SIST EN 60969:1996

Overview

EN 60969:1993/A1:1993 (adopted in Slovenia as SIST EN 60969:1996) is a corrigendum to the European standard on self‑ballasted lamps for general lighting services. It aligns with IEC 969:1988 and clarifies or corrects elements of the EN 60969:1993 text. The standard defines performance requirements for self‑ballasted discharge lamps intended for general lighting use, providing a common reference for manufacturers, test laboratories and regulators.

Key Topics

The corrigendum and underlying standard focus on performance aspects that ensure reliable, safe and consistent behavior of self‑ballasted lamps. Key technical topics typically covered include:

• Performance requirements for general lighting applications (as established by EN 60969 and IEC 969)
• Electrical and photometric characteristics relevant to lamp operation and interchangeability
• Starting and warm‑up behavior and reproducibility of light output
• Rating and marking requirements to support correct specification and installation
• Test and measurement procedures used to verify conformity with performance criteria

Note: EN 60969:1993/A1:1993 is a corrigendum - it corrects or refines parts of the main EN 60969 text rather than introducing new, unrelated requirements.

Applications

This standard is intended for practical use by:

• Lamp manufacturers - to design and validate self‑ballasted lamps that meet European performance expectations
• Test and certification laboratories - to perform standardized performance and conformance testing
• Lighting specifiers and OEMs - to select compliant lamps for fixtures and luminaire design
• Authorities and market surveillance bodies - to assess product claims and ensure regulatory compliance Using EN 60969 (and its corrigendum) helps ensure product interchangeability, predictable lumen output, and consistent user experience across general lighting installations.

Related Standards

• EN 60969:1993 - base standard for self‑ballasted lamps (corrigendum applies to this document)
• IEC 969:1988 - the international technical reference aligned with EN 60969
• Other lamp and luminaire standards for safety, electromagnetic compatibility and energy performance may be used alongside EN 60969 for comprehensive compliance.

Keywords: EN 60969, EN 60969:1993/A1:1993, SIST EN 60969, self‑ballasted lamps, performance requirements, IEC 969, general lighting, lamp testing, compliance.