Protection classes

Luminaires should not only look good and provide good light, they must also be safe. Safety is guaranteed by compliance with a variety of regulations and standards.

Types of protection

Protection against dust, solid materials and water - Luminaires must belong to a particular protection class against moisture and dust to which they are exposed.

Protection against ignition/fire

When operated, luminaires generate heat. The following symbols are used for luminaires that can be mounted on flammable materials.

Installation in domestic bathrooms

As far as protection against water is concerned, the luminaires must comply with the types of protection indicated above. Shock-hazard protection and protection against solid foreign bodies are at least IP2x.

Rated illuminances for commercial premises

Recommended values according to DIN 5035 Part 2

Installation instructions

With the CE labelling the conformity of a product is certified with the prevailing EC guidelines, like the the low-voltage guideline 73/23/EWG or the EMV guideline 89/336/EWG.

Proved security

Products with VDE approval mark are:

• electrically safe
• mechanically safe
• thermally safe
• standard compliant
• supervised by VDE during production

Product safety

OSRAM has always focused on high product quality, and the health and safety of the consumers of its products.