What is BS EN 61347-2-9 - Requirements for electromagnetic lamp controlgear about?
BS EN 61347-2-9 specifies particular safety requirements for electromagnetic controlgear for discharge lamps such as high-pressure mercury vapour, low-pressure sodium vapour, high-pressure sodium vapour, and metal halide lamps. BS EN 61347-2-9 covers inductive type electromagnetic controlgear for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with discharge lamps, having rated wattages, dimensions, and characteristics as specified in IEC 60188, IEC 60192, and IEC 60662.
BS EN 61347-2-9 applies to complete electromagnetic controlgear, and to their component parts such as reactors, transformers, and capacitors. Particular requirements for thermally protected electromagnetic controlgear are given in Annex B. For certain types of discharge lamps, an ignitor is required.
Who is BS EN 61347-2-9 - Requirements for electromagnetic lamp controlgear for?
BS EN 61347-2-9 on requirements for electromagnetic lamp controlgear will be of interest to:
- Lighting equipment manufacturers
- Test and Certification authorities
- Lighting equipment designers
- Luminaire manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 61347-2-9 - Requirements for electromagnetic lamp controlgear?
BS EN 61347-2-9 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, general notes on tests, classification, marking, and high-voltage impulse testing procedures which will allow them to prepare, and test electromagnetic controlgear for discharge lamps effectively.
BS EN 61347-2-9 contributes to safe, and correct application of electromagnetic controlgear for discharge lamps for its users.
What has changed since the last update?
BS EN 61347-2-9:2013 supersedes EN 61347-2-9:2001 which has been withdrawn. BS EN 61347-2-9:2013 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 61347-2-9:2001, they are:
- The addition of a new Clause 14
- The word "ballast" is changed to "electromagnetic controlgear".
BS EN 61347-2-9:2013 must be used in conjunction with BS EN 61347-1.