IEC 60598-2-11:2013

Luminaires - Part 2-11: Particular requirements - Aquarium luminaires

IEC 60598-2-11:2013 specifies requirements for household aquarium luminaires incorporating electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Subclause 11.1, change of the scope to open the standard for all kinds of electrical light sources.
b) Subclause 11.4.2, change of the definition in order to clarify non-permanently attached aquarium luminaire.
c) Subclause 11.11.3, for indoor operated aquarium luminaire, change of the size of external cable to at least 0,75 mm2 instead of 1,0 mm2 in the former edition.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2008.

Luminaires - Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières - Luminaires pour aquarium

La CEI 60598-2-11:2013 spécifie les exigences relatives aux luminaires pour aquariums domestiques comportant des sources lumineuses électriques avec des tensions d'alimentation ne dépassant pas 1 000 V. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2005. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) Paragraphe 11.1, changement du domaine d'application pour étendre la norme à toutes les sources de lumière électrique.
b) Paragraphe 11.4.2, changement de la définition de manière à clarifier la notion de luminaire d'aquarium non fixé de manière permanente.
c) Paragraphe 11.11.3, pour les luminaires d'intérieur pour luminaire d'aquarium, changement de la taille du câble externe à la section de 0,75 mm2 au lieu de 1,0 mm2 dans l'édition précédente.
Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 60598-1:2008.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 03-Jul-2022
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: SC 34D - Luminaires
• Drafting Committee: WG 1 - TC 34/SC 34D/WG 1
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 16-May-2013
• Completion Date: 31-Mar-2013

Relations

• Amended By: IEC 60598-2-11:2013/AMD1:2022 - Amendment 1 - Luminaires - Part 2-11: Particular requirements - Aquarium luminaires
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60598-2-11:2005 - Luminaires - Part 2-11: Particular requirements - Aquarium luminaires
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60598-2-11:2013 is an international standard issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies particular requirements for aquarium luminaires. These are electric lighting devices designed for use with aquariums operating on supply voltages not exceeding 1,000 V. This edition supersedes the previous 2005 version and incorporates significant technical revisions to enhance safety, performance, and applicability of aquarium lighting.

The standard covers household aquarium luminaires that may be permanently or non-permanently attached to the aquarium or suspended independently. It ensures protection against electric shock, moisture ingress, and accidental water immersion while promoting durability and proper electrical functioning in proximity to aquatic environments.

Key Topics

• Scope Expansion: The updated standard opens applicability to all kinds of electrical light sources used in aquarium luminaires, not limited to specific lamp types.

• Definitions and Classifications: Clear distinctions are made between:

  • Non-permanently attached luminaires – removable by hand for maintenance.
  • Permanently attached luminaires – fixed by tools.
  • Independently suspended (pendant) luminaires.

• Electrical Safety Requirements:

  • Minimum external cable size for indoor luminaires reduced to 0.75 mm² for flexibility without compromising safety.
  • Requirements for protective measures against UV radiation especially when metal halide lamps are in use.
  • Creepage distances, clearances, and robust grounding provisions to prevent electric shock.

• Mechanical and Construction Specifications:

  • Minimum distance marking of 15 mm from the luminaire to the maximum water level to avoid water contact.
  • Resistance to moisture, dust, and thermal endurance tests to validate durability.

• Markings and Labeling:

  • Mandatory clear and standardized markings on luminaires, including symbols indicating safe distances from water.
  • Instructions for disconnecting supply and other safety labels consistent with IEC 60598-1 general requirements.

• Testing Procedures:

  • Compliance testing aligns with IEC 60598-1, incorporating general and particular test procedures tailored for aquarium luminaires.

Applications

IEC 60598-2-11:2013 is relevant for manufacturers, designers, and safety regulators involved with:

• Aquarium lighting systems designed for private residences, public aquariums, and aquatic research facilities.
• Ensuring safe lighting installation on or near aquariums to prevent electrical hazards during maintenance or accidental exposure to water.
• Product development for versatile luminaires that support various electric light sources, improving energy efficiency and illumination quality for aquatic life and decorative purposes.
• Quality assurance and certification processes to meet international safety benchmarks, facilitating global market access and user confidence.

This standard plays a critical role in mitigating risks associated with electric appliances in moist and wet environments typical of aquarium setups.

Related Standards

• IEC 60598-1:2008 – General requirements and tests for luminaires, which forms the foundational standard to be used alongside IEC 60598-2-11.
• Other parts of the IEC 60598 series addressing specific luminaire types and usage contexts, providing a comprehensive framework for lighting safety and functionality.
• National and regional standards harmonizing electrical safety for aquariums, sometimes with voltage limits (e.g., the US limit of 300 V supply for aquarium equipment).

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IEC 60598-2-11 ®
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Luminaires –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements – Aquarium luminaires

Luminaires –
Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières – Luminaires pour aquarium

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Edition 2.0 2013-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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INTERNATIONALE
Luminaires –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements – Aquarium luminaires

Luminaires –
Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières – Luminaires pour aquarium

INTERNATIONAL
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ICS 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-83220-821-2

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
11.1 Scope . 6
11.2 Normative references . 6
11.3 General test requirements. 6
11.4 Terms and definitions . 6
11.5 Classification of luminaires . 7
11.6 Marking . 7
11.7 Construction . 8
11.8 Creepage distances and clearances . 9
11.9 Provisions for earthing . 9
11.10 Terminals and electrical connections. 9
11.11 External and internal wiring . 9
11.12 Protection against electric shock . 9
11.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests . 9
11.14 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 10
11.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 10
11.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 10
Annex A (normative) Requirements for the protective shield to be fitted to luminaires
using metal halide lamps for protective measures against UV radiation . 11

Figure 1 – Minimum distance from water level symbol. 7

Table 1 – Markings . 7

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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements –
Aquarium luminaires
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60598-2-11 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Subclause 11.1, change of the scope to open the standard for all kinds of electrical light
sources.
b) Subclause 11.4.2, change of the definition in order to clarify non-permanently attached
aquarium luminaire.
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c) Subclause 11.11.3, for indoor operated aquarium luminaire, change of the size of external
2 2
cable to at least 0,75 mm instead of 1,0 mm in the former edition.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34D/1046/FDIS 34D/1089/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 60598 series, published under the general title Luminaires can
be found on the IEC website.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC web site 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.
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INTRODUCTION
Aquarium luminaires are predominantly used on the topside of an aquarium tank to achieve an
effective illumination and are, therefore, very close to the water inside the tank. Because
constant refilling of water is required as a consequence of evaporation and regular servicing,
e.g. feeding the fish, it is necessary to open the top cover or to remove the aquarium luminaire
frequently in order to have a good and sufficient access to the water surface.
The requirements of this standard are necessary to prevent any dangerous contact between
current-carrying parts of the aquarium luminaire and the water inside the tank during refilling or
maintenance. Another aspect is to prevent any accidental immersion of the aquarium luminaire
into the water.
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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements –
Aquarium luminaires
11.1 Scope
This part of the IEC 60598 series specifies requirements for household aquarium luminaires
incorporating electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.
NOTE In the U.S., electrical equipment used on or in aquariums must be supplied by voltages not exceeding
300 V.
11.2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
11.3 General test requirements
The provisions of Section 0 of IEC 60598-1 apply. The tests described in each appropriate
section of IEC 60598-1 shall be carried out in the order listed in this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.4 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60598-1, as well as
the following apply.
11.4.1
aquarium luminaire
luminaire intended to illuminate the inside of an aquarium and which is placed in close
proximity of the top of the tank or in/on the tank
11.4.2
non-permanently attached luminaire
luminaire which can be positioned on top of an aquarium tank, or on a removable top cover
frame or on a fixed top cover frame, and which is removable by hand; a luminaire which must
be detached from the aquarium for lamp replacement and/or for maintenance is considered as
a non-permanently attached luminaire
Note 1 to entry: Non-permanently attached aquarium luminaires can contain provisions for fixing.
11.4.3
permanently attached luminaire
luminaire which is mounted on the tank of the aquarium or on a fixed top cover frame of the
aquarium and which is only removable by the use of a tool
Note 1 to entry: Luminaires and their parts can be mounted separately by the user.

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11.4.4
independently suspended aquarium luminaire
luminaire (pendant), not permanently attached to the tank
11.4.5
removable top cover frame
outside frame which is mounted on the top of the aquarium tank and may be removed by hand
Note 1 to entry: A removable top cover frame can contain other parts necessary for fixing additional accessories.
11.4.6
fixed top cover frame
outside frame which is fixed on top of the aquarium tank, and the removal of which is only
possible by use of a tool
Note 1 to entry: A fixed top cover frame can contain parts necessary for fixing additional accessories.
11.4.7
aquarium
complete system, including a tank, an aquarium luminaire and if applicable a top cover frame
11.5 Classification of luminaires
Luminaires shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of IEC 60598-1.
11.6 Marking
The provisions of Section 3 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the following requirements (see
Table 1).
Table 1 – Markings
Markings Markings Markings
belonging to a) belonging to b) belonging to c)
11.6.1 Distance
11.6.2 External parts
11.6.3 Disconnect supply
a), b) and c) refer to the categories of markings outlined in 3.2 of IEC 60598-1.
11.6.1 Information shall be provided and/or the following symbol (see Figure 1) concerning the
minimum distance from the luminaire to the maximum water level of the aquarium shall be
marked on the luminaire if there are possibilities (based on the design of the aquarium) of the
water reaching the luminaire. The minimum distance shall be at least 15 mm.

min. . mm
IEC  1245/13
Figure 1 – Minimum distance from water level symbol

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11.6.2 Portable external parts, e.g. ballast units, shall be marked with a warning based on the
following wording: “Shall not be positioned on or into the cover frame”, if the protection against
ingress of moisture is lower than IPX7.
11.6.3 Aquarium luminaires shall be marked with an outside visible instruction based on the
following wording: “Disconnect supply before opening the luminaire for maintenance”.
11.6.4 If the permanently attached luminaire is delivered separately from the aquarium and
intended for direct mounting on the wall of the tank, the manufacturer has to give an
information in the instructions regarding the permissible thickness of the wall of the aquarium
tank.
11.7 Construction
The provisions of Section 4 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the requirements of 11.7.1 to
11.7.5 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.7.1 Non-permanently attached aquarium luminaires shall have protection against ingress of
moisture of at least IPX7. Only class III aquarium luminaires where the working voltage does
not exceed 12 V r.m.s. or 30 V ripple free d.c. can be positioned in contact with or submersed
in water.
11.7.2 Permanently attached luminaires shall have protection against ingress of moisture of at
least IPX7 with the following exception.
If a permanently attached aquarium luminaire is used in an aquarium provided with suitable
drainage apertures or a cut off mechanism, all surfaces which are located at least 15 mm
above the maximum water level reached in case of overfilling shall be at least IPX4.
For the other surfaces of the luminaire, the protection against ingress of moisture can be
reduced to at least IPX2, if the following situations apply. During refilling, any contact between
water splashes and hazardous part of the aquarium luminaire shall be prevented by the
position of the luminaire.
11.7.3 Portable external parts mounted in the supply cable, for example switches or ballast
units, need not comply with the IP rating of the luminaire if the cable length between the
luminaire and electrical part is at least 1,0 m and the cable length between those electrical
parts and the supply connector is not greater than 0,5 m.
11.7.4 Provision shall be made to prevent a permanently attached aquarium luminaire (see
11.4.3 – Note 1 to entry) becoming unfixed.
Compliance shall be checked by the following test.
For a luminaire which is intended for direct mounting on the wall of the tank, a force is applied
to the fixing mechanism for 1 min in the most onerous direction. During the test, the fixing
mechanism is mounted on test aquarium “walls” made of ordinary window glass, with the
minimum and maximum thickness as specified by the manufacturer. The fixing mechanism
shall not start moving on the glass at a pull of 20 N.

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11.7.5 If the luminaire is fitted with a switch, the switch shall be a double pole disconnection
construction, except for class III luminaires.
11.8 Creepage distances and clearances
The provisions of Section 11 of IEC 60598-1 apply. Luminaires of this part of IEC 60598-2 are
intended for use in applications in line with impulse withstand category II.
11.9 Provisions for earthing
The provisions of Section 7 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
11.10 Terminals and electrical connections
The provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
11.11 External and internal wiring
The provisions of Section 5 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the requirements of 11.11.1 to
11.11.3 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.11.1 Aquarium luminaires shall be provided with a fixed flexible cable and a plug for
connection to the power supply. The length of the cable shall be at least 1,5 m, unless the
requirements of 11.7.3 apply.
11.11.2 The plug of the power supply cord of an aquarium luminaire is not required to have
the same degree of protection as the luminaire if different from IP2X.
11.11.3 For aquarium luminaries other than ordinary, if the luminaire has been clearly
specified as suitable for indoor use only, flexible cables or cords used as a means of
connection to the supply can be made from PVC (like for ordinary luminaires) and the nominal
cross-sectional area of the conductors shall be not less than 0,75 mm .
11.12 Protection against electric shock
The provisions of Section 8 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
11.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests
The provisions of Section 12 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the requirements of 11.13.1
and 11.13.2 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.13.1 Aquarium luminaires shall be subjected to the relevant tests of 12.4, 12.5 and 12.6
of IEC 60598-1 after the test(s) of 9.2 but before the test(s) of 9.3 of Section 9 of IEC 60598-1
as specified in 11.14 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.13.2 A 20 mm thick matt black painted wooden board is used to represent the maximum
possible water level. A matt black painted 20 mm-wide wooden frame is placed onto the board
to provide the spacing between the water and the luminaire according to 11.5.1. The aquarium
cover frame, fully assembled with its luminaire, is then laid onto the matt black wooden frame.

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IEC 60598-2-11 ®
Edition 2.1 2022-07
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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Luminaires –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements – Aquarium luminaires
Luminaires –
Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières – Luminaires pour aquarium
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
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ICS 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-3969-8

IEC 60598-2-11 ®
Edition 2.1 2022-07
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
REDLINE VERSION
VERSION REDLINE
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Part 2-11: Particular requirements – Aquarium luminaires

Luminaires –
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
11.1 Scope . 6
11.2 Normative references . 6
11.3 General test requirements . 6
11.4 Terms and definitions . 6
11.5 Classification of luminaires . 7
11.6 Marking . 7
11.7 Construction . 8
11.8 Creepage distances and clearances . 9
11.9 Provisions for earthing. 9
11.10 Terminals and electrical connections . 9
11.11 External and internal wiring . 9
11.12 Protection against electric shock . 9
11.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests. 9
11.14 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 10
11.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 10
11.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 10
Annex A (normative) Requirements for the protective shield to be fitted to luminaires
using metal halide lamps for protective measures against UV radiation . 11

Figure 1 – Minimum distance from water level symbol . 7

Table 1 – Markings . 7

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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements –
Aquarium luminaires
FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendment has been
prepared for user convenience.
IEC 60598-2-11 edition 2.1 contains the second edition (2013-05) [documents
34D/1046/FDIS and 34D/1089/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2022-07) [documents
34D/1612/CDV and 34D/1632/RVC].
In this Redline version, a vertical line in the margin shows where the technical content
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red text. A separate Final version with all changes accepted is available in this
publication.
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International Standard IEC 60598-2-11 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1.
This second edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Subclause 11.1, change of the scope to open the standard for all kinds of electrical light
sources.
b) Subclause 11.4.2, change of the definition in order to clarify non-permanently attached
aquarium luminaire.
c) Subclause 11.11.3, for indoor operated aquarium luminaire, change of the size of external
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cable to at least 0,75 mm instead of 1,0 mm in the former edition.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 60598 series, published under the general title Luminaires can
be found on the IEC website.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
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INTRODUCTION
Aquarium luminaires are predominantly used on the topside of an aquarium tank to achieve
an effective illumination and are, therefore, very close to the water inside the tank. Because
constant refilling of water is required as a consequence of evaporation and regular servicing,
e.g. feeding the fish, it is necessary to open the top cover or to remove the aquarium
luminaire frequently in order to have a good and sufficient access to the water surface.
The requirements of this standard are necessary to prevent any dangerous contact between
current-carrying parts of the aquarium luminaire and the water inside the tank during refilling
or maintenance. Another aspect is to prevent any accidental immersion of the aquarium
luminaire into the water.
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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements –
Aquarium luminaires
11.1 Scope
This part of the IEC 60598 series specifies requirements for household aquarium luminaires
incorporating electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.
NOTE In the U.S., electrical equipment used on or in aquariums must be supplied by voltages not exceeding
300 V.
11.2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
11.3 General test requirements
The provisions of Section 0 of IEC 60598-1 apply. The tests described in each appropriate
section of IEC 60598-1 shall be carried out in the order listed in this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.4 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60598-1, as well as
the following apply.
11.4.1
aquarium luminaire
luminaire intended to illuminate the inside of an aquarium and which is placed in close
proximity of the top of the tank or in/on the tank
11.4.2
non-permanently attached aquarium luminaire
luminaire which can be positioned on top of an aquarium tank, or on a removable top cover
frame or on a fixed top cover frame, and which is removable by hand; a luminaire which must
be detached from the aquarium for lamp replacement and/or for maintenance is considered as
a non-permanently attached luminaire
Note 1 to entry: Non-permanently attached aquarium luminaires can contain provisions for fixing.
11.4.3
permanently attached aquarium luminaire
luminaire which is mounted on the tank of the aquarium or on a fixed top cover frame of the
aquarium and which is only removable by the use of a tool
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11.4.4
independently suspended aquarium luminaire
luminaire (pendant), not permanently attached to the tank
11.4.5
removable top cover frame
outside frame which is mounted on the top of the aquarium tank and may be removed by hand
Note 1 to entry: A removable top cover frame can contain other parts necessary for fixing additional accessories.
11.4.6
fixed top cover frame
outside frame which is fixed on top of the aquarium tank, and the removal of which is only
possible by use of a tool
Note 1 to entry: A fixed top cover frame can contain parts necessary for fixing additional accessories.
11.4.7
aquarium
complete system, including a tank, an aquarium luminaire and if applicable a top cover frame
11.5 Classification of luminaires
Aquarium luminaires shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of
IEC 60598-1.
Aquarium luminaires are referred to as luminaires in this document.
11.6 Marking
The provisions of Section 3 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the following requirements
(see Table 1).
Table 1 – Markings
Markings Markings Markings
belonging to a) belonging to b) belonging to c)
11.6.1 Distance
11.6.2 External parts
11.6.3 Disconnect supply
a), b) and c) refer to the categories of markings outlined in 3.2 of IEC 60598-1.
11.6.1 Information shall be provided and/or the following symbol (see Figure 1) concerning
the minimum distance from the luminaire to the maximum water level of the aquarium shall be
marked on the luminaire if there are possibilities (based on the design of the aquarium) of the
water reaching the luminaire. The minimum distance shall be at least 15 mm.

min. . mm
IEC  1245/13
Figure 1 – Minimum distance from water level symbol

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11.6.2 Portable external parts, e.g. ballast units, shall be marked with a warning based on the
following wording: “Shall not be positioned on or into the cover frame”, if the protection
against ingress of moisture is lower than IPX7.
11.6.3 Aquarium luminaires Where the luminaire is foreseen to be opened for maintenance, it
shall be marked with an outside visible instruction based on the following wording:
“Disconnect supply before opening the luminaire for maintenance”.
11.6.4 If the permanently attached luminaire is delivered separately from the aquarium and
intended for direct mounting on the wall of the tank, the manufacturer has to give an
information in the instructions regarding the permissible thickness of the wall of the aquarium
tank.
11.7 Construction
The provisions of Section 4 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the requirements of 11.7.1 to
11.7.5 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.7.1 Non-permanently attached aquarium luminaires shall have protection against ingress
of moisture of at least IPX7. Only class III aquarium luminaires where the working voltage
does not exceed 12 V r.m.s. RMS or 30 V ripple free d.c. DC can be positioned in contact with
or submersed in water.
11.7.2 Permanently attached luminaires shall have protection against ingress of moisture of
at least IPX7 with the following exception.
If a permanently attached aquarium luminaire is used in an aquarium provided with suitable
drainage apertures or a cut off mechanism, all surfaces which are located at least 15 mm
above the maximum water level reached in case of overfilling shall be at least IPX4.
For the other surfaces of the permanently attached luminaires, the protection against ingress
of moisture can be reduced to at least IPX2, if the following situations apply. During refilling,
any contact between water splashes and hazardous part of the aquarium luminaire shall be
prevented by the position of the luminaire.
11.7.3 Portable external parts mounted in the supply cable, for example switches or ballast
units, need not comply with the IP rating of the luminaire if the cable length between the
luminaire and electrical part is at least 1,0 m and the cable length between those electrical
parts and the supply connector is not greater than 0,5 m.
11.7.4 Provision shall be made to prevent a permanently attached aquarium luminaire (see
11.4.3 – Note 1 to entry) becoming unfixed.
Compliance shall be checked by the following test.
For a permanently attached luminaire which is intended for direct mounting on the wall of the
tank, a force is applied to the fixing mechanism for 1 min in the most onerous direction.
During the test, the fixing mechanism is mounted on test aquarium "walls" made of ordinary
window glass, with the minimum and maximum thickness as specified by the manufacturer.
The fixing mechanism shall not start moving on the glass at a pull of 20 N.

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11.7.5 If the luminaire is fitted with a switch, the switch shall be a double pole disconnection
construction, except for class III luminaires.
11.8 Creepage distances and clearances
The provisions of Section 11 of IEC 60598-1 apply. Luminaires of this part of IEC 60598-2 are
intended for use in applications in line with impulse withstand category II.
11.9 Provisions for earthing
The provisions of Section 7 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
11.10 Terminals and electrical connections
The provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
11.11 External and internal wiring
The provisions of Section 5 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the requirements of 11.11.1
to 11.11.3 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.11.1 Aquarium Luminaires shall be provided with a fixed flexible cable and a plug for
connection to the power supply. The length of the cable shall be at least 1,5 m, unless the
requirements of 11.7.3 apply.
11.11.2 The plug of the power supply cord of an aquarium a luminaire is not required to have
the same degree of protection as the luminaire if different from IP2X.
11.11.3 For aquarium luminaries other than ordinary, if the luminaire has been clearly
specified as suitable for indoor use only, flexible cables or cords used as a means of
connection to the supply can be made from PVC (like for ordinary luminaires) and the nominal
cross-sectional area of the conductors shall be not less than 0,75 mm . For SELV cables or
cords, the requirements in IEC 60598-1 are applicable.
11.12 Protection against electric shock
The provisions of Section 8 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
11.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests
The provisions of Section 12 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the requirements of 11.13.1
and 11.13.2 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.13.1 Aquarium Luminaires shall be subjected to the relevant tests of 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and
12.7 of IEC 60598-1 after the test(s) of 9.2 but before the test(s) of 9.3 of Section 9 of
IEC 60598-1 as specified in 11.14 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.13.2 A 20 mm thick matt black painted wooden board is used to represent the maximum
possible water level. A matt black painted 20 mm-wide wooden frame is placed onto the board
to provide the spacing between the water and the luminaire according to 11.5.1 11.6.1. The
aquarium cover frame, fully assembled with its luminaire, is then laid onto the matt black
wooden frame.
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11.14 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture
The provisions of Section 9 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the requirements of 11.14.1
and 11.14.2 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.14.1 The order of tests specified in Section 9 of IEC 60598-1 shall be in accordance with
11.13 of this part of IEC 60598-2.
11.14.2 The test according to IPX2 shall be performed in the position of the luminaire, in
which the top of the aquarium is fully covered (closed position) and the permanently attached
aquarium luminaire is in the normal operating position.
The test according to IPX4 shall be performed in the position of the permanently attached
aquarium luminaire, in which the maximum distance to the water is given (opened position).
During the IPX4 test all surfaces which are designed for IPX2 rating can be covered during
the IPX4 tests shall be protected from water contact using additional covers.
11.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
The provisions of Section 10 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
11.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
The provisions of Section 13 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

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Annex A
(normative)
Requirements for the protective shield to be fitted
to luminaires using metal halide lamps
for protective measures against UV radiation

Annex P of IEC 60598-1 applies, except for the inside of the aquarium.

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 13
INTRODUCTION . 15
11.1 Domaine d’application . 16
11.2 Références normatives . 16
11.3 Généralités sur les essais . 16
11.4 Termes et définitions . 16
11.5 Classification des luminaires . 17
11.6 Marquage . 17
11.7 Construction . 18
11.8 Lignes de fuite et distances dans l’air . 19
11.9 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre . 19
11.10 Bornes et connexions électriques . 19
11.11 Câblage interne et externe . 19
11.12 Protection contre les chocs électriques . 20
11.13 Essais d’endurance et d’échauffement . 20
11.14 Résistance aux poussières, aux corps solides et à l’humidité . 20
11.15 Résistance d’isolement et rigidité diélectrique . 20
11.16 Résistance à la chaleur, au feu et au courant de cheminement . 20
Annexe A (normative) Exigences concernant les mesures de protection, contre le
rayonnement UV, pour les écrans de protection destinés à équiper les luminaires
utilisant des lampes aux halogénures métalliques . 21

Figure 1 – Symbole indiquant la distance minimale au niveau d’eau . 18

Tableau 1 – Marquage . 17

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Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières –
Luminaires pour aquarium
AVANT-PROPOS
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Cette version consolidée de la Norme IEC officielle et de son amendement a été
préparée pour la commodité de l'utilisateur.
L’IEC 60598-2-11 édition 2.1 contient la deuxième édition (2013-05) [documents
34D/1046/FDIS et 34D/1089/RVD] et son amendement 1 (2022-07) [documents
34D/1612/CDV et 34D/1632/RVC].
Dans cette version Redline, une ligne verticale dans la marge indique où le contenu
technique est modifié par l'amendement 1. Les ajouts sont en vert, les suppressions
sont en rouge, barrées. Une version Finale avec toutes les modifications acceptées est
disponible dans cette publication.

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La Norme internationale IEC 60598-2-11 a été établie par le sous-comité 34D: Luminaires, du
comité d'études 34 de l’IEC: Lampes et équipements associés.
Cette norme doit être lue conjointement avec l’IEC 60598-1
Cette deuxième édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition
précédente:
a) Paragraphe 11.1, changement du domaine d’application pour étendre la norme à toutes
les sources de lumière électrique.
b) Paragraphe 11.4.2, changement de la définition de manière à clarifier la notion de
luminaire d’aquarium non fixé de manière permanente.
c) Paragraphe 11.11.3, pour les luminaires d’intérieur pour luminaire d’aquarium,
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changement de la taille du câble externe à la section de 0,75 mm au lieu de 1,0 mm
dans l’édition précédente.
Cette publication a été rédigée selon les Directives ISO/IEC, Partie 2.
Une liste de toutes les parties de la série IEC 60598 publiées sous le titre général Luminaires,
peut être consultée sur le site web de l’IEC.
NOTE Dans la présente norme, les caractères d’imprimerie suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences: caractères romains;
– modalités d’essais: caractères italiques;
– notes: en petits caractères romains.
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pas modifié avant la date de stabilité indiquée sur le site web de l’IEC sous 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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une bonne compréhension de son contenu. Les utilisateurs devraient, par conséquent,
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INTRODUCTION
Les luminaires pour aquarium sont principalement utilisés en partie supérieure du réservoir de
l’aquarium pour assurer un éclairage efficace et, sont par conséquent très proches de l’eau
du réservoir. En raison de la nécessité du rajout d’eau, conséquence de l’évaporation, comme
lors des opérations régulières, alimentation des poissons par exemple, il est nécessaire
d’ouvrir le couvercle supérieur ou d’enlever le luminaire pour aquarium fréquemment pour
avoir un accès à la surface de l’eau suffisant.
Les exigences de cette norme sont nécessaires afin de prévenir tous contacts dangereux
entre les parties conduisant le courant du luminaire pour aquarium et l’eau à l’intérieur du
réservoir pendant les opérations de remplissage et de maintenance. Un autre aspect est
d’éviter toute immersion accidentelle du luminaire pour aquarium dans l’eau.

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LUMINAIRES –
Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières –
Luminaires pour aquarium
11.1 Domaine d’application
La présente partie de la série IEC 60598 spécifie les exigences relatives aux luminaires pour
aquariums domestiques comportant des sources lumineuses électriques avec des tensions
d’alimentation ne dépassant pas 1 000 V.
NOTE Aux U.S.A, les équipements électriques utilisés sur ou dans les aquariums doivent être alimentés avec une
tension qui ne dépasse pas 300 V.
11.2 Références normatives
Les documents suivants sont cités en référence de manière normative, en intégralité ou en
partie, dans le présent document et sont indispensables pour son application. Pour les
références datées, seule l’édition citée s’applique. Pour les références non datées, la dernière
édition du document de référence s’applique (y compris les éventuels amendements).
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais
11.3 Généralités sur les essais
Les dispositions de la Section 0 de l’IEC 60598-1 s'appliquent. Les essais décrits dans
chaque section appropriée de l’IEC 60598-1 doivent être réalisés dans l’ordre indiqué dans
cette partie de l’IEC 60598-2.
11.4 Termes et définitions
Pour les besoins du présent document, les termes et définitions de l’IEC 60598-1 ainsi que
les suivants s’appliquent:
11.4.1
luminaire pour aquarium
luminaire destiné à éclairer l’intérieur d’un aquarium et qui est placé à proximité de la partie
supérieure du réservoir ou dans/sur le réservoir
11.4.2
luminaire pour aquarium fixé de manière non permanente
luminaire qui peut être positionné à la partie supérieure du réservoir de l’aquarium, ou sur un
couvercle escamotable de la partie supérieure de l’aquarium, ou sur un couvercle fixe de la
partie supérieure de l’aquarium, et qu’il est possible d’enlever à la main; un luminaire qui doit
être démonté de l'aquarium en vue du remplacement de la lampe et/ou de la maintenance est
considéré comme un luminaire non fixé de manière permanente
Note 1 à l'article: Il est possible qu’un luminaire pour aquarium fixé de manière non permanente puisse comporter
un dispositif de fixation.
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11.4.3
luminaire pour aquarium fixé de manière permanente
luminaire installé sur le réservoir ou sur un couvercle fixe de la partie supérieure de
l’aquarium, et qu’il n’est possible d’enlever qu’au moyen d’un outil
Note 1 à l'article: Les luminaires avec leurs parties constitutives peuvent être montés séparément par l’utilisateur.
11.4.4
luminaire pour aquarium suspendu de manière indépendante
luminaire (suspendu), fixé de manière non permanente au réservoir
11.4.5
couvercle escamotable
partie extérieure qui est installée sur la partie supérieure du réservoir de l’aquarium et qui
peut être enlevée à la main
Note 1 à l'article: Un couvercle escamotable peut comporter d’autres parties nécessaires à la fixation
d’accessoires additionnels.
11.4.6
couvercle fixe
partie extérieure de la structure qui est fixée à la partie supérieure de la cuve et dont la
désolidarisation du réservoir n’est possible qu’au moyen d’un outil
Note 1 à l'article: Un couvercle fixe peut comporter des parties nécessaires à la fixation d’accessoires
additionnels.
11.4.7
aquarium
système complet, incluant un réservoir, un luminaire pour aquarium et, dans certains cas, un
couvercle
11.5 Classification des luminaires
Les luminaires pour aquarium doivent être classifiés selon les classés conformément aux
dispositions de la Section 2 de l’IEC 60598-1.
Dans le présent document, le terme "luminaires" désigne les luminaires pour aquarium.
11.6 Marquage
Les dispositions de la Section 3 de l’IEC 60598-1 s’appliquent, avec les exigences suivantes
(voir Tableau 1).
Tableau 1 – Marquage
Marquages Marquages Marquages
appartenant à a) appartenant à b) appartenant à c)
11.6.1 Distance
11.6.2 Parties externes
11.6.3 Nécessité de déconnecter
l’alimentation
a), b) et c) font référence aux catégories de marquage indiquées en 3.2 de l’IEC 60598-1.

11.6.1 L’indication de la distance minimale du luminaire par rapport au niveau d’eau maximal
de l’aquarium doit être fournie et/ou le symbole suivant (voir Figure 1) doit être porté sur le

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luminaire dans l’éventualité où (en fonction du modèle de l’aquarium) l’eau puisse atteindre le
luminaire. La distance minimale doit être d’au moins 15 mm.

min. . mm
IEC  1245/13
Figure 1 – Symbole indiquant la distance minimale au niveau d’eau
11.6.2 Les composants extérieurs portatifs, par exemple les ballasts, devront comporter un
avertissement indiquant ‘’Ne doit pas être positionné sur ou dans le couvercle’’ si la protection
contre l’humidité est inférieure à IPX7.
11.6.3 Les luminaires pour aquarium doivent comporter une instruction visible de l’extérieur
indiquant Lorsqu’il est prévu d’ouvrir le luminaire à des fins d'entretien, celui-ci doit comporter
un marquage avec une instruction visible de l’extérieur indiquant en substance: "Déconnecter
l’alimentation avant d’ouvrir le luminaire pour entretien".
11.6.4 Si le luminaire fixé de manière permanente est livré séparément de l’aquarium et qu’il
est destiné à être directement monté sur les parois du réservoir, le fabricant doit donner les
informations concernant l’épaisseur acceptable des parois de l'aquarium.
11.7 Construction
Les dispositions de la Section 4 de l’IEC 60598-1 s’appliquent, ainsi que les exigences de
11.7.1 à 11.7.5 de la présente partie de l’IEC 60598-2.
11.7.1 Les luminaires pour aquarium fixés de manière non permanente doivent avoir une
présenter un degré de protection contre l’humidité d’au moins IPX7. Seuls les luminaires pour
aquariums de la classe III dont la tension de fonctionnement service n’excède pas 12 V en
valeur efficace ou 30 V sans ondulation en courant continu lissé peuvent être installés en
contact avec l’eau ou immergés dans l’eau.
11.7.2 Les luminaires pour aquarium fixés de manière permanente doivent disposer d'une
présenter un degré de protection contre l’humidité d’au moins IPX7, à avec l'exception
suivante:
Si un luminaire pour aquarium fixé de manière permanente est utilisé dans un aquarium
équipé d'ouvertures d'évacuation adaptées ou d'un dispositif de coupure, toutes les surfaces
situées à au moins 15 mm au-dessus du niveau d'eau maximal atteint en cas de remplissage
excessif doivent être au présenter un degré de protection d’au moins IPX4.
Pour les autres surfaces du luminaires fixés de manière permanente, la protection contre
l’humidité peut être réduite à au degré IPX2 au minimum, dans le cas ou les situations
suivantes s’appliquent. Pendant le remplissage, la position du luminaire doit empêcher tout
contact entre les éclaboussures d’eau et la partie dangereuse du luminaire pour aquarium doit
être empêché par la position du luminaire.
11.7.3 Il n’est pas nécessaire que les composants externes portatifs reliés au câble
d’alimentation, par exemple les interrupteurs ou les ballasts, satisfassent à l’indice IP du
luminaire si la longueur de câble entre le luminaire et le composant électrique est d’au moins
1,0 m et si la longueur de câble entre ces composants électriques et le
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