DIN 49778-7 1990-06 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN 49778-7 1990-06 — Lichtmasten; Gerätesteg mit Schiebemuttern; Maße, Einbau (English title: Lighting columns; brackets with sliding nuts for mounting of devices). This part of the DIN 49778 series specifies the shape, dimensions and installation details for device mounting brackets with sliding nuts used on lighting columns.

Abstract

This standard defines the geometrical dimensions, fitting details and basic installation requirements for brackets (Gerätesteg) fitted with sliding nuts on lighting columns so that electrical and auxiliary devices can be mounted reliably and interchangeably. It supplements national requirements for lighting column accessories and supports consistent mounting interfaces for fixtures and equipment on poles and masts.

General information

• Status: Active / current (listed as aktuell by the national registry).
• Publication date: 1990-06.
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN).
• ICS / categories: 93.080.40 (lighting columns and related equipment).
• Edition / version: 1990-06 edition (this publication replaces DIN 49778‑7:1979‑01).
• Number of pages: 2 pages (concise technical specification).

Scope

The standard applies to the design and installation of device mounting brackets with sliding nuts fitted to lighting columns (Lichtmasten). It covers dimensional data, mounting interfaces and installation guidance necessary to ensure compatible and safe attachment of lighting fixtures, control gear and ancillary devices to poles and masts used in street and outdoor lighting systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Specified dimensions and tolerances for brackets and sliding-nut locations to ensure interchangeability.
• Mounting-interface details for safe attachment of luminaires and auxiliary equipment.
• Requirements for correct placement and retention of sliding nuts (Schiebemuttern) within the bracket.
• Basic installation and assembly instructions to achieve secure, serviceable connections on lighting columns.
• Reference to preceding edition and relationship with other lighting-column standards where applicable.

Typical use and users

Used by lighting-column manufacturers, street‑lighting designers, civil and electrical engineers, municipal procurement and installation teams, and testing/inspection bodies to ensure standardised mounting interfaces for equipment attached to lighting poles.

Related standards

Part of the DIN 49778 series (this part replaces the 1979 edition of DIN 49778‑7). Related standards include broader lighting-column standards such as DIN EN 40 (design and performance of lighting columns) and other parts of DIN 49778 that address complementary accessories and details for masts and brackets.

Keywords

lighting columns; Lichtmasten; bracket; Gerätesteg; sliding nut; Schiebemutter; mounting; dimensions; installation; DIN 49778-7; street lighting accessories.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN 49778‑7:1990‑06 is a concise technical specification that defines dimensions and installation requirements for brackets with sliding nuts used on lighting columns, enabling standardized mounting of devices on poles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the mechanical interface — geometry, placement and installation guidance — for device-mounting brackets equipped with sliding nuts on lighting columns, ensuring interchangeability and secure fixing of luminaires and ancillary devices.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of lighting columns and brackets, street‑lighting designers, installation contractors, municipal asset managers and conformity/inspection bodies use this standard when specifying, producing or installing mounting hardware on poles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1990-06 edition is listed in the national registry as the current edition and it replaced the 1979‑01 edition. Users should confirm with the national standards body (DIN or an authorized national reseller) for any subsequent amendments or withdrawals before relying on it for procurement or legal compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the DIN 49778 family of documents dealing with lighting-column accessories and related mounting hardware; other parts address different accessory types and complementary requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Lighting columns, brackets, sliding nuts, mounting interface, dimensions, installation, DIN 49778-7.