SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A3:1999

Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information

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Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und Sicherheit - Teil 4: Leitfaden und allgemeine Informationen

Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité - Partie 4: Guide et information générale

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Vznožki in okovi žarnic in sijalk skupaj s kalibri za kontrolo medsebojne zamenljivosti in varnosti - 4. del: Smernice in splošne informacije - Dopolnilo A3 (IEC 60061-4D:1995)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-1999
• ICS: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders
• Technical Committee: IESV - Lamps and related equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jul-1999
• Due Date: 01-Jul-1999
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-1999
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: EN 60061-4:1992/A3:1995 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 60061-4:1999 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -- Part 4: Guidelines and general information
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-1999

Overview

EN 60061-4:1992/A3:1995 (CLC) is an amendment to Part 4 of the EN/IEC 60061 series: Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety – Part 4: Guidelines and general information. This document provides explanatory guidance and background information on the design, use and verification of lamp caps, lamp holders (lamp sockets), and the gauges used to control interchangeability and safety. The amendment A3 (1995) is also adopted in national editions (e.g., SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A3:1999).

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Key Topics

• Scope and purpose - guidance on ensuring safe and interchangeable connections between lamps (bulbs) and holders across markets.
• Terminology and identification - definitions for lamp caps, holders, gauges and related components to support consistent communication.
• Interchangeability principles - factors affecting mechanical and electrical compatibility between lamp caps and holders.
• Safety considerations - guidance on protection against electric shock, overheating and mechanical failure when using lamp caps and holders.
• Use of control gauges - guidance on the role of gauges in verifying dimensional conformity and ensuring interchangeability and safety (how gauges support quality control and testing programs).
• Implementation advice - recommendations for manufacturers, test labs and inspection bodies on applying the standard in design, production and conformity assessment.

Because this document is a guidelines/info part of the series, it explains concepts rather than prescribing detailed tolerances or test procedures - those are covered in other parts of the IEC/EN 60061 series.

Applications

EN 60061-4:1992/A3:1995 is practical for:

• Lighting manufacturers designing lamp caps and holders to be compliant and interchangeable across markets.
• Product designers and engineers needing guidance on compatibility and safety considerations for lamp sockets.
• Test laboratories and quality control teams using gauges and inspection processes to verify mechanical conformity.
• Regulatory and certification bodies evaluating safety documentation and conformity evidence.
• Procurement and maintenance teams ensuring replacement lamps and holders are appropriate and safe.

Common application contexts include household lighting, commercial fixtures, and industrial luminaires where interchangeability and electrical safety are critical.

Related Standards

• Other parts of the IEC/EN 60061 series (covering dimensions, designations and testing of lamp caps and holders).
• National adoptions such as SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A3:1999 reflect the European implementation of the IEC amendment.

Keywords: EN 60061-4, IEC 60061, lamp caps, lamp holders, lamp sockets, gauges, interchangeability, safety, CLC, lighting standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-1999
Vznožki in okovi žarnic in sijalk skupaj s kalibri za kontrolo medsebojne
zamenljivosti in varnosti - 4. del: Smernice in splošne informacije - Dopolnilo A3
(IEC 60061-4D:1995)
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and
safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information
Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und
Sicherheit - Teil 4: Leitfaden und allgemeine Informationen
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et
de la sécurité - Partie 4: Guide et information générale
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60061-4:1992/A3:1995
ICS:
29.140.10 Grla in držala žarnic Lamp caps and holders
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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