SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021

Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2020)

IEC 60598-1:2020 is available as IEC 60598-1:2020 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 60598-1:2020 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests of this document cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety. This ninth edition cancels and replaces the eighth edition published in 2014 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Revision of Clause 4.30, Fixing cover live parts of non-user replaceable light source;
- Subclause 4.24.2, Blue Light Hazard: removal of Risk Group 0;
- Subclause 5.2.16: additional requirements for AC mains appliance inlets related to IEC 61984;
- Addition of Subclause 3.3.25, UV protection of cable;
- Addition of Clause 4.34, Inclusion of EMF safety requirements (IEC 62493);
- Revision of the requirements for functional earth and protective earth;
- Addition of Clause 4.35, Protection against fast rotating parts;
- Revision of Clause 3.2, Rated voltage marking;
- Revision of Subclause 5.2.10, Cord anchorage;
- Revision of Annex G for touch current and protective conductor current test set-up;
- Addition of requirements for constant light output function and programmable current output;
- Revision of Subclause 8.2.3 c), touch voltage limits for interrupted DC voltage;
- Introduction of PELV;
- Introduction of Ethernet power supply connection for luminaires (PoE);
- Section 9, Introduction of IPX9;
- Addition of Subclause 3.3.26 for wall mounted luminaires;
- Revision of Annex D introducing alternative thermal tests for luminaires with ta marking higher than 25°C;
- Revision of Table 10.3 and Subclause 3.3.19 for protective conductor current limits;
- Track-mounted luminaires: cross reference to Annex A of IEC 60570:2003/AMD2:2019;
- Revision of Subclause 10.2.2, alternative DC electric strength test;
- Revision of Annex D for recessed luminaires;
- Subclause 4.12.5: revision of Table 4.2 for torque test on metal glands;
- Revision of use of bridging capacitors in luminaires;
- Revision of electrical connection to class III plugs.

Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen (IEC 60598-1:2020)

Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais (IEC 60598-1:2020)

IEC 60598-1:2020 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60598-1:2020 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.

Svetilke - 1. del: Splošne zahteve in preskusi (IEC 60598-1:2020)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Apr-2021
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: IESV - Lamps and related equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 31-Mar-2021
• Due Date: 05-Jun-2021
• Completion Date: 23-Apr-2021
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: EN IEC 60598-1:2021 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 60598-1:2015/AC:2016 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Replaces: SIST EN 60598-1:2015/AC:2016 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Replaces: SIST EN 60598-1:2015/A1:2018 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2014/A1:2017)
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Replaced By: SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2025 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2024)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2025
• Amends: SIST EN 60598-1:2015 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2014 , modified)
• Effective Date: 28-Nov-2017

Overview

EN IEC 60598-1:2021 - "Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests" is the ninth-edition European adoption of IEC 60598-1:2020. It sets the general safety, marking and test requirements for luminaires (fixtures) incorporating electric light sources for supply voltages up to 1 000 V. This edition cancels EN 60598-1:2015 and its amendments and constitutes a technical revision addressing electrical, mechanical, photobiological and electromagnetic safety for modern lighting products.

Key topics and technical requirements

The standard covers classification, marking, mechanical and electrical construction, and photobiological safety. Significant technical changes and topics in EN IEC 60598-1:2021 include:

• Photobiological safety - revised Blue Light Hazard classification (removal of Risk Group 0) and alignment with IEC 62471 guidance.
• EMF / human exposure - inclusion of electromagnetic field (EMF) safety requirements referencing IEC 62493.
• Mechanical protection - new requirements for protection against fast rotating parts and UV protection of cable.
• Electrical connections & earthing - revised requirements for functional earth/protective earth, cord anchorage, AC mains appliance inlets (see IEC 61984), and electrical connection to Class III plugs.
• Touch and protective conductor currents - updated Annex G and revised Table 10.3 for protective conductor current limits and touch current test set-up.
• Thermal and endurance tests - revised Annex D with alternative thermal tests for luminaires with ta > 25 °C and for recessed luminaires.
• New usages / technologies - introduction of PELV (protective extra-low voltage), Ethernet power supply (Power over Ethernet, PoE), constant light output and programmable current output requirements.
• Ingress protection & environmental - addition of IPX9 and track-mounted luminaires cross-reference to IEC 60570.
• Other revisions: rated voltage marking, torque tests on metal glands, bridging capacitor use, alternative DC electric strength tests.

Applications and who uses it

EN IEC 60598-1:2021 is essential for:

• Lighting manufacturers and product designers for safe luminaire design and production.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing safety and type tests.
• Compliance and regulatory engineers seeking conformity with the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
• Specifiers, project engineers and procurement teams verifying product safety, IP rating, photobiological risk and EMC/EMF compliance.

Related standards

Commonly used alongside:

• IEC/EN 60598-2 series (particular requirements)
• IEC 62493 (EMF assessment)
• IEC 62471 / IEC/TR 62778 (photobiological safety & blue light hazard)
• IEC 60529 (IP Code), IEC 61984 (connectors), IEC 60570 (track systems)
• Various IEC standards referenced for construction, wiring and testing (listed in Annex ZA)

EN IEC 60598-1:2021 is the baseline standard for luminaire safety and testing, updated to address LED and networked lighting (PoE), EMF, and modern photobiological and thermal concerns.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60598-1:2015
SIST EN 60598-1:2015/A1:2018
SIST EN 60598-1:2015/AC:2016
SIST EN 60598-1:2015/AC:2016
SIST EN 60598-1:2015/AC:2017
Svetilke - 1. del: Splošne zahteve in preskusi (IEC 60598-1:2020)
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2020)
Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen (IEC 60598-1:2020)
Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais (IEC 60598-1:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60598-1:2021
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60598-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2021
ICS 29.140.40 Supersedes EN 60598-1:2015 and all of its amendments
and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
(IEC 60598-1:2020)
Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und
(IEC 60598-1:2020) Prüfungen
(IEC 60598-1:2020)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2020-09-21. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60598-1:2021 E

European foreword
The text of document 34D/1546/FDIS, future edition 9 of IEC 60598-1, prepared by SC 34D
"Luminaires" of IEC/TC 34 "Lighting" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved
by CENELEC as EN IEC 60598-1:2021.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2021-09-19
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2024-03-19
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60598-1:2015 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60598-1:2020 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60079 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN IEC 60079-7:2015/A1 (series)
IEC 60081 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60081
IEC 60216 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60216 (series)
IEC 60228:2004 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60228:2005 (not modified)
IEC 60269 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60269 (series)
IEC 60357 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60357
IEC 60364 (series) NOTE Harmonized as HD 60364 (series)
IEC 60364-4-41:2005 NOTE Harmonized as HD 60364-4-41:2017
IEC 60364-5-51 NOTE Harmonized as HD 60364-5-51
IEC 60364-7-701 NOTE Harmonized as HD 60364-7-701
IEC 60364-7-702 NOTE Harmonized as HD 60364-7-702
IEC 60400 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60400
IEC 60432-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60432-3
IEC 60598-2-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60598-2-3
IEC 60598-2-5 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60598-2-5
IEC 60634 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60634
IEC 60664 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664 (series)
IEC 60664-1:2007 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664-1:2007 (not modified)
IEC 60664-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664-3
IEC 60682 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60682
IEC 60695 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60695 (series)
IEC 60695-2 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60695-2-13:2010/A1 (series)
IEC 60695-10-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60695-10-2
IEC 60838 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60838 (series)
IEC 60901 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60901
IEC 60921 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60921
IEC 60923 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60923
IEC 60929 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60929
IEC 60950-1:2005 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60950-1:2006
IEC 61184 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61184
IEC 61195 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61195
IEC 61199:2011 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61199:2011 (not modified)
IEC 61199:2011/A1:2012 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61199:2011/A1:2013 (not modified)
IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 (not modified)
IEC 61210 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61210
IEC 61558-2-5 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61558-2-5
IEC 61995 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 61995-2:2009/A1 (series)
IEC 62031 NOTE Harmonized as EN IEC 62031
IEC 62035 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62035
IEC 62368 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN IEC 62368 (series)
IEC 62471:2006 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62471:2008
IEC 62504:2014 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62504:2014 (not modified)
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60061 Series Lamp caps and holders together with gauges EN 60061 Series
for the control of interchangeability and safety
IEC 60061-2 (mod)  Lamp caps and holders together with gauges EN 60061-2 1993
for the control of interchangeability and safety
+ A1 to A54
- Part 2: Lampholders
IEC 60061-3  Lamp caps and holders together with gauges EN 60061-3 1993
for the control of interchangeability and safety
+ A1 to A56
- Part 3: Gauges
IEC 60065 (mod) 2014 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - EN 60065 2014
Safety requirements
+ A11 2017
IEC 60068-2-6 2007 Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test EN 60068-2-6 2008
Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-14 2009 Environmental testing – Part 2-14: Tests – EN 60068-2-14 2009
Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-31 2008 Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – EN 60068-2-31 2008
Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily for
equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-75  Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-75 2014
Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC/TR 60083 – Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and – –
similar general use standardized in member
countries of IEC
IEC 60085  Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation and EN 60085 2008
designation
IEC 60112 2003 Method for the determination of the proof and EN 60112 2003
the comparative tracking indices of solid
insulating materials
IEC 60155  Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps EN 60155 1995
+ A1 1995
+ A2 2007
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60227 Series Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated EN 50525 Series
voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60238 2016 Edison screw lampholders EN IEC 60238 2018

IEC 60245 series Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up EN 50525 series
to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60320 Series Appliance couplers for household and EN 60320 Series
similar general purposes
IEC 60360  Standard method of measurement of lamp EN 60360 1998
cap temperature rise
IEC 60384-14  Fixed capacitors for use in electronic EN 60384-14 2013
equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - + A1
Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60417 data- Graphical symbols for use on equipment - -
base
IEC 60432-1 (mod) 1999 Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications EN 60432-1 2000
A1 2005 - Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for A1 2005
domestic and similar general lighting
A2 2011 A2 2012
purposes
IEC 60432-2 (mod) 1999 Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications EN 60432-2 2000
A1 (mod) 2005 - Part 2: Tungsten halogen lamps for A1 2005
domestic and similar general lighting
A2 2012 A2 2012
purposes
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 1991
(IP Code) + corr. May
+ A1
+ A2
IEC 60570 (mod) 2003 Electrical supply track systems for luminaires EN 60570 2003
+ A1 2017  + A1 2018
+ A2 2019  + A2 2020
IEC 60598-2 series Luminaires - Part 2: Particular requirements EN 60598-2 series
IEC 60598-2-4 2017 Luminaires - Part 2: Particular requirements - EN 60598-2-4 2018
(mod) Section 4: Portable general purpose
luminaires
IEC 60603 series Connectors for frequencies below 3 MHz for EN 60603 series
use with printed boards
IEC 60662 (mod) - High pressure sodium vapour lamps EN 60662 2012
+ A11 2019
IEC 60664-4 2005 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-4 2006
low-voltage systems - Part 4: Consideration of
high-frequency voltage stress
- -  + corrigendum Oct. 2006
EN 50525 Series, which is related to, but not directly equivalent with IEC 60227 Series, applies instead.
EN 50525 Series, which is related to, but not directly equivalent with IEC 60245 Series, applies instead.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60684 series Flexible insulating sleeving EN 60684 series
IEC 60695-2-11 - Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot- EN 60695-2-11 2014
wire based test methods - Glow-wire
flammability test method for end-products
(GWEPT)
IEC 60695-11-5 - Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames - EN 60695-11-5 2017
Needle-flame test method - Apparatus,
confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60989 - Separating transformers, autotransformers, - -
variable transformersand reactors.
IEC 60990 - Methods of measurement of touch current and EN 60990 2016
protective conductor current
IEC 60998-2-1 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for EN 60998-2-1 2004
household and similar purposes - Part 2-1:
Particular requirements for connecting
devices as separate entities with screw-type
clamping units
IEC 60998-2-2 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for EN 60998-2-2 2004
household and similar purposes - Part 2-2:
Particular requirements for connecting
devices as separate entities with screwless-
type clamping units
IEC 61032 1997 Protection of persons and equipment by EN 61032 1998
enclosures - Probes for verification
IEC 61058-1 2000 Switches for appliances -- Part 1: General EN 61058-1 2002
requirements
IEC 61167 - Metal halide lamps EN 61167 2018
+ A1 2018
IEC 61249 series Materials for printed boards and other EN 61249 series
interconnecting structures
IEC 61347 series Lamp controlgear EN 61347 series
IEC 61347-1 2015 Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety EN 61347-1 2015
requirements
+ A1 2017  + A1 2021
IEC 61347-2-9 - Lamp controlgear - Part 2-9: Particular EN 61347-2-9 2013
requirements for electromagnetic controlgear
for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent
lamps)
IEC 61535 (mod) 2009 Installation couplers intended for permanent EN 61535 2009
connection in fixed installations
IEC 61558 series Safety of power transformers, power supplies, EN 61558 series
reactors and similar products
IEC 61558-1 2005 Safety of power transformers, power supplies, EN 61558-1 2005
reactors and similar products -- Part 1:
General requirements and tests

EN 61058-1 includes A1:2001 to IEC 61058-1 (mod).
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
- -  + corrigendum Aug. 2006
IEC 61558-2-6 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply EN 61558-2-6 2009
units and similar products for supply voltages
up to 1 100 V - Part 2-6: Particular
requirements and tests for safety isolating
transformers and power supply units
incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61643-11 - Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part EN 61643-11 2012
11: Surge protective devices connected to
+ A11 2018
low-voltage power systems - Requirements
and test methods
IEC 61984 2008 Connectors - Safety requirements and tests EN 61984 2009
IEC 62368-3 2017 Audio/video, information and communication EN IEC 62368-3 2020
technology equipment - Part 3: Safety aspects
for DC power transfer through communication
cables and ports
IEC 62493 2015 Assessment of lighting equipment related to EN 62493 2015
human exposure to electromagnetic fields
IEC 62680 series Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and EN 62680 series
power
IEC/TR 62778 - Application of IEC 62471 for the assessment IEC/TR 62778 2014
of blue light hazard to light sources and
luminaires
IEC 80416-1 - Basic principles for graphical symbols for use EN 80416-1 2009
on equipment - Part 1: Creation of graphical
symbols for registration
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the safety
objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be
covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating to
harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means
of conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
[2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of
that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 — Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I of Directive
2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96]
Clause(s) / sub-clause(s)
Safety objectives of Directive
Remarks / Notes
2014/35/EU
of this EN
1. General conditions
a) the essential characteristics, the Section 3 To be used in conjunction with
recognition and observance of relevant part 2

which will ensure that electrical
equipment will be used safely
and in applications for which it
was made, shall be marked on
the electrical equipment, or, if
this is not possible, on an
accompanying document;
b) the electrical equipment, Section 4 To be used in conjunction with
together with its component relevant part 2
parts, shall be made in such a

way as to ensure that it can be
safely and properly assembled
and connected;
c) the electrical equipment shall be See item 2 and 3 of this table
so designed and manufactured
as to ensure that protection
against the hazards set out in
points 2 and 3 is assured,
providing that the equipment is
used in applications for which it
was made and is adequately
maintained.
Clause(s) / sub-clause(s)
Safety objectives of Directive
Remarks / Notes
2014/35/EU
of this EN
2. Protection against hazards
arising from the electrical
equipment
Measures of a technical nature
shall be laid down in accordance
with point 1, in order to ensure
that:
a) persons and domestic animals Section 4 All to be used in conjunction
are adequately protected against with relevant part 2
Section 7
the danger of physical injury or
Section 14 and 15
other harm which might be
Section 5
caused by direct or indirect
contact;
Section 8
b) temperatures, arcs or radiation Section 4 All to be used in conjunction
which would cause a danger, are with relevant part 2
Section 11
not produced;
Section 12
Section 10
c) persons, domestic animals and Section 4 All to be used in conjunction
property are adequately with relevant part 2
Section 10
protected against non-electrical
Section 11
dangers caused by the electrical

equipment which are revealed by
experience;
d) the insulation is suitable for Section 9 All to be used in conjunction
foreseeable conditions. with relevant part 2
Section 10
3. Protection against hazards
which may be caused by
external influences on the
electrical equipment
Technical measures shall be laid
down in accordance with point 1,
in order to ensure that the
electrical equipment:
a) meets the expected mechanical Section 3 All to be used in conjunction
requirements in such a way that with relevant part 2
Section 4
persons, domestic animals and
property are not endangered;
b) is resistant to non-mechanical Section 9 All to be used in conjunction
influences in expected with relevant part 2
Section 13
environmental conditions, in
such a way that persons,
domestic animals and property
are not endangered;
c) does not endanger persons, Section 4 All to be used in conjunction
domestic animals and property in with relevant part 2
Section 12
foreseeable conditions of
overload.
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.
IEC 60598-1 ®
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 9
SECTION 0: GENERAL INTRODUCTION . 12
0.1 Scope . 12
0.2 Normative references . 13
0.3 General requirements . 16
0.4 General test requirements and verification . 16
0.5 Components of luminaires . 17
0.6 List of parts of IEC 60598-2 . 18
0.7 Information for luminaire design in light sources standards . 19
SECTION 1: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS . 20
1.1 General . 20
1.2 Terms and definitions . 20
SECTION 2: CLASSIFICATION OF LUMINAIRES . 36
2.1 General . 36
2.2 Classification according to type of protection against electric shock . 36
2.3 Classification according to degree of protection against ingress of dust, solid
objects and moisture . 36
2.4 Classification according to material of supporting surface for which the
luminaire is designed . 36
2.5 Classification according to the circumstances of use . 37
SECTION 3: MARKING . 38
3.1 General . 38
3.2 Marking on luminaires . 38
3.3 Additional information . 44
3.4 Test of marking . 47
SECTION 4: CONSTRUCTION . 48
4.1 General . 48
4.2 Replaceable components . 48
4.3 Wireways . 48
4.4 Lampholders . 48
4.5 Starterholders . 50
4.6 Terminal blocks. 50
4.7 Terminals and supply connections . 51
4.8 Switches . 53
4.9 Insulating linings and sleeves . 53
4.10 Double and reinforced insulation . 54
4.11 Electrical connections and current-carrying parts . 56
4.12 Screws and connections (mechanical) and glands . 57
4.13 Mechanical strength . 60
4.14 Suspensions, fixings and means of adjustment . 63
4.15 Flammable materials . 67
4.16 Luminaires for mounting on normally flammable surfaces . 68
4.17 Drain holes . 70
4.18 Resistance to corrosion . 70
4.19 Ignitors . 70
4.20 Rough service luminaires – Vibration requirements . 71

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4.21 Protective shield . 71
4.22 Attachments to lamps. 72
4.23 Semi-luminaires . 72
4.24 Photobiological hazards . 72
4.25 Mechanical hazard . 73
4.26 Short-circuit protection . 73
4.27 Terminal blocks with integrated screwless protective earthing contacts . 74
4.28 Fixing of thermal sensing controls . 74
4.29 Luminaire with non-replaceable light source . 75
4.30 Luminaires with non-user replaceable light sources . 75
4.31 Insulation between circuits . 75
4.32 Overvoltage protective devices . 77
4.33 Luminaire powered via information technology communication cabling . 78
4.34 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) . 78
4.35 Protection against moving fan blades . 78
4.36 Track-mounted luminaires . 78
SECTION 5: EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRING . 79
5.1 General . 79
5.2 Supply connection and other external wiring . 79
5.3 Internal wiring . 87
5.4 Test to determine suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-sectional

area . 89
SECTION 6: Void . 91
SECTION 7: PROVISION FOR EARTHING . 92
7.1 General . 92
7.2 Provision for earthing . 92
SECTION 8: PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK . 95
8.1 General . 95
8.2 Protection against electric shock . 95
SECTION 9: RESISTANCE TO DUST, SOLID OBJECTS AND MOISTURE . 99
9.1 General . 99
9.2 Tests for ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture . 99
9.3 Humidity test . 103
SECTION 10: INSULATION RESISTANCE AND ELECTRIC STRENGTH, TOUCH
CURRENT AND PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CURRENT . 105
10.1 General . 105
10.2 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 105
10.3 Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn . 109
SECTION 11: CREEPAGE DISTANCES AND CLEARANCES . 111
11.1 General . 111
11.2 Creepage distances and clearances . 111
SECTION 12: ENDURANCE TEST AND THERMAL TEST. 115
12.1 General . 115
12.2 Selection of lamps and ballasts . 115
12.3 Endurance test . 115
12.4 Thermal test (normal operation) . 117
12.5 Thermal test (abnormal operation) . 122
12.6 Thermal test (failed windings in lamp controlgear) . 127

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12.7 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in lamp controlgear or electronic
devices incorporated in thermoplastic luminaires . 129
SECTION 13: RESISTANCE TO HEAT, FIRE AND TRACKING . 132
13.1 General . 132
13.2 Resistance to heat . 132
13.3 Resistance to flame and ignition . 132
13.4 Resistance to tracking . 133
SECTION 14: SCREW TERMINALS . 134
14.1 General . 134
14.2 Terms and definitions . 134
14.3 General requirements and basic principles . 135
14.4 Mechanical tests . 137
SECTION 15: SCREWLESS TERMINALS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS . 141
15.1 General . 141
15.2 Terms and definitions . 141
15.3 General requirements . 141
15.4 General instructions on tests . 143
15.5 Terminal and connections for internal wiring . 143
15.6 Terminals and connections for external wiring . 146
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part can cause an electric
shock . 173
Annex B (normative) Test lamps . 174
B.1 General . 174
B.2 Filament lamps within the scope of IEC 60432-1 and IEC 60432-2 . 174
B.3 Halogen lamps within the scope of IEC 60432-3 . 176
B.4 Tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 176
B.5 LED modules within the scope of IEC 62031 . 176
Annex C (normative) Abnormal circuit conditions . 177
Annex D (normative) Thermal testing . 180
D.1 Draught-proof enclosure . 180
D.2 Mounting surface and test recess . 180
D.3 Alternative test procedure for adjustment of measured temperatures for
luminaire t rating(s) . 183
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Annex E (normative) Determination of winding temperature rises by the increase-in-
resistance method . 185
Annex F (normative) Test for resistance to stress corrosion of copper and copper
alloys . 186
F.1 Test cabinet . 186
F.2 Test solution . 186
F.3 Test piece . 186
F.4 Test procedure . 186
Annex G (normative) Measurement of touch current and protective conductor current . 188
Annex H (xxx) (Void) . 192
Annex I (xxx) (Void) . 193
Annex J (informative) Explanation of IP numbers for degrees of protection . 194
Annex K (informative) Temperature measurement. 196
K.1 Temperature measurements of the luminaire . 196
K.2 Temperature measurement of the insulation parts of lampholders . 197

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Annex L (informative) Guidelines for good practice in luminaire design . 199
L.1 General . 199
L.2 Plastics in luminaires . 199
L.3 Rust resistance . 200
L.4 Corrosion resistance . 200
L.5 Chemically corrosive atmospheres . 201
L.6 Reflector design . 201
L.7 Components in different kinds of luminaires . 202
L.8 Recommendations for electromagnetic ballast protection for end of life

phenomenon of HID lamps . 202
L.9 Resistance against the effects of vibration . 203
L.10 Flammability of components . 203
Annex M (normative) Determination of creepage distances and clearances . 204
Annex N (informative) Explanation of marking for luminaires that are not suitable for
mounting on normally flammable surfaces and covering with insulation materials . 205
N.0 General . 205
N.1 Protection against flame . 205
N.2 Protection against heat . 205
N.3 Thermal protectors . 206
N.4 Deletion of the F mark requirements . 207
Annex O (xxx) (Void) . 208
Annex P (normative) Absorption requirements for the protective shield to be fitted to
luminaires designed for metal halide lamps which emit a high level of UV radiation . 209
P.1 General . 209
P.2 Procedure A . 209
P.3 Procedure B . 210
Annex Q (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture . 211
Q.1 General . 211
Q.2 Testing . 211
Annex R (normative) Schedule of amended clauses and subclauses containing more
serious/critical requirements which call for products to be retested . 213
Annex S (normative) Requirements for the identification of a family or range of
luminaires for type testing . 214
S.1 General . 214
S.2 Range or family of luminaires . 214
Annex T (xxx) (Void) . 215
Annex U (informative) Additional requirements for luminaires where a higher degree of
availability (impulse withstand category III) may be requested . 216
U.1 General . 216
U.2 Requirements for impulse withstand category III . 216
Annex V (normative) Additional test requirements for terminal blocks with integrated
screwless protective earthing contact for direct connection to the luminaire housing or
to parts of the body . 218
V.1 Additional requirements to 7.2.1 . 218
V.2 Additional requirements to 7.2.3 . 218
Annex W (normative) Alternative thermal test for thermoplastic luminaires . 220
W.1 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in lamp controlgear or electronic
devices without temperature sensing controls in thermoplastic luminaires for
fluorescent lamps ≤ 70 W . 220

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Annex X (normative) Requirements for insulation between active parts of circuits and
accessible conductive parts . 222
Annex Y (informative) Information regarding power sourcing equipment powering class

III luminaires via information technology communication cabling . 224
Y.0 General . 224
Y.1 Insulation of the mains supply . 224
Y.2 Electrical limits of a PSE . 224
Bibliography . 226

Figure 34 – Circuit for checking electrical contact between socket outlet and plug . 85
Figure 33 – Test to determine suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-
sectional area . 90
Figure 1 – Symbols . 149
Figure 2 – Terminal block arrangement for installation test for luminaires with
connecting leads (tails) . 152
Figure 3 – Void .
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