EN 60061-2:1993/A3:1995

Overview

EN 60061-2:1993/A3:1995 (adopted in Slovenia as SIST EN 60061-2:1999/A3:1999) is the European adoption of IEC 60061-2:1995 covering lampholders - the parts of lighting equipment that hold lamps and interface with lamp caps. The standard forms part of the EN/IEC 60061 series on lamp caps, holders and gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety. To read the full, up‑to‑date text you must subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database.

Key topics and requirements

This part of the 60061 series addresses the technical and safety aspects of lampholders. While the full normative details are in the IEC text, the standard typically covers these areas:

• Scope and definitions for lampholders and related terminology to ensure consistent interpretation.
• Interchangeability criteria to guarantee that lamps and holders from different manufacturers fit and function together.
• Mechanical and dimensional considerations, including interfaces with lamp caps and relevant gauges used to verify dimensional compliance.
• Electrical safety and construction principles related to live parts, insulation, contact reliability and resistance to environmental influences.
• Performance tests and inspection practices (mechanical, electrical and endurance tests) used to verify compliance with interchangeability and safety requirements.
• Marking and identification recommendations to aid correct use, replacement and regulatory traceability.
• Materials and durability considerations to reduce hazards such as overheating, arcing or mechanical failure.

(Note: specific test methods, limit values and dimensional tables are contained in the official IEC/EN document.)

Applications

EN 60061-2 is practical for anyone involved in the design, manufacture, testing, procurement or regulation of lighting equipment:

• Lamp and lampholder manufacturers ensuring product compatibility and market compliance.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors performing verification against interchangeability and safety criteria.
• Lighting designers, specifiers and procurement teams selecting products that meet interoperability and safety expectations.
• Regulators and certification bodies referencing a harmonized European/IEC benchmark for lampholder safety.

Related standards

• EN/IEC 60061 series (other parts cover lamp caps, gauges and overall interchangeability).
• National adoptions such as SIST EN 60061-2:1999/A3:1999 reflect the same IEC requirements for local use.

For the complete technical requirements, dimensional tables and test procedures, subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database or obtain the official CLC/EN publication. Keywords: EN 60061-2, IEC 60061-2, lampholders, lamp caps, interchangeability, safety, lampholder standards, gauges.