The interaction of electronic ballasts with lighting and other controls

Author

Gilleskie, Robert J.

Author_Institution

San Diego Gas & Electric Co., CA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

4-9 Oct 1992

Firstpage

1868

Abstract

The author considers the adverse effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from high-frequency electronic ballasts used to operate 4 ft long fluorescent lamps. He presents four cases in which EMI from such ballasts interfered with the operation of installed control systems or other equipment, and the steps taken to correct the problem. Such interference is considered with respect to limits allowed by FCC Title 47. From the four cases the author infers three generic situations in which electronic ballasts should be used with care and concludes with recommended actions to minimize the effect of EMI in electronic ballasts

Keywords

electromagnetic interference; fluorescent lamps; lamp accessories; lighting; lighting control; standards; 4 ft; EMI; FCC Title 47; HF; control systems; electromagnetic interference; electronic ballasts; fluorescent lamps; lamp accessories; lighting; lighting control; standards; Control systems; Costs; Electromagnetic interference; Electronic ballasts; Fluorescent lamps; Frequency; Lighting control; Manufacturing; Power quality; Reactive power;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1992., Conference Record of the 1992 IEEE

Conference_Location

Houston, TX

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0635-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IAS.1992.244547

Filename

244547