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Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 3: Gauges
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IEC 60061 Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchange ablility and safety consists of four Parts: Part 1: Lamp caps Part 2: Lampholders Part 3: Gauges Part 4: Guidelines and general information Each part is independent of the other, but a given part should always be studied in conjunction with the other parts. This consolidated version of IEC 60061-3 is based on the third edition (1969) and its supplements A(1970), B(1971), C(1971), D(1972), E(1972), F(1975), G(1977), H(1980), J(1983), K(1987), L(1989), M(1992), N(1994), P(1994), Q(1995), R(1996), S(1996), T(1996), U(1997) and amendments 20(1998), 21(1999), 22(1999), 23(2000), 24(2001), 25(2001), 26(2001), 27(2002), 28(2002), 29(2002), 30(2003), 31(2003), 32(2003), 33(2004) and 34(2004). It bears the edition number 3.34.
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TC 34/SC 34B
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Supersedes IEC 60061-3K, IEC 60061-3L, IEC 60061-3M, IEC 60061-3N, IEC 60061-3P, IEC 60061-3P, IEC 60061-3Q, IEC 60061-3R, IEC 60061-3S, IEC 60061-3T, IEC 60061-3U. (05/2002) Incorporated into IEC 60061-DB-12M. (07/2007)
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695
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International Electrotechnical Committee
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Supersedes |
09/30207781 DC : 0 | BS EN 62560 - SELF-BALLASTED LED-LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES BY VOLTAGE > 50 V - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
I.S. EN 62838:2016 | LEDSI LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES WITH SUPPLY VOLTAGES NOT EXCEEDING 50 V A.C. R.M.S. OR 120 V RIPPLE FREE D.C. - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
DIN 49646-11:1991-04 | IEC LAMPHOLDER GAUGES; GAUGES FOR MINIMUM CONTACT FORCE IN G6.35, GX6.35, AND GY6.35 LAMPHOLDERS |
BS EN 60064 : 1996 | TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
I.S. EN 60081:1998 | DOUBLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS |
I.S. EN 62798:2014 | INDUSTRIAL ELECTROHEATING EQUIPMENT - TEST METHODS FOR INFRARED EMITTERS |
I.S. EN 61199:2011 | SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
I.S. EN 60400:2017 | LAMPHOLDERS FOR TUBULAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND STARTERHOLDERS |
I.S. EN 61195:2003 | DOUBLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
I.S. EN 60838-1:2017 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS |
BS EN 60838-1 : 2017 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS (IEC 60838-1:2016) |
BS EN 60238 : 2004 | EDISON SCREW LAMPHOLDERS |
IEC 60968:2015 | Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements |
UNE-EN 60968:2015 | Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements |
EN 61184:2017 | Bayonet lampholders |
EN 62080:2009/A2:2015 | SOUND SIGNALLING DEVICES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR PURPOSES (IEC 62080:2001/A2:2015) |
EN 62838:2016/AC:2017-11 | LEDSI LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES WITH SUPPLY VOLTAGES NOT EXCEEDING 50 V A.C. R.M.S. OR 120 V RIPPLE FREE D.C. - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
EN 62035:2014 | Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) - Safety specifications |
EN 60968:2015 | Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements |
EN 61199:2011/A2:2015 | SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS (IEC 61199:2011/A2:2014) |
EN 60662:2012 | High-pressure sodium vapour lamps - Performance specifications |
EN 60838-2-1:1996/A2:2004 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - SECTION 1: LAMPHOLDERS S14 (IEC 60838-2-1:1994/A2:2004) |
EN 62776:2015 | Double-capped LED lamps designed to retrofit linear fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications |
EN 60064:1995/A5:2009 | TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
EN 62798:2014/AC:2014 | INDUSTRIAL ELECTROHEATING EQUIPMENT - TEST METHODS FOR INFRARED EMITTERS (IEC 62798:2014) |
BS EN 60630 : 1999 | MAXIMUM LAMP OUTLINERS FOR INCANDESCENT LAMPS |
BS EN 60968:2015 | Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting services. Safety requirements |
CSA C22.2 No. 84 : 2005 : R2010 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS |
DIN 49646-26:1988-06 | IEC LAMPHOLDER GAUGES, "GO" GAUGES FOR CONNECTOR FOR GZ4 LAMP CAP |
UNE-EN 61184:2011 | Bayonet lampholders |
CEI 34-119 : 2010 | GUIDE FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN - INFORMATION FOR A SAFE AND CORRECT OPERATION OF THE LIGHT SOURCES |
CSA C22.2 No. 62560 : 2016 | SELF-BALLASTED LED-LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES BY VOLTAGE > 50 V - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
BS 7173(1989) : 1989 AMD 10815 | SPECIFICATION FOR SELF-BALLASTED LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
09/30206024 DC : 0 | BS EN 61199 - SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
DIN 49810-4:1993-04 | GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICE LAMPS; LAMPS FOR EXPLOSION- AND FLAME-PROOF PENDANT LUMINAIRES |
IEC 60630:2005 CSV | Maximum lamp outlines for incandescent lamps |
IEC 62931:2017 | GX16t-5 capped tubular LED lamp - Safety specifications |
BS EN 62560:2012+A11:2019 | Self-ballasted LED-lamps for general lighting services by voltage > 50 V. Safety specifications |
I.S. EN 60630:2000 | MAXIMUM LAMP OUTLINES FOR INCANDESCENT LAMPS |
I.S. EN 62931:2017 | GX16T-5 CAPPED TUBULAR LED LAMP - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
BS EN 61195:2000 | Double-capped fluorescent lamps. Safety specifications |
BS EN 60432-1 : 2000 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS - PART 1: TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES |
CEI EN 60432-3 : 2013 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS - PART 3: TUNGSTEN-HALOGEN LAMPS (NON-VEHICLE) |
BS EN 60432-3:2013 | Incandescent lamps. Safety specifications Tungsten-halogen lamps (non-vehicle) |
IEC 60598-1:2014+AMD1:2017 CSV | Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests |
UNE-EN 62080:2010 | Sound signalling devices for household and similar purposes |
NF EN 60400 : 2008 AMD 2 2014 | LAMPHOLDERS FOR TUBULAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND STARTERHOLDERS |
IEC 60838-1:2016 RLV | Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 1: General requirements and tests |
BS 161:1990 | Specification for tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes. Performance requirements |
DIN VDE 0616-3 : 1992 | LAMPHOLDERS FOR TUBULAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND STARTERHOLDERS |
ANSI C81.63 : 2007(R2014) | GAUGES FOR ELECTRIC LAMP BASES AND LAMPHOLDERS |
BS 3677:1989 | Specification for high-pressure mercury vapour lamps |
I.S. EN 60238:2004 | EDISON SCREW LAMPHOLDERS (IEC 60238:2004 (EQV)) |
I.S. EN 62035:2014 | DISCHARGE LAMPS (EXCLUDING FLUORESCENT LAMPS) - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
DIN 49720-2:1984-03 | |
16/30337907 DC : 0 | BS EN 61184 - BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS |
BS EN 62798:2014 | Industrial electroheating equipment. Test methods for infrared emitters |
DIN 49812-4:1993-04 | GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICE LAMPS; ROUND BULB SIGNAL LAMPS, PIGMY SIGNAL LAMPS, RESTRICTED TEMPERATURE DESIGN |
13/30291353 DC : 0 | BS EN 60838-1 ED 5.0 - MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS |
14/30313143 DC : 0 | BS EN 62931 - GX16T-5 CAPPED TUBULAR LED LAMP - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
DIN 49810-5:1993-04 | GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICE LAMPS; BULBS FOR EXPLOSION- AND FLAME-PROOF PORTABLE |
I.S. EN 60432-3:2013 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS - PART 3: TUNGSTENHALOGEN LAMPS (NON-VEHICLE) (IEC 60432-3:2012 (EQV)) |
07/30169004 DC : 0 | BS EN 60400 - LAMPHOLDERS FOR TUBULAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND STARTERHOLDERS |
07/30169008 DC : 0 | BS EN 61184 - BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS |
UNE-EN 62035:2015 | Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) - Safety specifications |
BS EN 62080 : 2009 | SOUND SIGNALLING DEVICES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR PURPOSES |
BS EN 60662:2012+A11:2019 | High-pressure sodium vapour lamps. Performance specifications |
I.S. EN 60598-1:2015 | LUMINAIRES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS |
IEC 60400:2017 | Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders |
I.S. EN 62560:2012/A11:2019 | SELF-BALLASTED LED-LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES BY VOLTAGE > 50 V - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
I.S. EN 62776:2015 | DOUBLE-CAPPED LED LAMPS DESIGNED TO RETROFIT LINEAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
IEC 60662:2011 | High-pressure sodium vapour lamps - Performance specifications |
BS EN 61199 : 2011 | SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
BS EN 60598-1:2015 | Luminaires General requirements and tests |
BS EN 61184:2017 | Bayonet lampholders |
EN 62931:2017 | GX16t-5 capped tubular led lamp - Safety specifications |
IEC 61184:2017 | Bayonet lampholders |
I.S. EN 60838-2-1:1997 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - SECTION 1: LAMPHOLDERS S14 |
IEC 60238:2016+AMD1:2017 CSV | Edison screw lampholders |
13/30281739 DC : 0 | BS EN 62838 - SELF-BALLASTED LED-LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES WITH SUPPLY VOLTAGES NOT EXCEEDING 50 V A.C. R.M.S. OR 120 V RIPPLE FREE D.C. - SAFETY SPECIFICATION |
I.S. EN 62080:2009 | SOUND SIGNALLING DEVICES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR PURPOSES |
SAE J 567 : 2015 | Light Source Retention System<br> |
BS EN 60838-2-1 : 1997 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - SECTION 1: LAMPHOLDERS S14 |
CSA E598.1 : 2002 | LUMINAIRES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS |
NF EN 61195 : 2001 AMD 2 2015 | DOUBLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
14/30317282 DC : 0 | BS EN 60968:2014+A1 - SELF-BALLASTED FLUORESCENT LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
14/30264811 DC : 0 | BS EN 62798 ED 1.0 - INDUSTRIAL ELECTROHEATING EQUIPMENT - TEST METHODS FOR INFRARED EMITTERS |
13/30277819 DC : 0 | BS EN 62776 ED 1.0 - DOUBLE-CAPPED LED LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
15/30294905 DC : 0 | BS EN 60838-2-3 ED1.0 - MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 2-3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - LAMPHOLDERS FOR DOUBLE-CAPPED LINEAR LED LAMPS |
BS EN 2756:2010 | Aerospace series. Lamps, incandescent. Test methods |
EN 60400:2017 | Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders |
12/30273415 DC : 0 | BS EN 60968 - SELF-BALLASTED FLUORESCENT LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
IEC 61126:1992 | Procedure for use in the preparation of maximum lamp outlines |
UNI EN 2756 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - LAMPS, INCANDESCENT - TEST METHODS |
I.S. EN 60968:2015 | SELF-BALLASTED FLUORESCENT LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
I.S. EN 60064:1996 | TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
I.S. EN 61184:2017 | BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS |
CEI EN 60838-2-3 : 1ED 2017 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 2-3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - LAMPHOLDERS FOR DOUBLE-CAPPED LINEAR LED LAMPS |
NF EN 2756 : 2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - LAMPS, INCANDESCENT - TEST METHODS |
I.S. EN 60838-2-3:2017 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 2-3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - LAMPHOLDERS FOR DOUBLE-CAPPED LINEAR LED LAMPS |
CSA C22.2 No. 84 : 2005 : R2015 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS |
UNE-EN 60598-1:2015 | Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests |
IEC 62035:2014+AMD1:2016 CSV | Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) - Safety specifications |
IEC 62560:2011+AMD1:2015 CSV | Self-ballasted LED-lamps for general lighting services by voltage >50 V - Safety specifications |
I.S. EN 2756:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - LAMPS, INCANDESCENT - TEST METHODS |
EN 60081:1998/A11:2018 | Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications |
IEC 61199:2011+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2014 CSV | Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications |
BS EN 62838:2016 | LEDsi lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages not exceeding 50 V a.c. r.m.s. or 120 V ripple free d.c. Safety specifications |
IEC 60061-4:2005 CSV | Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information |
IEC 60432-1:1999+AMD1:2005+AMD2:2011 CSV | Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes |
IEC 61195:1999+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2014 CSV | Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications |
UNE-EN 62838:2016 | LEDsi lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages not exceeding 50 v a.c. r.m.s. or 120 v ripple free D.C. - Safety specifications |
IEC 62080:2001+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2015 CSV | Sound signalling devices for household and similar purposes |
IEC 60838-2-3:2016 | Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Lampholders for double-capped linear LED lamps |
IEC 60838-2-1:1994 | Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 2: Particular requirements - Section 1: Lampholders S14 |
UNE-EN 60064:1998 | TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. |
UNE-EN 60400:2011 | Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders |
12/30266672 DC : 0 | BS EN 60598-1 ED 8.0 - LUMINAIRES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS |
IEC 60064:1993+AMD1:2000+AMD2:2002+AMD3:2005 CSV | Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes - Performance requirements |
UNE-EN 62560:2013 | Self-ballasted LED-lamps for general lighting services by voltage > 50 V - Safety specifications |
EN 2756:2010 | Aerospace series - Lamps, incandescent - Test methods |
17/30355026 DC : 0 | BS EN 60081:1998/FPRA6:2015/PRAA:2017 - DOUBLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS |
10/30214836 DC : 0 | BS EN 62663-1 - NON-SELF-BALLASTED LED LAMPS - PART 1: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
UNE-EN 61199:2012 | Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications |
CEI EN 62931 : 1ED 2017 | GX16T-5 CAPPED TUBULAR LED LAMP - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS |
13/30294204 DC : 0 | BS EN 60238 - EDISON SCREW LAMPHOLDERS |
BS EN 62931:2017 | GX16t-5 capped tubular led lamp. Safety specifications |
BS EN 62776:2015 | Double-capped LED lamps designed to retrofit linear fluorescent lamps. Safety specifications |
BS EN 60838-2-3:2017 | Miscellaneous lampholders Particular requirements. Lampholders for double-capped linear LED lamps |
I.S. EN 60432-1:2004 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS - PART 1 - TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES (IEC 60432-1:1999 (MOD)) |
CEI EN 60662 : 2013 | HIGH-PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOUR LAMPS - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS |
NF EN 60432-1 : 2001 AMD 2 2013 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS - PART 1: TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES |
08/30189882 DC : DRAFT SEP 2008 | BS EN 60630:1999+A6 - MAXIMUM LAMP OUTLINES FOR INCANDESCENT LAMPS |
DIN 49646-10:1991-04 | IEC LAMPHOLDER GAUGES; "GO" GAUGES FOR G6.35, GX6.35 AND GY6.35 LAMPHOLDERS |
NF EN 60238 : 2005 AMD 2 2011 | |
PREN 2756 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - LAMPS, INCANDESCENT - TESTS |
DIN 49720-1:1984-03 | |
I.S. EN 60662:2012 | HIGH-PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOUR LAMPS - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (IEC 60662:2011 (MOD)) |
UNE-EN 62776:2015 | Double-capped LED lamps designed to retrofit linear fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications |
EN 60598-1:2015/A1:2018 | LUMINAIRES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS |
NF EN 61184 : 2008 AMD 1 2011 | BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS |
UNE-EN 60432-3:2013 | Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 3: Tungsten-halogen lamps (non-vehicle) |
IEC 60838-1:2016+AMD1:2017 CSV | Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 1: General requirements and tests |
IEC 60238:2016 RLV | Edison screw lampholders |
EN 60838-1:2017/A1:2017 | MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS (IEC 60838-1:2016/A1:2017) |
CSA C22.2 No. 84 :2005 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS |
BS EN 62035:2014 | Discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps). Safety specifications |
EN 60630:1998/A7:2015 | MAXIMUM LAMP OUTLINES FOR INCANDESCENT LAMPS (IEC 60630:1994/A7:2014, MODIFIED) |
IEC 60432-3:2012 | Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 3: Tungsten halogen lamps (non-vehicle) |
EN 61195:1999/A2:2015 | DOUBLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS (IEC 61195:1999/A2:2014) |
EN 60432-1:2000/A2:2012 | INCANDESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS - PART 1 - TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LAMPS FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR GENERAL LIGHTING PURPOSES (IEC 60432-1:1999/A2:2011) |
EN 60238 : 2004 AMD 2 2011 | EDISON SCREW LAMPHOLDERS (IEC 60238:2004/A2:2011) |
EN 60838-2-3:2017 | Miscellaneous lampholders - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Lampholders for double-capped linear LED lamps |
EN 60432-3:2013 | Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications - Part 3: Tungsten-halogen lamps (non-vehicle) |
BS 1853-1:1990 | Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting service Specification for internationally specified lamps |
BS 6776:1990 | Specification for Edison screw lampholders |
AS/NZS 62838:2020 | LEDsi lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages not exceeding 50 V a.c. r.m.s. or 120 V ripple free d.c. - Safety specifications (IEC 62838:2015 (ED.1.0)/COR1:2017, MOD) |
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