EN IEC 61347-1:2024
(Main)Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61347-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for controlgear for electric light sources for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) complete review of document structure, including but not limited to what is individually described under items b) to s); b) removal of requirements for electromagnetic controlgear; c) addition of more specific requirements for control circuit insulation and corresponding marking; d) merging of thermal test requirements for transformers into a new Clause 16; e) clarification of specifications for the moisture resistance test; f) update of the normative reference to standards of the transformer series IEC 61558; g) correction of the normative reference for PCB testing with respect to flames and fire; h) update of further normative references where appropriate; i) allowance of an alternative DC electric strength test; j) addition of specific provisions for the use of bridging capacitors; k) update of fire hazard testing requirements; l) introduction of requirements for PELV applications; m) clearance distances now generally based on peak instead of RMS voltage values; n) introduction of a new type of protected emergency lighting controlgear; o) review and clarification of touch current and voltage requirements; p) clarification of the test sequence for independent controlgear with respect to the application of the IEC 60598 series versus the IEC 61347 series; q) introduction of reduced touch voltages and currents for interrupted DC voltage applications or pulse width modulation (PWM); r) changes concerning the recommendations for electric strength routine testing; s) merging of requirements for safety isolating controlgear from former Annex L into the main body of the document; t) introduction of Annex N intended to address touch current measurement; u) introduction of Annex O intended to provide information on document reorganization.
Geräte für elektrische Lichtquellen - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Appareillages de commande pour les sources de lumière électriques - Sécurité - Partie 1: Exigences générales
L'IEC 61347-1:2024 spécifie les exigences de sécurité générales des appareillages pour sources de lumière électriques destinés à être utilisés avec des alimentations inférieures ou égales à 1 500 V en courant continu ou avec des alimentations inférieures ou égales à 1 000 V en courant alternatif à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz. Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2015 et l'Amendement 1:2017. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) revue complète de la structure du document, notamment les points b) à s) ci-dessous; b) suppression des exigences relatives aux appareillages électromagnétiques; c) ajout d'exigences plus spécifiques pour l'isolation du circuit de commande et le marquage correspondant; d) fusion des exigences relatives aux essais thermiques des transformateurs dans un nouvel Article 16; e) clarification des spécifications pour l'essai de résistance à l'humidité; f) mise à jour des références normatives avec l'ajout de la série IEC 61558 relative aux transformateurs; g) correction de la référence normative pour les essais des cartes de circuits imprimés, notamment pour l'évaluation de la résistance aux flammes et au feu; h) mise à jour d'autres références normatives, le cas échéant; i) ajout d'une variante pour l'essai de rigidité électrique sous un courant continu; j) ajout de dispositions spécifiques au raccordement en pont de condensateurs; k) mise à jour des exigences d'essais relatifs aux risques du feu; l) ajout d'exigences pour les applications TBTP; m) les distances d'isolement sont désormais déterminées généralement à partir des tensions de crête et non des valeurs de tension efficace; n) ajout d'un nouveau type d'appareillage protégé pour l'éclairage de secours; o) examen et clarification des exigences relatives au courant et à la tension de contact; p) clarification de la séquence des essais pour les appareillages indépendants, selon la série IEC 60598 ou la série IEC 61347 appliquée; q) ajout de valeurs de tension et de courant de contact inférieures pour les tensions continues interrompues ou la modulation de largeur d'impulsions (MLI); r) modification des recommandations relatives aux essais individuels de série de rigidité électrique; s) fusion des exigences relatives aux appareillages de sécurité de l'ancienne Annexe L dans le corps du document; t) ajout de l'Annexe N afin de couvrir le mesurage des courants de contact; u) ajout de l'Annexe O afin de fournir des informations sur la réorganisation des documents.
Stikalne naprave za sijalke - Varnost - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 61347-1:2024)
Ta del standarda IEC 61347 določa splošne varnostne zahteve za stikalne naprave za sijalke za uporabo z enosmernim napajanjem do vključno 1500 V ali izmeničnim napajanjem do vključno 1000 V pri frekvenci 50 Hz ali 60 Hz. OPOMBA 1: V nadaljevanju tega dokumenta se namesto izraza »sijalka« uporablja izraz»svetlobni vir«.
Ta dokument se uporablja samo v povezavi z ustreznimi deli skupine standardov IEC 61347-2.
OPOMBA 2: V kolikor je zajeto v ustreznem delu skupine standardov IEC 61347-2, se ta dokument uporablja tudi za stikalne naprave za električne vire, ki proizvajajo optično sevanje z isto tehnologijo, vendar za druge namene kot osvetlitev, in sevanje, ki ni spekter vidne svetlobe.
General Information
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Overview
EN IEC 61347-1:2024 - "Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 1: General requirements" (CLC adoption of IEC 61347‑1:2024) defines general safety requirements for controlgear (e.g., ballasts, LED drivers and similar auxiliary devices) intended for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This fourth edition replaces EN 61347‑1:2015 and its amendment and represents a technical revision with significant updates to structure, tests and requirements.
Key topics and technical requirements
This edition introduces numerous important changes and clarifications that affect design, testing and marking of controlgear:
- Scope & structure: Complete document reorganization and consolidation of previously annexed requirements into the main text.
- Insulation & markings: More specific requirements for control‑circuit insulation and corresponding marking obligations.
- Transformers & thermal testing: Thermal test requirements for transformers merged into a new Clause 16 and normative references updated to the IEC 61558 transformer series.
- Electric strength and routine testing: Introduction of an alternative DC electric strength test and updates to recommendations for electric strength routine testing.
- Fire and glow‑wire testing: Updated fire hazard and PCB flame/fire test references (glow‑wire and needle‑flame methods).
- Bridging capacitors & touch current: Specific provisions for bridging capacitors and clarified touch current/voltage limits, including reduced touch voltages/currents for interrupted DC or PWM applications.
- Safety isolating & PELV: Requirements for safety isolating controlgear moved into the main body and introduction of requirements for PELV applications.
- New device types: Introduction of a new type of protected emergency lighting controlgear.
- Ancillary guidance: New Annex N (touch current measurement) and Annex O (document reorganization information).
Keywords: EN IEC 61347-1:2024, controlgear for electric light sources, safety, insulation, electric strength, PWM, PELV, LED drivers, transformers, glow‑wire.
Applications and who uses it
EN IEC 61347‑1:2024 is essential for:
- Manufacturers of ballasts, LED drivers, emergency lighting controlgear and other lighting controlgear
- Luminaire designers and OEMs integrating built‑in or integral controlgear
- Product safety engineers and compliance officers preparing CE/market conformity evidence
- Test laboratories and certification bodies performing insulation, electric strength, fire and touch current testing
- Regulatory and standards committees referencing safety requirements for lighting equipment
Practical uses include guiding product design, specifying insulation and marking, defining test sequences (AC/DC strength, moisture resistance, thermal tests), and informing safety documentation for market approval.
Related standards
Relevant cross‑references and normative standards include IEC/EN series such as IEC 61558 (transformers), IEC 60598 (luminaires), IEC 60695 (glow‑wire/fire testing), IEC 60990 (touch current), and various IEC 61347 Part 2 standards for specific controlgear types.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 61347-1:2024 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 1: General requirements". This standard covers: IEC 61347-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for controlgear for electric light sources for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) complete review of document structure, including but not limited to what is individually described under items b) to s); b) removal of requirements for electromagnetic controlgear; c) addition of more specific requirements for control circuit insulation and corresponding marking; d) merging of thermal test requirements for transformers into a new Clause 16; e) clarification of specifications for the moisture resistance test; f) update of the normative reference to standards of the transformer series IEC 61558; g) correction of the normative reference for PCB testing with respect to flames and fire; h) update of further normative references where appropriate; i) allowance of an alternative DC electric strength test; j) addition of specific provisions for the use of bridging capacitors; k) update of fire hazard testing requirements; l) introduction of requirements for PELV applications; m) clearance distances now generally based on peak instead of RMS voltage values; n) introduction of a new type of protected emergency lighting controlgear; o) review and clarification of touch current and voltage requirements; p) clarification of the test sequence for independent controlgear with respect to the application of the IEC 60598 series versus the IEC 61347 series; q) introduction of reduced touch voltages and currents for interrupted DC voltage applications or pulse width modulation (PWM); r) changes concerning the recommendations for electric strength routine testing; s) merging of requirements for safety isolating controlgear from former Annex L into the main body of the document; t) introduction of Annex N intended to address touch current measurement; u) introduction of Annex O intended to provide information on document reorganization.
IEC 61347-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for controlgear for electric light sources for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) complete review of document structure, including but not limited to what is individually described under items b) to s); b) removal of requirements for electromagnetic controlgear; c) addition of more specific requirements for control circuit insulation and corresponding marking; d) merging of thermal test requirements for transformers into a new Clause 16; e) clarification of specifications for the moisture resistance test; f) update of the normative reference to standards of the transformer series IEC 61558; g) correction of the normative reference for PCB testing with respect to flames and fire; h) update of further normative references where appropriate; i) allowance of an alternative DC electric strength test; j) addition of specific provisions for the use of bridging capacitors; k) update of fire hazard testing requirements; l) introduction of requirements for PELV applications; m) clearance distances now generally based on peak instead of RMS voltage values; n) introduction of a new type of protected emergency lighting controlgear; o) review and clarification of touch current and voltage requirements; p) clarification of the test sequence for independent controlgear with respect to the application of the IEC 60598 series versus the IEC 61347 series; q) introduction of reduced touch voltages and currents for interrupted DC voltage applications or pulse width modulation (PWM); r) changes concerning the recommendations for electric strength routine testing; s) merging of requirements for safety isolating controlgear from former Annex L into the main body of the document; t) introduction of Annex N intended to address touch current measurement; u) introduction of Annex O intended to provide information on document reorganization.
EN IEC 61347-1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 61347-1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61347-1:2015/A1:2021, EN 61347-1:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 61347-1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 61347-1:2015
SIST EN 61347-1:2015/A1:2021
Stikalne naprave za sijalke - Varnost - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 61347-1:2024)
Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61347-
1:2024)
Geräte für Lampen - Teil 1: Allgemeine und Sicherheitsanforderungen (IEC 61347-
1:2024)
Appareillages de lampes - Partie 1: Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité (IEC
61347-1:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61347-1:2024
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 IEC 61347-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2024
ICS 29.140.99 Supersedes EN 61347-1:2015; EN 61347-1:2015/A1:2021
English Version
Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 1: General
requirements
(IEC 61347-1:2024)
Appareillages de commande pour les sources de lumière Geräte für elektrische Lichtquellen - Sicherheit - Teil 1:
électriques - Sécurité - Partie 1: Exigences générales Allgemeine Anforderungen
(IEC 61347-1:2024) (IEC 61347-1:2024)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2024-10-16. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard 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
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Ref. No. EN IEC 61347-1:2024 E
European foreword
The text of document 34C/1596/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 61347-1, prepared by SC 34C
"Auxiliaries for lamps" of IEC/TC 34 "Lighting" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 61347-1:2024.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2025-12-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) -
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61347-1:2015 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
However, EN 61347-1:2015 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any) remains valid until all
the Parts 2 which are used in conjunction with it have been withdrawn. No date of withdrawal (dow)
has been given for this reason.
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.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61347-1:2024 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60068-1:2013 NOTE Approved as EN 60068-1:2014 (not modified)
IEC 60068-2-2:2007 NOTE Approved as EN 60068-2-2:2007 (not modified)
IEC 60112:2020 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60112:2020 (not modified)
IEC 60269-1:2006 NOTE Approved as EN 60269-1:2007 (not modified)
IEC 60269-1:2006/A1:2009 NOTE Approved as EN 60269-1:2007/A1:2009 (not modified)
IEC 60269-1:2006/A2:2014 NOTE Approved as EN 60269-1:2007/A2:2014 (not modified)
IEC 60269-2 NOTE Approved as HD 60269-2
IEC 60269-3 NOTE Approved as HD 60269-3
IEC 60364 (series) NOTE Approved as HD 60364 (series)
IEC 60364-4-41:2005 NOTE Approved as HD 60364-4-41:2017 + A11:2017
IEC 60664-1:2020 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60664-1:2020 (not modified)
IEC 60664-4:2005 NOTE Approved as EN 60664-4:2006 (not modified)
IEC 60747-5-5:2020 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60747-5-5:2020 (not modified)
IEC 60838-2-2 NOTE Approved as EN 60838-2-2
IEC 60929:2011 NOTE Approved as EN 60929:2011 (not modified)
IEC 60929:2011/A1:2015 NOTE Approved as EN 60929:2011/A1:2016 (not modified)
IEC 60947-7-4 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60947-7-4
IEC 60998 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 60998 (series)
IEC 61000-4-5 NOTE Approved as EN 61000-4-5
IEC 61047 NOTE Approved as EN 61047
IEC 61048 NOTE Approved as EN 61048
IEC 61140:2016 NOTE Approved as EN 61140:2016 (not modified)
IEC 61347-2-1 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61347-2-1
IEC 61347-2-2 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-2
IEC 61347-2-3 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-3
IEC 61347-2-7 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-7
IEC 61347-2-8 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-8
IEC 61347-2-9 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-9
IEC 61347-2-10 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-10
IEC 61347-2-11 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-11
IEC 61347-2-12 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-12
IEC 61347-2-13 NOTE Approved as EN 61347-2-13
IEC 61347-2-14 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61347-2-14
IEC 61558 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 61558 (series)
IEC 62384 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62384
IEC 62386-101 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62386-101
IEC 62386-250 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62386-250
IEC 62733 NOTE Approved as EN 62733
IEC 63128 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 63128
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 dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-14 2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - EN 60068-2-14 2009
Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60127 series Miniature fuses EN IEC 60127 series
IEC 60317-0-1 2013 Specifications for particular types of winding EN 60317-0-1 2014
wires - Part 0-1: General requirements -
Enamelled round copper wire
+ A1 2019 + A1 2019
IEC 60384-14 2023 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic EN IEC 60384-14 2023
equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification -
Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60598 series Luminaires EN IEC 60598 series
IEC 60598-1 2020 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements EN IEC 60598-1 2021
and tests
+ A11 2022
IEC 60695-2-10 2021 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot- EN IEC 60695-2-10 2021
wire based test methods - Glow-wire
apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60695-2-11 2021 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot- EN IEC 60695-2-11 2021
wire based test methods - Glow-wire
flammability test method for end products
(GWEPT)
IEC 60695-11-5 2016 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames - EN 60695-11-5 2017
Needle-flame test method - Apparatus,
confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60691 2023 Thermal-links - Requirements and application EN IEC 60691 2023
guide
Withdrawn.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60990 2016 Methods of measurement of touch current EN 60990 2016
and protective conductor current
IEC 61032 1997 Protection of persons and equipment by EN 61032 1998
enclosures - Probes for verification
IEC 61180 2016 High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage EN 61180 2016
equipment - Definitions, test and procedure
requirements, test equipment
IEC 61189-2 2006 Test methods for electrical materials, printed EN 61189-2 2006
boards and other interconnection structures
and assemblies - Part 2: Test methods for
materials for interconnection structures
IEC 61249-2 series Materials for printed boards and other EN 61249-2 series
interconnecting structures - Part 2:
Reinforced base materials, clad and unclad
IEC 61558-1 2017 Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN IEC 61558-1 2019
supply units and combinations thereof - Part
1: General requirements and tests
IEC 61558-2-1 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN IEC 61558-2-1 -
supply units and combinations thereof - Part
2-1: Particular requirements and tests for
separating transformers and power supplies
incorporating separating transformers for
general applications
IEC 61558-2-4 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN 61558-2-4 -
supply units and combinations thereof - Part
2-4: Particular requirements and tests for
isolating transformers and power supply units
incorporating isolating transformers for
general applications
IEC 61558-2-6 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN 61558-2-6 -
supply units and combinations thereof - Part
2-6: Particular requirements and tests for
safety isolating transformers and power
supply units incorporating safety isolating
transformers for general applications
IEC 61558-2-13 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN IEC 61558-2-13 -
supply units and combinations thereof - Part
2-13: Particular requirements and tests for
auto-transformers and power supply units
incorporating auto-transformers for general
applications
IEC 61558-2-16 2021 Safety of transformers, reactors, power - -
supply units and combinations thereof - Part
2-16: Particular requirements and tests for
switch mode power supply units and
transformers for switch mode power supply
units for general applications
IEC 61643-11 2011 Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part EN 61643-11 2012
(mod) 11: Surge protective devices connected to
low-voltage power systems - Requirements
and test methods
- - + A11 2018
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 62368-1 2023 Audio/video, information and communication EN IEC 62368-1 2024
technology equipment - Part 1: Safety
requirements
+ A11 2024
ISO 8820 series Road vehicles - Fuse-links - -
IEC 61347-1 ®
Edition 4.0 2024-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Controlgear for electric light sources – Safety –
Part 1: General requirements
Appareillages de commande pour les sources de lumière électriques – Sécurité –
Partie 1: Exigences générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-9057-6
– 2 – IEC 61347-1:2024 © IEC 2024
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 8
INTRODUCTION . 11
1 Scope . 12
2 Normative references . 12
3 Terms and definitions . 14
4 General requirements . 25
4.1 General . 25
4.2 Transformers . 25
4.3 Information for controlgear design in light sources standards . 26
5 General notes on tests . 26
5.1 General . 26
5.2 Sample size . 26
5.3 Test sequence . 26
5.4 DC supplied controlgear . 27
6 Information and marking . 27
6.1 General . 27
6.2 Information and marking items . 27
6.3 Durability and legibility of marking . 31
6.4 Built-in controlgear without an enclosure and integral controlgear . 31
7 Terminals . 32
8 Earthing . 32
8.1 General . 32
8.2 Protective earthing . 32
8.2.1 Constructional requirements . 32
8.2.2 Earthing via printed circuit board tracks . 33
8.2.3 Earthing via independent controlgear . 33
8.2.4 Conditioning and compliance . 33
8.3 Functional earthing . 34
9 Protection against accidental contact with hazardous live parts . 34
9.1 General . 34
9.2 Capacitors . 34
9.3 ELV limits . 35
9.4 SELV and PELV touch currents . 35
9.5 Safety isolating controlgear which does not rely upon the luminaire
enclosure for protection against electric shock . 36
9.5.1 General . 36
9.5.2 Touch voltage limits . 36
9.5.3 Touch current limits . 37
10 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 37
10.1 General . 37
10.2 Insulation resistance . 38
10.2.1 Moisture treatment and testing. 38
10.2.2 Compliance . 38
10.3 Electric strength . 38
10.3.1 General . 38
10.3.2 AC test . 39
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10.3.3 DC test . 39
10.3.4 General test conditions and compliance . 39
11 Fault conditions . 40
11.1 General . 40
11.2 Applicable fault conditions . 40
11.2.1 PCB tracks . 40
11.2.2 Electronic components. 40
11.2.3 Insulation layers . 40
11.3 Test power supply requirements . 40
11.4 Test procedure and compliance . 42
11.4.1 Test procedure . 42
11.4.2 Compliance . 43
12 Construction . 43
12.1 Use of fibrous materials . 43
12.2 Insulation between circuits and accessible parts . 44
12.2.1 General . 44
12.2.2 SELV or PELV circuits . 44
12.2.3 FELV circuits . 45
12.2.4 Other circuits . 45
12.3 Metal core printed circuits boards (MCPCBs) . 45
12.4 Interrupted DC output . 45
12.5 Control circuits . 45
12.6 Bridging of insulation . 46
12.6.1 Resistors . 46
12.6.2 Capacitors . 46
12.7 Built-in controlgear with basic insulation and built-in controlgear with double
insulation . 47
12.8 Transformers . 47
12.8.1 General . 47
12.8.2 Components . 48
12.9 Independent controlgear . 48
13 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 48
13.1 General . 48
13.2 Creepage distances . 49
13.2.1 General . 49
13.2.2 Creepage distances for working frequencies not exceeding 30 kHz . 49
13.2.3 Creepage distances for working frequencies above 30 kHz . 50
13.2.4 Compliance with the required creepage distances . 51
13.3 Clearances . 52
13.3.1 General . 52
13.3.2 Clearances considering mains supply transient overvoltages . 53
13.3.3 Clearances not considering mains supply transient overvoltages . 54
13.3.4 Compliance with the required clearances . 57
13.4 Distances through insulation (DTI) . 57
13.5 Specific requirements for PCB . 57
13.5.1 General . 57
13.5.2 Reduction of creepage distances . 57
13.5.3 No minimum requirements for creepage distances and clearances . 58
13.6 Specific requirements for insulation layers . 58
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14 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 58
14.1 General . 58
14.2 Electrical connections . 58
14.3 Self-tapping and thread-cutting screws . 59
14.4 Locking against loosening . 59
14.5 Current-carrying parts . 59
14.6 Mechanical stress resistance . 60
15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 61
15.1 Resistance to heat . 61
15.2 Resistance to flames and fire . 62
15.2.1 General . 62
15.2.2 Glow-wire test. 62
15.2.3 Needle-flame test . 62
15.2.4 Printed circuit boards . 63
15.3 Resistance to tracking . 63
16 Thermal requirements . 63
16.1 General . 63
16.1.1 Test specifications . 63
16.1.2 Built-in controlgear . 63
16.1.3 Integral controlgear . 64
16.1.4 Independent controlgear . 64
16.2 Normal operation . 65
16.3 Abnormal operation . 65
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a hazardous live
part. 69
A.1 General . 69
A.2 Touch voltage limits . 69
A.3 Touch current limits . 69
A.4 Compliance . 69
Annex B (normative) Temperature declared thermally protected controlgear . 70
B.1 General requirements . 70
B.1.1 Thermal protection means . 70
B.1.2 Circuit breaking of the thermal protection means . 70
B.2 General notes on tests . 70
B.3 Classification . 70
B.4 Limitation of heating. 70
B.4.1 Pre-selection test . 70
B.4.2 Functioning of the thermal protection means . 71
Annex C (normative) Thermal tests of thermally protected controlgear . 72
C.1 General . 72
C.2 Test chamber . 72
C.3 Controlgear operating temperatures . 72
C.4 Controlgear position in the test chamber . 72
C.5 Temperature measurements . 73
Annex D (normative) Draught-proof test chambers . 74
Annex E (normative) Tests requirements . 75
E.1 Ambient temperature and test room . 75
E.2 Test voltage and test frequency . 75
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E.3 Magnetic effects. 75
E.4 Instrument characteristics . 75
E.4.1 Potential circuits . 75
E.4.2 Current circuits . 75
E.4.3 RMS measurements . 75
E.5 Test conditions . 76
E.5.1 Resistance measurement delays . 76
E.5.2 Electrical resistance of contacts and leads . 76
Annex F (informative) Schedule of more onerous requirements . 77
Annex G (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture . 78
G.1 General . 78
G.2 Routine testing . 78
G.3 Additional electric strength routine tests for controlgear with protection
against pollution using coating or potting material . 78
Annex H (normative) Requirements for insulation materials used for double or
reinforced insulation . 80
H.1 General requirements . 80
H.2 Insulating barrier test . 80
Annex I (normative) Reduction of creepage distances and clearances for coated or
potted controlgear . 81
I.1 General . 81
I.2 Reduction of creepage distances . 81
I.2.1 Creepage distances for working frequencies not exceeding 30 kHz . 81
I.2.2 Creepage distances for working frequencies above 30 kHz . 81
I.3 Conditioning and compliance . 83
I.3.1 Compliance . 83
I.3.2 Conditioning of the controlgear . 83
I.3.3 Moisture resistance and electric strength . 83
I.3.4 Impulse voltage dielectric test . 83
Annex J (informative) Example for U calculation . 85
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Annex K (informative) Concept of creepage distances and clearances . 86
K.1 Basic concept considerations . 86
K.1.1 Creepage distances . 86
K.1.2 Clearances . 86
K.2 Reasons for setting up tables . 87
Annex L (informative) Overvoltage category III controlgear . 88
L.1 General . 88
L.2 Electric strength test voltages . 88
L.3 Clearances for controlgear not protected against pollution by coating or
potting materials . 88
L.4 Clearances for controlgear protected against pollution by coating or potting . 89
L.5 Distances through insulation . 89
L.6 Bridging by Y capacitors . 89
Annex M (informative) Information for luminaire design . 91
M.1 Controlgear to be tested together with the luminaire . 91
M.2 Earthing of built-in controlgear . 91
M.3 Insulation between controlgear circuits and accessible conductive parts of
luminaires . 91
M.4 Thermally protected controlgear . 91
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Annex N (normative) Touch current measurements . 94
N.1 General conditions . 94
N.2 Perception weighted measuring network . 95
N.3 Set-up and test sequence . 95
N.3.1 Touch currents between accessible parts and earth . 95
N.3.2 Touch currents between (different) accessible parts . 96
N.3.3 Touch currents between output and earth . 97
Annex O (informative) Information on document reorganization . 100
O.1 General . 100
O.2 Renumbering of clauses and annexes . 100
O.3 Renumbering of figures . 102
O.4 Renumbering of tables . 103
O.5 Rearrangement of marking and information items . 103
Bibliography . 105
Figure 1 – Test circuit (default) . 41
Figure 2 – Test circuit (for controlgear provided with internal protection that supports
selectivity) . 41
Figure 3 – Determination of creepage distances . 49
Figure 4 – Determination of clearances (general) . 52
Figure 5 – Determination of clearances (guidance on Table 15 and Table 16) . 53
Figure 6 – Screw type examples . 59
Figure 7 – Ball-pressure apparatus . 62
Figure 8 – Test arrangement for heating test . 64
Figure C.1 – Example of a heating test chamber for thermally protected controlgear . 73
Figure H.1 – Test electrode . 80
Figure J.1 – Example for the calculation of U . 85
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Figure M.1 – Example of a controlgear insulation . 92
Figure N.1 – Measuring network (perception weighted) . 95
Figure N.2 – Test configuration for touch currents between accessible parts and earth . 96
Figure N.3 – Test configuration for touch currents between different accessible parts . 97
Figure N.4 – Test configuration for touch currents between output and earth . 98
Table 1 – Required rated impulse withstand voltage of equipment . 23
Table 2 – Marking according to installation type . 27
Table 3 – Symbols according to output isolation type . 28
Table 4 – Voltage steps . 30
Table 5 – Further markings . 31
Table 6 – ELV limits . 35
Table 7 – Touch current limits . 36
Table 8 – SELV touch voltage limits . 36
Table 9 – PELV touch voltage limits . 37
Table 10 – Electric strength test voltages. 39
Table 11 – Required number and type of Y capacitors . 47
Table 12 – Creepage distances – Working frequencies not exceeding 30 kHz . 50
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Table 13 – Creepage distances – Working frequencies above 30 kHz . 51
Table 14 – Clearances considering mains supply transient overvoltages . 53
Table 15 – Clearances without considering mains supply transient overvoltages –
Basic or supplementary insulation . 55
Table 16 – Clearances without considering mains supply transient overvoltages –
Reinforced insulation . 56
Table 17 – Minimum creepage distances on printed circuit boards (PCBs) . 58
Table 18 – Torque tests on screws . 60
Table 19 – Values of maximum temperatures in normal use . 65
Table 20 – Maximum temperatures under abnormal operation . 66
Table 21 – Values of T and k for fuses . 67
Table G.1 – Minimum values for electrical routine tests . 79
Table I.1 – Creepage distances – Working frequencies not exceeding 30 kHz (coated
or potted controlgear) . 81
Table I.2 – Creepage distances – Working frequencies above 30 kHz (coated or
potted controlgear) . 82
Table I.3 – Impulse withstand test voltages . 84
Table L.1 – Electric strength test voltages for overvoltage category III controlgear. 88
Table L.2 – Impulse withstand test voltages for overvoltage category III coated or
potted controlgear . 89
Table L.3 – Overview of required Y capacitors . 90
Table M.1 – Insulation requirements between live parts and accessible conductive
parts for different luminaire constructions . 93
Table N.1 – Test sequence according to Figure N.2, Figure N.3 and Figure N.4 . 99
Table O.1 – Renumbering of clauses . 101
Table O.2 – Renumbering of annexes . 102
Table O.3 – Renumbering of figures. 103
Table O.4 – Renumbering of tables . 103
Table O.5 – Rearrangement of marking and information items . 104
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EN IEC 61347-1:2024は、電気光源用制御機器の安全に関する一般的な要求事項を定めた重要な文書です。この標準は、直流供給で最大1,500 Vまたは交流供給で最大1,000 V（50 Hzまたは60 Hz）の範囲で使用される制御機器に適用されます。この第四版は、2015年に発行された第三版およびその改正の内容を取り消し、置き換えるものであり、技術的な改訂を含んでいます。 この文書の強みは、構造の全面的な見直しにあります。特に各項目に関して必要な要求事項を再編成することによって、理解しやすさと利用のしやすさが向上しています。また、電磁制御機器に関する要求事項の削除、制御回路の絶縁に関する具体的な要求の追加、熱試験要件の新たな条項への統合など、技術的な変化が含まれています。 さらに、湿気耐性試験の仕様の明確化や、トランスシリーズIEC 61558に関する規範的な参照の更新、PCB試験における炎および火に関する規範的な参照の修正など、既存の標準を継続的に改善している点も評価できます。特に、PELVアプリケーションに対する要求の導入や、タッチ電流および電圧要求の見直しによって、安全性の向上が図られています。 新しいタイプの非常用照明制御機器が導入されたり、断続DC電圧アプリケーションまたはパルス幅変調（PWM）用に低減タッチ電圧および電流が指定されたりすることも、現代的なニーズに応える要素です。全体として、EN IEC 61347-1:2024は、電気光源用制御機器の安全を確保し、技術の進展とともに進化する非常に関連性の高い標準となっています。
The standard EN IEC 61347-1:2024 outlines essential safety requirements for controlgear used with electric light sources, accommodating a voltage range of up to 1,500 V DC or 1,000 V AC at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This fourth edition successfully supersedes the third edition published in 2015 and its subsequent amendment, highlighting a significant technical revision that enhances the standard's relevance in the ever-evolving landscape of electrical safety regulations. One of the primary strengths of this edition is its comprehensive restructuring of the document, ensuring clarity and ease of navigation. This revision not only refines the presentation but also meticulously addresses critical elements such as control circuit insulation requirements and corresponding markings, thus improving the reliability of controlgear. The removal of requirements for electromagnetic controlgear reflects an adaptive approach to contemporary technologies. Further, the standard introduces a host of specific provisions including a new Clause 16 that consolidates thermal test requirements for transformers. This integration signifies an effort to streamline testing protocols and improve safety outcomes. Additionally, the update of the moisture resistance test specifications and clarifications on touch current and voltage requirements are pivotal in enhancing the operational safety of controlgear in diverse environments. The inclusion of alternative testing methods, such as the DC electric strength test, and clear guidelines for PELV applications demonstrate a forward-thinking perspective aimed at accommodating modern applications. Moreover, with revised fire hazard testing and updated normative references, particularly within the transformer series IEC 61558, the standard addresses critical industry concerns regarding fire safety and equipment reliability. The standard's relevance is further underscored by the introduction of new types of protected emergency lighting controlgear and the merging of safety isolating controlgear requirements into the main document. Such developments are essential in enhancing safety standards across various applications, ultimately protecting consumers and users alike. Overall, EN IEC 61347-1:2024 represents a significant advancement in the standardization of safety requirements for controlgear for electric light sources, ensuring its continued relevance and adaptability in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
La norme EN IEC 61347-1:2024 fournit un cadre essentiel en matière de sécurité pour les dispositifs de contrôle des sources lumineuses électriques, s'appliquant à des alimentations en courant continu jusqu'à 1 500 V ou en courant alternatif jusqu'à 1 000 V à des fréquences de 50 Hz ou 60 Hz. Cette quatrième édition, qui remplace la troisième édition de 2015 et l'Amendement 1:2017, représente une révision technique significative. Parmi les points forts notables de cette norme, on trouve une révision complète de la structure du document, facilitant ainsi la compréhension et l'application des exigences. De plus, la suppression des exigences relatives aux dispositifs de contrôle électromagnétiques permet une meilleure concentration sur des technologies plus modernes et pertinentes. Cette édition intègre également des exigences spécifiques pour l'isolation des circuits de contrôle, accompagnées d'un marquage correspondant, ce qui améliore la sécurité et la traçabilité des installations. L'intégration des exigences de test thermique pour les transformateurs dans un nouveau Clause 16 témoigne d'une optimisation de l'approche en matière de tests de sécurité. Un autre aspect important de cette norme est l'actualisation des exigences relatives aux tests de résistance à l'humidité, garantissant ainsi que les dispositifs respectent les standards de sécurité dans des environnements variés. L'introduction d'une nouvelle norme de référence pour les applications de circuits de faible tension, y compris les applications PELV, souligne l'évolution vers des systèmes plus sûrs. La mise à jour des distances de séparation basées sur les valeurs de pointe et les exigences de voltage et de courant touchant réduits pour les applications en courant continu à tension interrompue ou modulation de largeur d'impulsions (PWM) renforce la sécurité des utilisateurs. La norme inclut également des annexes qui clarifient les exigences de mesure du courant de contact et la réorganisation du document, offrant ainsi une ressource précieuse aux ingénieurs et aux concepteurs. Globalement, la norme EN IEC 61347-1:2024 constitue un outil indispensable pour garantir la sécurité des dispositifs de contrôle des sources lumineuses électriques, intégrant des améliorations techniques et des clarifications essentielles qui répondent aux besoins de l'industrie moderne.
표준 EN IEC 61347-1:2024는 전기 광원 제어 장치에 대한 일반 안전 요구 사항을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 DC 전원 최대 1,500V 및 AC 전원 최대 1,000V에서 50Hz 또는 60Hz로 사용하는 제어 장치에 적용되며, 이는 안전성을 확보하기 위한 필수적인 지침을 제공합니다. 이번 개정판은 2015년에 발표된 이전 판과 개정 제1호(2017)를 대체하며, 기술적 개정을 포함하고 있습니다. 가장 두드러진 강점 중 하나는 문서 구조에 대한 전면적인 검토입니다. 새로운 구조와 특정 요구 조건을 명확히 하여 사용자들이 규제를 이해하고 적용하는 데 있어 편리함을 제공합니다. 또한, 전자기 제어 장치에 대한 요구사항이 제거되고 제어 회로 절연과 관련된 보다 구체적인 요구 사항이 추가되었습니다. 이는 사용자가 새롭게 수정된 안전 지침을 따르는 데 있어 유용성을 높이며, 안전성을 증대시키는 중요한 요소입니다. 열 시험 요구 사항이 새로운 제16항으로 통합되었으며, 습기 저항 시험의 명세가 명확해진 점도 특징적입니다. 이러한 사항들은 전기 장치의 신뢰성을 높이고, 전반적인 안전 기준 준수에 기여합니다. 그 외에도, 시험 순서와 접촉 전류 및 전압 요구 사항이 개선되었고, 비상 조명 제어 장치에 대한 신규 요구 사항이 도입되었습니다. 이 모든 변화는 EN IEC 61347-1:2024 표준이 현대 전기 안전 요구 사항을 반영하고 있음을 보여주며, 전기 광원 및 제어 시스템에 대한 설계 및 적용 시 필수적인 가이드라인을 제공한다는 점에서 매우 중요합니다. 결론적으로, EN IEC 61347-1:2024 표준은 전기적 안전장치를 포함한 모든 전기 광원 제어 장치의 신뢰성과 안전성을 보장하기 위해 필수적인 문서로, 산업 내에서의 관련성과 중요성이 높습니다.
Die Norm EN IEC 61347-1:2024 legt allgemeine Sicherheitsanforderungen für Steuergeräte von elektrischen Lichtquellen fest, die mit Gleichstromversorgungen bis zu 1.500 V oder Wechselstromversorgungen bis zu 1.000 V bei 50 Hz oder 60 Hz betrieben werden. Die vierte Auflage ersetzt die dritte Ausgabe aus dem Jahr 2015 sowie die Änderung 1:2017 und stellt eine technische Überarbeitung dar. Ein zentraler Vorteil dieser Norm ist die vollständige Überprüfung der Dokumentenstruktur, was die Benutzerfreundlichkeit und das Verständnis der Norm verbessert. Die Streichung der Anforderungen für elektromagnetische Steuergeräte vereinfacht die Anwendung der Norm, während neue spezifische Anforderungen für die Isolation von Steuerkreisen und die entsprechende Kennzeichnung zusätzliche Klarheit schaffen. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die wesentlichen technischen Änderungen, wie die Zusammenführung der thermischen Prüfanforderungen für Transformatoren in einen neuen Paragraphen 16, die Aktualisierung der normativen Referenzen zu den Transformator-Normen IEC 61558 sowie die Korrektur der normativen Referenz für PCB-Tests im Hinblick auf Flammen und Feuer. Diese Anpassungen reflektieren aktuelle Entwicklungen und gewährleisten die Sicherheit und Leistungsfähigkeit von Steuergeräten. Die Norm führt zudem neue Anforderungen für PELV-Anwendungen ein und definiert neue Abstände, die jetzt allgemein auf Spitzenwerten anstatt auf RMS-Spannungswerten basieren. Diese Richtlinien tragen zur Erhöhung der Sicherheit in der Anwendung bei, insbesondere in Hinblick auf Berührstrom- und Spannungsanforderungen. Durch die Einführung von Annex N zur Berührungstrommessung und Annex O zur Dokumentenreorganisation wird ein hilfreiches Instrumentarium bereitgestellt, das die Implementierung und Einhaltung der Norm erleichtert. Die Berücksichtigung alternativer Prüfmethoden und spezifischer Bestimmungen für den Einsatz von Brückenkondensatoren zeigt zudem die Flexibilität und Aktualität der Norm. Insgesamt überzeugt die EN IEC 61347-1:2024 durch ihre umfassende Abdeckung zentraler sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und deren gezielte Aktualisierungen, die sowohl die Sicherheit als auch die betriebliche Effizienz von Steuergeräten für elektrische Lichtquellen maßgeblich fördern.
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