IEC EN 61347-2-8 Test for Ballasts of Fluorescent Lamps of Lamp Controllers

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEC EN 61347-2-8 testing. This part of IEC EN 61347 specifies safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistor types, for use in ac supplies up to 50 V at 60 Hz or 1000 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps operating with or without preheated cathodes, with or without a starter.

It is part of the IEC 61347 series of standards covering various aspects of control gear for lamps, including performance, safety and electromagnetic compatibility.

This particular standard, IEC 61347-2-8, specifies requirements for ballasts used with fluorescent lamps. The standard covers a range of topics, including requirements for performance, safety, and test procedures.

• Some of the special requirements specified in the standard are:
• Ballasts must be designed and manufactured to provide adequate protection against electric shock.
• Ballasts must be able to adjust the output voltage and current to the lamp within the specified limits.
• Ballasts must be able to operate within an input voltage and frequency range.
• Ballasts must be tested for compliance with the standard, including performance and safety tests.

IEC 61347-2-8 is an important standard for ballast manufacturers for fluorescent lamps and those concerned with the design, installation and maintenance of lighting systems using these lamps.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEC EN 61347-2-6-8 test compliance. Our test experts, with professional working mission and principles, offer you the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories to our manufacturers and suppliers.