This section ofPart 2 of EN 60598 specifies requirements for handlamps and similar portable luminaires which are held in the hand when used, for use with tungsten filament and tubular fluorescent lamps on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V. It is to be read in conjunction with those sections of Part 1 to which reference is made. Handlamps which can be fixed to a support by means such as a wing screw, clip or magnet, and luminaires such as those used for inspection of the interior of barrels, are within the scope of this section.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
Harmonized/Supporting
WITHDRAWN
EN 60598-2-8:1988
WITHDRAWN
EN 60598-2-8:1989
99.60
Withdrawal effective
Mar 1, 1998
WITHDRAWN
EN 60598-2-8:1989/A2:1993
WITHDRAWN
EN 60598-2-8:1997