IEC 60983:2005 outlines the specifications for miniature halogen and non-halogen lamps, with a nominal voltage up to 30 V and a nominal wattage of up to 25 W. It addresses:
- lamps intended for use in road vehicles that are not subject to regulation and therefore are not included in IEC 60809 (section 2);
- lamps for electric torches (section 3);
- lamps for miners’ caplights (section 4).
Aircraft lamps are standardized in IEC 60434.
This standard specifies dimensions, electrical, and photometric requirements as well as life and mechanical strength requirements.
Note that these requirements apply only to production lamps. Individual lamps might not fully meet these criteria. Where compliance conditions are required, they are specified in the relevant section.
For some of the requirements outlined in this standard, references are made to “the relevant lamp data sheet.” For some lamps, these data sheets are contained within this standard. For other lamps, falling under the scope of this standard, the relevant data are provided by the lamp manufacturer or responsible vendor.
This standard can also be used for future developments, such as when light is produced by light emitting diodes (LED).
