BRITISH STANDARD

Lamp controlgear —
Part 2-1: Particular requirements
for starting devices (other than
glow starters)

ICS 29.140.99






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61347-2-1:2001
61347-2-1:2001
+A2:2014
+A1:2006

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Incorporating
corrigenda
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September 2003,
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2003,
January
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December 2010
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BS EN 61347-2-1:2001+A2:2014

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I n c o r p o r a t i n g Corrigenda July 2003, November 2006 and December 2010.

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EN 61347-2-1:2001+A1:2006 (E)
Foreword
The text of document 34C/498/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61347-2-1, prepared by SC 34C, Auxiliaries
for lamps, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61347-2-1 on 2000-11-01.
This European Standard, together with EN 61347-1, supersedes EN 60926:1996 + A1:1999.
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)

2001-08-01

latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn

(dow)

2006-12-01

This standard shall be used in conjunction with EN 61347-1.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:

- requirements: in roman type;
- test specifications: in italic type;
- notes: in smaller roman type.
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annexes A to J and ZA are normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________

Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard IEC 61347-2-1:2000 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
__________

Foreword to amendment A1
The text of document 34C/697/FDIS, future amendment 1 to IEC 61347-2-1:2000, prepared by SC 34C,
Auxiliaries for lamps, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A1 to EN 61347-2-1:2001 on 2006-02-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by endorsement

(dop)

2006-11-01

– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn

(dow)

2009-02-01

This European Standard makes reference to International Standards. Where the International Standard
referred to has been endorsed as a European Standard or a home-grown European Standard exists, this
European Standard shall be applied instead. Pertinent information can be found on the CENELEC web
site.
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Endorsement notice
The text of amendment 1:2005 to the International Standard IEC 61347-2-1:2000 was approved by
CENELEC as an amendment to the European Standard without any modification.
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EN 61347-2-1:2001/A2:2014

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EN 61347-2-1:2001+A2:2014 (E)

ForewordForeword
to amendment A2
The text of document 34C/1051/FDIS, future IEC 61347-2-1:2000/A2, prepared by SC 34C "Auxiliaries
for lamps" of IEC/TC 34 "Lamps and related equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel
vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 61347-2-1:2001/A2:2014.
The following dates are fixed:
•

latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement

(dop)


2014-07-30

•

latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn

(dow)

2016-10-30

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61347-2-1:2000/A2:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.


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CONTENTS
CONTENTS

Page

Page
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5
6
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5
Clause
Clause
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................

6
7

1
2

Scope
..............................................................................................................................
Normative
references ....................................................................................................... 6
7


2
3

Normative
references ....................................................................................................... 7
6
Definitions........................................................................................................................
8

3
4

Definitions........................................................................................................................
General requirements....................................................................................................... 7
9

4
5

General requirements.......................................................................................................
7
notes on tests ..................................................................................................... 8
9

5
6

General
notes devices

on testsfor
.....................................................................................................
use with lamps having different electrical characteristics ........... 8
5.1
Starting
9
5.2 Starting
Number devices
of specimens
.............................................................................................
9
5.1
for use
with lamps having different electrical characteristics ........... 8
Classification
9
5.2 Number ...................................................................................................................
of specimens ............................................................................................. 8

6
7

Classification
................................................................................................................... 8
Marking............................................................................................................................
9

7
8


Marking............................................................................................................................
7.1 Mandatory markings................................................................................................ 8
9
7.2
Information
to
be
provided,
if
applicable
..................................................................
8
10
7.1 Mandatory markings................................................................................................
Protection
againstto
accidental
contact
with live ..................................................................
parts..........................................................10
9
7.2 Information
be provided,
if applicable
8

8
9

Protection against accidental contact with live parts..........................................................10

Terminals.........................................................................................................................
9

9
Provisions for earthing .....................................................................................................10
9
10 Terminals.........................................................................................................................
10
Provisionsresistance
for earthing
9
11 Moisture
and.....................................................................................................
insulation....................................................................................10
11
resistance
and insulation....................................................................................10
9
12 Moisture
Electric strength
...............................................................................................................
12
Electric strength
...............................................................................................................
9
13 Thermal
endurance
test for windings ...............................................................................10
11
13

endurance test for windings ...............................................................................10
Fault conditions...............................................................................................................10
14 Thermal
11
Fault conditions...............................................................................................................10
15 Heating
independent
starting devices
..........................................................................10
11
14
of built-in
and independent
starting
devices 
15 Heating
of independent
starting devices ..........................................................................10
 15.1 General
...........................................................................................................
11
15.1
Normal
operation
...................................................................................................11
12

15.2 
Normal
operation


.
.
...........................................................................................
15.2
Abnormal
operation................................................................................................11
15.1 Normal operation ...................................................................................................11
16 15.2
Pulse
voltage
of operation................................................................................................11
ignitors
..................................................................................................12
 15.3 
Abnormal
operation
 ......................................................................................... 13
Abnormal
15
16 Pulse
voltage
of ignitors
..................................................................................................12
17
Mechanical
strength
........................................................................................................12

15

17
........................................................................................................12
18 Mechanical
Constructionstrength
...................................................................................................................12
18
Construction
...................................................................................................................12
16
19 Creepage
distances
and clearances ................................................................................13

16
19
Creepage
distances and clearances
................................................................................13
20 Screws,
current-carrying
parts and connections
...............................................................13
16
20
current-carrying
parts
and connections ...............................................................13
21 Screws,
Resistance
to heat, fire and

tracking................................................................................13
21
fire and tracking................................................................................13
17
22 Resistance to heat,
corrosion...................................................................................................13

17
22 Resistance to corrosion...................................................................................................13
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause
an A
electric
shock Test
.............................................................................................................14
Annex
(normative)
to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause

an B
electric
shock Particular
.............................................................................................................14
18
Annex
(normative)
requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear ...........14
Annex B
lamp controlgear
...........14
C (normative) Particular requirements for thermally

electronicprotected
lamp controlgear
with means
of 18
protection
aginst
overheating...........................................................................................14
Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with means of
protection
aginst Requirements
overheating...........................................................................................14
for carrying out the heating tests of thermally protected 18
Annex
D (normative)
lamp
controlgear
.............................................................................................................14
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally protected
lamp
controlgear Use
.............................................................................................................14
18
Annex
E (normative)
of constant S other than 4 500 in t w tests........................................14
Use of constant
S other than
4 500 in t w tests........................................14
18
Annex E

F (normative) Draught-proof
enclosure
........................................................................15
Annex G
F (normative)
enclosure
........................................................................15
19
(informative)Draught-proof
Explanation of
the derivation
of the values of pulse voltages................15
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Annex
G (informative) Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages................15
19
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Annex H (normative)..............................................................................................................15

20
Annex I (normative) Mechanical strength testing ....................................................................16
Annex J (normative) Precautions to be observed when measuring with sphere-gaps ..............18
22
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their
24
corresponding European publications ..............................................................................21

23
Bibliography ..........................................................................................................................20
17
Figure 1 – Starting voltage measurement for ignitors .............................................................13
21
Figure I.1 – Tumbling barrel...................................................................................................17

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INTRODUCTION
This first edition of IEC 61347-2-1, published in conjunction with IEC 61347-1, represents an
editorial review of IEC 60926. The formatting into separately published parts provides for ease

of future amendments and revisions. Additional requirements will be added as and when a
need for them is recognized.
This standard, and the parts which make up IEC 61347-2, in referring to any of the clauses of
IEC 61347-1, 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. All parts
which make up IEC 61347-2 are self-contained and, therefore, do not include references to
each other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of IEC 61347-1 are referred to in this standard
by the phrase ”The requirements of clause n of IEC 61347-1 apply”, this phrase is interpreted
as meaning that all requirements of the clause in question of part 1 apply, except any which are
clearly inapplicable to the specific type of lamp controlgear covered by this particular part of
IEC 61347-2.

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LAMP CONTROLGEAR –
Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices
(other than glow starters)

1


Scope

This part of IEC 61347 specifies particular safety requirements for starting devices (starters
other than glow starters and ignitors) for fluorescent and other discharge lamps for use on a.c.
supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz which produce starting pulses not greater than 100 kV
and which are used in combination with lamps and ballasts covered in IEC 60081, IEC 60188,
IEC 60192, IEC 60662, IEC 60901, IEC 61167, IEC 61195, IEC 61199, IEC 61347-2-8 and
IEC 61347-2-9.
It does not apply to glow starters or starting devices which are incorporated in discharge lamps
or which are manually operated. Preheat transformers for fluorescent lamps are covered by
IEC 61347-2-8.
NOTE

Glow starters are dealt with in IEC 60155.

!Text deleted"
Performance requirements are given in IEC 60927.

2

Normative references

For the purpose of this part of IEC 61347, the normative references given in clause 2 of
IEC 61347-1 which are mentioned in this standard apply, together with the following normative
references.
! IEC 60052:2002, Voltage measurement by means of standard air gaps
IEC 60068-2-75:1997, " Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60155, Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps
IEC 60188, High-pressure mercury vapour lamps

IEC 60192, Low-pressure sodium vapour lamps
! IEC 60255-8:1990," Electrical relays – Part 8: Thermal electrical relays
IEC 60662, High-pressure sodium vapour lamps
IEC 61167, Metal halide lamps

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IEC 61199, Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety specifications
IEC 61195, Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety specifications

IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements
ISO 3864, Safety colours and safety signs

3

Definitions


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Amend.2 © IEC:2013
IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General
EN 61347-2-1:2001+A1:2006
(E)
ISO 3864, Safety colours and safety signs
IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 1:FOREWORD
General and safety requirements
IEC
60598-1, Luminaires
– Part 1: General
requirements and

This
amendment
has been
by subcommittee
34C:tests
Auxiliaries
for lamps, of IEC
ISO Definitions
3864,
Safety colours
and prepared
safety signs
3
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
For the purpose of this part of IEC 61347, the definitions given in clause 3 of IEC 61347-1

3 Definitions
The
text
of this with
amendment
is based on the following documents:
apply,
together
the following:
For the purpose of this part of IEC
FDIS61347, the definitions
Report on given
voting in clause 3 of IEC 61347-1
3.1 together with the following:
!
apply,
34C/1067/RVD
starting device/ignitor " 34C/1051/FDIS
apparatus which provides, by itself or in combination with other components in the circuit, the
3.1
!
appropriate
electrical conditions needed to start a discharge type of lamp
Full
information
on the "
voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
starting
device/ignitor
on

voting
indicated
in
the
table.
apparatus which provides,above
by itself
or in combination with other components in the circuit, the
3.2
appropriate electrical conditions needed to start a discharge type of lamp
starter
The
committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
starting device,
usuallyuntil
for fluorescent
lamps,
providesonfor the
the necessary
of
remain
unchanged
the stability
datewhich
indicated
IEC web preheating
site under
3.2
the
electrodes

and
may,
in
combination
with
the
series
impedance
of
the
ballast,
cause
a
surge
"" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
starter
in the voltage
to the lamp
publication
willapplied
be
starting device,
usually for fluorescent lamps, which provides for the necessary preheating of
NOTE

The starter element that releases the starting voltage pulse may be either triggered, for example, phase-

NOTE

Prevention of starting attempts means that in the case of starters, the starting-current circuit is switched off


the electrodes
and
may, in combination with the series impedance of the ballast, cause a surge
synchronized,
or non-triggered.
•anglereconfirmed,
in the voltage applied to the lamp
• withdrawn,
NOTE
The starter element that releases the starting voltage pulse may be either triggered, for example, phase3.3
•anglereplaced
by aorrevised
edition, or
synchronized,
non-triggered.
starting device with operating time limitation
•starting
amended.
device which prevents prolonged attempts to start lamps which refuse to start, for
3.3
example, lamps with deactivated electrodes
_____________
starting device with operating time limitation
starting device which prevents prolonged attempts to start lamps which refuse to start, for

and/or the current in the starting circuit is limited to a value equal to or smaller than the rated lamp current.
CONTENTS
example, lamps with deactivated electrodes


In the case of ignitors, prevention of starting attempts means that pulse generation has ceased, or voltage pulses
NOTE
Prevention
of starting
attempts means that in the case of starters, the starting-current circuit is switched off
are significantly
reduced
in amplitude.
Replace
the titles
of starting
clausecircuit
15 and
its subclauses
by the
new
and/or the current
in the
is limited
to a value equal
to orfollowing
smaller than
the titles:
rated lamp current.
In
3.4the case of ignitors, prevention of starting attempts means that pulse generation has ceased, or voltage pulses
are significantly
reduced
in amplitude.
15

Heating
of built-in
and independent starting devices
peak voltage
15.1
General
Up
15.2
3.4
highest Normal
value ofoperation
the voltage pulses generated by an ignitor at the output terminals
15.3
Abnormal
operation
peak voltage
Up
3.5
highest value of the voltage pulses generated by an ignitor at the output terminals
short-circuit
power
(of a voltage source)
2
Normative
references
!quotient of the square of the voltage produced at the output terminals of the voltage source,
3.5 circuit condition, and its internal impedance, as seen from the output terminals"
open
Add
the following

new(ofreference:
short-circuit
power
a voltage source)
!quotient of the square of the voltage produced at the output terminals of the voltage source,
3.6
IEC 60598-1,
Luminaires
– Part 1: General requirements and tests
open
circuitspark
condition,
spherical
gap and its internal impedance, as seen from the output terminals"
two metal spheres of the !same diameter" arranged at a specified distance and used
3.6
under
specified conditions for the measurement of peak voltages in excess of 15 kV
3
Definitions
spherical spark gap
two metal spheres of the !same diameter" arranged at a specified distance and used
4
General
Add,
after
3.6,requirements
the
followingfornew
3.7:

under
specified
conditions
the entry
measurement
of peak voltages in excess of 15 kV

The requirements of clause 4 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
 3.7
4 General requirements
maximum case temperature under abnormal conditions
maximum allowable case temperature of the starting devices and ignitors under abnormal
The requirements
of clause
of IEC 61347-1 apply.
conditions
with metal
halide 4lamps
(t c + X)
NOTE



The value of (t c + X) is declared by the manufacturer.

[SOURCE: IEC 60927, 3.7, modified – The term "starting device" is added.] 


quotient of the square of the voltage produced at the output terminals of the voltage source,
open circuit condition, and its internal impedance, as seen from the output terminals"

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EN
61347-2-1:2001+A2:2014
spherical spark gap
61347-2-1:2000+A2:2014
two metal spheres of the !same diameter" arranged at a EN
specified
distance and used
under specified conditions for the measurement of peak voltages in excess of 15 kV

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(E)
The requirements of clause
4 of IEC 61347-1 apply.
5

General notes on tests

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requirements of clause 5 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
EN 61347-2-1:2001+A1:2006
(E)
requirements:

5.1

5

Starting devices for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics

General notes on tests

Starting devices intended for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics are
tested
with the lampofwhich
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The requirements
clause
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61347-1
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together with the following additional
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5.2 Number of specimens
5.1 Starting devices for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics
The following number of specimens shall be submitted for testing:
Starting devices intended for use with lamps having different electrical characteristics are
–
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for lamp

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consultation with the manufacturer).
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The following number of specimens shall be submitted for testing:

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Classification

one unit for the tests of clauses 6 to 12 and 15 to 22;

– one
unit for the of
tests
of clause
14 (additional
units or
components,
where

necessary,
may
The
requirements
clause
6 of IEC
61347-1 apply,
together
with the
following
additional
be required in consultation with the manufacturer).
requirements:
Output voltage

6

Classification

Starting devices are classified according to output voltage categories as follows:
The requirements of clause 6 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirements:
– up to and including 5 kV;
– greater than 5 kV, and up to and including 10 kV;
Output voltage
– greater than 10 kV, and up to and including 100 kV.
Starting devices are classified according to output voltage categories as follows:

7
Marking

– up
to and including 5 kV;
– greater than 5 kV, and up to and including 10 kV;
7.1 Mandatory markings
– greater than 10 kV, and up to and including 100 kV.
In accordance with the requirements of 7.2 of IEC 61347-1, starting devices shall be clearly
and durably marked with the following markings:
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7
Marking
– items a), b), c) and f) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with
7.1 a Mandatory
–
marking to markings
show the peak value of the voltage produced if the peak value exceeds
7.1
Mandatory
markings
1 500 V. Connections having this voltage shall be marked; for ignitors with a pulse voltage
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of the earthing
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these
are
condition
(A)
and,
for
ignitors
which
are
intended
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be
connected
in
series
with
discharge
– items a),provided
b), c) andwith
f) of
IEC 61347-1, together with
mandatorily
a 7.1

timeoflimitation.
lamps which could, according to the lamp specification cause rectification, the maximum
– a
marking
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Information
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500
V.
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voltage
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be
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ignitors
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90 °C
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over
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shall be
for the
abnormal
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a flash symbol (broken arrow) (see ISO 3864).
In addition to the above mandatory markings, the following information, if applicable, shall be
given
on the starting
device, or
be made
available
in the
or similar:
The marking
of the earthing

terminal
is not
required
for manufacturer’s
ignitors over 5 catalogue
kV because
these are
14 Fault conditions
mandatorily
provided with a time limitation.
– items d), e), h), i), j), k) and l) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with
Replace
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of 14.2 inif Amendment
7.2
Information
to be provided,
applicable 1 by the following sentence:


–

items a), b), c) and f) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with

–

a marking to show the peak value of the voltage produced if the peak value exceeds
1 10
500 V. Connections having this voltage shall be marked; for ignitors with a pulse voltage
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over 5 kV, this marking shall be a flash symbol (broken arrow) (see ISO 3864).

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The61347-2-1:2000+A2:2014
marking of the earthing terminal is not required for ignitors over 5 kV because these are
mandatorily provided with a time limitation.
7.2

Information to be provided, if applicable

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EN
– items d), e), h), i), j), k) and l) of 7.1 of IEC 61347-1, together with 61347-2-1:2001+A1:2006 (E)
In addition to the above mandatory markings, the following information, if applicable, shall be
given on the starting device, or be made available in the manufacturer’s catalogue or similar:

–

an indication of the time limitation, if this is provided by the starting device;

–

the catalogue reference of the ballast which may be associated with the starting device, if
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the ballast design governs the magnitude of the pulse voltage;

special conditions relating to the use of the starting device.


8

Protection against accidental contact with live parts

The requirements of clause 10 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

9

Terminals

The requirements of clause 8 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

10 Provisions for earthing
The requirements of clause 9 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

11 Moisture resistance and insulation
The requirements of clause 11 of IEC 61347-1 apply together with the following:
Electric components, enclosures and other parts which can be removed without the aid of a
tool are removed and subjected, if necessary, to the humidity treatment with the main part.
In order to achieve the specified conditions within the cabinet, it is necessary to ensure
constant circulation of the air within and, in general, to use a cabinet which is thermally
insulated.
With double or reinforced insulation, the resistance shall be not less than 7 M.
Care should be taken to avoid the moisture content of the devices at the end of the moisture
treatment changing appreciably before the measurement of the insulation resistance.
To achieve this, it is recommended that the insulation resistance be measured while the
devices are still kept in the humidity cabinet or in an adjacent room protected against draught
and having similar conditions to those in the humidity cabinet.

12 Electric strength

The requirements of clause 12 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
requirement:
Pulsing test
For starting devices which incorporate a high-voltage winding, compliance is checked by the
following pulsing test. The starting device is operated at 110 % rated supply voltage without a
lamp load until 50 pulses have occurred, switching the supply on and off if necessary.
NOTE

High-voltage winding denotes a winding incorporated in the starting device which produces the necessary


and having similar conditions to those in the humidity cabinet.

12 Electric strength

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The requirements of clause 12 of IEC 61347-1 apply, togetherEN
with
the following additional
requirement:

Pulsing test
For starting devices which incorporate a high-voltage winding, compliance is checked by the

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lamp load until 50 pulses have occurred, switching the supply on and off if necessary.
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NOTE High-voltage winding denotes
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(E) a winding incorporated in the starting device which produces the necessary
voltage to start the lamp.

During the test, there shall be

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visible

stress);

or audible disruptive discharge (indication of failure of insulation under electrical

b) no sparkover or flashover;
c) no collapse or reduction of the front or the tail of the impulse voltage waveshape when
observed on an oscilloscope.
!For starting devices without high-voltage winding, compliance is checked by an electric
strength test
as given
Clause 12 of IEC 61347-1.
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Amend.2
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7.1
Mandatory
markings test for windings

13 Thermal
endurance
Add, at the end of the list, a new dashed item as follows:
The requirements of clause 13 of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable and a separate test is under
consideration.
–
The manufacturer shall declare the allowable maximum case temperature under normal
condition (A) and, for ignitors which are intended to be connected in series with discharge
lamps which could, according to the lamp specification cause rectification, the maximum
14 case
Fault
conditions
temperature
under abnormal condition (B). The marking shall be “t c A/B” (example
t c 60/90 = maximum temperature 60 °C for the normal and maximum temperature 90 °C
Thefor
requirements
clause 14 of IEC 61347-1 apply, together with the following additional
the abnormalofconditions).
requirements:

14

Fault conditions

!14.1" The current in the lamp circuit shall not be increased by a fault in the starting device to
such an extent
the ballast
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overheated,

windingsentence:
temperature exceeds the
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in Amendment
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t w-value at abnormal conditions. For starters having external dimensions as specified in
IEC 60155, this requirement is met if the current in the lamp circuit does not exceed the
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startingcurrent
devices
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temperature
for abnormal
operation
maximum pre-heat
value
specified
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than 5inmin.

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built-in and independent
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Independent
starting devices shall not reach excessive temperatures during normal operation
15.1
General

and abnormal operation.
Built-in and independent starting devices shall not exceed the temperature limits during
NOTE Built-in starting devices are checked together with the luminaire in accordance with IEC 60598-1.
normal operation (t c ) and abnormal operation (t c + X).



Compliance is checked by the following tests:
In addition to the requirements of this clause of IEC 61347-2-1 for built-in starting devices the
normal and the abnormal operating condition are checked together with the luminaire in
Normal conditions
working conditions in which one or more of the following situations
accordance
with IECare
60598-1.
apply:
15.2
Normal
operationnormally;
a) lamps
are operating
b) ratedGeneral
current flows through the starting device;
15.2.1

c) the starting device has been connected to a voltage source, for example, the mains voltage
Normal conditions are working conditions in which one or more of the following situations
or the lamp voltage arising during normal operation;
apply:
d) combination of b) and c).



Built-in and independent starting devices shall not exceed the temperature limits during
normal operation (t c ) and abnormal operation (t c + X).
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In addition to the requirements of this clause of IEC 61347-2-1 for built-in starting devices the
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normal
and the abnormal operating condition are checked together with the luminaire in
accordance with IEC 60598-1.
15.2
15.2.1

Normal operation
General

Normal conditions are working conditions in which one or more of the following situations
apply:
a) lamps are operating normally;
b) rated current flows through the starting device;
c) the starting device has been connected to a voltage source, for example, the mains
voltage or the lamp voltage arising during normal operation;
d) combination of b) and c).
15.2.2

Normal operation of built-in starting devices


Compliance of built-in starting device in normal operation is checked by the following
procedure.
The starting devices are connected as for normal use with appropriate lamps.
The built-in starting device shall be placed in a test enclosure as detailed in annex D of
IEC 61347-1, the starting device being supported
by two 61347-2-1
wooden blocks
as© shown
in
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Amend.2
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figure H.1 of IEC 61347-1.
The wooden blocks shall be 75 mm high, 10 mm thick and of a width equal to, or greater than,
the width of the starting device. Furthermore, the blocks shall be positioned with the extreme
end of the starting device aligned with the outer vertical sides of the block.
The controlgear employed for the components shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC
standard and be compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.
The whole test circuit (controlgear, built-in starting device and the lamp(s)) is connected to
the supply voltage. When the lamp is in stable operation, the lamp current is set for rated
value by modifying the voltage applied. The ambient temperature of the test enclosure is
adjusted to reach t c on the starting device. In this condition, the starting devices and lamp are
operated until they reach steady temperature.
Compliance is checked by the temperature measurement. The measured value shall not
exceed limits specified in tables 12.1 and 12.2 of IEC 60598-1.
15.2.3

Normal operation of independent starting devices

Compliance of independent starting device in normal operation is checked by the following

procedure.
Independent starting devices are connected as for normal use with appropriate lamps.
Independent starting devices are mounted in a test corner consisting of three dull black
painted laminated wood boards 15 mm to 25 mm thick and arranged so as to resemble two
walls and the ceiling of a room. The starting device is secured to the ceiling as close as
possible to the walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other sides of the
starting device. This assembly is positioned as far as possible from the five internal surfaces
of the enclosure.
The tests are carried out in a draught-proof room or enclosure as specified in annex F. The
ambient temperature within the draught-proof enclosure shall be within 5 °C of the t a rating
and should preferably be the same as the t a rating.
The controlgear employed for the components shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC
standard and be compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.


possible to the walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other sides of the
starting device. This assembly is positioned as far as possible from the five internal surfaces
of the enclosure.
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The tests are carried out in a draught-proof room or enclosure as specified in annex F. The
ENwithin
61347-2-1:2000+A2:2014
ambient temperature within the draught-proof enclosure shall be
5 °C of the t a rating
and should preferably be the same as the t a rating.
The controlgear employed for the components shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC
standard and be compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.

The whole test circuit (controlgear, independent starting device and the lamp(s)) is connected
to the supply voltage. When the lamp is in stable operation, the lamp current is set for the
rated value by modifying the voltage applied. In this condition, the starting device and lamps
are operated until they reach steady temperature.
Compliance is checked by the temperature measurement. The measured value shall not
exceed limits specified in tables 12.1 and 12.2 of IEC 60598-1.
15.3
15.3.1

Abnormal operation
Abnormal operation of built-in ignitors

Compliance of built-in starting device in abnormal operation is checked by the following test
procedure:
The test is required for built-in starting devices (built-in ignitors) intended to be connected in
series with discharge lamps which could, according to the lamp specification cause
rectification and are tested additionally with rectifying test circuit in accordance with 12.5 and
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annex C of IEC 60598-1.
The built-in starting device shall be placed in a test enclosure as detailed in annex D of
IEC 61347-1, the starting device being supported by two wooden blocks as shown in
figure H.1 of IEC 61347-1.
The wooden blocks shall be 75 mm high, 10 mm thick and of a width equal to, or greater than,
the width of the starting device. Furthermore, the blocks shall be positioned with the extreme
end of the starting device aligned with the outer vertical sides of the block.
For the test the built-in starting device is operated in the test enclosure described above for
30 minutes during which the double value of the rated current flows through the built-in
starting device. Built-in starting devices, which are intended for the use of different lamps, the
highest value of the current, shall be used.

The ambient temperature in the test enclosure is set to achieve at the end of the test
(t c + X) °C for which built-in starting device is specified. If during the test the value of
(t c + X) °C is not reached, then the test shall be repeated on another sample at an increased
ambient temperature at which (t c + X) °C is achieved.
Compliance is checked by the following parameters:
After the test, the temperature of the components is determined:
a) temperatures shall not exceed the values specified in table 12.3 of IEC 60598-1.
After cooling down, the starting device shall comply with the following conditions:
b) the starting device marking shall still be legible;
c) the pulse voltage must not differ by more than ± 10 % from the initially measured value;
d) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to
clause 12 of this standard, the test voltage, however, being reduced to 75 % of the values
given in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.
30 min is the medium time required for a controlgear incorporated into a luminaire to heat up
and cause the operation of the thermal control device during rectifying effect.
15.3.2

Abnormal operation of built-in starters

Compliance of built-in starter in abnormal operation is checked by the following test
procedure:


c) the pulse voltage must not differ by more than ± 10 % from the initially measured value;
d) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to
clause
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given
in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.

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30
is the medium time required for a controlgear incorporated into a luminaire to heat up
and cause the operation of the thermal control device during rectifying effect.
15.3.2

Abnormal operation of built-in starters

Compliance of built-in starter in abnormal operation is checked by the following test
procedure:
The built-in starting device shall be placed in a test enclosure as detailed in annex D of
IEC 61347-1, the starting device being supported by two wooden blocks as shown in figure
H.1 of IEC 61347-1.
The wooden blocks shall be 75 mm high, 10 mm thick and of a width equal to, or greater than,
the width of the starting device. Furthermore, the blocks shall be positioned with the extreme
end of the starting device aligned with the outer vertical sides of the block.
Built-in starters are connected as for normal use with appropriate lamps as indicate in 15.2.1.
The test is made with lamps having deactivated cathodes or substitution resistors specified in
IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 on the lamp data sheets.
Upon completion of these tests, and after cooling down, the starting device shall comply with
the following conditions:
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a) the starting device marking shall still be legible;

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b) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to

clause 12 of this standard, the test voltage, however, being reduced to 75 % of the values
given in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.
15.3.3

Abnormal operation of independent starting devices

Compliance of independent starting device in abnormal operation is checked by the following
test procedure:
The test is required for independent starting devices (independent ignitors) intended to be
connected in series with discharge lamps which could, according to the lamp specification
lead to controlgear/starting devices overheating and are tested additionally with rectifying test
circuit in accordance with 12.5 and annex C of IEC 60598-1.
Independent starting devices are mounted in a test corner consisting of three dull black
painted laminated wood boards 15 mm to 25 mm thick and arranged so as to resemble two
walls and the ceiling of a room. The starting device is secured to the ceiling as close as
possible to the walls, the ceiling extending at least 250 mm beyond the other sides of the
starting device. This assembly is positioned as far as possible from the five internal surfaces
of the enclosure.
The tests are carried out in a draught-proof room or enclosure as specified in annex F.
The controlgear employed for the components shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC
standard and be compatible with the lamp type to be started by the starting device.
Starting devices are connected as for appropriate use but without lamps. In the case of
abnormal conditions, the starting devices are operated at 110 % of the rated voltage until they
reach the steady temperature, or, for starting devices with operating time limitation, until they
cut out at or before the required time limit.
The test is performed after loading the starting device for 30 minutes with the double value of
the rated current of the product. Starting devices, which are intended for the use of different
lamps, the highest value of the current shall be used.
The ambient temperature within the draught-proof enclosure shall be within 5 °C of the t a
rating and should preferably be the same as the t a rating.

Compliance is checked by the following parameters:


The test is performed after loading the starting device for 30 minutes with the double value of
the rated current of the product. Starting devices, which are intended for the use of different
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lamps, the highest value of the current shall be used.

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The ambient temperature within the draught-proof enclosure shall be within 5 °C of the t a
rating and should preferably be the same as the t a rating.

Compliance is checked by the following parameters:
After the test, the temperature of the components is determined:
a) Temperatures shall not exceed the values specified in table 12.3 of IEC 60598-1.
After cooling down, the starting device shall comply with the following conditions:
b) the starting device marking shall still be legible;
c) the pulse voltage must not differ by more than ± 10 % from the initially measured value;
d) the starting device shall withstand without damage an electric strength test according to
clause 12 of this standard, the test voltage, however, being reduced to 75 % of the values
given in table 1 of IEC 61347-1, but not less than 500 V.
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min is the medium time required for a controlgear incorporated into a luminaire to heat up
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 and cause the operation of(E)
16 Pulse voltage of ignitors

_____________
The maximum value of the pulse voltage, of either positive or negative pulses, shall not exceed
5 kV when operated at the rated voltage and with a load capacitance of 20 pF, using the circuit
shown in figure 1. However, the maximum pulse voltage specified in the relevant lamp data
sheet shall be taken into account.
If not otherwise stated on the relevant lamp data sheets, for ignitors with pulses over 5 kV, the
maximum value of the pulse voltage shall not exceed 1,3  U p declared by the manufacturer
when operated at the rated supply voltage and with a load capacitance of 20 pF.
Measurements are made by oscilloscope or static voltmeter for peak pulses up to 100 kV.
Above 15 kV, a spherical spark gap can be employed, using the procedure based on those
given in IEC 60052, and taking note of annex J of this standard.
NOTE As an alternative to the electrostatic voltmeter prescribed in figure 1, a memory oscilloscope can be used in
the circuit together with a high-voltage probe having the following properties:
–

input resistance

≥ 100 M;

–

input capacitance

≤ 15 pF;

–


cut-off frequency

≥ 1 MHz.

In case of doubt, the measurement with the electrostatic voltmeter is the reference method to use.

17 Mechanical strength
17.1 Replaceable starting devices and accessible components of starting devices which can
be replaced without tools shall have sufficient mechanical strength.
–

Starting devices and components up to 100 g and all starters having external dimensions
specified in IEC 60155 shall be subjected to the tumbling barrel test in accordance with
I.2. Each sample shall withstand 20 falls without incurring any damage which might affect
safety.

–

Starting devices and components over 100 g shall be subjected to the spring hammer
test in accordance with I.1. The impact energy and spring compression of the testing
apparatus shall be 0,35 Nm and 17 mm, respectively.

After the test, the sample shall show no damage likely to impair safety.
17.2 Replaceable starting devices and accessible components of starting devices which can
be replaced without tools, but which are subject to a turning moment during normal insertion,
shall withstand a torque test of 0,6 Nm about the axes.
The torque is applied at the canister top. The contact pins are clamped tight and the torque is


–

Starting devices and components over 100 g shall be subjected to the spring hammer
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test in accordance with I.1. The impact energy and spring compression of the testing
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shall be 0,35 Nm and 17 mm, respectively.

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After the test, the sample shall show no damage likely to impair safety.
17.2 Replaceable starting devices and accessible components of starting devices which can
be replaced without tools, but which are subject to a turning moment during normal insertion,
shall withstand a torque test of 0,6 Nm about the axes.
The torque is applied at the canister top. The contact pins are clamped tight and the torque is
gradually increased from zero to the value required.
After the test, the sample shall show no damage likely to impair safety.

18 Construction

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The requirements of clause 15 of IEC 61347-1 apply, togetherEN
with61347-2-1:2001+A1:2006
the following additional
(E)
requirements:

18.1 All replaceable starting devices and accessible components of starting devices which
can be replaced without the aid of a tool shall have double insulation or reinforced insulation to
be compatible with the insulation requirements of all classes of equipment, including class II.

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18.2 Starting devices equipped with cut-outs shall be so constructed that, in the case of nonigniting lamps, the cut-out interrupts the starting-current circuit and/or the production of the
starting voltage.
An alternative to a cut-out can be a device limiting the starting current and the production of
starting voltage to such an extent that no current greater than 10 % of the rated lamp current
flows through the lamp. Further components in the overall lamp-current circuit are not
subjected to loads higher than the rated lamp current.
Compliance is checked by reference to clauses 14 or 15.
! Ignitors with pulse voltages over 10 kV shall be provided with a device for time limitation of
the starting operation. This device shall, in case of non-ignition of lamps, interrupt the
generation of starting pulses within 3 s. This time limitation may be extended to 30 s where
this information is provided on the label of the device. After the time limitation device has
interrupted the circuit, generation of starting pulses is only allowed after disconnection and
reconnection of the ignitors to the supply."
Ignitors with pulse voltages over 5 kV and up to 10 kV shall be provided with a time-limiting
device which shall interrupt the generation of pulses within 60 s. After the time-limiting device
has interrupted the circuit, generation of starting pulses is only allowed after disconnection and
reconnection of the ignitors to the supply.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the test of clause 15.
18.3 Starters which are interchangeable with glow starters in accordance with IEC 60155 shall
contain means for radio interference suppression, the effect of which is equivalent to that of the
radio interference suppression capacitor prescribed in 7.12 of IEC 60155.

19 Creepage distances and clearances
The requirements of clause 16 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

20 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
The requirements of clause 17 of IEC 61347-1 apply.


21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
The requirements of clause 18 of IEC 61347-1 apply.


The requirements of clause 16 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

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21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
The requirements of clause 18 of IEC 61347-1 apply.

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!Components "
1

HV diode
Blocking voltage


U RM ≥ 25 kV

! Rated current (average)"

I FAVM ≥ 1,5 mA

Periodic current (peak)

I FRM ≥ 0,1 A

Anode/cathode capacitance

C a/k ≤ 2 pF

NOTE
2

3

Suitable parts are, for example, HV rectifier tubes type GY 501 for CTV receivers.

HV Capacitor
Capacitance

C = 500 pF

Rated voltage

U ≥ 6,3 kV


Phase-angle (at 10 kHz)

–3
! tan  = 20  10 "

HV measuring instrument
Electrostatic voltmeter

0 kV to 6 kV

Capacitance at full deflection

< 15 pF

Breakdown voltage

> 10 kV

Precision

Class 1 or superior

4

Discharge resistance

1 M

5


Short-circuit device for discharging HV capacitors

6

To high-voltage lead of ignitor

7

To neutral conductor

The leakage resistance between A and B and between C and D shall be not less than 10 13 .

Figure 1 – Starting voltage measurement for ignitors


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Annex A
(normative)
Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which
may cause an electric shock
The requirements of annex A of IEC 61347-1 apply.


Annex B
(normative)
Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear
The requirements of annex B of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable.

Annex C
(normative)
Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with
means of protection against overheating
The requirements of annex C of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable.

Annex D
(normative)
Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally
protected lamp controlgear
The requirements of annex D of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable.

Annex E
(normative)
Use of constant S other than 4 500 in tw tests
The requirements of annex E of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable.

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Annex F
(normative)
Draught-proof enclosure
The requirements of annex F of IEC 61347-1 apply.

Annex G
(informative)
Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages
The requirements of annex G of IEC 61347-1 are not applicable.

Annex H
(normative)
Tests
The requirements of annex H of IEC 61347-1 apply.

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Annex I
(normative)
Mechanical strength testing

I.1

Replaceable starting devices and accessible components over 100 g

Replaceable starting devices and accessible components over 100 g mass are tested as
follows.
Blows are applied to the part under test by means of the spring-operated impact test apparatus
specified in IEC 60068-2-75.
An impact test apparatus is used which is adjusted so that when the test apparatus is held in a
horizontal position, the kinetic energy of the striking element just before the impact has the
value specified in table E.1 of IEC 60068-2-75.
NOTE In order to avoid frequent calibration, it is recommended that a separate test apparatus be used for each
value of impact energy.

The blows are applied by positioning the release cone against the starting device in a direction
perpendicular to the surface, at the point to be tested.
The starting device is rigidly supported, cable entries being left open, knock-outs opened and
cover fixing and similar screws tightened with a torque equal to two-thirds of that specified in
!clause 20."
Three blows are applied to every point that is likely to be weak, paying special regard to
insulating material enclosing live parts and to bushings of insulating material, if any. After these
tests, the starting device shall show no damage within the meaning of this standard.
Damage to paint and small dents which do not influence creepage distances or clearances are
neglected. There shall not be any decrease in the resistance to the ingress of moisture.


I.2

Replaceable starting devices and accessible components up to 100 g

Replaceable starting devices and accessible components up to 100 g mass are tested as
follows.
The parts to be tested are subjected to 20 falls from a height of 500 mm on to a 3 mm thick
steel plate in a tumbling barrel turning at 5 r/min (that is, 10 falls per minute).
Suitable equipment for this test is shown in figure I.1.


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Figure I.1 – Tumbling barrel

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Annex J
(normative)
Precautions to be observed when measuring with sphere-gaps

Because many ignitors do not have outputs where one pole is at earth potential, the direct
application of IEC 60052 cannot apply. However, the following subclauses shall be observed,
together with those requirements of IEC 60052 which are applicable.

J.1

Sphere gap

The sphere gap shall be greater than the anticipated breakdown distance and shall be
progressively reduced until breakdown occurs (i.e. too small a gap opening up to non-sparking
distance is not a valid method of determining the correct voltage value).

J.2

Breakdown gap distance

The breakdown gap distance shall be recorded and the 50 % peak voltage value determined
from table II in IEC 60052.

J.3


Duty cycle of the ignitor

The duty cycle of the ignitor shall be observed to ensure that overheating/failure of the
components does not occur.

J.4

End of test

All safety precautions shall be observed and all voltages shall be discharged at the end of the
test.

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