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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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)
INTERNATIONAL
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ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-8918-1
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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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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)
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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
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IEC 61347-2-12 ®
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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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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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
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-8846-7
– 2 – IEC 61347-2-12:2024 © IEC 2024
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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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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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)
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as "IEC Publication(s)"). Their
preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely with the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence between
any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
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