M/346 - Surfaces Temperatures
Surface temperatures of accessible non-functional surfaces of electrical equipment included in the scope of the LVD
Mandate M/346 requests the development of European standards for surface temperatures of accessible non-functional surfaces of electrical equipment covered by the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). The goal is to establish uniform criteria to ensure safety by limiting surface temperatures to prevent burns or injuries during normal operation. This standardisation mandate aims to support the implementation of the LVD by defining clear temperature limits and testing methods for accessible surfaces that do not perform an active function but may be touched by users. The resulting standards will enhance product safety and facilitate market harmonisation within the EU.
Purpose
This mandate addresses the standardisation of surface temperatures of accessible non-functional surfaces of electrical equipment. It focuses on ensuring safety by specifying temperature limits for parts of electrical devices that users can touch but which do not perform any functional purpose. This is part of implementing the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the development or revision of European standards that define maximum allowable surface temperatures for non-functional but accessible surfaces of electrical equipment. These standards should provide clear criteria and testing methods to assess surface temperature limits to reduce the risk of burns or other injuries to users.
Expected deliverables
- European standards setting maximum surface temperature limits for accessible non-functional surfaces of electrical equipment.
- Test methods to measure and verify compliance with these temperature limits.
- Guidance ensuring harmonisation across the EU for safe electrical equipment usage within the scope of the LVD.
Context
This mandate arises from the need to harmonise safety requirements related to thermal safety under the Low Voltage Directive, which governs electrical equipment operating within certain voltage limits sold in the EU market. By targeting non-functional accessible surfaces, the standards aim to minimise safety risks while accommodating design and technical constraints. The mandate's implementation supports consumer protection and facilitates the free movement of electrical equipment within the European Union.
The standardisation work covers the surface temperatures of accessible non-functional surfaces of electrical equipment that fall within the scope of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). This includes establishing standard requirements to ensure safety regarding temperatures of external parts of electrical devices that users can touch but are not part of the device's functional elements.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/346 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Surface temperatures of accessible non-functional surfaces of electrical equipment included in the scope of the LVD". Surface temperatures of accessible non-functional surfaces of electrical equipment included in the scope of the LVD There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
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