Technical Guide Ecgs For t5 Lamps

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
1. 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
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2.15 End of Life (EoL acc. to T.2) ................................................ 22
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
3.1.2.1 ECG in 30 mm height................................................. 27
3.1.2.2 ECG in 21 mm height................................................. 27
3.1.3 Release of Contacts ............................................................. 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
3.1.4 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
3.2.2.1 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
3.3 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
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3.9.2.1 Measuring Point Temperature tc................................ 42
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
Lamps ........................................................................ 43
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
and PE .................................................................................. 49
3.13.3 Three-Phase Operation ........................................................ 50
3.13.4 Resistance to Overvoltage for QUICKTRONIC for
T5/∅16mm- Fluorescent Lamps........................................... 50
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
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
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5.6.5 Dimensions ........................................................................... 60
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
lighting component from BAG .................................... 68
lighting component from OMNITRONIX..................... 69
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
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7.5.3 Luminaire Optimisation ......................................................... 76
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
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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 1968 1985
Kohlefaden-Glühlampe POWERSTAR HQI OSRAM DULUX® EL Kompaktleuchtstoff-
von Thomas A. Edison Halogen-Metalldampflampen lampen mit elektronischem Vorschaltgerät
Incandescent lamps with carbon filament POWERSTAR HQI OSRAM DULUX® EL energy-saving lamps
by Thomas A. Edison metal halide lamps with electronic control gear
1910 1970 1987
Glühlampen mit Wolfram-Wendel HMI METALLOGEN® Lampen POWERSTAR HQI-T
Incandescent lamps with tungsten coils HMI METALLOGEN® lamps Halogen-Metalldampflampen
POWERSTAR HQI-T
compact metal halide lamps
1925 1971 1991
BILUX® Zweidraht-Scheinwerferlampen BILUX® H4 D1 Gasentladungslampen
BILUX® two-wire headlight lamps Halogen-Zweidraht-Scheinwerferlampen D1 gas discharge lamps
BILUX® H4
two-wire halogen headlight lamps for auromobiles
1931 1973 1993
Natriumdampf-Niederdrucklampen HALOSTAR Niedervolt-Halogenglühlampen COLORSTAR DSX-T 80W
Low-pressure sodium vapor lamps HALOSTAR low-voltage tungsten-halogen lamps Natrium-Xenonlampen
COLORSTAR DSX-T 80W
sodium xenon lamps
1933 1979 1993
Quecksilberdampf-Hochdrucklampen LUMILUX® FM Mini-Leuchtstofflampen / FM mini fluorescent
High-pressure mercury vapor lamps Leuchtstofflampen lamps
LUMILUX®
fluorescent lamps
1936 1980 1995
Leuchtstofflampen EVG QUICKTRONIC® DE LUXE / ECG FH Hocheffiziente Leuchtstofflampen / FH high-
Fluorescent lamps QUICKTRONIC® DE LUXE Anwendungsbereich: AC/DC 198 V bis 254 V
Geeignet f r Batteriespannungen 154 V bis 276 V
efficient fluorescent lamps
Zur Verwendung in Anlagen nach VDE 0108 geeignet 1
Temp.-Test Range of application: AC/DC 198 V to 254 V 2

Range of battery voltage: 154 V to 276 V
tc = 70 C max.
L
Suitable for emergency installations acc. to VDE 0108
P L (W)U N (V)f N (Hz)I N (A) lta ( C) 3
OSRAM
22050600,090,95 C 4
1xL18 W1x16-2050
2400,0850,93 C class B
0712T201 OW2 Made in Germany
1954 1982 1996

XBO Xenon-Hochdruck- OSRAM DULUX® L FQ Lichtstarke Leuchtstofflampe / FQ high power
lampen Kompakt-Leuchtstofflampen fluorescent lamps
XBO high-pressure OSRAM DULUX® L
xenon lamps compact fluorescent lamps
1968 1984 1997
VIALOX® NAV Standard DECOSTAR Niedervolt-Halogenglühlampen OSRAM ENDURA Die elektrodenlose
Natriumdampf-Hochdrucklampen mit Kaltlichtreflektor Hochleistungsleuchtstofflampe
VIALOX® NAV Standard DECOSTAR low-voltage tungsten-halogen OSRAM ENDURA The high-performance
high-pressure sodium vapor lamps lamps with dichroic reflectors electrodeless fluorescent lamp
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 triband-
phosphor 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 (High 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.
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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 Mains harmonics Reliability of the ECG Lamp operation to standards
EN 55015 IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61347-2-3 IEC 60929
CISPR 15
EN 61000-3-2 EN 61347-2-3 EN 60929
max.Interference voltage [dB µV]
Mains harmonics [%] rel. system luminous flux [%]
110 30 z All insulated
100
25 Limit values z Compliance with creepage and ECG
90
90 20 to IEC 10. 18.
clearance distances 80
80 15 CCG
70 10 z ECG shutdown in case of failure 70
66
60 5 60
56 50
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
10 -2 10 -1
10 0 10 1 10 2 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. 13.
Frequency [MHz]
Harmonics Time of usage in hours [tsd]
Immunity Power regulation Minimum ECG life Reliable ignition

IEC 61547 At higher ambient temperatures z Long-life electrolytic capacitor at low temperatures
EN 61547 (50,000h at tc max)
z Optimised circuit Lamps starting [%]
P Gas [W ] z Low self heating
100
50 80
Functional ECG [%] Measuring
EVG
100 point tc KVG 60
40
80
60 50°C 40
30 60°C
40 70°C 20
230 V 20 90°C
20 0 0
50 Hz 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
Tube wall temperature [°C] Hours of operation [tsd] Ambient temperature [°C]
1.2 T5/∅ 16 mm- The diameter and also the description of the new fluorescent lamp family is
Fluorescent Lamps 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
T17 tube diameter of 51 mm (1936)
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Consecutively the important data of the FH…HE, FQ…HO and FC
fluorescent lamps are shown.
1.2.1 High Efficiency type length [mm]

lumens at lumens at
FH®…HE ta=25 °C ta=35 °C
FH® 14W HE 549 1200 1350
®
FH 21W HE 849 1900 2100
FH® 28W HE 1149 2600 2900
FH® 35W HE 1449 3300 3650
Values for light colors 827, 830, 840
1.2.2 High Output FQ®…HO type length [mm]

lumens at lumens at
ta=25 °C ta=35 °C
FQ® 24W HO 549 1750 2000
®
FQ 39W HO 849 3100 3500
FQ® 54W HO 1149 4300 4900
FQ® 80W HO 1449 4450 5000
FQ® 49W HO 1449 6150 7000
1.2.3 Fluorescent Circular type ∅ [mm] lumens at

FC® ta=25 °C
®
FC 22W 225 1800
®
FC 40W 300 3200
®
FC 55W 300 4200
Detailed technical data of T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps can be found in

the OSRAM product catalogue and under www.OSRAM.com.
1.2.4 Comparison of Fluorescent lamp innovation: T8 Î T5

Lumens between
T8/∅ 26 mm- and T8 (Ø 26 mm) 600 mm 900 mm 1.200 mm 1.500 mm
T5/∅ 16 mm-
Fluorescent Lamps 18 W 30 W 36 W 58 W
Luminous flux at 25°C
1.350 lm 2.400 lm 3.350 lm 5.000 lm
T5 (Ø 16 mm)
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
Luminous flux at 25°C
1.3 Electronic Control Gear 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
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ballast is responsible for preheating the lamp electrodes, for sufficient
ignition voltage and for limiting the lamp current.
1.4 Different Principles, The basic functions that are mentioned in chapter 1.3, can usually be
Different Behavior 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.
1.5 Advantages of
Electronic Control Gear
CALM AND OPERATION WITHOUT LOW MAGNETIC
LOWER FLICKERFREE NOISE STRAYFIELD
ENERGY LIGHT
CONSUMPTION FLICKERFREE
(25 – 30%) START
LONGER
LAMP LIFE DIMMABLE
(approx. 50%) (spec. version)
LESS WASTE AUTOMATIC

DISPOSAL SWITCH OFF AT END
(approx. 30%) OF LAMP LIFE
ENERGY SAVING LONGER LAMP LIFE LOW

(25 – 30%) (approx. + 50%) WIRING COSTS
1.6 Saving Energy with When using Electronic Control Gear the frequency of the lamp voltage is
Electronic Control Gear 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
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life. Electronic Control Gear improve the efficiency and the lamp life of
fluorescent lamps significantly.
1.7 Ignition of Fluorescent Prior to ignition, modern ECG heat the cathode to its optimum temperature
Lamps 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.
1.8 Costs and Safety 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 1st, 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.
1.9 Flexibility upon During past years, we see a clear increase in new, better and more energy
Request 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.
1.10 ECG bring Progress 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.
1.11 The right ECG for every OSRAM offers the right Electronic ballast for every application as shown at
Application the example of T8/ ∅ 26 mm fluorescent lamps.
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Burning hours per day
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QUICKTRONIC® DIMMABLE
20 QUICKTRONIC® PROFESSIONAL
Industry,
Open space office
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QUICKTRONIC® QUICKTRONIC®
12 INSTANT START QTIS e ECONOMIC
Department store,
8 display Railway
station,
airport Daylight Daylight linked
linked illumination with
4 illumination presence detectors
average
ECGs
0
0 2 4 6 8
Switching cycles per day
1.12 OSRAM ECG • For the first time in 1995, T5- fluorescent lamp systems with Cut-
Milestones 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
FQ® 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 micro-
controller 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
FH®…HE- or FQ®…HO-types.
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2. Product Features
2.1 Lighting Comfort • 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
2.2 Economy • High lumen packages for T5 FQ® High Output system
• Very high luminous efficacy for T5 FH® 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 Büro mit 4 1-flammigen Leuchten

Luminaire Office with 4 single tube luminaires
4
Vorschaltgerät/ VVG/ EVG/ EVG/
Control Gear LLG ECG ECG 3
2
E [lux] 539 518 500
1
Pgesamt/total [W] 260 220 154

0
0 1 2 3 4 4,5 m
% 100 % 85 % 59 %
W/m2 15 12 9
2.3 Safety 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.
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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
2.4 Supply Voltage Electronic Control Gear QUICKTRONIC® for T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent
lamps (FH®…HE, FQ®…HO and FC®) can be operated on sinusoidal AC
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.
2.4.1 Overvoltage and its

It is called an overvoltage if the ingoing voltage is significantly higher
Reason
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
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load distribution)
- unstable power supply (for example some countries in Far East)
2.4.2 Possible Implications It is called overvoltage, if the supply voltage exceeds the specified voltage
due to Overvoltage 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.
2.4.3 Undervoltage and its

Supply voltages can not only deviate to higher values but also to
Reason
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
2.4.4 Possible Implications

Operating ECG with undervoltage is not as specified. This may result
due to Undervoltage
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.
2.4.5 Supply Voltage Valid for: QTi and QT…F/CW

QT with 21 mm height
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 UN ≥ 198 V Î reliable lamp ignition
Voltage drop during operation UN ≥ 176V Î operation possible
UN < 176 VÎ damage to ECG
possible
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2.4.6 Supply Voltage for QT Valid for: QT-FH MULTIWATT and QT-FQ
with 30 mm height Recommended voltage range for continuous operation
AC voltage 198V ... 264V, 50/60 Hz
DC voltage 176V ... 264V
Performance at undervoltage
Lamp ignition UN ≥ 198V Î reliable lamp start
Voltage drop during operation UN ≥ 176V Î operation possible

UN < 176V Î damage to ECG
possible
2.4.7 ECG for 120V / 277V T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps are also getting more popular in North
Line Voltage 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®…HE and FQ®…HO
this means 1,149 mm for FH® 28 W HE and FQ® 54 W 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
2.5 Automatic Lamp

With all QUICKTRONIC® for operation of T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent
Restart
lamps FH®…HE, FQ®…HO and FC®, automatic restart takes place after
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:
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Replace both lamps, take out the lamp replaced first and refit it. Provided
lamp and ECG are o.k. both lamps should then light.
2.5.1 Lamp ignition for QTi

Lamp start Preheat
Ignition time < 1 second
Max. number of switching cycles > 100,000 cycles

2.5.2 Lamp ignition for QT
QT-FH MULTI, QT-FQ, QT…F/CW
to operate T5-
fluorescent lamps Lamp start Preheat
Ignition time < 0.5 second
Max. number of switching cycles > 100,000 cycles

2.5.3 Off- Time for
All QUICKTRONIC to operate T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps
Optimum Preheat
Start FH®…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.
2.6 Behaviour in Response

What do we mean by lamp defect or end-of-lamp life?
to Lamp Defects
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.
2.6.1 One-Lamp Operation

What are the requirements?
with Multi-Lamp ECG
QTP 2x... QT-FQ 2x...
UStart
IL IL
UStart
Zünd
IL UStart IL
Parallel Circuitry Series Circuitry
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• 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-of-
range” 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 QTi QT-FH QT-FQ QT-FH 3x, 4x QT … F/CW
height 21 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 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.
2.7 Noise
T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps FH®…HE, FQ®…HO and FC® operated
at high frequency with QUICKTRONIC® 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.
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2.8 Power Factor λ For all electric loads, the power factor λ is the ratio of effective power (Peff =
voltage x effective current) to apparent power (Papp = voltage x apparent
current). This value is affected both by the phase displacement cos ϕ
between current and voltage by the current wave form distortion ε (non-
sinusoidal wave form)
λ = Peff / Papp = ε cos ϕ

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:
FH® 14W HE
FH® 21W HE
FQ® 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.
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2.9 ECG Imprint
Thermal Behaviour
Functional Earth terminal
Cut-Off-Technology
µProzessor inside
End-of-Life Safety-shut- Lamp wiring including
down max. cable lengths
2.10 Reliability 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 (tc).
2.11 Resistance to Frequent The resistance to frequent switching of Electronic control gear is based on
Switching 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.
2.12 ECG Lifetime 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 tc-temperature
of an OSRAM ECG is closely linked to its temperature of electronic
components. For example, when the maximum recommended tc-
temperature 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 tc is an important parameter for both the safety

approval for a luminaire according to EN 60598 and the service life of an
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ECG provided by the manufacturer under consideration of the thermal load
of electronic components.
Surviving ECGs [%] 10 % loss at 50,000 hours
100
80
70°C 60°C
Temp. at point of
60 50°C measurement tc
10°C lower operating temperature at point of
90°C measurement virtually halves ECG failure rate
40
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Hours of usage [thsd]
2.13 Thermal influences of The temperature must be assessed separately for the two system
the system components (ECG and lamp). In the case of the lamp, there are physical
components 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.
2.14 cut-off Technology
All QUICKTRONIC® control gear for operation of

T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps FH®…HE and FQ®…HO
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 %.
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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 Only cut-off technology can fulfill lifetime
(cut-off technology) 100%
IStift = ILampe 90%

80% 13. 16.
70% Cut-off
Cold Spot ILampe Conventional
60%
app. 40°C Rel. ECG circuitry
IStift Lum-
50% 16. 20.
inous 40%
Significantly lower temperatures at the flux 5.000h 12.000h 16.000h 20.000h
10.000h 14.000h 18.000h
lamp electrodes Lifetime [hours]
Cut-off advantage for the luminaire

110 6 – 10% higher
35°C
100 luminaire efficiency for
direct lighting
90
rel.
Licht- 80 Cut Offk
strom Conventional
70
ECG circuitry
60
10 20 30 40 50
Umgebungstemperatur (°C)
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)
T12 (Ø 38 mm)
Cold Spot THg opt. ≈ 40°C
T5 (Ø 16 mm)
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
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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.
2.15 End of Life Fluorescent lamps use up their emitter during operation. The complete loss
(EoL acc. to T.2) 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-of-
life”. 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.
2.16 U-OUT
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. U-
OUT 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
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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 Approval Marks

2.17.1 ENEC-Approval Mark
stands for European Norm Electrical Certification. The ENEC approval is

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.
2.17.1.1 Safety acc. to This standard contains the safety requirements of electric units for
EN 61347 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

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.
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.
2.17.1.2 Performance acc. to This standard specifies the performance of Electronic control gear for
EN 60929 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.
2.17.2 VDE EMC mark
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.
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2.18 Energie Efficiency This label helps consumers identifying the energy consumption of a
Index EEI 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.
2.19 CE Labelling
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
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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.
2.20 CCC Approval
Approval mark of the Chinese testing institute CQC (China Qualification

Center).
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

FH®...HE and FQ®...HO carry this approval mark.
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3. ECG installed in Luminaire:
Installations and Operation
Instructions
3.1 Wiring Instructions

3.1.1 Cable Types Please pay attention to the voltage value U-OUT imprinted on the ECG
housing when wiring luminaires for FH®…HE or FQ®…HO fluorescent
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®…HE and FQ®…HO U-OUT is less than 430V
allowing luminaires to be wired with cables H05.
Cable types are specified through the terminals in use.
3.1.2 Cable Cross-Sections The cable cross-sections are marked on the identification plate of the
Electronic control gear.
Combi-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.
Ancillary for manual wiring of the IDC-contact of the CW terminals
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3.1.2.1 ECG in 30 mm height Typical values for Combi-Wiring terminals of ECG with 30 mm height are:
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 Insulation Displacement Contacts (IDC) cables should
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.
3.1.2.2 ECG in 21 mm height Typical values for Combi-Wiring terminals of ECG with 21 mm height are:
c) Single-core cables
most for the horizontal plug.
When using Insulation Displacement Contacts (IDC) cables should
have a maximum cross section of 0,5 mm²
d) Multi-core cables
horizontal plug
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.
3.1.3 Release of Contacts

3.1.3.1 WAGO 250
Release the contact by using the release latch.
3.1.3.2 WAGO 251 – IDC
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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3.1.3.3 WAGO 251 – WAGO 251 – horizontal plug
horizontal plug The contact can be released with the help of a small screw driver as
Alternatively the contact can be released by simultaneously twisting and

pulling the cable.
3.1.3.4 WAGO 251 mini – IDC
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..
3.1.3.5 WAGO 251 mini – The contact can be released with the help of a special manual tool as
horizontal plug shown in the picture below. The tool can be ordered from WAGO under the
order number 0206-0830.
Alternatively the contact can be released by simultaneously twisting and

pulling the cable.
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3.1.4 Insulation Depending on the type of terminal the length of insulation to be stripped
from the ends of the cables is different. The exact value can be found on
the ECG.
WAGO 250 WAGO 251 WAGO 251-mini

Stripped
Insulation 8-10 8.5 - 11 8.5 - 11
[mm]
3.1.5 Terminals h = 30 mm h = 21 mm
QT-FQ…CW WAGO 251
QT-FH MULTI…CW WAGO 251
QT-FH…F/CW WAGO 251 mini
QT-FQ…F/CW WAGO 251 mini
QT-FQ 2x80 WAGO 251 mini
QTi WAGO 251 mini
3.1.6 Cable routing To ensure good radio interference suppression as well as maximum safety
and reliability, the following rules for cable routing should be observed:
1.) Cables between ECG and lamp (HF cables) should be

kept as short as possible to reduce electromagnetic
interference. Please pay attention to the maximum
recommended cable lengths as indicated on the ECG
(see also overview in 7.1ff)
2.) Mains and lamp cables should never be routed in
parallel. Keep HF cables and mains cables as far away
from one another as possible (e.g. 5 to 10 cm). This
avoids mutual interference between mains and lamp
cables.
3.) Lay HF cables away from earthed metal surfaces (if
possible several cm away) to reduce capacitive
interference.
4.) If long HF cables are unavoidable (e.g. in master-slave
circuits) they should be twisted together.
5.) Keep mains cabled in the luminaire as short as possible
to reduce interference.
6.) Do not lay mains cables too close to the ECG or the
lamps. This applies in particular to through-wiring.
7.) Avoid crossing mains cables and lamp cables; if this is
not possible, they should cross at right angles to reduce
mains and HF interference.
8.) Lamp cables at high potential (see section 7.1ff „Hot
wires“) must be kept as short as possible, particularly
with luminaires for tubular fluorescent lamps such as
FH®…HE and FQ®…HO.
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Wiring must comply with the latest versions of the relevant national
standards. Cable entry through metal components should never be left
unprotected but should be fitted with additional insulation (sleeve, grommet
edge protector etc.)
The body of the luminaire or parts thereof must never be employed as a

conductor or in any way come into contact with mains or lamp cable
conductors (for example as a result of bare cables, too much insulation
stripped away, screws protruding through insulation, or sharp metal edges).
There is a serious risk that a person may be electrocuted and the control
gear damaged beyond repair.
If you are wiring a number of luminaires from a 3 mains supply in a loop

(with 5-core cable, for example), you must also ensure that are never
connected two phases to the ECG mains terminal instead of the group
phase, the neutral conductor and the PE conductor. Otherwise the ECG
may fail immediately or within a short time. (see also section 8.4,
Troubleshooting)
L and N interchangeable (e.g. for mobile luminaires)?

• Yes case labeling ≈ or
• No case labeling L N
3.2 Electromagnetic The abbreviation EMC stands for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility. EMC
Compatibility specifications define a series of different test criteria. The most important in
connection with electronic control gear are radio interference suppression,
harmonic content (up to the 39th harmonic) and immunity to interference.
IEC International European

standard
Radio interference CISPR 15 EN 55015
suppression
Harmonic content IEC 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-2
Immunity to interference IEC 61547 EN 61547
The CE symbol on OSRAM QUICKTRONIC control gear indicates

compliance with immunity to interference, harmonic content and radio
interference suppression requirements. By using the CE label OSRAM, as
manufacturer of ECG, confirms the compliance with the requirements of the
sandards (see also Section 2.17.2 CE labeling).
3.2.1 Harmonic Content Lighting equipment is subject to restrictions on harmonics. The maximum
acc. to EN 61000-3-2 permissible threshold values are defined for two classes of equipment:
• Class C: Effective input power (system wattage) > 25W

• Class D: Effective input power (system wattage) < 25W
The requirements for Class D equipment must be met as of
January 1, 2001.
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Harmonic Proportion in % of the mains current of the
number fundamental wave (50 Hz)
2 2
3 30 x power factor(λ)
5 10
7 7
9 5
11 < n < 39 3
The specified values apply to Class C ECGs.

OSRAM QUICKTRONIC® control gear typically exhibit values well below
the threshold values.
All QUICKTRONIC® units for operation of T5 FH®...HE- and T5 FQ®...HO

fluorescent lamps have a total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 10%.
3.2.2 Radio interference Compliance with the limit values for radio interference suppression is also a
suppression requirement for the VDE EMC approval.
The ECGs are measured in a reference luminaire.
However, the interference level depends not only on the ECG but also on
the arrangement of the lamp and ECG, the luminaire design and in
particular the wiring. To obtain approval, compliance with the limit values
has to be checked for each luminaire (by the VDE for example).
This is discussed in more detail below.
3.2.2.1 Causes of Radio Radio interference refers to both the radiated and the mains-borne
Interference influences of an electrical load on other units connected to the same mains
supply and/or in the immediate vicinity. See also Section 4.8.
To ensure that the various electrical loads can operate simultaneously and
trouble free, each unit must not exceed certain radio interference values.
A distinction is made here between mains-borne disturbances on the power

supply side and atmospheric disturbances due to electromagnetic fields in
the vicinity of the luminaires.
3.2.2.2 Conducted These disturbances are caused by non-linear components and the high
Interferences acc. to frequency operation.
EN 55015
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By using complex input filters it is possible to reduce these disturbances to
a level well below the limits prescribed by the relevant standards. Each and
every OSRAM ECG complies with these standards. The way in which an
ECG is installed in a luminaire, however, can have a considerable
influence.
(see Section 7.5 Installation instruction for luminaires)
3.2.2.3 Disturbances due to Owing to the various dynamic electrical and physical processes in the
Fields ECG-lamp system, there is always an electromagnetic field around the
luminaire. In defining its effects, a distinction is made between electric and
magnetic components.
a) Electrical fields
Because of the high-frequency output voltage the lamp and
lamp wiring generate an electrical field. This is attenuated to a
level well below that prescribed in the relevant standards by
filtering on the output side and by suitable circuit design. What
applies to an individual ECG does not always automatically
apply to the entire system once the ECG has been installed in
the luminaire.
b) Magnetic fields
The magnitude of this field is determined solely by the lamp and
the geometrical arrangement of the entire system, particularly by
the areas enclosed by the lamp, ECG and wiring. The only
recommendation that can be made here is to aim for a self-
enclosed structure as far as possible and to comply with the
wiring instruction.
3.2.2.4 Selective Shielding The following diagrams show the magnetic lines of force for two simple
linear luminaires
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a) without reflector b) with a metal reflector
The resulting magnetic field strength in the near field and hence the effect
on the environment is reduced in b) by a current induced in a reflector. It is
important here for the surface of the reflector to have good electrical
conductivity. It is not necessary to earth it.
To shield the electric field, which is always radial around the lamp, it is
necessary for the reflector or its surface to be as conductive as possible
ant for the connection to earth or to protective earth to be of the lowest
possible resistance.
Based on these two requirements, the solution here is to have a reflector,

reflector and diffuser or louver with excellent conductivity connected at
lowest possible resistance to the ECG earth (PC I) or the PE conductor
connection of the luminaire.
3.2.2.5 Installation The following diagrams show examples of correct and incorrect wiring.
Instructions for
avoiding Disturbance 1a) Long-run luminaire with reflector
To avoid interference on the lamp cable, the mains cable shoud be routed
to the outside immediately at the luminaire terminal. He lamp cables should
be laid in accordance with the criteria specified in Section xx (wiring
instructions). The reflector is used here for shielding and should therefore
be made of metal and be attached permanently with a high quality plug
connector (must have low resistance) to the luminaire body which in turn is
connected to control gear earth.
Line voltage
Lamp Hot wires
1b) Bad example

Mains and lamp cables that run in parallel over long distances. This leads
inevitably to interaction and therefore to higher energy in the radiated
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electromagnetic field. Serious problems can occur if, as described in
Section xx, wiring instructions, the lamp cables that have high potential with
respect to earth (hot wires) are not kept as short as possible by connecting
them to the nearest lampholder.
Lamp Hot wires
The following diagrams apply to both recessed and surface-mounted

luminaires:
3.2.2.6 Asymmetric
installation of ECG
Hot wires
Cables should be laid close to the body of the luminaire. ECG and reflector
need a low resistance earth. Wiring must comply with the
recommendations in Section xx (Installation instructions for luminaires).
The luminaire design provides effective shielding of the electromagnetic
field.
Alternative asymmetric installation
Hot wires
This option is equally suitable.

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Bad example
The electrical connection between the ECG and the luminaire is poor.
Unnecessary crossovers have been created leading to poorer and
therefore higher resistance connection with earth. This arrangement is also
poor from a thermal point of view.
Übergänge
Hot wires
3.2.2.7 Good wiring

arrangement for 2-
lamp luminaires
Hot wires
3.2.2.8 Luminaires with These parts must be made of metal or at least have a surface (i.e.
reflector and/or anodized) with excellent electrical conductivity.
specular louvres
a) The reflector acts as an effective shield
Provided the reflector has a very good connection to the central
earthing point, the lamp is effectively shielded and there can be no
interaction with the ECG and the wiring. Electromagnetic fields are also
effectively shielded.
The reflector should be connected by a short cable or screw

connection to the body. A poor contact or a loss of contact at this
point would have an adverse effect on the EMC behaviour of the
complete luminaire and could also impair starting.
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b) Louvre instead of a reflector
The same applies to louvers as to reflectors. Louvres also have to be
good electrical conductors and be connected to luminaire earth.
3.3 Permissible Cable Section 7.1 refers to the maximum recommended cable lengths between
Lengths the ECG and the lamp. The additional information is discussed elsewhere
in this section. These maximum recommended cable lengths must be
adhered to in order not to overload the ECG and to ensure that the system
will start reliably even under adverse conditions (low ambient temperatures,
high humidity levels, aged lamps).
In order to comply with the radio interference suppression limits, the

instruction in Section xx must be followed. If the maximum recommended
cable lengths for operating an ECG-lamp system are fully exploited,
additional radio interference suppression measures may be needed such
as shielding or separate filters. Because there are so many different
interference factors involved (see Section 3.2), it is not possible to specify a
maximum cable length for an ECG-lamp system below which radio
interference suppression limits are guaranteed not to be exceeded.
3.4 „Hot Wires“ „hot wires“ (high potential). By this we mean the lamp cables which are at
the highest potential with respect to circuit earth or protective earth. The
other lamp cables are “cold wires” and have a correspondingly lower
potential with respect to earth.
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„Hot wires“ are marked on the unit with the shorter cable length. For
reasons of radio interference suppression and reliable starting, the “hot
wires” must be kept as short as possible. In other words, you should install
the ECG to one side in the luminaire, making the low-potential cables
longer so that the length of the high-potential cables can be reduced. This
type of installation is to be preferred to symmetrical mounting.
In luminaires equipped with more than one ECG (systems with 3, 4 or more
lamps), the ECG and its associated lamp(s) should be assigned to one
another. For reasons of radio interference suppression and reliable starting
we do not recommend splitting the luminaire into a lamp and ECG part.
QUICKTRONIC® ECG for 3- and 4-lamp operation of FH®…HE fluorecent
lamps have been optimally designed to comply with just that
recommendation.
For reasons given above we also advise against splitting the ECG into
units located in the luminaire and units located outside the luminaire (e.g.
on the back of the luminaire) if this means much longer cables between the
ECG and the lamps.
3.5 Switching between In some special applications it may be necessary to disconnect or switch
Lamp and ECG the cables between the ECG and the lamp(s).
If changeover units are used (emergency lighting modules with internal

switching) which supply the lamp directly from an emergency supply and
interrupt the system circuit between the ECG and the lamp, the following
must be observed:
• Changeover or disconnection of the lamps from the ECG to the

external unit must be on all terminals.
• When switching back from the external supply to ECG operation,
the lamp(s) must first be connected at all terminals to the ECG
before the ECG is supplied with power again, otherwise the cutout
in the ECG will operate.
• Many of these emergency lighting units available on the market do
not comply with the normal operating conditions of the lamp and will
therefore damage it. In such cases, OSRAM cannot guarantee that
the lamp will last as long as indicated.
Wiring recommendations for OSRAM QUICKTRONIC® ECG for multi-lamp

operation of T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps with exemplary emergency
units are given in Section 6.5.2ff.
3.6 Master-Slave Circuit An additional single-lamp „slave luminaire“ can be supplied from a two-
lamp ECG installed in a single-lamp „master luminaire“.
This requires a 4-core connecting cable between the two luminaries and, in
general, different cable lengths between the ECG and the lamp in the
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“master luminaire” and between the ECG and the lamp in the “slave
luminaire”. The following requirements apply to the physical arrangement of
the two luminaires:
3.6.1 Max. length of the Max. length of the connecting

connecting cable cable between two luminaries [m]
between 2 luminaries QTi 2x No master-slave circuit possible
QT-FH 2x14-35/230-240 CW 1m
QT-FQ 2x…CW 0.5 m
QT-FH 2x…/230-240 F/CW and
No mater slave circuit possible
QT-FQ 2x…/230-240 F/CW
The recommended cable lengths are maximum values which must be

observed. For information about cable routing in the “slave luminaire” as
well as in the “master luminaire” for maximum cable lengths please see the
recommendation in Section 7.1.
For maximum cable lengths please see the recommendation in Section
8.1.1ff.
max.
0.5 m
ECG with 6-pole terminal
3.7 PE-Connection for Exposed metal parts of luminaries of protection class I must be reliably and
Protection Class I permanently connected to a PE conductor. For all QT-FH... CW, QT-
Luminaires FQ...CW and QT…F/CW one ore both fastening screws are used for
grounding. Serrated washers to improve the earth connection are
recommended.
QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT QTi ECGs have an additional ground

terminal to suppress radio interference (“functional” earth).
1 21
UN
2 22
3 23
4 QTi 1x... 24
5 25
DA (–) 6 26
L
DA (+) 7 27
Wiring 1-lamp QTi
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1 21
UN
2 22
3 23
4 QTi 2x... 24
L
5 25
DA (–) 6 26
L
DA (+) 7 27
Wiring 2-lamp QTi
To obtain good radio interference suppression, the PE conductor and the

line mains cables should not be lais parallel to the lamp cables or alongside
the ECG.
Radio interference: LN
Low
9 kHz to 300 MHz
R
Lampe
Lamp EVG
ECG
Metallic plate / metal reflector/ metal grid
Due to the earth connection of the ECG to a metal plate ore the luminaire
body, an “internal” short circuit exists in luminaires of protection class I. It
means that the interference and leakage currents are redirected into the
ECG and, therefore, no so-called interference voltage are generated when
measuring conducted disturbances according to CISPR 15. The emitted
interference level of such a system is “low”.
3.8 Functional Earth for

Luminaires of
Protection Class II Radio interference: LN
High
9 kHz to 300 MHz
R
Lamp EVG
ECG
Plasics housing
In this case, the ECG is mounted in a plastic housing. Therefore, the

capacitive leakage currents generated by the system lamp and ECG are
not circulating within the luminaire, they are fed back into the mains supply
via the luminaire environment. The magnitude of these leakage currents
depends very much on the mechanical design of a luminaire and its
surroundings and on the specific features of the various lamp types
(FH®…HE or FQ®…HO) and hence can be very different. They cause
interferences on the mains side with regards to measurements of
conducted disturbances according to CISPR 15.
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3.8.1 General Information The functional earth in this arrangement restores the internal short circuit of
the system. Î no interaction of the capacitive currents of the system lamp-
ECG with the mains side and therefore no disturbances with regards to
CISPR 15 measurements.
Radio interference: LN
Low
9 kHz to 300 MHz
R
Lamp
ECG
Plastics housing
Due to the partly high lamp voltages of T5 fluorescent lamps we

recommend to apply a functional earth to T5-lamps for improved radio
interference suppression.
3.8.2 Practical Details Different Electronic Control Gear have to be connected to functional earth
for protection class II luminaires (potential equalisation): e.g.
QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT QTi)
There is no coherence between the functional earth and the ground wire.
Thus the functional earth can be connected in luminaires of protection
class II.
Attention should be paid to:
1.) Luminaire
1.1) Construction
ECG housing and wire of functional earth have to be observed as
active parts.
- Requirement regarding double or boosted Insulation against metal
parts or the luminaire surface have to be kept.
- the wire for the functional earth connection must not be marked in
yellow/green
1.2) Terminal Labelling

Acc. to EN 60445/VDE0197 the functional earth connection has to be
marked with the letters „FE“ or the below label. See label in
Section 3.7.
In any case the symbol of the protective earth must not be used for a
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functional earthing!
2.) Instruction manual

The necessity of the functional earthing of an ECG due to EMI reasons is
noted in the technical data or in addition on the type label of the ECG with
the appropriate symbol. The regulations for the skinning and the max.
length of the wire are valid for L- and N-conductor. The length of the
functional earth must not exceed the max. length of the other wires.
IEC 60363/VDE V0800-2-548 have to be observed for the functional
earthing.
3.) Manufacturing
As the functional earthing isn’t a safety measure of the luminaire, the
test of the ground wire connections can be omitted.
3.9 Temperature Ranges To guarantee a reliable operation temperature ranges indicated on the
housing (ambient temperature of the ECG) as measurement temperature tc
have to be observed. In general, the lower the operating temperature of an
ECG the higher its service life.
(See Section 2.10, Reliability of ECG)
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, 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 all of which
have an influence. Compliance with the specified limits and hence the
guarantee of the operational reliability are the responsibility of the relevant
luminaire or system manufacturer.
Operation of electronic control gear outside the recommended temperature

ranges can result in the following behaviour:
ECG ambient temperatures are too low:

Fluorescent lamps cannot be started reliably. At too low temperatures
some electronic components may not be functional or at least limited in
their operation.
ECG ambient temperatures are too high:

ECG life shortened or ECG even damaged. Î High ECG failure rate.
Important:
These limit temperatures apply even if the units are not in operation or are
in storage.
Typical temperature values for storage of ECG are:
Storage temperature: -40 °C to max. +80 °C
Humidity: 5 % to max. 85 %
3.9.1 Self heating ECG Because of their low losses, OSRAM QUICKTRONIC® ECG for operation
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of T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps FH®...HE and FQ®...FO have a very low
thermal output, producing typically between 10 °C and 20 °C temperature
rise. It allows a wide range of ambient temperatures which is covering
almost all applications. If not, adequate measures must be taken in the
luminaire or at the site of installation to improve the thermal balance of the
luminaire.
If the limit temperature is expected to be exceeded for only short periods

(less than one hour, as may be the case in outdoor installations in direct
sunlight), but most of the entire time the operating temperature is below the
maximum recommended value (at night-time, for example), a certain
balance between reduction and extension of service life may be expected.
However, there is no guarantee from our side that this will be the case.
The temperature at the tc point must never be exceeded by more than

10 °C, otherwise the unit is very likely to suffer permanent damage.
ECGs may also suffer permanent damage if they are operated below the
specified minimum temperature. As already mentioned, if the lamps are
also too cold, there will be problems with starting, low luminous flux and a
shift towards the red end of the spectrum.
3.9.2 Control Gaer For installing ECGs in luminaires, the measuring point temperature tc on
Temperatures the case is of major importance in any thermal analysis. The maximum
recommended value for the unit and marked on the housing must not be
exceeded in order to reach the service life as specified in the data sheet.
To obtain a safety approval according to EN 60598 for a luminaire, this

temperature limit my be exceeded by up to 5 °C. However, this application
has a reducing effect on the ECG service life.
3.9.2.1 Measuring Point According to EN 60598, tc (c stands for case) is the maximum
Temperature tc recommended temperature that may occur at an indicated point on the
ECG (Tc measuring point) during normal operation at rated voltage and
within the specified temperature range.
In practice, the temperature rise of the housing results from the self-heating
of the unit, which in turn results from the power loss and the ambient
temperature of the ECG. This is influenced by the position of the lamp and
the design of the luminaire and is consequently always higher than the
ambient temperature of the luminaire.
Exceeding the maximum recommended tc temperature by a few degrees

drastically reduces the expected service life of the unit. If the temperature
is exceeded by more than 10 °C, a 50 % reduction in service life can be
expected. At 20 °C or more above the maximum recommended
temperature the unit is likely to fail very quickly. The limit temperatures of
various electronic components ,such as transistors, are primarily
responsible for this.
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If, however, the temperature at the tc point is permanently 10 °C or more
below the maximum, the expected service life of the unit will be
approximately doubled.
3.9.2.2 Ambient Temperature According to EN 60598-1, ta (a stands for ambient) is the maximum value
ECG : ta of the steady state temperature at which, during normal operation, limit
temperature tc is not exceeded at the measuring point.
Also according to EN 60598-1, there are precisely defined testing and

measuring requirements for both surface mounted luminaires (pendant and
portable, for example floor lights) and recessed luminaries.
3.9.3 Lamp Temperature The maximum values specified in the lamp documentation for cold-spot
temperature (see Technical Specification T5 Fluorescent Lamps) are
important operating criteria for the lamp and must not be exceeded nor
fallen below under any circumstances in order to achieve optimum
luminous flux. The ambient temperature to reach the maximum lumen
output is 35°C for T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps FH®..HE and FQ®...HO,
and 25 °C for FC®- circular fluorescent lamps
Placement of th filaments for T8 lamps
Cold Spot
Placement of the filaments for T5 lamps
Further lamp and ECG should not heat each other. ECG should be
dissipated through good thermal connection between ECG and luminaire
housing.
3.9.3.1 Maximum Luminous Usually, T5-fluorescent lamps reach their standard electric properties (rated
Flux for T5/∅ 16 mm- values) which are used for lighting design purposes at ambient
Fluorescent Lamps temperatures of 25 °C. Their maximum light outputs, however, are
achieved at ambient temperatures of 35 °C.
T5 FH28W (nearly constant power supply): Luminous flux / Voltage - Horseshoe T5 FQ54W (nearly constant power supply): Luminous flux / Voltage - Horseshoe
50°C 45°C
55°C 50°C 45°C
100% 60°C 55°C
100% 60°C
COLD SPOT temperature 65°C 35°C 25°C 65°C 35°C
COLD SPOT temperature 25°C
90% 70°C 40°C 90% 70°C
45°C 45°C 40°C
75°C 75°C
35°C
80% 80°C 80%
55°C 80°C 55°C
35°C
85°C ambient temperature 30°C ambient temperature
70% 70%
85°C
78°C
90°C 75°C
5°C 90°C
30°C
relative light output
60% 60%
25°C 5°C
50% 50%
25°C
40% 20°C 40%
-5°C 20°C
30% 30% -5°C
15°C 15°C
20% 20%
-25°C
10°C
10°C
10% 10% -25°C
5°C 5°C
0°C 0°C
0% 0% -5°C
55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100%
relative lamp voltage relative lamp voltage
Luminous flux FH®…HE and FQ®…HO fluorescent lamps related to the lamp ambient
temperature
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At significantly lower or higher cold-spot temperatures than the specified
temperature the electrical properties of the lamps change drastically and
there is a significant reduction in luminous flux.
In normal cases of significant deviations, the shutdown mechanism in the

ECG will operate. In extreme cases there may be damage to the electronic
control gear.
If the lamp temperature is too low it may be difficult to start and the
luminous flux may be too low. Selecting a different site for installation
generally helps, or using some kind of outer tube to conserve the heat of
the lamp. It is important that this outer tube is installed on the etched lamp
side around the electrode (cold spot). In any case, we recommend that
luminaire manufacturer informs the electrician by printing the information
on the inside of the luminaire.
If the ambient temperatures are too high the ECG can be damaged and the
light output is too low. An optimized cooling is necessary.
In order to avoid a thermal interference when operating a multi-lamp T5-
system, it is required to install the lamps always with the lamp etch on one
side.
3.9.4 General It is important to ensure that the lamp and the ECG are positioned in the
Recommendations for luminaire so that they do not mutually heat one another and that the ECG
Installation power loss can be properly dissipated even at the maximum expected
ambient temperature and/or supply voltage.
The tc-temperature at the measuring point on the ECG must not be

exceeded during operation even at the maximum expected ambient
temperature and/or supply voltage. Under “normal” ambient conditions the
tc-temperature measured at the measuring point should be at least 5 °C to
10 °C below the specified maximum value so there is a safety margin to
allow for extreme situations.
It may be necessary to split lamp and ECG (with, say, the lamp in the
luminaire and the ECG in the stand or luminaire support) such that the
absence of special measures the lamp and the ECG would not mutually
heat each other if arranged in close proximity, leading to excessive
temperatures of the lamps and/or the ECG. In such arrangements ensure
that the maximum cable length between ECG and lamp(s) is not exceeded
and the wiring instructions under Section 4.1 and 7.1 are followed.
3.9.5 Measuring the The simplest way to measure the relevant temperatures on the lamp
Temperature (especially at the cold-spot) and on the ECG (tc point) is with
thermocouples fixed to the lamp/ECG and a suitable measuring instrument.
Make sure the adhesive used is neutral in terms of its thermal, electrical
and photometric properties.
To measure the ECG temperature it is convenient to have a thermocouple

permanently attached to a housing cover and to exchange this for the
original cover.
The temperature values should only be measured when the steady-stae

temperature has been reached (in other words, when there has been no
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significant change in temperature for some time). The supply voltage
should be held constant at least throughout the entire measuring cycle at
the rated voltage of the lamp.
The following procedure is recommended for the thermal analysis of the

luminaire, taking into account the design requirements specified in EN
60598-1:
1. Thermal situation in the luminaire without contol gear heat.

Luminaire in measurement setup according to EN 60598-1 in
standard mounting position, equipped with ECG and lamp and fitted
with thermocouples. The lamp is supplied from external control
gear, and not from the built-in ballast. In this way the temperature
rise in the entire set-up resulting only from the lamp can be
measured and the thermal “link” to the environment can be
optimized.
2. Thermal situation in the luminaire with contol gear heat.

Arrangement as described in 1., but the lamp is supplied from
internal control gear. By comparison with the measured values
obtained already, the additional heat generated by the ECG can
now be assessed.
3.10 Luminaire Wiring Test

output
for Two-lamp lamp terminal
socket 1
Luminaires N
1
L 2
QUICKTRONIC®
3
4
output
Earth connection via ECG- housing
socket 2
¾Insulation test: 500 VDC acc. to EN 60598 app. 3...5 sec.; R = 2MΩ
¾High voltage test (100% for each luminaire)
3.10.1 Testing with a Test A more precise wiring test for two-lamp luminaries than the one described
Adapter and Dummy in Section 3.10.1 can be performed with a test adapter (own design with
Lamps the resistors shown in the diagram) and a sample tube (dummy lamp with
sockets measuring the resistance). This test can be used for two-lamp
luminaires equipped with the before mentioned ECGs.
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The test is performed on the wired luminaire without mains voltage and
without lamps.
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1. The test adapter is inserted behind the release lever of the 45°-
plug-in terminals or, in the case of combi-wiring terminals, in the
respective non-wired IDC or horizontal plug-in contact.
2. Instead of the lamps the two dummy lamps are inserted in the
lampholders of the empty luminaire.
Dummy 1
Dummy 2
A C
B D
E G
F H
Adapter
3. Measure the resistance between A and B and between C and D.

The resistance between A and B and between C and D should be
100 Ω.
4. Measure the resistance between E and F and between G and H in

the same way.
If the measured resistance is not 100 Ω, the wiring is incorrect.
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3.11 ECG Operation for In accordance with EN 60598, luminaires are grouped into protection
Luminaires of classes according to the measures taken against contact with high
Protection Classes I voltages.
and II
In the case of protection class I luminaires, all accessible parts which may
become live as a result of a fault must have a good conductive connection
to the PE conductor. The conductive link between the luminaire and the
ECG must not be provided by the PE conductor of the ECG but by
appropriate mechanical design features (such as using serrated edge
washers or serrated head bolts).
In the case of protection class II luminaires, live parts must be provided

with reinforced or double insulation. Protection class II luminaires do not
therefore have an earth connection (except protection class II luminaries
with functional earth).
ECGs only approved for installation in luminaires are not assigned to a

protection class since protection classes are defined only for end products
(such as luminaires) and not for components.
All QUICKTRONIC® units to operate T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps

FH®...HE and FQ®...FO are, in principle, suitable for operation in protection
class I and II, unless otherwise indicated in the latest edition of the Lighting
Programme or under www.osram.com/ecg
However, radio interference suppression and temperatures must be
checked in each case.
As a general rule, we can say that the thermal properties in open metallic
luminaires (typically protection class I luminaires) are normally better than
in enclosed plastic luminaires (typically protection class II luminaires)
because of the good thermal conductivity of metal (heat sink effect) and
better convection possibilities in the luminaire.
3.12 Insulation Distances in The use of luminaires is subject of a series of regulations governing
Luminaires electrical safety (shock protection) and operational reliability in wet, dusty,
corrosive, flammable and explosive conditions. European standard
EN 60598 applies to the electrical safety of luminaires.
To guarantee the electrical safety of luminaires, special attention must be

paid to clearances and tracking distances. These terms are defined as
follows in EN 60598-1-11 for the mains terminal of the luminaire:
„Tracking distances at the mains terminal shall be measured between the
active parts in the terminals an any exposed metal part. Clearance shall be
measured between the incoming mains cable and exposed metal parts (i.e.
from the bare end from which the insulation has been stripped the furthest
to the metal part that is exposed). On the side of the terminal to which the
internal wires are connected, the clearance shall be measured between the
active parts and the exposed metal parts.”
For further information please refer to luminaire standard EN 60598.
3.13 Insulation Test Luminaires must be subjected to insulation and high voltage testing
(according to EN 60598, VDE 0711, PM 395). Proceed as follows:
• Input and output terminals of the ECG – except the PE conductor
terminal – must be connected conductively with one another.
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• Conduct insulation test at 500 VDC; the leakage current should not
exceed 0.25 mA.
• Carry out high voltage test at 1.5 kV AC/50 Hz. This voltage must
be maintained for 1 s without flash-over (i.e. leakage current <
10 mA).
The following are recommended alternatives for the luminaire

manufacturers (PM 333, PM 395):
• 100 % high voltage testing (insulation testing may be omitted) or
• 100 % insulation testing and 1-2% high voltage testing or
• testing by agreement with the testing authority (such as VDE,
KEMA, SEMKO)
3.13.1 Dielectric Resistance Dielectric resistance in lighting systems (> 0.5 MΩ) can be measured in
in Lighting Systems accordance with DIN VDE 0100 Part 600 Section 9 between:
a) The outer conductors (L1, L2, L3) and the protective

earth (PE) conductor
b) The neutral conductor (N) and the protective earth (PE)
conductor
c) The outer conductors (L1, L2, L3) among themselves
d) The outer conductors (L1, L2, L3) and the neutral
conductor (N)
The insulation test is performed at 500 VDC.
3.13.2 Mesuring the (See picture in Section 3.10)

Dielectric Resistance Tests are performed on new and existing installations. In existing
between N and PE or installations the test may be carried out without isolating the luminaire
L and PE approx. every two or three years.
There must be no electrical connection between the neutral conductor (N)
and the PE conductor. In this insulation measurement (500 VDC with
respect to PE), the neutral conductor isolating terminal should only be
disconnected if mains voltage is disconnected! Make sure the connection is
secure before reapplying mains voltage. Failure to observe these
instructions may lead to destruction of all the ECGs in the system due to
an unbalanced load and a resultant overvoltage.
Recommendation: 500 VDC = max. 1 mA measurement current
Measurement procedure:
• The ECG appears momentarily to have low resistance (charging of
the capacitors in the interference suppression filter).
• The ECG then appears to have high resistance.
An insulation fault in the lamp circuit does not affect the ECG.
The ECG will not be damaged by insulation tests provided a maximum

current of 1 mA is not exceeded (the measuring equipment must be
designed as a current source with an internal resistance of 500 kΩ).
Important:
Before using the lighting system, check for correct N conductor
connections! While the lighting system is in operation, never interrupt the
neutral conductor!
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3.13.3 Three-Phase Tthe proper connection of the N conductor is very important in an
Operation installation for even load distribution in a three-phase operation.
The following diagram shows both the correct and the faulty wiring and ist
possible impact:
Uphase-Phase
= UN x √3
UN (z.B. 400V~) UN* > UN
(z.B. 230V~)
• UN* > UN
• Theoretical maximum value:
UN*max = UN x √3 (= 400 VAC @ UN = 230 VAC)
• In practice:
UN* < 350 V in most cases
(no complete asymmetrical load distribution)
3.13.4 Resistance to QUICKTRONIC®-ECG for operation of T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps

Overvoltage for FH®...HE and FQ®...HO have the following resistance to overvoltage:
QUICKTRONIC® for
T5/∅ 16 mm- Resistance to overvoltage
Fluorescent Lamps QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT, QTi 350V Î continuous
400V Î 48 hours
QT-FH ... CW (30 mm height) 300V Î continuous

QT-FQ ... CW (30 mm height) 320V Î 48 hours
350V Î 2 hours
QT-FH ... F/CW (21 mm height) 300V Î continuous

QT-FQ ... F/CW (21 mm height) 320V Î 48 hours
350V Î 2 hours
3.14 Inrush Current / When an ECG is switched on, a starting current pulse of very short
Automatic Circuit duration (< 1 ms) occurs as the storage capacitors responsible for internal
Breakers power supply charge up. If a large number of ECGs are switched on
simultaneously (particularly if they are switched on at peak rated voltage) a
starting current will flow that will reduce the recommended number of ECGs
per automatic circuit breaker below that which would apply if we were to
consider only their rated currents. All switching equipment and protection
devices must therefore be selected according to their current carrying
capacity.
The values mentioned in Section 7.3 refer solely to the automatic circuit
breakers type B from Siemens.
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3.15 RCDs / Fault Currents In the case of ECGs with protective earth (PE) connections, both the high
short duration starting current and the small continuous current through the
interference suppression capacitors in the ECG can trip the residual current
detector (RCD).
The following solutions may be considered:

• Devide the luminaires into three phases and use three-phase RCDs
• Use surge-current-resistant, short-delay
• Use 30 mA RCDs (if possible)
In Section 7.3 are the values for QUICKTRONIC® ECG for operation of
T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps FH®...HE and FQ®...HO.
3.16 Leakage Current In protection class I luminaires, the internal HF filter in an ECG with PE
conductor connection produces a 50 Hz leakage current through the earth
conductor whose value depends on the product type.
This 50 Hz leakage current limits the number of ECGs that can be operated
on an RCD.
For all QUICKTRONIC® units to operate T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps

FH®...HE and FQ®...HO the following applies:
Leakage current < 0.5 mA
3.17 ECGs in Three-Phase When using electronic control gear in a three-phase operation the following
Operation points have to be considered:
1. Check whether the mains voltage is within the application range of

the ECG (DC/AC range from 198 V to 254 V).
2. The mains connection on the installation side may only be made to
the luminaire terminal. For luminaries or luminaire groups in 3-
phase circuits.
3. Make absolutely sure that the neutral conductor is correctly
connected to all the ECG-luminaires and that it is making proper
contact.
4. Cables may only be disconnected or connected when no voltage is
present.
5. For 3x230/240 V supply networks in triangular circuit arrangements,
protection by way of common disconnection of the phase conductor
is necessary.
Important:
• In new installations the load must not be connected when the
insulation resistance is measured with 500 V DC, since according to
VDE 0100 T600 Section 9 the test voltage is also applied between
the neutral conductor (N) and all three external lines (L1, L2, L3. In
existing installations it is sufficient to carry out an insulation test
between the external lines (L1, L2, L3) and the protective earth
without disconnecting the loads. The neutral conductor (N) and the
protective earth (PE) may not be electrically connected in any way
when this is done. For this insulation measurement (500 V DC to
earth) the neutral conductor disconnection terminal may only be
opened with the mains voltage switched off!
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• Before the equipment is put into operation, make sure that the N
conductor is correctly connected!
• During operation do not disconnect the N conductor on ist own or

first!
Luminaires or luminaire groups can also be wired in 3-phase operation with

a common N conductor (neutral conductor) as seen in the diagram 3.14.2
If the common neutral conductor is interrupted in a 3-phase star

configuration and voltage is present, then luminaires or groups of
luminaires operated with ECG may be exposed to unacceptably high
voltages and the ECG itself may be destroyed.
See also Section 3.14.3 for high voltage resistance of different

QUICKTRONIC® types to operate T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps
FH®...HE and FQ®...HO.
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4. Lamp Wiring
4.1 h = 21 mm
4.1.1 QUICKTRONIC®
INTELLIGENT
1-lamp version
4.1.2 QUICKTRONIC ®
INTELLIGENT
2-lamp version
4.1.3 QT-FH MULTIWATT

F/CW
4.1.4 QT-FQ F/CW

1-lamp version
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4.1.5 QT-FQ F/CW
2-lamp version
4.2 h= 30 mm
4.2.1 QT-FH MULTIWATT
1- and 2-lamp version
4.2.2 QT-FH
3- and 4-lamp version
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4.2.3 QT-FQ 1-lamp version
4.2.4 QT-FQ 2-lamp version
General Information:
Technical data edition May 2005 are used for this edition. Generally the
ECG imprint is valid.
Technical data are subject to change without any notes.
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5. QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT
5.1 Definition
INTELLIGENT
Electronic Control Gear of OSRAM labelled with this sign are realised in
µController technology.
The ECG to operate T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps in equal length detect
the lamps and operate them with rated data.
Thanks to this different lamp wattages and types can be operated with one
ECG type only.
5.2 Lamp Detection as In the past, T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamp systems have been devided in
Fundamental two different families, FQ®…HO and FH®…HE.
Advantage With HO-fluorescent lamp systems high lumen packages (i.e. HO 80 W
with up to 7.000 lm) can be realized. FH®…HE fluorescent lamp systems
are not very powerful but extremely efficient (luminous efficacy up to
104 lm/W). Both lamp families have the same lamp lengths, however,
different wattages (see Section 2.2) which, up to now, required always a
dedicated ECG. This is now a thing of the past due to QTi and their
possibility to combine T5 fluorescent lamps of equal length.
These T5 lamp types can be operated with just one QTi:
FH® 14W HE + FQ® 24W HO ( 549 mm)

FH® 21W HE + FQ® 39W HO ( 849 mm)
FH® 28W HE + FQ® 54W HO (1,149 mm)
FH® 35W HE + FQ® 49 W HO + FQ® 80W HO (1,449 mm)
5.3 QTi – the High-tech As QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT automatically detect T5/∅ 1 6mm
ECG fluorescent lamps and operate them according to their optimal electric
parameters, lamps reach their maximum lamp life. As a result, lamp
replacement intervals can be significantly extended.
Due to the minimal losses of QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT the energy
balance of T5 systems is optimised. The proven OSRAM cut-off technology
(turning off the electrode preheating after the lamp started) contributes to
the improved energy savings. For the first time, this is also possible for
dimmable ECG QTi … DIM thanks to QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT
technology.
5.4 QTi – Advantages QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT QTi reduce not only the cost of
illumination, they also increase the productivity
• Less number of fixture types in the production process

(for example only one basic type for 35/ 49/ 80 Watt)
• Less complexity in manufacturing through:
- identical wiring for dimmable and non dimmable QTi
- identical case dimensions (1- or 2-lamp versions)
- cw-terminal (combi wiring) for mechanical and manual wiring
• New design options for super flat T5 luminaires due to minimal

height of only 21 mm for QTi.
QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT, QTi also reduce the cost through:
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• Less stock keeping of luminaires (approx. 50 % less types)
• Change of lumen output possible at any time simply by replacing
the lamp
• No wrong lamp types by mistake with effect on the lamp life
• Lower number of luminaires to be stocked at the user’s facility
5.5 QTi – Practically In industrial applications different minimum illumination levels have to be
Applied applied according to law. Up to now, this required separate luminaire types.
From now on, this requirement can be fulfilled with only one basic luminaire
type fitted with different lamps.
For example:
Workplace for technical drawing 1000 Lux, Ra > 80 Î FQ® 80W HO

• Workplace for mechanical
manufacturing 500 Lux, Ra > 80 Î FQ® 49W HO
• Factory traffic 300 Lux, Ra > 80 Î FH® 35W HE
With the new family QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT, QTi, OSRAM

contributes to reduce the cost of our business partners in terms of logistics
or to more flexibility in lighting installations.
5.6 Technical Specialties

for non-dimmable QTi
5.6.1 Inrush current
limitation Einschaltstrombegrenzung auf max. 1,5 A bei TH = 0,5 ms
16A-Automat
Charakteristik B
typischerweise 41 Stk.
bisher
QTi
28 Stk.
nicht dimmbar
1-lp.EVG
1x...
(15 Stk. 2-lp. EVG)
(28 Stk. 2x...)
The new micro-controller technology allows alternative circuits in the input

section of an electronic control gear. Therefore it is now possible to equip
non-dimmable versions with a limitation of the starting current.
By limiting the starting currents almost twice as many QTi units can be
operated on a single automatic circuit breaker than compared to single-
wattage ECGs.
This product feature reduces the wiring efforts in lighting installations.
See Section 7.3 for specific values of starting currents.
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5.6.2 Resistance to Usually, electronic control gear work with input voltages between 220 V and
Overvoltage up to 240 V in a standard three-phase installation.
400V If the contact of the neutral conductor is missing or faulty, this value can
rise – depending on the load distribution – up to a maximum value of
√2 * 230 V = 400 V
The resistance to overvoltage of non-dimmable QTi is 300 V for the

duration of two hours. Depending on the load distribution in an installation
normally values between 280 V and 400 V are achieved. To integrate an
optical warning signal without additional stress of components
QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT units shut down the lamps at voltages
greater than 290 V. At the input of the ECG the input voltage is measured
in an interval of ms and the lamp is automatically restarted once the voltage
drops below 290 V, thus avoiding to influence the lamp life.
5.6.3 Lamp-ECG-
Combination
5.6.3.1 Straight Fluorescent Besides the combination of T5/∅16mm-fluorescent lamps of equal length
types additional fluorescent lamps can be operated in combination with QTi. All
lamp combinations have an ENEC approval, which means that the
fluorescent lamps are operated without loss of lumens compared to single-
wattage types.
Combinations
with FH, FQ, T8
FH FH FH FH FQ FQ FQ FQ FQ L L L L L
HE14 HE21 HE28 HE35 HO24 HO39 HO49 HO54 HO80 18 30 36 58 70
W W W W W W W W W W W W W W
QTi 1x14/24/21/39
QTi 1x28/54
QTi 1x35/49/80
QTi 2x14/24/21/39
QTi 2x28/54
QTi
QTi 2x35/49
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5.6.3.2 Compact and Circular
lamp types
Combinations
with DL, DF, FC
DL DL DL DL DL DL DF DF DF FC FC FC
18 24 36 40 55 80 18 24 36 22 40 55
W W W W W W W W W W W W
QTi 1x14/24/21/39
QTi 1x28/54
QTi 1x35/49/80
QTi 2x14/24/21/39
QTi 2x28/54
QTi 2x35/49
5.6.4 Wiring All single-lamp or two-lamp versions of QTi have identical wiring no matter
if dimmable with DALI-interface, dimmable with 1-10 V-interface or non-
dimmable.
1 21
UN
2 22
3 23
4 QTi 1x... 24
5 25
DA (–) 6 26
L
DA (+) 7 27
1 21
UN
2 22
3 23
4 QTi 2x... 24
L
5 25
DA (–) 6 26
L
DA (+) 7 27
Cables which should kept short are always applied to the terminals with the
highest numbers.
For absolute cable lengths see Section 7.2.
1-lamp version: #26 and 27

2-lamp version: #24, 25, 26 and 27
This product feature allows the pre-production of luminaires with cable

harnesses.
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5.6.5 Dimensions Harmonised and identical dimensions for all 1-lamp and 2-lamp QTi is
another product feature increasing the flexibility in luminaire design and
production.
Dimensions of all 1-lamp

versions
(l x b x h) 360 x 30 x 21 mm
Dimensions of all 2-lamp

versions
(l x b x h) 423 x 30 x 21 mm
5.7 FAQ • Can FH®…HE and FQ®…HO- fluorescent lamps be operated

together with a 2-lamp QTi?
No, because in this case both fluorescent lamps are not operated at
their rated data. The ECG will not be damaged, however a
significant difference in the luminous flux of both lamps can be
seen.
• Will the lamp detection be repeated with every restart of the ECG?
Yes, a the clear lamp detection with every restart is guaranteed.

The fluorescent lamps start within 1 second.
• Can QTi also be operated in emergency lighting installation at DC

voltage?
Yes, QTi are suitable for the operation with DC voltage.
• Does the entire approval have to be done for all lamp wattages?
No, according to an international testing institute the entire approval

must only be carried out for the system with the highest wattage. All
other T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamp combinations are subject to a
reduced testing procedure.
However, we recommend to discuss these details with the
according national approval authorities.
.
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6. Special Applications
6.1 Outdoor Application If you intend using electronic control gear for T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent
lamps in outdoor luminaires, it is important to remember that depending on
the design of the luminaire, it may be exposed to moisture and humidity.
The level of protection of the luminaire (IP ... according to DIN 40050/IEC
529) determines whether standard or special ECG have to be installed.
1) In luminaires of ingress protection type „5“ (protected against water

jets: IP 65 for example) standard ECG can be used since dampness
cannot penetrate this type of luminaire. So there is no risk of the
ECG being corroded.
2) In the case of luminaires of protection type „3“ (protected against

splash water, IP 43 for example), it is possible that water droplets
will penetrate and cause corrosion. We therefore recommend using
a protective housing (OUTKIT) over the ECGs for these luminaires.
When using QUICKTRONIC® of 21 mm height in combination with
OUTKIT (see Section 6.1.2) special attention should be paid to the
proper strain relief of the ECG in the OUTKIT cases.
Typical applications include lighting systems for car washes, petrol stations,
outdoor advertising, swimming poops etc.
For these applications we recommend to use the ECG in combination with
OUTKIT.
6.1.1 Installation In addition to general installation and wiring instructions (Section 3) the
Instructions following information is important:
• The mains connection terminals on the ECGs should point

downwards. In other words, the control gear should be installed
vertically or upside down with the base of the ECG uppermost,
otherwise horizontally with a slight incline (5 to 10°). This will
prevent condensate from collecting inside the unit and causing
short-circuits on the printed circuit board and tripping the RCD as a
result of leakage currents.
• All ECG terminals that are not protected by vertical or upside down
installation should be covered by arched metal plates or plastics
(better with regards to corrosion) so that spray water and
condensate cannot drip into the terminals and therefore into the
ECG.
• Place ECGs on spacers to protect them from dripping

water/condensation.
• To prevent water entering the control gear through the terminals

along the incoming or outgoing cables, it is best to bend the cables
ahead of the terminals (to provide a water pocket or drip point). To
ensure success, the lowest point of the kink should lie below the
level of the terminal inlet.
• A small opening at the lowest point on the luminaire is also

recommended so that condensation can escape. However, this
opening should be protected so that rain and spray cannot enter.
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In summary, we can say that the ECG should be installed in such a way
that spray, water drops and condensation cannot enter the ECG and that
moisture and condenses inside the ECG can run out.
An ECG can withstand condensation for short periods but long-term
exposure to moisture should be avoided. The ECG must be operated for at
least 30 minutes per day so that condensation inside the ECG can
evaporate.
The luminaire casing should not be hermetically sealed. Instead, it should

be ventilated so that the condensate that forms during the cool-down period
as a result of the change in temperature (a luminaire is switched on, say, at
–10 °C, warms up during operation to +30 °C and then cools down again to
–10 °C after it has been switched off) is not trapped inside the unit and can
evaporate safely.
6.1.2 OUTKIT
Technical Data OUT KIT Short OUT KIT Long

Voltage Range 198 V to 264 V 198 V to 264 V
Temperature Range -25 °C to 50 °C -25 °C to 50 °C
Lenth 485 mm 550 mm
Height 38 mm 38 mm
Distance mouting whole 452 mm 517 mm
a
Standard pack [pcs.] 20 20
OUT KIT Short for ECG with l = 360 mm
OUT KIT Long for ECG with l = 423 mm
Permitted cable diameter for use of standard cables:
- 2-3 mm for the material attached for 2,3 and 4 wires
- 2-2,7 mm for the material attached for 7 wires
6.2 T5-ECG in Sound If electronic control gear for T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps are to be used
Studios in areas in which noise and electromagnetic interference (see also Section
2.7) are important factors there are special requirements that have to be
met when installing the ECG and the luminaires.
6.2.1 Noise and how to Generally speaking, noise is generated in electronic circuits as a „hum“ (at
avoid it 50 Hz or 100 Hz) or as higher frequency interference in inductances
(chokes, transformers) and capacitors.
Compared with conventional control gear (chokes), electronic controlgear

with their high-frequency mode of operation (in which inductance values are
much lower) generate appreciably lower noise levels and are a problem
only in highly sensitive environments such as sound studios for CD quality
recordings. The fully electronic control gear for T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent
lamps offered by OSRAM is much quieter than conventional ballasts.
T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps can only be operated by electronic
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control gear. Therefore, a direct comparison with conventional control gear
(chokes) does not make sense.
In T5 luminaires, the electronic control gear functions as a vibration source

and is capable of exciting adjacent metallic or plastic components so that
they act as resonators, amplifying the actual noise considerably and help to
spread it out.
To avoid this, especially the recommended minimum distance between two
T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps has to be respected so that no noise can
be generated due to physical contact.
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1. For high luminaire efficiency the distance should be at least 48 mm

between the two lamps (approximately two fingers should fit
between the lamps)
2. When designing the luminaire for minimum distance the maximum

recommended base temperature of 120 °C may never be
exceeded.
6.2.2 Recommended The maximum recommended base temperature of 120 °C may never be
minimum distance exceeded.
between lamp and A distance of less than 3 mm between lamp and reflector can result in
refelctor generation of noise even in luminaires with non-dimmable ECGs.
At a distance of less than 6 mm between lamp and reflector the leakage
current of the dimmed lamps 35 W, 49 W and 80 W causes visible
differences in brightness between the ends of the lamps. In addition, the
radio interference suppression is getting worse.
OSRAM recommendation:
In general, OSRAM recommends to keep a minimum distance of 6 mm
between lamp and reflector. In certain cases (unfavourable capacitive
interference) the minimum distance should be even greater.
To develop luminaires that are as quiet as possible, it is therefore essential

to insulate the control gear and chassis or luminaire support. In other
words, there should be clearance below the ECG with the ECG mounted on
point supports on the luminaire chassis or on rubber absorbers as used for
conventional ballasts. Under certain circumstances, this type of mounting
may, however, lead to thermal problems since the best way to dissipate the
power loss to the environment is to have the ECG in full contact with the
chassis.
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Solving this problem with an appropriate housing design and/or type of
installation for the luminaire (forced cooling, increased convection effect)
has a further advantage in reducing the interference noise level and should
therefore seriously considered.
Experiments have shown that the amount of noise generated is closely

linked to the operating temperature of the electronic control gear. This is a
particularly important factor if the unit has been installed in accordance with
the recommendations given above. In extreme cases, it will not be possible
to work without additional heat sink.
In addition, the noise level increases disproportionately as the temperature

of the ECG rises. It is therefore best to operate the control gear at a
temperature below the maximum recommended value. In practice, this
means that the amount of noise generated is less, the lower the measuring
point temperature tc. A combination of acoustic insulation of the ECG and
reduced operating temperature represents the best technical solution.
In general, the following applies:

Electronic control gear for T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps FH®...HE and
FQ®...HO are so quiet that even in very quiet surroundings they cannot be
discerned by the human ear. They are therefore ideal for sound-sensitive
areas such as radio studios with CD quality recordings. If necessary,
random samples should be used to determine whether, given the local
parameters (volume of the studio, reverberation time and number of
ECGs), insulation as described above is needed from an acoustic point of
view or whether standard products could be used.
6.3 Treatment Rooms, In rooms used for medical treatment electrodes may be placed on a
Operating Rooms patient’s body to obtain electro-cardiogram or electro-encephalogram
recordings. To eliminate interference from magnetic fields, DIN VDE 0107
defines the maximum recommended inductance strengths. Luminaires
fitted with QUICKTRONIC® control gear easily fall within this limit values at
distances of 0.75 m and greater.
Because of their magnetic field strengths, conventional control gear that

cannot be used for T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps but for T8/∅ 26 mm
tubes are often not suitable and have to be placed at least 3 m away.
6.3.1 Electromagnetic Fluorescent lamps are not point light sources and cannot be adequately
Interference focused, which means they are not considered suitable to light operating
tables. Dichroic halogen lamps are used almost exclusively. But even the
room lighting has to meet very stringent requirements in terms of radiated
magnetic fields. Sensitive patient monitoring systems in the operating room
and intensive care wards must not be exposed to leakage magnetic fields.
It is necessary to comply with the maximum recommended interference

levels and minimum installation distances for luminaires as defined in VDE
0107/6.81. Important information on this subject can be found in Section
3.2, electromagnetic compatibility.
Whereas conventional control gear had to be installed separately from the

luminaire in a central switch cabinet far enough away from the treatment
area, ECGs for T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps can, in most cases, be
installed directly in the luminaire without any problem. The actual
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interference levels generated by luminaries fitted with ECGs are generally
lower than those generated by the connecting cables between the luminaire
and the choke for a conventional separate T8/∅ 26 mm arrangement.
The electrical safety requirements correspond to those for installations in

humid locations. In other word, protection class II luminaires should be
used. For precise information on the minimum level of protection for the
luminaire see DIN 40050/IEC 529.
Because of their low field strengths ECGs are unlikely to affect electronic
equipment. There has been no known incidence of a heart pacemaker
being affected.
6.3.2 Interference from Fluorescent lamps emit energy in wavelength bands that are also used for
Infrared Transmission infrared transmission. These emissions cannot be changed at the lamp.
Equipment Since IR receivers are often not selective and operate with wide
wavebands, the IR equipment may be triggered inadvertently if light from
the lighting system enters the receiver. The light emitted from the
fluorescent lamp is modulated at twice the operating frequency ( 40 kHz to
120 kHz). Interference may occur if the useful signal also operates in this
frequency range.
Interference is likely in cases in which the useful signal falls in the

frequency range of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamp. Operating at
higher frequencies ( 400 to 1500 kHz) or using optical filters in front of the
infrared receivers (absorption filters) may help. Shielding the infrared
receiver from direct light (with a tube, for example) may also help.
The carried signal for sound transmission used to be around 95 kHz or

higher, which meant that the 3rd, 5th and 7th harmonics of the ECG operating
frequency ranges (30 to 60 kHz in normal operation and up to 120 kHz in
dimmer mode) led to considerable interference in transmission. Headphone
manufacturers shifted to higher frequencies, such as 2,3 MHz and 2,8 MHz,
to remedy the problem.
For simultaneous interpreting systems, which also operate in the 95 to

250 kHz frequency range, we recommend not to use the first six
transmission channels, particularly channel 1, because these are affected
by the harmonics of the basic ECG frequencies.
6.4 Electronic Tagging Many department stores and shops now use electronic tagging systems to
protect their merchandise (such as clothes, CDs, drugstore articles etc.)
against theft. These systems typically operate with resonance frequencies
in the kHz-range.
In certain circumstances these systems may malfunction if the operating

frequency is between 30 kHz and 130 kHz. It may be possible to eliminate
the problem by increasing the distance between the luminaire and the
transmitter/receiver.
6.5 Emergency Lighting T5-luminaires with QUICKTRONIC® from OSRAM can be operated on
either AC or DC voltage. This means that the same luminaries can be used
for both general lighting and emergency lighting in an easy and cost-
effective way. Especially safety lighting from installations with high
illuminances (i.e. in workplaces with high risks) can be realised
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economically due to the high luminous efficacy of T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent
lamps operated with QUICKTRONIC® control gear.
The following electro-technical regulations apply to emergency and safety

lighting systems installed in Germany:
VDE 0100 Regulations governing the installation of power

systems with rated voltages up to 1000 V
VDE 0107 Installing and testing electrical installations in
medical rooms
VDE 0108 Installing and operating power systems in buildings
for gatherings of people and safety lighting at work
VDE 0165 Installing electrical systems in hazardous areas
VDE 0510 Regulations governing accumulators and battery
systems
In addition, there are various lighting standards that have to be observed. In

view of the number involved, we have selected just a couple by way of
example. The full list can be obtained from Beuth verlag (Publishers) in
Berlin.
Lighting requirements for emergency lighting are in included in EN 1838.

The classification of EN 1838 is in safety lighting and alternative lighting
whereas particular importance is in safety lighting.
Emergency lighting acc. to EN 1838
Emergency
Lighting
Safety Lighting Alternative Lighting
Safety Lighting Antipanic Safety Lighting

for escape route Lighting for workplaces
with special
danger
Beside the illuminance (lx) the switch-on delay is a very important criterion
that covers ECG (time for ignition) and lamp (starting behaviour).
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6.5.1 Different criteria for Safety lighting Antipanic Safety Lighting
lighting for escape Lighting for workplaces
route with special
danger
Illuminance Emin 10 % of the
1 lx > 0,5 lx
maintenance
horizontal on the value of
ground illuminance
absolutely: 15 lx
Switch-on delay 50 % of the 50 % of the 0,5 s
required required immediately
illuminance illuminance specified value
within 5 s within 5 s (10 %) has to be
100 % within 100 % within achieved
60 s 60 s
DIN VDE 0108 includes further information in addition to EN 1838.
In addition to the switch-over times of Electronic Control Gear to operate

T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps , mentioned within the next sections, the
switch-over time of the relays have to be considered.
These data are available in the technical relay data.
6.5.1.1 Switch-over time for Lampstart Preheat

QTi – h=21 mm Ignition time for
a) Cold lamp < 1 sec.
(Stand-by mode)
b) warm lamp (i.e.short term < 0.5 sec.
interruption of voltage)

QT-FH…CW – Ignition time for
h=30 mm a) Cold lamp < 2 sec.
(Stand-by mode)

QT-FQ…CW – Ignition time for
h=30 mm a) Cold lamp < 0.5 sec.
(Stand-by mode)

QT-…F/CW – Ignition time for
h=21 mm a) Cold lamp < 0.5 sec.
(Stand-by mode)
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6.5.2 Wiring diagrams for Exemplary wiring diagrams for emergency lighting units
emergency lighting
units Subject to change without any notes
OSRAM cannot assume warranty for engineering change of the emergency

lighting units.
6.5.2.1 Wiring diagram L NPE

QT-FH 3x14 CW with
emergency lighting
component from
BAG
+
15
-
14
7
ELC - E 13
6
12
5
BAG 11
4 L' ECG
ELECTRONICS 10
3 L ECG
9
2 L ELC
~
1 N ELC 8
L
N connected via ELC-E
3 1
1 2
2 5
QT - FH 3x14 CW 4
3 5 7
4 6 8 6
7
8
6.5.2.2 Wiring diagram L NPE

QT-FH 4x14 CW with
emergency lighting
component from
BAG +
15
-
14
7
ELC - E 13
6
12
5
BAG 11
4 L' ECG
ELECTRONICS 10
3 L ECG
9
2 L ELC
~
1 N ELC 8
L´
N connected via ELC-E
1
3 1
2 2
QT - FH 4x14 CW 5 5
4
3 6 7
4 9 8 6
7 10
8
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6.5.2.3 Wiring diagram
QT-FH 3x14 CW with connected via MCME
emergency lighting L
N 1
3 1
component from 2
2
5
4
OMNITRONIX QT-FH 3x14 CW
5
7
3 6 8 6
4
7
8
OMNITRONIX
6.5.2.4 Wiring diagram

QT-FH 4x14 CW with connected via MCME
emergency lighting L
N 1
3 1
component from 2
2
5
4
OMNITRONIX QT-FH 4x14 CW
5
7
3 6 6
4 9 9
8 10
7 10
OMNITRONIX
6.6 DC supply Luminaires for emergency lighting are switched to battery supply only in the
event of a power failure. In mains operation, the luminaires are powered by
the normal supply. The mains and emergency lighting switchover
arrangement must reliably separate mains operation from emergency
lighting operation; it must be a break-before-make arrangement.
A deep discharge protection system must be provided for battery systems.

This effectively prevents the batteries discharging too much and suffering
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damage as a result and also prevents possible damage to the electronic
control gear.
General
Switchover from mains supply to emergency supply and vice versa must
take place in a break-before-make arrangement (See Section 6.5). In this
discrete switching sequence there is a period – the length of which
depends on the design of the emergency monitoring system – in which
current does not flow or at least the supply voltage falls considerably below
its minimum recommended value. These switching times must comply with
the limits already mentioned in DIN 5035.
In accordance with DIN VDE 0108, the battery units must be designed for
rated operation of at least 3 hours. If the ECG is supplied with a rectified
AC voltage, this voltage should have as small a residual ripple as possible.
The AC voltage component must be less than 5 %.
If changeover units are used (emergency lighting fixtures with internal

switching) which supply the lamp directly from an emergency supply and
interrupt the system circuit between the ECG and the lamp, the following
must be observed:
• Changeover or disconnection of the lamps from the ECG to the

external unit must be on all terminals
• When switching back from the external supply to ECG operation,
the lamp(s) must first be connected at all terminals to the ECG
before the ECG is supplied with power again (for example by using
a time delay relay), otherwise the shutdown mechanism in the ECG
will operate.
• Many of these emergency lighting units available on the market do
not comply with the normal operating conditions for the lamps and
therefore damage them. In such cases, OSRAM cannot guarantee
the life of the lamps.
6.7 Portable Luminaires Portable ECG luminaires of protection class I (i.e. cable and plug with earth
terminals), require a fuse in both the L conductor and on the N conductors
of the mains supply. If VDE approval documents for ECGs state “for
permanently installed luminaires” then only the L side is fuse-protected.
The N side must be fused in the luminaire if the ECG is to be used also
suitable for portable luminaries.
The additional fuse on the N side must be designed for mains voltage,
suitable for the system input current and be of the “anti-surge” type.
All OSRAM QUICKTRONIC® ECG for T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps are
equipped with two internal fused on the circuit board so that there is no
need for additional measures as described above.
_
~
230-
240V
The units are generally labelled with L and N and not with the symbol „≈“ for
AC voltage.
6.8 Mix-up of FH®- and Except QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT, QTi, all other ECGs for
FQ®-Fluorescent T5/∅ 16 mm- fluorescent lamps can only operate the according FH®…HE-
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Lamps or FQ®…HO-lamp in one length.
If there is a mix-up of fluorescent lamps in the luminaire, this can cause

problems.
Effects on the system:

The lamps will generally be started. However, there will be lamp blackening
and early failure after a short period of time and (lamp life much less than
1000 hours).
The ECG will not be damaged at any time.
We recommend to label the reflector of the T5-luminaire with a small sticker

showing the exact lamp description.
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7. Appendix
7.1 Overview of Maximum The following tables give an overview of the maximum cable lengths of
Cable Lengths QUICKTRONIC® ECGs for T5∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps FH®...HE and
FQ®...HO.
The sequence of fixing the wires to the terminals goes from the upper right
downwards.
7.1.1 QUICKTRONIC® ECG-type Sequence PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
INTELLIGENT 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
QTi 1x14/24/21/39 21-27 2 2 1 1
QTi 1x28/54 21-27 2 2 1 1
QTi 1x35/49/80 21-27 2 2 1 1
QTi 2x14/24/21/39 21-27 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
QTi 2x28/54 21-27 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
QTi 2x35/49 21-27
7.1.2 QT-FH MULTI...CW ECG-type Sequence PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
-30 mm height- 6 5 4 3 2 1
QT-FH 1x14-35 CW 6-1 2 2 1 1
QT-FH 2x14.35 CW 6-1 2 2 2 2 1 1
ECG-type Sequence PIN PIN PIN PIN

1 2 3 4
QT-FH 1x14 1-4 2 2 1 1
QT-FH 1x21 1-4 2 2 1 1
ECG-type Sequenc PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
QT-FH 3x14 CW 1-6 re 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1 1 1 1
3-8 li
ECG-type Sequence PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
QT-FH 4x14 CW 1-10 re 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1 1 1 1
3-8 li
7.1.3 QT-FQ...CW ECG-type Sequence PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
-30 mm height- 6 5 4 3 2 1
QT-FQ 1x24 CW 6-1 1 1 2 2
QT-FQ 1x39 CW 6-1 1 1 2 2
QT-FQ 1x49 CW 6-1 1 1 2 2
QT-FQ 1x54 CW 6-1 1 1 2 2
QT-FQ 1x80 CW 6-1 1 1 2 2
QT-FQ 2x24 CW 6-1 2 2 2 2 1 1
QT-FQ 2x39 CW 6-1 2 2 2 2 1 1
QT-FQ 2x49 CW 6-1 2 2 2 2 1 1
QT-FQ 2x54 CW 6-1 2 2 2 2 1 1
7.1.4 QT-FH MULTI…F/CW ECG-type Seque PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
-21 mm height- nce 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
QT-FH 1x14-35 F/CW 1-7 2 2 1 1
QT-FH 2x14-28 F/CW 1-7 1 1 2 2 2 2
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7.1.5 QT-FQ…F/CW ECG-type Seque PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
-21 mm height- nce 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
QT-FQ 1x24-39 F/CW 1-7 2 2 1 1
QT-FQ 1x54 F/CW 1-7 2 2 1 1
QT-FQ 1x80 F/CW 1-7 2 2 1 1
QT-FQ 2x24-39 F/CW 1-7 1 1 2 2 2 2
QT-FQ 2x54 F/CW 1-7 1 1 2 2 2 2
QT-FQ 2x80 1-7 1 1 2 2 2 2
7.1.6 QT-FC ECG-type Seque PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN
nce 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
QT-FC 1x55/230-240 S 1-4 2 2 1 1
7.2 Terminal Types WAGO 250 WAGO 251 WAGO 251-

mini
QT-FH MULTI CW X
QT-FQ … CW X
QT-FH 1x14, 21 X
QT-FH 3, 4x14 X
QT-FH...F/CW X
QT-FQ...F/CW X
QTi X
Special features of particular terminals: see Section 3.1ff
7.3 Inrush Currents Max. number of ECGs

QUICKTRONIC®
with automatic circuit
INTELLIGENT
breakers
Ip[A] TH [µs] 10A 16A
QTi 1x14/24/21/39 1 155 26 41
QTi 1x28/54 1 155 26 41
QTi 1x35/49/80 1 155 26 41
QTi 2x14/24/21/39 1 200 19 31
QTi 2x28/54 1 200 19 31
QTi 2x35/49 1 200 19 31
QT-FQ 2x80 60 230 5 9
Max. number of ECGs

QUICKTRONIC®
with automatic circuit
21 mm height
breakers
QT-FH 1x14-35 F/CW 17 155 25 41
QT-FH 2x14-28 F/CW 20 210 17 28
QT-FQ 1x24-39 F/CW 17 155 25 41
QT-FQ 1x54 F/CW 27 170 17 28
QT-FQ 1x80 F/CW 27 170 17 28
QT-FQ 2x24-39 F/CW 27 170 17 28
QT-FQ 2x54 F/CW 32 210 10 17
QT-FQ 2x80 F/CW 39 260 8 14
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QUICKTRONIC® Max. number of ECGs
30mm height with automatic circuit
breakers
QT-FH 1x14-35 CW 20 210 17 28
QT-FH 2x14-35 CW 20 210 17 28
QT-FQ 1x24 CW 17 155 25 41
QT-FQ 1x39 CW 17 155 25 41
QT-FQ 1x49 CW 20 210 17 28
QT-FQ 1x54 CW 20 210 17 28
QT-FQ 1x80 CW 28 230 8 13
QT-FQ 2x24 CW 20 210 17 28
QT-FQ 2x39 CW 28 230 8 13
QT-FQ 2x49 CW 28 230 8 13
QT-FQ 2x54 CW 28 230 8 13
QT-FH 1x14 17 155 25 41
QT-FH 1x21 17 155 25 41
QT-FH 3x14 CW 20 230 17 28
QT-FH 4x14 CW 20 230 17 28
QUICKTRONIC® Max. number of ECGs

for FC with automatic circuit
breakers
QT-FC 1x55/230-240 S 28 230 8 13
7.4 Lamp/ECG Valid Lamp-ECG combinations are available in the Lighting Programme.
Combinations
Edition January 2005 also available in Section 9 or under
www.osram.com/ecg
7.5 OSRAM Installation Maximum lamp temperatures for T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps compared
Tips for T5-Systems to T8/∅ 26 mm-fluorescent lamps
Max. temp. at lamp caps Lamp centre Electrode area

°C °C °C
T8/L36W 120 45...55 100...120
T8/L58W 140 50...65 110...130
T5/FH28W 120 40...60 160 (200...250*)
T5/FQ54W 120 50...70 160 (200...250*)
*) in FH-ECG- Luminaires
the lamp could be incorrectly used,
e.g. FH35W with FQ80W
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7.5.1 Recommended
Minimum Distance
between Lamp and
Reflector
The maximum recommended base temperature of 120 °C may never be

exceeded (see Section 7.5).
A distance of less than 3 mm between lamp and reflector can result in
generation of noise even in luminaires with non-dimmable ECGs.
At a distance of less than 6 mm between lamp and reflector the leakage
current of the dimmed lamps 35 W, 49 W and 80 W causes visible
differences in brightness between the ends of the lamps. In addition, the
radio interference suppression is getting worse.
OSRAM recommendation:
In general, OSRAM recommends to keep a minimum distance of 6 mm

between lamp and reflector.
In certain cases (unfavourable capacitive interference) the minimum

distance should be even greater.
7.5.2 Recommended OSRAM recommendation:

Minimum Distance
between two 1. For high luminaire efficiency the distance should be at
T5/∅16mm- least 48 mm between the two lamps (approximately two
Fluorescent Lamps fingers should fit between the lamps)
2. When designing the luminaire for minimum distance the

maximum recommended base temperature of 120 °C
may never be exceeded.
32 mm
Exemptions:
Interference between dimmable ECG-lamp circuits in parallel configuration
can cause flickering. Therefore, we recommend a minimum distance of
120 mm (from lamp axis to lamp axis) between two lamps in a dimmable
two-lamp luminaire where two dimmable single-lamp ECGs are used. Or in
other applications where multiple dimmable ECGs are used in parallel such
as RGB-applications in illuminated ceilings.
If the wiring is done very carefully a minimum distance of 50 mm (between

the two lamp axis) can be achieved.
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7.5.3 Luminaire With the mentioned measuring principle the best correlation between
Optimisation ambient temperature and cold spot temperature of the T5-lamps is
achieved.
Attach the thermocouples in the area of the lamp caps

within a distance of 2mm from the glass tube
Lamp etch
Measuring point with the best correlation
between cold-spot temperature and
ambient temperature
7.5.4 Maximum luminous

flux for FH®…HE
fluorescent lamps T5 FH28W (nearly constant power supply): Luminous flux / Voltage - Horseshoe
50°C 45°C
55°C
100% 60°C
COLD SPOT temperature 65°C 35°C 25°C
90% 70°C 40°C
45°C
75°C
35°C
80% 80°C
55°C
85°C ambient temperature 30°C
70%
90°C 75°C
5°C
60%
25°C
50%
40% 20°C
-5°C
30%
15°C
20%
-25°C
10°C
10% 5°C
0°C
0%
55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100%
relative lamp voltage
So called Horseshoe Curve shows the correlation in between the cold spot
temperature and the ambient temperature ta.
7.5.5 Verticalness If luminares are operated in horizontal position the lamp stamp of the
Operation FH®…HE und FQ®…HO fluorescent lamps have to be placed down.
Luminaires with circular FC® lamps have to have the lamp socket
positioned down.
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8. Troubleshooting Tips
8.1 General 1) ECG in constant operation (24 hours)

Recommendation:
Installations with ECGs operating 24 hours a day should be
switched of each day for a few minutes.
Reason
When a lamp comes to the end of its life there is an increase in
lamp voltage causing an asymmetrical additional load in the ECG-
circuit. When exceeding a certain value this additional load shuts
down the ECG (EoL, T.2). When the ECG is switched on again all
the relevant values of the lamps are checked and “critical” values
can be detected.
2) Wiring of multiple ECG

Recommendation:
Lamp cables from different ECGs should not be routed together.
Raeson:
Mutual interference may lead to problems with starting and/or
normal operation (lamps may automatically disconnect)
3) Coding of the lamp cables

To speed up troubleshooting in luminaires and luminaire systems it
is extremely useful for the lamp cables to be uniquely coded (colour
coded or numbered). This applies especially to two-lamp ECGs and
even more so to 3- and 4-lamp ECGs since the large number of
cables increases the risk of connecting incorrectly.
4) Terminal blocks (2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 positions)

These terminal blocks are used with the majority of OSRAM ECGs.
Note that only single core cables with a cross-section of 0.75 mm²
to 1.5 mm² can be inserted without pressing the release tab. Larger
cross-sections are not recommended; the release tab has to be
pressed down for smaller cross-sections.
8.2 Equipment Behaviour Appearance of the lighting system:

on Overvoltage
The lamps are of different brightness (from time to time).
Depending on the ECG type, the internal shutdown circuit will operate at
voltages above 280 V. In the event of a fault, the lamp generator will be
disconnected. The mains input circuit and various other sub-circuits,
however, continue to be supplied with this high voltage. If the mains voltage
increases further there will be changes in the operating characteristics of
the unit.
In most cases, this will lead to damage or destruction of the overvoltage-
sensitive varistor/protective diode, which in turn will cause the unit fuse to
trigger and damage to the unit.
If the system fault is corrected and the mains voltage has returned to the
specified tolerance range without damage to the unit, the unit can continue
to operate normally after an interruption in the mains supply and a recovery
time of typically 20 seconds. If the mains voltage continues to be high, the
unit will once again go into protection mode as soon as power flows to it.
Over short periods of time, this state does not usually damage the unit.
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If a QUICKTRONIC®-ECG for T5/∅ 16m m-fluorescent lamps is operated
over long periods on a supply voltage greater than 280 V it may fail as a
result of overheating (with the exception of QUICKTRONIC®
INTELLIGENT).
8.3 Equipment Behaviour Important:
on Under Voltage
Significant under voltage can cause ECG failure for all ECG in constant
wattage circuitry. Due to the characteristics of arrangement the line current
increases for decreasing voltage. Below the specified voltage range this
causes an overload of the filter chokes. First the colour of the copper wire
and board below are changing. For a longer overload both windings of one
or both filter chokes fail due to melting or swelling in the windings.
Compact and straight fluorescent lamps go out below the specified value of
the ECG or even don’t ignite if voltage is too low. The ECG will not be
affected while the lamp is still burning. If the lamp is disabled at the end of
its life (i.e. emitter paste is wasted), the safety shut-down of the ECG
cannot work below the specified voltage range and a damage of the ECG is
possible.
8.4 Application faults

8.4.1 Wiring faults on the All single-lamp QUICKTRONIC® ECGs and units with 6-pole output
lamp side terminals:
If there is a wiring fault the lamp will not operate or will cold start. In
particularly serious cases there is a risk that the ECG will be destroyed.
8.4.2 Short-to-ground at the If there is a short-circuit-to earth at one or more of the connecting cables
output of between the ECG and the lamp, the ECG will fail.
QUICKTRONIC® ECG Damage to the ECG:
• Melting and swelling of only one winding on one or both input filter
chokes
• Breakdown of one or two rectifier diodes, irrespective of whether
they are discrete or integrated components.
There are, however, other causes of these major faults. Generally, as a
consequence, consequential damage occurs at other components and this
damage need not be unique in character.
8.4.3 Effects of moisture Rust at the edges of metal housings may indicate the effects of moisture. If
the printed circuit board and/or various components are tarnished, it can be
assumed that there has been a serious moisture ingress. There will be
short-circuits between neighbouring component connections or solder
points with high potential difference, resulting in failure of the ECG.
Symptoms of serious faults are indicated by a “tidermark” inside the
housing.
8.4.4 Installing luminaires Depending on the location of the fluorescent lamp in the draught, the lamp
in draughty locations will cool down in certain areas of the bulb. This leads to local depletion of
mercury and to a darkening of the lamp in these areas because there is no
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mercury available to generate UV radiation.
This can be remedied by installing a thermal tube in the luminaire. The
effect always or nearly always occurs in the area of the luminaire where the
ECG is not located. This is due to the power loss of the ECG side of the
lumiaire will always be slightly warmer for the same reason.
Caution: Mercury depletion leads to a reduction in lamp voltage and to an
increase in discharge current. This may result in damage to the
ECG or, in extreme cases to failure of the ECG.
8.5 Trouble Shooting

8.5.1 Lamp does not start Problem:
Lamp does not start (with two-lamp ECGs both lamps fail to start), no
visible glow shortly after start-up. Same behaviour even after being off for 1
minute (internal reset) and restart.
Possible cause:
a) RSD or other protective device in the installation has operated
Remedy:
Check the wiring on the mains side or insulation resistance. Has the
max. recommended number of ECGs on one phase in a 3-phase
system been exceeded= Make sure that the neutral conductor is
connected properly to all the luminaires and makes good contact.
Check that moisture has not penetrated the luminaire?
Possible cause:
b) Fault in the wiring on the mains side
Remedy:
Check whether the mains voltage is in the required range for the
ECG. Make sure that the neutral conductor is connected properly
to all the luminaires and makes good contact. Check that the
cables sit correctly in the terminals.
Possible cause:
c) At least one lamp has reached the end of its life owing to a cathode
break or increase in lamp voltage.
Remedy:
Replace the lamp (for two-lamp ECGs we recommend replacing
both lamps at the same time to keep maintenance time and costs
to a minimum).
Possible cause:
d) The “fail-safe” overload protection device in the ECG has
responded (the ECG is permanently damaged)
Remedy:
Check whether the lamp(s) operate at other positions. If not, check
whether the mains voltage is within the permissible range. Make
sure that the neutral conductor is connected properly to all the l
uminaires and makes good contact. Replace the ECG and lamp.
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8.5.2 Brief Glimmer Problem:
Lamp does not start but there is a brief glimmer from one or both lamp (i.e.
the protective circuit in the ECG has responded at start-up).
Same behaviour even after being off for one minute (internal reset) and
restart
Possible cause:
a) At least one lamp has reached the end of its life owing to a cathode
break or increase in lamp voltage
Remedy:
to a minimum).
Possible cause:
b) Wiring faulty between ECG and lamp (output terminals not used or
reversed: contact problems in the holder or the terminals (e.g. wire
cross-section too small or too large)
Remedy:
Check the lamp-side wiring fo rcorrect contact. Has the lamp
connection been wired according to the wiring diagram on the
ECG? For two-lamp ECGs in particular, check that the common or
external connection is correctly wired.
Possible cause:
c) A lamp with the wrong wattage has been installed or, in the case of
two-lamp ECGs, only one lamp is installed or there are lamps of
different wattages
Remedy:
The wattage and type of lamp must correspond to the wattage and
type indicated on the ECG or the lamp/ECG combination should be
in line with OSRAM’s Indoor and Outdoor Lighting brochure. ECGs
designed for two-lamp operation must be operated with two lamps.
Possible cause:
d) The mains voltage lies outside the limit values indicated on the ECG
or in the data sheet
Remedy:
Check the voltage at the ECG and at source; check the wiring on
the mains side.
Possible cause:
e) The temperature at the measuring point of the ECG is too high (for
a brief description of the temperature at the ECG and lamp see end
of text)
Remedy:
The luminaire or site of installation should be modified to ensure
that the maximum recommended temperature is not exceeded
even in onerous conditions (high ambient temperature and/or high
supply voltage)
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Possible cause:
f) Changeover times and voltage levels are outside recommended
tolerances for emergency lighting systems with changeover
between AC and DC
Remedy:
Measure the DC supply voltge and check the switchover
properties, or consult the equipment manufacturers.
Possible cause:
g) Non-sinusoidal mains voltage or DC voltage with high residual
ripple (e.g. operation with fully electronic leading edge phase
control dimmer switch or artificial mains network/emergency
generating set)
Remedy:
Check whether the mains voltage is in the required range for the
ECG and the wave form or residual ripple in DC operation is within
the specified limit values. Dimming is not recommended unless the
ECG is expressly approved for dimming, in which case the
prescribed controls (special accessories) must be used.
Possible cause:
h) At least one lamp has reached the end of its life owing to a increase
in lamp voltage
Remedy:
to a minimum)
8.5.3 Lamp goes out during Problem:

operation The lamp goes out during operation (at least one lamp in the case of two-
lamp units)
Possible cause:
a) The reversible protection device in the ECG has responded during
operation. The reason may be an intensive transient mains fault
(mains voltage falls below the minimum voltage specified on the
ECG for longer than permissible). Pulses of exceptional energy
(transients) are superimposed on the mains voltage. The value of
the mains voltage exceeds the maximum recommended value (e.g.
because of a fault in the supply unit). Slow increase in mains
voltage following neutral conductor break (unbalanced load,
depending, among other things, on the mains load).
Remedy:
Disconnect the ECG or luminaire from the mains then check the
supply voltage. If such problems occur sporadically, we
recommend recording the mains voltage and/or using an
oscilloscope or memory voltmeter. The electricity supplier may
have to be consulted. Make sure that the neutral conductor is
connected properly to this luminaire and makes good contact.
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Possible cause:
b) The temperatures at the measuring point on the ECG or at the cool
spot on the lamp(s) are exceeded (for a brief description of the
temperature at the ECG and lamp see end of text).
Remedy:
The luminaire or site of installation should be modified to ensure
that the maximum recommended temperature is not exceeded
even in onerous conditions circumstances (high ambient
temperature and/or high supply voltage).
8.5.4 Different brightness Problem:

levels Luminous output too low compared with other luminaires. Different
brightness levels for the two lamps in two-lamp luminaires. Different
brightness levels at the lamp ends
Possible cause:
a) Typical maintenance behaviour of a fluorescent lamp at the end of
its life
Remedy:
to a minimum).
Possible cause:
b) Lamps of different wattages colour appearance or incorrect
wattage
Remedy:
The lamp wattage must match the wattage indicated on the ECG.
The colour appearande should be homogenous within an
application.
Possible cause:
c) Incorrect wiring between ECG and lamp (output terminals not used
or reversed; contact problems)
Remedy:
Check the lamp-side wiring for correct contact. Has the lamp
connection been wired according to the wiring diagram on the EG?
For two-lamp ECGs in particular, check that the common or
external connection is correctly wired. Pay particular attention in
the case of special combinations.
Possible cause:
d) Lamps are “force cooled” by draughts
Remedy:
Find the cause of the draught and either eliminate the draught or
protect the lamps accordingly.
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8.5.5 Fault in other Problem:
electrical equipment Fault in other electrical equipment, particularly radio and television
receivers
Possible cause:
a) Wiring problems
Remedy
Lamp cables should be short, far enough away ( > 5 cm) from
earthed metallic parts and, if possible, not laid parallel to mains
cables (particularly in the luminaire). If cross-overs are needed they
must be at right angles. The mains cables must also be as short as
possible.
Possible cause:
b) Electrical equipment, radios and televisions are inadequately
immunity to interference
Remedy:
Increase the distance between the luminaire and the equipment, if
necessary, contact the manufacturer.
Possible cause:
c) The IR remote control signals for TV operate at a similar frequency
to the ECG
Remedy:
Move the IR receiver ont the TV out of the readiation field of the
lamp or disable it.
8.5.6 Problems at master- Problem:

slave operation Problems on master-slave arrangements for 2lamp ECGs
Possible cause:
Wiring problems
Remedy:
Lamp cables should be short, far enough away ( > 5 cm) from
earthed metallic parts and, if possible, not laid parallel to mains
cables (particularly in the luminaire). If cross-overs are needed they
must be at right angles. The mains cables must also be as short as
possible. In master-slave arrangements the maximum length of the
cable to the daughter luminaire must not be exceeded.
8.5.7 Humingh or Problem:

“chirping” from the Huming or “chirping” from the ECG
ECG
Possible cause:
Non-sinusoidal AC voltage
Remedy:
Eliminate sources of interference if necessari in consultation with
the electricity supplire.
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9. Lamp-ECG Combinations
9.1 FQ®...HO-Fluorescent Lamp ECG type LxWxH [mm] PSys lm

Lamps [W]
1-lp FQ® 24W QTi 1x14/24/21/39 360 x 30 x 21 27 1750
QT-FQ 1x24… CW 360 x 30 x 30 27 1750
QT-FQ 1x24-39…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 28 1750
QT-M 1x26-42…S 103 x 67 x 31 27 1750
QT 1x24/230-240 237 x 30 x 30 25 1750
QT-ECO 1x18-24…S 80 x 40 x 22 22 1600
QT-ECO 1x18-24…L 150 x 22 x 22 22 1600
2-lp FQ® 24W QTi 2x14/24/21/39 423 x 30 x 21 54 2x1750
QT-FQ 2x25…CW 360 x 30 x 30 51 2x1750
QT-FQ 2x54… F/CW 423 x 30 x 21 53 2x1750
QT-M 2x26-32 … S 123 x 79 x 33 54 2x1750
Lamp ECG type LxWxH [mm] PSys lm

[W]
1-lp FQ® 39W QTi 1x14/24/21/39 360 x 30 x 21 43 3100
QT-FQ 1x39 … CW 360 x 30 x 30 42 3100
QT-FQ 1x24-39…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 41 3100
QT-M 1x26-42 … S 103 x 67 x 31 40 3000
2-lp FQ® 39W QTi 2x14/24/21/39 423 x 30 x 21 88 2x3100
QT-FQ 2x39…CW 360 x 30 x 30 85 2x3100
QT-FQ 2x24-39…F/CW 423 x 30 x 21 82 2x3100

[W]
1-lp FQ® 49W QTi 1x35/49/80 360 x 30 x 21 55 4300
QT-FQ 1x49…CW 360 x 30 x 30 54 4300
2-lp FQ® 49W QTi 2x35/49 423 x 30 x 21 110 2x4300
QT-FQ 2x49…CW 360 x 30 x 30 110 2x4300

[W]
1-lp FQ® 54W QTi 1x28/54 360 x 30 x 21 61 4450
QT-FQ 1x54…CW 360 x 30 x 30 61 4450
QT-FQ 1x54…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 59 4450
2-lp FQ® 54W QTi 2x28/54 423 x 30 x 21 119 2x4450
QT-FQ 2x54…CW 360 x 30 x 30 118 2x4450
QT-FQ 2x54…F/CW 423 x 30 x 21 122 2x4450

[W]
1-lp FQ® 80W QTi 1x35/49/80 360 x 30 x 21 89 6150
QT-FQ 1x80…CW 360 x 30 x 30 86 6150
QT-FQ 1x80…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 87 6150
2-lp FQ® 80W QT-FQ 2x80 423 x 30 x 21 176 2x6150
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9.2 FH®...HE-Fluorescent Lamp ECG type LxWxH [mm] PSys lm
Lamps [W]
1-lp FH® 14W QTi 1x14/24/21/39 360 x 30 x 21 18 1200
QT-FH 1x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 18 1200
QT-FH 1x14-35…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 18 1200
QT-FH 1x14 237 x 30 x 30 16 1200
QT-ECO 1x4-16...S 80 x 44 x 22 15 1200
QT-ECO 1x4-16…L 150 x 22 x 22 15 1200
2-lp FH® 14W QTi 2x14/24/21/39 423 x 30 x 21 32 2x1200
QT-FQ 2x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 31 2x1200
QT-FH 2x14-28…F/CW 423 x 30 x 21 32 2x1200
3-lp FH® 14W QT-FH 3x14…CW 425 x 40 x 30 50 3x1200
4-lp FH® 14W QT-FH 4x14…CW 425 x 40 x 30 65 4x1200

[W]
1-lp FH® 21W QTi 1x14/24/21/39 360 x 30 x 21 25 1900
QT-FH 1x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 24 1900
QT-FH 1x14-35…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 23 1900
QT-FH 1x21 237 x 30 30 23 1900
QT-ECO 1x18-21...S 80 x 40 x 22 23 1800
2-lp FH® 21W QTi 2x14/24/21/39 423 x 30 x 21 47 2x1900
QT-FH 2x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 46 2x1900
QT-FH 2x14-28…F/CW 423 x 30 x 21 46 2x1900

[W]
1-lp FH® 28W QTi 1x28/54 360 x 30 x 21 32 2600
QT-FH 1x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 31 2600
QT-FH 1x14-35…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 31 2600
2-lp FH® 28W QTi 2x28/54 423 x 30 x 21 63 2x2600
QT-FH 2x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 61 2x2600
QT-FH 2x14-28…F/CW 423 x 30 x 21 61 2x2600
Lampe ECG type LxBxH [mm] PSys lm

[W]
1-lp FH® 35W QTi 1x35/49/80 360 x 30 x 21 39 3300
QT-FH 1x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 38 3300
QT-FH 1x14-35…F/CW 360 x 30 x 21 38 3300
2-lp FH® 35W QTi 2x35/49 423 x 30 x 21 79 2x3300
QT-FH 2x14-35…CW 360 x 30 x 30 77 2x3300
9.3 FC®…Fluorescent Lamp ECG type LxBxH [mm] PSys lm

Lamps [W]
1-lp FC® 22W QT-FQ 1x24…CW 360 x 30 x 30 27 1800
QT-M 1x26-42…S 103 x 67 x 31 26 1800
QT-ECO 1x18-24…S 80 x 40 x 22 22,5 1650
QT-ECO 1x18-24…L 150 x 22 x 22 22,5 1650
2-lp FC® 22W QT-FQ 2x24…CW 360 x 30 x 30 51 2x1800
QT-M 2x26-32…S 123 x 79 x 33 54 2x1800
QT 2x24… 280 x 42 x 30 51 2x1800
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Lamp ECG type LxBxH [mm] PSys lm
[W]
1-lp FC® 40W QT-FQ 1x39…CW 360 x 30 x 30 42 3200
QT-M 1x26-42…S 103 x 67 x 31 44 3200
2-lp FC® 40W QT-FQ 2x39…CW 360 x 30 x 30 85 2x3200

[W]
1-lp FC® 55W QT-FQ 1x55…S 123 x 79 x 33 60 4000

[W]
1800 +
FC® 22 + 40 QT-M 2x26-32…S 123 x 79 x 33 70
3200
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10. Tender Documents
See www.osram.com/ecg/tender-documents
10.1 QUICKTRONIC® µProzessor controlled ECG to operate T5/∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps

INTELLIGENT QTi FQ®...HO and FH®...HE in equal length.
Automatic lamp detection during lamp starting
Optimized Operation of all approved lamps with rated data
Lamp operation acc. to EN 60929 and IEC 60929
Range :
QTi 1x35/49/80
QTi 1x28/54 Geometry: 360 x 30 x 21 mm³
QTi 1x14/24/21/39
QTi 2x35/49
QTi 2x28/54 Geometry: 423 x 30 x 21 mm³
QTi 2x14/24/21/39
Lamp Preheat Start within 1 Second

Ambient Temperature: -20 °C up to+50 °C
Emergency Lighting acc. to . DIN VDE 0108 (EN 61347-2-3) possible
DC Voltage Range: 154 V to 276 V
AC Voltage Range:: 198 V to 254 V
Approval Marks:
- Circuitry
-Circuitry
Automatic restart after lamp replacement

ECG-lifetime: 50.000 h with a max. 10 % failure rate (at tc = 70 °C)
10.2 QUICKTRONIC® Fully electronical, digital control gear to operate all FH®...HE-fluorescent
MULTIWATT for lamps
FH…HE Lamp preheat start within 1 Second
h = 30 mm Combi Wiring Terminal for automatic and manual wiring
- Circuitry
Ambient Temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C
Emergency lighting acc. to. DIN VDE 0108 (EN 61347-2-3) possible
AC Voltage Range: 198 V to 254 V
-Circuitry
Range:
QUICKTRONIC® MULTIWATT
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QT-FH 1x14-35/230-240 CW
QT-FH 2x14-35/230-240 CW
Geometry: 360 x 30 x 30 mm³

10.3 QUICKTRONIC® for Fully electronical, digital control gear to operate all FQ®...HO fluorescent
FQ…HO lamps
h = 30 mm Lamp preheat start within 1 Second
Combi Wiring Terminal for automatic and manual wiring
- Circuitry
Ambient Temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C
Emergency Lighting acc. to DIN VDE 0108 (EN 61347-2-3) possible

AC Voltage Range: 198 V to 254 V
-Circuitry
Range:
QUICKTRONIC® for FQ®...HO fluorescent lamps
QT-FQ 1x24/230-240 CW QT-FQ 2x24/230-240 CW
QT-FQ 1x39/230-240 CW QT-FQ 2x39/230-240 CW
QT-FQ 1x49/230-240 CW QT-FQ 2x49/230-240 CW
QT-FQ 1x54/230-240 CW QT-FQ 2x54/230-240 CW
QT-FQ 1x80/230-240 CW
Geometry: 360 x 30 x 30 mm³

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11. Index
Technical data are subject to change without any notes.

Printed data in this edition replace previous.
Ambient Temperature 3.9.2

Approval Marks 2.17
Automatic Relamping 2.5
Cable Cross Section 3.1.2

Cable Length 3.3; 7.1
Cable Routing 3.1.6
Cable Type 3.1.1
CCC-Mark 2.20
CE-Mark 2.17.2; 2.19
Circuit breaker 3.15
Cold Spot 3.9.3; 3.9.5; 7.5.4
Conducted Interferences 3.2.2.2
cut-off Technology 2.14
DC-Voltage 6.6
ECG in Sound Studios 6.5

ECG Milestones 1.12
ECG Temperature 3.9.2
Economy 2.2
EEI 2.18
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2.19; 3.2
Electromagnetic Disturbances 6.3.1
Emergency Lighting 6.5
End-of-Life 2.17.1
Energy Saving 1.6
Exterior Applications 6.1
Failure Rate 2.10

FAQ for QTi 5.7
Fault Currents 3.16; 6.1.1
Fluorescent Circline 1.2.3
Functional Earth 3.7 ff
Harmonic Content 3.2 ff

High Efficiency FH®…HE 1.2.1
High Output FQ®…HO 1.2.2
High Voltage Test 3.13
Hot Wires 3.4
Humidity 3.3; 3.9; 6.1.1
Ignition Time 6.5.1 ff

Immunity 3.2 ; 8.5.5
Inrush Current 3.14
Installation Instructions 3.2.2.5; 3.9.4; 6.1.1
Insulation Distances 3.12
Insulation Test 3.13
Insulation 3.1.4
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Lamp Failure 2.6
Lamp Temperature 3.9.3
Lamp-ECG-Combination 7.4 ; 9 ff
Leakage Current 3.16
Lifetime 2.12; 3.9.1
Lighting Comfort 2.1
Line Voltage 120 V/277 V 2.4.7
Line Voltage 2.4 ff
Luminaire Wiring Test 3.10
Magnetic Field 3.2.2.4

Master-Slave-Operation 8.5.6
Measurementpoint Temperature 3.9.2.1
Noise 2.7; 6.2.1
OUTKIT 6.1; 6.1.2

Overvoltage 2.3; 2.4; 1 f; 8.2
PE Connection 3.7
PE-Connection 3.7; 3.8.2; 3.11
Permissible Cable Lengths 3.3; 7.1 ff
Power Factor λ 2.8
Protection Class I or II 3.11; 6.7
QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT QTi 5 ff
Radio Interference Suppression 2.17; 3.2.2; 3.1.6; 3.4

Reliability 2.10
Resistance to Frequent Switching 2.11
Safety Lighting 6.5

Safety 2.3
Selective Shielding 3.2.2.4
Self heating 3.9.1
Storage Temperature 3.9
Switching between Lamp and ECG 3.5
ta Ambient Temperature 3.9 ff

tc Measurement Point 3.9.2.1
Temperature Measurement 3.9.5
Temperature Range 3.9
Tender Documents 10f
Terminals 7.2
Test Adapter 3.10.1
Thermal Influences 2.13
Three-Phase-System 3.13.3
Treatment Rooms 6.3
Troubleshooting Tips 8ff
Undervoltage 2.4.3 f; 8.3

U-OUT 2.16
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VDE-EMC sign 2.8; 2.17.2
VDE-sign 2.19
Voltage Range 2.4
Voltage Resistance 3.13.4 ; 3.17
Wiring Diagrams 3.1 ff; 6.1.1
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ECG for T5 fluorescent lamps

Technical Guideline May 2005

Temp.-Test Range of application: AC/DC 198 V to 254 V 2

1954 1982 1996

In 1995, the next milestone of fluorecent lamp development saw the

T5 fluorescent lamps only can be operated by Electronic Control Gear. So

Detailed technical information about QUICKTRONIC® are shown in the

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

Immunity Power regulation Minimum ECG life Reliable ignition

1.2.1 High Efficiency type length [mm]

1.2.2 High Output FQ®…HO type length [mm]

1.2.3 Fluorescent Circular type ∅ [mm] lumens at

Detailed technical data of T5/∅ 16 mm-fluorescent lamps can be found in

1.2.4 Comparison of Fluorescent lamp innovation: T8 Î T5

T5/ ∅ 16 mm fluorescent lamps FH®…HE, FQ®…HO and FC® can only be

If fluorescent lamps are operated with magnetic ballasts (principle of

LESS WASTE AUTOMATIC

ENERGY SAVING LONGER LAMP LIFE LOW

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

• During the following years the trend of miniaturization continued and

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

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

2.1 Lighting Comfort • Flicker-free ignition

• No flashing or flickering, electronic defective control for

• Cut-off of the permanent filament preheating after lamp

Light engineering with T5 (Ø 16 mm) lamps

Leuchte/ 1xL58 W 1xL58 W 1xFH35 W Büro mit 4 1-flammigen Leuchten

Pgesamt/total [W] 260 220 154

• Safe shutdown of the power supply to defective lamps or

2.4.1 Overvoltage and its

1. Transient overvoltage with a typical duration of milliseconds.

Quasi-stationary overvoltage with a duration from a few minutes to hours.

2.4.3 Undervoltage and its

• Different loads on the mains side

2.4.4 Possible Implications

• Lamp operation not according to standards Î affecting lamp life

2.4.5 Supply Voltage Valid for: QTi and QT…F/CW

Voltage drop during operation UN ≥ 176V Î operation possible

MULTIWATT ECG for FH® fluorescent lamps: 14, 21, 28 and 35 W HE

ECG to operate FQ® 54 W HO

For a large number of differnt lamp types including T8 OCTRON a variety

Information about availability under:

OSRAM LIGHT CONSULTING (OLC)

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

2.5 Automatic Lamp

Should in the case of a twin-lamp ECG no automatic lamp restart take

2.5.1 Lamp ignition for QTi

Ignition time < 1 second

Max. number of switching cycles > 100,000 cycles

Ignition time < 0.5 second

Max. number of switching cycles > 100,000 cycles

2.6 Behaviour in Response

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

2.6.1 One-Lamp Operation

QTP 2x... QT-FQ 2x...

Parallel Circuitry Series Circuitry

QUICKTRONIC® INTELLIGENT, QTi, are carried out in parallel circuits, but

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

λ = Peff / Papp = ε cos ϕ