IEC 61347-2-12:2024
(Main)Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular requirements - DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
Controlgear for electric light sources - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular requirements - DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
IEC 61347-2-12:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC supplies at 50 Hz or 60 Hz up to 1 000 V or DC supplies up to 1 000 V. The type of controlgear is a convertor that can contain igniting and stabilizing elements for operation of a discharge lamp under direct current or at a frequency that can deviate from the supply frequency.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and Amendment 1:2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) addition of new information requirements (items v), w) and x) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1).
Appareillages de commande pour les sources de lumière électriques - Sécurité - Partie 2-12: Exigences particulières - Appareillages électroniques alimentés en courant continu ou alternatif pour lampes à décharge (à l'exclusion des lampes fluorescentes)
L'IEC 61347-2-12:2024 spécifie les exigences de sécurité des appareillages électroniques destinés à être utilisés avec des alimentations jusqu'à 1 000 V en courant alternatif à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz ou avec des alimentations jusqu'à 1 000 V en courant continu. Le type d'appareillage est un convertisseur qui peut contenir des éléments d'amorçage et de stabilisation pour le fonctionnement d'une lampe à décharge en courant continu ou à une fréquence pouvant s'écarter de la fréquence d'alimentation.
Cette seconde édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2005 et l'Amendement 1:2010. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) ajout de références datées le cas échéant;
b) clarification des numéros d'entités d'échantillonnage;
c) ajout de nouvelles exigences relatives aux informations (marquages v), w) et x) indiqués dans l'IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 et l'IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1).
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirements . 9
5 General notes on tests . 10
6 Classification . 10
7 Marking . 10
7.1 Marking and information . 10
7.1.1 Mandatory marking . 10
7.1.2 Information to be provided, if applicable . 11
7.2 Durability and legibility . 11
7.3 Built-in controlgear . 11
8 Terminals . 12
9 Provisions for Earthing . 12
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 12
11 Moisture resistance and insulation . 12
12 Electric strength . 12
13 Thermal endurance test for windings . 12
14 Fault conditions . 12
15 Protection of associated components. 12
16 Ignition voltage . 12
16.1 Instruments . 12
16.2 Ignition voltage limits . 13
16.3 Ignition time cut-out . 13
17 Abnormal conditions . 13
18 Construction . 16
19 Creepage distances and clearances . 16
20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 16
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 16
22 Resistance to corrosion . 16
23 Applicable annexes of IEC 61347-1 . 16
Annex IA (normativeinformative) Precautions to be observed when measuring with
spherical spark sphere-gaps . 19
IA.1 General . 19
IA.2 Spherical spark gap . 19
IA.3 Breakdown gap distance . 19
IA.4 Duty cycle of the electronic controlgear. 19
IA.5 End of test . 19
Annex B (informative) Schedule of more onerous requirements . 20
Bibliography . 21
Figure 1 – Circuit to test whether ballast the controlgear can withstand a leaking
burner . 14
Figure 2 – Circuit to test whether ballast the controlgear can withstand rectification . 15
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Part 2-12: Particular requirements – DC or AC supplied electronic ballasts
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IEC 61347-2-12 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lighting. It is an International Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and
Amendment 1:2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) addition of new information requirements (items v), w) and x) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
34C/1585/CDV 34C/1593/RVC
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This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61347-1:2015 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017. Where the requirements of any of the clauses of
IEC 61347-1:2015 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017 are referred to in this document by the
phrase "IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause n and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause n apply", this
phrase is interpreted as meaning that all the requirements of the clause in question of
IEC 61347-1:2015 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017 apply, except any which are clearly
inapplicable to the specific type of controlgear covered by this document.
NOTE In this document, the following print type is used:
– compliance statements: in italic type.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61347 series, published under the general title Controlgear for
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INTRODUCTION
This standard, and the parts which make up IEC 61347-1, in referring to any of the clauses of
IEC 61347-1 specify the extent to which such a clause is applicable and the order in which the
tests are to be performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary. All parts
which make up IEC 61347-2 are self-contained and therefore do not include references to each
other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of IEC 61347-1 are referred to in this standard
by the phrase “The requirements of Clause n of IEC 61347-1 apply, this phrase is interpreted
as meaning that all requirements of the clause in question of Part 1 apply, except any which
are clearly inapplicable to the specific type of lamp controlgear covered by this particular part
of IEC 61347-2.
The technical requirements in this document compared to IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and
IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010 are essentially unchanged. Nevertheless, a new edition of
this document could not be avoided, as without the introduction of dated references to
IEC 61347-1:2015 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1:—
would have been implicitly applicable due to the undated nature of the references to
IEC 61347-1 in IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010.
This document, in referring to any of the clauses of IEC 61347-1:2015 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, specifies the extent to which such a clause is applicable.
Additional requirements are also included, as necessary.
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Fourth edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC FDIS 61347-1:2024.
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LAMP CONTROLGEAR –
CONTROLGEAR FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES – SAFETY –
Part 2-12: Particular requirements – DC or AC supplied electronic ballasts
controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
1 Scope
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.
This part of IEC 61347 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC
supplies at 50 Hz or 60 Hz up to 1 000 V or DC supplies up to 1 000 V. The type of ballast
controlgear is a convertor that may can contain igniting and stabilizing elements for operation
of a discharge lamp under direct current or at a frequency that can deviate from the supply
frequency.
NOTE Lamps associated with the ballast this type of controlgear 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.
Controlgear for fluorescent lamps and for lamps for special applications such as theatre and
vehicles are excluded.
2 Normative references
For the purpose of this part of IEC 61347, the normative references given in Clause 2 of
IEC 61347-1 apply together with the following:
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.
IEC 60052:2002, Voltage measurement by means of standard air gaps
2)
IEC 60417-DB , Graphical symbols for use on equipment, available at https://www.graphical-
symbols.info/equipment
IEC 61347-1:2015, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017
IEC 61347-2-1:2024, Controlgear for electric light sources – Safety – Part 2-1: Particular
requirements for starting devices (other than glow starters)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61347-1 and the
following apply.
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3.1
output power
value of the mean power intended to be provided by an electronic ballast
3.1
output terminal
ballast controlgear terminal, intended to be connected to a high intensity discharge lamp (HID
lamp)
Note 1 to entry: This terminal is not understood as a terminal allowing for intermediate operation of e.g. tungsten
halogen lamps.
3.2
ignition voltage
U
p
highest value of the voltage generated between the output terminals
Note 1 to entry: Basically, the following types of pulses are comprised taken into consideration:
a) continuous RMS working voltage with superimposed non-sinusoidal single pulse;
b) continuous sinusoidal pulse voltage;
c) continuous sinusoidal pulse voltage with superimposed non-sinusoidal single pulse;
d) continuous square wave voltage with ringing sinusoidal voltage at each transition.
Note 2 to entry: The term "pulse" is to be distinguished from the term "surge" which refers to transients occurring
in electrical equipment or networks in service.
3.3
spherical spark gap
two metal spheres of the same nominal diameter arranged at a specified distance and used
under specified conditions for the measurement of peak voltages in excess of 15 kV
3.4
sample
one or more sampling items intended to provide information on the population or on the material
provided by the manufacturer or responsible vendor
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-19, modified – "provided by the manufacturer or
responsible vendor" has been added.]
3.5
sample item
one of the individual items in a population of similar items, or a portion of material forming a
cohesive entity and taken from one place and at one time
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-18]
4 General requirements
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 4 applies.
For controlgear with means of protection against overheating, additionally IEC 61347-1:2015,
Annex C applies.
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5 General notes on tests
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 5 applies, together with the following:
5.1 Number of specimens
The following number of specimens shall be submitted for testing:
− one unit for the tests of Clauses 6 to 12 and 15 to 22;
− one unit for the tests of Clause 14: fault conditions (additional units or components, where
necessary, may be required in consultation with the manufacturer).
5.2 Void.
– IEC 61347-1:2015, Annex H applies.
– One sample item shall be used for all tests, unless otherwise specified in the corresponding
clause.
To allow for parallel testing and reduced test times, additional sample items may be used
except where the outcome of the test can be affected by preceding tests, for example the
tests of Clause 11 and Clause 12.
Specially prepared sample items may be used where required.
For information on requalification of products compliant with the previous edition of this
document, i.e. IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010, refer to Annex B.
6 Classification
The requirements of Clause 6 of IEC 61347-1 apply together with the following additional
requirement:
6.1 Ignition voltage
Ballasts are classified according to ignition voltage:
− up to and including 5 kV;
− greater than 5 kV, and up to and including 10 kV;
− greater than 10 kV, and up to and including 100 kV.
6.2 Void.
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 6 applies.
7 Marking
Ballasts which form an integral part of the luminaire need not be marked. The requirements of
7.2 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
7.1 Marking and information
7.1.1 Mandatory marking
Ballasts Controlgear, other than integral ballasts controlgear, shall be clearly and durably
marked, in accordance with the requirements of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, with the following
mandatory markings:
– items a), b), c), d), e), f), k) and l) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and IEC 61347-
1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1;
– for controllable ballasts, the control terminals shall be identified;
– output terminals shall be identified as such;
– the value of the ignition voltage (16), if it exceeds 1 500 V. Connections having this voltage
shall be marked; for ballasts with an ignition voltage over 5 kV, this marking shall be a flash
symbol, see IEC 60417-5036 (DB:2002-10);
– a marking identifying the output terminals;
– if the ignition voltage (Clause 16) exceeds 1 500 V:
• value of the ignition voltage;
• a marking identifying the terminals having this voltage;
• for controlgear with an ignition voltage exceeding 5 kV, a flash symbol, in accordance
with IEC 60417-5036:2002-10;
– a declaration of the maximum working voltage (RMS) according to Clause 15 between
• output terminals;
• any output terminal and earth, if applicable.
The specification of each of these values shall be given in the manufacturer's description in
steps of 10 V when the working voltage is equal to or less than 500 V, and in steps of 50 V
when the working voltage is higher than 500 V.
The highest of the specified voltage values shall be marked on the ballast controlgear as "output
working voltage = xx V" (or "U-OUT = xx V").
In the case of a controlgear consisting of more than one separate unit, a marking on all parts
such that the matching components can be identified clearly.
7.1.2 Information to be provided, if applicable
In addition to the above mandatory markings, The following information, if applicable, shall be
given either on the ballast controlgear, if declared below, or be made available in the
manufacturer's catalogue or the like:
– items h), i), j), m) n), v), w) and x) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1;
– in the case of a ballast consisting of more than one separate unit, all parts have to be marked
such that the matching components can be identified clearly;
– warning to the installer to prevent overheating of ballasts controlgear and associated
components in a multi ballast controlgear installation mounted in poles, boxes, etc.;
– an indication of the time limitation of ignition voltage
– If the control terminal is not basic insulated from the mains, this shall be indicated on the
ballast.
7.2 Durability and legibility
IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.2 applies.
7.3 Built-in controlgear
For controlgear without enclosure and classified as built-in (e. g. open printed circuit board
assemblies), only items a) and b) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 shall be marked on the controlgear.
Other mandatory markings shall be provided as information to be given either on the controlgear
or made available in the manufacturer's catalogue or similar.
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8 Terminals
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 8 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 8 apply.
9 Provisions for Earthing
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 9 applies.
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 10 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 10 apply.
11 Moisture resistance and insulation
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 11 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 11 apply.
12 Electric strength
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 12 applies.
13 Thermal endurance test for windings
There are no requirements.
NOTE The requirements of IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 13 are not applicable.
14 Fault conditions
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 14 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 14 apply.
15 Protection of associated components
The output voltages measured shall be those between all output terminals and any output
terminal and earth.
Under normal and abnormal operating conditions none of these output voltages shall exceed
the working voltage as declared by the manufacturer. The ignition phase being defined by
switch-on or by the beginning of the ignition process up to the time limit as given in Clause 16
is exempted.
Under normal and abnormal (see Clause 17) conditions, if a time limitation is declared for
ignition, it shall not be exceeded.
15.3 For controllable electronic ballasts, the control terminal shall be isolated from the mains
circuit by an insulation at least equal to basic insulation unless otherwise indicated, see 7.2.
16 Ignition voltage
16.1 Instruments
Measurements are made by oscilloscope or electrostatic voltmeters for ignition voltages up to
100 kV.
NOTE 1 A typical electrostatic voltmeter is prescribed specified in IEC 61347-2-1:2024, Figure 1.
Many electronic ballasts controlgear cannot have grounded outputs. In case a differential probe
has to be used, it may have an impedance greater than 1 MΩ at up to 10 kHz. For higher
frequencies f the probe must shall have an impedance Z greater than a 15 pF capacitor
capacitance (C) based on the equation
Z = 1/(2π f C)
The cut-off frequency should be ≥ 30 MHz at –3 dB.
NOTE 2 Above 15 kV a spherical spark sphere-gap can be used, using the procedure based on that given in
IEC 60052:2002. See in addition Annex I Annex A of.this document. In case of doubt, the measurement with the
electrostatic voltmeter shall be is the reference method.
16.2 Ignition voltage limits
The maximum value of the ignition voltage shall not exceed 5 kV when operated at the rated
voltage and with a load capacitance of 20 pF (including the capacitance of the probe), or using
the circuit shown in IEC 61347-2-1:2024, Figure 1 for either positive or negative pulses, taking
into account however, the maximum ignition voltage specified in the relevant lamp data sheets.
If not otherwise stated on the relevant lamp data sheets, For electronic ballasts controlgear with
ignition voltages over 5 kV, the maximum value shall not exceed 1,3 x U 130 % of the ignition
p
voltage declared by the manufacturer when operated at the rated supply voltage and with a load
capacitance of 20 pF, if not otherwise stated on the relevant lamp data sheets.
NOTE In some countries, the ignition voltage is restricted to 4 kV.
16.3 Ignition time cut-out
Electronic ballasts controlgear equipped with cut-outs shall be of such a construction that, in
the case of non-igniting lamps, the cut-out interrupts at least the production of the ignition
voltage.
After the cut-out has interrupted the circuit, the generation of the ignition voltage is allowed
either after disconnecting and reconnecting the ballast controlgear to the supply or by control
signal.
Electronic ballasts controlgear with ignition voltages over 5 kV shall be provided with a cut-out
for igniting. Time to cut-out is limited:
– for ignition voltages 5 kV to 10 kV to 60 s,
– for ignition voltages > 10 kV a) to 3 s, or
b) to 30 s, if declared in the manufacturer's literature.
The cut-out time of 60 s for an ignition voltage from 5 kV to 10 kV can be extended, depending
on the lamp type, up to a period of 20 min within which the combined intervals of ignition
attempts add up to 60 s, provided it is evident for the maintenance service staff that the
controlgear is still trying to ignite.
17 Abnormal conditions
The ballast controlgear shall not impair safety when operated under abnormal conditions at any
voltage between 90 % and 110 % of the rated supply voltage or range of rated supply voltage
declared by the manufacturer.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
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Each of the following conditions shall be applied with the ballast controlgear operating to the
manufacturer's instructions (including a heat sink, if specified) for 1 h:
a) the lamp is not inserted or does not ignite;
b) the burner leaks;
c) the lamp operates, but rectifies.
Condition a) is tested with an open output.
Condition b) is tested with the circuit in Figure 1 (see below).
Key
a supply
DUT device under test
D circuit of some diodes in series, and anti-parallel to them, the same number of diodes in series which yields
n
a voltage of 10 V to 15 V across them
Figure 1 – Circuit to test whether ballast the controlgear can withstand a leaking burner
Condition c) is tested with the circuit in Figure 2 (see below).
The lamp in the circuit is replaced by the test circuit shown in Figure 2.
Both current directions have to shall be checked: ballast controlgear terminal 1 with circuit wire
1 and ballast controlgear terminal 1 with circuit wire 2.
The controlgear is stabilized at the ambient temperature of the draught-proof enclosure between
10 °C and 30 °C.
The resistor resistance R has to shall be chosen such that the electrical operating conditions
are the same as with the lamp. An appropriate resistance value can be found by the following
calculation:
R = U / P
1 lamp magn lamp magn
where
U is the lamp voltage in magnetic ballast controlgear operation;
lamp magn
P is the lamp wattage power in magnetic ballast controlgear operation;
lamp magn
U and P are taken from the relevant lamp standard sheet as long as electronic
lamp magn lamp magn
lamp operation data are not available from the lamp manufacturer.
NOTE R changes as a function of the lamp type for the same lamp wattage power.
The test is commenced by varying the resistor resistance R to adjust the current to a value
equal to twice the normal lamp current; when this is reached, no further adjustment of R is
made.
If after 1 h the internal protection of the controlgear has not operated, the resistor resistance
R shall be adjusted to increase the current up to three times maximum the normal lamp current.
If the internal protection of the controlgear operates before the current reaches a value equal
to twice the normal lamp current, the controlgear is loaded, varying the resistance R , by a
current equal to 0,95 times the value of the lowest current which causes the protective device
to operate. The lowest current causing the protective device to operate is determined by initially
operating the controlgear at the normal lamp current and gradually increasing the output current
in steps of 2 % (each step is maintained until a steady condition is achieved) until the protective
device operates. However, the current shall not be adjusted above a value of three times the
normal lamp current.
The steady state condition is considered to have been reached when the difference between
two consecutive readings of temperature rise over the ambient taken at a half hour interval has
not exceeded 1 K.
D
a DUT
R
R
IEC 1256/10
Key
a supply
DUT device under test
D 100 A, 600 V
R 0 Ω to 200 Ω (wattage rating of the resistor shall be at least ½ lamp wattage)
R U / P
1 lamp magn lamp magn
The above wattage rating of the resistor shall be at least ½ lamp wattage.
The power rating of the resistances R and R shall be at least half the lamp power.
1 2
Figure 2 – Circuit to test whether ballast the controlgear can withstand rectification
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During and at the end of the tests specified under items a) to c), the ballast controlgear shall
show no defect impairing safety nor shall any flame, molten material, flammable gases or smoke
be produced.
18 Construction
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 15 applies.
19 Creepage distances and clearances
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 16 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 16 apply.
20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 17 applies.
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 18 applies.
22 Resistance to corrosion
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 19 applies.
23 Applicable annexes of IEC 61347-1
The following annexes of IEC 61347-1:2015 apply:
– Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may
cause an electric shock;
– Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with means of
protection against overheating;
– Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally protected
lamp controlgear;
– Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure.
Annex A
(normative)
Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part
which may cause an electric shock
The requirements of Annex A of IEC 61347-1 apply.
Annex B
(normative)
Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear
The requirements of Annex B of IEC 61347-1 do not apply.
Annex C
(normative)
Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear
with means of protection against overheating
The requirements of Annex C of IEC 61347-1 apply.
Annex D
(normative)
Information for carrying out the heating tests
of thermally protected lamp controlgear
The requirements of Annex D of IEC 61347-1 apply.
Annex E
(normative)
The use of constants S other than 4 500 in tw tests
The requirements of Annex E of IEC 61347-1 do not apply.
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Annex F
(normative)
Draught-proof enclosure
The requirements of Annex F of IEC 61347-1 apply.
Annex G
(normative)
Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages
The requirements of Annex G of IEC 61347-1 do not apply.
Annex H
(normative)
Tests
The requirements of Annex H of IEC 61347-1 do not apply
Annex AAnnex I
(normativeinformative)
Precautions to be observed when measuring
with spherical spark sphere-gaps
A.1 General
Because many electronic ballasts do not have outputs where one pole is at earth potential, the
direct application of IEC 60052 cannot apply.
In all cases the following clauses shall be observed together with those requirements of
IEC 60052 which are applicable.
Clause A.2, Clause A.3, Clause A.4 and Clause A.5 shall be observed together with those
requirements of IEC 60052:2002 which are applicable.
NOTE IEC 60052 cannot be applied directly because many electronic controlgear do not have outputs where one
pole is at earth potential.
I.1A.2 Spherical spark gap
The sphere-gap (spherical spark gap) shall be greater than the anticipated breakdown distance
and shall be progressively reduced until breakdown occurs (i.e. too small a gap opening up to
a non-sparking distance is not a valid method of determining the correct voltage value).
I.2A.3 Breakdown gap distance
The breakdown gap distance shall be recorded and the 50 % peak voltage value determined
from IEC 60052:2002, Table 2.
I.3A.4 Duty cycle of the electronic ballast controlgear
The duty cycle of the electronic ballast controlgear shall be observed to ensure that overheating/
or failure of the components is not induced.
I.4A.5 End of test
All safety precautions shall be observed and all voltages shall be discharged at the end of the
test.
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Annex B
(informative)
Schedule of more onerous requirements
Products found compliant with the previous edition of this document do not necessarily require
complete requalification for demonstrating compliance with this document. Depending on the
nature of the changes introduced, partial retesting or even no retesting may be appropriate, as
the case may be.
The following list contains all changes that impose more onerous requirements with respect to
the previous edition, i.e. IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010, which
should therefore be considered for requalification purposes:
– 7.1.2 (information to be provided): items v), w) and x).
NOTE Being new information requirements, the requirements do not involve testing, but only an update of
documentation.
Bibliography
IEC 60050-151, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 151: Electrical and
magnetic devices, available at https://www.electropedia.org
IEC 60188, High-pressure mercury vapour lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60192, Low-pressure sodium vapour lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60662, High-pressure sodium vapour lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 61167, Metal halide lamps – Performance specification
IEC 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)
IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010
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IEC 61347-2-12 ®
Edition 2.0 2024-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Controlgear for electric light sources – Safety –
Part 2-12: Particular requirements – DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for
discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
Appareillages de commande pour les sources de lumière électriques – Sécurité –
Partie 2-12: Exigences particulières – Appareillages électroniques alimentés en
courant continu ou alternatif pour lampes à décharge (à l'exclusion des lampes
fluorescentes)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirements . 8
5 General notes on tests . 9
6 Classification . 9
7 Marking . 9
7.1 Marking and information . 9
7.1.1 Mandatory marking . 9
7.1.2 Information to be provided . 10
7.2 Durability and legibility . 10
7.3 Built-in controlgear . 10
8 Terminals . 10
9 Earthing .
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IEC 61347-2-12 ®
Edition 2.0 2024-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Controlgear for electric light sources – Safety –
Part 2-12: Particular requirements – DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear
for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
Appareillages de commande pour les sources de lumière électriques – Sécurité –
Partie 2-12: Exigences particulières – Appareillages électroniques alimentés en
courant continu ou alternatif pour lampes à décharge (à l'exclusion des lampes
fluorescentes)
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-8846-7
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirements . 8
5 General notes on tests . 9
6 Classification . 9
7 Marking . 9
7.1 Marking and information . 9
7.1.1 Mandatory marking . 9
7.1.2 Information to be provided . 10
7.2 Durability and legibility . 10
7.3 Built-in controlgear . 10
8 Terminals . 10
9 Earthing . 10
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 10
11 Moisture resistance and insulation . 10
12 Electric strength . 10
13 Thermal endurance test for windings . 10
14 Fault conditions . 10
15 Protection of associated components. 11
16 Ignition voltage . 11
16.1 Instruments . 11
16.2 Ignition voltage limits . 11
16.3 Ignition time cut-out . 11
17 Abnormal conditions . 12
18 Construction . 14
19 Creepage distances and clearances . 14
20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 14
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 14
22 Resistance to corrosion . 14
23 Applicable annexes of IEC 61347-1 . 15
Annex A (informative) Precautions to be observed when measuring with sphere-gaps . 16
A.1 General . 16
A.2 Spherical spark gap . 16
A.3 Breakdown gap distance . 16
A.4 Duty cycle of the electronic controlgear . 16
A.5 End of test . 16
Annex B (informative) Schedule of more onerous requirements . 17
Bibliography . 18
Figure 1 – Circuit to test whether the controlgear can withstand a leaking burner . 12
Figure 2 – Circuit to test whether the controlgear can withstand rectification . 14
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CONTROLGEAR FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES – SAFETY –
Part 2-12: Particular requirements – DC or AC supplied electronic
controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
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IEC 61347-2-12 has been prepared by subcommittee 34C: Auxiliaries for lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lighting. It is an International Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and
Amendment 1:2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) addition of new information requirements (items v), w) and x) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
34C/1585/CDV 34C/1593/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61347-1:2015 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017. Where the requirements of any of the clauses of
IEC 61347-1:2015 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017 are referred to in this document by the
phrase "IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause n and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause n apply", this
phrase is interpreted as meaning that all the requirements of the clause in question of
IEC 61347-1:2015 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017 apply, except any which are clearly
inapplicable to the specific type of controlgear covered by this document.
NOTE In this document, the following print type is used:
– compliance statements: in italic type.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61347 series, published under the general title Controlgear for
electric light sources – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
Future documents in this series will carry the new general title as cited above. Titles of existing
documents in this series will be updated at the time of the next edition.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
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INTRODUCTION
The technical requirements in this document compared to IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and
IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010 are essentially unchanged. Nevertheless, a new edition of
this document could not be avoided, as without the introduction of dated references to
IEC 61347-1:2015 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1:—
would have been implicitly applicable due to the undated nature of the references to
IEC 61347-1 in IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010.
This document, in referring to any of the clauses of IEC 61347-1:2015 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, specifies the extent to which such a clause is applicable.
Additional requirements are also included, as necessary.
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Fourth edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC FDIS 61347-1:2024.
CONTROLGEAR FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES – SAFETY –
Part 2-12: Particular requirements – DC or AC supplied electronic
controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61347 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC
supplies at 50 Hz or 60 Hz up to 1 000 V or DC supplies up to 1 000 V. The type of controlgear
is a convertor that can contain igniting and stabilizing elements for operation of a discharge
lamp under direct current or at a frequency that can deviate from the supply frequency.
NOTE Lamps associated with this type of controlgear 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.
Controlgear for fluorescent lamps and for lamps for special applications such as theatre and
vehicles are excluded.
2 Normative references
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.
IEC 60052:2002, Voltage measurement by means of standard air gaps
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment, available at https://www.graphical-
symbols.info/equipment
IEC 61347-1:2015, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017
IEC 61347-2-1:2024, Controlgear for electric light sources – Safety – Part 2-1: Particular
requirements for starting devices (other than glow starters)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61347-1 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
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3.1
output terminal
controlgear terminal, intended to be connected to a high intensity discharge lamp (HID lamp)
Note 1 to entry: This terminal is not understood as a terminal allowing for intermediate operation of e.g. tungsten
halogen lamps.
3.2
ignition voltage
highest value of the voltage generated between the output terminals
Note 1 to entry: Basically, the following types of pulses are taken into consideration:
a) continuous RMS working voltage with superimposed non-sinusoidal single pulse;
b) continuous sinusoidal pulse voltage;
c) continuous sinusoidal pulse voltage with superimposed non-sinusoidal single pulse;
d) continuous square wave voltage with ringing sinusoidal voltage at each transition.
Note 2 to entry: The term "pulse" is to be distinguished from the term "surge" which refers to transients occurring
in electrical equipment or networks in service.
3.3
spherical spark gap
two metal spheres of the same diameter arranged at a specified distance and used under
specified conditions for the measurement of peak voltages in excess of 15 kV
3.4
sample
one or more sampling items intended to provide information on the population or on the material
provided by the manufacturer or responsible vendor
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-19, modified – "provided by the manufacturer or
responsible vendor" has been added.]
3.5
sample item
one of the individual items in a population of similar items, or a portion of material forming a
cohesive entity and taken from one place and at one time
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-18]
4 General requirements
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 4 applies.
For controlgear with means of protection against overheating, additionally IEC 61347-1:2015,
Annex C applies.
5 General notes on tests
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 5 applies, together with the following:
– IEC 61347-1:2015, Annex H applies.
– One sample item shall be used for all tests, unless otherwise specified in the corresponding
clause.
To allow for parallel testing and reduced test times, additional sample items may be used
except where the outcome of the test can be affected by preceding tests, for example the
tests of Clause 11 and Clause 12.
Specially prepared sample items may be used where required.
For information on requalification of products compliant with the previous edition of this
document, i.e. IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010, refer to Annex B.
6 Classification
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 6 applies.
7 Marking
7.1 Marking and information
7.1.1 Mandatory marking
Controlgear, other than integral controlgear, shall be marked with the following:
– items a), b), c), d), e), f), k) and l) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and IEC 61347-
1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1;
– a marking identifying the output terminals;
– if the ignition voltage (Clause 16) exceeds 1 500 V:
• value of the ignition voltage;
• a marking identifying the terminals having this voltage;
• for controlgear with an ignition voltage exceeding 5 kV, a flash symbol, in accordance
with IEC 60417-5036:2002-10;
– a declaration of the maximum working voltage (RMS) according to Clause 15 between
• output terminals;
• any output terminal and earth, if applicable.
The specification of each of these values shall be given in the manufacturer's description in
steps of 10 V when the working voltage is equal to or less than 500 V, and in steps of 50 V
when the working voltage is higher than 500 V.
The highest of the specified voltage values shall be marked on the controlgear as "output
working voltage = xx V" (or "U-OUT = xx V").
In the case of a controlgear consisting of more than one separate unit, a marking on all parts
such that the matching components can be identified clearly.
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7.1.2 Information to be provided
The following information, if applicable, shall be given either on the controlgear, or be made
available in the manufacturer's catalogue or the like:
– items h), i), j), m) n), v), w) and x) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1;
– warning to the installer to prevent overheating of controlgear and associated components in
a multi controlgear installation mounted in poles, boxes, etc.;
– an indication of the time limitation of ignition voltage.
7.2 Durability and legibility
IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.2 applies.
7.3 Built-in controlgear
For controlgear without enclosure and classified as built-in (e. g. open printed circuit board
assemblies), only items a) and b) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 shall be marked on the controlgear.
Other mandatory markings shall be provided as information to be given either on the controlgear
or made available in the manufacturer's catalogue or similar.
8 Terminals
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 8 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 8 apply.
9 Earthing
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 9 applies.
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 10 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 10 apply.
11 Moisture resistance and insulation
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 11 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 11 apply.
12 Electric strength
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 12 applies.
13 Thermal endurance test for windings
There are no requirements.
NOTE The requirements of IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 13 are not applicable.
14 Fault conditions
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 14 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 14 apply.
15 Protection of associated components
The output voltages measured shall be those between all output terminals and any output
terminal and earth.
Under normal and abnormal operating conditions none of these output voltages shall exceed
the working voltage as declared by the manufacturer. The ignition phase being defined by
switch-on or by the beginning of the ignition process up to the time limit as given in Clause 16
is exempted.
Under normal and abnormal (see Clause 17) conditions, if a time limitation is declared for
ignition, it shall not be exceeded.
16 Ignition voltage
16.1 Instruments
Measurements are made by oscilloscope or electrostatic voltmeters for ignition voltages up to
100 kV.
NOTE 1 A typical electrostatic voltmeter is specified in IEC 61347-2-1:2024, Figure 1.
Many electronic controlgear cannot have grounded outputs. In case a differential probe has to
be used, it may have an impedance greater than 1 MΩ at up to 10 kHz. For higher frequencies
f the probe shall have an impedance Z greater than a 15 pF capacitance (C) based on the
equation
Z = 1/(2π f C)
The cut-off frequency should be ≥ 30 MHz at –3 dB.
NOTE 2 Above 15 kV a sphere-gap can be used, using the procedure based on that given in IEC 60052:2002. See
in addition Annex A of this document. In case of doubt, the measurement with the electrostatic voltmeter is the
reference method.
16.2 Ignition voltage limits
The maximum value of the ignition voltage shall not exceed 5 kV when operated at the rated
voltage and with a load capacitance of 20 pF (including the capacitance of the probe), or using
the circuit shown in IEC 61347-2-1:2024, Figure 1 for either positive or negative pulses, taking
into account however, the maximum ignition voltage specified in the relevant lamp data sheets.
For electronic controlgear with ignition voltages over 5 kV, the maximum value shall not exceed
130 % of the ignition voltage declared by the manufacturer when operated at the rated supply
voltage and with a load capacitance of 20 pF, if not otherwise stated on the relevant lamp data
sheets.
NOTE In some countries, the ignition voltage is restricted to 4 kV.
16.3 Ignition time cut-out
Electronic controlgear equipped with cut-outs shall be of such a construction that, in the case
of non-igniting lamps, the cut-out interrupts at least the production of the ignition voltage.
After the cut-out has interrupted the circuit, the generation of the ignition voltage is allowed
either after disconnecting and reconnecting the controlgear to the supply or by control signal.
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Electronic controlgear with ignition voltages over 5 kV shall be provided with a cut-out for
igniting. Time to cut-out is limited:
– for ignition voltages 5 kV to 10 kV to 60 s,
– for ignition voltages > 10 kV a) to 3 s, or
b) to 30 s, if declared in the manufacturer's literature.
The cut-out time of 60 s for an ignition voltage from 5 kV to 10 kV can be extended, depending
on the lamp type, up to a period of 20 min within which the combined intervals of ignition
attempts add up to 60 s, provided it is evident for the maintenance service staff that the
controlgear is still trying to ignite.
17 Abnormal conditions
The controlgear shall not impair safety when operated under abnormal conditions at any voltage
between 90 % and 110 % of the rated supply voltage or range of rated supply voltage declared
by the manufacturer.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
Each of the following conditions shall be applied with the controlgear operating to the
manufacturer's instructions (including a heat sink, if specified) for 1 h:
a) the lamp is not inserted or does not ignite;
b) the burner leaks;
c) the lamp operates, but rectifies.
Condition a) is tested with an open output.
Condition b) is tested with the circuit in Figure 1 (see below).
Key
a supply
DUT device under test
D circuit of some diodes in series, and anti-parallel to them, the same number of diodes in series which yields
n
a voltage of 10 V to 15 V across them
Figure 1 – Circuit to test whether the controlgear can withstand a leaking burner
Condition c) is tested with the circuit in Figure 2 (see below).
The lamp in the circuit is replaced by the test circuit shown in Figure 2.
Both current directions shall be checked: controlgear terminal 1 with circuit wire 1 and
controlgear terminal 1 with circuit wire 2.
The controlgear is stabilized at the ambient temperature of the draught-proof enclosure between
10 °C and 30 °C.
The resistance R shall be chosen such that the electrical operating conditions are the same as
with the lamp. An appropriate resistance value can be found by the following calculation:
R = U / P
1 lamp magn lamp magn
where
U is the lamp voltage in magnetic controlgear operation;
lamp magn
P is the lamp power in magnetic controlgear operation;
lamp magn
U and P are taken from the relevant lamp standard sheet as long as electronic
lamp magn lamp magn
lamp operation data are not available from the lamp manufacturer.
NOTE R changes as a function of the lamp type for the same lamp power.
The test is commenced by varying the resistance R to adjust the current to a value equal to
twice the normal lamp current; when this is reached, no further adjustment of R is made.
If after 1 h the internal protection of the controlgear has not operated, the resistance R shall
be adjusted to increase the current up to three times maximum the normal lamp current.
If the internal protection of the controlgear operates before the current reaches a value equal
to twice the normal lamp current, the controlgear is loaded, varying the resistance R , by a
current equal to 0,95 times the value of the lowest current which causes the protective device
to operate. The lowest current causing the protective device to operate is determined by initially
operating the controlgear at the normal lamp current and gradually increasing the output current
in steps of 2 % (each step is maintained until a steady condition is achieved) until the protective
device operates. However, the current shall not be adjusted above a value of three times the
normal lamp current.
The steady state condition is considered to have been reached when the difference between
two consecutive readings of temperature rise over the ambient taken at a half hour interval has
not exceeded 1 K.
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Key
a supply
DUT device under test
D 100 A, 600 V
R 0 Ω to 200 Ω
R U / P
1 lamp magn lamp magn
The power rating of the resistances R and R shall be at least half the lamp power.
1 2
Figure 2 – Circuit to test whether the controlgear can withstand rectification
During and at the end of the tests specified under items a) to c), the controlgear shall show no
defect impairing safety nor shall any flame, molten material, flammable gases or smoke be
produced.
18 Construction
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 15 applies.
19 Creepage distances and clearances
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 16 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, Clause 16 apply.
20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 17 applies.
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 18 applies.
22 Resistance to corrosion
IEC 61347-1:2015, Clause 19 applies.
23 Applicable annexes of IEC 61347-1
The following annexes of IEC 61347-1:2015 apply:
– Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may
cause an electric shock;
– Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with means of
protection against overheating;
– Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally protected
lamp controlgear;
– Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure.
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Annex A
(informative)
Precautions to be observed when measuring
with sphere-gaps
A.1 General
Clause A.2, Clause A.3, Clause A.4 and Clause A.5 shall be observed together with those
requirements of IEC 60052:2002 which are applicable.
NOTE IEC 60052 cannot be applied directly because many electronic controlgear do not have outputs where one
pole is at earth potential.
A.2 Spherical spark gap
The sphere-gap (spherical spark gap) shall be greater than the anticipated breakdown distance
and shall be progressively reduced until breakdown occurs (i.e. too small a gap opening up to
a non-sparking distance is not a valid method of determining the correct voltage value).
A.3 Breakdown gap distance
The breakdown gap distance shall be recorded and the 50 % peak voltage value determined
from IEC 60052:2002, Table 2.
A.4 Duty cycle of the electronic controlgear
The duty cycle of the electronic controlgear shall be observed to ensure that overheating or
failure of the components is not induced.
A.5 End of test
All safety precautions shall be observed and all voltages shall be discharged at the end of the
test.
Annex B
(informative)
Schedule of more onerous requirements
Products found compliant with the previous edition of this document do not necessarily require
complete requalification for demonstrating compliance with this document. Depending on the
nature of the changes introduced, partial retesting or even no retesting may be appropriate, as
the case may be.
The following list contains all changes that impose more onerous requirements with respect to
the previous edition, i.e. IEC 61347-2-12:2005 and IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010, which
should therefore be considered for requalification purposes:
– 7.1.2 (information to be provided): items v), w) and x).
NOTE Being new information requirements, the requirements do not involve testing, but only an update of
documentation.
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Bibliography
IEC 60050-151, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 151: Electrical and
magnetic devices, available at https://www.electropedia.org
IEC 60188, High-pressure mercury vapour lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60192, Low-pressure sodium vapour lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60662, High-pressure sodium vapour lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 61167, Metal halide lamps – Performance specification
IEC 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)
IEC 61347-2-12:2005/AMD1:2010
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 22
INTRODUCTION . 24
1 Domaine d'application . 25
2 Références normatives . 25
3 Termes et définitions . 26
4 Exigences générales . 26
5 Généralités sur les essais. 27
6 Classification . 27
7 Marquage . 27
7.1 Marquages et informations . 27
7.1.1 Marquages obligatoires . 27
7.1.2 Informations à fournir. 28
7.2 Durabilité et lisibilité. 28
7.3 Appareillage à incorporer . 28
8 Bornes . 28
9 Mise à la terre . 28
10 Protection contre le contact accidentel avec des parties actives . 28
11 Résistance à l'humidité et isolement . 28
12 Rigidité diélectrique . 28
13 Essai d'endurance thermique des enroulements . 28
14 Conditions de défaut . 28
15 Protection des composants associés . 29
16 Tension d'amorçage . 29
16.1 Instruments . 29
16.2 Limites de la tension d'amorçage . 29
16.3 Coupe-circuits d'amorçage . 29
17 Conditions anormales . 30
18 Construction . 32
19 Lignes de fuite et écartements . 32
20 Vis, parties transportant le courant et connexions . 32
21 Résistance à la chaleur, au feu et aux courants de cheminement . 33
22 Résistance à la corrosion . 33
23 Annexes applicables de l'IEC 61347-1 . 33
Annexe A (informative) Précautions à observer lors des mesurages avec des
intervalles entre les sphères . 34
A.1 Généralités . 34
A.2 Éclateur sphérique . 34
A.3 Valeur de l'intervalle de claquage . 34
A.4 Cycle de service de l'appareillage électronique . 34
A.5 Fin de l'essai. 34
Annexe B (informative) Planification des exigences les plus importantes . 35
Bibliographie . 36
Figure 1 – Circuit d'essai pour vérifier si l'appareillage peut supporter un brûleur
présentant des fuites . 31
Figure 2 – Circuit d'essai pour vérifier si l'appareillage peut supporter l'effet redresseur . 32
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