EN 61549:2003/A3:2012
(Amendment)Miscellaneous lamps
Miscellaneous lamps
This International Standard specifies lamps, or information relevant to lamps, not given elsewhere in existing IEC lamp standards. It covers both safety and performance aspects.
Sonderlampen
Lampes diverses
Različne žarnice in sijalke
Ta mednarodni standard določa žarnice in sijalke ali informacije, pomembne za žarnice in sijalke, ki niso podane drugje v obstoječih IEC standardih za žarnice in sijalke. Zajema varnostne in zmogljivostne vidike.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Oct-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 08-Aug-2015
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 34A - IEC_SC_34A
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 19-Oct-2012
- Completion Date
- 19-Oct-2012
- 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 255/01, C 348/03 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limitsOJ Ref: C 249/03 OJ Date: 08-Jul-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 - Miscellaneous Lamps is a European standard developed by the CENELEC (CLC) that provides requirements and detailed specifications for various specialized lamps not covered by other standards. This amendment (A3) primarily introduces updates related to metal halide lamps used in film and television recording, emphasizing their performance, safety, and compatibility within professional applications.
The standard ensures consistent quality, safety, and interoperability for miscellaneous lamps, particularly those instrumental in professional visual and media equipment. By standardizing lamp dimensions, ratings, and operational parameters, EN 61549 supports users, manufacturers, and designers in achieving reliable and safe lighting solutions.
Key Topics
- Types of Miscellaneous Lamps: Covers a variety of lamps including incandescent, fluorescent, and especially metal halide lamps for specialized use.
- Safety Objectives: Aligns with European Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2006/95/EC) by addressing key safety elements for electrical lighting equipment.
- Metal Halide Lamps for Film and TV: Details the requirements for lamps with short or medium arc lengths, simulating daylight for professional recording environments.
- Lamp Specifications: Specifies dimensions, color temperature (approx. 6000K), color rendering index (CRI ≥80), and photobiological safety in alignment with IEC 62035.
- Design Guidance:
- Provides lamp data for control gear, ignitor compatibility, and ballast design.
- Outlines luminaire design requirements for protection against UV radiation and lamp shattering.
- Implementation and Compliance: Mandates compliance timelines, ensuring rapid uptake and harmonization across all CENELEC member countries.
Applications
EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 is essential for professionals in fields where specialized lighting is required, enabling:
- Film and Television Production: Ensures that metal halide lamps deliver reliable, consistent illumination closely matched to daylight, critical for high-quality visual recordings.
- Theatrical and Stage Lighting: Supports the use of diverse lamp types to achieve desired effects with safety and compatibility as priorities.
- Architectural and Specialty Lighting: Applies to installations needing unique lamp characteristics not covered by more common standards.
- Lamp Manufacturing and Supply: Provides verified benchmarks for dimensions, safety, and performance, facilitating product design, procurement, and international trade.
Related Standards
Several international standards outline relevant safety, performance, and compatibility requirements for lamp technologies mentioned in EN 61549:2003/A3:2012:
- IEC 61549: The international foundation for miscellaneous lamps, of which this document is the European amendment.
- IEC 62035: Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) - Safety specifications.
- IEC 60061-1: Standard sheets for lamp caps and holders, referenced for detailed cap dimensions and compatibility.
- European Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2006/95/EC): Underpins the safety alignment for electrical equipment, including lighting.
- EN 61547: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for lighting equipment.
By adhering to EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 and associated standards, manufacturers and users contribute to safer, more efficient lighting solutions in diverse professional environments. This harmonized approach also facilitates smoother conformity assessments and regulatory approvals in European and global markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Miscellaneous lamps". This standard covers: This International Standard specifies lamps, or information relevant to lamps, not given elsewhere in existing IEC lamp standards. It covers both safety and performance aspects.
This International Standard specifies lamps, or information relevant to lamps, not given elsewhere in existing IEC lamp standards. It covers both safety and performance aspects.
EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.20 - Incandescent lamps; 29.140.30 - Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61549:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU. 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.
EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2013
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Miscellaneous lamps
Sonderlampen
Lampes diverses
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61549:2003/A3:2012
ICS:
29.140.20 Žarnice z žarilno nitko Incandescent lamps
29.140.30 )OXRUHVFHQþQHVLMDONH6LMDONH Fluorescent lamps.
Discharge lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61549/A3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.20; 29.140.30
English version
Miscellaneous lamps
(IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012)
Lampes diverses Sonderlampen
(CEI 61549:2003/A3:2012) (IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012)
This amendment A3 modifies the European Standard EN 61549:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on 2012-
08-09. 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre 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
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels
© 2012 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61549:2003/A3:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 34A/1568/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61549:2003/A3, prepared by SC 34A,
"Lamps", of IEC TC 34, "Lamps and related equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN 61549:2003/A3:2012.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2013-05-09
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2015-08-09
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61549:2003/A3:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 61549 ®
Edition 2.0 2012-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 3
AMENDEMENT 3
The sheets contained in this amendment are to be inserted in IEC 61549
Les feuilles de cet amendement sont à insérer dans la CEI 61549
Miscellaneous lamps
Lampes diverses
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX E
ICS 29.140.20; 29.140.30 ISBN 978-2-83220-196-1
61549 Amend. 3 © IEC:2012 61549 Amend. 3 © CEI:2012
AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le sous-comité 34A: Lampes, du comité d'études 34
de la CEI: Lampes et équipements associés.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
34A/1568/FDIS 34A/1586/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cet amendement et de la publication de base ne sera
pas modifié avant la date de stabilité indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date, la
publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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