IEC 62722-1:2022

Overview

IEC 62722-1:2022 - Luminaire performance – Part 1: General requirements - is the IEC performance standard that defines the information, measurement basis and tolerances for luminaires incorporating electric light sources operating from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The second edition (2022) updates the 2014 edition and focuses on providing standardized performance and environmental data for luminaires in a condition representative of new manufacture (after any specified initial aging). The standard supports energy-efficient use, responsible environmental management and consistent product information for manufacturers, test labs and specifiers.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and applicability
  • Covers luminaires (not semi-luminaires) and provides general requirements that are applicable across most types of luminaires.
  • Performance data are given for luminaires representative of new manufacture.
• Photometric data
  • Requirements for measuring and presenting photometric distribution data and goniophotometry.
  • Annex D specifies measurement resolution, comparison methods and acceptable limits of variation.
• Electrical data
  • Input power and luminaire efficacy data requirements.
  • Annex B: detailed measurement method of total luminaire power, standby power, networked standby and emergency lighting charging power.
• Non-active (standby/networked standby) power
  • New in this edition: reference to measurement methods for non-active mode power in accordance with IEC 63103.
• Environmental and lifecycle information
  • Materials information, maintenance instructions and end-of-life/disassembly guidance (Annex C pictograms updated in this edition to reflect modern light sources).
• Documentation and conformity
  • The standard specifies the data manufacturers should provide; conformity is generally considered to be met by supplying the requested information, with verification achievable by measurement according to the standard.

Practical applications and who uses this standard

• Luminaire manufacturers - to prepare compliant product datasheets, photometric files and environmental documentation.
• Testing and certification laboratories - to perform standardized measurements of input power, standby/networked standby power, photometry and efficacy.
• Lighting designers and specifiers - to compare products using consistent photometric and electrical data.
• Procurement and regulatory bodies - to define performance requirements and verification criteria for tenders and regulations.
• Facility managers and end‑of‑life planners - to use maintenance, cleaning and dismantling instructions for responsible lifecycle management.

Related standards (select)

• IEC 63103:2020 - Lighting equipment - Non-active mode power measurement (referenced for standby/networked standby).
• IEC 62722-2 (all parts) - Luminaire performance - Part 2: Particular requirements.
• IEC 60598-1 / IEC 60598-2 - Luminaires - General and particular requirements.
• CIE publications (e.g., CIE 121) - Photometry and goniophotometry guidance.

Keywords: IEC 62722-1:2022, luminaire performance, photometric data, luminaire standby power, IEC 63103, lighting standards, luminaire efficacy, end-of-life dismantling, goniophotometry.