EN 61184:2008

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bajonetni okovi za žarnice in sijalke (IEC 61184:2008)Bajonett-Lampenfassungen (IEC 61184:2008)Douilles à baïonnette (CEI 61184:2008)Bayonet lampholders (IEC 61184:2008)29.140.10Grla in držala žarnicLamp caps and holdersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 61184:2008SIST EN 61184:2008en,fr01-december-2008SIST EN 61184:2008SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61184 NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2008
CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels
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All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61184:2008 E
ICS 29.140.10 Supersedes EN 61184:1997 + A1:2001 + A2:2004
English version
Bayonet lampholders (IEC 61184:2008)
Douilles à baïonnette (CEI 61184:2008)
Bajonett-Lampenfassungen (IEC 61184:2008)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-08-01. 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 Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
– 2 – Foreword The text of document 34B/1385/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 61184, prepared by SC 34B, Lamp caps and holders, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61184 on 2008-08-01. This European Standard supersedes EN 61184:1997 + A1:2001 + A2:2004. The significant technical changes with respect to EN 61184:1997 are as follows: In EN 61184:2008, information to lampholders intended to be used in applications where they are accessible in normal use (class II as well as class I luminaires) are introduced. Additionally, in Table 11, lamp data where lamps no longer exist has been removed and requirements for shade holder rings have been amended to include shade rings according to EN 60399 into testing. The following dates were fixed: – latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
(dop) 2009-05-01 – latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn
(dow) 2011-08-01 In this standard, the following print types are used: – requirements proper: in roman type; – test specifications: in italic type; – notes: in small roman type. Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC. __________ Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 61184:2008 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 60061-4 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60061-4:1992 (modified). IEC 60238 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 60238:2004 (not modified). IEC 61058-1 NOTE
Harmonized as EN 61058-1:2002 (modified). __________ SIST EN 61184:2008

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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
When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60061
(mod) Series Lamp caps and holders together with
gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety
EN 60061 Series
IEC 60061-1
(mod) - 1) Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -
Part 1: Lamp caps EN 60061-1
1993 2)
IEC 60061-2
(mod) - 1) Lamp caps and holders together with
gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -
Part 2: Lampholders EN 60061-2 1993 2)
IEC 60061-3 (mod) - 1) Lamp caps and holders together with
gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -
Part 3: Gauges EN 60061-3 1993 2)
IEC 60064
(mod) - 1) Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes - Performance requirements EN 60064 + A11 1995 2)2007
IEC 60068-2-75 1997 Environmental testing -
Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests EN 60068-2-75 1997
IEC 60112
2003 Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials EN 60112 2003
IEC 60227 (mod) Series Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
- 3) -
IEC 60245 (mod) Series Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
- 4) -
IEC 60399 - 1) Barrel thread for lampholders with shade holder ring EN 60399 2004 2)
IEC 60417 Data base Graphical symbols for use on equipment - -
IEC 60432
(mod) Series Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications
EN 60432 Series
1) Undated reference.
2) Valid edition at date of issue.
3) The HD 21 series, which is related to, but not directly equivalent with the IEC 60227 series, applies instead.
4) The HD 22 series, Cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V and having cross-linked insulation, which is related to,
but not directly equivalent with the IEC 60245 series, applies instead. SIST EN 61184:2008

– 4 – Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code) EN 60529 + corr. May
1991 1993
IEC 60598-1 (mod) - 1) Luminaires -
Part 1: General requirements and tests EN 60598-1 200X 5)
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems -
Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests EN 60664-1 2007
IEC 60695-2-11
2000 Fire hazard testing -
Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products EN 60695-2-11 2001
IEC 60695-11-5
2004 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test method - Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance EN 60695-11-5 2005
ISO 4046-4 2002 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - Vocabulary -
Part 4: Paper and board grades and converted products - -
5) To be ratified.
IEC 61184Edition 3.0 2008-07INTERNATIONAL STANDARD NORME INTERNATIONALEBayonet lampholders
Douilles à baïonnette
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION COMMISSION ELECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE XBICS 29.140.10 PRICE CODECODE PRIXISBN 2-8318-9889-7
– 2 – 61184 © IEC:2008 CONTENTS FOREWORD.4 INTRODUCTION.6 1 General.7 1.1 Scope.7 1.2 Normative references.7 2 Terms and definitions.8 2.1 Materials.8 2.2 Means of fixing.8 3 General requirements.12 4 General conditions for tests.12 5 Standard ratings.13 5.1 Standard rated voltage.13 5.2 Standard rated currents.14 6 Classification.14 7 Marking.15 8 Dimensions.17 9 Protection against electric shock.18 10 Terminals.19 11 Provision for earthing.21 12 Construction.22 13 Switched lampholders.27 14 Moisture resistance, insulation resistance and electrical strength.28 15 Mechanical strength.30 16 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections.34 17 Creepage distances and clearances.34 18 General resistance to heat.35 19 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking.40 20 Resistance to excessive residual stresses (season cracking) and to rusting.42 Annex A (normative)
Season cracking/corrosion test.60 Bibliography.62
Figure 1 – Loading device (see 15.1).44 Figure 2 – Bending apparatus (see 15.4).45 Figure 3 – Gauge for holes for backplate lampholders screws (see 12.11).46 Figure 4 – Clarification of some of the definitions in Clause 2.47 Figure 5 – Test cap B15d (see 18.3).48 Figure 6 – Test cap B22d (see 18.3).49 Figure 7 – Testing device (see 9.1).50 Figure 8 – Dimensions for shade support devices (see 8.1).51 Figure 9 – Dimensions for protective shields for B22d lampholders (see 9.1).52 Figure 10 – Test cap B15d (see 14.3).53 SIST EN 61184:2008

61184 © IEC:2008 – 3 – Figure 11 – Test cap B22d (see 14.3).54 Figure 12 – Typical apparatus for the heating test (see 18.5).55 Figure 13 – Nipple thread for lampholders – Basic profile and design profile
for the nut and for the screw.56 Figure 14 – Gauges for metric ISO thread for nipples.57 Figure 15 – Impact-test apparatus.58 Figure 16 – Mounting support.58 Figure 17 – Ball-pressure test apparatus.59 Figure 18 – Pressure apparatus.59
Table 1 – Dimensions of threaded entries and set screws.18 Table 2 – Minimum dimensions of pillar type terminals.20 Table 3 – Limits for contact forces.23 Table 4 – Pull and torque values.26 Table 5 – Heights of fall.32 Table 6 – Maximum deformation values.33 Table 7 – Torque values.34 Table 8 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages – Impulse withstand category II.35 Table 9 – Heating cabinet temperature.36 Table 10 – Heating cabinet temperature.37 Table 11 – Test temperature and test lamp data.39 Table A.1 – Ph adjustment.60
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BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS
FOREWORD 1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the two organizations. 2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any misinterpretation by any end user. 4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in the latter. 5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication. 6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication. 7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is indispensable for the correct application of this publication. 9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. International Standard IEC 61184 has been prepared by subcommittee 34B: Lamp caps and holders, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (1997) and its Amendments 1 (2000) and 2 (2004). This third edition constitutes a technical revision. In this edition, information to lampholders intended to be used in applications where they are accessible in normal use (class II as well as class I luminaires) are introduced. Additionally, in Table 11, lamp data where lamps no longer exist has been removed and requirements for shade holder rings have been amended to include shade rings according to IEC 60399 into testing. The text of this standard is based on the following documents: FDIS Report on voting 34B/1385/FDIS 34B/1401/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on voting indicated in the above table. SIST EN 61184:2008

61184 © IEC:2008 – 5 – In this standard, the following print types are used: – requirements proper: in roman type; – test specifications: in italic type; – notes: in small roman type. The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed, • withdrawn, • replaced by a revised edition, or • amended.
– 6 – 61184 © IEC:2008 INTRODUCTION This standard covers safety requirements for bayonet lampholders and includes references to IEC 60061 for the control of interchangeability and safety of the cap and holder fit. NOTE Safety requirements ensure that electrical equipment constructed in accordance with these requirements does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and used in applications for which it was intended. The thermal characteristics of lampholders are specified by the rated operating temperature (symbol T), which is the highest temperature for which the lampholder is designed. The temperature rating and the resistance to heat specified in this standard are based on two different principles, as presently found in IEC 60238 for Edison screw lampholders and in other national standards for bayonet lampholders. After experience, it may be possible to rationalize the systems in future editions of this standard. SIST EN 61184:2008

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1 General 1.1 Scope This International Standard applies to bayonet lampholders B15d and B22d for connection of lamps and semi-luminaires to a supply voltage of 250 V. This standard also covers lampholders which are integral with a luminaire or intended to be built into appliances. It covers the requirements for the lampholder only. For all other requirements, such as protection against electric shock in the area of the terminals, the requirements of the relevant appliance standard shall be observed and tested after building into the appropriate equipment, when that equipment is tested according to its own standard. Lampholders for use by luminaire manufacturers only are not for retail sale. NOTE Where lampholders are used in luminaires, their maximum operating temperatures are specified in IEC 60598-1. B15 denotes the cap/holder fit as defined by IEC 60061-1, sheet 7004-11 and IEC 60061-2, sheet 7005-16 with the corresponding gauges. B22 denotes the cap/holder fit as defined by IEC 60061-1, sheet 7004-10 and IEC 60061-2, sheet 7005-10 with the corresponding gauges. 1.2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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. IEC 60061 (all parts), Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety –
Part 1: Lamp caps IEC 60061-2, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety – Part 2: Lampholders IEC 60061-3, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety – Part 3: Gauges IEC 60064, Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes –Performance requirements IEC 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V SIST EN 61184:2008

– 8 – 61184 © IEC:2008 IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V IEC 60399, Barrel thread for lampholders with shade holder ring IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60432 (all parts), Incandescent lamps – Safety specifications IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods – Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-11-5:2004, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test method – Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance ISO 4046-4:2002, Paper, board, pulps and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper and board grades and converted products 2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. NOTE For clarification of some definitions, see also Figure 4. 2.1 Materials 2.1.1 plastic lampholder lampholder, the exterior of which is made wholly of plastic material NOTE The exterior is any part of the lampholder which, when wired and fully assembled and fitted with the testing device shown in Figure 7, can be touched directly by the standard test finger of IEC 60529. 2.1.2 ceramic lampholder lampholder, the exterior of which is made wholly of ceramic material (see note to 2.1.1) 2.1.3 metal lampholder lampholder, the exterior of which is made wholly or partly of metal (see note to 2.1.1) 2.2 Means of fixing 2.2.1 cord grip lampholder lampholder incorporating a method of retaining a flexible cord by which it may be suspended (see Figure 4a) SIST EN 61184:2008

61184 © IEC:2008 – 9 – 2.2.2 threaded entry lampholder lampholder incorporating a threaded component at the point of entry of the supply wires permitting the lampholder to be mounted on a mating threaded support (formerly called nipple lampholder) (see Figure 4b) 2.2.3 backplate lampholder lampholder so designed as to be suitable for mounting, by means of an associated or integral backplate, directly on to a supporting surface or appropriate box (see Figure 4c) 2.3
terminal/contact assembly part or assembly of parts which provides a means of connection between the termination of a supply conductor and the contact-making surfaces of the corresponding lamp cap as well as resilient means to maintain contact pressure a) rising type, where the terminal is allowed to rise parallel with the lamp axis on insertion of a lamp cap; b) non-rising type, where the terminal is not allowed to rise on insertion of a lamp cap NOTE The terminal and the barrel may be a unique element. 2.4
union ring cylindrical component which joins together separate external parts of the lampholder 2.5
shade ring cylindrical component having an internal thread or other means to engage a corresponding support on the outer shell and intended to carry or retain a shade 2.6
skirt (plastic lampholders only) component similar to a shade ring but having a longer cylindrical form to extend to the full length of the lampholder body 2.6.1 protective shield (plastic lampholders only) component similar to a skirt but having a flared open end to protect the user from accidental contact with the lamp cap (see Figure 9) 2.7
dome part of a cord grip lampholder or threaded entry lampholder which shields the connecting terminals 2.8
barrel part of a lampholder which serves for mechanical connection of the lamp cap with the lampholder 2.9
lampholder for building-in lampholder designed to be built into a luminaire, an additional enclosure or the like SIST EN 61184:2008

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unenclosed lampholder lampholder for building-in so designed that it requires additional means, for example enclosures, to meet the requirements of this standard with regard to protection against electric shock 2.9.2
enclosed lampholder lampholder for building-in so designed that, on its own, it fulfils the requirements of this standard with regard to protection against electric shock and, if appropriate, IP classification 2.10
independent lampholder lampholder so designed that it can be mounted separately from a luminaire and at the same time provide all the necessary protection according to its classification and marking 2.11
switched lampholder lampholder provided with an integral switch to control the supply to the lamp 2.12
basic insulation insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection against electric shock NOTE Basic insulation does not necessarily include insulation used exclusively for functional purposes. 2.13
supplementary insulation independent insulation applied in addition to basic insulation in order to provide protection against electric shock in the event of a failure of basic insulation 2.14
double insulation insulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation 2.15
reinforced insulation single insulation system applied to live parts which provides a degree of protection against electric shock equivalent to double insulation under the conditions specified NOTE The term "insulation system" does not imply that the insulation must be one homogeneous piece. It may comprise several layers which cannot be tested singly as supplementary or basic insulation. 2.16
live part conductive part which may cause an electric shock in normal use
The neutral conductor is, however, regarded as a live part. The test to determine whether or not a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric shock is given in Annex A of IEC 60598-1. SIST EN 61184:2008

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type test test or series of tests made on a type test specimen for the purpose of checking compliance of the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard 2.18
type test sample sample consisting of one or more similar specimens submitted by the manufacturer or responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test 2.19
semi-luminaire unit similar to a self-ballasted lamp but designed to utilize a replaceable light source and/or starting device 2.20
rated operating temperature highest temperature for which the lampholder is designed 2.21
rated pulse voltage highest peak of pulse voltages that the holder is able to withstand 2.22 impulse withstand category numeral defining a transient overvoltage condition NOTE Impulse withstand categories I, II, III and IV are used. a) Purpose of classification of impulse withstand categories Impulse withstand categories are to distinguish different degrees of availability of equipment with regard to required expectations on continuity of service and on an acceptable risk of failure. By selection of impulse withstand levels of equipment, insulation co-ordination can be achieved in the whole installation reducing the risk of failure to an acceptable level providing a basis for overvoltage control. A higher characteristic numeral of an impulse withstand category indicates a higher specific impulse withstand of the equipment and offers a wider choice of methods for overvoltage control. The concept of impulse withstand categories is used for equipment energized directly from the mains. b) Description of impulse withstand categories Equipment of impulse withstand category I is equipment which is intended to be connected to the fixed electrical installations of buildings. Protective means are taken outside the equipment - either in the fixed installation or between the fixed installation and the equipment - to limit transient overvoltages to the specific level. Equipment of impulse withstand category II is equipment to be connected to the fixed electrical installations of buildings. Equipment of impulse withstand category III is equipment which is part of the fixed electrical installations and other equipment where a higher degree of availability is expected. Equipment of impulse withstand category IV is for use at or in the proximity of the origin of the electrical installations of buildings upstream of the main distribution board. 2.23 primary circuit circuit which is directly connected to the AC mains supply It includes, for example, the means for connection to the AC mains supply, the primary windings of transformers, motors and other loading devices. SIST EN 61184:2008

– 12 – 61184 © IEC:2008 2.24 secondary circuit circuit which has no direct connection to a primary circuit and derives its power from a transformer, converter or equivalent isolation device, or from a battery Exception: autotransformers. Although having direct connection to a primary circuit, the tapped part of them is also deemed to be a secondary circuit in the above sense. NOTE Mains transients in such a circuit are attenuated by the corresponding primary windings. Also inductive ballasts reduce the mains transient voltage height. Therefore, components located after a primary circuit or after an inductive ballast can be suited for an impulse withstand category of one step lower, i.e. for impulse withstand category II. 3 General requirements Lampholders shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use they function reliably and cause no danger to persons or surroundings. In general, compliance is checked by carrying out all the relevant tests specified. Independent lampholders, not specifically intended for building-in, shall comply with the requirements of the following sections and subclauses of IEC 60598-1 where the subject-matter of these headings is not dealt with in the present standard.
Section 2 – Classification
Section 3 – Marking
Section 4 – Construction (as appropriate)
Section 8 – Protection against electric shock
Section 9 – Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture
Section 10 – Insulation resistance and electric strength (for class II)
Subclauses 12.4 and 12.5 – Thermal tests 4 General conditions for tests 4.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests. NOTE The requirements and tolerances permitted by this standard are related to testing of a type test sample submitted for that purpose. Compliance of the type test sample does not ensure compliance of the whole production of a manufacturer with this safety standard. In addition to type testing, conformity of production is the responsibility of the manufacturer and may include routine tests and quality control. For further information see IEC 60061-4, sheet 7007-13. 4.2 Unless otherwise specified, the samples are tested as delivered and installed as in normal use without lamps, at an ambient temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C. SIST EN 61184:2008

61184 © IEC:2008 – 13 – 4.3 All inspections and tests are carried out on a total of: – 8 specimens for unswitched lampholders, or – 11 specimens for switched lampholders; in the order of the clauses as follows: – 3 specimens: Clauses 3 to 12; – 3 specimens: Clauses 14 to 18; – 3 specimens: Clause 13 (switched lampholder tests only); – 2 specimens: Clauses 19 and 20. NOTE For testing of screwless terminals according to 10.2, separate additional specimens are required. This is also necessary for independent lampholders not specifically intended for building-in (see Clause 3). 4.4 If no lampholder fails in the complete series of tests specified in 4.3, then lampholders of that type shall be deemed to comply with this standard. If one lampholder fails in any group in the complete series of tests specified in 4.3, the lampholders of that type shall be deemed to have failed to comply with this standard, unless that lampholder can be shown to be not representative of normal production or design, in which case a further set of lampholders shall be submitted to the test or tests in that group. Generally, it will be necessary to only repeat the test in which failure occurs. However, if the lampholder fails in the test specified in Clauses 14 to 18 inclusive, the tests shall be repeated from the tests of Clause 14 onwards. An additional type test sample may be submitted, together with the first type test sample, in case one lampholder fails, in which case the additional type test sample shall then be tested and shall only be rejected if a further failure occurs. If there is no failure in this retest, then lampholders of that type shall be deemed to comply with this standard. If the additional type test sample is not submitted at the same time, a failure of one lampholder shall entail a rejection.
If more than one specimen fails in the complete series of tests specified in 4.3 then lampholders of that type shall be deemed to have failed to comply with this standard. NOTE In view of the duration of the test procedure, lampholders differing only in detail and having the same constructional principles and materials may be covered by a single series of type tests, subject to agreement between applicant and test house. 5 Standard ratings 5.1 Standard rated voltage For all lampholders only a rated voltage of 250 V is allowed. Lampholders B15d are not intended for use in circuits with ignitors. Lampholders B22d shall not be used in circuits with ignitors without approval from the lampholder manufacturer. NOTE From the theoretical point of view, the minimum creepage distance required for a holder B22d will result in a clearance sufficient to withstand a pulse voltage of 2,5 kV. The measures required to allow easy contact travel and lamp removal might in some situations, however, be accompanied by unforeseen reduction of the clearance without SIST EN 61184:2008

– 14 – 61184 © IEC:2008 influence on normal operation (without ignition) where only the creepage distances are critical. BY22d lampholders are specially designed for use in ignitor circuits. 5.2 Standard rated currents Standard rated currents are: – 2 A for lampholders B15; – 2 A for lampholders B22. The rated current shall be not less than the standard value. Rated currents higher than 2 A are allowed. Compliance with the requirements of 5.1 and 5.2 is checked by inspection of the marking. 6 Classification Lampholders are classified: 6.1 According to the material of the exterior: – lampholders whose exterior is made wholly of plastic material; – lampholders whose exterior is made wholly of ceramic material; – lampholders whose exterior is made wholly or partly of metal. NOTE For definition of "exterior", see note to 2.1.1. Lampholders with external parts consisting partly of metal and lampholders comprising external parts of insulating material with a conductive outer surface, e.g. a metallized outer shell, are considered as metal lampholders. This does not apply to threaded entries and external parts, as for example a metal shade ring mounted on to the outside of a lampholder of insulating material, which cannot become live even in the case of an insulation fault. Metal lampholders with insulating coverings are considered as metal lampholders. If in doubt as to whether or not a surface is conductive, two stripe-electrodes 1,5 mm wide, 25 mm long and with a distance of 2 mm from each other are applied to the surface (e.g. with silver conductive paint). In accordance with 14.3, the insulating resistance is measured between the stripes. The surface is considered to be conductive if the resistance is less than 5 MΩ. 6.2 According to degree of protection against solid objects and ingress of water: – ordinary lampholders; – drip-proof lampholders. NOTE A classification for higher degrees of protection against ingress of water is under consideration. 6.3 According to method of fixing: – threaded entry lampholders; – cord grip lampholders; – backplate lampholders; – other lampholders. NOTE Examples of other lampholders are lampholders provided with a mechanical suspension device e.g. a hook. SIST EN 61184:2008

61184 © IEC:2008 – 15 – 6.4 According to type: – switched lampholders provided with an integral switch to control the supply to the lamp; – non-switched lampholders. 6.5 According to protection against electric shock: – enclosed lampholders; – unenclosed lampholders; – independent lampholders. 6.6 According to resistance to heat: – without T marking, suitable for rated operating temperatures up to and including 135 °C for B15d lampholders and 165 °C for B22d lampholders; – with Txxx marking, suitable for rated operating temperatures up to and including the temperature marked or declared by the manufacturer. These temperatures shall be not lower than 140 °C for B15d lampholders and not lower than 170 °C for B22d lampholders; NOTE
The value of the temperature marking is increased by steps of 10 °C. – with T1 marking, suitable for temperatures on the lamp cap up to and including 165 °C; NOTE
The continued use of T1 lampholders is subject to review. – with T2 marking, suitable for temperatures on the lamp cap up to and including 210 °C.
7 Marking 7.1 Lampholders shall be marked with: – rated voltage, in volts; – rated operating temperature Txxx, T1 or T2, if applicable (see 6.6).
In the first version, the letter T shall be followed by the value of the rated operating temperature in degrees Celsius; – symbol for nature of supply, if required (for switched lampholders only); – for lampholders whose exterior is made wholly of ceramic material, information on the rated operating temperature, if applicable, shall either be marked on the lampholder or
given in the manufacturer's catalogue; – mark of origin (this may take the form of a trade mark, or the manufacturer's or responsible vendor's name or identification mark); NOTE The mark of origin is not intended to mean the country of origin. – either a unique catalogue number or an identifying reference; NOTE An identifying reference may include numbers, letters, colour, etc. to identify the lampholder by reference to the manufacturer's or responsible vendor's catalogue or similar literature. – rated current, in amperes, if greater than 2 A; – IP number, if other than ordinary, for degree of protection against ingress of water (see 6.2); – for single-pole switched lampholder, the switched pole shall be identified. For lampholders according to this standard, the distances for impulse withstand category II are applicable. This information shall be indicated in the manufacturer's catalogue or the like. Lampholders complying with the electrical strength test for double or reinforced insulation and having creepage distances and clearances equivalent to double or reinforced insulation offer an adequate level of protection for use in luminaries where they are accessible in normal use. SIST EN 61184:2008

– 16 – 61184 © IEC:2008 Such lampholders are addressed as lampholders for use in class II applications. This information shall be indicated in the manufacturer’s catalogue or the like. NOTE Values for creepage distances and clearances as well as test voltages for the electrical strength test for double or reinforced insulation are given in IEC 60598-1. To achieve sufficient creepage distances and clearances to outer accessible surfaces, additional attachments could be used. In some cases, these dimensions might be achieved only after mounting the lampholder in the luminaire. Relevant information should be provided in the manufacturer’s catalogue or the like. 7.2 If symbols are used for current and voltage, A shall denote amperes and V volts. Alternatively, figures alone may be used, the figure for the rated current being marked before or above that for the rated voltage and separated from the latter by a line. Therefore, the marking for current and voltage may be as follows:
4 A 250 V or 4/250 or
2504 The symbol for d.c. shall be
(see IEC 60417, symbol IEC 60417-5031(2002-10)). The symbol for protection against ingress of water shall, for drip-proof lampholders, be IPX1. NOTE Where X is used in an IP number, it is intended to indicate a missing numeral in the symbol but both the appropriate numerals in accordance with IEC 60529 must be marked on the lampholder. 7.3 The marking of degree of protection against ingress of water shall be on the outside of the lampholder. 7.4 An earthing terminal shall be indicated by the symbol
(see IEC 60417, symbol IEC 60417-5019 (2006-08)). This symbol shall not be placed on screws, removable washers or other easily removable parts. Compliance is checked by inspection. NOTE In the United Kingdom, metal lampholders intended for retail sale must have the following warning notice attached or incorporated in the associated packaging: "THIS LAMPHOLDER MUST BE EARTHED". 7.5 Where the terminal size specified in 10.2 is not complied with, the relevant value, or values in case of a range, shall be shown in mm2 followed by a small square (for example 0,5 ) For unenclosed lampholders such marking is not required but relevant information shall be given in the manufacturer's mounting instructions. 7.6 Marking shall be durable and easily legible. Compliance with the requirements of 7.1 to 7.5 shall be checked by inspection, and by trying to remove the marking by rubbing lightly for 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with water and for a further 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with petroleum spirit. After the tests, the marking shall be still legible. SIST EN 61184:2008

61184 © IEC:2008 – 17 – NOTE The petroleum spirit used should consist of a solvent hexane with a content of aromatics of maximum 0,1 volume percentage, a kauri-butanol value of 29, an initial boiling-point of approximately 65 °C, a dry-point of approximately 69 °C and a spe
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