Bs En 60598-1

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ENIEC 60598-1 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1000 V. The requirements and related tests of IEC 60598-1 cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety. In addition to these general requirements, there are a series of -2 standards that are specific to different type and intended use of lighting and luminaires. This standard falls under the safety requirements found in the EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

Each part of IEC 60598-2 details requirements for a particular type of luminaire or group of luminaires on supply voltages not exceeding 1000 V. These parts are published separately for the use of manufacturers to ensure the specific standards are used when developing a regulatory compliance plan

Certain types of luminaires will need to meet photobiological requirements, which apply to luminaires with ignitors built into ballasts and to luminaires with ignitors separate from ballasts. For luminaires with ignitors built into lamps, the requirements are under consideration.

In general, EN IEC 60598-1 covers general safety requirements for luminaires. The object of this Part 1 is to provide a set of requirements and tests which are considered to be generally applicable to most types of luminaires and which can be called up as required by the detail specifications of EN IEC 60598-2. This standard is thus not regarded as a specification in itself for any type of luminaire, and its provisions apply only to particular types of luminaires to the extent determined by the appropriate part of EN IEC 60598-2.

Each part of EN IEC 60598-2 identifies specific requirements for different types of lighting and luminaires or group of luminaires on supply voltages not exceeding 1000 V. These parts are published separately for ease of revision and additional sections will be added as and when a need for them is recognized.

IEC 60598-1 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.

Luminaires should be so designed and constructed that in normal use they function safely and cause no danger to persons or surroundings. IEC 60598-1 is to provide a set of requirements and tests which are considered to be generally applicable to most types of luminaires.

IEC 60598 1 and EN 60598 1 testing specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1000 V. The requirements and related tests of IEC 60598-1 cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety. Each section of this Part 1 is read in conjunction with this Section 0 and with other relevant sections to which reference is made.

Each part of IEC 60598-2 details requirements for a particular type of luminaire or group of luminaires on supply voltages not exceeding 1000 V. These parts are published separately for ease of revision and additional sections will be added as and when a need for them is recognized.

The presentation of photometric data for luminaires is under consideration by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) and is not, therefore, included in this Part 1. The requirements apply to luminaires with ignitors built into ballasts and to luminaires with ignitors separate from ballasts. For luminaires with ignitors built into lamps, the requirements are under consideration.

In general, this Part 1 covers safety requirements for luminaires. The object of this Part 1 is to provide a set of requirements and tests which are considered to be generally applicable to most types of luminaires and which can be called up as required by the detail specifications of IEC 60598-2. This Part 1 is thus not regarded as a specification in itself for any type of luminaire, and its provisions apply only to particular types of luminaires to the extent determined by the appropriate part of IEC 60598-2.

The parts of IEC 60598-2, in making reference to any of the sections of Part 1, specify the extent to which that section is applicable and the order in which the tests are to be performed; they also include additional requirements as necessary. The order in which the sections of Part 1 are numbered has no particular significance as the order in which their provisions apply is determined for each type of luminaire or group of luminaires by the appropriate part of IEC 60598-2. All parts of IEC 60598-2 are self-contained and therefore do not contain references to other parts of IEC 60598-2.

Regional standardization bodies may include statements in their derived standards to cover products which have complied with the previous document as shown by the manufacturer or standardization body. The statements may require that for such products, the previous standard may continue to apply to production until a defined date after which the new standard shall apply.

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Within the scope of the 2014/35 / EU LVD (Low Voltage Directive) directive, TS EN 60598-1 standard covers the general LVD test related to the luminaires working with supply voltages up to 1000 V combined with electric light sources. Relevant tests and rules in this standard include classification, marking, mechanical construction, electrical construction and photobiological safety. TS EN 60598-1 standard is the main standard of LVD safety tests / LVD test of luminaires.

2.8 Rated wattage or the designation as indicated on the lamp data sheet of the type or types of lamp for which the luminaire is designed. Where the lamp wattage alone is insufficient, the number of lamps and the type shall also be given.

2.11 Symbol (see Figure 1), if applicable, for luminaires for lamps of similar shape to "cool beam" lamps but where the use of a dichroic reflectorized "cool beam" lamp might impair safety.

2.12 Except for type Z attachments, terminations shall be marked to identify live, neutral and earth in case of connection of the luminaire to the supply mains to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.

2.13 Symbol for minimum distance from lighted objects, if applicable, for luminaires which might otherwise overheat the lighted objects due to, for example, the applied lamp type, the shape of the reflector, the adjustability of the mounting means or the location of mounting as indicated in the installations instructions.

2.17 The maximum number of luminaires that may be interconnected or the maximum total current that may be drawn by means of couplers provided for looping-in connection to the mains supply. For fixed luminaires, this information may alternatively be provided within the installation instructions.

2.18 A warning symbol or notice for luminaires with ignitors intended for use with doubleended high pressure discharge lamps and luminaires with double-capped Fa8 tubular lamps if the voltage measured according to Figure 26 exceeds 34 V peak.

In addition to the above marking, all details which are necessary to ensure proper installation, use and maintenance shall be given either on the luminaire, semi-luminaire or on built-in ballasts or in the manufacturer's instructions provided with the luminaire for instance:

3.1 For combination luminaires, the permissible ambient temperature, the class of protection or the protection against ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture of an alternative part if not at least equal to that of the basic luminaire.

c) The maximum temperature to which the insulation of supply cables and interconnecting cables will be subjected within the luminaire under the most unfavourable conditions of normal operation, if in excess of 90 C (see footnote c to Table 12.2 relating to unsleeved fixed wiring). The symbol to indicate this requirement is given in Figure 1.

3.8 The manufacturer of semi-luminaires shall supply information on limitations of use of such devices, particularly where overheating may be caused by the position or thermal distribution of the replaceable light source being different from the light sources they will replace.

3.22 For controllable luminaires the classification of insulation that has been maintained between LV supply and control conductors shall be provided. E.g. basic insulation, reinforced insulation.

Afterwards, the durability test is applied to the markings. The durability of the marking is checked by examining the markings by gently rubbing the markings with a cloth soaked in water for 15 s and then drying them out with a cloth dipped in petroleum ether for an additional 15 s. After the experiment, the marking should be readable, the marking labels should not be easily removed and there should be no creasing in these labels.

Metal parts of class I luminaires which are accessible when the luminaire has been mounted, or is opened for replacement of a replaceable light source or replaceable starter or for cleaning purposes, and which may become live in the event of an insulation fault, shall be permanently and reliably connected to an earthing terminal or earthing contact.

Metal parts screened from live parts by metal parts which are connected to the earthing terminal or earthing contact, and metal parts separated from live parts by double insulation or by reinforced insulation, are not, for the purpose of this requirement, regarded as likely to become live in the event of an insulation fault.

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