Draft Details

1.1

This Standard applies to lighting systems equipment that performs a sensing and/or signaling function, to convey data through wired or wireless means to, or from, other components of a field installed lighting system. This equipment is rated at 600 V or less, for commercial, industrial or residential applications, and intended to be installed in non-hazardous locations in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part I.

1.2

These requirements cover

a) power source equipment, and luminaires that are part of a lighting system;

b) luminaires and its remote components connected to Class 2 power and data communication circuits (power over ethernet); and

c) extra low voltage lighting systems incorporating a power supply, luminaires, and bare or insulated conductors.

1.3

This Standard does not apply to luminaires covered by other applicable CSA Standards, such as

a) decorative lighting products;

b) retrofit kits for luminaire conversion;

c) emergency lighting equipment;

d) stage and studio luminaires;

e) electric signs and displays;

f) low voltage landscape lighting systems;

g) submersible lighting systems;

h) portable luminaires;

i) track lighting;

j) direct plug-in nightlights;

k) flashlights and lanterns; and

l) horticultural lighting equipment and systems.

1.4

The requirements specified in this Standard do not cover LED assemblies, components, or controls that are applicable to CSA C22.2 No. 250.13.

1.5

This Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with the applicable clauses of CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 and its subsequent revisions.

1.6

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.