TC 34 - Lighting

IEC 60598-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. Requirements for semi-luminaires are included in this document.
This tenth edition cancels and replaces the ninth edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) new structure to comply with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2;
b) addition of a new Annex V for comparison with the previous edition;
c) revision of 7.32 for SPDs and for SPCs;
d) the terms "live part" and "active part" were reviewed and aligned with the definitions of "live part" and "hazardous live part" given in IEC 60050-195;
e) revision of 7.14.2 for conductor mechanical stress;
f) revision of 14.5.2, Item 4 to include controlgear;
g) revision of 9.2.1 (Earthing) with the deletion of the word "permanently";
h) revision of Annex N: earth continuity test time;
i) revision of 7.11.4; 7.14.1; Table 22 (14.4.3): Introduction of requirements for suspension by magnets;
j) addition of a new Annex W for luminaires using batteries;
k) clarification of Clause 6 for marking requirements for nature of supply;
l) addition of a new Subclause 7.31.5: Additional requirements for luminaires using controllable controlgear providing SELV output(s);
m) revision of 6.4.16: Information to be provided for luminaire having protective earth current > 10 mA;
n) revision of 6.3.23; 6.4.18; 6.4.24; 7.30 and 10.2.1 for serviceable, non-user serviceable and non-serviceable components;
o) revision of Annex D: Draught-proof enclosure;
p) revision of 8.2.1 and 13.2.1: Inconsistencies in the inclusion of the limits of voltage ranges;
q) revision of 9.2.10 for looping-in;
r) Revision of Clause 2 and 7.8: update of the reference to IEC 61058-1-1, IEC 61058-1-2 and IEC 61058­2­1. Update of temperature limits in Table 21 (14.4.3) for luminaires incorporating switches according to IEC 60669-1 or IEC 60669-2-1;
s) revision of 6.3.22 and 7.24 for photobiological safety;
t) addition of a new Subclause 6.3.27 for marking of mains socket outlet moved from information requirements.

IEC 62471-7:2023 specifies an assessment of the photobiological safety of electrical light sources and luminaires in normal use as well as some basic product requirements. It applies to electrical light sources and luminaires that emit radiation predominantly in the visible spectral range (380 nm to 780 nm) and are used to illuminate spaces or objects or used for signalling.
The contents of the corrigendum of June 2023 have been included in this copy.

IEC 63356-2:2024 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source or related interface characteristics.
NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments.
NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects.
This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1.
Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this document. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) a new Clause 6 for circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting has been added;
b) a new Clause 7 for LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting surface has been added.

IEC TR 63540:2024 provides information on outdoor lighting systems for selected applications. This document provides an overview of configuration, interfaces with other devices, communications, control strategies and characteristics of various outdoor lighting systems with relevant functionalities.
Applications selected for inclusion are:
- outdoor parking area lighting;
- road and street lighting;
- pedestrian and cycle pathways lighting.

IEC 63128:2019 specifies the analogue control interface of controlgear which has the function of controlling the output of the controlgear. The output of the controlgear is controlled between minimum/off and maximum values by the voltage control device sinking the controlgear current source.
This document does not specify safety requirements for the analogue interface of controlgear. Safety requirements are given in IEC 61347 (all parts).

IEC 61184:2017 This document applies to bayonet lampholders B15d and B22d for connection of lamps and semi-luminaires to a supply voltage of 250 V.
This document also covers lampholders which are integral with a luminaire or intended to be built into appliances. It covers the requirements for the lampholder only.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2008 and Amendment 1:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Restructuring of the standard in accordance with IEC Directives Part 2.
b) Clause 18: Update on creepage distances and clearances;
c) Addition of Annex B.

IEC 61347-2-11:2024 specifies safety requirements for miscellaneous electronic circuits used with luminaires for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2001 and Amendment 1: 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with respect to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1:
- introduction of dated references to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1 as appropriate;
- deletion of clauses and subclauses which are either no longer relevant or now covered in IEC 61347-1;
b) scope extension to 1 500 V for direct current;
c) scope clarification;
d) revision of information and marking requirements;
e) addition of requirements for the determination of the output working voltage (new Clause 17).

IEC 61347-2-13:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for LED light sources for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This document is applicable for electronic controlgear for LED light sources with an output voltage (RMS) not higher than 1 000 V.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with respect to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1:
- introduction of dated references to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1 as appropriate;
- deletion of the clauses and subclauses which are either no longer relevant or now covered in IEC 61347-1;
b) update of normative references, introducing dated references where appropriate;
c) scope extension to 1 500 V for direct current;
d) scope clarification;
e) deletion of unused definitions;
f) revision of information and marking requirements;
g) new marking requirement "electronic controlgear for LED light sources";
h) new requirements for electronic controlgear for LED light sources with constant light output function or programmable current (additions to Clause 3, Clause 6, Clause 16 and Clause 18);
i) modification of requirements for the determination of the output working voltage (new Clause 17);
j) new requirements for the determination of the rated output characteristics (Clause 18).

IEC 61347-2-2:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic step-down convertors for use on DC supplies of up to 1 500 V or AC supplies of up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, and with a rated output voltage ≤ 50 V (RMS) at a frequency deviating from the supply frequency, or 120 V ripple free DC between conductors and between any conductor and earth, associated with tungsten-halogen lamps as specified in IEC 60357, and other filament lamps.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with respect to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1;
- introduction of dated references to the fourth edition of IEC 61347-1 as appropriate;
- deletion of the clauses and subclauses which are either no longer relevant or now covered in IEC 61347-1;
b) scope extension to 1 500 V for direct current;
c) scope clarification;
d) deletion of unused definitions;
e) revision of information and marking requirements;
f) revision of compliance conditions for the measurement of the output voltage during fault condition testing and during thermal testing.

IEC 61347-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for controlgear for electric light sources for use on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) complete review of document structure, including but not limited to what is individually described under items b) to s);
b) removal of requirements for electromagnetic controlgear;
c) addition of more specific requirements for control circuit insulation and corresponding marking;
d) merging of thermal test requirements for transformers into a new Clause 16;
e) clarification of specifications for the moisture resistance test;
f) update of the normative reference to standards of the transformer series IEC 61558;
g) correction of the normative reference for PCB testing with respect to flames and fire;
h) update of further normative references where appropriate;
i) allowance of an alternative DC electric strength test;
j) addition of specific provisions for the use of bridging capacitors;
k) update of fire hazard testing requirements;
l) introduction of requirements for PELV applications;
m) clearance distances now generally based on peak instead of RMS voltage values;
n) introduction of a new type of protected emergency lighting controlgear;
o) review and clarification of touch current and voltage requirements;
p) clarification of the test sequence for independent controlgear with respect to the application of the IEC 60598 series versus the IEC 61347 series;
q) introduction of reduced touch voltages and currents for interrupted DC voltage applications or pulse width modulation (PWM);
r) changes concerning the recommendations for electric strength routine testing;
s) merging of requirements for safety isolating controlgear from former Annex L into the main body of the document;
t) introduction of Annex N intended to address touch current measurement;
u) introduction of Annex O intended to provide information on document reorganization.

IEC 61347-2-12:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC supplies at 50 Hz or 60 Hz up to 1 000 V or DC supplies up to 1 000 V. The type of controlgear is a convertor that can contain igniting and stabilizing elements for operation of a discharge lamp under direct current or at a frequency that can deviate from the supply frequency.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and Amendment 1:2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) addition of new information requirements (items v), w) and x) of IEC 61347-1:2015, 7.1 and IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017, 7.1).

IEC 61347-2-1:2024 specifies safety requirements for starting devices (starters other than glow starters and ignitors) for fluorescent and other discharge lamps for use on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz which produce starting pulses not greater than 100 kV and which are used in combination with lamps and controlgear covered in IEC 60081, IEC 60188, IEC 60192, IEC 60662, IEC 60901, IEC 61167, IEC 61195, IEC 61199, IEC 61347-2-8 and IEC 61347-2-9.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000, Amendment 1:2005 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) update of normative references, introducing dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) alignment of clause numbers with those of IEC 61347-1;
d) renumbering of Clause 15 and Clause 16.

IEC 61347-2-8:2024 specifies safety requirements for ballasts, excluding resistance types, for use on AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, associated with fluorescent lamps with or without pre-heated cathodes operated with or without a starter or starting device and having rated powers, dimensions and characteristics as specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and Amendment 1:2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) alignment of clause numbers with those of IEC 61347-1.

IEC 61347-2-10:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for high-frequency operation of tubular cold-cathode discharge lamps used in signs and luminous discharge tube installations and operating with an output voltage exceeding 1 000 V but not exceeding 10 000 V for direct connection to DC or AC supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V (at 50 Hz or 60 Hz in case of alternating current). This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and Amendment 1:2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references as appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers.

IEC 61347-2-3:2024 specifies safety requirements for electronic controlgear for use on AC supplies at 50 Hz or 60 Hz up to 1 000 V or on DC supplies up to 1 000 V with lamp operating frequencies deviating from the supply frequency, associated with fluorescent lamps as specified in IEC 60081 and IEC 60901, low-pressure UV lamps, and other fluorescent lamps for high-frequency operation. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of dated references where appropriate;
b) clarification of sample item numbers;
c) alignment of clause numbers with those of IEC 61347-1.

IEC 62386-302:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347, with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103:2014 and IEC 62386­-103:2014/AMD1:— input devices that make the lighting control system sensitive to absolute input devices such as switches or sliders. An absolute input device always has a deterministic state, such as a position between start and end point.

IEC 62386-304:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347, with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103:2014 and IEC 62386-­103:2014/AMD1:— input devices that deliver illuminance level information to the lighting control system through light level sensing.

IEC 62386-303:2017 specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347, with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103:2014 and IEC 62386-­103:2014/AMD1:— input devices that deliver occupancy information to the lighting control system through movement or presence sensing.

IEC 63403-1:2024 specifies the requirements for specification sheets relating to LED packages designed for horticultural lighting purposes.
LED packages designed for horticultural lighting purposes in this document can be designed for emission of white light or emission of optical radiation at specified wavelengths.
LED packages for horticultural lighting purposes are usually designed into LED modules or luminaires.
This document does not contain compliance criteria, which can be affected by module or luminaire design, and are assumed to be plant species and growth stage dependent.

IEC 63403-2:2024 specifies the binning method for LED packages for horticultural lighting.

IEC 63013:2017 is applicable to LED packages for general lighting services.
It specifies procedures and conditions for measuring the luminous flux maintenance of LED packages. It also provides the procedures and conditions (criteria) of projecting the long-term luminous flux maintenance based on limited luminous flux maintenance test data collected. Within the context of this document, wherever luminous flux measurement data is specified, radiant flux measurement data can also be used.

IEC 62386-104:2019 The IEC 62386 series specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment. This part of IEC 62386 applies to a system with wireless or alternative wired communication between its units, instead of a wired bus system, where the meaning of “wireless or alternative wired communication”, or in short “telecommunication”, is any type of communication network different from the wired system described in IEC 62386-101.
Where the electronic lighting equipment is covered by the scope of IEC 61347 (all parts), it is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.

IEC 62386-306:2023 is applicable to input devices that provide sensor information or measurements to the lighting control system.
This document is only applicable to input devices complying with IEC 62386-103.

IEC 60809:2021 is applicable to electric light sources for use in automotive applications, for example in road illumination devices and/or light signalling devices for road vehicles.
It is especially applicable to light sources listed in UN Resolution R.E.5 and light sources subject to other legislations.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014, Amendment 1:2017, Amendment 2:2017 and Amendment 3:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Introduction of a light technical measurement on LED light sources intended for use in front-lighting applications.
b) As the original data sheets and some figures from previous editions were not available in an editable format, they have been reproduced from their old format, following the current drafting rules and are now in single language format. Some reproductions constitute minor (obvious) editorial changes of the original text sections and original figures; no technical changes were introduced.

IEC 63356-1:2023 specifies data sheets of LED lamps and LED modules with a series of parameters per data sheet for a specific LED light source that enables interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of datasheets for GH36d capped LED lamps;
b) addition of datasheets for GJ6.6t and GJ6.6d-1 capped LED lamps;
c) addition of datasheets for GR6d capped LED lamps.

IEC 62386-305:2023 is applicable to input devices that provide the lighting control system with colour information by colour sensing.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-103 input devices that deliver colour information to the lighting control system through colour sensing.

IEC TS 63116:2021(E) specifies general requirements for design, installation and maintenance of a lighting system.
A lighting system comprises a set of products. Requirements of the products are specified in product standards. For the general requirements of lighting systems, this document prevails.
Construction of lighting systems can vary in applications. This document is not intended to provide detailed technical specifications for the construction of lighting systems but to specify requirements in general that are necessary for lighting systems.

IEC 60838-2-3:2016 applies to lampholders for double-capped linear LED lamps intended for building-in (to be used for general lighting service and with caps as listed in Annex A). Lampholders within the scope of this standard do not include heat management. Double-capped linear LED lamps can also be used with lampholders originally been designated for other technologies. The requirements for these lampholders are covered by separate standards.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60838-1.

IEC 62386-253:2023 specifies the information related to diagnostics and maintenance information accessible through memory banks. This document builds on the digital addressable lighting interface as specified in the IEC 62386 series, by adding specific requirements for data exchange. The information given for light sources in this document is specific to LED light sources.
This document is only applicable to control gear complying with IEC 62386-102.

IEC 62386-252:2023 specifies the information related to energy reporting accessible through memory banks in control gear. This document builds on the digital addressable lighting interface as specified in the IEC 62386 series, by adding specific requirements for data exchange.
This document is only applicable to control gear complying with IEC 62386-102.

IEC 62386-250:2023 specifies the characteristics of a bus power supply integrated in a control gear. This document builds on the digital addressable lighting interface as specified in the IEC 62386 series.
This document is only applicable to control gear complying with IEC 62386-102.

IEC 62386-251:2023 specifies an extension to memory bank 1 to enable asset management functionality. This document builds on the digital addressable lighting interface as specified in the IEC 62386 series.
This document is only applicable to control gear complying with IEC 62386-102.

IEC 62386-150:2023 specifies the minimum requirements for an auxiliary (AUX) power supply that can be used to power a load, such as a sensor or communication device.

IEC 62471-7:2023 specifies an assessment of the photobiological safety of electrical light sources and luminaires in normal use as well as some basic product requirements. It applies to electrical light sources and luminaires that emit radiation predominantly in the visible spectral range (380 nm to 780 nm) and are used to illuminate spaces or objects or used for signalling.
The contents of the corrigenda 1 (2023-06) and 2 (2024-09) have been included in this copy.