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15 &16 Protection of associated components & Abnormal operation
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The ballast shall not impair safety when operated under abnormal conditions at any voltage between 90 % and 110 % of the rated supply voltage." v" A9 S- F! d/ T
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15.2 conditions of abnormal operation, measured from 5 s after the switch on or beginning of the starting process5 q) p$ ^ W+ i8 \
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15.3 For a period longer than 30 s after switch-on, or beginning of the starting process. For ballasts which make more than one attempt to start a failed lamp, the combined duration of voltages above the maximum working voltage for which the ballast is declared shall not exceed 30 s.
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c) the lamp does not start although the cathode circuits are intact (de-activated lamp); |
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