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Lamp controlgear –
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for battery supplied electronic controlgear for

emergency lighting (self-contained)

Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 2-7: Règles particulières relatives aux appareillages électroniques

alimentés par batterie pour l’éclairage de secours (autonome)

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
INTRODUCTION to Amendment 1 . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirements . 10
5 General notes on tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking . 11
8 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 13
9 Terminals . 13
10 Provisions for protective earthing . 13
11 Moisture resistance and insulation . 13
12 Electric strength . 13
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of controlgear . 13
14 Fault conditions . 13
15 Starting conditions . 13
16 Lamp current . 14
17 Supply current . 14
18 Maximum current in any lead (with cathode preheating) . 14
19 Lamp operating current waveforms . 14
20 Functional safety (EBLF, EOF ) . 15
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21 Changeover operation . 17
22 Recharging device . 18
23 Protection against excessive discharge . 20
24 Indicator . 21
25 Remote control, rest mode, inhibition mode . 21
26 Temperature cycling test and endurance test . 22
27 Polarity reversal . 22
28 Fault conditions . 23
29 Construction . 23
30 Creepage distances and clearances . 23
31 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 23
32 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 23
33 Resistance to corrosion . 23
34 Abnormal lamp conditions . 23
35 Protection of associated components . 29
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part, which
may cause an electric shock . 31
Annex B (normative) Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear . 31

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Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with
means of protection against overheating . 31
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating test of thermally
protected lamp controlgear . 31
Annex E (normative) Use of constant S other than 4 500 in t tests . 31
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Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure . 31
Annex G (normative) Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages . 32
Annex H (normative) Tests . 32
Annex I (normative) Batteries for emergency lighting luminaires . 32
Annex J (informative) Rest mode and inhibition mode facilities . 32
Annex K (normative) Ballasts Controlgear incorporating an automatic testing function
for emergency lighting operation . 33
Annex L (informative) Compatibility between normal mains operation electronic
controlgear and battery-powered emergency operation controlgear . 36
Bibliography . 39

Figure 1 – Suitable circuit for the measurement of lamp current and luminous flux . 16
Figure 2 – Circuit for testing rectifying effect test . 26
Figure 3 – Circuit to test whether a controlgear can withstand a leaking burner . 28
Figure 4 – Circuit to test whether a ballast controlgear can withstand rectification . 29
Figure L.1 – Timing diagram: changeover operation . 37
Figure L.2 – Supply voltage for the function test . 38

Table 1 – Voltage per cell to which the battery is discharged . 18
Table 2 – Relation between r.m.s RMS working voltage and maximum peak voltage . 30
Table K.1 – Relevant requirements of IEC 62034 . 33

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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendment has been prepared
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IEC 61347-2-7 edition 3.1 contains the third edition (2011-12) [documents 34C/995/FDIS and
34C/1002/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2017-10) [documents 34C/1354/FDIS and 34C/1359/RVD].
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A separate Final version with all changes accepted is available in this publication.

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International Standard IEC 61347-2-7 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries
for lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This third edition constitutes a technical revision.
Significant changes introduced into this third edition include:
• modification of IEC 61347-2-7 to become a standard exclusively for d.c. battery
supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting (self-contained).
IEC 61347-2-3 Annex J is intended to cover centrally supplied emergency controlgear;
• update of Clause 22 – Recharging devices;
• modification of Clause 20 battery voltage characterisation to support EBLF
measurement. This to simplify and increase reproducibility of testing;
• rationalisation of requirements between IEC 61347-2-7 and IEC 60598-2-22
requirements of IEC 60598-2-22 being transferred to IEC 61347-2-7.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This standard shall be used in conjunction with IEC 61347-1. This part 2 supplements or
modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61347-1.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
− requirements: in roman type;
− test specifications: in italic type;
− notes: in small roman type.
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INTRODUCTION
The formatting into separately published parts provides for ease of future amendments and
revisions. Additional requirements will be added as and when a need for them is recognized.
This standard, and the parts which make up IEC 61347-2, in referring to any of the clauses of
IEC 61347-1, 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. All
parts which make up IEC 61347-2 are self-contained and, therefore, do not include reference
to each other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of IEC 61347-1 are referred to in this standard
by the phrase “The requirements of Clause n of IEC 61347-1 apply", this phrase is interpreted
as meaning that all requirements of the clause in question of Part 1 apply, except any which
are clearly inapplicable to the specific type of lamp controlgear covered by this particular part
of IEC 61347-2.
INTRODUCTION to Amendment 1
EBLF is the ratio of the light output of a light source in emergency mode to the rated light
output under normal conditions. EBLF is controlled by the output characteristics (current,
voltage, power) of the controlgear with which the light source is operated.
For conventional lamps like fluorescent lamps, the EBLF is defined by the light output ratio of
the lamp operated at 100 % and in emergency mode.
EBLF = Φ / Φ
emergency 100 %
For this measurement no special lamp is required, it is expected that all lamps of the same
type show a very similar light output ratio independent of its manufacturer. The measurement
is done at an ambient temperature of 25 °C. Due to the same dimensions and the identical
cooling system (free air) the thermal conditions are identical for all lamps. The result is fully
reproducible without any additional condition.
Special requirements for LED light sources
The light output of LED light sources depends also on the temperature at which they are
operated. Typically the temperature is controlled by a heat sink on which it is mounted (e.g.
luminaire surface).
This amendment describes a test method to evaluate the EBLF via an output factor (EOF )
X
taking into account that the ratio of the forward current of the LED controlgear is directly
proportional to the LED light output. Any non-linearity due to the increased efficacy at lower
operation temperature leads to an increased tolerance of the light output in the emergency
mode but always positive.
Controlgear, which operates the LED light source in normal operation as well as in emergency
operation can be marked directly with the output factor. Controlgear, operating the LED
module in emergency mode only needs to be marked with the output value, for example the
forward current I .
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controlgear for emergency lighting (self-contained)

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61347 specifies particular safety requirements for battery supplied electronic
controlgear for maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting purposes.
It includes specific requirements for electronic controlgear and control units for self-contained
luminaires for emergency lighting as specified by IEC 60598-2-22.
It is intended for controlgear for fluorescent lamps, but it is also applicable to other lamp types
e.g. incandescent, high pressure discharge lamps and LEDs.
This standard covers the emergency mode operation of a controlgear. For controlgear with a
combination of normal and emergency lighting operation, the normal lighting operation
aspects are covered by the appropriate part 2 of IEC 61347.
DC supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting may or may not include batteries.
This standard also includes operational requirements for electronic controlgear, which, in the
case of d.c. supplied electronic controlgear, are regarded as performance requirements. This
is because non-operational emergency lighting equipment presents a safety hazard. It This
standard does not apply to d.c. supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting, which
are intended for connection to a centralised emergency power supply system. A centralised
emergency power system could be a central battery system.
NOTE Annex J of IEC 61347-2-3 applies to a.c., a.c./d.c. or d.c. supplied electronic controlgear for connection to
centralised emergency power supply systems that are also intended for emergency lighting operations from
a.c./d.c. supplies.
2 Normative references
For the purpose of this part of IEC 61347, the normative references given in Clause 2 of
IEC 61347-1, which are mentioned in this standard, apply, together with the following
normative references.
IEC 60081, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60598-2-22, Luminaires – Part 2: Particular requirements – Luminaires for emergency
lighting
IEC 60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60921, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements
IEC 60929, AC and/or DC-supplied electronic control gear for tubular fluorescent lamps –
Performance requirements
IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements

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IEC 61347-2-3, Lamp control gear – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c. and/or d.c.
supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps
IEC 61558-1:2005, Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar
products – Part 1: General requirements and tests
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 61558-2-1:2007, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar products–
Part 2-1: Particular requirements and tests for separating transformers and power supplies
incorporating separating transformers for general applications
IEC 61558-2-6:2009, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products
for supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety
isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61558-2-16:2009, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar
products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for
switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units
IEC 62034, Automatic test systems for battery powered emergency escape lighting
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part of IEC 61347, the terms and definitions of Clause 3 of
IEC 61347-1 and Clause 22.3 in IEC 60598-2-22 apply, together with the following:
3.1
emergency lighting
lighting provided for use when the supply to the normal lighting fails
3.2
changeover operation
automatic connection of the lamp to emergency lighting supply when failure of the normal
lighting supply occurs, and connecting automatically back to the normal lighting supply when
it is restored
3.3
recharging device
device to maintain the battery charge and to recharge the battery within a specified time
3.4
protection device against extensive discharge
automatic device to disconnect the ballast controlgear from the battery when the battery
voltage drops below a certain value
3.5
rated duration of emergency operation
time, as claimed by the manufacturer, for which the rated emergency ballast lumen factor is
achieved
3.6
maximum d.c. operating voltage
maximum supply voltage declared by the controlgear manufacturer
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For battery supplied controlgear, this is the maximum battery voltage available in the fully
charged condition.
3.7
rated d.c. operating voltage
nominal supply voltage declared by the controlgear manufacturer
For battery supplied controlgear, this is the nominal battery voltage declared by the battery
manufacturer.
3.8
d.c. voltage range
voltage range between minimum and maximum rated d.c. operating voltages
3.9
rated a.c. operating voltage
nominal supply voltage declared by the controlgear manufacturer for battery charger or
maintained controlgear operation
3.10
a.c. voltage range
voltage range between minimum and maximum rated a.c. operating voltages
3.11
remote control
device to prevent discharge of the battery by the lamp operating circuit when normal
illumination has been switched off centrally, e.g. during night-time
3.12
indicator
device to indicate that:
a) the battery is being charged,
b) circuit continuity exists through the tungsten filament of emergency lighting lamps where
appropriate
3.13
emergency ballast lumen factor
EBLF
ratio of the emergency luminous flux of the lamp supplied by the emergency controlgear to the
luminous flux of the same lamp operated with the appropriate reference ballast at its rated
voltage and frequency
The emergency ballast lumen factor is the minimum of the values measured at the appropriate
time after failure of the normal supply and continuously to the end of the rated time duration.
3.14
control unit
unit or units comprising a supply change-over system, a battery charging device and where
appropriate, a means for testing
3.15
automatic test function
an automatic testing function for emergency lighting operation as covered by IEC 62034

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3.16
emergency output factor
EOF
X
ratio of the electrical output parameter when the controlgear under test is operated in
emergency mode to the electrical output parameter when the controlgear is operated under
normal lighting conditions
EXAMPLE: I compared with I according to IEC 61347-2-13.
emergency rated
Note 1 to entry: The electrical output parameter can be current (EOF ), voltage (EOF ) or power (EOF ) at the
I U P
output(s) of the controlgear (depending on the module it could be constant current, constant voltage or constant
power).
Note 2 to entry: The emergency output factor is the minimum value measured at the appropriate time after failure
of the normal supply and continuously for the duration of the emergency operation.
Note 3 to entry: The EOF of LED controlgear used for emergency operation only, is not indicated on the
X
emergency controlgear as it depends directly also on the controlgear used for the normal operation mode. For
example for EOF it can be calculated in the final application from I and I .
I emergency normal mode
Note 4 to entry: The use of EOF higher than 1 is not suitable for direct calculation of the luminous flux of the
I
luminaire in emergency mode.
3.17
emergency output current
I
emergency
forward current supplied to the LED light source measured at the output of the controlgear in
emergency mode
3.18
I
normal mode
rated output current delivered from constant current controlgear to the LED light source in
normal operating mode
4 General requirements
The requirements of Clause 4 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
For controlgear that are rated for operation of a range of lamp types, the tests of Clauses 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 and 34 shall be repeated with each rated lamp type. For other tests,
the lamp type having the highest rated power should be selected.
For controlgear incorporating an automatic test function, the relevant requirements of
IEC 62034 as defined in Annex K of this standard apply.
5 General notes on tests
The requirements of Clause 5 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirement:
Number of specimens:
The following number of specimens shall be submitted for testing:
– 1 unit for the tests of Clauses 6 to 12, 15 to 27 and 29 to 34;
– 3 units may be used for the tests of Clause 15 to reduce the time test;
– 1 unit for the test of Clause 28, fault conditions (additional units or components, where
necessary, may be required in consultation with the manufacturer);

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– where required new batteries of the type and make provided with the controlgear, or
typical of the type specified by the controlgear manufacturer, shall be submitted.
Unless otherwise specified, the battery voltage shall be measured between the controlgear
terminals.
For controlgear incorporating an automatic testing function, the controlgear supplied for test
shall be provided with all additional system components and any external software that is
required to verify correct operation of the automatic testing function.
6 Classification
The requirements of Clause 6 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
In addition controlgear shall be classified according to the incorporation of an automatic
testing function for emergency lighting operation, in accordance with IEC 62034:
– with automatic test function,
– without automatic test function.
7 Marking
7.1 Items to be marked
Controlgear, other than integral controlgear, shall be clearly and durably marked, in
accordance with the requirements of 7.2 of IEC 61347-1, with the following mandatory
markings:
– items a), b), c), d), e), f), k) and l) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with open circuit voltage
(for warning only, not to be tested);
– controlgear without an enclosure are only required to be marked with items a) and b) of
Clause 7.1 if IEC 61347-1;
– indication of type and current rating of the fuse, if applicable;
– electronic controlgear complying with this standard shall be marked with the following
symbol:
EL
– controlgear classified as being provided with an automatic test function shall be marked
with the symbol
EL-T
EL-T
– a declaration of the maximum working voltage (r.m.s.) according to Clause 35 between
• output terminals;
• any output terminal and earth, if applicable.
Marking for each of these two values shall be in steps of 10 V when the working voltage is
equal to, or less than, 500 V, and in steps of 50 V when the working voltage is higher than
500 V. The marking of maximum working voltage is referenced in two situations, the
maximum between output terminals and the maximum between any output terminal and
earth. It is acceptable for only the higher of these two voltages to be marked.
Marking shall be U-OUT=.V.
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7.2 Information to be provided
In addition to the above mandatory markings, the following information, if applicable, shall be
given either on the ballast controlgear, or be made available in the manufacturer's catalogue
or similar:
NOTE 1 For integral controlgear, the requirements of this subclause may be met by the provision of equivalent
information required by IEC 60598-2-22.
– items h), i), j), and n) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with
– mention of whether the ballast controlgear is suitable for use only on battery supply not
having a trickle or intermittent re-charging circuits;
– rated duration of emergency operation for each lamp capable of being operated by the
ballast controlgear;
– information whether the controlgear is intended for use in luminaries for high-risk task
area lighting;
– mention of whether the controlgear is proof against supply voltage polarity reversal;
– declaration of the emergency ballast lumen factor (EBLF) for each lamp capable of being
operated by the ballast controlgear for fluorescent lamp; for multi lamp controlgear the
EBLF for each lamp-ballast combination;
– declaration of emergency output factor (EOF ) for LED controlgear supplying light source
X
in both normal and emergency operation. In case of settable electrical output parameter, a
range shall be provided or alternatively the value of the electrical parameter
(e.g. I and I from constant current controlgear) shall be provided for
normal mode emergency
the calculation of EOF.
– marking of the relevant output parameter (e.g. I from constant current controlgear
emergency
or output current range) for LED controlgear used for emergency operation only, since the
EOF is not applicable. In the case of controlgear providing different parameters from
I
constant values (e.g. a combination of constant power for some load range and constant
current for other load ranges) it shall be marked with the maximum I and details
emergency
for the parameters delivered shall be provided in the manufacturer's catalogue or similar.
– for LED controlgear providing constant current the minimum and the maximum output
voltage load shall be provided. In addition, for settable controlgear the output voltage
range shall be given for the whole range of currents in the manufacturer catalogue or
similar (e.g. table or operating area diagram).
– limits of the ambient temperature range within which the ballast will start and operate the
lamp as intended over the declared voltage range. If the battery or other parts of the
controlgear have different limits, these values are to be declared;
– the manufacturer shall declare the type of insulation used between the supply and the
battery circuit (e.g. no insulation, basic insulation or double/reinforced insulation);
– information on whether the recharging device will recharge the battery normally after the
test of 22.3 (example: by incorporation of self-resetting replaceable fuse) or fail (example:
by incorporation of single operation protection device);
– supply current from battery at rated d.c. operating voltage for each lamp capable of being
operated by the ballast controlgear;
– information required for correct battery selection. This to include:
• technology of the battery (e.g. NiCd,NiMH, etc.);
• type designation of the battery according to the relevant standard (e.g. temperature
classification, etc.);
• capacity and voltage of the battery;
• information about the charge rating of the controlgear (maximum and minimum charge
current and voltage limits);
• information about the discharge rating request by the controlgear (maximum and
minimum discharge current and voltage limits);

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• temperature rating to provide the controlgear performances;
NOTE 2 All electrical data are based on 25 °C reference conditions.
NOTE 3 Reference to a battery type and manufacturer is also acceptable.
– information regarding the installation, commissioning and use of controlgear having an
automatic testing function.
8 Protection against accidental contact with live parts
The requirements of Clause 10 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
9 Terminals
The requirements of Clause 8 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
10 Provisions for protective earthing
The requirements of Clause 9 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
11 Moisture resistance and insulation
The requirements of Clause 11 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
12 Electric strength
The requirements of Clause 12 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts controlgear
The requirements of Clause 13 of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable.
14 Fault conditions
Not applicable.
15 Starting conditions
The ballast controlgear/control unit shall be designed so that the appropriate lamp(s) achieve
sufficient switchings.
Compliance is checked by the following test:
Three new lamps shall achieve 200 switchings when operated at the rated operating voltage
in a cycle: 30 s “on”, 120 “off”. If one lamp does not achieve 200 switchings, a further 3 lamps
shall be tested, each of which shall achieve 200 switchings.
The 200 switchings shall occur from normal mode with lamp-OFF, and to emergency mode
with lamp-ON.
After this test, the ballast controlgear/control unit shall start and operate the three lamps, pre-
conditioned by 200 switchings, at the rated operating voltage.

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Additionally, the same three lamps shall start and operate from the appropriate mains
operation reference ballast controlgear/circuit.
16 Lamp current
The requirements in this clause only apply to fluorescent lamps. Requirements for other light
sources are under consideration.
The controlgear shall limit the arc current delivered to a reference lamp to a value not
exceeding 125 % of that delivered to the same lamp when operated with a reference
controlgear. Measurements shall be made in 25 °C ambient temperature, the test controlgear
shall be operated at its rated operating voltage, and the appropriate reference controlgear
shall be operated at its rated voltage and frequency.
Reference lamps and ballasts controlgear shall be in compliance with IEC 60081, IEC 60901,
IEC 60921 and IEC 60929.
17 Supply current
At the d.c. rated operating voltage, the supply current from the battery shall not differ by more
than ± 15 % from the declared value when the ballast controlgear is operated with a reference
lamp.
The supply shall be of low impedance and low inductance (applicable only to batteries remote
from the ballast controlgear).
Compliance is checked by measurement.
18 Maximum current in any lead (with cathode preheating)
The requirements in this clause only apply to fluorescent lamps. Requirements for other light
sources are under consideration.
The current flowing in any one of the cathode terminations shall not exceed the value given in
the relevant lamp data sheets of IEC 60081 and IEC 60901.
Compliance is checked by the relevant tests ad measurements described in Clause 11 of
IEC 60929.
19 Lamp operating current waveforms
The requirements in this clause only apply to fluorescent lamps. Requirements for other light
sources are under consideration.
Ballasts Controlgear shall provide the correct waveform.
The waveform of the current supplied in the steady state to a reference lamp, associated with
a ballast controlgear supplied at its rated operating voltage, shall be such that the peak
current does not exceed 1,7 times the rated lamp current as specified on the relevant lamp
data sheet of IEC 60081 and IEC 60901.
Additionally, the peak current shall not exceed 3 times the measured r.m.s. lamp current.
Compliance is checked by measurement.

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20.1 Requirements for fluorescent lamp controlgear
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Part 2-7: Particular requirements for battery electric source for safety services
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Partie 2-7: Règles Exigences particulières relatives aux appareillages
électroniques alimentés par batteries source électrique de sécurité (ESSS)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
INTRODUCTION to Amendment 1 . 6
INTRODUCTION to Amendment 2 . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirements . 12
5 General notes on tests . 12
6 Classification . 12
7 Marking . 12
8 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 15
9 Terminals . 15
10 Provisions for protective earthing . 15
11 Moisture resistance and insulation . 15
12 Electric strength . 15
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts controlgear . 15
14 Fault conditions Void . 15
15 Starting conditions . 15
16 Lamp current . 16
17 Supply current . 16
18 Maximum current in any lead (with cathode preheating) . 16
19 Lamp operating current waveforms . 16
20 Functional safety (EBLF, EOF ) . 17
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21 Changeover operation . 21
22 Recharging device . 21
23 Protection against excessive discharge . 25
24 Indicator . 26
25 Remote control, rest mode, inhibition mode . 26
26 Temperature cycling test and endurance test . 28
27 Polarity reversal . 28
28 Fault conditions . 29
29 Construction . 29
30 Creepage distances and clearances . 29
31 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 29
32 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 29
33 Resistance to corrosion . 29
34 Abnormal lamp conditions . 30
35 Protection of associated components . 35
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part, which
may cause an electric shock . 37

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Annex B (normative) Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear . 37
Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with
means of protection against overheating . 37
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating test of thermally
protected lamp controlgear . 37
Annex E (normative) Use of constant S other than 4 500 in t tests . 37
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Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure . 37
Annex G (normative) Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages . 38
Annex H (normative) Tests . 38
Annex I (normative) Batteries ESSSs for emergency lighting luminaires . 38
Annex J (informative) Rest mode and inhibition mode facilities . 38
Annex K (normative) Ballasts Controlgear incorporating an automatic testing function
for emergency lighting operation . 39
Annex L (informative) Compatibility between normal mains operation electronic
controlgear and battery- electric source for safety services (ESSS) powered
emergency operation controlgear . 42
Annex M (informative) Example of battery manufacturer's declaration of design for a Li
battery . 45
Bibliography . 46

Figure 1 – Suitable circuit for the measurement of lamp current and luminous flux . 19
Figure 2 – Circuit for testing rectifying effect test . 32
Figure 3 – Circuit to test whether a controlgear can withstand a leaking burner . 34
Figure 4 – Circuit to test whether a ballast controlgear can withstand rectification . 35
Figure L.1 – Timing diagram: changeover operation . 43
Figure L.2 – Supply voltage for the function test . 44

Table 1 – Voltage per cell to which the battery is discharged . 22
Table 2 – Relation between r.m.s. RMS working voltage and maximum peak voltage . 36
Table 3 – Voltage, current and temperature values per cell . 25
Table K.1 – Relevant requirements of IEC 62034 . 39
Table M.1 – Example of battery manufacturer's declaration of design for a Li battery . 45

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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendments has been
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IEC 61347-2-7 edition 3.1 contains the third edition (2011-12) [documents 34C/995/FDIS
and 34C/1002/RVD], its amendment 1 (2017-10) [documents 34C/1354/FDIS and
34C/1359/RVD] and its amendment 2 (2021-12) [documents 34C/1536/FDIS and
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International Standard IEC 61347-2-7 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries
for lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This third edition constitutes a technical revision.
Significant changes introduced into this third edition include:
• modification of IEC 61347-2-7 to become a standard exclusively for d.c. battery
supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting (self-contained).
IEC 61347-2-3 Annex J is intended to cover centrally supplied emergency controlgear;
• update of Clause 22 – Recharging devices;
• modification of Clause 20 battery voltage characterisation to support EBLF
measurement. This to simplify and increase reproducibility of testing;
• rationalisation of requirements between IEC 61347-2-7 and IEC 60598-2-22
requirements of IEC 60598-2-22 being transferred to IEC 61347-2-7.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This standard shall be used in conjunction with IEC 61347-1. This part 2 supplements or
modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61347-1.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
− requirements: in roman type;
− test specifications: in italic type;
− notes: in small roman type.
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INTRODUCTION
The formatting into separately published parts provides for ease of future amendments and
revisions. Additional requirements will be added as and when a need for them is recognized.
This standard, and the parts which make up IEC 61347-2, in referring to any of the clauses of
IEC 61347-1, 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. All
parts which make up IEC 61347-2 are self-contained and, therefore, do not include reference
to each other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of IEC 61347-1 are referred to in this standard
by the phrase “The requirements of Clause n of IEC 61347-1 apply", this phrase is interpreted
as meaning that all requirements of the clause in question of Part 1 apply, except any which
are clearly inapplicable to the specific type of lamp controlgear covered by this particular part
of IEC 61347-2.
INTRODUCTION to Amendment 1
EBLF is the ratio of the light output of a light source in emergency mode to the rated light
output under normal conditions. EBLF is controlled by the output characteristics (current,
voltage, power) of the controlgear with which the light source is operated.
For conventional lamps like fluorescent lamps, the EBLF is defined by the light output ratio of
the lamp operated at 100 % and in emergency mode.
EBLF = Φ / Φ
emergency 100 %
For this measurement no special lamp is required, it is expected that all lamps of the same
type show a very similar light output ratio independent of its manufacturer. The measurement
is done at an ambient temperature of 25 °C. Due to the same dimensions and the identical
cooling system (free air) the thermal conditions are identical for all lamps. The result is fully
reproducible without any additional condition.
Special requirements for LED light sources
The light output of LED light sources depends also on the temperature at which they are
operated. Typically the temperature is controlled by a heat sink on which it is mounted (e.g.
luminaire surface).
This amendment describes a test method to evaluate the EBLF via an output factor (EOF )
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taking into account that the ratio of the forward current of the LED controlgear is directly
proportional to the LED light output. Any non-linearity due to the increased efficacy at lower
operation temperature leads to an increased tolerance of the light output in the emergency
mode but always positive.
Controlgear, which operates the LED light source in normal operation as well as in emergency
operation can be marked directly with the output factor. Controlgear, operating the LED
module in emergency mode only needs to be marked with the output value, for example the
forward current I .
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INTRODUCTION to Amendment 2
The following significant technical changes have been introduced in this Amendment 2:
a) clarification of rest mode and inhibiting mode requirements;
b) introduction of requirements for controlgear using lithium batteries;
c) introduction of requirements for controlgear using electric double-layer capacitors
(EDLCs);
d) introduction of the term "electric source for safety services (ESSS)" to cover both batteries
and EDLCs;
e) clarification of changeover operation requirements.

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services (ESSS) supplied electronic controlgear
for emergency lighting (self-contained)

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61347 specifies particular safety requirements for battery electric source for
safety services (ESSS) supplied electronic controlgear for maintained and non-maintained
emergency lighting purposes.
It includes specific requirements for electronic controlgear and control units for self-contained
luminaires for emergency lighting as specified by in IEC 60598-2-22.
It is intended for controlgear for fluorescent lamps, but it is also applicable to and other lamp
types e.g. for example incandescent lamps, high pressure discharge lamps and LEDs.
This standard document covers the emergency mode operation of a controlgear. For
controlgear with a combination of normal and emergency lighting operation, the normal
lighting operation aspects are covered by the appropriate Part 2 of the IEC 61347 series.
DC supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting may can (or may not) include
batteries the electric source for safety services (ESSS).
This standard also includes operational requirements for electronic controlgear, which, in the
case of d.c. supplied electronic controlgear, are regarded as performance requirements. This
is because non-operational emergency lighting equipment presents a safety hazard. It This
document does not apply to d.c. supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting, which
are intended for connection to a centralised centralized emergency power supply system. A
centralised centralized emergency power system could be a central battery system.
NOTE Annex J of IEC 61347-2-3:2011/AMD1:2016 applies to a.c., a.c./d.c. or d.c. supplied electronic controlgear
for connection to centralised centralized emergency power supply systems that are also intended for emergency
lighting operations from a.c./d.c. supplies.
2 Normative references
For the purpose of this part of IEC 61347, the normative references given in Clause 2 of
IEC 61347-1, which are mentioned in this standard, apply, together with the following
normative references.
IEC 60081, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60598-2-22:2021, Luminaires – Part 22: Particular requirements – Luminaires for
emergency lighting
IEC 60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60921, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements
IEC 60929, AC and/or DC-supplied electronic control gear for tubular fluorescent lamps –
Performance requirements
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IEC 61347‑1:2015, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements
IEC 61347‑1:2015/AMD1:2017
IEC 61347-2-3, Lamp control gear – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c. and/or d.c.
supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps
IEC 61558-1:2005, Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar
products – Part 1: General requirements and tests
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 61558-2-1:2007, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar products–
Part 2-1: Particular requirements and tests for separating transformers and power supplies
incorporating separating transformers for general applications
IEC 61558-2-6:2009, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products
for supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety
isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61558-2-16:2009, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar
products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for
switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units
IEC 62034, Automatic test systems for battery powered emergency escape lighting
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part of IEC 61347, the terms and definitions of Clause 3 of
IEC 61347-1 and Clause 22.3 in IEC 60598-2-22 apply, together with the following:
3.1
emergency lighting
lighting provided for use when the supply to the normal lighting fails
3.2
changeover operation
automatic connection of the lamp to emergency lighting supply when failure of the normal
lighting supply occurs, and connecting automatically back to the normal lighting supply when
it is restored
3.3
recharging device
device to maintain the battery charge and to recharge the battery within a specified time
charge of and recharge an electric source for safety services (ESSS)
3.4
protection device against extensive discharge
automatic device to disconnect the ballast controlgear from the battery electric source for
safety services (ESSS) when the battery ESSS voltage drops below a certain value
3.5
rated duration of emergency operation
time, as claimed by the manufacturer, for which the rated emergency ballast lumen factor is
achieved
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3.6
maximum d.c. operating voltage
maximum supply voltage declared by the controlgear manufacturer
For battery supplied controlgear, this is the maximum battery voltage available in the fully
charged condition.
3.7
rated d.c. operating voltage
nominal supply voltage declared by the controlgear manufacturer
For battery supplied controlgear, this is the nominal battery voltage declared by the battery
manufacturer.
3.8
d.c. voltage range
voltage range between minimum and maximum rated d.c. operating voltages
3.9
rated a.c. operating voltage
nominal supply voltage declared by the controlgear manufacturer for battery charger or
maintained controlgear operation
3.10
a.c. voltage range
voltage range between minimum and maximum rated a.c. operating voltages
3.11
remote control
device to prevent discharge of the battery electric source for safety services (ESSS) by the
lamp operating circuit when normal illumination has been switched off centrally, e.g. during
night-time
3.12
indicator
device to indicate that:
a) the battery is being charged,
b) circuit continuity exists through the tungsten filament of emergency lighting lamps where
appropriate
device that indicates the luminaire is connected, the electric source for safety services
(ESSS) is being charged, and circuit continuity exists through the tungsten filament of
emergency lighting lamps where appropriate
3.13
emergency ballast lumen factor
EBLF
ratio of the emergency luminous flux of the lamp supplied by the emergency controlgear to the
luminous flux of the same lamp operated with the appropriate reference ballast at its rated
voltage and frequency
The emergency ballast lumen factor is the minimum of the values measured at the appropriate
time after failure of the normal supply and continuously to the end of the rated time duration.
3.14
control unit
unit or set of units comprising a supply change-over system, a battery an electric source for
safety services (ESSS) charging device and where appropriate, a means for testing as
appropriate
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3.15
automatic test function
an automatic testing function for emergency lighting operation as covered by IEC 62034
3.16
emergency output factor
EOF
X
ratio of the electrical output parameter when the controlgear under test is operated in
emergency mode to the electrical output parameter when the controlgear is operated under
normal lighting conditions
EXAMPLE: I compared with I according to IEC 61347-2-13.
emergency rated
Note 1 to entry: The electrical output parameter can be current (EOF ), voltage (EOF ) or power (EOF ) at the
I U P
output(s) of the controlgear (depending on the module it could be constant current, constant voltage or constant
power).
Note 2 to entry: The emergency output factor is the minimum value measured at the appropriate time after failure
of the normal supply and continuously for the duration of the emergency operation.
Note 3 to entry: The EOF of LED controlgear used for emergency operation only, is not indicated on the
X
emergency controlgear as it depends directly also on the controlgear used for the normal operation mode. For
example for EOF it can be calculated in the final application from I and I .
I emergency normal mode
Note 4 to entry: The use of EOF higher than 1 is not suitable for direct calculation of the luminous flux of the
I
luminaire in emergency mode.
3.17
emergency output current
I
emergency
forward current supplied to the LED light source measured at the output of the controlgear in
emergency mode
3.18
I
normal mode
rated output current delivered from constant current controlgear to the LED light source in
normal operating mode
3.19
rated duration of emergency operation
time, as claimed by the manufacturer, during which the rated emergency lumen output is
provided
3.20
rest mode
state of a controlgear in a self-contained emergency luminaire where the output is
intentionally shut down while the normal supply is off and that, in the event of restoration of
the normal supply, automatically reverts to normal mode
[SOURCE: IEC 60598-2-22:2021, 22.3.18, modified – The definition has been revised to
assign this function to the controlgear.]
3.21
remote inhibiting mode
state of a controlgear in a self-contained emergency luminaire which is inhibited from
operating by a remote device while the normal supply is on and in the case of a normal supply
failure when the controlgear in the luminaire does not change over to emergency mode
[SOURCE: IEC 60598-2-22:2021, 22.3.21, modified – The definition has been revised to
assign this function to the controlgear.]

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4 General requirements
The requirements of Clause 4 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
For controlgear that are rated for operation of a range of lamp types, the tests of Clauses 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 and 34 shall be repeated with each rated lamp type. For other tests,
the lamp type having the highest rated power should be selected.
For controlgear incorporating an automatic test function, the relevant requirements of
IEC 62034 as defined in Annex K of this standard apply.
5 General notes on tests
The requirements of Clause 5 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirement:
Number of specimens:
The following number of specimens shall be submitted for testing:
– 1 unit for the tests of Clauses 6 to 12, 15 to 27 and 29 to 34;
– 3 units may be used for the tests of Clause 15 to reduce the time test;
– 1 unit for the test of Clause 28, fault conditions (additional units or components, where
necessary, may be required in consultation with the manufacturer);
– where required new batteries ESSSs of the type and make provided with the
controlgear, or typical of the type specified by the controlgear manufacturer, shall be
submitted.
Unless otherwise specified, the battery ESSS voltage shall be measured between the
controlgear terminals.
For controlgear incorporating an automatic testing function, the controlgear supplied for test
shall be provided with all additional system components and any external software that is
required to verify correct operation of the automatic testing function.
6 Classification
The requirements of Clause 6 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
In addition controlgear shall be classified according to the incorporation of an automatic
testing function for emergency lighting operation, in accordance with IEC 62034:
– with automatic test function,
– without automatic test function.
7 Marking
7.1 Items to be marked
Controlgear, other than integral controlgear, shall be clearly and durably marked, in
accordance with the requirements of 7.2 of IEC 61347-1, with the following mandatory
markings:
– items a), b), c), d), e), f), k) and l) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with open circuit voltage
(for warning only, not to be tested);

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– controlgear without an enclosure are only required to be marked with items a) and b) of
Clause 7.1 if IEC 61347-1;
– indication of type and current rating of the fuse, if applicable;
– electronic controlgear complying with this standard shall be marked with the following
symbol:
EL
– controlgear classified as being provided with an automatic test function shall be marked
with the symbol
EL-T
EL-T
– a declaration of the maximum working voltage (r.m.s.) according to Clause 35 between
• output terminals;
• any output terminal and earth, if applicable.
Marking for each of these two values shall be in steps of 10 V when the working voltage is
equal to, or less than, 500 V, and in steps of 50 V when the working voltage is higher than
500 V. The marking of maximum working voltage is referenced in two situations, the
maximum between output terminals and the maximum between any output terminal and
earth. It is acceptable for only the higher of these two voltages to be marked.
Marking shall be U-OUT=.V.
7.2 Information to be provided
In addition to the above mandatory markings, the following information, if applicable, shall be
given either on the ballast controlgear, or be made available in the manufacturer's catalogue
or similar:
NOTE 1 For integral controlgear, the requirements of this subclause may be met by the provision of equivalent
information required by IEC 60598-2-22.
– items h), i), j), and n) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with
– mention of whether the ballast controlgear is suitable for use only on battery supply not
having a trickle or intermittent re-charging circuits;
– rated duration of emergency operation for each lamp capable of being operated by the
ballast controlgear;
– information whether the controlgear is intended for use in luminaries for high-risk task
area lighting;
– mention of whether the controlgear is proof against supply voltage polarity reversal;
– declaration of the emergency ballast lumen factor (EBLF) for each lamp capable of being
operated by the ballast controlgear for fluorescent lamp; for multi lamp controlgear the
EBLF for each lamp-ballast combination;
– declaration of emergency output factor (EOF ) for LED controlgear supplying light source
X
in both normal and emergency operation. In case of settable electrical output parameter, a
range shall be provided or alternatively the value of the electrical parameter
(e.g. I and I from constant current controlgear) shall be provided for
normal mode emergency
the calculation of EOF.
– marking of the relevant output parameter (e.g. I from constant current controlgear
emergency
or output current range) for LED controlgear used for emergency operation only, since the
EOF is not applicable. In the case of controlgear providing different parameters from
I
constant values (e.g. a combination of constant power for some load range and constant
current for other load ranges) it shall be marked with the maximum I and details
emergency
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– for LED controlgear providing constant current the minimum and the maximum output
voltage load shall be provided. In addition, for settable controlgear the output voltage
range shall be given for the whole range of currents in the manufacturer catalogue or
similar (e.g. table or operating area diagram).
– limits of the ambient temperature range within which the ballast will start and operate the
lamp as intended over the declared voltage range. If the battery ESSS or other parts of
the controlgear have different limits, these values are to be declared;
– the manufacturer shall declare the type of insulation used between the supply and the
battery ESSS circuit (e.g. no insulation, basic insulation or double/reinforced insulation);
– information on whether the recharging device will recharge the battery ESSS normally
after the test of 22.3 (example: by incorporation of self-resetting replaceable fuse) or fail
(example: by incorporation of single operation protection device);
– supply current from battery ESSS at rated d.c. operating voltage for each lamp capable of
being operated by the ballast controlgear;
– for controlgear designed to use rechargeable battery, information required for correct
battery selection shall be provided. This to include:
If the manufacturer indicates that batteries are only replaceable with a specific type, the
battery technology (e.g. NiMH) together with the type reference or the code of the
replaceable battery shall be provided. If the battery is replaceable with another type, the
following details shall be provided:
• technology of the battery (e.g. NiCd,NiMH, etc.);
• type designation of the battery according to the relevant standard (e.g. temperature
classification, etc.);
• capacity and voltage of the battery;
• information about the charge rating of the controlgear (maximum and minimum charge
current and voltage limits);
• information about the discharge rating request by the controlgear (maximum and
minimum discharge current and voltage limits);
• temperature rating to provide the controlgear performances;
Controlgear containing any non-replaceable battery shall be marked to indicate that the
battery is non-replaceable.
NOTE 2 All electrical data are based on 25 °C reference conditions.
NOTE 3 Reference to a battery an ESSS type and manufacturer is also acceptable.
– for controlgear designed to use an EDLC as an ESSS, information required for correct
EDLC selection shall be provided.
If the manufacturer indicates that the EDLC is only replaceable with a specific type, the
type reference or the code of the replaceable EDLC shall be provided. If the EDLC is
replaceable with another type, the following details shall be provided:
• type of EDLC (according to the applicable IEC standard);
• rated voltage, and maximum charge voltage provided by the controlgear;
• capacity;
• temperature rating;
• temperature classification;
• dimensions.
Controlgear containing non-replaceable EDLC(s) shall be marked to indicate that the
EDLC is non-replaceable.
NOTE 4 All electrical data are based on 25 °C reference conditions.
NOTE 5 Reference to an ESSS type and manufacturer is also acceptable.

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