IEC 60838-1/AMD2:1997
IEC · 1997-04

Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 1: General requirements and tests; Amendment 2

Replaced ICS 29.140.10

1Key Takeaways

This technical specification constitutes an amendment to an established standard concerning lamp caps and holders. It specifies general requirements and testing methods applicable to various types of lamp caps and holders. The document focuses on safety aspects and performance criteria to ensure compatibility and relia…

2Scope / Description

This technical specification constitutes an amendment to an established standard concerning lamp caps and holders. It specifies general requirements and testing methods applicable to various types of lamp caps and holders. The document focuses on safety aspects and performance criteria to ensure compatibility and reliability across different electrical lighting systems. It outlines precise dimensional tolerances, material properties, and mechanical strength tests required for these components. The revision process addresses new technological developments and user feedback to refine existing guidelines. This update ensures that manufacturers and testers adhere to consistent procedures when evaluating lamp caps and holders. By providing clear test protocols, it helps maintain uniformity in the industry. The scope covers a wide range of holder types used in general lighting applications. It is designed to be used alongside other related standards to form a comprehensive framework for product evaluation. The content emphasizes practical application of test methods to verify compliance with fundamental safety principles.

3Version History

IEC 60838-1:1993/COR1:1993 Cor 1/1993 older 1993-1-1
IEC 60838-1:1993/AMD1:1996 Amd 1/1996 older 1996
IEC 60838-1/AMD2:1997 Amd 2/1997 1997-04
IEC 60838-1:1997 newer 1997-11-01
IEC 60838-1:1997/AMD1:1999 Amd 1/1999 newer 1999
IEC 60838-1:1997/AMD2:2002 Amd 2/2002 newer 2002
IEC 60838-1:2004 newer 2004-10
IEC 60838-1:2004/AMD1:2008 Amd 1/2008 newer 2008-07
IEC 60838-1:2008 newer 2008-08
IEC 60838-1:2004/AMD2:2011 Amd 2/2011 newer 2011-03-14
IEC 60838-1:2011 newer 2011-06
IEC 60838-1:2016 RLV newer 2016-05-19
IEC 60838-1:2016/AMD1:2017 Amd 1/2017 newer 2017-02
IEC 60838-1:2017 newer 2017-02
IEC 60838-1:2016/AMD2:2020 Amd 2/2020 newer 2020-02-26
IEC 60838-1:2020 newer 2020-02-26

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