EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017

Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements

2017-05-02: D156/C084 - Ratified standards not being made available.
2017-03-28: BT decided to have this standard published (D156/C084)
2016-11-23: includes common modifications from 63999

Betriebsmittel für den Anschluss von Leuchten für Haushalt und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue - Partie 1: Exigences générales

Elementi za priključitev svetilk za gospodinjstva in podobne namene - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Apr-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 20-Apr-2020
• ICS: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices
• ICS: 29.140 - Lamps and related equipment
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 23BX - CLC_TC_23BX
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 23B - IEC_SC_23B
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 21-Apr-2017
• Completion Date: 21-Apr-2017
• 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)
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
  OJ Ref: L, L 457 OJ Date: 21-Dec-2021
• Ref Project: SIST EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)

Relations

• Referred By: HD 60364-5-559:2012 - Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 5-559: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Luminaires and lighting installations
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: HD 60364-5-537:2016 - Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 5-53: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Devices for protection, isolation, switching, control and monitoring - Clause 537: Isolation and switching
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN 61995-1:2008 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 23-Jan-2023
• Amended By: EN 61995-1:2008/A11:2021 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 29-Nov-2016
• Revised: EN IEC 61995-1:2026 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2022

Overview

EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017, titled Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes – Part 1: General requirements, is a European Standard published by CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). This document serves as an amendment to EN 61995-1:2008 and aligns with IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016. The standard outlines general requirements for connecting devices for luminaires, particularly designed for domestic and similar use. It defines technical provisions to ensure safety, compatibility, and reliability of devices used for fixed luminaires’ electrical connections, focusing on household and comparable environments.

Key Topics

• Scope:

  • Applies to devices for the connection of luminaires (DCLs) for household and similar purposes.
  • Covers the electrical connection of fixed luminaires of class I or class II to circuits rated up to 16 A.
  • DCLs intended to be used based on their IP rating (as per IEC 60529).

• Marking and Documentation:

  • Devices must be clearly marked to identify ratings and safety information, either directly on the equipment, packaging, or in accompanying instruction sheets.
  • Ensures traceability and proper use by installers and end users.

• Mechanical and Electrical Requirements:

  • Outlets must include earthing contacts, with a rated current of 6 A.
  • Plugs are also rated for 6 A.
  • Specifies compatibility with various types of copper conductors, including solid, stranded, and flexible options.
  • Emphasizes safe construction to prevent accidental disconnection during normal use.

• Testing and Compliance:

  • Describes test procedures to verify safety, electrical integrity, and ease of use.
  • Sets force limits for plug insertion and withdrawal (not exceeding 50 N; retention at 2 N).
  • Outlines additional tests for insulation and earthing contacts to ensure reliable operation.

• Temporary Connections:

  • Introduces the concept of a DCL temporary lampholder, which allows a provisional connection to a DCL outlet, appropriately secured and compliant with relevant standards.

Applications

This standard is crucial for manufacturers, designers, and installers of connecting devices used in residential, commercial, and analogous settings, including:

• Residential electrical installations: Ensuring the safety and compatibility of connectors for ceiling, wall, and other fixed luminaires.
• Renovation projects: Providing secure and standardized solutions for connecting or upgrading lighting in household environments.
• Retail and commercial environments: Applying standard-compliant devices in offices, shops, and hospitality facilities.
• Electrical product design: Guiding the development and conformity of plugs, outlets, and temporary lampholders in accordance with European safety requirements.

Adopting EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017 ensures that connected lighting devices comply with stringent safety and performance standards, reducing risk of electrical faults and ensuring uniformity across the European market.

Related Standards

For broader compliance and advanced design in electrical and lighting systems, consider these related standards:

• IEC 60529 – Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• EN 60669 series – Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations
• EN 60998 series – Connecting devices for low voltage circuits
• EN 60238 – Edison screw lampholders

By aligning with EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017 and related European standards, manufacturers and installers can assure product safety, compatibility, and regulatory acceptance in the European Union and beyond.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes – Part 1:
General requirements (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Betriebsmittel für den Anschluss von Leuchten für Haushalt und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil
1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue - Partie 1:
Exigences générales (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017
ICS:
29.120.20 Spojni elementi Connecting devices
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61995-1:2008/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2017
ICS 29.120.20; 29.140.40
English Version
Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and
similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage Betriebsmittel für den Anschluss von Leuchten für Haushalt
domestique et analogue - Partie 1: Exigences générales und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016) (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61995-1:2008; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-06-30. 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 CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre 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
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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European foreword
The text of document 23B/1208/FDIS, future IEC 61995-1:2005/A1, prepared by SC 23B "Plugs,
socket-outlets and switches", of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the IEC-
CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-10-21
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2020-04-21
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 61995-1 ®
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