AS/NZS CISPR 15:2002

1 - AS/NZS CISPR 15:2002 LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND SIMILA
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - 1 Scope
8 - 2 Normative references
8 - 3 Definitions
8 - 4 Limits
8 - 4.1 Frequency ranges
9 - 4.2 Insertion loss
9 - 4.3 Disturbance voltages
9 - 4.3.1 Mains terminals
10 - 4.3.2 Load and control terminals
10 - 4.4 Radiated electromagnetic disturbances
11 - 5 Application of the limits
11 - 5.1 General
11 - 5.2 Indoor luminaires
11 - 5.2.1 General
12 - 5.2.2 Incandescent lamp luminaires
12 - 5.2.3 Fluorescent lamp luminaires
12 - 5.2.4 Other luminaires
12 - 5.3 Independent auxiliaries exclusively for use with lighting equipment
12 - 5.3.1 General
12 - 5.3.2 Independent light regulating devices
13 - 5.3.3 Independent transformers and convertors for incandescent lamps
13 - 5.3.4 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps
14 - 5.3.5 Semi-luminaires
14 - 5.3.6 Independent starters and igniters
14 - 5.4 Self-ballasted lamps
14 - 5.5 Outdoor lighting appliances
14 - 5.5.1 General
14 - 5.5.2 Mounting system
15 - 5.5.3 Integrated switching devices
15 - 5.5.4 Incandescent lamp luminaires
15 - 5.5.5 Fluorescent lamp luminaires
15 - 5.5.6 Other luminaires
15 - 5.6 UV and IR radiation appliances
15 - 5.6.1 General
15 - 5.6.2 IR radiation appliances
15 - 5.6.3 UV fluorescent lamp appliances
15 - 5.6.4 Other UV and/or IR appliances
16 - 5.7 Transport lighting
16 - 5.7.1 General
16 - 5.7.2 External lighting and signalling
16 - 5.7.3 Lighting of on-board instruments
16 - 5.7.4 Lighting of interior cabins and rooms
16 - 5.8 Neon and other advertising signs
16 - 5.9 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires
16 - 5.9.1 General
16 - 5.9.2 Measurement in the mains on mode, i.e. operating condition prior to the disruption of the mains supply
17 - 5.9.3 Measurement in emergency mode, i.e. operating condition after disruption of the mains supply
17 - 5.10 Replaceable starters for fluorescent lamps
17 - 6 Operating conditions for lighting equipment
17 - 6.1 General
17 - 6.2 Lighting equipment
17 - 6.3 Supply voltage and frequency
17 - 6.4 Ambient conditions
18 - 6.5 Lamps
18 - 6.5.1 Type of lamp used
18 - 6.5.2 Ageing time of lamps
18 - 6.5.3 Stabilization time of lamps
18 - 6.6 Replaceable starters
18 - 7 Method of insertion loss measurement
18 - 7.1 Circuits for the measurement of insertion loss
19 - 7.2 Measuring arrangement and procedure
19 - 7.2.1 Radiofrequency generator
19 - 7.2.2 Balance-to-unbalance transformer
19 - 7.2.3 Measuring receiver and network
19 - 7.2.4 Dummy lamps
19 - 7.2.5 Measuring arrangements
20 - 7.3 Luminaire
20 - 7.4 Measurement procedure
21 - 8 Method of measurement of disturbance voltages
21 - 8.1 Measuring arrangement and procedure
21 - 8.1.1 Mains terminal voltage measurement
21 - 8.1.2 Load and control terminal voltage measurement
21 - 8.1.3 Light regulation
21 - 8.1.4 Measurements with an average detector
21 - 8.2 Indoor and outdoor luminaires
22 - 8.3 Independent light regulating devices
22 - 8.3.1 Directly operating devices
22 - 8.3.2 Devices having a remote control function
22 - 8.4 Independent transformers and convertors for incandescent lamps
22 - 8.5 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps
23 - 8.6 Self-ballasted lamps and semi-luminaires
23 - 8.7 UV and IR radiation appliances
23 - 8.8 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires
24 - 8.9 Independent starters and igniters for fluorescent and other discharge lamps
24 - 9 Method of measurement of radiated electromagnetic disturbances
24 - 9.1 Measuring arrangement and procedure
24 - 9.1.1 Measuring equipment
24 - 9.1.2 Measurements in three directions
24 - 9.1.3 Wiring instructions
24 - 9.1.4 Light regulation
24 - 9.2 Indoor and outdoor luminaires
24 - 9.3 Independent convertors for incandescent lamps
24 - 9.4 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps
24 - 9.5 Self-ballasted lamps and semi-luminaires
24 - 9.6 UV and IR radiation appliances
25 - 9.7 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires
25 - 10 Interpretation of CISPR radio disturbance limits
25 - 10.1 Significance of a CISPR limit
25 - 10.2 Tests
25 - 10.3 Statistical method of evaluation
26 - 10.4 Banning of sales
39 - Annex A - Electrical and constructional requirements for the low-capacitance balance-to-unbalance transformer
39 - A.1 General
39 - A.2 Basic requirements
39 - A.3 Additional requirements

Specifies the limits and methods of tests of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment. The frequency range covered is 9kHz to 400 GHz. This Standard has been reproduced from CISPR 15:2000 and some modifications have been made to reflect local conditions.

This standard applies to the emission (radiated and conducted) of radiofrequency disturbances from: all lighting equipment with a primary function of generating and/or distributing light intended for illumination purposes, and intended either for connection to the low voltage electricity supply or for battery operation; the lighting part of multi-function equipment where one of the primary functions of this is illumination; independent auxiliaries exclusively for use with lighting equipment; UV and IR radiation equipment; neon advertising signs; street/flood lighting intended for outdoor use; transport lighting (installed in buses and trains).Excluded from the scope of this standard are: lighting equipment operating in the ISM frequency bands (as defined in Resolution 63(1979) of the ITU Radio Regulation); lighting equipment for aircraft and airports; apparatus for which the electromagnetic compatibility requirements in the radio-frequency range are explicitly formulated in other IEC or CISPR standards.NOTE Examples are: built-in lighting devices in other equipment, for example scale illumination or neon devices; photocopiers; slide projectors; lighting equipment for road vehicles.The frequency range covered is 9 kHz to 400 GHz.Multi-function equipment which is subjected simultaneously to different clauses of thisstandard and/or other standards shall meet the provisions of each clause/standard with therelevant functions in operation.The limits in this standard have been determined on a probabilistic basis to keep the suppression of disturbances within economically reasonable limits while still achieving an adequate level of radio protection and electromagnetic compatibility. In exceptional cases, additional provisions may be required.

First published as AS/NZS 4051:1992.
Second edition 1994.
Third edition 1998.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS CISPR 15:2002.