SC 34D - Luminaires

IEC 60598-1:2024 specifies general safety requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. Requirements for semi-luminaires are included in this document.
This tenth edition cancels and replaces the ninth edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) new structure to comply with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2;
b) addition of a new Annex V for comparison with the previous edition;
c) revision of 7.32 for SPDs and for SPCs;
d) the terms "live part" and "active part" were reviewed and aligned with the definitions of "live part" and "hazardous live part" given in IEC 60050-195;
e) revision of 7.14.2 for conductor mechanical stress;
f) revision of 14.5.2, Item 4 to include controlgear;
g) revision of 9.2.1 (Earthing) with the deletion of the word "permanently";
h) revision of Annex N: earth continuity test time;
i) revision of 7.11.4; 7.14.1; Table 22 (14.4.3): Introduction of requirements for suspension by magnets;
j) addition of a new Annex W for luminaires using batteries;
k) clarification of Clause 6 for marking requirements for nature of supply;
l) addition of a new Subclause 7.31.5: Additional requirements for luminaires using controllable controlgear providing SELV output(s);
m) revision of 6.4.16: Information to be provided for luminaire having protective earth current > 10 mA;
n) revision of 6.3.23; 6.4.18; 6.4.24; 7.30 and 10.2.1 for serviceable, non-user serviceable and non-serviceable components;
o) revision of Annex D: Draught-proof enclosure;
p) revision of 8.2.1 and 13.2.1: Inconsistencies in the inclusion of the limits of voltage ranges;
q) revision of 9.2.10 for looping-in;
r) Revision of Clause 2 and 7.8: update of the reference to IEC 61058-1-1, IEC 61058-1-2 and IEC 61058­2­1. Update of temperature limits in Table 21 (14.4.3) for luminaires incorporating switches according to IEC 60669-1 or IEC 60669-2-1;
s) revision of 6.3.22 and 7.24 for photobiological safety;
t) addition of a new Subclause 6.3.27 for marking of mains socket outlet moved from information requirements.

IEC 62722-2-1:2023 specifies the performance requirements for LED luminaires, together with the test methods and conditions. It applies to LED luminaires for general lighting purposes. Semi-luminaires are not covered under the scope of this document. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
alignment with IEC 62717:2014, IEC 62717:2014/AMD1:2015 and IEC 62717:2014/AMD2:2019;
clarification of temperature requirements for the maintenance test, in 10.2 and Annex A;
introduction of a new Annex C on methods for calculation and measurements of parameters for extension of electric and photometric data.

IEC 60598-2-2:2023 specifies requirements for recessed luminaires incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. It also specifies requirements for recessed air-handling luminaires for use with a ventilation duct or ventilated space (plenum).
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition (there are no major technical changes, see Annex D):
The requirements specific to recessed luminaries given in IEC 60598-1 are now incorporated in this Part 2-2.
The requirements for air-handling luminaires given in IEC 60598-2-19 are now incorporated in this Part 2-2.
The references to Part 1 have been updated.

IEC 60598-2-18:2022 specifies requirements for fixed luminaires intended for use in water, or in contact with water, in, for example, the basins of swimming pools, fountains, paddling pools, and garden pools, and for use with electric light sources.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1993 and Amendment 1:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
references to Part 1 have been updated;
some subclauses have been renumbered;
the standard has been redrafted such that it is applicable to both filament lamps and LED light sources;
marking requirements have been updated and 18.5.3 of the previoius edition has been deleted;
18.10.3 of the previous edition has been deleted, as it is no longer relevant, following the update of requirements for cross-sectional areas of external and internal cables in Section 5 of Part 1;
18.10.4 and 18.10.5 of the previous edition renumbered as 18.11.4 and 18.11.5 in this edition have been adapted to allow the use of an alternative waterproof multi-core cable that conforms to the waterproof test of Annex D and Annex E of EN 50525‑2‑21:2011 or to an equivalent regional standard;
in 18.11 (18.10 in the previous edition), the cross-sectional area of wiring has been aligned with Part 1;
in 18.11 (18.10 in the previous edition), the types of cables have been updated with alternative regional cables.

IEC 60598-2-11:2013 specifies requirements for household aquarium luminaires incorporating electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Subclause 11.1, change of the scope to open the standard for all kinds of electrical light sources.
b) Subclause 11.4.2, change of the definition in order to clarify non-permanently attached aquarium luminaire.
c) Subclause 11.11.3, for indoor operated aquarium luminaire, change of the size of external cable to at least 0,75 mm2 instead of 1,0 mm2 in the former edition.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2008.

IEC 62722-1:2022 covers specific performance and environmental requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. Unless otherwise detailed, performance data covered under the scope of this document are for the luminaires in a condition representative of new manufacture, with any specified initial aging procedures completed. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- The reference to and use of the measurement methods for non-active power consumption in accordance with IEC 63103 have been added.
- The pictograms of Annex C have been updated to represent modern light sources.

IEC 60598-2-20:2022 specifies requirements for lighting chains fitted with series, parallel or a combination of series/parallel connected light sources for use either indoors or outdoors on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- specific provisions for temporarily installed protected lighting (TPL) chains have been added;
- new terms and definitions have been added.

IEC 60598-2-22:2021 specifies requirements for emergency luminaires for use with electrical lamps on emergency power supplies not exceeding 1 000 V. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2014 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- update of requirements for rest mode and inhibiting mode;
- clarification of high temperature operation tests;
- introduction of new requirements for lithium batteries;
- introduction of new requirements for electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs);
- clarification of resistance to heat, fire and tracking;
- clarification of test facilities for self-contained luminaires;
- clarification of the test method for contrast measurements of exit signs.

IEC 60598-1:2020 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 ninth edition cancels and replaces the eighth edition published in 2014 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Revision of Clause 4.30, Fixing cover live parts of non-user replaceable light source;
- Subclause 4.24.2, Blue Light Hazard: removal of Risk Group 0;
- Subclause 5.2.16: additional requirements for AC mains appliance inlets related to IEC 61984;
- Addition of Subclause 3.3.25, UV protection of cable;
- Addition of Clause 4.34, Inclusion of EMF safety requirements (IEC 62493);
- Revision of the requirements for functional earth and protective earth;
- Addition of Clause 4.35, Protection against fast rotating parts;
- Revision of Clause 3.2, Rated voltage marking;
- Revision of Subclause 5.2.10, Cord anchorage;
- Revision of Annex G for touch current and protective conductor current test set-up;
- Addition of requirements for constant light output function and programmable current output;
- Revision of Subclause 8.2.3 c), touch voltage limits for interrupted DC voltage;
- Introduction of PELV;
- Introduction of Ethernet power supply connection for luminaires (PoE);
- Section 9, Introduction of IPX9;
- Addition of Subclause 3.3.26 for wall mounted luminaires;
- Revision of Annex D introducing alternative thermal tests for luminaires with ta marking higher than 25°C;
- Revision of Table 10.3 and Subclause 3.3.19 for protective conductor current limits;
- Track-mounted luminaires: cross reference to Annex A of IEC 60570:2003/AMD2:2019;
- Revision of Subclause 10.2.2, alternative DC electric strength test;
- Revision of Annex D for recessed luminaires;
- Subclause 4.12.5: revision of Table 4.2 for torque test on metal glands;
- Revision of use of bridging capacitors in luminaires;
- Revision of electrical connection to class III plugs.
The contents of the Interpretation sheet 1 (2023-08) have been included in this copy.

IEC 60598-2-23:2020 specifies requirements for extra-low-voltage lighting systems for ELV light sources, intended for ordinary interior use on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. The luminaires, being connected in parallel, are supplied via freely suspended continuous supporting conductors or profiles, the current in the ELV part of the system not exceeding 25 A.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996 and Amendment 1:2000. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following technical changes with respect to the previous edition (there are no major technical changes, see Annex A):
a) The title has been modified to allow the inclusion of other light sources;
b) The scope has been updated to be aligned with the other parts of the IEC 60598-2 series and to include other light sources;
c) Normative references and the reference to transformer and controlgear standards have been updated;
d) The short circuit test (23.7.6.1 and 23.7.6.2) was removed and reference is now made to the same test in Part 1.

IEC 60598-2-1:2020 specifies requirements for fixed general purpose luminaires for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1979 and Amendment 1:1987. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following technical changes with respect to the previous edition (there are no major technical changes, see Annex A):
a) the scope has been modified to be in line with Part 1 to include all electric light sources,
b) references to Part 1 have been updated.

IEC 60598-2-17:2017 specifies requirements for stage, television, film and photographic studio luminaires (including spot and floodlighting projectors) for use outdoors and indoors, with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1984 and Amendement 2:1990. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) extension of the applicable scope from light source to electric light source and replacement of "tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps" with "electric light source" in 17.1.
b) consideration of the fact that there are many LED luminaires with non-replaceable light source, and light source without a glass bulb, or with low operation temperature: the applicable scope of relevant clauses therefore only applies to replaceable light source luminaires with a glass bulb lamp, or with high surface temperature.

IEC 60598-2-4:2017 specifies requirements for portable general purpose luminaires for indoor and/or outdoor use (e.g. garden use), other than handlamps, designed to be used with or incorporating electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- alignment with IEC 60598-1;
- modification of the scope, classification and requirements to cover portable luminaires for both indoor and outdoor applications, by introducing the requirements already listed in IEC 60598-2-7;
NOTE In this edition of IEC 60598-2-4 all requirements listed in IEC 60598-2-7 have been incorporated. As a consequence, IEC 60598-2-7 will be withdrawn after publication of this standard.
- modification of the scope to cover all electrical light sources (it was previously limited to tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps);
- introduction of the symbol for luminaires which are other than ordinary, but suitable for indoor applications only (e.g. luminaire using PVC cable);
- modification in the detail of test to clarify that the stability test on an inclined plane (see 4.7.3) shall be carried out with the light source(s) in place;
- modification of the minimum degree of protection against dust and moisture for portable luminaires for outdoor use from IPX3 to IPX4 (see 4.5.2); as a consequence, the requirements for cable entry position, as given in IEC 60598-2-7:1982, 7.6.3 were deleted as they are covered by IPX4;
- modification of the requirements for the acceptance criteria of plug and socket outlet;
- modification of the IP test requiring the most unfavourable of the overturned positions to cover all classes (and not only class II luminaires as in 7.13.1 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982).

IEC 60598-2-5:2015 specifies requirements for floodlights for use with electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1998, and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: it introduces requirements for the glass breaking test.

IEC 62722-2-1:2014 specifies the performance requirements for LED luminaires, together with the test methods and conditions, required to show compliance with this standard. It applies to LED luminaires for general lighting purposes. This first edition of IEC 62722-2-1 cancels and replaces IEC PAS 62722-2-1. published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the Publicly Available Specification.
a) The testing time is aligned with IEC 62717 and the option of 2 000 h is removed. Products containing modules not in compliance with IEC 62717 are now tested to 6 000 h.
b) Testing sample sizes have been modified to give valid statistical data.
c) The temperature reduction of 10 °C for street lanterns and floodlights has been removed.
d) Life definitions have been updated and aligned with IEC 62717.

IEC 60598-2-21:2014 specifies requirements for rope lights (sealed lighting chains) fitted with non-replaceable series- or parallel- or a combination of series/parallel-connected light sources for use either indoors or outdoors on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V.
The contents of the corrigendum of December 2016 have been included in this copy.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2014.

IEC 60598-2-20:2014 specifies requirements for lighting chains fitted with series, parallel or a combination of series/parallel connected light sources for use either indoors or outdoors on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V. For combinations where rope lights (also known as sealed lighting chains) are included, see IEC 60598-2-21. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (2010). This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition, where the requirements for rope lights (sealed lighting chains) have been removed and are now dealt with in IEC 60598-2-21. The contents of the corrigendum of December 2016 have been included in this copy.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2014

IEC 62722-1:2014 covers specific performance and environmental requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. Unless otherwise detailed, performance data covered under the scope of this standard are for the luminaires in a condition representative of new manufacture, with any specified initial aging procedures completed. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC PAS 62722-1 published in 2011 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC PAS 62722-1.
a) The inclusion of more precise requirements for the comparison of the photometric distribution shape, with the comparison method given in Annex D.
b) Further regional standards added to the schedule given in Annex A.

IEC 60598-2-22:2014 specifies requirements for emergency luminaires for use with electrical lamps on emergency power supplies not exceeding 1 000 V. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 1997, AMD1:2002 and AMD2:2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Clause 22.3, addition of definitions for PELF and Self-contained portable emergency luminaire;
b) Clause 22.5, updated with the introduction of requirements for non-replaceable lamp and batteries;
c) Clause 22.6, improved requirements to confirm that the charge indication is correctly connected to the circuit together with other clarifications regarding the controlgear and the remote box with its connecting cabe to the emergency luminaire;
d) Clause 22.12, improved requirements to ensure that the luminaire shall not become unsafe;
e) Clause 22.16, full revision of the photometric testing to align with ISO and CIE;
f) Clause 22.17, now only references the requirements which are now covered in IEC 61347 2-7;
g) Clause 22.19, now only references the requirements which are now covered in IEC 61347 2-7;
h) Annex A, now includes nickel metal hydride batteries and reference to cell types in IEC 61951-1;
i) Annex B, minor changes to the classifications;
j) Annex C, Figure C.1 deleted in favour of a revised text;
k) Annex E, the additional requirements covering self-contained portable emergency luminaires.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2014. The contents of the corrigenda of March 2015 and April 2016 have been included in this copy.

IEC 60598-1:2014 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 standard cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety. This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision and includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) requirements to support the construction methods for new LED luminaires entering the market;
b) photobiological requirements extended;
c) more precise requirements for insulation between different types of electrical circuit;
d) other general updates and improvements. The contents of the corrigenda of October 2015, of December 2015, of May 2017 and interpretation sheet 1 of May 2016 have been included in this copy.

IEC TR 62854:2014 details a test procedure and test equipment that may be used to assist the assessment of the risk of hazardous sharp edges that may be exposed to the user or installer of lighting equipment.

IEC 60598-2-24:2013 series specifies requirements for luminaires intended for use where the necessity of limited temperature on the outer surface exists, due to the risk of thermal effects, combustion or degradation of materials but where the risk of explosion in the atmosphere does not exist. The luminaires are for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. This standard specifically excludes requirements for luminaires for use in explosive gas atmospheres and explosive dust atmospheres. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) change of required degree of protection from IP6X to IP4X to harmonize with the international wiring rules;
b) temperature limits introduced for glass surface of any light source exposed to risk of dust.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2008.

IEC 60598-2-8:2013 specifies requirements for handlamps and similar portable luminaires which are held in the hand, hooked up or resting on a surface for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 1996, its Amendment 1 (2000) and its Amendment 2 (2007). It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) The requirements have been updated to make them consistent and to solve contradicting requirements introduced in the Amendment 2. In that amendment, a requirement was introduced specifying that handlamp shall always be classified as rough service luminaire only. The implication of this statement was that according to 4.13.4 of Part 1 this kind of luminaire shall always be IP54. This requirements is in contradiction with several points of this Part 2 where it is considered acceptable for ordinary luminaires (e.g. 8.11.1, 8.11.2 and 8.13.1).
b) Furthermore, the contradiction between the requirement in 8.7.1 and 8.7.2 regarding the type of material used for the protective cover has been corrected.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2008.

IEC 60598-2-12:2013 specifies requirements for mains socket-outlet mounted nightlights for use with electric light sources, on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V a.c. 50/60 Hz. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision for harmonization of thermal tests in 12.13 to relevant parts of 10.12.1 of IEC 60598-2-10.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1:2008.

Prescribes the compliance requirements for manufacturers of transformers and inductors for use in electronic equipment in order to obtain capability approval and the component test schedules to be used for the assessment of that capability.

IEC 62034:2012 specifies the basic performance and safety requirements for individual products and components that are incorporated into automatic test systems for use with emergency lighting systems on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the first edition are the improvement of the understanding of the requirements in the various clauses and the compliance requirements listed below and the updating of the normative references.
- 4.2 Monitoring of the timing circuit
- 4.3 Functional requirements
- 4.3.1 The automatic test system (ATS)
- 4.4.2 Intercommunications failure
- 4.4.4 Component failures
- 4.4.7 Software failure
- 5.1 Functional test
- 5.2 Duration test
- 6.2.2 Timing accuracy
- 6.3.2.2 Testing alternate luminaires
- 6.3.3.4 Limited duration test
- 7.1 General.

IEC 60598-2-13:2006+A1:2011 specifies requirements for ground recessed luminaires incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V, for indoor or outdoor use, e.g. in gardens, yards, carriageways, parking lots, cycleways, footways, pedestrian areas, swimming pools areas outside zones for SELV, nurseries and similar applications. The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and has been prepared for user convenience. A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by amendment 1. Additions and deletions are displayed in red, with deletions being struck through. This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2006) and its amendment 1 (2011). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.

IEC 60598-2-3:2002+A1:2011 specifies requirements for:
- luminaires for road, street lighting and other public outdoor lighting applications;
- tunnel lighting;
- column-integrated luminaires with a minimum total height above normal ground level of 2,5 m;
- and for use with electrical lighting sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with  IEC 60598-1:2008.
This consolidated version consists of the third edition (2002) and its amendment 1 (2011) and has been prepared for user convenience. Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.

IEC 60598-2-2:2011 specifies requirements for recessed luminaires incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. This section does not apply to air-handling or liquid-cooled luminaires. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1996 and its Amendment 1 (1997), of which is constitutes a technical revision. The changes introduced by this new edition are those required to maintain consistency later versions of IEC 60598-1 that have been published since the previous edition of this standard.

IEC/TR 62696:2011(E) covers the testing and classification of luminaires according to IEC 62262. The application of an IK rating to a luminaire is considered to be a performance issue and is not directly related to the safety provisions of IEC 60598 standards covering luminaire safety.