On December 2014, the safety requirements for double-capped LED lamps IEC 62776 (Ed.1.0) was published, and relevant EN 62776: 2015 was published on May 2015. The publication of this standard gives a suitable safety guide for LED manufacturers exporting to EU market.

Standard Description:

• IEC/EN 62776 – Double-capped LED Lamps Designed to Retrofit Linear Fluorescent Lamps – Safety Specifications

Scope – this standard covers only the lamps which are: 

• Double-capped input, intended for replacing fluorescent lamps with same caps, designed for replacement without requiring any internal modification of the luminaire;
• G5 and G13 caps;
• Rated power up to 125 W;
• Rated voltage up to 250 V;

Note: this standard does not cover double-capped conversion LED lamps, ｗｈｅｒｅ modification in the luminaire is required.

Evaluation Item – base on above scope, this standard focuses on：

Requirements document: 

• Label: the double-capped LED lamps, can be operated with electromagnetic or electronic controlgear?
• Manual: shall describe all necessary steps for the replacement of the fluorescent lamp with a LED lamp.

Requirements for testing: 

• Interchangeability: the dimensions of cap shall meet the interchangeability gauges. The length of the lamp shall not change significantly within the specified ambient temperature range of the lamp.
• Protection against accidental contact with live parts during ｉｎｓｅｒｔion and normal operation.
• Double-capped LED lamps shall not bring excess ultraviolet (UV) hazard and blue light hazard.

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