Amendment 1 - Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes

Amendement 1 - Lampes à incandescence - Prescriptions de sécurité - Partie 1: Lampes à filament de tungstène pour usage domestique et éclairage général similaire

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
06-Mar-2005
Drafting Committee
WG 6 - TC 34/SC 34A/WG 6
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
07-Mar-2005
Completion Date
31-Aug-2005

Relations

Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60432-1:1999/AMD1:2005 is an important amendment to the international standard that sets safety specifications for tungsten filament incandescent lamps used primarily for domestic and similar general lighting purposes. Issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this amendment updates requirements concerning lamp temperature limits, interchangeability dimensions, creepage distances, and protection from environmental factors such as water exposure. It supports the reliable and safe use of incandescent lamps in household settings and applicable lighting fixtures.

Key Topics

  • Maximum Cap Temperature Limits:
    The amendment defines precise maximum allowable temperature rises (Δt) for various wattages and lamp bases-including B15d, B22d, E12 through E27 series-ensuring lamps operate safely within designated thermal limits. These limits prevent overheating issues that could affect lamp life and fixture safety.

  • Creepage Distances:
    For B15d and B22d capped lamps, the minimum creepage distance between the metal cap shell and electrical contacts must comply with IEC 60061-4 standards. This helps ensure electrical safety by reducing risks of electrical arcs and flashovers.

  • Interchangeability Gauges and Cap Dimensions:
    Updated gauge specifications for lamp caps ensure proper sizing and compatibility with lampholders. This includes detailed dimensional checks for cap types such as B15d, B22d, E12, E14, E17, and various E26/E27 configurations. Maintaining interchangeability supports user convenience and fixture standardization.

  • Protection Against Water Contact:
    Specific lamp types, such as GLS lamps under 15 W, colored GLS lamps under 25 W, and all PAR38 lamps, are suitable for incidental water exposure (drips, splashes) and require no additional luminaire protection. Other lamp types must be protected, especially when used in fixtures with IPX1 or higher water ingress ratings. This clause promotes safe use in potentially damp environments.

  • Luminaire Design Guidelines:
    Annex K provides maximum cap temperature data essential for fixture designers to maintain safe operating conditions and implement necessary protections, including water contact considerations.

Applications

IEC 60432-1 Amendment 1 is critical for manufacturers, designers, and testing laboratories involved in:

  • Manufacture of Domestic Incandescent Lamps:
    Ensuring products meet internationally recognized safety and interchangeability requirements.

  • Lighting Fixture Design and Certification:
    Integrating thermal limits and water protection guidelines for compatible lamp usage.

  • Quality Control and Compliance Testing:
    Verifying adherence to cap temperature conditions, creepage distances, and cap dimension tolerances.

  • Regulatory Assessment:
    Aligning with evolving safety and energy regulations, especially where incandescent lamps remain in use.

This standard aids in minimizing risks such as overheating, electrical shock, and premature lamp failure, promoting safer lighting solutions for residential and similar environments.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60061-4:
    Defines dimensions and creepage distances for lamp caps and holders, referenced for establishing electrical clearance requirements.

  • IEC 60432-1 (Base Publication):
    The original edition specifying safety requirements for tungsten filament lamps; Amendment 1 supplements and updates this baseline.

  • Energy Efficiency Regulations (Local):
    Some lamp types covered may face restrictions under various national energy regulations, notably in the US and Canada-users should consult respective local rules.

  • IEC IP Code Standards:
    Defining ingress protection (IP) ratings important for luminaire designs needing to prevent water contact with lamps.


Keywords: IEC 60432-1 amendment, tungsten filament incandescent lamps, domestic lighting safety, lamp cap temperature, creepage distance, lamp interchangeability, water protection, luminaire design, IEC lamp standards, lamp safety specifications.

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IEC 60432-1:1999/AMD1:2005 - Amendment 1 - Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes

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IEC 60432-1:1999/AMD1:2005 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 1 - Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes". This standard covers: Amendment 1 - Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes

Amendment 1 - Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes

IEC 60432-1:1999/AMD1:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.20 - Incandescent lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60432-1
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 1
AMENDMENT 1
2005-03
Amendement 1
Lampes à incandescence –
Prescriptions de sécurité –
Partie 1:
Lampes à filament de tungstène pour usage
domestique et éclairage général similaire

Amendment 1
Incandescent lamps –
Safety specifications –
Part 1:
Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and
similar general lighting purposes
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– 2 – 60432-1 Amend. 1  CEI:2005
AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le sous-comité 34A: Lampes, du comité d'études 34
de la CEI: Lampes et équipements associés.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
34A/1118/FDIS 34A/1127/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cet amendement et de la publication de base ne sera
pas modifié avant la date de maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
_____________
Page 18
Tableau 2 – Echauffement maximal du culot (Δt ) des lampes de différentes
s
puissances et classes produites au cours d’une période moyenne de 12 mois

Remplacer le texte du Tableau 2 existant par le nouveau texte suivant:

60432-1 Amend. 1  IEC:2005 – 3 –
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC technical
committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34A/1118/FDIS 34A/1127/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result 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.
_____________
Page 19
Table 2 – Maximum allowable cap temperature rise (Δt ) for various lamp wattages
s
and classes over a 12 month period average
Replace the existing text of Table 2 with the following new text :

– 4 – 60432-1 Amend. 1  CEI:2005

Numéro Puissance Forme Δt max.
s
du W d’ampoule
K
groupe
B15d B22d E12 E14 E17 E26/24 E26/25 E27
1 25 & 30 A, PS, M et - - - - - 95 65 -
autres formes
40 - - - - - 95 85 -
prévues pour
60 - 125 - - - 120 95 120
emploi dans le
même
100 - 135 - - - 120 110 130
luminaire
150 & 200 - 135 - - - 120 100 130
4,6 4,6
2 40 135 B, G (diamètre 140 140 130 - 140 - 140
≤ 45 mm), P et 2 4,6 4,6 2
60 145 125 165 140 - 165 - 120
autres formes
prévues pour
emploi dans le
même
luminaire
3 15 - C, F et autres - - - 90 - 90 -
formes prévues 9
25 - - 120 - 110 120 110 -
pour emploi
4,6 9 4,6
40 - dans le même - 140 - 130 140 130 -
luminaire
4,6 9 4,6
60 - - 165 - 130 165 130 -
4 25 & 40 G (diamètre - - - - 110 - 110 -
> 45 mm)
60 & 100 - - - - - - 110 -
5 25 - P & G - - - 110 - 110 -
(diamètre
40 135 135 - 135 - - 110 135
≤ 45 mm) à
60 calotte 135 - - 135 - - 110 -
argentée
6 60 - A & PS à 130 - - - - 110 130
calotte
100 - 135 - - - - 110 135
argentée
150 & 200 - 135 - - - - - 135
7 25 R et autres - - - - 85 - - -
formes prévues
40 120 120 - 120 95 145 95 120
pour emploi
60 - dans le même 130 - - 105 145 105 130
luminaire 6,7,8
100, 150 - 135 - - - 145 110 135
& 200
3 6,8
8 75 Formes PAR - - - - - 145 85 150
6,8
100 - - - - - 145 100 150
6,8
150 - - - - - 145 125 150
9 150 Formes PAR à - - - - - 175 150 175
réflecteur
dichroïque
1 Pour les lampes de puissance intermédiaire, on applique les exigences relatives à la puissance supérieure la
plus proche.
2 Cela peut exiger une limitation de la position de fonctionnement.
3 Lampes avec culot à collerette : E26/50x39, E27/51x39, etc.
4 Le fabricant peut limiter le fonctionnement de certaines classes de lampes à la position « culot bas » ou « culot
bas jusqu’à l’horizontale ».
5 Le fabricant peut limiter le fonctionnement de certaines classes de lampes à la position « culot bas ».
6 Le fabricant peut limiter certaines classes de lampes à des applications dans des douilles « haute
température », car des douilles « basse température » pourraient se détériorer.
7 Le fabricant peut limiter certaines classes de lampes à des applications avec une température maximale du
culot de 260 °C dans des douilles « haute température ».
8 Certaines lampes de cette catégorie ne peuvent plus être vendues aux Etats Unis et au Canada en raison des
nouveaux règlements relatifs à l’énergie. Consulter les règlements locaux.
9 A l’étude.
60432-1 Amend. 1  IEC:2005 – 5 –

Group Wattage Bulb shape
Δt max.
s
number
W
K
B15d B22d E12 E14 E17 E26/24 E26/25 E27
1 25 & 30 A, PS, M and - - - - - 95 65 -
other shapes
40 - - - - - 95 85 -
intended for
60 - 125 - - - 120 95 120
use in the
same
100 - 135 - - - 120 110 130
luminaire
150 & 200 - 135 - - - 120 100 130
4,6 4,6
2 40 135 B, G 140 140 130 - 140 - 140
(diameter ≤ 2 4,6 4,6 2
60 145 125 165 140 - 165 - 120
45 mm), P
and other
shapes
intended for
use in the
same
luminaire
3 15 - C, F and - - - 90 - 90 -
other shapes
25 - - 120 - 110 120 110 -
intended for
4,6 9 4,6
40 - - 140 - 130 140 130 -
use in the
same 4,6 9 4,6
60 - - 165 - 130 165 130 -
luminaire
4 25 & 40 G (diameter - - - - 110 - 110 -
> 45 mm)
60 & 100 - - - - - - 110 -
5 25 - P & G - - - 110 - 110 -
(diameter ≤
40 135 135 - 135 - - 110 135
45 mm) with
60 135 - - 135 - - 110 -
bowl mirror
6 60 - A & PS with 130 - - - - 110 130
bowl mirror
100 - 135 - - - - 110 135
150 & 200 - 135 - - - - - 135
7 25 - R and other - - - 85 - - -
shapes 6
40 120 120 - 120 95 145 95 120
intended for
60 - use in the 130 - - 105 145 105 130
same 6,7,8
100, 150 - 135 - - - 145 110 135
luminaire
& 200
...

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