Device for Connection of Luminaires
Device for Connection of Luminaires (DCL) is a European standard for ceiling light fixtures introduced in 2005 and refined in 2009. It uses 6 ampere. DCL must carry the CE marking as per the Low Voltage Directive. DCL is only allowed to be installed with ground.
| Pin | Color | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Load (L) | |
| 2 | Load (L) | |
| 3 | Protective earth | |
| 4 | Protective earth | |
| 5 | Neutral (N) | |
| 6 | Neutral (N) |
| Type | Ceiling lamp connector | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Production history | |||
| Designer | IEC | ||
| Designed | 2005 | ||
| Manufacturer | Elko, Legrand, Schneider Electric, Lébénoïd, more | ||
| General specifications | |||
| Length | 24.2 mm + length of pins | ||
| Width | 30.2 mm | ||
| Audio signal | None | ||
| Video signal | None | ||
| Cable | Electrical | ||
| Pins | 3 | ||
| Connector | DCL | ||
| Electrical | |||
| Signal | 6 ampere | ||
| Earth | Yes | ||
| Max. voltage | 250 V AC | ||
| Max. current | 6 A | ||
| Data | |||
| Data signal | None | ||
| Pinout | |||
| Pin 1 | Load | L | |
| Pin 2 | Protective earth | PE | |
| Pin 3 | Neutral | N | |
| 3 on the plug, 6 inside the socket. | |||
Adoption
| Country | Notes |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| Belgium | |
| Bulgaria | |
| Croatia | |
| Cyprus | |
| Czech Republic | |
| Denmark | |
| Estonia | |
| Finland | |
| France | Mandatory in new and renovated homes since 2001. Norme Française NF C 15-100. |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Hungary | |
| Republic of Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Latvia | |
| Lithuania | |
| Luxembourg | |
| Malta | |
| Netherlands | |
| Poland | |
| Portugal | |
| Romania | |
| Slovakia | |
| Slovenia | |
| Spain | |
| Sweden | Mandatory since April 1, 2019 |
| Country | Notes |
|---|---|
| Norway | Mandatory since December 31, 2010 |
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