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Technical Documentation
ELC® N6 / ELC® N8 / ELC® N10

GB
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 ELC® („Electronic Lamp Control“) is a registered trademark of
IST Metz GmbH.

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Contents
1 Safety ................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Definition of Symbols .................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Advice ..............................................................................................1
1.3 Correct operation........................................................................................2
1.4 Extended use ..............................................................................................2

2 Description of functions................................................................... 3

3 Installation ......................................................................................... 4
3.1 Mounting of casing .....................................................................................4
3.1.1 Back mounting ................................................................................................ 5
3.1.2 Side by side rack mounting............................................................................. 6
3.2 Connection ..................................................................................................8
3.3 Control current connections....................................................................12
3.4 Explanations of the control functions for ELC.......................................14
3.4.1 Release relay ................................................................................................ 14
3.4.2 Control input START..................................................................................... 14
3.4.3 Setting lamp power ....................................................................................... 14
3.4.4 Table: lamp power ........................................................................................ 15
3.4.5 Earth fault control.......................................................................................... 16

4 Operation of ELC ............................................................................ 17

4.1 Initial operation .........................................................................................17
4.2 Switching on the ELC ...............................................................................17
4.3 Switching on the lamp..............................................................................17
4.4 Dimming Operation...................................................................................18
4.5 Standby Operation....................................................................................18
4.6 Switching off the Lamp ............................................................................18

5 Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 19
5.1 Repair ELC ................................................................................................19

6 Technical Data................................................................................. 20

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1 Safety

1.1 Definition of Symbols

Stop (Stop Danger). This symbol warns of serious danger of severe injury to
persons. It must be strictly observed.

Attention (Warning). This symbol indicates information the non-observance of

which can lead to extensive damage to property. The safety warning must be
strictly observed.

 Information. This symbol indicates key information on use. Non-observance can

lead to failure.

1.2 Safety Advice

The ELC must be installed and connected in compliance with existing

regulations and practices. This is e.g. EN 60204-1 in Europe.

Repairs on the ELC may only be carried out by the manufacturer.

The installation and starting up may only be carried out by skilled electricians.

Do not open the ELC before it is disconnected from the mains. BEWARE OF
RESIDUAL VOLTAGE! The unit may still be live up to three minutes after it has
been switched off.

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The ELC causes a leakage current greater than 3.5 mA!

Safeguarding by means of leakage current protection type A and type AC
according to IEC 60755 is not permitted!
The ELC operates in principle as a frequency converter and is equipped with a
mains filter whose leakage current could activate fuse protection.

Contact to the grounding connector must always be ensured.

Additional measures must be taken to ensure that there is no danger when
touching the appliance. This could be by means of a universal leakage current
protection type B, taking into consideration the increased response threshold, or
by means of an independent equipotential connection

1.3 Correct operation

The ELC is an electrical unit intended to be installed in the switch cabinets of
industrial high-voltage power installations. It is conceived as an electronic ballast
for the operation of lamps intended for this purpose.
Any other use is deemed as misuse. The manufacturer will not assume liability
for damage resulting from misuse.
A pre-requisite for authorised operation of the ELC is the observance of both the
operating and maintenance instructions and the safety advice.

1.4 Extended use

Extended use beyond the operating specifications as stated is not permitted.
The manufacturer will not assume liability if the equipment is used in any other
way. The operator acts at his own risk.

Any operation beyond the scope of the authorised operation is considered to be

misuse.

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2 Description of functions
The electronic ballast ELC is designed to operate medium pressure discharge lamps as
described in chapter 6.
In contrast to conventional ballasts (inductive lamp ballast or transformer or transformer with
transductor), the lamp with an electronic ballast is operated with high frequency (approx.
100 kHz). The lamp does not flicker and dimming is infinitely adjustable to a range between
20 % and 100 % of the electric power or to between 15 % and 100 % of the UV radiation
respectively.
Dimming
The possibility of dimming the lamp has two advantages. Firstly the lamp can be switched to
minimum load (standby operation) during longer idle times and energy can thus be saved.
Secondly the optimum lamp power can be determined and adjusted as appropriate.
Power control
The ELC offers a high level of lamp power constancy due to its integrated power control.
Variations in operating voltage of ± 10 % do not affect lamp power.
Ignition device
When the lamp is switched on the ELC initiates trigger pulses to fire the lamp; a separate
ignition device is not required.
Other performance characteristics
• High level of electrical efficiency.
• The ELC has a network power factor of > 0.9. It can be operated directly at the network
without compensation.
• The potential-free control inputs allow various lamp conditions such as maximum lamp
power, dimming or standby to be set.
• The digital control inputs are designed for control voltages of between 10 and 30 V AC or
DC. Therefore ELC can be easily integrated into the installation’s electric system.
• Lamp current and lamp power are continuously recorded and output as analogous
0-10 V signals.
• The ELC monitors the lamp cables for earth fault.
• The potential of both lamp outputs is separated from that of the supply voltage.
• The ELC is both short-circuit proof and safe in open circuit operation at the lamp output.

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3 Installation

3.1 Mounting of casing

The ELC must be installed in a control cabinet with at least IP 54 protection (see
EN 60529). Operation without a control cabinet or in a control cabinet with a
lower degree of protection is not permitted.

The ELC may only be installed vertically (control connections at the bottom,
power connection at the top) allowing for at least the minimum spacing as
shown. No other positioning is possible.
The installation possibilities are shown in 3.1.1 and in 3.1.2.
The ELC should not be mounted in the immediate proximity of sensitive
electronic equipment. An appropriate distance must be maintained to scatter
field transformers or other inductors.
The flow of cool air in ELC must be safeguarded. The ambient temperature must
not exceed the values described in chapter 6!.

The switching cabinet has to be air conditioned in consideration of total electrical

losses and maximum ambient temperature.
If the air conditioning is realised by fans the minimum required air flow is
described in chapter 6. The better the cooling situation the higher the expected
lifetime.

Impure cooling air could affect the functionality of the ELC. This can be avoided
by installing a fine air filter.

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3.1.1 Back mounting

min. 20

min. 20 min. 20
pin-and-socket connector
for control signals
min. 50

Assembly for instance by gudgeon M6 with distance sleeve

min. 100

90 mm

Top
473 mm
500 mm

min. 100

23 mm 270 mm 23 mm
130 mm

Lamp feeder cable

mains connection

319 mm

Fig. 1: Assembly of the ELC (all dimensions in mm).

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3.1.2 Side by side rack mounting

min. 20

pin-and-socket connector
for control signals
min. 50

min. 100

Top
520 mm
539 mm
473 mm

min. 100

M8 (4x)

23 mm 80 mm
130 mm

Lamp feeder connection

mains connection

321 mm

Fig. 2 side by side rack mounting with assembly brackets

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If “side-by-side rack mounting“ is preferred, assembly brackets and screws can be provided
upon request.

Attach bracket to the upper surface of the

appliance

Attach bracket to the underside of the appliance

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3.2 Connection
L1 The power connections of the
L2
L3 ELC are situated on top of the
N
PE casing.
earthed lead network side
automatic cutout Fig. 3 shows the electrical
wiring plan.
L1 L2 L3

The lamp feeder cable

out1 out2
shielding must be connected to
earthed lead for the earthing the ELC. To this end the
of lamp assembly connector has an EMC screw
cable shield connection (also see:
connection lamp cable).
lamp feeder cable
If wished, the shielding can also
be connected to the lamp unit.
lamp assembly

Fig. 3: Power connection

The connection of mains supply cables and lamp feeder cables must be
separated from control cables.

Quality standards according to EN 50160 regarding mains frequency, voltage

drops, transients etc. are required.
The one-phase short-circuit power at the supply point must be 20 times higher
than the nominal power of the UV-installation (accordingly the short circuit
current has to be 35 times higher than nominal current, alternatively the relative
short-circuit voltage has to be 2.8% lower).

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Mains connection
The mains connection of the ELC is
situated at the top right.
The cross section of the earthed wire
must be at least 4 mm².
The three phases must be provided with
an automatic cut-out.

Fig. 4: Mains supply

In order to avoid damaging the terminal pins, please do not exceed the

 following torque:
•
•
L1, L2, L3: 0,6 – 0,8 Nm
Grounding conductor: 3,0 – 4,0 Nm

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Connecting the lamp feeder cable

 The lamp feeder cable must correspond with the cable parameters described in
chapter Technical Data.

Connector assembly (from left to right)

• Carrier casing
• Casing gasket
• Hood and screws
• EMC cable gland with plastic insert

Preparing the lamp feeder cable:

• Remove sheath
• Free metal braid and put over cable sheath
• Insulate conductor
• Ferrule the grounding conductor (if applied)
8

60 12
(measurements in mm)

• Insert cable into the cable gland and bush

casing

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• Do not twist wires additionally

• Insert wires into the contact chamber so that the insulation is aligned with the tightening
nut.
• When tightening the nut hold the wire in position.

Torque: 1Nm (permissible moment für screw

driver =1.2 Nm)
Hexagon socket (jaw span 2)

• Connect grounding conductor (if applied)

• Screw on hood. Recommended orientation:

Cable gland in the direction of PIN1 (see
picture below)
• Ensure that the shield evenly covers the
plastic inset of the cable gland (360°
contact)

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• Tighten EMC cable gland

The lamp feeder cable between the switch cabinet and lamp assembly must be laid in a
metal insulating tube. For the correct installation of the lamp assembly and lamp please
observe the corresponding manufacturer’s instructions.

3.3 Control current connections

The control wires are connected to the underside of the casing by means of the connectors.

On the underside there are two plug

strips (s.Fig. 5).
The pin connector is to be connected to
the plug strip marked Control.
The pin assignment is shown in Fig. 6
and Chart 1.
All control circuits must be earthed
upon installation.

Fig. 5: Control connections

Pin assignment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Start1 Max1 Min1 + 10 V DC 0-10V P-lamp I-lamp ES1 n.c. OK1

START MAX MIN SET VALUE PL IL ES RELEASE

Start2 Max2 Min2 GND GND GND GND ES2 n.c. OK2

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11

Fig. 6 Pin plug for control of ELC

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Designation Pin No. Description

Start1 1 digital control input 15 - 30 V AC / DC, between Pin 1 and Pin 20

input impedance = 1 kΩ
START
Start2 20 potential-free, active high

Max1 2 digital control input 15 - 30 V AC / DC, between Pin 2 and Pin 19

input impedance = 1 kΩ
Max2 19 MAX
potential-free, active high

Min1 3 digital control input 15 - 30 V AC / DC, between Pin 3 and Pin 18

input impedance = 1 kΩ
MIN
Min2 18 potential-free, active high
control voltage for set value potentiometer 5 kΩ or 10 kΩ
+ 10 V DC 4
max. 10 mA
analogous control input set voltage between 0 –10 V and GND,
0-10V 5
SET VALUE * input impedance > 200 kΩ
GND 16, 17 control GND**
P-Lamp 6 analogous output 0-10 V DC / 1 mA, (1 V ≅ 1 kW), Reference: GND
GND 15 PL (lamp output) control GND**

I-Lamp 7 analogous output 0-10 V DC / 1 mA, (1 V ≅ 2 A), Reference: GND

GND 14 IL (lamp current) control GND**

ES1 8 Relay earth contact ES up to 30 V AC / DC, max. 0,5 A

contact, potential-free Contact between Pin 8 and 13, closed in
ES2 13 operation, opens in the case of fault

OK1 10 RELEASE relay up to 30 V AC / DC, max. 0,5 A

contact, potential-free Contact between Pin 10 and 11, closed in
OK2 11 operation, opens in the case of fault

Chart 1: Control current connection of ELC

* PWM coupling upon request
** control GND: all pins designated control GND are internally connected and potential-free.

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3.4 Explanations of the control functions for ELC

3.4.1 Release relay
The release relay indicates the trouble-free operation of the unit.
This means that the relay closes when the ELC (see 4.2) is switched on and remains closed
during operation providing there is no defect.
A typical defect would be that the lamp does not fire.

3.4.2 Control input START

High: lamp is on
Low: lamp is off
By applying the High signal the lamp is fired and warms up at maximum current until the
desired power is achieved (see below).
We recommend warm-up at maximum power. After a short time (approx. 2 mins) the full
output has been reached and the lamp power can be varied as desired.

3.4.3 Setting lamp power

Stepless (infinitely variable)
The lamp can be dimmed steplessly from between approx. 20 % to 100 % of the nominal
power. The lamp power is set by applying an analog voltage of between 0 V and 10 V to
control input SET VALUE.
• 0 V corresponds to min. power Pmin (20 % of nominal value)
• 10 V corresponds to max. power Pmax (100 % of nominal value)
SET VALUE can be controlled manually by means of an external potentiometre.

Lampenleistung
Lamp power

100%

20 %

0V 10 V Set value

Fig. 7: Control characteristic

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Digital: MIN und MAX

For certain operation modes the lamp power can be set to Maximum or Minimum
independent of the control voltage at SET VALUE. E.g.:
• Lamp warm-up: maximum power or
• Standby operation: minimum power
To this purpose the control inputs MAX and MIN respectively are set to High, whereby the
function MAX has the higher priority.

3.4.4 Table: lamp power

SET VALUE MIN MAX Lamp power

0 – 10 V LOW LOW stepless
Minimum – Maximum
0 – 10 V HIGH LOW Minimum
0 – 10 V LOW HIGH Maximum
0 – 10 V HIGH HIGH Maximum

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3.4.5 Earth fault control

The ELC (electronic ballast) has been fitted with an earth fault control system.
The ELC is fitted with an earth fault relay ES for the purpose of indicating an earth fault.
During trouble-free operation the relay is closed (provided the ELC is connected to the power
supply voltage).
The earth fault control is also active when the lamp is switched off.

The lamp should not be switched on is the relay ES is open.

In the case of an earth fault via the isolating resistor

R_error (see Fig. 8) the relay ES opens .
The error is only displayed, the ELC does not switch
off the lamp. The error is also not stored by the ELC.
Lamp

ES
In order for the earth fault control to function properly
it is essential that it be connected as prescribed,
8 13 particularly the earth connectors.
Control
The relay contact ES (pins 8 and 13 on the control
R_error

connector) opens when the isolation resistance

R_error drops below approx. 200 kOhm.

Fig. 8: Earth Fault Control

If an earth fault occurs during lamp operation we recommend shutting down the
installation rapidly and correcting the error. The lamp must not be started if
earth fault has occurred.


In order to avoid an unwanted reaction of the earth fault control during faultless
operation, the isolation resistance of the lamp cables and all lamp connectors
must be greater than 10 Mohm.


If the release relay RELEASE (s. 3.4.1) is open the earth fault relay ES will not
give clear information! In this case an error message “earth fault“ should not be
issued.

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4 Operation of ELC

4.1 Initial operation

The operative parameters of the ELC, such as the scope of the trigger pulse when switching
on the lamp, is set by the manufacturer.

Alterations to the manufacturer’s settings can only be carried out by the

manufacturer. Adjustment to the internal potentiometer can cause malfunction
and damage to the equipment and is therefore prohibited.

You always have to ensure that the correct lamp type is used (see chapter 6) and that all
wireing is properly connected !

4.2 Switching on the ELC

• The ELC is switched on by applying the operating voltage.

4.3 Switching on the lamp

• A HIGH signal is applied to the digital START control input to switch on the lamp.

If a HIGH signal has already been given to the digital START control input before


the ELC is switched on, then the lamp will not start up. In the case of a power
failure, the ELC cannot automatically switch on the lamp when power returns.
Before switching on the lamp, a LOW signal must be applied to the digital control
input.

Turn the ELC on maximum lamp power during the lamp warm-up period.
Maximum lamp power can be adjusted as follows:
• HIGH signal at the digital MAX control input or
• 10 V control voltage at the analogous SET VALUE control input.
During warm-up the lamp power stays at a very low level over a longer period of time and
after approximately 60 seconds rapidly increases to its nominal power. The lamp is operated
with increased power until the nominal power is reached.

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4.4 Dimming Operation

After having reached nominal operation, the desired lamp power can be infinitely adjusted.
• Lamp power is adjusted via control voltage (0 – 10 V) at the analogous SET VALUE
control input.
In this context, 0 V are tantamount to minimum and 10 V to maximum lamp power.

 The adjustment of lamp power via the analogous SET VALUE control input is
only possible if a LOW signal is applied to the digital MIN and MAX control
inputs.

4.5 Standby Operation

During longer idle times the ELC can be switched to standby operation. The lamp is operated
at minimum power but can be brought up to nominal power within a few seconds.
Standby operation is set as follows:
• a HIGH signal at the digital MIN control input or
• 0 V control voltage at the analogous SET VALUE control input.
The warm-up time from standby operation to nominal operation depends on the lamp's
ambient conditions. If cooling is too intensive during standby operation, the acceleration time
is prolonged.

 The adjustment of standby operation is only possible if a LOW signal is applied

to the digital control input MAX.

4.6 Switching off the Lamp

• The lamp is switched off by applying a LOW signal to the digital START control input.

 In order to avoid heat accumulation in the ELC, the operating voltage should be
left on for a few minutes. Before restarting, the lamp must be sufficiently cooled
down as it cannot be fired otherwise.

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5 Troubleshooting
Troubles Possible causes Corrective action
No RELEASE after having The ELC is not provided Check fuses and voltage of
switched on the ELC. with operating voltage terminals
Relay RELEASE open
Lamp is switched-ON Switch-OFF lamp
(control input START at
HIGH)
Fault in ELC Contact manufacturer,
see 5.1
Lamp does not fire after being Lamp is too hot Let lamp cool down, increased
switched on, and the relay cooling probably required
RELEASE opens
Lamp not connected Check plug contacts between
ELC and lamp
Lamp defective Replace lamp

5.1 Repair ELC

Only the manufacturer is permitted to repair the ELC. In case of failure please contact the
following address:
eta plus electronic gmbh
Lauterstraße 29
D-72622 Nürtingen
Tel: +49 7022 / 6002-80
Fax: +49 7022 / 65854
e-mail: [email protected]

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6 Technical Data
General data ELC
mains frequency 50 / 60 Hz
tolerance mains voltage nominal voltage ± 10 %
recommended air flow 120 m3 / h per ballast
Control range approx. 20 - 100 %
Firing voltage 2000 V / < 1 sek.
Protection IP 20
Ambient temperature 0°C to +40°C in operation
-20°C to +70°C during storage and transportation, before initial operation leave
at least 4 hrs at room temperature
Permissible pollution pollution severity 2 according to VDE 0110
Permissible humidity relative atmospheric humidity 80 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (H x W x D) approximately 500 x 320 x 130 mm
Weight approximately 16 kg
Installation position only vertical (lamp and power connection at the top; control connections at the
bottom) respecting the minimum spacing in 3.1
EMC Verified according to
EN 55011
EN 61000-3-3
EN 61000-6-2
Safety Verified according to
EN 50178
Leakage current Leakage current > 3 mA, see Chapter 1 “Safety“

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Type specific data

Type ELC ELC ELC ELC ELC ELC

N6-400-75 N6-480-75 N8-400-80 N8-480-80 N10-400-80 N10-480-80

Power factor typ. 0,95 typ. 0,94 typ. 0,94 typ. 0,94 typ. 0,94 typ. 0,94

Power efficiency typ. 0,96 typ. 0,95 typ. 0,96 typ. 0,95 typ. 0,96 typ. 0,95

Power supply 3 x 400 V 3 x 480 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 480 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 480 V

Supply current 9,8 A 8,2 A 13,2 A 10,8 A 16,7 A 13,9 A

Max. supply current 10,8 A 9,0 A 14,4 A 11,9 A 18,4 A 15,3 A

Line protection* 16 A 16 A 16 A 16 A 25 A 25 A

Lamp power 6 kW 6 kW 8 kW 8 kW 10 kW 10 kW

Lamp voltage 750 V 750 V 800 V 800 V 800 V 800 V

Tolerance lamp ±7% ±7% ±6% ±6% ±6% ±6%

voltage

*Line protection: 3-channel automatic cut-out characteristic C

Lamp feeder cable: approved types and lengths

The use of cable types which have not been approved by the manufacturer can

 lead to malfunction. The possibility of damage to the electronic ballast cannot be

excluded.

Article ELC ELC ELC ELC ELC ELC

Type N6-400-75 N6-480-75 N8-400-80 N8-480-80 N10-400-80 N10-480-80
no.
Lamp feeder cable
1 kV

8036 3 x 2,5 mm² NR + 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m

PE
Ø 10,5 mm
"Y" form 1 kV / 10 m
Lamp feeder cable,
40017 10 m
shielded
Ø 10,5 mm
Lamp feeder cable

8068 1,6 kV 2x2,5 mm² 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m 5-20 m
Ø 10,5 mm

The data refers to distance between ELC and lamp.

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