EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018
(Amendment)Sample preparation for measurement of mercury level in fluorescent lamps
Sample preparation for measurement of mercury level in fluorescent lamps
This International Standard specifies sample preparation methods for determining mercury levels in new tubular fluorescent lamps (including single capped, double capped, self-ballasted and CCFL for backlighting) containing 0,1 mg mercury or more. The intended resolution of the methods described in this standard is of the order of 5 %. Mercury level measurement of spent lamps is excluded, as during lamp operation, mercury gradually diffuses into the glass wall and reacts with the glass materials. The test method of this standard does not recover mercury that is diffused into or reacted with or otherwise incorporated irreversibly with the glass wall of discharge tubes. This standard does not contain information on measurement. Measurement is specified in IEC 62321.
Vorbereitung des Prüfmusters zur Messung des Quecksilbergehalts in Leuchtstofflampen
Préparation des échantillons en vue de la mesure du niveau de mercure dans les lampes fluorescentes
Priprava vzorca za merjenje ravni živega srebra v fluorescenčnih sijalkah - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017)
Ta mednarodni standard določa metode za pripravo vzorcev za ugotavljanje ravni živega srebra v novih cevastih fluorescenčnih sijalkah (vključno s sijalkami z enim vznožkom, dvema vznožkoma, z vgrajeno predstikalno napravo in hladno katodo za osvetlitev ozadja), ki vsebujejo 0,1 mg živega srebra ali več. Načrtovana realizacija metod, opisanih v tem standardu, znaša 5 %. Izmerjena raven živega srebra v izrabljenih svetilkah je izključena, saj se med delovanjem žarnice živo srebro postopoma razprši v stekleno steno in reagira s steklenimi materiali. Preskusna metoda tega standarda ne vključuje živega srebra, ki se razprši v stekleno steno ali z njo reagira oz. se kako drugače neprekinjeno zlije s stekleno steno razelektritvenih cevi. Ta standard ne vsebuje podatkov o merjenju. Merjenje je določeno v standardu IEC 62321.
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Overview
EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018 is a European standard developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) that specifies the sample preparation method for measuring mercury levels in fluorescent lamps. This standard is an amendment (A1) to EN IEC 62554:2011 and ensures that sample preparation is aligned with the updated analytical methods described in IEC 62321-4:2013/AMD1:2017.
The standard addresses challenges in accurately measuring mercury due to matrix effects specific to fluorescent lamp materials, providing a harmonized and reliable approach for laboratories and manufacturers. It aims to improve consistency and accuracy in testing mercury content, supporting regulatory compliance and environmental safety.
Key Topics
Sample Preparation Procedures
Detailed guidelines on how to prepare lamp samples for mercury analysis, ensuring representative and contamination-free samples.Analytical Method Reference
Incorporates references to the updated IEC 62321-4:2013/AMD1:2017 standard, which covers mercury determination techniques like cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry (CV-AAS), cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry (CV-AFS), ICP-OES, and ICP-MS.Matrix Effect Considerations
Highlights the importance of accounting for matrix effects in fluorescent lamps that may cause inaccurate mercury measurement if unaddressed.Standardization and Compliance
Ensures that national and international testing standards are consistent, facilitating compliance with environmental regulations on mercury content in electrical products.Laboratory Requirements
Recommends adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 for testing laboratory competence to guarantee quality and reliability of results.
Applications
Manufacturing Quality Control
Ensures that fluorescent lamps meet mercury content specifications to adhere to environmental and safety regulations.Regulatory Compliance Testing
Supports government authorities and certification bodies in verifying mercury levels in lamps as part of market surveillance and product certification.Environmental Monitoring
Provides reliable data on mercury content, critical for minimizing hazardous substance release and ensuring environmentally responsible disposal or recycling.Research and Development
Aids R&D teams in developing low-mercury or mercury-free lighting alternatives by providing standardized mercury level measurement methods.
Related Standards
IEC 62321 Series
Covers determination of six regulated substances in electrotechnical products, including mercury, lead, cadmium, and others. Particularly:- IEC 62321-4:2013/AMD1:2017 – Specific analytical methods for mercury determination recommended for fluorescent lamps.
ISO/IEC 17025
Specifies general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring credible test results.ISO 3696
Specifies quality requirements for water used in analytical laboratories, supporting contamination-free sample preparation.
Practical Benefits
Accurate Mercury Measurement
Reduces measurement errors caused by fluorescent lamp matrix effects through appropriate sample preparation techniques and validated analysis methods.Harmonized Testing Framework
Facilitates consistent testing protocol across Europe and other adopting countries, simplifying compliance and certification processes.Improved Safety and Environmental Protection
Ensures that mercury-containing lamps are tested correctly to safeguard public health and minimize environmental mercury pollution.Supports Circular Economy Practices
Reliable mercury data help in lamp recycling and waste management by accurately defining hazardous substance levels.
By following EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018 along with referenced analytical standards, stakeholders in the lighting industry and regulatory bodies can confidently assess mercury content in fluorescent lamps, enhancing product quality and compliance with international environmental directives.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Sample preparation for measurement of mercury level in fluorescent lamps (IEC
62554:2011/A1:2017)
Vorbereitung des Prüfmusters zur Messung des Quecksilbergehalts in
Leuchtstofflampen (IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017)
Préparation des échantillons en vue de la mesure du niveau de mercure dans les lampes
fluorescentes (IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018
ICS:
29.140.30 )OXRUHVFHQþQHVLMDONH6LMDONH Fluorescent lamps.
Discharge lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62554:2011/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2018
ICS 29.140.30
English Version
Sample preparation for measurement of mercury level in
fluorescent lamps
(IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017)
Préparation des échantillons en vue de la mesure du niveau Vorbereitung des Prüfmusters zur Messung des
de mercure dans les lampes fluorescentes Quecksilbergehalts in Leuchtstofflampen
(IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017) (IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 62554:2011; it was approved by CENELEC on 2017-11-22. CENELEC members
are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2018 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 62554:2011/A1:2018 E
European foreword
The text of document 34A/1997/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017, prepared by
SC 34A "Lamps" of IEC/TC 34 "Lamps and related equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be (dop) 2018-08-22
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2020-11-22
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62554:2011/A1:2017 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated :
IEC 62321 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 62321 (series).
Replace Annex ZA of EN 62554:2011 by the following:
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For date
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Sample preparation for measurement of mercury level in fluorescent lamps". This standard covers: This International Standard specifies sample preparation methods for determining mercury levels in new tubular fluorescent lamps (including single capped, double capped, self-ballasted and CCFL for backlighting) containing 0,1 mg mercury or more. The intended resolution of the methods described in this standard is of the order of 5 %. Mercury level measurement of spent lamps is excluded, as during lamp operation, mercury gradually diffuses into the glass wall and reacts with the glass materials. The test method of this standard does not recover mercury that is diffused into or reacted with or otherwise incorporated irreversibly with the glass wall of discharge tubes. This standard does not contain information on measurement. Measurement is specified in IEC 62321.
This International Standard specifies sample preparation methods for determining mercury levels in new tubular fluorescent lamps (including single capped, double capped, self-ballasted and CCFL for backlighting) containing 0,1 mg mercury or more. The intended resolution of the methods described in this standard is of the order of 5 %. Mercury level measurement of spent lamps is excluded, as during lamp operation, mercury gradually diffuses into the glass wall and reacts with the glass materials. The test method of this standard does not recover mercury that is diffused into or reacted with or otherwise incorporated irreversibly with the glass wall of discharge tubes. This standard does not contain information on measurement. Measurement is specified in IEC 62321.
EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 62554:2011/A1:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 62554:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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