EN 60061-1:1993/A29:2002
(Amendment)Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
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Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und Sicherheit - Teil 1: Lampensockel
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité - Partie 1: Culots de lampes
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Vznožki in okovi sijalk skupaj s kalibri za nadzorovanje izmenljivosti in varnosti – 1. del: Vznožki sijalk
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 06-Jun-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-May-2005
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 07-Jun-2002
- Completion Date
- 07-Jun-2002
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2006/95/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)OJ Ref: C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/ OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
Not Harmonized73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limitsOJ Ref: C 208
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 61184:2017 - Bayonet lampholders - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 60745-1:2006 - Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 1: General requirements - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60061-1:1993/A29:2002 (Amendment A29 to IEC 60061-1) is a European adoption published by CLC covering lamp caps and associated gauges used to control interchangeability and safety. This amendment updates Part 1 of the IEC 60061 series and clarifies requirements for the physical interface between lamps and holders. The full, authoritative text and the latest consolidated requirements are available from the IEC/EN 60061 database (subscription required).
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose: establishes criteria for lamp cap form, dimensions and gauges that verify correct interchangeability and safe mechanical fit between lamps and holders.
- Amendment context: A29 is an amendment to the original Part 1 text; it refines or corrects clauses in the IEC 60061-1 baseline standard.
- Safety focus: emphasizes preventing incorrect mounting, ensuring secure electrical connection and reducing mechanical or thermal hazards during normal use.
- Verification tools: outlines the role of gauges and inspection methods for manufacturers, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies.
Applications
This standard and its amendment are practical for a range of stakeholders in the lighting ecosystem:
- Manufacturers: design and production of lamp caps and lamp-holding components to meet interchangeability and safety expectations.
- Test laboratories: use of the prescribed gauges and acceptance criteria when performing conformity and type testing.
- Regulators and certification bodies: reference for product approvals, market surveillance and compliance checks.
- Specifiers and designers: ensure compatibility between lamps and fittings in new lighting products and installations.
Key benefits:
- Improves cross-brand and cross-model compatibility of lamps and holders.
- Reduces risk of improper installation and associated electrical or mechanical hazards.
- Supports consistent testing and conformity assessment practices.
Related Standards
- IEC 60061 series - the international standard series for lamp caps, holders and gauges.
- EN 60061 (other parts) - additional parts of the EN series cover lamp holders, gauges and specific lamp types.
- National adoptions and translations - many national standards bodies (including the Slovenian institute) publish localized versions and translations of IEC/EN documents.
For full technical requirements, detailed dimensional tables, and normative figures referenced in EN 60061-1:1993/A29:2002, subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database or obtain the official CLC/EN publication. This ensures access to the up-to-date consolidated text and any subsequent amendments or corrigenda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60061-1:1993/A29:2002 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps". This standard covers: Subscribe to IEC 60061 Database to access the full and updated content of the series.
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EN 60061-1:1993/A29:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60061-1:1993/A29:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017, EN 61184:2017, EN 60838-1:2017, EN 60598-1:2015, EN IEC 60598-1:2021, EN 60745-1:2006, EN 60061-1:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60061-1:1993/A29:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60061-
1:1999/A29:2003
STANDARD
marec 2003
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps - Amendment A29 (IEC 60061-1:1969/A29:2002)
ICS 29.140.10 Referenčna
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