IEC 61995-2:2009/AMD1:2016

Amendment 1 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 2: Standard sheets for DCL

Amendement 1 - Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue - Partie 2: Feuilles de normes pour DCL

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-May-2016
• ICS: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: SC 23B - Plugs, socket-outlets and switches
• Drafting Committee: MT 13 - TC 23/SC 23B/MT 13
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 19-May-2016
• Completion Date: 15-Jun-2016

Relations

• Amends: IEC 61995-2:2009 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 2: Standard sheets for DCL
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revised: IEC 61995-2:2025 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 2: Standard sheets
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 61995-2:2009/AMD1:2016 is an international amendment published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that updates Part 2 of IEC 61995. This part focuses on devices for the connection of luminaires used in household and similar settings, specifically detailing the standard sheets for dedicated connection luminaires (DCL). The amendment refines technical requirements and standard dimensions to ensure safe, reliable, and interchangeable luminaires connection devices globally.

The IEC 61995 series primarily addresses the interfaces between luminaires and their connection devices, safeguarding electrical compatibility, mechanical robustness, and user safety. Amendment 1 (2016) enhances the original 2009 publication by updating dimensional drawings, retention mechanisms, withdrawal forces, and relevant compliance clauses aligned with IEC 61995-1:2016.

Key Topics

• Scope and Compliance
  Devices covered under IEC 61995-2 must comply with all relevant requirements of IEC 61995-1:2016. This includes classification, testing, and information provisions as established in the base standard.

• Retention Force Requirements
  The amendment specifies that the force required to withdraw a plug with the locking mechanism enabled shall be no less than 10 Newtons (N) to secure safe connections during use. Notably, in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE), this withdrawal force must not exceed 50 N.

• Standard Sheets for DCL Devices
  The document replaces the previous standard sheets 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 with updated drawings illustrating essential dimensions for DCL outlets and plugs rated at 6 A, 250 V alternating current (2 poles plus earth). These details improve interchangeability and manufacturing consistency.

• Design and Manufacturing Notes
  The amendment provides design guidance such as pin shape chamfering, resilience requirements for specific plug parts, dimensional limits (e.g., maximum depth for flush-mounted DCL outlets), and retention means to comply with locking and unlocking criteria.

• Multilingual Documentation
  Both English and French versions of all provisions and illustrations are included, reflecting the IEC's global reach and facilitating wider adoption.

Applications

IEC 61995-2:2009/AMD1:2016 applies to a variety of applications involving the connection of household and similar luminaires through dedicated connection points. Key practical applications include:

• Residential Lighting Installations
  Ensures that luminaires connecting devices provide safe, standardized interfaces compatible with household electrical systems worldwide.

• Replacement and Upgrade of Lighting Accessories
  Standardized dimensions enable manufacturers and electricians to easily replace or upgrade luminaires without compatibility issues.

• Electrical Accessory Manufacturing
  Guides manufacturers in producing DCL plugs and outlets that meet stringent safety and interchangeability standards, supporting product certification and market access.

• Building and Electrical Code Compliance
  Provides essential reference for regulatory bodies and inspection authorities in verifying that luminaires connection devices meet international safety standards.

Related Standards

• IEC 61995-1:2016
  Part 1 of IEC 61995 defines the general requirements, classification, and test methods for devices connecting luminaires, forming the foundation for Part 2’s technical sheets.

• IEC 60364 Series
  General standards on electrical installations in buildings, often aligned with IEC 61995 series for lighting equipment and connections.

• IEC 60529
  Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code), relevant when considering safety and durability of luminaire connection devices in different environments.

• International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV)
  Offers standardized terminologies related to electrical devices, assisting users in understanding precise meanings and applications of terms found within IEC 61995-2.

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Standards Content (Sample)

IEC 61995-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AM ENDMENT 1
AM ENDEMENT 1
Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes –
Part 2: Standard sheets for DCL

Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue –
Partie 2: Feuilles de norme pour DCL

IEC 61995-2:2009-02/AMD1:2016-05(en-fr)

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IEC 61995-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AM ENDMENT 1
AM ENDEMENT 1
Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes –

Part 2: Standard sheets for DCL

Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue –

Partie 2: Feuilles de norme pour DCL

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.120.20; 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-3388-7

– 2 – IEC 61995-2:2009/AMD1:2016
© IEC 2016
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 23B: Plugs, socket-outlets and
switches, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23B/1207/FDIS 23B/1211/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC website under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
_____________
© IEC 2016
3 Requirements and tests
Replace the text with the following new text:
Devices for the connection of luminaires shall comply with all the relevant requirements of IEC
61995-1. In particular,
– devices for the connection of luminaires classified according to IEC 61995-1:2016, 7.1 a)
shall comply with the relevant standard sheets of this part of IEC 61995;
– these devices require provision of information in accordance with IEC 61995-1:2016, 8.3;
– these devices shall comply with IEC 61995-1:2016, Clause 20 with the following
modification.
Addition of the following new paragraph:
In addition, the force required to withdraw the plug with its enabled locking means shall not be
less than 10 N.
NOTE In the following country the withdrawal force with the locking means enabled shall not exceed 50 N: NO,
SE
4 Standard sheets
Replace Standard Sheet 1-1, Standard Sheet 1-2 and Standard Sheet 1-3 with the following
new standard sheets:
– 4 – IEC 61995-2:2009/AMD1:2016
© IEC 2016
DEVICES FOR THE CONNECTION OF LUMINAIRES

FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR PURPOSES
STANDARD SHEET 1-1
DCL OUTLET 6 A 250 V a.c. 2 P +

Dimensions in millimetres
The drawing is intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions for interchangeability.

© IEC 2016
Notes for STANDARD SHEET 1-1:
Radius without dimensions: 0,5 mm max.
1 It is recomme
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