SIST EN 61822:2009

Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Constant current regulators

This International Standard specifies the requirements for a Constant Current Regulator (CCR) having a nominal output of 6,6 A for use in an aeronautical ground lighting constant current series circuit. However, CCRs may be manufactured which have a different power rating (kVA) and current steps than those specified in this standard in order to be used on existing circuits. This standard should be applied where appropriate for these CCRs.

Elektrische Anlagen für Beleuchtung und Befeuerung von Flugplätzen - Konstantstromregler

Installations électriques pour l'éclairage et le balisage des aérodromes - Régulateurs à courant constant

La CEI 61822:2009 spécifie les exigences pour un Régulateur de Courant Constant (RCC) ayant une sortie nominale de 6,6 A pour une utilisation dans un circuit série à courant constant utilisé pour l'éclairage et le balisage aéronautique au sol. Cependant, les régulateurs de courant constant (RCC) peuvent être conçus avec une puissance assignée (kVA) et des échelons de courant différents de ceux spécifiés dans la présente norme afin d'être utilisés dans les circuits existants. Il convient que la présente norme soit appliquée le cas échéant pour ces RCC. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) révision et mise à jour des termes et définitions; b) ajout de certains paragraphes tels que 'Plage et tolérances du courant de sortie nominal'; c) modification de certains paragraphes tels que ceux relatifs à la 'Commande locale' et 'Commande à distance'; d) suppression de certains paragraphes notamment 'Transformateur de puissance' et 'Indication du courant de sortie'.

Električne inštalacije za razsvetljavo in svetilnike na letališčih - Regulatorji s konstantnim tokom (IEC 61822:2009)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Aug-2009
• ICS: 29.140.50 - Lighting installation systems
• ICS: 93.120 - Construction of airports
• Technical Committee: I09 - Imaginarni 09
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Jul-2009
• Due Date: 18-Sep-2009
• Completion Date: 19-Aug-2009
• Ref Project: EN 61822:2009 - Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Constant current regulators

RELATIONS

• Replaces: SIST EN 61822:2003 - Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Constant current regulators
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Revised: SIST EN 61822:2003 - Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Constant current regulators
• Effective Date: 05-Jun-2012

Standards Content (sample)

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Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Constant current

regulators

Installations électriques pour l'éclairage et le balisage des aérodromes - Régulateurs à

courant constant
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29.140.50 Instalacijski sistemi za Lighting installation systems
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SIST EN 61822:2009
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SIST EN 61822:2009
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61822
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.50; 93.120 Supersedes EN 61822:2003
English version
Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes -
Constant current regulators
(IEC 61822:2009)
Installations électriques pour l'éclairage Elektrische Anlagen für Beleuchtung
et le balisage des aérodromes - und Befeuerung von Flugplätzen -
Régulateurs de courant constant Konstantstromregler
(CEI 61822:2009) (IEC 61822:2009)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2009-06-01. 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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Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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© 2009 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.

Ref. No. EN 61822:2009 E
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SIST EN 61822:2009
EN 61822:2009 - 2 -
Foreword

The text of document 97/135/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 61822, prepared by IEC TC 97, Electrical

installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote

and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61822 on 2009-06-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 61822:2003.

EN 61822:2009 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 61822:2003:

– revision and update of terms and definitions;

– addition of new subclauses, such as "Nominal output current range and tolerances";

– modification of some subclauses, such as those related to "Local control" and "Remote control";

– deletion of some subclauses, in particular "Power transformers" and "Output current indicator".

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) 2010-03-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2012-06-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard IEC 61822:2009 was approved by CENELEC as a European

Standard without any modification.
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SIST EN 61822:2009
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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
1) 2) 3)
IEC 60038 (mod) - IEC standard voltages HD 472 S1 1989
+ corr. February 2002
A1 1995
IEC 60439-1 1999 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear EN 60439-1 1999
assemblies -
Part 1: Type-tested and partially type-tested
assemblies
1) 3)
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 1991
(IP Code) + corr. May 1993
1) 3)
IEC 61000-6-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-6-2 2005
Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for + corr. September 2005
industrial environments
1) 3)
IEC 61000-6-4 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-6-4 2007
Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission
standard for industrial environments
IEC/TS 61000-6-5 - Electromagnetic compatibilty (EMC) - - -
Part 6-5: Generic standards - Immunity for
power station and substation environments
IEC 61024-1 - Protection of structures against lightning - - -
Part 1: General principles
1) 3)
IEC 61140 - Protection against electric shock - Common EN 61140 2002
aspects for installation and equipment
IEC 61439-1 2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - -
assemblies -
Part 1: General rules
1) 3)
IEC 62305-1 - Protection against lightning - EN 62305-1 2006
Part 1: General principles + corr. November 2006
1) 3)
IEC 62305-3 (mod) - Protection against lightning - EN 62305-3 2006
Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life + corr. September 2008
hazard + A11 2009
1) 3)
CISPR 11 (mod) - Industrial scientific and medical (ISM) EN 55011 2007
radio-frequency equipment - Electromagnetic
disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement
Undated reference.

The title of HD 472 S1 is: Nominal voltages for low-voltage public electricity supply systems.

Valid edition at date of issue.
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EN 61822:2009 - 4 -
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
CISPR 22 - Information technology equipment - Radio - -
disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement
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SIST EN 61822:2009
IEC 61822
Edition 2.0 2009-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes – Constant
current regulators
Installations électriques pour l’éclairage et le balisage des aérodromes –
Régulateurs de courant constant
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX
ICS 29.140.50; 93.120 ISBN 2-8318-1044-0
® Registered trademark of the International Electrotechnical Commission
Marque déposée de la Commission Electrotechnique Internationale
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SIST EN 61822:2009
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................4

1 Scope...............................................................................................................................6

2 Normative references........................................................................................................6

3 Terms and definitions .......................................................................................................7

4 Classification ....................................................................................................................7

4.1 Output current .........................................................................................................7

4.2 Current steps...........................................................................................................7

4.3 Ratings....................................................................................................................7

5 Requirements ...................................................................................................................8

5.1 General ...................................................................................................................8

5.2 Environmental requirements ....................................................................................8

5.3 Performance requirements.......................................................................................8

5.3.1 Nominal output current range and tolerances ...............................................8

5.3.2 Regulation – resistive loading.......................................................................9

5.3.3 Regulation – reactive loading .......................................................................9

5.3.4 Efficiency.....................................................................................................9

5.3.5 Power factor ................................................................................................9

5.3.6 Input voltage................................................................................................9

5.3.7 Load matching .............................................................................................9

5.3.8 Operation ....................................................................................................9

5.3.9 Control/Monitoring System ...........................................................................9

5.3.10 Output current surge limitation ...................................................................11

5.3.11 Dynamic response .....................................................................................11

5.3.12 Output voltage limitation ............................................................................11

5.3.13 Protective devices......................................................................................11

5.4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ......................................................................12

5.4.1 Limits for emission.....................................................................................12

5.4.2 Output current waveform............................................................................12

5.4.3 Limits for immunity.....................................................................................12

5.5 Design requirements..............................................................................................12

5.5.1 Local control ..............................................................................................12

5.5.2 Local indication..........................................................................................12

5.5.3 Wiring diagram ..........................................................................................12

5.5.4 Mechanical design .....................................................................................12

5.5.5 Electrical design ........................................................................................13

5.5.6 Nameplate .................................................................................................14

5.5.7 Instruction manual .....................................................................................14

5.6 Protection against electric shock............................................................................14

5.7 Optional accessories .............................................................................................15

5.7.1 Earth fault monitor .....................................................................................15

5.7.2 Load indicator ............................................................................................15

5.7.3 Lamp fault indicator ...................................................................................15

5.7.4 Output lightning arrestors...........................................................................16

5.7.5 Field circuit isolator....................................................................................16

5.7.6 Non-illumination current step......................................................................16

5.7.7 Out of range indicator ................................................................................16

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5.7.8 Output ammeter.........................................................................................16

5.7.9 Short circuit protection ...............................................................................16

5.7.10 Serial wiring...............................................................................................17

6 Qualification and test requirements .................................................................................17

6.1 Type tests .............................................................................................................17

6.2 Routine tests .........................................................................................................17

7 Tests description for tests...............................................................................................18

7.1 Visual inspection ...................................................................................................18

7.2 Protection against electric shock............................................................................19

7.2.1 Verification of protection by enclosures ......................................................19

7.2.2 Verification of clearances and creepage distances .....................................19

7.3 Dielectric test ........................................................................................................19

7.3.1 Dielectric strength......................................................................................19

7.3.2 Basic impulse insulation level (BIL) test for power transformer ...................19

7.4 Enclosure temperature test ....................................................................................19

7.5 Test of protective devices ......................................................................................20

7.5.1 Open circuit test ........................................................................................20

7.5.2 Overcurrent test.........................................................................................21

7.6 Operation test........................................................................................................21

7.7 Performance test ...................................................................................................22

7.7.1 Regulation test...........................................................................................22

7.7.2 Efficiency testing........................................................................................22

7.7.3 Power factor ..............................................................................................23

7.7.4 Output current surge limitation ...................................................................23

7.7.5 Dynamic response .....................................................................................23

7.7.6 Power supply interruptions and voltage dips ...............................................23

7.7.7 Mechanical operation test ..........................................................................23

7.7.8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ..........................................................24

7.7.9 Lightning arrestors .....................................................................................24

7.8 Environmental tests ...............................................................................................24

7.8.1 Low temperature........................................................................................24

7.8.2 High temperature .......................................................................................25

7.9 Optional accessories .............................................................................................25

Figure 1 – Nameplate............................................................................................................14

Figure 2 – Open circuit test schematic diagram .....................................................................20

Table 1 – Standard CCR output current step pre-settings ........................................................8

Table 2 – CCR remote control/monitoring functions ...............................................................10

Table 3 – Lamp failure indicator ............................................................................................15

Table 4 – Type and routine tests ...........................................................................................18

Table 5 – BIL test..................................................................................................................19

Table 6 – Resistive loading test.............................................................................................22

Table 7 – Reactive loading test .............................................................................................22

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS FOR LIGHTING
AND BEACONING OF AERODROMES –
CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATORS
FOREWORD

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all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote

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International Standard IEC 61822 has been prepared by IEC Technical Committee 97:

Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002. It is a technical

revision.

This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous

edition:
a) revision and update of terms and definitions;

b) addition of new paragraphs, such as "Nominal output current range and tolerances";

c) modification of some paragraphs, such as those related to "Local control" and "Remote

control";

d) deletion of some paragraphs, in particular "Power transformers" and "Output current

indicator".
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SIST EN 61822:2009
61822 © IEC:2009 – 5 –
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
97/135/FDIS 97/139/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.

The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until the

maintenance result 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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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS FOR LIGHTING
AND BEACONING OF AERODROMES –
CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATORS
1 Scope

This International Standard specifies the requirements for a Constant Current Regulator (CCR)

having a nominal output of 6,6 A for use in an aeronautical ground lighting constant current

series circuit. However, CCRs may be manufactured which have a different power rating (kVA)

and current steps than those specified in this standard in order to be used on existing circuits.

This standard should be applied where appropriate for these CCRs.
2 Normative references

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.
IEC 60038, IEC standard voltages

IEC 60439-1:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies – Part 1: Type-tested

and partially type-tested assemblies
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards – Immunity

for industrial environments

IEC 61000-6-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-4: Generic standards – Emission

standard for industrial environments

IEC/TS 61000-6-5, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-5: Generic standards –

Immunity for power station and substation environments

IEC 61024-1, Protection of structures against lightning – Part 1: General principles

IEC 61140, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and equipment

IEC 61439-1:2009, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 1: General rules

IEC 62305-1, Protection against lightning – Part 1: General principles

IEC 62305-3, Protection against lightning – Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life

hazard

CISPR 11, Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment – Electromagnetic

disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement

CISPR 22, Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and

methods of measurement
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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions developed to be

included in international standards relating to airport/aerodrome visual aids apply

3.1
aeronautical ground lighting (AGL) constant current series circuit

apparatus configured as an electrical circuit designed to produce and operate with a constant

current, independent of variations in the load, in order to provide a specified light output for

aeronautical purposes
3.2
constant current regulator (CCR)

apparatus which produces a current output at a constant r.m.s. value independent of variations

in the constant current series circuit load, input voltage and service conditions as specified

3.3
open circuit

AGL constant current series circuit with an unplanned interruption at any location of the primary

current line that produces a hazardous high voltage between the interrupted circuit sections

3.4
forced ventilation
cooling system in which the air is moved by external power
3.5
live

electrically connected to a source of electricity or having acquired a charge by other means

4 Classification
4.1 Output current

The CCR shall produce a maximum rated r.m.s. current output of 6,6 A and a minimum rated

r.m.s. current output of 1,8 A.
4.2 Current steps

CCRs shall be classified according to the number of output current steps available, as follows:

• style 1 : 3 current steps;
• style 2 : 5 current steps.
Each step shall have a single adjustment over the full range specified in 4.1.

NOTE An additional low current step(s) for non-illumination purposes may be offered as an option (see 5. 7. 6).

Each style CCR can be configured to operate with a reduced number of current steps.

4.3 Ratings
CCRs shall be manufactured in the following output power ratings:
1 kVA; 2,5 kVA; 5 kVA; 7,5 kVA; 10 kVA; 15 kVA; 20 kVA; 25 kVA; and 30 kVA.

NOTE 1 There may be situations where greater power rating is required than that specified in this International

Standard to meet existing circuit requirements. In this case, the CCR should meet the applicable performance,

qualification and safety requirements contained in this International Standard.
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The nominal input voltage to the CCR (see 5.3.6) shall be a single-phase or multiple phase

value in accordance with IEC 60038.
The operating frequency shall be 50 Hz ± 7,5 % or 60 Hz ± 7,5 %.
NOTE 2 The CCR may be designed to operate from a d.c. power source.
5 Requirements
5.1 General

The following requirements are grouped into six categories: environmental, performance, EMC,

design, protection against electric shock and optional accessories.
5.2 Environmental requirements

The equipment shall be designed for continuous indoor operation without derating, under the

following conditions:
– temperature range from 0 °C to +50 °C;
– relative humidity from 10 % to 95 % without dewing;
– altitude from sea-level to 1 000 m;
– electromagnetic compatibility – as per IEC 61000-6-2.
5.3 Performance requirements
5.3.1 Nominal output current range and tolerances
The nominal output current range is:
• Style 1: 4,8 A to 6,6 A;
• Style 2: 2,8 A to 6,6 A.

Table 1 gives the standard pre settings of the CCR. These settings may be varied according to

the requirements of an airport.
Table 1 – Standard CCR output current step pre-settings
Nominal output
current
Style Current step
A (r.m.s.)
3 6,60
1 2 5,50
1 4,80
5 6,60
4 5,20
2 3 4,10
2 3,40
1 2,80

Tolerance of ± 0,1 A for each current step setting within the nominal output current range.

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5.3.2 Regulation – resistive loading

While powering any resistive load between no load (short circuit) and full load, the CCR shall

provide an output current within the specified tolerance for each current step setting within the

nominal output current range.

CCRs shall provide regulation over the full range of environmental conditions specified in 5.2

and within the input voltage range of 90 % to 110 %.
5.3.3 Regulation – reactive loading

The CCR shall maintain the current within the specified tolerance for each current step setting

within the nominal out
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