IEC 60598-2-20:2022 pdf download

IEC 60598-2-20:2022 pdf download,Luminaires – Part 2-20: Particular requirements – Lighting chains.
IEC 60598-2-20:2022 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.
For combinations where rope lights (also known as sealed lighting chains) are included, see IEC 60598-2-21.
Lighting chains provided with fixed or detachable attachments for example ornamental or decorative, are considered to be covered by this document.
For lighting chains fitted with lampholders of the push-in type, the appropriate requirements of this document applies.
IEC 60598-2-20:2022 covers the following lighting chains:
a) permanently installed lighting chains;
b) temporarily installed lighting chains;
c) temporarily installed protected lighting (TPL) chains.
NOTE 1 Festoon lighting chain – a lighting chain that is supported by the supply cable or fixed at the lampholder and is permanently connected to the fixed wiring. Festoon lighting chains are primarily suitable for permanent indoor or outdoor lighting applications.
NOTE 2 Decorative lighting chain – a lighting chain that is supported by the supply cable and is temporarily connected to the fixed wiring. Decorative lighting chains are primarily suitable for domestic, indoor or indoor/outdoor temporary lighting applications, see Figure 1 for examples.