Specifications

Design-in guide Philips Fortimo LED Line High Voltage System 31
Installation instructions
Warning
Do not service the system when the mains voltage is connected; this
includes connecting or disconnecting the cable.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Example of ESD measures
Introduction to ESD
It is generally recognized that ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic
components. Professional applicants of electronic components have implemented
extensive and disciplined measures to avoid ESD damage.
Now, with the introduction LED components for lighting a new public of users, like
OEM‟s and installers, are exposed to handling LED electronic components.
ESD in production environment
Depending the protection level of the LED module a minimum set of measures have
to be taken when handling LED boards. Philips LED products have a high degree of
ESD protection by design. ESD measures are required in a production environment
where values can exceed the values shown in the ESD specifications table below.
Furthermore ESD vulnerable products are packed and delivered in ESD save
packaging.
Servicing and installing luminaires
It is highly recommend to inform installers not to touch the LED components and use
earthed arm-straps to avoid ESD damage during installation and maintenance.
ESD consultancy
Independent ESD consultancy companies can advise and supply adequate tools and
protection guidance.
Philips Innovation Services can provide consultancy
www.innovationservices.philips.com
More information can be found in the section entitled „Contact details‟.
ESD specifications
Specifications of the LED Line according to IEC 61000-4-2 (HBM 150pF + 330Ω) are:
Contact discharge
Air discharge
8 kV
15 kV