OSRAM QUICKTRONIC-M ECG for circular FL User Manual

ECG for T5 fluorescent lamps

Technical Guideline

May 2005

Electronic Control Gear to operate T5/Ø 16 mm fluorescent lamps

ECG to operate T5-fluorescent lamps Features Product Overview Technical Details Instruction Manual Tender Documents FAQ

Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................... 6

1.1 History.....................................................................................6

1.2 T5/∅ 16 mm-Fluorescent Lamps............................................7

1.2.1 High Efficiency FH®…HE........................................................8

1.2.2 High Output FQ®…HO............................................................8

1.2.3 Fluorescent Circular FC®........................................................8

1.2.4 Comparison of Lumens between T8/∅ 26 mm- and

T5/∅ 16 mm-Fluorescent Lamps............................................8

1.3 Electronic Control Gear ..........................................................8

1.4 Different Principles, Different Behavior................................... 9

1.5 Advantages of Electronic Control Gear ..................................9

1.6 Saving Energy with Electronic Control Gear...........................9

1.7 Ignition of Fluorescent Lamps...............................................10

1.8 Costs and Safety ..................................................................10

1.9 Flexibility upon Request........................................................10

1.10 ECG bring Progress..............................................................10

1.11 The right ECG for every Application .....................................10

1.12 OSRAM ECG Milestones......................................................11

2. Product Features ...............................................................................12

2.1 Lighting Comfort ...................................................................12

2.2 Economy...............................................................................12

2.3 Safety....................................................................................12

2.4 Supply Voltage......................................................................13

2.4.1 Overvoltage and its Reason .................................................13

2.4.2 Possible Implications due to Overvoltage.............................14

2.4.3 Undervoltage and its Reason ...............................................14

2.4.4 Possible Implications due to Undervoltage........................... 14

2.4.5 Supply Voltage QT with 21 mm height ................................14

2.4.6 Supply Voltage for QT with 30 mm height ............................ 15

2.4.7 ECG for 120V / 277V Line Voltage....................................... 15

2.5 Automatic Lamp Restart .......................................................15

2.5.1 Lamp ignition for QTi ............................................................16

2.5.2 Lamp ignition for QT to operate T5-fluorescent lamps .........16

2.5.3 Off- Time for Optimum Preheat Start....................................16

2.6 Behaviour in Response to Lamp Defects .............................16

2.6.1 One-Lamp Operation with Multi-Lamp ECG ......................... 16

2.7 Noise.....................................................................................17

2.8 Power Factor λ .....................................................................18

2.9 ECG Imprint.......................................................................... 19

2.10 Reliability ..............................................................................19

2.11 Resistance to Frequent Switching ........................................19

2.12 ECG Lifetime ........................................................................19

2.13 Thermal influences of the system components ....................20

2.14 cut-off Technology ................................................................20

2.14.1 Advantages for Users ...........................................................21

2.14.2 Physical Background ............................................................21

End of Life (EoL acc. to T.2)................................................22

2.15

2.16 U-OUT ..................................................................................22

2.17 Approval Marks.....................................................................23

2.17.1 ENEC-Approval Mark ...........................................................23

2.17.1.1 Safety acc. to EN 61347 ............................................23

2.17.1.2 Performance acc. to EN 60929..................................23

2.17.2 VDE EMC mark ....................................................................23

2.18 Energie Efficiency Index EEI ................................................24

2.19 CE Labelling .........................................................................24

2.20 CCC Approval.......................................................................25

3. ECG installed in Luminaire: Installations and Operation Instructions 26

3.1 Wiring Instructions ................................................................26

3.1.1 Cable Types..........................................................................26

3.1.2 Cable Cross-Sections...........................................................26

3.1.3 Release of Contacts .............................................................27

3.1.4 Insulation ..............................................................................29

3.1.5 Terminals..............................................................................29

3.1.6 Cable routing ........................................................................29

3.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............................................30

3.2.1 Harmonic Content acc. to EN 61000-3-2..............................30

3.2.2 Radio interference suppression............................................31

3.3 Permissible Cable Lengths................................................... 36

3.4 „Hot Wires“............................................................................36

3.5 Switching between Lamp and ECG...................................... 37

3.6 Master-Slave Circuit .............................................................37

3.6.1 Max. length of the connecting cable between 2 luminaries ..38

3.7 PE-Connection for Protection Class I Luminaires.................38

3.8 Functional Earth for Luminaires of Protection Class II.........39

3.8.1 General Information.............................................................. 40

3.8.2 Practical Details....................................................................40

3.9 Temperature Ranges............................................................41

3.9.1 Self heating ECG..................................................................41

3.9.2 Control Gaer Temperatures..................................................42

3.1.2.1 ECG in 30 mm height.................................................27

3.1.2.2 ECG in 21 mm height.................................................27

3.1.3.1 WAGO 250................................................................. 27

3.1.3.2 WAGO 251 – IDC.......................................................27

3.1.3.3 WAGO 251 – horizontal plug .....................................28

3.1.3.4 WAGO 251 mini – IDC...............................................28

3.1.3.5 WAGO 251 mini – horizontal plug.............................. 28

3.2.2.1 Causes of Radio Interference ....................................31

3.2.2.2 Conducted Interferences acc. to EN 55015 ...............31

3.2.2.3 Disturbances due to Fields.........................................32

3.2.2.4 Selective Shielding..................................................... 32

3.2.2.5 Installation Instructions for avoiding Disturbance....... 33

3.2.2.6 Asymmetric installation of ECG..................................34

3.2.2.7 Good wiring arrangement for 2-lamp luminaires........ 35

3.2.2.8 Luminaires with reflector and/or specular louvres...... 35

3.9.2.1

3.9.2.2 Ambient Temperature ECG : ta..................................43

3.9.3 Lamp Temperature ...............................................................43

3.9.3.1 Maximum Luminous Flux for T5/∅ 16 mm-Fluorescent

3.9.4 General Recommendations for Installation...........................44

3.9.5 Measuring the Temperature .................................................44

3.10 Luminaire Wiring Test for Two-lamp Luminaires ..................45

3.10.1 Testing with a Test Adapter and Dummy Lamps.................. 45

3.11 ECG Operation for Luminaires of Protection Classes I and II48

3.12 Insulation Distances in Luminaires .......................................48

3.13 Insulation Test ......................................................................48

3.13.1 Dielectric Resistance in Lighting Systems............................49

3.13.2 Mesuring the Dielectric Resistance between N and PE or L

3.13.3 Three-Phase Operation ........................................................50

3.13.4 Resistance to Overvoltage for QUICKTRONIC for

3.14 Inrush Current / Automatic Circuit Breakers .........................50

3.15 RCDs / Fault Currents ..........................................................51

3.16 Leakage Current...................................................................51

3.17 ECGs in Three-Phase Operation..........................................51

Measuring Point Temperature tc................................42

Lamps ........................................................................43

and PE..................................................................................49

T5/∅16mm- Fluorescent Lamps...........................................50

4. Lamp Wiring.......................................................................................53

4.1 h = 21 mm............................................................................. 53

4.1.1 QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT 1-lamp version ..................53

4.1.2 QUICKTRONIC ® INTELLIGENT 2-lamp version .................53

4.1.3 QT-FH MULTIWATT F/CW...................................................53

4.1.4 QT-FQ F/CW 1-lamp version................................................53

4.1.5 QT-FQ F/CW 2-lamp version................................................54

4.2 h= 30 mm.............................................................................. 54

4.2.1 QT-FH MULTIWATT 1- and 2-lamp version .........................54

4.2.2 QT-FH 3- and 4-lamp version............................................... 54

4.2.3 QT-FQ 1-lamp version.......................................................... 55

4.2.4 QT-FQ 2-lamp version.......................................................... 55

5. QUICKTRONIC INTELLIGENT...........................................................56

5.1 Definition INTELLIGENT.......................................................56

5.2 Lamp Detection as Fundamental Advantage........................56

5.3 QTi – the High-tech ECG......................................................56

5.4 QTi – Advantages................................................................. 56

5.5 QTi – Practically Applied.......................................................57

5.6 Technical Specialties for non-dimmable QTi ........................57

5.6.1 Inrush current limitation ........................................................57

5.6.2 Resistance to Overvoltage up to 400V .................................58

5.6.3 Lamp-ECG-Combination ......................................................58

5.6.3.1 Straight Fluorescent types .........................................58

5.6.3.2 Compact and Circular lamp types.............................. 59

5.6.4 Wiring ....................................................................................59

Dimensions...........................................................................60

5.6.5

5.7 FAQ ......................................................................................60

6. Special Applications .........................................................................61

6.1 Outdoor Application ..............................................................61

6.1.1 Installation Instructions .........................................................61

6.1.2 OUTKIT.................................................................................62

6.2 T5-ECG in Sound Studios ....................................................62

6.2.1 Noise and how to avoid it......................................................62

6.2.2 Recommended minimum distance between lamp and

refelctor................................................................................. 63

6.3 Treatment Rooms, Operating Rooms...................................64

6.3.1 Electromagnetic Interference................................................ 64

6.3.2 Interference from Infrared Transmission Equipment ............65

6.4 Electronic Tagging................................................................65

6.5 Emergency Lighting..............................................................65

6.5.1 Different criteria for lighting................................................... 67

6.5.1.1 Switch-over time for QTi – h=21 mm .........................67

6.5.1.2 Switch-over time for QT-FH…CW – h=30 mm........... 67

6.5.1.3 Switch-over time for QT-FQ…CW – h=30 mm ..........67

6.5.1.4 Switch-over time for QT-…F/CW – h=21 mm ............67

6.5.2 Wiring diagrams for emergency lighting units.......................68

6.5.2.1 Wiring diagram QT-FH 3x14 CW with emergency

lighting component from BAG ....................................68

6.5.2.2 Wiring diagram QT-FH 4x14 CW with emergency

lighting component from BAG ....................................68

6.5.2.3 Wiring diagram QT-FH 3x14 CW with emergency

lighting component from OMNITRONIX..................... 69

6.5.2.4 Wiring diagram QT-FH 4x14 CW with emergency

lighting component from OMNITRONIX..................... 69

6.6 DC supply .............................................................................69

6.7 Portable Luminaires..............................................................70

6.8 Mix-up of FH®- and FQ®-Fluorescent Lamps........................70

7. Appendix ............................................................................................ 72

7.1 Overview of Maximum Cable Lengths..................................72

7.1.1 QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT...........................................72

7.1.2 QT-FH MULTI...CW.............................................................. 72

7.1.3 QT-FQ...CW -30 mm height- ................................................72

7.1.4 QT-FH MULTI…F/CW -21 mm height- .................................72

7.1.5 QT-FQ…F/CW -21 mm height-.............................................73

7.1.6 QT-FC...................................................................................73

7.2 Terminal Types.....................................................................73

7.3 Inrush Currents.....................................................................73

7.4 Lamp/ECG Combinations..................................................... 74

7.5 OSRAM Installation Tips for T5-Systems ............................. 74

7.5.1 Recommended Minimum Distance between Lamp and

Reflector ...............................................................................75

7.5.2 Recommended Minimum Distance between two T5/∅16mm-

Fluorescent Lamps ...............................................................75

Luminaire Optimisation.........................................................76

7.5.3

7.5.4 Maximum luminous flux for FH…HE fluorescent lamps .......76

7.5.5 Verticalness Operation .........................................................76

8. Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................77

8.1 General.................................................................................77

8.2 Equipment Behaviour on Overvoltage.................................. 77

8.3 Equipment Behaviour on Under Voltage ..............................78

8.4 Application faults...................................................................78

8.4.1 Wiring faults on the lamp side...............................................78

8.4.2 Short-to-ground at the output of QUICKTRONIC® ECG.......78

8.4.3 Effects of moisture................................................................78

8.4.4 Installing luminaires in draughty locations ............................78

8.5 Trouble Shooting ..................................................................79

8.5.1 Lamp does not start..............................................................79

8.5.2 Brief Glimmer........................................................................80

8.5.3 Lamp goes out during operation...........................................81

8.5.4 Different brightness levels ....................................................82

8.5.5 Fault in other electrical equipment........................................ 83

8.5.6 Problems at master-slave operation..................................... 83

8.5.7 Humingh or “chirping” from the ECG ....................................83

9. Lamp-ECG Combinations .................................................................84

9.1 FQ®...HO-Fluorescent Lamps...............................................84

9.2 FH®...HE-Fluorescent Lamps ...............................................85

9.3 FC®…Fluorescent Lamps.....................................................85

10. Tender Documents ............................................................................87

10.1 QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT QTi....................................87

10.2 QUICKTRONIC® MULTIWATT for FH…HE h = 30 mm ...... 87

10.3 QUICKTRONIC® for FQ…HO h = 30 mm ............................88

11. Index ................................................................................................... 89

1. Introduction

1.1 History

The development of linear fluorescent goes back to the thirties of the 20th century. The diameter of 51mm was very voluminous. However, better efficiency did not come up before the fifties.

1879

Kohlefaden-Glühlampe von Thomas A. Edison Incandescent lamps with carbon filament by Thomas A. Edison

1910

Glühlampen mit Wolfram-Wendel Incandescent lamps with tungsten coils

1925

BILUX®Zweidraht-Scheinwerferlampen

two-wire headlight lamps

BILUX

1931

Natriumdampf-Niederdrucklampen Low-pressure sodium vapor lamps

1933

Quecksilberdampf-Hochdrucklampen High-pressure m ercury vapor lamps

1936

Leuchtstofflampen Fluorescent lamps

1954

XBO Xenon-Hochdrucklampen XBO high-pressure xenon lamps

1968

VIALOX® NAV Standard Natriumdampf-Hochdrucklampen

NAV Standard

VIALOX high-pressure sodium vapor lamps

1968

POWERSTAR HQI Halogen-Metalldampflampen POWERSTAR HQI metal halide lamps

1970

HMI METALLOGEN®Lampen HMI METALLOGEN

1971

BILUX®H4 Halogen-Zweidraht-Scheinwerferlampen BILUX two-wire halogen headlight lamps for auromobiles

1973

HALOSTAR Niedervolt-Halogenglühlampen HALOSTAR low-voltage tungsten-halogen lamps

1979

LUMILUX Leuchtstofflampen LUMILUX fluorescent lamps

1980

EVG QUICKTRONIC®DE LUXE / ECG QUICKTRONIC

1982

OSRAM DULUX®L Kompakt-Leuchtstofflampen OSRAM DULUX compact fluorescent lamps

1984

DECOSTAR Niedervolt-Halogenglühlampen mit Kaltlichtreflektor DECOSTAR low-voltage tungsten-halogen lamps with dichroic reflectors

lamps

DE LUXE

PL (W)UN (V)fN (Hz)IN (A)lta ( C) 22050600,090,95 C 1xL18 W1x16-2050 2400,0850,93 C

Anwendungsbereich: AC/DC 198 V bis 254 V Geeignet fr Batteriespannungen 154 V bis 276 V Zur Verwendung in Anlagen nach VDE 0108 geeignet Range of application: AC/DC 198 V to 254 V

Temp.-Test

Range of battery voltage: 154 V to 276 V

c = 70 C max.

Suitable for emergency installations acc. to VDE 0108

class B 0712T201 OW2 Made in Germany

1985

OSRAM DULUX®EL Kompaktleuchtstofflampen mit elektronischem Vorschaltgerät

OSRAM DULUX with electronic control gear

1987

POWERSTAR HQI-T Halogen-Metalldampflampen POWERSTAR HQI-T compact metal halide lamps

1991

D1 Gasentladungslampen D1 gas discharge lamps

1993

COLORSTAR DSX-T 80W Natrium-Xenonlampen COLORSTAR DSX-T 80W sodium xenon lamps

1993

FM Mini-Leuchtstofflampen / FM mini fluorescent lamps

1995

FH Hocheffiziente Leuchtstofflampen / FH highefficient fluorescent lamps

1 2

3 4

OSRAM

1996

FQ Lichtstarke Leuchtstofflampe / FQ high power fluorescent lamps

1997

OSRAM ENDURA Die elektrodenlose Hochleistungsleuchtstofflampe OSRAM ENDURA The high-performance electrodeless fluorescent lamp

EL energy-saving lamps

The improvements according to the luminous flux and lifetime with the T12 lamp (38 mm diameter) made an economic and even outdoor application possible. There were continuous improvements for optimizations as for example Amalgamtechnology. In this term fluorescent lamps were operated by conventional control gears (CCG).

The decisive breakthrough was at the end of the 70s and early 80s. In the year 1978, a new T8/∅ 26 mm- lamp generation started to replace T12/∅38mm- fluorescent lamps. New phosphors with higher resistance came into the market. Nowadays known under triband-phosphor (LUMILUX light colours). The diameter of the lamps was reduced from 38mm to 26mm however the length was kept with 59, 120 and 150 cm as the sockets G13. The new wattage of 18, 36 and 58 W was advantageous as it was a reduction of at least 10% compared to the T12/∅38 mm lamps in 20, 40 and 65 W. This was also the hour of birth for the Electronic Control Gears (ECG). First the circuits were in a instant start mode what also was called softstart up to the programmed or preheat start. Together with modern Electronic Control Gear QUICKTRONIC T8/∅26 mm- fluorescent lamps became even more efficient and longer lasting. In addition, the thermal behavior of the luminous flux was improved. The T8-system was permanently improved as the example of the tribandphosphor shows with a very high service life of the fluorescent lamp.

In 1995, the next milestone of fluorecent lamp development saw the introduction of new FH...HE (H

igh Efficiency) systems to the market. With

the reduced diameter of 16 mm only the lamp was designed. It is available in 14, 21, 28 and 35 W with the G5 sockets. It is 50 mm shorter as the T8 fluorescent lamps.

T5 fluorescent lamps only can be operated by Electronic Control Gear. So the light output and the life time of the lamp were designed from the beginning to an optimum of up to 104 lm/W. The maximum luminous flux of the T5 lamps is at 35 °C compared to 25 °C at T8 or T12 lamps. The reduced lamp diameter of 16 mm as the maximum lumen output at 35 °C are the relevant feature for a higher efficiency of the fixture.

In 1996, the T5 lamp family was completed with the types of higher lumens than volume FQ

…HO (High Output)-fluorescent lamps. They are available

in the wattage of 24, 39, 49, 54 and 80 W with the identical lengths as the FH…HE types. With up to 7000 lm for FQ 80 W HO this is the lamp family with the highest light output.

In 1999, the third member of the T5/∅ 16 mm-lamp family was introduced to the market. Away from usual light strips, compact, efficient and unconventional luminaires benefit from this new, circular FC

-lamp: 50 %

more light output than with comparable standard circular lamps.

Special Note:

Independent of the lamp diameter of the fluorescent lamp the luminous flux is specified for an ambient temperature of 25 °C. These values are exclusive to be used for light plannings. The value of the luminous flux is for the T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps FH

...HE and FQ®...HO for 25 °C below the values for 35 °C. The values at 35 °C ambient temperature are only for information. The Circular lamps FC

only have value of luminous

flux at 25 °C. The advantages of the T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps show their advantages in the improved efficiency of the fixture.

Detailed technical information about QUICKTRONIC

are shown in the latest indoor outdoor lighting and can be downloaded under

www.osra.de/ecg

QUCKTRONIC

for the operation of the T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps

have all features of a high quality ECG.

Good radio interference suppression

EN 55015

EN 55015 CISPR 15

CISPR 15

max.Interference voltage[dB µV]

110

80 70

-2

110010-1

10210

Frequency [MHz]

Mains harmonics

IEC 61000-3-2

IEC 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-2

Mains harmonics [%]

30 25

Limit values

to IEC

3. 5. 7. 9. 11. 13.

Harmonics

Reliability of the ECG

IEC 61347-2-3

IEC 61347-2-3 EN 61347-2-3

EN 61347-2-3

z All insula ted

z All insula ted z Compliance with creepage and

z Compliance with creepage and

clearance distances

z ECG shutdown in case of failure

Lamp operation to standards

IEC 60929

IEC 60929 EN 60929

EN 60929

rel. system luminous flux [%]

100

ECG

10. 18.

CCG

4 6 8 1012141618 222420

Time of usage in hours [tsd]

1.2 T5/∅ 16 mm-

Fluorescent Lamps

Immunity

IEC 61547

IEC 61547 EN 61547

EN 61547

230 V

230 V 50 Hz

50 Hz

Power regulation

At higher ambient temperatures

P Gas [W]

0 1020304050607080

Tube wall temperature [°C]

Minimum ECG life

z Long-life electrolytic capacitor

(50,000h at t

z Optimised circuit

z Optimised circuit z Low self heating

z Low self heating

Functional ECG [%]

100

90°C

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

)

c max

60°C

70°C

Hours of operation [tsd]

Measuring

Measuring point t

point t

50°C

Reliable ignition

at low temperatures

-30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5

Lamps starting [%]

EVG

KVG

Ambient temperature [°C]

100

The diameter and also the description of the new fluorescent lamp family is based on American measures: (1 inch = 25.4 mm) The value is combined with a T (tube). 5/8 of an inch = 16 mm Î T5-fluorescent lamp

Classification:

T2 tube diameter of 7 mm T5 tube diameter of 16 mm T8 tube diameter of 26 mm T12 tube diameter of 38 mm T17 tube diameter of 51 mm (1936)

1.2.1 High Efficiency

…HE

1.2.2 High Output FQ

…HO

1.2.3 Fluorescent Circular

1.2.4 Comparison of Lumens between T8/∅ 26 mm- and T5/∅ 16 mmFluorescent Lamps

Consecutively the important data of the FH…HE, FQ…HO and FC fluorescent lamps are shown.

type length [mm] lumens at

ta=25 °C

FH® 14W HE FH® 21W HE FH® 28W HE FH® 35W HE

549 1200 1350

849 1900 2100 1149 2600 2900 1449 3300 3650

lumens at

ta=35 °C

Values for light colors 827, 830, 840

type length [mm] lumens at

ta=25 °C

FQ® 24W HO FQ® 39W HO FQ® 54W HO FQ® 80W HO FQ® 49W HO

549 1750 2000

849 3100 3500 1149 4300 4900 1449 4450 5000 1449 6150 7000

lumens at

ta=35 °C

Values for light colors 827, 830, 840

type

∅ [mm]

lumens at

ta=25 °C

FC® 22W FC® 40W FC® 55W

225 1800

300 3200

300 4200

Values for light colors 827, 830, 840

Detailed technical data of T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps can be found in the OSRAM product catalogue and under www.OSRAM.com.

Fluorescent lamp innovation: T8 Î T5

T8 (Ø 26 mm)

Luminous flux at 25°C

600 mm 900 mm 1.200 mm 1.500 mm

18 W 30 W 36 W 58 W

1.350 lm 2.400 lm 3.350 lm 5.000 lm

1.3 Electronic Control Gear

T5 (Ø 16 mm)

Luminous flux at 25°C

550 mm 850 mm 1.150 mm 1.450 mm

FH 14 W 21 W 28 W 35 W

1.200 lm 1.900 lm 2600 lm 3.300 lm

FQ 24 W 39 W 54 W 49 W / 80 W

1.750 lm 3.100 lm 4.450 lm 4.300 lm / 6.150 lm

Since the early seventies Electronic Control Gear have been used in computers and consumer electronics. As this technology offers substantial advantages, it was only natural to use it also for lighting purposes. Linear and compact fluorescent lamps must be operated with ballasts, as the process of gas discharge requires well defined currents and voltages. The

1.4 Different Principles, Different Behavior

1.5 Advantages of Electronic Control Gear

ballast is responsible for preheating the lamp electrodes, for sufficient ignition voltage and for limiting the lamp current.

The basic functions that are mentioned in chapter 1.3, can usually be carried out with electromagnetic (inductive) ballasts. These ballasts are classified into conventional control gear (CCG) and low loss ballasts (LLG). The latter follow the same principle as CCG, however, due to different engineering design they consume less energy. The much better solution is to operate fluorescent lamps with Electronic Control Gear (ECG). Besides the advantages of flicker-free lighting, longer lamp life and higher system efficacy (lamp + ECG), features such as lamp ignition, limitation of the lamp current and compensation are integrated into the ECG. Most Electronic Control Gear are also suitable for DC operation, which means they can be used in emergency lighting installations.

T5/ ∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps FH

…HE, FQ®…HO and FC® can only be

operated by Electronic Control Gear.

If fluorescent lamps are operated with magnetic ballasts (principle of magnetic coil, CCG and also low loss ballast), the lamp current equals the frequency of the mains voltage. The resulting stroboscopic effect can be dangerous in cases where people work with rotary machines. Every time, the voltage goes through zero, the lamp current does the same until the lamp is reignited: for every lamp ignition new carriers for the electric charge have to be build up within the gas discharge.

CALM AND

LOWER

LOWER ENERGY

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

CONSUMPTION (25 – 30%)

(25 – 30%)

CALM AND

FLICKERFREE

LIGHT

OPERATION WITHOUT

NOISE

LOW MAGNETIC

STRAYFIELD

FLICKERFREE

START

1.6 Saving Energy with Electronic Control Gear

LONGER

LONGER LAMP LIFE

LAMP LIFE (approx. 50%)

(approx. 50%)

LESS WASTE

LESS WASTE DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL (approx. 30%)

(approx. 30%)

ENERGY SAVING

(25 – 30%)

LONGER LAMP LIFE

(approx. + 50%)

SWITCH OFF AT END

LOW

WIRING COSTS

DIMMABLE

(spec. version)

AUTOMATIC

OF LAMP LIFE

When using Electronic Control Gear the frequency of the lamp voltage is approx. 1000 times higher than the line voltage. The zero of the lamp current are passed so quickly that the average of the value of the electron

density is nearly constant within the discharge plasma. The electrons don’t

have to be built up with every cycle (as it is necessary when using CCG and low loss ballasts). So the limitation of the lamp life due to reignition peaks for CCG operation are avoided with ECG operation. Therefore no stroboscopic effects can occur by using high frequency control gear as there is no longer a gap in the lamp current. Therefore, one lamp type needs less energy to generate the same lumens when operated with high frequency control gear compared to operation with magnetic ballasts. The lower energy consumption reduces the lamp load and increases the lamp

1.7 Ignition of Fluorescent Lamps

1.8 Costs and Safety

1.9 Flexibility upon Request

1.10 ECG bring Progress

1.11 The right ECG for every Application

life. Electronic Control Gear improve the efficiency and the lamp life of fluorescent lamps significantly.

Prior to ignition, modern ECG heat the cathode to its optimum temperature for electron emission. After a defined period the lamp is ignited with the required ignition voltage. Only an optimized preheat start can guarantee that the number of switching cycles has only little effect on the lamp life. This is another important feature of ECG which has a positive effect on the cost of operation and which should not be neglected when looking for alternatives to CCG.

At the end of lamp life the emitter paste applied to the lamp electrode is used up. The complete loss of emitter results in an increase of voltage in the vicinity of the electrode. This situation can last over a longer period of time. As an immediate result of the accompanying temperature increase at the lamp ends the lamp sockets may overheat. Modern ECG are able to detect this malfunction and switch the lamps off. Unnecessary attempts to ignite are avoided by an interrupting function and therefore, also overheating is avoided - an important contribution to more safety. Professional ECG control all parameters constantly. A safety shut down at the end of the lamp life is mandatory from January 1

, 2007 on for all ECG that operate T4 or T5 tubes as it is included in the IEC 61347 (Omnibusnorm for safety of Electronic Control Gear). For several years now, all OSRAM QUICKTRONIC

fulfill the safety requirements acc. the IEC 61347 already. However as there was no Standard for this before, some ECG manufacturer neglect this due to costs.

During past years, we see a clear increase in new, better and more energy efficient lamp systems. Unfortunately, this resulted also in a growing number of various ECG-types. To reduce this large number of types manufacturers of ECG have taken a new direction and have developed new multi-purpose ECG which can be used for a variety of fluorescent lamps of different wattages. New integrated circuits allow the optimum control of lamp features such as lumen output. This type reduction has, of course, a big effect on the customer: ordering, warehousing and installation of only a few ECG-types. The so-called MULTIWATT-ECG reduce all relevant cost drivers.

In addition to the basic tasks of lamp operation which are also fulfilled by magnetic ballasts, Electronic Control Gear have much more to offer: They have better performance and are more reliable, more environmental friendly and more practical than CCG; even more reasons to use professional Electronic Control Gear.

OSRAM offers the right Electronic ballast for every application as shown at the example of T8/ ∅ 26 mm fluorescent lamps.

1.12 OSRAM ECG Milestones

Burning hours per day

QUICKTRONIC

QUICKTRONIC QUICKTRONIC

Industry,

Open space office

Railway

station,

airport

QUICKTRONIC

INSTANT START QTIS e

Department store,

display

average

ECGs

024 6 8

QUICKTRONIC

DIMMABLE

PROFESSIONAL

QUICKTRONIC

ECONOMIC

Daylight

linked

illumination

Switching cycles per day

Daylight linked

illumination with

presence detectors

• For the first time in 1995, T5- fluorescent lamp systems with Cut-

off-technology have been introduced to the market.

Cut-off technology is the cut-off of the permanent filament preheating after lamp ignition. This can be realized due to modifications in the electronic circuit of the ECG. The result of the Cut-off technology are less losses and optimized lamp operation.

• Four years later, in 1999, OSRAM sold the first reliable

MULTIWATT-ECG.

This operates all lamps with rated data.

• During the following years the trend of miniaturization continued and

the height of Electronic Control Gear was reduced by 30% from 30 mm to 21 mm. In 2002, OSRAM is again the first manufacturer to introduce

MULTIWATT-ECG to operate FQ

…HO-fluorescent lamps High

Output in 21 mm height.

• In 2003, another novelty is brought to the T5-product segment: As

the first producer, OSRAM offers a 21 mm high 2-lamp ECG for

80 W HO-fluorescent lamps.

• In the beginning of 2004, the newest and most innovative member

of the T5-product family has been introduced: micro-controller based ECG capable of operating T5-fluorescent lamps of equal length regardless if it is a FH

…HE- or FQ®…HO-type. This microcontroller especially developed under the co-operation with OSRAM is responsible for clear lamp detection and lamp operation with nominal data. QUICKTRONIC INTELLIGENT, QTi make one MULTIWATT-ECG possible for all T5-fluorescent lamps from 14 to 39 W no matter if

…HE- or FQ®…HO-types.

2. Product Features

2.1 Lighting Comfort

2.2 Economy

2.3 Safety

• Flicker-free ignition

• Pleasant, flicker-free light with no stroboscopic effects due to high

frequency operation

• High comfort level with no distracting choke hum due to fully

electronic operation (see chapter 2.8 noise)

• No flickering

• No flashing or flickering, electronic defective control for

reliable safety switch-off of defective lamps End-of-life safety shut down

• Cut-off of the permanent filament preheating after lamp

ignition

• Automatic restart after lamp replacement

• High lumen packages for T5 FQ

• Very high luminous efficacy for T5 FH

High Output system

High Efficiency system

• Long lamp life due to lamp start with optimum filament pre-heating

and operation with cut-off technology

• Low maintenance costs due to long lamp life and reduced relamping

intervals

• Lower cooling load of air-conditioning systems due to lower losses

Light engineering with T5 (Ø 16 mm) lamps

Leuchte/ 1xL58 W 1xL58 W 1xFH35 W

Luminaire

Vorschaltgerät/ VVG/ EVG/ EVG/

Control Gear LLG ECG ECG

E [lux] 539 518 500

gesamt/total

[W] 260 220 154

% 100 % 85 % 59 %

Büro mit 4 1-flammigen Leuchten

Office with 4 single tube luminaires

012344,5 m

W/m

15 12 9

All Electronic Control Gear QUICKTRONIC

for operation of T5/∅ 16 mm-

fluorescent lamp systems are developed and designed according to all relevant national and international industry standards. Current standard is EN 61347. For Electronic Control Gear for operation of low pressure gas discharge lamps EN 61347-2-3 applies.

2.4 Supply Voltage

2.4.1 Overvoltage and its Reason

In detail:

• Safe shutdown of the power supply to defective lamps or

at the end-of-life due to End-of-Life detection according to Test 2 Shutdown in the event of broken filaments, no inserted lamp or air leakage

• Compliance with European safety standards (EN 61347-2-3)

• Protection against short duration voltage surges (DIN VDE 0160)

and transient overvoltages

• Low housing temperatures allow the mechanical design of lighting

fittings with F- and FF- as well as M- and MM-approval mark (EN 60598/DIN VDE 0710 and DIN VDE 0711)

• Can be used in emergency lighting systems according to

DIN VDE 0108

Electronic Control Gear QUICKTRONIC lamps (FH

…HE, FQ®…HO and FC®) can be operated on sinusoidal AC

for T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent

voltage and DC voltage The recommended voltage intervals depend on the design of the specific circuits. The following chapters show the recommended voltage ranges and the behaviour of the ECG at overvoltage and undervoltage.

It is called an overvoltage if the ingoing voltage is significantly higher than the nominal value.

In general, we have to differentiate between two overvoltages which also can have different reasons.

1. Transient overvoltage with a typical duration of milliseconds. This overvoltage can be caused by:

- Switching of inductive loads such as welding machines, elevators alternators etc.

- lightening

Quasi-stationary overvoltage with a duration from a few minutes to hours. This overvoltage can be caused by:

- different loads on the mains side (interruption of the neutral conductor in 3-phase installations plus an additional asymmetric

2.4.2 Possible Implications due to Overvoltage

2.4.3 Undervoltage and its Reason

2.4.4 Possible Implications due to Undervoltage

2.4.5 Supply Voltage QT with 21 mm height

load distribution)

- unstable power supply (for example some countries in Far East)

It is called overvoltage, if the supply voltage exceeds the specified voltage range of an ECG including tolerances.

In any case, overload means more stress to electronic components. Depending on the magnitude of overvoltage the protective functions of an ECG can come into effect and turn the ballast off.

In extreme situations overvoltages can even destroy electronic components.

Therefore, please pay attention to the design of the mains and tolerances of the Electronic Control Gear when using them.

Supply voltages can not only deviate to higher values but also to lower values. If the supply voltage decreases below the value specified in the technical data of an ECG, we have to deal with undervoltage.

This may be true for the following points:

• Different loads on the mains side

• Incorrect electric installation

• Unstable power supply

• In some cases when used with emergency generators

Operating ECG with undervoltage is not as specified. This may result in the following implications:

• Lamp operation not according to standards Î affecting lamp life

• No safe lamp start, a safe ignition is only guaranteed above supply

voltages of 198 V

• Unstable lamp operation meaning the discharge process of a

fluorescent lamp is not stable

• In order to keep the lamp wattage constant most ECG types are

controlled on the lamp side. In this case, reduced supply voltages cause much higher currents which may lead to physical stress of components and to failure of the entire ECG. If supply voltages deviate significantly from the nominal values, high switching losses and overload of transistors can occur finally causing ballast failures.

Valid for: QTi and QT…F/CW Recommended voltage range for

continuous operation AC voltage 198 V ... 264 V, 50/60 Hz

DC voltage 176 V ... 264 V Performance at undervoltage

Lamp ignition Voltage drop during operation

≥ 198 V Î reliable lamp ignition

≥ 176V Î operation possible

< 176 VÎ damage to ECG

possible

2.4.6 Supply Voltage for QT with 30 mm height

2.4.7 ECG for 120V / 277V Line Voltage

2.5 Automatic Lamp

Restart

Valid for: QT-FH MULTIWATT and QT-FQ Recommended voltage range for continuous operation AC voltage 198V ... 264V, 50/60 Hz DC voltage 176V ... 264V Performance at undervoltage

Lamp ignition

≥ 198V Î reliable lamp start

Voltage drop during operation

≥ 176V Î operation possible

< 176V Î damage to ECG

possible

T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps are also getting more popular in North America (USA, Canada). Historically in the US-market have been established lamps in 4 ft length besides the types of 240 cm. 4 ft is also known as 48 inch type (1 ft = 30.48 cm) and is acc. to our typical 120 cm types. Related to the straight fluorescent types FH this means 1,149 mm for FH

28 W HE and FQ® 54 W HO.

…HE and FQ®…HO

OSRAM SYLVANIA offers the complete range for FH

…HE and FQ®…HO under PENTRON ECG. The specification there is PENTRON High Performance T5 lamps for FH

and PENTRON High Output T5 for FQ®

lamps.

OSRAM SYLVANIA also offers the ECG for the North American line voltages 120 V / 277 V und 60 Hz line frequency as shown at a glance:

MULTIWATT ECG for FH

fluorescent lamps: 14, 21, 28 and 35 W HE Types: QTP 1x28T5/UNV PSN suitable for 120-277 V QTP 2x28T5/UNV PSN suitable for 120-277 V

ECG to operate FQ

54 W HO Types: QTP 1x54T5UNV/PSN suitable for 120-277 V QTP 2x54T5UNV/PSN suitable for 120-277 V

For a large number of differnt lamp types including T8 OCTRON a variety of dimmable and non dimmable types is available.

Information about availability under:

OSRAM LIGHT CONSULTING (OLC) Hellabrunner Straße 1 81536 München

Tel: +49-89-6213 3076 Fax: +49-89-6213 2020

With all QUICKTRONIC lamps FH

…HE, FQ®…HO and FC®, automatic restart takes place after

for operation of T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent

a change of lamp provided the power supply is maintained.

Should in the case of a twin-lamp ECG no automatic lamp restart take place after lamp replacement and could an ECG-failure be excluded, please proceed as follows:

2.5.1 Lamp ignition for QTi

2.5.2 Lamp ignition for QT to operate T5fluorescent lamps

2.5.3 Off- Time for Optimum Preheat Start

2.6 Behaviour in Response

to Lamp Defects

2.6.1 One-Lamp Operation with Multi-Lamp ECG

Replace both lamps, take out the lamp replaced first and refit it. Provided lamp and ECG are o.k. both lamps should then light.

Lamp start Preheat

Ignition time < 1 second

Max. number of switching cycles > 100,000 cycles

QT-FH MULTI, QT-FQ, QT…F/CW

Lamp start Preheat

Ignition time < 0.5 second

Max. number of switching cycles > 100,000 cycles

All QUICKTRONIC to operate T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps

…HE, FQ®…HO and FC start the lamps at any time with optimum preheat start even after a turn-off followed by an immediate lamp restart. OSRAM QUICKTRONIC ignite the lamp always with optimum preheating of the electrodes. A particular off-time with regards to lamp life is not necessary.

What do we mean by lamp defect or end-of-lamp life?

In most cases, it is not possible to see from outside which lampholders are assigned to which ECG-terminals, so if you insert lamps and they fail to start automatically you should take out the first lamp again and refit it. Both lamps should then light.

Lamp replacement of 2- and multilamp luminaires proceed as follows:

Insert the lamps. If at 2- or multilamp luminaires lamp ignition doesn’t work automatically, take out the lamp replaced first and refit it. Reignition of both lamps works automatically.

What are the requirements?

QTP 2x...

QT - FQ 2x...

ILI

Start

Zünd

Start

ILI

Start

ILI

Parallel Circuitry Series Circuitry

2.7 Noise

• Parallel circuit of lamps operated with multi-lamp ECG ≠in general

single-lamp operation possible

• Parallel circuit of lamps, but no single-lamp operation possible because

for example

- the sum of electrodes has to be recognized

For twin- and multi-lamp ECG the question is whether the remaining lamps will continue to operate if one lamp is defect or has been removed.

In the case of twin- or multi-lamp ECG, any lamp fault that causes the safe shutdown circuit to operate will lead to the shutdown of all lamps. This function is called “safety shutdown”. The detection of various “out-ofrange” parameters results in a reliable shutdown of the ECG. The ECG do not perform any lamp starts that could cause problems as described under chapter 2.3. In this case, one lamp or the remaining lamps will therefore never continue to burn by itself.

What happens when one lamp is removed from a multi-lamp ECG will depend on the type of circuit. Series circuits always exclude a single-lamp operation. Parallel circuit is one condition for a possible single-lamp operation, however, not the only one. Another important criterion is lamp control during operation of circuit related as well as safety related data.

QUICKTRONIC

INTELLIGENT, QTi, are carried out in parallel circuits, but cannot be operated in single-lamp mode. The reason is the sophisticated lamp detection requiring the control of various parameters.

The following table gives a short summary of the different ECG-types:

ECG-type height

QTi

21 mm

QT-FH

30 mm

QT-FQ 30 mm

QT-FH 3x, 4x

30 mm

QT … F/CW

21 mm Series circuit X X X X Parallel circuit. X

For all types shown in the table above a single-lamp operation is not possible.

T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps FH at high frequency with QUICKTRONIC

…HE, FQ®…HO and FC® operated

control gear are virtually

silent. QUICKTRONIC

units themselves are so quiet that even in very quiet surroundings they cannot be heard by the human ear. They are therefore ideal for sound-sensitive areas such as radio and recording studios. The limit of the frequency-dependant sound pressure curve is based on the audibility threshold (in other words, a person with normal hearing will not be able to detect the noise generated by an ECG in the same room).

The factors affecting the sound pressure level are the sound power level of the ECG, the absorption properties of the room, characterised by its volume and reverberation time, and the number of ECGs. In mains supplies with a high level of distortion in which the mains voltage wave form deviates significantly from a sine wave, a „chirping“ may be heard from the reactance coils in the input section of the ECG.

2.8 Power Factor λ For all electric loads, the power factor λ is the ratio of effective power (P

voltage x effective current) to apparent power (P

= voltage x apparent

app

current). This value is affected both by the phase displacement cos ϕ between current and voltage by the current wave form distortion ε (nonsinusoidal wave form)

eff

λ = P

eff

/ P

= ε cos ϕ

app

In contrast to conventional control gear (CCG, inductive, 50 Hz), there is hardly any phase displacement with Electronic Control Gear (high frequency), which means that capacitor correction is not required. However slight distortions in the current sine-wave curve occur during operation of electronic control gear. In general these distortions are characterized by integer multiples of the mains frequency (harmonics).

The harmonic content of the mains current is controlled by national and international regulations (IEC 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-2). OSRAM ECG have built-in active electronic harmonic filters for this purpose which guarantee a value for ε of more than 0.95 and hence a power factor λ greater than 0.95.

Exemptions are ECG which apply to the international standard for system power consumption less than 25 W. This standard requires a power factor λ of more than 0.6. These ECG are part of the product segment ECO and are known as QUICKTRONIC

ECONOMIC or QT-ECO. They are mainly used to replace conventional control gear, but because of their MULTIWATT-design they can partly operate FH

…HE- and FQ®…HO

fluorescent lamps with lower wattages:

14W HE

21W HE

24W HO

For detailed information about this combination please see

www.OSRAM.de/products/ecg

With regards to their harmonics content all QUICKTRONIC

have been tested by VDE according to EN 61000-3-2 and carry the VDE-EMC approval mark.

The confirmation of the ECG’s CE-mark by an independent testing facility reduce the costs and the t.ime necessary for approval of luminaires significantly.

2.9 ECG Imprint

2.10 Reliability

2.11 Resistance to Frequent Switching

2.12 ECG Lifetime

Functional Earth terminal

End-of-Life Safety-shut-

End-of-Life Safety-shutdown

down

Cut-Off-Technology

µProzessor inside

Thermal Behaviour

Lamp wiring including

Lamp wiring including max. cable lengths

max. cable lengths

Besides component specification and quality their failure rate is significantly related to the operating temperature.

Electronic Control Gear of OSRAM are designed in that way, that a failure rate of less than 2 Promille per 1,000 operating hours is expected if operation takes place at the maximum permitted case temperatur (t

The resistance to frequent switching of Electronic control gear is based on possible lamp starts per day. Multiplied with the lamp life professional ECG with preheat start reach more than 100.000 switching cycles.

This information is important for combinations with occupancy sensors as this is one of the most popular applications for frequent switching of the lamp-ECG system.

The ECG lifetime depends on the operating temperature and failure rate of the electronic components. Extreme overheating can destroy electronic components in a short period of time and cause the ECG to fail. There exists an exponential relationship between the failure rate of electronic components and their thermal and also electrical behaviour. An indication about the maximum recommended ambient temperature of a luminaire is given by the imprinted measuring point tc at which each ECG reaches its maximum recommended case temperature. The t

-temperature

of an OSRAM ECG is closely linked to its temperature of electronic components. For example, when the maximum recommended tctemperature of 70 °C is reached, a QUICKTRONIC control gear for operation of T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps is expected to last 50,000 hours with a failure rate of max. 10 %. This value equals a failure rate of 2 ‰ per 1,000 operating hours. Due to the exponential dependence on temperature and failure rate of electronic components exceeding the recommended tc-temperature reduces the ECG lifetime dramatically. On the other hand, if the ECG temperature remains below the limit the lifetime is extended. As a rule of thumb, every 10 °C below the imprinted temperature value double the ECG’s lifetime and every 10 °C surpassing the tc-value cut the service life in half.

The measuring temperature t

is an important parameter for both the safety

approval for a luminaire according to EN 60598 and the service life of an

2.13 Thermal influences of the system components

2.14 cut-off Technology

ECG provided by the manufacturer under consideration of the thermal load of electronic components.

Surviving ECGs [%]

100

90°C

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

70°C

10°C lower operating temperature at point of

10°C lower operating temperature at point of measurement virtually halves ECG failure rate

measurement virtually halves ECG failure rate

The temperature must be assessed separately for the two system components (ECG and lamp). In the case of the lamp, there are physical laws that restrict the temperature range of an application, whereas in the case of the ECG fixed limits must be set in order to ensure reliable operation.

Apart from this, there are external factors such as the reciprocal influences of ECG, lamp and luminaire and the selected installation site which have an influence. Compliance with the specified limits and hence the guarantee of operational reliability are the responsibility of the relevant luminaire or system manufacturer.

There is a fixed correlation between tc-temperature, the temperatrure of electronic components, the life of each component and hence the complete unit. Thermal contact of an ECG to metallic parts of luminaire housings is very positive due to good thermal conductivity.

The correlation between temperature tc of the measuring point, component life and failure rate is crucial for an objective assessment of the reliability and service life of an ECG. Information about tc-temperature and ECG service life alone are not sufficient.

All QUICKTRONIC T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps FH

are equipped with cut-off technology. After starting the lamp the electrode heating is being switched off. Lamp life increases due to the reduced load of the electrodes. Therefore, cut-off technology increases the lumen output of the luminaire and the lamp life. And for the first time, cut-off technology is included in dimmable ECG thanks to the new intelligent technology of QTi. Compared to Electronic control gear without cut-off the power consumption of ECG with cut-off technology could be reduced by another 5 to 7 %.

10 % loss at 50,000 hours

60°C

Hours of usage [thsd]

control gear for operation of

…HE and FQ®…HO

50°C

Temp. at point of

Temp. at point of measurement t

measurement t

2.14.1 Advantages for Users

The following advantages for users arise from cut-off technology:

6-10 % higher luminaire efficiency highest lamp life 2-3 W lower losses per lamp reduced load of air condition

New circuitry wihtout permanent filament heating

New circuitry wihtout permanent filament heating (cut-off technology)

(cut-off technology)

= I

Stift

Lampe

Stift

Lampe

Cold Spot

Cold Spot app. 40°C

app. 40°C

Significantly lower temperatures at the

Significantly lower temperatures at the lamp electrodes

lamp electrodes

Lampe

Stift

Cut-off advantage for the luminaire

110

100

rel.

Licht-

Lichtstrom

strom

10 20 30 40 50

Umgebungstemperatur (°C)

Only cut-off technology can fulfill lifetime

100%

90%

90% 80%

80% 70%

70% 60%

60%

Rel.

50%

Lum-

40%

inous

35°C

Cut Offk

Cut Offk Conventional

Conventional

Conventional ECG circuitry

ECG circuitry

inous flux

flux

6 – 10% higher

6 – 10% higher luminaire efficiency for

luminaire efficiency for

luminaire efficiency for direct lighting

direct lighting

5.000h

Lifetime [hours]

Cut-off

Cut-off Conventional

Conventional

Conventional ECG circuitry

ECG circuitry

10.000h

12.000h

13. 16.

16.000h

14.000h

16. 2 0.

20.000h

18.000h

2.14.2 Physical Background

T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps FH

…HE and FQ®…HO are designed to

have their maximum lumen output at 35 °C (compared to 25 °C for T8/∅ 26 mm). For T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps the so-called cold spot (the point where mercury condensates in a discharge tube, stamped end of the lamp) is located behind the electrode (see graphics) which means near the source of heat.

T8 (Ø 26 mm)

T8 (Ø 26 mm) T12 (Ø 38 mm)

T12 (Ø 38 mm)

Cold Spot T

The value of the luminous flux at the ambient temperature of 35 °C is only informative for the luminaire manufacturer. Significant is the value of the cold spot temperature. This value is measured at the socket of the stamped side, approx. in a distance of 2 mm of the glass. For an optimized luminous flux this value should be between 45 °C and 50 °C. This is shown at the so called ‘Horseshoe curves’ where the luminous flux is shown in relation to the lamp ambient temperature.

The cold spot of the T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps is influenced by permanent filament heating. This means that higher temperatures reduce the luminous flux. ECG with cut-off technology reduce the losses of the system and are optimized regarding the maximum luminous flux of the

Hg opt.

≈ 40°C

T5 (Ø 16 mm)

2.15 End of Life (EoL acc. to T.2)

2.16 U-OUT

system. The cut-off of the permanent filament heating after lamp ignition is an advantage.

Further the values of the horseshoe curves also indicate the arrangement of the lamps within the fixture. To avoid thermal influences of the lamps minimum distances in between have to be kept. The lamps have to be placed that the stamp of all lamps is on the same side. For vertical arrangement the stamp of the lamp always should be placed down. For circular lamps FC the socket has to be placed down.

The measurement of the cold spot temperature is especially important for the luminaire manufacturer. This temperature offers opportunities to optimize the luminaire efficacy.

Fluorescent lamps use up their emitter during operation. The complete loss of emitter on an electrode results in a voltage increase in the vicinity of the electrode filament. As most Electronic control gear have no problem providing this high asymmetric voltage and with it the required additional power the temperature around the electrodes rises significantly.

At the moment the international ECG safety standard IEC 61347-2-3 is under revision. In the future, all ECG must provide a “end-of-life” safety shutdown which is continuously controlled in order to avoid overheating of lamp sockets. The actual status of the standard considers three different test circuits for Electronic control gear. If an ECG complies with one of the three tests, it offers protection against the “end-of-life” behavior of fluorescent lamps.

• Asymmetric pulse test (Test 1)

• Asymmetric power test (Test 2)

• Open filament test (Test 3)

The asymmetric power test (Test 2) is directly simulating the additional load which results from the increased asymmetric voltage in the case of “end-oflife”. In order to pass the test the additional load may nod exceed a specific value depending on the lamp type. Most ECG experts see test 2 (asymmetric power test) as the safest “end-of-life” control, because the direct measurement of the asymmetric additional load mirrors the real lamp behavior at its end of life. OSRAM does not compromise the safety of Electronic control gear and has, for quite some time, specified Test no. 2 as standard test.

U-OUT a binding ECG label according to safety standard EN 61347-2-

3. The former standard EN 60928, still valid until 2006, allows labeling of U-OUT either in the product catalogue or on the ECG housing. UOUT specifies the largest effective working voltage between

- Lamp terminals

- Each lamp terminal and earth connection, if applicable

This information is important for all components electrically connected on the lamp side of the ECG. All components such as lamp cables, sockets (EN 60061-2), isolating

2.17 Approval Marks

2.17.1 ENEC-Approval Mark

material and everything coming in contact with the ECG lamp terminals must be layed out according to U-OUT. OSRAM, as manufacturer, takes care that no higher voltage appears at the lamp terminals than specified by U-OUT. Therefore no additional voltage reserve is needed.

2.17.1.1 Safety acc. to

EN 61347

2.17.1.2 Performance acc. to

EN 60929

2.17.2 VDE EMC mark

stands for E also a conformity mark agreed upon between the testing institutes of the European union. It stands for compliance with the according European standards for safety and performance. Besides sample testing ENEC includes also a permanent control od products and production processes. This certification is testimony of an independent and competent institute testing the safety and performance of Electronic control gear. The number right beside the approval mark identifies the certifying institute. For example 10 is representing VDE in Germany. The ENEC approval mark for ECG to operate fluorescent lamps includes the safety standard EN 61347 and the performance standard EN 60929.

This standard contains the safety requirements of electric units for operation of lamps that are designed for DC- and AC-voltage at 50 or 60 Hz. It is divided into different parts.

The first part EN 61347-1 deals with general and safety requirements.

b) Electronic control gear to operate with AC-voltage at 50 or 60 Hz

This safety standard whose part EN 61347-2-3 together with the general part EN 61347-1 succeeds the former standard EN 60928, is also called „omnibus“ standard.

This standard specifies the performance of Electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps. It defines the operation at AC-voltage, at 50 or 60 Hz and with a supply frequency different from the operating frequency. It is based on performance standards for fluorescent lamps EN 60081 and EN

60901.

uropean Norm Electrical Certification. The ENEC approval is

with an operating frequency different from the frequency of the mains supply and to operate fluorescent lamps according to IEC 60081 and IEC 60901 and other fluorescent lamps for high frequency operation are dealt with in part EN 61347-2-3.

The independent testing institute confirms the compliance of the ECG with the EMC regulation regarding immunity, radio interference suppression and harmonics. At the same time, it is also a confirmation for the CE label that can be applied to ECGs by the manufacturer himself under compliance with the EMC regulation. Luminaire manufacturer can significantly reduce their costs and approval efforts with regards to EMC compliance by using already EMC approved ECGs.

2.18 Energie Efficiency Index EEI

2.19 CE Labelling

This label helps consumers identifying the energy consumption of a product. Usually, all Electronic control gear have the best ratings A2 …A3. Dimmable ECG are classified as A1. Magnetic ballasts (CCG) fall under the energy efficiency class C and D and are either already banned from the market or are about to be banned shortly. Low loss ballasts are usually classified in B.

Since January 1996, all products falling under the EU directive of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) must carry the CE label. The CE label indicates the compliance with the requirements of this directive. From January 1997 all products falling under the Low-Voltage directive must also be CE labeled. There is no question that our products comply with the specific EU directives and therefore are labeled with the CE mark.

Regarding CE labelling here the following explanations:

1. CE-label as basis to introduce product to the market

Since 01.01.1996 manufacturers and importers are obliged to apply CE labels to products that have to comply with EMC regulations either directly on the product, its packaging or the accompanying documents. CE labels are obligatory for the sale of products within the European Union. By applying the CE label manufacturers or importers confirm that their products comply with the “basic requirements” of specific European directives and fulfill their protective goals (for example electromagnetic compatibility). Usually the compliance of particular “basic requirements” is given products are manufactured under consideration of harmonized European standards.

2. CE label is a mark for administrative authorities

The CE label is targeted primarily at administrative authorities. It declares to them that CE labeled products comply with European jurisdiction at the time of sale.

3. No rights for commerce and endusers of examining declarations of conformity issued by manufacturers.

The right to ask for and examine declarations of conformity is reserved to authorities controlling the compliance of electric/electronic products with the legal safety requirements. In Germany it is the “Federal Agency for Post and Telecommunication” BAPT (responsible with regards to the EMC directive) and the trade supervisory boards (responsible with regards to the Low-Voltage directive).

4. CE labels are no quality or approval marks

The only purpose of the CE label is to testify that a product complies with legally specified „basic requirements“ of certain directives. It

2.20 CCC Approval

does not make any statement with regards to the quality of labeled products. As a legal administration label without value for endusers it should not be mistaken as an approval mark issued by independent testing institutes (such as ENEC or VDE mark). These testing institutes do also not control the legitimacy of an applied CE label.

Approval mark of the Chinese testing institute CQC (C

enter).

hina Qualification

Since 01.08.2003 this approval mark is required in order to sell Electronic control gear for operation of low pressure discharge lamps in the Chinese market.

OSRAM QUICKTRONIC for operation of T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps

...HE and FQ®...HO carry this approval mark.

3. ECG installed in Luminaire: Installations and Operation Instructions

3.1 Wiring Instructions

3.1.1 Cable Types

3.1.2 Cable Cross-Sections

Please pay attention to the voltage value U-OUT imprinted on the ECG housing when wiring luminaires for FH lamps. This value indicates the possible cable type. For voltages greater than 430V cables with the classification H07 have to be used. U-OUT is the maximum voltage that can occur between the lamp terminals or the lamp terminal and the earth connector. For all OSRAM QUICKTRONIC ECG for operation of T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps FH allowing luminaires to be wired with cables H05. Cable types are specified through the terminals in use.

The cable cross-sections are marked on the identification plate of the Electronic control gear.

ombi-Wiring (CW) stands for use in automatic or manual wiring. ECG in

30 mm height have the annex CW at the end of the type. ECG types without CW are suitable for manual wiring only in this height. T5-ECG in 21 mm height don’t have this annex as they are equipped with CW terminals only for manual or automatic wiring.

For manual wiring of the IDC a special tool is available for example from WAGO. This tool is listed and can be ordered from WAGO under the order number

0206-0831.

…HE and FQ®…HO U-OUT is less than 430V

…HE or FQ®…HO fluorescent

Ancillary for manual wiring of the IDC-contact of the CW terminals

3.1.2.1 ECG in 30 mm height

3.1.2.2 ECG in 21 mm height

3.1.3 Release of Contacts

3.1.3.1 WAGO 250

Typical values for C

a) Single-core cables

These should have a cross section of 0.5mm² at least and 1.5 mm² at most for the horizontal plug. When using I have a maximum cross section of 0,5 mm²

b) Multi-core cables

horizontal plug

These should have a cross section of 0,5 mm² at least and 1 mm² at most. Multi-core cables can be inserted directly into the horizontal plug terminals. Ferrules may be used but they are not essential. IDC Multi-core cables with a cross section of 0,75 mm² can be used for direct wiring with IDC.

Typical values for C

c) Single-core cables

These should have a cross section of 0,5 mm² at least and 1 mm² at most for the horizontal plug. When using I have a maximum cross section of 0,5 mm²

d) Multi-core cables

horizontal plug

ombi-Wiring terminals of ECG with 30 mm height are:

nsulation Displacement Contacts (IDC) cables should

ombi-Wiring terminals of ECG with 21 mm height are:

nsulation Displacement Contacts (IDC) cables should

3.1.3.2 WAGO 251 – IDC

Release the contact by using the release latch.

Release the contact by pulling the cable upwards. This process can be repeated up to 10 times (depending on the manufacturer) without damaging the terminal. For further details please refer to the data sheets of the manufacturers.

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