General Requirements

Luminaires must be designed and constructed to operate safely under normal use and present no danger to persons or the environment. Compliance is generally verified by applying all specified tests.

A luminaire shall comply with a section of IEC 60598-2. However, if no suitable section of IEC 60598-2 exists for a specific luminaire or lighting group, the nearest applicable section of IEC 60598-2 can be used as guidance for the requirements and tests.

Here, a luminaire design will comply with either or both sections of IEC 60598-2 if applicable, as per the sections of the standard.

Semi-luminaires are to be considered as test samples for the luminaire.

General Test Conditions and Verification

Experiments conducted under EN 60598-1 are type tests. The definition of a "type test" is given in Section 1 of EN 60598, Part 1.

The requirements and tolerances permitted by the EN 60598 standard pertain to the testing of a sample presented for this purpose. Compliance with the type test sample does not guarantee the compliance of the entire production. Compliance for production is the responsibility of the manufacturer and may include routine testing and a quality assurance system in addition to the type tests.

Unless otherwise specified in sections of EN 60598 Part 1 or Part 2, luminaires must be tested as delivered and under normal conditions as considered by the manufacturer at an ambient temperature between 10°C and 30°C. The lamp (or lamps) is not included in the test except for the required space for testing. Luminaires cannot be considered to meet the requirements of Section 1 unless all internal wiring operations are completed.

Tests are generally performed on a single sample luminaire or a representative choice within a nominal voltage range agreed upon by the manufacturer (see EN 60598-1, Appendix G). This choice must include the luminaire with any attachments that represent the most adverse combination for testing purposes.

According to IEC guidelines, new IEC standards are divided into categories that address safety or performance. In the lamp safety standards, "luminaire design knowledge" is provided for the safe operation of lamps, and luminaires will be considered normative when tested against this standard.

Each sample luminaire must comply with all relevant tests. To reduce testing time and allow for any destructive tests, the manufacturer may send additional lighting luminaires or parts made with the same material and design as the original luminaire, and the test results will be considered equivalent to those performed on the original luminaire. Compliance testing is "demonstrated by examination," which will include all necessary procedures.

For component-assembled luminaires, the manufacturer must provide a sample of the suitable part, connector, and adapter to be connected with the luminaire. Combination luminaires are tested for safety requirements using the attachment that results in the most adverse outcome.

Luminaires designed for use with supply cables are tested with flexible supply cables connected to the luminaire. For luminaires intended for use with a shade, but not supplied with one, the manufacturer shall provide a typical shade that may be used with the luminaire.

Verification and Tests

Luminaires can update their test reports by submitting a new test sample that complies with this standard, along with previous test reports.

Full type testing may not always be necessary, and the product and previous test results are reviewed only according to the correction provisions marked "R" and planned in Appendix R.

NOTE: The sentences marked as "R" and planned in Appendix R will appear in future revisions/editions.

Components of Luminaires

If components other than integrated components are used, they must comply with the relevant IEC standards.

Components marked with individual ratings that comply with the relevant IEC standards are checked to demonstrate that they are suitable for conditions that may arise during use.

Aspects of use not covered by the relevant standard will require them to meet additional relevant requirements of this standard.

Compliance is verified by inspection and relevant testing.

Integrated components must reasonably comply with the IEC component standards as part of the luminaire.

NOTE 1: This does not imply that components must be tested separately before approval of the luminaire.

NOTE 2: Guidance on selecting components from different types of luminaires can be found in Appendix L.

The internal wiring of a luminaire must comply with the conditions of Section 5.3 of this standard.

NOTE 3: This does not cover the use of standardized cables.

Components that comply with their own standards and are used for the intended purposes must be tested according to this standard's conditions (this does not include any requirement in the component standard covered by this standard specification).

To demonstrate compliance, a valid test report is sufficient.

Lamps and starter holders must also comply with the component measurement and interchangeability requirements of the appropriate IEC standard once installed in the luminaire. Special conditions apply for integrated, tool-free grounding terminal blocks for direct connection to the luminaire or parts of the housing, according to Appendix V.

For components where no suitable IEC standard exists, the luminaire must meet the relevant requirements of this luminaire standard. For example, light connectors and motor starters must also comply with the relevant IEC component standards for measurement and interchangeability.

CAUTION: Examples of components include connectors, switches, transformers, ballasts, flexible cables and wires, and plugs.

Compliance with this standard can only be ensured by using protective shields with identical characteristics.