AS/NZS 60598.

1:2013

Australian/New Zealand Standard

Luminaires
Part 1: General requirements and tests
(IEC 60598-1, Ed. 7.0 (2008) MOD)
Superseding AS/NZS 60598.1:2003
AS/NZS 60598.1:2013
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This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint Technical Committee EL-041, Lamps and Related
Equipment. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 11 October 2013 and on behalf of the
Council of Standards New Zealand on 17 October 2013.

This Standard was published on 19 November 2013.

The following are represented on Committee EL-041:

Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Industry Group
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Industry
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand
Fair Trading NSW
IES: The Lighting Society
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
International Accreditation New Zealand
Lighting Council Australia
Lighting Council New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New Zealand
New Zealand Lighting Manufacturers and Suppliers

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Australian/New Zealand Standard

Luminaires

Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC

60598-1, Ed. 7.0 (2008) MOD)

Originated as AS/NZS 60598.1:1998.

Previous edition 2003.
Fourth edition 2013.

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PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee
EL-041, Lamps and Related Equipment, to supersede AS/NZS 60598.1:2003, Luminaires, Part 1:
General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2003, MOD).
The objective of this Standard is to specify 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 Standard is an adoption with national modifications and has been reproduced from IEC 60598-1,
Ed. 7.0 (2008), Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests and its Corrigenda 1 (2011) and
2 (2011) which have been incorporated into the source text. The source document has been varied as
indicated to take account of Australian/New Zealand conditions. The modifications are specified in
Appendix ZZ.
This Standard is structured in the following layout:
(a) Preface (including Australian and New Zealand references).
(b) IEC 60598-1 (unedited from the contents page to the final clause of the IEC Standard).
(c) Appendix ZZ—Australian/New Zealand variations to the IEC Standard.
The variations in Appendix ZZ include the following:
(i) Clarifying that the Standard includes LED light sources within its scope.
(ii) Testing requirements for 240 V supply.
(iii) Requirements for capacitors.
(iv) Details of means of connection to supply.
(v) Assessment for access to live parts.
(vi) Resistance to fire tests.
The essential safety requirements in AS/NZS 3820, Essential safety requirements for electrical
equipment, which could be applicable to lighting products within the scope of this Standard, are
covered by this Standard.
The variations described in Appendix ZZ form the Australian and New Zealand variations for the
purposes of the IECEE CB Scheme for the recognition of testing to standards for safety of electrical
equipment.
In this Standard, the following print types are used:
— requirements: in roman type;
— test specifications: in italic type;
— notes: in small roman type.
As this Standard is reproduced from an International Standard, the following applies:
(A) In the source text, ‘this Part 1 of International Standard IEC 60598’ should read ‘this
Australian/New Zealand Standard’.
(B) A full point substitutes for a comma when referring to a decimal marker.
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References to International Standards should be replaced by references to Australian or

Australian/New Zealand Standards, as follows:
Reference to International Standard Australian/New Zealand Standard
IEC AS/NZS
60065 Audio, video and similar electronic 60065 Audio, video and similar electronic
(2001) apparatus—Safety requirements (2003) apparatus—Safety requirements
(IEC 60065:2001, MOD)
AS
60068 Environmental testing 60068 Environmental testing
60068-2-75 Part 2-75: Tests—Test Eh: Hammer 60068.2.75 Part 2.75: Tests—Test Eh: Hammer
tests tests
60269 Low-voltage fuses (series) 60269 Low-voltage fuses (series)
60529 Degrees of protection provided by 60529 Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code) enclosures (IP Code)
AS/NZS
60112 Method for the determination of the 60112 Method for the determination of the proof
(2003) proof and the comparative tracking and the comparative tracking indices of
indices of solid insulating materials solid insulating materials
60155 Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps 60155 Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps
60238 Edison screw lampholders 60238 Edison screw lampholders
(2004) (IEC 60238, Ed.8.0 (2004) MOD)
60245 Rubber-insulated cables—Rated 60245 Rubber-insulated cables—Rated
voltages up to and including voltages up to and including
450/750 V series 450/750 V series
60320 Appliance couplers for household 60320 Appliance couplers for household and
and similar general purposes (series) similar general purposes (series)
60432 Incandescent lamps—Safety 60432 Incandescent lamps—Safety
specifications specifications
60432-1 Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for 60432.1 Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for
Ed. 2.1 domestic and similar general lighting domestic and similar general lighting
(2005) purposes purposes
60432-2 Part 2: Tungsten-halogen lamps for 60432.2 Part 2: Tungsten-halogen lamps for
Ed. 2.1 domestic and similar general lighting domestic and similar general lighting
(2005) purposes purposes
60432-3 Part 3: Tungsten halogen lamps 60432.3 Part 3: Tungsten halogen lamps (non-
(non-vehicle) vehicle)
60598 Luminaires 60598 Luminaires
60598-2 Part 2: Particular requirements (series) 60598.2 Part 2: Particular requirements (series)
60695 Fire hazard testing 60695 Fire hazard testing
60695-2-10 Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based 60695.2.10 Part 2.10: Glowing/hot-wire based test
test methods—Glow-wire apparatus methods—Glow-wire apparatus and
and common test procedure common test procedure
(IEC 60695-2-10:2000, IDT)
60695-11-5 Part 11-5: Test flames—Needle- 60695.11.5 Part 11.5: Test flames—Needle-flame
flame test method—Apparatus, test method—Apparatus, confirmatory
confirmatory test arrangement and test arrangement and guidance
guidance (IEC 60695-11-5 Ed 1.0, IDT)
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IEC AS/NZS
60990 Methods of measurement of touch 60990 Methods of measurement of touch current
current and protective conductor and protective conductor current
current
61058 Switches for appliances 61058 Switches for appliances
61058-1 Part 1: General requirements 61058.1 Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 61058-1, Ed. 3.1 (2000) MOD)
61184 Bayonet lampholders 61184 Bayonet lampholders
(IEC 61184, Ed. 2.0 (1997) MOD)
61347 Lamp controlgear (series) 61347 Lamp controlgear (series)
61558 Safety of power transformers, power 61558 Safety of power transformers, power
(2005– supplies, reactors and similar (2008– supplies, reactors and similar products
2009) products (series) 2010) (series)
AS/NZS IEC
62471 Photobiological safety of lamps and 62471 Photobiological safety of lamps and
(2006) lamp systems (2011) lamp systems
Only normative references that have been adopted as Australian or Australian/New Zealand Standards
have been listed.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the application of
the annex or appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ annex or appendix is an integral part of a
Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ annex or appendix is only for information and guidance.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................9

SECTION 0: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

0.1 Scope and object ................................................................................................... 11

0.2 Normative references ............................................................................................ 12
0.3 General requirements ............................................................................................ 15
0.4 General test requirements and verification ............................................................. 15
0.5 Components of luminaires ..................................................................................... 16
0.6 List of parts of IEC 60598-2 ................................................................................... 17

SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS

1.1 General ................................................................................................................. 18

1.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................. 18

SECTION 2: CLASSIFICATION OF LUMINAIRES

2.1 General ................................................................................................................. 30

2.2 Classification according to type of protection against electric shock........................ 30
2.3 Classification according to degree of protection against ingress of dust, solid
objects and moisture ............................................................................................. 30
2.4 Classification according to material of supporting surface for which the
luminaire is designed ............................................................................................. 31
2.5 Classification according to the circumstances of use .............................................. 31

SECTION 3: MARKING

3.1 General ................................................................................................................. 31

3.2 Marking on luminaires............................................................................................ 31
3.3 Additional information ............................................................................................ 35
3.4 Test of marking ..................................................................................................... 37

SECTION 4: CONSTRUCTION

4.1 General ................................................................................................................. 38

4.2 Replaceable components ....................................................................................... 38
4.3 Wireways............................................................................................................... 38
4.4 Lampholders.......................................................................................................... 38
4.5 Starter holders....................................................................................................... 40
4.6 Terminal blocks ..................................................................................................... 40
4.7 Terminals and supply connections ......................................................................... 40
4.8 Switches................................................................................................................ 43
4.9 Insulating linings and sleeves ................................................................................ 43
4.10 Double and reinforced insulation ............................................................................ 44
4.11 Electrical connections and current-carrying parts ................................................... 45
4.12 Screws and connections (mechanical) and glands .................................................. 46
4.13 Mechanical strength............................................................................................... 49
4.14 Suspensions and means of adjustment .................................................................. 52
4.15 Flammable materials ............................................................................................. 55
4.16 Luminaires for mounting on normally flammable surfaces....................................... 56
4.17 Drain holes ............................................................................................................ 58
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4.18 Resistance to corrosion ......................................................................................... 58
4.19 Ignitors .................................................................................................................. 59
4.20 Rough service luminaires – Vibration requirements ................................................ 59
4.21 Protective shield .................................................................................................... 59
4.22 Attachments to lamps ............................................................................................ 60
4.23 Semi-luminaires..................................................................................................... 60
4.24 UV radiation .......................................................................................................... 60
4.25 Mechanical hazard................................................................................................. 60
4.26 Short-circuit protection........................................................................................... 61
4.27 Terminal blocks with integrated screwless earthing contacts .................................. 61

SECTION 5: EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRING

5.1 General ................................................................................................................. 61

5.2 Supply connection and other external wiring........................................................... 61
5.3 Internal wiring ........................................................................................................ 66

SECTION 6: Not used

SECTION 7: PROVISION FOR EARTHING

7.1 General ................................................................................................................. 68

7.2 Provision for earthing............................................................................................. 68

SECTION 8: PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK

8.1 General ................................................................................................................. 70

8.2 Protection against electric shock ............................................................................ 70

SECTION 9: RESISTANCE TO DUST, SOLID OBJECTS AND MOISTURE

9.1 General ................................................................................................................. 74

9.2 Tests for ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture .............................................. 74
9.3 Humidity test ......................................................................................................... 78

SECTION 10: INSULATION RESISTANCE AND ELECTRIC STRENGTH,

TOUCH CURRENT AND PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CURRENT

10.1 General ................................................................................................................. 78

10.2 Insulation resistance and electric strength.............................................................. 78
10.2.1 Test – Insulation resistance ....................................................................... 79
10.2.2 Test – Electric strength .............................................................................. 80
10.3 Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn................................. 82

SECTION 11: CREEPAGE DISTANCES AND CLEARANCES

11.1 General ................................................................................................................. 83

11.2 Creepage distances and clearances....................................................................... 83

SECTION 12: ENDURANCE TEST AND THERMAL TEST

12.1 General ................................................................................................................. 86

12.2 Selection of lamps and ballasts .............................................................................. 86
12.3 Endurance test ...................................................................................................... 86
12.3.1 Test ........................................................................................................... 87
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12.3.2 Compliance ............................................................................................... 88
12.4 Thermal test (normal operation) ............................................................................. 88
12.4.1 Test ........................................................................................................... 88
12.4.2 Compliance ............................................................................................... 90
12.5 Thermal test (abnormal operation) ......................................................................... 93
12.5.1 Test ........................................................................................................... 93
12.5.2 Compliance ............................................................................................... 94
12.6 Thermal test (failed windings in lamp control gear) ................................................. 97
12.6.1 Test for luminaires without thermal cut-outs ............................................... 97
12.7 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in lamp control gear or electronic
devices incorporated in thermoplastic luminaires.................................................... 99
12.7.1 Test for luminaires without temperature sensing controls............................ 99
12.7.2 Test for luminaires with temperature sensing controls internal/external
to the ballast or transformer ..................................................................... 101

SECTION 13: RESISTANCE TO HEAT, FIRE AND TRACKING

13.1 General ............................................................................................................... 101

13.2 Resistance to heat ............................................................................................... 102
13.3 Resistance to flame and ignition .......................................................................... 102
13.4 Resistance to tracking ......................................................................................... 103

SECTION 14: SCREW TERMINALS

14.1 General ............................................................................................................... 103

14.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................... 103
14.2.1 Pillar terminal .......................................................................................... 103
14.2.2 Screw terminal ......................................................................................... 104
14.2.3 Stud terminal ........................................................................................... 104
14.2.4 Saddle terminal........................................................................................ 104
14.2.5 Lug terminal............................................................................................. 104
14.2.6 Mantle terminal ........................................................................................ 104
14.3 General requirements and basic principles ........................................................... 104
14.4 Mechanical tests .................................................................................................. 106

SECTION 15: SCREWLESS TERMINALS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

15.1 General ............................................................................................................... 110

15.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................... 110
15.2.1 Screwless terminals ................................................................................. 110
15.2.2 Permanent connections............................................................................ 110
15.2.3 Non-permanent connections .................................................................... 110
15.2.4 Lead assemblies ...................................................................................... 110
15.2.5 Non-prepared conductors......................................................................... 110
15.2.6 Test current ............................................................................................. 110
15.3 General requirements .......................................................................................... 111
15.4 General instructions on tests................................................................................ 112
15.4.1 Preparation of samples ............................................................................ 112
15.4.2 Test conductors ....................................................................................... 112
15.4.3 Multi-conductor terminals ......................................................................... 112
15.4.4 Multi-way terminals .................................................................................. 112
15.4.5 Test quantities ......................................................................................... 112
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15.5 Terminal and connections for internal wiring......................................................... 112

15.5.1 Mechanical tests ...................................................................................... 112
15.6 Electrical tests ..................................................................................................... 113
15.6.1 Contact resistance test ............................................................................ 114
15.6.2 Heating tests ........................................................................................... 114
15.7 Terminals and connections for external wiring ...................................................... 115
15.7.1 Conductors .............................................................................................. 115
15.8 Mechanical tests .................................................................................................. 115
15.9 Electrical tests ..................................................................................................... 116
15.9.1 Contact resistance test ............................................................................ 116
15.9.2 Heating tests ........................................................................................... 117

Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part may cause an electric
shock .................................................................................................................................. 142
Annex B (normative) Test lamps......................................................................................... 143
Annex C (normative) Abnormal circuit conditions ................................................................ 146
Annex D (normative) Draught-proof enclosure .................................................................... 149
Annex E (normative) Determination of winding temperature rises by the increase-in-
resistance method............................................................................................................... 152
Annex F (normative) Test for resistance to stress corrosion of copper and copper alloys .... 153
Annex G (normative) Measurement of touch current and protective conductor current ) ....... 155
Annex H (Void).................................................................................................................... 159
Annex I (Void) ..................................................................................................................... 160
Annex J (informative) Explanation of IP numbers for degrees of protection ......................... 161
Annex K (informative) Temperature measurement .............................................................. 163
Annex L (informative) Guide to good practice in luminaire design........................................ 166
Annex M (normative) Determination of creepage distances and clearances......................... 171
Annex N (informative) Explanation of marking for luminaires that are not suitable for
mounting on normally flammable surfaces and covering with insulation materials ................. 172
Annex O (Void) ................................................................................................................... 176
Annex P (normative) Absorption requirements for the protective shield to be fitted to
luminaires designed for metal halide lamps which emit a high level of UV radiation .............. 177
Annex Q (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture ............................................. 179
Annex R (normative) Schedule of amended subclauses containing more serious/critical
requirements which require products to be retested ............................................................. 181
Annex S (normative) Requirements for the identification of a family or range of
luminaires for type testing ................................................................................................... 182
Annex T (informative) Reference to Class 0........................................................................ 183
Annex U (informative) Creepage and clearances distances for luminaires where a
higher degree of availability (impulse withstand category III) may be requested.................... 184
Annex V (normative) Additional test requirements for terminal blocks with integrated
screwless earthing contact for direct connection to the luminaire housing or to parts of
the body.............................................................................................................................. 186
Annex W (normative) Alternative thermal test for thermoplastic luminaires.......................... 188

Bibliography ........................................................................................................................ 190

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Figure 1 – Symbols ............................................................................................................. 118
Figure 2 – Terminal block arrangement for installation test for luminaires with
connecting leads (tails) ....................................................................................................... 120
Figure 3 – This figure has been withdrawn from the present edition. .................................... 120
Figure 4 – Illustration of the requirements of 4.15 ................................................................ 121
Figure 5 – This figure has been withdrawn from the present edition. .................................... 121
Figure 6 – Apparatus for proving protection against dust...................................................... 122
Figure 7 – Apparatus for testing protection against rain and splashing ................................. 123
Figure 8 – Nozzle for spray test ........................................................................................... 124
Figure 9 – Relation between winding temperature and mounting surface temperature .......... 125
Figure 10 – Ball-pressure apparatus .................................................................................... 126
Figure 11 – Arrangement and dimensions of the electrodes for the tracking test .................. 126
Figure 12 – Pillar terminals.................................................................................................. 127
Figure 13 – Screw terminals and stud terminals ................................................................... 128
Figure 14 – Saddle terminals ............................................................................................... 130
Figure 15 – Lug terminals .................................................................................................... 131
Figure 16 – Mantle terminals ............................................................................................... 132
Figure 17 – Construction of electrical connections ............................................................... 133
Figure 18 – Examples of spring-type screwless terminals .................................................... 133
Figure 19 – Further examples of screwless terminals........................................................... 134
Figure 20 – Illustration of the terms “lopping-in” and “through wiring” ................................... 135
Figure 21 – Apparatus for ball impact tests .......................................................................... 136
Figure 22 – Examples of self-tapping, thread-cutting and thread-forming screws (from
ISO 1891) ........................................................................................................................... 136
Figure 23 – This figure has been withdrawn from the present edition.................................... 136
Figure 24 – Illustration of creepage and clearance measurements at a supply terminal ........ 137
Figure 25 – Tumbling barrel ................................................................................................ 137
Figure 26 – Test circuit for safety during insertion................................................................ 138
Figure 27 – Ignition temperatures of wood as a function of time ........................................... 138
Figure 28 – Example of permitted degree of soldering ......................................................... 139
Figure 29 – Test chain ........................................................................................................ 139
Figure 30 – Example of a thread forming screw used in a groove of a metallic material ........ 140
Figure 31 – Electro-mechanical contact system with plug/socket connection ........................ 141
Figure 32 – Test circuit for luminaires incorporating fluorescent lamp ≤ 70 W ...................... 141
Figure C.1 – Circuit for testing rectifying effect (some capacitive starterless ballasts only) ... 147
Figure C.2 – Circuit for testing rectifying effect (ballasts for single pin lamps) ...................... 147
Figure C.3 – Circuit for testing rectifying effect of some high pressure sodium and
some metal halide lamps ..................................................................................................... 148
Figure D.1 – Example of test recess where a luminaire comprises separate parts ................ 150
Figure D.2 – Correct test box size (insulating ceilings) for an adjustable luminaire ............... 151
Figure G.1 – Test configuration: single-phase equipment on star TN or TT system............... 157
Figure G.2 – Measuring network, touch current weighted for perception or reaction (for
all class II and fixed class I luminaires)................................................................................ 157
Figure G.3 – Measuring network, touch current weighted for let-go (for portable class I
luminaires) .......................................................................................................................... 157
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Figure G.4 – Measuring network, weighted for high frequency protective conductor
currents .............................................................................................................................. 158
Figure K.1 – Placing of thermocouples on a typical lampholder ............................................ 165
Figure V.1 – Arrangement for voltage drop test.................................................................... 187

Table 3.1 – Marking .............................................................................................................. 32

Table 4.1 – Torque tests on screws ....................................................................................... 47
Table 4.2 – Torque tests on glands........................................................................................ 49
Table 4.3 – Impact energy and spring compression ............................................................... 50
Table 4.4 – Test on semi-luminaires ...................................................................................... 53
Table 4.5 – Test on adjusting devices.................................................................................... 54
Table 5.1 – Supply cords ....................................................................................................... 62
Table 5.2 – Tests for cord anchorage .................................................................................... 64
Table 9.1 – Solid-object-proof luminaire test .......................................................................... 76
Table 10.1 – Minimum insulation resistance........................................................................... 79
Table 10.2 – Electric strength ................................................................................................ 81
Table 10.3 – Limits of touch current or protective conductor current and electric burn ............ 82
Table 11.1 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages (to be used in
conjunction with Annex M) ..................................................................................................... 84
Table 11.2 – Minimum distances for sinusoidal or non-sinusoidal pulse voltages.................... 86
Table 12.1 – Maximum temperatures under the test conditions 12.4.2, for principal parts ....... 91
Table 12.2 – Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.4.2, for common
materials used in luminaires .................................................................................................. 92
Table 12.3 – Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.5.1................................ 95
Table 12.4 – Maximum temperature of windings under abnormal operating conditions
and at 110 % of rated voltage for lamp control gear ............................................................... 96
Table 12.5 – Maximum temperature of windings under abnormal operating conditions
and at 110 % of rated voltage for lamp control gear marked “D6” ........................................... 96
Table 12.6 – Temperature overshoot time limitation............................................................... 98
Table 14.1 – Nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors according to terminal sizes ......... 105
Table 14.2 – Nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors according to maximum
current ................................................................................................................................ 106
Table 14.3 – Composition of conductors .............................................................................. 107
Table 14.4 – Torque to be applied to screws and nuts ......................................................... 108
Table 14.5 – Pull to be applied to conductor ........................................................................ 109
Table 15.1 – Conductor rating ............................................................................................. 115
Table 15.2 – Conductor pull force ........................................................................................ 116
Table F.1 – pH value of the test solution.............................................................................. 153
Table G.1 – Position of swtitch e, n and p for the measurements of the different classes
of luminaires ....................................................................................................................... 156
Table J.1 – Degrees of protection indicated by the first characteristic numeral ..................... 161
Table J.2 – Degrees of protection indicated by the second characteristic numeral ................ 162
Table L.1 – Damaging influences......................................................................................... 166
Table M.1 – Determination of creepage distances and clearances (see Table 11.1) ............. 171
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Table N.1 – Guidance on when to use the symbol and its explanation on the luminaire
or in the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the luminaire .......................................... 172
Table N.2 – Thermal protection operation ............................................................................ 174
Table Q.1 – Minimum values for electrical tests ................................................................... 180
Table U.1 – Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages Impulse
withstand category III .......................................................................................................... 185
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Part 1: Part 1: General requirements and tests
General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1, Ed. 7.0 (2008) MOD)

0 SECTION 0: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

0.1 Scope and object

This Part 1 of International Standard IEC 60598 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.

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 1 000 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.

Attention is drawn to the fact that this Part 1 covers all aspects of safety (electrical, thermal
and mechanical).

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.

Requirements are included in this Part 1 for luminaires incorporating ignitors with nominal peak
values of the voltage pulse not exceeding those of Table 11.2. 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.

Requirements for semi-luminaires are included in this Part 1.

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.

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Where the requirements of any of the sections of Part 1 are referred to in the parts of
IEC 60598-2 by the phrase "The requirements of section... of IEC 60598-1 apply", this phrase
is to be interpreted as meaning that all the requirements of that section of Part 1 apply except
those which are clearly inapplicable to the particular type of luminaire covered by that part of
IEC 60598-2.

For explosion proof luminaires, as covered by IEC 60079, the requirements of IEC 60598
(selecting the appropriate parts 2) are applied in addition to the requirements of IEC 60079. In
the event of any conflict between IEC 60598 and IEC 60079, the requirements of IEC 60079
take priority.

Attention is drawn to lamp performance standards which contain “information for luminaire
design”; this should be followed for proper lamp operation; however, this standard does not
require the testing of lamp performance as part of the type test approval for luminaires.

Improvements in safety to take into account the state of the art technology are incorporated in
the standards with revisions and amendments on an ongoing basis. Regional standardisation
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.

0.2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60061, 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 – Part 2: Lampholders

IEC 60061-3:2007, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 3: Gauges

IEC 60065:2001, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements

IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests

IEC 60079 (all parts), Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres

IEC 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC

IEC 60085, Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation

IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials

IEC 60155, Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps

IEC 60227(all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V

IEC 60238:2004, Edison screw lampholders

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