En 61347-1 - Lamp Control Gear

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
61347-1:2008
Lamp controlgear —
Part 1: General and safety requirements
ICS 29.140.99
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BS EN 61347-1:2008
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 61347-1:2008.

It was derived by CENELEC from IEC 61347-1:2007. It supersedes
BS EN 61347-1:2001, which will be withdrawn on 1 May 2011.
The CENELEC common modifications have been implemented at the
appropriate places in the text and are indicated by tags (e.g. ).
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
CPL/34, Lamps and related equipment, to Subcommittee CPL/34/3, Auxiliaries
for lamps.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee Date Comments
on 29 August 2008
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61347-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2008
ICS 29.140.99 Supersedes EN 61347-1:2001 + A1:2008
English version
Lamp controlgear -
(IEC 61347-1:2007, modified)
Appareillages de lampes - Geräte für Lampen -

Partie 1: Exigences générales Teil 1: Allgemeine
et exigences de sécurité und Sicherheitsanforderungen
(CEI 61347-1:2007, modifiée) (IEC 61347-1:2007, modifiziert)
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BS EN 61347-1:2008 –2–
Foreword
The text of the International Standard IEC 61347-1:2007, prepared by SC 34C, Auxiliaries for
lamps, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, together with the common modifications
prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 34Z, Luminaires and associated
equipment, was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61347-1
on 2008-04-16.
This European Standard supersedes EN 61347-1:2001 + corrigendum July 2003 + A1:2008.
The definition clause has been extended (rated no-load output voltage, controllable ballasts,
control terminals, control signal). General requirements for lamp control gear which do not
have their own enclosure have been added. The informative information (for ballasts in lamp
standards) is now transformed into a normative requirement (in ballast standards). The test
schedule has been minimised where possible, see 5.7 and Annex J. For printed circuit
boards, the (non-) inflammability requirements have been specified. An annex on conformity
testing during manufacture has been added.
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) 2009-05-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2011-05-01
This Part 1 is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate Part 2, which contains clauses to
supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in Part 1, to provide the relevant
requirements for each type of product.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type .
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in IEC 61347-1:2007 are
prefixed „Z“.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61347-1:2007 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references .....................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions .....................................................................................................8
4 General requirements ...................................................................................................11
5 General notes on tests..................................................................................................12
6 Classification ................................................................................................................13
7 Marking ........................................................................................................................13
8 Terminals .....................................................................................................................14
9 Provisions for protective earthing ..................................................................................14
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts ......................................................15
11 Moisture resistance and insulation ................................................................................16
12 Electric strength ...........................................................................................................16
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts ............................................................17
14 Fault conditions ............................................................................................................21
15 Construction .................................................................................................................24
16 Creepage distances and clearances..............................................................................24
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17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections.............................................................27
18 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking .............................................................................27
19 Resistance to corrosion ................................................................................................28
20 No-load output voltage..................................................................................................28
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which
may cause an electric shock .........................................................................................29
Annex B (normative) Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear ........30
Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with
means of protection against overheating .......................................................................37
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally
protected lamp controlgear ...........................................................................................40
Annex E (normative) Use of constant S other than 4 500 in t w tests.....................................43
Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure.....................................................................46
Annex G (normative) Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages ..............47
Annex H (normative) Tests.................................................................................................53
Annex I (normative) Additional requirements for built-in magnetic ballasts with double
or reinforced insulation .................................................................................................59
Annex J (normative) Schedule of more onerous requirements .............................................62
Annex K (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture .............................................63
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications............................................................................67
Bibliography .......................................................................................................................65
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Figure 1 – Relation between winding temperature and endurance test duration ....................19
Figure 2 – Creepage distances between conductors on printed boards not conductively
connected to the supply mains ............................................................................................23
Figure D.1 – Example of heating enclosure for thermally protected ballasts..........................42
Figure E.1 – Assessment of claimed value of S ...................................................................45
Figure G.1 – Circuit for measuring short-duration pulse energy ............................................50
Figure G.2 – Suitable circuit for producing and applying long-duration pulses.......................52
Figure H.1 – Test arrangement for heating test ....................................................................58
Table 1 – Electric strength test voltage................................................................................17

Table 2 – Theoretical test temperatures for ballasts subjected to an endurance test
duration of 30 days .............................................................................................................20
Table 3 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages ...................................26
Table 4 – Minimum distances for non-sinusoidal pulse voltages ...........................................26
Table B.1 – Thermal protection operation ............................................................................34
Table B.2 – Thermal protection operation ............................................................................35
Table G.1 – Component values for measurement of pulse energy ........................................51
Table K.1 – Minimum values for electrical tests ...................................................................64
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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61347 provides a set of general and safety requirements and tests which are
considered to be generally applicable to most types of lamp controlgear and which can be
called up as required by the different parts that make up IEC 61347-2. This Part 1 is thus not
to be regarded as a specification in itself for any type of lamp controlgear, and its provisions
apply only to particular types of lamp controlgear, to the extent determined by the appropriate
part 2 of IEC 61347.
The parts which make up IEC 61347-2, in referring to any of the clauses of this part, specify
the extent to which such a clause is applicable and the order in which the tests are to be
performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary. The order in which the
clauses of this part are numbered has no particular significance, as the order in which their
provisions apply is determined for each type of lamp controlgear by the appropriate part 2 of
IEC 61347-2 series. All such parts are self-contained and therefore do not contain references
to each other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of this part of IEC 61347 are referred to in
the various parts that make up IEC 61347-2 by the phrase "The requirements of clause n of
IEC 61347-1 apply", this phrase will be interpreted as meaning that all requirements of the
clause in question of Part 1 apply, except any which are clearly inapplicable to the particular
type of lamp controlgear covered by the part 2 concerned.
Lamp controlgear which complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be judged
to comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found
to have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
Lamp controlgear employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those
detailed in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the
intent of the requirement and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply
with the safety principles of the standard.
Performance requirements for lamp controlgear are the subject of IEC 60921, IEC 60923,
IEC 60925, IEC 60927, IEC 60929, IEC 61047 and IEC 62384 (in preparation) as appropriate
for the type of lamp controlgear.
NOTE Safety requirements ensure that electrical equipment constructed in accordance with these requirements
does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and
used in applications for which it was intended.
Requirements for electronic lamp controlgear for other types of lamps will be the subject of a
separate standard, as the need arises.
NOTE Controlgear can consist of a printed circuit board and may incorporate the following:
– controlgear;
– lampholder(s);
– switch(es);
– supply terminals.
The lamp controlgear should comply with this standard.
The lampholders(s), switch(es) and supply terminals should comply with their own standards.
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LAMP CONTROLGEAR –
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61347 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 standard also covers lamp controlgear for lamps which are not yet standardized.
Tests dealt with in this standard are type tests. Requirements for testing individual lamp
controlgear during production are not included.
Requirements for semi-luminaires are given in IEC 60598-1 (see definition 1.2.60).
In addition to the requirements given in this Part 1 of IEC 61347, Annex B sets out general
and safety requirements applicable to thermally protected lamp controlgear.
Annex C sets out additional general and safety requirements as they apply to electronic lamp
controlgear with means of protection against overheating.
Additional requirements for built-in ballasts with double or reinforced insulation are given in
Annex I.
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 60081, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60317-0-1:1997, Specifications for particular types of winding wires – Part 0: General
requirements – Section 1: Enamelled round copper wire 1)
Amendment 1 (1999)
Amendment 2 (2005)
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60529:1989 , Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) 2)

Amendment 1 (1999)
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1) There exists a consolidated edition 2.2 (2005) including the base publication and its Amendments 1 and 2.
2) There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) including the base publication and its Amendment 1.
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IEC 60598-1:2003, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3: Use
of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60691:2002, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-2-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60695-11-5, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test method –
Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60730-2-3, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2: Particular
requirements for thermal protectors for ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps
IEC 60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications
IEC 60921:2004, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements
IEC 60923:2005, Auxiliaries for lamps – Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular
fluorescent lamps) – Performance requirements
IEC 60929:2006, AC-supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance
requirements
IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
IEC 61189-2: Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other interconnection
structures and assemblies – Part 2: Test methods for materials for interconnection structures
IEC 61249-2 (all parts), Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures
IEC 61347-2 (all parts), Lamp controlgear – Part 2: Particular requirements
IEC 61347-2-8, Lamp controlgear – Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for
fluorescent lamps
IEC 61347-2-9:2000, Lamp controlgear – Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ballasts for
discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
Amendment 1 (2003)
Amendment 2 (2006)
ISO 4046-4:2002, Paper, board, pulp and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper and
board grades and converted products
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
lamp controlgear
one or more components between the supply and one or more lamps which may serve to
transform the supply voltage, limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value, provide
starting voltage and preheating current, prevent cold starting, correct power factor or reduce
radio interference.
3.1.1
built-in lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear generally designed to be built into a luminaire, a box, an enclosure or
the like and not intended to be mounted outside a luminaire, etc. without special precautions.
NOTE The controlgear compartment in the base of a road lighting column is considered to be an enclosure.
3.1.2
independent lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear consisting of one or more separate elements so designed that it can be
mounted separately outside a luminaire, with protection according to the marking of the lamp
controlgear and without any additional enclosure.
NOTE This may consist of a built-in lamp controlgear housed in a suitable enclosure which provides all the
necessary protection according to its markings.
3.1.3
integral lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear which forms a non-replaceable part of a luminaire and which cannot be
tested separately from the luminaire
3.2
ballast
unit inserted between the supply and one or more discharge lamps which by means of
inductance, capacitance, or a combination of inductance and capacitance, serves mainly to
limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value.
NOTE It may also include means for transforming the supply voltage and arrangements which help provide
starting voltage and pre-heating current.
3.2.1
d.c. supplied electronic ballast
d.c. to a.c invertor using semiconductor devices which may include stabilizing elements for
supplying power to one or more fluorescent lamps
3.2.2
reference ballast
special inductive ballast designed for the purpose of providing comparison standards for use
in testing ballasts and for the selection of reference lamps, and essentially characterized by a
stable voltage-to-current ratio, which is relatively uninfluenced by variations in current,
temperature and magnetic surroundings (see also Annex C of IEC 60921 and Annex A
of IEC 60923)
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3.2.3
controllable ballast
electronic ballast whose lamp operating characteristics can be changed by means of a signal
via mains or extra control input
3.3
reference lamp
lamp selected for testing ballasts which, when associated with a reference ballast, has electrical
characteristics which are close to the rated values as stated in the relevant lamp standard
3.4
calibration current of a reference ballast
value of the current on which are based the calibration and control of the reference ballast
NOTE Such a current should preferably be approximately equal to the rated running current of the lamps for
which the reference ballast is suitable.
3.5
supply voltage
voltage applied to the complete circuit of lamp(s) and lamp controlgear
3.6
working voltage
highest r.m.s. voltage which may occur across any insulation at rated supply voltage,
transients being neglected, in open-circuit conditions or during normal operation
3.7
design voltage
voltage declared by the manufacturer to which all the lamp controlgear characteristics are
related. This value is not less than 85 % of the maximum value of the rated voltage range
3.8
voltage range
range of supply voltage over which the ballast is intended to be operated
3.9
rated no-load output voltage
the output voltage when the ballast is connected to rated supply voltage at rated frequency,
with no load on the output, transient and starting phase being neglected
3.10
supply current
current supplied to the complete circuit of lamp(s) and lamp controlgear
3.11
live part
conductive part which may cause an electric shock in normal use. The neutral conductor is,
however, regarded as a live part
NOTE The test to determine whether or not a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock is
given in Annex A.
3.12
type test
test or series of tests made on a type-test sample for the purpose of checking compliance of
the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard
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3.13
type-test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar units submitted by the manufacturer or responsible
vendor for the purpose of a type test
3.14
circuit power factor
λ
power factor of the combination of lamp controlgear and the lamp or lamps for which the lamp
controlgear is designed
3.15
high power factor ballast
ballast having a circuit power factor of at least 0,85 (leading or lagging)
NOTE 1 The value 0,85 takes into account the distortion of the current waveform.
NOTE 2 For North America, a high power factor is defined as a power factor of at least 0,9.
3.16
rated maximum temperature
tc
highest permissible temperature which may occur on the outer surface (at the indicated place,
if marked) under normal operating conditions and at the rated voltage or the maximum of the
rated voltage range
3.17
rated maximum operating temperature of a lamp controlgear winding
tw
winding temperature assigned by the manufacturer as the highest temperature at which
50 Hz/60 Hz lamp controlgear may be expected to have a service life of at least 10 years'
continuous operation
3.18
rectifying effect
effect which may occur at the end of lamp life when one cathode is either broken or has
insufficient electron emission, resulting in the arc current being constantly unequal in
consecutive half-cycles
3.19
test duration of endurance test
D
optional duration of the endurance test on which the temperature conditions are based
3.20
degradation of insulation of a ballast winding
S
constant which determines the degradation of ballast insulation
3.21
ignitor
device intended to generate voltage pulses to start discharge lamps and which does not
provide for the preheating of electrodes
NOTE The element that releases the starting voltage pulse may be either triggered or non-triggered.
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3.22
protective earth (ground)
(IEC 60417-5019 (2002-10)
terminal to which are connected parts which are connected to earth for safety reasons
3.23
functional earth (ground)
(IEC 60417-5017 (2002-10)
terminal to which are connected parts which may be necessary to connect to earth for
reasons other than safety
NOTE 1 In some instances, starting aids adjacent to the lamp(s) are connected to one of the output terminals but
need not be connected to the earth on the supply side.
NOTE 2 In some cases, functional earthing may be necessary to facilitate starting or for e.m.c. purposes.
3.24
frame (chassis)
(IEC 60417-5020 (2002-10)
terminal whose potential is taken as reference
3.25
control terminals
exchange information with the ballast

NOTE
connections, other than power supply terminals, to the electronic ballast, which are used to
The power supply terminals can also be used to exchange information with the ballast.
3.26
control signal
signal, which may be an a.c. or d.c. voltage, and which by analogue, digital or other means
may be modulated to exchange information with the ballast
4 General requirements
Lamp controlgear shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use it operates without
danger to the user or surroundings.
Compliance is checked by carrying out all the tests specified.
In addition, independent lamp controlgear shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60598-1,
including the classification and marking requirements of that standard such as IP
F
classification, marking, etc. Built-in ballasts with double or reinforced insulation shall
comply additionally with the requirements of Annex I.
Some built-in lamp controlgear do not have their own enclosure and are composed of printed
circuit boards and electrical components thereon, and shall comply with the requirements of
IEC 60598-1 when built into the luminaire. Integral lamp controlgear not having their own
enclosure shall be treated as integral components of luminaires defined in Clause 0.5 in
IEC 60598-1 and shall be tested assembled in the luminaire.
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NOTE It is recommended for the luminaire manufacturer to confer about the relevant test requirements with the
controlgear manufacturer, if necessary.
In the lamp safety standards, “Information for ballast design” is given for the safe operation of
lamps. This shall be regarded as normative when testing ballasts.
5 General notes on tests
5.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests.

NOTE The requirements and tolerances permitted by this standard are related to testing of a type-test sample
submitted by the manufacturer for that purpose. Compliance of the type-test sample does not ensure compliance of
the whole production of a manufacturer with this safety standard.
Conformity of production is the responsibility of the manufacturer and may include routine tests and quality
assurance in addition to type testing.
5.2 Unless otherwise specified, the tests are carried out at an ambient temperature of 10 °C
to 30 °C.
5.3 Unless otherwise specified, the type test is carried out on one sample consisting of one
or more items submitted for the purpose of the type test.
In general, all tests are carried out on each type of lamp controlgear or, where a range of
similar lamp controlgear is involved, for each wattage in the range or on a representative
selection from the range, as agreed with the manufacturer.
Certain countries require that three samples of lamp controlgear be tested and, in such cases,
if more than one sample fails, then the type is rejected. If one sample fails, the test is
repeated using three other samples and all of these shall comply with the test requirements.
5.4 The tests shall be carried out in the order listed in this standard unless otherwise
specified in parts 2 of IEC 61347.
5.5 For the thermal test, independent lamp controlgear shall be mounted in a test corner
consisting of three dull-black painted wooden/wood fibre boards 15 mm to 20 mm thick and
arranged so as to resemble two walls and the ceiling of a room. The lamp controlgear is
secured to the ceiling as close as possible to the walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm
beyond the other side of the lamp controlgear.
5.6 For d.c. supplied ballasts intended for use from a battery supply it is permissible to
substitute a d.c. power source other than a battery, provided that the source impedance is
equivalent to that of a battery.
NOTE A non-inductive capacitor of appropriate rated voltage and with a capacitance of at least 50 μF, connected
across the supply terminals of the unit under test normally provides a source impedance simulating that of a
battery.
5.7 When testing lamp control gear to the requirements of this standard, earlier test reports
may be updated in accordance with this edition by submitting a new sample for test together
with the previous test report.
Full type testing may not generally be necessary and the product and the previous test results
shall only be reviewed against any amended clause marked “R” as scheduled in normative
Annex J: Schedule of more onerous requirements.
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6 Classification
Lamp controlgear is classified, according to the method of installation, as
– built-in;
– independent;
– integral.
7 Marking
7.1 Items to be marked
The parts that make up IEC 61347-2 state which of the following items shall be marked as
mandatory markings or provided as information to be given either on the lamp controlgear or
made available in the manufacturer’s catalogue or similar.
a) Mark of origin (trade mark, manufacturer's name or name of the responsible vendor/
supplier).
b) Model number or type reference of the manufacturer.
c) Symbol for independent lamp controlgear if applicable.
d) The correlation between replaceable and interchangeable parts, including fuses, of lamp
controlgear shall be marked unambiguously by legends on the lamp controlgear or, with
the exception of fuses, be specified in the manufacturer's catalogue.
e) Rated supply voltage (or voltages, if there are several), voltage range, supply frequency
and supply current(s); the supply current may be given in the manufacturer's literature.
f) The earthing terminals (if any) shall be identified by the symbol, , or These
symbols shall not be placed on screws or other easily removable parts.
NOTE For the use of the symbols, see IEC 60417.
g) The claimed value of the rated maximum operating temperature of the winding following
the symbol t w , values increasing in multiples of 5 °C.
h) Indication that the lamp controlgear does not rely upon the luminaire enclosure for
protection against accidental contact with live parts.
i) Indication of the cross-section of conductors for which the terminals, if any, are suitable.
Symbol: relevant value(s) in square millimetres (mm²) followed by a small square.
j) The lamp type and rated wattage or wattage range for which the lamp controlgear is
suitable, or the designation as indicated on the lamp data sheet of the type(s) of lamp(s)
for which the lamp controlgear is designed. If the lamp controlgear is intended to be used
with more than one lamp, the number and rated wattages of each lamp shall be indicated.
NOTE 1 For lamp controlgear specified in IEC 61347-2-2, it is assumed that a marked wattage range includes
all ratings within the range unless otherwise indicated in the manufacturer’s literature.
k) Wiring diagram indicating the position and purpose of terminals. In the case of lamp
controlgear having no terminals, a clear indication shall be given on the wiring diagram of
the significance of the code used for connecting wires. Lamp controlgear that operates in
specific circuits only shall be identified accordingly, for example by marking or wiring
diagram.
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l) Value of t c .
If this relates to a certain place on the lamp controlgear, this place shall be indicated or
shall be specified in the manufacturer's catalogue.
m) Symbol for temperature declared, thermally protected controlgear (see Annex B). The
dots in the triangle shall be replaced by the value of the rated maximum case temperature
in degrees Celsius assigned by the manufacturer, values increasing in multiples of 10.
n) Heat sink(s) required additional to the lamp controlgear.
o) The limiting temperature of the winding under abnormal conditions which shall be
respected when the controlgear is built into a luminaire, as information for luminaire
design.
NOTE 2 In the case of lamp controlgear intended for circuits which do not produce abnormal conditions, or
are for use only with starting devices which exempt the lamp controlgear from the abnormal conditions of
Annex C of IEC 60598-1, the winding temperature under abnormal conditions is not indicated.
p) The test period for the endurance test for lamp controlgear which, at the manufacturer's
choice, shall be tested for a period longer than 30 days, may be indicated with the symbol
D, followed by the appropriate number of days, 60, 90 or 120 in 10-day periods, the whole
being placed between the brackets immediately after the t w indication. For example, (D6)
for controlgear to be tested for a period of 60 days.
NOTE 3 The standard endurance test period of 30 days need not be indicated.
q) For lamp controlgear for which a constant S other than 4 500 is claimed by the manu-
facturer, the symbol S together with its appropriate value in thousands, for example "S6",
if S has a value of 6 000.
NOTE 4 Preferred values of S are: 4 500, 5 000, 6 000, 8 000, 11 000, 16 000.
r) The rated no-load output voltage, when it is higher than the supply voltage.
7.2 Durability and legibility of marking
Marking shall be durable and legible.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by trying to remove the marking by rubbing lightly,
for 15 s each time, with two pieces of cloth, one soaked with water and the other with
petroleum spirit.
The marking shall be legible after the test.

NOTE The petroleum spirit used should consist of a solvent hexane with a content of aromatics of maximum
0,1 % volume percentage, a kauri-butanol value of 29, an initial boiling-point of approximately 65 °C, a dry-point of
approximately 69 °C and a density of approximately 0,68 g/cm³.
8 Terminals
Screw terminals shall comply with Clause 14 of IEC 60598-1.
Screwless terminals shall comply with Clause 15 of IEC 60598-1.
9 Provisions for protective earthing
Earthing terminals shall comply with the requirements of Clause 8. The electrical connection/
clamping means shall be adequately locked against loosening, and it shall not be possible to
loosen the electrical connection/clamping means by hand without the use of a tool. For
screwless terminals, it shall not be possible to loosen the clamping means/electrical
connection unintentionally.
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Earthing of lamp controlgear (other than independent lamp controlgear) via means of fixing
the lamp controlgear to earthed metal is permitted. However, if a lamp controlgear has an
earthing terminal, this terminal shall only be used for earthing the lamp controlgear.
All parts of an earthing terminal shall be such as to minimize the danger of electrolytic
corrosion resulting from contact with the earth conductor or any other metal in contact with
them.
The screw and the other parts of the earthing terminal shall be made of brass or other metal
no less resistant to corrosion, or material with a non-rusting surface and at least one of the
contact surfaces shall be bare metal.
Compliance is checked by inspection, by manual test and according to the requirements of

Clause 8.
Lamp controlgear with conductors for protective earthing provided by tracks on printed circuit
boards shall be tested as follows.
A current from an a.c. source of 25 A is passed for 1 min between the earthing terminal or
earthing contact via the track on the printed board and each of the accessible metal parts
in turn.
After the test, the requirements of 7.2.1 of IEC 60598-1 shall apply.
10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts
10.1 Lamp controlgear which do not rely upon the luminaire enclosure for protection against
electric shock shall be sufficiently protected against accidental contact with live parts (see
Annex A) when installed as in normal use.
Integral lamp controlgear, which relies upon the luminaire enclosure for protection, shall be
tested according to its intended use.
Lacquer or enamel is not considered to be adequate protection or insulation for the purpose of
this requirement.
Parts providing protection against accidental contact shall have adequate mechanical strength
and shall not work loose in normal use. It shall not be possible to remove them without the
use of a tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by a manual test, and with regard to protection
against accidental contact, by means of the test finger as shown in Figure 1 of IEC 60529
using an electrical indicator to show contact. This finger is applied in all possible positions, if
necessary, with a force of 10 N.
It is recommended that a lamp be used for the indication of contact and that the voltage be
not less than 40 V.
10.2 Lamp controlgear incorporating capacitors of total capacitance exceeding 0,5 μF shall
be constructed so that the voltage at the lamp controlgear terminations does not exceed 50 V,
1 min after disconnection of the lamp controlgear from a source of supply at rated voltage.
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11 Moisture resistance and insulation
Lamp controlgear shall be moisture-resistant. They shall not show any appreciable damage
after being subjected to the following test.
The lamp controlgear is placed in the most unfavourable position of normal use, in a humidity
cabinet containing air with a relative humidity maintained between 91 % and 95 %. The
temperature of the air at all places where samples can be located shall be maintained within
1 °C of any convenient value t between 20 °C and 30 °C.
Before being placed in the humidity cabinet, the sample is brought to a temperature between t
and (t + 4) °C. The sample shall be kept in the cabinet for 48 h.
NOTE In most cases, the sample may be brought to the specified temperature between t and (t + 4) °C by
keeping it in a room at this temperature for at least 4 h before the humidity treatment.
In order to achieve the specified conditions within this cabinet, it is necessary to ensure constant circulation of the
air within, and, in general, to use a cabinet which is thermally insulated.
Before the insulation test, visible drops of water, if any, are removed by means of blotting
paper.
Immediately after the moisture treatment, the insulation resistance shall be measured with a
d.c. voltage of approximately 500 V, 1 min after application of the voltage. Lamp controlgear
having an insulating cover or envelope shall be wrapped with metal foil.
Insulation resistance shall be not less than 2 MΩ for basic insulation.
Insulation shall be adequate
a) between live parts of different polarity which are or can be separated;

b) between live parts and external parts, including fixing screws;
c) between live parts and control terminals, where relevant.
In the case of lamp controlgear having an internal connection or component between one or
more output terminals and the earth terminal, such a connection shall be removed during
this test.
12 Electric strength
Lamp controlgear shall have adequate electric strength.
Immediately after the measurement of the insulation resistance, the lamp controlgear shall
withstand an electric strength test for 1 min applied between the parts specified in Clause 11.
The test voltage of substantially sine-wave form, having a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz shall

correspond to the values in Table 1. Initially, not more than half the specified voltage shall be
applied, the voltage then being raised rapidly to the prescribed value.
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Table 1 – Electric strength test voltage
Test voltage
Working voltage U
V
Up to and including 42 V 500
Basic insulation 2 U + 1 000
Above 42 V up to and including 1 000 V Supplementary insulation 2 U + 1 750
Double or reinforced insulation 4 U + 2 750
Where both reinforced insulation and double insulation are used, care shall be taken that the voltage
applied to the reinforced insulation does not overstress the basic insulation or the supplementary
insulation.
No flashover or breakdown shall occur during the test.
The high-voltage transformer used for the test shall be so designed that when the output
terminals are short-circuited after the output voltage has been adjusted to the appropriate test
voltage, the output current is at least 200 mA.
The overcurrent relay shall not trip when the output current is less than 100 mA.
The r.m.s. value of the test voltage applied shall be measured to within ±3 %.
The metal foil referred to in Clause 11 shall be placed so that no flashover occurs at the
edges of the insulation.
Glow discharges without drop in voltage are neglected.
13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts
Windings of ballasts shall have adequate thermal endurance.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The purpose of this test is to check the validity of the rated maximum operating temperature
(t w ) marked on the ballast. The test is carried out on seven new ballasts which have not been
subjected to the preceding tests. They shall not be used for further testing.
This test may also be applied to ballasts which form an integral part of a luminaire and which
cannot be tested separately, thereby enabling such integral ballasts to be made with a t w
value.
Before the test, each ballast shall start and operate a lamp normally, and the lamp arc current
shall be measured under normal conditions of operation and at a rated voltage. Details of the
thermal endurance test are prescribed below. The thermal conditions shall be so adjusted that
the objective duration of the test is as indicated by the manufacturer. If no indication is given,
the test period shall be 30 days.
The test is carried out in an appropriate oven.

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The ballast shall function electrically in a manner similar to that in normal use, and, in the
case of capacitors, components or other auxiliaries not subjected to the test, these shall be
disconnected and reconnected again in the circuit but outside the oven. Other components
which do not influence the operating conditions of the windings may be removed.
NOTE 1 Where it is necessary to disconnect capacitors, components or other auxiliaries, it is recommended that
the manufacturer supplies special ballasts with these parts removed and any necessary additional connections
brought out from the ballast.
In general, to obtain normal operating conditions, the ballast is tested with the appropriate
lamp.
The ballast container, if of metal, is earthed. Lamps are always kept outside the oven.
For certain inductive ballasts of simple impedance (for example, switch-start choke ballasts),
the test is made without a lamp or resistor, provided the current is adjusted to the same value
as found with the lamp at rated supply voltage.
The ballast is connected to the power supply so that the voltage stress between the lamp
controlgear winding and earth is similar to the one in the lamp method.
Seven ballasts are placed in the oven, and the rated supply voltage applied to each of the
circuits.
The oven thermostats are then regulated so that the internal temperature of the oven attains a
value such that the temperature of the hottest winding in each of the ballasts is approximately
equal to the theoretical value given in Table 2.
For ballasts subject to a test duration longer than 30 days, the theoretical test temperatures
shall be calculated by means of Equation (2) as explained in Note 3 of this clause.
After 4 h, the actual temperature of the winding is determined by the "change-in-resistance"

method, and, if necessary, the oven thermostats are readjusted to approximate as closely
as possible the desired test temperature. Thereafter, a daily reading of the air temperature in
the oven is taken to ensure that the thermostats are maintained at the correct value to
within ± 2 °C.
The winding temperatures are measured again after 24 h and the final test period for each
lamp controlgear is determined from Equation (2). Figure 1 illustrates this in graphical form.
The permissible difference between the actual temperature of the hottest winding of any of the
ballasts under test and the theoretical value shall be such that the final test period is at least
equal to, but not more than twice, the foreseen test period.
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Winding temperature °C
Test period in days
IEC 586/2000
NOTE These curves are for information only and illustrate equation (2) using a constant S of 4 500 (see
Annex E).
Figure 1 – Relation between winding temperature

and endurance test duration
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Table 2 – Theoretical test temperatures for ballasts subjected to

an endurance test duration of 30 days
Theoretical test temperature

Constant S °C
S4,5 S5 S6 S8 S11 S16
For t w = 90 163 155 142 128 117 108

95 171 162 149 134 123 113
100 178 169 156 140 128 119
105 185 176 162 146 134 125

110 193 183 169 152 140 130
115 200 190 175 159 146 136
120 207 197 182 165 152 141

125 215 204 189 171 157 147
130 222 211 196 177 163 152
135 230 219 202 184 169 158

140 238 226 209 190 175 163
145 245 233 216 196 181 169
150 253 241 223 202 187 175
NOTE Unless otherwise indicated on the ballast, the theoretical test temperatures specified in column S4,5
apply. The use of a constant other than S4,5 must be justified in accordance with Annex E.
NOTE 2 For the measurement of winding temperature by the "change-in-resistance" method, the following
equation (1) is applicable:
R2
t2 =
R1
( 234,5 + t 1 ) − 234,5 (1)
where
t1 is the initial temperature in degrees Celsius;
t2 is the final temperature in degrees Celsius;
R 1 is the resistance at temperature t 1 ;
R 2 is the resistance at temperature t 2 .
The constant 234,5 relates to copper windings; for aluminium, this constant should be 229 .
No attempt shall be made to hold the winding temperature constant after the measurement
taken after 24 h. Only the ambient air temperature shall be stabilized by the thermostatic
control.
The test period for each ballast starts from the time the ballast is connected to the supply. At
the end of its test, the relevant ballast is disconnected from the supply but is not removed
from the oven until the tests on the other ballast have been completed.
NOTE 3 The theoretical test temperatures given in Figure 1 correspond to a working life of 10 years' continuous
operation at the rated maximum operating temperature t w .
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They are computed using the following equation:
⎛1 1 ⎞
log L = log L + S ⎜ − ⎟ (2)
o ⎜T T ⎟
⎝ w ⎠
where
L is the objective endurance test life in days (30, 60, 90 or 120);
L o = 3 652 days (10 years);
T is the theoretical test temperature in kelvins (t + 273);
T w is the rated maximum operating temperature in kelvins (t w + 273);
S is the constant depending on the design of the lamp controlgear and the winding insulation used.
After the test, when the ballasts have returned to room temperature, they shall satisfy the
following requirements.
a) At rated voltage, the ballast shall start the same lamp and the lamp arc current shall not
exceed 115 % of the value measured before the test, as described above.
NOTE 4 This test is to determine any adverse change in the ballast setting.
b) The insulation resistance between the winding and the ballast case, measured at approxi-
mately 500 V d.c. shall be not less than 1 MΩ.
The result of the test is considered to be satisfactory if at least six of the seven ballasts
satisfy these requirements. The test is considered to have failed if more than two ballasts fail
the test.
In the case of two failures, the test is repeated with seven more ballasts and no failure of
these is permitted.
14 Fault conditions
Lamp controlgear shall be so designed that, when operated under fault conditions, there shall
be no emission of flames or molten material or production of flammable gases. The protection
against accidental contact in accordance with 10.1 shall not be impaired.
Operation under fault conditions denotes that each of the conditions specified in 14.1 to 14.4
is applied in turn and, associated with it, those other fault conditions which are a logical
consequence thereof, with the provision that only one component at a time should be
subjected to a fault condition.
Examination of the apparatus and its circuit diagram will generally show the fault conditions
which should be applied. These are applied in sequence in the order which is most
convenient.
Totally enclosed lamp controlgear or components shall not be opened for examination nor for
the application of internal fault conditions. However, in case of doubt, in conjunction with the
examination of the circuit diagram, either the output terminals shall be short-circuited or, in
agreement with the manufacturer, a specially prepared lamp controlgear shall be submitted
for testing.
A lamp controlgear or component is considered to be totally enclosed if it is encapsulated in a

self-hardening compound bonded to the relevant surfaces so that clearances in air do not
exist.
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Components in which, according to the manufacturer's specifications, a short circuit cannot

occur, or which eliminate a short circuit, shall not be bridged. Components in which, according
to the manufacturer's specification, an open circuit cannot occur shall not be interrupted.
The manufacturer shall show evidence that the components behave in the foreseen way, for
example by showing compliance with the relevant specification.
Capacitors, resistors or inductors not complying with a relevant standard shall be short-
circuited or disconnected, whichever is the more unfavourable.
For lamp controlgear marked with , the lamp controlgear case temperature at any place
shall not exceed the marked value.
NOTE Lamp controlgear and filter coils without these symbols are checked together with the luminaire in
accordance with IEC 60598-1.
14.1 Short circuit across creepage distances and clearances, if less than the values
specified in Clause 16, taking into account any reduction allowed in 14.1 to 14.4.
NOTE 1 Creepage distances and clearances below the values of Clause 16 are not allowed between live parts
and accessible metal parts.
Between conductors protected from surge energy from the supply (for example, by choke
winding or capacitor) which are on a printed board complying with the pull-off and peel
strength requirements specified in IEC 61189-2, the creepage distance requirements are
modified. The distances of Table 3 are replaced by the values calculated from the following
equation:
log d = 0,78 log
Vˆ
300
(3)
with a minimum of 0,5 mm,
where
d is the distance, in millimetres;
Vˆ is the peak value of the voltage in volts.
These distances can be determined by reference to Figure 2.

NOTE 2 Coverings of lacquer or the like on printed circuit boards are ignored when calculating the distances.
Creepage distances of printed circuit boards may have lower values than described above if
coating according to IEC 60664-3 is used. This applies also for creepage distances between
live parts and parts which are connected to accessible metal parts. Tests according to the
relevant clauses of IEC 60664-3 shall show compliance with the requirement.
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10
9
8
7
6
3
Minimum creepage distances mm
1
0,9
0,8
0,7
0,6
0,5
0,4
0,3
0,2
0,1
10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 000 2
Peak value of the operating voltage V
IEC 587/2000
Figure 2 – Creepage distances between conductors on printed boards not conductively

connected to the supply mains
14.2 Short circuit across or, if applicable, interruption of semi-conductor devices.
Only one component at a time shall be short-circuited (or interrupted).
14.3 Short circuit across insulation consisting of covering of lacquer, enamel or textile.
Such coverings are ignored in assessing the creepage distances and clearances specified in
Table 3. However, if enamel forms the insulation of a wire and withstands the voltage test
prescribed in Clause 13 of IEC 60317-0-1, it is considered as contributing 1 mm to those
creepage distances and clearances in air.
This subclause does not imply a need to short-circuit the insulation between turns of coils,
insulating sleeves or tubing.
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14.4 Short circuit across electrolytic capacitors.
14.5 Compliance is checked by operating the lamp controlgear at any voltage between 0,9
and 1,1 times the rated supply voltage with the lamp connected and with the lamp controlgear
case at t c ; then, each of the fault conditions outlined in 14.1 to 14.4 inclusive shall be applied
in turn.
The test is continued until stable conditions are obtained, and the lamp controlgear case
temperature is measured. When making the tests of 14.1 to 14.4, components such as
resistors, capacitors, semiconductors, fuses, etc. may fail. It is permitted to replace such
components so as to continue the test.
After the tests, when the lamp controlgear has returned to ambient temperature, the insulation
resistance measured at approximately 500 V d.c. shall be not less than 1 MΩ.
To check whether gases liberated from component parts are flammable or not, a test with a
high-frequency spark generator is made.
To check whether accessible parts have become live, the test according to Annex A is carried
out.
To check whether emission of flames or molten material might present a safety hazard, the
test specimen is wrapped with a tissue paper, as specified in 4.187 of ISO 4046-4, and shall
not ignite.
15 Construction
15.1 Wood, cotton, silk, paper and similar fibrous material
Wood, cotton, silk, paper and similar fibrous material shall not be used as insulation, unless
impregnated.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
15.2 Printed circuits
Printed circuits are permitted for internal connections.
Compliance is checked by reference to Clause 14 of this standard.
16 Creepage distances and clearances
Creepage distances and clearances shall be not less than the values given in Tables 3 and 4,
as appropriate, unless otherwise specified in Clause 14.
} NOTE Z1 Attention is drawn to the fact that the values for creepage distances and clearances given in this clause are the
absolute minimum.
NOTE Z2 The way in which creepage distances and clearances are measured is specified in EN 60664-1. ~
The contribution to the creepage distance of any groove less than 1 mm wide shall be limited
to its width.
Any air gap of less than 1 mm shall be ignored in computing the total air path.
NOTE 1 Creepage distances are distances in air, measured along the external surface of the insulating material.
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NOTE 2 Distances between ballast windings are not measured because they are checked with the endurance
test. This applies also to distances between taps.
A metal enclosure shall have an insulating lining in accordance with IEC 60598-1 if, in the
absence of such a lining, the creepage distance or clearance between the live parts and
the enclosure would be smaller than the value prescribed in the relevant tables.
NOTE 3 In open-core ballasts, enamel, or similar material, which forms the insulation for a wire and withstands
the voltage test for grade 1 or grade 2 of IEC 60317-0-1 (Clause 13) is judged to contribute 1 mm to the values
given in Tables 3 and 4 of this standard between enamelled wires of different windings or from enamelled wire to
covers, iron cores, etc.
However, this applies only in the situation where creepage distances and clearances are not less than 2 mm in
addition to the enamelled layers.
Lamp controlgear, where the components are so encapsulated in a self-hardening compound

bonded to the relevant surfaces that no clearances exist, are not checked.
Printed circuit boards are exempt from the requirements of this clause because they are
tested according to Clause 14.
}Values for creepage distances and clearances may be found for intermediate values of working
voltages by linear interpolation between tabulated values.
NOTE Z3 For details of pollution degrees or overvoltage categories, EN 60664-1 should be consulted.
The minimum distances specified are based on the following parameters:
- for use with up to 2 000 m above sea level;
- pollution degree 2 where normally only non-conductive pollution occurs but occasionally a temporary conductivity caused
by condensation is to be expected;
-
installation.~
equipment of impulse withstand category II which is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 26 –
}Table 3 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50 Hz/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages
RMS working voltage

not exceeding V 50 150 250 500 750 1 000
Distances
mm
a) between live parts of different polarity, and
b) between live parts and accessible metal parts
which are permanently fixed to the lamp control
gear, including screws or devices for fixing
covers or fixing the lamp control gear to its
support
c) for ballasts declared not to rely on the luminaire
enclosure for protection against electric shock –
between live parts and the outer accessible
surface of insulating parts
Creepage distances a
– Basic insulation PTI b ≥ 600 0,6 0,8 1,5 3 4 5,5
< 600 1,2 1,6 2,5 5 8 10
– Supplementary insulation PTI b ≥ 600 – 0,8 1,5 3 4 5,5
< 600 – 1,6 2,5 5 8 10
c c
– Reinforced insulation – 3,2 5 6 8 11
d
Clearances
– Basic insulation
– Supplementary insulation
– Reinforced insulation
0,2
–
–
0,8
0,8
1,6
1,5
1,5
3
3
3
6
4
4
8
5,5
5,5
11
a
For creepage distances the equivalent d.c. voltage is equal to the r.m.s. value of the sinusoidal a.c. voltage.
b
PTI (proof tracking index) in accordance with EN 60112.
c
For insulation material with PTI ≥ 600 this is reduced to twice that of the basic insulation for this material.
d
For clearances the equivalent d.c. voltage is equal to the peak of the a.c. voltage.
NOTE 1 In the case of creepage distances to parts not energized or not intended to be earthed where tracking cannot occur,
the values specified for material with PTI ≥ 600 apply for all materials (in spite of the real PTI).
For creepage distances subjected to working voltages of less than 60 s duration, the values specified for materials with PTI ≥
600 apply for all materials.
NOTE 2 For creepage distances not liable to contamination by dust or moisture, the values specified for materials with PTI ≥
600 apply (regardless of the real PTI).
NOTE 3 For lamp controlgear specified in EN 61347-2-1, accessible metal parts are rigidly placed in relation to live parts.
NOTE 4 The creepage distances and clearances specified in this clause do not apply to those devices specified in
EN 61347-2-1 which comply with the dimensions specified in EN 60155. In such instances, the requirements of that standard
apply.~
Table 4 – Minimum distances for non-sinusoidal pulse voltages
Rated pulse voltage

peak kV
2,0 2,5 3,0 4,0 5,0 6,0 8,0 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100
Minimum 1,0 1,5 2 3 4 5,5 8 11 14 18 25 33 40 60 75 90 130 170

clearance
in mm
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For distances subjected to both sinusoidal voltage as well as non-sinusoidal pulses, the
minimum required distance shall be not less than the highest value indicated in either Table 3
or 4.
Creepage distances shall be not less than the required minimum clearance.
17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
Screws, current-carrying parts and mechanical connections, the failure of which might cause
the lamp controlgear to become unsafe, shall withstand the mechanical stresses occurring in
normal use.
Compliance is checked by inspection and the tests of 4.11 and 4.12 of Clause 4 of
IEC 60598-1.
18 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
18.1 Parts of insulating material either retaining live parts in position or providing protection
against electric shock shall be sufficiently resistant to heat.
For materials other than ceramic, compliance is checked by subjecting the parts to the ball-
pressure test according to Clause 13 of IEC 60598-1.
18.2 External parts of insulating material providing protection against electric shock and
parts of insulating material retaining live parts in position shall be sufficiently resistant to
flame and ignition/fire.
For materials other than ceramic, compliance is checked by the tests of 18.3 or 18.4, as
appropriate.
Printed circuit boards are not tested as above, but in accordance with 8.7 of IEC 61189-2 and
the relevant parts of IEC 61249-2. Any self-sustaining flame shall extinguish within 30 s of
removal of the gas flame and any flaming drops shall not ignite the tissue paper specified.
18.3 External parts of insulating material providing protection against electric shock shall be
subjected for 30 s to the glow-wire test in accordance with IEC 60695-2-10, subject to the
following details:
– the test sample shall be one specimen;

– the test specimen shall be a complete lamp controlgear;
– the temperature of the tip of the glow-wire shall be 650 °C;
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 28 –
– any (self-sustaining) flame or glowing of the specimen shall extinguish within 30 s of

removal of the glow wire and any flaming drops shall not ignite a piece of tissue paper, as
specified in 4.187 of ISO 4046-4, spread out horizontally 200 mm ± 5 mm below the test
specimen.
18.4 Parts of insulating material retaining live parts in position shall be subjected to the
needle-flame test in accordance with IEC 60695-11-5, subject to the following details:
– the test sample shall be one specimen;

– the test specimen shall be a complete lamp controlgear. If it is necessary to take away
parts of the lamp controlgear to perform the test, care shall be taken to ensure that the
test conditions are not significantly different from those occurring in normal use;
– the test flame is applied to the centre of the surface to be tested;
– the duration of application is 10 s;
– any self-sustaining flame shall extinguish within 30 s of removal of the gas flame, and any
flaming drops shall not ignite a piece of tissue paper as specified in 4.187 of ISO 4046-4,
spread out horizontally 200 mm ± 5 mm below the test specimen.
18.5 Lamp controlgear intended for building into luminaires other than ordinary, independent
lamp controlgear, and lamp controlgear having insulation subject to starting voltages with a
peak value higher than 1 500 V shall be resistant to tracking.
For materials other than ceramic, compliance is checked by subjecting the parts to the
tracking test according to Section 13 of IEC 60598-1.
19 Resistance to corrosion
Ferrous parts, the rusting of which might cause the lamp controlgear to become unsafe, shall
be adequately protected against rusting.
Compliance is checked by the test of 4.18.1 of Clause 4 of IEC 60598-1.
Protection by varnish is deemed to be adequate for the outer surfaces.
20 No-load output voltage
When the ballast is connected at rated supply voltage and rated frequency with no-load on the
output, the output voltage shall not differ from the rated value of the no-load output voltage by
more than 10 %.
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Annex A
(normative)
Test to establish whether a conductive part

is a live part which may cause an electric shock
A.1 In order to determine whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric
shock, the lamp controlgear is operated at rated voltage and nominal supply frequency, and
the following tests are conducted.
A.2 The part concerned is a live part if a current of more than 0,7 mA (peak) or 2 mA d.c. is
measured.
For frequencies above 1 kHz, the limit of 0,7 mA (peak) is multiplied by the value of the
frequency in kilohertz, but the result shall not exceed 70 mA (peak).
The current flowing between the part concerned and earth is measured.
Compliance is checked by measurement in accordance with Figure 4 and 7.1 of IEC 60990.
A.3 The voltage between the part concerned and any accessible part is measured, the
measuring circuit having a non-inductive resistance of 50 kΩ. The part concerned is a live
part if a voltage of more than 34 V (peak) is measured.
For the above test, one pole of the test supply shall be at earth potential.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 30 –
Annex B
(normative)
Particular requirements for thermally protected

lamp controlgear
B.1 Introductory remark
Two different categories of thermally protected lamp controlgear are covered by this annex.
The first category comprises "class P" USA lamp controlgear, referred to in this standard as
"protected lamp controlgear", which are intended to prevent lamp controlgear overheating
under any conditions of use including protection of the luminaire mounting surface against
overheating due to end-of-life effects.
The second category comprises "temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear".
This category provides thermal protection of the mounting surface which, depending on the
marked operating temperature of the thermal protection in combination with the luminaire
construction, provides protection against overheating due to end-of-life effects on the lamp
controlgear.
NOTE A third category of thermal lamp controlgear protection is recognized where the thermal protection of the
mounting surface is achieved by a thermal protector external to the lamp controlgear. Relevant requirements may
be found in IEC 60598-1.
The clauses listed in this annex supplement the corresponding clauses in the main part of the
standard. Where there is no corresponding clause or subclause in this annex, the clause or
subclause of the main part applies without modification.
B.2 Scope
This annex applies to lamp controlgear for discharge lamps, intended to be built into
luminaires and incorporating a means of thermal protection that is intended to disconnect the
supply circuit to the lamp controlgear before the lamp controlgear case temperature exceeds
the specified limits.
B.3 Definitions
B.3.1
"class P" thermally protected lamp controlgear
P
lamp controlgear incorporating a thermal protector which is intended to prevent overheating

under any conditions of use and which will protect the luminaire mounting surface against
overheating due to end-of-life effects
B.3.2
temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear incorporating means of protection against overheating to prevent the lamp
controlgear case temperature under any conditions of use from exceeding the indicated value
– 31 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
NOTE The dots in the triangle are replaced by the value of the rated maximum case temperature in degrees
Celsius at any place on the outer surface of the lamp controlgear case, as claimed by the manufacturer under the
conditions in Clause B.9.
Lamp controlgear marked with values up to 130 provide protection against overheating due to
end-of-life effects in accordance with luminaire marking requirements. See IEC 60598-1.
F
If the value exceeds 130, marked luminaires shall in addition be tested in accordance
with IEC 60598-1 with respect to luminaires without temperature sensing controls.
B.3.3
rated opening temperature
the no-load temperature at which a protector is designed to open
B.4 General requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear
Thermal protectors shall be an integral part of lamp controlgear and located so as to be

protected against mechanical damage. Renewable parts, if any, shall only be accessible by
means of a tool.
If functioning of the protection means depends on polarity, then for cord-connected equipment
where the plug is not polarized, the protection shall be in both leads.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests of IEC 60730-2-3 or IEC 60691, as
appropriate.
B.5 General notes on tests
The appropriate number of specially prepared samples according to Clause B.9 shall be
submitted.
Only one sample need be subjected to the most onerous fault condition described in B.9.2
and only one sample need be subjected to the conditions described in B.9.3 or B.9.4. In
addition, for both protected and temperature-declared lamp controlgear, at least one lamp
controlgear shall be submitted, prepared to represent the most onerous of the fault conditions
described in B.9.2.
B.6 Classification
Lamp controlgear are classified according to B.6.1 or B.6.2.
B.6.1 According to the class of protection

P
a) "class P" thermally protected lamp controlgear, symbol ;
b) temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear, symbol .
B.6.2 According to the type of protection
a) automatic resetting (cyclic) type;

b) manual resetting (cyclic) type;
c) non-renewable, non-resetting (fuse) type;
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 32 –
d) renewable, non-resetting (fuse) type;

e) other type of protective method providing equivalent thermal protection.
B.7 Marking
B.7.1 Lamp controlgear incorporating means of protection against overheating shall be

marked according to the class of protection:
P
– the symbol for "class P" thermally protected lamp controlgear;
– the symbol for temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear, values
increasing in multiples of 10.
The terminal(s) to which the protector(s) is(are) connected shall be identified by this symbol.
In addition, for renewable protectors, the marking shall include the type of protector to be
used.
NOTE 1 This marking is required by the luminaire manufacturer to ensure that the marked terminal is not
connected to the lamp side of the lamp controlgear.
NOTE 2 Local wiring rules may require the protector to be connected in the line conductor. This is essential in
class I equipment where polarized supplies are used.
B.7.2 In addition to the above marking, the lamp controlgear manufacturer shall declare the
type of protection in accordance with Clause B.6.
B.8 Thermal endurance of windings
Lamp controlgear incorporating a thermal protector shall comply with the thermal endurance
test of windings with the protector short-circuited.
NOTE For type testing, the manufacturer may be asked to supply samples with short-circuited protectors.
B.9 Lamp controlgear heating
B.9.1 Preselection test
Before starting the tests of this clause, the lamp controlgear shall be placed (non-energized)
for at least 12 h in an oven, the temperature of which is maintained at 5 K less than the rated
operating temperature of the protector.
In addition, lamp controlgear with thermal fuses are allowed to cool to a temperature at least 20 K
less than the rated operating temperature of the protector before being removed from the
oven.
At the end of this period, a small current, for example not more than 3 % of the nominal
supply current of the lamp controlgear, shall be passed through the lamp controlgear in order
to determine whether the protector is closed.
Lamp controlgear in which the protector has operated shall not be used for further testing.
– 33 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
B.9.2 "Class P" thermally protected lamp controlgear
These lamp controlgear are limited to a maximum case temperature of the lamp controlgear of
90 °C, a rated maximum winding temperature (t w ) of 105 °C and a capacitor rated maximum
operating temperature (t c ) of 70 °C.
NOTE These lamp controlgear are suited to present practice in the USA.
The lamp controlgear is operated at thermal equilibrium under normal conditions in the test
enclosure of which a typical example is described in Annex D, at an ambient temperature of
40 +−05 °C.
The protector shall not open under these conditions of operation.
The most onerous of the following fault conditions shall then be introduced and applied
throughout the complete test.
To obtain these conditions, specially prepared lamp controlgear will be necessary.
B.9.2.1 For transformers, the following relevant abnormal conditions apply (in addition to
those specified in Annex C of IEC 60598-1):
a) For lamp controlgear specified in IEC 61347-2-8

– the outer 10 % of the turns of primary winding is short-circuited;
– the outer 10 % of the turns of any secondary power winding is short-circuited;
– any power capacitor is short-circuited, if such condition will not short-circuit the ballast
primary winding.
b) For lamp controlgear specified in IEC 61347-2-9
– the outer 20 % of the turns of primary winding is short-circuited;
– the outer 20 % of the turns of any secondary power winding is short-circuited;
– any power capacitor is short-circuited, if such condition will not short-circuit the ballast
primary winding.
B.9.2.2 For chokes, the following abnormal conditions apply (in addition to those specified in
Annex C of IEC 60598-1):
a) For lamp controlgear specified in IEC 61347-2-8

– the outer 10 % of the turns of each winding is short-circuited;
– a series capacitor is short-circuited, if applicable.
b) For lamp controlgear specified in IEC 61347-2-9
– the outer 20 % of the turns of each winding is short-circuited;
– a series capacitor is short-circuited, if applicable.
Three cycles of heating and cooling shall be applied for the purpose of this measurement. For
non-resetting type protectors, only one cycle shall be applied on each specially prepared lamp
controlgear.
Temperatures on the case of the lamp controlgear shall continue to be measured after the
protector opens. Except when testing for protector reclosing temperatures, the test may be
discontinued when case temperatures start to decrease following the opening of the protector,
or when the specified temperature limit is exceeded.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 34 –
NOTE If the case reaches a temperature not exceeding 110 °C and either remains at that temperature or starts to
decrease, the test may be discontinued after 1 h of operation after the peak temperature is first reached.
During the test, the temperature on the case of the lamp controlgear shall not exceed 110 °C
and shall be no more than 85 °C when the protector recloses the circuit (with a resetting type
protector), except that, during any cycle of operation of the protector during the test, the case
temperature may be more than 110 °C, provided that the length of time between the instant
when the case temperature first exceeds the limit and the instant of attainment of the
maximum temperature indicated in Table B.1 does not exceed the time correspondingly
indicated in that table.
The temperature on the enclosure of a capacitor provided as part of such lamp controlgear
shall be no more than 90 °C except that the capacitor temperature may be more than 90 °C
when the case temperature is more than 110 °C.
Table B.1 – Thermal protection operation
Maximum temperature of Maximum time for attainment of the maximum

the lamp controlgear case temperature from 110 °C
°C min
Over 150 0
Between 145 and 150 5,3
Between 140 and 145 7,1
Between 135 and 140 10
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
enclosure described in Annex D, in an ambient temperature such that a winding temperature
of (t w + 5) °C is obtained.
The protection means shall not operate under these conditions.
The most onerous of the fault conditions described in B.9.2 shall then be introduced and
applied throughout the complete test.
NOTE It is permitted to operate the lamp controlgear at a current producing a winding temperature equivalent to
that of the most onerous of the fault conditions described in B.9.2.
During the test, the temperature on the case of the lamp controlgear shall not exceed 135 °C
and shall be no more than 110 ° C when the protector recloses the circuit (with a resetting type
protector). However, during any cycle of operation of the protector during the test, the case
temperature may be more than 135 °C, provided that the length of time between the instant
when the case temperature first exceeds the limit and the instant of attainment of the
maximum temperature indicated in Table B.2 does not exceed the time corresponding to that
indicated in that table.
– 35 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
The temperature on the enclosure of a capacitor provided as part of such a lamp controlgear
shall be no more than 50 °C or t c under conditions of normal operation and not more than
60 °C or (t c + 10) °C under conditions of abnormal operation for capacitors with or without
indication of rated maximum operating temperature (t c ) respectively.
Table B.2 – Thermal protection operation
Maximum temperature of Maximum time for attainment of the maximum

the lamp controlgear case temperature from 135 °C
°C min
Over 180 0
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
a) The lamp controlgear shall be operated at thermal equilibrium under conditions as

specified in D.4 at a short-circuit current producing a winding temperature of (t w + 5) °C.
The protection means shall not open under this condition.
b) The lamp controlgear shall then be operated at a current producing a winding temperature
identical to that under the most onerous of the fault conditions described in B.9.2.
During the test, the lamp controlgear case temperature shall be measured.
Then, if necessary, the current through the windings shall be increased slowly and
continuously until the protection means operates.
Time intervals and increments in current shall be such that thermal equilibrium between
winding temperatures and lamp controlgear surface temperatures is achieved as far as is
possible.
During the test, the highest temperature of the lamp controlgear surface shall be continuously
measured.
For lamp controlgear fitted with automatic resetting thermal cut-outs/protectors (see item a) of
B.6.2) or protective mechanism of another type (see item e) of B.6.2), the test shall be
continued until stable surface temperature is achieved.
The automatic-resetting thermal cut-out/protector shall work three times by switching the lamp
controlgear off and on under the given conditions.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 36 –
For lamp controlgear fitted with manual reset thermal cut-outs/protectors, the test shall be
repeated three times allowing a 30-min interval between tests. At the end of each 30 min
interval, the cut-outs/protectors shall be reset.
For lamp controlgear fitted with non-renewable, non-resetting type, and for lamp controlgear
with renewable type of thermal protectors, only one test is carried out.
Compliance is achieved if the highest temperature of any part of the lamp controlgear surface
does not exceed the marked value.
An overshoot of 10 % of the declared value is permissible within 15 min after the protection
means has operated. After that period, the declared value shall not be exceeded.
B.9.5 Temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear

as specified in IEC 61347-2-9
a) The lamp controlgear shall be operated at thermal equilibrium, under conditions as

specified in H.12, at a short-circuit current producing a winding temperature of (tw + 5) °C.
The protector shall not open under this condition.
b) The lamp controlgear shall then be operated at a current producing a winding temperature
identical to that under the most onerous of the fault conditions described in B.9.2. During
the test, the lamp controlgear case temperature shall be measured.
The circuit subjected to abnormal conditions shall be operated with a slowly and steadily
increasing current through the windings until the thermal protector operates. Time
intervals and increments in current shall be such that thermal equilibrium between winding
temperatures and lamp controlgear surface temperatures is achieved as far as is
practicable.
During the test, the highest temperature of any part of the lamp controlgear surface shall
be continuously measured.
For lamp controlgear fitted with automatic resetting thermal protectors (see item a) of B.6.2),
or with a protective method of another type (see item e) of B.6.2), the test shall be continued
until a stable surface temperature is achieved. The automatic resetting thermal protector shall
work three times by switching the lamp controlgear off and on under the given conditions.
For lamp controlgear fitted with a manual resetting thermal protector, the test shall be
repeated three times allowing a 30 min interval between tests. At the end of each 30 min
interval, the cut-outs shall be reset.
For lamp controlgear fitted with non-renewable, non-resetting type, and for ballasts with
renewable types of thermal protectors, only one test is carried out.
For lamp controlgear where a combination of the protective devices mentioned is used, the
lamp controlgear shall be tested as for the protection device that provides the primary
protection for temperature control, as declared by the manufacturer.
An overshoot of 10 % of the marked value is permissible within 15 min after the protection
means has operated. After that period, the marked value shall not be exceeded.
– 37 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
Annex C
(normative)
Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with

means of protection against overheating
C.1 Scope
This annex applies to electronic lamp controlgear incorporating a means of thermal protection
that is intended to open the supply circuits to the lamp controlgear before the lamp
controlgear case temperature exceeds the declared limits.
C.2 Definition
C.2.1 Temperature declared thermally protected lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear incorporating means of protection against overheating to prevent the lamp
controlgear case temperature exceeding the indicated value
NOTE The three dots in the triangle are replaced by the value of the rated maximum case temperature in degrees
Celsius at any place on the outer surface of the lamp controlgear case as claimed by the manufacturer under the
conditions in Clause C.7.
Lamp controlgear marked with values up to 130 provide protection against overheating due to
F
end-of-life effects in accordance with luminaire marking requirements. See IEC 60598-1.
F
If the value exceeds 130, marked luminaires shall, in addition, be tested in accordance
with IEC 60598-1 with respect to luminaires without temperature sensing controls.
C.3 General requirements for electronic lamp controlgear

with means of protection against overheating
C.3.1 Thermal protection means shall be an integral part of lamp controlgear and located so
as to be protected against mechanical damage. Renewable parts, if any, shall be accessible
only by means of a tool.
If the functioning of the protection means depends on polarity, then, for cord-connected
equipment where the plug is not polarized, the protection shall be in both leads.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests of IEC 60730-2-3 or IEC 60691, as
appropriate.
C.3.2 The circuit breaking of the protection means shall not give rise to any fire risk.
Compliance is checked by the tests of Clause C.7.

BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 38 –
C.4 General notes on tests
The appropriate number of specially prepared samples according to Clause C.7 shall be
submitted.
Only one sample need be subjected to the most onerous fault conditions described in C.7.2.
C.5 Classification
Thermally protected lamp controlgear are classified according to the type of protection:
a) automatic resetting type;

b) manual resetting type;
c) non-renewable, non-resetting type;
d) renewable, non-resetting type;
e) protective method of another type providing equivalent thermal protection.
C.6 Marking
Thermally protected lamp controlgear shall be marked as follows.
C.6.1 The symbol is used for temperature declared thermally protected lamp control-
gear, values increasing in multiples of 10.
C.6.2 In addition to the above marking, the lamp controlgear manufacturer shall declare the
type of protection in accordance with Clause C.5. This information may be given in the
manufacturer's catalogue or similar.
C.7 Limitation of heating
C.7.1 Preselection test
Before starting the tests of this clause, the lamp controlgear shall be placed (non-energized)
for at least 12 h in an oven the temperature of which is maintained at 5 K less than the case
temperature t c .
Lamp controlgear in which the protector has operated shall not be used for further testing.
C.7.2 Functioning of the protection means
enclosure described in Annex D, at an ambient temperature such that a case temperature of
(t c +−05 ) °C is obtained.
The protection means shall not operate under these conditions.
The most onerous of the fault conditions described in 14.1 to 14.4 shall then be introduced
and be applied throughout the complete test.
– 39 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
If the lamp controlgear under test contains windings, such as filter coils for suppressing
harmonics, which are connected to mains supply, the output connections of these windings
shall be short-circuited and the remaining part of the lamp controlgear shall be operated as
under normal conditions. Filter coils for radio interference suppression are not subjected to
the test.
NOTE This can be realized by specially prepared test samples.
Then, if necessary, the current through the windings shall be increased slowly and
continuously until the protection means operates. Time intervals and increments in current
shall be such that the thermal equilibrium between winding temperatures and lamp
controlgear surface temperatures is achieved as far as possible. During the test, the highest
temperature of the lamp controlgear surface shall be continuously measured.
For lamp controlgear fitted with automatic-resetting thermal protectors (see C.5a)), or a
protective method of another type (see C.5e)), the test shall be continued until a stable
surface temperature is achieved.
The automatic-resetting thermal protector shall work three times by switching the lamp
controlgear off and on under the given conditions.
For lamp controlgear fitted with manual reset thermal protectors, the test shall be repeated six
times allowing a 30-min interval between tests. At the end of each 30 min interval, the
protectors shall be reset.
For lamp controlgear fitted with a non-renewable, non-resetting type protectors and for lamp
controlgear with renewable type thermal protectors, only one test is carried out.
An overshoot of 10 % of the marked value is permissible within 15 min after the protection
means has operated. After that period, the marked value shall not be exceeded.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 40 –
Annex D
(normative)
Requirements for carrying out the heating tests

of thermally protected lamp controlgear
D.1 Test enclosure
The heating tests are made in an enclosure in which the temperature of the ambient air is
maintained as specified (see Figure D.1). The entire test enclosure shall be constructed of
heat resistant material 25 mm thick. The test compartment of this enclosure shall have
internal dimensions of 610 mm × 610 mm × 610 mm. The floor of the test compartment shall
measure 560 mm × 560 mm, permitting an air space of 25 mm all around the platform for
circulation of the heated air. A 75 mm heater compartment shall be provided below the floor of
the test area for the heating elements. One side of the test compartment may be removable,
but shall be so constructed that it can be securely fastened to the remainder of the enclosure.
One of the sides shall have a 150 mm square opening located centrally at the bottom edge of
the test compartment, and the enclosure so constructed that the only possibility of air
circulation will be through this opening. The opening shall be covered by an aluminium shield
as shown in Figure D.1.
D.2 Heating of enclosure
The heat source used for the test enclosure described above shall consist of four 300 W strip
heaters having approximate heating surface dimensions of 40 mm × 300 mm. These elements
shall be connected in parallel to the supply source. The elements shall be mounted in the
75 mm heater compartment midway between the test compartment floor and the base, and so
arranged that they form a square with the outside edge of each element 65 mm from the
adjacent inside wall of the enclosure. The elements shall be controlled by a suitable
thermostat.
D.3 Lamp controlgear operating conditions
During the test, the frequency of the supply circuit shall be the rated frequency of the lamp
controlgear, and the voltage of the supply circuit shall be the rated supply voltage of the lamp
controlgear. During the test, the temperature in the enclosure shall be maintained at 40 +−05 °C;
prior to the test, the lamp controlgear (not energized) shall be placed in the chamber for a
sufficient interval of time to allow all parts to attain the temperature of the air therein. If the
temperature in the chamber at the end of the test differs from that at the beginning of the test,
this temperature differential shall be taken into account in determining the temperature rise of
the components of the lamp controlgear. The lamp controlgear shall supply the number and
size of lamps for which it is intended. Lamps shall be placed outside the enclosure.
D.4 Lamp controlgear position in the enclosure
During the test, the lamp controlgear shall be in its normal operating position supported
75 mm above the floor of the test compartment by two 75 mm wooden blocks, and shall be
centrally located with respect to the sides of the enclosure. Electrical connections may be
brought out of the enclosure through the 150 mm square opening illustrated in Figure D.1.
During the test, the enclosure shall be so located that the shielded opening is not exposed to
draughts or rapid air currents.
– 41 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
D.5 Temperature measurements
The average ambient temperature in the enclosure is assumed to be the average air
temperature at positions not less than 76 mm from the nearest wall and on a level with the
centre of the lamp controlgear.
The temperature is usually measured by a glass thermometer. An alternative sensor is a

thermocouple or 'thermistor' attached to a small metal vane shielded against radiation.
Temperatures on the case are usually measured by means of thermocouples. A temperature

is considered to be constant when three successive readings, taken at intervals of 10 % of the
previously elapsed duration of the test (but not less than 5 min intervals), indicate no change.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 42 –
IEC 588/2000
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure D.1 – Example of heating enclosure for thermally protected ballasts

– 43 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
Annex E
(normative)
Use of constant S other than 4 500 in t w tests
E.1 The tests outlined in this annex are intended to enable the manufacturer to prove a
claimed value of S other than 4 500.
Theoretical test temperatures T for use in ballast endurance tests are calculated from
equation (2) given in Clause 13.
If no claim is made to the contrary, S shall be taken to be 4 500 but a manufacturer may claim
the use of any of the values in Table 2 if this can be justified by procedures A or B below.
If the use of a constant other than 4 500 for a particular ballast has been proved on the basis
of procedures A or B, then that constant may be used in endurance tests for that ballast and
others using the same construction and materials.
E.2 Procedure A
The manufacturer submits experimental data relating life expectancy to winding temperature
for the ballast design concerned, based on enough samples, but no fewer than 30.
From this data, the regression line relating T to log L, together with the 95 % confidence lines
associated with it, are computed.
A straight line is then drawn through the points where the 10 days and 120 days abscissae
intersect the upper and lower 95 % confidence lines respectively. See Figure E.1 for a typical
presentation. If the inverse of the slope of this line is greater than, or equal to, the claimed
value of S, then the latter has been proved within 95 % confidence limits. For failure criteria,
see procedure B.
NOTE 1 The points at 10 days and 120 days represent the smallest interval needed for the application of the
confidence lines. Other points may be used provided a similar or greater interval is covered.
NOTE 2 Information in respect of the techniques involved and the method of calculating regression lines and
confidence limits are given in IEC 60216-1 and in IEEE 101.
E.3 Procedure B
The testing authority shall test 14 new ballasts submitted by the manufacturer in addition to
those required for the endurance test, divided at random into two groups of seven. The
manufacturer shall state the value of S claimed and the test temperature T 1 – required to
achieve a nominal average ballast life of 10 days – together with the corresponding test
temperature T 2 – for a nominal average ballast life of at least 120 days – calculated using T 1 ,
and the claimed value of S in the following version of equation (2):
1 1 1 120 1 1 1,079
= + log or = + (E.1)
T2 T1 S 10 T2 T1 S
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 44 –
where
T 1 is the theoretical test temperature in kelvins for 10 days;
T 2 is the theoretical test temperature in kelvins for 120 days;
S is the claimed constant.
Endurance tests are then carried out using the basic method described in Clause 13 on the
two groups of seven ballasts, based on the theoretical temperature T 1 (test 1) and T 2 (test 2),
respectively.
If the current deviates by more than 15 % from the initial value measured 24 h after the
commencement of the test, the test shall be repeated at a lower temperature. The duration of
the test is calculated with the help of equation (2). Ballasts are considered to have failed if
during operation in the oven
a) the ballast becomes open-circuit;

b) breakdown of the insulation occurs, as indicated by the operation of a fast-acting fuse with
a current rating of 150 % to 200 % of the initial supply current measured after 24 h.
Test 1, the duration of which shall be equal to, or greater than, 10 days, is continued until all
the ballasts have failed and the mean life L 1 has been calculated from the mean of the
logarithm of the individual lives at temperature T 1 . From this, the corresponding mean life L 2
at temperature T 2 is calculated with the help of another arrangement (E.2) of equation (2):
⎡ S ⎛ 1 1 ⎞⎤
L2 = L1exp ⎢ ⎜⎜ − ⎟⎟⎥ (E.2)
⎣⎢ log e ⎝ T 2 T1 ⎠⎦⎥
NOTE 1 Care should be taken to ensure that the failure of one or more of the ballasts does not affect the
temperature of the remaining ballast on test.
Test 2 is continued until such time as the mean life at temperature T 2 exceeds L 2 ; this result
implies that the constant S for the sample is at least that claimed. However, if all the samples
in test 2 fail before the mean life reaches L 2 , then the constant S claimed for the samples has
not been verified.
The test lives shall be normalized from the actual test temperature to the theoretical test
temperature using the claimed constant S.
NOTE 2 It is not generally necessary to continue test 2 until all the ballasts have failed. Calculation of the
necessary duration of the test is simple but needs to be updated whenever a failure occurs.
In the case of ballasts incorporating temperature-sensitive materials, a nominal ballast life of

10 days might not be appropriate. In such cases, the manufacturer may adopt a longer life
providing this is shorter than the appropriate endurance test period, for example, 30, 60, 90 or
120 days. In such cases, the longer nominal ballast life shall be at least 10 times that of the
shorter (for example, 15/150 days, 18/180 days, etc.).
– 45 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
IEC 589/2000
Figure E.1 – Assessment of claimed value of S

BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 46 –
Annex F
(normative)
Draught-proof enclosure
The following recommendations refer to the construction and use of a suitable draught-proof
enclosure, as required for the test of lamp controlgear heating. Alternative constructions for
draught-proof enclosures are permitted if it is established that similar results are obtained.
The draught-proof enclosure should be rectangular, with a double skin on top and on at least
three sides, and with a solid base. The double skins should be of a perforated metal, spaced
apart by approximately 150 mm, with regular perforations of 1 mm to 2 mm in diameter,
occupying about 40 % of the whole area of each skin.
The internal surfaces should be painted with a matt paint. The three principal internal
dimensions should each be at least 900 mm. There should be a clearance of at least 200 mm
between the internal surfaces and the top and four sides of the largest lamp controlgear for
which the enclosure is designed.
NOTE If it is required to test two or more sets of lamp controlgear in a large enclosure, care should be taken that
radiation from one lamp controlgear cannot affect any other.
There should be a clearance of at least 300 mm above the top of the enclosure and around
the perforated sides. The enclosure should be at a location protected, as far as possible, from
draughts and sudden changes in air temperature. It should also be protected from sources of
radiant heat.
Lamp controlgear under test should be positioned as far as possible from the five internal
surfaces of the enclosure, the lamp controlgear with wooden blocks standing on the bottom of
the enclosure, as required by Annex D.
– 47 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
Annex G
(normative)
Explanation of the derivation of the values

of pulse voltages
G.1 The pulse voltage rise time T is intended to shock-excite the input filter of the invertor
and produce a "worst-case" effect. The time of 5 μs is chosen to be less than the rise time of
a very poor input filter.
T = π LC (G.1)
where
L is the input filter inductance;

C is the input filter capacitance.
G.2 The peak value for long-duration pulse voltages is given as two times the design
voltage. See Figure G.2.
For 13 V and 26 V invertors, this gives a voltage applied to the invertor as follows:
(13 × 2) + 15 = 41 and
(26 × 2) + 30 = 82.
NOTE Fifteen and 30 are the maximum values of the voltage ranges of 13 V and 26 V invertors respectively.
G.3 The peak value for short-duration pulse voltages is given as eight times the design
voltage.
For 13 V and 26 V invertors this gives a voltage applied to the invertor as follows:
(13 × 8) + 15 = 119 V and

(26 × 8) + 30 = 238 V.
NOTE Fifteen and 30 are the maximum values of the voltage ranges of 13 V and 26 V invertors respectively.
G.4 Explanations referring to the choice of values for the components of the circuit for
measuring short-duration pulse energy illustrated in Figure G.1.
The discharge shall be made aperiodic in order that the Zener diode receives one pulse only.
Consequently, the resistance R shall be sufficiently large to ensure that
a) the influence of the self-inductance L of the circuit, due to the wiring, is sufficiently small;
this implies that the time-constant L/R is definitely smaller than the time constant RC;
b) the maximum value of the current (which may be assessed by (V pk – V Z )/R)) should be
compatible with the good operation of the Zener diode.
On the other hand, this resistance R should not be too large if the pulse has to remain short-
lived.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 48 –
With a total inductance of 14 μH to 16 μH (as indicated in the text of Figure G.1) and the
values for C indicated below, it appears that the previous conditions may be fulfilled with
values of R of the order of magnitude of 20 Ω for an invertor whose design voltage is 13 V
rising to about 200 Ω for a design voltage of 110 V.
It should be noted that it is not necessary to insert a separate inductance L in the circuit of
Figure G.1.
Assuming an aperiodic discharge, the value of the capacity C is related to the energy E Z
applied to the Zener diode (which takes the place of the invertor) and to the voltages involved
by the expression:
EZ
C = (G.2)
(Vpk )
− V Z − V CT × V Z
where
V pk is the voltage initially applied to capacitor C;
VZ is the voltage of the Zener diode;
V CT is the final voltage on capacitor C T .
Let us denote by
Vd the design voltage of the invertor to be tested;

V max the maximum value of its rated voltage range (1,25 V d );
one will choose
V Z = V max (the best possible approximation);

V pk = 8 V d + V max
and, moreover, V CT will remain equal to or less than 1 V.
This last condition allows this voltage V CT to be neglected with respect to the difference
(V pk – V Z ) and one may thus write
EZ
C = (G.3)
(V pk − VZ ) × VZ
With the values for the voltages indicated above and with the prescribed conditions EZ = 1 mJ, the
expression of C becomes
125
C ( μF ) = (G.4)
V d × V max
On the other hand, a minimum value for the capacity C T may be computed starting from
E Z = C T V CT V Z (G.5)
and, adopting 1 mJ for E C and 1 V for V CT , we are led to
1 000
C T (μF ) + (G.6)
Vmax
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Considering the case where V max = 1,25 V d , the values of capacities C and C T may then be
expressed as a function of the design voltage V d as follows:
100
C ( μF ) + (G.7)
(V d )
2
and
800
C T ( μF ) + (G.8)
Vd
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 50 –
IEC 014/07
Components
R resistance of the circuit (for the discussion on its value, see Annex G)
L inductance representing the self-inductance of the circuit (it is thus not necessary to materialize it by a
separate element in this measuring circuit)
Z Zener diode whose voltage V z will be chosen as near as possible to the maximum value voltage range ( V max )
C capacitor initially charged to a voltage V pk equal to eight times the design voltage of the invertor and intended
to deliver an energy of 1 mJ into the diode Z.
As indicated in Annex G, the value of its capacity is given by
125 ⎛ 100 ⎞
C (μF) = or ⎜ if Vmax = 1,25 Vd ⎟
V d × Vmax ⎜ (V )2 ⎟
⎝ d ⎠
CT integration capacitor chosen so that after discharge, the voltage V on it is equal to or less than 1 V.
As indicated in Annex G, the minimal value of its capacity (corresponding to a voltage equal to 1 V) is given by
1 000 ⎛ 800 ⎞
C T (μF) = or ⎜⎜ if Vmax = 1,25 V d ⎟
⎟
Vmax ⎝ d
V ⎠
This capacitor must be of a non-electrolytic type so that a voltage is not induced by the dielectric film before the
initial charge.
D1 reverse current by-pass diode, PIV rated 20 times design voltage, fast t on and t off 200 ns.
D2 reverse blocking diode, preferably fast switch off with t off 200 ns.
S ON/OFF switch, whose blade bounce time is longer than discharge time. Semiconductor switch may be used
as an alternative.
V voltmeter (normally electronic) with input resistance higher than 10 MΩ
Table G.1 refers to the most popular design voltages. It gives:
a) the values of capacities C and C T resulting from the equations indicated above for the case where V max = 1,25 V d
b) the values of the resistance R securing the time constants L / R and RC the relation:
L
= 0,05RC
R
when L is assumed to be 15 μH.
It should be noted that such resistances R limit the maximum current to the order of magnitude of 4,5 A.
c) the time constants RC which allow the order of magnitude of the pulse durations to be assessed.
Figure G.1 – Circuit for measuring short-duration pulse energy

– 51 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
Table G.1 – Component values for measurement of pulse energy
Design voltage Capacitance C Capacitance C T Resistance R Time constants RC

V μF μF Ω μs
13 0,59 61,5 22,5 13,3
26 0,15 30,8 45 6,7
50 0,04 16 87 3,5
110 0,008 3 7,3 190 1,6
NOTE As mentioned before, the values of C T appearing in this table are minimum values. Larger capacities may
be used provided that the reading of the voltage V on the voltmeter may still be made in good conditions. If V volts
are read, the energy applied to the Zener diode will be given by the expression: E Z = C T V CT V Z
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 52 –
IEC 591/2000
Components
PSU 1 power supply unit, capable of supplying maximum pulse voltage required (maximum of voltage range + X
design voltage) with pulse current demanded by invertor at this voltage with 2 % regulation (no load to full
load).
PSU 2 power supply unit adjusted to maximum of input voltage range.
NOTE 1 Preferably both PSUs should be fitted with current limits to prevent damage in the event of the invertor
under test breaking down.
TH 1 main switching thyristor used to apply voltage pulse to the invertor. Many common thyristors should be
suitable for this job. They shall have a turn-on time of about 1 μ s and adequate pulse current capability.
TH 2 thyristor controlling the action of the relay RLC.
D1 reverse current by-pass diode for TH 1 . Allows initial oscillatory transients to operate. Shall be fast type
(200 ns to 500 ns) with voltage rating equal to twice the maximum pulse voltage.
D2 blocking diode for PSU 2 . Prevents output impedance of PSU 2 , loading voltage pulse source (PSU 1 ). Shall
be fast type (approximately 1 μ s turn off) with voltage rating equal to twice the maximum pulse voltage.
RLC pulse termination relay with contacts K.
R and C spark suppression components.
Suggested values are 100 Ω and 0,1 μ F (for 26 V invertors).
S1 switch used as ON/OFF or reset control.
NOTE 2 The delay system for securing the correct duration of the pulse is not represented on the figure. It shall
ensure the triggering of thyristor TH 2 500 ms after the action of TH 1 , account being taken of the operating time of
the relay.
IEC 592/2000
Figure G.2 – Suitable circuit for producing and applying long-duration pulses
– 53 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
Annex H
(normative)
Tests
H.1 Ambient temperature and test room
H.1.1 Measurements shall be made in a draught-free room and at an ambient temperature

within the range of 20 °C to 27 °C.
For those tests which require constant lamp performance, the ambient temperature around
the lamp shall be within the range of 23 °C to 27 °C and shall not vary by more than 1 °C
during the test.
H.1.2 Apart from the ambient temperature, air circulation also influences the temperature of
the lamp controlgear. For reliable results, the test room shall be free from draughts.
H.1.3 Before measuring the resistance of a winding in the cold state, the lamp controlgear
shall be left in the test room for a sufficient time prior to the test to ensure that it reaches the
ambient temperature of the test room.
There may be differences in the ambient temperatures before and after heating of the lamp
controlgear. This is difficult to correct because the temperature of the lamp controlgear will
lag behind the changed ambient temperature. An additional lamp controlgear of the type to be
tested shall be installed in the test room and its cold resistance measured at the beginning
and end of the temperature test. The difference in resistance can be used as a basis for
correcting the readings of the lamp controlgear under test, using the equation for determining
the temperature.
The above difficulties can be eliminated by carrying out the measurements in a temperature-
stabilized room, for which no corrections are necessary.
H.2 Supply voltage and frequency
H.2.1 Test voltage and frequency
Unless otherwise specified, the controlgear to be tested shall be operated at its design
voltage and the reference ballast at its rated voltage and frequency.
H.2.2 Stability of supply and frequency
Unless otherwise specified, the supply voltage, and, where appropriate for the reference
ballasts, the frequency shall be maintained constant within ±0,5 %. However, during the
actual measurement, the voltage shall be adjusted to within ±0,2 % of the specified testing
value.
H.2.3 Supply voltage waveform for reference ballast only
The total harmonic content of the supply voltage shall not exceed 3 %, harmonic content
being defined as the root-mean-square (r.m.s.) summation of the individual components using
the fundamental as 100 %.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 54 –
H.3 Electrical characteristics of lamps
The ambient temperature may affect the electrical characteristics of lamps (see H.1). In
addition, lamps show an initial spread of characteristics independent of the ambient
temperature; furthermore, such characteristics may change during the lamp’s life.
For measurement of lamp controlgear temperatures at 100 % and 110 % of rated supply
voltage, it is sometimes possible (for example, for chokes used in starter-operated circuits), to
eliminate the influence of the lamp by operating the lamp controlgear at a short-circuit current
equal to the value obtained with a reference lamp at 100 % or 110 % of rated voltage. The
lamp is short-circuited and the supply voltage adjusted so that the required current passes
through the circuit.
In case of doubt, the measurement shall be made with a lamp. These lamps shall be selected
in the same manner as reference lamps, but disregarding the narrow tolerances on lamp
voltage and wattage as required for reference lamps.
When assigning the temperature rise of lamp controlgear, the current flowing through the
winding being measured shall be recorded.
H.4 Magnetic effects
Unless otherwise specified, no magnetic object shall be allowed within 25 mm of any face of
the reference ballast or the lamp controlgear under test.
H.5 Mounting and connection of reference lamps
In order to ensure that the reference lamps repeat their electrical values with the greatest
consistency, it is recommended that the lamps be mounted horizontally and be allowed to
remain permanently in their test lampholders. As far as identification of lamp controlgear
terminals will permit, reference lamps should be connected in circuit maintaining the polarity
of the connections used during ageing.
H.6 Reference lamp stability
H.6.1 A lamp shall be brought to a condition of stable operation before carrying out
measurements. No swirling shall be present.
H.6.2 The characteristics of a lamp shall be checked immediately before and after each
series of tests.
H.7 Instrument characteristics
H.7.1 Potential circuits
Potential circuits of instruments connected across the lamp shall not pass more than 3 % of
the nominal running current.
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H.7.2 Current circuits
Current circuits of instruments connected in series with the lamp shall have a sufficiently low
impedance such that the voltage drop shall not exceed 2 % of the objective lamp voltage.
Where measuring instruments are inserted into parallel heating circuits, the total impedance
of the instruments shall not exceed 0,5 Ω .
H.7.3 RMS measurements
Instruments shall be essentially free from errors due to waveform distortion and shall be
suitable for the operating frequencies. Care shall be taken to ensure that the earth
capacitance of instruments does not disturb the operation of the unit under test. It may be
necessary to ensure that the measuring point of the circuit under test is at earth potential.
H.8 Invertor power sources
Where lamp controlgear are intended for use from battery supplies, it is permissible to
substitute a d.c. power source other than a battery, provided that the source impedance is
equivalent to that of a battery.
NOTE A non-inductive capacitor of appropriate rated voltage and with a capacitance of at least 50 μ F, connected
across the supply terminals of the units under test normally provides a source impedance simulating that of a
battery.
H.9 Reference ballast
When measured in accordance with the requirements given in IEC 60921, reference ballasts
shall have those characteristics specified both in that standard and on the appropriate lamp
data sheets in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901.
H.10 Reference lamps
Reference lamps shall be measured and selected as outlined in IEC 60921 and have the
characteristics specified on the appropriate lamp data sheet in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901.
H.11 Test conditions
H.11.1 Resistance measurement delays
Since the lamp controlgear may cool rapidly after switch-off, a minimum delay is recom-
mended between switch-off and measurement of resistance. It is therefore recommended that
the coil resistance be determined as a function of the elapsed time, from which the resistance
at the moment of switch-off can be established.
H.11.2 Electrical resistance of contacts and leads
Connections shall be eliminated from the circuit wherever possible. If switches are used to
switch from operating to test conditions, a regular check shall be made to verify that contact
resistances in the switches remain sufficiently low not to affect the test results. Due account
shall also be taken of the resistance of any connecting leads between the lamp controlgear
and the resistance measuring instruments.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 56 –
To ensure an improvement in measuring accuracy, it is recommended to apply the so-called

four-point measurement with double wiring.
H.12 Lamp controlgear heating
H.12.1 Built-in lamp controlgear
H.12.1.1 Temperatures of lamp controlgear parts
The lamp controlgear shall be placed in an oven as detailed in Clause 13 for the thermal
endurance test of windings.
The lamp controlgear shall function electrically in a manner similar to that in normal use at
rated supply voltage, as detailed in H.12.4.
The oven thermostats are then regulated in such a way that the internal temperature of the
oven attains a value such that the temperature of the hottest winding is approximately equal
to the claimed value of t w .
After 4 h, the actual temperature of the winding is determined by the "change-in-resistance"

method (see Clause 13, equation (1)) and, if the difference with the value t w is more than
± 5 K, the oven thermostats are readjusted to approximate as closely as possible the t w
temperature.
After thermal stability has been obtained, winding temperatures are measured, if possible by
the "change-in-resistance" method (see Clause 13, equation (1)) and, in other cases, by
means of a thermocouple or the like.
After measuring the winding temperature of the lamp controlgear at supply voltage of 100 %
of the rated voltage, the supply voltage is increased to 106 % of rated voltage. After thermal
stability has been obtained, the temperatures of lamp contolgear parts shall comply with the
requirements indicated in the relevant part 2.
H.12.1.2 Temperature of lamp controlgear windings
For lamp controlgear for which a temperature rise of the windings under normal conditions is
claimed, the test arrangement is as follows:
The lamp controlgear shall be placed in a draught-proof enclosure as detailed in Annex F, the
lamp controlgear being supported by two wooden blocks as shown in Figure H.1.
The wooden blocks shall be 75 mm high, 10 mm thick and of a width equal to, or greater than,
the width of the lamp controlgear. Furthermore, the blocks shall be positioned with the
extreme end of the lamp controlgear aligned with the outer vertical sides of the block.
Where the lamp controlgear consists of more than one unit, each unit may be tested on
separate blocks. Capacitors, unless enclosed with the lamp controlgear case, shall not be
placed in the draught-proof enclosure.
The lamp controlgear shall be tested under normal conditions at rated supply voltage and
frequency until steady temperatures are obtained.
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Winding temperatures are measured, if possible by the "change-in-resistance" method (see

Clause 13, equation (1)).
H.12.2 Independent lamp controlgear
The lamp controlgear shall be placed in a draught-proof enclosure as detailed in Annex F, the
lamp controlgear being mounted in a test corner consisting of three dull-black painted boards
15 mm to 20 mm thick and arranged so as to imitate two walls and the ceiling of a room. The
lamp controlgear is secured to the ceiling of the test corner as close as possible to the walls,
the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other sides of the lamp controlgear.
Other test conditions are the same as specified for luminaires in IEC 60598-1.
H.12.3 Integral lamp controlgear
Integral lamp controlgear are not separately tested for limitation of lamp controlgear heating
because they are tested as part of the luminaire in accordance with IEC 60598-1.
H.12.4 Test conditions
For the test under normal conditions, where lamp controlgear are operated with appropriate
lamps, these shall be placed in such a way that the heat generated does not contribute to the
heating of the lamp controlgear.
Lamps to be used for the limitation of lamp controlgear heating tests shall be deemed to be
appropriate if, when associated with a reference ballast and operating in an ambient
temperature of 25 °C, the lamp’s running current does not deviate by more than 2,5 % from
the corresponding objective values given in the relevant IEC lamp standard, or declared by
the manufacturer for those lamps not yet standardized.
NOTE It is permitted, at the manufacturer’s discretion, for reactor type lamp controlgear (simple choke impedance
in series with the lamp), that the test and measurement be made without a lamp provided that the current is
adjusted to the same value as found with the lamp at rated supply voltage.
With a non-reactor type lamp controlgear, it is necessary to ensure that representative losses are obtained.
For starterless lamp controlgear with transformer parallel cathode heating, and where
IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 show that lamps of the same rating are available with either low or
high resistance cathodes, the tests shall be carried out using lamps having low resistance
cathodes.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 58 –
IEC 593/2000
( ± 1,0 mm tolerance on dimensions)

Dimensions in millimetres
Figure H.1 – Test arrangement for heating test

– 59 – BS EN 61347-1:2008
Annex I
(normative)
Additional requirements for built-in magnetic ballasts

with double or reinforced insulation
I.1 Scope
This annex applies to magnetic ballasts for building-in having double or reinforced insulation.
I.2 Definitions
For the purposes of this annex, the following terms and definitions apply.
I.2.1
built-in ballast with double or reinforced insulation
ballast in which accessible metallic parts are insulated from live parts by double or reinforced
insulation
I.2.4
basic insulation
insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection against electric shock
I.2.5
supplementary insulation
independent insulation applied in addition to basic insulation in order to provide protection
against electric shock in the event of a failure of basic insulation
I.2.6
double insulation
insulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation
I.2.7
reinforced insulation
single insulation system applied to live parts, which provides a degree of protection against
electric shock equivalent to double insulation
NOTE The term “insulation system” does not imply that the insulation must be one homogeneous piece. It may
comprise several layers, which cannot be tested singly as supplementary or basic insulation.
I.3 General requirements
Ballasts with double or reinforced insulation shall be provided with a thermal protector which
cannot be bridged or removed without means of a tool ; moreover, any failure of the protection
device must result in an open circuit condition only.
NOTE 1 This should be declared by the manufacturer of the protector.
NOTE 2 Use of a non-resetting device is accepted.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 60 –
They shall also comply with Annex B of this standard but the turns to be short circuited shall
be those located as far possible from the thermal protector .
Moreover, at the end of the tests, the ballasts shall comply in addition to Clause I.10 but with
the values of the dielectric strength test voltages reduced to 35 % of the value requested in
Table 1 and the insulation resistance shall not be less than 4 M Ω .
I.4 General notes on tests
Clause 5 applies.
I.5 Classification
Clause 6 applies
I.6 Marking
In addition to the markings mentioned under 7.1 of this standard, ballasts with double or
reinforced insulation shall be identified by the symbol:
NOTE The meaning of this marking should be explained in the manufacturer’s literature or catalogue.
I.7 Protection against accidental contact with live parts
In addition to the requirements of Clause 10 of this standard, it shall not be possible for the
test finger to make contact with metal parts protected by basic insulation only.
NOTE This requirement does not necessarily imply that the live parts shall be isolated from the test finger by
double or reinforced insulation.
I.8 Terminals
Clause 8 applies.
I.9 Provision for earthing
In addition ballasts with double or reinforced insulation shall have no protective earthing
terminal.
I.10 Moisture resistance and insulation
Clause 11 applies.
I.11 High-voltage impulse test
Clause 15 of IEC 61347-2-9 applies for HID ballasts.

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I.12 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts
The thermal endurance test is carried out according to Clause 13.
Devices for limiting the temperature shall be bridged before the thermal endurance test.
Specially prepared samples may be necessary.
After the test, when the ballasts have returned to ambient temperature, they shall satisfy the
following requirements:
a) At rated voltage, at least six ballasts out of seven shall start the same lamp and the lamp
arc current shall not exceed 115 % of the value measured before the test, as described
above.
NOTE This test is to determine any adverse change in ballast setting.
b) For all ballasts the insulation resistance between the winding and the ballast case,
measured at approximately 500 V d.c., shall be not less than 4 M Ω .
c) All ballasts shall withstand a dielectric strength test between the winding and the ballast
case, for 1 min, with the appropriate values of Table 1 reduced to 35 %.
I.13 Ballast heating
Clause 14 of IEC 61347-2-9 applies.
I.14 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
Clause 17 applies.
I.15 Creepage distances and clearances
Clause 16 applies with the following addition: For built-in ballasts, provided with double or
reinforced insulation, the corresponding values given for luminaires in the draft seventh
edition of IEC 60598-1 apply.
NOTE For cases where a higher impulse withstand category is required, see Annex V 3 of IEC 60598-1.
I.16 Resistance to heat and fire
Clause 18 applies.
I.17 Resistance to corrosion
Clause 19 applies.
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3 In preparation
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 62 –
Annex J
(normative)
Schedule of more onerous requirements
J.1 Scope
This annex applies to amended clauses containing more serious/critical requirements which
require products to be retested.
NOTE Clauses marked ‘R’ and scheduled in this annex will be included in future amendments/editions.
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Annex K
(informative)
Conformity testing during manufacture
K.1 Scope
The tests specified in this annex should be carried out by the manufacturer on each control
gear after production and are intended to reveal, as far as safety is concerned, unacceptable
variations in material and manufacture. These tests are intended not to impair the properties
and the reliability of the control gear and they may vary from certain type tests in the standard
by lower voltages used.
More tests may have to be conducted to ensure that every control gear conforms with the
sample approved under the type test to this specification. The manufacturer should determine
these tests from his experience.
Within the framework of the quality manual, the manufacturer may vary this test procedure
and its values to one better suited to his production arrangements and may make certain tests
at an appropriate stage during manufacture, provided it can be proved that at least the same
degree of safety is ensured as specified in this annex.
K.2 Testing
Electrical tests should be conducted on 100 % of all units produced as scheduled in table K.1.
Failed products are to be quarantined for scrap or re-working.
Table K.1 – Minimum values for electrical tests
Type of control gear and compliance

Tes Step down convertor for low Invertor and convertor for
a.c. and d.c. electronic
Magnetic ballast voltage filament lamps and high frequency cold start Ignitor
ballast
LED module lamps
BS EN 61347-1:2008
Visual inspection a applicable

Function test/circuit At 90% minimum rated
Lamp / Lamp / Lamp /
continuity (with lamp or Impedance test b supply voltage:
Operating voltage - 63 -Operating voltage Operating voltage
simulation lamp) Peak voltage
Earth continuity c Maximum resistance 0,50 Ω , Maximum resistance 0,50 Ω , Maximum resistance 0,50 Ω , Maximum resistance 0,50 Ω , Maximum resistance 0,50 Ω ,
Applied between earthing measured by passing a measured by passing a measured by passing a measured by passing a measured by passing a
terminal on control gear and minimum current of 10 A with minimum current of 10 A with minimum current of 10 A with minimum current of 10 A with minimum current of 10 A with
accessible parts likely to a no-load voltage not a no-load voltage not a no-load voltage not a no-load voltage not a no-load voltage not
become live (only for class I exceeding 12 V for at least exceeding 12 V for at least exceeding 12 V for at least exceeding 12 V for at least exceeding 12 V for at least
independent control gear) 1 s. 1 s. 1 s. 1 s. 1 s.
Electric strength c Measured by applying a
minimum voltage of:
– 64 –
-between input/output Measured by applying a

Measured by applying a minimum voltage of 1,5 kV
Measured by applying a terminals short-circuited and Measured by applying a
minimum voltage of 1,5 kV a.c. for a minimum of 1 s or
minimum voltage of 1,5 kV body minimum voltage of 1,5 kV
a.c. for a minimum of 1 s or 1,5 √2 kV d.c.
a.c. for a minimum of 1 s or a.c. for a minimum of 1 s or
1,5 √2 kV d.c. 1,5 kV a.c. or 1,5 √2 kV d.c.
1,5 √2 kV d.c. Made between: 1,5 √2 kV d.c.
Made between input/output for a minimum of 1 s
Made between terminals • Input/output terminals Made between terminals
terminals short-circuited and -between input and output
short-circuited and body. short-circuited and body short-circuited and body.
body. terminals • Input and output
3 kV a.c. or 3 √2 kV d.c. for
a minimum of 1 s
a Visual inspection: Visual inspection should ensure that the control gear is fully assembled and free from sharp edges etc. which may cause damage or injuries. It should also
ensure that any labels are legible and properly attached and any printing legible.
b Impedance test: The impedance test is carried out by measuring the ballast voltage when the ballast has been loaded with its rated current; alternatively, it may be carried
out at a fixed voltage (defined by the appropriate lamp data sheet) and measuring the ballast current.
c Class II (independent) control gear or control gear with plastic case and without earthing terminal: the earth continuity, the electrical strength and the insulation resistance tests do not
apply.
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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)
IEC 60081 - Double-capped fluorescent lamps - EN 60081 1998
Performance specifications
IEC 60317-0-1 1997 Specifications for particular types of winding EN 60317-0-1 1998
A1 1999 wires - A1 2000
A2 2005 Part 0-1: General requirements - Enamelled A2 2005
round copper wire
IEC 60417 Data Graphical symbols for use on equipment - -
base
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 1991
(IP Code) + corr. May 1993
A1 1999 A1 2000
IEC 60598-1 2003 Luminaires - EN 60598-1 2004
(mod) Part 1: General requirements and tests + corr. August 2007
1) 2)
IEC 60664-3 - Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-3 2003
low-voltage systems -
Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for
protection against pollution
IEC 60691 2002 Thermal-links - Requirements and EN 60691 2003
application guide
1) 2)
IEC 60695-2-10 - Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-10 2001
Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common
test procedure
1) 2)
IEC 60695-11-5 - Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-11-5 2005
Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test
method - Apparatus, confirmatory test
arrangement and guidance
1) 2)
IEC 60730-2-3 - Automatic electrical controls for household EN 60730-2-3 2007
(mod) and similar use -
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for thermal
protectors for ballasts for tubular fluorescent
lamps
1) 2)
IEC 60901 - Single-capped fluorescent lamps - EN 60901 1996
Performance specifications
IEC 60921 2004 Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - EN 60921 2004
Performance requirements
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
BS EN 61347-1:2008 – 68 –
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60923 2005 Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge EN 60923 2005
lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps) -
Performance requirements
IEC 60929 2006 AC-supplied electronic ballasts for tubular EN 60929 2006
fluorescent lamps - Performance + corr. December 2006
requirements
IEC 60990 1999 Methods of measurement of touch current EN 60990 1999
and protective conductor current
1) 2)
IEC 61189-2 - Test methods for electrical materials, EN 61189-2 2006
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: Reinforced base materials, clad and
unclad
IEC 61347-2 Series Lamp controlgear - EN 61347-2 Series
Part 2: Particular requirements
1) 2)
IEC 61347-2-8 - Lamp controlgear - EN 61347-2-8 2001
Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts + corr. July 2003
for fluorescent lamps
IEC 61347-2-9 2000 Lamp controlgear - EN 61347-2-9 2001
Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ballasts + corr. July 2003
A1 2003 for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent A1 2003
A2 2006 lamps) A2 2006
ISO 4046-4 2002 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - - -
Vocabulary - Part 4: Paper and board grades
and converted products
blank
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61347-1:2008
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 61347-1:2008.

This British Standard was Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

ISBN 978 0 580 55748 4

ICS 29.140.99 Supersedes EN 61347-1:2001 + A1:2008

Appareillages de lampes - Geräte für Lampen -

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels

Ref. No. EN 61347-1:2008 E

This European Standard supersedes EN 61347-1:2001 + corrigendum July 2003 + A1:2008.

The following dates were fixed:

– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented

– latest date by which the national standards conflicting

NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:

– Requirements proper: in roman type.

– Test specifications: in italic type.

– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type .

Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.

Table 1 – Electric strength test voltage................................................................................17

Part 1: General and safety requirements

IEC 60081, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications

IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment

IEC 60529:1989 , Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) 2)

IEC 60598-1:2003, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests

IEC 60691:2002, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide

IEC 60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance specifications

IEC 60921:2004, Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps – Performance requirements

IEC 61347-2 (all parts), Lamp controlgear – Part 2: Particular requirements

3 Terms and definitions

(IEC 60417-5019 (2002-10)

(IEC 60417-5017 (2002-10)

(IEC 60417-5020 (2002-10)

terminal whose potential is taken as reference

exchange information with the ballast

Compliance is checked by carrying out all the tests specified.

5 General notes on tests

5.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests.

Lamp controlgear is classified, according to the method of installation, as

7.1 Items to be marked

c) Symbol for independent lamp controlgear if applicable.

7.2 Durability and legibility of marking

Marking shall be durable and legible.

The marking shall be legible after the test.

Screw terminals shall comply with Clause 14 of IEC 60598-1.

Screwless terminals shall comply with Clause 15 of IEC 60598-1.

9 Provisions for protective earthing

Compliance is checked by inspection, by manual test and according to the requirements of

10 Protection against accidental contact with live parts

11 Moisture resistance and insulation

Insulation shall be adequate

a) between live parts of different polarity which are or can be separated;

Lamp controlgear shall have adequate electric strength.

The test voltage of substantially sine-wave form, having a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz shall

Table 1 – Electric strength test voltage

No flashover or breakdown shall occur during the test.

13 Thermal endurance test for windings of ballasts

Windings of ballasts shall have adequate thermal endurance.

Compliance is checked by the following test.

The test is carried out in an appropriate oven.