Overview
IEC 62868-2-2:2020 (with amendment) is the IEC safety standard for integrated organic light-emitting diode (OLED) modules intended for general lighting. It specifies particular safety requirements for OLED modules designed to operate on ripple‑free DC supplies up to 1 000 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V RMS at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The document complements the general requirements in IEC 62868-1 and includes specific tests, marking and construction rules for modules used inside or as part of luminaires.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope and classification: Defines integrated, built‑in and independent OLED modules and refers to Annexes A (examples) and B (classification).
- Marking and durability: Mandatory marking content, location and legibility requirements in line with IEC 62868‑1.
- Construction and mechanical hazards: Requirements to prevent mechanical and contact risks in luminaire installations.
- Fault conditions and controlgear: Rules for behaviour under fault conditions and interaction with controlgear (drivers, dimming and surge suppression).
- Insulation and humidity testing:
- Conditioning: 48 h at 91–95% relative humidity, 20–30 °C.
- Insulation resistance: measured 1 min after applying 500 V DC; compliance ≥ 2 MΩ between live parts and outer metal parts.
- Electric strength: tested per IEC 61347‑1.
- Thermal stress, creepage and clearances: Requirements for safe operation under rated thermal and voltage stresses.
- Fire, heat and photobiological safety: Resistance to heat and flame, and photobiological risk considerations for human exposure.
- Terminals, corrosion, earthing and connections: Safety of electrical connections, screws, current‑carrying parts and protective earthing provisions.
- Information for luminaire design: Manufacturer guidance for safe integration into luminaires.
Applications and Who Uses It
- OLED module manufacturers: design, test and certify integrated modules for general lighting.
- Luminaire designers and OEMs: ensure safe integration of built‑in or independent OLED modules into fixtures and enclosures.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies: perform humidity, insulation resistance, electric strength and safety tests for compliance.
- Controlgear and driver manufacturers: validate compatibility and fault behaviour when supplying OLED modules.
- Compliance and safety engineers: use the standard to meet regulatory and market access requirements.
Related Standards
- IEC 62868‑1:2020 (General requirements and tests)
- IEC 60598‑1 (Luminaires - General requirements)
- IEC 61347‑1 (Lamp controlgear - General safety)
- IEC 62504, IEC TS 62972, IEC 60838‑2‑2 (terms, connectors and related guidance)
This standard is essential for ensuring safe, reliable integration of OLED lighting into products and systems while meeting international safety and testing expectations.