiment, the number of rejects two Only, you should use the same number of capacitors and repeat the test on the test results conducted before this may affect the pilot project As retest failure occurs again, then the type is unqualified. Note. according to the requirements of this standard test requirements, except for there is a repeat test. For the destruction test Chapter 18 provisions, such as the occurrence of serious damage, It is not allowed to repeat the test. With respect to the structure, the rated voltage and the cross-sectional area of the same series capacitor when required Chapter 12 packets, each contained There are maximum and minimum number of capacitors in the series capacitance should be as similar as possible. In addition, the manufacturer shall provide housing units in the series capacitance of each capacitance ratio of the total surface area. If this ratio exceeds the Series 10% of the maximum capacity, it is the largest response unit surface area capacitance capacitors are tested. Similarly, if this ratio Less than 10% of the smallest of the series capacitance, the capacitance per unit area to respond to the smallest test capacitors. "Area" refers to the total area of the capacitor case appearance, small protrusions, terminals and fixing column are negligible. When tested in accordance with this program, all the capacitors in the series with intermediate values can be counted by the test. Note 1. "same structure" refers to the same dielectric material, the dielectric thickness of the same, the same kind of casing (plastic or metal), the same filler Species or impregnant, the same security device, the same metallic substance (example. aluminum or zinc). Note 2. The "cross-sectional shape" round, rectangular, oval and the like.

6 logo

6.1 Required Flag Capacitors should have the following clear signs. a) the name or trademark of the manufacturer or seller; b) the manufacturer's catalog number and (or) reference model; c) the rated capacity and tolerance; d) rated voltage; e) when having a discharge resistor, the symbol should be marked; f), with a fuse, the symbol should be marked; g) rated frequency or frequency range; h) rated minimum and maximum temperatures, for example. -10 ℃/70 ℃; i) Self-healing capacitors, shall be marked with the symbol; j) a non-exclusive Self-healing capacitors in series, the symbol should be marked; This symbol should not appear on the capacitor with a self-healing symbol. NOTE. This should not be connected across a capacitor between the main power supply. k) A Class A or Class B according to the standard functions. 6.2 Supplementary flag a) equipped with a discharge resistor, the resistance value shall be marked; 6.3 mark should be clear and durable Test is to visually inspect, and flooded with a soft cloth soaked gasoline and another piece of soft cloth to gently wipe each 15s. After wiping standard Chi should still be clearly visible. Note. The use of gasoline as a solvent component should ethane, containing up to 0.1 volume percent aromatics, kauributanol value of 29, initial boiling point of 65 ℃, Dry point of 69 ℃, density of about 0.68g/cm3. GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006

7 termination structure

7.1 terminal structure may be a cable (connector) or terminals (threaded, no thread, lug or the like). Terminal guide structure employed Line size and the number of capacitors should be rated and intended use. Cable (joint) cross-sectional area of the capacitor rating should adapt, But not less than 0.5mm2, their insulation performance should be consistent with the rated voltage and temperature requirements of the capacitor. Screw terminals shall comply with GB 7000.1-2007 Chapter 14. Screwless terminals shall comply with GB 7000.1-2007 Chapter 15. 7.2 when metal capacitor case, should be fitted with ground terminal or through the clamp plate retaining clips or ground (or other metal parts and fixtures Connected). Partially filled with clamp plate or clip on the housing shall not be painted or other non-conductive coatings to ensure good electrical contact. By visual inspection and the following test their eligibility. Will be at least 10A current is applied sequentially to a ground terminal or earthing contact between the various metal parts can be touched with the power supply used Non-load voltage should not exceed 12V. Measured between the housing and the jig or fixture voltage drop and calculate electricity from the current and voltage drop Resistance. In any case, the resistance should not exceed 0.5Ω. Finally, the above paragraph does not apply to all of an insulating material covering the metal capacitor, which should be tested 14.2.

8 creepage distances and clearances

Terminals insulated outer surface of the climb and the distance between the electrical wiring to the terminals or the charged portion of the outer metal casing and a capacitor Clearances between (if any) shall be not less than the minimum given in Table 1. These minimum distances apply only to the external line terminals with or without external lines. They do not apply to internal creepage distances and clearances. By measuring the test eligibility. Anything less than 1mm wide slots, its width as creepage distance. When calculating the total air path should ignore any air gap less than 1mm. Creepage distance along the surface of the insulating material in the air measured distance. Table 1 Minimum creepage distances and clearances Rated voltage ≤24V > 24V ~ 250V > 250V ~ 500V > 500V ~ 1000V Creepage distance 1. Between live parts of different polarity 2 3 (2) a 5 6 2. Live parts and permanently fixed to the capacitor Between accessible metal parts (including fixed cap or Fixed capacitors to screw or device on the shelf) 4 (2) a 3b 3b clearance 3. Between live parts of different polarity 2 3 (2) a 5 6 4. Live parts and permanently fixed to the capacitor Between accessible metal parts (including fixed cap or Fixed capacitors to screw or device on the shelf) 4 (2) a 3b 3b 5. Live parts and the flat support surface or loose gold The case cover (if any) between the, if not the very Under advantageous conditions, the junction using the first four values above Configuration can not guarantee GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 Table 1 (continued) a Values in parentheses apply to creepage distances and clearances under no contamination, or filling compound for permanent seal housing, does not check the creepage distance And clearances. b mark on the drain characteristics equivalent to glass or other insulating material.

9 Rated voltage

Capacitors within the rated temperature range, should be able to withstand no more than 110% of the rated voltage, for a long time. Test by test specified in Chapter 14 eligibility. NOTE. This requirement is for the power supply voltage changes due to fluctuations caused. Fuse 10 When the capacitor is mounted inside the fuse, it should be fully protected, enclosed and insulated to prevent, in normal use once played as a fuse Cause tripped or in contact with the metal shell between when used. Test is to visually observe and test 14.2 and Chapter 16 provisions. Note. When designing any Cutouts should be possible in the short-circuit capacitor external factors into account. 11 discharge resistor Capacitors can be permanently cross between its terminals connected to a discharge resistor. If you have the discharge resistor, the capacitor discharges through In 1min be imposed on it from the peak AC voltage drops below 50V. The resistance value should be more than 10% of the rated voltage set aside room. The manufacturer shall explain this resistance value and tolerance. By measuring the test eligibility. Note 1. The total line in the fixture must be provided for all capacitor discharge channel. The standard recommended the capacitor resistance programs, but other Program. Note 2. In some cases, such as lamps with plug connection may not be allowed by the discharge voltage falls within 1min 50V, see GB 7000.1-2007 In 8.2.7. 12 Test Procedure The total of 51 (Class B to 61) only self-healing capacitors or 20 non-self-healing type capacitor according to the following requirements into two groups. NOTE. For more than 1kvar reactive power capacitors, the number of test samples is determined by the manufacturer in consultation with the detection means. All capacitors are initial test shall be in the following order. a) If necessary, according to the provisions of Chapter 13 of the seal and the heating test; b) according to the requirements of 14.1, between the terminals for high-voltage test; c) according to the requirements of 14.2, between terminals and housing high-voltage test. The first group of 10 capacitors, according to Chapter 15, in turn test, this test is to check the capacitor under abnormal operating conditions, the performance of Maintained to meet the design requirements. Chapter 16 then conduct heat, fire and tracking resistance test. The second group of 41 (Class B, 51) Self-healing capacitors, used for the first 17 and Chapter 18 of the test. Which use 10 In healing test, no further tests later. The rest for destruction test. 13 sealing and heating test 13.1 pairs of Category A capacitor sealing and heating test GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 By the following test eligibility. The unpowered capacitor placed in the oven, its location should most likely caused by impregnating agent or filler leak, and has been heated to a higher rated During this test, there should impregnating agent or filler leakage. Capacitors should not become open. 13.2 pairs of Class B capacitor sealing and heating test The capacitor is sealed safety requirements for overvoltage protection devices. This test is a random test or type testing. After the capacitor to oil, placed in a sealed container, the container filled with liquid, the liquid sample over at least 10mm. The liquid may be water at 20 ℃ without gas. The liquid in room temperature, after the container is closed for evacuation, so that gas in 1min Pressure reaches 16000Pa, and allowing the state to maintain at least 1min. By observing the test sample window container leak through capacitor housing Over rising bubbles display. Note that some of the capacitors in the capacitor design when there are external sealing gap. When the test begins to emerge from the outside air voids rises Bubble should not be counted. If necessary, the extension of the capacitor test time. There should be no visible bubbles throughout the test. 14 high voltage test Capacitors should be able to withstand the high voltage test. By 14.1 and 14.2 test test eligibility. High voltage test between terminals 14.1 Non-Self-healing capacitors should be able to withstand at room temperature is applied between the terminals, the value 2.15Un, which lasted 60s of AC test Voltage. Self-healing capacitors should be able to withstand at room temperature is applied between the terminals, the value 2Un, which lasted AC test voltage of 60s. Self-healing capacitors allowed during the trial self-healing breakdown. In Japan and North America, self-healing capacitors should be able to withstand at room temperature is applied between the terminals, the value 1.75Un, which lasted AC test voltage of 10s. Voltage is initially applied should not exceed half of the test voltage, then the voltage will gradually increase to a predetermined value. 14.2 High voltage test between terminals and housing Each capacitor should be able to withstand 50Hz or 60Hz, lasted AC test voltage 1min, and its value as follows. Rated voltage of the capacitor voltage test ≤250V 2000V (rms) > 250V 2500V (rms) Voltage is initially applied should not exceed half of the test voltage, then the voltage will gradually increase to a predetermined value. For the housing is made of insulating material capacitors, the test voltage shall be applied to the terminals with the same surface of the housing in close contact with the metal foil Between, the gap between the metal foil and the terminals shall not be less than 4mm. 15 resistance to abnormal operating conditions performance Capacitors have enough resistance performance abnormal operating conditions. By 15.1 and 15.2 verify eligibility. In the capacitor requires applying voltages do wet test, followed by the current (discharge) test. To prove this test capacitor In wet conditions and applied since the non-sinusoidal current impact caused by poor voltage conditions, the operating reliability. Fuse may short circuit if the design of the internal capacitor has a fuse, then do the test at 15.1 and 15.2. manufacturer GB 18489-2008/IEC 61048.2006 For this shall be clearly indicated with spare parts. Design fuses directly connected capacitors and capacitor winding, not because this test and modify, change. 10 by 15.1 capacitor test, followed by 15.2 tested. 15.1 applied wet test voltage Measuring the capacitance of the capacitor 10 and the loss angle at 1kHz frequency tangent. In this test, the length of the wire or terminal no more than 30mm. The temperature used in the test chamber shall be maintained at 40 ℃ ± 2 ℃, the capacitor is placed in the region of a relative humidity of 90% to 95% Between the inside air should circulate in t...

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