IEC 60598-2-4:2017

Luminaires - Part 2-4: Particular requirements - Portable general purpose luminaires

IEC 60598-2-4:2017 specifies requirements for portable general purpose luminaires for indoor and/or outdoor use (e.g. garden use), other than handlamps, designed to be used with or incorporating electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- alignment with IEC 60598-1;
- modification of the scope, classification and requirements to cover portable luminaires for both indoor and outdoor applications, by introducing the requirements already listed in IEC 60598-2-7;
NOTE In this edition of IEC 60598-2-4 all requirements listed in IEC 60598-2-7 have been incorporated. As a consequence, IEC 60598-2-7 will be withdrawn after publication of this standard.
- modification of the scope to cover all electrical light sources (it was previously limited to tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps);
- introduction of the symbol for luminaires which are other than ordinary, but suitable for indoor applications only (e.g. luminaire using PVC cable);
- modification in the detail of test to clarify that the stability test on an inclined plane (see 4.7.3) shall be carried out with the light source(s) in place;
- modification of the minimum degree of protection against dust and moisture for portable luminaires for outdoor use from IPX3 to IPX4 (see 4.5.2); as a consequence, the requirements for cable entry position, as given in IEC 60598-2-7:1982, 7.6.3 were deleted as they are covered by IPX4;
- modification of the requirements for the acceptance criteria of plug and socket outlet;
- modification of the IP test requiring the most unfavourable of the overturned positions to cover all classes (and not only class II luminaires as in 7.13.1 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982).

Luminaires - Partie 2-4: Exigences particulières - Luminaires portatifs à usage général

IEC 60598-2-4:2017 spécifie les exigences applicables aux luminaires portatifs à usage général pour une utilisation à l’intérieur et/ou à l’extérieur (par exemple emploi dans les jardins), autres que les baladeuses, conçus pour ętre utilisés avec des sources électriques lumineuses ou intégrant des sources électriques lumineuses pour tensions d’alimentation ne dépassant pas 250 V.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 1997. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- alignement sur l'IEC 60598-1;
- modification du domaine d’application, de la classification et des exigences, afin de couvrir les luminaires portatifs destinés aux applications à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur, en introduisant les exigences déjà énumérées dans l'IEC 60598-2-7;
NOTE Toutes les exigences énumérées dans l’IEC 60598-2-7 ont été intégrées dans la présente édition de l’IEC 60598-2-4. L’IEC 60598-2-7 sera donc retirée après la publication de la présente norme.
- modification du domaine d’application afin de couvrir toutes les sources lumineuses électriques (auparavant le domaine d’application était limité aux lampes à filament de tungstène, aux lampes tubulaires fluorescentes et autres lampes à décharge);
- introduction du symbole pour les luminaires autres que les luminaires ordinaires, mais adaptés uniquement aux applications à l’intérieur (par exemple, les luminaires équipés d’un câble en PVC);
- modification des détails de l’essai afin de clarifier que l’essai de stabilité sur un plan incliné (voir 4.7.3) doit ętre effectué avec la ou les sources lumineuses en place;
- modification du degré minimal de protection contre la poussière et l’humidité, pour les luminaires portatifs pour utilisation en extérieur, de IPX3 à IPX4 (voir 4.5.2);
- les exigences relatives à la position d’entrée de câble, telles que données au 7.6.3 de l’IEC 60598-2-7:1982, sont donc supprimées, car elles sont couvertes par IPX4;
- modification des exigences pour les critères d'acceptation des fiches et des socles de prise de courant;
- modification de l’essai IP exigeant la plus défavorable des positions renversées pour couvrir toutes les classes (et pas seulement les luminaires de classe II comme en 7.13.1 de l’IEC 60598-2-7:1982).

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Apr-2017
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• 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: 05-May-2017
• Completion Date: 21-Apr-2017

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• Revises: IEC 60598-2-4:1997 - Luminaires - Part 2: Particular requirements - Section 4: Portable general purpose luminaires
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
4.1 Scope . 5
4.2 Normative references . 5
4.3 Terms and definitions . 5
4.4 General test requirements . 5
4.5 Classification of luminaires . 5
4.6 Marking . 6
4.7 Construction . 6
4.8 Creepage distances and clearances . 8
4.9 Provision for earthing . 8
4.10 Terminals. 8
4.11 External and internal wiring. 8
4.12 Protection against electric shock . 8
4.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests . 9
4.14 Resistance to dust and moisture . 9
4.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 9
4.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 9
Bibliography . 10

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FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
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International Standard IEC 60598-2-4 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60598-1;
b) modification of the scope, classification and requirements to cover portable luminaires for
both indoor and outdoor applications, by introducing the requirements already listed in
IEC 60598-2-7;
NOTE In this edition of IEC 60598-2-4 all requirements listed in IEC 60598-2-7 have been incorporated. As a
consequence, IEC 60598-2-7 will be withdrawn after publication of this standard.

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c) modification of the scope to cover all electrical light sources (it was previously limited to
tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps);
d) introduction of the symbol for luminaires which are other than ordinary, but suitable for
indoor applications only (e.g. luminaire using PVC cable);
e) modification in the detail of test to clarify that the stability test on an inclined plane (see
4.7.3) shall be carried out with the light source(s) in place;
f) modification of the minimum degree of protection against dust and moisture for portable
luminaires for outdoor use from IPX3 to IPX4 (see 4.5.2); as a consequence, the
requirements for cable entry position, as given in IEC 60598-2-7:1982, 7.6.3 were deleted
as they are covered by IPX4;
g) modification of the requirements for the acceptance criteria of plug and socket outlet;
h) modification of the IP test requiring the most unfavourable of the overturned positions to
cover all classes (and not only class II luminaires as in 7.13.1 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34D/1257/FDIS 34D/1271/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1: Luminaires – Part 1: General
requirements and tests. It was established on the basis of the eight edition (2014) of that
standard.
A list of all 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 type is used:
– compliance statements: in italic type
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-4: Particular requirements –
Portable general purpose luminaires

4.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60598-2 specifies requirements for portable general purpose luminaires for
indoor and/or outdoor use (e.g. garden use), other than handlamps, designed to be used with
or incorporating electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V.
4.2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
4.3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60598-1 as well as
the following apply.ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization
at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4.3.1
candlestick luminaire
portable luminaire having series connected lamps permanently mounted and separated on a
free-standing frame
Note 1 to entry: Candlestick luminaires can incorporate E5 or E10 lampholders.
4.4 General test requirements
The provisions of Section 0 of IEC 60598-1 apply. The tests described in each appropriate
section of Part 1 shall be carried out in the order listed in this part of IEC 60598-2.
4.5 Classification of luminaires
Luminaires shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of IEC 60598-1
together with the following additions.
NOTE In Australia and New Zealand, AS/NZS 60598.2.4 introduces Appendix A “Simple Portable Luminaires”.

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4.5.1 According to the intended use:
– ordinary luminaires are classified for indoor use only;
– luminaires whi
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
4.1 General .
4.1 Scope . 6
4.2 Normative references . 6

4.3 Terms and definitions . 6
4.4 General test requirements . 6
4.5 Classification of luminaires . 7
4.6 Marking . 7
4.7 Construction . 7
4.8 Creepage distances and clearances . 9
4.9 Provision for earthing . 9
4.10 Terminals. 9
4.11 External and internal wiring. 9
4.12 Protection against electric shock . 10
4.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests . 10
4.14 Resistance to dust and moisture . 10
4.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 10
4.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 10

Bibliography . 11

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FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
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governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
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International Standard IEC 60598-2-4 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60598-1;
b) modification of the scope, classification and requirements to cover portable luminaires for
both indoor and outdoor applications, by introducing the requirements already listed in
IEC 60598-2-7;
NOTE In this edition of IEC 60598-2-4 all requirements listed in IEC 60598-2-7 have been incorporated. As a
consequence, IEC 60598-2-7 will be withdrawn after publication of this standard.
c) modification of the scope to cover all electrical light sources (it was previously limited to
tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps);
d) introduction of the symbol for luminaires which are other than ordinary, but suitable for
indoor applications only (e.g. luminaire using PVC cable);
e) modification in the detail of test to clarify that the stability test on an inclined plane (see
4.7.3) shall be carried out with the light source(s) in place;
f) modification of the minimum degree of protection against dust and moisture for portable
luminaires for outdoor use from IPX3 to IPX4 (see 4.5.2); as a consequence, the
requirements for cable entry position, as given in IEC 60598-2-7:1982, 7.6.3 were deleted
as they are covered by IPX4;
g) modification of the requirements for the acceptance criteria of plug and socket outlet;
h) modification of the IP test requiring the most unfavourable of the overturned positions to
cover all classes (and not only class II luminaires as in 7.13.1 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34D/1257/FDIS 34D/1271/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1: Luminaires – Part 1: General
requirements and tests. It was established on the basis of the eight edition (2014) of that
standard.
A list of all 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 type is used:
– compliance statements: in italic type

The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
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• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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4.1 General
4.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60598-2 specifies requirements for portable general purpose luminaires for
indoor and/or outdoor use (e.g. garden use), other than handlamps, for use with tungsten
filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps designed to be used with or
incorporating electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V. It is to be read
in conjunction with those sections of part 1 to which reference is made.
4.2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP codes)
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
4.3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60598-1 as well as
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminologic
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IEC 60598-2-4 ®
Edition 3.0 2017-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Luminaires –
Part 2-4: Particular requirements – Portable general purpose luminaires

Luminaires –
Partie 2-4: Exigences particulières – Luminaires portatifs à usage général

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-5819-4

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
4.1 Scope . 5
4.2 Normative references . 5
4.3 Terms and definitions . 5
4.4 General test requirements . 5
4.5 Classification of luminaires . 5
4.6 Marking . 6
4.7 Construction . 6
4.8 Creepage distances and clearances . 8
4.9 Provision for earthing . 8
4.10 Terminals . 8
4.11 External and internal wiring . 8
4.12 Protection against electric shock . 8
4.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests . 9
4.14 Resistance to dust and moisture . 9
4.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 9
4.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 9
Bibliography . 10

Figure 1 – Luminaires “For indoor use only” . 6

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-4: Particular requirements –
Portable general purpose luminaires

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60598-2-4 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This bilingual version (2018-07) corresponds to the English version, published in 2017-04.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60598-1;

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b) modification of the scope, classification and requirements to cover portable luminaires for
both indoor and outdoor applications, by introducing the requirements already listed in
IEC 60598-2-7;
NOTE In this edition of IEC 60598-2-4 all requirements listed in IEC 60598-2-7 have been incorporated. As a
consequence, IEC 60598-2-7 will be withdrawn after publication of this standard.
c) modification of the scope to cover all electrical light sources (it was previously limited to
tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps);
d) introduction of the symbol for luminaires which are other than ordinary, but suitable for
indoor applications only (e.g. luminaire using PVC cable);
e) modification in the detail of test to clarify that the stability test on an inclined plane (see
4.7.3) shall be carried out with the light source(s) in place;
f) modification of the minimum degree of protection against dust and moisture for portable
luminaires for outdoor use from IPX3 to IPX4 (see 4.5.2); as a consequence, the
requirements for cable entry position, as given in IEC 60598-2-7:1982, 7.6.3 were deleted
as they are covered by IPX4;
g) modification of the requirements for the acceptance criteria of plug and socket outlet;
h) modification of the IP test requiring the most unfavourable of the overturned positions to
cover all classes (and not only class II luminaires as in 7.13.1 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34D/1257/FDIS 34D/1271/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
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