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Indian Standard
SAFETY OF LAMP CONTROLGEAR
PART 2 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS
Section 13 d.c. or a.c. Supplied Electronic Controlgear for LED Modules

ICS 29.140.99

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Electric Lamps and Their Auxiliaries Sectional Committee, ETD 23

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Part 2/Sec 13 ) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
the Electric Lamps and Their Auxiliaries Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division
Council.
This standard specifies the general and safety requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for
LED modules for supply voltages up to and including 1 000 V d.c. and a.c. supplies up to and including 1 000 V
at 50 Hz.
The performance requirements have been covered in IS 16104 : 2012 ‘d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear
for LED modules — Preference requirements’.
This standard, along with the other parts make up IS 15885 series on safety of lamp controlgear. In this standard
while referring to any of the clauses of IS 15885 (Part 1) : 2011 ‘Safety of lamp controlgear: Part 1 General
requirements’ specifies the extent to which such a clause is applicable and the order in which the tests are to be
performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary’. All parts which make up IS 15885 (Part 2)
are self-contained and therefore do not include references to each other.
Where the requirements of any of the clauses of IS 15885 (Part 1) are referred to in this standard by the phrase
“The requirements of Clause ‘...’ of IS 15885 (Part 1) apply”, this phrase is interpreted as meaning that all
requirements of the clause in question of Part 1 shall apply, except any, which are clearly inapplicable to the
specific type of lamp control gear covered by this particular standard.
This standard is based on IEC 61347-2-13, Ed 1 2006-05 ‘Lamp controlgear — Part 2-13: Particular requirements
for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules’ and IEC 34C/901A/DC ‘d.c. or a.c. supplied
electronic control gear for LED modules’ issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules
for rounding off numerical values (revised)’. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value
should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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Indian Standard
SAFETY OF LAMP CONTROLGEAR
PART 2 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS
Section 13 d.c. or a.c. Supplied Electronic Controlgear for LED Modules

1 SCOPE IS No. Title

This standard (Part 2/Sec 13) specifies particular safety 15885 (Part 1) : Safety of lamp controlgear: Part 1
requirements for electronic control gear for use on d.c. 2011 General requirements
supplies up to and including 1 000 V and a.c. supplies
up to and including 1 000 V at 50 Hz and at an output 3 TERMINOLOGY
frequency which can deviate from the supply For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given
frequency, associated with LED modules. in IS 15885 (Part 1) and the following shall apply.
Control gear for LED modules specified in this 3.1 Electronic Controlgear for LED Modules —
standard are designed to provide constant voltage or Unit inserted between the supply and one or more
current at SELV or higher voltages. Deviations from LED modules which serves to supply the LED
the pure voltage and current types do not exclude the module(s) with its (their) rated voltage or rated
gear from this standard. current. The unit may consist of one or more separate
The Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and L of IS 15885 components and may include means for dimming,
(Part 1) : 2011 ‘Safety of lamp controlgear: Part 1 correcting the power factor and suppressing radio
General requirements’ which are applicable according interference.
to this Part and Section and using the word ‘lamp’ are 3.2 d.c. or a.c. Supplied Controlgear — Controlgear
understood to also comprise LED modules. that includes stabilizing elements for operating one or
Particular requirements for SELV control gears are more LED module(s).
given in Annex I.
3.3 SELV Controlgear — Controlgear providing a
Performance requirements shall be covered by a SELV output isolated from the supply mains by means
separate standard (see IS 16104 : 2012 ‘d.c. or a.c. such as a safety isolating transformer.
supplied electronic controgear for LED Modules —
3.4 Associated Controlgear — Controlgear designed
Performance requirements’).
to supply specific appliance(s) or equipment,
Plug-in control gear, being part of the luminaire, are incorporated or not incorporated.
covered as for built-in control gear by the additional
NOTE — An example of an associated control gear is an
requirements of the luminaire standard. electronic control gear within an emergency unit where it is
assigned in a one-to-one relation to battery driven ballast.
2 REFERENCES
3.5 Plug-in Controlgear — Controlgear incorporated
The standards listed below contain provisions which
in an enclosure provided with an integral plug as the
through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
means of connection of the electrical supply.
this standard. At the time of publication, the editions
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to 3.6 Rated Output Voltage for Constant Voltage
revision and parties to agreements based on this Controlgear — Output voltage, at rated supply
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility voltage, rated frequency and at rated output power,
of applying the most recent editions of the standards assigned to the control gear.
listed as follows:
3.7 Rated Output Current for Constant Current
IS No. Title Controlgear — Output current, at rated supply voltage,
2500 (Part 1) : Sampling procedures for inspection rated frequency and at rated output power, assigned to
2000 by attributes: Part 1 Sampling schemes the control gear.
indexed by acceptance quality limit
3.8 Light Emitting Diode (LED) — Solid state device
(AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection

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embodying a p-n junction, emitting optical radiation 7 MARKING

when excited by an electric current.
7.1 Mandatory Marking
NOTE — This definition is independent from the existence of
enclosure(s) and of terminals. Control gears, other than integral control gear, shall
3.9 LED Module — Unit supplied as a light source. be clearly and durably marked, in accordance with the
In addition to one or more LEDs it may contain further requirements of 7.2 of IS 15885 (Part 1), with the
components, for example optical, electrical, following mandatory markings.
mechanical and/or electronic. 7.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), ( k), (m) and ( t) of IS 15885
(Part 1) together with the following:
3.10 Maximum Output Voltage — Maximum voltage
which can occur between the output terminals for a) For constant voltage types: rated output
constant current controlgear in any load condition. voltage;
3.11 Acceptance Test — Tests carried out on samples b) For constant current types: rated output
taken from a lot for the acceptance of the lot. current; and
c) If applicable: an indication that the control
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS gear is suitable for operation with LED
modules only.
The requirements of 4 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply,
together with the following additional requirements. 7.2 Information to be Provided, if Applicable
Controlgears providing SELV shall comply with the In addition to the above mandatory markings, the
requirements of Annex I. This includes insulation following information, if applicable, shall be given
resistance, electric strength, creepage distances and either on the control gear, or be made available in the
clearance between primary and secondary circuits. manufacturer’s catalogue :
Controlgear which are not of the pure voltage and a) 7.1 (h), (j) and (s) of IS 15885 (Part 1); and
current types are tested according to the requirements b) Mention whether the controlgear has mains-
of either a voltage source or a current source, whichever connected windings.
comes closer to the electrical behaviour of the
controlgear. 7.3 BIS Certification Marking
The controlgear may also be marked with the Standard
5 GENERAL NOTES ON TESTS
Mark.
The requirements of 5 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply
7.3.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the
along with the following additional requirements.
provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986
The following number of specimens shall be submitted and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The
for testing: details of conditions under which the licence for the
use of the Standard Mark may be granted to
a) One unit for the tests of 6 to 12 and 15 to 21;
manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the
and
Bureau of Indian Standards.
b) One unit for the tests of 14 (additional units
or components, where necessary, may be 8 PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTAL
required in consultation with the CONTACT WITH LIVE PARTS
manufacturer).
The requirements of 10 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.
6 CLASSIFICATION
9 TERMINALS
Control gears are classified according to the method
of installation given in 6 of IS 15885 (Part 1) and The requirements of 8 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.
according to, 10 PROVISIONS FOR PROTECTIVE EARTHING
a) protection against electric shock; The requirements of 9 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.
b) auto-wound control gear;
c) separating control gears; 11 MOISTURE RESISTANCE AND INSULATION
d) isolating control gears; and The requirements of 11 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall
e) SELV control gears. apply.

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12 ELECTRIC STRENGTH 16 CONSTRUCTION

The requirements of 12 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply. The requirements of 15 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.

13 THERMAL ENDURANCE TEST FOR 17 CREEPAGE DISTANCES AND CLEARANCES

WINDINGS OF BALLASTS
Unless otherwise specified in 14 the requirements of 16
The requirements of 13 of IS 15885 (Part 1) is not of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.
applicable.
18 SCREWS, CURRENT-CARRYING PARTS
14 FAULT CONDITIONS AND CONNECTIONS
The requirements of 14 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply, The requirements of 17 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.
together with the following additional requirements.
19 RESISTANCE TO HEAT, FIRE AND
In the case of control gear provided with the marking, TRACKING
the requirements specified in Annex C shall be fulfilled.
The requirements of 18 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.
15 TRANSFORMER HEATING
20 RESISTANCE TO CORROSION
SELV, isolating and separating control gears shall be
tested according to L-6 and L-7 of IS 15885 (Part 1), The requirements of 19 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.
where the requirements for control gears providing
21 TESTS
SELV are valid also for separating and isolating control
gears. 21.1 Classification of Tests
For SELV control gears, the output voltage shall not 21.1.1 Type Tests
exceed the limits given in 10.4 of IS 15885 (Part 1),
during the tests of 15.1 and 15.2. The following shall constitute the type tests to be
carried out on selected sample of controlgear, sample
15.1 Normal Operation being drawn preferably from regular production lot:
The requirements of L-6 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall a) Marking (see 7);
apply, together with the following additional b) Protection against accidental contact with live
requirement. parts (see 8);
For built-in and integral control gears tests shall be c) Terminals (see 9);
made under conditions such that the convertors is d) Provisions for protective earthing (see10);
brought to tc, as reached under normal operation at e) Moisture resistance (see 11);
rated supply voltage. f) Electric strength (see 12);
15.2 Abnormal Operation g) Thermal endurance test for windings of
ballasts (see 13);
The requirements of L-7 of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall
h) Fault conditions (see 14);
apply. In addition the following test at any voltage
between 90 percent and 110 percent of the rated supply j) Transformer heating (see 15);
voltage shall be performed if relevant, with the control k) Construction (see 16);
gear operating according to the manufacturer’s m) Creepage distances and clearances (see 17);
instructions (including heatsinks, if specified) for 1 h. n) Screws, current-carrying parts and
Connect double the LED modules or equivalent load connections (see 18);
for which the control gear is designed, p) Resistance to heat, fire and tracking (see 19);
and
a) in parallel to the output terminals, for constant
q) Resistance to corrosion (see 20).
voltage output types; and
b) in series to the output terminals, for the 21.2 Acceptance Test
constant current output types.
The sampling plan for acceptance tests shall be as
During and at the end of the tests specified above, the specified in IS 2500 (Part 1). The following shall
control gear shall show no defect impairing safety, nor constitute as acceptance tests:
shall any smoke or flammable gases be produced.
a) Marking (see 7);

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b) Protection against accidental contact with live e) Moisture resistance (see 11);
parts (see 8); f) electric strength (see 12);
c) Terminals (see 9); g) Fault conditions (see 14); and
d) Provisions for protective earthing (see10); h) Transformer heating (see 15).

ANNEX A
(Clause 1)
TEST TO ESTABLISH WHETHER A CONDUCTIVE PART IS A LIVE PART WHICH
MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK
The requirements of Annex A of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.

ANNEX B
(Clause 1)
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR THERMALLY PROTECTED LAMP CONTROL GEAR
The requirements of Annex B of IS 15885 (Part 1) is not applicable.

ANNEX C
(Clauses 1 and 14)
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC LAMP CONTROL GEAR WITH
MEANS OF PROTECTION AGAINST OVERHEATING
The requirements of Annex C of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.

ANNEX D
(Clause 1)
REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYING OUT THE HEATING TESTS OF THERMALLY
PROTECTED LAMP CONTROL GEAR
The requirements of Annex D of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.

ANNEX E
(Clause 1)
USE OF CONSTANT S OTHER THAN 4 500 IN TW TESTS
The requirements of Annex E of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.

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ANNEX F
(Clause 1)
DRAUGHT-PROOF ENCLOSURE
The requirements of Annex F of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.

ANNEX G
(Clause 1)
EXPLANATION OF THE DERIVATION OF THE VALUES OF PULSE VOLTAGES
The requirements of Annex G of IS 15885 (Part 1) are not applicable.

ANNEX H
(Clause 1)
TESTS
The requirements of Annex H of IS 15885 (Part 1) shall apply.

ANNEX I
(Clauses 1 and 4)
PARTICULAR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SELV d.c. OR a.c. SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC
CONTROL GEARS FOR LED MODULES

The requirements are under consideration.

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