21 Table B.1 – Maximum cap temperature rise, lamps with internal or external starter test at abnormal operating conditions .... 28 Table B.2 – Maximum cap temperature rise, lamps for sta
General
Lamps shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use they present no danger to the user or the surroundings
In general, compliance is checked by carrying out all the tests specified.
Marking
Lamps must be clearly and permanently marked with essential information, including the mark of origin, which can be a trademark, the manufacturer's name, or the name of the responsible vendor Additionally, the nominal wattage should be indicated, marked as "W" or "watts," along with any other identifiers for the lamp.
4.2.2 Compliance is checked by the following: a) presence and legibility of the marking by visual inspection; b) durability of marking by applying the following test on unused lamps
The area of the marking on the lamp shall be rubbed by hand with a smooth cloth damped with water for a period of 15 s
After this test, the marking shall still be legible.
Mechanical requirements for caps
Construction and assembly
Caps must be designed and assembled to ensure that the entire assembly remains intact and securely attached during and after operation For lamps equipped with G10q, GZ10q, and 2GX13 caps, these caps should be capable of rotation as specified in Annex A.
Compliance is checked by carrying out the tests given in Annex A
At the end of the tests, the caps shall show no damage that impairs safety.
Dimensional requirements for caps
4.3.2.1 Lamps shall use standardized caps in accordance with the dimensional requirements of IEC 60061-1
4.3.2.2 Compliance is checked by using the gauges shown in Table 1
Pin connections and keying configurations
The connection of lamp cathodes to the pins of caps having four pins shall conform to the requirements shown in Annex E for the relevant cap
Compliance is checked by electrical continuity tests between relevant pins and/or by visual inspection
Caps with keys that prevent interchangeability with similar lamp types must adhere to the specifications outlined in the relevant lamp data sheet of IEC 60901 Additionally, Annex F provides guidance on selecting the appropriate cap/key for designing lamps compatible with specific ballasts.
Compliance is checked by a suitable measuring system and/or visual inspection.
Insulation resistance
4.4.1 The insulation resistance between the metal parts, if any, of the cap and all pins connected together shall not be less than 2 MΩ
4.4.2 Compliance is checked by measurement with suitable test equipment using a d.c voltage of 500 V
Testing for caps made entirely from insulating material involves connecting all pins together and wrapping metal foil around the accessible surfaces This procedure is conducted when the cap is attached to a lampholder that meets the minimum shrouding dimensions specified in IEC 60061-2.
Electric strength
4.5.1 The insulation between the same parts as those referred to in 4.4 shall withstand the test voltage of 4.5.2 No flash-over or breakdown shall occur during the test
Compliance is verified using a 1,500 V a.c voltage that closely resembles a sine wave, operating at a frequency of either 50 Hz or 60 Hz for a duration of 1 minute Initially, only up to half of the specified voltage is applied, which is then quickly increased to the full value.
Glow discharges without a drop in voltage are neglected.
Parts which can become accidentally live
Metal components designed to be insulated from live parts must remain non-live Additionally, with the exception of cap pins, no live parts should extend from any section of the cap.
Compliance is verified using an appropriate measuring system, which may involve visual inspections when necessary Additionally, daily equipment checks or verification of inspection effectiveness are required For further details, refer to section 5.5.4.
Where a cap sheet as specified in IEC 60061-1 includes information on system requirements, lamps shall not exceed the limits specified
Compliance is checked by measurement
Resistance to heat and fire
4.7.1 Insulating material of caps shall be sufficiently resistant to heat
4.7.2 Compliance is checked by the following tests
4.7.2.1 Samples are tested for a period of 168 h in a heating cabinet at a temperature as given in Annex G
At the end of the test, the samples shall not have undergone any change impairing their future safety, especially in the following respects:
– reduction in the protection against electric shock as required in 4.4 and 4.5;
– loosening of cap pins, cracks, swelling and shrinking as determined by visual inspection
At the end of the test, the dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.2
4.7.2.2 Samples are subjected to a ball-pressure test by means of the apparatus shown in Figure G.1
In a horizontal position, the surface of the test part is subjected to a 20 N force applied by a 5 mm diameter steel ball If the surface deforms, the area in contact with the ball must be adequately supported.
The test shall be made in a heating cabinet at a temperature of 125 °C ± 5 °C
After 1 h, the ball shall be removed and the diameter of the impression measured This diameter shall not exceed 2 mm
The test shall not be made on parts of ceramic material
4.7.3 Insulating material of caps shall be resistant to abnormal heat and to fire
4.7.4 Compliance is checked by the following test
Parts are subjected to a test using a nickel-chromium glow-wire heated to 650 °C The test apparatus shall be that described in IEC 60695-2-10
The sample is positioned vertically on the carriage and pressed against the glow-wire tip with a force of 1 N, ideally at least 15 mm from the upper edge The glow-wire's penetration into the sample is restricted to a maximum of 7 mm After a duration of 30 seconds, the sample is removed from contact with the glow-wire tip.
The sample's flame or glow must extinguish within 30 seconds after removing the glow-wire, and any burning or molten drops should not ignite a horizontally spread piece of tissue paper, consisting of five layers, positioned 200 mm ± 5 mm below the sample.
Before starting the test, the glow-wire temperature and heating current must remain constant for one minute, ensuring that heat radiation does not affect the sample during this time The temperature at the glow-wire tip is measured using a sheathed fine-wire thermocouple, which is constructed and calibrated according to IEC 60695-2-10 standards.
NOTE Precautions should be taken to safeguard the health of personnel conducting tests against risks of
– inhalation of smoke and/or toxic products;
Creepage distance for caps
The minimum creepage distance between contact pins and any metal components of the cap must comply with IEC 60061-4, sheet 7007-6 For reference, the applicable cap standard sheet numbers from IEC 60061-1 are listed in Table 1.
4.8.2 Compliance is checked by measurement in the most onerous position.
Lamp cap temperature rise
4.9.1 The lamp cap temperature rise above ambient temperature shall not exceed the relevant value given in Table B.1 and Table B.2
4.9.2 The test procedure is specified in Annex B
4.9.3 Conditions of compliance are given in Clause D.4
When it is demonstrated that a specific lamp group generates the highest cap temperature rise within a particular lamp family, testing is only required for that one lamp group to ensure compliance for all lamps with identical caps.
There is a correlation between the maximum temperature on the cap surface, as detailed in Annex C, and the temperature at a point on the side surface of the cap, which is closer to the lamp reference plane and specified in Annex I The location of this point is outlined in Table I.1, while Table I.2 provides the expected maximum temperature at that location An illustration of the two temperature measurement points is presented in Figure 1.
Key a reference plane b distance x as given in Table I.1 c circumferential line on the side surface (Annex I) d highest temperature on the cap surface (Annex C)
Figure 1 – Places where to measure the temperature
Radio interference suppression capacitors
General
Lamps which contain integral means of starting and/or contain capacitors to suppress radio interference shall have capacitors which comply with the following requirements.
Moisture resistance
The capacitor shall be resistant to moisture Compliance is checked by the following test
Prior to humidity treatment, capacitors must be stored at an ambient temperature that does not exceed a difference of +4 °C from the temperature inside the humidity test enclosure for a minimum of 4 hours.
Immediately after the humidity treatment of 48 h in an atmosphere of 91 % to 95 % relative humidity and an ambient temperature between 20 °C and 30 °C maintained within limits
– 15 – of ±1 °C, the capacitor shall be subjected to and satisfactorily withstand a d.c voltage of
The test voltage for the capacitor must first be applied across its terminations at no more than half of the specified voltage, and then it should be gradually increased to the full voltage value.
Resistance to flame and ignition
The capacitor shall be resistant to flame and ignition
Compliance testing involves applying a gradually increasing alternating current (a.c.) voltage to capacitors until breakdown occurs The voltage source utilized for this test should have a short-circuit power of around 1 kVA.
Each capacitor must be connected in series with an inductive ballast that has a rated wattage appropriate for the specific lamps The system should be operated for 5 minutes at the ballast's rated voltage.
During this test, the capacitor shall not induce flame or cause ignition.
UV radiation
The specific effective radiant UV power emitted by the lamp shall not exceed the value of
2 mW/klm For reflector lamps, it shall not exceed the value of 2 mW/(m 2 ⋅ klx)
According to IEC 62471, effective irradiance values (measured in W/m²) are used to establish exposure limits and classify risk groups for general lighting lamps at an illuminance level of 500 lx The threshold for risk group exemption is set at 0.001 W/m² at this illuminance level, which translates to a specific value of 0.001 divided by 500, resulting in 2 mW/(m²⋅klx) Since lux (lx) is defined as lumens per square meter (lm/m²), this relationship is crucial for understanding exposure limits in lighting applications.
2 mW/klm specific UV power
Compliance is checked by spectroradiometric measurement, under the same conditions as for the lamp’s electrical and photometric characteristics as given in IEC 60901.
Information for luminaire design
Information for ballast design
Information for lampholder design
General
This clause outlines the procedure for manufacturers to demonstrate that their products meet the specified standard through a comprehensive assessment of the entire production process, supported by test records of finished products This approach is also applicable for certification purposes Detailed guidance on assessment using the manufacturer's records is provided in subclauses 5.2, 5.3, and 5.5.
Sections 5.4 and 5.6 outline a batch test procedure designed for the limited assessment of batches, particularly those suspected of containing unsafe lamps The requirements for batch testing are specified to facilitate the evaluation of these potentially hazardous products.
Batch testing cannot verify the quality of a product when there is no prior knowledge of the manufacturer's standards Consequently, it cannot be used for certification or approval of the batch If a batch is deemed acceptable, a testing agency can only determine that there are no safety concerns warranting its rejection.
Whole production assessment by means of the manufacturer’s records
The manufacturer must provide proof that their products meet the specific requirements outlined in section 5.3 To achieve this, all relevant product testing results that align with the standards must be made available.
5.2.2 The test results may be drawn from working records and, as such, may not be immediately available in collated form
The assessment will primarily focus on individual factories that meet the acceptance criteria outlined in section 5.3 However, multiple factories can be grouped together if they operate under the same quality management system For certification, a single certificate may be issued for the designated group of factories, but the certification authority retains the right to inspect each facility to review local records and quality control procedures.
For certification, the manufacturer must provide a list of origin marks along with the corresponding lamp families, groups, and types that comply with this standard and are produced in designated factories The certificate will encompass all listed lamps manufactured by the company, and updates regarding any additions or removals can be made at any time.
5.2.5 In presenting the test results, the manufacturer may combine the results of different lamp families, groups and/or types according to column 4 of Table 2
Manufacturers must ensure that their quality control procedures meet established quality system standards for final inspection By implementing a quality system that includes in-process inspection and testing, manufacturers can demonstrate compliance with certain requirements of the standard through in-process inspections rather than solely relying on finished product testing.
Table 2 – Grouping of test records – Sampling and acceptable quality levels (AQL)
4 Permitted accumulation of test records between lamp groups
5 Minimum annual sample per accumulation
For lamps made most of the year
4.2.2 a) Marking – legibility Running All families with the same method of marking
4.2.2 b) Marking – durability Periodic All families with the same method of marking
Construction and assembly of cap to bulb (unused lamps)
All families using the same method of attachment and same tube diameter
Construction and assembly of cap to bulb (after heating test)
Design All families using the same method of attachment and same tube diameter
Periodic All families using the same method of attachment and same tube diameter
4.3.3.1 Cap pin connection Periodic By group and type 125 80 0,65
Cap key configuration Periodic By group and type 125 80 0,65
4.4 Insulation resistance Design All families using the same cap Use
4.5 Electric strength Design All families using the same cap Use
Inspection By group and type – – –
4.7.2 Resistance to heat Design All families Use
Clause D.3 – 4.7.4 Resistance to fire Design All families Use
4.8 Cap creepage distance Design All families Use
Design Lamps selected according to 4.9.3 Use
4.10 Capacitor test Design All families using the same capacitor Use
Clause D.3 – 4.11 UV radiation Design By family, group, type 4 4 -
* For the use of this term, see IEC 60410
5.2.6 The manufacturer shall provide sufficient test records with respect to each clause and subclause as indicated in column 5 of Table 2
The manufacturer's records must maintain non-conformities within the limits specified in Table 3 or Table 4, corresponding to the acceptable quality level (AQL) values indicated in column 6 of Table 2.
Number of lamps in manufacturer’s records
Acceptance number Number of lamps in manufacturer’s records
Qualifying limit for acceptance as percentage of lamps in records
Number of lamps in manufacturer’s records
Acceptance number Number of lamps in manufacturer’s records
Qualifying limit for acceptance as percentage of lamps in records
5.2.8 The period of review for assessment purposes need not be limited to a predetermined year, but may consist of 12 consecutive calendar months immediately preceding the date of review
A manufacturer that initially meets the specified criteria but later fails to do so can still claim compliance with the standard, provided they demonstrate that they took prompt action to address the issue once it was reasonably confirmed through test records, and that the required acceptance level was restored within a specified timeframe.
2) one month for the other Clauses and Sub-Clauses
After corrective actions are implemented as per items a) and b), any test records from lamp families, groups, or types that fail to comply will be omitted from the 12-month compliance summary for the duration of their non-compliance However, the test results from the corrective action period must be preserved in the records.
A manufacturer who does not meet the requirements of a specific clause, where test result grouping is allowed, will not face disqualification for the entire lamp families, groups, or types if they can demonstrate through additional testing that the issue is limited to certain categories In such cases, these specific families, groups, or types will either be addressed according to the guidelines in 5.2.9 or removed from the manufacturer's list of compliant products.
A family, group, or type that has been removed from the list under section 5.2.10 can be reinstated if satisfactory test results are achieved from a number of lamps that meet the minimum annual sample requirements outlined in Table 2 These tests can be conducted over a brief period.
For new products, features that are similar to those in existing lamp families, groups, or types can be considered compliant if the new product is included in the sampling scheme at the start of manufacturing Any features not included in this coverage must undergo testing prior to the commencement of production.
Assessment of the manufacturer’s records of particular tests
Table 2 specifies the type of test and other information which applies to the method of assessing compliance to the requirements of various clauses or subclauses
A design test should only be repeated when significant alterations occur in the physical or mechanical construction, materials, or manufacturing processes of the product Testing is necessary solely for the properties that are impacted by these changes.
Rejection conditions of batches
Rejection occurs when any rejection number specified in Table 5 is met, regardless of the quantity tested, as outlined in Annex D A batch will be deemed rejected immediately upon reaching the rejection number for a specific test.
Table 5 – Batch sample size and rejection number
Test Number of lamps tested Rejection number
4.3.1 Construction and assembly for caps
(unused lamps) 125 or apply Clause D.1 as relevant
3 or apply Clause D.1 as relevant
4.3.1 Construction and assembly for caps
4.7.2 Resistance to heat Apply Clause D.3
4.7.4 Resistance to fire Apply Clause D.3
4.8 Cap creepage distance Apply Clause D.3
4.9 Cap temperature rise Test not applicable
4.10 Radio interference suppression capacitors Apply Clause D.3
Sampling procedures for whole production testing
5.5.1 The conditions of Table 2 apply
5.5.2 The whole production running tests shall be applied at least once per production day They may also be based on in-process inspection and testing
The frequency of application of the various tests may be different, providing the conditions of Table 2 are met
Whole production tests must be conducted on samples that are randomly selected at a rate specified in column 5 of Table 2 It is important to note that lamps chosen for one test do not have to be utilized in other tests.
5.5.4 For whole production testing of the requirements for accidentally live parts (see 4.6), the manufacturer shall demonstrate that there is a continuous 100 % inspection.
informative) Information for lampholder design
Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications
The referenced documents are essential for the application of this document For dated references, only the specified edition is applicable, while for undated references, the most recent edition, including any amendments, is relevant.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60061-1 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -
IEC 60061-2 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -
IEC 60061-3 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -
IEC 60061-4 - Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety -
Part 4: Guidelines and general information
IEC 60155 - Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps EN 60155 -
IEC 60360 - Standard method of measurement of lamp cap temperature rise EN 60360 -
IEC 60410 - Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes - -
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
Part 1: General requirements and tests EN 60598-1
Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60901 - Single-capped fluorescent lamps -
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c and/or d.c supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps
Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
4.3.3 Pin connections and keying configurations 11
4.6 Parts which can become accidentally live 11
4.7 Resistance to heat and fire 12
4.10.3 Resistance to flame and ignition 15
5.2 Whole production assessment by means of the manufacturer’s records 16
5.3 Assessment of the manufacturer’s records of particular tests 20
5.5 Sampling procedures for whole production testing 21
5.6 Sampling procedures for batch testing 21
Annex A (normative) Tests for assessing caps for construction and assembly 23
Annex B (normative) Maximum lamp cap temperature rise values and method of measurement 24
Annex C (informative) Information for luminaire design 30
Annex D (normative) Conditions of compliance for design tests 32
Annex E (normative) Cathode connection configurations 33
Annex F (normative) Normal and abnormal lamp operation, lamp non-interchangeability requirements 35
Annex G (normative) Information for thermal tests 37
Annex H (informative) Information for ballast design 38
Annex I (informative) Information for lampholder design 39
Figure 1 – Places where to measure the temperature 14
Figure B.1 – Example for a test circuit for the measurement of the cap temperature rise at maximum discharge current and maximum SoS 25
Figure B.2 – Examples where to measure the temperature according to Clause B.2 27
Figure E.1 – Where to connect the cathodes of different caps 34
Table 1 – Sheet references of IEC 60061 7
Table 2 – Grouping of test records – Sampling and acceptable quality levels (AQL) 17
Table 5 – Batch sample size and rejection number 21
Table B.1 – Maximum cap temperature rise, lamps with internal or external starter (test at abnormal operating conditions) 28
Table B.2 – Maximum cap temperature rise, lamps for starterless operation (test at normal operating conditions) 29
Table C.1 – Maximum cap temperature, lamps with internal or external starter (test at abnormal operating conditions) 30
Table C.2 – Maximum cap temperature, lamps for starterless operation (test at normal operating conditions) 31
Table F.1 – Maximum allowable currents and rated lamp power 36
Table I.2 – Maximum temperatures related to lampholder design 40
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International Standard IEC 61199 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on voting indicated in the above table
The third edition of this publication supersedes the second edition from 1999 and includes significant technical revisions Key updates feature new requirements for high-frequency operation, an updated temperature measurement position, and additional cap-holder fits This document has been prepared in line with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has determined that the publication's content will stay the same until the stability date specified on the IEC website at "http://webstore.iec.ch" for the relevant publication data.
• replaced by a revised edition, or
The third edition of this standard introduces a new location for measuring maximum cap temperature and maximum cap temperature rise, leading to updated temperature values However, lampholder designs are still based on traditional measurement locations To address this, a new Annex I has been added, detailing previous methods and values for lamp types and operations covered in earlier editions Additionally, for lamps operated by electronic ballasts, new measurement methods and temperature limits have been established.
Special attention has been given to the requirements related to high frequency operation, not covered in the previous edition
The standards IEC 62471,and IEC/TR 62471-2, contain horizontal requirements available that need to be introduced into product standards, e.g to IEC 61199
The horizontal requirements are transformed into requirements for single-capped fluorescent lamps
This standard pertains to general lighting service (GLS) lamps, as defined in IEC 62471:2006, which are designed for illuminating areas typically occupied or viewed by individuals.
According to Clause 6 of IEC 62471:2006, radiation of GLS lamps is measured at a distance equivalent to 500 lx
GLS lamps, when measured at a distance of 500 lx, fall within risk group 1 for blue light hazard and risk group 0 for infrared radiation This classification indicates that no specific marking is necessary, as outlined in Table 1 of IEC/TR 62471-2:2009.
Hazards from UV radiation of GLS lamps are sufficiently covered in 4.11 of IEC 61199,
Hence, IEC 62471 does not require any additional marking for GLS lamps
This International Standard specifies the safety requirements for single-capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes of all groups having caps according to Table 1
The standard outlines the compliance method for manufacturers, emphasizing the need for whole production appraisal alongside test records of finished products, which can also be utilized for certification Additionally, it provides details on a batch test procedure for limited assessment of product batches.
Compliance with this standard focuses solely on safety criteria and does not address the performance aspects of single-capped fluorescent lamps used for general lighting, such as luminous flux, color, starting, and operational characteristics For detailed information on these performance factors, readers should consult IEC 60901.
Table 1 – Sheet references of IEC 60061