IEC 60400:2017
Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders
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IEC 60400:2017 is the technical reference for lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders, helping organizations evaluate the components used in fluorescent lighting assemblies. It is relevant when reviewing product design, procurement specifications, and conformity assessment records for lighting hardware that must support reliable lamp retention and starterholder integration. For engineering, testing, and compliance teams, IEC 60400:2017 provides a clear document basis for technical review, documented evaluation, and controlled product selection.
Purpose of IEC 60400:2017
The purpose of IEC 60400:2017 is to define the requirements and technical framework associated with lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders. In practice, it supports consistent design expectations, verification activities, and product evaluation for components intended for fluorescent lighting systems. Organizations may use it to align engineering documentation, assess suitability during technical assessment, and prepare evidence for quality workflows or regulatory preparation. Its scope is closely tied to the safe and reliable interface between the lamp, holder, and starter-related components.
Compliance applications of IEC 60400:2017
IEC 60400:2017 is commonly used in compliance workflows for lighting products, component procurement, and laboratory evaluation of lampholder and starterholder assemblies. It can support technical validation during product qualification, supplier review, and conformity assessment preparation where fluorescent lighting components are being specified or verified. Engineering and test teams may also reference it when checking installation compatibility, assembly consistency, and documented compliance for electrical equipment used in lighting applications. This makes it a practical compliance reference for product evaluation and technical documentation.
Benefits of IEC 60400:2017
Using IEC 60400:2017 can improve safety, interoperability, and testing consistency for fluorescent lampholder and starterholder components. It helps reduce risk by giving procurement and engineering teams a common basis for selection, acceptance, and technical review. The document also supports quality assurance by making conformity assessment preparation more systematic and by helping align verification activities across suppliers, laboratories, and internal compliance teams. For organizations managing lighting component portfolios, it is a useful engineering specification for maintaining operational consistency and reducing avoidable design or sourcing issues.
- Technical reference for lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders
- Useful for product evaluation, supplier review, and procurement specifications
- Supports verification activities and conformity assessment preparation
- Helps align engineering documentation and testing workflows
- Relevant to lighting component compliance and quality assurance tasks
- Publication Date: 2017-06-15
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 8
- New Version Available: IEC 60400:2017 (2022-01-02)
- Previous Version: IEC 60400:2017 (2020-02-25)
- This Version: IEC 60400:2017 (2017-06-15)
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