AS/NZS 60598.1:2025
Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
Standard specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources, for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests of this document cover classification, marking, mechanical construction and electrical construction.
This document is an adoption with national modifications and has been reproduced from IEC 60598‑1:2020 (ED.9.0), Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests. The modifications are set out in national variations boxes which give instructions where the IEC text is to be modified for use in Australia and New Zealand. Due to IEC copyright policy, it is not possible to directly modify the IEC content.
The modifications apply to the following:
- Clauses 0.2, 0.4.2, 0.5, 0.5.5, 3.1, 3.2.8, 3.2.8.2, 3.2.12, 3.3, 3.3.26, 4.7.2, 4.8, 4.14.6, 4.32, 4.36, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.16, 5.2.18, 8.2.1, 9.2, 10.2, 12.4.2, 13.3 and D.3.
- Tables 5.1, 10.3 and 12.1.
- Bibliography.
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AS/NZS 60598.1:2025 Luminaires General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2020 (ED. 9.0) MOD)
Preface
FOREWORD
0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
0.1 Scope
0.2 Normative references
0.3 General requirements
0.4 General test requirements and verification
0.5 Components of luminaires
0.6 List of parts of IEC 60598‑2
0.7 Information for luminaire design in light sources standards
1 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
1.1 General
1.2 Terms and definitions
2 CLASSIFICATION OF LUMINAIRES
2.1 General
2.2 Classification according to type of protection against electric shock
2.3 Classification according to degree of protection against ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture
2.4 Classification according to material of supporting surface for which the luminaire is designed
2.5 Classification according to the circumstances of use
3 MARKING
3.1 General
3.2 Marking on luminaires
3.3 Additional information
3.4 Test of marking
4 CONSTRUCTION
4.1 General
4.2 Replaceable components
4.3 Wireways
4.4 Lampholders
4.5 Starterholders
4.6 Terminal blocks
4.7 Terminals and supply connections
4.8 Switches
4.9 Insulating linings and sleeves
4.10 Double and reinforced insulation
4.11 Electrical connections and current-carrying parts
4.12 Screws and connections (mechanical) and glands
4.13 Mechanical strength
4.14 Suspensions, fixings and means of adjustment
4.15 Flammable materials
4.16 Luminaires for mounting on normally flammable surfaces
4.17 Drain holes
4.18 Resistance to corrosion
4.19 Ignitors
4.20 Rough service luminaires – Vibration requirements
4.21 Protective shield
4.22 Attachments to lamps
4.23 Semi-luminaires
4.24 Photobiological hazards
4.24.1 UV radiation
4.24.2 Retinal blue light hazard
4.25 Mechanical hazard
4.26 Short-circuit protection
4.27 Terminal blocks with integrated screwless protective earthing contacts
4.28 Fixing of thermal sensing controls
4.29 Luminaire with non-replaceable light source
4.30 Luminaires with non-user replaceable light sources
4.31 Insulation between circuits
4.31.1 SELV or PELV circuits
4.31.2 FELV circuits
4.31.3 Other circuits
4.32 Overvoltage protective devices
4.33 Luminaire powered via information technology communication cabling
4.34 Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
4.35 Protection against moving fan blades
4.36 Track-mounted luminaires
5 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRING
5.1 General
5.2 Supply connection and other external wiring
5.3 Internal wiring
5.4 Test to determine suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-sectional area
6 Void
7 PROVISION FOR EARTHING
7.1 General
7.2 Provision for earthing
8 PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
8.1 General
8.2 Protection against electric shock
9 RESISTANCE TO DUST, SOLID OBJECTS AND MOISTURE
9.1 General
9.2 Tests for ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture
9.2.0 Tests
9.2.3 Drip-proof luminaires
9.3 Humidity test
10 INSULATION RESISTANCE AND ELECTRIC STRENGTH, TOUCH CURRENT AND PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CURRENT
10.1 General
10.2 Insulation resistance and electric strength
10.2.1 Test – Insulation resistance
10.2.2 Test – Electric strength
10.3 Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn
11 CREEPAGE DISTANCES AND CLEARANCES
11.1 General
11.2 Creepage distances and clearances
11.2.1 General
11.2.2 Creepage distances
11.2.3 Clearances
12 ENDURANCE TEST AND THERMAL TEST
12.1 General
12.2 Selection of lamps and ballasts
12.3 Endurance test
12.3.1 Test
12.3.2 Compliance
12.4 Thermal test (normal operation)
12.4.1 Test
12.4.2 Compliance
12.5 Thermal test (abnormal operation)
12.5.1 Test
12.5.2 Compliance
12.6 Thermal test (failed windings in lamp controlgear)
12.6.1 Test for luminaires without thermal cut-outs
12.7 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in lamp controlgear or electronic devices incorporated in thermoplastic luminaires
12.7.1 Test for luminaires without temperature sensing controls
12.7.2 Test for luminaires with temperature sensing controls internal/external to the ballast or transformer
13 RESISTANCE TO HEAT, FIRE AND TRACKING
13.1 General
13.2 Resistance to heat
13.3 Resistance to flame and ignition
13.4 Resistance to tracking
14 SCREW TERMINALS
14.1 General
14.2 Terms and definitions
14.3 General requirements and basic principles
14.4 Mechanical tests
15 SCREWLESS TERMINALS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
15.1 General
15.2 Terms and definitions
15.3 General requirements
15.4 General instructions on tests
15.4.1 Preparation of samples
15.4.2 Test conductors
15.4.3 Multi-conductor terminals
15.4.4 Multi-way terminals
15.4.5 Test quantities
15.5 Terminal and connections for internal wiring
15.5.1 Mechanical tests
15.5.2 Electrical tests
15.6 Terminals and connections for external wiring
15.6.1 Conductors
15.6.2 Mechanical tests
15.6.3 Electrical tests
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part can cause an electric shock
Annex B (normative) Test lamps
Annex C (normative) Abnormal circuit conditions
Annex D (normative) Thermal testing
Annex E (normative) Determination of winding temperature rises by the increase-in-resistance method
Annex F (normative) Test for resistance to stress corrosion of copper and copper alloys
Annex G (normative) Measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
Annex H (xxx) (Void)
Annex I (xxx) (Void)
Annex J (informative) Explanation of IP numbers for degrees of protection
Annex K (informative) Temperature measurement
Annex L (informative) Guidelines for good practice in luminaire design
Annex M (normative) Determination of creepage distances and clearances
Annex N (informative) Explanation of marking for luminaires that are not suitable for mounting on normally flammable surfaces and covering with insulation materials
Annex O (xxx) Void)
Annex P (normative) Absorption requirements for the protective shieldto be fitted to luminaires designed for metal halide lampswhich emit a high level of UV radiation
Annex Q (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture
Annex R (normative) Schedule of amended clauses and subclauses containing more serious/critical requirements which call for products to be retested
Annex S (normative) Requirements for the identification of a family or rangeof luminaires for type testing
Annex T (xxx) (Void)
Annex U (informative) Additional requirements for luminaires where a higher degree of availability (impulse withstand category III) may be requested
Annex V (normative) Additional test requirements for terminal blockswith integrated screwless protective earthing contact for direct connection to the luminaire housing or to parts of the body
Annex W (normative) Alternative thermal test for thermoplastic luminaires
Annex X (normative) Requirements for insulation between active parts of circuits and accessible conductive parts
Annex Y (informative) Information regarding power sourcing equipment powering class III luminaires via information technology communication cabling
Bibliography
Figure 101 — Must be installed by a licenced electrician
Figure 34 — Circuit for checking electrical contact between socket outlet and plug
Figure 33 — Test to determine suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-sectional area
Figure 1 — Symbols (1 of 3)
Figure 1 — (2 of 3)
—
Figure 2 — Terminal block arrangement for installation test for luminaires with connecting leads (tails)
Figure 3 — Void
Figure 4 — Illustration of the requirements of 4.15
Figure 5 — Void
Figure 6 — Apparatus for proving protection against dust
Figure 7 — Apparatus for testing protection against rain and splashing
Figure 8 — Nozzle for spray test
Figure 9 — Relation between winding temperature and mounting surface temperature
Figure 10 — Ball-pressure apparatus
Figure 11 — Arrangement and dimensions of the electrodes for the tracking test
Figure 12 — Pillar terminals
Figure 13 — Screw terminals and stud terminals (1 of 2)
Figure 13 — (2 of 2)
Figure 14 — Saddle terminals
Figure 15 — Lug terminals
Figure 16 — Mantle terminals
Figure 17 — Construction of electrical connections
Figure 18 — Examples of spring-type screwless terminals
Figure 19 — Further examples of screwless terminals
Figure 20 — Illustration of the terms “lopping-in” and “through wiring”
Figure 21 — Apparatus for ball impact tests
Figure 22 — Examples of self-tapping, thread-cutting and thread-forming screws (from ISO 1891)
Figure 23 — Void
Figure 24 — Illustration of creepage and clearance measurements at a supply terminal
Figure 25 — Void
Figure 26 — Test circuit for safety during insertion
Figure 27 — Ignition temperatures of wood as a function of time
Figure 28 — Example of permitted degree of soldering
Figure 29 — Test chain
Figure 30 — Example of a thread forming screw used in a groove of a metallic material
Figure 31 — Electro-mechanical contact system with plug/socket connection
Figure 32 — Test circuit for luminaires incorporating fluorescent lamp ≤ 70 W
Figure C.1 — Circuit for testing rectifying effect (some capacitive starterless ballasts only)
Figure C.2 — Circuit for testing rectifying effect (ballasts for single pin lamps)
Figure C.3 — Circuit for testing rectifying effect of some high pressure sodium and some metal halide lamps
Figure D.1 — Example of test recess where a luminaire comprises separate parts, in accordance with Clause D.2 a)
Figure D.2 — Example of test recess where a luminaire comprises separate parts, in accordance with Clause D.2 b)
Figure D.3 — Correct test box size (insulating ceilings) for settable and adjustable luminaires
Figure G.1 — Test configuration: single-phase equipment on star TN or TT system
Figure G.2 — Measuring network, touch current weighted for perception or reaction
Figure G.3 — Measuring network, touch current weighted for let-go (for portable class I luminaires)
Figure G.4 — Measuring network, weighted for high frequency
Figure K.1 — Placing of thermocouples on a typical lampholder
Figure V.1 — Arrangement for voltage drop test
Figure X.1 — Declaration of LVsupply and Uout and the insulation barriers between the light source and accessible parts
Table 3.1 — Marking
Table 3.2 — Identification of extra-low-voltage DC leads and terminations
Table 4.6 — Overview of required Y capacitors
Table 4.1 — Torque tests on screws
Table 4.2 — Torque tests on cable glands
Table 4.3 — Impact energy and spring compression
Table 4.4 — Test on semi-luminaires
Table 4.5 — Test on adjusting devices
Table 5.1 — Supply cord
Table 5.1 — Supply cord
Table 5.3 — Wiring dimension
Table 5.2 — Tests for cord anchorage
Table 9.1 — Solid-object-proof luminaire test
Table 10.1 — Minimum insulation resistance
Table 10.2 — Electric strength
Table 10.3 — Limits of touch current or protective conductor current and electric burn
Table 11.1.A — Minimum creepage distances for AC sinusoidal voltages up to 30 kHz (to be used in conjunction with Annex M)
Table 11.1.B — Minimum clearance for working voltages (to be used in conjunction with Annex M)
Table 11.2 — Minimum distances for ignition pulse voltages or equivalent peak voltage Up
Table 12.1 — Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.4.2, for principal parts (1 of 2)
Table 12.1 — (2 of 2)
Table 12.2 — Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.4.2, for common materials used in luminaires
Table 12.3 — Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.5.1
Table 12.4 — Maximum temperature of windings under abnormal operating conditions and at 110 % of rated voltage for lamp controlgear
Table 12.5 — Maximum temperature of windings under abnormal operating conditions and at 110 % of rated voltage for lamp controlgear marked “D6”
Table 12.6 — Temperature overshoot time limitation
Table 14.1 — Nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors according to terminal sizes
Table 14.2 — Nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors according to maximum current
Table 14.3 — Composition of conductors
Table 14.4 — Torque to be applied to screws and nuts
Table 14.5 — Pull to be applied to conductor
Table 15.1 — Conductor rating
Table 15.2 — Conductor pull force
Table F.1 — pH value of the test solution
Table G.1 — Position of switch e, n and p for the measurements of the different classes of luminaires
Table J.1 — Degrees of protection indicated by the first characteristic numeral
Table J.2 — Degrees of protection indicated by the second characteristic numeral
Table L.1 — Damaging influences
Table M.1 — Determination of creepage distances and clearances (see Table 11.1)
Table N.1 — Guidance on when to use the symbol and its explanation on the luminaire or in the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the luminaire
Table N.2 — Thermal protection operation
Table Q.1 — Minimum values for electrical tests
Table U.1 — Minimum clearance distances for AC sinusoidal working voltages impulse withstand category III
Table U.2 — Overview of required Y capacitors
Table X.1 — Insulation requirements between active parts and accessible conductive parts
Table Y.1 — Limits for the electrical parameters of a PSE
Table Y.2 — Electrical parameters for communication cable/connectors
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References
Approval and test specification – General requirements for electrical equipment
Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets
Approval and test specification - Air-break switches
Electric flexible cords
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
Fire hazard testing - Glowing/hot wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end products
Switches for appliances, Part 1: General requirements
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements
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AS/NZS 60598.1:2025 Luminaires General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2020 (ED. 9.0) MOD)
Preface
FOREWORD
0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
0.1 Scope
0.2 Normative references
0.3 General requirements
0.4 General test requirements and verification
0.5 Components of luminaires
0.6 List of parts of IEC 60598‑2
0.7 Information for luminaire design in light sources standards
1 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
1.1 General
1.2 Terms and definitions
2 CLASSIFICATION OF LUMINAIRES
2.1 General
2.2 Classification according to type of protection against electric shock
2.3 Classification according to degree of protection against ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture
2.4 Classification according to material of supporting surface for which the luminaire is designed
2.5 Classification according to the circumstances of use
3 MARKING
3.1 General
3.2 Marking on luminaires
3.3 Additional information
3.4 Test of marking
4 CONSTRUCTION
4.1 General
4.2 Replaceable components
4.3 Wireways
4.4 Lampholders
4.5 Starterholders
4.6 Terminal blocks
4.7 Terminals and supply connections
4.8 Switches
4.9 Insulating linings and sleeves
4.10 Double and reinforced insulation
4.11 Electrical connections and current-carrying parts
4.12 Screws and connections (mechanical) and glands
4.13 Mechanical strength
4.14 Suspensions, fixings and means of adjustment
4.15 Flammable materials
4.16 Luminaires for mounting on normally flammable surfaces
4.17 Drain holes
4.18 Resistance to corrosion
4.19 Ignitors
4.20 Rough service luminaires – Vibration requirements
4.21 Protective shield
4.22 Attachments to lamps
4.23 Semi-luminaires
4.24 Photobiological hazards
4.24.1 UV radiation
4.24.2 Retinal blue light hazard
4.25 Mechanical hazard
4.26 Short-circuit protection
4.27 Terminal blocks with integrated screwless protective earthing contacts
4.28 Fixing of thermal sensing controls
4.29 Luminaire with non-replaceable light source
4.30 Luminaires with non-user replaceable light sources
4.31 Insulation between circuits
4.31.1 SELV or PELV circuits
4.31.2 FELV circuits
4.31.3 Other circuits
4.32 Overvoltage protective devices
4.33 Luminaire powered via information technology communication cabling
4.34 Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
4.35 Protection against moving fan blades
4.36 Track-mounted luminaires
5 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRING
5.1 General
5.2 Supply connection and other external wiring
5.3 Internal wiring
5.4 Test to determine suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-sectional area
6 Void
7 PROVISION FOR EARTHING
7.1 General
7.2 Provision for earthing
8 PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
8.1 General
8.2 Protection against electric shock
9 RESISTANCE TO DUST, SOLID OBJECTS AND MOISTURE
9.1 General
9.2 Tests for ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture
9.2.0 Tests
9.2.3 Drip-proof luminaires
9.3 Humidity test
10 INSULATION RESISTANCE AND ELECTRIC STRENGTH, TOUCH CURRENT AND PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CURRENT
10.1 General
10.2 Insulation resistance and electric strength
10.2.1 Test – Insulation resistance
10.2.2 Test – Electric strength
10.3 Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn
11 CREEPAGE DISTANCES AND CLEARANCES
11.1 General
11.2 Creepage distances and clearances
11.2.1 General
11.2.2 Creepage distances
11.2.3 Clearances
12 ENDURANCE TEST AND THERMAL TEST
12.1 General
12.2 Selection of lamps and ballasts
12.3 Endurance test
12.3.1 Test
12.3.2 Compliance
12.4 Thermal test (normal operation)
12.4.1 Test
12.4.2 Compliance
12.5 Thermal test (abnormal operation)
12.5.1 Test
12.5.2 Compliance
12.6 Thermal test (failed windings in lamp controlgear)
12.6.1 Test for luminaires without thermal cut-outs
12.7 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in lamp controlgear or electronic devices incorporated in thermoplastic luminaires
12.7.1 Test for luminaires without temperature sensing controls
12.7.2 Test for luminaires with temperature sensing controls internal/external to the ballast or transformer
13 RESISTANCE TO HEAT, FIRE AND TRACKING
13.1 General
13.2 Resistance to heat
13.3 Resistance to flame and ignition
13.4 Resistance to tracking
14 SCREW TERMINALS
14.1 General
14.2 Terms and definitions
14.3 General requirements and basic principles
14.4 Mechanical tests
15 SCREWLESS TERMINALS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
15.1 General
15.2 Terms and definitions
15.3 General requirements
15.4 General instructions on tests
15.4.1 Preparation of samples
15.4.2 Test conductors
15.4.3 Multi-conductor terminals
15.4.4 Multi-way terminals
15.4.5 Test quantities
15.5 Terminal and connections for internal wiring
15.5.1 Mechanical tests
15.5.2 Electrical tests
15.6 Terminals and connections for external wiring
15.6.1 Conductors
15.6.2 Mechanical tests
15.6.3 Electrical tests
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part can cause an electric shock
Annex B (normative) Test lamps
Annex C (normative) Abnormal circuit conditions
Annex D (normative) Thermal testing
Annex E (normative) Determination of winding temperature rises by the increase-in-resistance method
Annex F (normative) Test for resistance to stress corrosion of copper and copper alloys
Annex G (normative) Measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
Annex H (xxx) (Void)
Annex I (xxx) (Void)
Annex J (informative) Explanation of IP numbers for degrees of protection
Annex K (informative) Temperature measurement
Annex L (informative) Guidelines for good practice in luminaire design
Annex M (normative) Determination of creepage distances and clearances
Annex N (informative) Explanation of marking for luminaires that are not suitable for mounting on normally flammable surfaces and covering with insulation materials
Annex O (xxx) Void)
Annex P (normative) Absorption requirements for the protective shieldto be fitted to luminaires designed for metal halide lampswhich emit a high level of UV radiation
Annex Q (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture
Annex R (normative) Schedule of amended clauses and subclauses containing more serious/critical requirements which call for products to be retested
Annex S (normative) Requirements for the identification of a family or rangeof luminaires for type testing
Annex T (xxx) (Void)
Annex U (informative) Additional requirements for luminaires where a higher degree of availability (impulse withstand category III) may be requested
Annex V (normative) Additional test requirements for terminal blockswith integrated screwless protective earthing contact for direct connection to the luminaire housing or to parts of the body
Annex W (normative) Alternative thermal test for thermoplastic luminaires
Annex X (normative) Requirements for insulation between active parts of circuits and accessible conductive parts
Annex Y (informative) Information regarding power sourcing equipment powering class III luminaires via information technology communication cabling
Bibliography
Figure 101 — Must be installed by a licenced electrician
Figure 34 — Circuit for checking electrical contact between socket outlet and plug
Figure 33 — Test to determine suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-sectional area
Figure 1 — Symbols (1 of 3)
Figure 1 — (2 of 3)
—
Figure 2 — Terminal block arrangement for installation test for luminaires with connecting leads (tails)
Figure 3 — Void
Figure 4 — Illustration of the requirements of 4.15
Figure 5 — Void
Figure 6 — Apparatus for proving protection against dust
Figure 7 — Apparatus for testing protection against rain and splashing
Figure 8 — Nozzle for spray test
Figure 9 — Relation between winding temperature and mounting surface temperature
Figure 10 — Ball-pressure apparatus
Figure 11 — Arrangement and dimensions of the electrodes for the tracking test
Figure 12 — Pillar terminals
Figure 13 — Screw terminals and stud terminals (1 of 2)
Figure 13 — (2 of 2)
Figure 14 — Saddle terminals
Figure 15 — Lug terminals
Figure 16 — Mantle terminals
Figure 17 — Construction of electrical connections
Figure 18 — Examples of spring-type screwless terminals
Figure 19 — Further examples of screwless terminals
Figure 20 — Illustration of the terms “lopping-in” and “through wiring”
Figure 21 — Apparatus for ball impact tests
Figure 22 — Examples of self-tapping, thread-cutting and thread-forming screws (from ISO 1891)
Figure 23 — Void
Figure 24 — Illustration of creepage and clearance measurements at a supply terminal
Figure 25 — Void
Figure 26 — Test circuit for safety during insertion
Figure 27 — Ignition temperatures of wood as a function of time
Figure 28 — Example of permitted degree of soldering
Figure 29 — Test chain
Figure 30 — Example of a thread forming screw used in a groove of a metallic material
Figure 31 — Electro-mechanical contact system with plug/socket connection
Figure 32 — Test circuit for luminaires incorporating fluorescent lamp ≤ 70 W
Figure C.1 — Circuit for testing rectifying effect (some capacitive starterless ballasts only)
Figure C.2 — Circuit for testing rectifying effect (ballasts for single pin lamps)
Figure C.3 — Circuit for testing rectifying effect of some high pressure sodium and some metal halide lamps
Figure D.1 — Example of test recess where a luminaire comprises separate parts, in accordance with Clause D.2 a)
Figure D.2 — Example of test recess where a luminaire comprises separate parts, in accordance with Clause D.2 b)
Figure D.3 — Correct test box size (insulating ceilings) for settable and adjustable luminaires
Figure G.1 — Test configuration: single-phase equipment on star TN or TT system
Figure G.2 — Measuring network, touch current weighted for perception or reaction
Figure G.3 — Measuring network, touch current weighted for let-go (for portable class I luminaires)
Figure G.4 — Measuring network, weighted for high frequency
Figure K.1 — Placing of thermocouples on a typical lampholder
Figure V.1 — Arrangement for voltage drop test
Figure X.1 — Declaration of LVsupply and Uout and the insulation barriers between the light source and accessible parts
Table 3.1 — Marking
Table 3.2 — Identification of extra-low-voltage DC leads and terminations
Table 4.6 — Overview of required Y capacitors
Table 4.1 — Torque tests on screws
Table 4.2 — Torque tests on cable glands
Table 4.3 — Impact energy and spring compression
Table 4.4 — Test on semi-luminaires
Table 4.5 — Test on adjusting devices
Table 5.1 — Supply cord
Table 5.1 — Supply cord
Table 5.3 — Wiring dimension
Table 5.2 — Tests for cord anchorage
Table 9.1 — Solid-object-proof luminaire test
Table 10.1 — Minimum insulation resistance
Table 10.2 — Electric strength
Table 10.3 — Limits of touch current or protective conductor current and electric burn
Table 11.1.A — Minimum creepage distances for AC sinusoidal voltages up to 30 kHz (to be used in conjunction with Annex M)
Table 11.1.B — Minimum clearance for working voltages (to be used in conjunction with Annex M)
Table 11.2 — Minimum distances for ignition pulse voltages or equivalent peak voltage Up
Table 12.1 — Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.4.2, for principal parts (1 of 2)
Table 12.1 — (2 of 2)
Table 12.2 — Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.4.2, for common materials used in luminaires
Table 12.3 — Maximum temperatures under the test conditions of 12.5.1
Table 12.4 — Maximum temperature of windings under abnormal operating conditions and at 110 % of rated voltage for lamp controlgear
Table 12.5 — Maximum temperature of windings under abnormal operating conditions and at 110 % of rated voltage for lamp controlgear marked “D6”
Table 12.6 — Temperature overshoot time limitation
Table 14.1 — Nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors according to terminal sizes
Table 14.2 — Nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors according to maximum current
Table 14.3 — Composition of conductors
Table 14.4 — Torque to be applied to screws and nuts
Table 14.5 — Pull to be applied to conductor
Table 15.1 — Conductor rating
Table 15.2 — Conductor pull force
Table F.1 — pH value of the test solution
Table G.1 — Position of switch e, n and p for the measurements of the different classes of luminaires
Table J.1 — Degrees of protection indicated by the first characteristic numeral
Table J.2 — Degrees of protection indicated by the second characteristic numeral
Table L.1 — Damaging influences
Table M.1 — Determination of creepage distances and clearances (see Table 11.1)
Table N.1 — Guidance on when to use the symbol and its explanation on the luminaire or in the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the luminaire
Table N.2 — Thermal protection operation
Table Q.1 — Minimum values for electrical tests
Table U.1 — Minimum clearance distances for AC sinusoidal working voltages impulse withstand category III
Table U.2 — Overview of required Y capacitors
Table X.1 — Insulation requirements between active parts and accessible conductive parts
Table Y.1 — Limits for the electrical parameters of a PSE
Table Y.2 — Electrical parameters for communication cable/connectors
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