| 1. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall not have more than +/- 0.5% variation in output power with a +/- 10% variation in input line voltage. |
| 2. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall not have more than +/- 3% variation in output power within all ranges of accepted ANSI lamp voltages. |
| 3. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall have a 'square wave' output whose frequency does not exceed 200Hz. |
| 4. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall be equipped with a safety shut-down feature to prevent excessive pulsing of failed lamps. |
| 5. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall comply with FCC Part 18C, Class A. Furthermore, the manufacturer must show documentation showing that the ballast meets or exceeds the non-consumer limits for EMI & RFI. |
| 6. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall have a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 10%. |
| 7. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall have a Lamp Crest Factor of less than 1.3 |
| 8. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall have a Power Factor of 95% or greater. |
| 9. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall be sound rated "A". |
| 10. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall be thermally protected to shut off when Temperatures reach unacceptable levels. |
| 11. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall be UL & CUL "Listed or Recognized". |
| 12. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall carry a Five (5) Year Warranty. |
| 13. |
In the event of a Ballast Failure during the warranty period, the manufacturer of the Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall offer up to a $25 labor credit. |
| 14. |
The Ballast Manufacturer shall have at least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing of Metal Halide Electronic Ballasts for low wattage Metal Halide Lamps. |
| 15. |
For downlight fixtures, the Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall be marked "Suitable for recessed use". |
| 16. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shell be designated for Outdoor Type 1 usage. |
| 17. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shell have an acceptable remote mounting distance of not less than 15 feet. |
| 18. |
The minimum rating of the Power Supply Electrolytic Capacitor(s) shall be 5000 hours @105oC |
| 19. |
The specified lamps shall be approved or warranted by the lamp manufacturer for use on the designated Metal Halide Electronic Ballast. |
| 20. |
The Metal Halide Electronic Ballast shall be "NAIS DCP" brand, or approved equal. |
