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NEWS | LIGHTING

Emergency lighting standards updated

Feb 04, 2022

The new standard for emergency lighting (IEC 60598-2-22) has been published. In the near future this IEC-standard shall become an EN-standard. The new standard for emergency lighting control gear (IEC 61347-2-7) has also been published as an IEC-standard to be able to handle the new technologies. These will become an EN-standard as well. Read the main changes below.

The main changes of the new standards

The main changes compared to the previous version are the introduction of requirements for Li-ion batteries and electric double-layer capacitors (EDLC) as energy source. In addition, the standards no longer refer to batteries, but to electric source for safety service (ESSS) to cover both batteries and EDLCs.

A change-over period

The changes do not affect the ENEC-certification. When the EN-version of the standard is published, there will be a change-over period to get products ready for the new standard. If necessary the CB-certification can be updated according to the new standards.

How can we help?

Would you like to receive the ENEC-certification and CB-certification yourself? DEKRA is happy to help you! We provide tests required for both certifications. Contact us for more information.
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