Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - Performance requirements

Specifies the requirements for both self-healing and non-self- healing continuously rated a.c. capacitors of up to and including 2,5 kvar, and not less than 0,1 F, having a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, which are intended for use in discharge lamp circuits operating at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and at altitudes up to 3 000 m. Does not cover radio-interference suppressor capacitors, the requirements for which are given in IEC 60384-14.

Kondensatoren für Entladungslampen-Anlagen, insbesondere Leuchtstofflampen-Anlagen - Leistungsanforderungen

Condensateurs destinés à être utilisés dans les circuits de lampes tubulaires à fluorescence et autres lampes à décharge - Prescriptions de performance

Spécifie les prescriptions auxquelles doivent satisfaire les condensateurs pour courant alternatif et à usage non interrompu, aussi bien autorégénérateurs que non autorégénateurs, d'une puissance inférieure ou égale à 2,5 kvar, d'une capacité au moins égale à 0,1 µF, dont la tension assignée n'excède pas 1 000 V, destinés à être utilisés dans des circuits de lampes à décharge fonctionnant à une fréquence de 50 Hz ou 60 Hz, à des altitudes inférieures ou égales à 3 000 m. Ne s'applique pas aux condensateurs d'antiparasitage, dont les exigences font l'objet de la CEI 60384-14.

Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - Performance requirements

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
28-Feb-2001
ICS
29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps
 
31.060.01 - Capacitors in general
Technical Committee
IESV - Lamps and related equipment
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Mar-2001
Due Date
01-Mar-2001
Completion Date
01-Mar-2001
Ref Project
EN 61049:1993 - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - Performance requirements

Overview

EN 61049:1993 (adopted by CLC) specifies performance requirements for capacitors intended for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits. The standard covers continuously rated a.c. capacitors - both self‑healing and non‑self‑healing types - with electrical ratings up to and including 2,5 kvar and not less than 0,1 F (values quoted as in the standard), and with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V. Devices covered are intended for operation at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and at altitudes up to 3 000 m. The standard explicitly excludes radio‑interference suppressor capacitors, which are addressed by IEC 60384‑14.

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope of application: Capacitors for discharge lamp circuits (tubular fluorescent and similar lamps), continuously rated for AC operation.
  • Types covered: Self‑healing and non‑self‑healing capacitor constructions.
  • Electrical ratings: Maximum apparent power and voltage limits as stated in the standard (up to 2,5 kvar and ≤ 1 000 V).
  • Frequency and altitude conditions: Designed for operation at 50/60 Hz and at altitudes up to 3 000 m.
  • Performance focus: Requirements address capacitor suitability and reliability in lamp-ballast circuits - including steady‑state behavior under AC supply and environmental conditions relevant to lighting installations.
  • Exclusions: Radio‑interference suppressor capacitors are not covered (see IEC 60384‑14).

(Note: the standard text should be consulted for detailed test methods, marking, tolerances and other specific clauses.)

Applications

EN 61049 is relevant wherever capacitors are selected, specified or tested for use in discharge lamp circuits:

  • Lighting manufacturers designing ballasts and control gear for tubular fluorescent lamps and other discharge lamps.
  • Component manufacturers of AC capacitors who need to demonstrate compliance for lighting applications.
  • Test laboratories and certification bodies performing conformity assessments for lighting components.
  • Specifiers, procurement and compliance teams creating product specifications and ensuring system reliability in indoor/outdoor lighting installations.
  • Maintenance and installation professionals selecting replacement capacitors for lamp circuits in commercial, industrial and public lighting.

Related standards

  • IEC 60384‑14 - covers requirements for radio‑interference suppressor capacitors (excluded from EN 61049).
  • National adoptions and CLC publications may reflect EN 61049 content and local implementation details.

Keywords: EN 61049, capacitors for discharge lamp circuits, tubular fluorescent capacitors, performance requirements, self‑healing capacitor, non‑self‑healing capacitor, AC capacitors, lighting ballast components.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 61049:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - Performance requirements". This standard covers: Specifies the requirements for both self-healing and non-self- healing continuously rated a.c. capacitors of up to and including 2,5 kvar, and not less than 0,1 F, having a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, which are intended for use in discharge lamp circuits operating at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and at altitudes up to 3 000 m. Does not cover radio-interference suppressor capacitors, the requirements for which are given in IEC 60384-14.

Specifies the requirements for both self-healing and non-self- healing continuously rated a.c. capacitors of up to and including 2,5 kvar, and not less than 0,1 F, having a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, which are intended for use in discharge lamp circuits operating at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and at altitudes up to 3 000 m. Does not cover radio-interference suppressor capacitors, the requirements for which are given in IEC 60384-14.

SIST EN 61049:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps; 31.060.01 - Capacitors in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2001
Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits -
Performance requirements
Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - Performance
requirements
Kondensatoren für Entladungslampen-Anlagen, insbesondere Leuchtstofflampen-
Anlagen - Leistungsanforderungen
Condensateurs destinés à être utilisés dans les circuits de lampes tubulaires à
fluorescence et autres lampes à décharge - Prescriptions de performance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61049:1993
ICS:
29.140.30 )OXRUHVFHQþQHVLMDONH6LMDONH Fluorescent lamps.
Discharge lamps
31.060.01 Kondenzatorji na splošno Capacitors in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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