SIST EN 62094-1:2004

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 62094-1:2004

STANDARD
januar 2004
(istoveten EN 62094-1:2003)
Indicator light units for household and similar fixed-electrical installations - Part 1:
General requirements (IEC 62094-1:2002)
ICS 29.120.99; 29.140.99 Referenčna številka
SIST EN 62094-1:2004(en)
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62094-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2003

ICS 29.120.99; 29.140.99


English version


Indicator light units for household
and similar fixed-electrical installations
Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 62094-1:2002)


Voyants lumineux pour installations Anzeigeleuchten für Haushalt
électriques fixes domestiques und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische
et analogues Installationen
Partie 1: Prescriptions générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(CEI 62094-1:2002) (IEC 62094-1:2002)






This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2002-12-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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© 2003 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.

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EN 62094-1:2003 - 2 -
Foreword

The text of document 23B/679/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62094-1, prepared by SC 23B, Plugs,
socket-outlets and switches, of IEC TC 23, Electrical accessories, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 62094-1 on 2002-12-01.

The following dates were fixed:

– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
 at national level by publication of an identical
 national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2003-09-01

– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
 with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-12-01

Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard IEC 62094-1:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:

IEC 60417-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60417-1:1999 (not modified).
IEC 60598 NOTE Harmonized in EN 60598 series (modified).
IEC 60999-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60999-1:2000 (not modified).
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- 3 - EN 62094-1:2003
Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60061 (mod) Series Lamp caps and holders together with EN 60061 Series
gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety

1) 2)
IEC 60112 - Method for determining the comparative HD 214 S2 1980
and the proof tracking indices of solid
insulating materials under moist
conditions

1) 2)
IEC 60212 - Standard conditions for use prior to and HD 437 S1 1984
during the testing of solid electrical
insulating materials

1) 2)
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 1991
enclosures (IP Code) + corr. May 1993

IEC 60695-2-10 2000 Fire hazard testing EN 60695-2-10 2001
Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire apparatus and
common test procedure

IEC 60695-2-11 2000 Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test EN 60695-2-11 2001
methods - Glow-wire flammability test
method for end-products

IEC 60998 (mod) Series Connecting devices for low-voltage EN 60998 Series
circuits for household and similar
purposes

IEC 61032 1997 Protection of persons and equipment by EN 61032 1998
enclosures - Probes for verification




1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
62094-1
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2002-10
Voyants lumineux pour installations électriques
fixes domestiques et analogues –
Partie 1:
Prescriptions générales
Indicator light units for household
and similar fixed-electrical installations –
Part 1:
General requirements
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62094-1 © IEC:2002 – 3 –
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references. 9
3 Definitions .11
4 General requirements .13
5 General notes on tests.13
6 Ratings .15
7 Classification .15
8 Marking .17
9 Checking of dimensions .23
10 Protection against electric shock.23
11 Provision for earthing.27
12 Terminals.27
13 Constructional requirements .49
14 Resistance to ageing, protection provided by enclosures of indicator units and
resistance to humidity .59
15 Insulation resistance and electric strength .65
16 Temperature rise .67
17 Mechanical strength.69
18 Resistance to heat .81
19 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections .83
20 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound.87
21 Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat, to fire and to tracking .91
22 Resistance to rusting .93
Bibliography.121
Figure 1 – Pillar terminal .97
Figure 2 – Screw terminals and stud terminals .99
Figure 3 – Mantle terminals.101
Figure 4 – Thread-forming screw.101
Figure 5 – Thread-cutting screw .101
Figure 6 – Test apparatus for checking damage to conductors .103
Figure 7 – Information for deflection test .105
Figure 8 – Impact test apparatus .107
Figure 9 – Details of the striking element for impact test apparatus.107
Figure 10 – Details of the mounting support for specimen for impact test apparatus.109
Figure 11 – Details of the mounting block for flush type equipment for use with the
impact test apparatus.109

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Figure 12 – Arrangement for test on covers and cover plates .111
Figure 13 – Gauge (thickness about 2 mm) for the verification of the outline of covers
and cover plate .111
Figure 14 – Examples of application of the gauge of Figure 13 on covers fixed without
screws on mounting surface or supporting surface .113
Figure 15 – Examples of application of the gauge of Figure 13 in accordance with the
requirements of 17.8 .115
Figure 16 – Gauge for verification of grooves, holes and reverse tapers.117
Figure 17 – Sketch showing the direction of application of the gauge of Figure 16 .117
Figure 18 – Ball pressure test apparatus .117
Figure 19 – Test wall in accordance with the requirements of 14.2.2 .119
Table 1 – Composition of conductors .31
Table 2 – Tightening torque for the verification of the mechanical strength of screw-
type terminal .31
Table 3 – Test values for flexing and pull tests for copper conductors .31
Table 4 – Test values for pull test .33
Table 5 – Dimensions of copper conductors for screwless terminals .39
Table 6 – Test current for the verification of electrical and thermal stresses of
screwless terminals.43
Table 7 – Deflection test forces.47
Table 8 – Forces to be applied to covers, cover-plates or other accessible parts
whose fixing is not dependent on screws.51
Table 9 – External cable diameter limits for surface type indicator light units .57
Table 10 – Test voltage, points of application and minimum values of insulation
resistance for the verification of electric strength.67
Table 11 – Height of fall for impact test .73
Table 12 – Torque for verification of the mechanical strength of glands.77
Table 13 – Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound.89

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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INDICATOR LIGHT UNITS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR
FIXED-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS –
Part 1: General requirements
FOREWORD
1) The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of the IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, the IEC publishes International Standards. Their preparation is
entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with may
participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. The IEC collaborates closely with the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the
two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of the IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an
international consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation
from all interested National Committees.
3) The documents produced have the form of recommendations for international use and are published in the form
of standards, technical specifications, technical reports or guides and they are accepted by the National
Committees in that sense.
4) In order to promote international unification, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC International
Standards transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional standards. Any
divergence between the IEC Standard and the corresponding national or regional standard shall be clearly
indicated in the latter.
5) The IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with one of its standards.
6) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject
of patent rights. The IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 62094 has been prepared by subcommittee 23B: Plugs, socket-
outlets and switches, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23B/679/FDIS 23B/685/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
2005-12. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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INDICATOR LIGHT UNITS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR
FIXED-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS –
Part 1: General requirements
1 Scope
This International Standard applies to stand-alone indicator light units intended to give a
visible signal. They are designed for a.c. only with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and
a rated power not exceeding 10 W, for household and similar fixed-electrical installations,
either indoors or outdoors.
NOTE 1 Indicator light units are not intended for lighting as a luminaire (see IEC 60598).
This standard does not apply to pilot lights incorporated in products complying with their own
standards which are tested as part of that product.
The standard also applies to boxes for indicator light units, with the exception of flush-
mounting boxes (according to IEC 60670) for flush-type indicator light units.
Indicator light units complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures
not normally exceeding 25 °C, but occasionally reaching 35 °C.
In locations where special conditions prevail, as in ships, vehicles and the like and in
hazardous locations, for example where explosions are liable to occur, special constructions
may be required.
NOTE 2 LEDs and lamps are not considered as indicator light units, but as components.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60061 (all parts), Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety
IEC 60112, Method for determining the comparative and the proof tracking indices of solid
insulating materials under moist conditions
IEC 60212, Standard conditions for use prior to and during the testing of solid electrical
insulating materials
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60695-2-10:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-10: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow wire apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow wire flammability test method for end-products

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IEC 60998 (all parts), Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard the following definitions apply.
NOTE Where the terms “voltage” and “current” are used, they imply r.m.s. values unless otherwise specified.
3.1
indicator light unit
device equipped with terminals or terminations (such as connecting leads), designed to give a
visible signal by light emission, not designed for lighting as a luminaire
3.2
terminal with screw clamping
terminal intended for the connection, by clamping only, of external rigid or flexible conductors
3.3
pillar terminal
terminal with screw clamping in which the conductor is inserted into the hole or cavity, where
it is clamped under the end of the screw or screws. The clamping pressure may be applied
directly by the end of the screw or through an intermediate clamping member to which
pressure is applied by the end of the screw
NOTE Examples of pillar terminals are shown in Figure 1.
3.4
screw terminal
terminal with screw clamping in which the conductor is clamped under the head of the screw.
The clamping pressure may be applied directly to the head of the screw or through an
intermediate part, such as a washer, clamping plate or anti-spread device
NOTE Examples of screw terminals are shown in Figure 2.
3.5
stud terminal
terminal with screw clamping in which the conductor is clamped under a nut. The clamping
pressure may be applied directly by a suitably shaped nut or through an intermediate part,
such as a washer, clamping plate or anti-spread device
NOTE Examples of stud terminals are shown in Figure 2.
3.6
mantle terminal
terminal with screw clamping in which the conductor is clamped against the base of a slot in a
threaded stud by means of a nut. The conductor is clamped against the base of the slot by a
suitably shaped washer under the nut, by a central peg if the nut is a cap nut, or by equally
effective means for transmitting the pressure from the nut to the conductor within the slot
NOTE Examples of mantle terminals are shown in Figure 3.

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3.7
screwless terminal
connecting device for the connection and subsequent disconnection of a rigid (solid or
stranded) or flexible conductor or the interconnection of two conductors capable of being
dismantled, the connection being made, directly or indirectly, by means of springs, parts of
angled, eccentric or conical form, etc, without special preparation of the conductor concerned,
other than removal of insulation
3.8
thread-forming screw
tapping screw having an uninterrupted thread which, by screwing in, forms a thread by
displacing material
NOTE An example of a thread-forming screw is shown in Figure 4.
3.9
thread-cutting screw
tapping screw having an interrupted thread which, by screwing in, forms a thread by removing
material
NOTE An example of a thread-cutting screw is shown in Figure 5.
3.10
base
part of the indicator light unit retaining current-carrying parts and the mechanism if any,
in position
3.11
rated voltage
voltage assigned to the indicator light unit by the manufacturer
3.12
rated power
power of the indicator light unit equipped with the lamp(s) assigned by the manufacturer
4 General requirements
Indicator light units and boxes shall be so designed and constructed that, in normal use, their
performance is reliable and without danger to the user or the surroundings.
Compliance is checked by meeting all the relevant requirements and tests specified.
5 General notes on tests
5.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests.
5.2 Unless otherwise specified, the specimens are tested as delivered and under normal
conditions of use.
Indicator light units intended to be installed in dedicated boxes are tested with their
corresponding boxes.
5.3 Unless otherwise specified, the tests are carried out in the order of the clauses, at an
ambient temperature between 15 °C and 35 °C.
In case of doubt, the tests are made at an ambient temperature of (20 ± 5) °C.

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5.4 For indicator light units which are marked with one rated voltage and one rated power,
nine specimens are necessary. Three specimens are subjected to all the relevant tests except
the tests of Clause 21, where another three specimens are used. For the test of 21.2, three
additional specimens may be required.
For the tests of 12.3.2, three additional specimens are necessary.
For the tests of 12.3.11, additional specimens having in total at least five screwless terminals
are required.
For the tests of 12.3.12, three additional specimens are necessary; in each specimen, one
clamping unit is tested.
5.5 The specimens are submitted to all the relevant tests and the requirements are satisfied
if all the tests are met.
If one specimen does not satisfy a test due to an assembly or a manufacturing fault, that test
and any preceding one which may have influenced the results of the test shall be repeated
and also the tests which follow shall be made in the required sequence on another full set of
specimens, all of which shall comply with the requirements.
NOTE The applicant may submit, together with the number of specimens specified in 5.4 an additional set of
specimens which may be required, should one specimen fail. The testing station will then, without further request,
test additional specimens and will reject only if a further failure occurs. If the additional set of specimens is not
submitted at the same time, the failure of one specimen will entail rejection.
6 Ratings
6.1 Indicator light units shall preferably have rated voltages of 6 V, 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 130 V,
230 V, 250 V, 277 V, 380 V, 400 V, 415 V and 440 V.
6.2 Indicator light units shall have rated power not exceeding 10 W.
Compliance with the requirements of 6.1 and 6.2 is checked by inspection of the marking.
6.3 Indicator light units shall preferably have a degree of protection IP20, IP40, IP44, IP54
or IP55.
7 Classification
Indicator light units are classified as follows.
7.1 According to the degree of protection against access to hazardous parts and against
harmful effects due to the ingress of solid foreign objects:
– IP2X: indicator light units protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger and
against harmful effects due to ingress of solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm diameter
and greater;
– IP4X: indicator light units protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire and
against harmful effects due to ingress of solid foreign objects of 1,0 mm diameter
and greater;
– IP5X: indicator light units protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire and
protected against dust.

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7.2 According to the degree of protection against harmful effects due to the ingress of water:
– IPX0: indicator light units not protected against ingress of water;
– IPX4: indicator light units protected against splashing water;
– IPX5: indicator light units protected against water jets.
NOTE For an explanation of IP codes see IEC 60529.
7.3 According to the method of mounting the indicator light units:
– surface-type;
– flush-type;
– semi flush-type;
– panel-type;
– architrave-type.
7.4 According to the method of installation, as a consequence of the design of the indicator
light units:
– indicator light units where the cover or cover plate can be removed without displacement
of the conductors (design A);
– indicator light units where the cover or cover plate cannot be removed without
displacement of the conductors (design B).
NOTE If an indicator light unit has a base (main part) which cannot be separated from the cover or cover plate,
and requires a supplementary plate to meet the standard, which can be removed for redecorating the mounting
surface (e.g. wall, ceiling, etc.) without displacement of the conductors, it is considered to be of design A, provided
the supplementary plate meets the requirements specified for covers and cover plates.
7.5 According to the type of terminals or terminations:
– indicator light units with screw-type terminals;
– indicator light units with screwless terminals for rigid conductors only;
– indicator light units with screwless terminals for rigid and flexible conductors;
– indicator light units without terminals equipped with connecting leads.
7.6 According to the possibility of changing the light source:
– with a tool;
– without a tool;
– not possible.
8 Marking
8.1 Indicator light units shall be marked with:
– rated voltages in volts;
– symbol for nature of supply;
– manufacturer's or responsible vendor's name, trade mark or identification mark;
– type reference, which may be a catalogue number;
– first characteristic numeral for the degree of protection against access to hazardous parts
and against harmful effects due to ingress of solid foreign objects, if declared higher than
2, in which case the second characteristic numeral shall also be marked;

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– second characteristic numeral for the degree of protection against harmful effects due to
the ingress of water, if declared higher than 0, in which case the first characteristic
numeral shall also be marked;
– the rated power of each lamp in watts (or
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