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.

Example of DCL socket.

Plug (external)

Pin	Color	Function
1		Load (L)
2		Protective earth
3		Neutral (N)

Socket internals

Pin	Color	Function
1		Load (L)
2		Load (L)
3		Protective earth
4		Protective earth
5		Neutral (N)
6		Neutral (N)

DCL

Type	Ceiling lamp connector
Production history
Designer	IEC
Designed	2005; 20 years ago (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.

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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

Non-EU countries

Country	Notes
Norway	Mandatory since December 31, 2010
UK	Not mandatory, but recommended by the IET Wiring Regulations.

External links

• "IEC 61995-1", "IEC 61995-2" at International Electrotechnical Commission