AS/NZS 61347.2.8:2003

1 - AS/NZS 61347.2.8:2003 LAMP CONTROLGEAR - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS (IEC 61347-2-8:2000 MOD)
4 - PREFACE
6 - CONTENTS
7 - INTRODUCTION
9 - 1 Scope
9 - 2 Normative references
10 - 3 Definitions
10 - 3.1 rated temperature rise of a ballast winding
10 - 3.2 short-circuit power
10 - 4 General requirements
10 - 4.1 Capacitors and other components
10 - 4.2 Thermally protected ballasts
10 - 5 General notes on tests
11 - 6 Classification
11 - 7 Marking
11 - 7.1 Mandatory markings
11 - 7.2 Information to be provided, if applicable
11 - 7.3 Other information
11 - 8 Protection against accidental contact with live parts
11 - 9 Terminals, cables and cords
12 - 10 Provisions for protective earthing
12 - 11 Moisture resistance and insulation
12 - 12 Electric strength
12 - 13 Thermal endurance test for windings
12 - 14 Ballast heating
12 - 14.1 Pre-test, checks and measures
12 - 14.2 Voltage across capacitors
13 - 14.3 Ballast heating test
15 - 14.4
15 - 15 High-voltage impulse testing
16 - 16 Fault conditions
16 - 17 Construction
16 - 18 Creepage distances and clearances
16 - 19 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
17 - 20 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
17 - 21 Resistance to corrosion
18 - Annex A - Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock
18 - Annex B - Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgear
18 - Annex C - Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with means of protection against overheating
18 - Annex D - Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally protected lamp controlgear
18 - Annex E - Use of constant S other than 4 500 in tw tests
18 - Annex F - Draught-proof enclosure
18 - Annex G - Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltages
18 - Annex H - Tests
19 - Annex I - Method for selection of varistors
19 - I.1 General
19 - I.2 Selection of the varistors
20 - Annex J - Explanation of ballast temperatures
20 - J.1 Endurance
20 - J.2 Ballast heating
21 - J.3 Test arrangement

Specifies safety requirements for ballasts excluding resistance types and used in a.c. supplies up to 1000 degrees V. This Standard is reproduced from IEC 61347-2-8:2000 and modified to suit national requirements.

This part of AS/NZS 61347 specifies safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistance types, for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps with or without pre-heated cathodes operated with or without a starter or starting device and having rated wattages, dimensions and characteristics as specified in AS/NZS 60081 and 60901. This standard applies to complete ballasts and to their component parts such as reactors, transformers and capacitors. Particular requirements for thermally protected ballasts are given in annex B. Ballasts for conventional operation of lamps at mains frequency are covered, while a.c. supplied electronic ballasts for high frequency operation are excluded. These are specified in IEC 61347-2-3. Capacitors having a capacitance greater than 0,1 mF are covered by AS/NZS 61048 and AS/NZS 61049. Capacitors having a capacitance less than or equal to 0,1 mF are specified in IEC 60384-14. Performance requirements are the subject of AS/NZS 60921.

First published as AS 3168-1983.
Second edition 1991.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 61347.2.8:2003.