EN 61347-2-1:2001/A1:2006

Lamp controlgear - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices (other than glow starters)

Corrigendum to EN issued November 2006

Geräte für Lampen - Teil 2-1: Besondere Anforderungen an Startgeräte (andere als Glimmstarter)

Appareillages de lampes - Partie 2-1: Prescriptions particulières pour les dispositifs d'amorçage (autres que starters à lueur)

Regulatorji žarnic – 2-1. del: Posebne zahteve za vžigne naprave (ki niso tlivni starterji) (IEC 61347-2-1:2000/A1:2005)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Mar-2006
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Jan-2009
• ICS: 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 34C - IEC_SC_34C
• Parallel Committee: IEC/SC 34C - IEC_SC_34C
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 10-Mar-2006
• Completion Date: 10-Mar-2006
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: SIST EN 61347-2-1:2002/A1:2006 - Lamp controlgear -- Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices (other than glow starters)

Relations

• Replaced By: EN IEC 61347-2-1:2024 - Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Starting devices (other than glow starters)
• Effective Date: 28-Jul-2020
• Amends: EN 61347-2-1:2001 - Lamp controlgear - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices (other than glow starters)
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 61347-2-1:2001/A1:2006 is a European Standard issued by the CLC that specifies particular requirements for starting devices used in lamp controlgear, excluding glow starters. This corrigendum, released in November 2006, introduces amendments and normative updates to ensure compliance with evolving technical and safety criteria. The standard is closely aligned with IEC 61347-2-1:2000/A1:2005 and addresses controlgear components critical for lamp ignition.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  Defines starting devices (also called ignitors) other than glow starters used in electrical lamp systems and provides safety and performance requirements specific to these devices.

• Normative References Update
  Includes updated references to IEC standards such as IEC 60052:2002 for voltage measurement with standard air gaps, IEC 60068-2-75:1997 for environmental hammer tests, and IEC 60255-8:1990 on thermal electrical relays. This ensures harmonized testing procedures and consistency with related international standards.

• Definitions and Terminology
  Clarifies terms such as starting device/ignitor, short-circuit power, and spherical spark gap to provide precise technical definitions crucial for standard interpretation.

• Electrical Strength and Safety Tests
  Specifies electric strength tests for starting devices without high-voltage windings according to IEC 61347-1 to verify insulation and durability under electrical stress.

• Fault Conditions and Thermal Requirements
  Sets limits on temperature rise during abnormal operation and outlines testing criteria to ensure devices maintain performance and safety under short-circuit and fault conditions.

• Time Limitation for High-Voltage Ignitors
  Requires starting devices producing pulse voltages above 10 kV to include a time limitation feature that interrupts pulse generation after a preset maximum duration (typically 3 seconds, extendable up to 30 seconds with appropriate labelling) to prevent damage and improve safety.

• Testing and Labeling Requirements
  Includes protocols for heating tests and mandatory labelling information to guide safe installation and maintenance of lamp controlgear starting devices.

Applications

• Lighting Systems
  EN 61347-2-1 applies to auxiliary starting devices integrated into lighting controlgear across commercial, industrial, and residential environments.

• Controlgear Manufacturing
  Manufacturers use the standard to design and evaluate starting devices ensuring they meet international safety and performance benchmarks.

• Compliance and Safety Certification
  Ensures that lamp controlgear starting devices meet essential health and safety requirements to protect end-users and equipment under normal and fault conditions.

• Testing Laboratories
  Provides standardized methods for laboratory testing including electrical strength, thermal behavior, and performance of starting devices to certify conformity.

Related Standards

• IEC 61347-1
  General requirements for lamp controlgear, which form the foundation for the specific clauses in EN 61347-2-1 regarding testing and safety.

• IEC 60052:2002
  Standard for voltage measurement using air gaps, critical for validating voltage withstand capabilities of starting devices.

• IEC 60068-2-75:1997
  Environmental hammer tests relevant for assessing the mechanical robustness of starting devices.

• IEC 60255-8:1990
  Pertains to thermal electrical relays, providing context for thermal testing and limits on heating in lamp controlgear components.

Practical Value

Adherence to EN 61347-2-1:2001/A1:2006 ensures that starting devices used in lamp controlgear are designed, tested, and labeled according to rigorous European and international standards, promoting reliability, operational safety, and consistency in lighting technology. This standard plays a critical role in the manufacturing and certification process for starting devices that facilitate the ignition of lamps while preventing electrical faults, overheating, and operational hazards. Manufacturers, installers, and compliance authorities benefit from clear guidelines that help reduce failures and improve product quality in lighting control systems.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2006
Regulatorji žarnic – 2-1. del: Posebne zahteve za vžigne naprave (ki niso tlivni
starterji) (IEC 61347-2-1:2000/A1:2005)
Lamp controlgear -- Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices (other than
glow starters)
Geräte für Lampen -- Teil 2-1: Besondere Anforderungen an Startgeräte (andere als
Glimmstarter)
Appareillages de lampes -- Partie 2-1: Prescriptions particulières pour les dispositifs
d'amorçage (autres que starters à lueur)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61347-2-1:2001/A1:2006
ICS:
29.130.01 Stikalne in krmilne naprave Switchgear and controlgear
na splošno in general
29.140.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
žarnicami lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

Corrigendum to EN 61347-2-1:2001/A1:2006
English version
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Foreword
the last paragraph by:
Replace
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.

Annex ZA (see overleaf):
Add
November 2006
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

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.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

Replace the reference to IEC 60052 by the following new reference:

IEC 60052 2002 Voltage measurement by means of standard EN 60052 2002
air gaps
Insert a date for the references to IEC 60068-2-75 and IEC 60255-8:

IEC 60068-2-75 1997 Environmental testing EN 60068-2-75 1997
Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests

IEC 60255-8 (mod) 1990 Electrical relays EN 60255-8 1998
Part 8: Thermal electrical relays

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AMENDEMENT 1
AMENDMENT 1
2005-11
Amendement 1
Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 2-1:
Prescriptions particulières pour les dispositifs
d'amorçage (autres que starters à lueur)

Amendment 1
Lamp controlgear –
Part 2-1:
Particular requirements for starting devices
(other than glow starters)
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61347-2-1 Amend. 1  IEC:2005 – 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/697/FDIS 34C/709/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be fo
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