SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A2:1999

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 A2 (IEC 60061-4C:1994)

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/A2:1995 - 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/A2:1995 (adopted as SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A2:1999) is Part 4 of the IEC 60061 series and provides guidelines and general information on lamp caps and holders together with the use of gauges for control of interchangeability and safety. This document describes the intent and use of the series, explains how gauges support conformity checks, and highlights safety and interchangeability principles for lamp sockets, holders and caps. For full, updated technical content, subscribe to the IEC 60061 database.

Key Topics

• Purpose and scope of Part 4: explanatory notes supporting standardized dimensions and tests used across the IEC/EN 60061 series.
• Interchangeability control: guidance on ensuring lamps and holders mate correctly across manufacturers to prevent mechanical or electrical mismatch.
• Safety considerations: general information on hazards related to incorrect cap/holder combinations and mitigation principles.
• Use of gauges: explanation of gauge types and their role in verifying dimensional and assembly conformity (mechanical fit and clearances).
• Documentation and marking: guidance on information to accompany lamp caps, holders and gauges to support traceability and testing.
• Practical guidance for testing and inspection: how to interpret series requirements and implement routine checks (high-level, non‑prescriptive).

Applications

This guideline is useful for professionals involved in the design, manufacture, testing and regulation of lighting components:

• Lamp and lighting accessories manufacturers ensuring product compatibility and market access.
• Test laboratories and quality-control personnel using gauges to verify interchangeability and safety.
• Compliance and certification bodies evaluating conformance to EN/IEC lamp cap standards.
• Product designers, procurement teams and maintenance engineers needing guidance on selecting compatible caps, holders and replacement lamps.
• Market surveillance and safety regulators assessing risks from non‑conforming lamp fittings.

Related Standards

• Part of the IEC/EN 60061 series (lamp caps and holders together with gauges). For detailed dimensional requirements and test procedures consult other parts of the IEC 60061 series and the official IEC 60061 database.
• ICS classification: 29.140.10 (Lamp caps and holders).

Keywords: lamp caps, lamp holders, gauges, interchangeability, safety, EN 60061-4, IEC 60061, lamp sockets, conformity testing.

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 A2
(IEC 60061-4C:1994)
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/A2:1995
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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