Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

• 525 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to traffic signal modules described in column 1.

• Marginal note:Testing Procedures

  (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the maximum power and nominal power of a traffic signal module must be determined in accordance with the following procedures:

  • (a) the luminous intensity of the product must be determined in accordance with the procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a traffic signal module as defined in section 523;

  • (b) the product’s power must be measured using a watt meter that has an accuracy of ± 1%;

  • (c) when determining the product’s maximum power, the product must be

    • (i) mounted in a temperature testing chamber with the lens portion of the product outside the chamber, and

    • (ii) operated for a minimum of 60 minutes at a temperature of 74°C and with the temperature in front of the lens maintained at a minimum of 49°C; and

  • (d) when determining the product’s nominal power, the product must be operated for a minimum of 60 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25°C.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
  Item	Energy-using Product	Testing Standard	Energy Efficiency Standard
  1	Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 200 mm (8 inches)	VTCSH Circular	Maximum power ≤ 13 W Nominal power ≤ 8 W
  2	Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 300 mm (12 inches)	VTCSH Circular	Maximum power ≤ 17 W Nominal power ≤ 11 W
  3	Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 200 mm (8 inches)	VTCSH Circular	Maximum power ≤ 12 W Nominal power ≤ 12 W
  4	Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 300 mm (12 inches)	VTCSH Circular	Maximum power ≤ 15 W Nominal power ≤ 15 W
  5	Traffic signal modules that have a red arrow traffic signal indicator	VTCSH Arrow	Maximum power ≤ 12 W Nominal power ≤ 9 W
  6	Traffic signal modules that have a green arrow traffic signal indicator	VTCSH Arrow	Maximum power ≤ 11 W Nominal power ≤ 11 W