Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications

This Standard specifies the performance requirements for single-capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting service.

Einseitig gesockelte Leuchtstofflampen - Anforderungen an die Arbeitsweise

Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique - Prescriptions de performances

Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications (IEC 60901:1996/A2:2000)

Ta standard določa zahteve glede zmogljivosti za fluorescenčne sijalke z enim vznožkom za splošno uporabo v razsvetljavi.

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Publication Date
28-Feb-2001
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Mar-2001
Due Date
01-Mar-2001
Completion Date
01-Mar-2001

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
01-marec-2001
Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications (IEC
60901:1996/A2:2000)
Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications
Einseitig gesockelte Leuchtstofflampen - Anforderungen an die Arbeitsweise
Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique - Prescriptions de performances
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60901:1996/A2:2000
ICS:
29.140.30 )OXRUHVFHQþQHVLMDONH6LMDONH Fluorescent lamps.
Discharge lamps
SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
NORME
CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60901
INTERNATIONAL
1996
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 2
AMENDMENT 2
2000-04
Amendement 2
Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique –
Prescriptions de performances
Amendment 2
Single-capped fluorescent lamps –
Performance specifications
Les feuilles de cet amendement sont à insérer dans la
Publication 60901 (1996)
The sheets contained in this amendment are to be
inserted in Publication 60901 (1996)
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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSERTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSERTION
DES NOUVELLES PAGES ET FEUILLES OF NEW PAGES AND SHEETS
DE CARACTÉRISTIQUES DANS IN PUBLICATION
LA PUBLICATION
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1. Retirer la page de titre et insérer la nouvelle page de titre. 1. Remove title page and insert new title page.
2. Retirer les pages I-1 à A-1 et insérer les nouvelles 2. Remove pages I-2 to A-1 and insert new pages I-2
pages I-1 à A-1. to A-1.
3. Retirer les pages B-7 à E-1 et insérer les nouvelles 3. Remove pages B-8 to E-1 and insert new pages B-8
pages B-7 à E-1. to E-1.
4. Retirer les pages II-3 à II-7 et insérer les nouvelles 4. Remove pages II-4 to II-8 and insert new pages II-4
pages II-3 à II-7. to II-8.
SECTION 2 – FEUILLES DE CARACTÉRISTIQUES SECTION 2 – DATA SHEETS
5. Retirer les feuilles 5. Remove sheets.
0518-1 (pages 1 et 2) 0518-1 (pages 1 and 2)
0526-1 (pages 1 et 2) 0526-1 (pages 1 and 2)
1413-1 (page 2) 1413-1 (page 2)
1418-1 (page 2) 1418-1 (page 2)
1426-1 (page 2) 1426-1 (page 2)
2005-1 (pages 1 et 2) 2005-1 (pages 1 and 2)
2007-1 (pages 1 et 2) 2007-1 (pages 1 and 2)
2009-1 (pages 1 et 2) 2009-1 (pages 1 and 2)
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6255-1 (page 1) 6255-1 (page 1)
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7424-1 (pages 1 et 2) 7424-1 (pages 1 and 2)
7432-1 (pages 1 et 2) 7432-1 (pages 1 and 2)
7442-1 (pages 1 et 2) 7442-1 (pages 1 and 2)
6. Insérer les nouvelles feuilles 6. Insert new sheets
0518-2 (pages 1 et 2) 0518-2 (pages 1 and 2)
0526-2 (pages 1 et 2) 0526-2 (pages 1 and 2)
1413-2 (page 2) 1413-2 (page 2)
1418-2 (page 2) 1418-2 (page 2)
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3418-1 (pages 1, 2 et 3) 3418-1 (pages 1, 2 and 3)
3426-1 (pages 1, 2 et 3) 3426-1 (pages 1, 2 and 3)
6240-2 (page 1) 6240-2 (page 1)
6255-2 (page 1) 6255-2 (page 1)
7432-2 (pages 1 et 2) 7432-2 (pages 1 and 2)
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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le sous-comité 34A: Lampes, du comité d’études 34
de la CEI: Lampes et équipements associés.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
34A/908/FDIS 34A/914/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l’approbation de cet amendement.
___________
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of technical committee 34:
Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34A/908/FDIS 34A/914/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60901
INTERNATIONAL
Deuxième édition
STANDARD
Second edition
1996
Modifiée selon les amendements 1 (1997) et 2 (2000)
Amended in accordance with amendments 1 (1997) and 2 (2000)
Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique –
Prescriptions de performances
Single-capped fluorescent lamps –
Performance specifications
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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
901  IEC:1996 – 5 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
________
SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS –
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
FOREWORD
1) The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of the IEC is to promote
international cooperation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, the IEC publishes International Standards. Their preparation is
entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with may
participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. The IEC collaborates closely with the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the
two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of the IEC on technical matters, prepared by technical committees on
which all the National Committees having a special interest therein are represented, express, as nearly as
possible, an international consensus of opinion on the subjects dealt with.
3) They have the form of recommendations for international use published in the form of standards, technical
reports or guides and they are accepted by the National Committees in that sense.
4) In order to promote international unification, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC International
Standards transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional standards. Any
divergence between the IEC Standard and the corresponding national or regional standard shall be clearly
indicated in the latter.
5) The IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with one of its standards.
International Standard IEC 901 has been prepared by sub-committee 34A: Lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34A/588/FDIS 34A/634/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
Annexes A, B and C form an integral part of this standard.
Annexes D and E are for information only.
This second edition of IEC 901 cancels and replaces the first edition, published in 1987,
amendment 1 (1989) and amendment 2 (1992). The main changes relate to:
– the removal of safety related items;
– the abandonment of the division into three sections;
– the introduction of new terminology;
– a new numbering of the lamp data sheets;
– the introduction of new lamp data sheets.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – I-2 –
SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS –
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
1 Section 1: General
1.1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the performance requirements for single-capped
fluorescent lamps for general lighting service.
The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing. Conditions of compliance,
including methods of statistical assessment, are under consideration.
The following lamp types and modes of operation with external ballasts are included:
a) lamps operated with an internal means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for oper-
ation on a.c. mains frequencies;
b) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for
operation on a.c. mains frequencies with the use of a starter, and additionally operating on
high frequency;
c) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for oper-
ation on a.c. mains frequencies without the use of a starter (starterless), and additionally
operating on high frequency;
d) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having preheated cathodes, for oper-
ation on high frequency;
e) lamps operated with an external means of starting, having non-preheated cathodes, for
operation on high frequency.
1.2 General statement
It may be expected that lamps which comply with this standard will start and operate satisfactorily at
voltages between 92 % and 106 % of rated supply voltage and at an ambient air temperature of
between 10 °C and 50 °C, when operated with a ballast complying with IEC 60921 or IEC 60929,
where relevant with a starter complying with IEC 60155 or IEC 60927, and in a luminaire complying
with IEC 60598-1.
NOTE For some lamps, additional information for high-frequency ballast design is given for proper starting at an
ambient air temperature of –15 °C.
1.3 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to
agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of
IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – I-4 –
IEC 60050(845):1987, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 845: Lighting
IEC 60061-1:1969, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60081:1997, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60155:1993, Glow starters for fluorescent lamps
IEC 60598-1:1996, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60921:1988, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements
IEC 60927:1996, Auxiliaries for lamps – Starting devices (other than glow starters) –
Performance requirements
IEC 60929:1990, AC supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance
requirements
IEC 61199:1993, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety specifications
IEC/TS 61231:1999, International lamp coding system (ILCOS)
1.4 Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following definitions apply.
For definitions related to lighting, see IEC 60050(845).
1.4.1
fluorescent lamp
discharge lamp of the low pressure mercury type, in which most of the light is emitted by one
or several layers of phosphors excited by the ultra-violet radiation from the discharge
1.4.2
single-capped fluorescent lamp
fluorescent lamp having a single cap, for operation on external circuits with either an internal
or external means of starting
1.4.3
nominal value
approximate quantity value used to designate or identify a lamp
1.4.4
rated value
quantity value for a characteristic of a lamp for specified operating conditions. The value and
the conditions are specified in this standard, or assigned by the manufacturer or responsible
vendor
1.4.5
lumen maintenance
ratio of the luminous flux of a lamp at a given time in its life to its initial luminous flux, the
lamp being operated under specified conditions. This ratio is generally expressed as a
percentage

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – I-6 –
1.4.6
initial readings
starting characteristics of a lamp, measured before ageing, and the electrical, photometric
and cathode characteristics of a lamp, measured at the end of the 100 h ageing period
1.4.7
conditioning period
time required after switching on a lamp to reach stabilization of the vapour pressure within the
discharge tube
1.4.8
starting aid
conductive strip affixed to the outer surface of a lamp, or a conductive plate which is spaced
within an appropriate distance from the lamp. A starting aid is usually connected to earth
potential, and can only be effective when it has an adequate potential difference from one end
of the lamp
1.4.9
reference ballast
special ballast, either inductive for lamps for operation on a.c. mains frequencies, or resistive
for lamps for operation on high frequency. It is designed for the purpose of providing
comparison standards for use in testing ballasts, for the selection of reference lamps and for
testing regular production lamps under standardized conditions. It is essentially characterized
by the fact that at its rated frequency, it has a stable voltage/current ratio which is relatively
uninfluenced by variations in current, temperature and magnetic surroundings, as outlined in
the relevant ballast standard
1.4.10
calibration current of a reference ballast
value of the current on which the calibration and control of the reference ballast are based
1.4.11
type test
test or a series of tests made on a type test sample for the purpose of checking compliance of
the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard
1.4.12
type test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar units, submitted by the manufacturer or responsible
vendor for the purpose of a type test
1.5 Lamp requirements
1.5.1 General
A lamp, on which compliance with this standard is claimed, shall comply with the requirements
of IEC 61199.
A lamp shall be so designed that its performance is reliable in normal and accepted use. In
general, this can be achieved by satisfying the requirements of the following subclauses.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – I-8 –
The requirements and information given apply to 95 % of production.
NOTE The requirements and tolerances permitted by this standard correspond to the testing of a type test
sample, submitted by the manufacturer for that purpose. In principle this type test sample should consist of units
having characteristics typical of the manufacturer’s production and being as close to the production centre point
values as possible.
It may be expected with the tolerances given in the standard that products manufactured in accordance with the
type test sample will comply with the standard for the majority of production. Due to the production spread
however, it is inevitable that there will sometimes be products outside the specified tolerances. For guidance on
sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes, see IEC 60410.
1.5.2 Caps
The dimensions of the cap on a finished lamp shall be in accordance with IEC 60061-1.
1.5.3 Dimensions
The dimensions of a lamp shall comply with the values specified on the relevant lamp data
sheet.
1.5.4 Starting characteristics
A lamp shall start fully within the time specified on the relevant lamp data sheet and remain
alight.
Conditions and method of test are given in annex A.
1.5.5 Electrical characteristics
a) The initial reading of the voltage at the lamp terminals shall comply with the values
specified on the relevant lamp data sheet.
b) The initial reading of the power dissipated by a lamp shall not exceed the rated wattage,
specified on the relevant lamp data sheet, by more than 5 % + 0,5 W.
NOTE Cathode watts due to supplementary heating are not included in the rated lamp wattage unless
otherwise stated on the lamp data sheet.
Conditions and method of test are given in annex B.
1.5.6 Cathode characteristics
a) For a lamp having preheated cathodes for operation on a.c. mains frequencies starterless
circuits, the initial reading of the resistance of each cathode shall be not less than the
minimum value specified on the relevant lamp data sheet. These resistance values include
lead wire resistance.
b) For a lamp having preheated cathodes for operation on high frequency or additionally
operating on high frequency, the initial reading of the resistance of each cathode, when
heated with the specified test current, shall comply with the values specified on the
relevant lamp data sheet. These resistance values include lead wire resistance.
In addition, the average value of the resistance ratio R /R of the coils of 10 cathodes
h c
shall be in the range 4,75 ± 0,5. R is the resistance of the cathode when heated with the
h
specified test current. R is the resistance of the cathode at a temperature of 25 °C ± 1 °C.
c
Both resistance values shall exclude lead wire resistance.
Conditions and method of test are given in annex B.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – I-10 –
1.5.7 Photometric characteristics
a) The initial reading of the luminous flux of a lamp shall be not less than 90 % of the rated
value.
b) The initial reading of the chromaticity coordinates x and y of a lamp shall be within
5 SDCM (standard deviation of colour matching) from the rated values.
NOTE See also the relevant annex on rated colour characteristics in IEC 60081.
c) The initial reading of the general colour rendering index R of a lamp shall be not less than
a
the rated value decreased by three.
Conditions and method of test are given in annex B.
1.5.8 Lumen maintenance
The lumen maintenance of a lamp, at any time in its life, shall be not less than 90 %
(under consideration) of the rated lumen maintenance value.
Conditions and method of test are given in annex C.
1.5.9 Radio interference suppression (RIS)
A lamp with an internal starter shall contain means to aid in the suppression of radio
interference, the effect of which shall be equivalent to that of the RIS capacitor prescribed in
IEC 60155.
1.5.10 Marking
The following information shall be marked on a lamp:
a) the nominal wattage;
NOTE If necessary for proper identification, additional information should be added (for example the nominal
tube diameter in millimetres).
b) a further identification which defines, with the aid of information made available by the
manufacturer or responsible vendor, the electrical and photometric characteristics of a
lamp.
1.6 Information for ballast and starter design
Refer to the relevant lamp data sheet and to annex D for information for ballast and starter
design.
1.7 Information for luminaire design
Refer to the relevant lamp data sheet and to annex E for information for luminaire design.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
901  IEC:1996 – B-8 –
Figure B.1 – Circuit diagram for measurement of electrical and photometric
characteristics for lamps with internal starter
Figure B.2 – Circuit diagram for measurement of electrical and photometric
characteristics for lamps with external starter
Figure B.3 – Circuit diagram for measurement of electrical and photometric
characteristics for lamps for operation on high frequency

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – C-2 –
Annex C
(normative)
Method of test for lumen maintenance and life
C.1 General
The luminous flux at a given time in the life of a lamp shall be measured as specified in
annex B.
During the life testing, lamps shall be operated as follows.
Lamps shall be operated at an ambient temperature of between 15 °C and 50 °C. Excessive
draughts shall be avoided and the lamps shall not be subject to extreme vibration and shock.
Lamps shall be operated in the test position as specified on the relevant lamp data sheet.
For lamps with external means of starting, the connections of the lamp contacts, with
reference to the terminations of the ballast, shall not be changed for the whole course of the
tests.
Lamps shall be operated in the circuit for which they are intended by the manufacturer.
Lamps shall be switched off for 15 min after each 2 h 45 min of operation.
NOTE In North America, a cycle of 3 h on, 20 min off is used.
C.2 Lamps for operation on a.c. mains frequencies
The ballast used shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60921.
When the ballast, at its rated voltage, is associated with a test lamp, the lamp shall dissipate
a power which does not differ from its rated value by more than 4 %. A test lamp is a lamp
whose voltage at lamp terminals does not deviate by more than 2 % from its rated value,
when operated with its reference ballast.
NOTE The choice of the type of ballasts for these tests is left open, but the type used may have an influence on
the results of the test. It is recommended that the type of ballast employed should be stated. In case of doubt, the
use of an inductive type of ballast is recommended, because such a type has the smallest number of parameters
capable of affecting the results.
For lamps operated with an internal or external starter, the preheating current, at rated supply
voltage, shall not differ by more than 10 % from the rated value specified on the relevant lamp
data sheet.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – C-4 –
For lamps operated with an external starter, the type of starter to be used shall comply with
the requirements of IEC 60155, and shall, in any case, be subject to agreement with the lamp
manufacturer or responsible vendor.
During the life testing, the supply voltage and frequency shall not differ by more than 2 %
from the rated voltage and frequency of the ballast used.
C.3 Lamps for operation at high frequency
The ballast used shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60929.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – D-2 –
Annex D
(informative)
Information for ballast and starter design
D.1 General
In order to safeguard proper functioning of the lamp, the relevant information, given on the
lamp data sheet and in this annex, should be taken into account when designing ballasts and
starters.
D.2 Lamps operated with an internal means of starting
Lamps with an internal starter should not be operated on high frequency circuits.
D.3 Prestarting conditions for high frequency operated lamps
For lamps operated at high frequency with an external means of starting, and having
preheated cathodes, the requirements for proper preheating are specified on the relevant
lamp data sheet. An explanation of these requirements is given in annex D of IEC 60929 and
in annex B of IEC 60927.
D.4 Frequency to be used for high frequency operated lamps
For lamps designed for operation at high frequency, a frequency range is prescribed for the
reference ballast and for the testing of lamps (starting, electrical and photometric
characteristics). This frequency range has been chosen for ease of reproducing test results
and is not intended to restrict the design of high frequency ballasts, where for practical
reasons a higher frequency may be appropriate.

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
901  IEC:1996 – II-2 –
Section 3: Data sheets
2.1 General principles of numbering of data sheets
The first number represents the number of this standard "901", followed by the letters "IEC".
The second number represents the data sheet number.
The third number represents the edition of the page of the data sheet. In cases where a data
sheet has more than one page, it is possible for the pages to have different edition numbers,
with the data sheet number remaining the same.
2.2 Diagrammatic data sheets for location of lamp dimensions
2.2.1 List of diagrammatic data sheets
901-IEC-01 Dual-shaped lamps
901-IEC-02 Quad-shaped lamps
901-IEC-03 Square-shaped lamps
901-IEC-04 Circular-shaped lamps
901-IEC-05 Multi-limbed lamps

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SIST EN 60901:2001/A2:2001
60901 Amend. 2  IEC:2000 – II-4 –
2.3 Lamp data sheets
2.3.1 List of lamp data sheets
Circuit
Sheet No. Nominal
Frequency Shape Cap Means of AC High Cathode type
60901-IEC- wattage
starting mains frequency
W Hz
0005 5 50 60 Dual G23 Internal – – Preheated
0007 7 50 60 Dual G23 Internal – – Preheated
0009 9 50 60 Dual G23 Internal – – Preheated
0011 11 50 – Dual G23 Internal – – Preheated
0013 13 – 60 Dual GX23 Internal – – Preheated
0510 10 50 60 Quad G24d-1 Internal – – Preheated
0513 13 50 60 Quad G24d-1 Internal – – Preheated
0518 18 50 60 Quad G24d-2 Internal – – Preheated
0526 26 50 60 Quad G24d-3 Internal – – Preheated
0715 15 – 60 Quad GX32d-1 Internal – – Preheated
0720 20 – 60 Quad GX32d-2 Internal – – Preheated
0727 27 – 60 Quad GX32d-3 Internal – – Preheated
1016 16 50 – Square GR8 Internal – – Preheated
1028 28 50 – Square GR8 Internal – – Preheated
1413 13 50 60 Multilimbed GX24d-1 Internal – – Preheated
1418 18 50 60 Multilimbed GX24d-2 Internal – – Preheated
1426 26 50 60 Multilimbed GX24d-3 Internal – – Preheated
2005 5 50 60 Dual 2G7 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2007 7 50 60 Dual 2G7 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2009 9 50 60 Dual 2G7 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2011 11 50 – Dual 2G7 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2127 27 50 60 Dual GY10q-4 External Starter – Preheated
2128 28 50 60 Dual GY10q-5 External Starter – Preheated
2130 30 50 60 Dual GY10q-4 External Starter – Preheated
2136 36 50 60 Dual GY10q-6 External Starter – Preheated
2218 18 50 60 Dual 2G11 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2224 24 50 60 Dual 2G11 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2236 36 50 60 Dual 2G11 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2510 10 50 60 Quad G24q-1 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2513 13 50 60 Quad G24q-1 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2518 18 50 60 Quad G24q-2 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2526 26 50 60 Quad G24q-3 External Starter Starterless Preheated
2613 13 50 60 Quad GX10q-2 External Starter – Preheated
2618 18 50 60 Quad GX10q-3 External Starter – Preheated
2627 27 50 60 Quad GX10q-4 External Starter – Preheated
3010 10 50 – Square GR10q External Starter – Preheated
3016 16 50 – Square GR10q External Starter – Preheated
3021 21 50 – Square GR10q External Starter – Preheated
3028 28 50 – Square GR10q External Starter – Preheated
3038 38 50 – Square GR10q External Starter – Preheated
3118 18 50 60 Square 2G10 External Starter Starterless Preheated
3124 24 50 60 Square 2G10 External Starter Starterless Preheated
3136 36 50 60 Square 2G10 External Starter Starterless Preheated
3222 22 (D29) 50 60 Circular G10q External Starter Starterless Preheated
3231 32 (D29) 50 60 Circular G10q External Starter Starterless Preheated
3232 32 (D32) 50 60 Circular G10q
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