IEC 60598-1:2014

IEC 60598-1:2008 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 and electrical construction. This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2003. It constitutes a technical revision. The major changes which may affect certification are given in Annex R. Annex R shows where a new text has been included which contains more serious/critical requirements requiring products to be re-tested. Subclauses 1.2.71, 3.2.19, 4.21, 4.24, Annex P: Requirements self shielded lamps and UV protection. Subclauses 1.2.42, 5.2.14, 5.2.16, 8.2.3, 9.2: SELV requirements. Subclauses 1.2.78, 1.2.79, 1.2.80, 3.3, 10.1, 10.3, Annex G: Touch current, protective current and electric burn. Subclauses 1.2.81, 1.2.82, 3.2.20, 4.14.3, Table 12.1: Hot surfaces. Subclauses 0.5.2, 1.2.83, Annex V: Terminal block with integrated earthing contact. Subclauses 3.2.22, Figure 1: replaceable fuses. Subclauses 1.2.8, 8.2.1, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.2.6: Access to basic insulation of luminaries. Subclauses 2.4, 12.6, 3.2.9, 3.2.21, 4.16, Annex D, Annex N: Marking of luminaires not suitable for mounting on normally flammable surfaces and covering with insulation. Subclause 4.12.4: Torque requirements for lampholders with a single means of fixing exposed to a rotary action. Subclause 9.2: Requirements for protection of lamp splashing. The contents of the corrigenda of October 2011 and December 2011 have been included in this copy.

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.