IEC 61549:2003/AMD3:2012
(Amendment)Amendment 3 - Miscellaneous lamps
Amendment 3 - Miscellaneous lamps
Amendement 3 - Lampes diverses
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Jul-2012
- Technical Committee
- SC 34A - Electric light sources
- Drafting Committee
- WG 6 - TC 34/SC 34A/WG 6
- Current Stage
- PPUB - Publication issued
- Start Date
- 05-Jul-2012
- Completion Date
- 31-Jul-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 61549:2003/AMD3:2012 is the third amendment to the international standard IEC 61549, issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This amendment focuses on miscellaneous lamps, specifically detailing specifications for metal halide lamps used in film and television recording applications. It supplements the baseline standard with updated technical data, dimensions, and requirements that ensure compatibility and safety of these specialized lighting solutions.
The IEC is the leading global organization responsible for defining international standards for electrotechnical products and related technologies. IEC 61549 Amendment 3 provides essential guidance for manufacturers, designers, and users of metal halide lamps, facilitating global harmonization and compliance.
Key Topics
Technical Specifications for Metal Halide Lamps:
This amendment outlines detailed specifications including lamp dimensions, electrical ratings (wattage, voltage, current), lamptype codes, and lamp cap designs relevant to the film and television recording industry.Lamp Performance Requirements:
The standard specifies that lamps must maintain a correlated color temperature around 6000 K and a minimum color rendering index (Ra) of 80, ensuring color fidelity adequate for recording applications. Photobiological safety requirements as per IEC 62035 are also emphasized.Ballast and Ignitor Design Guidelines:
Appropriate ballast and ignitor designs are necessary for lamp operation. The amendment highlights the need for controls that accommodate functionality such as hot restrike capabilities, which allow the lamp to restart without full cool-down.Luminaire Safety Considerations:
To protect users and equipment, the standard recommends luminaire designs with shielding against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and measures to prevent hazards from potential lamp explosion or shattering.Lamp Types and Dimensions:
A comprehensive table (Table 1) lists various metal halide lamp types, their nominal power ratings, voltages, currents, and detailed physical dimensions. Illustrations clarify dimension locations to ensure precise manufacturing and compatibility with fixtures.Insertion Instructions:
The amendment provides clear instructions for updating the base IEC 61549 standard, enabling proper integration of the amended sheets.
Applications
Film and Television Lighting:
The standardized metal halide lamps are designed to produce light with spectral qualities similar to daylight, crucial for accurate color reproduction in film and television recording environments.Professional Studio Equipment Manufacturing:
Lamp manufacturers and luminaire designers use this standard to ensure that lamps meet performance, safety, and dimensional requirements tailored for media production studios.Ballast and Control Gear Development:
Electrical engineers can leverage the detailed requirements to develop compatible ballasts and ignitors that guarantee reliable lamp operation, longevity, and safety.Safety Compliance and Certification:
Regulatory bodies and testing laboratories apply IEC 61549 Amendment 3 to verify lamp compliance with international safety and photobiological standards, supporting product market access worldwide.
Related Standards
IEC 61549: Base standard for lamps, which Amendment 3 modifies and extends concerning miscellaneous lamp types.
IEC 62035: Safety specifications for discharge lamps, which govern the photobiological safety aspects referenced within this amendment.
IEC 60061-1: Standard for lamp caps and holders, referenced for compatible cap designs related to specific metal halide lamp types.
Electropedia (IEC Online Dictionary): For authoritative terminology definitions related to lamps and lighting technologies.
Practical Value
By adhering to IEC 61549 Amendment 3, manufacturers and designers ensure:
- Consistent quality and interchangeability of metal halide lamps for broadcast and recording settings.
- Compliance with international safety regulations and photobiological protections.
- Optimal spectral performance for accurate lighting reproduction in demanding media environments.
- Safe and reliable lamp operation through standardized controlgear requirements.
- Ease of integration into existing IEC 61549 frameworks, maximizing global acceptance and reducing technical barriers.
For comprehensive technical data and the latest updates, users should access the official IEC webstore and consult authorized distributors to obtain legitimate copies of this amendment. Keeping current with IEC publications ensures adherence to the latest safety and performance criteria in the electrotechnical lighting sector.
Keywords: IEC 61549 Amendment 3, metal halide lamps, film lighting standards, television recording lamps, lamp specifications, electrotechnical standards, IEC lamp safety, ballast design, luminous color temperature, color rendering index, photobiological safety, IEC 62035, lamp dimensions, IEC electrotechnical commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 61549:2003/AMD3:2012 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 3 - Miscellaneous lamps". This standard covers: Amendment 3 - Miscellaneous lamps
Amendment 3 - Miscellaneous lamps
IEC 61549:2003/AMD3:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.20 - Incandescent lamps; 29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 61549:2003/AMD3:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 61549:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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IEC 61549 ®
Edition 2.0 2012-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 3
AMENDEMENT 3
The sheets contained in this amendment are to be inserted in IEC 61549
Les feuilles de cet amendement sont à insérer dans la CEI 61549
Miscellaneous lamps
Lampes diverses
IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012
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IEC 61549 ®
Edition 2.0 2012-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 3
AMENDEMENT 3
The sheets contained in this amendment are to be inserted in IEC 61549
Les feuilles de cet amendement sont à insérer dans la CEI 61549
Miscellaneous lamps
Lampes diverses
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX E
ICS 29.140.20; 29.140.30 ISBN 978-2-83220-196-1
61549 Amend. 3 © IEC:2012 61549 Amend. 3 © CEI:2012
AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le sous-comité 34A: 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
34A/1568/FDIS 34A/1586/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 stabilité 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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FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: 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
34A/1568/FDIS 34A/1586/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 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
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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61549 Amend. 3 © IEC:2012 61549 Amend. 3 © CEI:2012
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSERTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSERTION
DES NOUVELLES PAGES ET FEUILLES OF NEW PAGES AND STANDARD SHEETS
DE NORMES DANS LA CEI 61549 IN IEC 61549
__________ __________
1. Retirer la page de titre et la page 4 1. Remove the existing title page and page
existantes et insérer la nouvelle page de
5 and insert the new title page and the
titre et la nouvelle page 4. new page 5.
2. Retirer les feuilles existantes 2. Remove existing sheets
61549-IEC-720-1 61549-IEC-720-1
2. Ajouter les nouvelles feuilles 2. Insert new sheets
61549-IEC-720-2 61549-IEC-720-2
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61549 Amend. 3 © IEC:2012
METAL HALIDE LAMPS FOR FILM
AND TELEVISION RECORDING
Page 1/3
1 Introduction
This data sheet specifies dimensions and technical data for metal halide lamps for film and
television recording. These lamps have a short or medium arc length and a spectral power
distribution similar to daylight.
The list of lamp types and data given in Table 1 and Figure 1 is not exhaustive.
2 General lamp requirements
Lam
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