SIST EN 60061-3:2000/A1:1999

Overview

EN 60061-3:1993/A1:1995 (CLC) - "Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 3: Gauges" is a harmonized European adoption of the IEC 60061 Part 3 document. This Part focuses on the gauges used to verify the mechanical interchangeability and safety of lamp caps and lamp holders. The full and updated content of the EN/IEC 60061 series is available via subscription to the IEC 60061 Database.

Key topics

• Scope and purpose: Establishes the role of gauges as control tools for ensuring lamps and holders meet interchangeability and safety intent of the EN/IEC 60061 series.
• Types of gauges: Defines categories of gauges used for dimensional and functional checks (note: for detailed gauge types and drawings see the official IEC/EN document).
• Usage and test principles: Describes how gauges are applied to check lamp caps and holders for correct fit, retention and basic safety aspects.
• Marking and identification: Requirements for marking gauges and traceability so measurement and compliance are auditable.
• Calibration and maintenance: Guidance on calibration intervals and maintenance practices to keep gauges reliable for quality control.
• Reference to series: Integrates with other parts of the EN/IEC 60061 series that cover lamp cap dimensions, holder requirements and safety performance.

Applications

EN 60061-3 is practical for organizations involved in lighting component production, testing and compliance:

• Lamp and lamp cap manufacturers - for production inspection and final acceptance checks.
• Lamp holder and luminaire manufacturers - to ensure correct mating, retention and safe operation.
• Testing and calibration laboratories - to apply standardized gauge methods when verifying conformity.
• Quality assurance teams - for incoming inspection, statistical process control and supplier audits.
• Regulatory bodies and market surveillance - to assess interchangeability and safety claims.
• Importers and distributors - to confirm products conform to EU/CENELEC expectations before market placement.

Related standards

• EN/IEC 60061 series (other parts covering dimensions, definitions and safety requirements)
• National adoptions and amendments (e.g., SIST EN 60061-3:2000/A1:1999 as a Slovenian national standard)

For exact gauge dimensions, drawings, tolerances and test procedures consult the complete EN/IEC 60061 Part 3 text available through the IEC 60061 Database or your national standards body.