Standard

BS EN 61995-1:2008+A11:2021

Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - General requirements

Current, Under Review

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Published:

31 Jul 2021

1 Scope

This standard applies to devices for the connection of luminaires (DCL) intended for household and similar purposes, for the electrical connection of fixed luminaires of class I or class II to final circuits rated at not more than 16 A without providing a mechanical support for the luminaire. DCLs are intended for use according to their IP rating per EN 60529.

Outlets have an earthing contact and a rated current of 6 A, plugs are rated at 6 A.

The rated voltage is 250 V at 50 Hz .

NOTE 1 This standard does not cover integrated DCL-plugs (under consideration).

This standard can also be applied to types other than those with standardised interface.

NOTE 2 Void.

DCL plugs and DCL outlets complying with this standard are suitable for use under the following conditions:

‒ an ambient temperature not normally exceeding 25 °C, but occasionally reaching 35 °C;

NOTE 3 The effect of the heat generated by the luminaire may affect the ambient temperature local to the DCL.

‒ a temperature not exceeding 70 °C at the terminals of the DCL outlet including the effect of heat generated by the luminaire and the passage of current.

NOTE 4 The requirements and tests of this standard may also be used as a guide when testing DCL's which have different interface configurations or ratings.

Product Details

Descriptors

Electric plugs

Ratings

Electric pins

Earthing

Electrical safety

Flexible cables

Luminaires

Electrical connections

Type testing

Electric socket contacts

Lighting equipment

Domestic

Electric connectors

Temperature

ICS Codes

29.120.20 Connecting devices

29.140 Lamps and related equipment

29.140.40 Luminaires

Committee

PEL/23

International relationships

Identical to:

EN 61995-1:2008/A11:2021

Modified from:

IEC 61995-1:2005/AMD1:2016

ISBN

978 0 539 02914 7

Publisher

BSI