EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007
(Amendment)Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information
General Information
- Abstract
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- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Nov-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Oct-2010
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 09-Nov-2007
- Completion Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)OJ Ref: C 71/, C 71/17 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
Overview
EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 is a European standard developed by the CLC (Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique – CENELEC) for lamp caps and holders, together with associated gauges, for the purpose of ensuring interchangeability and safety in lighting systems. This document, titled “Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety – Part 4: Guidelines and general information,” provides essential guidelines and general information pivotal to achieving safe and standardized lamp and luminaire designs. It is harmonized with IEC 60061-4 and endorsed throughout Europe, promoting consistent quality and safety for lamp fittings.
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Key Topics
- Safety Guidelines for Lamp Replacement: Guidance is provided to minimize electrical risk to end-users during lamp replacement, especially as new lamp technologies are introduced into traditionally incandescent or halogen environments.
- Interchangeability Requirements: The standard addresses the need for compatibility between lamp caps, holders, and gauges, ensuring reliable interchangeability across different manufacturers and designs.
- Voltage Considerations: Recommendations cover correct use of ELV (Extra Low Voltage) and standard voltage caps and holders, reducing the risks associated with improper mixing of fittings specified for different voltage ranges.
- Prevention of Improper Use: Principles are established to ensure that:
- Lamp caps or holders designed for ELV lamps (typically below 50V) are not misused in higher-voltage environments.
- Tungsten halogen caps should not be used for gas discharge lamps or vice versa.
- Assembly and replacement do not require abnormal force, which could indicate an incorrect or unsafe fit.
- Reference to Related Standards: The guidelines acknowledge existing standards such as IEC 60432-3 and IEC 60598-1 to support the overarching safety framework.
Applications
EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 is essential for organizations and professionals involved in:
- Lighting Design and Manufacturing: Ensures that lamp caps and holders used in products meet prescribed safety and interchangeability requirements.
- Quality Control and Compliance Testing: Provides foundational criteria for designing test routines and using gauges for measureable conformity during production.
- Installation and Maintenance: Supports electricians and installers in selecting compatible lamp-holder combinations, reducing risk of incorrect installation or unsafe operation.
- Product Development: Assists in introducing new lamp types (e.g., LED, fluorescent, halogen) into existing and emerging applications such as retail, office, and residential environments without compromising safety.
Typical applications include:
- Commercial and residential lighting systems
- Industrial luminaires
- Maintenance and retrofitting of legacy systems with modern light sources
Related Standards
For comprehensive lamp and holder safety and compatibility, EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 is closely related to the following standards:
- IEC 60061 Database: The principal source for up-to-date sheets, technical data, and further amendments related to lamp caps and holders.
- IEC 60432-3: Safety requirements for tungsten halogen lamps for general lighting, sub-clause 2.3.1.
- IEC 60598-1: General requirements and tests for luminaires, particularly sub-clause 4.4.9 regarding connection and safety aspects.
- Other parts of EN 60061: Covering specific dimensions, gauges, and additional technical fitting requirements.
Keywords: EN 60061-4, lamp cap standard, lamp holder safety, lamp gauge, lighting interchangeability, CENELEC, IEC 60061 series, electrical safety, lamp replacement, ELV lighting, lighting standardization standards.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 61184:2017 - Bayonet lampholders - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information". This standard covers: Subscribe to IEC 60061 Database to access the full and updated content of the series.
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EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60598-1:2015, EN 60838-1:2017, EN IEC 60598-1:2021, EN 61184:2017, EN 60061-4:1992. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2008
Vznožki in okovi žarnic in sijalk skupaj s kalibri za kontrolo medsebojne
zamenljivosti in varnosti - 4. del: Smernice in splošne informacije (IEC 60061-
4:1990/A11:2007)
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and
safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information (IEC 60061-4:1990/A11:2007)
Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und
Sicherheit - Teil 4: Leitfaden und allgemeine Informationen (IEC 60061-
4:1990/A11:2007)
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et
de la sécurité - Partie 4: Guide et information générale (IEC 60061-4:1990/A11:2007)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007
ICS:
29.140.10 Grla in držala žarnic Lamp caps and holders
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60061-4/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2007
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.10
English version
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges
for the control of interchangeability and safety -
Part 4: Guidelines and general information
(IEC 60061-4:1990/A11:2007)
Culots de lampes et douilles Lampensockel und -fassungen
ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle
de l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité - der Austauschbarkeit und Sicherheit -
Partie 4: Guide et information générale Teil 4: Leitfaden
(CEI 60061-4:1990/A11:2007) und allgemeine Informationen
(IEC 60061-4:1990/A11:2007)
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 60061-4:1992; it was approved by CENELEC on
2007-11-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels
© 2007 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60061-4:1992/A11:2007 E
Foreword
The text of document 34B/1341/FDIS, future amendment 11 to IEC 60061-4:1990, prepared by SC 34B,
Lamp caps and holders, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A11 to EN 60061-4:1992 on
2007-11-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2008-08-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2010-11-01
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of amendment 11:2007 to the International Standard IEC 60061-4:1990 was approved by
CENELEC as an amendment to the European Standard without any modification.
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60061-4
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 11
AMENDMENT 11
2007-10
Amendement 11
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres
pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité
et de la sécurité –
Quatrième partie:
Guide et information générale
Amendment 11
Lamp caps and holders together with
gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety –
Part 4:
Guidelines and general information
Les feuilles de cet amendement sont à insérer dans la
CEI 60061-4 (1990)
The sheets contained in this amendment are to be inserted
in IEC 60061-4 (1990)
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Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres
pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité
et de la sécurité –
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Guide et information générale
Lamp caps and holders together with
gauges for the control of interchangeability
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Guidelines and general information
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SOMMAIRE CONTENTS
Pages Page
AVANT-PROPOS. 4 FOREWORD. 5
INTRODUCTION. 6 INTRODUCTION . 7
Feuilles Sheet
Désignation internationale des culots de International designation of lamp caps and
lampes et des douilles . 7007-1-4 holders. 7007-1-4
Nouveaux assemblages culot(socle)/ New cap(base)/holder fits; requirements
douille; prescriptions de sécurité améliorée. 7007-4-1 for increased safety. 7007-4-1
Politique sur la prolifération des Non-proliferation policy lamp cap/holder
assemblages culot/douille. 7007-5-1 fits. 7007-5-1
Lignes de fuite et distances dans l'air pour Creepage distances and clearances for
culots sur lampes terminées . 7007-6-2 caps on finished lamps . 7007-6-2
Adaptateurs multiusage . 7007-7-1 Multi-purpose adapters . 7007-7-1
Indications sur le maintien des culots dans Guidelines for the retention of caps
les douilles. 7007-8-1 in holders. 7007-8-1
Douille/connecteur. 7007-9-1 Lampholder/connector . 7007-9-1
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