BS 7001:1988

What is BS 7001 - Standardized luminaire supporting coupler about?  

BS 7001 is a British standard that specifies dimensions and particular requirements for the interchangeability and safety of a standardized luminaire supporting coupler (LSC) comprising an LSC plug and an LSC outlet. LSC outlets and LSC plugs, when assembled together, shall be capable of sustaining a load of luminaires as follows: 

• By flexible cord: 5 kg 
• By direct support from a horizontal surface: 5 kg 
• By direct support from a vertical surface: a load of 2.5 kg producing a turning moment of 1.5 n·m 

Compliance shall be checked by inspection and by one of the tests described in 22.6, 22.7 or 22.8 of BS 6972:1988. 

Who is BS 7001 - Standardized luminaire supporting coupler for? 

BS 7001 on standardized luminaire supporting coupler is useful for: 

• The electrical industry 
• Electrical equipment manufacturer/suppliers 
• Electrical equipment installers 
• The mechanical industry 
• Electrical engineers 

Why should you use BS 7001 - Standardized luminaire supporting coupler?  

LSCs offer the flexibility and agility needed to fulfil the needs of a wide range of lighting applications in the home, business, and industry. BS 7001 offers a reliable plug-in connection in three and four-pin configurations.  

BS 7001 provides its users with the general requirements, rated current, load-supporting capacities, and marking of the equipment.  

Using BS 7001 guidelines ensure electrical safety and protection, quality assurance, and reliable and durable design.