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    AS/NZS 3117:2007

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    Approval and test specification - Bayonet lampholders

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-02-2007

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS/NZS 3117:2007 APPROVAL AND TEST SPECIFICATION-BAYONET LAMPHOLDERS
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - 1 SCOPE
    6 - 2 APPLICATION
    6 - 2.1 General requirements of AS/NZS 3100
    6 - 2.2 Specific requirements of this Standard
    6 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    7 - 4 DEFINITIONS
    7 - 4.1 Batten lampholder
    7 - 4.2 Bayonet lampholder
    7 - 4.3 B22 lampholder
    7 - 4.4 B15 lampholder (small lampholder)
    7 - 4.5 Cord-grip lampholder
    7 - 4.6 Extra low voltage (ELV)
    7 - 4.7 Festoon lampholder
    7 - 4.8 Pendant lampholder
    7 - 4.9 Safety extra low voltage (SELV)
    7 - 4.10 Screwed entry lampholder
    7 - 4.11 Switch lampholder
    8 - 5 DIMENSIONS
    8 - 6 CONSTRUCTION
    8 - 7 CONTACTS
    8 - 7.1 General
    8 - 7.2 Size and disposition
    8 - 7.3 Contact force
    8 - 7.3.1 Piston-type cylindrical plungers
    9 - 7.3.2 Spring leaf contact-type
    9 - 8 MATERIALS
    9 - 8.1 Thermal class
    10 - 8.2 Ceramic
    10 - 8.3 Current-carrying parts
    10 - 8.4 Metal ferrules
    10 - 9 MEANS OF CONNECTION
    10 - 10 EARTHING FACILITIES
    10 - 11 SWITCHES IN LAMPHOLDERS
    11 - 12 HEAT-RESISTING PROPERTIES
    11 - 13 PENDANT AND CORD-GRIP LAMPHOLDERS
    11 - 14 MARKING
    12 - 15 RATING
    12 - 16 TESTS
    12 - 16.1 General
    12 - 16.2 Humidity withstand
    13 - 16.3 Insulation resistance test
    13 - 16.4 High-voltage test
    13 - 16.5 Cord anchorage test
    13 - 16.6 Normal temperature test
    13 - 16.6.1 General
    14 - 16.6.2 For non-rigid festoon lampholders
    14 - 16.6.3 For batten lampholders
    15 - 16.6.4 For cord-grip and pendant lampholders
    15 - 16.6.5 For rigid festoon lampholders
    15 - 16.6.6 For screwed entry lampholders
    15 - 16.7 Mechanical strength test
    15 - 16.7.1 Application of test
    15 - 16.7.2 Lampholders other than switch and batten types
    16 - 16.7.3 Switch and batten lampholders
    16 - 17 RESISTANCE TO HEAT, FIRE AND TRACKING
    16 - 17.1 Resistance to flame and ignition
    16 - 17.1.1 General
    17 - 17.1.2 Glow-wire test-Insulating materials retaining current-carrying parts
    17 - 17.1.3 Compliance against glow-wire test
    17 - 17.2 Resistance to tracking
    19 - APPENDIX A - 'GO' GAUGES FOR CHECKING FORM, DIMENSIONS AND CONTACT EFFECTIVENESS OF B22 AND B15 LAMPHOLDERS
    19 - A1 DIMENSIONS
    19 - A2 NOTES
    22 - APPENDIX B - 'NO GO' GAUGES FOR CHECKING THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DIAMETER OF B22 AND B15 LAMPHOLDERS
    23 - APPENDIX C - GAUGES FOR THE CONTACT FORCE IN B22 AND B15 LAMPHOLDERS
    23 - C1 GENERAL
    23 - C2 PROCEDURE

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides approval and test specifications for bayonet lamp holders for the purposes of safety and approval for sale in Australia and New Zealand.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard applies to 2-slot or 3-slot, or both, B22 bayonet lampholders and to bayonet lampholders of the B15 (small) designation which are intended for use in low voltage circuits.

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    Committee EL-041
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS C117-1939.Revised and redesignated AS 3117-1972.Second edition 1981.third edition 1988.Fourth edition 1994.Fifth edition jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3117:2007. Originated as AS C117-1939. Revised and redesignated AS 3117-1972. Fifth edition jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3117:2007.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 60695.2.11:2001 Fire hazard testing Glowing/hot wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (IEC 60695-2-11:2000, MOD)
    AS/NZS 60238:2007 Edison screw lampholders (IEC 60238, Ed.8.0 (2004) MOD)
    AS/NZS 3100:2002 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
    AS/NZS 3133:2003 Approval and test specification - Air break switches
    AS/NZS 60695.2.10:2001 Glowing/hot wire based test methods Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
    AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
    AS/NZS 3121:2002 Approval and test specification - Insulating mouldings (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 61184:2007 Bayonet lampholders (IEC 61184, Ed. 2.0 (1997) MOD)
    AS/NZS 60598.1:2003 Luminaires General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2003, MOD)
    AS/NZS 60112:2003
    AS/NZS 61058.1:2002 Switches for appliances General requirements (IEC 61058.1:2000 MOD)

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