EN 61347-2-8:2001
(Main)Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
This part of EN 61347 specifies safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistance types, for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps with or without pre-heated cathodes operated with or without a starter or starting device and having rated wattages, dimensions and characteristics as specified in EN 60081 and 60901. This first edition of EN 61347-2-8, together with EN 61347-1, cancels and replaces the first edition of EN 60920, published in 1990, and constitutes a minor revision. This standard shall be used in conjunction with EN 61347-1. It was established on the basis of the first edition (2000) of that standard.
Geräte für Lampen - Teil 2-8: Besondere Anforderungen an Vorschaltgeräte für Leuchtstofflampen
Appareillages de lampes - Partie 2-8: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts pour lampes fluorescentes
La présente partie de la EN 61347 traite des prescriptions de sécurité des ballasts autres que ceux du type à résistance, pour utilisation en courant alternatif jusqu'à 1 000 V, de fréquence égale à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz, associés à des lampes à fluorescence avec ou sans cathodes préchauffées fonctionnant avec ou sans starter ou dispositif d'amorçage et dont les puissances nominales, les dimensions et les caractéristiques sont indiquées dans la EN 60081 et la EN 60901. Cette première édition de la EN 61347-2-8, conjointement avec la EN 61347-1, annule et remplace la première édition de la EN 60920, parue en 1990, dont elle constitue une révision mineure. Cette norme doit être utilisée conjointement avec la EN 61347-1. Elle a été établie sur la base de la première édition (2000) de cette norme.
Regulatorji žarnic - 2-8. del: Posebne zahteve za dušilke fluorescenčnih sijalk (IEC 61347-2-8:2000)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Jan-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Nov-2006
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 34C - IEC_SC_34C
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 34C - IEC_SC_34C
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 22-Jan-2001
- Completion Date
- 22-Jan-2001
Relations
- Replaces
EN 60920:1991/A11:2000 - Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - General and safety requirements - Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Replaces
EN 60920:1991/A2:1996 - Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - General and safety requirements - Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Replaces
EN 60920:1991/A1:1993 - Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - General and safety requirements - Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 16-Apr-2019
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 61347-2-8:2001 (CLC adoption of IEC 61347-2-8:2000) is the European safety standard that sets particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps. It applies to non-resistive ballasts intended for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps with or without pre-heated cathodes and operated with or without a starter or starting device. This part is to be used together with EN 61347-1 (general and safety requirements for lamp controlgear) and replaces the earlier EN 60920 series.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of application: Ballasts (excluding resistance types) for fluorescent lamps matching rated wattages, dimensions and characteristics referenced in EN 60081 and EN 60901.
- Safety requirements: Establishes safety and constructional requirements specific to fluorescent lamp ballasts; intended to be read in conjunction with the general requirements in EN 61347-1.
- Test and conformity framework: The standard contains normative test specifications and annexes-Annexes A to I and ZA are normative, while Annex J is informative-defining verifiable conditions that manufacturers and laboratories use to demonstrate compliance.
- Harmonisation and status: This EN mirrors IEC 61347-2-8:2000 and supersedes earlier EN 60920 editions (including amendments), providing a harmonised basis for national implementation across CENELEC members.
Practical applications and users
- Manufacturers and designers of fluorescent lamp ballasts use EN 61347-2-8 to design safe, compliant products for European markets.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies apply the standard’s test specifications and normative annexes to verify conformity and support CE marking.
- Electrical engineers, product specification writers and procurement teams reference the standard when selecting or specifying ballasts for industrial, commercial and public lighting installations.
- Regulators and compliance officers use it to align national rules with European safety requirements.
Related standards
- EN 61347-1 - Lamp controlgear: General and safety requirements (mandatory companion standard).
- IEC 61347-2-8:2000 - International equivalent text.
- EN 60081 and EN 60901 - Standards specifying lamp rated wattages, dimensions and characteristics referenced by EN 61347-2-8.
- Superseded: EN 60920 series (older ballast requirements).
EN 61347-2-8 is essential for anyone involved in the design, testing, certification, or procurement of fluorescent lamp ballasts seeking compliance with European safety and harmonisation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 61347-2-8:2001 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps". This standard covers: This part of EN 61347 specifies safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistance types, for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps with or without pre-heated cathodes operated with or without a starter or starting device and having rated wattages, dimensions and characteristics as specified in EN 60081 and 60901. This first edition of EN 61347-2-8, together with EN 61347-1, cancels and replaces the first edition of EN 60920, published in 1990, and constitutes a minor revision. This standard shall be used in conjunction with EN 61347-1. It was established on the basis of the first edition (2000) of that standard.
This part of EN 61347 specifies safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistance types, for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps with or without pre-heated cathodes operated with or without a starter or starting device and having rated wattages, dimensions and characteristics as specified in EN 60081 and 60901. This first edition of EN 61347-2-8, together with EN 61347-1, cancels and replaces the first edition of EN 60920, published in 1990, and constitutes a minor revision. This standard shall be used in conjunction with EN 61347-1. It was established on the basis of the first edition (2000) of that standard.
EN 61347-2-8:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 61347-2-8:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60920:1991/A11:2000, EN 60920:1991/A2:1996, EN 60920:1991/A1:1993, EN IEC 61347-2-8:2024, EN 61347-2-8:2001/A1:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 61347-2-8:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
Geräte für Lampen - Teil 2-8: Besondere Anforderungen an Vorschaltgeräte für
Leuchtstofflampen
Appareillages de lampes - Partie 2-8: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts pour
lampes fluorescentes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61347-2-8:2001
ICS:
29.130.01 Stikalne in krmilne naprave Switchgear and controlgear
na splošno in general
29.140.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
žarnicami lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61347-2-8
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2001
ICS 29.140.99 Supersedes EN 60920:1991 + A1:1993 + A2:1996
English version
Lamp controlgear
Part 2-8: Particular requirements
for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
(IEC 61347-2-8:2000)
Appareillages de lampes Geräte für Lampen
Partie 2-8: Prescriptions particulières Teil 2-8: Besondere Anforderungen an
pour les ballasts pour lampes Vorschaltgeräte für Leuchtstofflampen
fluorescentes (IEC 61347-2-8:2000)
(CEI 61347-2-8:2000)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2000-11-01. CENELEC members are bound
to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and
notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches
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