Luminaires - General requirements and testsLuminaires Part 1: General requirements and tests Executive summary General and safety requirements for luminaries. Abstract This part of EN 60598 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests of this European Standard cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction and electrical construction. Requirements are included in

describes the Charpy impact test (U and V-notch) for metallic materials

different procedures may be required

Guidance on the use of electronic disconnection

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New warning and safety notices relating to instructions for use

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General principles for design

Part 7 of BS EN 60079 specifies the requirements for the design

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Within the appropriate clause for each procedure is given an explanation as to why it may be necessary

the integrity of the fire detection and fire alarm system when connected to other systems

The test method described is an index test procedure