EN IEC 60598-1:2024

Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests

IEC 60598-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. Requirements for semi-luminaires are included in this document. This tenth edition cancels and replaces the ninth edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) new structure to comply with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2; b) addition of a new Annex V for comparison with the previous edition; c) revision of 7.32 for SPDs and for SPCs; d) the terms "live part" and "active part" were reviewed and aligned with the definitions of "live part" and "hazardous live part" given in IEC 60050-195; e) revision of 7.14.2 for conductor mechanical stress; f) revision of 14.5.2, Item 4 to include controlgear; g) revision of 9.2.1 (Earthing) with the deletion of the word "permanently"; h) revision of Annex N: earth continuity test time; i) revision of 7.11.4; 7.14.1; Table 22 (14.4.3): Introduction of requirements for suspension by magnets; j) addition of a new Annex W for luminaires using batteries; k) clarification of Clause 6 for marking requirements for nature of supply; l) addition of a new Subclause 7.31.5: Additional requirements for luminaires using controllable controlgear providing SELV output(s); m) revision of 6.4.16: Information to be provided for luminaire having protective earth current > 10 mA; n) revision of 6.3.23; 6.4.18; 6.4.24; 7.30 and 10.2.1 for serviceable, non-user serviceable and non-serviceable components; o) revision of Annex D: Draught-proof enclosure; p) revision of 8.2.1 and 13.2.1: Inconsistencies in the inclusion of the limits of voltage ranges; q) revision of 9.2.10 for looping-in; r) Revision of Clause 2 and 7.8: update of the reference to IEC 61058-1-1, IEC 61058-1-2 and IEC 61058­2­1. Update of temperature limits in Table 21 (14.4.3) for luminaires incorporating switches according to IEC 60669-1 or IEC 60669-2-1; s) revision of 6.3.22 and 7.24 for photobiological safety; t) addition of a new Subclause 6.3.27 for marking of mains socket outlet moved from information requirements.

Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen

Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais

IEC 60598-1:2024 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60598-1:2024 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente. L'IEC 60598-1:2024 spécifie les exigences de sécurité générales pour les luminaires qui incorporent des sources de lumière électriques destinées à fonctionner avec des tensions d'alimentation jusqu'à 1 000 V. Les exigences relatives aux semi-luminaires sont incluses dans le présent document. Cette dixième édition annule et remplace la neuvième édition parue en 2020. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) nouvelle structure conforme aux Directives ISO/IEC, Partie 2; b) ajout d'une nouvelle Annexe V pour comparaison à l'édition précédente; c) révision du 7.32 pour SPD et pour SPC; d) examen et alignement des termes "partie sous-tension" et "partie active" sur les définitions des termes "parties actives" et "parties actives dangereuses" données dans l'IEC 60050‑195; e) révision du 7.14.2 pour la contrainte mécanique des conducteurs; f) révision du 14.5.2, Point 4 pour inclure l'appareillage de commande; g) révision du 9.2.1 (Mise à la terre) avec suppression de l'expression "de manière permanente"; h) révision de l'Annexe N: temps d'essai de continuité de la terre; i) révision du 7.11.4, du 7.14.1 et du Tableau 22 (14.4.3): introduction d'exigences relatives à la suspension par des aimants; j) ajout d'une nouvelle Annexe W pour les luminaires qui utilisent des batteries; k) clarification de l'6 pour les exigences de marquage du type d'alimentation; l) ajout d'un nouveau 7.31.5: exigences supplémentaires pour les luminaires qui utilisent des appareillages commandables qui fournissent une ou plusieurs sorties TBTS; m) révision du 6.4.16: informations à fournir pour un luminaire qui a un courant de terre de protection > 10 mA; n) révision du 6.3.23, du 6.4.18, du 6.4.24, du 7.30 et du 10.2.1 pour les composants remplaçables, non remplaçable par l'utilisateur final et non remplaçables; o) révision du Annexe D: enceinte à air calme; p) révision du 8.2.1 et du 13.2.1: incohérences dans l'inclusion des limites des plages de tensions; q) révision du 9.2.10 pour le repiquage; r) révision de l'Article 2 et du 7.8: mise à jour de la référence à l'IEC 61058-1-1, à l'IEC 61058‑1-2 et à l'IEC 61058­2­1. Mise à jour des limites de température du Tableau 21 (14.4.3) pour les luminaires qui comportent des interrupteurs conformément à l'IEC 60669‑1 ou à l'IEC 60669-2-1; s) révision du 6.3.22 et du 7.24 pour la sécurité photobiologique; t) ajout d'un nouveau 6.3.27 pour le marquage des socles de prise de courant réseau, déplacé des exigences relatives aux informations.

Svetilke - 1. del: Splošne zahteve in preskusi (IEC 60598-1:2024)

Standard IEC 60598-1:2024 določa splošne varnostne zahteve za svetilke, ki vsebujejo električne svetlobne vire, namenjene za delovanje z omrežnim napajanjem do 1000 V. V tem dokumentu so zajete tudi zahteve za polsvetilke.
Deseta izdaja razveljavlja in nadomešča deveto izdajo, objavljeno leta 2020. Ta izdaja je tehnično popravljena izdaja.
Ta izdaja v primerjavi s prejšnjo vključuje naslednje pomembne tehnične spremembe:
a) nova struktura za skladnost z 2. delom direktiv ISO/IEC;
b) dodan je bil nov dodatek V za primerjavo s prejšnjo izdajo;
c) točka 7.32 je bila revidirana v zvezi z napravami za prenapetostno zaščito (SPD) in komponentami za prenapetostno zaščito (SPC);
d) izraza »del pod napetostjo« in »aktivni del« sta bila pregledana ter usklajena z definicijama »dela pod napetostjo« in »nevarnega dela pod napetostjo« iz standarda IEC 60050-195;
e) točka 7.14.2 je bila revidirana v zvezi z mehansko obremenitvijo vodnikov;
f) postavka 4 v točki 14.5.2 je bila revidirana tako, da vključuje stikalne naprave;
g) točka 9.2.1 (Ozemljitev) je bila revidirana tako, da je bila izbrisana beseda »trajno«;
h) dodatek N – Čas preskušanja ozemljitvene neprekinjenosti je bil revidiran;
i) točki 7.11.4 in 7.14.1 ter preglednica 22 (14.4.3) – Uvedba zahtev za magnetno visenje so bile revidirane;
j) dodan je bil nov dodatek W za svetilke z baterijami;
k) v točki 6 so bile pojasnjene zahteve za označevanje vrste napajanja;
l) dodana je bila nova podtočka 7.31.5 – Dodatne zahteve za svetilke, ki uporabljajo krmiljene stikalne naprave z izhodom SELV;
m) točka 6.4.16: Informacije, ki jih je treba zagotoviti za svetilke z zaščitnim ozemljitvenim tokom > 10 mA je bila revidirana;
n) točke 6.3.23, 6.4.18, 6.4.24, 7.30 in 10.2.1 so bile revidirane v zvezi z uporabnimi, neuporabniško uporabnimi in neuporabnimi komponentami;
o) dodatek D – Zatesnitveno ohišje je bil revidiran;
p) točki 8.2.1 in 13.2.1 – Nedoslednosti pri vključitvi mejnih vrednosti območij napetosti sta bili revidirani;
q) točka 9.2.10 je bila revidirana v zvezi s sklenitvijo tokovnega kroga (loop-in);
r) točki 2 in 7.8 sta bili revidirani s posodobitvijo sklicev na standarde IEC 61058-1-1, IEC 61058-1-2 in IEC 61058­2­1; mejne vrednosti temperature v preglednici 21 (14.4.3) za svetilke z vgrajenimi stikali so bile posodobljene v skladu s standardom IEC 60669-1 oziroma IEC 60669-2-1;
s) točki 6.3.22 in 7.24 sta bili revidirani v zvezi s fotobiološko varnostjo;
t) dodana je bila nova podtočka 6.3.27 o označevanju omrežne vtičnice, ki je bila premaknjena iz zahtev glede informacij.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-Dec-2024
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 34D - IEC_SC_34D
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 20-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 20-Dec-2024
• 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
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2025 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2024)

Relations

• Replaces: EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 23-Jan-2024
• Replaces: EN IEC 60598-1:2021 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 26-Jul-2021
• Amended By: EN IEC 60598-1:2024/A11:2024 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2022

Overview

EN IEC 60598-1:2024 - Luminaires: Part 1: General requirements and tests is the 10th edition (technical revision) of the core safety and test standard for luminaires. It specifies general safety requirements for luminaires and semi‑luminaires incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. This edition updates classification, construction, marking, wiring, earthing, photobiological safety and testing requirements and adds new annexes (including battery‑powered luminaires and a comparison with the previous edition).

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and classification: Defines types of luminaires, protection against electric shock, IP/IK degrees and mounting surface classifications.
• Construction and components: Requirements for wiring, lampholders, terminal blocks, switches, fixings, mechanical strength, and serviceability (user/serviceable/non‑serviceable components).
• Marking and information: Clauses on marking (supply nature, mains socket outlet marking moved), required user and technical information, and tests of marking.
• Earthing and protection: Updated earthing provisions (earthing wording revised), earth continuity test time (Annex N revised), and guidance for looping‑in.
• Controlgear and insulation: New subclause for luminaires using controllable controlgear that provides SELV outputs; insulation requirements for SELV/PELV/FELV and other circuits.
• Overvoltage protection: Revised rules for SPDs (surge protective devices) and SPCs (surge protective components) external to controlgear.
• Suspension and mounting: New requirements including suspension by magnets, revised mechanical stress and conductor requirements.
• Photobiological safety: Updates to photobiological hazard assessments for UV, blue‑light retinal, thermal and skin hazards.
• Battery‑powered luminaires: New Annex W addressing luminaires using batteries.
• Testing and IP/ingress: General test procedures for IP ratings, moisture resistance and mechanical tests.

Applications and who uses it

EN IEC 60598-1:2024 is used by:

• Luminaire manufacturers for product design, internal quality control and CE marking compliance.
• Controlgear and LED module suppliers to ensure component compatibility and safety.
• Testing laboratories and notified bodies to perform conformity and type testing.
• Lighting specifiers, consultants and procurement teams to set safety and performance requirements in tenders and projects.
• Electrical installers and safety engineers for correct installation practices (earthing, looping‑in, mounting).

Practical benefits include safer product design, reduced risk of electric shock and fire, clear marking and information for users, and updated guidance on emerging technologies (controllable controlgear, battery luminaires, SPDs).

Related standards (select)

• IEC/EN 62471 (photobiological safety)
• IEC 60669‑1 / IEC 60669‑2‑1 (switches)
• IEC 60364 series (installation rules)
• IEC 60598‑2 series (particular types of luminaires)

Keywords: EN IEC 60598-1:2024, luminaires safety, general requirements and tests, photobiological safety, surge protective devices, controlgear, earthing, luminaire marking.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Svetilke - 1. del: Splošne zahteve in preskusi (IEC 60598-1:2024)
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2024)
Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen (IEC 60598-1:2024)
Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais (IEC 60598-1:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60598-1:2024
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60598-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2024
ICS 29.140.40 Supersedes EN IEC 60598-1:2021; EN IEC 60598-
1:2021/A11:2022
English Version
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
(IEC 60598-1:2024)
Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und
(IEC 60598-1:2024) Prüfungen
(IEC 60598-1:2024)
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The text of document 34D/1739/FDIS, future edition 10 of IEC 60598-1, prepared by SC 34D
"Luminaires" of IEC/TC 34 "Lighting" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved
by CENELEC as EN IEC 60598-1:2024.
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level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
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document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN IEC 60598-1:2021 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the
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In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60061 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 60061 (series)
IEC 60068-2-2:2007 NOTE Approved as EN 60068-2-2:2007 (not modified)
IEC 60079 (series) NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60079 (series)
IEC 60081 NOTE Approved as EN 60081
IEC 60086-1 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60086-1
IEC 60086-2 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60086-2
IEC 60216 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 60216 (series)
IEC 60228 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60228
IEC 60269 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 60269 (series)
IEC 60357 NOTE Approved as EN 60357
IEC 60364 (series) NOTE Approved as HD 60364 (series)
IEC 60364-4-41 NOTE Approved as HD 60364-4-41
IEC 60364-5-51 NOTE Approved as HD 60364-5-51
IEC 60364-5-54:2011 NOTE Approved as HD 60364-5-54:2011 (not modified) + A11:2017
IEC 60364-7-701 NOTE Approved as HD 60364-7-701
IEC 60364-7-702 NOTE Approved as HD 60364-7-702
IEC 60400 NOTE Approved as EN 60400
IEC 60432-3 NOTE Approved as EN 60432-3
IEC 60598-2-2 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60598-2-2
IEC 60598-2-3 NOTE Approved as EN 60598-2-3
IEC 60598-2-5 NOTE Approved as EN 60598-2-5
IEC 60664 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 60664 (series)
IEC 60664-1:2020 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60664-1:2020 (not modified)
IEC 60664-3 NOTE Approved as EN 60664-3
IEC 60682 NOTE Approved as EN 60682
IEC 60695 (series) NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60695 (series)
IEC 60695-2 (series) NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60695-2 (series)
IEC 60838 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 60838 (series)
IEC 60901 NOTE Approved as EN 60901
IEC 60921 NOTE Approved as EN 60921
IEC 60923 NOTE Approved as EN 60923
IEC 60929 NOTE Approved as EN 60929
IEC 61140:2016 NOTE Approved as EN 61140:2016 (not modified)
IEC 61184 NOTE Approved as EN 61184
IEC 61195 NOTE Approved as EN 61195
IEC 61199:2011 NOTE Approved as EN 61199:2011 (not modified)
IEC 61199:2011/A1:2012 NOTE Approved as EN 61199:2011/A1:2013 (not modified)
IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014 NOTE Approved as EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 (not modified)
IEC 61210 NOTE Approved as EN 61210
IEC 61558-2-5 NOTE Approved as EN 61558-2-5
IEC 61995 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 61995 (series)
IEC 62031 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62031
IEC 62035 NOTE Approved as EN 62035
IEC 62133-1 NOTE Approved as EN 62133-1
IEC 62368 (series) NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62368 (series)
IEC 62368-3:2017 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62368-3:2020 (not modified)
IEC 62471:2006 NOTE Approved as EN 62471:2008
IEC 62504:2014 NOTE Approved as EN 62504:2014 (not modified)
IEC 62722 (series) NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62722 (series)

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Luminaires –
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 12
INTRODUCTION . 15
1 Scope . 16
2 Normative references . 16
3 Terms and definitions . 19
4 General requirements . 43
4.1 General . 43
4.2 General test requirements and verification . 43
4.3 Components of luminaires . 45
4.4 Information for luminaire design in light sources and controlgear standards . 46
5 Classification of luminaires . 46
5.1 General . 46
5.2 Classification according to the type of protection against electric shock . 46
5.3 Classification according to the degree of protection against ingress of dust,
solid objects and moisture . 46
5.4 Classification according to the material of the mounting surface for which the
luminaire is designed . 47
5.5 Classification according to the circumstances of use . 47
6 Marking . 47
6.1 General . 47
6.2 Marking on luminaires . 47
6.3 Information to be marked on luminaires . 49
6.4 Additional information . 58
6.5 Test of marking . 63
7 Construction . 64
7.1 General . 64
7.2 Replaceable components . 64
7.3 Wireways . 64
7.4 Lampholders . 64
7.5 Starterholders . 66
7.6 Terminal blocks. 66
7.7 Terminals and supply connections . 67
7.8 Switches . 69
7.9 Insulating linings and sleeves . 70
7.10 Double and reinforced insulation . 70
7.11 Electrical connections and current-carrying parts . 72
7.12 Screws, connections (mechanical) and glands . 74
7.13 Mechanical strength . 77
7.14 Suspensions, fixings and means of adjustment . 80
7.15 Flammable materials . 83
7.16 Luminaires for mounting on normally flammable surfaces . 85
7.17 Drain holes . 87
7.18 Resistance to corrosion . 87
7.19 Ignitors . 87
7.20 Rough service luminaires . 87
7.21 Protective shield . 89
7.22 Attachments to lamps. 90

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7.23 Semi-luminaires . 90
7.24 Photobiological hazards . 90
7.24.1 Actinic UV hazards for skin and eye (200 nm to 400 nm) . 90
7.24.2 UV-A hazard for the eye lens (315 nm to 400 nm) . 91
7.24.3 Retinal blue light hazard . 91
7.24.4 Retinal thermal hazard (380 nm to 1 400 nm) . 92
7.24.5 Infrared hazard for the eye (780 nm to 3 000 nm) . 93
7.24.6 Thermal hazard for the skin (380 nm to 3 000 nm) . 93
7.25 Mechanical hazard . 93
7.26 Short-circuit protection . 93
7.27 Terminal blocks with integrated screwless protective earthing contacts . 94
7.28 Fixing of thermal sensing controls . 94
7.29 Luminaires with non-replaceable light sources . 95
7.30 Luminaires with non-user replaceable light sources and non-user
serviceable components. 95
7.31 Insulation between circuits . 95
7.31.1 General . 95
7.31.2 SELV or PELV circuits . 96
7.31.3 FELV circuits . 97
7.31.4 Other circuits . 97
7.31.5 Additional requirements for luminaires using controllable controlgear
providing SELV output(s) . 98
7.32 Overvoltage protective devices external to controlgear . 98
7.32.1 General . 98
7.32.2 Surge protective devices (SPDs) . 99
7.32.3 Surge protective components (SPCs) . 99
7.33 Luminaire powered via information technology communication cabling . 101
7.34 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) . 101
7.35 Protection against moving fan blades . 102
7.36 Track-mounted luminaires . 102
8 External and internal wiring . 102
8.1 General . 102
8.2 Supply connection and other external wiring . 102
8.3 Internal wiring . 111
8.4 Test to determine the suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-
sectional area . 113
9 Provision for earthing . 114
9.1 General . 114
9.2 Provision for earthing . 114
10 Protection against electric shock . 117
10.1 General . 117
10.2 Protection against electric shock . 117
11 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 121
11.1 General . 121
11.2 General conditions and tests for IP classification . 121
11.2.1 General . 121
11.2.2 Tests for first characteristics IP numerals 2, 3 and 4 . 123
11.2.3 Tests for first characteristic IP numeral 5 and 6 . 123
11.2.4 Drip-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 1 . 124

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11.2.5 Drip-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 2 . 125
11.2.6 Rain-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 3 . 125
11.2.7 Splash-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 4 . 126
11.2.8 Jet-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 5 . 126
11.2.9 Powerful jet-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP

numeral 6 . 127
11.2.10 Watertight luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 7 . 127
11.2.11 Pressure watertight luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP
numeral 8 . 128
11.2.12 High pressure and temperature water jet-proof luminaires – Tests for
second characteristic IP numeral 9 (80 °C) . 128
11.2.13 High pressure and cold water jet-proof luminaires – Tests for second
characteristic IP numeral 9 (15 °C) . 128
11.3 Humidity test . 128
12 Insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor
current . 129
12.1 General . 129
12.2 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 129
12.2.1 General . 129
12.2.2 Test – Insulation resistance . 130
12.2.3 Test – Electric strength . 131
12.3 Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn . 133
13 Creepage distances and clearances . 134
13.1 General . 134
13.2 Requirements . 135
13.2.1 General . 135
13.2.2 Creepage distances . 136
13.2.3 Clearances . 137
14 Endurance test and thermal test . 139
14.1 General . 139
14.2 Selection of lamps and controlgear . 139
14.3 Endurance test . 140
14.3.1 General . 140
14.3.2 Test . 140
14.3.3 Compliance . 141
14.4 Thermal test (normal operation) . 141
14.4.1 General . 141
14.4.2 Test . 142
14.4.3 Compliance . 144
14.5 Thermal test (abnormal operation) . 147
14.5.1 General . 147
14.5.2 Test . 148
14.5.3 Compliance . 149
14.6 Thermal test (failed windings in controlgear) . 151
14.6.1 General . 151
14.6.2 Test for luminaires without thermal cut-outs . 151
14.6.3 Test for luminaires with temperature sensing controls . 152
14.7 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in controlgear or electronic devices
incorporated in thermoplastic luminaires . 153
14.7.1 General . 153

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14.7.2 Test for luminaires without temperature sensing controls . 153
14.7.3 Test for luminaires with temperature sensing controls internal or
external to the controlgear or transformer . 156
15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 157
15.1 General . 157
15.2 Resistance to heat . 157
15.3 Resistance to flame and ignition . 158
15.4 Resistance to tracking . 158
16 Screw terminals . 159
16.1 General . 159
16.2 General requirements and basic principles . 165
16.3 Mechanical requirements and tests . 167
17 Screwless terminals and electrical connections . 171
17.1 General . 171
17.2 General requirements . 173
17.3 General instructions for tests . 175
17.3.1 Preparation of samples . 175
17.3.2 Test conductors . 175
17.3.3 Multi-conductor terminals . 175
17.3.4 Multi-way terminals . 175
17.3.5 Test quantities . 175
17.4 Terminal and connections for internal wiring . 175
17.4.1 Mechanical tests . 175
17.4.2 Electrical tests . 176
17.5 Terminals and connections for external wiring . 177
17.5.1 Conductors . 177
17.5.2 Mechanical tests . 178
17.5.3 Electrical tests . 179
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part can cause an electric

shock . 181
A.1 General . 181
A.2 Touch voltage limits . 181
A.3 Touch current limits . 181
A.4 Compliance . 181
Annex B (normative) Test lamps . 182
B.1 General . 182
B.2 Filament lamps within the scope of IEC 60432-1 and IEC 60432-2 . 182
B.2.1 Principal modes of heat transfer and lamps used for testing . 182
B.2.2 Filament test lamps . 183
B.3 Halogen lamps within the scope of IEC 60432-3 . 184
B.4 Tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 184
B.5 LED modules within the scope of IEC 62031 . 184
Annex C (normative) Abnormal circuit conditions . 185
Annex D (normative) Thermal testing . 188
D.1 Draught-proof enclosure . 188
D.2 Mounting surface . 188
D.3 Alternative test procedure for adjustment of measured temperatures for
luminaire t rating(s) . 189
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D.3.1 General . 189
D.3.2 Thermal test of normal operation for luminaires without temperature
sensing controls and where the rated ambient temperature t as marked
a
on the luminaire is higher than the ambient temperature in the draught-
proof enclosure . 189
Annex E (normative) Determination of winding temperature rises by the increase-in-
resistance method . 190
Annex F (normative) Test for resistance to stress corrosion of copper and copper
alloys . 191
F.1 Test cabinet . 191
F.2 Test solution . 191
F.3 Test piece . 191
F.4 Test procedure . 192
Annex G (normative) Measurement of touch current and protective conductor current . 193
G.1 General . 193
G.2 Test conditions . 193
G.3 Test procedures . 193
G.4 Test measurements . 193
G.5 Test sequence . 195
Annex H (informative) Explanation of IP numbers for degrees of protection . 197
Annex I (informative) Temperature measurements . 199
I.1 Temperature measurements of the luminaire . 199
I.2 Temperature measurement of the insulation parts of lampholders . 200
Annex J (informative) Guidelines for good practice in luminaire design . 202
J.1 General . 202
J.2 Plastics in luminaires . 202
J.3 Rust resistance . 203
J.4 Corrosion resistance . 203
J.5 Chemically corrosive atmospheres . 204
J.6 Reflector design . 204
J.7 Components in different kinds of luminaires . 205
J.8 Recommendations for electromagnetic ballast protection for end of life
phenomenon of HID lamps . 205
J.9 Resistance against the effects of vibration . 205
J.10 Flammability of components . 206
J.11 Permanent magnets . 206
Annex K (normative) Determination of creepage distances and clearances . 208
Annex L (informative) Explanation of marking for luminaires that are not suitable for
mounting on normally flammable surfaces and covering with insulation materials . 209
L.1 General . 209
L.2 Protection against flame . 209
L.3 Protection against heat . 210
L.3.1 General . 210
L.3.2 Spacing . 210
L.3.3 Temperature measurements of mounting surface under abnormal or
failed ballast conditions . 210
L.4 Thermal protectors . 212
L.5 Deletion of the F mark requirements . 213
Annex M (normative) Absorption requirements for the protective shield to be fitted to

luminaires designed for metal halide lamps which emit a high level of UV radiation . 214

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M.1 General . 214
M.2 Procedure A . 214
M.3 Procedure B . 215
Annex N (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture . 216
N.1 General . 216
N.2 Testing . 216
Annex O (normative) Schedule of amended subclauses containing more serious or
critical requirements which call for products to be retested . 218
Annex P (normative) Requirements for the identification of a family or range of
luminaires for type testing . 219
P.1 General . 219
P.2 Range or family of luminaires . 219
Annex Q (informative) Additional requirements for luminaires where a higher degree of
availability (overvoltage category III) may be requested . 220
Q.1 General . 220
Q.2 Requirements for overvoltage category III . 220
Annex R (normative) Additional test requirements for terminal blocks with integrated
screwless protective earthing contact for direct connection to the luminaire housing or
to parts of the body . 222
R.1 Additional requirements to 9.2.1 . 222
R.1.1 Requirements for mechanical strength . 222
R.1.2 Test for terminal fixing . 222
R.1.3 Test for supporting plate . 222
R.2 Additional requirements to 9.2.3 . 222
Annex S (normative) Alternative thermal test for thermoplastic luminaires . 224
S.1 General . 224
S.2 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in controlgear or electronic devices
without temperature sensing controls in thermoplastic luminaires for
fluorescent lamps ≤ 70 W . 224
Annex T (normative) Requirements for insulation between live parts of circuits and
accessible conductive parts . 226
Annex U (informative) Information regarding power sourcing equipment powering
class III luminaires via information technology communication cabling . 228
U.1 General . 228
U.2 Insulation of the mains supply . 228
U.3 Electrical limits of a PSE . 228
Annex V (informative) Cross-references to the previous edition of IEC 60598-1 . 230
Annex W (normative) Battery/EDLC-operated luminaires . 233
W.1 General . 233
W.2 General test requirements and verification . 233
W.3 Marking . 235
W.3.1 General . 235
W.3.2 Luminaires with replaceable battery . 235
W.3.3 Coin and button batteries . 235
W.3.4 Other standardized batteries (e.g. AAA or AA) . 236
W.3.5 Luminaires with non-standardized replaceable rechargeable battery . 237
W.3.6 Luminaires with non-user replaceable battery/EDLC . 237
W.3.7 Luminaires with non-replaceable battery/EDLC . 238
W.3.8 Luminaires supplied by external dedicated power supply units . 238

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W.3.9 Rechargeable luminaires other than ordinary . 238
W.3.10 Conditions for charging . 238
W.4 Construction . 239
W.4.1 General . 239
W.4.2 Small batteries (coins, button and other non-standardized batteries) . 239
W.4.3 Battery compartment fasteners for small batteries and other
standardized batteries (e.g. AAA or AA) . 240
W.4.4 Battery/EDLC chargers incorporated in luminaires . 240
W.4.5 Short-circuit protection . 240
W.4.6 Electrical parameters of the batteries operation . 241
W.4.7 Protection against overpressure for Li-ion batteries used in luminaires . 242
W.4.8 Protection against the consequence of failure of cells or EDLCs . 242
W.5 Protection against electric shock . 243
W.6 Endurance test and thermal test. 243
W.6.1 Endurance test . 243
W.6.2 Thermal test (normal operation) . 243
W.6.3 Thermal test (abnormal operation) . 244
W.6.4 Lithium-ion charging systems – Fault conditions . 245
Bibliography . 247

Figure 1 – Example of "looping-in" (feed through) . 30
Figure 2 – Examples of "through wiring" . 30
Figure 3 – Example of electro-mechanical contact system with plug or socket
connection . 32
Figure 4 – AC supply . 49
Figure 5 – DC supply .
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