Amendment 1 - Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps

The contents of the corrigendum of August 2012 have been included in this copy.

Amendement 1 - Appareillages de lampes - Partie 2-8: Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts pour lampes fluorescentes

Le contenu du corrigendum d'août 2012 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
22-Jan-2006
Technical Committee
SC 34C - Auxiliaries for lamps
Drafting Committee
WG 1 - TC 34/SC 34C/WG 1
Current Stage
DELPUB - Deleted Publication
Start Date
14-May-2024
Completion Date
26-Oct-2025

Relations

Effective Date
05-Sep-2023
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 61347-2-8:2000/AMD1:2006 is an essential amendment to the international standard governing lamp controlgear, specifically targeting ballasts for fluorescent lamps. Released by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this amendment refines and supplements the original IEC 61347-2-8:2000 standard by incorporating updated technical requirements and testing procedures, including changes from the corrigendum issued in August 2012. It addresses the specific requirements needed to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of fluorescent lamp ballasts, particularly magnetic ballasts with integral starting devices.

Key Topics

  • Mandatory Markings and Identification
    The amendment revises markings required on ballasts, aligning with IEC 61347-1 standards to enhance traceability and safety compliance.

  • No-Load Output Voltage (Clause 22)
    Introduces requirements for no-load output voltage, referencing Clause 20 of IEC 61347-1 to ensure voltage stability and reliable lamp operation.

  • Thermal Performance and Heating Tests
    Updates on ballast heating tests define maximum allowable temperatures during normal and abnormal operating conditions. This includes specific temperature limits for ballast cases and adjacent components, focusing on material constraints and maximum ambient temperature ratings.

  • Dielectric Strength and Voltage Pulse Measurement
    Amendment clarifies testing methods for dielectric strength (referred to as "electric strength") and the measurement of voltage pulses directly at ballast terminals, with instructions based on new test circuits (Figure I.1).

  • Test Circuit for Magnetic Ballasts
    Presents the detailed test circuit (Figure I.1) for magnetic controlgear designed for lamps with built-in starting devices, optimizing evaluation of electromagnetic compatibility and safety.

  • Additional Requirements for Insulated Ballasts
    Annex K specifies supplementary requirements for ballasts with double or reinforced insulation, ensuring higher protection levels in built-in magnetic ballast designs.

Applications

This amendment is crucial for manufacturers, designers, and testing laboratories involved in electrical and lighting industries, particularly those handling:

  • Manufacture and Certification of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
    Ensures that ballasts meet stringent safety and performance standards before entering global markets.

  • Quality Assurance and Compliance Testing
    Facilitates adherence to international electrical safety codes by defining precise testing methods and marking protocols.

  • Design of Magnetic Ballasts with Integrated Starters
    Assists in meeting performance requirements for ballasts utilizing integral starting devices, supporting fixture reliability.

  • Thermal Management in Lighting Equipment
    Guides material selection and thermal operation limits critical to prolonging ballast and lamp lifespan while avoiding overheating.

  • Installation and Maintenance Standards
    Helps electrical engineers and contractors verify ballast suitability for specific ambient conditions and circuit configurations.

Related Standards

To fully implement IEC 61347-2-8 Amendment 1, it is important to consider its relationship with these key IEC standards:

  • IEC 61347-1: General and safety requirements for lamp controlgear, providing foundational clauses referenced in the amendment for testing and markings.

  • IEC 60598-1: Luminaires - General requirements and tests, especially for abnormal circuit conditions mentioned in thermal testing.

  • Other Parts of IEC 61347 Series: Cover requirements for different types of lamp controlgear to pool comprehensive knowledge on various lighting equipment.

  • Applicable National and Regional Standards: Adapt the IEC requirements to local market regulations for fluorescent lamp ballasts.


By adhering to IEC 61347-2-8:2000/AMD1:2006, stakeholders in fluorescent lighting can improve product safety, ensure compliance with up-to-date international mandates, and optimize performance in lamp controlgear design. This amendment represents a vital resource for ongoing development and certification within the lighting industry.

Standard

IEC 61347-2-8:2000/AMD1:2006 - Amendment 1 - Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps

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Frequently Asked Questions

IEC 61347-2-8:2000/AMD1:2006 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 1 - Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps". This standard covers: The contents of the corrigendum of August 2012 have been included in this copy.

The contents of the corrigendum of August 2012 have been included in this copy.

IEC 61347-2-8:2000/AMD1:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

IEC 61347-2-8:2000/AMD1:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 61347-2-8:2000, IEC 61347-2-8:2000/AMD1:2006/COR1:2012, IEC 61347-2-8:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
61347-2-8
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 1
AMENDMENT 1
2006-01
Amendement 1
Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 2-8:
Prescriptions particulières pour les ballasts
pour lampes fluorescentes
Amendment 1
Lamp controlgear –
Part 2-8:
Particular requirements for ballasts
for fluorescent lamps
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– 2 – 61347-2-8 Amend. 1 © CEI:2006
AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le sous-comité 34C Appareils auxiliaires pour
lampes, du comité d’études 34 de la CEI: Lampes et équipements associés.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
34C/708/FDIS 34C/716/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cet amendement et de la publication de base 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.
Le contenu du corrigendum d'août 2012 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.
_____________
Page 2
SOMMAIRE
Ajouter le titre du nouvel Article 22:
22 Tension de sortie à vide
Ajouter à la liste des figures le titre de la nouvelle Figure I.1, comme suit :
Figure I.1 – Circuit d'essai pour appareillages magnétiques destinés aux lampes comportant
des dispositifs d'amorçage incorporés

Page 12
7.1 Marquages obligatoires
Remplacer, à la page 14, le premier tiret existant par ce qui suit:
– points a), b), e), f), g) et r) du 7.1 de la CEI 61347-1, conjointement avec

61347-2-8 Amend. 1 © IEC:2006 – 3 –
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34C/708/FDIS 34C/716/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base 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.
The contents of the corrigendum of August 2012 have been included in this copy.

___________
Page 3
CONTENTS
Add the title of the following new clause:
22 No-load output voltage
Add the title of the following new figure:
Figure I.1 – Test circuit for magnetic controlgear, for lamps with internal starting devices

Page 13
7.1 Mandatory markings
Replace, on page 15, the existing first indent with:
– items a), b), e), f), g) and r) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with

– 4 – 61347-2-8 Amend. 1  CEI:2006
Page 16
14.3 Essai d’échauffement des ballasts
Remplacer le premier alinéa par:
Lorsque le ballast est essayé dans les conditions définies dans l’Annexe H et suivant les
informations données dans l'Annexe J, les températures ne doivent pas dépasser les valeurs
figurant au Tableau 2 pour les essais en conditions normales et anormales (si applicable).
NOTE Les conditions anormales dans un circuit sont détaillées à l’Annexe D de la CEI 60598-1.

Page 18
Tableau 2 – Températures maximales
ère
Remplacer, dans la 1 colonne, « Eventuellement, condensateur voisin du boîtier du
ballast » par « Boîtier du ballast voisin du condensateur, s'il existe (incorporé dans
l'enveloppe du ballast) ».
Supprimer les NOTES 1 et 2 situées au bas du Tableau 2.
Insérer, immédiatement sous le Tableau 2, les deux alinéas suivants:
S'il est fait usage de matériaux ou de procédés de fabrication autres que ceux indiqués dans
ce tableau, il ne faut pas les soumettre en fonctionnement à des températures supérieures à
celles admissibles pour ces matériaux.
Il ne faut pas que les températures indiquées dans ce tableau soient dépassées lorsque le
ballast fonctionne à sa température ambiante maximale déclarée, le cas échéant. Il faut
considérer la température ambiante maximale pour un ballast, si elle n’est pas déclarée,
marquée et l’élévation de température de
comme la différence entre la température t
w
l’enroulement mesurée ∆t à 100 % de la tension assignée.
Page 22
Paragraphe 15.1
Dans le premier alinéa, ainsi que dans le deuxième et le cin
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