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Edition 2.0
June 2017
ELECTRONIC CONTROL GEAR FOR LED
MODULES
Zhaga Interface Specification Book 13
Summary (informative)
Background
The Zhaga Consortium is a global lighting-industry organization that aims to standardize components of LED
luminaires, including LED light engines, LED modules, LED arrays, holders, electronic control gear (LED drivers)
and connectivity fit systems.
Zhaga has created a set of interface specifications, known as Books. Each Book defines one or more components
of an LED luminaire by means of the mechanical, photometric, electrical, thermal, and control interfaces of the
component to its environment. This makes such products interchangeable in the sense that it is easy to replace
one product with another, even if they have been made by different manufacturers.
Contents
This Book 13 defines a set of electronic control gears, which can be combined with one or more LED modules to
form a LED light engine.
This Book should be read together with Zhaga Book 1.
Intended Use
The electronic control gears defined in this Book 13 are intended to be installed and replaced by luminaire
manufacturers only.
Zhaga Interface Specification
Book 13: Electronic Control Gear for LED Modules
Edition 2.0
COPYRIGHT
The Zhaga Interface Specification is published by the Zhaga Consortium, and has been prepared by the
members of the Zhaga Consortium. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited
without express and prior written permission of the Zhaga Consortium.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. However, neither
the Zhaga Consortium, nor any member of the Zhaga Consortium will be liable for any damages, including
indirect or consequential, from use of the Zhaga Interface Specification or reliance on the accuracy of this
document.
CLASSIFICATION
The information contained in this document is for public use.
NOTICE
For any further explanation of the contents of this document, or in case of any perceived inconsistency or
ambiguity of interpretation, visit www.zhagastandard.org or contact info@zhagastandard.org.
Table of Contents
1 General ................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Conformance and references ............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3.1 Conformance ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.2 References ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Acronyms .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.7 Conventions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.1 Cross references ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.7.2 Informative text ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.7.3 Terms in capitals ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.4 Units of physical quantities ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.5 Decimal separator ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.6 Limits .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Demarcation model for Built-in 2-holes ECGs. ................................................................................................. 12
Figure 3-2: Demarcation model for Built-in 4-holes ECGs. ................................................................................................. 14
Figure 6-1: Outermost position of the screw (d2) in case of an open hole. .................................................................. 20
List of Tables
Table 3-1: Categories for Built-in 2-holes ECGs ....................................................................................................................... 13
Table 3-2: Categories for Built-in 4-holes ECGs. ...................................................................................................................... 14
Table 3-3: Minimum positioning tolerance of screws in a pair of mounting holes .................................................. 15
Table B-1: Changes from Edition 1.0 to Edition 2.0 ............................................................................................................... 23
1 General
1.1 Introduction
The Zhaga Consortium is a global organization that aims to standardize components of LED luminaires. A
LED luminaire is a lighting fixture for general lighting that contains a light source based on solid-state
technology. Such light sources, including LED modules and LED light engines, typically consist of one or
more LEDs combined with an electronic control gear (LED driver). Other components of LED luminaires
include LED arrays, holders, and connectivity fit systems.
Zhaga has created a set of interface specifications, known as Books, which define the interfaces between a
component and its environment. Book 1 is a special Book in the sense that it provides common information,
which is relevant to all other Books in the series. In addition, Book 1 defines requirements and compliance
tests, which are applicable across multiple Zhaga books. Such Books refer to those requirements and
compliance tests as applicable.
1.2 Scope
This Book 13 defines the mechanical and electrical interface of Electronic Control Gears.
1.3.2 References
For references which are not listed in this section, see [Book 1]. For undated references, the most recently
published version applies.
[Book 1] Zhaga Interface Specification, Book 1: Overview and Common Information.
1.4 Definitions
This section defines terms that have a specific meaning in the context of this Book 13. Terms that have a
specific meaning across all Zhaga Books are defined in [Book 1].
<object> Demarcation The maximum extent of an <object>. An <object> can be a LED Module, an
Electronic Control Gear, Interconnect, or a LLE. In the case of a LLE that consists
of multiple enclosures, the LLE Demarcation consists of the union of an
Electronic Control Gear Demarcation, the Interconnect Demarcation, and one or
more LED Module Demarcations.
Flying Lead A wire that has been attached to a Wiring Terminal of an Electronic Control Gear
during its manufacturing.
Interconnect Wires and optional connectors attached thereto that form an electrical
connection between an Electronic Control Gear and a LED Module.
Wiring Terminal The means of an Electronic Control Gear to which a wire can be attached for
making an electrical connection to the Electronic Control Gear.
1.5 Acronyms
Acronyms that have a specific meaning across all Zhaga Books are defined in [Book 1].
1.6 Symbols
This section defines symbols that have a specific meaning in the context of this Book 13. Symbols that have
a specific meaning across all Zhaga Books are defined in [Book 1].
𝑑𝑑 Distance between the center lines of a first metric screw, which is inserted in a
mounting hole of an ECG, and a second metric screw, which is inserted in a
second mounting hole of the ECG.
1.7 Conventions
This Section 1.7 defines the notations and conventions used in the Zhaga Interface Specifications.
1.7.6 Limits
All limits specified in this edition 2.0 of Book 13 of the Zhaga Interface Specification are absolute, without
any implied tolerance (neither positive, nor negative). Values that are indicated as typical as well as values
between parentheses are informative.
Electrical connections to an ECG may be realized using user accessible Interconnect Terminals and/or
Flying Leads. Flying Leads—wires that extend from the enclosure of an ECG—are not considered to be part
of the ECG.
3 Mechanical Interface
This Book 13 defines the mechanical properties of the ECG. The ECGs are defined using an ECG Demarcation
model.
A Separate ECG Demarcation model defines the maximum volume, which a Separate ECG may occupy, by
means of the dimension L, W and H. The Demarcation also defines the minimum volume, which a Luminaire
shall provide to mount an ECG.
Dimensions B and D as well as the symmetry axes of the ECG Demarcation models define the center
positions of the mounting holes within the ECG Demarcation model. Dimension M defines the diameter of
the mounting means—such as a screw, bolt or rivet—which should be used to mount the ECG.
Additionally, for the purpose of this section, the provisions in [Book 1] - section 3.3, apply.
1In this demarcation model, the minimum diameter of the mounting holes at nominal position is specified.
In typical designs the diameter of these holes will be larger allowing for a tolerance on the position of the
holes.
Y-axis
W
X-axis
B
L
The Zhaga categories for Built-in 2-holes ECGs are listed in Table 3-1.
Designation L W H B M
Z43-3-3a 426 32 27 415 M4
Z36-3-3a 361 31 27 350 M4
Z36-3-2a 361 31 22 350 M4
Z36-3-2b 361 31 17 350 M4
Z36-3-1a 361 31 12 350 M4
Z28-3-2a 281 31 22 270 M4
Z28-3-2b 281 31 17 270 M4
Z28-3-1a 281 31 12 270 M4
Z21-3-2a 211 31 22 200 M4
Z17-5-3a 169 51 33 159 M4
Z13-8-3a 126 80 34 123 M4
Z11-6-3a 109 58 31 100 M4
2In this demarcation model, the minimum diameter of the mounting holes at nominal position is specified.
In typical designs the diameter of these holes will be larger allowing for a tolerance on the position of the
holes.
Y-axis
W D
X-axis
B
L
The Zhaga categories for Built-in 4-holes ECGs are listed in Table 3-2.
Designation L W H B D M
Z13-8-3b 128 82 34 115 75 M4
Z12-8-3a 116 76 33 100 65 M4
Z11-7-3a 107 68 31 95 59 M4
Z10-4-3a 98 44 31 90 35 M4
Z19-7-4a 188 68 41 173 34 M4
𝑑𝑑 Tolerance
0…120,00 ±0,30
120,0*…400,00 ±0,50
400,00*… ±0,80
*This boundary is excluded from the range
(Informative) As an example of the above requirement with respect to the center line distance tolerance,
consider the 4-holes ECG with designation Z17-10-4a (see Figure 3-2 and Table 3-2). The distance between
the center lines of two screws that are in inserted in mounting holes that are located along the same edge of
the ECG Demarcation must include the range of 160,50 mm to 161,50 mm (using dimension B), or include the
range of 89,70 mm to 90,30 mm (using dimension D). The distance between the center lines of two screws that
are inserted in mounting holes that are located in opposite corners of the ECG Demarcation must include the
range of 183,50 mm to 184,50 mm (calculated from dimensions B and D using the Pythagorean theorem).
4 Electrical Interface
The ECG shall comply with the provisions of [LEDset-Pow] 3.
It is recommended that the ECG complies with the provisions of [LEDset-Inf] 4.
5 Control Interface
This Edition 2.0 of this Book 13 does not define any control interface.
6 ECG tests
6.1 Mechanical interface tests
6.1.1 Built-in ECG dimensions
The purpose of this test is to verify the compliance of the Built-in ECG under test with the definitions
provided in Section 3. Measurements of the dimensions of the ECG under test should be performed with an
accuracy of ±0,10 mm or better.
In case of an open hole for example as depicted in Figure 6-1-A, the outermost position of
the screw, corresponding to d2 shall be as depicted in Figure 6-1-B.
A B
Figure 6-1: Outermost position of the screw (d2) in case of an open hole.
c) Determine the distance 𝑑𝑑 from the dimensions B and D of the ECG Demarcation, and
determine the associated tolerance 𝑡𝑡 from Table 3-3. Verify that the relations 𝑑𝑑1 ≤ 𝑑𝑑 − 𝑡𝑡
and 𝑑𝑑2 ≥ 𝑑𝑑 + 𝑡𝑡 both are true.
(Informative) If this test is performed using a (semi-)automated 3D non-contact optical measuring
system, it is recommended to apply the steps procedure using virtual screws.
Annexes