IEC 61347-1:2007

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2007-01
Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 1:
Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité

Lamp controlgear –
Part 1:
General and safety requirements
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Deuxième édition
STANDARD
Second edition
2007-01
Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 1:
Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité

Lamp controlgear –
Part 1:
General and safety requirements
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS .6
INTRODUCTION.10

1 Domaine d'application.12
2 Références normatives .12
3 Termes et définitions .16
4 Exigences générales.22
5 Généralités sur les essais.24
6 Classification .26
7 Marquage .26
8 Bornes.28
9 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre de protection .28
10 Protection contre le contact accidentel avec des parties actives .30
11 Résistance à l'humidité et isolement .32
12 Rigidité diélectrique .32
13 Essai d'endurance thermique des enroulements des ballasts.34
14 Conditions de défaut.42
15 Construction .48
16 Lignes de fuite et distances dans l'air.48
17 Vis, parties transportant le courant et connexions.52
18 Résistance à la chaleur, au feu et aux courants de cheminement .52
19 Résistance à la corrosion.54
20 Tension de sortie à vide.54

Annexe A (normative) Essai ayant pour objet de déterminer si une partie conductrice
est une partie actiev pouvantentraîner un choc électrique .56
Annexe B (normative) Exigences particulières pour les appareillages de lampes à
protection thermique .58
Annexe C (normative) Exigences particulières pour les appareillages de lampes
électroniques avec dispositifs de protection contre la surchauffe .72
Annexe D (normative) Exigences pour les essais d'échauffement des appareillages de
lampes à protection thermique .78
Annexe E (normative) Usage de constantes S différentes de 4 500 pour les essais t .84
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Annexe F (normative) Enceinte à l’épreuve des courants d'air .90
Annexe G (normative) Explications concernant le calcul des valeurs des impulsions de
tension.92
Annexe H (normative) Essais . 104
Annexe I (normative) Exigences complémentaires pour les ballasts magnétiques à
incorporer avec isolation double ou renforcée. 116
Annexe J (normative) Planification des exigences les plus importantes. 122
Annexe K (informative) Essai de conformité durant la fabrication . 124

Bibliographie . 128

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.7
INTRODUCTION.11

1 Scope.13
2 Normative references .13
3 Terms and definitions .17
4 General requirements .23
5 General notes on tests .25
6 Classification.27
7 Marking .27
8 Terminals .29
9 Provisions for protective earthing .29
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts .31
11 Moisture resistance and insulation.33
12 Electric strength .33
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts .35
14 Fault conditions .43
15 Construction .49
16 Creepage distances and clearances .49
17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections.53
18 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking.53
19 Resistance to corrosion .55
20 No-load output voltage .55

Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which
may cause an electric shock.57
Annex B (normative) Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear .59
Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with
means of protection against overheating .73
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally

protected lamp controlgear .79
Annex E (normative) Use of constant S other than 4 500 in t tests .85
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Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure.91
Annex G (normative) Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages .93
Annex H (normative) Tests .105
Annex I (normative) Additional requirements for built-in magnetic ballasts with double
or reinforced insulation .117
Annex J (normative) Schedule of more onerous requirements.123
Annex K (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture .125

Bibliography.129

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Figure 1 – Relation entre la température de l’enroulement et la durée de l’essai
d’endurance .38
Figure 2 – Lignes de fuite entre conducteurs sur cartes imprimées qui ne sont pas reliés
conductivement au réseau d'alimentation .46
Figure D.1 – Exemple d'enceinte chauffante pour les ballasts avec protection thermique .82
Figure E.1 – Contrôle de la valeur revendiquée de S.88
Figure G.1 – Circuit pour la mesure de l’énergie des impulsions de courte durée .98
Figure G.2 – Circuit convenant à la production et à l’application de tensions d’impulsion
de longue durée . 102
Figure H.1 – Disposition pour l’essai d’échauffement . 114

Tableau 1 – Tension d'essai de rigidité diélectrique .34
Tableau 2 – Températures théoriques d'essai pour les ballasts soumis à un essai
d'endurance d'une durée de 30 jours .40
Tableau 3 – Distances minimales pour tensions alternatives sinusoïdales (50 Hz/60 Hz).50
Tableau 4 – Distances minimales pour tensions impulsionnelles non sinusoïdales .52
Tableau B.1 – Fonctionnement avec protection thermique .66
Tableau B.2 – Fonctionnement avec protection thermique .68
Tableau G.1 – Valeurs des composants pour la mesure de l'énergie de l'impulsion . 100
Tableau K.1 – Valeurs minimales pour les essais électriques. 126

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Figure 1 – Relation between winding temperature and endurance test duration .39
Figure 2 – Creepage distances between conductors on printed boards not conductively
connected to the supply mains.47
Figure D.1 – Example of heating enclosure for thermally protected ballasts .83
Figure E.1 – Assessment of claimed value of S.89
Figure G.1 – Circuit for measuring short-duration pulse energy.99
Figure G.2 – Suitable circuit for producing and applying long-duration pulses .103
Figure H.1 – Test arrangement for heating test .115

Table 1 – Electric strength test voltage .35
Table 2 – Theoretical test temperatures for ballasts subjected to an endurance test
duration of 30 days .41
Table 3 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages .51
Table 4 – Minimum distances for non-sinusoidal pulse voltages.53
Table B.1 – Thermal protection operation .67
Table B.2 – Thermal protection operation .69
Table G.1 – Component values for measurement of pulse energy.101
Table K.1 – Minimum values for electrical tests .127

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COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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APPAREILLAGES DE LAMPES –
Partie 1: Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité

AVANT-PROPOS
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La Norme internationale CEI 61347-1 a été établie par le sous-comité 34C: Appareils auxi-
liaires pour lampes, du comité d’études 34 de la CEI: Lampes et équipements associés.
Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2000 et son
Amendement 1 (2003). Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Les définitions ont été
étendues (tension de sortie nominale à vide, ballast commandable, bornes de commande,
signal de commande). Ont été ajoutées: les exigences générales pour les appareillages de
lampes qui ne disposent pas de leur propre enveloppe, les exigences de non-inflammabilité
pour les circuits imprimés et une annexe sur les essais de conformité. Les données
informatives (concernant les ballasts dans les normes de lampe) sont maintenant devenues
des exigences normatives (dans les normes ballasts). Là où cela est possible, le programme
des essais a été minimisé, voir 5.7 et l’Annexe J.

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LAMP CONTROLGEAR –
Part 1: General and safety requirements

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61347-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for
lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and its
Amendment 1 (2003). It constitutes a technical revision. The definition clause has been
extended (rated no-load output voltage, controllable ballasts, control terminals, control
signal). General requirements for lamp control gear which do not have their own enclosure
have been added. The informative information (for ballasts in lamp standards) is now
transformed into a normative requirement (in ballast standards). The test schedule has been
minimised where possible, see 5.7 and Annex J. For printed circuit boards, the (non-)
inflammability requirements have been specified. An Annex on conformity testing during
manufacture has been added.
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Le texte de cette norme est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
34C/776/FDIS 34C/779/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cette norme.
Cette publication a été rédigée selon les Directives ISO/CEI, Partie 2.
La présente Partie 1 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la partie 2 appropriée, qui comporte
les articles complétant ou modifiant les articles correspondants de la Partie 1, afin d'établir les
règles complètes pour chaque type d'appareil.
NOTE Dans la présente norme, les caractères suivants sont employés:
– Exigences proprement dites: caractères romains.
– Modalités d'essais: caractères italiques.
– NOTES: petits caractères romains.
Une liste de toutes les parties de la CEI 61347, sous le titre général: Appareillages de lampes,
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Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cette publication 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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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34C/776/FDIS 34C/779/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 1 is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate part 2, which contains clauses to
supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in Part 1, to provide the relevant
requirements for each type of product.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61347 series, published under the general title Lamp controlgear, can be
found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
La présente partie de la CEI 61347 donne un ensemble d’exigences générales et de sécurité et
d’essais qui sont considérés comme pouvant s'appliquer de manière générale à la plupart des
types d'appareillages de lampes et qui peuvent être rappelés, selon les besoins, dans les
parties composant la CEI 61347-2. La présente Partie 1 ne peut donc pas être considérée
comme étant une spécification en elle-même pour n'importe quel type d'appareillage
de lampes, et ses dispositions s'appliquent seulement aux types particuliers d'appareillages de
lampes, dans le domaine déterminé par la partie 2 appropriée de la CEI 61347.
Les parties qui composent la CEI 61347-2, en faisant référence à un quelconque des articles
de la présente partie, spécifient le domaine dans lequel cet article est applicable et l'ordre dans
lequel les essais seront à effectuer; elles incluent aussi des exigences supplémentaires, si
nécessaire. L'ordre dans lequel les articles de la présente partie sont numérotés n'a pas de
signification particulière car l'ordre dans lequel leurs dispositions s'appliquent est déterminé
pour chaque type d'appareillage de lampe par la partie 2 appropriée de la série CEI 61347-2.
Toutes ces parties sont autonomes et, par conséquent, ne contiennent pas de références les
unes aux autres.
Quand les exigences de l'un quelconque des articles de la présente partie de la CEI 61347
sont citées en référence dans les parties composant la CEI 61347-2 par la phrase «Les
exigences de l'Article n de la CEI 61347-1 s'appliquent», cette phrase sera interprétée comme
signifiant que toutes les exigences de cet article de la Partie 1 s'appliquent, excepté
éventuellement celles qui d'évidence ne s'appliquent pas au type particulier d'appareillage de
lampe couvert par la partie 2 considérée.
Les appareillages de lampes qui sont conformes au texte de cette norme ne seront pas
nécessairement jugés comme étant conformes aux principes de sécurité de la norme si,
lorsqu'ils sont examinés et essayés, il est trouvé qu'ils ont d'autres caractéristiques qui altèrent
le niveau de sécurité objet de ces exigences.
Un appareillage de lampe présentant des dispositions de construction différentes ou utilisant
des matériaux différents de ceux détaillés dans les exigences de cette norme peut être
examiné et soumis aux essais dans l'esprit des exigences et, s'il est trouvé qu'il est prati-
quement équivalent, peut être jugé comme satisfaisant aux principes de sécurité de la norme.
Les exigences de performance pour les appareillages de lampes sont le sujet des normes CEI
suivantes: CEI 60921, CEI 60923, CEI 60925, CEI 60929, CEI 61047 et CEI 62384 (en
préparation) en fonction du type d’appareillage de lampe.
NOTE Les exigences de sécurité garantissent que les équipements électriques construits selon ces exigences
sont, lorsqu'ils sont correctement montés et entretenus et qu'ils sont utilisés pour les applications auxquelles ils
sont destinés, sans danger pour les personnes, les animaux domestiques ou les biens.
Des exigences pour des appareillages électroniques de lampes pour d'autres types de lampes
feront l'objet de normes séparées, si le besoin apparaît.
NOTE L’appareillage peut se présenter sous la forme d’un circuit imprimé et peut incorporer ce qui suit:
– appareillage;
– douille(s);
– commutateur(s);
– bornes pour l’alimentation.
Il convient que l’appareillage de lampe soit conforme à cette norme.
Il convient que les douilles, commutateurs et bornes pour l’alimentation soient conformes à leurs normes
respectives.
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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61347 provides a set of general and safety requirements and tests which are
considered to be generally applicable to most types of lamp controlgear and which can be
called up as required by the different parts that make up IEC 61347-2. This Part 1 is thus not
to be regarded as a specification in itself for any type of lamp controlgear, and its provisions
apply only to particular types of lamp controlgear, to the extent determined by the appropriate
part 2 of IEC 61347.
The parts which make up IEC 61347-2, in referring to any of the clauses of this part, specify
the extent to which such a clause is applicable and the order in which the tests are to be
performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary. The order in which the
clauses of this part are numbered has no particular significance, as the order in which their
provisions apply is determined for each type of lamp controlgear by the appropriate part 2 of
IEC 61347-2 series. All such parts are self-contained and therefore do not contain references
to each other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of this part of IEC 61347 are referred to in
the various parts that make up IEC 61347-2 by the phrase "The requirements of clause n of
IEC 61347-1 apply", this phrase will be interpreted as meaning that all requirements of the
clause in question of Part 1 apply, except any which are clearly inapplicable to the particular
type of lamp controlgear covered by the part 2 concerned.
Lamp controlgear which complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be judged
to comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found
to have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
Lamp controlgear employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those
detailed in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the
intent of the requirement and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply
with the safety principles of the standard.
Performance requirements for lamp controlgear are the subject of IEC 60921, IEC 60923,
IEC 60925, IEC 60927, IEC 60929, IEC 61047 and IEC 62384 (in preparation) as appropriate
for the type of lamp controlgear.
NOTE Safety requirements ensure that electrical equipment constructed in accordance with these requirements
does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and
used in applications for which it was intended.
Requirements for electronic lamp controlgear for other types of lamps will be the subject of a
separate standard, as the need arises.
NOTE Controlgear can consist of a printed circuit board and may incorporate the following:
– controlgear;
– lampholder(s);
– switch(es);
– supply terminals.
The lamp controlgear should comply with this standard.
The lampholders(s), switch(es) and supply terminals should comply with their own standards.

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APPAREILLAGES DE LAMPES –
Partie 1: Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité

1 Domaine d'application
La présente partie de la CEI 61347 spécifie les exigences générales et les exigences
de sécurité pour les appareillages de lampes destinés à être utilisés sur des alimentations à
courant continu jusqu'à 250 V et/ou sur des alimentations à courant alternatif jusqu'à 1 000 V
à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz.
La présente norme traite aussi des appareillages de lampes pour les lampes qui ne sont pas
encore normalisées.
Les essais traités dans cette norme sont des essais de type. Les exigences pour les essais
individuels des appareillages de lampes pendant la production ne sont pas incluses.
Les exigences pour les semi-luminaires sont données dans la CEI 60598-1 (voir la définition
1.2.60)
En complément aux exigences générales données dans cette Partie 1 de la CEI 61347,
l'Annexe B donne des exigences générales et de sécurité applicables aux appareillages de
lampes à protection thermique.
L’Annexe C comporte les exigences générales et de sécurité complémentaires qui s’appliquent
aux appareillages de lampes avec protection contre la surchauffe.
Les exigences supplémentaires pour les ballasts à incorporer à isolation double ou renforcée
sont données dans l’Annexe I.
2 Références normatives
Les documents de référence suivants sont indispensables pour l'application du présent
document. Pour les références datées, seule l'édition citée s'applique. Pour les références non
datées, la dernière édition du document de référence s'applique (y compris les éventuels
amendements).
CEI 60081, Lampes à fluorescence à deux culots – Prescriptions de performance
CEI 60317-0-1:1997, Spécifications pour types particuliers de fils de bobinage – Partie 0:
)
Prescriptions générales – Section 1: Fil de section circulaire en cuivre émaillé
Amendement 1 (1999)
Amendement 2 (2005)
CEI 60417, Symboles graphiques utilisables sur le matériel
)
CEI 60529:1989, Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)
Amendement 1 (1999)
________
)
Il existe une édition consolidée 2.2 (2005) comprenant la publication de base et ses amendements 1 et 2.
)
Il existe une édition consolidée 2.1 (2001) comprenant la publication de base et son amendement 1.

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 13 –
LAMP CONTROLGEAR –
Part 1: General and safety requirements

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

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CEI 60598-1:2003, Luminaires – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales et essais
CEI 60664-3, Coordination de l'isolement des matériels dans les systèmes (réseaux) à basse
tension – Partie 3: Utilisation de revêtement, d'empotage ou de moulage pour la protection
contre la pollution
CEI 60691, Protecteurs thermiques – Prescriptions et guide d'application
CEI 60695-2-10, Essais relatifs aux risques du feu – Partie 2-10: Essais au fil
incandescent/chauffant – Appareillage et méthode commune d’essai
CEI 60695-11-5, Essais relatifs aux risques du feu – Partie 11-5: Flammes d'essai – Méthode
d’essai au brûleur-aiguille – Appareillage, dispositif d’essai de vérification et lignes directrices
CEI 60730-2-3, Dispositifs de commande électrique automatiques à usage domestique et
analogue – Partie 2-3: Règles particulières pour les protecteurs thermiques des ballasts pour
lampes tubulaires à fluorescence
CEI 60901, Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique – Prescriptions de performances
CEI 60921:2004, Ballasts pour lampes tubulaires à fluorescence – Exigences de performances
CEI 60923:2005, Appareillages de lampes – Ballasts pour lampes à décharge (à l'exclusion
des lampes tubulaires à fluorescence) – Exigences de performance
CEI 60929:2006, Ballasts électroniques alimentés en courant alternatif pour lampes tubulaires
à fluorescence – Exigences de performances
CEI 60990:1999, Méthodes de mesure du courant de contact et du courant dans le conducteur
de protection
CEI 61189-2:2006, Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other
interconnection structures and assemblies – Part 2: Test methods for materials for
interconnection structures (disponible en anglais seulement)
CEI 61249-2 (toutes les parties), Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures
d’interconnexion
CEI 61347-2 (toutes les parties), Appareillages de lampes – Partie 2 : Exigences particulières
CEI 61347-2-8, Appareillages de lampes – Partie 2-8: Prescriptions particulières pour les
ballasts pour lampes fluorescentes
CEI 61347-2-9:2000, Appareillages de lampes – Partie 2-9: Prescriptions particulières pour les
ballasts pour lampes à décharge (à l'expulsion des lampes fluorescentes)
Amendement 1 (2003)
Amendement 2 (2006)
ISO 4046-4:2002 Papier, carton, pâtes et termes connexes – Vocabulaire – Partie 4:
Catégories et produits transformés de papier et de carton

61347-1 © IEC:2007 – 15 –
IEC 60598-1:2003, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3: Use
of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60691:2002, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-2-10,
...

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION (to amendment 2) . 6
INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 General requirements . 15
5 General notes on tests . 15
6 Classification . 16
7 Marking . 16
8 Terminals . 19
9 Provisions for protective Earthing . 19
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 21
11 Moisture resistance and insulation . 22
12 Electric strength . 23
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts . 24
14 Fault conditions . 28
15 Construction . 32
16 Creepage distances and clearances . 33
17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 35
18 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 36
19 Resistance to corrosion . 36
20 No-load output voltage . 37

Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which
may cause an electric shock . 38
Annex B (normative) Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear . 39
Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with
means of protection against overheating . 48
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally
protected lamp controlgear . 51
Annex E (normative) Use of constant S other than 4 500 in t tests . 54
w
Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure . 57
Annex G (normative) Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages . 58
Annex H (normative) Tests . 64
Annex I (normative) Additional requirements for built-in magnetic ballasts with double
or reinforced insulation . 70
Annex J (normative) Schedule of more onerous requirements . 73
Annex K (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture . 74
Annex L (normative) Particular additional requirements for controlgears providing
SELV . 76

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Annex M (informative) Dielectric strength test voltages for controlgear intended for the
use in impulse withstand Category III . 86
Annex N (normative) Requirements for insulation materials used for double or
reinforced insulation . 87
Annex O (normative) Additional requirements for built-in electronic controlgear with
double or reinforced insulation . 91

Bibliography . 94

Figure 1 – Relation between winding temperature and endurance test duration . 26
Figure 2 – Creepage distances between conductors on printed boards not conductively
connected to the supply mains . 30
Figure 3 – Test circuit for controlgear . 32
Figure B.1 – Test circuit for thermally protected lamp controlgear . 46
Figure D.1 – Example of heating enclosure for thermally protected ballasts . 53
Figure E.1 – Assessment of claimed value of S . 56
Figure G.1 – Circuit for measuring short-duration pulse energy . 61
Figure G.2 – Suitable circuit for producing and applying long-duration pulses . 63
Figure H.1 – Test arrangement for heating test . 69
Figure N.1a – Mandrel . 90
Figure N.1b – Position of mandrel . 90
Figure N.1c – Position of metal foil on paper . 90
Figure N.1 –Test arrangement for checking mechanical withstanding of insulating
materials in thin sheet layers . 90

Table 1 – Electric strength test voltage . 23
Table 2 – Theoretical test temperatures for ballasts subjected to an endurance test
duration of 30 days . 27
Table 3 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages . 34
Table 4 – Minimum distances for non-sinusoidal pulse voltages . 35
Table 5 – Working voltage and U steps . 18
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Table B.1 – Thermal protection operation . 43
Table B.2 – Thermal protection operation . 44
Table G.1 – Component values for measurement of pulse energy . 62
Table K.1 – Minimum values for electrical tests . 75
Table L.1 – Symbols for marking if marking is used . 78
Table L.2 – Values of temperatures in normal use . 79
Table L.3 – Values of insulation resistances . 80
Table L.4 – Table of dielectric strength test voltages for controlgears intended for use
in impulse withstand Category II . 81
Table L.5 – Creepage distances (cr), clearances (cl) and distances through insulation
(dti) for the impulse withstand category II material group III a (175 < CTI < 400) . 83
Table M.1 – Table of dielectric strength test voltages for controlgears intended for use
in impulse withstand Category III . 86
Table N.1 – Electric strength test voltage required during the mandrel test . 89

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FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of IEC 61347-1 consists of the second edition (2007)
[documents 34C/776/FDIS and 34C/779/RVD], its amendment 1 (2010) [documents
34C/916/FDIS and 34C/918/RVD] and its amendment 2 (2012) [documents 34C/1023/FDIS
and 34C/1029/RVD]. It bears the edition number 2.2.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendments and
has been prepared for user convenience. A vertical line in the margin shows where the
base publication has been modified by amendments 1 and 2. Additions and deletions
are displayed in red, with deletions being struck through.

61347-1  IEC:2007+A1:2010+A2:2012 – 5 –
International Standard IEC 61347-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for
lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The definition clause has been extended (rated no-load output voltage, controllable ballasts,
control terminals, control signal). General requirements for lamp control gear which do not
have their own enclosure have been added. The informative information (for ballasts in lamp
standards) is now transformed into a normative requirement (in ballast standards). The test
schedule has been minimised where possible, see 5.7 and Annex J. For printed circuit
boards, the (non-) inflammability requirements have been specified. An Annex on conformity
testing during manufacture has been added.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 1 is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate part 2, which contains clauses to
supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in Part 1, to provide the relevant
requirements for each type of product.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61347 series, published under the general title Lamp controlgear,
can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
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• reconfirmed,
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• replaced by a revised edition, or
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INTRODUCTION
(to amendment 2)
Work is currently underway to modify creepage distances and clearances requirements
regarding:
• working voltages with operating frequencies up to 30 kHz and with higher operating
frequencies then 30 kHz;
• impulse and resonance ignition;
• basic, supplementary and reinforced insulation;
• insulation between circuits;
• coated or potted controlgear.
This information is expected to be incorporated into the future Edition 3 of IEC 61347-1.

61347-1  IEC:2007+A1:2010+A2:2012 – 7 –
INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61347 provides a set of general and safety requirements and tests which are
considered to be generally applicable to most types of lamp controlgear and which can be
called up as required by the different parts that make up IEC 61347-2. This Part 1 is thus not
to be regarded as a specification in itself for any type of lamp controlgear, and its provisions
apply only to particular types of lamp controlgear, to the extent determined by the appropriate
part 2 of IEC 61347.
The parts which make up IEC 61347-2, in referring to any of the clauses of this part, specify
the extent to which such a clause is applicable and the order in which the tests are to be
performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary. The order in which the
clauses of this part are numbered has no particular significance, as the order in which their
provisions apply is determined for each type of lamp controlgear by the appropriate part 2 of
IEC 61347-2 series. All such parts are self-contained and therefore do not contain references
to each other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of this part of IEC 61347 are referred to in
the various parts that make up IEC 61347-2 by the phrase "The requirements of clause n of
IEC 61347-1 apply", this phrase will be interpreted as meaning that all requirements of the
clause in question of Part 1 apply, except any which are clearly inapplicable to the particular
type of lamp controlgear covered by the part 2 concerned.
Lamp controlgear which complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be judged
to comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found
to have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
Lamp controlgear employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those
detailed in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the
intent of the requirement and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply
with the safety principles of the standard.
Performance requirements for lamp controlgear are the subject of IEC 60921, IEC 60923,
IEC 60925, IEC 60927, IEC 60929, IEC 61047 and IEC 62384 (in preparation) as appropriate
for the type of lamp controlgear.
NOTE Safety requirements ensure that electrical equipment constructed in accordance with these requirements
does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and
used in applications for which it was intended.
Requirements for electronic lamp controlgear for other types of lamps will be the subject of a
separate standard, as the need arises.
NOTE Controlgear can consist of a printed circuit board and may incorporate the following:
– controlgear;
– lampholder(s);
– switch(es);
– supply terminals.
The lamp controlgear should comply with this standard.
The lampholders(s), switch(es) and supply terminals should comply with their own standards.

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1 Scope
This part of IEC 61347 specifies general and safety requirements for lamp controlgear for use
on d.c. supplies up to 250 V and/or a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This standard also covers lamp controlgear for lamps which are not yet standardized.
Tests dealt with in this standard are type tests. Requirements for testing individual lamp
controlgear during production are not included.
Requirements for semi-luminaires are given in IEC 60598-1 (see definition 1.2.60).
In addition to the requirements given in this Part 1 of IEC 61347, Annex B sets out general
and safety requirements applicable to thermally protected lamp controlgear.
Annex C sets out additional general and safety requirements as they apply to electronic lamp
controlgear with means of protection against overheating.
Additional requirements for built-in ballasts with double or reinforced insulation are given in
Annex I.
Particular requirements for controlgears providing safety extra low voltage (from now on
SELV) are given in Annex L.
NOTE It can be expected that lamp control gear which comply with this standard will not compromise safety
between 90 % and 110 % of their rated supply voltage in independent use and when operated in luminaires
complying with the safety standard IEC 60598-1 and the relevant part IEC 60598-2-xx and with lamps complying
with the relevant lamp standards. Performance requirements may require tighter limits.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60065:2001, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
IEC 60081, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60085:1987, Electrical insulation – Thermal classification and designation
IEC 60216 (all parts), Electrical insulating materials – Properties of thermal endurance
IEC 60317-0-1:1997 2008, Specifications for particular types of windings wires – Part 0-1:
1)
General requirements – Section 1: Enamelled round copper wire
Amendment 1 (1999)
Amendment 2 (2005)
________
1)
There exists a consolidated edition 2.2 (2005) including the base publication and its Amendments 1 and 2.

61347-1  IEC:2007+A1:2010+A2:2012 – 9 –
IEC 60384-14, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
2)
IEC 60529:1989 , Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60598-1:2003 2008, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60598-2 (all Parts 2), Luminaires – Part 2: Particular requirements.
IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3: Use
of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60691:2002, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-2-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60695-11-5, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test method –
Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60730-2-3, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2: Particular
requirements for thermal protectors for ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps
IEC 60884-2-4, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-4:
Particular requirements for plugs and socket outlets for SELV
IEC 60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60906-3, IEC System of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes –
Part 3: SELV plugs and socket-outlets, 16 A 6 V, 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, a.c. and d.c.
IEC 60921:2004, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements
IEC 60923:2005, Auxiliaries for lamps – Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular
fluorescent lamps) – Performance requirements
IEC 60929:2006, AC-supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance
requirements
IEC 60950-1, Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
IEC 61189-2: Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other interconnection
structures and assemblies – Part 2: Test methods for materials for interconnection structures
IEC 61249-2 (all parts), Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures
IEC 61347-2 (all parts), Lamp controlgear – Part 2: Particular requirements
IEC 61347-2-8, Lamp controlgear – Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for

fluorescent lamps
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There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) including the base publication and its Amendment 1.

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IEC 61347-2-9:2000, Lamp controlgear – Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ballasts for
discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
Amendment 1 (2003)
Amendment 2 (2006)
IEC 61558-1:2005, Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar
products – Part 1: General requirements and tests
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
ISO 4046-4:2002, Paper, board, pulp and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper and
board grades and converted products
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
lamp controlgear
one or more components between the supply and one or more lamps which may serve to
transform the supply voltage, limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value, provide
starting voltage and preheating current, prevent cold starting, correct power factor or reduce
radio interference.
3.1.1
built-in lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear generally designed to be built into a luminaire, a box, an enclosure or
the like and not intended to be mounted outside a luminaire, etc. without special precautions.
NOTE The controlgear compartment in the base of a road lighting column is considered to be an enclosure.
3.1.2
independent lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear consisting of one or more separate elements so designed that it can be
mounted separately outside a luminaire, with protection according to the marking of the lamp
controlgear and without any additional enclosure.
NOTE This may consist of a built-in lamp controlgear housed in a suitable enclosure which provides all the
necessary protection according to its markings.
3.1.3
integral lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear which forms a non-replaceable part of a luminaire and which cannot be
tested separately from the luminaire
3.2
ballast
unit inserted between the supply and one or more discharge lamps which by means of
inductance, capacitance, or a combination of inductance and capacitance, serves mainly to
limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value.
NOTE It may also include means for transforming the supply voltage and arrangements which help provide
starting voltage and pre-heating current.

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3.2.1
d.c. supplied electronic ballast
d.c. to a.c invertor using semiconductor devices which may include stabilizing elements for
supplying power to one or more fluorescent lamps
3.2.2
reference ballast
special inductive ballast designed for the purpose of providing comparison standards for use
in testing ballasts and for the selection of reference lamps, and essentially characterized by a
stable voltage-to-current ratio, which is relatively uninfluenced by variations in current,
temperature and magnetic surroundings (see also Annex C of IEC 60921 and Annex A
of IEC 60923)
3.2.3
controllable ballast
electronic ballast whose lamp operating characteristics can be changed by means of a signal
via mains or extra control input
3.3
reference lamp
lamp selected for testing ballasts which, when associated with a reference ballast, has electrical
characteristics which are close to the rated values as stated in the relevant lamp standard
3.4
calibration current of a reference ballast
value of the current on which are based the calibration and control of the reference ballast
NOTE Such a current should preferably be approximately equal to the rated running current of the lamps for
which the reference ballast is suitable.
3.5
supply voltage
voltage applied to the complete circuit of lamp(s) and lamp controlgear
3.6
working voltage
highest r.m.s. voltage which may occur across any insulation at rated supply voltage,
transients being neglected, in open-circuit conditions or during normal operation
3.7
design voltage
voltage declared by the manufacturer to which all the lamp controlgear characteristics are
related. This value is not less than 85 % of the maximum value of the rated voltage range
3.8
voltage range
range of supply voltage over which the ballast is intended to be operated
3.9
rated no-load output voltage
the output voltage when the ballast is connected to rated supply voltage at rated frequency,
with no load on the output, transient and starting phase being neglected
3.10
supply current
current supplied to the complete circuit of lamp(s) and lamp controlgear

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3.11
live part
conductive part which may cause an electric shock in normal use. The neutral conductor is,
however, regarded as a live part
NOTE The test to determine whether or not a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock is
given in Annex A.
3.12
type test
test or series of tests made on a type-test sample for the purpose of checking compliance of
the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard
3.13
type-test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar units submitted by the manufacturer or responsible
vendor for the purpose of a type test
3.14
circuit power factor
λ
power factor of the combination of lamp controlgear and the lamp or lamps for which the lamp
controlgear is designed
3.15
high power factor ballast
ballast having a circuit power factor of at least 0,85 (leading or lagging)
NOTE 1 The value 0,85 takes into account the distortion of the current waveform.
NOTE 2 For North America, a high power factor is defined as a power factor of at least 0,9.
3.16
rated maximum temperature
t
c
highest permissible temperature which may occur on the outer surface (at the indicated place,
if marked) under normal operating conditions and at the rated voltage or the maximum of the
rated voltage range
3.17
rated maximum operating temperature of a lamp controlgear winding
t
w
winding temperature assigned by the manufacturer as the highest temperature at which
50 Hz/60 Hz lamp controlgear may be expected to have a service life of at least 10 years'
continuous operation
3.18
rectifying effect
effect which may occur at the end of lamp life when one cathode is either broken or has
insufficient electron emission, resulting in the arc current being constantly unequal in
consecutive half-cycles
3.19
test duration of endurance test
D
optional duration of the endurance test on which the temperature conditions are based
3.20
degradation of insulation of a ballast winding
S
constant which determines the degradation of ballast insulation

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3.21
ignitor
device intended to generate voltage pulses to start discharge lamps and which does not
provide for the preheating of electrodes
NOTE The element that releases the starting voltage pulse may be either triggered or non-triggered.
3.22
protective earth (ground)
(IEC 60417-5019 (2002-10)
terminal to which are connected parts which are connected to earth for safety reasons
3.23
functional earth (ground)
(IEC 60417-5017 (2002-10)
terminal to which are connected parts which may be necessary to connect to earth for
reasons other than safety
NOTE 1 In some instances, starting aids adjacent to the lamp(s) are connected to one of the output terminals but
need not be connected to the earth on the supply side.
NOTE 2 In some cases, functional earthing may be necessary to facilitate starting or for e.m.c. purposes.
Note 1 to entry: In some cases, functional earthing may be necessary to facilitate starting and/or to avoid radio
interference.
3.24
frame (chassis)
(IEC 60417-5020 (2002-10)
terminal whose potential is taken as reference
3.25
control terminals
connections, other than power supply terminals, to the electronic ballast, which are used to
exchange information with the ballast
NOTE The power supply terminals can also be used to exchange information with the ballast.
3.26
control signal
signal, which may be an a.c. or d.c. voltage, and which by analogue, digital or other means
may be modulated to exchange information with the ballast
3.27
extra-low voltage
ELV
voltage which does not exceed 50 V a.c. or 120 V ripple free d.c. between conductors, or
between any conductor and earth (voltage band 1 of IEC 60449:1973)
Note 1 to entry: “Ripple free” is conventionally defined for sinusoidal ripple voltage as a ripple content of not more
than 10 % r.m.s. The maximum peak value does not exceed 140 V for a nominal 120 V ripple-free d.c. system.
3.28
safety extra low voltage
SELV
ELV in a circuit which is isolated from the mains supply by insulation not less than that
between the primary and secondary circuits of a safety isolating transformer according to
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Note 1 to entry: Maximum voltage lower than 50 V a.c. r.m.s. or 120 V ripple free d.c. may be specified in
particular requirements, especially when direct contact with current-carrying parts is allowed.
Note 2 to entry: The voltage limit should not be exceeded at any load between full loads and no-load when the
source is a safety isolation transformer.
Note 3 to entry: “Ripple free” is conventionally an r.m.s. ripple voltage not more than 10 % of the d.c. component:
the maximum peak value does not exceed 140 V for a nominal 120 V ripple free d.c. system and 70 V for a nominal
60 V ripple free system.
3.29
body
term used in this standard as a general term which includes all accessible metal parts, shafts,
handles, knobs, grips and the like, accessible metal fixing screws and metal foil applied on
accessible surfaces of insulating material and does not include non-accessible metal parts
3.30
impulse withstand category
DEPRECATED: overvoltage category
numeral defining a transient overvoltage condition
Note 1 to entry: Impulse withstand categories I, II, III and IV are used. For detailed information, see IEC 60664-1
and IEC 60598-1.
3.31
class I lamp controlgear
independent controlgear in which protection against electric shock does not rely on basic
insulation only, but which includes an additional safety precaution in such a way that means
are provided for the connection of accessible conductive parts to the protective (earthing)
conductor in the fixed wiring of the installation in such a way that accessible conductive parts
cannot become live in the event of a failure of the basic insulation
Note 1 to entry: Class I lamp independent controlgear may have parts with double or reinforced insulation.
Note 2 to entry: Class I lamp independent controlgear may have parts in which protection against shock relies on
operation at safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
3.32
class II lamp controlgear
independent controlgear in which protection against electric shock does not rely on basic
insulation only, but in which additional safety precautions such as double insulation or
reinforced insulation are provided, there being no provision for protective earthing or reliance
upon installation conditions
3.33
class III lamp controlgear
independent controlgear in which protection against electric shock relies on supply at safety
extra-low voltage (SELV) and in which voltages higher than those of SELV are not generated
3.34
protective impedance device
component or assembly of components the impedance and construction of which are such as
to ensure that steady state touch current and charge are limited to a non-hazardous level
3.35
maximum working voltage
U
out
maximum occurring working voltage (r.m.s.) between the output terminals or between the
output terminals and earth, during normal or abnormal operating condition
Note 1 to entry: Transients and ignition voltages have to be neglected.
3.36
basic insulation
insulation of parts which provide protection against electrical shock under fault-free conditions

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3.37
double insulation
insulation of parts with two layers of insulation which provide protection against electrical
shock under single fault condition
3.38
reinforced insulation
Insulation of parts which provide a degree of protection as double insulation
4 General requirements
Lamp controlgear shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use it operates without
danger to the user or surroundings.
Compliance is checked by carrying out all the tests specified.
Requirements for insulation materials used for double or reinforced insulation of controlgear
are specified in Annex N of this standard.
In addition, independent lamp controlgear shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60598-1,
including the classification and marking requirements of that standard such as IP
F
classification, marking, etc. Built-in ballasts with double or reinforced insulation shall
comply additionally with the requirements of Annex I.
Built-in electronic controlgear with double or reinforced insulation shall comply additionally
with the requirements of Annex O.
Some built-in lamp controlgear do not have their own enclosure and are composed of printed
circuit boards and electrical components thereon, and shall comply with the requirements of
IEC 60598-1 when built into the luminaire. Integral lamp controlgear not having their own
enclosure shall be treated as integral components of luminaires defined in Clause 0.5 in
IEC 60598-1 and shall be tested assembled in the luminaire.
NOTE It is recommen
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