SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A6:2002

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 A6 (IEC 60061-4:1990/A6:2000)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2002
• 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-Dec-2002
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2002
• 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/A6:2000 - 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-Dec-2002

Overview

EN 60061-4:1992/A6:2000 (adopted by CLC and published as SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A6:2002) is Part 4 of the IEC/EN 60061 series covering lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety. This part provides guidelines and general information (including Amendment A6, 2000) to support proper interpretation and implementation of the dimensional, interchangeability and safety provisions contained in the 60061 series. To view the full, updated clauses and normative content you must subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database.

Key topics and technical guidance

This guideline document addresses high‑level and practical topics related to lamp caps, lamp holders and control gauges. Key areas covered include:

• Interchangeability principles for lamp caps and holders to ensure mechanical and electrical compatibility.
• Safety considerations relevant to material selection, mounting and electrical connections.
• Use and purpose of gauges for checking dimensional conformity and factory/field control.
• Guidance on testing and inspection practices to verify compliance with the 60061 series.
• Clarifying terminology, references and application context to help manufacturers and laboratories apply the normative parts correctly.
• Harmonization notes and cross‑references with other parts of the IEC/EN 60061 series.

Note: EN 60061-4 is a guideline/interpretative part, so it provides recommendations and explanatory material rather than setting new prescriptive dimensions or limits.

Practical applications

This standard is practical for organizations and professionals involved in the lighting supply chain:

• Lamp and holder manufacturers - for product design, quality control and documentation.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies - to interpret measurements and gauge use when assessing compliance.
• Procurement and specification writers - to ensure selected lamps and holders will be interchangeable and safe in intended installations.
• Lighting designers and installation engineers - for selection and verification guidance in retrofit or new designs.
• Regulatory and compliance teams - to understand how to apply the 60061 series when demonstrating conformity.

Related standards and access

• Part of the IEC/EN 60061 series - see other parts for normative dimension tables, safety requirements and test methods.
• ICS classification: 29.140.10 (Lamp caps and holders).
• Full text and subsequent amendments are available through the IEC 60061 Database (subscription required) or national adoption documents such as SIST EN 60061-4:1999/A6:2002.

For authoritative application and compliance activities, obtain the complete EN/IEC 60061 documents from CLC/IEC or your national standards body.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2002
Vznožki in okovi žarnic in sijalk skupaj s kalibri za kontrolo medsebojne
zamenljivosti in varnosti - 4. del: Smernice in splošne informacije - Dopolnilo A6
(IEC 60061-4:1990/A6:2000)
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: Leitfad
...