3222 635 18151 05/98 Printed in the Netherlands Data subject to change http:/www.lighting.philips.com/Hints and tips for installing HF electronic lightingHINTS AND TIPS FOR INSTALLING3HF ELECTRONIC LIGHTING3HINTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HF LUMINAIRES4THE LIGHTING INSTALLATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT6MORE INFORMATION OR SUPPORT NEEDED?5OTHER ASPECTS2HINTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LUMINAIRES WITH HF CONTROL GEAR1INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS52.1Earthing7 2.2Ignition aid7 2.1What is an ignition aid?7 2.2When and how to use an ignition aid7 2.3What to do if the use of an ignition aid is not possible7 2.3Voltage rating of components and wiring8 2.4Hints for wiring8 4.1 General wiring8 4 2Control and lamp wiring (regulating ballasts)9 4.3Special wiring9 4.4Changing from conventional to HF gear9 4.5Wiring for luminaires with three or four HF-P ballasts9 4.6Wiring diagrams10 2.5Ambient temperatures and lifetime of the ballast153.1Master-slave applications17 3.2Earth leakage circuit breakers17 3.3Inrush currents17 3.4Testing the installation19 3.5Ambient luminaire temperatures and optimum ballast lifetime20 3.6Trouble-shooting204.1Electromagnetic compatibility23 1.1RFI (radio frequency interference)23 1.2Immunity24 4.2Humidity24 4.3Interference with infra-red remote control equipment24 4.4Interference with translation/congress systems24 4.5Norms and approvals245.1Emergency lighting27 5.2HF ballasts and dimming274On account of their great advantages compared to conventional gear, high-frequency (HF) electronic ballasts have gained great popularity in many applications over the last decade.The use of electronics provides more comfort and flexibility,whilst the light can be easily regulated to ones own requirements.Another highly relevant benefit of HF lighting is the fact that considerable cost reductions can be obtained thanks to the energy-saving qualities of HF electronics. Besides,the compact electronic components of these days allow for a new innovative design of luminaires.A typical example of this is the TL5 system.The built-in quality of Philips lighting componentsIn many laboratories all over the world,lighting engineers are working hard on constant improvement of Philips products,including ballasts, for the provision of reliable and first-rate lighting installations. Obviously,great emphasis is thereby laid on quality in terms of performance,lifetime and similar aspects. Philips HF electronic ballasts are manufactured in ISO 9001-certified factories.All ballasts fulfil the relevant international norms,ensuring optimum performance and safety for those who are going to work with and in the new lighting installation. But in the Philips vision that is not enough.Also easy installation and operation are critically taken into account during the product creation process.And the opinion of the end-user is highly valued in this process. On top of that,Philips also take full responsibility for the care of the environment and are therefore ISO 14001-certified.This implies that the use of Philips HF electronic ballasts ensures the fulfilment of the environmental management system,as certified by the official approval of the Dutch test authority KEMA.This guideIn this guide useful hints and tips can be found on how to apply HF electronic ballasts in a lighting installation.Subjects that will be dealt with include:the proper construction of luminaires designed to be equipped with HF control gear,as well as how to install and operate such luminaires.Also aspects like testing,trouble-shooting and maintenance will be covered. The interaction between HF lighting installations and the environment will receive special attention too. Finally,a few words will be spent on dimming and emergency lighting, and the guide concludes with a list of literature for further reading. And remember:Obtaining an outstanding lighting installation is not simply a matter of choosing the best possible components:their proper installation and operation in the system is equally important.INTRODUCTION1page3HINTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HF LUMINAIRES4THE LIGHTING INSTALLATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT6MORE INFORMATION OR SUPPORT NEEDED?5OTHER ASPECTS2HINTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LUMINAIRES WITH HF CONTROL GEAR1INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS52.1Earthing7 2.2Ignition aid7 2.1What is an ignition aid?7 2.2When and how to use an ignition aid7 2.3What to do if the use of an ignition aid is not possible7 2.3Voltage rating of components and wiring8 2.4Hints for wiring8 4.1 General wiring8 4 2Control and lamp wiring (regulating ballasts)9 4.3Special wiring9 4.4Changing from conventional to HF gear9 4.5Wiring for luminaires with three or four HF-P ballasts9 4.6Wiring diagrams10 2.5Ambient temperatures and lifetime of the ballast153.1Master-slave applications17 3.2Earth leakage circuit breakers17 3.3Inrush currents17 3.4Testing the installation19 3.5Ambient luminaire temperatures and optimum ballast lifetime20 3.6Trouble-shooting204.1Electromagnetic compatibility23 1.1RFI (radio frequ