Electrical safety
Safety symbols
The ENEC symbol (European Norms Electrical Certification) is a European test and certification symbol for luminaires and electrical components in luminaires. The number 10 with or without the VDE symbol signifies that the test/certification symbol was issued by the VDE Institute for Testing and Certification.
Surface-mounted luminaires with this symbol are not suitable for direct installation on normally flammable building materials.
Luminaires bearing this symbol are suitable for business premises where dust or fibrous material present a fire hazard due to their limited surface temperatures (VDE 0711 Part 2 - 24).
Recessed luminaires with this symbol are not suitable for direct installation in normally flammable building materials.
Luminaires and power supply units bearing this symbol must not be in direct contact with thermal insulating materials.
The symbol = ... °C in accordance with DIN EN 60 598 / VDE 0711 indicates the permissible ambient temperature at which a luminaire is allowed to be operated. Our luminaires are generally designed for an ambient temperature ta = 25 °C, i.e. for indoor use.
The CE symbol is affixed at the manufacturer’s responsibility and is not a safety symbol. The manufacturer uses it to document conformity with European Union directives.
The number alongside the CE symbol indicates that an inspection and certification body checks compliance with the guidelines.
Protection classes
Body protection
Water protection
Safety classes
Safety class I designates luminaires with an earth connection. In the event of a fault, the power supply is switched off by an overload/residual current protective devices.
Safety class IIdesignates luminaires that have not only functional insulation but also additional protective insulation. Under fault conditions, no dangerous voltage can reach metal parts which can be touched. Many safety class I luminaires are also available in safety class II. Please contact us.
Safetyclass III designates luminaires operating on extra-low safety voltage. They can be connected only to safety transformers in accordance with EN 61558/VDE 0570, EN 61347/VDE 712 or VDE 0100 Part 410. The transformer must be approved for this type of installation.
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