EN 60061-2:1993/A21:2000

Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 2: Lampholders

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Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und Sicherheit - Teil 2: Lampenfassungen

Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité - Partie 2: Douilles

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Vznožki in okovi sijalk skupaj s kalibri za nadzorovanje izmenljivosti in varnosti – 2. del: Okovi sijalk (IEC 60061-2:1969/A21:2000)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Nov-2000
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Jul-2007
• ICS: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
• Parallel Committee: IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 10-Nov-2000
• Completion Date: 10-Nov-2000
• Directive: Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
  OJ Ref: C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/ OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
  OJ Ref: C 208
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60061-2:1999/A21:2004 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -- Part 2: Lampholders

Relations

• Referred By: EN 60598-1:2015 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 60838-1:2017 - Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN IEC 60598-1:2021 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 61184:2017 - Bayonet lampholders
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN 60061-2:1993 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 2: Lampholders
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60061-2:1993/A21:2000 is a key European standard published by CLC that specifies requirements for lampholders-components that hold and connect lamps within lighting fixtures. This document is part of the series EN 60061, which addresses lamp caps, holders, and gauges to ensure interchangeability and safety of lighting components. The amendment A21, issued in 2000, updates the 1993 version to harmonize with the international standard IEC 60061-2:1969/A21:2000.

The standard focuses on standardized sizes, dimensions, and safety parameters for lampholders used across Europe to guarantee compatibility between lamp caps and holders, thus facilitating safe and reliable lamp installations. Compliance ensures that manufacturers and users can trust lamp accessories to be interoperable and safe in their electrical and mechanical characteristics.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  Defines specifications for lampholders concerning physical dimensions, mechanical design, and electrical safety to enable interchangeability and safe lamp operation.

• Standardization and Harmonization
  Aligns with IEC 60061-2 to create a unified basis for lampholder manufacturing in Europe and beyond, promoting international trade and product consistency.

• Amendment A21 Highlights
  Provides updates reflecting technological improvements or changes in safety requirements, adopted by CENELEC in 2000 to replace or augment previous norms.

• Compliance Deadlines
  Mandates national level implementation by May 2001 and withdrawal of conflicting national standards by August 2007 to ensure widespread adoption.

• Interchangeability Control
  Details gauges and testing methods to verify lampholder dimensions, ensuring compatibility with lamp caps from different manufacturers.

• Safety Requirements
  Addresses electrical insulation, mechanical robustness, and resistance to environmental factors to ensure user protection and lamp fixture reliability.

Applications

• Lighting Manufacturers
  Use this standard to design lampholders that fit universally with standardized lamp caps, improving product acceptance in international markets.

• Electrical Installers and Engineers
  Helps in choosing or recommending lampholder components that comply with safety and interchangeability standards, minimizing installation issues.

• Quality Assurance and Testing
  Provides criteria and measurement tools (gauges) to test lampholders during production or inspection, facilitating consistent quality control.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Ensures that lighting products meet European safety regulations and harmonized standards required for market access.

• Product Development and Innovation
  Supports R&D by providing a clear framework for developing new lampholder designs that align with standardized dimensions and safety norms.

Related Standards

• EN 60061-1: Lamp caps-part 1, covering specifications for lamp caps that mate with lampholders.
• IEC 60061 Series: International series on lamp caps, holders, and gauges promoting global standardization.
• EN 60598: Luminaires-safety requirements encompassing lampholders in assembled lighting fixtures.
• EN 60400: Safety of lampholders and lampholder components related to dielectric strength and insulation.

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Adherence to EN 60061-2:1993/A21:2000 ensures that lampholders meet rigorous safety, quality, and interchangeability criteria essential for modern lighting solutions. Manufacturers, architects, and installers benefit from standardized components that reduce compatibility issues and promote safer electrical installations across diverse applications. For access to the full and updated content of this series, subscription to the IEC 60061 Database is recommended.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60061-
2:1999/A21:2004
STANDARD
januar 2004
(istoveten EN 60061-2:1993/A21:2000)
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety - Part 2: Lampholders - Amendment A21 (IEC 60061-2:1969/A21:2000)
ICS 29.140.10 Referenčna številka
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60061-2/A21
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2000

ICS 29.140.10
UDC 621.316.58:621.753.3
English version
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety
Part 2: Lampholders
(IEC 60061-2:1969/A21:2000)
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie
calibres pour le contrôle de Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit
l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité und Sicherheit
Partie 2: Douilles Teil 2: Lampenfassungen
(CEI 60061-2:1969/A21:2000) (IEC 60061-2:1969/A21:2000)

This amendment A21 modifies the European Standard EN 60061-2:1993; it was approved by CENELEC
on 2000-08-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any
alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the re
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