BS EN 60598-2-20:2015 PDF

What is BS EN 60598-2-20 – Luminaires about?

BS EN 60598-2-20 is an international standard and a part of the BS EN 60598 series that discusses the requirements of lighting chains for 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. BS EN 60598-2-20 specifies requirements for lighting chains fitted with series, parallel or a combination of series/parallel connected light sources for use either indoors or outdoors on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V. Lighting chains provided with fixed or detachable attachments e.g., ornamental or decorative, are considered to be covered by BS EN 60598-2-20 . For lighting chains f...