SIST EN 61167:2011
Metal halide lamps - Performance specifications
Metal halide lamps - Performance specifications
This International Standard specifies the performance requirements for metal halide lamps for general lighting purposes. For some of the requirements given in this standard, reference is made to “the relevant lamp data sheet”. For some lamps, these data sheets are contained in this standard. For other lamps, falling under the scope of this standard, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp manufacturer or responsible vendor. The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing.
Halogen-Metalldampflampen - Anforderungen an die Arbeitsweise
Lampes aux halogénures métalliques - Spécifications de performance
La CEI 61167:2011 spécifie les exigences de performance relatives aux lampes aux halogénures métalliques pour l'éclairage à usage général. La seconde édition remplace la première édition publiée en 1992 ainsi que ses premier (1995), deuxième (1997) et troisième (1998) amendements. Cette seconde édition constitue une révision technique. Comparé à la 1e édition, des méthodes de mesure pour les paramètres électriques et photométriques ont été incluses et des exigences relatives à la sécurité ont été supprimées dans la mesure où elles sont désormais couvertes par la CEI 62035. Le type moderne d'allumage (par exemple les durées d'impulsion agrégées) et de fonctionnement (onde carrée de basse fréquence) est ajouté avec une description étendue de méthodes de calcul du rapport de courants de crête. Dans le même temps, les lampes du marché qui sont adaptées à la normalisation ont été passées en revue, ce qui a conduit à un grand nombre de nouvelles feuilles de caractéristiques de lampes dont la plage de puissance se situe entre 20 W et 250 W.
Sijalke s kovinskim halidom - Tehnične specifikacije
Ta mednarodni standard določa zahteve za delovanje za sijalke s kovinskim halidom za splošno razsvetljavo. Za nekatere zahteve, podane v tem standardu, je podana referenca do »ustreznih tehničnih podatkov za sijalko«. Za nekatere sijalke so ti tehnični podatki navedeni v tem standardu. Za druge sijalke v okviru uporabe tega standarda je ustrezne podatke podal proizvajalec sijalk ali odgovorni prodajalec. Zahteve tega standarda se nanašajo samo na tipsko preskušanje.
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Metal halide lamps - Performance specifications
Lampes aux halogénures métalliques - Spécifications de performance
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SIST EN 61167:2011
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61167
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.30 Supersedes EN 61167:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997 + A3:1998
English version
Metal halide lamps -
Performance specification
(IEC 61167:2011)
Lampes aux halogénures métalliques - Halogen-Metalldampflampen -
Spécifications de performance Anforderungen an die Arbeitsweise
(CEI 61167:2011) (IEC 61167:2011)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2011-05-04. 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 Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
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Foreword
The text of document 34A/1442/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 61167, prepared by SC 34A, Lamps, of
IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was
approved by CENELEC as EN 61167 on 2011-05-04.
This European Standard supersedes EN 61167:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997 + A3:1998.
Compared to EN 61167:1994, measurement methods for electrical and photometric parameters are
included and safety related requirements are deleted as far as they are now covered by EN 62035.
Modern kind of ignition (e.g. aggregated pulse widths) and operation (low frequency square wave) is
added with extensive description of methods of calculation for peak current ratio. At the same time, a
review was made on lamps in the market which are fit for standardising, leading to a big number of new
lamp data sheets in the range of 20 W up to 250 W lamp power.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2012-02-04
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-05-04
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61167:2011 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 standards indicated:
IEC 60081:1997 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60081:1998 (not modified).
A1:2000 A1:2002 (modified)
A2:2003 A2:2003 (not modified)
IEC 60188 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60188.
IEC 60357:2002 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60357:2003 (modified).
IEC 60682 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60682.
IEC 61231 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61231.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050-845 1987 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - -
(IEV) -
Chapter 845: Lighting
IEC 60061-1 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges EN 60061-1 -
for the control of interchangeability
and safety -
Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60598-1 - Luminaires - EN 60598-1 -
Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60923 - Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge EN 60923 -
lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps) -
Performance requirements
IEC 60927 - Auxiliaries for lamps - Starting devices (other EN 60927 -
than glow starters) - Performance
requirements
1)
IEC/TR 61341 - Method of measurement of centre beam FprEN 61341 -
intensity and beam angle(s) of reflector lamps
IEC 62035 - Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent EN 62035 -
lamps) - Safety specifications
IEC 62471 - Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp EN 62471 --
systems
CIE 84 - The measurement of luminous flux - -
1)
At draft stage.
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IEC 61167
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Metal halide lamps – Performance specification
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Lamp requirements . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Marking . 10
4.3 Dimensions . 10
4.4 Caps . 10
4.5 Starting and warm-up characteristics . 10
4.5.1 Lamps that may operate on electromagnetic ballasts . 10
4.5.2 Lamps suitable for low frequency square wave ballasts only . 11
4.6 Electrical characteristics . 11
4.7 Photometric characteristics . 11
4.8 Colour characteristics . 11
4.8.1 Lamps with non-standardised chromaticity co-ordinates . 11
4.8.2 Lamps with standardised chromaticity co-ordinates . 11
4.8.3 Colour rendering index . 11
4.8.4 Requirements and test conditions . 11
4.9 Lumen maintenance and life . 11
5 Information for ballast, ignitor and luminaire design . 12
6 Data sheets . 12
6.1 General principles of numbering sheets . 12
6.2 Lists of data sheets . 12
6.2.1 List of diagrammatic lamp data sheets . 12
6.2.2 List of lamp data sheets . 24
6.3 List of maximum lamp outline sheets (construction according to IEC 61126) . 134
Annex A (normative) Method of measuring lamp starting and warm-up characteristics . 137
Annex B (normative) Method of measuring electrical and photometrical characteristics
(lamps for operation on 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply frequencies) . 139
Annex C (normative) Method of test for lumen maintenance and life . 143
Annex D (informative) Information for luminaire design . 144
Annex E (normative) Method of measuring electrical and photometrical characteristics
on low frequency square wave reference ballast . 145
Annex F (normative) Spectral analysis of power ripple: calculation procedure for
amplitude spectrum ratio and guidance . 147
Annex G (informative) Low frequency square wave operation . 150
Annex H (informative) Information for ballast design . 156
Bibliography . 158
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Figure A.1 – Circuit diagram for measurement of lamp starting and warm-up
characteristics . 138
Figure B.1 – Circuit diagram for measurement of lamp characteristics . 141
Figure B.2 – Luminaire simulator for use with double-capped lamps . 142
Figure E.1 – Circuit for lamp measurement under reference conditions . 146
Figure G.1 – DC current component . 153
Figure G.2 – HF ripple and fast Fourier transformation (power curve) . 154
Figure G.3 – Measurement of PCR during run-up and steady state . 154
Figure G.4 – Example of a measurement circuit of lamp potential against earth . 155
Figure G.5 – Commutation time, deviating waveform . 155
Figure H.1 – Example 1 to ignition scheme according to option (1) (see Annex G and
lamp data sheets) . 156
Figure H.2 – Example 2 to ignition scheme according to option (1) (see Annex G and
lamp data sheets) . 156
Figure H.3 – Example to ignition scheme according to option (2) (see Annex G and
lamp data sheets) . 157
Table 1 – List of diagrammatic lamp data sheets. 12
Table 2 – List of lamp data sheets . 24
Table 3 – List of maximum lamp outline sheets . 134
Table B.1 – Correlated colour temperature and chromaticity co-ordinates x and y . 140
Table E.1 – Characteristics of the reference ballast . 145
Table F.1 – Settings of the analysing scope . 148
Table G.1 – Requirements for square wave operation . 150
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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METAL HALIDE LAMPS –
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
FOREWORD
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indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
International Standard IEC 61167 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This second edition replaces the first edition published in 1992 and its Amendments 1 (1995),
2 (1997) and 3 (1998). This second edition constitutes a technical revision.
st
Compared to the 1 edition, measurement methods for electrical and photometric parameters
are included and safety related requirements are deleted as far as they are now covered by
IEC 62035. Modern kind of ignition (e.g. aggregated pulse widths) and operation (low
frequency square wave) is added with extensive description of methods of calculation for
peak current ratio. At the same time, a review was made on lamps in the market which are fit
for standardising, leading to a big number of new lamp data sheets in the range of 20 W up to
250 W lamp power.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34A/1442/FDIS 34A/1458/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Since IEC 62035 Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) – Safety specifications was
published in 1999, the related lamp specific performance standards like 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 has already been
carried out with other HID lamps. So, in some instances, the “pilot” text of IEC 60188 has
been used. Moreover, the measurement part has been introduced with the assistance of
IEC 60188 and IEC 60081.
It may also be noted that the colour coordinates for CCT 3000 K and 4200 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 were needed for long time, the new technique of low
frequency square wave (LFSW) operation was implemented. This has 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 state.
Workshops were held in order to come to a broad worldwide acceptance of the concepts. The
Workshops were open for experts from lamp and control gear side in order to accommodate
the interface between control gear and lamp to these requirements.
IEC SC34A MT PRESCO took the opportunity to add further lamp types which were
considered of having market relevance and needing normative support.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) draws attention to the fact that it is
claimed that compliance with this document may involve the use of patents concerning the
lamp given in standard sheets 1039-1, 1041-1, 1080-1 and 1082-1.
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of this patent right.
The holder of this patent has assured the IEC that he is willing to negotiate licences under
reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants throughout the world.
In this respect, the statement of the holder of these patents is registered with the IEC.
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data bases for the most up to date information concerning patents.
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METAL HALIDE LAMPS –
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the performance requirements for metal halide lamps for
general lighting purposes.
For some of the requirements given in this standard, reference is made to “the relevant lamp
data sheet”. For some lamps, these data sheets are contained in this standard. For other
lamps, falling under the scope of this standard, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp
manufacturer or responsible vendor.
The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing.
NOTE The requirements and tolerances permitted by this standard correspond to testing of a type test sample
submitted by the manufacturer for that purpose. In principle this type test sample should consist of units having
characteristics typical of the manufacturer’s production and being as close to the production centre point values as
possible.
It may be expected with the tolerances given in the standard that product manufactured in accordance with the type
test sample will comply with the standard for the majority of production. Due to the production spread however, it is
inevitable that there will sometimes be products outside the specified tolerances. For guidance on sampling plans
and procedures for inspection by attributes, see IEC 60410.
2 Normative references
The following reference documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the reference document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-845:1987, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Chapter 845: Lighting
IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – General requirements and tests
IEC 60923, Auxiliaries for lamps – Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent
lamps) – Performance requirements
IEC 60927, Auxiliaries for lamps – Starting devices (other than glow starters) – Performance
requirements
IEC/TR 61341, Method of measurement of centre beam intensity and beam angle(s) of
reflector lamps
IEC 62035, Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) – Safety specifications
IEC 62471, Photobiological safety of lamp and lamp systems
CIE 84, The measurement of luminous flux
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions in IEC 60050-845 and the
following apply.
3.1
metal halide lamp
high-intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced by the
radiation of a mixture of metallic vapour, metal halides and the products issued from the
dissociation of metal halides
NOTE The definition covers clear and coated lamps.
[IEC 60050-845:1987, 845-07-25, modified]
3.2
nominal value
approximate quantity value used to designate or identify a lamp
[IEC 60081:1997, Definition 1.4.3, Amendment 2:2003]
3.3
rated value
quantity value for a characteristic of a lamp for specified operating conditions
The value and the conditions are specified in this standard, or assigned by the manufacturer
or responsible vendor.
[IEC 60081:1997, Definition 1.4.4, Amendment 2:2003]
3.4
lumen maintenance
ratio of the luminous flux of a lamp at a given time in its life to the initial reading of its
luminous flux, the lamp being operated under specific conditions
NOTE The ratio is generally expressed as a percentage.
3.5
initial readings
starting characteristics of a lamp, measured before ageing, and the electrical and photometric
characteristics, measured at the end of the 100 h ageing period
3.6
reference ballast
special ballast complying with the requirements of IEC 60923, designed for the purpose of
providing comparison standards for use in testing ballasts, for the selection of reference
lamps and for testing regular production lamps under standardised conditions
NOTE It is essentially characterised by the fact that, at its rated frequency, it has a stable voltage/current ratio
which is relatively uninfluenced by variations in current, temperature and electromagnetic surroundings, as outlined
in the relevant ballast standard.
3.7
calibration current
value of the current on which the calibration and control of the reference ballast are based
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3.8
type test
test or a series of tests made on a type test sample for the purpose of checking compliance of
the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard
[IEC 60081:1997, Definition 1.4.10, Amendment 1:2000]
3.9
specific effective radiant UV power
effective power of the UV radiation of a lamp related to its luminous flux (Unit: mW/klm)
NOTE The effective power of the UV radiation is obtained by weighting the spectral power distribution of the lamp
with the UV hazard function S (Λ). Information about the relevant UV hazard function is given in IEC 62471. It
UV
only relates to possible hazards regarding UV exposure of human beings. It does not deal with the possible
influence of optical radiation on materials, like mechanical damage or discoloration.
3.10
type test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar units submitted by the manufacturer or the
responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test
3.11
inrush current
short term high lamp current, totally or partially rectified, by the asymmetrical electrode
heating for some seconds during lamp ignition
3.12
warm-up current
increased lamp current after inrush phase which is due to the low initial lamp voltage
NOTE It is in the limits of double rated lamp current down to a value corresponding to highest allowed lamp
voltage.
3.13
run-up time
after switching on a 100 h aged lamp at rated supply voltage, maximum time allowed to reach
90 % of the declared luminous flux
3.14
take-over
time between lamp being able to conduct current until electrodes are at thermionic emission
NOTE At the end of the take-over phase, the lamp power factor is above 0,9 and the lamp voltage stabilises and
ramps up from about 20 V rms.
3.15
peak current ratio
PCR
ratio between the peak currents and the r.m.s. currents
NOTE For measurement procedure, see Annex G.
3.16
typical lamp voltage, typical lamp current
steady state lamp voltage and current expected for a lamp operating on low frequency square
wave ballast.
NOTE Typical lamp current is derived from the lamp rated wattage and typical lamp voltage. In practice, lamps for
use on low frequency square wave ballasts may be targeted to a different voltage within the allowed range for best
performance, and the lamp current will be different accordingly. Typical lamp voltages and currents have been
used as a basis for assigning currents at take-over and run-up.
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