EN 60061-2:1993/A5:1996
(Amendment)Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 2: Lampholders
General Information
- Abstract
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- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 06-Aug-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Mar-1997
- 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-Aug-1996
- Completion Date
- 07-Aug-1996
- Directive
- 2006/95/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/, C 71/17 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
Overview
EN 60061-2:1993/A5:1996 (adopted by CLC / SIST EN 60061-2:1999/A5:1999) is the European adoption of IEC 60061-2:1996, Part 2 of the IEC 60061 series. The standard covers lampholders (lamp holders) and associated gauges used to control interchangeability and safety of lamp fittings. It provides the normative framework manufacturers, test laboratories, specifiers and regulators use to ensure lampholders are dimensionally compatible and safe for intended use.
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Key Topics
- Scope and definitions: terminology for lampholders and related components used in lighting systems.
- Interchangeability requirements: dimensional specifications and gauging concepts to ensure lamps and holders mate correctly.
- Safety-related requirements: general safety principles for lampholders to reduce electrical, mechanical and thermal risks.
- Gauges and control methods: use of physical gauges and test methods to verify conformity and interchangeability.
- Testing and verification: procedures for dimensional checks and functional assessments (mechanical fit, retention, basic electrical safety).
- Marking and documentation: requirements for product identification, ratings and accompanying information (general practice; consult the full standard for exact obligations).
Note: This summary does not reproduce technical clauses or numeric limits. For full normative details consult the published EN/IEC document.
Practical Applications
- Manufacturers of lampholders and lighting components use this standard to design products that fit globally common lamp types and to demonstrate compliance.
- Lighting product designers and OEMs ensure compatibility between lamps and fittings across markets.
- Testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies apply the standard’s gauges and methods to verify interchangeability and basic safety.
- Procurement specialists and specifiers reference the standard to specify compliant lampholders in contracts and technical sheets.
- Regulators and certification bodies use the standard as part of conformity assessments for market access.
Related Standards
- Other parts of the EN/IEC 60061 series covering lamp caps, gauges and interchangeability across lamp types.
- National adoptions such as SIST EN 60061-2:1999/A5:1999 (Slovenian adoption) reflect the same technical content.
Keywords: EN 60061-2, IEC 60061-2, lampholders, lamp holders, lamp caps and holders, gauges, interchangeability, lamp holder standards, lamp safety.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 61184:2017 - Bayonet lampholders - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60061-2:1993/A5:1996 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 2: Lampholders". This standard covers: Subscribe to IEC 60061 Database to access the full and updated content of the series.
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EN 60061-2:1993/A5:1996 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 60061-2:1993/A5:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60598-1:2015, EN 60838-1:2017, EN IEC 60598-1:2021, EN 61184:2017, EN 60061-2:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60061-2:1993/A5:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/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 STANDARD
01-julij-1999
Vznožki in okovi sijalk skupaj s kalibri za nadzorovanje izmenljivosti in varnosti –
2. del: Okovi sijalk (IEC 60061-2Q:1996)
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and
safety -- Part 2: Lampholders
Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und
Sicherheit -- Teil 2: Lampenfassungen
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et
de la sécurité -- Partie 2: Douilles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60061-2:1993/A5:1996
ICS:
29.140.10 Grla in držala žarnic Lamp caps and holders
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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