SIST EN 60061-3:2000/A27:2003

Overview

EN 60061-3:1993/A27:2002 (IEC 60061-3:1969/A27:2002) is the European/CENELEC amendment for Part 3: Gauges of the EN 60061 series on lamp caps and holders. This amendment, approved in April 2002 and published for national adoption, updates the requirements for gauges used to control the interchangeability and safety of lamp caps and lamp holders. The full and updated technical content of the series is available through the IEC 60061 Database.

Key topics and requirements

This document focuses on the means to verify dimensional and safety conformity of lamp caps and holders. Major topics covered include:

• Gauges for interchangeability - specification of gauge use to check mating and fit between lamp caps and holders.
• Safety control - requirements for gauge-based checks that help ensure safe mechanical and electrical engagement.
• Standardization and conformity - harmonization with IEC technical work (SC 34B, Lamps and related equipment) and adoption rules under CENELEC.
• Implementation and national adoption - dates and administrative provisions for member countries to publish or endorse the amendment.
• Multi-language publication and national translation rules (English, French, German and notified translations).

Note: the amendment modifies EN 60061-3:1993; for exact gauge dimensions, test procedures and tables, consult the IEC 60061 database or the published standard text.

Practical applications

This standard is used to ensure consistent, safe and interchangeable lamp fittings across products and markets. Typical users and use cases:

• Lamp and luminaire manufacturers - design and production checks using gauges to ensure caps and holders will mate reliably.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies - perform routine verification and certification of lamp caps and holders against EN/IEC requirements.
• Component suppliers - confirm that supplied caps/holders meet dimensional and safety criteria for interoperability.
• Procurement and quality teams - specify compliance in purchase orders and quality acceptance tests.
• Standards bodies and regulators - reference the amendment when aligning national standards and regulations.

Related standards

• EN 60061 series (other parts covering dimensions, safety and test methods for lamp caps and holders)
• IEC 60061 series (international counterpart)
• National adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 60061-3:2000/A27:2003 for Slovenia)

For full technical details, gauge drawings and exact verification procedures, subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database or obtain the official EN/IEC publication.