SC 34C - Auxiliaries for lamps

IEC 61347-2-11:2024 specifies safety requirements for miscellaneous electronic circuits used with luminaires for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2001 and Amendment 1: 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with respect to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1:
- introduction of dated references to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1 as appropriate;
- deletion of clauses and subclauses which are either no longer relevant or now covered in IEC 61347-1;
b) scope extension to 1 500 V for direct current;
c) scope clarification;
d) revision of information and marking requirements;
e) addition of requirements for the determination of the output working voltage (new Clause 17).

IEC 61347-2-13:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for LED light sources for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This document is applicable for electronic controlgear for LED light sources with an output voltage (RMS) not higher than 1 000 V.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with respect to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1:
- introduction of dated references to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1 as appropriate;
- deletion of the clauses and subclauses which are either no longer relevant or now covered in IEC 61347-1;
b) update of normative references, introducing dated references where appropriate;
c) scope extension to 1 500 V for direct current;
d) scope clarification;
e) deletion of unused definitions;
f) revision of information and marking requirements;
g) new marking requirement "electronic controlgear for LED light sources";
h) new requirements for electronic controlgear for LED light sources with constant light output function or programmable current (additions to Clause 3, Clause 6, Clause 16 and Clause 18);
i) modification of requirements for the determination of the output working voltage (new Clause 17);
j) new requirements for the determination of the rated output characteristics (Clause 18).

IEC 61347-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for controlgear for electric light sources for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) complete review of document structure, including but not limited to what is individually described under items b) to s);
b) removal of requirements for electromagnetic controlgear;
c) addition of more specific requirements for control circuit insulation and corresponding marking;
d) merging of thermal test requirements for transformers into a new Clause 16;
e) clarification of specifications for the moisture resistance test;
f) update of the normative reference to standards of the transformer series IEC 61558;
g) correction of the normative reference for PCB testing with respect to flames and fire;
h) update of further normative references where appropriate;
i) allowance of an alternative DC electric strength test;
j) addition of specific provisions for the use of bridging capacitors;
k) update of fire hazard testing requirements;
l) introduction of requirements for PELV applications;
m) clearance distances now generally based on peak instead of RMS voltage values;
n) introduction of a new type of protected emergency lighting controlgear;
o) review and clarification of touch current and voltage requirements;
p) clarification of the test sequence for independent controlgear with respect to the application of the IEC 60598 series versus the IEC 61347 series;
q) introduction of reduced touch voltages and currents for interrupted DC voltage applications or pulse width modulation (PWM);
r) changes concerning the recommendations for electric strength routine testing;
s) merging of requirements for safety isolating controlgear from former Annex L into the main body of the document;
t) introduction of Annex N intended to address touch current measurement;
u) introduction of Annex O intended to provide information on document reorganization.

IEC 61347-2-2:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic step-down convertors for use on DC supplies of up to 1 500 V or AC supplies of up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, and with a rated output voltage ≤ 50 V (RMS) at a frequency deviating from the supply frequency, or 120 V ripple free DC between conductors and between any conductor and earth, associated with tungsten-halogen lamps as specified in IEC 60357, and other filament lamps.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with respect to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1;
- introduction of dated references to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1 as appropriate;
- deletion of the clauses and subclauses which are either no longer relevant or now covered in IEC 61347-1;
b) scope extension to 1 500 V for direct current;
c) scope clarification;
d) deletion of unused definitions;
e) revision of information and marking requirements;
f) revision of compliance conditions for the measurement of the output voltage during fault condition testing and during thermal testing.

IEC 61347-2-10:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for high-frequency operation of tubular cold-cathode discharge lamps used in signs and luminous discharge tube installations and operating with an output voltage exceeding 1 000 V but not exceeding 10 000 V for direct connection to DC or AC supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V (at 50 Hz or 60 Hz in case of alternating current). This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and Amendment 1:2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references as appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers.

IEC 61347-2-3:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC supplies at 50 Hz or 60 Hz up to 1 000 V or on DC supplies up to 1 000 V with lamp operating frequencies deviating from the supply frequency, associated with fluorescent lamps as specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901, low-pressure UV lamps, and other fluorescent lamps for high-frequency operation. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) alignment of clause numbers with those of IEC 61347-1.

IEC 61347-2-12:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC supplies at 50 Hz or 60 Hz up to 1 000 V or DC supplies up to 1 000 V. The type of controlgear is a convertor that can contain igniting and stabilizing elements for operation of a discharge lamp under direct current or at a frequency that can deviate from the supply frequency.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and Amendment 1:2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) addition of new information requirements (items v), w) and x) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1).

IEC 61347-2-8:2024 specifies safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistance types, for use on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps with or without pre-heated cathodes operated with or without a starter or starting device and having rated powers, dimensions and characteristics as specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and Amendment 1:2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) alignment of clause numbers with those of IEC 61347-1.

IEC 61347-2-1:2024 specifies safety requirements for starting devices (starters other than glow starters and ignitors) for fluorescent and other discharge lamps for use on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz which produce starting pulses not greater than 100 kV and which are used in combination with lamps and controlgear covered in IEC 60081, IEC 60188, IEC 60192, IEC 60662, IEC 60901, IEC 61167, IEC 61195, IEC 61199, IEC 61347-2-8 and IEC 61347-2-9.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000, Amendment 1:2005 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) update of normative references, introducing dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) alignment of clause numbers with those of IEC 61347-1;
d) renumbering of Clause 15 and Clause 16.

IEC 62386-304:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347, with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103:2014 and IEC 62386-­103:2014/AMD1:— input devices that deliver illuminance level information to the lighting control system through light level sensing.

IEC 62386-303:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347, with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103:2014 and IEC 62386-­103:2014/AMD1:— input devices that deliver occupancy information to the lighting control system through movement or presence sensing.

IEC 62386-302:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347, with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103:2014 and IEC 62386­-103:2014/AMD1:— input devices that make the lighting control system sensitive to absolute input devices such as switches or sliders. An absolute input device always has a deterministic state, such as a position between start and end point.

IEC 62386-104:2019 The IEC 62386 series specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment. This part of IEC 62386 applies to a system with wireless or alternative wired communication between its units, instead of a wired bus system, where the meaning of “wireless or alternative wired communication”, or in short “telecommunication”, is any type of communication network different from the wired system described in IEC 62386-101.
Where the electronic lighting equipment is covered by the scope of IEC 61347 (all parts), it is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.

IEC 62442-3:2022 defines measurement and calculation methods for specifying the efficiency and the standby power of controlgear for tungsten-halogen lamps and LED light sources. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- this edition has been harmonized with IEC 62442-1 and IEC 62442-­2;
- the reference to and use of the measurement methods for non-active power consumption in accordance with IEC 63103 have been added.

IEC 62442-1:2022 defines a measurement and calculation method of the total input power for controlgear-lamp circuits when operating with their associated fluorescent lamp(s). The calculation method for the efficiency of the lamp controlgear is also defined. This document applies to electrical controlgear-lamp circuits consisting only of the controlgear and the lamp(s). It is intended for use on DC supplies up to 1 000 V and/or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- this edition has been harmonized with IEC 62442-2 and IEC 62442­-3;
- the reference to and use of the measurement methods for non-active power consumption in accordance with IEC 63103 have been added.

IEC 62442-2:2022 defines a measurement method of the power losses of electromagnetic controlgear, the total input power and the standby power of electronic controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding low-pressure mercury fluorescent lamps). A calculation method of the efficiency of controlgear for discharge lamp(s) is also defined. It is assumed that the controlgear are designed for use on DC supplies up to 1 000 V and/or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the title of Part 2 has been modified;
- this edition has been harmonized with IEC 62442-1 and IEC 62442-­3;
- the reference to and use of the measurement methods for non-active power consumption in accordance with IEC 63103 have been added.

IEC 61347-2-7:2011 specifies particular safety requirements for battery supplied electronic controlgear for maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting purposes. It includes specific requirements for electronic controlgear and control units for self-contained luminaires for emergency lighting as specified by IEC 60598-2-22. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. Significant changes introduced into this third edition include:
- modification of IEC 61347-2-7 to become a standard exclusively for d.c. battery supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting (self-contained) IEC 61347-2-3 Annex J is intended to cover centrally supplied emergency controlgear;
- update of Clause 22 - Recharging devices;
- modification of Clause 20 battery voltage characterisation to support EBLF measurement. This to simplify and increase reproducibility of testing;
- rationalisation of requirements between IEC 61347-2-7 and IEC 60598-2-22 requirements of IEC 60598-2-22 being transferred to IEC 61347-2-7.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61347-1:2007.

IEC 62384:2020 specifies performance requirements for electronic controlgear for use on DC or AC supplies up to 1 000 V (alternating current at 50 Hz or 60 Hz) and with an output frequency which can deviate from the supply frequency, associated with LED modules according to IEC 62031. Controlgear for LED modules specified in this document are designed to provide constant voltage or current. Deviations from the pure voltage and current types do not exclude the gear from this document. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006 and Amendment 1:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- scope extension (direct current from 250 V to 1 000 V);
- new specifications for measuring the power factor for controlgear with settable/non-constant output (for instance, to allow for constant light output);
- deletion of audio frequency requirements;
- selection of current test circuit by module capacitance (instead of selecting by having or not having logic circuitry) plus test circuit setup changes.

This publication also bears the number QC 480301XX0005 which is the specification number in the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components (IECQ).

IEC 62386-221:2018 specifies the methodology of demand response which focuses on the curtailment of electric loads during peak demand times thus avoiding the requirement to find new sources of generation capacity. By using load shedding, the lighting system responds to the demands of the energy supply.
This document is applicable to control gear supporting the demand response functionality.

Defines how to apply the principles and requirements given in IEC 61739 to monolithic integrated circuits. The standard is applicable to those manufacturers of integrated circuits (ICs) who apply for manufacturing line approval.[
]The objective is to establish consistency in the requirements used by manufacturers and auditors for techniques related to integrated circuit manufacturing.[
]Each manufacturer may use his own methods for satisfying the requirements of this standard, provided that the required level of control in the manufacturing line is reached.

IEC 62442-2:2018 defines a measurement method of the power losses of electromagnetic controlgear, the total input power and the standby power of electronic controlgear for high intensity discharged lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps). A calculation method of the efficiency of controlgear for high intensity discharged lamp(s) is also defined. It is assumed that the controlgear are designed for use on DC supplies up to 1 000 V and/or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision and has been harmonized with IEC 62442-1 and IEC 62442-3.

IEC 62442-1:2018 defines a measurement and calculation method of the total input power for controlgear-lamp circuits when operating with their associated fluorescent lamp(s). The calculation method for the efficiency of the lamp controlgear is also defined. This document applies to electrical controlgear-lamp circuits consisting only of the controlgear and the lamp(s). It is intended for use on DC supplies up to 1 000 V and/or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision and has been harmonized with IEC 62442-2 and IEC 62442­-3.

IEC 62442-3:2018 defines a measurement method for the power losses of electromagnetic transformers as well as the power losses and the standby power of electronic convertors for tungsten-halogen lamps and for LED light source(s). It is applicable for controlgear that are designed for use on DC supplies up to 1 000 V and/or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. A calculation method of the efficiency of the mentioned controlgear for tungsten­halogen lamps and LED light source(s) is also defined. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision and has been harmonized with IEC 62442-1 and IEC 62442-2.

IEC 62386-216:2018 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.

IEC 62386-207:2018 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic ligthing equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
fast fade time has been redefined;
short circuit and open circuit have been deleted;
physical selection has been deleted;
dimming curve selection has been moved to a separate part;
load increase, load decrease and reference measurement have been moved to a separate part;
thermal gear and lamp protection have been moved to separate parts;
LED module integrated has been moved to a separate part;
link to IEC 62386-102 error bits has been clarified;
the following commands have been deleted:  
ENABLE CURRENT PROTECTOR
DISABLE CURRENT PROTECTOR
QUERY POSSIBLE OPERATING MODES
QUERY SHORT CIRCUIT
QUERY OPEN CIRCUIT
QUERY CURRENT PROTECTOR ACTIVE
QUERY CURRENT PROTECTOR ENABLED
QUERY OPERATING MODE

IEC 62386-333:2018 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts).

IEC 62386-222:2018 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.

IEC 62386-218:2018 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.

IEC 62386-217:2018 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.

IEC 62386-224:2018 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.

IEC 61347-2-14:2018 specifies particular safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and/or DC supplies with operating frequencies deviating from the supply frequency, associated with fluorescent induction lamps as specified in IEC 62532 and IEC 62639, for high-frequency operation.

IEC 62386-332:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347.
This document is applicable to control devices supporting feedback functionality.
The contents of the corrigendum of October 2019 have been included in this copy.

Defines the grades of grain-oriented electrical steel sheet in nominal thicknesses of 0,23 mm, 0.27 mm, 0.30 mm and 0.35 mm. Gives general requirements, magnetic properties, geometric characteristics and tolerances, and technological characteristics, as well as inspection procedures.  Applies to Goss textured grain-oriented electrical steel sheet supplied in the final annealed condition in sheets or coils, and intended for the construction of magnetic circuits.

IEC 62386-301:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347, with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103:2014 and IEC 62386-­103:2014/AMD1:— input devices that make the lighting control system sensitive to push button operations.

Specifies essential requirements for the performance of transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide partial pressure monitoring equipment.[
]Applies to transcutaneous monitors intended for use with adults, children and neonates, and includes the use of these devices in foetal monitoring during birth.[
]Does not apply to haemoglobin saturation oximeters or to devices applied to surfaces of the body other than the skin such as conjunctiva or mucosa.

IEC 62386-201:2015 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment. This electronic lighting equipment should be in line with the requirements of IEC 61347. This document is applicable to control gear associated with fluorescent lamps. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009 and constitutes a technical revision. The essential changes with respect to the first edition are:
- references to subclauses in IEC 62386-101 and IEC 62386-102 updated to the new structure of the standard;
- test sequence reworked and description of the test sequences in form of a pseudo code instead of flow charts.

IEC 62756-1:2015 specifies a protocol, electrical interface and test procedures for control of electronic lighting equipment by digital signals over the load side mains wiring. Safety requirements are not covered by this standard.

IEC 62733:2015 provides general and safety requirements for programmable components used in products covered by IEC 61347. The requirements of this standard are only applicable to the programmable components (including its embedded software) in the electronic lamp controlgear. For other electric/electronic circuits and their components in the electronic lamp controlgear, the requirements of IEC 61347 series apply.
The contents of the corrigendum of August 2017 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62811:2015 specifies performance requirements for electronic controlgear for use on a.c. and/or d.c. supplies up to 1 000 V and/or a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with discharge lamps, as specified in IEC 61167, which have information for low frequency square wave operation, where the frequency range of the low frequency is from 70 Hz to 400 Hz.

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.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with theIEC 61347-2 series

IEC 62386-103:2014 is applicable to control devices in a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment. This electronic lighting equipment should be in line with the requirments of IEC 61347, with the addition of d.c. supplies.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62386-101:2014