NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT(Act No. 5 of 2008), AS AMENDED THROUGH LEGAL METROLOGY ACT (ActNo. 9 of 2014)
COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND FUNCTIONALPERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF GENERAL SERVICE LAMPS (GSLs) -VC 9109I, Ebrahim Patel, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, hereby under section13(4)(a) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act 5 of2008), and, on the recommendation of the National Regulator for CompulsorySpecifications (NRCS), publish the proposal to declare the compulsory specificationset out in the attached schedule, as a compulsory specification for the safetyperformance of general service lamps.Any person, who wishes to comment on this proposal to declare the CompulsorySpecification concerned, shall submit their comments, in writing, to the Chief ExecutiveOfficer, National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, Private Bag X 25, Brooklyn,0075, on or before the date two (2) months after the publication of this notice.
Ebrahimel,Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
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d) a lamp base which can be connected to one of the following general service lampsockets:(i)Screw base types: E11, E12, E14, E17, E26 or E27, or(ii) Bayonet base types: B15d, BA15d, B22, B22d or BC22, or(iii) Pin base types: G4, GU4, G5.3, GU5.3, GX5.3, GY6.35, G9, GU10,GZ10or GX53 base, orSCHEDULECOMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND FUNCTIONALPERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF GENERAL SERVICE LAMPS (GSLs) - (VC 9109)
1SCOPE1.1InclusionsThis compulsory specification covers the energy efficiency and functional performance forgeneral lighting directional and non -directional lamps of all shapes and finishes; usingincandescent, halogen, fluorescent, light emitting diode (LED), and other light sourcetechnologies (not including high- intensity discharge lamps); that also satisfies a) to d):
a) Capable of operating on a voltage up to 300V of either direct current or alternatingcurrent with a frequency of 50Hz;b) Emitting light with a total luminous flux of 60 to 3300 lumens;c)Light emission with the chromaticity coordinates (x, y) that are within the range (shownin Figure 1):(i)0.250 < x < 0.570 and(ii)- 2.3172 x2 + 2.3653 x - 0.2400 < y < 2.3172 x2 + 2.3653 x0.1400;
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(iv) R7s, or(v) Alternative base types which can be connected to the above lamp basesockets by using commercially available passive adaptors.1.2ExclusionsThe following lamps are excluded from the energy efficiency and functional performancerequirements of this compulsory specification:a)the primary purpose of the light is not general illumination and the productpackaging is prominently marked as such, e.g. but not limited to:aa) emission of light as an agent in chemical or biological processes (other thanhuman visual perception), e.g. but not limited to:(i)polymerization,(ii)ultraviolet light used for curing /drying /hardening,(iii)photodynamic therapy,(iv)horticulture,(y)food service,(vi)medical applications,(vii)aquarium,(viii)animal care, and(ix)anti- insect products;b) image capture and image projection, e.g. but not limited to:(i)camera flashlights,(ii)photocopiers, and(iii) video projectors;c)signalling, e.g. but not limited to:(i)railway -signalling(ii)marine -signalling,(iii)road -signalling and traffic control, and(iv) air traffic -signalling and airfield lamps;d) the spectral distribution of the light is adjusted to the specific needs of particulartechnical equipment, in addition to making the scene or object visible for humans,e.g. but not limited to:(i)studio lighting,(ii) performance special effects lighting, and(iii) theatre lighting;e)the scene or object lit requires special protection from the negative effects of thelight source, e.g. but not limited to:(i)lighting with dedicated filtering for photosensitive patients, and(ii)lighting with dedicated filtering for photosensitive museum exhibits;
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f)lighting is required only for emergency situations, e.g. but not limited to emergencylighting luminaires;requiring ambient temperatures above 120 °C and this exemption only applies toincandescent and halogen lamps with the following characteristics:(i)an overall length of maximum 60 mm,(ii)a rated power of maximum 25 W,(iii)a base type of E14 or B15, and(iv) a rated luminous flux of maximum 225 Im.9)
h)reference lamps used for national measurement standards;i)light sources for battery operated products, including but not limited to mobilephones, torches, camping lights, toys, armbands, solar powered garden lamps,bicycle lights and other non -motorized vehicle lights, etc.; andhalogen light sources with R7s cap and luminous flux <_ 2,700 lumens or >12,000 lumens.J)
2DEFINITIONS2.1For the purposes of this document, the definitions in standards referred in Section 4 ofthis compulsory specification, shall apply.2.2In addition, the following definitions shall apply:2.2.1applicant: the manufacturer or importer seeking approval for GSL(s). Theapplicant shall be an existing legal entity within the Republic of South Africa.2.2.2approval: confirmation by the NRCS that a particular GSL(s) satisfies therequirements of this compulsory specification.2.2.3arithmetical mean: the average of a set of numerical values, calculated byadding them together and dividing by the number of terms in the set.2.2.4beam angle of a directional lamp: the angle between two imaginary lines in aplane through the optical beam axis, such that these lines pass through thecentre of the front face of the light source and through points at which theluminous intensity is 50 % of the centre beam intensity, where the centre beamintensity is the value of luminous intensity measured on the optical beam axis.Note 1. For lamps that have different beam angles in different planes, the largestbeam angle shall be considered; Note 2. For lamps with user -controllable beamangle, the beam angle corresponding to the 'reference control setting' shall beconsidered.2.2.5chromaticity: the property of a colour stimulus defined by its chromaticitycoordinates (x and y).2.2.6colour rendering index (CRI): the measure of the degree to which thepsychophysical colour of an object illuminated by the test illuminant conforms tothat of the same object illuminated by the reference illuminant, suitable allowancehaving been made for the state of chromatic adaptation. CRI is a measure of theability of a light source to accurately reveal the colours of various objects incomparison with an incandescent source of the same colour temperature.
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2.2.7colour -tuneable lamp (CTL): a connected lamp (CL) using LED or OLEDtechnology, that can be set to emit light with a large variation of colours outsidethe range defined in the scope, but can also be set to emit white light inside thecolour range defined in the scope, and with which the lamp is in the scope of thisRegulation. The term does not include tuneable -white lamps that can only be setto emit white light, with different colour temperatures, within the range defined inthe scope. The term also does not include dim -to -warm lamps, that shift theirwhite light output to lower colour temperature when dimmed, simulating thebehaviour of incandescent light sources.2.2.8connected lamp (CL): a general service lamp including data -connection partsthat are physically integrated with the light emitting parts in a single inseparablehousing, and where the data -connection parts cannot be disconnected,switched -off or their power consumption minimised.2.2.9correlated colour temperature (CCT): the temperature of the Planckianradiator whose perceived colour most closely resembles that of a given stimulusat the same brightness and under specified viewing conditions. Units: K. Lampswith a high CCT, e.g. 6500K, produce blueish -white light, whereas those with alow CCT of 2700K produce light that is more yellowish- white.2.2.10data -connection parts: parts that perform one of the following functions:a)reception or transmission of wired or wireless data signals and the processingthereof (either used to control the light emission function or otherwise),b) sensing and processing of the sensed signals (either used to control the lightemission function or otherwise),c)actuation by audio control (including voice control),d)a combination of these.2.2.11declaration report a report that isissued by an accredited conformityassessment body, indicating the equivalence of standards.2.2.12directional lamp (DL): a lamp which has a beam angle (as defined in IEC61341:1994 and measured in accordance with CIE S025:2015) of no more than90 degrees in at least one plane and that being in at least one plane for anasymmetric beam lamp. These lamps are also known as reflector lamps and arecommonly installed in recessed cans or track lighting.2.2.13displacement factor: (also called fundamental power factor) quantifies thedisplacement (phase -shift)between the fundamental current and voltagewaveforms by calculating the cosine of the phase -shift angle. Displacementfactor is a more detailed measure to quantify the displacement of the current andits effect on the power supply network.2.2.14endurance test: (also called a supply switching test) is the switching on and offof a lamp to simulate how the product will perform over its lifetime. The test iscarried out to stress the lamp over a period of time to help determine the failurerates and luminous flux maintenance of that product.2.2.15family: a group of lamps, luminaires, light modules or drivers with the samebrand name that has essentially identical: (1) physical characteristics and
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construction, (2) system design and performance, and (3) quality and safetycharacteristics. Any variation within a family of models shall have little or no effecton the efficacy and performance of those models.2.2.16flicker: the perception of visual unsteadiness induced by a light stimulus theluminance or spectral distribution of which fluctuates with time, for a staticobserver in a static environment. The fluctuations can be periodic and non -periodic and may be induced by the light source itself, the power source or otherinfluencing factors.2.2.17fluorescence or fluorescent light source (FL): the phenomenon or a lightsource using an electric gas discharge of the low- pressure mercury type in whichmost of the light is emitted by one or more layers of phosphors excited by theultraviolet radiation from the discharge. Fluorescent light sources may have one('single- capped') or two ('double- capped') connections (`caps') to their electricitysupply. For the purposes of this Regulation, magnetic induction light sources arealso considered as fluorescent light sources.2.2.18gas discharge: a phenomenon where light is produced, directly or indirectly, byan electric discharge through a gas, plasma, metal vapour or mixture of gasesand vapours.2.2.19generalilluminationpurposes:forthepurposesofthiscompulsoryspecification, means any light source that meets the requirements of Section 1.1and is not exempted under Section 1.2.2.2.20general service lamp (GSL): includes alightsource that meets therequirements of Section 1.1 but is not one of the exclusions in Section 1.2.2.2.21halogen lamp: gas -filled lamp containing halogens or halogen compounds, thefilament being of tungsten.2.2.22high -intensity discharge: `high intensity discharge' (HID) means an electric gasdischarge in which the light- producing arc is stabilised by wall temperature andthe arc chamber has a bulb wall loading in excess of 3 Watts per squarecentimetre. 'Gas discharge' means a phenomenon where light is produced,directly or indirectly, by an electric discharge through a gas, plasma, metalvapour or mixture of gases and vapours. For the purpose of this Regulation, HIDlight sources are limited to metal halide, high -pressure sodium and mercuryvapour types.2.2.23illumination: the application of light to a scene, objects or their surroundings sothat they may be seen.2.2.24incandescence: emission of optical radiation by the process of thermalradiation. In light sources incandescence is typically produced by the passage ofan electric current through a threadlike resistive conductor (`filament') whichcreates heat.2.2.25lamp: a light source made in order to produce an optical radiation, usually visible.Note: The term "lamps" is often referred to as a globe, bulb or light bulb.
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2.2.26lamp cap: that part of a lamp which provides connection to the electrical supplyby means of a lampholder or lamp connector and, in most cases, also serves toretain the lamp in the lampholder.Note 1: The term base is also used in both the United Kingdom and the US todenote an integral part of a lamp envelope which has been so shaped that itfulfils the function of a cap.It may engage either a holder or a connector,depending on other design features of the lamp- and holder system.Note 2: The cap of a lamp and its corresponding holder are generally identifiedby one or more letters followed by a number which indicates approximately theprincipal dimension (generally the diameter) of the cap in millimeters.2.2.27life (of a lamp): the total time for which a lamp has been operated before itbecomes useless or is considered to be so according to specified criteria. Note:Lamp life is usually expressed in hours.2.2.28light emitting diode (LED): a technology in which light is produced from a solid -state device embodying a p -n junction of inorganic material or organic material.This latter case is also known as `organic light emitting diode' (OLED). In bothcases the junction emits optical radiation when excited by an electric current.2.2.29lumen (Im): an SI unit of luminous flux which is emitted in unit solid angle(steradian) by a uniform point source having a luminous intensity of 1 candela. Itindicates the amount of light the lamp provides.2.2.30luminaire: an apparatus which distributes, filtersor transforms the lighttransmitted from one or more lamps and which includes, except the lampsthemselves, all the parts necessary for fixing and protecting the lamps and,where necessary, circuit auxiliaries together with the means for connecting themto the electric supply.2.2.31luminous efficacy (rh, or 0u): expressed in Im/W, quotient of the luminous fluxemitted by the electric power consumed by the light source. It is an expressionof how energy efficient a lamp (or bulb) is at producing visible light.
2.2.32luminous flux or flux (0): expressed in lumen (Im), means the quantity derivedfrom radiant flux (radiant power) by evaluating the electromagnetic radiation inaccordance with the spectral sensitivity of the human eye. If not specifieddifferently, it refers to the rated, maximum initial luminous flux of a light source,after a short operating period, and to the total flux emitted in a solid angle of 4Trsteradians (corresponding to a 360° sphere).2.2.33model: refers to all the units in a product line from the same manufacturer, soldunder the same brand name, and which are identical except for a serial numberor other identifying mark. Any variation within a product line of models shall haveno effect on the efficacy and performance of those models and shall only be dueto natural manufacturing variation observed within otherwise identical units.2.2.34 non -directional lamp (NDL): a general service lamp that is not a directionallamp.
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2.2.35 NRCS: National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications as established by theNational Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5 of 2008).2.2.36passive adaptor. (also called lampholder adaptor) a connecting device capableof being inserted into a lampholder and has outlet facilities for connection to aflexible cord or integral flexible cord or fitted with lampholders. The adaptor mayincorporate electronic circuits to control the output.2.2.37 proof of approval: a Letter of Authority (LoA) issued by the NRCS, whichconfirms that a particular GSL(s) satisfies the requirements of this compulsoryspecification.2.2.38rated life, L70B50: for LED and OLED light sources means the time in hoursbetween the start of their use and the moment when for 50% of a population oflight sources the light output has gradually degraded to a value below 70% of theinitial luminous flux. This is also referred to as the L70B50 lifetime.2.2.39rated luminous flux (of a model of lamp): the value of the initial luminous flux ofa given model of lamp declared by the manufacturer or the responsible vendor,the lamp being operated under specified conditions. Unit: Im. Note 1: The initialluminous flux may be the luminous flux of a lamp after a short ageing period, asspecified in the relevant lamp standard. Note 2: The rated luminous flux issometimes marked on the lamp. (IEC).2.2.40rated power (of a model of lamp): the value of the consumed electrical power bya given model of lamp declared by the manufacturer or the responsible vendor,the lamp being operated under specified conditions. Unit: W. Note: The ratedpower is usually marked on the lamp. (IEC).2.2.41rated voltage or rated voltage range: the nominal voltage /range of voltage atwhich a piece of electrical equipment is designed to operate.
2.2.42reference control setting: a control setting or combination of control settingsthat is used to verify compliance of a light source with this regulation. Thesesettings are relevant for light sources that allow the end -user to control, manuallyor automatically, directly or remotely, the luminous intensity, colour, colourtemperature, spectrum, and/or beam angle of the emitted light.The reference control settings shall be those predefined by the manufacturer asfactory default values, and encountered by the user at first installation (out -of-the -box values). If the installation procedure foresees an automatic softwareupdate during first installation, or if the user has the option to perform such anupdate, the resulting change in settings (if any) shall be taken into account.
The light source manufacturer shall define the reference control settings suchthat:a) The light source is in scope of this compulsory specification according to 1.1and none of the conditions for exemption of 1.2 applies (if this is not possible,the light source is out -of -scope or exempted);b) The adjustable /selectable beam angle is the narrowest available;
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c) The power consumption of lighting control parts and non -lighting parts isminimal (if these parts cannot be disconnected or switched -off);d) The full -load condition is obtained (maximum initial luminous flux given theother chosen settings); ande) When the end -user opts to reset factory defaults, the reference controlsettings are obtained.2.2.43short term flicker indicator (PstLM): a measure of flicker evaluated over aduration of at least 180 seconds in accordance with IEC 61547 -1.2.2.44stroboscopic effect a change in motion perception induced by a light stimulusthe luminance or spectral distribution of which fluctuates with time, for a staticobserver in a non- static environment.2.2.45stroboscopic effect visibility measure (SVM): stroboscopic effect evaluatedover a specified time interval of a relatively short duration. The duration is atleast 1 second, in accordance with CIE TN 006 and IEC TR 63158.2.2.46valid test report a copy of an original test report.
3GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1The applicant shall ensure that each model of GSL(s) has been approved andsuccessfully registered by the NRCS before offering it for sale, or import, or supply inaccordance with the requirements of Annex A.3.2The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materials affecting anymandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification. In the event of suchchange(s) the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand that the applicant submits a newapplication for approval.3.3The applicant shall, on request, provide the NRCS, within 5 working days, withsatisfactory proof of compliance in respect of any model of GSL(s) included in the scopeof this compulsory specification.3.4Failure to provide such proof shall constitute reasonable grounds for suspicion of non-compliance with the requirements of this compulsory specification.3.5All GSL(s) shall comply with the requirements of this compulsory specification withrespect to energy efficiency, functional performance and product information as set outin Sections 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 when tested in accordance with the test standards in Section4.
4EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
4.1Luminous Efficacy Requirement
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a) GSLs shall comply with the luminous efficacy requirements in Table 1 or Table 2, asrelevant:Table 1: Minimum luminous efficacy, phase 1
Product TypeGeneral Service Lamp 90
Product Type Phase 2 Minimum luminous efficacy (Im/W)General Service Lamp 105b) Depending on the lamp characteristics, the minimum luminous efficacy values may bedecreased by the following correction factors (C):Table 3: Correction factorsLamp Characteristics CLuminous flux CD (Im) below 400 Im -10%Directional lamps -15%Colour- tuneable lamps (CTL) -10%Connected LED Lamps - rated luminous flux CD (Im):60Im505300Im -15%300ím <I)5650Im -10%650 Im < CD <- 1200 Im -7.5%1200 Im < CD <_ 2000 Im -5.0%
2000 Im < CD53300 Im -2.5%
c) With respect the correction factors in Table 3, the following should be noted:
(i) Where applicable, the correction factors are additive up to a maximum of 25 %.(ii) For colour -tuneable lamps (defined in Section 2) that are also connected lamps, thecorrection factors are additive.(iii) Lamps that allow the end -user to adapt the spectrum and/or the beam angle of theemitted light, thus changing the values for luminous flux, CRI -Ra and /or colourtemperature (Tc), and/or changing their directional lamp or non -directional lamp status,shall be evaluated using the reference control settings.
4.2Displacement Factor (Cos cp,)
All GSLs shall have a displacement factor as stipulated in Error! Reference source notfound.
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MetricColour Rendering Index (CRI)Lumen maintenance factorMandatory RequirementsRa80The lumen maintenance factor XLMF% after endurancetesting according to Annex B shall be not less thanXLMF,MIN %, calculated as follows:
3vvi[1i:3.XLAf1F,MIN%= 100 X e
whereL70is the declared L70B50 lifetime (in hours)Upper limit forXLMF,MIN %:the calculated required lumenmaintenance of the sample shall not exceed 96.0% (i.e.,XLMF,MIN% <96.0 %).Where no lifetimeisdeclared,15,000 hourswillbeassumed.Survival factor No less than 90% of sample units should be operationalfollowing endurance testing according to Annex B.EMC emissions Compliance with CISPRI5 or SANS 215EMC immunity Compliance with SANS 61547 or IEC 61547Harmonics Compliance with SANS 61000 -3 -2 or IEC 61000 -3 -2Table 4: Displacement factorRatedInputPower Displacementin Watts (W) for the lamp FactorP <_ 2W Not applicable2W <p5 5W ?0.45W <p5. 10W ?0.7P > 10W 0.9
4.2.1Standby Power for connected lampsa) Standby power for lamps shall not exceed 0.5 W.b) Networked standby power for Connected LED Lamps shall not exceed 0.5 W.c) The allowable values for Standby power and Networked standby power shall not beadded together.4.3Functional Performance Requirements
All GSL shall comply with the functional requirements in Table 5:Table 5: Functional requirements
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Metric Mandatory RequirementsShort term flicker indicator (PstLM) < 1.01 at full load and a sinusoidal input voltage (i.e. intrinsicperformance).Note: compliance with SANS 61547 -1 or IEC 61547 -1Stroboscopiceffectvisibility<_ 0.4 at full load and a sinusoidal input voltage (i.e. intrinsicmeasure (SVM) performance).Note: compliance with SANS /IEC TR 63158Colour consistency Variation of x,y chromaticity coordinates within a five -stepStandard Deviation of Colour Matching (SDCM) or less.4.4Product Information Requirements
4.4.1Lamp informationThe following information shall be clearly and indelibly printed on the product:a) Rated power in Watts (mandatory).b) Rated operating voltage (mandatory).c) Trade name or brand name (mandatory).d) Rated initial luminous flux in lumens (mandatory).e)Rated correlated colour temperature (CCT) in Kelvin (K) (mandatory).f)Beam angle (mandatory for directional lamps).
4.4.2Packaging informationThe following information shall be clearly and prominently indicated on the packaging andin all other forms of product information:a) Rated power in Watts (mandatory).b) Rated operating voltage (mandatory).c) Rated initial luminous flux in lumens (mandatory).d) Rated efficacy in lumens per Watt (Im/W) (mandatory).e) Rated lifetime in hours and L70B50 if longer (mandatory).t)Rated correlated colour temperature (CCT) in Kelvin (K) combined with a sliding scale:(mandatory).
g)Light AppearanceWarmL.A2700 KCool
Beam angle (mandatory for directional lamps).
Where 1 means 50% of the population will be affected by the flicker.
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Note: The listed incandescent wattage equivalencies may be interpolated (e.g. 50 Watts) andextrapolated (e.g. 7 Watts) using the values in the given table./) Voltage surge and dip immunity claim (optional).Manufacturers are not required to provide a voltage surge and dip immunity claim (e.g."Withstands Power Surge ", "Power Surge Protected "). However, if they do, then the claim shallmeet the EMC immunity requirements for equipment for general lighting purposes as set outin IEC 61547 for conditions in South Africa.
5REFERENCED TEST STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
The metrics, referenced standards and compliance certification criteria are set out in thisSection, with consideration of:h) Statement on Dimmability. Clearly state whether dimmable or not dimmable. If yes,then information on dimmer compatibility, or web link to this information. (mandatory).i)For general service lamps which are, according to paragraph 1.2, exempted from therequirements of paragraph 3, the intended purpose shall be stated on all forms ofpackaging, product information and advertisement, together with a clear indication inlarge font on the front of the package that the Lamp is NOT Intended for GeneralIllumination Purposes. (mandatory).j)Base type (mandatory).k) Efficiency label compliant with the current version of the Department of Energyguideline for energy efficiency label compliance in South Africa: A Guide for EnergyEfficiency Labelling (mandatory)./)Incandescent equivalency claim (optional).m) Manufacturers are not required to provide an incandescent equivalency claim (i.e."This lamp is as bright as a 60W incandescent" or "10W = 60W "). However, if they do,then the equivalency shall be based on the table below which depicts the minimuminitial luminous flux that is required to claim a specific incandescent lamp wattageequivalency:Table 6: Incandescent wattage equivalencies for LED lampsIncandescentEquivalency [W]Wattage Minimum Initial Luminous Flux (Im]Non -directional Lamps
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a) The latest edition of the referenced standards (including any amendments) applies.b) The same sample of lamps may be used for certain metrics as set out in the test sequencein Annex Bc) The required levels, sample sizes and compliance criteria for compliance certification bysuppliers shall be the same as requirements in the referenced standards.
Table 7: Relevant test standards and compliance certification
PhenomenaLamp TypeStandard
Luminous EfficacyAll[Im/VV]Calculated See belowfor (measuredluminous flux /measured power)
Luminous flux inIncandescentIEC / SANS 60064[Im]/ HalogenCIE 84 / IEC 60357
CFLIEC / SANS 60969CIE 84
LEDIEC / SANS 62612CIE S025
Power in [W]Incandescent/ HalogenCFL
LEDIEC / SANS 60064CIE 84IEC I SANS 60969CIE 84IEC / SANS 62612CIE S025
14ComplianceCertification(for suppliers)Sample of 10 units.The arithmeticalmean of thecalculated luminousefficacy of the 10units shall not beless than requiredlevel.Sample of 10 units.The arithmeticalmean of themeasured luminousflux of the 10 unitsshall not be lessthan 92.5% of therated luminous fluxand the measuredluminous flux ofeach individual lampof the sample shallnot be less than 90%of the rated luminousfluxSample of 10 units.The arithmeticalmean of themeasured power ofthe 10 units shall notexceed 107.5% ofthe rated power, andthe measured powerof each individuallamp of the sampleshall not exceed110% of the ratedpowerSurveillance Testing(for government)
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of thecalculated luminousefficacy of the 10 unitsshall not be less thanrequired level.
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of themeasured luminous fluxof the 10 units shall notbe less than 90% of therated luminous flux
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of themeasured power of the10 units shall notexceed 110% of therated power, and themeasured power ofeach individual lamp ofthe sample shall notexceed 115% of therated power.
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PhenomenaLamp TypeStandard
Standby PowerConnectedIEC 63103LED lamp
DisplacementLEDFactor
Colour RenderingLEDIndex (CRI)
Correlated colourLEDtemperature(CCT)
Luminous fluxLEDmaintenancefactor
Survival FactorLEDComplianceCertification(for suppliers)Sample of 10 units.The measuredstandby power ofeach individual lampof the 10 units shallnot exceed therequired level bymore than 100 mW.IEC / SANS 62612Sample of 10 units.The measureddisplacement factorof each individuallamp of the sampleshall not be lessthan the requiredlevel minus 0.05.IEC / SANS 62612Sample of 10 units.CIE S 025The measured CRICIE 13.3of each individuallamp of the sampleshall not be lessthan the requiredCRI -Ra level minus 3IEC / SANS 62612Sample of 10 units.CIE S025For each individualCIE S015lamp of the sample,the measured CCTshall conform to theindustry standardtolerances containedin the IEC standardsused for testing.See Annex BThe determinedXLMF% of the samplefollowing the test inAnnex B shall not beless than XLMF, MIN %.2See Annex BSample of 10 units.At least 9 light unitsof the test samplemust be operationalafter completing theendurance test inAnnex B.Surveillance Testing(for government)
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of themeasured standbypower of the 10 unitsshall not exceed therequired level by morethan 100 mW.
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of themeasured displacementfactor of the 10 unitsshall not be less thanthe required level minus0.05.
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of themeasured CRI of the 10units shall not be lessthan the required CRI-Ra level minus 3
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of themeasured CCT shallconform to the industrystandard tolerancescontained in thestandards used fortesting.
The determined XLMF° /aof the sample followingthe test in Annex B shallnot be less than XLMF,MIN %.Sample of 10 units. Atleast 9 light sources ofthe test sample must beoperational aftercompleting theendurance test in AnnexB.
2 There is no tolerance associated with this metric as it is a fixed requirement and it is up to themanufacturer to declare an L70B50 value to meet it.
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Short -term FlickerLEDindicator (PstLM)
Stroboscopiceffect VisibilityMeasure (SVM)LED
EMC emissionsAll
EMC immunityAll(including voltagesurge and dip)HarmonicsAllIEC / SANS TR61547 -1
IEC / SANS TR63158
CISPRI5 or SANS215SANS 61547 or IEC61547
IEC 61000-3-2
6EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDSComplianceCertification(for suppliers)Sample of 10 units.For each individuallamp of the sample,the measuredintrinsic3 PStIM of the10 units shall not bemore than therequired level plus5 %.Sample of 10 units.For each individuallamp of the sample,the measuredintrinsic SVM of the10 units shall not bemore than therequired level plus5 %.Surveillance Testing(for government)
Sample of 10 units. Foreach individual lamp ofthe sample, themeasured intrinsic Ps&of the 10 units shall notbe more than therequired level plus 5 %.
Sample of 10 units. Thearithmetical mean of themeasured intrinsic SVMof the 10 units shall notbe more than therequired level plus 5 %.
6.1Standards issued by different standardization bodies such as ISO and EN, will only beaccepted if it is proven, in the form of a declaration report from an accredited conformityassessment body, that they are technically equivalent to the relevant South AfricanNational Standard or other relevant standard as provided in Section 4.6.2The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining such a declaration report. Proof ofconformity with such a standard shall be accepted as conformity with the correspondingSouth African National Standard or other relevant standard as provided in Section 4.
7CONFORMITY TO NEW EDITIONS OF REFERENCED STANDARDS
7.1For the purposes of this compulsory specification, a new edition of a referenced standardshall become effective twelve (12) months from the date of publication as a SouthAfrican National Standard.
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7.2New products, or products resubmitted for approval because of a change in design ormaterials, shall in all cases be evaluated against the requirements of the latest editionof any referenced standard.7.3When a new edition of a referenced standard is published, products originally approvedin accordance with the previous edition of that standard may have their approvalextended for up to five (5) years from the effective date of the new standard, subject tothe requirements of Annex A, unless declared otherwise by the Minister
8EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY TO REQUIREMENTS
With respect to the safety requirements (section 3), a valid test report issued by anappropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of anIAF /ILAC /IECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS's conformityassessment policy, shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the safetyrequirements of this compulsory specification.
I9IMPLEMENTATION PHASES
The compulsory specification shall be effective in accordance with the following phases:a) Phase 1:Twelve (12) months after the publication of the final notice for duration of three (3) years.Products that are already in the market and approved by the NRCS for safety requirementsare to comply with this compulsory specification twelve (12) months after the publication of thefinal notice.b) Phase 2:Thirty -six (36) months after the publication of the final notice. Products that are already in themarket and approved by the NRCS for safety requirements are to comply with this compulsoryspecification thirty -six (36) months after the publication of the final notice.
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An application for approval of each model of GSL (or family of GSLs) intended for sale shallinclude A.1.1 to A.1.5 inclusive:
A1.1Details of the model(s) of GSL(s) for which approval is sought and the standard(s)to which it is claimed to conform;A1.2Details of the manufacturing plant(s) in which the GSL model is produced;A1.3Identification markings and other information appearing on the product;A1.4Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may berequested by the NRCS;A1.5For new applications:a) Proof of conformity as described in Section Error! Reference source notfound. of this compulsory specification, with all the energy efficiency andfunctional performance requirements of this compulsory specification set out inSection 3, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to theNRCS; andb) Declaration that all submitted information relates to the model of GSL detailed inthis application for energy efficiency and functional performance approval.A1.6For renewal applicationsThree months prior to expiry of the Letter of Authority (LOA), an application for anew LOA may be granted, provided that a declaration that all the current conditionsof the product energy efficiency and functional performance certification are met forthe model of GSL detailed in this application for energy efficiency and functionalperformance approval.
A2APPROVAL
A2.1The NRCS shall assess the evidence of conformity supplied by the applicant andshall decide to grant approval or not, at its sole discretion.A2.2 The NRCS shall assign a unique number to each approval.A2.3 The NRCS shall issue a Letter of Authority (LOA) certificate for each successfulapplication, to the applicant, when all the requirements have been met.A2.4 The approval granted with respect to each model of GSL that is pursuant to thiscompulsory specification may be withdrawn at any time, after the manufacturer hasbeen notified in writing, if the requirements have not been met or maintained.
ANNEX B ENDURANCE TEST METHOD AND SEQUENCE
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Light sources shall undergo endurance testing to verify their luminous flux maintenance factorand survival factor. This endurance testing consists of the test method outlined below for LEDand OLED light sources:
B1AMBIENT CONDITIONS AND TEST SETUP
B1.1The switching cycles are to be conducted in a room with an ambient temperatureof 25 °C ±10 °C and an average air velocity of less than 0.2 m /s.B1.2The switching cycles on the sample shall be conducted in free air in a vertical base -up position. However, if a supplier has declared the light source is suitable for usein a specific orientation only, then the sample shall be mounted in that orientation.B1.3The applied voltage during the switching cycles shall have a tolerance within 2 %.The total harmonic content of the supply voltage shall not exceed 3 %. Standardsprovide guidance on the supply voltage source.
B2PROVISIONAL ENDURANCE TEST METHOD
B2.1Initial flux measurement: measure the luminous flux of the light source prior tostarting the endurance test switching cycle.B2.2Switching cycles: operate the light source for 1200 cycles of repeated, continuousswitching cycles without interruption. One complete switching cycle consists of 150minutes of the light source switched ON at full power followed by 30 minutes of thelight source switched OFF. The hours of operation recorded (i.e., 3000 hours)include only the periods of the switching cycle when the light source was switchedON, i.e. the total test time is 3600 hours.B3.3Final flux measurement: at the end of the 1200 switching cycles, note if any lampshave failed (see `Survival Factor' requirements in Section 3.3 Table 5) and measurethe luminous flux of the light sources that have not failed.B4.4For each of the units in the sample which have not failed, divide the measured finalflux by the measured initial flux. The arithmetical mean of the resulting values of allthe units that did not fail provides the determined value for the luminous fluxmaintenance factor XLMF %.
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Compliancetest
Conditioning
Luminous Flux
Pass
Temporal Lightrtefacts
Pass
Start &runup time
Pass
Temporal LightArtefacts
Pass
StandbyPower ¡s)
Pass
uminous Fluxaintenance
Pass
MercuryContent
PauFal
LED lamps
DimmabilityStatement
Pass
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