IEC 60838-1 pdf download – Miscellaneous lampholders – Part 1: General requirements and tests
1General1.1 Scope
This part of lEC 60838 applies to lampholders of miscellaneous types intended for building-in(to be used with general purpose light sources,projection lamps,floodlighting lamps andstreet-lighting lamps with caps as listed in annex A) and the methods of test to be used indetermining the safe use of lamps in lampholders.
This part of lEC 60838 also covers lampholders which are integral with a luminaire. lt coversthe requirements for the lampholder only.
This part of lEC 60838 also covers lampholders integrated in an outer shell and dome similarto Edison screw lampholders. Such lampholders are further tested in accordance with thefollowing subclauses of lEC 60238:8.4;8.5;8.6;9.3;10.7;11; 12.2;12.5;12.6;12.7;13;15.3;15.4;15.5 and 15.9.
Requirements for lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps,Edison screw lampholders andbayonet lampholders are covered by separate standards.
1.2 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 editionof the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE With regard to lEC 60598-1, the references cited in this document are liable to change.
IEC 60061(all parts),Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control ofinterchangeability and safety
lEC 60061-1: Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control ofinterchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60061-2: Lamp capsand holders , together with gauges for the control ofinterchangeability and safety – Part 2: Lampholders
IEC 60061-3: Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control ofinterchangeability and safety – Part 3: Gauges
IEC 60068-2-20:1979,Environmental testing – Part 2:Tests – Test T: Soldering
IEC 60068-2-75:1997,Environmental testing – Part 2-75:Tests -Test Eh:Hammer tests
IEC 60112:1979,Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative trackingindices of solid insulating materials
IEC 60227(all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including450/750 v
IEC 60238:2004,Edison screw lampholders
IEC 60245 (all parts),Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including450/750 v
IEC 60352-1,Solderless connections – Part 1: Wrapped connections – General requirements,test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60399: Standard sheets for barrel thread for E14 and E27 lampholders with shade holderring
IEC 60529:1989,Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)1)Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60598-1: Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-1:1992, Insulation co-ordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:Principles,requirements and tests2)
Amendment 1 (20o0)
Amendment 2 (2oo2)
IEC 60695-2-11,Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods -Glow-wire flammability test method for end products
IEC 60695-11-5:2004,Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame testmethod – Apparatus,confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
ISO 1456:2003,Metallic coatings – Electrodeposited coatings of nickel plus chromium and ofcopper plus nickel plus chromium
ISo 2081:1986,Metallic coatings – Electroplated coatings of zinc on iron or steelIso 2093:1986,Electroplated coatings of tin – Specification and test methods
ISO 4046-4:2002,Paper, board,pulps and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper andboard grades and converted products
Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following definitions apply.
2.1
rated voltage
the voltage declared by the manufacturer to indicate the highest working voltage for which thelampholder is intended
2.2
working voltage
the highest r.m.s. voltage that may occur across any insulation,transients being disregarded,both when the lamp is operating under normal conditions and when the lamp is removed
2.3
rated current
the current declared by the manufacturer to indicate the highest current for which thelampholder is intended
2.4
lampholder for building-in
a lampholder designed to be built into a luminaire,an additional enclosure or the like
2.4.1
unenclosed lampholder
a lampholder for building-in so designed that it requires additional means,for exampleenclosures,to meet the requirements of this standard with regard to protection againstelectric shock
2.4.2
enclosed lampholder
a lampholder for building-in so designed that it fulfils on its own the requirements of thisstandard with regard to protection against electric shock
2.5
rated operating temperature
The highest temperature for which the lampholder is designed
2.6
rated pulse voltage
the highest peak value of pulse voltages the holder is able to withstand
2.7
lamp connectors
a set of contacts specially designed to provide for electrical contact but not supporting thelamp
2.8
type test
a test or series of tests made on a type test sample,for the purpose of checking complianceof the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant standard
2.9
type test sample
a sample consisting of one or more similar specimens submitted by the manufacturer orresponsible vendor for the purpose of a type test
2.10
live part
a conductive part which may cause an electric shock
2.11
impulse withstand category
a numeral defining a transient overvoltage condition
IEC 60838-1 pdf download – Miscellaneous lampholders – Part 1: General requirements and tests
