Overview
IEC 61347-2-14:2018 is an International Electrotechnical Commission standard that specifies particular safety requirements for electronic lamp controlgear intended for use with fluorescent induction lamps. It applies to controlgear powered from AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and/or DC supplies where the controlgear’s operating frequencies may deviate from the supply frequency. The standard is specifically intended for high‑frequency operation and references lamp characteristics defined in IEC 62532 and IEC 62639.
Key Topics
- Scope of application - controlgear for fluorescent induction lamps operating at high frequencies and on AC (≤1 000 V, 50/60 Hz) and/or DC supplies.
- Particular safety requirements - requirements focused on ensuring safe function of electronic controlgear in the specified electrical environments.
- High-frequency operation considerations - provisions addressing behavior and safety when controlgear operates at frequencies different from the supply frequency.
- Interoperability with lamp standards - requirements aligned with lamp definitions and performance characteristics in IEC 62532 and IEC 62639.
- Verification and testing - provisions to demonstrate compliance through appropriate tests and assessments (electrical and functional checks relevant to high-frequency controlgear).
Note: IEC 61347-2-14 is a part-specific document and complements general requirements found in the broader lamp controlgear series.
Applications
Who uses IEC 61347-2-14:2018 and why:
- Lighting and ballast manufacturers - to design and certify electronic controlgear for fluorescent induction lamps that meet international safety expectations.
- Product development engineers - to ensure electronic controlgear operates safely at high frequencies on intended AC/DC supply configurations.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies - to evaluate conformity of controlgear with the particular safety requirements for induction-lamp applications.
- Procurement and compliance teams - to specify products that meet recognized safety and interoperability criteria in lighting projects.
- Consultants and specifiers - to recommend compliant controlgear solutions for commercial and industrial lighting using induction lamps.
Related Standards
- IEC 62532 - lamp characteristics and terminology for fluorescent induction lamps (referenced in the scope).
- IEC 62639 - additional lamp/fixture definitions related to induction lamps (referenced in the scope).
- IEC 61347-1 - general requirements for lamp controlgear (part 1 of the series); consult this for overarching safety and testing principles.
Keywords: IEC 61347-2-14:2018, lamp controlgear, electronic controlgear, fluorescent induction lamps, safety requirements, AC up to 1000 V, DC supplies, high-frequency operation, IEC 62532, IEC 62639.
Open preview (PDF)Lamp controlgear - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for DC and/or AC supplied electronic controlgear for fluorescent induction lamps
