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AS 3137-1992

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Approval and test specification - Luminaires (lighting fittings)
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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Published date

16-04-1992

Publisher

Standards Australia

1 - AS 3137-1992 APPROVAL AND TEST SPECIFICATION - LUMINAIRES (LIGHTING FITTINGS)
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - 1 SCOPE
5 - 2 APPLICATION
5 - 2.1 General requirements of AS 3100
5 - 2.2 Specific requirements of this Specification
5 - 2.3 Compliance with other Specifications
5 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
5 - 4 DEFINITIONS
5 - 4.1 Luminaire (lighting fitting)
6 - 4.2 Recessed luminaire
6 - 4.3 Surface mounted luminaire
6 - 4.4 Bracket mounted luminaire
6 - 4.5 Pendant luminaire
6 - 4.6 Category A luminaire
6 - 4.7 Category B luminaire
6 - 5 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
6 - 6 ENCLOSURES
6 - 7 MEANS OF CONNECTION
6 - 7.1 Provision for connection
7 - 7.2 Temperature at terminals
7 - 7.3 Marking of terminals
7 - 7.4 Entry of suppl y conductors
7 - 8 EARTHING
7 - 9 DOUBLE INSULATION
7 - 10 WIRING
7 - 10.1 Equipment wiring
7 - 10.2 Mechanical protection
7 - 11 LAMPHOLDERS
7 - 11.1 Bayonet lampholders
7 - 11.2 Edison screw lampholders
7 - 11.3 Lampholder with exposed metal parts
7 - 11.4 Fluorescent lampholders
8 - 12 SWITCHES
8 - 12.1 General
8 - 12.2 Starter switches and holders
8 - 13 BALLASTS, CAPACITORS AND OTHER AUXILIARY DEVICES
8 - 14 FUSES
8 - 15 SHADES, DIFFUSERS AND REFLECTORS
8 - 16 THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
8 - 17 MARKING
8 - 17.1 Requirements
9 - 17.2 Location and method of marking
9 - 18 TESTS
9 - 18.1 General
9 - 18.2 Insulation resistance test No. 1
10 - 18.3 High voltage test
10 - 18.4 Earthing facilities
10 - 18.5 Test of operating temperatures
11 - 18.6 Load test for suspension system of pendant luminaires
11 - 18.7 Determination of ignitabi lity and combustion propagation
11 - 18.8 Test for d.c. component
12 - APPENDIX A - PROCEDURE FOR THE TEST FOR OPERATING TEMPERATURES
12 - A1 TEST ENCLOSURE
12 - A2 ARRANGEMENT OF LUMINAIRE.
12 - A3 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF TEST ENCLOSURE
12 - A4 MEASUREMENT OF TEMPERATURE

Specifies essential safety requirements for approval and test purposes. It is to be read in conjunction with AS 3100.

This Specification specifies essential safety requirements for luminaires (lighting fittings), which are intended for use in a fixed position, for indoor and outdoor applications, and for connection to a.c or d.c. supply not exceeding low voltage. It provides for two categories of luminaire according to intended ambient operating temperature (see Clause 16). The Specification does not apply to luminaires within the scope of the following Standard and specifications: AS 3118 Approval and test specification-Electric inspection handlampsAS 3128 Approval and test specification-Portable lamp standards and brackets AS 3152 Approval and test specification-Decorative lighting outfits AS 2480 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres-Flameproof enclosures-Type of protection d

Committee
EL-041
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 7297 3
Pages
9
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

First published as AS C137-1941.Second edition 1950.Third edition 1969.Revised and redesignated AS 3137-1974.Second edition 1980.Third edition 1986.Fourth edition 1992. First published as AS C137-1941. Second edition 1950. Third edition 1969. Revised and redesignated AS 3137-1974. Second edition 1980. Third edition 1986. Fourth edition 1992.

AS 1881-1986 ZINC ALLOYS - CASTING INGOTS AND CASTINGS - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 3140-1994 Approval and test specification - Edison-type screw lampholders
AS 2480-1986 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres- Flameproof enclosure - Type of protection d
AS 3108-1990 Approval and test specification - Particular requirements for isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers
AS 1939-1990 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
AS 3145-1979 Approval and test specification for radio interference suppression devices
AS 3118-1986 Approval and test specification - Electric inspection handlamps
AS 3000-1986 Electrical installations - Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
AS 3168-1991 Approval and test specifications - Fluorescent lamp ballasts
AS 3117-1994 Approval and test specification - Bayonet lampholders
AS 3100-1990 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
AS 3152-1988 Approval and test specification - Decorative lighting outfits
AS 3128-1990 Approval and test specification - Portable lamp standards and brackets
AS 3135-1997 Approval and test specification - Semi-enclosed fuses for a.c. circuits

AS 1680.3-1991 Interior lighting - Measurement, calculation and presentation of photometric data
AS 2293.3-2005 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings - Emergency escape luminaires and exit signs
HB 49.1-1993 Sporting Facilities Manual Sports lighting
AS 2946-1991 Suspended ceilings, recessed luminaires and air diffusers - Interface requirements for physical compatibility
AS 3117-1994 Approval and test specification - Bayonet lampholders
AS 3140-1994 Approval and test specification - Edison-type screw lampholders
AS/NZS 61050:1998 Transformers for tubular discharge lamps having a no-load output voltage exceeding 1000 V (generally called neon-transformers) - General and safety requirements (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS/NZS 4386.1:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies Kitchen units
AS 2380.9-1991 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Explosion-protection techniques Type of protection n - Non-sparking
AS 3168-1991 Approval and test specifications - Fluorescent lamp ballasts
AS 2144-1995 Traffic signal lanterns
AS 3771-1998 Road lighting luminaires with integral control gear
AS/NZS 2293.3:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings Emergency luminaires and exit signs
AS/NZS 2144:2002 Traffic signal lanterns
SAA HB37.2-1993 Handbook of Australian fire Standards Electrical equipment (Reconfirmed 2016)

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