CSA E61347.2.3 : 2003 : INC : UPD 1 : 2012 : R200800

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
5 General notes on tests
6 Classification
7 Marking
8 Protection against accidental contact with live parts
9 Terminals
10 Provisions for earthing
11 Moisture resistance and insulation
12 Electric strength
13 Thermal endurance test for windings
14 Fault conditions
15 Protection of associated components
16 Abnormal conditions
17 Behaviour of the ballast at the end of lamp life
18 Construction
19 Creepage distances and clearances
20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
22 Resistance to corrosion
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Test to establish whether a conductive
        part is a live part which may cause an electric shock
Annex B (normative) - Particular requirements for thermally
        protected lamp controlgear
Annex C (normative) - Particular requirements for electronic
        lamp controlgear with means of protection against
        overheating
Annex D (normative) - Requirements for carrying out the heating
        tests of thermally protected lamp controlgear ballasts
Annex E (normative) - Use of constant S other than 4500 in
        t[w] tests
Annex F (normative) - Draught-proof enclosure
Annex G (normative) - Explanation of the derivation of the
        values of pulse voltages
Annex H (normative) - Tests
Annex I (normative) - Measurement of high-frequency leakage
        current
Annex J (normative) - Particular additional safety requirements
        for a.c./d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for emergency
        lighting
Annex K (informative) - Components used in the asymmetric
        pulse test circuit

Defines particular safety requirements for electronic ballasts that are: a) designed to be installed on branch circuits not exceeding 600 V nominal between conductors and used in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, with operating frequencies deviating from the supply frequency; and b) associated with fluorescent lamps as specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 or ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901 and other fluorescent lamps for high-frequency operation.