LED retrofit with ECG/CCG – safe conversion to LED tubes
Published December 1st, 2025
By eliminating ECGs and CCGs, the entire luminaire becomes significantly lower-maintenance and independent of proprietary manufacturer systems. An LED tube with an integrated driver can be operated directly on 230 V and, if required, replaced without a qualified electrician. High-quality solutions such as the GLT LED TUBE provide flicker-free light, long service life, and high energy savings – offering a technically safe and sustainable modernisation solution for all existing luminaires.
LED Retrofit with GLT LED TUBE - advantages at a glance
130.000 h
service life
IEC EN 62776
safety
-40°C bis +70°C
industrial-grade
up to 80%
energy saving
Advantages of the LED tube without ballast
Not every LED tube is suitable for LED retrofit applications. Decisive quality criteria include service life, energy efficiency, thermal management, materials, switching durability and an integrated driver. These factors directly influence operational reliability, maintenance expenditure and total cost of ownership.
In addition, compliance with the EU Ecodesign Directive is mandatory to ensure reliable operation within a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C.
Technical advantages – GLT LED TUBE
- Temperature resistance from -40°C to +70°C.
- Energy efficiency class A, up to 210 lm/W.
- Driver electronics based entirely on 100% SMD technology.
- Suitable for 230 V AC/DC operation.
- Aluminium profile serving as both structural carrier and active heat sink.
- Repairable and recyclable (up to 90%).
Economic advantages – GLT LED TUBE
- Energy savings of up to 80%.
- Minimal maintenance costs due to long service life and simple lamp replacement (1:1 replacement).
- Service life L70 = 130,000 operating hours (including power supply).
- Failure rate of just 1% within 50,000 operating hours.
- No dependency on specific ballast or luminaire manufacturers.
- Rental model instead of capital purchase – no upfront investment required.
Standards & CE compliance
- LED retrofit in accordance with IEC EN 62776.
- Continued CE conformity of the overall installation.
- Compliance with RoHS, EU Ecodesign and ESG requirements.
IEC/EN 62776 standard explained – safety with ECG/CCG
The EN 62776 standard defines how LED tubes can be safely operated without a starter and without electronic control gear (ECG). It specifies how G5/G13 luminaires must be correctly rewired to comply with CE conformity and fire safety requirements.
LED tubes without control gear – why this solution is safer
Starters and control gear in LED tube installations are among the most common sources of faults in luminaires with G5/G13 sockets. By using an LED tube with an integrated driver, these components are completely eliminated.
The system becomes safer, more efficient, and more durable – without compatibility issues, without flickering, and without dependence on proprietary luminaire manufacturers. At the same time, the luminaire remains standards-compliant and future-proof.
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