IEC 63356-2:2024
(Amendment)LED light source characteristics - Part 2: Design parameters and values
LED light source characteristics - Part 2: Design parameters and values
IEC 63356-2:2024 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source or related interface characteristics.
NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments.
NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects.
This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1.
Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this document. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) a new Clause 6 for circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting has been added;
b) a new Clause 7 for LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting surface has been added.
Caractéristiques de source lumineuse à LED - Partie 2: Paramètres et valeurs de conception
L’IEC 63356-2:2024 spécifie les paramètres et valeurs de conception d’une source lumineuse à LED ou les caractéristiques d’interface associées.
NOTE 1 Les caractéristiques d'interface peuvent couvrir les interfaces entre la source lumineuse à LED et le luminaire ou l’appareillage, ou entre la source lumineuse à LED et d’autres accessoires.
NOTE 2 Les interfaces peuvent être liées, par exemple, à des aspects électriques, mécaniques ou optiques.
Le présent document ne couvre pas l’interchangeabilité entre les produits de différents fabricants de sources lumineuses à LED.
NOTE 3 L’interchangeabilité est couverte par l’IEC 63356-1.
Les culots de lampes et les douilles spécifiés dans la série IEC 60061 ne font pas partie du domaine d’application du présent document. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2022. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente:
a) un nouvel article 6 relatif aux modules à LED circulaires avec une surface électroluminescente circulaire pour l’éclairage par spots a été ajouté ;
b) un nouvel article 7 relatif aux modules à LEDni de forme rectangulaire avec une surface électroluminescente circulaire a été ajouté.
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Overview
IEC 63356-2:2024 - "LED light source characteristics – Part 2: Design parameters and values" specifies the design parameters and design values for LED light sources and their related interface characteristics. It covers mechanical, electrical and optical interfaces between an LED light source and a luminaire, controlgear or attachments, and provides the reference models, demarcations, contact areas and limits required for reliable mechanical and electrical integration. This edition (Edition 2.0, 2024) is a technical revision and adds new clauses for circular LED modules (spot lighting) and LEDni modules.
Key topics and technical requirements
The standard defines practical design parameters, supported by figures and tables, including:
- LED module demarcation and numbering - reference points, planes and module outlines for rectangular, circular and LEDni module shapes.
- Mechanical interface requirements - mounting features, screw-hole locations, luminaire exclusion limits and inner feature constraints.
- Optics contact areas (OCA) - locations and heights for optics mating to LED emitting surfaces, important for spot lighting optics.
- Electrical contact areas - minimum/maximum contact size, overlap areas and PCB thickness recommendations for reliable electrical interconnect.
- Module categories and families - standardized categories (rectangular module types, circular LES categories, and LEDni rectangular modules with circular emitting surfaces) with corresponding demarcation models and tables.
- Inclusion limit zones - allowed component placement zones to ensure mechanical and optical compatibility with luminaires and attachments.
- Illustrative content - extensive figures and tables that provide dimensional values, reference drawings and examples for designers and manufacturers.
Note: IEC 63356-2 does not cover interchangeability between manufacturers (see IEC 63356-1) and excludes lamp caps and lampholders specified in IEC 60061.
Practical applications and target audiences
Who uses IEC 63356-2:
- LED module and component manufacturers - to define product mechanical/electrical/optical interfaces.
- Luminaire and lighting-system designers - to ensure compatible mounting, optics alignment and electrical connections.
- Controlgear and accessory designers - for interface and exclusion-zone compliance.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors - for verifying design parameters against published tables and figures.
- Specifiers and procurement - to write clear technical requirements for suppliers.
Practical benefits:
- Reduces design iterations and integration risk by standardizing interface geometry and contact requirements.
- Simplifies optical assembly for spot lighting through defined optics contact areas.
- Improves interoperability within luminaire ecosystems (mechanical/electrical fit), even if interchangeability across manufacturers is handled in Part 1.
Related standards
- IEC 63356-1 - interchangeability requirements for LED light sources.
- IEC 60061 - lamp caps and lampholders (excluded from Part 2 scope).
Keywords: IEC 63356-2:2024, LED light source characteristics, design parameters, LED modules, circular LED modules, LEDni modules, optics contact area, electrical contact area, luminaire interfaces.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION .
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Overview and common information . 9
4.1 General . 9
4.2 Numbering system . 9
5 Rectangular LED modules with undefined light emitting surface. 9
5.1 General . 9
5.2 Mechanical references . 9
5.3 LED module categories . 10
5.3.1 General . 10
5.3.2 L6W6 . 10
5.3.3 L14W2 . 11
5.3.4 L28W2 . 12
5.3.5 L28W4 . 13
5.3.6 L28W6 . 14
5.3.7 L28W28 . 15
5.3.8 L38W38 . 17
5.3.9 L56W56 . 20
5.3.10 L56W2 . 22
5.3.11 L56W4 . 22
5.3.12 L112W2 . 23
5.3.13 L115W2 . 26
5.3.14 L140W2 . 28
5.3.15 L145W2 . 30
5.3.16 L30W1 . 32
5.3.17 L58W1 . 33
5.3.18 L115W1 . 34
5.3.19 L145W1 . 35
6 Circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting . 36
6.1 General . 36
6.2 Mechanical references . 36
6.3 Mechanical interface of the LED module . 38
6.3.1 LED module demarcation . 38
6.3.2 Optics contact area . 39
6.3.3 Requirements on screw holes . 41
6.3.4 LED module electrical interconnect . 41
6.3.5 Luminaire exclusion limits for electrical interconnects . 41
6.3.6 Inner feature . 42
6.3.7 Luminaire mechanical properties . 42
7 LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting surface . 42
7.1 General . 42
7.2 Mechanical references for an LEDni module . 43
7.3 Mechanical interface of the LEDni module . 44
7.4 LEDni module outlines . 44
7.4.1 General . 44
7.4.2 LEDni modules without mounting features . 45
7.4.3 LEDni modules with mounting holes . 46
7.4.4 LEDni modules with recessed corners . 46
7.5 Electrical contact areas . 47
7.5.1 Contact location . 47
7.5.2 Minimum contact size . 47
7.5.3 Contact overlap area . 48
7.5.4 Maximum electrical contact area . 48
7.6 PCB thickness . 49
7.7 Inclusion limit zone . 49
Bibliography . 51
Figure 1 – Example of a luminaire with two LED modules . 9
Figure 2 – Positions of the reference point and the reference plane of the LED module . 10
Figure 3 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category . 11
Figure 4 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category . 12
Figure 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category . 13
Figure 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category . 14
Figure 7 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category . 15
Figure 8 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category . 17
Figure 9 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category . 19
Figure 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category . 21
Figure 11 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category . 22
Figure 12 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category . 23
Figure 13 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category . 25
Figure 14 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category . 27
Figure 15 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category . 29
Figure 16 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category . 31
Figure 17 – LED module demarcation of the L30W1 category . 32
Figure 18 – LED module demarcation of the L58W1 category . 33
Figure 19 – LED module demarcation of the L115W1 category . 34
Figure 20 – LED module demarcation of the L145W1 category . 35
Figure 21 – Positions of the reference point and reference plane of the LED module . 37
Figure 22 – Positions of the reference point, plane and axis for the LED module
(example for D50 category) . 37
Figure 23 – Drawing of the demarcation of a D35 LED module . 38
Figure 24 – Drawing of the demarcation of the D50 LED module . 39
Figure 25 – Optics contact area of a D35 LED module . 40
Figure 26 – Dimensions of OCAs for a D50 category . 40
Figure 27 – Maximum inner feature outlines . 42
Figure 28 – Positions of the reference point and the reference plane of an LEDni
module . 43
Figure 29 – Definition of the LEDni module border and mechanical references . 44
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Figure 30 – Demarcation model for the outline of an LEDni module without mounting
features . 45
Figure 31 – Demarcation model for the outline of an LEDni module having mounting
holes. 46
Figure 32 – Demarcation model for the outline of an LEDni module having recessed
corners . 47
Figure 33 – Location of the electrical contacts for LEDni modules . 47
Figure 34 – Minimum size contact area for LEDni module electrical contacts . 48
Figure 35 – Overlap area for the electrical contacts of LEDni modules . 48
Figure 36 – Maximum electrical contact area for LEDni modules . 49
Figure 37 – Inclusion limit zone for LEDni module components . 49
Table 1 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category . 10
Table 2 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category . 12
Table 3 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category . 13
Table 4 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category . 14
Table 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category . 15
Table 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category . 16
Table 7 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category . 18
Table 8 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category . 20
Table 9 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category . 22
Table 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category . 23
Table 11 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category. 24
Table 12 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category. 26
Table 13 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category. 28
Table 14 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category. 30
Table 15 – LES category specifications for circular LED modules for spot lighting . 36
Table 16 – Dimensions of D35 LED module demarcation . 39
Table 17 – Maximum inner OCA diameter . 40
Table 18 – Minimum and maximum OCA heights . 41
Table 19 – Maximum height b of inner feature . 42
Table 20 – Circular LES category specifications for LEDni modules . 43
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Table 21 – Values of dimensions for LEDni module categories . 45
Table 22 – Inclusion limit zone values of dimension ɸ by LEDni module and
keep-in
LES category . 50
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LED LIGHT SOURCE CHARACTERISTICS –
Part 2: Design parameters and values
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IEC 63356-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Electric light sources, of IEC technical
committee 34: Lighting. It is an International Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) a new Clause 6 for circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot
lighting has been added;
b) a new Clause 7 for LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting
surface has been added.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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INTRODUCTION
The IEC 63356 series – (LED light source characteristics) is split into two parts:
• Part 1: Data sheets
The scope of Part 1 covers data sheets that are comprehensive specifications for unique
LED light sources (LED lamp or LED module). These are full specifications for products
including, where necessary, information on interchangeability aspects, for example
mechanical, electrical, optical.
Each data sheet in Part 1 relates to an individual type of LED lamp or LED module.
• Part 2: Design parameters and values
The scope of Part 2 covers design parameters and values that are used in the design of an
LED light source (LED lamp or LED module) or a related component. Part 2 does not provide
full product specifications but includes important interface aspects (e.g. mechanical,
electrical, optical) that should be taken account of in the design of LED light sources and
related components.
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LED LIGHT SOURCE CHARACTERISTICS –
Part 2: Design parameters and values
1 Scope
This part of IEC 63356 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source
or related interface characteristics.
NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the
controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments.
NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects.
This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light
source manufacturers.
NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1.
Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this
document.
Compliance criteria relating to parameters in this document are covered by IEC 63220 for
safety, or IEC 63221 for performance.:
• IEC 62031:— , LED modules – Safety requirements, or;
• IEC 63554:— , LED lamps – Safety requirements, or;
• IEC 63555:— , LED light sources – Performance requirements.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
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Under consideration.
Under consideration.
Third edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC CCDV 62031:2024.
First edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC CCDV 63554:2024.
First edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC CCDV 63555:2024.
3.1
thermal interface material
TIM
material with specified thermal conductivity assembled between an LED module and a luminaire
to enable improved heat dissipation
4 Overview and common information
4.1 General
Dimensions are specified at a temperature of (25 ± 5) °C, unless otherwise specified,
mechanical dimensions refer to a temperature of (25 ± 5) °C.
All values of dimensions that omit an explicit unit indication are in millimetres.
4.2 Numbering system
Products that have comparable interfaces are grouped in separate clauses.
5 Rectangular LED modules with undefined light emitting surface
NOTE Clause 5, including LED module demarcations specified in 5.3.2 through 5.3.19, is taken from Zhaga Book 7
Edition 1.7.
5.1 General
Rectangular LED modules with undefined light emitting surface (LES) are intended to be
mounted in a luminaire. Figure 1 illustrates an example of an LED module-luminaire
combination. In this example the luminaire holds two LED modules. In practice, a luminaire can
hold any number of LED modules.
Figure 1 – Example of a luminaire with two LED modules
The luminaire typically features luminaire-optics which shape the light output of the LED
module(s).
5.2 Mechanical references
The reference plane and the reference point of an LED module, including (optional) TIM are
defined in Figure 2. Dimensions are specified relative to either the reference point or the
reference plane unless indicated otherwise. Moreover, dimensions are specified to include the
thickness of the TIM (if present).
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Figure 2 – Positions of the reference point and the reference plane of the LED module
5.3 LED module categories
5.3.1 General
Subclause 5.3 specifies a number of LED module categories that are identified by a designation.
The LED module demarcations of these LED module categories are specified in 5.3.2 to 5.3.19.
The intention of the demarcation model is to visualize restricted areas or volumes that no part
of a luminaire should cross. The hashed area indicates limits for the inclusion zone for LED
module design and the exclusion zone for luminaire design.
Unless stated otherwise, all holes are available and for each hole at least 25 % of the
circumference of the hole is present in the LED module. The demarcation model specifies the
minimum diameter of the mounting holes at a specified position.
NOTE In typical designs the diameter of these holes can be larger allowing for a tolerance on the position of the
holes.
If the LED module is applied in combination with a TIM, this material is defined to be part of the
LED module. Thus, the total height of the module and TIM should not exceed the maximum
height H (see 5.3.2 to 5.3.19).
5.3.2 L6W6
The designation for this category is 'L6W6'.
The LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category is defined in Table 1 and Figure 3.
Table 1 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category
Dimension Value
L 60
W 60
H 20
a 48
b 48
M 20
P 35
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 3 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.3 L14W2
The designation for this category is 'L14W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category is defined in Table 2 and Figure 4.
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Table 2 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category
Dimension Value
L 140
W 24
H 20
a 110
b 18,4
d 15
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 4 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the crosshair lines of the
mounting holes.
5.3.4 L28W2
The designation for this category is 'L28W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category is defined in Table 3 and Figure 5. The
two mounting holes at the bottom of the diagram of Figure 5 are optional.
Table 3 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category
Dimension Value
L 280
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.5 L28W4
The designation for this category is 'L28W4'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category is defined in Table 4 and Figure 6.
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Table 4 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category
Dimension Value
L 281
W 41
H 20
a 110
b 31
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.6 L28W6
The designation for this category is 'L28W6'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category is defined in Table 5 and Figure 7.
Table 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category
Dimension Value
L 281
W 61
H 20
a 91
b 40
Øc 4,3
d 11
e 15
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 7 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the leftmost and rightmost mounting holes.
5.3.7 L28W28
The designation for this category is 'L28W28'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category is defined in Table 6 and Figure 8.
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Table 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category
Dimension Value
L 281
W 281
H 20
a 222
b 180
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 8 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.8 L38W38
The designation for this category is 'L38W38'.
The LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category is defined in Table 7 and Figure 9.
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Mounting holes not being in the corners of the LED module are optional.
Table 7 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category
Dimension Value
L 381
W 381
H 20
a 371,9
a1 21,3
b 67,2
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 9 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of mounting holes.
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5.3.9 L56W56
The designation for this category is 'L56W56'.
The LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category is defined in Table 8 and Figure 10.
Table 8 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category
Dimension Value
L 562
W 562
H 20
a 503
b 461
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
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5.3.10 L56W2
The designation for this category is 'L56W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category is defined in Table 9 and Figure 11. The
four mounting holes at the bottom of the diagram of Figure 11 are optional.
Table 9 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category
Dimension Value
L 560
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
d 30
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 11 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.11 L56W4
The designation for this category is 'L56W4'.
The LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category is defined in Table 10 and Figure 12.
Table 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category
Dimension Value
L 561
W 41
H 20
a 110
b 31
Øc 4,3
d 61
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 12 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.12 L112W2
The designation for this category is 'L112W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category is defined in Table 11 and Figure 13.
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Table 11 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 120
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 13 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
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5.3.13 L115W2
The designation for this category is 'L115W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category is defined in Table 12 and Figure 14.
Table 12 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 150
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 14 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
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5.3.14 L140W2
The designation for this category is 'L140W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category is defined in Table 13 and Figure 15.
Table 13 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 400
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 15 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
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5.3.15 L145W2
The designation for this category is 'L145W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category is defined in Table 14 and Figure 16.
Table 14 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 450
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 16 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
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5.3.16 L30W1
The designation for this category is 'L30W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L30W1 category is defined in Figure 17.
Figure 17 – LED module demarcation of the L30W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
5.3.17 L58W1
The designation for this category is 'L58W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L58W1 category is defined in Figure 18.
NOTE The X-axis is not to scale.
Figure 18 – LED module demarcation of the L58W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
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5.3.18 L115W1
The designation for this category is 'L115W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L115W1 category is defined in Figure 19.
NOTE The X-axis is not to scale.
Figure 19 – LED module demarcation of the L115W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
5.3.19 L145W1
The designation for this category is 'L145W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L145W1 category is defined in Figure 20.
NOTE The X-axis is not to scale.
Figure 20 – LED module demarcation of the L145W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
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6 Circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting
NOTE Clause 6 is taken from Zhaga Book 10 Edition 1.2.
6.1 General
LED modules with a circular light emitting surface (LES) and having high luminance typically
used in spot lighting applications are intended to be fixed to a luminaire heat sink by means of
screws. The LED modules specified in this Clause 6 comprise a single inseparable unit and are
intended to be installed and replaced by skilled persons only.
The circular LES diameter specifications are given in Table 15 for each LES designation. The
light output distribution is primarily Lambertian, to enable luminaire optics to shape an
application-specific light distribution independent to that of the LED module. Clause 6 specifies
LED modules having either a 35 mm (D35) or 50 mm (D50) outer diameter and five different
LES diameters categorized as LES6.3, LES9, LES13.5, LES19 or LES23. The complete
designation of these LED modules comprises both the outer diameter and the LES category
designation (e.g. D35-LES6.3).
Table 15 – LES category specifications for circular LED modules for spot lighting
LES category designation LES diameter
mm
LES6.3 4,5 < Ø ≤ 6,3
LES9 6,3 < Ø ≤ 9,0
LES13.5 9,0 < Ø ≤ 13,5
LES19 13,5 < Ø ≤ 19,0
LES23 19,0 < Ø ≤ 23,0
6.2 Mechanical references
The reference plane and the reference point of an LED module with respect to (optional) TIM
are specified in Figure 21 and illustrated in Figure 22 for a D50 (50 mm outer diameter) LED
module. Dimensions are specified relative to either the reference point or reference plane,
unless indicated otherwise. Moreover, dimensions are specified with TIM (if present) in
compressed state.
Figure 21 – Positions of the reference point and reference plane of the LED module
Figure 22 – Positions of the reference point, plane and axis
for the LED module (example for D50 category)
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6.3 Mechanical interface of the LED module
6.3.1 LED module demarcation
6.3.1.1 General
The LED module demarcations are specified in 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.1.3.
No part of the LED module (excluding the interconnect) crosses the boundaries of the LED
module demarcation and no part of the luminaire (excluding the interconnect) crosses the
boundaries of the LED module demarcation. The demarcation models include positions and
shape for screw hole clearances.
If the LED module is applied in combination with a thermal interface material, this TIM is
considered to be part of the LED module. Thus, the total height of the LED module and of the
TIM (while compressed according to instructions from the LED module manufacturer) does not
exceed the maximum height specified in 6.3.1.2, Figure 23, dimension H (D35 category) or
6.3.1.3, Figure 24 (D50 category).
6.3.1.2 D35 LED module demarcation
D35 LED modules have a demarcation according to the drawing in Figure 23 and with
dimensions according to Table 16.
Key
(RP) Reference plane
(X) Reference X-axis. This is a symmetry axis for the complete model.
(Y) Reference Y-axis. This is a symmetry axis for the complete model.
(Z) Reference Z-axis
(P) Reference point
The blue area indicates the inclusion limit zone for the LED module and the exclusion limit zone for the luminaire.
Figure 23 – Drawing of the demarcation of a D35 LED module
Table 16 – Dimensions of D35 LED module demarcation
Dimension Value
mm
ØA 35
B 25
ØC 3,15
H 4,0
6.3.1.3 D50 LED module demarcation
D50 LED modules including the electrical interconnect are contained within the dimensions
specified in Figure 24.
Øc See Table 17: Maximum inner OCA diameter
Figure 24 – Drawing of the demarcation of the D50 LED module
6.3.2 Optics contact area
The optics contact area (OCA) is used as a mechanical reference plane for luminaire optics.
For illustration, the optics contact area of a D35 (35 mm) LED module is shown in Figure 25.
The inner diameter of the OCA f
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Caractéristiques de source lumineuse à LED –
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Overview and common information . 8
4.1 General . 8
4.2 Numbering system . 8
5 Rectangular LED modules with undefined light emitting surface. 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Mechanical references . 8
5.3 LED module categories . 9
5.3.1 General . 9
5.3.2 L6W6 . 9
5.3.3 L14W2 . 10
5.3.4 L28W2 . 11
5.3.5 L28W4 . 12
5.3.6 L28W6 . 13
5.3.7 L28W28 . 14
5.3.8 L38W38 . 16
5.3.9 L56W56 . 19
5.3.10 L56W2 . 21
5.3.11 L56W4 . 21
5.3.12 L112W2 . 22
5.3.13 L115W2 . 25
5.3.14 L140W2 . 27
5.3.15 L145W2 . 29
5.3.16 L30W1 . 31
5.3.17 L58W1 . 32
5.3.18 L115W1 . 33
5.3.19 L145W1 . 34
6 Circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting . 35
6.1 General . 35
6.2 Mechanical references . 35
6.3 Mechanical interface of the LED module . 37
6.3.1 LED module demarcation . 37
6.3.2 Optics contact area . 38
6.3.3 Requirements on screw holes . 40
6.3.4 LED module electrical interconnect . 40
6.3.5 Luminaire exclusion limits for electrical interconnects . 40
6.3.6 Inner feature . 41
6.3.7 Luminaire mechanical properties . 41
7 LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting surface . 41
7.1 General . 41
7.2 Mechanical references for an LEDni module . 42
7.3 Mechanical interface of the LEDni module . 43
7.4 LEDni module outlines . 43
7.4.1 General . 43
7.4.2 LEDni modules without mounting features . 44
7.4.3 LEDni modules with mounting holes . 45
7.4.4 LEDni modules with recessed corners . 45
7.5 Electrical contact areas . 46
7.5.1 Contact location . 46
7.5.2 Minimum contact size . 46
7.5.3 Contact overlap area . 47
7.5.4 Maximum electrical contact area . 47
7.6 PCB thickness . 48
7.7 Inclusion limit zone . 48
Bibliography . 50
Figure 1 – Example of a luminaire with two LED modules . 8
Figure 2 – Positions of the reference point and the reference plane of the LED module . 9
Figure 3 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category . 10
Figure 4 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category . 11
Figure 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category . 12
Figure 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category . 13
Figure 7 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category . 14
Figure 8 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category . 16
Figure 9 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category . 18
Figure 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category . 20
Figure 11 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category . 21
Figure 12 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category . 22
Figure 13 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category . 24
Figure 14 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category . 26
Figure 15 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category . 28
Figure 16 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category . 30
Figure 17 – LED module demarcation of the L30W1 category . 31
Figure 18 – LED module demarcation of the L58W1 category . 32
Figure 19 – LED module demarcation of the L115W1 category . 33
Figure 20 – LED module demarcation of the L145W1 category . 34
Figure 21 – Positions of the reference point and reference plane of the LED module . 36
Figure 22 – Positions of the reference point, plane and axis for the LED module
(example for D50 category) . 36
Figure 23 – Drawing of the demarcation of a D35 LED module . 37
Figure 24 – Drawing of the demarcation of the D50 LED module . 38
Figure 25 – Optics contact area of a D35 LED module . 39
Figure 26 – Dimensions of OCAs for a D50 category . 39
Figure 27 – Maximum inner feature outlines . 41
Figure 28 – Positions of the reference point and the reference plane of an LEDni
module . 42
Figure 29 – Definition of the LEDni module border and mechanical references . 43
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Figure 30 – Demarcation model for the outline of an LEDni module without mounting
features . 44
Figure 31 – Demarcation model for the outline of an LEDni module having mounting
holes. 45
Figure 32 – Demarcation model for the outline of an LEDni module having recessed
corners . 46
Figure 33 – Location of the electrical contacts for LEDni modules . 46
Figure 34 – Minimum size contact area for LEDni module electrical contacts . 47
Figure 35 – Overlap area for the electrical contacts of LEDni modules . 47
Figure 36 – Maximum electrical contact area for LEDni modules . 48
Figure 37 – Inclusion limit zone for LEDni module components . 48
Table 1 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category . 9
Table 2 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category . 11
Table 3 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category . 12
Table 4 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category . 13
Table 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category . 14
Table 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category . 15
Table 7 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category . 17
Table 8 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category . 19
Table 9 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category . 21
Table 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category . 22
Table 11 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category. 23
Table 12 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category. 25
Table 13 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category. 27
Table 14 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category. 29
Table 15 – LES category specifications for circular LED modules for spot lighting . 35
Table 16 – Dimensions of D35 LED module demarcation . 38
Table 17 – Maximum inner OCA diameter . 39
Table 18 – Minimum and maximum OCA heights . 40
Table 19 – Maximum height b of inner feature . 41
Table 20 – Circular LES category specifications for LEDni modules . 42
a
Table 21 – Values of dimensions for LEDni module categories . 44
Table 22 – Inclusion limit zone values of dimension ɸ by LEDni module and
keep-in
LES category . 49
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IEC 63356-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Electric light sources, of IEC technical
committee 34: Lighting. It is an International Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) a new Clause 6 for circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot
lighting has been added;
b) a new Clause 7 for LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting
surface has been added.
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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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LED LIGHT SOURCE CHARACTERISTICS –
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 63356 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source
or related interface characteristics.
NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the
controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments.
NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects.
This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light
source manufacturers.
NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1.
Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this
document.
Compliance criteria relating to parameters in this document are covered by:
• IEC 62031:— , LED modules – Safety requirements, or;
• IEC 63554:— , LED lamps – Safety requirements, or;
• IEC 63555:— , LED light sources – Performance requirements.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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3.1
thermal interface material
TIM
material with specified thermal conductivity assembled between an LED module and a luminaire
to enable improved heat dissipation
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Third edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC CCDV 62031:2024.
First edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC CCDV 63554:2024.
First edition under preparation. Stage at the time of publication IEC CCDV 63555:2024.
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4 Overview and common information
4.1 General
Dimensions are specified at a temperature of (25 ± 5) °C, unless otherwise specified.
All values of dimensions that omit an explicit unit indication are in millimetres.
4.2 Numbering system
Products that have comparable interfaces are grouped in separate clauses.
5 Rectangular LED modules with undefined light emitting surface
NOTE Clause 5, including LED module demarcations specified in 5.3.2 through 5.3.19, is taken from Zhaga Book 7
Edition 1.7.
5.1 General
Rectangular LED modules with undefined light emitting surface (LES) are intended to be
mounted in a luminaire. Figure 1 illustrates an example of an LED module-luminaire
combination. In this example the luminaire holds two LED modules. In practice, a luminaire can
hold any number of LED modules.
Figure 1 – Example of a luminaire with two LED modules
The luminaire typically features luminaire-optics which shape the light output of the LED
module(s).
5.2 Mechanical references
The reference plane and the reference point of an LED module, including (optional) TIM are
defined in Figure 2. Dimensions are specified relative to either the reference point or the
reference plane unless indicated otherwise. Moreover, dimensions are specified to include the
thickness of the TIM (if present).
Figure 2 – Positions of the reference point and the reference plane of the LED module
5.3 LED module categories
5.3.1 General
Subclause 5.3 specifies a number of LED module categories that are identified by a designation.
The LED module demarcations of these LED module categories are specified in 5.3.2 to 5.3.19.
The intention of the demarcation model is to visualize restricted areas or volumes that no part
of a luminaire should cross. The hashed area indicates limits for the inclusion zone for LED
module design and the exclusion zone for luminaire design.
Unless stated otherwise, all holes are available and for each hole at least 25 % of the
circumference of the hole is present in the LED module. The demarcation model specifies the
minimum diameter of the mounting holes at a specified position.
NOTE In typical designs the diameter of these holes can be larger allowing for a tolerance on the position of the
holes.
If the LED module is applied in combination with a TIM, this material is defined to be part of the
LED module. Thus, the total height of the module and TIM should not exceed the maximum
height H (see 5.3.2 to 5.3.19).
5.3.2 L6W6
The designation for this category is 'L6W6'.
The LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category is defined in Table 1 and Figure 3.
Table 1 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category
Dimension Value
L 60
W 60
H 20
a 48
b 48
M 20
P 35
Øc 4,3
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NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 3 – LED module demarcation of the L6W6 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.3 L14W2
The designation for this category is 'L14W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category is defined in Table 2 and Figure 4.
Table 2 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category
Dimension Value
L 140
W 24
H 20
a 110
b 18,4
d 15
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 4 – LED module demarcation of the L14W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the crosshair lines of the
mounting holes.
5.3.4 L28W2
The designation for this category is 'L28W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category is defined in Table 3 and Figure 5. The
two mounting holes at the bottom of the diagram of Figure 5 are optional.
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Table 3 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category
Dimension Value
L 280
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W2 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.5 L28W4
The designation for this category is 'L28W4'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category is defined in Table 4 and Figure 6.
Table 4 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category
Dimension Value
L 281
W 41
H 20
a 110
b 31
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W4 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.6 L28W6
The designation for this category is 'L28W6'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category is defined in Table 5 and Figure 7.
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Table 5 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category
Dimension Value
L 281
W 61
H 20
a 91
b 40
Øc 4,3
d 11
e 15
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 7 – LED module demarcation of the L28W6 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the leftmost and rightmost mounting holes.
5.3.7 L28W28
The designation for this category is 'L28W28'.
The LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category is defined in Table 6 and Figure 8.
Table 6 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category
Dimension Value
L 281
W 281
H 20
a 222
b 180
Øc 4,3
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NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 8 – LED module demarcation of the L28W28 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.8 L38W38
The designation for this category is 'L38W38'.
The LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category is defined in Table 7 and Figure 9.
Mounting holes not being in the corners of the LED module are optional.
Table 7 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category
Dimension Value
L 381
W 381
H 20
a 371,9
a1 21,3
b 67,2
Øc 4,3
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NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 9 – LED module demarcation of the L38W38 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of mounting holes.
5.3.9 L56W56
The designation for this category is 'L56W56'.
The LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category is defined in Table 8 and Figure 10.
Table 8 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category
Dimension Value
L 562
W 562
H 20
a 503
b 461
Øc 4,3
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NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W56 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.10 L56W2
The designation for this category is 'L56W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category is defined in Table 9 and Figure 11. The
four mounting holes at the bottom of the diagram of Figure 11 are optional.
Table 9 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category
Dimension Value
L 560
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
d 30
Øc 4,3
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 11 – LED module demarcation of the L56W2 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.11 L56W4
The designation for this category is 'L56W4'.
The LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category is defined in Table 10 and Figure 12.
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Table 10 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category
Dimension Value
L 561
W 41
H 20
a 110
b 31
Øc 4,3
d 61
NOTE The top drawing shows the detail X.
Figure 12 – LED module demarcation of the L56W4 category
The X-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and the crosshair lines of the mounting holes.
The Y-axis is the symmetry axis for the outline and mounting holes.
5.3.12 L112W2
The designation for this category is 'L112W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category is defined in Table 11 and Figure 13.
Table 11 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 120
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
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NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 13 – LED module demarcation of the L112W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.13 L115W2
The designation for this category is 'L115W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category is defined in Table 12 and Figure 14.
Table 12 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 150
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
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NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 14 – LED module demarcation of the L115W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.14 L140W2
The designation for this category is 'L140W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category is defined in Table 13 and Figure 15.
Table 13 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 400
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
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NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 15 – LED module demarcation of the L140W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.15 L145W2
The designation for this category is 'L145W2'.
The LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category is defined in Table 14 and Figure 16.
Table 14 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category
Dimension Value
L 1 450
W 24
H 20
a 125
b 18,4
Øc 4,3
d 30
e 155
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NOTE The drawing on the left shows the detail X.
Figure 16 – LED module demarcation of the L145W2 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline and the mounting holes.
5.3.16 L30W1
The designation for this category is 'L30W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L30W1 category is defined in Figure 17.
Figure 17 – LED module demarcation of the L30W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
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5.3.17 L58W1
The designation for this category is 'L58W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L58W1 category is defined in Figure 18.
NOTE The X-axis is not to scale.
Figure 18 – LED module demarcation of the L58W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
5.3.18 L115W1
The designation for this category is 'L115W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L115W1 category is defined in Figure 19.
NOTE The X-axis is not to scale.
Figure 19 – LED module demarcation of the L115W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
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5.3.19 L145W1
The designation for this category is 'L145W1'.
The LED module demarcation of the L145W1 category is defined in Figure 20.
NOTE The X-axis is not to scale.
Figure 20 – LED module demarcation of the L145W1 category
The X-axis and Y-axis are the symmetry axes for the outline.
6 Circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting
NOTE Clause 6 is taken from Zhaga Book 10 Edition 1.2.
6.1 General
LED modules with a circular light emitting surface (LES) and having high luminance typically
used in spot lighting applications are intended to be fixed to a luminaire heat sink by means of
screws. The LED modules specified in this Clause 6 comprise a single inseparable unit and are
intended to be installed and replaced by skilled persons only.
The circular LES diameter specifications are given in Table 15 for each LES designation. The
light output distribution is primarily Lambertian, to enable luminaire optics to shape an
application-specific light distribution independent to that of the LED module. Clause 6 specifies
LED modules having either a 35 mm (D35) or 50 mm (D50) outer diameter and five different
LES diameters categorized as LES6.3, LES9, LES13.5, LES19 or LES23. The complete
designation of these LED modules comprises both the outer diameter and the LES category
designation (e.g. D35-LES6.3).
Table 15 – LES category specifications for circular LED modules for spot lighting
LES category designation LES diameter
mm
LES6.3 4,5 < Ø ≤ 6,3
LES9 6,3 < Ø ≤ 9,0
LES13.5 9,0 < Ø ≤ 13,5
LES19 13,5 < Ø ≤ 19,0
LES23 19,0 < Ø ≤ 23,0
6.2 Mechanical references
The reference plane and the reference point of an LED module with respect to (optional) TIM
are specified in Figure 21 and illustrated in Figure 22 for a D50 (50 mm outer diameter) LED
module. Dimensions are specified relative to either the reference point or reference plane,
unless indicated otherwise. Moreover, dimensions are specified with TIM (if present) in
compressed state.
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Figure 21 – Positions of the reference point and reference plane of the LED module
Figure 22 – Positions of the reference point, plane and axis
for the LED module (example for D50 category)
6.3 Mechanical interface of the LED module
6.3.1 LED module demarcation
6.3.1.1 General
The LED module demarcations are specified in 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.1.3.
No part of the LED module (excluding the interconnect) crosses the boundaries of the LED
module demarcation and no part of the luminaire (excluding the interconnect) crosses the
boundaries of the LED module demarcation. The demarcation models include positions and
shape for screw hole clearances.
If the LED module is applied in combination with a thermal interface material, this TIM is
considered to be part of the LED module. Thus, the total height of the LED module and of the
TIM (while compressed according to instructions from the LED module manufacturer) does not
exceed the maximum height specified in 6.3.1.2, Figure 23, dimension H (D35 category) or
6.3.1.3, Figure 24 (D50 category).
6.3.1.2 D35 LED module demarcation
D35 LED modules have a demarcation according to the drawing in Figure 23
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IEC 63356-2:2024 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "LED light source characteristics - Part 2: Design parameters and values". This standard covers: IEC 63356-2:2024 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source or related interface characteristics. NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments. NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects. This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers. NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1. Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this document. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) a new Clause 6 for circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting has been added; b) a new Clause 7 for LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting surface has been added.
IEC 63356-2:2024 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source or related interface characteristics. NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments. NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects. This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers. NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1. Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this document. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) a new Clause 6 for circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting has been added; b) a new Clause 7 for LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting surface has been added.
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