EN 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010

Lamp controlgear - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)

Amandma A1:2011 je dodatek k standardu SIST EN 61347-2-12:2006
This part of IEC 61347 specifies particular general and safety requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic ballasts. The supply comprises a.c. voltages up to 1000 V at 50 Hz/60 Hz. The type of ballast is an convertor that may contain igniting and stabilising elements for operation of a discharge lamp at d.c. or at a frequency that can deviate from the supply frequency. The lamps associated with the ballast are specified in IEC 60188 (High pressure mercury vapour lamps), IEC 60192 (Low pressure sodium vapour lamps), IEC 60662 (High pressure sodium vapour lamps), IEC 61167 (Metal halide lamps) and else for general purpose lighting. Ballasts for fluorescent lamps and for lamps for special applications like for theatre and for vehicles are excluded.

Geräte für Lampen - Teil 2-12: Besondere Anforderungen an gleich- oder wechselstromversorgte elektronische Vorschaltgeräte für Entladungslampen (ausgenommen Leuchtstofflampen)

Appareillages de lampes - Partie 2-12: Exigences particulières pour les ballasts électroniques alimentés en courant continu ou alternatif pour lampes à décharge (à l'exclusion des lampes fluorescentes)

Predstikalni pribor za sijalke - 2-12. del: Posebne zahteve za elektronske predstikalne naprave za sijalke z enosmernim ali izmeničnim napajanjem (razen fluorescenčnih sijalk) - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010)

Amandma A1:2011 je dodatek k standardu SIST EN 61347-2-12:2006
Ta del IEC 61347 določa posebne splošne in varnostne zahteve za elektronske predstikalne naprave z enosmernim ali izmeničnim napajanjem. Napajanje vsebuje izmenične napetosti do 1000 V pri 50 Hz/60 Hz. Tip predstikalne naprave je pretvornik, ki lahko vsebuje elemente prižiganja in stabilizacije za delovanje sijalk pri enosmernem napajanju ali pri frekvenci, ki lahko odstopa od napajalne frekvence. Sijalke, povezane s predstikalnimi napravami, določa IEC 60188 (visokotlačne sijalke z izparevanjem živega srebra), IEC 60192 (nizkotlačne sijalke z izparevanjem natrija), IEC 60662 (visokotlačne sijalke z izparevanjem natrija), IEC 61167 (kovinsko halogenske sijalke) in druga splošna razsvetljava. Predstikalne naprave za fluorescenčne sijalke za posebno uporabo, kot v gledališčih in za vozila, so izključene.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Nov-2010
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Oct-2013
• 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: 12-Nov-2010
• Completion Date: 12-Nov-2010
• 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: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Ref Project: SIST EN 61347-2-12:2006/A1:2011 - Lamp controlgear - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) (IEC 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010)

Relations

• Replaced By: EN IEC 61347-2-12:2024 - Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular requirements - DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
• Effective Date: 28-Jul-2020
• Amends: EN 61347-2-12:2005 - Lamp controlgear - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010 is a European standard developed by CLC that specifies the particular requirements for electronic ballasts supplied with direct current (d.c.) or alternating current (a.c.) designed for discharge lamps, excluding fluorescent lamps. This standard is an amendment to the original EN 61347-2-12:2005 and aligns with the IEC 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010 international standard, ensuring harmonized safety and performance requirements within Europe.

The document addresses the safety and operational characteristics of electronic ballasts used in lighting controlgear for discharge lamps, setting criteria for abnormal conditions and emphasizing safety during failure modes.

Key Topics

• Scope: Focus on electronic ballasts powered by d.c. or a.c. for discharge lamps, excluding fluorescent lamps.
• Safety Requirements: The ballast must not compromise safety under abnormal operating conditions within 90% to 110% of the rated supply voltage or within the declared voltage range.
• Abnormal Conditions Testing: Includes scenarios where:
  • The lamp is not inserted or fails to ignite.
  • A burner leakage occurs.
  • The lamp operates but rectifies (faulty operation).
• Test Procedures:
  • Open output testing for absence or ignition failure of the lamp.
  • Specific circuit setups simulate burner leaks (Figure 1 in the standard) using a diode network.
  • A test circuit simulates lamp rectification conditions to verify ballast stability under high current stresses (Figure 2 in the standard).
• Protection Mechanisms: The ballast must include internal protection devices that activate before damage occurs during stress tests, such as current overload or temperature rise.
• Operational Integrity: During and after abnormal condition testing, the ballast should show no defects impairing safety, avoiding emission of flames, molten material, smoke, or flammable gases.

Applications

EN 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010 is critical for manufacturers and designers of:

• Electronic ballasts powering discharge lamps in industrial, commercial, and public lighting systems.
• Lighting systems requiring robust safety margins under fluctuating voltage and failure scenarios.
• Equipment ensuring compliance with European electrical safety directives for lighting products.
• Controlgear solutions used in outdoor or harsh environments where reliability during abnormal conditions is paramount.
• Certification bodies and testing labs assessing the safety and performance of electronic ballasts for discharge lamps.

Related Standards

This amendment references and aligns with several standards within the IEC 61347 series, notably:

• IEC 61347-2-12:2005 – The base international standard outlining particular requirements for electronic ballasts for discharge lamps.
• EN 61347-2-13 – Covering ballasts for fluorescent lamps, complementing this standard by excluding fluorescent lamp ballasts.
• Other Lamp Controlgear Standards (ICS 29.130.01 and 29.140.99) – Providing general requirements for lamp auxiliaries and related control equipment.
• National implementations of the EN 61347-2-12/A1 standard across CENELEC member countries ensure harmonized compliance across Europe.

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By adhering to EN 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010, manufacturers enhance the safety, reliability, and market acceptance of electronic ballasts for discharge lamps, achieving compliance with stringent European and international directives. This standard ensures that lighting controlgear can maintain operational safety even under abnormal electrical and lamp conditions, making it essential for quality assurance in modern lighting technologies.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Lamp controlgear - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic
ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) (IEC 61347-2-
12:2005/A1:2010)
Geräte für Lampen - Teil 2-12: Besondere Anforderungen an gleich- oder
wechselstromversorgte elektronische Vorschaltgeräte für Entladungslampen
(ausgenommen Leuchtstofflampen) (IEC 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010)
Appareillages de lampes - Partie 2-12: Exigences particulières pour les ballasts
électroniques alimentés en courant continu ou alternatif pour lampes à décharge (à
l'exclusion des lampes fluorescentes) (CEI 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010
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.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61347-2-12/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.99
English version
Lamp controlgear -
Part 2-12: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic
ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
(IEC 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010)
Appareillages de lampes -  Geräte für Lampen -
Partie 2-12: Exigences particulières pour Teil 2-12: Besondere Anforderungen an
les ballasts électroniques alimentés en gleich- oder wechselstromversorgte
courant continu ou alternatif pour lampes elektronische Vorschaltgeräte für
à décharge (à l'exclusion des lampes Entladungslampen (ausgenommen
fluorescentes) Leuchtstofflampen)
(CEI 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010) (IEC 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010)

This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61347-2-12:2005; it was approved by CENELEC on
2010-11-01. 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 Central Secretariat 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
Central Secretariat 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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© 2010 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61347-2-12:2005/A1:2010 E

Foreword
The text of document 34C/898/CDV, future amendment 1 to IEC 61347-2-12:2005, prepared by SC 34C,
Auxiliaries for lamps, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A1 to EN 61347-2-12:2005 on 2010-11-01.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
(dop) 2011-08-01
an identical national standard or by endorsement
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
(dow) 2013-11-01
with the amendment have to be withdrawn
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Endorsement notice
The text of amendment 1:2010 to the International Standard IEC 61347-2-12:2005 was approved by
CENELEC as an amendment to the European Standard without any modification.
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IEC 61347-2-12 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
Lamp controlgear –
Part 2-12: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic ballasts for
discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)

Appareillages de lampes –
Partie 2-12: Exigences particulières pour les ballasts éle
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