SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A5:1999
(Amendment)Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -- Part 1: Lamp caps
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -- Part 1: Lamp caps
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Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und Sicherheit -- Teil 1: Lampensockel
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité -- Partie 1: Culots de lampes
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Vznožki in okovi sijalk skupaj s kalibri za nadzorovanje izmenljivosti in varnosti – 1. del: Vznožki sijalk (IEC 60061-1T:1996)
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Overview
EN 60061-1:1993/A5:1996 (Part 1: Lamp caps) is a CLC-adopted amendment to the IEC 60061 series covering lamp caps, gauges and interchangeability. The standard defines the requirements for the design, dimensions and safety of lamp caps used with lamp holders and includes provisions for the gauges used to check interchangeability and correct fit. Amendment A5 updates the base Part 1 requirements and is published in national editions (for example the Slovenski SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A5:1999).
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Key Topics
- Scope and definitions - terminology related to lamp caps, lamp holders and interchangeability control.
- Dimensional and mechanical requirements - standardized shapes and features that ensure correct mating between caps and holders (checked using gauges).
- Interchangeability control - use of gauges and measurement procedures to confirm that lamp caps fit intended holders safely and consistently.
- Safety provisions - basic requirements that address electrical insulation, mechanical strength, and prevention of hazardous contact during normal use.
- Marking and identification - obligations for labeling lamp caps to support correct application and traceability.
- Reference to test methods - procedural guidance for verifying compliance with dimensional, mechanical and safety requirements.
(Note: this summary is descriptive; consult the IEC 60061 Database for full technical clauses and test details.)
Applications
EN 60061-1 is used by professionals involved in the design, manufacture, testing and procurement of lighting components. Typical users include:
- Lamp and lamp-cap manufacturers - to design caps that meet international interchangeability and safety expectations.
- Lighting component suppliers and distributors - to verify product conformity and provide accurate product data.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies - to perform dimensional and safety tests using the prescribed gauges and methods.
- Lighting designers, facility managers and procurement teams - to specify compliant components that ensure reliable replacement and safe operation.
- Regulators and standards bodies - for harmonization and national adoption of IEC/EN lamp interchangeability rules.
Related Standards
- IEC/EN 60061 series (other parts covering holders, gauges and test procedures)
- National adoptions of IEC 60061 (e.g., SIST EN 60061) For authoritative, up‑to‑date technical requirements and amendment history, access the IEC 60061 Database or the issuing CLC/ national standards body.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A5:1999
prva izdaja
STANDARD
julij 1999
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety -- Part 1: Lamp caps - Amendment A5 (IEC 60061-1T:1996)
ICS 29.140.10 Referenčna
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A5:1999 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -- Part 1: Lamp caps". This standard covers: Subscribe to <a href="http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/Artnum_PK/34192?opendocument">IEC 60061 Database to access the full and updated content of the series.
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SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A5:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A5:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60061-1:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A5:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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