SIST EN 61184:2018

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2018
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SIST EN 61184:2008
SIST EN 61184:2008/A1:2011
Bajonetni okovi za žarnice in sijalke (IEC 61184:2017)
Bayonet lampholders (IEC 61184:2017)
Bajonett-Lampenfassungen (IEC 61184:2017)
Douilles à baïonnette (IEC 61184:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61184:2017
ICS:
29.140.10 Grla in držala žarnic Lamp caps and holders
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61184
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2017
ICS 29.140.10 Supersedes EN 61184:2008
English Version
Bayonet lampholders
(IEC 61184:2017)
Douilles à baïonnette Bajonett-Lampenfassungen
(IEC 61184:2017) (IEC 61184:2017)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2017-06-26. 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.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
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Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Ref. No. EN 61184:2017 E
European foreword
The text of document 34B/1898/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 61184, prepared by SC 34B “Lamp caps
and holders” of IEC/TC 34 “Lamps and related equipment” was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 61184:2017.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2018-03-26
• 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) 2020-06-26
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61184:2008.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61184:2017 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:

IEC 60061-4 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60061-4.
IEC 60064 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60064.
IEC 60238 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60238.
IEC 60664-4:2005 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664-4:2005.
IEC 60838-1:2016 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60838-1:2017.
IEC 61058-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61058-1.
IEC 61347-1:2015 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61347-1:2015.

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 60061-1 -  Lamp caps and holders together with EN 60061-1 -
gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety -- Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60061 series Lamp caps and holders together with EN 60061 series
gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety
IEC 60061-2 -  Lamp caps and holders together with EN 60061-2 -
gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety -- Part 2: Lampholders
IEC 60061-3 -  Lamp caps and holders together with EN 60061-3 -
gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety -- Part 3: Gauges
IEC 60068-2-75 2014 Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - EN 60068-2-75 2014
Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60112 2003 Method for the determination of the proof EN 60112 2003
and the comparative tracking indices of
solid insulating materials
+ A1 2009  + A1 2009
IEC 60227 series Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - series
voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60245 series Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages - series
up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60399 -  Barrel thread for lampholders with shade EN 60399 -
holder ring
IEC 60417 -  Graphical symbols for use on equipment. - -
Index, survey and compilation of the single
sheets.
IEC 60432 series Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications EN 60432 series
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 1991
enclosures (IP Code)
- -  + corrigendum May 1993
+ A1 1999  + A1 2000
+ A2 2013  + A2 2013
IEC 60598-1 -  Luminaires -- Part 1: General requirements EN 60598-1 -
and tests
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment EN 60664-1 2007
within low-voltage systems -- Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60695-2-11 2014 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: EN 60695-2-11 2014
Glowing/hot-wire based test methods -
Glow-wire flammability test method for
end-products (GWEPT)
IEC 60695-11-5 -  Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames EN 60695-11-5 -
- Needle-flame test method - Apparatus,
confirmatory test arrangement and
guidance
ISO 4046-4 2016 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - - -
Vocabulary - Part 4: Paper and board
grades and converted products
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives of
Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered

This European standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardisation request relating to
harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means
of conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
[2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of
that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.

Table ZZ.1 – Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I of
Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96]

Safety objectives of Directive Clause(s) / sub-clause(s)
Remarks / Notes
2014/35/EU of this EN
1. General conditions
a) the essential characteristics, Clause 8
the recognition and observance

of which will ensure that
electrical equipment will be used
safely and in applications for

which it was made, shall be
marked on the electrical
equipment, or, if this is not
possible, on an accompanying
document;
b) the electrical equipment, All clauses
together with its component
parts, shall be made in such a

way as to ensure that it can be
safely and properly assembled
and connected;
c) the electrical equipment shall See item 2 and 3 of this table
be so designed and
manufactured as to ensure that
protection against the hazards
set out in points 2 and 3 is
assured, providing that the
equipment is used in
applications for which it was
made and is adequately
maintained.
2. Protection against hazards
arising from the electrical
equipment
Measures of a technical nature
shall be laid down in accordance
with point 1, in order to ensure
that:
a) persons and domestic Clauses 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15 and 17
animals are adequately
protected against the danger of

physical injury or other harm
which might be caused by direct
or indirect contact;
b) temperatures, arcs or Clauses 13, 15, 18, 19 and 20
radiation which would cause a
danger, are not produced;
c) persons, domestic animals Clauses 4, 13, 16 and 21
and property are adequately
protected against non-electrical

dangers caused by the electrical
equipment which are revealed
by experience;
d) the insulation is suitable for Clauses 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19

foreseeable conditions. and 20
3. Protection against hazards
which may be caused by
external influences on the
electrical equipment
Technical measures shall be
laid down in accordance with
point 1, in order to ensure that
the electrical equipment:
a) meets the expected Clauses 8, 9, 13, 16 and 21
mechanical requirements in
such a way that persons,
domestic animals and property
are not endangered;
b) is resistant to non-mechanical Clauses 13, 15,18, 19 and 20
influences in expected
environmental conditions, in
such a way that persons,
domestic animals and property
are not endangered;
c) does not endanger persons, Clauses 13, 15, 19 and 20
domestic animals and property
in foreseeable conditions of
overload.
WARNING 1: Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2: Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.
IEC 61184 ®
Edition 4.0 2017-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Bayonet lampholders
Douilles à baïonnette
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.140.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-4361-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
3.1 Materials . 8
3.2 Means of fixing . 9
4 General requirements . 13
5 General conditions for tests . 13
6 Standard ratings . 14
6.1 Standard rated voltage . 14
6.2 Standard rated currents . 15
7 Classification . 15
8 Marking . 16
9 Dimensions. 18
10 Protection against electric shock . 19
11 Terminals . 20
12 Provision for earthing . 22
13 Construction . 24
14 Switched lampholders . 28
15 Moisture resistance, insulation resistance and electrical strength . 29
16 Mechanical strength . 31
17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 34
18 Creepage distances and clearances . 35
19 General resistance to heat . 37
20 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 41
21 Resistance to excessive residual stresses (season cracking) and to rusting . 43
Annex A (normative) Season cracking/corrosion test . 61
A.1 General . 61
A.2 Test cabinet . 61
A.3 Test solution . 61
A.4 Test procedure . 62
Annex B (informative) Schedule of amended clauses and subclauses containing more
serious/critical requirements which require products to be retested . 63
Bibliography . 64

Figure 1 – Loading device (see 16.1) . 44
Figure 2 – Bending apparatus (see 16.4) . 45
Figure 3 – Gauge for holes for backplate lampholders screws (see 13.11) . 46
Figure 4 – Clarification of some of the definitions in Clause 3 . 47
Figure 5 – Test cap B15d (see 19.3) . 48
Figure 6 – Test cap B22d (see 19.3) . 49
Figure 7 – Testing device (see 10.1) . 50

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Figure 8 – Dimensions for shade support devices (see 9.1) . 51
Figure 9 – Dimensions for protective shields for B22d lampholders (see 10.1) . 52
Figure 10 – Test cap B15d (see 15.3) . 53
Figure 11 – Test cap B22d (see 15.3) . 54
Figure 12 – Typical apparatus for the heating test (see 19.5) . 56
Figure 13 – Nipple thread for lampholders – Basic profile and design profile for the nut
and for the screw . 56
Figure 14 – Gauges for metric thread for nipples . 57
Figure 15 – Impact-test apparatus . 58
Figure 16 – Mounting support . 59
Figure 17 – Ball-pressure test apparatus. 59
Figure 18 – Pressure apparatus . 60

Table 1 – Dimensions of threaded entries and set screws . 19
Table 2 – Minimum dimensions of pillar type terminals . 21
Table 3 – Limits for contact forces . 24
Table 4 – Pull and torque values . 27
Table 5 – Heights of fall . 33
Table 6 – Maximum deformation values . 34
Table 7 – Torque values . 35
Table 8 – Minimum distances for AC (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages – Impulse
withstand category II . 36
Table 9 – Heating cabinet temperature . 37
Table 10 – Heating cabinet temperature . 38
Table 11 – Test temperature and test lamp data . 40
Table A.1 – pH adjustment . 61

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS
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
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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 61184 has been prepared by subcommittee 34B: Lamp caps and
holders, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2008 and
Amendment 1:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Restructuring of the standard in accordance with IEC Directives Part 2.
b) Clause 18: Update on creepage distances and clearances;
c) Addition of Annex B.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34B/1898/FDIS 34B/1905/RVD
IEC 61184:2017  IEC 2017 – 5 –

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.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments 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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INTRODUCTION
This document covers safety requirements for bayonet lampholders and includes references
to IEC 60061 (all parts) for the control of interchangeability and safety of the cap and holder
fit.
NOTE Safety requirements ensure that electrical equipment constructed in accordance with these requirements
does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and
used in applications for which it was intended.
The thermal characteristics of lampholders are specified by the rated operating temperature
(symbol T), which is the highest temperature for which the lampholder is designed. The
temperature rating and the resistance to heat specified in this document are based on two
different principles, as presently found in IEC 60238 for Edison screw lampholders and in
other national standards for bayonet lampholders. After experience, it may be possible to
rationalize the systems in future editions of this document.

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BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS
1 Scope
This document applies to bayonet lampholders B15d and B22d for connection of lamps and
semi-luminaires to a supply voltage of 250 V.
This document also covers lampholders which are integral with a luminaire or intended to be
built into appliances. It covers the requirements for the lampholder only.
For all other requirements, such as protection against electric shock in the area of the
terminals, the requirements of the relevant appliance standard are observed and tested after
building into the appropriate equipment, when that equipment is tested according to its own
standard. Lampholders for use by luminaire manufacturers only are not for retail sale.
Where lampholders are used in luminaires, their maximum operating temperatures are
specified in IEC 60598-1.
B15d denotes the cap/holder fit as defined by IEC 60061-1, sheet 7004-11 and IEC 60061-2,
sheet 7005-16 with the corresponding gauges.
B22d denotes the cap/holder fit as defined by IEC 60061-1, sheet 7004-10 and IEC 60061-2,
sheet 7005-10 with the corresponding gauges.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements 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 60061 (all parts), Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety (available at http://std.iec.ch/iec60061)
IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60061-2, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 2: Lampholders
IEC 60061-3, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 3: Gauges
IEC 60068-2-75:2014, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials
IEC 60112:2003/AMD1:2009
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
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IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60399, Barrel thread for lampholders with shade holder ring
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment (available at http://www.graphical-
symbols.info/equipment)
IEC 60432 (all parts), Incandescent lamps – Safety specifications
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60529:1989/AMD1:1999
IEC 60529:1989/AMD2:2013
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60695-2-11:2014, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (GWEPT)
IEC 60695-11-5, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test method –
Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
ISO 4046-4:2016, Paper, board, pulps and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper and
board grades and converted products
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1 Materials
3.1.1
plastic lampholder
lampholder, the exterior of which is made wholly of plastic material
Note 1 to entry: The exterior is any part of the lampholder which, when wired and fully assembled and fitted with
the testing device shown in Figure 7, can be touched directly by the standard test finger of IEC 60529:1989 and
IEC 60529:1989/AMD1:1999.
3.1.2
ceramic lampholder
lampholder, the exterior of which is made wholly of ceramic material
Note 1 to entry: See note in 3.1.1.
3.1.3
metal lampholder
lampholder, the exterior of which is made wholly or partly of metal

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Note 1 to entry: See note in 3.1.1.
3.2 Means of fixing
3.2.1
cord grip lampholder
lampholder incorporating a method of retaining a flexible cord by which it may be suspended
SEE: Figure 4a).
3.2.2
threaded entry lampholder
lampholder incorporating a threaded component at the point of entry of the supply wires
permitting the lampholder to be mounted on a mating threaded support
Note 1 to entry: A threaded entry lampholder was formerly called “nipple lampholder”.
SEE: Figure 4b).
3.2.3
backplate lampholder
lampholder so designed as to be suitable for mounting, by means of an associated or integral
backplate, directly on to a supporting surface or appropriate box
SEE: Figure 4c).
3.3
terminal/contact assembly
part or assembly of parts which provides a means of connection between the termination of a
supply conductor and the contact-making surfaces of the corresponding lamp cap as well as
resilient means to maintain contact pressure
Note 1 to entry: A rising type is where the terminal is allowed to rise parallel with the lamp axis on insertion of a
lamp cap.
Note 2 to entry: A non-rising type is where the terminal is not allowed to rise on insertion of a lamp cap;
Note 3 to entry: The terminal and the barrel can be a unique element.
SEE: Figure 4.
3.4
union ring
cylindrical component which joins together separate external parts of the lampholder
SEE: Figure 4.
3.5
shade ring
cylindrical component having an internal thread or other means to engage a corresponding
support on the outer shell and intended to carry or retain a shade
SEE: Figure 4.
3.6
skirt
component similar to a shade ring but having a longer cylindrical form to extend to the full
length of the lampholder body
Note 1 to entry: Applicable to plastic lampholders only.
SEE: Figure 4.
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3.6.1
protective shield
component similar to a skirt but having a flared open end to protect the user from accidental
contact with the lamp cap
Note 1 to entry: Applicable to plastic lampholders only.
SEE: Figure 9.
3.7
dome
part of a cord grip lampholder or threaded entry lampholder which shields the connecting
terminals
SEE: Figure 4.
3.8
barrel
part of a lampholder which serves for mechanical connection of the lamp cap with the
lampholder
SEE: Figure 4.
3.9
lampholder for building-in
lampholder designed to be built into a luminaire, an additional enclosure or the like
3.9.1
unenclosed lampholder
lampholder for building-in so designed that it requires additional means, for example
enclosures, to meet the requirements of IEC 61184 with regard to protection against electric
shock
3.9.2
enclosed lampholder
lampholder for building-in so designed that, on its own, it fulfils the requirements of IEC 61184
with regard to protection against electric shock and, if appropriate, IP classification
3.10
independent lampholder
lampholder so designed that it can be mounted separately from a luminaire and at the same
time provide all the necessary protection according to its classification and marking
3.11
switched lampholder
lampholder provided with an integral switch to control the supply to the lamp
3.12
basic insulation
insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection against electric shock
Note 1 to entry: Basic insulation does not necessarily include insulation used exclusively for functional purposes.
3.13
supplementary insulation
independent insulation applied in addition to basic insulation in order to provide protection
against electric shock in the event of a failure of basic insulation

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3.14
double insulation
insulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation
3.15
reinforced insulation
single insulation system applied to live parts which provides a degree of protection against
electric shock equivalent to double insulation under the conditions specified
Note 1 to entry: The term "insulation system" does not imply that the insulation is one homogeneous piece. It may
comprise several layers which cannot be tested singly as supplementary or basic insulation.
3.16
live part
conductive part which may cause an electric shock in normal use
Note 1 to entry: The neutral conductor is, however, regarded as a live part.
Note 2 to entry: The test to determine whether or not a conductive part is a live part which may cause an electric
shock is given in Annex A of IEC 60598-1.
3.17
type test
test or series of tests made on a type test specimen for the purpose of checking compliance
of the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard
3.18
type test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar specimens submitted by the manufacturer or
responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test
3.19
semi-luminaire
unit similar to a self-ballasted lamp but designed to utilize a replaceable light source and/or
starting device
3.20
rated operating temperature
highest temperature for which the lampholder is designed
3.21
rated ignition voltage
highest peak of an ignition pulse voltage that the holder is able to withstand
3.22
impulse withstand category
numeral defining a transient overvoltage condition
Note 1 to entry: Impulse withstand categories I, II, III and IV are used.
a) Purpose of classification of impulse withstand categories
Impulse withstand categories are to distinguish different degrees of availability of equipment with regard to
required expectations on continuity of service and on an acceptable risk of failure.
By selection of impulse withstand levels of equipment, insulation co-ordination can be achieved in the whole
installation reducing the risk of failure to an acceptable level providing a basis for overvoltage control.
A higher characteristic numeral of an impulse withstand category indicates a higher specific impulse withstand
of the equipment and offers a wider choice of methods for overvoltage control.
The concept of impulse withstand categories is used for equipment energized directly from the mains.
b) Description of impulse withstand categories

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Equipment of impulse withstand category I is equipment which is intended to be connected to the fixed
electrical installations of buildings. Protective means are taken outside the equipment − either in the fixed
installation or between the fixed installation and the equipment − to limit transient overvoltages to the specific
level.
Equipment of impulse withstand category II is equipment to be connected to the fixed electrical installations of
buildings.
Equipment of impulse withstand category III is equipment which is part of the fixed electrical installations and
other equipment where a higher degree of availability is expected.
Equipment of impulse withstand category IV is for use at or in the proximity of the origin of the electrical
installations of buildings upstream of the main distribution board.
3.23
primary circuit
circuit which is directly connected to the AC mains supply
Note 1 to entry: It includes, for example, the means for connection to the AC mains supply, the primary windings
of transformers, motors and other loading devices.
3.24
secondary circuit
circuit which has no direct connection to a primary circuit and derives its power from a
transformer, converter or equivalent isolation device, or from a battery
Note 1 to entry: Exception: autotransformers. Although having direct connection to a primary circuit, the tapped
part of them is also deemed to be a secondary circuit in the above sense.
Note 2 to entry: Mains transients in such a circuit are attenuated by the corresponding primary windings. Also
inductive ballasts reduce the mains transient voltage height. Therefore, components located after a primary circuit
or after an inductive ballast can be suited for an impulse withstand category of one step lower, i.e. for impulse
withstand category II.
3.25
enclosed reinforced insulated lampholder
lampholder for building-in, so designed that on its own it fulfils the requirements for double or
reinforced insulated parts in class II applications
3.26
partly reinforced insulated lampholder
lampholder for building-in, so designed that some parts of the lampholder require additional
means to fulfil the requirements with regard to double or reinforced insulation
Note 1 to entry: In some cases, the dimensions might be achieved only after mounting into the luminaire.
3.27
rated voltage
voltage declared by the manufacturer to indicate the highest working voltage for which the
lampholder is intended
[SOURCE: IEC 60838-1:2016, 3.1]
3.28
working voltage
highest r.m.s. voltage that may occur across any insulation, transients being disregarded,
both when the lamp is operating under normal conditions and when the lamp is removed
[SOURCE: IEC 60838-1:2016, 3.2]
3.29
rated current
current declared by the manufacturer to indicate the highest current for which the lampholder
is intended
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[SOURCE: IEC 60838-1:2016, 3.3]
3.30
ignition voltage
peak voltage applied to ignite a discharge lamp
[SOURCE: IEC 61347-1:2015, 3.46]
3.30.1
ignition pulse voltage
peak ignition voltage with a total duration of ≤ 750 µs (summation of all pulse durations) within
10 ms, with the duration time (width) of each pulse being measured at the level of 50 % of the
maximum absolute peak value
Note 1 to entry: Ignition pulse waveforms, which are considered as ignition pulse voltage, should not contain any
dominant frequency above 30 kHz or should be usually highly damped (after 20 µs the peak voltage level should be
less than one half of the maximum peak voltage). For the assessment of the dominant frequency
IEC 60664-4:2005, Annex E should be consulted.
[SOURCE: IEC 61347-1:2015, 3.46.1]
4 General requirements
Lampholders shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use they function reliably
and cause no danger to persons or surroundings.
In general, compliance is checked by carrying out all the relevant tests specified.
Independent lampholders, not specifically intended for building-in, shall comply with the
requirements of the following sections and subclauses of IEC 60598-1 where the subject-
matter of these headings is not dealt with in the present document.
Section 2 – Classification
Section 3 – Marking
Section 4 – Construction (as appropriate)
Section 8 – Protection against electric shock
Section 9 – Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture
Section 10 – Insulation resistance and electric strength (for class II)
Subclauses 12.4 and 12.5 – Thermal tests
5 General conditions for tests
5.1 Tests according to this document are type tests.
NOTE The requirements and tolerances given in this document are related to testing of a type test sample
submitted for that purpose. Compliance of the type test sample does not ensure compliance of the whole
production of a manufacturer with this safety standard. In addition to type testing, conformity of production is the
responsibility of the manufacturer and can include routine tests and quality control.
For further information see IEC 60061-4, sheet 7007-13.
5.2 Unless otherwise specified, the samples are tested as delivered and installed as in
normal use without lamps, at an ambient temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C.
5.3 All inspections and tests are carried out on a total of:
– 8 specimens for unswitched lampholders, or

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– 11 specimens for switched lampholders;
in the order of the clauses as follows:
– 3 specimens: Clauses 4 to 13;
– 3 specimens: Clauses 15 to 19;
– 3 specimens: Clause 14 (switched lampholder tests only);
– 2 specimens: Clauses 20 and 21.
For testing of screwless terminals according to 11.2, separate additional specimens are
required.
This is also necessary for independent lampholders not specifically intended for building-in
(see Clause 4).
5.4 If no lampholder fails in the complete series of tests specified in 5.3, then lampholders
of that type shall be deemed to comply with this document.
If one lampholder fails in any group in the complete series of tests specified in 5.3, the
lampholders of that type shall be deemed to have failed to comply with this document, unless
that lampholder can be shown to be not representative of normal production or design, in
which case a further set of lampholders shall be submitted to the test or tests in that group.
Generally, it will be necessary to only repe
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