SN EN 61347-2-8 : 2001 AMD 1 2006

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
   4.1 Capacitors and other components
   4.2 Thermally protected ballasts
5 General notes on tests
6 Classification
7 Marking
   7.1 Mandatory markings
   7.2 Information to be provided, if applicable
   7.3 Other information
8 Protection against accidental contact with live
   parts
9 Terminals
10 Provisions for earthing
11 Moisture resistance and insulation
12 Electric strength
13 Thermal endurance test for windings
14 Ballast heating
   14.1 Pre-test, checks and measures
   14.2 Voltage across capacitors
   14.3 Ballast heating test
15 High-voltage impulse testing
16 Fault conditions
17 Construction
18 Creep age distances and clearances
19 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
20 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
21 Resistance to corrosion
22 No-load output voltage
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a
         conductive part is a live part, which may
         cause an electric shock
Annex B (normative) Particular requirements for
         thermally protected lamp controlgear
Annex C (normative) Particular requirements for
         electronic lamp controlgear with means of
         protection against overheating
Annex D (normative) Requirements for carrying out the
         heating tests of thermally protected lamp
         controlgear
Annex E (normative) Use of constant S other than 4500
         in tw tests
Annex F (normative) Draught-proof enclosure
Annex G (normative) Explanation of the derivation of
         the pulse voltages
Annex H (normative) Tests
Annex I (normative) Method for selection of varistors
Annex J (informative) Explanation of ballast temperatures
Annex K (normative) Additional requirements for built-in
         magnetic ballasts with double or reinforced insulation
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications
Bibliography

Describes safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistance types, for use on a.c. supplies up to 1000 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.