J.S. Hamilton Poland Certification Unit, based in Siemianowice Śląskie, with competences confirmed by the Polish Centre for Accreditation with Certificate AC149 for the needs of the lighting industry, carries out voluntary certification in the field of lighting and luminaires.
We carry out certification processes based on the PN-EN 60598 standard series and the 2014/30/EU (EMC) Directive as a notified body (NB 2057).
The standard in question covers, among others, the following luminaire types:
- fixed and portable of general purpose,
- built-in,
- road and street,
- garden,
- handheld,
- photographic and film
- stage lighting
- illumination projectors,
- light garlands,
and others
In a Testing Laboratory with competences confirmed by the Polish Centre for Accreditation with certificate AC1552, we perform both accredited and non-accredited tests related to certification processes and independent tests dictated by the needs of our clients.
For luminaire manufacturers, we offer the following test ranges:
Full range of tests according to PN-EN 60598-1 and PN-EN 60598-2;
- Basic testing:
testing of the structure including mechanical strength test, test of the suspension device , test of resistance to corrosion, test of resistance to UV radiation,
test for continuity of earthing,
protection against electric shock,
test for resistance to dust, solid objects and water ingress,
testing of resistance and electrical strength of insulation,
measurement of insulation clearances
durability test and thermal test
Insulating parts, insulating sheaths and terminals are also tested for flammability and heat resistance.
- Durability and heat resistance tests:
- durability and heat resistance testing of luminaires.
Chemical tests:
Determination of mercury, lead, cadmium, chromium (VI) and polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) according to the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
- – EMC tests