DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 61195
; VDE 0715-8:2013-09
Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications (IEC 61195:1999 + A1:2012); German version EN 61195:1999 + A1:2013
Zweiseitig gesockelte Leuchtstofflampen - Sicherheitsanforderungen (IEC 61195:1999 + A1:2012); Deutsche Fassung EN 61195:1999 + A1:2013
Overview
This standard specifies the safety requirements for double-capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes of all groups having Fa6, Fa8, G5, G13, 2G13 and R17d and W4.3x8.5d caps. It also specifies the method a manufacturer should use to show compliance with the requirements of this standard on the basis of whole production appraisal in association with his test records on finished products. This method can also be applied for certification purposes. Details of a batch test procedure which can be used to make limited assessment of batches are also given in this standard. The standard further addresses the photobiological safety in accordance with IEC 62471 and IEC/TR 62471-2. Lamps according to this standard do not reach the level at which marking due to a hazard caused by blue or infrared lights is required. The responsible committee is DKE/UK 521.1 "Elektrische Lampen" ("Electric lamps") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
