AS 60598.2.

4:2019
AS 60598.2.4:2019

Luminaires

Part 2.4: Particular requirements —

Portable general purpose luminaires
(IEC 60598-2-4:2017, (ED. 3.0) MOD)
This Australian Standard® was prepared by Committee EL-041, Lamps and Related
Equipment. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 14 January
2019.
This Standard was published on 31 January 2019.

The following are represented on Committee EL-041:

 Australian Industry Group

 Consumers’ Federation of Australia
 Department of the Environment and Energy (Australian Government)
 Electrical Compliance Testing Association of Australia
 Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
 Fair Trading NSW
 IES: The Lighting Society
 Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
 Lighting Council Australia
 Masters Electricians

Additional Interests:

 Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council

 Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR AS 60598.2.4:2018.

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Australian Standard®

Luminaires

Part 2.4: Particular requirements —

Portable general purpose luminaires
(IEC 60598-2-4:2017, (ED. 3.0) MOD)

Originated as AS/NZS 60598.2.4:2005.

Revised and redesignated as AS 60598.2.4:2019.

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PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Australian members of the Joint Standards Australia/Standards
New Zealand Committee EL-041, Lamps and Related Equipment, to supersede
AS/NZS 60598.2.4:2005, Luminaires, Part 2.4: Particular requirements — Portable general purpose
luminaires (IEC 60598-2-4, Ed. 2.0 (1997) MOD) and its Amendment 1 (2007) and
AS/NZS 60598.2.7:2005, Luminaires, Part 2.7: Particular requirements — Portable luminaires for
garden use (IEC 60598-2-7, Ed. 1.0 (1982) MOD). AS/NZS 60598.2.4:2005, Luminaires,
Part 2.4: Particular requirements — Portable general purpose luminaires (IEC 60598-2-4, Ed. 2.0
(1997), MOD) and its Amendment 1 (2007) and AS/NZS 60598.2.7:2005, Luminaires,
Part 2.7: Particular requirements — Portable luminaires for garden use (IEC 60598-2-7, Ed. 1.0
(1982) MOD) will also remain current for 12 months and after this time they will be superseded by
AS 60598.2.4:2019. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these
requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to
confirm their requirements.
After consultation with stakeholders, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand decided to
develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an Australian/New Zealand Standard.
The objective of this Standard is to specify minimum safety requirements for portable general purpose
luminaires for indoor and/or outdoor use (e.g. garden use), other than handlamps and portable child
appealing luminaires, designed to be used with or incorporating electrical light sources on supply
voltages not exceeding 250 V.
This Standard is an adoption with national modifications and has been reproduced from
IEC 60598-2-4:2017, (ED. 3.0), Luminaires — Part 2-4: Particular requirements — Portable general
purpose luminaires. The modifications are additional requirements and are set out in Appendices ZZ,
ZA and ZB, which have been added at the end of the source text.
This Standard is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.1, Luminaires, Part 1: General
requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1, Ed. 7.0 (2008) MOD).
The essential safety requirements of AS/NZS 3820, Essential safety requirements for electrical
equipment, which could be applicable to lighting products within the scope of AS 60598.2.4, are
covered by AS 60598.2.4.
The IEC edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
(a) Alignment with IEC 60598-1.
(b) Modification of the scope, classification and requirements to cover portable luminaires for both
indoor and outdoor applications, by introducing the requirements already listed in
IEC 60598-2-7.
NOTE: In this edition of IEC 60598-2-4 all requirements listed in IEC 60598-2-7 have been
incorporated. As a consequence, IEC 60598-2-7 will be withdrawn after publication of this Standard.
(c) Modification of the scope to cover all electrical light sources (it was previously limited to
tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps).
(d) Introduction of the symbol for luminaires which are other than ordinary, but suitable for indoor
applications only (e.g. luminaire using PVC cable).
(e) Modification in the detail of test to clarify that the stability test on an inclined plane
see Clause 4.7.3) shall be carried out with the light source(s) in place.
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(f) Modification of the minimum degree of protection against dust and moisture for portable
luminaires for outdoor use from IPX3 to IPX4 (see Clause 4.5.2); as a consequence, the
requirements for cable entry position, as given in Clause 7.6.3 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982 were
deleted as they are covered by IPX4.
(g) Modification of the requirements for the acceptance criteria of plug and socket outlet.
(h) Modification of the IP test requiring the most unfavourable of the overturned positions to cover
all classes (and not only Class II luminaires as in Clause 7.13.1 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982).
This Standard is structured as follows:
(i) Preface.
(ii) IEC 60598-2-4:2017, (ED. 3.0) unedited from the first clause to the Bibliography.
(iii) Appendix ZZ — Australian variations to the source document.
(iv) Appendix ZA — Alternative requirements and tests for a simple portable luminaire.
(v) Appendix ZB — Additional requirements for salt lamps.
As this Standard is reproduced from an International Standard, the following applies:
(A) In the source text ‘this part of IEC 60598-2’ should read ‘this Australian Standard’.
(B) A full point substitutes for a comma when referring to a decimal marker.
Australian or Australian/New Zealand Standards that are identical adoptions of international
normative references may be used interchangeably. Refer to the online catalogue for information on
specific Standards.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ are used in Standards to define the application of the annex
or appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ annex or appendix is an integral part of a Standard,
whereas an ‘informative’ annex or appendix is only for information and guidance.
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Normative references ..................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................... 5
4.4 General test requirements ............................................................................................. 5
4.5 Classification of luminaires ............................................................................................ 5
4.6 Marking ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.7 Construction .................................................................................................................. 6
4.8 Creepage distances and clearances .............................................................................. 8
4.9 Provision for earthing ..................................................................................................... 8
4.10 Terminals....................................................................................................................... 8
4.11 External and internal wiring............................................................................................ 8
4.12 Protection against electric shock .................................................................................... 8
4.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests ................................................................................. 9
4.14 Resistance to dust and moisture .................................................................................... 9
4.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength ..................................................................... 9
4.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking .............................................................................. 9
Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 10

Figure 1 – Luminaires “For indoor use only” ............................................................................ 6

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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60598-2-4 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.

This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:

a) alignment with IEC 60598-1;

b) modification of the scope, classification and requirements to cover portable luminaires for
both indoor and outdoor applications, by introducing the requirements already listed in
IEC 60598-2-7;
NOTE In this edition of IEC 60598-2-4 all requirements listed in IEC 60598-2-7 have been incorporated. As a
consequence, IEC 60598-2-7 will be withdrawn after publication of this standard.
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c) modification of the scope to cover all electrical light sources (it was previously limited to
tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps);
d) introduction of the symbol for luminaires which are other than ordinary, but suitable for
indoor applications only (e.g. luminaire using PVC cable);
e) modification in the detail of test to clarify that the stability test on an inclined plane (see
4.7.3) shall be carried out with the light source(s) in place;
f) modification of the minimum degree of protection against dust and moisture for portable
luminaires for outdoor use from IPX3 to IPX4 (see 4.5.2); as a consequence, the
requirements for cable entry position, as given in IEC 60598-2-7:1982, 7.6.3 were deleted
as they are covered by IPX4;
g) modification of the requirements for the acceptance criteria of plug and socket outlet;
h) modification of the IP test requiring the most unfavourable of the overturned positions to
cover all classes (and not only class II luminaires as in 7.13.1 of IEC 60598-2-7:1982).

The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:

FDIS Report on voting

34D/1257/FDIS 34D/1271/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.

This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1: Luminaires – Part 1: General
requirements and tests. It was established on the basis of the eight edition (2014) of that
standard.

A list of all parts in the IEC 60598 series, published under the general title Luminaires can be
found on the IEC website.

NOTE In this standard, the following print type is used:

– compliance statements: in italic type

The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be

• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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AUSTRALIAN STANDARD

Luminaires

Part 2.4:
Particular requirements — Portable general purpose luminaires
(IEC 60598-2-4:2017, (ED. 3.0) MOD)

4.1 Scope

This part of IEC 60598-2 specifies requirements for portable general purpose luminaires for
indoor and/or outdoor use (e.g. garden use), other than handlamps, designed to be used with
or incorporating electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V.

4.2 Normative references

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.

IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification

IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests

4.3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60598-1 as well as
the following apply.ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization
at the following addresses:

• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/

• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

4.3.1
candlestick luminaire
portable luminaire having series connected lamps permanently mounted and separated on a
free-standing frame

Note 1 to entry: Candlestick luminaires can incorporate E5 or E10 lampholders.

4.4 General test requirements

The provisions of Section 0 of IEC 60598-1 apply. The tests described in each appropriate
section of Part 1 shall be carried out in the order listed in this part of IEC 60598-2.

4.5 Classification of luminaires

Luminaires shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of IEC 60598-1
together with the following additions.

NOTE In Australia and New Zealand, AS/NZS 60598.2.4 introduces Appendix A “Simple Portable Luminaires”.

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4.5.1 According to the intended use:

– ordinary luminaires are classified for indoor use only;

– luminaires which are other than ordinary are classified “for indoor use only”, if they are
marked according to 4.6.1;
– luminaires which are other than ordinary (see also 4.5.2) are classified for outdoor use. As
the requirements for outdoor use are more severe than those for indoor use, these
luminaires are also suitable for indoor use.

4.5.2 According to the degree of protection against dust and moisture, portable luminaires
for outdoor use shall be classified IPX4 or higher.

4.5.3 According to the material of the supporting surface, portable luminaires designed for
standing on a floor or table shall be classified as suitable for direct mounting on normally
flammable surfaces.

4.6 Marking

The provisions of Section 3 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the following requirements.

4.6.1 The provisions of 3.3.18 of IEC 60598-1 apply with the following addition.

Luminaires which are other than ordinary, and not suitable for outdoor application (e.g.
provided with a PVC supply cord), shall be marked with the appropriate symbol as shown in
Figure 1. The symbol shall be explained in the instructions.

[SOURCE: IEC 60417-5957:2004-12]

Figure 1 – Luminaires “For indoor use only”

4.6.2 In addition to the provisions of 3.3.15 of IEC 60598-1, for luminaires for outdoor use,
the maximum power calculated from the maximum current rating of the supply cable shall be
marked in close proximity to the mains socket-outlet(s) incorporated in the luminaire.

4.7 Construction

The provisions of Section 4 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the following requirements.

4.7.1 Portable luminaires shall be designed so that the insulation of flexible cables and
cords is unlikely to be damaged when moving or adjusting the luminaire or when placing it on
its support.

Compliance shall be checked by inspection.

4.7.2 Wiring shall be fixed by means of wire carriers, clips or similar devices of insulating
material, at all places where it might otherwise rub against metal parts in the normal
movement of the luminaire, if such rubbing will impair safety. Carriers and clips for flexible

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cords shall be of insulating material, or shall be provided with a fixed insulating lining if they
are accessible or are in contact with accessible metal parts.

Compliance shall be checked by inspection.

4.7.3 Portable luminaires shall have adequate stability. Compliance shall be checked by
placing the luminaire in the most unfavourable adjustment position of normal use on a plane
inclined at an angle of:

– 6° to the horizontal for luminaires for indoor use;

– 15° to the horizontal for luminaires for outdoor use, the surface of the plane being such
that the luminaire does not slide.

Any instructions supplied by the manufacturer with the luminaire shall receive due
consideration in respect of the stability test. For the test, the luminaire shall be provided with
appropriate light source according to the intended use. The luminaire shall not overturn.

Luminaires which are fastened by clamps or similar devices are not subjected to this test.

4.7.4 Candlestick luminaires shall be provided with a switch.

This switch shall, in candlestick luminaires with E5 or E10 lampholders, switch all lamps on
and off simultaneously. The switch shall be part of the luminaire or, if in the cord, shall be
within 300 mm of the luminaire.

Compliance is checked by inspection.

4.7.5 E5 lampholders shall be used only if the rated voltage does not exceed 25 V per
lampholder and the rated voltage of E10 lampholders (60 V for series connection or 250 V for
parallel connection) shall be respected. The maximum rated wattage of the luminaire shall not
exceed 100 W.

Compliance is checked by inspection.

4.7.6 Portable luminaires for outdoor use shall not be provided with tails. Clause 4.6 of
Section 4 of IEC 60598-1 does not apply.

4.7.7 Portable luminaires for outdoor use shall not have more than two cable entries.

Compliance shall be checked by inspection.

4.7.8 In portable luminaires for outdoor use, the connection between the socket-outlet for
providing power to other luminaires and the associated plug shall be in accordance with at
least the same degree of protection as the luminaires but not less than IPX4. This degree of
protection shall be maintained with or without a plug inserted into the socket-outlet.

Mains socket-outlets mounted on Class Il luminaires shall comply with IEC, national or
regional standards so as to allow connection only to these outlets of other Class Il luminaires.

NOTE lt is the intention of this document to disallow the connection of equipment using standard plugs on Class Il
luminaires as the earthing connection will be lost when connecting Class l luminaires to an outlet on a Class Il
luminaire.

Mains socket-outlets mounted on Class l luminaires shall allow connection only of Class l or
Class Il luminaires and shall conform to IEC, national or regional standards:

Compliance shall be checked by inspection.

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4.7.9 In portable luminaires for outdoor use, lampholders and plugs shall be of material
resistant to tracking.

Compliance shall be checked by the test described in Clause 13.4 of Section 13 of

IEC 60598-1.

4.8 Creepage distances and clearances

The provisions of Section 11 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

4.9 Provision for earthing

The provisions of Section 7 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

4.10 Terminals

The provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

4.11 External and internal wiring

The provisions of Section 5 of IEC 60598-1 apply with the following modifications.

4.11.1 The requirement whereby at least one part of the cord anchorage shall be fixed to or
be integral with the luminaire does not apply to table lamps for indoor use of glass or ceramic
material.

4.11.2 For class I and class II portable luminaires for indoor use with a mass less than 1 kg,
a rated current not exceeding 2,5 A and provided with a flexible cable of length not greater
than 2 m, the cable shall have a nominal cross-sectional area of copper conductor not less
than 0,5 mm 2 .

4.11.3 Portable luminaires for outdoor use delivered without a flexible cable or cord and a
plug shall be provided with terminals, a cord anchorage and an inlet opening for the proper
connection of the flexible cable or cord.

NOTE National wiring rules can require Class II portable luminaires for outdoor use to be provided with a non-
detachable flexible cable or cord and a plug.

Compliance shall be checked by inspection and, if necessary, by the pull and torque test
required in Section 5 of IEC 60598-1.

4.11.4 For class I and class II portable luminaires for outdoor use, non-detachable flexible
cables or cords shall be not lighter than cords of the type 245 IEC 57.

NOTE In Australia and New Zealand, PVC insulated cables are acceptable for outdoor use.

Compliance shall be checked by inspection.

4.12 Protection against electric shock

The provisions of Section 8 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the following requirements.

Portable Class I luminaires incorporating lampholders for bayonet cap lamps shall either

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1) be so designed that the lamp cap is not accessible to the standard test finger when the
luminaire is assembled as in normal use, or
2) be provided with a metal lampholder which is earthed.

Compliance shall be checked by inspection and, in addition, for item 1) by a jointed test finger
shown in figure 2 of IEC 61032:1997.

4.13 Endurance tests and thermal tests

The provisions of Section 12 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

Luminaires with an IP classification greater than IP20 shall be subjected to the relevant tests
of Clauses 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7 of Section 12 of IEC 60598-1, after the test(s) of
Clause 9.2, but before the test(s) of Clause 9.3 of Section 9 of IEC 60598-1, as specified in
Clause 4.14 of this document.

Portable luminaires designed for standing on a floor, and pendants, are supported during the
test as in normal use.

Portable luminaires designed for standing on a table, and adjustable luminaires, are tested on
or above a dull black painted board similar to that described in Annex D of IEC 60598-1.

In addition, for portable luminaires for indoor use designed for standing on a floor or table
which overturn when placed in their normal position of use on a plane inclined at an angle of
15° to the horizontal, the test of 12.5.1 of Section 12 of IEC 60598-1 is made with the
luminaire on a horizontal surface, in the most unfavourable of the overturned positions that
may reasonably be expected in practice.

4.14 Resistance to dust and moisture

The provisions of Section 9 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

For luminaires with an IP classification greater than IP20, the order of the tests specified in
Section 9 of IEC 60598-1 shall be as specified in Clause 4.13 of this document.

Portable luminaires for outdoor use shall be tested in the most unfavourable of the overturned
positions likely to occur.

4.15 Insulation resistance and electric strength

The provisions of Section 10 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

4.16 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking

The provisions of Section 13 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

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Bibliography

IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment (available at http://www.graphical-

symbols.info/equipment)

IEC 60598-2-7:1982, Luminaires – Part 2: Particular requirements – Section Seven: Portable

luminaires for garden use

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APPENDIX ZZ
VARIATIONS TO IEC 60598-2-4:2017 (ED. 3.0) FOR AUSTRALIA
(Normative)

ZZ1 SCOPE
This Appendix sets out variations between this Standard and IEC 60598-2-4:2017 (ED. 3.0) and
additional requirements to cover issues that have not been addressed by the International Standard.
These variations indicate national variations for the purposes of the IECEE CB Scheme and will be
published in the IECEE CB Bulletin.

ZZ2 VARIATIONS
The following modifications are required for Australian conditions:
Element Instruction/New text
Cl 4.1 At the end of first paragraph, add the following:
Portable luminaires, designated as simple portable luminaires consistent with
Appendix ZA, may alternatively conform to the requirements of Appendix ZA.
This Standard includes additional safety requirements for portable luminaires,
designated as salt lamps.
NOTE: This Standard does not apply to—
(a) handlamps, for which requirements are set out in AS/NZS 60598.2.8, Luminaires,
Part 2.8: Particular requirements—Handlamps (IEC 60598-2-8, Ed. 3.0 (2013)
MOD); nor
(b) portable luminaires for children, for which requirements are set out in
AS/NZS 60598.2.10, Luminaires, Part 2.10: Particular requirements—Portable
luminaires for children (IEC 60598-2-10, ED. 2.0 (2003) MOD).
Cl 4.2 1 After the first paragraph, add the following:
The Australian or Australian/New Zealand Standards listed below are
modified adoptions of, or not equivalent to, IEC normative references and are
required for the application of this Standard. All references in the source text
to those IEC normative references shall be replaced by references to the
corresponding Australian or Australian/New Zealand Standards. Australian or
Australian/New Zealand Standards that are identical adoptions of
international normative references may be used interchangeably.
Delete ‘IEC 60598-1, Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests’
and replace with:
AS/NZS 60598.1, Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests
(IEC 60598-1, Ed. 8.0 (2014) MOD)
2 After ‘AS/NZS 60598.1, Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests
(IEC 60598-1, Ed. 8.0 (2014) MOD)’, add the following references:
AS 61347.2.13, Lamp controlgear, Part 2.13: Particular requirements for
d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules (IEC 61347-2-
13:2016 (ED.2.1) MOD)

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Element Instruction/New text

AS/NZS 3100, Approval and test specification—General requirements for
electrical equipment
AS/NZS 3105, Approval and test specification—Electrical portable outlet
devices
AS/NZS 3117, Approval and test specification—Bayonet lampholders
AS/NZS 3140, Approval and test specification—Edison screw lampholders
AS/NZS 3191, Electric flexible cords
AS/NZS 60227.5, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to
and including 450/750 V, Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
AS/NZS 60238, Edison screw lampholders (IEC 60238, Ed. 8.2 (2011) MOD)
AS/NZS 60245.4, Rubber insulated cables—Rated voltage up to and
including 450/750 V, Part 4: Cords and flexible cables
AS/NZS 61184, Bayonet lampholders (IEC 61184, Ed. 3.1 (2011) MOD)
AS/NZS 61347.1, Lamp controlgear, Part 1: General and safety
requirements (IEC 61347-1:2015, MOD)
AS/NZS 61347.2.2, Lamp controlgear, Part 2.2: Particular requirements for
d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic step-down convertors for filament lamps
(IEC 61347-2-2, Ed. 1.2 (2006) MOD)
AS/NZS 61558.1, Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and
similar products, Part 1: General requirements and tests
AS/NZS 61558.2.6, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and
similar products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V, Part 2.6: Particular
requirements and tests for safety isolating transformers and power supply
units incorporating safety isolating transformers (IEC 61558-2-6 Ed 2,
MOD)
AS/NZS 61558.2.16, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and
similar products for voltages up to 1 100 V, Part 2.16: Particular
requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers
for switch mode power supply units
Cl 4.3.101 After Clause 4.3.1 Note 1 to entry, add the following:
(new)
4.3.101
salt lamp
portable luminaire, incorporating an enclosure or shade partially or wholly made
from salt or similar hygroscopic materials
Cl 4.4 At the end of the clause, add the following:
A USB outlet is determined to be a power supply part for general use providing
SELV and shall conform to AS/NZS 61558.1 and AS/NZS 61558.2.16.
Cl 4.6.1 Second paragraph, delete the following:
(e.g. provided with a PVC supply cord)

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Element Instruction/New text

Cl 4.7.101 After Clause 4.7.9, add the following:
(new)
4.7.101 Salt lamps shall be adequately protected against the tendency of the
enclosure or shade to absorb moisture from the air.
Compliance shall also be checked in accordance with the additional requirements
of Appendix ZB.
Cl 4.7.8 Delete clause and replace with the following:
Mains socket-outlets mounted on portable luminaires shall conform to
AS/NZS 3105.
Compliance shall be checked by inspection.
Cl 4.11.3 Delete clause.
Cl 4.11.4 Delete clause.
Bibliography Before the IEC references, add the following:
AS/NZS 60598.2.8, Luminaires, Part 2.8: Particular requirements — Handlamps
(IEC 60598-2-8, Ed. 3.0 (2013) MOD)
AS/NZS 60598.2.10, Luminaires, Part 2.10: Particular requirements — Portable
luminaires for children (IEC 60598-2-10, Ed. 2.0 (2003) MOD)

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APPENDIX ZA
REQUIREMENTS FOR SIMPLE PORTABLE LUMINAIRES
(Normative)

ZA1 SCOPE
This Appendix applies only to simple portable luminaires, in which the supply flexible cord
(including any associated cord line switch) is terminated to a single lampholder mounted on a non-
flexible, non-articulated stem in which the cord may be enclosed. In addition, this Appendix applies to
simple portable luminaires, that—
(a) only include one or more of the following components that conform to the relevant Standards:
(i) Edison screw lampholder that accommodates a screw cap of 14 mm or 27 mm nominal
outside diameter.
(ii) Bayonet cap lampholder that accommodates a lamp with a bayonet cap of 15 mm or
22 mm nominal diameter.
(iii) Cord line switch.
(iv) Supply flexible cord and plug.
(b) are for use with light sources that have bases for insertion into E27, E14, B15 or B22
lampholders;
(c) are of the ordinary type for indoor use only;
(d) do not include a transformer;
(e) do not include a dimmer or touch controls or other electronic devices;
(f) are not of the type covered in AS/NZS 60598.2.8 and AS/NZS 60598.2.10; and
(g) are not salt lamps.

ZA2 APPLICATION
ZA2.1 Specific requirements of this Appendix
A simple portable luminaire shall be deemed to conform to this Standard only if it conforms with all
the requirements of this Appendix and passes the tests specified herein.
ZA2.2 Requirements of other standards
Equipment and components incorporated in a simple portable luminaire which are safety dependent,
shall conform to the appropriate requirements of any relevant Standard, unless such requirements are
varied herein.
NOTE: In Australia, certain components are subject to government regulation and require appropriate
certification prior to sale.

ZA3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Simple portable luminaires shall conform, where appropriate, to the following requirements:
(a) There shall be adequate provision, with or without the use of tools, for the replacement of
lamps, and for the replacement or general cleaning of optical components (such as diffusers or
reflectors) without exposing live parts or unearthed metal parts to human physical contact.
(b) Where necessary, to ensure continued safe use, metal parts shall be inherently non-corrosive,
protected against corrosion or suitable for the purpose.

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Protection against electric shock shall be maintained for all methods and positions of installation in
normal use, having regard to the limitations indicated in the manufacturer’s installation instructions
after removal of all parts that can be removed by hand, except lamps and the following parts of the
lampholders:
(i) For bayonet lampholders—
(A) domes (terminal covers); and
(B) skirts.
(ii) For Edison screw lampholders—
(A) domes (terminal covers) for cord-grip types only; and
(B) outer shells.

ZA4 MEANS OF CONNECTION

Simple portable luminaires shall be provided with a supply cord that has a type X, Y or Z attachment.
The flexible cord may be terminated in a simple portable luminaire at the terminals of a lampholder
with a screw-on cover.

ZA5 FLEXIBLE CORD AND CONNECTING PLUG

Simple portable luminaires shall be provided with a supply flexible cord and connecting plug.
Any flexible cord provided with a simple portable luminaire for the purpose of connecting it to the
supply shall—
(a) be of a type conforming to AS/NZS 3191 or AS/NZS 60227.5 or AS/NZS 60245.4 and not
inferior to either unprotected parallel-webbed two-core flat, braided, unkinkable or a light duty
sheathed type for indoor simple portable luminaires; and
(b) be wired in accordance with the relevant requirements for flexible cord and connecting plug as
specified in AS/NZS 3100.

ZA6 PROVISION FOR EARTHING

If the simple portable luminaire has any exposed metal parts as defined in AS/NZS 3100, provision
for earthing shall be provided for such parts.
NOTE: A metal shade intended to clip on to a lamp is not regarded as exposed metal for the purpose of this
clause.

ZA7 DOUBLE INSULATION

Simple portable luminaires provided with double insulation shall conform to the relevant requirements
of AS/NZS 3100.
A sheathed flexible supply cord may be regarded as providing double insulation provided that the
simple portable luminaire, if it is supplied with a type X attachment, is marked legibly and indelibly
with the following:
WARNING: IF THE FLEXIBLE CORD NEEDS REPLACEMENT, USE ONLY 2-CORE
SHEATHED TYPE.6
Such markings shall be on the exterior of the simple portable luminaire or on any cover that has to be
removed to replace the flexible cord.
Where insulation sleeving is used as additional protection over single insulation, the sleeving shall be
fixed in a way that allows the replacement of the power supply cord or lampholder.
NOTE: See Figure ZA.1 for examples of construction of double insulated simple portable luminaires.

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Cord grip or tor tuous

path faci lity of the
lampho lder is to be used
u nl ess a separate cord
anchorage is used

All -insulated lampho lder 12 mm min

screwed to metal tube

Bush es of insulating material

fixed in po sit ion

This bu sh may be omitted if the

entr y a per ture is bevelled Bush es of insulating
material fixed in
po sit ion

Metal base
Grom met

At least 1.8 m
sheathed supply
flexi ble cord
measured from
grom met

(a)

Cord grip or tor tuous

path faci lity of the
lampho lder is to be used
u nl ess a separate cord
anchorage is used

This bu sh may be omitted if

the PVC s l eeving is fixed to All -insulated lampho lder
the in si de of the metal tube screwed to metal tube

At least 1.8 m of unprotected PVC s l eeving fixed

parall el-webbed 2 co re flate to insulating bu sh
supply flexi ble cord measured
from exit point in base
Metal tube

Metal base
Grom met

Sharp ed ges
removed
from hole

(b)
NOTE: Other methods of construction are acceptable.
FIGURE ZA.1 EXAMPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF DOUBLE INSULATED
SIMPLE PORTABLE LUMINAIRES

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ZA8 EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL WIRING

ZA8.1 Cord anchorage
Where the supply flexible cord is taken directly into a simple portable luminaire, provision shall be
made for anchoring the flexible cord in accordance with cord anchorage as specified in AS/NZS 3100.
ZA8.2 Passage for conductors
Where conductors are to be threaded through tubes or channels or passed through openings formed in
metalwork, such tubes, channels or openings shall be of ample size and have no sharp angles or
projecting edges which would be likely to damage a conductor or its insulation.
All holes or enclosures, including the lamp base, through which insulated conductors or flexible cords
pass, shall be so shaped or, for holes in external walls, bushed that they will not cause abrasion or
damage to the insulation or sheath. Where a bush is used, it shall conform to the requirements of
detachable covers in AS/NZS 3100.

ZA9 LAMPHOLDERS
ZA9.1 Bayonet lampholders
Any bayonet lampholder incorporated in a simple portable luminaire shall conform to AS/NZS 3117
or AS/NZS 61184. Bayonet lampholders, except for metal lampholders, shall be of the all-insulated
type, unless contact with exposed metal of the lamp cap or lampholder by the standard test finger,
when the lamp is inserted, is prevented by the design of the simple portable luminaire.
Any component part used for this purpose shall be screwed or fixed firmly in position.
ZA9.2 Edison screw lampholders
Any Edison screw lampholder incorporated in a simple portable luminaire shall conform to
AS/NZS 3140 or AS/NZS 60238. Edison screw lampholders that do not conform to the requirements
for shielding of lamp caps given in AS/NZS 3140 may be considered suitable if shielding of lamp
caps, as required by AS/NZS 3140, is provided by the inherent design of the simple portable
luminaire. Any shroud used for this purpose shall be securely fixed in position by screwing onto the
body of the lampholder or by other effective means.
ZA9.3 Metal lampholders
A lampholder having exposed metal parts shall have those parts effectively connected to the earthing
terminal of the simple portable luminaire.

ZA10 FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR TOXIC LIQUIDS

Flammable shades or reflectors shall not be constructed or used in such a manner that they may be
liable to come into contact with any lamp.
NOTE: See also the specifications regarding resistance to heat, fire and tracking specified in AS/NZS 3100.
Cellulose nitrate and other similar highly flammable materials shall not be used in the construction of
the simple portable luminaire.
Liquids that may give rise to a toxic hazard shall not be used.

ZA11 MARKING
Simple portable luminaires shall be marked with the following information:
(a) Mark of origin (trade mark, name/identification of the responsible vendor).
(b) Model number or type reference.
(c) Rated voltage in volts.
(d) Nominal frequency in hertz.

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(e) The maximum rated lamp wattage for which the simple portable luminaire is designed in the
following form:
‘MAX…W’
(f) Any special lamp characteristics, e.g. lamp designation, not suitable for reflector type, etc.
(g) Symbol for Class II luminaires where applicable.
The information to be marked and method of marking shall be in accordance with AS/NZS 3100.

ZA12 TESTS
ZA12.1 Application of tests
Simple portable luminaires shall satisfy the tests specified in Table ZA.1, and shall be carried out in
the order stated. The general conditions specified in AS/NZS 3100 shall be observed during the test.

TABLE ZA.1
TESTS TO BE APPLIED AND ORDER OF APPLICATION
Reference for test procedure
Test No. Description of test
and criteria a
1 Insulation resistance test AS/NZS 3100
2 High voltage test AS/NZS 3100
3 Test of earthing connection AS/NZS 3100
4 Cord anchorage test AS/NZS 3100
5 Test of screw threads and fixings AS/NZS 3100
6 Temperature test Clause ZA12.2
7 Leakage current test AS/NZS 3100
8b High voltage test AS/NZS 3100
9 Stability test Clause ZA12.4
10 Protection against heat and fire Clause ZA12.3
11 Abnormality test Clause ZA12.5
a Clause numbers refer to this Standard.
b This test is conducted immediately after Test No. 7 while the simple portable
luminaire is hot.

ZA12.2 Temperature test

Where there is any indication that any insulation or material forming part of a simple portable
luminaire or any essential insulation of its immediate connections would, during normal operation, be
exposed to excessive temperature, the temperature of the material and the insulation shall be
measured.
The temperatures shall be measured by means of a thermocouple, after connection to the supply at a
voltage in accordance with AS/NZS 3100, except for a simple portable luminaire incorporating
incandescent lamps. If incandescent lamps are present, the voltage shall be adjusted until the lamps
are operating at their maximum rated wattage, and until stable temperatures are obtained.
If the simple portable luminaire is marked for use with a particular type of lamp, it shall be tested as
for the above conditions but using the particular type of lamp specified on the simple portable
luminaire.
NOTE: To determine the maximum temperature rise on component parts, more than one test may be
required, using lamps of the wattage marked on the simple portable luminaire but having differing shape and
filament constructions.

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The temperatures measured according to the steps above shall conform to AS/NZS 3100. The
following parts are exempt from this requirement:
(a) Parts not handled or touched frequently (this includes parts only occasionally touched during
adjustments).
(b) Parts not gripped by hand.
ZA12.3 Protection against heat and fire
The test shall satisfy the requirements for resistance to fire as specified in AS/NZS 3100.
The glow wire test temperature (T) shall be as follows:
(a) 750°C for material retaining current carrying parts.
(b) 650C for all other relevant parts.
ZA12.4 Stability test
Freestanding simple portable luminaires for use on a surface such as a floor or table shall have
adequate stability.
Conformance is checked by the following:
The simple portable luminaire is placed in a position of normal use on a plane inclined at 10 to the
horizontal, with the flexible cord resting on the inclined plane in the most unfavourable position. The
simple portable luminaire shall not overturn.
ZA12.5 Abnormality test
Where the simple portable luminaire has a maximum rated wattage marked that is less than 150 W,
the temperature test of Clause ZA12.2 shall be repeated with a 150 W lamp. During this test, the
simple portable luminaire shall not emit flames or molten material. The simple portable luminaire
shall not distort to such an extent that live parts are exposed or creepage distances and clearances are
not reduced below the limits given in this Standard. After this test, the simple portable luminaire shall
conform to the requirements of the high voltage test after it has cooled to ambient temperature
(see Test 8 of Table ZA.1).

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APPENDIX ZB
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SALT LAMPS
(Normative)

ZB1 SCOPE
This Appendix specifies additional requirements for salt lamps.
This Appendix is not applicable to battery-only-operated salt lamps.

ZB2 CLASSIFICATION
According to the type of protection against electric shock, salt lamps shall be classified as Class II. In
addition, salt lamps shall be classified as suitable for direct mounting or standing on normally
flammable surfaces.
NOTE: The requirements in Clause ZB3 have specified a type Z attachment at the output of the power supply
part. The complete luminaire should only have a single classification, i.e. Class II luminaire, even though the
lamp is of Class III construction.

ZB3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

The following additional requirements shall be applied to salt lamps.
Salt lamps shall operate from a power supply part giving a voltage not exceeding 24 V SELV.
The power supply part shall be—
(a) a safety isolating transformer in accordance with AS/NZS 61558.1 and AS/NZS 61558.2.6 or
AS/NZS 61558.2.16 (for switched mode types); or
(b) an independent lamp controlgear providing SELV in accordance with AS/NZS 61347.1 and
AS/NZS 61347.2.2 or AS/NZS 61347.2.13 (for LED modules).
The power supply part shall be permanently connected to the salt lamp via a flexible cable or cord
with a type Z attachment. The attachment at the power supply part shall be in accordance with the
degree of protection IPX4 or better.
NOTE: The degree of protection IPX4 or better does not apply for the attachment of the non-detachable
flexible cable or cord at the salt lamp.
The total length of the SELV non-detachable flexible cable or cord shall be at least 1.8 m.
Salt lamps shall be provided with a switch. This switch shall be part of the luminaire or, if in the cord,
shall be within 300 mm of the salt lamp.
The part of Class III construction shall not exceed a mass of 5 kg.

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ZB4 MARKINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

The provisions of AS/NZS 60598.2.4 apply, together with the following requirements.
All salt lamps shall be marked with the following statement:
Refer to instructions
Salt lamps shall be supplied with instructions including the following warnings:
WARNING: SALT LAMPS HAVE A TENDENCY FOR THE ENCLOSURE OR SHADE TO
ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE AIR. SATURATION OF THE ENCLOSURE OR
SHADE MAY RESULT IN WATER ACCUMULATING AT THE BASE OR NEAR THE
LAMP.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE THE SALT LAMP IN SUCH A WAY ANY ACCUMULATED
WATER MAY TRACK ALONG THE FLEXIBLE CORD TO THE CONNECTION OF THE
POWER SUPPLY.
WARNING: PLACE THE POWER SUPPLY SUFFICIENTLY AWAY FROM THE BASE
OF THE LAMP SO THAT IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO THE ACCUMULATION OF WATER.
WARNING: SALT LAMPS SHALL ONLY BE USED WITH THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PROVIDED WITH THE SALT LAMP.

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