EN 60598-2-21:2015

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2015
Svetilke - 2-21. del: Posebne zahteve - Zatesnjene verige za razsvetljavo (IEC 60598
-2-21:2014)
Luminaires - Part 2-21: Particular requirements - Sealed lighting chains
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60598-2-21:2015
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60598-2-21

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2015
ICS 29.140.40
English Version
Luminaires -
Part 2-21: Particular requirements - Rope lights
(IEC 60598-2-21:2014)
Luminaires -  Leuchten -
Partie 2-21: Exigences particulières - Cordons lumineux Teil 2-21: Besondere Anforderungen - Lichtschläuche
(IEC 60598-2-21:2014) (IEC 60598-2-21:2014)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2014-12-30. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 60598-2-21:2015 E
Foreword
The text of document 34D/1146/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60598-2-21, prepared by
SC 34D “Luminaires” of IEC/TC 34 “Lamps and related equipment” was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60598-2-21:2015.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2015-09-30
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2017-12-30
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment
Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60598-2-21:2014 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60227-5 2011 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V -
Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
IEC 60245-4 2011 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages - -
up to and including 450/750 V -
Part 4: Cords and flexible cables
IEC 60320 Series Appliance couplers for household and EN 60320 Series
similar general purposes
IEC 60529 -  Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 -
enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60598-1 -  Luminaires - EN 60598-1 -
Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60811-504 2012 Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-504 2012
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 504: Mechanical tests - Bending tests
at low temperature for insulation and
sheaths
IEC 60811-506 2012 Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-506 2012
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 506: Mechanical tests - Impact test at
low temperature for insulations and
sheaths
IEC 60811-508 2012 Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-508 2012
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 508: Mechanical tests - Pressure test
at high temperature for insulation and
sheaths
IEC 60906 Series IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for -
household and similar purposes
IEC 61347-2-11 -  Lamp controlgear - EN 61347-2-11 -
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for
miscellaneous electronic circuits used with
luminaires
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 61347-2-13 -  Lamp controlgear - EN 61347-2-13 -
Part 2-13: Particular requirements for d.c.
or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for
LED modules
IEC 61984 2008 Connectors - Safety requirements and EN 61984 2009
tests
ISO 4046-4 2002 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - - -
Vocabulary -
Part 4: Paper and board grades and
converted products
IEC 60598-2-21 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Luminaires –
Part 2-21: Particular requirements – Rope lights

Luminaires –
Partie 2-21: Exigences particulières – Cordons lumineux

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX Q
ICS 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-1941-6

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
21.1 Scope . 6
21.2 Normative references . 6
21.3 Terms and definitions . 7
21.4 General test requirements . 7
21.5 Classification of luminaires . 7
21.5.1 General . 7
21.5.2 Protection against electric shock . 7
21.5.3 Protection against dust, solid objects and moisture . 7
21.6 Marking . 8
21.6.1 General . 8
21.6.2 Rope light marking . 8
21.6.3 Rope light and packing marking . 8
21.6.4 Packing or instruction marking . 8
21.7 Construction . 9
21.7.1 General . 9
21.7.2 Terminal blocks . 9
21.7.3 Terminals and supply connections . 9
21.7.4 Control units . 9
21.7.5 Mechanical strength . 9
21.8 Creepage distances and clearances . 13
21.9 Provisions for earthing . 13
21.10 Terminals . 13
21.11 External and internal wiring . 13
21.11.1 General . 13
21.11.2 Cables for rope lights . 13
21.11.3 Cord anchorage test . 14
21.11.4 Plugs and cable length . 14
21.11.5 Maximum length of extendable class II rope lights . 14
21.12 Protection against electric shock . 14
21.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests . 14
21.13.1 General . 14
21.13.2 Test voltage . 15
21.13.3 Short-circuit test of rectifier . 15
21.14 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 15
21.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength. 15
21.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 15
Annex A (normative) Requirements for interconnecting connectors for use in rope

lights . 16

Figure 1 – Example of test device suitable for winding a flexible pipe . 10
Figure 2 – Cold bend test apparatus . 11
Figure 3 – Impact test apparatus . 12

IEC 60598-2-21:2014 © IEC 2014 – 3 –
Table 1 – Mass of hammer . 12
Table 2 – Cables for rope lights . 13

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-21: Particular requirements –
Rope lights
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
assessment services and, in some areas, access to IEC marks of conformity. IEC is not responsible for any
services carried out by independent certification bodies.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
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other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60598-2-21 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34D/1146/FDIS 34D/1154/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

IEC 60598-2-21:2014 © IEC 2014 – 5 –
This standard is intended to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1 Luminaires – Part 1:
General requirements and tests.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 60598 series, published under the general title Luminaires can
be found on the IEC website.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-21: Particular requirements –
Rope lights
21.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60598 specifies requirements for rope lights (sealed lighting chains) fitted with
non-replaceable series- or parallel- or a combination of series/parallel-connected light sources
for use either indoors or outdoors on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V.
NOTE 1 In some countries the term “sealed lighting chain” is used instead of "rope light".
NOTE 2 For products where the rope light is fixed to a frame or the like as ornaments like Santa Claus, snowman
and similar, relevant clauses of IEC 60598-2-4 and/or IEC 60598-2-7 can also apply.
Rope lights provided with, fixed or detachable, extra attachments of different kinds, e.g.
ornamental element in temporary decorative configurations due to festivals, celebrations, etc.
or in two or three dimensional reproductions of persons or animals (real or imaginary) are
considered to be covered by this standard.
21.2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
IEC 60227-5:2011, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V – Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
IEC 60245-4:2011, Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V –
Part 4: Cords and flexible cables
IEC 60320 (all parts), Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60811-504:2012, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials
– Part 504: Mechanical tests – Bending tests at low temperature for insulation and sheaths
IEC 60811-506:2012, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials
– Part 506: Mechanical tests – Impact test at low temperature for insulations and sheaths
IEC 60811-508:2012, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials
– Part 508: Mechanical tests – Pressure test at high temperature for insulation and sheaths
IEC 60906 (all parts), IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar
purposes
IEC 60598-2-21:2014 © IEC 2014 – 7 –
IEC 61347-2-11, Lamp contr
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