Abstract

Specifies international lamp coding system (ILCOS) technical specifications to maufacturers, suppliers, consumers and regulators. This document is identical to IEC TS 61231:1996 and is reproduced from it.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-041 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 22 July 2013.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 27 August 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-041:

Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Industry Group
Certification Interests, New Zealand
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand
Fair Trading NSW
IES: The Lighting Society
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
International Accreditation New Zealand
Lighting Council Australia
Lighting Council New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
New Zealand Lighting Manufacturers and Suppliers

Scope

This technical specification gives the rules for the international lamp coding system and covers all lamp categories, excluding vehicle lamps. Coding for the main lamp types in specified and, for the others, will follow by amendments to this technical specification as appropriate.
The object of the international lamp coding system is:
- to improve communication about the different types of lamps;
- to help in discussions concerning interchangeability and compatibility of products;
- to create a closer relationship between international standards and manufacturers’ literature (for example the code could be given in future in the relevant parts of a standard);
- to enable correct replacements of lamps;
- to be used as a complementary marking on the luminaire;
- to replace national and regional coding systems.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 17/10/2013 This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2013 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 17/10/2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-041
Supersedes	AS/NZS 4293:1995 DR 01211 CP