BS EN 60968:2015
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Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting services. Safety requirements
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2015 | 36 |
This International Standard specifies the safety and interchangeability requirements, together with the test methods and conditions required to show compliance of tubular fluorescent lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted fluorescent lamps).
These lamps are intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes, having a rated voltage of 50 V to 250 V, having a rated frequency of 50 Hz or 60Hz and having IEC 60061‑1 compliant caps.
For a cap-holder system not specifically mentioned in this standard, the relevant information on safety related tests provided by the manufacturer will apply.
The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing.
Recommendations for whole product testing or batch testing are given in Annex A.
This part of the standard covers photobiological safety according to IEC 62471 and IEC TR 62471‑2 . Blue light and infrared hazards are below the level which requires marking.
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| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 6 | English CONTENTS |
| 8 | FOREWORD |
| 10 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references |
| 11 | 3 Terms and definitions |
| 12 | 4 General requirements and general test requirements 5 Marking 5.1 Lamp marking 5.2 Additional marking |
| 13 | 5.3 Compliance of marking Figures Figure 1 – Dimming not allowed Figure 2 – Lamp to be used in dry conditions or in a luminaire that provides protection |
| 14 | 5.4 Locations where marking is required (See Table 1) 6 Interchangeability, mass and bending moment 6.1 Interchangeability 6.2 Bending moment and mass imparted by the lamp at the lampholder Tables Table 1 – Locations where marking is required |
| 15 | Figure 3 – Sample test arrangement for bending moment impartedby the lamp at the lampholder Table 2 – Bending moments and masses |
| 16 | 7 Protection against electric shock Figure 4 – Standard test finger (according to IEC 60529) |
| 17 | 8 Insulation resistance and electric strength 8.1 General 8.2 Insulation resistance 8.3 Electric strength 9 Mechanical strength 9.1 General |
| 18 | 9.2 Torsion resistance 9.2.1 Torsion resistance of unused lamps |
| 19 | Figure 5 – Holder for torsion test on lamps with screw caps Figure 6 – Holder for torsion test on lamps with bayonet caps |
| 20 | 9.2.2 Torsion resistance of lamps after a defined time of usage 9.3 Axial strength of Edison caps Table 3 – Torsion test values for unused lamps |
| 21 | 10 Cap temperature rise Figure 7 – Test equipment for applying an axial force Table 4 – Values for axial force |
| 22 | 11 Resistance to heat Figure 8 – Ball-pressure apparatus Table 5 – Maximum cap temperature rise |
| 23 | 12 Resistance to flame and ignition |
| 24 | 13 Fault conditions 13.1 General requirements 13.2 Test conditions |
| 25 | 13.3 Test setup for non-starting lamp 14 Creepage distances and clearances 15 Lamp end of life 15.1 General requirements 15.2 Test setup Figure 9 – Schematic diagram for non-starting lamp test |
| 26 | 15.3 Compliance 16 Photobiological safety 16.1 UV radiation 16.2 Other photobiological effects 17 Abnormal operation |
| 27 | 18 Test conditions for dimmable and three-way lamps Figure 10 – Test circuit for testing a non-dimmable lampat a dimmer or electronic switch |
| 28 | 19 Whole production assessment 20 Collation of type test verification Table 6 – Sampling sizes for type test |
| 29 | 21 Information for luminaire design |
| 30 | Annex A (informative) Whole production assessment A.1 Assessment – General A.2 Whole production assessment by means of the manufacturer’s records Table A.1 – Production assessment |
| 32 | Annex B (informative) Information for luminaire design B.1 Water contact |
| 33 | Bibliography |
