AS/NZS 61347.2.9:2004

INTRODUCTION1 Scope2 Normative references3 Definitions4 General requirements 4.1 Capacitors and other components 4.2 Thermally protected ballasts5 General notes on tests6 Classification7 Marking 7.1 Mandatory markings 7.2 Information to be provided, if applicable 7.3 Other information8 Protection against accidental contact with live parts9 Terminals, cords and cables10 Provisions for earthing11 Moisture resistance and insulation12 Electric strength13 Thermal endurance test for windings14 Ballast heating15 High-voltage impulse testing16 Fault conditions17 Construction18 Creepage distances and clearances19 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections20 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking21 Resistance to corrosionAnnexesAnnex A (normative) - Test to establish whether a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shockAnnex B (normative) - Particular requirements for thermally protected lamp controlgearAnnex C (normative) - Particular requirements for electronic lamp controlgear with means of protection against overheatingAnnex D (normative) - Requirements for carrying out the heating tests of thermally protected lamp controlgearAnnex E (normative) - Use of constant S other than 4500 in t[w] testsAnnex F (normative) - Draught-proof enclosureAnnex G (normative) - Explanation of the derivation of the values of pulse voltagesAnnex H (normative) - TestsAnnex I (normative) - Method for selection of varistorsAnnex J (informative) - Explanation of ballast temperatures

Specifies particular safety requirements for ballasts for discharge lamps such as high-pressure mercury vapour, low-pressure sodium vapour, high-pressure sodium vapour and metal halide lamps. This Standard is reproduced from IEC 61347-2-9:2000 including its Amendment 1:2003.

This part of AS/NZS 61347 specifies particular safety requirements for ballasts for discharge lamps such as high-pressure mercury vapour, low-pressure sodium vapour, high-pressure sodium vapour and metal halide lamps. The standard covers inductive-type ballasts 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. 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. NOTE 1 For certain types of discharge lamps, an ignitor is required. NOTE 2 Ballasts for fluorescent lamps are covered by AS/NZS 61347.2.8. Performance requirements are the subject of AS/NZS 60923.

First published in Australia as part of AS 1468-1974.
Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60922:1998.
Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 61347.2.9:2004.