IEC 61347-2-1:2000

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INTERNATIONALE
IEC
61347-2-1
INTERNATIONAL
Edition 1.1
STANDARD
2006-01
Edition 1:2000 consolidée par l'amendement 1:2005
Edition 1:2000 consolidated with amendment 1:2005
Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 2-1:
Prescriptions particulières pour les dispositifs
d'amorçage (autres que starters à lueur)

Lamp controlgear –
Part 2-1:
Particular requirements for starting devices
(other than glow starters)
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Reference number
CEI/IEC 61347-2-1:2000+A1:2005

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INTERNATIONALE
IEC
61347-2-1
INTERNATIONAL
Edition 1.1
STANDARD
2006-01
Edition 1:2000 consolidée par l'amendement 1:2005
Edition 1:2000 consolidated with amendment 1:2005
Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 2-1:
Prescriptions particulières pour les dispositifs
d'amorçage (autres que starters à lueur)

Lamp controlgear –
Part 2-1:
Particular requirements for starting devices
(other than glow starters)
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS .4

INTRODUCTION.8

1 Domaine d'application.10

2 Références normatives.10

3 Définitions.12

4 Prescriptions générales .12
5 Généralités sur les essais.14
5.1 Dispositifs d’amorçage destinés à être utilisés avec des lampes
ayant des caractéristiques électriques différentes .14
5.2 Nombre de spécimens .14
6 Classification.14
7 Marquage.14
7.1 Marquages obligatoires.14
7.2 Informations à fournir, le cas échéant .14
8 Protection contre le contact accidentel avec des parties actives .16
9 Bornes.16
10 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre .16
11 Résistance à l'humidité et isolement .16
12 Rigidité diélectrique .16
13 Essai d'endurance thermique des enroulements.18
14 Conditions de défaut.18
15 Echauffement des dispositifs d'amorçage indépendants .18
15.1 Fonctionnement normal.20
15.2 Fonctionnement anormal.20
16 Tension d'impulsion des amorceurs .22
17 Résistance mécanique.22
18 Construction.22
19 Lignes de fuite et distances dans l'air.24
20 Vis, parties transportant le courant et connexions.24

21 Résistance à la chaleur, au feu et aux courants de cheminement .24
22 Résistance à la corrosion.24

Annexes.28

Bibliographie .38

Figure 1 – Mesure de la tension d'amorçage des amorceurs.26
Figure I.1 – Tambour tournant .34

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .5

INTRODUCTION.9

1 Scope.11

2 Normative references.11

3 Definitions.13

4 General requirements .13
5 General notes on tests.15
5.1 Starting devices for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics .15
5.2 Number of specimens .15
6 Classification.15
7 Marking.15
7.1 Mandatory markings.15
7.2 Information to be provided, if applicable .15
8 Protection against accidental contact with live parts .17
9 Terminals.17
10 Provisions for earthing .17
11 Moisture resistance and insulation .17
12 Electric strength.17
13 Thermal endurance test for windings.19
14 Fault conditions .19
15 Heating of independent starting devices .19
15.1 Normal operation.21
15.2 Abnormal operation .21
16 Pulse voltage of ignitors.23
17 Mechanical strength.23
18 Construction.23
19 Creepage distances and clearances.25
20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections .25
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking .25

22 Resistance to corrosion .25

Annexes.29

Bibliography .39

Figure 1 – Starting voltage measurement for ignitors .27
Figure I.1 – Tumbling barrel .35

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La Norme internationale CEI 61347-2-1 a été établie par le sous-comité 34C: Appareils
auxiliaires pour lampes, du comité d’études 34 de la CEI: Lampes et équipements associés.
La présente version consolidée de la CEI 61347-2-1 comprend la première édition (2000)
[documents 34C/498/FDIS et 34C/512/RVD] et son amendement 1 (2005) [documents
34C/697/FDIS et 34C/709/RVD].
Le contenu technique de cette version consolidée est donc identique à celui de l'édition de
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Cette norme doit être utilisée conjointement avec la CEI 61347-1. Elle a été établie sur la base
de la première édition (2000) de cette norme.

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(other than glow starters)
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61347-2-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for
lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This consolidated version of IEC 61347-2-1 consists of the first edition (2000) [documents
34C/498/FDIS and 34C/512/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2005) [documents 34C/697/FDIS and
34C/709/RVD].
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 1.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
This standard shall be used in conjunction with IEC 61347-1. It was established on the basis of
the first edition (2000) of that standard.

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La présente partie 2 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de la CEI 61347-1 de

façon à la transformer en norme CEI: Prescriptions particulières pour les dispositifs

d'amorçage (autres que starters à lueur).

NOTE Dans la présente norme, les caractères suivants sont employés:

– Prescriptions proprement dites: caractères romains.

– Modalités d'essais: caractères italiques.

– Notes: petits caractères romains.

Les annexes A à J font partie intégrante de cette norme.

La CEI 61347 comprend les parties suivantes, présentées sous le titre général Appareillages
de lampes:
– Partie 1: Prescriptions générales et prescriptions de sécurité
– Partie 2-1: Prescriptions particulières pour les dispositifs d'amorçage (autres que starters à
lueur)
– Partie 2-2: Prescriptions particulières pour les convertisseurs abaisseurs électroniques
alimentés en courant continu ou alternatif pour lampes à incandescence
– Partie 2-3: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts électroniques alimentés en courant
alternatif pour lampes fluorescentes
– Partie 2-4: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts électroniques alimentés en courant
continu pour l'éclairage général
– Partie 2-5: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts électroniques alimentés en courant
continu pour l'éclairage des transports en commun
– Partie 2-6: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts électroniques alimentés en courant
continu pour l'éclairage des aéronefs
– Partie 2-7: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts électroniques alimentés en courant
continu pour l'éclairage de secours
– Partie 2-8: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts pour lampes fluorescentes
– Partie 2-9: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts pour lampes à décharge (à
l'exclusion des lampes fluorescentes)
– Partie 2-10: Prescriptions particulières pour les onduleurs et les convertisseurs
électroniques destinés à l’alimentation en haute fréquence des lampes tubulaires à
décharge à démarrage à froid (tubes néon)
– Partie 2-11: Prescriptions particulières pour les circuits électroniques divers pour usage
1)
avec les luminaires
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de la publication de base et de ses amendements ne sera
pas modifié avant la date de maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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A publier.
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This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61347-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for starting devices

(other than glow starters).
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.

Annexes A to J form an integral part of this standard.

IEC 61347 consists of the following parts, under the general title Lamp controlgear:
– Part 1: General and safety requirements
– Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices (other than glow starters)
– Part 2-2: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic step-down convertors

for filament lamps
– Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c. supplied electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps
– Part 2-4: Particular requirements for d.c. electronic ballasts for general lighting
– Part 2-5: Particular requirements for d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for public transport
lighting
– Part 2-6: Particular requirements for d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for aircraft lighting
– Part 2-7: Particular requirements for d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for emergency lighting
– Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
– Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent
lamps)
– Part 2-10: Particular requirements for electronic invertors and convertors for high-frequency
operation of cold start tubular discharge lamps (neon tubes)
– Part 2-11: Particular requirements for miscellaneous electronic circuits used with lumi-
1)
naires
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments 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.
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To be published.
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INTRODUCTION
Cette première édition de la CEI 61347-2-1, publiée conjointement avec la CEI 61347-1,

constitue une modification éditoriale de la CEI 60926. La présentation en parties publiées

séparément facilitera les futures modifications et révisions. Des prescriptions supplémentaires

seront ajoutées si et quand le besoin en sera reconnu.

La présente norme, et les parties qui composent la CEI 61347-2, en faisant référence à un

quelconque des articles de la CEI 61347-1, spécifient le domaine dans lequel cet article est

applicable et l'ordre dans lequel les essais sont à effectuer; elles incluent aussi des

prescriptions supplémentaires si nécessaire. Toutes les parties composant la CEI 61347-2 sont

autonomes et, par conséquent, ne contiennent pas de références les unes aux autres.
Quand les prescriptions de l'un quelconque des articles de la CEI 61347-1 sont citées en
référence dans la présente norme par la phrase «Les prescriptions de l'article n de la
CEI 61347-1 s'appliquent», cette phrase s'interprète comme signifiant que toutes les
prescriptions de cet article de la partie 1 s'appliquent, excepté celles qui d'évidence ne
s'appliquent pas au type particulier d'appareillage de lampe considéré dans cette partie
spécifique de la CEI 61347-2.
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INTRODUCTION
This first edition of IEC 61347-2-1, published in conjunction with IEC 61347-1, represents an

editorial review of IEC 60926. 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 references 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.
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d’amorçage (autres que starters à lueur)

1 Domaine d'application
La présente partie de la CEI 61347 spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité particulières aux
dispositifs d'amorçage (starters autres que starters à lueur et amorceurs) pour lampes à
fluorescence et autres lampes à décharge conçus pour être alimentés en courant alternatif de
50 Hz ou 60 Hz jusqu'à 1 000 V produisant des impulsions d'amorçage ne dépassant pas
100 kV, et utilisés en association avec les lampes et ballasts faisant l'objet de la CEI 60081, de
la CEI 60188, de la CEI 60192, de la CEI 60662, de la CEI 60901, de la CEI 61167, de la
CEI 61195, de la CEI 61199, de la CEI 61347-2-8 et de la CEI 61347-2-9.
Elle n'est pas applicable aux starters à lueur ni aux dispositifs d'amorçage incorporés dans les
lampes à décharge ou aux dispositifs d'amorçage à commande manuelle. Les transformateurs
de préchauffage pour lampes à fluorescence sont traités dans la CEI 61347-2-8.
NOTE Les starters à lueur sont traités dans la CEI 60155.

Les prescriptions de performances sont traitées dans la CEI 60927.
2 Références normatives
Pour les besoins de la présente partie de la CEI 61347, les références normatives données à
l'article 2 de la CEI 61347-1 et qui sont mentionnées dans la présente norme s'appliquent,
conjointement avec les références normatives suivantes.
CEI 60052:2002, Mesure de tension au moyen des éclateurs à sphères normalisés
CEI 60068-2-75:1997, Essais d’environnement – Partie 2-75: Essais – Essai Eh: Essais aux
marteaux
CEI 60155, Interrupteurs d'amorçage à lueur pour lampes à fluorescence (starters)
CEI 60188, Lampes à décharge à vapeur de mercure à haute pression

CEI 60192, Lampes à vapeur de sodium à basse pression
CEI 60255-8:1990, Relais électriques – Huitième partie: Relais électriques thermiques
CEI 60662, Lampes à vapeur de sodium à haute pression
CEI 61167, Lampes aux halogénures métalliques
CEI 61195, Lampes à fluorescence à deux culots – Prescriptions de sécurité
CEI 61199, Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique – Prescriptions de sécurité
CEI 61347-1, Appareillages de lampes – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales et prescriptions de
sécurité
ISO 3864, Couleurs et signaux de sécurité

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(other than glow starters)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61347 specifies particular safety requirements for starting devices (starters
other than glow starters and ignitors) for fluorescent and other discharge lamps for use on a.c.
supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz which produce starting pulses not greater than 100 kV
and which are used in combination with lamps and ballasts covered in IEC 60081, IEC 60188,
IEC 60192, IEC 60662, IEC 60901, IEC 61167, IEC 61195, IEC 61199, IEC 61347-2-8 and
IEC 61347-2-9.
It does not apply to glow starters or starting devices which are incorporated in discharge lamps
or which are manually operated. Preheat transformers for fluorescent lamps are covered by
IEC 61347-2-8.
NOTE Glow starters are dealt with in IEC 60155.

Performance requirements are given in IEC 60927.
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 60052:2002, Voltage measurement by means of standard air gaps
IEC 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60155, Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps
IEC 60188, High-pressure mercury vapour lamps
IEC 60192, Low-pressure sodium vapour lamps

IEC 60255-8:1990, Electrical relays – Part 8: Thermal electrical relays
IEC 60662, High-pressure sodium vapour lamps
IEC 61167, Metal halide lamps
IEC 61195, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety specifications
IEC 61199, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety specifications
IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements
ISO 3864, Safety colours and safety signs

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3 Définitions
Pour les besoins de la présente partie de la CEI 61347, les définitions données à l'article 3 de

la CEI 61347-1 s'appliquent, avec les suivantes:

3.1
dispositif d'amorçage/amorceur

appareil qui produit, par lui-même ou en association avec d'autres éléments du circuit, les
conditions électriques adéquates nécessaires à l'allumage d'une lampe à décharge

3.2
starter
dispositif d'amorçage, habituellement pour lampes à fluorescence, qui assure le préchauffage
nécessaire des électrodes et qui peut produire, avec l'impédance en série du ballast, une onde
de surtension aux bornes de la lampe
NOTE L'élément du starter qui déclenche l'impulsion de tension d'amorçage peut être soit à déclenchement
synchronisé, par exemple avec un certain angle de phase, soit à déclenchement non synchronisé.
3.3
dispositif d'amorçage à mise au repos automatique
dispositif d'amorçage interdisant les tentatives prolongées d'allumage des lampes qui ne
s'allument pas, par exemple du fait de la désactivation des électrodes
NOTE Dans le cas des starters, on entend par interruption des essais d'allumage l'ouverture du circuit de
préchauffage et/ou la limitation du courant de préchauffage à une valeur tout au plus égale au courant assigné de
la lampe.
Dans le cas des amorceurs, on entend par interruption des essais d'allumage l'arrêt de la production d'impulsions
de tension ou la réduction sensible de leur amplitude.
3.4
tension de crête
U
p
valeur la plus élevée des impulsions de tension générées par un amorceur aux bornes de
sortie
3.5
puissance de court-circuit (d'une source de tension)
quotient du carré de la tension délivrée aux bornes de sortie de la source de tension, en circuit
ouvert, par son impédance interne vue des bornes de sortie
3.6
éclateur sphérique
deux sphères métalliques de même diamètre disposées à une distance spécifiée et utilisées
dans des conditions spécifiées pour la mesure des tensions de crête dépassant 15 kV
4 Prescriptions générales
Les prescriptions de l'article 4 de la CEI 61347-1 s'appliquent.

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3 Definitions
For the purpose of this part of IEC 61347, the definitions given in clause 3 of IEC 61347-1

apply, together with the following:

3.1
starting device/ignitor
apparatus which provides, by itself or in combination with other components in the circuit, the

appropriate electrical conditions needed to start a discharge type of lamp

3.2
starter
starting device, usually for fluorescent lamps, which provides for the necessary preheating of
the electrodes and may, in combination with the series impedance of the ballast, cause a surge
in the voltage applied to the lamp
NOTE The starter element that releases the starting voltage pulse may be either triggered, for example, phase-
angle synchronized, or non-triggered.
3.3
starting device with operating time limitation
starting device which prevents prolonged attempts to start lamps which refuse to start, for
example, lamps with deactivated electrodes
NOTE Prevention of starting attempts means that in the case of starters, the starting-current circuit is switched off
and/or the current in the starting circuit is limited to a value equal to or smaller than the rated lamp current.
In the case of ignitors, prevention of starting attempts means that pulse generation has ceased, or voltage pulses
are significantly reduced in amplitude.
3.4
peak voltage
U
p
highest value of the voltage pulses generated by an ignitor at the output terminals
3.5
short-circuit power (of a voltage source)
quotient of the square of the voltage produced at the output terminals of the voltage source, in
open circuit condition, and its internal impedance, as seen from the output terminals
3.6
spherical spark gap
two metal spheres of the same diameter arranged at a specified distance and used under

specified conditions for the measurement of peak voltages in excess of 15 kV
4 General requirements
The requirements of clause 4 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

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5 Généralités sur les essais
Les prescriptions de l'article 5 de la CEI 61347-1 s'appliquent, avec l'adjonction des

prescriptions suivantes:
5.1 Dispositifs d’amorçage destinés à être utilisés avec des lampes

ayant des caractéristiques électriques différentes

Les dispositifs d'amorçage destinés à être utilisés sur des lampes ayant des caractéristiques

électriques différentes sont essayés avec la lampe donnant les conditions de fonctionnement

les plus défavorables.
5.2 Nombre de spécimens
Le nombre suivant de spécimens doit être soumis pour les essais:
– une unité pour les essais des articles 6 à 12 et 15 à 22;
– une unité pour les essais de l’article 14 (des unités supplémentaires ou des composants
peuvent être demandés, si nécessaire, après consultation du fabricant).
6 Classification
Les prescriptions de l'article 6 de la CEI 61347-1 s'appliquent, avec l'adjonction des
prescriptions suivantes:
Tension de sortie
Les dispositifs d'amorçage sont classés en fonction des catégories de tension de sortie, de la
façon suivante:
– jusqu'à 5 kV inclus;
– supérieure à 5 kV, et jusqu'à 10 kV inclus;
– supérieure à 10 kV, et jusqu'à 100 kV inclus.
7 Marquage
7.1 Marquages obligatoires
Les dispositifs d’amorçage doivent être marqués d’une manière claire et durable, en conformité
avec les prescriptions de 7.2 de la CEI 61347-1, avec les marquages suivants:

– points a), b), c) et f) de 7.1 de la CEI 61347-1, conjointement avec
– l’indication de la valeur de crête de l'impulsion de tension générée si la valeur de crête
dépasse 1 500 V. Les sorties soumises à cette tension doivent être marquées; pour les
amorceurs ayant une tension de crête supérieure à 5 kV, ce marquage doit être un symbole
éclair (flèche brisée) (voir l’ISO 3864).
Le marquage n’est pas demandé pour les amorceurs produisant des impulsions de tension
supérieures à 5 kV parce qu’ils sont obligatoirement munis d’une temporisation.
7.2 Informations à fournir, le cas échéant
En plus des marquages obligatoires ci-dessus, les informations suivantes, si elles s’appliquent,
doivent figurer sur le dispositif d’amorçage ou sur le catalogue du fabricant ou un document
équivalent:
– points d), e), h), i), j), k) et l) de 7.1 de la CEI 61347-1, conjointement avec

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5 General notes on tests
The requirements of clause 5 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional

requirements:
5.1 Starting devices for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics

Starting devices intended for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics are

tested with the lamp which gives the most unfavourable conditions.

5.2 Number of specimens
The following number of specimens shall be submitted for testing:
– one unit for the tests of clauses 6 to 12 and 15 to 22;
– one unit for the tests of clause 14 (additional units or components, where necessary, may
be required in consultation with the manufacturer).
6 Classification
The requirements of clause 6 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirements:
Output voltage
Starting devices are classified according to output voltage categories as follows:
– up to and including 5 kV;
– greater than 5 kV, and up to and including 10 kV;
– greater than 10 kV, and up to and including 100 kV.
7 Marking
7.1 Mandatory markings
In accordance with the requirements of 7.2 of IEC 61347-1, starting devices shall be clearly
and durably marked with the following markings:

– items a), b), c) and f) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with
– a marking to show the peak value of the voltage produced if the peak value exceeds
1 500 V. Connections having this voltage shall be marked; for ignitors with a pulse voltage
over 5 kV, this marking shall be a flash symbol (broken arrow) (see ISO 3864).
The marking of the earthing terminal is not required for ignitors over 5 kV because these are
mandatorily provided with a time limitation.
7.2 Information to be provided, if applicable
In addition to the above mandatory markings, the following information, if applicable, shall be
given on the starting device, or be made available in the manufacturer’s catalogue or similar:
– items d), e), h), i), j), k) and l) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with

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– une indication de la durée de fonctionnement avant la mise au repos automatique, si elle

est donnée par le dispositif d’amorçage;

– la référence du catalogue du ballast associé au dispositif d'amorçage, si la construction du

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

INTRODUCTION . 4

1 Scope . 6

2 Normative references . 6

3 Definitions . 7

4 General requirements . 8

5 General notes on tests . 8
5.1 Starting devices for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics . 8
5.2 Number of specimens . 8
6 Classification . 8
7 Marking . 8
7.1 Mandatory markings . 8
7.2 Information to be provided, if applic able . 9
8 Protection against accidental contact with live pa rts . 9
9 Terminals . 9
10 Provisions for earth ing . 9
11 Moisture resistance and insulation . 9
12 Electric strength . . 10
13 Thermal endurance test for windings . 10
14 Fault conditions . . 10
15 Heating of built-in and independent starting devices . 11
15.1 General . 11
15.12 Normal oper ation . 11
15.23 Abnormal operation . 12
16 Pulse voltage of ignitors . 15
17 Mechanical strength . 15
18 Constructi on . 16
19 Creepage distances and clearances . 16
20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 16

21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 17
22 Resistance to corrosion . 17

Annexes . . 18
Bibliography . . 23

Figure 1 – Starting voltage measurement for ignitors . 17
Figure I.1 – Tumbling barrel . 21

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IEC 61347-2-1 edition 1.2 contains the first edition (2000) [documents 34C/498/FDIS and
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International Standard IEC 61347-2-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for

lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.

This standard shall be used in conjunction with IEC 61347-1. It was established on the basis of

the first edition (2000) of that standard.

This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61347-1, so as to

convert that publication into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for starting devices

(other than glow starters).
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.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
Annexes A to J form an integral part of this standard.
IEC 61347 consists of the following parts, under the general title Lamp controlgear:
– Part 1: General and safety requirements
– Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices (other than glow starters)
– Part 2-2: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic step-down convertors

for filament lamps
– Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c. supplied electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps
– Part 2-4: Particular requirements for d.c. electronic ballasts for general lighting
– Part 2-5: Particular requirements for d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for public transport
lighting
– Part 2-6: Particular requirements for d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for aircraft lighting
– Part 2-7: Particular requirements for d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for emergency lighting
– Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
– Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent
lamps)
– Part 2-10: Particular requirements for electronic invertors and convertors for high-frequency
operation of cold start tubular discharge lamps (neon tubes)
– Part 2-11: Particular requirements for miscellaneous electronic circuits used with lumi-
naires
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INTRODUCTION
This first edition of IEC 61347-2-1, published in conjunction with IEC 61347-1, represents an

editorial review of IEC 60926. 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 references 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.
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(other than glow starters)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61347 specifies particular safety requirements for starting devices (starters
other than glow starters and ignitors) for fluorescent and other discharge lamps for use on a.c.
supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz which produce starting pulses not greater than 100 kV
and which are used in combination with lamps and ballasts covered in IEC 60081, IEC 60188,
IEC 60192, IEC 60662, IEC 60901, IEC 61167, IEC 61195, IEC 61199, IEC 61347-2-8 and
IEC 61347-2-9.
It does not apply to glow starters or starting devices which are incorporated in discharge lamps
or which are manually operated. Preheat transformers for fluorescent lamps are covered by
IEC 61347-2-8.
NOTE Glow starters are dealt with in IEC 60155.
This standard refers only to starting devices for use with ballasts and lamps which are
internationally the most in demand.
Performance requirements are given in IEC 60927.
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 60052, Recommendations for voltage measurement by means of sphere-gaps (one sphere
earthed)
IEC 60052:2002, Voltage measurement by means of standard air gaps
IEC 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests

IEC 60155, Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps
IEC 60188, High-pressure mercury vapour lamps
IEC 60192, Low-pressure sodium vapour lamps
IEC 60255-8:1990, Electrical relays – Part 8: Thermal electrical relays
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60662, High-pressure sodium vapour lamps
IEC 61167, Metal halide lamps
61347-2-1  IEC:2000+A1:2005 – 7 –

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IEC 61195, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety specifications

IEC 61199, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety specifications

IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements

ISO 3864, Safety colours and safety signs

3 Definitions
For the purpose of this part of IEC 61347, the definitions given in clause 3 of IEC 61347-1
apply, together with the following:
3.1
starting device/ignitor
apparatus which provides, by itself or in combination with other components in the circuit, the
appropriate electrical conditions needed to start a discharge type of lamp
3.2
starter
starting device, usually for fluorescent lamps, which provides for the necessary preheating of
the electrodes and may, in combination with the series impedance of the ballast, cause a surge
in the voltage applied to the lamp
NOTE The starter element that releases the starting voltage pulse may be either triggered, for example, phase-
angle synchronized, or non-triggered.
3.3
starting device with operating time limitation
starting device which prevents prolonged attempts to start lamps which refuse to start, for
example, lamps with deactivated electrodes
NOTE Prevention of starting attempts means that in the case of starters, the starting-current circuit is switched off
and/or the current in the starting circuit is limited to a value equal to or smaller than the rated lamp current.
In the case of ignitors, prevention of starting attempts means that pulse generation has ceased, or voltage pulses
are significantly reduced in amplitude.
3.4
peak voltage
U
p
highest value of the voltage pulses generated by an ignitor at the output terminals

3.5
short-circuit power (of a voltage source)
quotient of the square of the voltage produced at its the output terminals of the voltage source,
(in open-circuit conditions), and the its internal impedance of the source ( as seen from the
same output terminals)
3.6
spherical spark gap
two metal spheres of the same nominal diameter arranged at a specified distance and used
under specified conditions for the measurement of peak voltages in excess of 15 kV
3.7
maximum case temperature under abnormal conditions
maximum allowable case temperature of the starting devices and ignitors under abnormal
conditions with metal halide lamps
(t + X)
c
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NOTE The value of (t + X) is declared by the manufacturer.
c
[SOURCE: IEC 60927, 3.7, modified – The term "starting device" is added.]

4 General requirements
The requirements of clause 4 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

5 General notes on tests
The requirements of clause 5 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirements:
5.1 Starting devices for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics
Starting devices intended for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics are
tested with the lamp which gives the most unfavourable conditions.
5.2 Number of specimens
The following number of specimens shall be submitted for testing:
– one unit for the tests of clauses 6 to 12 and 15 to 22;
– one unit for the tests of clause 14 (additional units or components, where necessary, may
be required in consultation with the manufacturer).
6 Classification
The requirements of clause 6 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirements:
Output voltage
Starting devices are classified according to output voltage categories as follows:
– up to and including 5 kV;
– greater than 5 kV, and up to and including 10 kV;
– greater than 10 kV, and up to and including 100 kV.

7 Marking
7.1 Mandatory markings
In accordance with the requirements of 7.2 of IEC 61347-1, starting devices shall be clearly
and durably marked with the following markings:
– items a), b), c) and f) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with
– a marking to show the peak value of the voltage produced if the peak value exceeds
1 500 V. Connections having this voltage shall be marked; for ignitors with a pulse voltage
over 5 kV, this marking shall be a flash symbol (broken arrow) (see ISO 3864).
– the manufacturer shall declare the allowable maximum case temperature under normal
condition (A) and, for ignitors which are intended to be connected in series with discharge
lamps which could, according to the lamp specification cause rectification, the maximum
case temperature under abnormal condition (B). The marking shall be “tc A/B” (example

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tc 60/90 = maximum temperature 60 °C for the normal and maximum temperature 90 °C for

the abnormal conditions).
The marking of the earthing terminal is not required for ignitors over 5 kV because these are

mandatorily provided with a time limitation.

7.2 Information to be provided, if applicable

In addition to the above mandatory markings, the following information, if applicable, shall be

given on the starting device, or be made available in the manufacturer’s catalogue or similar:

– items d), e), h), i), j), k) and l) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with

– an indication of the time limitation, if this is provided by the starting device;
– the catalogue reference of the ballast which may be associated with the starting device, if
the ballast design governs the magnitude of the pulse voltage;
special conditions relating to the use of the starting device.
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 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 together with the following:
Electric components, enclosures and other parts which can be removed without the aid of a
tool are removed and subjected, if necessary, to the humidity treatment with the main part.
In order to achieve the specified conditions within the cabinet, it is necessary to ensure

constant circulation of the air within and, in general, to use a cabinet which is thermally
insulated.
With double or reinforced insulation, the resistance shall be not less than 7 MΩ.
Care should be taken to avoid the moisture content of the devices at the end of the moisture
treatment changing appreciably before the measurement of the insulation resistance.
To achieve this, it is recommended that the insulation resistance be measured while the
devices are still kept in the humidity cabinet or in an adjacent room protected against draught
and having similar conditions to those in the humidity cabinet.

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12 Electric strength
The requirements of clause 12 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional

requirement:
Pulsing test
For starting devices which incorporate a high-voltage winding, compliance is checked by the
following pulsing test. The starting device is operated at 110 % rated supply voltage without a

lamp load until 50 pulses have occurred, switching the supply on and off if necessary.

NOTE High-voltage winding denotes a winding incorporated in the starting device which produces the necessary
voltage to start the lamp.
During the test, there shall be
a) no visible or audible disruptive discharge (indication of failure of insulation under electrical
stress);
b) no sparkover or flashover;
c) no collapse or reduction of the front or the tail of the impulse voltage waveshape when
observed on an oscilloscope.
For starting devices without high-voltage winding, compliance is checked by an electric
strength test for 1 min as given in Clause 12 of IEC 61347-1.
13 Thermal endurance test for windings
The requirements of clause 13 of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable and a separate test is under
consideration.
14 Fault conditions
The requirements of clause 14 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirements:
14.614.1 The current in the lamp circuit shall not be increased by a fault in the starting device
to such an extent that the ballast becomes overheated, i.e. the winding temperature exceeds
the t -value at abnormal conditions. For starters having external dimensions as specified in
w
IEC 60155, this requirement is met if the current in the lamp circuit does not exceed the

maximum pre-heat current value as specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 for a period longer
than 5 min.
14.714.2 Independent starting devices shall not exceed the temperature values for abnormal
operation given in 15.23.3. This requirement is regarded as complied with when, for preheated
lamp electrodes, the preheating current has not increased by more than 5 % above the value
with does not increase above its rated value by more than 5 % when the starting device is
short-circuited.
Mechanical cut-outs in starting devices shall be bridged if, with preheated lamp electrodes at
110 % of rated voltage, the current through the ballast is more than 105 % of the short-circuit
value for a period longer than 5 min.
This requirement is regarded as being complied with when the mechanical cut-out meets the
relevant conditions of IEC 60255-8.

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15 Heating of built-in and independent starting devices

15.1 General
Built-in and independent starting devices shall not reach excessive exceed the temperatures

limits during normal operation (t ) and abnormal operation (t + X).
c c
NOTE Built-in starting devices are checked together with the luminaire in accordance with IEC 60598-1.

Compliance is checked by the following tests:

In addition to the requirements of this clause of IEC 61347-2-1 for built-in starting devices the

normal and the abnormal operating condition are checked together with the luminaire in
accordance with IEC 60598-1.
15.2 Normal operation
15.2.1 General
Normal conditions are working conditions in which one or more of the following situations
apply:
a) lamps are operating normally;
b) rated current flows through the starting device;
c) the starting device has been connected to a voltage source, for example, the mains voltage
or the lamp voltage arising during normal operation;
d) combination of b) and c).
Independent starting devices are mounted in a test corner consisting of three dull black painted
wood/wood fibre boards 15 mm to 25 mm thick and arranged so as to resemble two walls and
the ceiling of a room. The starting device is secured to the ceiling as close as possible to the
walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other sides of the starting device. This
assembly is positioned as far as possible from the five internal surfaces of the enclosure.
The tests are carried out in a draught-proof room or enclosure as specified in annex F.
15.115.2.2 Normal operation of built-in starting devices
Compliance of built-in starting device in normal operation is checked by the following
procedure.
The starting devices are connected as for normal use with appropriate lamps.

When the lamp is in stable operation, the lamp current is set for the rated value by modifying
the voltage applied. In this condition, the starting device and lamps are operated until they
reach steady temperature.
The temperatures of the components shall not exceed the values specified in tables 12.1 and
12.2 of IEC 60598-1.
The ballast employed shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC standard and be
compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.
The built-in starting device shall be placed in a test enclosure as detailed in annex D of
IEC 61347-1, the starting device being supported by two wooden blocks as shown in figure H.1
of IEC 61347-1.
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The wooden blocks shall be 75 mm high, 10 mm thick and of a width equal to, or greater than,

the width of the starting device. Furthermore, the blocks shall be positioned with the extreme

end of the starting device aligned with the outer vertical sides of the block.

The controlgear employed for the components shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC

standard and be compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.

The whole test circuit (controlgear, built-in starting device and the lamp(s)) is connected to the

supply voltage. When the lamp is in stable operation, the lamp current is set for rated value by

modifying the voltage applied. The ambient temperature of the test enclosure is adjusted to

reach t on the starting device. In this condition, the starting devices and lamp are operated
c
until they reach steady temperature.
Compliance is checked by the temperature measurement. The measured value shall not
exceed limits specified in tables 12.1 and 12.2 of IEC 60598-1.
15.2.3 Normal operation of independent starting devices
Compliance of independent starting device in normal operation is checked by the following
procedure.
Independent starting devices are connected as for normal use with appropriate lamps.
Independent starting devices are mounted in a test corner consisting of three dull black painted
laminated wood boards 15 mm to 25 mm thick and arranged so as to resemble two walls and
the ceiling of a room. The starting device is secured to the ceiling as close as possible to the
walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other sides of the starting device. This
assembly is positioned as far as possible from the five internal surfaces of the enclosure.
The tests are carried out in a draught-proof room or enclosure as specified in annex F. The
ambient temperature within the draught-proof enclosure shall be within 5 °C of the t rating and
a
should preferably be the same as the t rating.
a
The controlgear employed for the components shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC
standard and be compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.
The whole test circuit (controlgear, independent starting device and the lamp(s)) is connected
to the supply voltage. When the lamp is in stable operation, the lamp current is set for the rated
value by modifying the voltage applied. In this condition, the starting device and lamps are
operated until they reach steady temperature.

Compliance is checked by the temperature measurement. The measured value shall not
exceed limits specified in tables 12.1 and 12.2 of IEC 60598-1.
15.215.3 Abnormal operation
Starters are connected as for normal use with appropriate lamps. The test is made with lamps
having deactivated cathodes or substitution resistors specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 on
the lamp data sheets. A lamp of the highest wattage rating for which the starter is suitable and
an appropriate ballast shall be used.
Ignitors are connected as for appropriate use without lamps.
In the case of abnormal conditions, the ignitors are operated at 110 % of the rated voltage until
they reach the steady temperature, or, for ignitors with operating time limitation, until they cut
out at or before the required time limit. After this, the temperature of the components is
determined. Temperatures shall not exceed the values specified in table 12.3 of IEC 60598-1.

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Upon completion of these tests, and after cooling down, the starting device shall comply with

the following conditions:
a) the starting device marking shall still be legible;

b) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to

clause 12 of this standard, the test voltage, however, being reduced to 75 % of the values

given in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.

15.3.1 Abnormal operation of built-in ignitors

Compliance of built-in starting device in abnormal operation is checked by the following test

procedure:
The test is required for built-in starting devices (built-in ignitors) intended to be connected in
series with discharge lamps which could, according to the lamp specification cause rectification
and are tested additionally with rectifying test circuit in accordance with 12.5 and annex C of
IEC 60598-1.
The built-in starting device shall be placed in a test enclosure as detailed in annex D of
IEC 61347-1, the starting device being supported by two wooden blocks as shown in figure H.1
of IEC 61347-1.
The wooden blocks shall be 75 mm high, 10 mm thick and of a width equal to, or greater than,
the width of the starting device. Furthermore, the blocks shall be positioned with the extreme
end of the starting device aligned with the outer vertical sides of the block.
For the test the built-in starting device is operated in the test enclosure described above for 30
minutes during which the double value of the rated current flows through the built-in starting
device. Built-in starting devices, which are intended for the use of different lamps, the highest
value of the current, shall be used.
The ambient temperature in the test enclosure is set to achieve at the end of the test
(t + X) °C for which built-in starting device is specified. If during the test the value of
c
(t + X) °C is not reached, then the test shall be repeated on another sample at an increased
c
ambient temperature at which (t + X) °C is achieved.
c
Compliance is checked by the following parameters:
After the test, the temperature of the components is determined:
a) temperatures shall not exceed the values specified in table 12.3 of IEC 60598-1.

After cooling down, the starting device shall comply with the following conditions:
b) the starting device marking shall still be legible;
c) the pulse voltage must not differ by more than ± 10 % from the initially measured value;
d) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to
clause 12 of this standard, the test voltage, however, being reduced to 75 % of the values
given in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.
30 min is the medium time required for a controlgear incorporated into a luminaire to heat up
and cause the operation of the thermal control device during rectifying effect.
15.3.2 Abnormal operation of built-in starters
Compliance of built-in starter in abnormal operation is checked by the following test procedure:

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The built-in starting device shall be placed in a test enclosure as detailed in annex D of

IEC 61347-1, the starting device being supported by two wooden blocks as shown in figure H.1

of IEC 61347-1.
The wooden blocks shall be 75 mm high, 10 mm thick and of a width equal to, or greater than,

the width of the starting device. Furthermore, the blocks shall be positioned with the extreme

end of the starting device aligned with the outer vertical sides of the block.

Built-in starters are connected as for normal use with appropriate lamps as indicate in 15.2.1.

The test is made with lamps having deactivated cathodes or substitution resistors specified in

IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 on the lamp data sheets.

Upon completion of these tests, and after cooling down, the starting device shall comply with
the following conditions:
a) the starting device marking shall still be legible;
b) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to
clause 12 of this standard, the test voltage, however, being reduced to 75 % of the values
given in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.
15.3.3 Abnormal operation of independent starting devices
Compliance of independent starting device in abnormal operation is checked by the following
test procedure:
The test is required for independent starting devices (independent ignitors) intended to be
connected in series with discharge lamps which could, according to the lamp specification lead
to controlgear/starting devices overheating and are tested additionally with rectifying test circuit
in accordance with 12.5 and annex C of IEC 60598-1.
Independent starting devices are mounted in a test corner consisting of three dull black painted
laminated wood boards 15 mm to 25 mm thick and arranged so as to resemble two walls and
the ceiling of a room. The starting device is secured to the ceiling as close as possible to the
walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other sides of the starting device. This
assembly is positioned as far as possible from the five internal surfaces of the enclosure.
The tests are carried out in a draught-proof room or enclosure as specified in annex F.
The controlgear employed for the components shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC
standard and be compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.
Starting devices are connected as for appropriate use but without lamps. In the case of
abnormal conditions, the starting devices are operated at 110 % of the rated voltage until they
reach the steady temperature, or, for starting devices with operating time limitation, until they
cut out at or before the required time limit.
The test is performed after loading the starting device for 30 minutes with the double value of
the rated current of the product. Starting devices, which are intended for the use of different
lamps, the highest value of the current shall be used.
The ambient temperature within the draught-proof enclosure shall be within 5 °C of the t rating
a
and should preferably be the same as the t rating.
a
Compliance is checked by the following parameters:
After the test, the temperature of the components is determined:

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a) Temperatures shall not exceed the values specified in table 12.3 of IEC 60598-1.

After cooling down, the starting device shall comply with the following conditions:

b) the starting device marking shall still be legible;

c) the pulse voltage must not differ by more than ± 10 % from the initially measured value;

d) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to

clause 12 of this standard, the test voltage, however, being reduced to 75 % of the values

given in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.

30 min is the medium time required for a controlgear incorporated into a luminaire to heat up

and cause the operation of the thermal control device during rectifying effect.

16 Pulse voltage of ignitors
The maximum value of the pulse voltage, of either positive or negative pulses, shall not exceed
5 kV when operated at the rated voltage and with a load capacitance of 20 pF, using the circuit
shown in figure 1. However, the maximum pulse voltage specified in the
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