IEC 61167:2018

Metal halide lamps - Performance specification

IEC 61167:2018 specifies the performance requirements for metal halide lamps for general lighting purposes.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for lamp types designed for replacing high pressure sodium lamps.
b) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for 4 200 K versions of 3 000 K lamp types already in the standard.
c) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for new lamp types where high frequency ignition data is important.
d) Annex G has been revised to incorporate high frequency ignition. As a consequence of this change, all data sheets in the standard have been revised to a new format.
e) A new informative Annex K has been introduced, giving recommended methods of making lamp temperature measurements.
The contents of the corrigendum of April 2019 have been included in this copy.

Lampes aux halogénures métalliques - Spécifications de performances

L'IEC 61167:2018 spécifie les exigences de performances applicables aux lampes aux halogénures métalliques pour les applications d'éclairage générales.
Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2015. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente.
a) Un ensemble de nouvelles fiches techniques sur les lampes a été introduit pour les types de lampes conçus pour remplacer les lampes à vapeur de sodium à haute pression.
b) Un ensemble de nouvelles fiches techniques sur les lampes a été introduit pour les versions 4 200 K des types de lampes à 3 000 K déjà présents dans la norme.
c) Un ensemble de nouvelles fiches techniques sur les lampes a été introduit pour les nouveaux types de lampes pour lesquels les données d'amorçage à haute fréquence sont importantes.
d) L'Annexe G a été révisée pour intégrer l'amorçage à haute fréquence. A la suite de cette modification, toutes les fiches techniques de la norme ont été révisées et ont reçu un nouveau format.
e) Une nouvelle annexe informative, l'Annexe K, a été introduite pour indiquer des méthodes recommandées de mesurage de la température des lampes.
Le contenu du corrigendum d'avril 2019 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Oct-2018
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps
• Technical Committee: SC 34A - Electric light sources
• Drafting Committee: WG 6 - TC 34/SC 34A/WG 6
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 16-Mar-2018
• Completion Date: 27-Apr-2018

Relations

• Revises: IEC 61167:2015 - Metal halide lamps - Performance specification
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Amended By: IEC 61167:2018/AMD1:2018 - Amendment 1 - Metal halide lamps - Performance specification
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 Lamp requirements . 13
4.1 General . 13
4.2 Marking . 13
4.2.1 Colour appearance . 13
4.2.2 Lamps for operation on high pressure sodium controlgear . 13
4.3 Dimensions . 14
4.4 Caps . 14
4.5 Starting and warm-up characteristics . 14
4.5.1 Lamps that may operate on electromagnetic ballasts . 14
4.5.2 Lamps suitable for low frequency square wave ballasts only . 14
4.6 Electrical characteristics . 14
4.7 Photometric characteristics . 14
4.8 Colour characteristics . 14
4.8.1 Lamps with non-standardised chromaticity co-ordinates . 14
4.8.2 Lamps with standardised chromaticity co-ordinates . 15
4.8.3 Colour rendering index . 15
4.8.4 Requirements and test conditions . 15
4.9 Lumen maintenance and life . 15
5 Information for ballast, ignitor and luminaire design . 15
6 Data sheets . 15
6.1 General principles of numbering sheets . 15
6.2 Lists of data sheets . 15
6.2.1 List of diagrammatic lamp data sheets . 15
6.2.2 List of lamp data sheets . 30
6.3 List of maximum lamp outline sheets (construction according to IEC 61126) . 361
Annex A (normative) Method of measuring lamp starting and warm-up characteristics . 364
A.1 General . 364
A.2 Measurements . 364
Annex B (normative) Method of measuring electrical and photometrical characteristics
(lamps for operation on 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply frequencies) . 366
B.1 General . 366
B.2 Particular requirements for double-capped lamps . 366
B.3 Colour characteristics . 367
B.4 Supply . 367
B.5 Instruments . 367
B.6 Measurement . 367
Annex C (normative) Method of test for lumen maintenance and life . 370
C.1 General . 370
C.2 Lamps for operation on 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply frequencies . 370
C.3 Lamps for operation on low frequency square wave . 370

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Annex D (informative) Information for luminaire design . 371
D.1 Maximum lamp outlines . 371
D.2 Replacement of lamps . 371
Annex E (normative) Method of measuring electrical and photometrical characteristics
on low frequency square wave reference ballast . 372
E.1 General . 372
E.2 Characteristics . 372
E.3 Test procedure . 372
E.3.1 General . 372
E.3.2 Start-up . 373
E.3.3 Steady state . 373
Annex F (normative) Spectral analysis of power ripple: calculation procedure for
amplitude spectrum ratio and guidance . 374
F.1 General . 374
F.2 Mathematical background . 374
F.2.1 General . 374
F.2.2 Description of the algorithm . 374
F.3 Measurement procedure . 375
F.4 Test signal . 375
F.4.1 General . 375
F.4.2 Description of the test signal. 375
F.4.3 Outcome of the test signal . 376
Annex G (informative) Low frequency square wave operation . 377
G.1 General . 377
G.2 Operation phases . 377
G.3 Information relevant for square wave controlgear design . 377
G.3.1 Breakdown . 377
G.3.2 Take-over . 380
G.3.3 Run-up . 380
G.3.4 Steady state normal operation . 381
G.3.5 Steady state extended operation . 383
Annex H (informative) Information for ballast design . 385
H.1 General . 385
H.2 Explanation of the ignition schemes for pulse breakdown . 385
Annex I (informative) Temperature limits for luminaire design . 387
Annex J (informative) ILCOS codes . 389
Annex K (informative) Method of measuring the bulb, pinch, reflector and base
temperatures of metal halide lamps for luminaire design . 392
K.1 General . 392
K.2 Measurement conditions . 392
K.3 Choice and attachment of thermocouples for bulb, pinch, reflector and base
temperature measurements . 393
K.3.1 General . 393
K.3.2 Thermocouple attachment by mechanical clamping . 393
K.3.3 Thermocouple attachment by adhesive . 393
K.4 Thermocouple fixing point locations and lamp burning positions by metal
halide lamp types . 394
Bibliography . 402

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Figure A.1 – Circuit diagram for measurement of lamp starting and warm-up
characteristics . 365
Figure B.1 – Circuit diagram for measurement of lamp characteristics . 368
Figure B.2 – Luminaire simulator for use with double-capped lamps . 369
Figure E.1 – Circuit for lamp measurement under reference conditions . 373
Figure G.1 – Typical selection from a high frequency ignition sequence . 379
Figure G.2 – Measurement of PCR during run-up and steady state . 383
Figure G.3 – Example of a measurement circuit of lamp potential against earth . 384
Figure G.4 – Commutation time, deviating waveform . 384
Figure G.5 – HF ripple and fast Fourier transformation (power curve) . 384
Figure H.1 – Example 1 for ignition scheme according to option (1) (see Annex G and
lamp data sheets) . 385
Figure H.2 – Example 2 for ignition scheme according to option (1) (see Annex G and
lamp data sheets) . 385
Figure H.3 – Example for ignition scheme according to option (2) (see Annex G and
lamp data sheets) . 386
Figure I.1 – Principal ways of heat transport in a lamp . 387
Figure K.1 – Schematic view of thermocouple attachment using mechanical clamping . 394
Figure K.2 – Schematic view of thermocouple attachment using adhesive (cement) . 395
Figure K.3 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings –G8.5 cap . 395
Figure K.4 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings – G12 cap . 396
Figure K.5 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings – E27/E40 cap, tubular bulb . 397
Figure K.6 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings – E27/E40 cap, elliptical bulb . 398
Figure K.7 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings –E27 cap, PAR reflector, . 399
Figure K.8 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings – GX8.5 cap . 400
Figure K.9 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings – RX7s and RX7s-24 cap . 401
Figure K.10 – Burning position and thermocouple junction fixing points for temperature
readings – Fc2 cap . 401

Table 1 – List of diagrammatic lamp data sheets . 16
Table 2 – List of lamp data sheets . 30
Table 3 – List of maximum lamp outline sheets . 361
Table B.1 – Correlated colour temperature and chromaticity co-ordinates x and y . 367
Table E.1 – Characteristics of the reference ballast . 372
Table F.1 – Settings of the analysing oscilloscope . 375
Table G.1 – Requirements for pulse breakdown . 378
Table G.2 – Requirements for high frequency breakdown . 380
Table G.3 – Requirements for take-over . 380
Table G.4 – Requirements for run-up . 381
Table G.5 – Requirements for steady state normal operation . 382

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Table G.6 – Requirements for extended operation . 383
Table J.1 – Lamp coding . 389

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METAL HALIDE LAMPS – PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

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International Standard IEC 61167 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition.
a) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for lamp types designed for replacing
high pressure sodium lamps.
b) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for 4 200 K versions of 3 000 K lamp
types already in the standard.
c) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for new lamp types where high
frequency ignition data is important.
d) Annex G has been revised to incorporate high frequency ignition. As a consequence of
this change, all data sheets in the standard have been revised to a new format.
e) A new informative Annex K has been introduced, giving recommended methods of making
lamp temperature measurements.

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INTRODUCTION
A big step forward when standardising metal halide lamps and their operation was made with
the second edition which was published in 2011. Meanwhile, agreements were reached for the
introduction of new lamp types and in aspects of operation which led to the third edition.
Major changes in the second edition were as follows. Since IEC 62035 was published in 1999,
the related lamp specific performance standards such as IEC 61167 needed to be reviewed in
an editorial action, splitting performance and safety requirements, but also to include all items
in abeyance, stored for this occasion. The separation had already been carried out with other
HID lamps. So, in some instances, the “pilot” text of IEC 60188 was used. Moreover, the
measurement part was introduced with the assistance of IEC 60188 and IEC 60081.
It may also be noted that the colour coordinates for CCT 3 000 K and 4 200 K were adjusted
to a point two units below Planck in order to take account of the life time shift to higher y-
values.
Apart from these basic changes which had been needed for a long time, the new technique of
low frequency square wave (LFSW) operation was implemented. This led to additional pages
to the existing lamp data sheets and several annexes describing and specifying the
requirements. Further, detailed requirements and measurement methods for the ignition
(break down/take-over/run-up) were introduced. Intense discussions took place on
measurement and specification of the peak-current ratio during ignition and steady sta
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