EN 61347-1:2008

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stikalne naprave za sijalke - 1. del: Splošne in varnostne zahteve (IEC 61347-1:2007, spremenjen)Geräte für Lampen -- Teil 1: Allgemeine und SicherheitsanforderungenAppareillages de lampes -- Partie 1: Exigences générales et exigences de sécuritéLamp controlgear -- Part 1: General and safety requirements29.140.99Drugi standardi v zvezi z žarnicamiOther standards related to lamps29.130.01Stikalne in krmilne naprave na splošnoSwitchgear and controlgear in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 61347-1:2008SIST EN 61347-1:2008en,fr01-september-2008SIST EN 61347-1:2008SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61347-1 NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2008
CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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Ref. No. EN 61347-1:2008 E
ICS 29.140.99 Supersedes EN 61347-1:2001 + A1:2008
English version
Lamp controlgear -
Part 1: General and safety requirements (IEC 61347-1:2007, modified)
Appareillages de lampes -
Partie 1: Exigences générales
et exigences de sécurité (CEI 61347-1:2007, modifiée)
Geräte für Lampen -
Teil 1: Allgemeine
und Sicherheitsanforderungen (IEC 61347-1:2007, modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-04-16. 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.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

(dop)
2009-05-01 – latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn
(dow)
2011-05-01 This Part 1 is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate Part 2, which contains clauses to supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in Part 1, to provide the relevant requirements for each type of product. NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used: – Requirements proper: in roman type. – Test specifications: in italic type. – Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type. Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in IEC 61347-1:2007 are prefixed „Z“. Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC. __________

- 3 - EN 61347-1:2008 Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 61347-1:2007 was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard with agreed common modifications as given below. COMMON MODIFICATIONS 16 Creepage distances and clearances Add the following notes after Paragraph 1: NOTE Z1 Attention is drawn to the fact that the values for creepage distances and clearances given in this clause are the absolute minimum. NOTE Z2 The way in which creepage distances and clearances are measured is specified in EN 60664-1. Add the following text after Paragraph 6: Values for creepage distances and clearances may be found for intermediate values of working voltages by linear interpolation between tabulated values. NOTE Z3 For details of pollution degrees or overvoltage categories, EN 60664-1 should be consulted. The minimum distances specified are based on the following parameters: - for use with up to 2 000 m above sea level; - pollution degree 2 where normally only non-conductive pollution occurs but occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected; - equipment of impulse withstand category II which is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation.

RMS working voltage not exceeding V Distances mm
1 000 a) between live parts of different polarity, and b) between live parts and accessible metal parts which are permanently fixed to the lamp control gear, including screws or devices for fixing covers or fixing the lamp control gear to its support c) for ballasts declared not to rely on the luminaire enclosure for protection against electric shock – between live parts and the outer accessible surface of insulating parts
Creepage distances a
–
Basic insulation PTI b
≥ 600
< 600 0,6 1,2 0,8 1,6 1,5 2,5 3 5
8 5,5 10 –
Supplementary insulation PTI b
≥ 600
< 600 – – 0,8 1,6 1,5 2,5 3 5
8 5,5 10 –
Reinforced insulation –
3,2 c 5 c 6
8 11 Clearances d
–
Basic insulation 0,2 0,8 1,5 3
4 5,5 –
Supplementary insulation – 0,8 1,5 3
4 5,5 –
Reinforced insulation – 1,6
3 6
8 11 a
For creepage distances the equivalent d.c. voltage is equal to the r.m.s. value of the sinusoidal a.c. voltage. b
PTI (proof tracking index) in accordance with EN 60112. c
For insulation material with PTI ≥ 600 this is reduced to twice that of the basic insulation for this material. d
For clearances the equivalent d.c. voltage is equal to the peak of the a.c. voltage.
NOTE 1 In the case of creepage distances to parts not energized or not intended to be earthed where tracking cannot occur, the values specified for material with PTI ≥ 600 apply for all materials (in spite of the real PTI). For creepage distances subjected to working voltages of less than 60 s duration, the values specified for materials with PTI ≥ 600 apply for all materials. NOTE 2 For creepage distances not liable to contamination by dust or moisture, the values specified for materials with PTI ≥ 600 apply (regardless of the real PTI). NOTE 3 For lamp controlgear specified in EN 61347-2-1, accessible metal parts are rigidly placed in relation to live parts. NOTE 4 The creepage distances and clearances specified in this clause do not apply to those devices specified in EN 61347-2-1 which comply with the dimensions specified in EN 60155. In such instances, the requirements of that standard apply.

- 5 - EN 61347-1:2008 Bibliography In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated: IEC 60065 + A1 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60065:2002 (modified) + A1:2006 (modified). IEC 60112 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60112:2003 (not modified). IEC 60155 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60155:1995 (not modified). IEC 60216-1 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60216-1:2001 (not modified). IEC 60598 NOTE
Harmonized in EN 60598 series (modified). IEC 60664-1 + A1 + A2 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60664-1:2003 (not modified). IEC 60664-4 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60664-4:2006 (not modified). IEC 60664-5 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60664-5:2003 (not modified). IEC 60925 + A1 + A2 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60925:1991 (not modified)
+ A1:1996 (not modified) + A2:2001 (not modified). IEC 60927 + A1 + A2 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60927:1996 (not modified)
+ A1:1999 (not modified) + A2:2004 (not modified). IEC 61047 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 61047:2004 (not modified). IEC 61347-2-1 + A1 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 61347-2-1:2001 (not modified) + A1:2006 (not modified). IEC 61347-2-2 + A1 + A2 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 61347-2-2:2001 (not modified)
+ A1:2006 (not modified) + A2:2006 (not modified). IEC 62384 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 62384:2006 (not modified).

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE
When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60081 - 1) Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications EN 60081 19982)
IEC 60317-0-1 A1 A2 1997 1999 2005 Specifications for particular types of winding wires -
Part 0-1: General requirements - Enamelled round copper wire EN 60317-0-1 A1 A2 1998 2000 2005
IEC 60417 Data base Graphical symbols for use on equipment - -
IEC 60529
A1 1989
1999 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) EN 60529 + corr. May
A1 1991 1993 2000
IEC 60598-1
(mod) 2003 Luminaires -
Part 1: General requirements and tests EN 60598-1 + corr. August
2004 2007
IEC 60664-3 - 1) Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems -
Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution EN 60664-3 20032)
IEC 60691 2002 Thermal-links - Requirements and
application guide EN 60691 2003
IEC 60695-2-10 - 1) Fire hazard testing -
Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure EN 60695-2-10 20012)
IEC 60695-11-5 - 1) Fire hazard testing -
Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test method - Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance EN 60695-11-5 20052)
IEC 60730-2-3 (mod) - 1) Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use -
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for thermal protectors for ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps EN 60730-2-3 20072)
IEC 60901 - 1) Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications EN 60901 19962)
IEC 60921 2004 Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements EN 60921 2004
1) Undated reference.
2) Valid edition at date of issue.

- 7 - EN 61347-1:2008 Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60923 2005 Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps) - Performance requirements EN 60923 2005
IEC 60929 2006 AC-supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - Performance
requirements EN 60929 + corr. December
2006 2006
IEC 60990 1999 Methods of measurement of touch current
and protective conductor current EN 60990 1999
IEC 61189-2 - 1) Test methods for electrical materials, interconnection structures and assemblies - Part 2: Test methods for materials for interconnection structures EN 61189-2 20062)
IEC 61249-2 Series Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures -
Part 2: Reinforced base materials, clad and unclad
EN 61249-2 Series
IEC 61347-2 Series Lamp controlgear -
Part 2: Particular requirements EN 61347-2
Series
IEC 61347-2-8 - 1) Lamp controlgear -
Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps EN 61347-2-8 + corr. July
20012)2003
IEC 61347-2-9
A1 A2 2000
2003 2006 Lamp controlgear -
Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) EN 61347-2-9 + corr. July
A1 A2 2001 2003 2003 2006
ISO 4046-4 2002 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - Vocabulary - Part 4: Paper and board grades and converted products - -

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61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 3 – CONTENTS FOREWORD.7 INTRODUCTION.11
1 Scope.13 2 Normative references.13 3 Terms and definitions.17 4 General requirements.23 5 General notes on tests.25 6 Classification.27 7 Marking.27 8 Terminals.29 9 Provisions for protective earthing.29 10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts.31 11 Moisture resistance and insulation.33 12 Electric strength.33 13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts.35 14 Fault conditions.43 15 Construction.49 16 Creepage distances and clearances.49 17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections.53 18 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking.53 19 Resistance to corrosion.55 20 No-load output voltage.55
Annex A (normative)
Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock.57 Annex B (normative)
Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear.59 Annex C (normative)
Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with means of protection against overheating.73 Annex D (normative)
Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally protected lamp controlgear.79 Annex E (normative)
Use of constant S other than 4 500 in tw tests.85 Annex F (normative)
Draught-proof enclosure.91 Annex G (normative)
Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages.93 Annex H (normative)
Tests.105 Annex I (normative)
Additional requirements for built-in magnetic ballasts with double or reinforced insulation.117 Annex J (normative)
Schedule of more onerous requirements.123 Annex K (informative)
Conformity testing during manufacture.125
Bibliography.129

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 5 –
Figure 1 – Relation between winding temperature and endurance test duration.39 Figure 2 – Creepage distances between conductors on printed boards not conductively connected to the supply mains.47 Figure D.1 – Example of heating enclosure for thermally protected ballasts.83 Figure E.1 – Assessment of claimed value of S.89 Figure G.1 – Circuit for measuring short-duration pulse energy.99 Figure G.2 – Suitable circuit for producing and applying long-duration pulses.103 Figure H.1 – Test arrangement for heating test.115
Table 1 – Electric strength test voltage.35 Table 2 – Theoretical test temperatures for ballasts subjected to an endurance test duration of 30 days.41 Table 3 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages.51 Table 4 – Minimum distances for non-sinusoidal pulse voltages.53 Table B.1 – Thermal protection operation.67 Table B.2 – Thermal protection operation.69 Table G.1 – Component values for measurement of pulse energy.101 Table K.1 – Minimum values for electrical tests.127

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 7 – INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION ___________
LAMP CONTROLGEAR –
Part 1: General and safety requirements
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is indispensable for the correct application of this publication. 9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. International Standard IEC 61347-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and its Amendment 1 (2003). It constitutes a technical revision. The definition clause has been extended (rated no-load output voltage, controllable ballasts, control terminals, control signal). General requirements for lamp control gear which do not have their own enclosure have been added. The informative information (for ballasts in lamp standards) is now transformed into a normative requirement (in ballast standards). The test schedule has been minimised where possible, see 5.7 and Annex J. For printed circuit boards, the (non-) inflammability requirements have been specified. An Annex on conformity testing during manufacture has been added.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 9 – The text of this standard is based on the following documents: FDIS Report on voting 34C/776/FDIS 34C/779/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on voting indicated in the above table. This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. This Part 1 is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate part 2, which contains clauses to supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in Part 1, to provide the relevant requirements for each type of product. NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used: – Requirements proper: in roman type. – Test specifications: in italic type. – Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type. A list of all parts of the IEC 61347 series, published under the general title Lamp controlgear, can be found on the IEC website. The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed; • withdrawn; • replaced by a revised edition, or • amended.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 11 – INTRODUCTION This part of IEC 61347 provides a set of general and safety requirements and tests which are considered to be generally applicable to most types of lamp controlgear and which can be called up as required by the different parts that make up IEC 61347-2. This Part 1 is thus not to be regarded as a specification in itself for any type of lamp controlgear, and its provisions apply only to particular types of lamp controlgear, to the extent determined by the appropriate part 2 of IEC 61347. The parts which make up IEC 61347-2, in referring to any of the clauses of this part, specify the extent to which such a clause is applicable and the order in which the tests are to be performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary. The order in which the clauses of this part are numbered has no particular significance, as the order in which their provisions apply is determined for each type of lamp controlgear by the appropriate part 2 of IEC 61347-2 series. All such parts are self-contained and therefore do not contain references to each other. Where the requirements of any of the clauses of this part of IEC 61347 are referred to in the various parts that make up IEC 61347-2 by the phrase "The requirements of clause n of IEC 61347-1 apply", this phrase will be interpreted as meaning that all requirements of the clause in question of Part 1 apply, except any which are clearly inapplicable to the particular type of lamp controlgear covered by the part 2 concerned. Lamp controlgear which complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be judged to comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements. Lamp controlgear employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the requirement and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply with the safety principles of the standard. Performance requirements for lamp controlgear are the subject of IEC 60921, IEC 60923, IEC 60925, IEC 60927, IEC 60929, IEC 61047 and IEC 62384 (in preparation) as appropriate for the type of lamp controlgear. NOTE Safety requirements ensure that electrical equipment constructed in accordance with these requirements does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and used in applications for which it was intended. Requirements for electronic lamp controlgear for other types of lamps will be the subject of a separate standard, as the need arises. NOTE Controlgear can consist of a printed circuit board and may incorporate the following: – controlgear; – lampholder(s); – switch(es); – supply terminals. The lamp controlgear should comply with this standard. The lampholders(s), switch(es) and supply terminals should comply with their own standards.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 13 – LAMP CONTROLGEAR –
Part 1: General and safety requirements
1 Scope This part of IEC 61347 specifies general and safety requirements for lamp controlgear for use on d.c. supplies up to 250 V and/or a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This standard also covers lamp controlgear for lamps which are not yet standardized. Tests dealt with in this standard are type tests. Requirements for testing individual lamp controlgear during production are not included. Requirements for semi-luminaires are given in IEC 60598-1 (see definition 1.2.60). In addition to the requirements given in this Part 1 of IEC 61347, Annex B sets out general and safety requirements applicable to thermally protected lamp controlgear. Annex C sets out additional general and safety requirements as they apply to electronic lamp controlgear with means of protection against overheating. Additional requirements for built-in ballasts with double or reinforced insulation are given in Annex I. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. IEC 60081, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications IEC 60317-0-1:1997, Specifications for particular types of winding wires – Part 0: General requirements – Section 1: Enamelled round copper wire1) Amendment 1 (1999) Amendment 2 (2005) IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment IEC 60529:1989 , Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)2) Amendment 1 (1999) ________ 1) There exists a consolidated edition 2.2 (2005) including the base publication and its Amendments 1 and 2. 2) There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) including the base publication and its Amendment 1.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 15 – IEC 60598-1:2003, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests IEC 60664-3, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution IEC 60691:2002, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide IEC 60695-2-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods – Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure IEC 60695-11-5, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test method – Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance IEC 60730-2-3, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2: Particular requirements for thermal protectors for ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps IEC 60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications IEC 60921:2004, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements IEC 60923:2005, Auxiliaries for lamps – Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps) – Performance requirements IEC 60929:2006, AC-supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current IEC 61189-2: Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other interconnection structures and assemblies – Part 2: Test methods for materials for interconnection structures IEC 61249-2 (all parts), Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures IEC 61347-2 (all parts), Lamp controlgear – Part 2: Particular requirements IEC 61347-2-8, Lamp controlgear – Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps IEC 61347-2-9:2000, Lamp controlgear – Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) Amendment 1 (2003) Amendment 2 (2006) ISO 4046-4:2002, Paper, board, pulp and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper and board grades and converted products

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 17 – 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 lamp controlgear
one or more components between the supply and one or more lamps which may serve to transform the supply voltage, limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value, provide starting voltage and preheating current, prevent cold starting, correct power factor or reduce radio interference. 3.1.1 built-in lamp controlgear lamp controlgear generally designed to be built into a luminaire, a box, an enclosure or the like and not intended to be mounted outside a luminaire, etc. without special precautions.
NOTE The controlgear compartment in the base of a road lighting column is considered to be an enclosure. 3.1.2 independent lamp controlgear lamp controlgear consisting of one or more separate elements so designed that it can be mounted separately outside a luminaire, with protection according to the marking of the lamp controlgear and without any additional enclosure.
NOTE This may consist of a built-in lamp controlgear housed in a suitable enclosure which provides all the necessary protection according to its markings. 3.1.3 integral lamp controlgear lamp controlgear which forms a non-replaceable part of a luminaire and which cannot be tested separately from the luminaire 3.2 ballast unit inserted between the supply and one or more discharge lamps which by means of inductance, capacitance, or a combination of inductance and capacitance, serves mainly to limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value.
NOTE It may also include means for transforming the supply voltage and arrangements which help provide starting voltage and pre-heating current. 3.2.1 d.c. supplied electronic ballast d.c. to a.c invertor using semiconductor devices which may include stabilizing elements for supplying power to one or more fluorescent lamps 3.2.2 reference ballast special inductive ballast designed for the purpose of providing comparison standards for use in testing ballasts and for the selection of reference lamps, and essentially characterized by a stable voltage-to-current ratio, which is relatively uninfluenced by variations in current, temperature and magnetic surroundings (see also Annex C of IEC 60921 and Annex A of IEC 60923)

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 19 – 3.2.3 controllable ballast electronic ballast whose lamp operating characteristics can be changed by means of a signal via mains or extra control input 3.3 reference lamp lamp selected for testing ballasts which, when associated with a reference ballast, has electrical characteristics which are close to the rated values as stated in the relevant lamp standard 3.4 calibration current of a reference ballast value of the current on which are based the calibration and control of the reference ballast NOTE Such a current should preferably be approximately equal to the rated running current of the lamps for which the reference ballast is suitable. 3.5 supply voltage voltage applied to the complete circuit of lamp(s) and lamp controlgear 3.6 working voltage highest r.m.s. voltage which may occur across any insulation at rated supply voltage, transients being neglected, in open-circuit conditions or during normal operation 3.7 design voltage voltage declared by the manufacturer to which all the lamp controlgear characteristics are related. This value is not less than 85 % of the maximum value of the rated voltage range 3.8 voltage range range of supply voltage over which the ballast is intended to be operated 3.9 rated no-load output voltage the output voltage when the ballast is connected to rated supply voltage at rated frequency, with no load on the output, transient and starting phase being neglected 3.10 supply current current supplied to the complete circuit of lamp(s) and lamp controlgear 3.11 live part conductive part which may cause an electric shock in normal use. The neutral conductor is, however, regarded as a live part NOTE The test to determine whether or not a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock is given in Annex A. 3.12 type test test or series of tests made on a type-test sample for the purpose of checking compliance of the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 21 – 3.13 type-test sample sample consisting of one or more similar units submitted by the manufacturer or responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test 3.14 circuit power factor λ power factor of the combination of lamp controlgear and the lamp or lamps for which the lamp controlgear is designed 3.15 high power factor ballast ballast having a circuit power factor of at least 0,85 (leading or lagging) NOTE 1 The value 0,85 takes into account the distortion of the current waveform. NOTE 2 For North America, a high power factor is defined as a power factor of at least 0,9. 3.16 rated maximum temperature tc highest permissible temperature which may occur on the outer surface (at the indicated place, if marked) under normal operating conditions and at the rated voltage or the maximum of the rated voltage range 3.17 rated maximum operating temperature of a lamp controlgear winding tw winding temperature assigned by the manufacturer as the highest temperature at which
50 Hz/60 Hz lamp controlgear may be expected to have a service life of at least 10 years' continuous operation 3.18 rectifying effect effect which may occur at the end of lamp life when one cathode is either broken or has insufficient electron emission, resulting in the arc current being constantly unequal in consecutive half-cycles 3.19 test duration of endurance test D optional duration of the endurance test on which the temperature conditions are based 3.20 degradation of insulation of a ballast winding S constant which determines the degradation of ballast insulation 3.21 ignitor device intended to generate voltage pulses to start discharge lamps and which does not provide for the preheating of electrodes NOTE The element that releases the starting voltage pulse may be either triggered or non-triggered.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 23 – 3.22 protective earth (ground)
(IEC 60417-5019 (2002-10) terminal to which are connected parts which are connected to earth for safety reasons 3.23 functional earth (ground)
(IEC 60417-5017 (2002-10) terminal to which are connected parts which may be necessary to connect to earth for reasons other than safety NOTE 1 In some instances, starting aids adjacent to the lamp(s) are connected to one of the output terminals but need not be connected to the earth on the supply side. NOTE 2 In some cases, functional earthing may be necessary to facilitate starting or for e.m.c. purposes. 3.24 frame (chassis)
(IEC 60417-5020 (2002-10)
terminal whose potential is taken as reference 3.25 control terminals connections, other than power supply terminals, to the electronic ballast, which are used to exchange information with the ballast NOTE The power supply terminals can also be used to exchange information with the ballast. 3.26 control signal signal, which may be an a.c. or d.c. voltage, and which by analogue, digital or other means may be modulated to exchange information with the ballast 4 General requirements Lamp controlgear shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use it operates without danger to the user or surroundings. Compliance is checked by carrying out all the tests specified. In addition, independent lamp controlgear shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60598-1, including the classification and marking requirements of that standard such as IP classification, Fmarking, etc. Built-in ballasts with double or reinforced insulation shall comply additionally with the requirements of Annex I. Some built-in lamp controlgear do not have their own enclosure and are composed of printed circuit boards and electrical components thereon, and shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60598-1 when built into the luminaire. Integral lamp controlgear not having their own enclosure shall be treated as integral components of luminaires defined in Clause 0.5 in IEC 60598-1 and shall be tested assembled in the luminaire.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 25 – NOTE It is recommended for the luminaire manufacturer to confer about the relevant test requirements with the controlgear manufacturer, if necessary. In the lamp safety standards, “Information for ballast design” is given for the safe operation of lamps. This shall be regarded as normative when testing ballasts. 5 General notes on tests 5.1
Tests according to this standard are type tests. NOTE The requirements and tolerances permitted by this standard are related to testing of a type-test sample submitted by the manufacturer for that purpose. Compliance of the type-test sample does not ensure compliance of the whole production of a manufacturer with this safety standard. Conformity of production is the responsibility of the manufacturer and may include routine tests and quality assurance in addition to type testing. 5.2
Unless otherwise specified, the tests are carried out at an ambient temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C. 5.3 Unless otherwise specified, the type test is carried out on one sample consisting of one or more items submitted for the purpose of the type test. In general, all tests are carried out on each type of lamp controlgear or, where a range of similar lamp controlgear is involved, for each wattage in the range or on a representative selection from the range, as agreed with the manufacturer. Certain countries require that three samples of lamp controlgear be tested and, in such cases, if more than one sample fails, then the type is rejected. If one sample fails, the test is repeated using three other samples and all of these shall comply with the test requirements.
5.4 The tests shall be carried out in the order listed in this standard unless otherwise specified in parts 2 of IEC 61347. 5.5
For the thermal test, independent lamp controlgear shall be mounted in a test corner consisting of three dull-black painted wooden/wood fibre boards 15 mm to 20 mm thick and arranged so as to resemble two walls and the ceiling of a room. The lamp controlgear is secured to the ceiling as close as possible to the walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other side of the lamp controlgear. 5.6
For d.c. supplied ballasts intended for use from a battery supply it is permissible to substitute a d.c. power source other than a battery, provided that the source impedance is equivalent to that of a battery. NOTE A non-inductive capacitor of appropriate rated voltage and with a capacitance of at least 50 μF, connected across the supply terminals of the unit under test normally provides a source impedance simulating that of a battery. 5.7 When testing lamp control gear to the requirements of this standard, earlier test reports may be updated in accordance with this edition by submitting a new sample for test together with the previous test report. Full type testing may not generally be necessary and the product and the previous test results shall only be reviewed against any amended clause marked “R” as scheduled in normative Annex J: Schedule of more onerous requirements.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 27 – 6 Classification Lamp controlgear is classified, according to the method of installation, as – built-in; – independent; – integral. 7 Marking 7.1 Items to be marked The parts that make up IEC 61347-2 state which of the following items shall be marked as mandatory markings or provided as information to be given either on the lamp controlgear or made available in the manufacturer’s catalogue or similar. a) Mark of origin (trade mark, manufacturer's name or name of the responsible vendor/ supplier). b) Model number or type reference of the manufacturer. c) Symbol for independent lamp controlgear
if applicable. d) The correlation between replaceable and interchangeable parts, including fuses, of lamp controlgear shall be marked unambiguously by legends on the lamp controlgear or, with the exception of fuses, be specified in the manufacturer's catalogue. e) Rated supply voltage (or voltages, if there are several), voltage range, supply frequency and supply current(s); the supply current may be given in the manufacturer's literature. f) The earthi
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