IEC 63494-1 Ed. 1.0 b:2026

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IEC 63494-1:2026 This document specifies the safety requirements for electro-mechanical interfaces connecting lighting system devices to luminaires. These interfaces are used to mechanically connect, electrically power, and enable communication of lighting system devices on luminaires. Electro mechanical interfaces up to and including 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC are included. This document specifies safety related mechanical, electrical, ambient conditions, and construction requirements for the interface components including protective covers. Specific requirements for the devices that can utilize the interface such as sensors, communication modules, cameras, etc., are not within the scope of this document. This document does not specify the following aspects: – the lighting technology, – the illumination performance, – data communication, – functional safety, – the performance and interchangeability of devices on the interface, – electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). This document does not specify safety aspects for the following: – product safety covered in existing standards (e.g. control gear, light sources, luminaires, electrical connectors, USB); – device safety aspects for devices using the electro-mechanical interface; – couplers for mains input power to the luminaire. This document provides a set of requirements and tests which are considered generally applicable to electro-mechanical interfaces. Detailed requirements for particular electro mechanical interfaces are specified in the IEC 63494-2 series. NOTE 1 If the electro-mechanical interface is not standardized in the IEC 63494-2 series, then interchangeability aspects are not covered. NOTE 2 Although manual operation is anticipated at this time, future use of insertion and removal tools can be utilized and covered by this document.