SIST EN 61347-1:2015
(Main)Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements
Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements
Geräte für Lampen -- Teil 1: Allgemeine und Sicherheitsanforderungen
Appareillages de lampes -- Partie 1: Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité
Stikalne naprave za sijalke - 1. del: Splošne in varnostne zahteve
Ta del standarda IEC 61347 določa splošne in varnostne zahteve za stikalne naprave za sijalke za uporabo pri enosmernem napajanju do 250 V in/ali izmeničnem napajanju do 1000 V pri 50 Hz ali 60 Hz. Ta standard obravnava tudi stikalne naprave za sijalke, ki še niso standardizirane. Preskusi, obravnavani v tem standardu, so tipski preskusi. Zahteve za preskušanje posameznih stikalnih naprav za sijalke med proizvodnjo niso vključene. Zahteve za polsvetilke so podane v standardu IEC 60598-1:2014 (glej definicijo 1.2.60). Posebne zahteve za stikalne naprave, ki zagotavljajo varnostno nizko napetost (v nadaljevanju: SELV) so navedene v dodatku L. Pričakuje se lahko, da stikalne naprave za sijalke, ki so v skladu s tem standardom, ne bodo ogrožale varnosti med 90 % do 110 % nazivne napajalne napetosti pri neodvisni rabi in kadar delujejo v svetilkah, ki so v skladu z varnostnim standardom IEC 60598-1 in ustreznim delom standarda IEC 60598-2-xx, ter v sijalkah, ki so v skladu z ustreznimi standardi za sijalke. Za zahteve glede zmogljivosti so potrebne strožje omejitve.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Aug-2015
- Technical Committee
- IESV - Lamps and related equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 15-Jun-2015
- Due Date
- 20-Aug-2015
- Completion Date
- 17-Aug-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2025
- Effective Date
- 19-Jul-2016
Overview
SIST EN 61347-1:2015 (IEC 61347-1:2015) is the third‑edition European adoption of the international standard that sets general and safety requirements for lamp controlgear. It applies to lamp controlgear used on d.c. supplies up to 250 V and/or a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This edition is a technical revision that cancels and replaces EN 61347-1:2008 (and its amendments).
The standard establishes essential safety principles supporting Low Voltage Directive compliance and is the baseline for product design, testing and conformity assessment of controlgear such as ballasts, starters and drivers used with lamps and luminaires.
Key Topics and Requirements
The standard covers comprehensive safety and construction topics, including:
- Scope, classification and terminology for lamp controlgear
- Marking requirements: items to be marked, durability and legibility
- Terminals and earthing: protective and functional earthing provisions, earthing of built‑in and independent controlgear
- Protection against accidental contact with live parts
- Insulation, moisture resistance and electric strength tests
- Thermal endurance and fault‑condition tests (including abnormal operation)
- Construction requirements for materials, printed circuit boards and accessible parts
- Creepage distances and clearances: detailed rules for working voltages, high‑frequency operation (>30 kHz), impulse and resonance voltages, and insulation types (basic, supplementary, reinforced)
- Screws, current‑carrying parts, corrosion resistance, fire and tracking resistance
- Annexes added in this edition: new tests and guidance (Annex A, M, P, Q, R) covering live‑part determination, higher availability (impulse withstand category III), coatings/potting, Up calculation examples, and the overall creepage/clearance concept
Significant technical changes in this edition include expanded marking, revised creepage/clearance rules for high‑frequency and ignition voltages, updated ELV/FELV definitions, and scope extension.
Practical Applications - Who Uses This Standard
This standard is used by:
- Manufacturers and designers of lamp controlgear (ballasts, LED drivers, starters) to design safe products and ensure regulatory compliance
- Compliance and test laboratories for type testing, verification and certification
- Luminaires and lighting system integrators to select compatible controlgear that meets safety and compatibility requirements
- Regulatory bodies and procurement teams to reference harmonized safety requirements for market access in Europe
Adopting SIST EN 61347-1:2015 helps reduce electrical shock, fire and reliability risks and supports compliance with EU safety directives.
Related Standards
Relevant companion and referenced standards include:
- IEC/EN 61347‑2 series (particular requirements for specific controlgear)
- EN/IEC 60598‑1 (luminaires - general requirements)
- IEC/EN 60664 (insulation coordination)
- Various material, testing and safety standards cited in the normative references for fire, thermal and electrical testing.
Keywords: SIST EN 61347-1:2015, IEC 61347-1, lamp controlgear, safety requirements, creepage distances, clearances, marking, insulation, ballasts, LED drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61347-1:2015 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements". This standard covers: <span style='color:red'>NEW!</span> IEC 61347-1:2015 is available as <a href="http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/Artnum_PK/99999341135?opendocument">IEC Standards+ 61347-1:2015 which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 61347-1:2015 specifies general and safety requirements for lamp controlgear for use on d.c. supplies up to 250 V and/or a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007, Amendment 1:2010 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) additional marking requirements; b) additional requirements for creepage distances and clearances: - for working voltages with operating frequencies up to 30 kHz; - for working voltages with higher operating frequencies than 30 kHz; - for impulse and resonance voltages ignition; - for basic, supplementary and reinforced insulation; - for insulation between circuits; - for coated or potted controlgear; c) modification of definition of ELV and FELV; d) modification of schematic drawing, showing the different controlgear classification and insulation requirements; e) scope extension; f) new Annex A: test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock; g) new Annex M: creepage distances and clearances for controlgear where a higher degree of availability (impulse withstand category III) may be requested; h) new Annex Q: example for Up calculation; i) new Annex P: creepage distances and clearances and distance through isolation (DTI) for lamp controlgear which are protected against pollution by the use of coating or potting; j) new Annex R: concept of creepage distances and clearances.
<span style='color:red'>NEW!</span> IEC 61347-1:2015 is available as <a href="http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/Artnum_PK/99999341135?opendocument">IEC Standards+ 61347-1:2015 which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 61347-1:2015 specifies general and safety requirements for lamp controlgear for use on d.c. supplies up to 250 V and/or a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007, Amendment 1:2010 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) additional marking requirements; b) additional requirements for creepage distances and clearances: - for working voltages with operating frequencies up to 30 kHz; - for working voltages with higher operating frequencies than 30 kHz; - for impulse and resonance voltages ignition; - for basic, supplementary and reinforced insulation; - for insulation between circuits; - for coated or potted controlgear; c) modification of definition of ELV and FELV; d) modification of schematic drawing, showing the different controlgear classification and insulation requirements; e) scope extension; f) new Annex A: test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock; g) new Annex M: creepage distances and clearances for controlgear where a higher degree of availability (impulse withstand category III) may be requested; h) new Annex Q: example for Up calculation; i) new Annex P: creepage distances and clearances and distance through isolation (DTI) for lamp controlgear which are protected against pollution by the use of coating or potting; j) new Annex R: concept of creepage distances and clearances.
SIST EN 61347-1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.130.01 - Switchgear and controlgear in general; 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 61347-1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61347-1:2008/A2:2013, SIST EN 61347-1:2008/A1:2011, SIST EN 61347-1:2008, SIST EN IEC 61347-1:2025, SIST EN 61347-1:2015/A1:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 61347-1:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2015
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 61347-1:2008
Stikalne naprave za sijalke - 1. del: Splošne in varnostne zahteve
Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements
Geräte für Lampen -- Teil 1: Allgemeine und Sicherheitsanforderungen
Appareillages de lampes -- Partie 1: Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61347-1:2015
ICS:
29.130.01 Stikalne in krmilne naprave Switchgear and controlgear
na splošno in general
29.140.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
žarnicami lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61347-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2015
ICS 29.140.99 Supersedes EN 61347-1:2008
English Version
Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements
(IEC 61347-1:2015)
Appareillages de lampes - Partie 1: Exigences générales et Geräte für Lampen - Teil 1: Allgemeine und
exigences de sécurité Sicherheitsanforderungen
(IEC 61347-1:2015) (IEC 61347-1:2015)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-03-26. 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 CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2015 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 61347-1:2015 E
Foreword
The text of document 34C/1118/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 61347-1, prepared by SC 34C, "Auxiliaries
for lamps", of IEC TC 34, "Lamps and related equipment", was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel
vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 61347-1:2015.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2015-12-26
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2018-03-26
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61347-1:2008
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61347-1:2015 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 60038 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60038.
IEC 60155:1993 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60155:1995.
IEC 60364-4-44 NOTE Harmonized as HD 60364-4-444.
IEC 60598 (Series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60598 (Series).
IEC 60664-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664-3.
IEC 60925:1989 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60925:1991.
IEC 60925:1989/AMD1:1996 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60925:1991/A1:1996.
IEC 60925:1989/AMD2:2001 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60925:1991/A2:2001.
IEC 60927:2007 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60927:2007.
IEC 60927:2007/AMD1:2013 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60927:2007/A1:2013.
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IEC 60929:2006 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60929:2006.
IEC 60950-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60950-1.
IEC 60990:1999 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60990:1999.
IEC 61047:2004 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61047:2004.
IEC 61347-2-1:2000 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61347-2-1:2001.
IEC 61347-2-1:2000/AMD1:2005 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61347-2-1:2001/A1:2006.
IEC 61347-2-2:2011 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61347-2-2:2012.
IEC 62384 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62384.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60065 (mod) 2001 Audio, video and similar electronic EN 60065 2002
apparatus - Safety requirements
- - +corrigendum Mar. 2006
- - +corrigendum Aug. 2007
- - +A11 2008
- - +A12 2011
IEC 60068-2-14 2009 Environmental testing -- Part 2-14: Tests - EN 60068-2-14 2009
Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60081 - Double-capped fluorescent lamps - EN 60081 -
Performance specifications
IEC 60085 2007 Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation EN 60085 2008
and designation
IEC 60112 2003 Method for the determination of the proof EN 60112 2003
and the comparative tracking indices of solid
insulating materials
+A1 2009 +A1 2009
IEC 60216 series Electrical insulating materials - Thermal EN 60216 series
endurance properties -- Part 1: Ageing
procedures and evaluation of test results
IEC 60317-0-1 2013 Specifications for particular types of winding EN 60317-0-1 2014
wires -- Part 0-1: General requirements -
Enamelled round copper wire
IEC 60384-14 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic EN 60384-14 -
equipment -- Part 14: Sectional specification
- Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60417 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment. HD 243 S12 -
Index, survey and compilation of the single
sheets.
- - +corrigendum Oct. -
+A1 1979 - -
IEC 60449 1973 Voltage bands for electrical installations of HD 193 S2 1982
buildings
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 1991
enclosures (IP Code)
- - +corrigendum May 1993
+A1 1999 +A1 2000
+A2 2013 +A2 2013
IEC 60598-1 (mod) 2014 Luminaires -- Part 1: General requirements EN 60598-1 2015
and tests
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IEC 60598-2 series Luminaires -- Part 2: Particular requirements EN 60598-2 series
-- Section 1: Fixed general purpose
luminaires
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-1 2007
low-voltage systems -- Part 1: Principles,
requirements and tests
IEC 60664-4 2005 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-4 2006
low-voltage systems -- Part 4: Consideration
of high-frequency voltage stress
- - +corrigendum Oct. 2006
IEC 60691 2002 Thermal-links - Requirements and EN 60691 2003
application guide
IEC 60695-2-10 - Fire hazard testing -- Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-EN 60695-2-10 -
wire based test methods - Glow-wire
apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60695-11-5 - Fire hazard testing -- Part 11-5: Test flames EN 60695-11-5 -
- Needle-flame test method - Apparatus,
confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60730-2-3 - Automatic electrical controls for household EN 60730-2-3 -
and similar use -- Part 2-3: Particular
requirements for thermal protectors for
ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps
IEC 60884-2-4 - Plugs and socket-outlets for household and - -
similar purposes -- Part 2-4: Particular
requirements for plugs and socket-outlets for
SELV
IEC 60901 - Single-capped fluorescent lamps - EN 60901 -
Performance specifications
IEC 60906-3 - IEC System of plugs and socket-outlets for - -
household and similar purposes -- Part 3:
SELV plugs and socket-outlets, 16 A 6V, 12
V, 24 V, 48 V, a.c. and d.c.
IEC 60921 2004 Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - EN 60921 2004
Performance requirements
+A1 2006 +A1 2006
IEC 60923 2005 Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge EN 60923 2005
lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps)
- Performance requirements
IEC 60950-1 - Information technology equipment - Safety -- EN 60950-1 -
Part 1: General requirements
- - +A11 -
- - +A12 -
- - +AC -
IEC 61180-1 1992 High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage EN 61180-1 1994
equipment -- Part 1: Definitions, test and
procedure requirements
IEC 61189-2 2006 Test methods for electrical materials, printed EN 61189-2 2006
boards and other interconnection structures
and assemblies -- Part 2: Test methods for
materials for interconnection structures
IEC 61249-2 series Materials for printed boards and other EN 61249-2 series
interconnecting structures -- Part 2-1:
Reinforced base materials, clad and unclad -
Phenolic cellulose paper reinforced
laminated sheets, economic grade, copper-
clad
IEC 61347-2 series Lamp controlgear -- Part 2-1: Particular EN 61347-2 series
requirements for starting devices (other than
glow starters)
- - +corrigendum Jul. -
- - +corrigendum Dec. -
IEC 61347-2-8 - Lamp controlgear -- Part 2-8: Particular EN 61347-2-8 -
requirements for ballasts for fluorescent
lamps
- - +corrigendum Jul. -
- - +corrigendum Dec. -
IEC 61347-2-9 2012 Lamp controlgear -- Part 2-9: Particular EN 61347-2-9 2013
requirements for electromagnetic
controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding
fluorescent lamps)
IEC 61558-1 2005 Safety of power transformers, power EN 61558-1 2005
supplies, reactors and similar products --
Part 1: General requirements and tests
- - +corrigendum Aug. 2006
IEC 61558-2-6 2009 Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN 61558-2-6 2009
supply units and similar products for supply
voltages up to 1 100 V -- Part 2-6: Particular
requirements and tests for safety isolating
transformers and power supply units
incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61558-2-16 2009 Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN 61558-2-16 2009
supply units and similar products for
voltages up to 1 100 V -- Part 2-16:
Particular requirements and tests for switch
mode power supply units and transformers
for switch mode power supply units
ISO 4046-4 2002 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - - -
Vocabulary -- Part 4: Paper and board
grades and converted products
IEC 61347-1 ®
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 9
INTRODUCTION . 11
1 Scope . 12
2 Normative references . 12
3 Terms and definitions . 14
4 General requirements . 22
5 General notes on tests . 22
6 Classification . 23
7 Marking . 24
7.1 Items to be marked . 24
7.2 Durability and legibility of marking. 26
8 Terminals . 26
9 Earthing . 26
9.1 Provisions for protective earthing (Symbol: IEC 60417-5019 (2006-08)) . 26
9.2 Provisions for functional earthing (Symbol: IEC 60417-5018 (2011-07)) . 27
9.3 Lamp controlgear with conductors for protective earthing by tracks on
printed circuit boards . 27
9.4 Earthing of built-in lamp controlgear. 27
9.5 Earthing via independent controlgear . 27
9.5.1 Earth connection to other equipment . 27
9.5.2 Earthing of the lamp compartments powered via the independent lamp
controlgear . 28
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 28
11 Moisture resistance and insulation . 29
12 Electric strength . 30
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts . 31
14 Fault conditions . 35
15 Construction . 39
15.1 Wood, cotton, silk, paper and similar fibrous material . 39
15.2 Printed circuits . 39
15.3 Plugs and socket-outlets used in SELV or ELV circuits . 39
15.4 Insulation between circuits and accessible parts . 39
15.4.1 General . 39
15.4.2 SELV circuits . 40
15.4.3 FELV circuits . 40
15.4.4 Other circuits . 41
15.4.5 Insulation between circuits and accessible conductive parts . 41
16 Creepage distances and clearances . 43
16.1 General . 43
16.2 Creepage distances . 45
16.2.1 General . 45
16.2.2 Minimum creepage distances for working voltages . 46
16.2.3 Creepage distances for working voltages with frequencies above
30 kHz . 46
16.2.4 Compliance with the required creepage distances . 47
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16.3 Clearances . 48
16.3.1 General . 48
16.3.2 Clearances for working voltages . 49
16.3.3 Clearances for ignition voltages and working voltages with higher
frequencies . 50
16.3.4 Compliance with the required clearances . 52
17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 53
18 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 53
19 Resistance to corrosion . 54
20 No-load output voltage . 54
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which
may cause an electric shock . 55
A.1 General test requirements . 55
A.2 Limits for measured voltages . 55
A.3 Limits for touch current . 55
Annex B (normative) Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp
controlgear . 56
B.1 Introductory remark . 56
B.2 General . 56
B.3 Terms and definitions. 56
B.4 General requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear. 57
B.5 General notes on tests . 57
B.6 Classification . 57
B.6.1 General . 57
B.6.2 According to the class of protection . 57
B.6.3 According to the type of protection . 57
B.7 Marking . 58
B.8 Thermal endurance of windings . 58
B.9 Lamp controlgear heating . 58
B.9.1 Preselection test . 58
B.9.2 "Class P" thermally protected lamp controlgear . 59
B.9.3 Temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear as specified
in IEC 61347-2-8, with a rated maximum case temperature of 130 °C or
lower . 60
B.9.4 Temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear as specified
in IEC 61347-2-8 with a rated maximum case temperature exceeding
130 °C . 61
B.9.5 Temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear as specified
in IEC 61347-2-9 . 62
Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with
means of protection against overheating . 64
C.1 General . 64
C.2 Terms and definitions. 64
C.3 General requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with means of
protection against overheating . 64
C.4 General notes on tests . 65
C.5 Classification . 65
C.6 Marking . 65
C.7 Limitation of heating . 65
C.7.1 Pre-selection test. 65
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C.7.2 Functioning of the protection means . 65
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally
protected lamp controlgear . 67
D.1 Test enclosure . 67
D.2 Heating of enclosure . 67
D.3 Lamp controlgear operating conditions . 67
D.4 Lamp controlgear position in the enclosure . 67
D.5 Temperature measurements . 68
Annex E (normative) Use of constant S other than 4 500 in t tests. 69
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E.1 General . 69
E.2 Procedure A . 69
E.3 Procedure B . 69
Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure . 72
Annex G (normative) Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages . 73
G.1 Pulse voltage rise time T . 73
G.2 Long-duration pulse voltages . 73
G.3 Short-duration pulse voltages . 73
G.4 Measurement of short-duration pulse energy . 73
Annex H (normative) Tests . 79
H.1 Ambient temperature and test room . 79
H.2 Supply voltage and frequency . 79
H.2.1 Test voltage and frequency . 79
H.2.2 Stability of supply and frequency . 79
H.2.3 Supply voltage waveform for reference ballast only . 79
H.3 Electrical characteristics of lamps . 80
H.4 Magnetic effects . 80
H.5 Mounting and connection of reference lamps . 80
H.6 Reference lamp stability . 80
H.7 Instrument characteristics . 80
H.7.1 Potential circuits . 80
H.7.2 Current circuits . 80
H.7.3 RMS measurements . 81
H.8 Invertor power sources . 81
H.9 Reference ballast . 81
H.10 Reference lamps . 81
H.11 Test conditions . 81
H.11.1 Resistance measurement delays . 81
H.11.2 Electrical resistance of contacts and leads . 81
H.12 Lamp controlgear heating . 81
H.12.1 Built-in lamp controlgear . 81
H.12.2 Independent lamp controlgear . 82
H.12.3 Integral lamp controlgear . 82
H.12.4 Test conditions . 83
Annex I (normative) Additional requirements for built-in magnetic ballasts with double
or reinforced insulation . 84
I.1 General . 84
I.2 Terms and definitions. 84
I.3 General requirements . 84
I.4 General notes on tests . 85
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I.5 Classification . 85
I.6 Marking . 85
I.7 Protection against accidental contact with live parts. 85
I.8 Terminals . 85
I.9 Provision for earthing . 85
I.10 Moisture resistance and insulation . 85
I.11 High-voltage impulse test . 85
I.12 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts . 86
I.13 Ballast heating . 86
I.14 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 86
I.15 Creepage distances and clearances. 86
I.16 Resistance to heat and fire . 86
I.17 Resistance to corrosion . 86
Annex J (normative) Schedule of more onerous requirements . 87
Annex K (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture . 88
K.1 General . 88
K.2 Testing . 88
K.3 Additional dielectric strength tests for controlgear with protection against
pollution by the use of coating or potting material . 90
Annex L (normative) Particular additional requirements for controlgears providing
SELV . 91
L.1 General . 91
L.2 Terms and definitions. 91
L.3 Classification . 92
L.4 Marking . 92
L.5 Protection against electric shock . 93
L.6 Heating . 93
L.7 Short-circuit and overload protection . 94
L.8 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 95
L.8.1 General . 95
L.8.2 Insulation resistance . 95
L.8.3 Electric strength . 95
L.9 Construction . 96
L.10 Components . 96
L.11 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 97
Annex M (informative) Dielectric strength test voltages for controlgear intended for
the use in impulse withstand Category III . 98
Annex N (normative) Requirements for insulation materials used for double or
reinforced insulation . 99
N.1 General . 99
N.2 Reference document . 99
N.3 Terms and definitions. 99
N.4 General requirements . 99
N.4.1 Material requirements . 99
N.4.2 Solid insulation . 99
N.4.3 Thin sheet insulation. 99
Annex O (normative) Additional requirements for built-in electronic controlgear with
double or reinforced insulation . 103
O.1 General . 103
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O.2 Terms and definitions. 103
O.3 General requirements . 103
O.4 General notes on tests . 103
O.5 Classification . 104
O.6 Marking . 104
O.7 Protection against accidental contact with live parts. 104
O.8 Terminals . 104
O.9 Provision for earthing . 104
O.10 Moisture resistance and insulation . 104
O.11 Electric strength . 104
O.12 Thermal endurance of windings . 104
O.13 Fault conditions . 104
O.14 Construction . 105
O.15 Creepage distances and clearances. 105
O.16 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 105
O.17 Resistance to heat and fire . 105
O.18 Resistance to corrosion . 105
Annex P (normative) Creepage distances and clearances and distance through
isolation (DTI) for lamp controlgear which are protected against pollution by the use of
coating or potting . 106
P.1 General . 106
P.2 Creepage distances . 106
P.2.1 General . 106
P.2.2 Minimum creepage distances for working voltages and rated voltage
with frequencies up to 30 kHz . 106
P.2.3 Creepage distances for working voltages with frequencies above
30 kHz . 106
P.2.4 Compliance with the required creepage distances . 107
P.3 Distance through isolation . 108
P.3.1 General . 108
P.3.2 Compliance tests . 109
P.3.3 Preconditioning of the lamp controlgear . 109
P.3.4 Electrical tests after conditioning . 109
Annex Q (informative) Example for U calculation . 111
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Annex R (informative) Concept of creepage distances and clearances . 112
R.1 Basic concept considerations . 112
R.1.1 Creepage distances . 112
R.1.2 Clearances . 112
R.2 Why setting up tables? . 113
Annex S (informative) Examples of controlgear insulation coordination . 114
Annex T (informative) Creepage distances and clearances for controlgear with a
higher degree of availability (impulse withstand category III) . 115
T.1 General . 115
T.2 Clearances for working voltages of lamp controlgear not protected against
pollution by coating or potting materials . 115
T.3 Clearances for working voltages of lamp controlgear protected against
pollution by coating or potting . 116
T.4 Distances through insulation – Particular additional requirements for
controlgear providing SELV . 116
Bibliography . 118
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Figure 1 – Relation between winding temperature and endurance test duration . 33
Figure 2 – Test circuit for controlgear . 38
Figure 3 – Example of a controlgear insulation related to Table 6 . 42
Figure 4 – Application of Table 7 and Table 8 . 45
Figure 5 – Application of Table 9, Table 10 and Table 11 . 48
Figure 6 – Application of Table 10 and Table 11 . 49
Figure B.1 – Test circuit for thermally protected lamp controlgear . 62
Figure D.1 – Example of heating enclosure for thermally protected ballasts . 68
Figure E.1 – Assessment of claimed value of S . 71
Figure G.1 – Circuit for measuring short-duration pulse energy . 76
Figure G.2 – Suitable circuit for producing and applying long-duration pulses . 78
Figure H.1 – Test arrangement for heating test . 83
Figure N.1 –Test arrangement for checking mechanical withstanding of insulating
materials in thin sheet layers . 102
Figure Q.1 – Example for the calculation of U . 111
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Figure S.1 – Example of schematic drawings, showing the different controlgear
insulation coordination . 114
Table 1 – Required rated impulse withstand voltage of equipment . 21
Table 2 – Working voltage and U steps . 25
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Table 3 – Electric strength test voltage . 30
Table 4 – Theoretical test temperatures for ballasts subjected to an endurance test
duration of 30 days . 34
Table 5 – Minimum creepage distance on printed circuit board . 37
Table 6 – Insulation requirements between active parts and accessible conductive
parts . 43
Table 7 – Minimum creepage distances for working voltage .
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Die Norm SIST EN 61347-1:2015, die die allgemeinen und Sicherheitsanforderungen für Lampen-Steuergeräte festlegt, ist von großer Bedeutung in der Elektroindustrie. Diese dritte Ausgabe ersetzt die vorherige Auflage aus 2007 sowie deren Änderungen und bietet eine umfassende technische Überarbeitung. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm umfasst Lampen-Steuergeräte, die sowohl mit Gleichstromversorgungen bis 250 V als auch mit Wechselstromversorgungen bis zu 1 000 V bei 50 Hz oder 60 Hz betrieben werden. Die klare Festlegung der Sicherheitsanforderungen ist entscheidend für die Einhaltung internationaler Standards und die Gewährleistung der Sicherheit sowohl für Hersteller als auch für Endverbraucher. Ein besonders hervorzuhebendes Merkmal dieser Ausgabe sind die zahlreichen technischen Änderungen, die das Dokument betrifft. Zum Beispiel wurden zusätzliche Kennzeichnungsanforderungen eingeführt, die dazu dienen, die Sicherheit und Benutzerfreundlichkeit zu verbessern. Darüber hinaus werden neue Anforderungen für Kriechstrecken und Abstände definiert-insbesondere für Betriebsfrequenzen bis zu 30 kHz und darüber hinaus, was maßgeblich zur Reduzierung von Risiken beiträgt. Die Erweiterung des Anwendungsbereichs entspricht den aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Technologie und stellt sicher, dass neue Geräte und Anwendungen abgedeckt sind. Besonders erwähnenswert sind die neuen Anhänge, die spezifische Tests zur Ermittlung leitfähiger Teile anführen, die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen könnten, sowie umfangreiche Erläuterungen zu Kriechstrecken und Abständen für Steuergeräte, die gegen Verunreinigungen geschützt sind. Diese Ergänzungen fördern das Verständnis und die Anwendung von Sicherheitsmaßnahmen. Die Überarbeitung der Definitionen und der schematischen Darstellungen zur Klassifizierung von Steuergeräten und deren Isolation ist ebenfalls ein bedeutender Fortschritt. Die Aktualisierung stellt sicher, dass Hersteller und Anwender klare Vorgaben erhalten, um die Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit ihrer Produkte zu maximieren. Insgesamt ist die SIST EN 61347-1:2015 ein umfassendes Dokument, das nicht nur bestehende Anforderungen vertieft, sondern auch neue Aspekte der Sicherheit und technologischen Entwicklungen berücksichtigt. Die Relevanz dieser Norm wird durch ihre umfassende Abdeckung und die strengen Sicherheitskriterien unterstrichen, was sie zu einem unverzichtbaren Leitfaden für alle Akteure in der Lampentechnologie macht.
The SIST EN 61347-1:2015 standard delineates comprehensive general and safety requirements for lamp controlgear designed for both direct current (d.c.) supplies up to 250 V and alternating current (a.c.) supplies up to 1,000 V, operating at frequencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. As a pivotal third edition document, it effectively replaces the previous version from 2007 along with its amendments, showcasing significant advancements in technical content and regulatory compliance. One of the scope's strengths lies in the inclusion of additional marking requirements which enhance product identification and compliance within the industry. This detail helps manufacturers and users to better understand safety standards and facilitates easier identification during compliance checks. The standard introduces critical modifications concerning creepage distances and clearances, addressing varied operational conditions including working voltages for frequencies both below and above 30 kHz, and identifying distinct requirements for impulse and resonance voltage resistances. This rigorous structure underscores the standard’s relevance in ensuring safety in diverse operational environments, ultimately protecting users from potential electric hazards. Moreover, the revisions extend the scope to incorporate basic, supplementary, and reinforced insulation standards, enhancing the robustness of lamp controlgear against various electrical conditions. The updated definitions of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) and Functional Extra Low Voltage (FELV) further refine the framework, aiding clarity in implementation. The standard also features several new annexes which enrich its applicability: Annex A provides guidelines for determining conductive parts that may present electric shock risks; Annex M outlines specific creepage distances and clearances for controlgear requiring higher availability; and Annex P details insulation techniques utilizing coatings or pottings. These annexes testify to the standard's comprehensive insight into modern technological needs and industry practices. Lastly, the inclusion of schematic drawings illustrating the classification of controlgear and insulation requirements enhances the document’s utility, making it a vital reference for manufacturers and safety assessors alike. The continual evolution evident in SIST EN 61347-1:2015 demonstrates its paramount relevance in the field of electrical safety, ensuring lamp controlgear complies with the latest international safety standards.
SIST EN 61347-1:2015は、ランプ制御機器に関する重要な国際基準であり、一般的および安全要件を詳しく規定しています。この基準は、最大250Vの直流電源および最大1000Vの交流電源（50Hzまたは60Hz）で使用されるランプ制御機器に適用されます。本規格の第三版は、2007年に発行された第二版、改正1:2010および改正2:2012を中止し、置き換える形で技術的な改訂を行ったものです。 この版では、以下の重要な技術変更がなされています。 a) 追加のマーキング要件が導入され、識別が容易になっています。 b) クリープ距離とクリアランスに関する追加要件が盛り込まれており、作業電圧と動作周波数に応じた安全性が強化されています。特に、30kHzまでの作動周波数および30kHzを超える作動周波数における要件が明確にされました。 c) ELV（低電圧）およびFELV（限界低電圧）の定義が改訂され、より明確な理解が可能となります。 d) 回路の分類や絶縁要件を示すために、回路図が改訂され、視覚的にわかりやすくなっています。 e) 適用範囲が拡張され、多様な利用シーンに対応できるようになりました。 f) 新たに設けられた附属書Aでは、導電部分が電気ショックを引き起こす可能性のあるライブ部分であるかどうかを確立するための試験が定義されています。 g) 附属書Mでは、インパルス耐久性カテゴリIIIの要求がある制御機器に対するクリープ距離とクリアランスについて新しく規定されています。 h) 附属書Qで、Up計算の具体例が示され、実際のアプリケーションにおいて役立つ情報が提供されます。 i) 附属書Pには、コーティングやポッティングによって汚染から保護されたランプ制御機器に関するクリープ距離やクリアランス、隔離距離（DTI）が詳述されています。 j) 附属書Rでは、クリープ距離とクリアランスの概念が新たに示され、設計者やエンジニアにとっての理解が深まります。 この基準は、技術的改訂の内容からも明らかなように、現代の電気安全基準に対する要件に応じて進化しており、特にクリープ距離やクリアランスに関する理解を深める上で極めて重要です。ランプ制御機器における安全性を確保するために必要不可欠な指針を提供しており、その適用は多岐にわたります。
La norme SIST EN 61347-1:2015 définit les exigences générales et de sécurité pour les appareillages de contrôle des lampes utilisés avec des alimentations en courant continu jusqu'à 250 V et/ou en courant alternatif jusqu'à 1 000 V à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz. En tant que troisième édition, elle remplace la deuxième édition publiée en 2007, ainsi que les amendements ultérieurs. Cette mise à jour représente une révision technique significative qui apporte des changements notables par rapport à l'édition précédente. Parmi les forces de cette norme, on trouve l'introduction d'exigences de marquage additionnelles qui améliorent la sécurité des utilisateurs et facilitent l'identification des produits sur le marché. De plus, la norme précise des exigences pour les distances de fuite et les dégagements, distinguant entre les tensions de fonctionnement avec différentes fréquences (jusqu'à 30 kHz et supérieures) et prenant en compte les tensions d'impulsion et de résonance. Cela contribue à une meilleure protection contre les chocs électriques et renforce la sécurité des installations. L'extension du champ d'application indique l'importance croissante des normes dans le domaine des appareillages de contrôle. L'introduction de nouveaux annexes, tels qu'un test pour établir si une partie conductrice est sous tension et des directives sur les distances de fuite et de dégagement, reflète le niveau accru de détails techniques et les exigences modernes auxquelles les fabricants doivent se conformer. Ces annexes, notamment l'Annexe M sur les conditions spécifiques de disponibilité et l'Annexe P concernant la protection contre la pollution, ajoutent une profondeur nécessaire aux exigences de conception et d'installation. Enfin, la présence de définitions clarifiées et de dessins schématiques modifiés permet une meilleure compréhension des exigences de classification des appareillages de contrôle, ce qui est essentiel pour garantir la conformité et la sécurité des produits. La norme SIST EN 61347-1:2015 s'affirme ainsi comme un document référentiel crucial, répondant aux besoins de sécurité et de qualité dans l'industrie des lampes et des appareillages de contrôle, et étant hautement pertinente dans le contexte technologique actuel.
SIST EN 61347-1:2015 표준은 조명 제어 장비에 대한 일반 및 안전 요구 사항을 세밀하게 규정합니다. 이 표준은 250V까지의 직류 전원 및 1000V까지의 교류 전원에서 사용하는 조명 제어 장비에 적합하며, 특히 50Hz 또는 60Hz에서 작동하는 장비에 대한 기술적 요구 사항을 통합하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 이전 판에 비해 상당한 기술적 변화를 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 특히, 추가 마킹 요구 사항과 더불어, 30kHz 이상의 작동 주파수를 가진 전압에 대한 절연 및 간격 요구 사항이 강화되었습니다. 이러한 변화는 사용자가 전기적 안전성을 더욱 확실하게 보장받을 수 있도록 합니다. 또한, 표준에는 새로운 부록이 추가되어 있어, 다양한 테스트와 절연 요구 사항에 대한 구체적인 지침을 제시합니다. 예를 들어, 새로운 부록 A에서는 전도성 부품이 전기 충격을 유발할 수 있는 생전 부분인지 확인하는 테스트에 대한 내용을 포함하고 있습니다. 이는 조명이 설치된 환경에서의 안전성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. SIST EN 61347-1:2015 표준은 조명 제어 장비의 전반적인 설계와 안전 기준의 준수를 보장하기 위해 중요합니다. 이 표준을 통해 개발자와 제조업체는 신뢰할 수 있는 제품을 설계하고 생산할 수 있으며, 이는 최종 사용자에게 안전하고 믿을 수 있는 조명 솔루션을 제공합니다. 표준의 범위 확장과 함께, 새로운 절연 및 간격 요구 사항은 변화하는 기술적 환경에 적합한 대응을 가능하게 합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 61347-1:2015 표준은 조명 제어 장비의 안전성과 신뢰성을 높이기 위한 필수적인 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 기술적 혁신과 안전 요구 사항에 대한 적시의 반영으로 조명 산업의 발전을 촉진시키고 있습니다.
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