EN 60061-2:1993/A6:1996

Overview

EN 60061-2:1993/A6:1996 (adopted as SIST EN 60061-2:1999/A6:1999) is the European adoption of IEC 60061‑2 and is part of the IEC 60061 series on lamp caps, holders and gauges. The standard covers lampholders and associated gauges used to control interchangeability and safety of lamp‑to‑holder connections. Access to the full, current text is available by subscribing to the IEC 60061 Database.

Key Topics

The standard addresses the technical and conformity aspects needed to ensure lampholders are safe and interchangeable with lamp caps:

• Scope and definitions relevant to lampholders and associated gauges.
• Dimensional and construction requirements that govern form, fit and interchangeability between lamps and holders.
• Gauges for control of interchangeability - specification and use of checking tools to verify compliance.
• Safety aspects and interfaces to ensure reliable mechanical and electrical contact and user safety.
• Marking and identification principles to help users and manufacturers determine correct types and compatibility.
• Conformity assessment references indicating how lampholders should be checked against the standard (note: full test and measurement details are in the published standard).

Applications

EN 60061-2 is practical for anyone involved in the design, manufacture, testing, certification and procurement of lighting components:

• Lamp and lampholder manufacturers ensuring new products meet European/IEC interchangeability and safety expectations.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors using gauges and reference criteria to verify compliance.
• Lighting designers and product engineers selecting compatible lamp‑holder pairs for appliances, luminaires and installations.
• Regulatory bodies, importers and distributors who need assurance that supplied lampholders conform to recognized European/IEC requirements.
• Maintenance and service organizations verifying replacements and retrofits for safe operation.

Related standards

• The standard forms part of the IEC 60061 series (lamp caps, lampholders and gauges). For full context and interlinked parts (e.g., lamp caps, other lampholder parts, and amendments), consult the IEC 60061 Database.
• ICS classification: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders.

For authoritative requirements, tests and exact dimensional data, obtain the full EN/IEC document via the CLC/IEC publications channels or subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database.