EN 60061-3:1993/A6:1996

Overview

EN 60061-3:1993/A6:1996 (Amendment A6 to IEC 60061-3T:1996) defines the use of gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety of lamp caps and holders. Published under the CLC and adopted regionally (SIST EN 60061-3:2000/A6:1999 in Slovenia), this document addresses the measurement and inspection tools used to verify that lamp caps and holders meet dimensional and safety expectations.

This part of the EN/IEC 60061 series focuses on test gauges rather than on the lamp caps or holders themselves. Access to the full, updated text and definitive tables or figures requires subscription to the IEC 60061 Database.

Key Topics

• Purpose of gauges: Establishes the role of physical gauges to confirm interchangeability and to support safety assessments.
• Scope and application: Applies to lamp caps and holders in the context of interchangeability checks and safety verification procedures.
• Amendment A6: Updates related to IEC 60061-3T:1996 incorporated into the EN publication.
• Publication and adoption: Indicates regional adoption and translation (example: Slovenian publication by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo).

Applications

This standard is valuable for stakeholders in the lighting supply chain where consistent fit and safe operation are essential. Common applications include:

• Manufacturers: Use gauges during production and quality control to ensure that caps and holders meet interchangeability criteria.
• Test laboratories: Implement the standard to perform verification and conformity testing of lighting components.
• Regulatory compliance: Support compliance checks performed by conformity assessment bodies and notified bodies.
• Design and engineering teams: Reference gauge requirements when developing new lamp caps, holders, and fixtures to ensure compatibility across product lines.

Benefits include improved product compatibility, reduced field failures due to mismatched components, and documented evidence for conformity assessments.

Related Standards

• EN/IEC 60061 series - overarching standard series covering lamp caps, holders and gauges.
• Other parts of EN/IEC 60061 - complementary documents addressing dimensions, safety requirements and test methods for caps and holders.

For authoritative details, tables, and clause-level requirements consult the IEC 60061 Database (subscription required) or the official CLC/ national publication. This ensures you reference the current and complete text before implementing or certifying products.