EN 60598-2-20:2010

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2010
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SIST EN 60598-2-20:1999
SIST EN 60598-2-20:1999/A1:1999
SIST EN 60598-2-20:1999/A2:2004
Svetilke - 2-20. del: Posebne zahteve - Svetlobni nizi (IEC 60598-2-20:2010)
Luminaires - Part 2-20: Particular requirements - Lighting chains (IEC 60598-2-20:2010)
Luminaires - Partie 2-20: Règles particulières - Guirlandes lumineuses (IEC 60598-2-
20:2010)
Luminaires - Partie 2-20: Règles particulières - Guirlandes lumineuses (CEI 60598-2-
20:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60598-2-20:2010
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60598-2-20
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.40 Supersedes EN 60598-2-20:1997 + A1:1998 + corr. Dec.1998 + A2:2004 + corr. Sep.2004

English version
Luminaires -
Part 2-20: Particular requirements -
Lighting chains
(IEC 60598-2-20:2010)
Luminaires -  Leuchten -
Partie 2-20: Règles particulières - Teil 2-20: Besondere Anforderungen -
Guirlandes lumineuses Lichtketten
(CEI 60598-2-20:2010) (IEC 60598-2-20:2010)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2010-04-01. 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 60598-2-20:2010 E
Foreword
The text of document 34D/946/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 605989-2-20, prepared by SC 34D,
Luminaires, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel
vote.
A draft amendment prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 34Z, Luminaires and associated
equipment and was simultaneously submitted to the formal vote.
The combined texts were approved by CENELEC as EN 60598-2-20 on 2010-04-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60598-2-20:1997 + A1:1998 + A2:2004.
This standard is to be used in conjunction with EN 60598-1:2008.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2011-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-04-01
Annexes ZA and ZB have been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60598-2-20:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61347-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 61347-1.
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COMMON MODIFICATIONS
20.1 Scope
20.1.1 Replace “IEC 60238:1991” by “IEC 60238:2004 + A1:2008”.
20.5 Marking
20.5.1 Amend Item b), 2) to begin as follows:
2) for series-connected lamps other than those in sealed chains, replace .

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Replace the note of Item e), by:
NOTE For the purpose of this subclause, a fused lamp is a lamp designed so as to break the circuit in the event
of an overload either by means of a separate fuse incorporated within the lamp or by any other means e.g. a special
filament. Such fuses or special filaments are not considered integral components (see 0.5.1 of EN 60598-1).
20.6 Construction
20.6.1 Replace by:
20.6.1 Edison screw lampholders E14 and E27 shall meet the requirements of
EN 60238:2004.
Edison screw lampholders E5 and E10 and similar small lampholders of the push-in type
shall meet the appropriate requirements of EN 60238:2004 as modified by Annex ZB.
Edison screw lampholders larger than E10 with non-metallic screw threads shall meet the
requirements of 12.1 of EN 60238:2004.
NOTE E10 and small lampholders may have screw threads of insulating material.
In lighting chains fitted with parallel connected lamps, E27 and B22 lampholders with
insulation piercing contacts shall meet the requirements of this section. In addition, E27
lampholders with insulation piercing contacts shall meet the requirements of 12.1 of
EN 60238:2004.
Bayonet lampholders shall meet the requirements of EN 61184.
In lighting chains where non-standardized lamps (e.g. lamps of the push-in type) are used,
the lamps are regarded as parts of the lighting chain and tested accordingly.
20.6.6 Replace by:
20.6.6 Compliance with the mechanical strength requirements of 4.13 of EN 60598-
1:2008 for E14 and E27 lampholders incorporated in lighting chains shall be checked by the
tests given in Clause 15 of EN 60238:2004.
E5 and E10 and similar small lampholders of push-in type shall be checked by the tests
given in Clause 15 of EN 60238:2004 as modified by Annex ZB.
The tests are made on three samples of the lampholder without lamps inserted. After the
test, the relevant compliance requirements of 4.13 of EN 60598-1:2008 shall be met.
20.6.12 Replace by:
20.6.12 The cap, if any, and the lamp bulb glass of replaceable push-in lamps shall not
rotate in relation to the lampholder.
Compliance is checked by applying a torque of 0,025 Nm for 1 min between the lamp bulb
and the lampholder.
20.7 Creepage distances and clearances
Replace by:
20.7 Creepage distances and clearances
The provisions of Section 11 of EN 60598-1 apply except that
- for Edison screw lampholders E10, E14 and E27, Clause 17 of EN 60238:2004 applies
- for Edison screw lampholders E5 and similar small lampholders of push-in type,
Clause 17 of EN 60238:2004, as modified by Annex ZB, applies.
20.10 External and internal wiring
20.10.1 Replace by:
20.10.1 Subclause 5.2.2 of EN 60598-1:2008 does not apply. Internal and external cables
of lighting chains, sealed chains and external cables of sealed chains shall not be lighter
than the following:
- for ordinary lighting chains using series-connected lampholders H03VH7-H
- for Class II ordinary lighting chains using parallel-connected H03VV-F or
lampholders H03VVH2-F
- for Class III lighting chains using parallel-connected lampholders H03VVH2-F
and with a maximum rated wattage exceeding 50 W
- for other lighting chains using series-connected lampholders H03RN-F (see NOTE)
(HD 22.8)
- for other lighting chains using parallel-connected lampholders H05RNH2-F or
H05RN-F
(HD 22.4 and
HD 22.8)
- for other lighting chains where the length of cable between H07RN-F
the supply plug and the nearest lampholder exceeds 3 m
for that part of the cable
NOTE HO3RN-F is only suitable for use with the following lampholders: E5, E10, E14 and B15 or similar
miniaturised (small) lampholders.
Internal and external cables of Class III lighting chains with a maximum rated wattage not
exceeding 50 W and the internal conductors of sealed chains may have a cross-sectional area
of less than 0,4 mm² provided that the current-carrying capacity and mechanical properties are
adequate. For sealed chains class III chains, conductors without insulation are accepted,
provided adequate precautions have been taken to ensure compliance with requirements of
5.3.1 of EN 60598-1:2008.
Compliance is checked by inspection, measurement and by calculation.

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The nominal cross-sectional area of the conductors for the cables listed above shall be not less
than one of the following values:
a) 0,5 mm² for lighting chains with E5 or E10 lampholders or similar small lampholders of
push-in type;
b) 0,75 mm² for lighting chains with E14, E27, B15 or B22 lampholders and fitted with series-
connected lamps;
c) 1,5 mm² for lighting chains with E14, E27, B15 or B22 lampholders and fitted with parallel
connected lamps.
20.15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
Replace by:
20.15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
The provisions of Section 13 of EN 60598-1:2008 apply except that
- for flexible pipes of sealed chains, the test of 13.2.1 is replaced by the test of Clause 8 of
EN 60811-3-1:1995,
- for lampholders, the tests of Clause 13 are replaced by the tests of
• for E14 and E27 lampholders: Clause 20 of EN 60238:2004,
• for E5 and E10 and similar lampholders of the push-in type: Clause 20 of
EN 60238:2004 as modified by Annex ZB.

Figure 1 Delete and replace title by “Figure 1: Not used”.

Figure 3 Replace by:
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1) Diameter of wooden cylinder
2) Distance between the fixing point of the flexible pipe and the weight prior to commencement of the test
Figure 3 - Example of test device suitable for winding a flexible pipe

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

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

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60083 - Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and - -
similar general use standardized in member
countries of IEC
IEC 60227 Series Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V -
Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60238 2004 Edison screw lampholders EN 60238 2004
+ A1 2008 + corr. January 2005
+ A1 2008
IEC 60245 Series Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up - -
to and including 450/750 V -
Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 -
(IP Code)
IEC 60598-1 (mod) 2008 Luminaires - EN 60598-1 2008
Part 1: General requirements and tests + A11 2009

IEC 60811-3-1 1985 Common test methods for insulating and EN 60811-3-1 1995
+ A1 1994 sheathing materials of electric cables - + A1 1996
+ A2 2001 Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds - + A2 2001
Section 1: Pressure test at high temperature -
Tests for resistance to cracking

IEC 61184 - Bayonet lampholders EN 61184 -

IEC 61347-2-11 2001 Lamp controlgear - EN 61347-2-11 2001
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for + corr. January 2002
miscellaneous electronic circuits used with
luminaires
Annex ZB
(normative)
Requirements for Edison screw lampholders E5 and E10
and similar small lampholders of the push-in type
This annex consists of modifications to EN 60238:2004 + A1:2008 to cover Edison screw lampholders E5
and E10 and similar small lampholders of push-in type.
rd
1.1 Add at the end of the 3 paragraph:
It also applies to push-in lampholders, where applicable.
st
9.1 In the 1 line of the test specification add “E5 and” before “E10”.
nd
15.9 Replace the 2 paragraph of the test by:
The backplate of lampholders shall be fixed by means of screws to a rigid flat steel sheet as follows:
- 3 mm screws for lampholders E10;
- 4 mm for lampholders other than E10.
This sheet shall have two drilled and tapped holes at a distance equal to the distance between the axes
of the fixing holes of the backplate. The screws shall be gradually tightened, the maximum torque applied
being
- 0,5 Nm for 3 mm screws, and
- 1,2 Nm for 4 mm screws.
These requirements do not apply to lampholders E5.
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IEC 60598-2-20 ®
Edition 3.0 2010-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Luminaires –
Part 2-20: Particular requirements – Lighting chains

Luminaires –
Partie 2-20: Règles particulières – Guirlandes lumineuses

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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CODE PRIX
ICS 29.140.40 ISBN 2-8318-1079-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
20.1 Scope.5
20.2 Normative references .5
20.3 General test requirements .6
20.4 Definitions .6
20.5 Classification of luminaires .6
20.6 Marking .6
20.7 Construction .7
20.8 Creepage distances and clearances.10
20.9 Provisions for earthing .10
20.10 Terminals .10
20.11 External and internal wiring.10
20.12 Protection against electric shock.12
20.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests .16
20.14 Resistance to dust and moisture .17
20.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength.17
20.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking .17
Annex A (informative) Tumbling barrel test .18
Bibliography .19

Figure 1 – Example of a suitable connection for lighting chains.14
Figure 2 – Example of test device suitable for checking security of lampholder contacts .15
Figure 3 – Example of test device suitable for winding a flexible pipe.16

Table 1 – Characteristics of the lighting chains .11

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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-20: Particular requirements –
Lighting chains
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60598-2-20 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1996, its Amendment 1
(1998), its Amendment 2 (2002) and the interpretation sheets of March 2001 (1) and July 2003
(2 and 3). This third edition is based on the second edition, its Amendments 1 and 2 and the
interpretation sheets of March 2001 (1) and July 2003 (2 and 3) and incorporates some
changes relating to 20.7.15. This third edition constitutes a minor revision.
This publication is intended to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1: Luminaires – Part 1:
General requirements and tests. It was established on the basis of the seventh edition (2008)
of that standard.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34D/946/FDIS 34D/955/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.
NOTE In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below:
20.11.1: In the USA, the requirements for the cables are different.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60598 series, under the general title: Luminaires, can be found on
the IEC website.
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 2-20: Particular requirements –
Lighting chains
20.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60598 specifies requirements for lighting chains fitted with series- or parallel-
or a combination of series/parallel-connected incandescent lamps for use either indoors or
outdoors on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V.
NOTE 1 A Christmas tree chain is an example of a lighting chain fitted with series or series/parallel connected lamps.
A chain for illuminating ski-tracks or promenades is an example of a lighting chain fitted with parallel connected
lamps.
NOTE 2 For lighting chains fitted with lampholders of the push-in type, the appropriate requirements of this part of
IEC 60598 apply.
NOTE 3 In some countries, the term "strings" is used instead of "chains".
NOTE 4 For lighting chains with non-standardised lamps (e.g. lamps of the push-in type) the lamps are regarded
as a part of the lighting chain and consequently included in the testing (and thereby in the certificate, if any).
20.2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
)
IEC 60238:2004, Edison screw lampholders
Amendment 1 (2008)
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60598-1:2008, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60811-3-1:1985, Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric
cables – Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds – Section One: Pressure test at high
temperature – Tests for resistance to cracking
Amendment 1 (1994)
Amendment 2 (2001)
IEC 61184, Bayonet lampholders
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There exists a consolidated edition 8.1 (2008) that comprises IEC 60238 (2004) and its Amendm
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