BS EN IEC 60598-2-1:2021

What is BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1 about? 

BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1 is a multi-part series of European standard which discusses about luminaires.  

BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1 specifies requirements for fixed general-purpose luminaires for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1000V. 

Who is BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1 for? 

BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1 on general purpose luminaires is useful for: 

• Manufacturer of electrical lighting components 
• Companies dealing with luminaires systems 
• Suppliers and distributors for luminaires components 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1? 

Luminaire consists of one or more lamps, along with the socket and other parts which holds lamp in a place and protects it, wiring that connects the lamp to a power source, and a reflector that helps direct and distributes the lights. 

As a buyer of BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1, it enables you to ensure protection and resistance to luminaires against heat, fire, and tracking, dust, solid objects and moisture. 

BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1also helps you ensure insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor current and protection against electric shock. 

BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1 lets you ensure the quality and safety of luminaires by endurance testing and thermal testing, which helps in manufacturing the in a standardized manner. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1:2021 supersedes BS 4533‑102.1:1990, which will be withdrawn on 7 May 2024. 

BS EN IEC 60598‑2‑1:2021 includes: 

• The scope has been modified to be in line with Part 1 to include all electric light sources, 
• References to Part 1 have been updated.