SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015
(Amendment)Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications (IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014)
Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications (IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014)
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Einseitig gesockelte Leuchtstofflampen – Sicherheitsanforderungen
Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique - Specifications de sécurité
Fluorescenčne sijalke z enim vznožkom - Varnostne specifikacije - Dopolnilo A2 (IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Mar-2015
- Technical Committee
- IESV - Lamps and related equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 28-Jan-2015
- Due Date
- 04-Apr-2015
- Completion Date
- 27-Mar-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 14-Jan-2014
Overview
SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 is a European standard issued by CLC that defines safety specifications for single-capped fluorescent lamps. This standard corresponds to the international IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014 and specifies safety requirements essential for fluorescent lamps designed to operate within specific voltage limits under the Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2006/95/EC). It addresses fundamental safety objectives to ensure the performance, durability, and protection against electrical hazards of single-capped fluorescent lamps used in lighting applications.
Key Topics
Safety Requirements
The standard establishes safety parameters covering mechanical robustness and electrical performance. It states that lamps must withstand physical stress such as axial pulls of up to 40 N and bending moments of 2 Nm without loosening the bulb or cap.System Compliance
Lamps must adhere to system requirements printed on lamp caps as per IEC 60061-1. Compliance is confirmed via precise measurement methods to ensure safe and compatible integration with lamp fixtures.Water Protection
To prevent damage and hazards, lamps must be protected from direct water contact (e.g., drips, splashing), especially when installed in luminaires rated at IPX1 or higher. This is critical to maintaining electrical safety in environments exposed to moisture.Thermal Safety Under Abnormal Conditions
The standard addresses temperature increases at lamp ends during abnormal operation phases, including end-of-life scenarios where overheating risks exist due to phenomena like unstable impedance, DC effects, and electrode degradation.
Applications
Lighting Industry Compliance
Manufacturers of single-capped fluorescent lamps use SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 to design products that meet legal and safety requirements across Europe and internationally.Quality Assurance and Testing
Testing labs implement this standard to verify mechanical strength, electrical safety limits, and environmental resistance of lamps before market release.Installation in Public and Commercial Lighting
Ensures that fluorescent lamps used in offices, retail spaces, and public buildings maintain high safety standards to protect users and infrastructure.Luminaire Design and Certification
Luminaire manufacturers rely on system requirements interaction clauses to certify compatibility and prevent hazards due to improper lamp fitting or environmental exposure.
Related Standards
IEC 60061-1
Specifies lamp cap details and system requirements referenced in EN 61199 to ensure lamp and holder compatibility.Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EN 61199 supports compliance with electrical equipment safety mandates across the EU, helping manufacturers meet essential health and safety requirements.IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014
The foundational international standard on which SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 is based, providing harmonized global guidelines for single-capped fluorescent lamp safety.
Practical Value
By adhering to SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015, manufacturers, testers, and installers ensure that single-capped fluorescent lamps are safe, reliable, and compatible within their lighting systems. The standard supports prevention of electrical hazards such as overheating or mechanical failure, contributing to longer-lasting lighting solutions and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Protecting lamps from water ingress and ensuring mechanical integrity reduces risk during the product lifecycle, upholding consumer safety and product performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications (IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014)". This standard covers: PWI created for possible future // procedures
PWI created for possible future // procedures
SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61199:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Einseitig gesockelte Leuchtstofflampen – Sicherheitsanforderungen
Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique - Specifications de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61199:2011/A2:2015
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Discharge lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61199:2011/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2015
ICS 29.140.30
English Version
Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications
(IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014)
Lampes à fluorescence à culot unique - Spécifications de Einseitig gesockelte Leuchtstofflampen -
sécurité Sicherheitsanforderungen
(IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014) (IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 61199:2011; it was approved by CENELEC on 2014-09-03. CENELEC members
are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 amendment 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,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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Ref. No. EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 E
Foreword
The text of document 34A/1740/CDV, future IEC 61199:2011/A2, prepared by SC 34A “Lamps” of
IEC/TC 34 “Lamps and related equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN 61199:2011/A2:2015.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2015-07-16
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2017-09-03
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment
Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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