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

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Jun-1999
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jul-1999
Due Date
01-Jul-1999
Completion Date
01-Jul-1999

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Effective Date
01-Jul-1999

Overview

EN 60061-1:1993/A7:1997 (CLC adoption of IEC 60061-1V:1997) is the European/CLC technical document for lamp caps as part of the wider series on lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety. This part (Part 1: Lamp caps, Amendment A7) sets the framework for defining lamp cap types, safety considerations and the use of gauges to ensure interchangeability across lighting products. National adoptions (for example, the Slovenian SIST EN edition) implement the amendment in local standards collections.

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Key topics

The standard focuses on the technical and practical aspects that ensure safe, interchangeable lamp caps. Key topics include:

  • Scope and definitions for lamp caps and related components
  • Designation and identification of lamp cap types to support consistent product labelling
  • Dimensional and mechanical characteristics related to interchangeability with holders and gauges
  • Safety-related requirements to reduce electrical and mechanical hazards in normal use
  • Use of gauges for checking interchangeability and conformity between caps and holders
  • Marking and documentation requirements to support traceability and safe replacement
  • Conformity and assessment principles used by manufacturers and testing laboratories

(These represent the standard’s principal areas without quoting specific clause-level technical values.)

Practical applications

EN 60061-1:1993/A7:1997 is principally used by:

  • Lighting product manufacturers for design, production and quality control of lamp caps
  • Test laboratories and conformity assessors to verify interchangeability and safety characteristics
  • Component suppliers and OEMs to ensure parts match established cap/holder systems
  • Regulatory and standards bodies for harmonized national implementation and reference
  • Procurement and facility managers specifying compatible and safe lamp replacements

Typical uses include product design validation, incoming inspection with gauges, CE/market conformity preparation, and ensuring compatibility across international lamp/holder systems.

Related standards

  • IEC 60061 series (full series covers lamp caps, holders and gauges)
  • National adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 60061-1)
  • Other lighting standards addressing luminaire safety and electromagnetic compatibility

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Amendment

SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A7:1999

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SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A7:1999 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/A7:1999 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/A7:1999 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/A7:1999 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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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A7:1999
prva izdaja
STANDARD
julij 1999
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety -- Part 1: Lamp caps - Amendment A7 (IEC 60061-1V:1997)
ICS 29.140.10 Referenčna
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