What is BS EN 60598-2-4 - Luminaires about?
BS EN 60598 is a series of European standards on luminaries that discusses particular requirements for luminaires. The luminaire's function is to direct light to appropriate locations, without causing glare or discomfort.
BS EN 60598-2-4 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.
Who is BS EN 60598-2-4 – Luminaires for?
BS EN 60598-2-4 on particular requirements for luminaires is applicable to:
- Manufacturing of luminary lights
- Quality check personnel
- Design engineer
- Electrical engineer
Why should you use BS EN 60598-2-4 – Luminaires?
A luminaire is a complete lighting unit, comprised of a light source (lamp or lamps), together with the parts that distribute the light, position and protect the lamps, and connect the lamps to the power supply. The luminaire's function is to direct light to appropriate locations, without causing glare or discomfort.
BS EN 60598-2-4 provides you guidance for portable luminaires which is equipped with a cord and plug and designed to be moved from space to space. This helps you in ordinary luminaires which are classified for indoor use only.
BS EN 60598-2-4 gives you the construction of portable luminaires which is 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.
BS EN 60598-2-4 exemplifies the required guidance that helps you achieve precision in terms of product functionality.