SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022
(Amendment)Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
This Part 1 of IEC 60598 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests of this document cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety.
Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais
Svetilke - 1. del: Splošne zahteve in preskusi - Dopolnilo A11
Ta 1. del standarda IEC 60598 določa splošne zahteve za svetilke, ki vsebujejo električne svetlobne vire, namenjene za delovanje z omrežnim napajanjem do 1000 V. Zahteve in preskusi iz tega dokumenta zajemajo: klasifikacijo, označevanje, mehansko zasnovo, električno zasnovo in fotobiološko varnost.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jun-2021
- Publication Date
- 19-Apr-2022
- Technical Committee
- IESV - Lamps and related equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 15-Apr-2022
- Due Date
- 20-Jun-2022
- Completion Date
- 20-Apr-2022
Relations
- Replaced By
SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2025 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2024) - Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2025
Overview
SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 is a key standard developed by CLC for luminaires, specifying the general requirements and tests related to electric light sources operating from supply voltages up to 1,000 V. This amendment (A11) to the base standard EN IEC 60598-1:2021 introduces updated provisions involving classification, marking, mechanical and electrical construction, and photobiological safety of luminaires. It reflects modern safety practices and harmonizes national conditions across multiple European countries.
The standard applies to various types of luminaires, ensuring safety, reliability, and compatibility with electrical installations. It supports compliance with EU Directives related to electrical equipment safety, making it essential for manufacturers, designers, and safety regulators within the lighting industry.
Key Topics
Scope and Classification: Covers luminaires using electric light sources powered by voltages up to 1,000 V. It includes detailed luminaire classification that forms the basis for safety and performance requirements.
Marking Requirements: Amendment A11 modifies marking provisions, removing certain notes to clarify compliance and improve standardization across products.
Mechanical and Electrical Construction: Specifies testing voltages, such as the reduction of test voltage to 1,500 V following certain electrical tests, and updates requirements for supply cords per European harmonized cable standards (EN 50525).
Wiring and Supply Cords: Updates include replacing references from IEC cable standards to EN 50525 for both rubber and PVC insulation cables. The amendment provides detailed supply cord characteristics for different luminaire classes, enhancing safety and compatibility.
Endurance and Thermal Tests: Adjustments clarify temperature limits and incorporate cross-references to relevant European installation and cable standards, improving safety during prolonged use.
Special National Conditions and Deviations: Annexes ZB and ZC document essential country-specific adaptations to the general standard, covering requirements such as plug types, wiring color codes, and earthing practices for countries like Denmark, Cyprus, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom. These ensure compliance with local regulations without compromising the harmonized European approach.
Applications
Lighting Product Development: Manufacturers utilize SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 to guide the design and construction of safe, reliable luminaires suitable for markets throughout Europe, ensuring products meet essential safety and performance standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Product testing labs and certification bodies apply this standard to verify luminaires for compliance with EU Directives and national electrical codes, facilitating product market access and legal conformity.
Installation Guidelines: Electrical contractors and designers reference the standard to select suitable luminaires and associated cables for installations up to 1,000 V, optimizing safety and operational efficiency.
Safety Assurance: Ensures photobiological safety by requiring specific tests and markings, protecting consumers from potential hazards associated with electric lighting products.
Related Standards
IEC 60598-1:2020: The international baseline standard for general luminaire requirements upon which SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 is based.
EN 50525 (all parts): European standard for electric cables, replacing older IEC standards in luminaire supply cord specifications.
HD 60364 (all parts) and HD 384 (all parts): European installation standards referenced for wiring practices and safety limits in luminaire testing.
BS 1363: British Standard for plugs and sockets referenced in national deviations for the UK lighting market.
DS60884-2-D1:2017: Danish standard sheets for socket-outlet requirements applicable in special national conditions.
For manufacturers, compliance with SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 is essential to ensure safe, reliable luminaires that meet evolving European safety criteria, harmonizing product requirements with national specifications and regulatory frameworks. This standard supports innovation in lighting technology while maintaining strict safety and quality controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests". This standard covers: This Part 1 of IEC 60598 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests of this document cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety.
This Part 1 of IEC 60598 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests of this document cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety.
SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.40 - Luminaires. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2022
Svetilke - 1. del: Splošne zahteve in preskusi - Dopolnilo A11
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2022
ICS 29.140.40
English Version
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
Luminaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais Leuchten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und
Prüfungen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60598-1:2021; it was approved by CENELEC on 2022-02-16. 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2022 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 5
1 Modification to the “Endorsement notice” . 6
2 Modification to “SECTION 3: MARKING” . 6
3 Modification to “SECTION 4: CONSTRUCTION” . 6
4 Modification to “SECTION 5: EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRING” . 6
5 Modification to “SECTION 12: ENDURANCE TEST AND THERMAL TEST” . 7
6 Addition of Annex ZB, “Special national conditions” and Annex ZC, “A-deviations” . 7
7 Addition to the Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022) has been prepared by CLC/TC 34 ”Lighting”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2023-02-16
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2025-02-16
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document amends EN IEC 60598-1:2021.
This amendment was developed to introduce common modifications and special national conditions in
EN IEC 60598-1:2021.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements
of EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s)) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral
part of EN IEC 60598-1:2021.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to the “Endorsement notice”
Replace the last two lines with the following:
“The text of the International Standard IEC 60598-1:2020 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.”
2 Modification to “SECTION 3: MARKING”
In 3.2.12, delete NOTE 4.
3 Modification to “SECTION 4: CONSTRUCTION”
In 4.11.6, at the end of the paragraph commencing with “Following completion of these tests.”, add the
following text:
“the test voltage however being reduced to 1 500 V”.
4 Modification to “SECTION 5: EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRING”
In 5.2.2, paragraph 1, replace “IEC 60227 (all parts) and IEC 60245 (all parts)”, by
“EN 50525 (all parts)”, and delete paragraph 2.
Replace Table 5.1 by the following new table:
“
Table 5.1 — Supply cord
Luminaire Rubber PVC No insulation
c c
Ordinary class I luminaires
H03RT-H H03VVH2-F
c
H03VV-F
c c
Ordinary class II luminaires
H05RR-F H03VVH2-F
c
H03VV-F
c a c
Luminaires other than ordinary class I
H05RN-F H03VVH2-F
and II
a c
H03VV-F
c
Portable rough service luminaires
H07RN-F
Class III or with SELV or PELV circuits Uninsulated
b
luminaires
conductor
AC: U ≤ 25 V
DC: U ≤ 60V
Interrupted DC voltage for frequencies
between 10 Hz and
200 Hz: ≤ 25 V peak
Class III or with SELV or PELV circuits Unsheathed basic insulated
luminaires conductor
AC: 25 V < U ≤ 50 V
DC: 60 V < U ≤ 120 V
Luminaire Rubber PVC No insulation
a
For indoor use only.
b
In accordance with IEC 60364 (all parts) uninsulated conductors are not allo
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