SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022
(Main)Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Integrated OLED modules (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Integrated OLED modules (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
IEC 62868-2-2:2020 specifies the safety requirements for integrated organic light-emitting diode (OLED) modules for use on ripple free DC supplies up to 1000 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V RMS at 50 Hz or 60Hz.
Organische Licht emittierende Dioden (OLED) Lichtquellen für die Allgemeinbeleuchtung - Sicherheit - Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen - Integrierte OLED-Module (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED) destinées à l’éclairage général - Sécurité - Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Modules OLED intégrés (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
L’IEC 62868-2-2:2020 spécifie les exigences de sécurité pour les modules à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED) intégrés destinés à être utilisés avec des alimentations en courant continu lissé jusqu’à 1 000 V ou avec des alimentations en courant alternatif jusqu’à 1 000 V, en valeur efficace, à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz.
Organska svetleča dioda (OLED), svetlobni viri za splošno razsvetljavo - Varnost - 2-2. del: Posebne zahteve - Integrirani moduli OLED (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
Ta del standarda IEC 62868 določa varnostne zahteve za integrirane module z organskimi svetlečimi diodami (OLED) za uporabo z enosmerno napajalno napetostjo do 1000 V brez nihanja ali izmenično napajalno napetostjo do 1000 V RMS pri frekvenci 50 Hz ali 60 Hz.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Nov-2021
- Technical Committee
- IESV - Lamps and related equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 10-Nov-2021
- Due Date
- 15-Jan-2022
- Completion Date
- 22-Nov-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2025
Overview
SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022 sets out the safety requirements for integrated organic light-emitting diode (OLED) modules designed for general lighting applications. The scope of this standard covers integrated OLED modules intended for use with ripple-free DC supplies up to 1000 V or AC supplies up to 1000 V RMS at frequencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This standard is harmonized with EN IEC 62868-2-2:2021 and aligns with IEC 62868-2-2:2020, ensuring consistency and safety across international markets for OLED lighting technology.
By establishing specific requirements for integrated OLED modules, this standard plays a vital role in promoting the safe development and deployment of advanced OLED light sources in both commercial and residential environments. It also references essential terms and definitions from related standards, ensuring clarity and standardization across the lighting industry.
Key Topics
- Scope and Application: Addresses integrated OLED modules for use in general lighting, specifying safety requirements for use with high voltage DC or AC electrical supplies.
- Essential Safety Requirements: Covers insulation resistance, electric strength, resistance to heat and fire, protection against mechanical hazards, and thermal stress testing.
- Marking and Construction: Outlines required markings for modules, ensuring durability, legibility, and correct placement for safety and compliance.
- Fault Conditions: Requires testing under abnormal conditions to assess the module's response and ensure safety during potential faults.
- Photobiological Safety: Confirms that OLED modules are not expected to exceed hazardous levels of UV, infrared, or blue light emissions.
- Terminal Requirements: Applies relevant standards for both screw and screwless terminal designs, as well as connectors specific to integrated OLED modules.
- Design Considerations: Supplies information necessary for luminaire design to ensure safe incorporation of OLED modules into lighting products.
Applications
Integrated OLED modules covered by this standard are widely used in a variety of lighting contexts, including:
- Residential and Commercial Lighting: Safe implementation of OLED modules in homes, offices, retail spaces, and hospitality environments for general illumination.
- Architectural Lighting Designs: OLED technology’s thin and flexible form factor supports innovative lighting concepts in architectural projects.
- Luminaire Manufacturing: Helps manufacturers of lighting fixtures to select and use integrated OLED modules confidently, meeting all safety requirements.
- Smart and Adaptive Lighting: Assures the reliability of integrated OLED modules used in advanced smart lighting systems where safety and performance are essential.
- Retrofit Solutions: Assures proper integration of OLED modules into existing lighting infrastructure, ensuring adherence to modern safety benchmarks.
The implementation of this standard enables manufacturers, designers, and users to achieve compliance with international safety regulations, aiding access to both domestic and global markets.
Related Standards
For full compliance and proper application, SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022 references and complements several related standards, including:
- IEC 62868-1: General safety requirements and test methods for OLED light sources.
- IEC 61347-1: General and safety requirements for lamp controlgear.
- IEC 60598-1: General requirements and testing procedures for luminaires.
- IEC 62504: LED products and related equipment - terms and definitions.
- IEC 60838-2-2: Connectors and lampholders for LED modules.
- IEC TS 62972: Terms and definitions specific to OLED lighting products.
Adherence to these related standards supports thorough safety evaluation and uniform product quality in the fast-evolving OLED lighting sector.
Keywords: OLED light modules, integrated OLED safety, general lighting, SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2, IEC lighting standards, OLED luminaire compliance, photobiological safety, high voltage lighting modules, electrotechnical standards, OLED module testing
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Integrated OLED modules (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)". This standard covers: IEC 62868-2-2:2020 specifies the safety requirements for integrated organic light-emitting diode (OLED) modules for use on ripple free DC supplies up to 1000 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V RMS at 50 Hz or 60Hz.
IEC 62868-2-2:2020 specifies the safety requirements for integrated organic light-emitting diode (OLED) modules for use on ripple free DC supplies up to 1000 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V RMS at 50 Hz or 60Hz.
SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 671-1:2001/AC:2004, SIST EN 60598-1:2015, SIST EN 60838-2-2:2006, SIST EN 60598-1:2015/A1:2018, SIST EN 60745-2-18:2009, SIST EN 61347-1:2015, SIST EN 61347-1:2015/A1:2021, SIST EN IEC 62868-1:2022, SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022/A1:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 62868-2-2:2022 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/511. 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-2022
Organska svetleča dioda (OLED), svetlobni viri za splošno razsvetljavo - Varnost -
2-2. del: Posebne zahteve - Integrirani moduli OLED (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-2:
Particular requirements - Integrated OLED modules (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
Organische Licht emittierende Dioden (OLED) Lichtquellen für die Allgemeinbeleuchtung
- Sicherheit - Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen - Integrierte OLED-Module (IEC 62868-
2-2:2020)
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED) destinées à
l’éclairage général - Sécurité - Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Modules OLED
intégrés (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62868-2-2:2021
ICS:
29.140.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
žarnicami lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62868-2-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2021
ICS 29.140.99
English Version
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general
lighting - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Integrated
OLED modules
(IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes Organische Licht emittierende Dioden (OLED) Lichtquellen
organiques (OLED) destinées à l'éclairage général - für die Allgemeinbeleuchtung - Sicherheit - Teil 2-2:
Sécurité - Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Modules Besondere Anforderungen - Integrierte OLED-Module
OLED intégrés (IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
(IEC 62868-2-2:2020)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2020-09-16. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard 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 CEN-CENELEC
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© 2021 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 62868-2-2:2021 E
European foreword
The text of document 34A/2193/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62868-2-2, prepared by SC 34A "Electric
light sources" of IEC/TC 34 "Lighting" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved
by CENELEC as EN IEC 62868-2-2:2021.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2022-05-05
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2024-11-05
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the
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Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62868-2-2:2020 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 62384 NOTE Harmonized as EN IEC 62384
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60598-1 (mod) 2014 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements EN 60598-1 2015
and tests
+ A1 2017 + A1 2018
IEC 60838-2-2 - Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 2-2: EN 60838-2-2 -
Particular requirements - Connectors for
LED-modules
IEC 61347-1 2015 Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and EN 61347-1 2015
safety requirements
+ A1 2017 + A1 2021
IEC 62504 - General lighting - Light emitting diode EN 62504 -
(LED) products and related equipment -
Terms and definitions
IEC 62868-1 2020 Organic light emitting diode (OLED) Light EN IEC 62868-1 2021
sources for general lighting - Safety - Part
1: General requirements and tests
IEC/TS 62972 - General lighting - Organic light emitting - -
diode (OLED) products and related
equipment - Terms and definitions
IEC 62868-2-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2020-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting – Safety –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements – Integrated OLED modules
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED)
destinées à l’éclairage général – Sécurité –
Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières – Modules OLED intégrés
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-8760-6
– 2 – IEC 62868-2-2:2020 © IEC 2020
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General . 6
4.1 General requirements . 6
4.2 General test requirements . 6
4.3 Other requirements . 6
5 Marking . 6
5.1 Contents and location . 6
5.2 Durability and legibility of marking . 6
6 Construction . 6
7 Mechanical hazard . 6
8 Fault conditions . 7
9 Insulation resistance and electric strength after humidity treatment . 7
9.1 General requirements . 7
9.2 Insulation resistance . 7
9.3 Electric strength . 7
10 Thermal stress . 7
11 Creepage distances and clearances . 8
12 Resistance to heat and fire . 8
13 Photobiological safety . 8
14 Terminals . 8
15 Information for luminaire design . 8
16 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 8
17 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 8
18 Resistance to corrosion . 8
19 Provisions for protective earthing. 8
Annex A (informative) Examples of integrated OLED modules . 9
Bibliography . 11
Figure A.1 – Independent OLED module for luminaire . 9
Figure A.2 – Built-in OLED module for lighting . 10
IEC 62868-2-2:2020 © IEC 2020 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) LIGHT
SOURCES FOR GENERAL LIGHTING – SAFETY –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements – Integrated OLED modules
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national
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