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BS IEC 1231:1993

Withdrawn
Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

International lamp coding system (ILCOS)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

24-06-2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-08-1995

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Introduction
1. Objective
2. Scope
3. Principles
4. Basic structure
4.1 Letter section
4.2 Figure section
4.3 Standardization part
4.4 Length of the code
4.4.1 Short version: ILCOS L
4.4.2 Medium version: ILCOS D
4.4.3 Total version: ILCOS T
5. Lamp categories
5.1 Incandescent lamps
5.1.1 ILCOS L
5.1.2 ILCOS D
5.1.3 ILCOS T
5.1.4 Examples
5.2 Tungsten halogen lamps (non-vehicle)
5.2.1 ILCOS L
5.2.2 ILCOS D
5.2.3 ILCOS T
5.2.4 Examples
5.3 Vehicle lamps
5.4 Fluorescent lamps
5.4.1 ILCOS L
5.4.2 ILCOS D
5.4.3 ILCOS T
5.4.4 Examples
5.5 High-pressure sodium lamps
5.5.1 ILCOS L
5.5.2 ILCOS D
5.5.3 ILCOS T
5.5.4 Examples
5.6 Low-pressure sodium lamps
5.6.1 ILCOS L
5.6.2 ILCOS D
5.6.3 ILCOS T
5.6.4 Examples
5.7 High-pressure mercury lamps
5.7.1 ILCOS L
5.7.2 ILCOS D
5.7.3 ILCOS T
5.7.4 Examples
5.8 Metal halide lamps
5.8.1 ILCOS L
5.8.2 ILCOS D
5.8.3 ILCOS T
5.8.4 Examples
5.9 Special lamps
Annex A. Survey ILCOS L

Gives a coding system that covers all lamp categories. Will: improve communications about the different types of lamps; enable correct replacement of lamps; help in discussions concerning interchangeability and compatibility of products; create a closer relationship between international standards and manufacturers' literature; be used as a complementary marking on the luminaire; replace national and regional coding systems.

Committee
CPL/34/1
DevelopmentNote
Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2005. (12/2004) Supersedes 90/28814 DC. (06/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn

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