What is BS EN 61184 – Bayonet lamp holder about ?
BS EN 61184 is a standard that discusses bayonet lampholders. A bayonet mount or bayonet connector is a fastening mechanism consisting of a cylindrical male side with one or more radial pins, and a female receptor with matching L-shaped slot(s) and with spring(s) to keep the two parts locked together.
BS EN 61184 applies to bayonet lampholders B15d and B22d for the connection of lamps and semi-luminaires to a supply voltage of 250 V. BS EN 61184 also cover lampholders that are integral with a luminaire or intended to be built into appliances. It covers the requirements for the lamp holder only.
Who is BS EN 61184 – Bayonet lamp holder for ?
BS EN 61184 on bayonet lamp holder is applicable to:
- Manufacturer of bayonet caps and holders
- Quality testing of caps and holder of a bayonet
- Electrical engineer
- Suppliers of bayonet cap lamp holder
Why should you use BS EN 61184 – Bayonet lamp holder ?
A bayonet mount (mainly as a method of mechanical attachment, such as fitting a lens to a camera using a matching lens mount) or bayonet connector (for electrical use) is a fastening mechanism consisting of a cylindrical male side with one or more radial pins, and a female receptor with matching L-shaped slot(s) and with spring(s) to keep the two parts locked together.
BS EN 61184 provides you with the guidance of various lampholders such as plastic lamp holders, ceramic lamp holders, metal lamp holders. This will help you in choosing and manufacturing good quality bayonet lampholders.
BS EN 61184 ensures you the protection of lamp holders against electric shocks where the lamp holder designed is fully assembled, live parts of the lamp holder are not accessible when the lamp holder is fitted with the testing device. The parts protecting accidental contact with live parts are correctly assembled, have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand such forces as may arise during normal removal and replacement as it is necessary to fit supply cords or cables. As a user of BS EN 60838‑2‑3, you can be confident that the products consistently meet and exceed quality expectations.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 61184:2017 supersedes BS EN 61184:2008+A1:2011, which is withdrawn. It includes:
- Restructuring of the standard in accordance with IEC Directives Part 2
- Clause 18: Update on creepage distances and clearances
- Addition of Annex B.