IES LM-65-10:2010 Edition

This Approved Method describes the procedures to be
followed and the precautions to be observed in obtaining
uniform and reproducible life test measurements
of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) under standard
conditions in alternating current circuits. There are two
categories of compact fluorescent lamps: integrated
and non-integrated. Integrated CFLs comprise the
discharge tube, ballast, lamp base and appropriate
housings to combine these components. Typically
integrated lamps can be directly connected to the normal
power mains supply using standard lamp holders.
Non-integrated CFLs comprise the discharge tube,
lamp base and electrical connectors to interface to a
lamp holder which connects the external ballast to the
lamp. This document does not include Linear, Circline
or U-bent fluorescent lamps: For information concerning
life testing these lamp types (see reference 2).