What is PD IEC/TR 63036 - phase cut dimmer standards about?
“Phase-cut” dimmers work by taking the line input power and modulating the signal to reduce the power to the load. By “chopping” the signal, the load experiences a lower voltage, resulting in a lower light output. The two most common “phase-cut” controls are forward phase controls and reverse-phase controls, each with its own benefits and limitations.
PD IEC/TR 63036 describes the technical requirements for phase-cut dimmers to work with control gear and self-ballasted lamps. For a complete picture of the technical requirements, the reader should also refer to IEC TR 63037 that contains technical requirements and testing methods for control gear and self-ballasted lamps. PD IEC/TR 63036 specifies the electrical interface and test procedures for the control by mains voltage phase-cut dimming of the brightness of mains operated electronic lighting equipment intended to be controlled by mains voltage phase-cut dimmers, such as LED integrated lamps, and light sources with external control gear.
Who is PD IEC/TR 63036 - phase cut dimmer standards for?
PD IEC/TR 63036 on phase cut dimmer standards is useful for:
- Manufacturers of phase cut dimmers
- Manufacturers of LED bulbs
- Product development / innovation / research teams
- Quality control teams
Why should you use PD IEC/TR 63036 - phase cut dimmer standards?
Lights, glowing accordingly in regard to a particular time or atmosphere needed. By controlling the brightness of lights, the ambience triggers how people perceive whatsoever is going around, and further affects human emotions. Due to the low price in cost and the extreme convenience in wiring, the adoption of phase-cut dimming system is commonly seen in households for brightness control. The phase-cut dimming system operates the dimming function by controlling the period of AC power that flows into the system, meaning that the power being input from the main electricity within a wave cycle controls the brightness of the lamp.
Electronic switches that use a comparable circuitry to a phase-cut dimmer but do not contain means for the adjustability of the phase-cut angle should fulfill the same requirements as a phase-cut dimmer. Safety requirements are not covered by PD IEC/TR 63036, but by respective product standards.
The sections on electrical specification, test procedures including tests for leading-edge phase-cut dimmers and tests for trailing edge phase-cut dimmers have been discussed in thorough detail in PD IEC/TR 63036. Using PD IEC/TR 63036 guidelines, you can specify the electrical interface and test procedures for the control by mains voltage phase-cut dimming of the brightness of mains operated electronic lighting equipment intended to be controlled by mains voltage phase-cut dimmers, such as LED integrated lamps, and light sources with external control gear. PD IEC/TR 63036 enables you to advance your products and provide your customers with suitable, reliable, and high-quality products and devices.