7th Edition of IEC/EN 60598 Part 1: 2008
The New 7th Edition of IEC/EN 60598 Part 1: 2008 has a number of changes to the wording and also includes a number of key changes to testing procedures; some of which are listed below. These changes need to be considered in future for product design and testing. The new standard will continue to be used with the current Part 2 standards, which cover requirements for particular luminaire types.
- Marking and requirements for the use of self shielding lamps and UV protection.
- Requirements for SELV circuits in Class III luminaires: wiring, insulation, accessibility, touch current and exposure to water.
- Touch current, protective earth current and burn current: a new section replacing leakage current requirements.
- Hot surface temperatures: relating to adjustable luminaire when accessible after mounting.
- Terminal blocks with integrated direct earth connection to the mounting surface: requirements and tests.
- Marking requirements for any replaceable internal fuses.
- Access to basic insulation of luminaires; and access to SELV parts, new requirements.
- New markings where luminaires are not suitable for marking on normally flammable surfaces or where not to be covered by thermal insulation material.
- Torque requirements for lampholders subject to rotary action in used and single means for fixing.
- Requirement for protection of lamps from splashing water.
