EN 61549:2003/A3:2012

Miscellaneous lamps

This International Standard specifies lamps, or information relevant to lamps, not given elsewhere in existing IEC lamp standards. It covers both safety and performance aspects.

Sonderlampen

Lampes diverses

Različne žarnice in sijalke

Ta mednarodni standard določa žarnice in sijalke ali informacije, pomembne za žarnice in sijalke, ki niso podane drugje v obstoječih IEC standardih za žarnice in sijalke. Zajema varnostne in zmogljivostne vidike.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Oct-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 08-Aug-2015
• ICS: 29.140.20 - Incandescent lamps
• ICS: 29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 34A - IEC_SC_34A
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 19-Oct-2012
• Completion Date: 19-Oct-2012
• Directive: 2006/95/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: 2014/35/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
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Ref Project: SIST EN 61549:2004/A3:2013 - Miscellaneous lamps

Relations

• Amends: EN 61549:2003 - Miscellaneous lamps
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 is a European standard developed by CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) covering miscellaneous lamps, with specific focus on metal halide lamps used for film and television recording. This amendment (A3) updates the original EN 61549:2003 standard and harmonizes it across CENELEC member states, ensuring safety, performance, and interoperability of these specialized lighting products.

The standard aligns with the IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012 international version and includes technical specifications, dimensions, and safety considerations for these lamps. It ensures compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2006/95/EC) and references other important electrotechnical safety standards.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  The standard specifies physical and electrical parameters, safety objectives, and testing procedures for miscellaneous lamps, particularly metal halide lamps for professional use such as film and television recording.

• Lamp Types and Dimensions
  EN 61549/A3 defines a variety of lamp types characterized by power ratings from 125 W to 18,000 W, different cap styles, and specific dimensions (length, diameter). These precise measurements standardize lamp interchangeability and compatibility with luminaire designs.

• Technical Requirements

  • Rated voltage and current specifications
  • Correlated color temperature (approximately 6,000K) reflecting daylight spectrum
  • Minimum color rendering index (CRI) of 80 for accurate color reproduction
  • Electrical and mechanical safety features in line with IEC 62035 for discharge lamps

• Operational Guidelines
  The standard provides instructions relevant to ballast and ignitor design, emphasizing requirements such as hot restrike capability to ensure reliable lamp operation.

• Safety Measures
  Protective measures are recommended to shield users from UV radiation and lamp fragmentation risks during operation.

Applications

EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 addresses metal halide lamps primarily used in specialized environments that demand high-quality, stable, daylight-like illumination. Typical application areas include:

• Film studios and locations requiring accurate and consistent lighting for recording purposes
• Television broadcasting where color fidelity and lamp reliability are critical
• Professional photographic lighting setups
• Entertainment and event lighting involving high-intensity discharge lamps

This standard aids manufacturers, designers, and quality assurance teams in producing lamps and luminaires that meet strict performance and safety criteria, facilitating interoperability and compliance within European and international markets.

Related Standards

• IEC 61549:2003 – International standard for lamps covered by EN 61549, establishing global technical guidelines.
• IEC 62035 – Safety specifications for discharge lamps excluding fluorescent lamps, referenced for photobiological safety aspects.
• IEC 60061-1 – Lamp cap standards, relevant for lamp cap compatibility listed in the metal halide lamp tables.
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2006/95/EC) – European directive associated with electrical safety compliance for equipment within certain voltage limits.
• Other CENELEC Standards – Various electrotechnical standardization documents that support consistent application and enforcement across member countries.

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Keywords: EN 61549, metal halide lamps, film lighting, television lighting, lamp standards, CENELEC, IEC 61549, lamp dimensions, color rendering index, correlated color temperature, electrical safety lamps, discharge lamps, photobiological safety, lamp ballast design, lamp ignitor requirements.

This comprehensive standard ensures that miscellaneous and specialized lamps, especially metal halide types for film and TV applications, adhere to rigorous European and international safety, performance, and dimensional specifications facilitating widespread market acceptance and enhanced safety practice.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2013
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Miscellaneous lamps
Sonderlampen
Lampes diverses
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61549:2003/A3:2012
ICS:
29.140.20 Žarnice z žarilno nitko Incandescent lamps
29.140.30 )OXRUHVFHQþQHVLMDONH6LMDONH Fluorescent lamps.
Discharge lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61549/A3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.20; 29.140.30
English version
Miscellaneous lamps
(IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012)
Lampes diverses Sonderlampen
(CEI 61549:2003/A3:2012) (IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012)

This amendment A3 modifies the European Standard EN 61549:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on 2012-
08-09. 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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels

© 2012 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 E

Foreword
The text of document 34A/1568/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61549:2003/A3, prepared by SC 34A,
"Lamps", of IEC TC 34, "Lamps and related equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN 61549:2003/A3:2012.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2013-05-09
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2015-08-09

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.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.

IEC 61549 ®
Edition 2.0 2012-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 3
AMENDEMENT 3
The sheets contained in this amendment are to be inserted in IEC 61549

Les feuilles de cet amendement sont à insérer dans la CEI 61549

Miscellaneous lamps
Lampes diverses
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX E
ICS 29.140.20; 29.140.30 ISBN 978-2-83220-196-1

61549 Amend. 3 © IEC:2012 61549 Amend. 3 © CEI:2012

AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le sous-comité 34A: Lampes, du comité d'études 34
de la CEI: Lampes et équipements associés.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
34A/1568/FDIS 34A/1586/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cet amendement et de la publication de base ne sera
pas modifié avant la date de stabilité indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date, la
publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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