IEC 60061-1:1969/AMD50:2014

Amendment 50 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps

Amendement 50 - Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contôle de l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité - Partie 1: Culots de lampes

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Feb-2014
• ICS: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders
• Technical Committee: SC 34B - Fit systems for light sources
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 19-Feb-2014
• Completion Date: 15-Feb-2014

Overview

IEC 60061-1:1969/AMD50:2014 is the 50th amendment to Part 1 of the IEC 60061 series, focusing specifically on lamp caps. Published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 2014, this amendment forms an integral update to the longstanding standard that governs the design, interchangeability, and safety of lamp caps used in electrical lighting devices.

The document standardizes lamp caps and holders, accompanied by gauges that control critical parameters for interchangeability and safety. The amendment's sheets are incorporated into the original IEC 60061-1:1969 edition, strengthening the global conformity framework for various lamp cap types used worldwide.

Key Topics

• Lamp Caps Standardization: Defines detailed specifications for numerous types of lamp caps including screw, bayonet, bi-pin, pre-focus, and other specialized caps.
• Interchangeability Control: Ensures lamp caps across manufacturers maintain dimensional and mechanical consistency to guarantee fit and function in corresponding holders.
• Safety Measures: Covers requirements to prevent electrical hazards through secure and safe lamp cap design, reducing risks during lamp installation and operation.
• Gauge Use for Verification: Introduces gauges as tools to assess lamp caps’ conformity to specified dimensions and tolerances, supporting quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Comprehensive Coverage of Cap Types: Detailed sheets include designs for caps such as:
  • Screw caps (E10, E11, E14, E26, E27, E40)
  • Bayonet caps (BA9s, BAX9s, BAY9s, B22d, BA15, BA20)
  • Bi-pin caps (G1.27, G2.54, G3.17, G4, G5, G13, GX5, GX10q)
  • Prefocus caps for projector and tubular lamps
  • Specialized caps for vehicle lamps and infra-red applications

Applications

IEC 60061-1:1969/AMD50:2014 is essential for:

• Lamp Manufacturers: Designing caps that are compatible with standard holders and safe for end users.
• Lighting Industry: Facilitating interchangeability across products, enabling versatile lighting solutions and easy replacement.
• Quality and Compliance Testing: Using specified gauges to verify lamp cap dimensions and safety features during production and before market release.
• Electrical Installers & Technicians: Ensuring that replacement lamps conform to standard caps, preventing electrical malfunctions and safety hazards.
• Regulatory Bodies and Certification Labs: Applying IEC standards to certify lighting products for market access in different countries.

The amendment supports international trade and safety by reinforcing uniform specifications for lamp caps, reducing compatibility issues, and enhancing overall product reliability.

Related Standards

To fully implement and comply with lamp cap safety and interchangeability, the following IEC standards are closely associated with IEC 60061-1:

• IEC 60061-2 - Lamp holders, detailing the socket specifications complementing lamp caps.
• IEC 60598 - Luminaires, which often include requirements for integrated lampholder interfaces.
• IEC 60335 - Safety of electrical appliances, under which lamp assemblies may be certified.
• IEC 60968 - Tungsten filament lamps specifications aligning with cap and base designs.
• IEC 60432 - Testing methods for lamps, which ensures performance metrics are met along with mechanical standards.

Understanding and referencing these standards alongside IEC 60061-1:1969/AMD50:2014 provides a complete regulatory framework for lamp and lighting product manufacturers, distributors, and safety inspectors.

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By adhering to IEC 60061-1:1969/AMD50:2014, stakeholders in the lighting industry gain assurance in lamp cap interchangeability, compatibility, and safety, strengthening product quality and consumer confidence globally.

Standards Content (Sample)

NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
INTERNATIONAL 60061-1
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 50
AMENDMENT 50
2014-02
Amendement 50
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres

pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité
et de la sécurité –
Partie 1:
Culots de lampes
Amendment 50
Lamp caps and holders together with
gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety –
Part 1:
Lamp caps
Les feuilles de cet amendement sont à insérer dans la
CEI 60061-1 (1969)
The sheets contained in this amendment are to be inserted
in IEC 60061-1 (1969)
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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
INTERNATIONAL
60061-1
STANDARD
Edition 3.50
2014-02
Modifiée selon les Compléments:
Amended in accordance with Supplements:

A(1970), B(1971), C(1972), D(1972), E(1972), F(1975), G(1977)
H(1977), J(1980), K(1983), L(1987), M(1989), N(1992), P(1994)

Q(1994), R(1995), S(1996), T(1996), U(1996), V(1997),
et les amendements/and amendments 21(1998), 22(1999), 23(1999), 24(2000), 25(2001),
26(2001), 27(2001), 28(2002), 29(2002), 30(2002), 31(2003), 32(2003), 33(2003), 34(2004),
35(2004), 36(2005), 37(2006), 38(2007), 39(2007), 40(2008), 41(2009), 42(2009), 43(2010),
44(2010) 45(2010), 46(2011), 47(2011), 48(2012), 49(2013) et/and 50(2014)

Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres

pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité

et de la sécurité –
Partie 1:
Culots de lampes
Lamp caps and holders together with
gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety –
Part 1:
Lamp caps
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SOMMAIRE CONTENTS
SOMMAIRE PAR DÉSIGNATION .   Pages CONTENTS BY DESIGNATION .       Page
PRÉAMBULE .  4 FOREWORD .  5
PRÉFACE.  4 PREFACE .  5

Feuilles Sheet
Culots à deux broches G1.27, GX1.27 & GY1.3 . 7004-2-2 Bi-pin caps G1.27, GX1.27 & GY1.3 . 7004-2-2
Culots à deux broches G2.54, GX2.54 & GY2.5 . 7004-3-2 Bi-pin caps G2.54, GX2.54 & GY2.5 . 7004-3-2
Culots à deux broches G3.17 & GY3.2 . 7004-4-2 Bi-pin caps G3.17 & GY3.2 . 7004-4-2
Culots PX26d . 7004-5-6 Caps PX26d . 7004-5-6
Culots à vis E11 . 7004-6-1 Screw caps E11 . 7004-6-1
Culots à vis EY10 . 7004-7-1 Screw caps EY10 . 7004-7-1
Culots à baïonnette BAX9s . 7004-8-1 Bayonet caps BAX9s . 7004-8-1
Culots à baïonnette BAY9s . 7004-9-1 Bayonet caps BAY9s . 7004-9-1
Culots B22d . 7004-10-7 Caps B22d . 7004-10-7
Culot à baïonnette B22d-3(90°/135°)/25x26 . 7004-10A-2 Bayonet cap B22d-3(90°/135°)/25x26 . 7004-10A-2
Culots B15d . 7004-11-6 Caps B15d . 7004-11-6
Culots à baïonnette BA15 . 7004-11A-9 Bayonet caps BA15 . 7004-11A-9
Culots à baïonnette BAY15d . 7004-11B-7 Bayonet caps BAY15d. 7004-11B-7
Culots BAZ15 . 7004-11C-3 Caps BAZ15 . 7004-11C-3
Culots à baïonnette BA15s-3 . 7004-11D-1 Bayonet caps BA15s-3. 7004-11D-1
Culots BAW15 . 7004-11E-1 Caps BAW15 . 7004-11E-1
Culots à baïonnette BA20 . 7004-12-7 Bayonet caps BA20 . 7004-12-7
Culots à baïonnette pour automobiles Bayonet automobile caps
BA21-3(120°) . 7004-13-4 BA21-3(120°) . 7004-13-4
Culot à baïonnette BA9 . 7004-14-9 Bayonet caps BA9 . 7004-14-9
Culot à baïonnette BA7 . 7004-15-2 Bayonet cap BA7 . 7004-15-2
Culot à baïonnette BY22d . 7004-17-3 Bayonet cap BY22d . 7004-17-3
Culots à baïonnette BAX15d . 7004-18-1 Bayonet caps BAX15d. 7004-18-1
Culots BAU15 . 7004-19-2 Caps BAU15 . 7004-19-2
Connecteur des lampes terminées G16d . 7004-20-2 Termination on finished lamps G16d . 7004-20-2
Culots à vis E27 . 7004-21-10 Screw caps E27 . 7004-21-10
Culots à vis E26 . 7004-21A-2 Screw caps E26 . 7004-21A-2
Culots à vis E10 . 7004-22-6 Screw caps E10 . 7004-22-6
Culots à vis E14 . 7004-23-6 Screw caps E14 . 7004-23-6
Culots à vis E40 . 7004-24-6 Screw caps E40 . 7004-24-6
Culots à vis E39 . 7004-24A-1 Screw caps E39 . 7004-24A-1
Culot à vis E5 . 7004-25-3 Screw cap E5 . 7004-25-3
Culot à vis E17 . 7004-26-2 Screw cap E17 . 7004-26-2
Culot à vis E27/51x39 . 7004-27-3 Screw cap E27/51x39 . 7004-27-3
Culot à vis E12 . 7004-28-2 Screw cap E12 . 7004-28-2
Culot à vis à double contact E26d . 7004-29-2 Double contact screw cap E26d . 7004-29-2
Culots à vis préfocus EP10 . 7004-30-2 Prefocus screw caps EP10 . 7004-30-2
Culots préfocus P20d, PX20d, PY20d & PZ20d . 7004-31-2 Prefocus caps P20d, PX20d, PY20d & PZ20d . 7004-31-2
Culots préfocus P22d & PX22d . 7004-32-2 Prefocus caps P22d & PX22d . 7004-32-2
Culots 2G13 . 7004-33-4 Caps 2G13 . 7004-33-4
Culots préfocus - Assemblage de la collerette Prefocus caps - Assembly of ring and cap
et du culot sur lampes terminées PX43t . 7004-34-2 on finished lamps PX43t . 7004-34-2
Culot préfocus PX13.5s . 7004-35-2 Prefocus cap PX13.5s . 7004-35-2
Culot préfocus P26s sur la lampe terminée . 7004-36-1 Prefocus cap P26s on finished lamp . 7004-36-1
Culots préfocus - Assemblage de la collerette Prefocus caps - Assembly of ring and
et du culot sur lampes terminées PKX22s . 7004-37-2 cap on finished lamps PKX22s . 7004-37-2
Culots préfocus - Assemblage de la collerette Prefocus caps - Assembly of collar and cap
et du culot sur lampes terminées P18s. 7004-38-3 on finished lamps P18s . 7004-38-3

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CEI 60061-1
Feuilles Sheet
Culots préfocus P43t . 7004-39-6 Prefocus caps P43t . 7004-39-6
Culot préfocus P13.5s . 7004-40-2 Prefocus cap P13.5s . 7004-40-2
Culots préfocus P28s . 7004-42-7 Prefocus caps P28s . 7004-42-7
Culots préfocus P40s . 7004-43-5 Prefocus caps P40s . 7004-43-5
Culot préfocus P30s-10.3. Assemblage sur lampes Prefocus cap P30s-10.3. Assembly on finished
terminées. 7004-44-3 lamps . 7004-44-3
Culots de lampes de projection sur lampes Projector lamp caps on finished lamps G17q-7,
terminées G17q-7, GX17q-7 & GY17q-7 . 7004-45-3 GX17q-7 & GY17q-7 . 7004-45-3
Culots préfocus - Assemblage de la collerette et du Prefocus caps - Assembly of ring and cap on
culot sur la lampe terminée P14.5s. 7004-46-2 finished lamp P14.5s . 7004-46-2
Culot préfocus PK22s . 7004-47-4 Prefocus cap PK22s . 7004-47-4
Culot préfocus PG22-6.35. Assemblage de la Prefocus cap PG22-6.35. Assembly of collar and
collerette et du culot sur la lampe terminée . 7004-48-1 cap on finished lamp . 7004-48-1
Culots préfocus P36 . 7004-49-3 Prefocus caps P36 . 7004-49-3
Culots à deux broches G13 . 7004-51-9 Bi-pin caps G13 . 7004-51-8
Culots à deux broches G5 . 7004-52-7 Bi-pin caps G5 . 7004-52-7
Culots à deux broches GX5 . 7004-52A-1 Bi-pin caps GX5 . 7004-52A-1
Culot à deux broches G20 . 7004-53-2 Bi-pin cap G20. 7004-53-2
Culot G10q . 7004-54-4 Cap G10q . 7004-54-4
Culot à broche Fa6 . 7004-55-3 Single-pin cap Fa6 . 7004-55-3
Culot à deux contacts en retrait R17d sur lampes Recessed double contact cap R17d on finished
terminées. 7004-56-2 lamps . 7004-56-2
Culots à broche Fa8 . 7004-57-2 Single-pin caps Fa8. 7004-57-2
Culot à broche et extrémité de la lampe pour Single-pin cap and end of lamp for tubular
lampes tubulaires Fa4 . 7004-58-1 lamps Fa4 . 7004-58-1
Socles à deux broches prévus ou non pour l'emploi Bi-pin bases with and without provision for use with
de refroidissseurs G6.35, GX6.35 & GY6.35. 7004-59-6 heat sinks G6.35, GX6.35, & GY6.35 . 7004-59-6
Socle à deux broches GZ6.35 . 7004-59A-3 Bi-pin lamp base GZ6.35 . 7004-59A-3
Culots pour lampes tubulaires à deux culots Caps for double-capped tubular lamps
S15s & S19s . 7004-60-2 S15s & S19s . 7004-60-2
Culot à collet SX6s . 7004-61-1 Flanged cap SX6s . 7004-61-1
Culot à rainure S5.7s . 7004-62-1 Grooved cap S5.7s . 7004-62-1
Culots sur lampe terminée G12 . 7004-63-2 Caps on finished lamps G12 . 7004-63-2
Culots sur lampe terminée PG12 & PGX12 . 7004-64-3 Caps on finished lamps PG12 & PGX12 . 7004-64-3
Culot et socle de lampe à quatre broches GX38q . 7004-65-1 Four-pin cap and lamp base GX38q . 7004-65-1
Culots préfocus P29t . 7004-66-1 Prefocus caps P29t . 7004-66-1
Socle de lampe à deux broches GZ4 . 7004-67-3 Bi-pin lamp base GZ4 . 7004-67-3
Culot GR8 . 7004-68-3 Cap GR8 . 7004-68-3
Culot à deux broches G23 . 7004-69-1
Bi-pin cap G23. 7004-69-1
Culot à deux broches G9.5 . 7004-70-2 Bi-pin cap G9.5. 7004-70-2
Culot à deux broches GX9.5 . 7004-70A-1 Bi-pin cap GX9.5 . 7004-70A-1
Culots à deux broches Bi-pin caps
GY9.5, GZ9.5, GZX9.5, GZY9.5 & GZZ9.5 . 7004-70B-4 GY9.5, GZ9.5, GZX9.5, GZY9.5 & GZZ9.5 . 7004-70B-4
Socle de lampe à deux broches G4. 7004-72-3 Bi-pin lamp base G4 . 7004-72-3
Socle de lampe à deux broches GY4 . 7004-72A-1 Bi-pin lamp base GY4 . 7004-72A-1
Culot à deux broches G5.3 . 7004-73-2 Bi-pin cap G5.3. 7004-73-2
Socle à deux broches GX5.3 . 7004-73A-2 Bi-pin base GX5.3 . 7004-73A-2
Socle à deux broches GY5.3 . 7004-73B-2 Bi-pin base GY5.3 . 7004-73B-2
Culot à deux broches GY16 . 7004-74-2 Bi-pin cap GY16 . 7004-74-2
Culot et socle à deux broches G22 . 7004-75-4 Bi-pin cap and base G22 . 7004-75-4
Culots et socle de lampe à deux broches G38 . 7004-76-1 Bi-pin caps and lamp base G38 . 7004-76-1
Culot GR10q . 7004-77-2 Cap GR10q . 7004-77-2
Culots G24, GX24 & GY24 . 7004-78-5 Caps G24, GX24 & GY24 . 7004-78-5

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CEI 60061-1
Feuilles Sheet
Culots P11.5d. 7004-79-1 Caps P11.5d . 7004-79-1
Culots pour lampes plafonnier SV7 . 7004-80-7 Festoon caps SV7 . 7004-80-7
Culots pour lampes plafonnier SV8.5 . 7004-81-4 Festoon caps SV8.5 . 7004-81-4
Culot 2G11 . 7004-82-2 Cap 2G11 . 7004-82-2
Culot 2GX11. 7004-82A-2 Cap 2GX11 . 7004-82A-2
Culots pour lampes tubulaires à radiation Caps for tubular infra-red
infrarouge SK15s . 7004-83-1 lamps SK15s . 7004-83-1
Culots sur lampes terminées GX10q . 7004-84-2 Caps on finished lamps GX10q . 7004-84-2
Culots sur lampes terminées GY10q . 7004-85-2 Caps on finished lamps GY10q . 7004-85-2
Culot à deux broches GX23 . 7004-86-1 Bi-pin cap GX23 . 7004-86-1
Culots sur lampes terminées G32, GX32 & GY32. 7004-87-2 Caps on finished lamps G32, GX32 & GY32 . 7004-87-2
Culots préfocus - Assemblage de la collerette Prefocus caps - Assembly of ring and cap
et du culot sur lampes terminées PY43d . 7004-88-2 on finished lamps PY43d . 7004-88-2
Culot préfocus - Assemblage de la collerette Prefocus cap - Assembly of ring and cap
et du culot sur lampes terminées PZ43t. 7004-89-2 on finished lamps PZ43t . 7004-89-2
Socle de lampe flash W10.6x8.5d . 7004-90-2 Base of photo-flash lamp W10.6x8.5d . 7004-90-2
Socle de lampe W2.1x9.5d . 7004-91-3 Lamp base W2.1x9.5d . 7004-91-3
Culot à un contact encastré et extrémité de la Recessed single contact cap and end of
lampe R7s . 7004-92-3 lamp R7s . 7004-92-3
Culot à un contact encastré et extrémité de la Recessed single contact cap and end of
lampe RX7s . 7004-92A-4 lamp RX7s . 7004-92A-4
Socle de lampe préfocus WP4x9d . 7004-93-1 Prefocus lamp base WP4x9d. 7004-93-1
Socle de lampe W2x4.6d . 7004-94-2 Lamp base W2x4.6d . 7004-94-2
Culot préfocus P45t . 7004-95-5 Prefocus cap P45t . 7004-95-5
Culots à collet SX4s/4 . 7004-97-2 Flanged caps SX4s/4 . 7004-97-2
Culots à collet SY4s/7 . 7004-97A-1 Flanged caps SY4s/7 . 7004-97A-1
Culot préfocus et extrémité de la lampe pour Prefocus cap and end of lamp for
lampes pour automobiles X511 . 7004-99-2 automobile lamps X511 . 7004-99-2
Connecteur des lampes terminées G16t . 7004-100-3 Termination on finished lamps G16t . 7004-100-3
Culots GRX10q. . 7004-101-1 Caps GRX10q. . 7004-101-1
Culot 2G7 . 7004-102-2 Cap 2G7 . 7004-102-2
Culot 2GX7 . 7004-103-2 Cap 2GX7 . 7004-103-2
Socles W2.5x16 . 7004-104-1 Wedge bases W2.5x16 . 7004-104-1
Socles WX2.5x16 . 7004-104A-1 Wedge bases WX2.5x16 . 7004-104A-1
Socle WY2.5x16 . 7004-104B-1 Wedge base WY2.5x16 . 7004-104B-1
Socle WZ2.5x16 . 7004-104C-1 Wedge base WZ2.5x16 . 7004-104C-1
Socle WU2.5x16 . 7004-104D-1 Wedge base WU2.5x16 . 7004-104D-1
Socles W3x16d &
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