EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024
(Main)Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows. 1.1.1 Equipment included in scope Replacement: This part of IEC 61010 specifies safety requirements and related verification tests for control equipment and/or their associated peripherals. Some equipment examples are: - programmable logic controller (PLC); - programmable automation controller (PAC); - distributed control systems (DCS); - industrial PC (computers) and panel PC; - programming and debugging tools (PADTs); - displays and human-machine interfaces (HMI); - any product performing the function of control equipment and/or their associated peripherals; - positioners; and - control equipment which have as their intended use the command and control of machines, automated manufacturing and industrial processes, e.g. discrete and continuous control. Components of the above named equipment and in the scope of this standard are e.g.: - (auxiliary) stand-alone power supplies; - peripherals such as digital and analogue I/O, - remote-I/O; - industrial network equipment, embedded or standalone (e.g. switches, routers, wireless base station). Control equipment and their associated peripherals are intended to be used in an industrial environment and may be provided as OPEN or ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT. NOTE 1 Control equipment intended also for use in other environments or for other purposes (example: for use in building installations to control light or other electrical installations, or for use on cars, trains or ships) can have additional conformity requirements defined by the safety standard(s) for these applications. These requirements can involve as example: insulation, spacings and power restrictions. NOTE 2 Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 (planned to be replaced by IEC 62368) and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with control equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950 for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in IEC 61010-1:2010, 5.4.4 second paragraph. Control equipment covered in this standard is typically intended 237 for use in OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II (IEC 60664-1) in low-voltage installations, where the RATED equipment supply voltage does not exceed AC. 1 000 V r.m.s. (50/60 Hz), or DC 1 000 V. Where control equipment is intended for installation to supply systems with overvoltage category III or IV, additional requirements are identified in Annex K. The requirements of ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 104, as they relate to this part of IEC 61010, are incorporated herein. 1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope Replacement: This standard does not deal with aspects of the overall automated system, e.g. a complete assembly line. Control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC), their application program and their associated peripherals are considered as components (components in this context are items which perform no useful function by themselves) of an overall automated system. Since control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC) are component devices, safety considerations for the overall automated system including installation and application are beyond the scope of this standard. Refer to IEC 60364 series of standards or applicable national/local regulations for electrical installation and guidelines. 1.2.1 Aspects included in scope Replace first sentence: The purpose of the requirements of this standard is to ensure that all HAZARDs to the OPERATOR, SERVICE PERSONNEL and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level. NOTE By using the terms "OPERATOR" and "SERVICE PERSONNEL" this standard considers the perception of HAZARDS depending on training and skills. Annex AA gives a general approach in this regard. 1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope Replacement: This standard does not cover: a)[...] b)[...] c)[...] d)[...] e)[...]
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2-201: Besondere Anforderungen für Steuer- und Regelgeräte
Exigences de securité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et de laboratoire - Partie 2-201: Exigences particulières pour les équipements de commande
L'IEC 61010-2-201:2024 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de l'IEC 61010-1, de façon à transformer cette publication en norme IEC: Exigences particulières pour les équipements de commande. Le présent document doit être utilisé conjointement avec l'IEC 61010-1:2010 et l'IEC 61010 1:2010/AMD1:2016. Lorsqu'un paragraphe particulier de l'IEC 61010-1 n'est pas mentionné dans le présent document, ce paragraphe s'applique pour autant que cela soit raisonnable. Lorsque le présent document mentionne "addition", "modification", "remplacement" ou "suppression", il convient d'adapter l'exigence, la spécification d'essai ou la note correspondante de l'IEC 61010 1 en conséquence. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) 1.1.1: clarification concernant les équipements inclus dans le domaine d'application; b) 4.3.2.101: suppression du module à fibre optique; c) 5.4.3: clarification de l'installation de l'équipement; d) 6.7.1.1: révision de la figure représentant l'isolation entre des circuits séparés; e) 6.7.101: suppression du paragraphe concernant l'isolation des BORNES A CABLER SUR PLACE de CATEGORIE DE SURTENSION ll avec une tension nominale maximale de 1 000 V; f) 6.7.1.101: ajout d'un nouveau paragraphe concernant l'isolation des CIRCUITS TBTS/TBTP; g) 6.8.3: ajout d'une spécification pour le contrôleur de tension; h) 6.9.3: ajout d'une exception supplémentaire pour le codage des couleurs; i) 6.9.101: ajout d'un nouveau paragraphe concernant le câblage des circuits secondaires, par exemple TBTS/TBTP; j) 8.2.2.101: ajout d'exigences supplémentaires pour les écrans en verre; k) 8.3: suppression du paragraphe concernant l'essai de chute; l) 9.3.2: ajout d'exigences supplémentaires pour les matériaux des connecteurs et les matériaux isolants; m) clarification des exigences particulières relatives aux matériaux non métalliques; n) Article 11: suppression des exigences particulières concernant la protection contre les DANGERS des fluides et des corps solides étrangers; o) 12.4: ajout d'un paragraphe supplémentaire concernant le rayonnement hyperfréquence; p) 14.102: clarification concernant la description des appareils de commutation.
Varnostne zahteve za električno opremo za meritve, nadzor in laboratorijsko uporabo - 2-201. del: Posebne zahteve za opremo za krmiljenje (IEC 61010-2-201:2024)
Ta del standarda EN-IEC 61010 določa varnostne zahteve in s tem povezane preskuse za preverjanje opreme za krmiljenje in/ali njenih povezanih perifernih naprav. Nekaj primerov opreme: – programirljiv logični krmilnik (PLC); – programirljiv avtomatizacijski krmilnik (PAC); – porazdeljeni krmilni sistemi (DCS); – industrijski osebni računalniki in panelni osebni računalniki; – orodja za programiranje in iskanje napak (PADT); – zasloni in vmesniki človek-stroj (HMI); – vsak izdelek, ki deluje kot oprema za krmiljenje in/ali njene povezane periferne naprave; – naprave za pozicioniranje; ter – oprema za krmiljenje, namenjena upravljanju in krmiljenju strojev ter avtomatiziranih proizvodnih in industrijskih procesov, npr. diskretno in neprekinjeno krmiljenje. Komponente zgoraj omenjene opreme, ki spadajo na področje uporabe tega dokumenta, so: – (pomožni) samostojni električni napajalniki; – periferne naprave, kot so digitalni in analogni vhodno/izhodni sistemi; – oddaljeni vhodno/izhodni sistemi; – industrijska omrežna oprema, vdelana ali samostojna (npr. stikala, usmerjevalniki, brezžična bazna postaja). Oprema za upravljanje in njene povezane periferne naprave so namenjene uporabi v industrijskem okolju. V tem dokumentu je obravnavana oprema, ki je zasnovana kot ODPRTA ali ZAPRTA OPREMA. Oprema za krmiljenje, zajeta v tem standardu, je običajno namenjena uporabi v PRENAPETOSTNI KATEGORIJI II (IEC 60664-1) v nizkonapetostnih inštalacijah, kjer NAZIVNA napajalna napetost opreme ne presega 1000 V izmenične napetosti RMS pri frekvenci 50/60 Hz ali 1000 V enosmerne napetosti. Kadar je oprema za krmiljenje predvidena za namestitev v sisteme s PRENAPETOSTNO KATEGORIJO III ali IV, so dodatne zahteve podane v dodatku K. Zahteve iz vodila ISO/IEC 51 in vodila IEC 104 so vključene v to besedilo, ker se navezujejo na ta del standarda IEC 61010.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Nov-2024
- Withdrawal Date
- 25-Sep-2022
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 65X - Industrial-process measurement, control and automation
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 65 - IEC_TC_65
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 29-Nov-2024
- Completion Date
- 29-Nov-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 24-Dec-2019
Overview
EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 (IEC 61010-2-201:2024) defines safety requirements for control equipment used in industrial measurement, control and laboratory environments. It is a Part 2 (particular requirements) standard that complements EN/IEC 61010-1 by specifying verification tests, construction and documentation rules for devices whose intended function is command and control of machines and industrial processes. Typical products in scope include PLC, PAC, DCS, industrial PCs / panel PCs, HMI / displays, programming/debugging tools (PADTs), positioners, industrial network devices and associated peripherals (I/O modules, auxiliary power supplies, remote I/O).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and exclusions
- Covers control equipment and associated peripherals provided as OPEN or ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT.
- Excludes system-level aspects (complete automated systems, installation wiring); installers should refer to IEC 60364 and national installation rules.
- Protection against electric shock
- Requirements for insulation, clearance and creepage distances, interfaces and operator-accessible ports; typical rated voltage limits up to 1000 V AC/DC in Overvoltage Category II.
- Additional rules for equipment intended for Overvoltage Categories III/IV (see Annex K).
- Mechanical hazards and resistance to mechanical stress
- Guarding, panel-mount considerations and mechanical integrity tests.
- Fire and flammability
- Spread-of-fire requirements and specific flammability testing (including magnesium alloy enclosures - Annex DD).
- Temperature, fluids and environmental resistance
- Temperature limits, heat-resistance testing and protection against liquids, dust and pollution (including guidelines to reduce POLLUTION DEGREES - Annex E).
- Radiation, gases, explosion
- Requirements covering laser/optical radiation, sonic/ultrasonic pressure and hazardous liberated substances.
- Components, interlocks and application hazards
- Component-level requirements, interlock behavior and RISK assessment obligations for OPERATOR and SERVICE PERSONNEL (Annex AA).
- Testing, marking and documentation
- Normative routine tests (Annex F), documentation guidance (Annex EE) and measurement methods for clearance/creepage (Annex FF).
Practical applications
- Use this standard when designing, manufacturing or assessing control equipment for industrial automation, process control, machine control and laboratory control applications.
- Essential for product safety design, compliance testing, CE marking in Europe and risk assessments of control hardware and peripherals.
Who should use this standard
- Product designers and manufacturers of PLCs, PACs, DCS, industrial PCs, HMIs and industrial network modules.
- Safety engineers, conformity assessors, test laboratories and certification bodies.
- System integrators and purchasers responsible for selecting compliant control equipment.
Related standards and references
- IEC/EN 61010-1 (general requirements) - normative base.
- IEC 60364 (installation requirements), IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination), IEC 60950 / IEC 62368 (IT equipment considerations).
- Annexes provide detailed test methods, documentation guidance and practical examples for implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment". This standard covers: This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows. 1.1.1 Equipment included in scope Replacement: This part of IEC 61010 specifies safety requirements and related verification tests for control equipment and/or their associated peripherals. Some equipment examples are: - programmable logic controller (PLC); - programmable automation controller (PAC); - distributed control systems (DCS); - industrial PC (computers) and panel PC; - programming and debugging tools (PADTs); - displays and human-machine interfaces (HMI); - any product performing the function of control equipment and/or their associated peripherals; - positioners; and - control equipment which have as their intended use the command and control of machines, automated manufacturing and industrial processes, e.g. discrete and continuous control. Components of the above named equipment and in the scope of this standard are e.g.: - (auxiliary) stand-alone power supplies; - peripherals such as digital and analogue I/O, - remote-I/O; - industrial network equipment, embedded or standalone (e.g. switches, routers, wireless base station). Control equipment and their associated peripherals are intended to be used in an industrial environment and may be provided as OPEN or ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT. NOTE 1 Control equipment intended also for use in other environments or for other purposes (example: for use in building installations to control light or other electrical installations, or for use on cars, trains or ships) can have additional conformity requirements defined by the safety standard(s) for these applications. These requirements can involve as example: insulation, spacings and power restrictions. NOTE 2 Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 (planned to be replaced by IEC 62368) and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with control equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950 for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in IEC 61010-1:2010, 5.4.4 second paragraph. Control equipment covered in this standard is typically intended 237 for use in OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II (IEC 60664-1) in low-voltage installations, where the RATED equipment supply voltage does not exceed AC. 1 000 V r.m.s. (50/60 Hz), or DC 1 000 V. Where control equipment is intended for installation to supply systems with overvoltage category III or IV, additional requirements are identified in Annex K. The requirements of ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 104, as they relate to this part of IEC 61010, are incorporated herein. 1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope Replacement: This standard does not deal with aspects of the overall automated system, e.g. a complete assembly line. Control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC), their application program and their associated peripherals are considered as components (components in this context are items which perform no useful function by themselves) of an overall automated system. Since control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC) are component devices, safety considerations for the overall automated system including installation and application are beyond the scope of this standard. Refer to IEC 60364 series of standards or applicable national/local regulations for electrical installation and guidelines. 1.2.1 Aspects included in scope Replace first sentence: The purpose of the requirements of this standard is to ensure that all HAZARDs to the OPERATOR, SERVICE PERSONNEL and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level. NOTE By using the terms "OPERATOR" and "SERVICE PERSONNEL" this standard considers the perception of HAZARDS depending on training and skills. Annex AA gives a general approach in this regard. 1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope Replacement: This standard does not cover: a)[...] b)[...] c)[...] d)[...] e)[...]
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows. 1.1.1 Equipment included in scope Replacement: This part of IEC 61010 specifies safety requirements and related verification tests for control equipment and/or their associated peripherals. Some equipment examples are: - programmable logic controller (PLC); - programmable automation controller (PAC); - distributed control systems (DCS); - industrial PC (computers) and panel PC; - programming and debugging tools (PADTs); - displays and human-machine interfaces (HMI); - any product performing the function of control equipment and/or their associated peripherals; - positioners; and - control equipment which have as their intended use the command and control of machines, automated manufacturing and industrial processes, e.g. discrete and continuous control. Components of the above named equipment and in the scope of this standard are e.g.: - (auxiliary) stand-alone power supplies; - peripherals such as digital and analogue I/O, - remote-I/O; - industrial network equipment, embedded or standalone (e.g. switches, routers, wireless base station). Control equipment and their associated peripherals are intended to be used in an industrial environment and may be provided as OPEN or ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT. NOTE 1 Control equipment intended also for use in other environments or for other purposes (example: for use in building installations to control light or other electrical installations, or for use on cars, trains or ships) can have additional conformity requirements defined by the safety standard(s) for these applications. These requirements can involve as example: insulation, spacings and power restrictions. NOTE 2 Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 (planned to be replaced by IEC 62368) and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with control equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950 for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in IEC 61010-1:2010, 5.4.4 second paragraph. Control equipment covered in this standard is typically intended 237 for use in OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II (IEC 60664-1) in low-voltage installations, where the RATED equipment supply voltage does not exceed AC. 1 000 V r.m.s. (50/60 Hz), or DC 1 000 V. Where control equipment is intended for installation to supply systems with overvoltage category III or IV, additional requirements are identified in Annex K. The requirements of ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 104, as they relate to this part of IEC 61010, are incorporated herein. 1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope Replacement: This standard does not deal with aspects of the overall automated system, e.g. a complete assembly line. Control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC), their application program and their associated peripherals are considered as components (components in this context are items which perform no useful function by themselves) of an overall automated system. Since control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC) are component devices, safety considerations for the overall automated system including installation and application are beyond the scope of this standard. Refer to IEC 60364 series of standards or applicable national/local regulations for electrical installation and guidelines. 1.2.1 Aspects included in scope Replace first sentence: The purpose of the requirements of this standard is to ensure that all HAZARDs to the OPERATOR, SERVICE PERSONNEL and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level. NOTE By using the terms "OPERATOR" and "SERVICE PERSONNEL" this standard considers the perception of HAZARDS depending on training and skills. Annex AA gives a general approach in this regard. 1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope Replacement: This standard does not cover: a)[...] b)[...] c)[...] d)[...] e)[...]
EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.020 - Metrology and measurement in general; 19.020 - Test conditions and procedures in general; 25.040.40 - Industrial process measurement and control. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 61010-2-201:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Varnostne zahteve za električno opremo za meritve, nadzor in laboratorijsko
uporabo - 2-201. del: Posebne zahteve za opremo za krmiljenje (IEC 61010-2-
201:2024)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment (IEC 61010-2-201:2024)
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2
-201: Besondere Anforderungen für Steuer- und Regelgeräte (IEC 61010-2-201:2024)
Exigences de securité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
régulation et de laboratoire - Partie 2-201: Exigences particulières pour
les équipements de commande (IEC 61010-2-201:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024
ICS:
19.080 Električno in elektronsko Electrical and electronic
preskušanje testing
71.040.10 Kemijski laboratoriji. Chemical laboratories.
Laboratorijska oprema Laboratory equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61010-2-201
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2024
ICS 17.020; 19.020; 25.040.40 Supersedes EN IEC 61010-2-201:2018
English Version
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements
for control equipment
(IEC 61010-2-201:2024)
Exigences de securité pour appareils électriques de Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-,
mesurage, de régulation et de laboratoire - Partie 2-201: Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2-201: Besondere
Exigences particulières pour les équipements de Anforderungen für Steuer- und Regelgeräte
commande (IEC 61010-2-201:2024)
(IEC 61010-2-201:2024)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2024-11-28. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
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Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
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© 2024 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 E
European foreword
The text of document 65/1049/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 61010-2-201, prepared by TC 65
"Industrial-process measurement, control and automation" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2025-11-30
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2027-11-30
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN IEC 61010-2-201:2018 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if
any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61010-2-201:2024 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61010-1:2010 NOTE Approved as EN 61010-1:2010 (not modified)
IEC 61010-1:2010/A1:2016 NOTE Approved as EN 61010-1:2010/A1:2019
IEC 60364-4-41 NOTE Approved as HD 60364-4-41
IEC 60664-1 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60664-1
IEC 60715 NOTE Approved as EN 60715
IEC 60721-2-3 NOTE Approved as EN 60721-2-3
IEC 60947-1:2020 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60947-1:2021 (not modified)
IEC 61051-2 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61051-2
IEC 61131 series NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61131 series
IEC 61131-6 NOTE Approved as EN 61131-6
IEC 61140:2016 NOTE Approved as EN 61140:2016 (not modified)
IEC 61643 series NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61643 series
IEC 61643-21 NOTE Approved as EN 61643-21
IEC 61643-311 NOTE Approved as EN 61643-311
IEC 61643-321 NOTE Approved as EN 61643-321
IEC 61643-331 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61643-331
IEC 61800 series NOTE Approved as EN 61800 series
IEC 62133 series NOTE Approved as EN 62133 series
IEC 62368 series NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62368 series
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Annex ZA of EN 61010-1:2010 and EN 61010-1:2010/A1:2019 is applicable, except as follows.
Add the following references:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60384-14 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic EN IEC 60384-14 -
equipment - Part 14: Sectional
specification - Fixed capacitors for
electromagnetic interference suppression
and connection to the supply mains
IEC 60695-2-11 - Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: EN IEC 60695-2-11 -
Glowing/hot-wire based test methods -
Glow-wire flammability test method for end
products (GWEPT)
IEC 60695-11-3 - Fire hazard testing - Part 11-3: Test flames EN 60695-11-3 -
- 500 W flames - Apparatus and
confirmational test methods
IEC 60695-11-20 - Fire hazard testing - Part 11-20: Test EN 60695-11-20 -
flames - 500 W flame test method
IEC 60947-4-1 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN IEC 60947-4-1 -
Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-starters -
Electromechanical contactors and motor-
starters
IEC 60947-4-2 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN IEC 60947-4-2 -
Part 4-2: Contactors and motor-starters -
Semiconductor motor controllers, starters
and soft-starters
IEC 60947-5-1 2016 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-5-1 2017
Part 5-1: Control circuit devices and
switching elements - Electromechanical
control circuit devices
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61010-1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical EN 61010-1 2010
equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use - Part 1: General
requirements
+ A1 (mod) 2016 + A1 2019
+ AC 2019-04
IEC 61010-2-030 - Safety requirements for electrical EN IEC 61010-2- -
equipment for measurement, control, and 030
laboratory use - Part 2-030: Particular
requirements for equipment having testing
or measuring circuits
IEC 61810-1 2015 Electromechanical elementary relays - Part EN 61810-1 2015
1: General and safety requirements
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Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use –
Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment
Exigences de securité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et
de laboratoire –
Partie 2-201: Exigences particulières pour les équipements de commande
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope and object . 8
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Tests . 13
5 Marking and documentation . 14
6 Protection against electric shock . 17
7 Protection against mechanical HAZARDS . 31
8 Resistance to mechanical stresses . 32
9 Protection against the spread of fire . 34
10 Equipment temperature limits and resistance to heat . 39
11 Protection against HAZARDS from fluids and solid foreign objects . 45
12 Protection against radiation, including laser sources, and against sonic and
ultrasonic pressure . 45
13 Protection against liberated gases and substances, explosion and implosion . 46
14 Components and subassemblies . 46
15 Protection by interlocks . 50
16 HAZARDS resulting from application . 50
17 RISK assessment . 50
Annexes . 51
Annex E (informative) Guidelines for reduction of POLLUTION DEGREES . 52
Annex F (normative) ROUTINE TESTS . 54
Annex L (informative) Index of defined terms . 56
Annex AA (informative) General approach to safety for control equipment . 57
Annex BB (informative) System drawing of isolation boundaries . 60
Annex CC (informative) Historical techniques for secondary circuits . 71
Annex DD (normative) Flammability test for magnesium alloy fire ENCLOSURES or flame
barriers (see 9.3.2) . 75
Annex EE (informative) Information and documentation and correlation to their uses . 76
Annex FF (informative) Measurement of CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES . 78
Bibliography . 80
Figure 101 – Typical INTERFACE/PORT of control equipment . 19
Figure 102 – Examples of insulation between separate circuits and between circuits
and ACCESSIBLE conductive parts . 24
Figure 103 – Mechanical HAZARDS, with regard to PANEL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT . 31
Figure 104 – Spread of fire HAZARDS, with regard to PANEL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT . 35
Figure 12 – Baffle . 37
Figure 13 – Area of the bottom of an ENCLOSURE to be constructed as specified in
9.3.2 c) 1) . 38
Figure 105 – General temperature test environment . 41
Figure 106 – Vented equipment . 42
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Figure 107 – Non-vented equipment . 43
Figure 108 – PANEL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT extending through the wall of the end location
ENCLOSURE . 44
Figure AA.1 – Control equipment access and safety concerns . 57
Figure BB.1 – Typical system ENCLOSURE layout . 60
Figure BB.2 – Simplified system schematic . 62
Figure BB.3 – HAZARD situation of the control equipment . 63
Figure BB.4 – Application of IEC 61010-2-201 to the control equipment safety drawing . 64
Figure BB.5 – Application of 6.7.1.5 items a) and b) to the control equipment safety
drawing . 64
Figure BB.6 – Application of 6.7.1.5 items a), b), c) and d) to the control equipment
safety drawing . 65
Figure BB.7 – REINFORCED INSULATION . 66
Figure BB.8 – BASIC INSULATION . 67
Figure BB.9 – REINFORCED INSULATION, BASIC INSULATION and impedance . 68
Figure BB.10 – REINFORCED INSULATION from external power supplies . 69
Figure BB.11 – BASIC INSULATION from external power supplies . 70
Figure EE.1 – Information and documentation for component products . 76
Figure EE.2 – Information and documentation accumulation and segregation tree for
an example installation . 77
Figure FF.1 – Path of a component mounted to a PWB (side view) . 79
Figure FF.2 – Path of a component mounted to a PWB (side view) . 79
Table 101 – INTERFACES, PORTS AND TERMINALS considered as OPERATOR ACCESSIBLE for
OPEN and ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT . 18
Table 3 – Multiplication factors for clearances of equipment rated for operation at
altitudes up to 5 000 m . 25
Table 4 – CLEARANCE and CREEPAGE DISTANCES for MAINS CIRCUITS of OVERVOLTAGE
CATEGORY II up to 300 V. 27
Table 5 – Test voltages for solid insulation between MAINS and between MAINS and
secondary circuits OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II up to 300 V . 28
Table 6 – CLEARANCES and test voltages for secondary circuits derived from MAINS
CIRCUITS of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II up to 300 V . 29
Table 16 – Acceptable perforation of the bottom of an ENCLOSURE . 36
Table 19 – Surface temperature limits, under NORMAL CONDITION . 39
Table 102 – Overload and endurance test voltages . 47
Table 103 – Overload test circuit values . 49
Table 104 – Endurance test circuit values . 50
Table E.1 – Environmental situations . 52
Table E.2 – Reduction of POLLUTION DEGREES (PD) . 53
Table CC.1 – Limits of output current and output power for inherently limited power
sources . 74
Table CC.2 – Limits of output current, output power and RATINGS for over-current
protective devices for non-inherently limited power sources . 74
Table FF.1 – Dimensions of X . 78
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –
Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment
FOREWORD
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IEC 61010-2-201 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 65: Industrial-process
measurement, control and automation. It is an International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2017. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) 1.1.1: the related equipment included in the Scope has been clarified;
b) 4.3.2.101: the optical fibre module has been deleted;
c) 5.4.3: equipment installation has been clarified;
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d) 6.7.1.1: revision of the figure representing insulation between separate circuits has been
included;
e) 6.7.101: the subclause relating to insulation for FIELD WIRING TERMINALS of OVERVOLTAGE
ll with a nominal voltage up to 1 000 V has been deleted;
CATEGORY
f) 6.7.1.101: a new subclause relating to insulation for SELV/PELV CIRCUITS has been included;
g) 6.8.3: specification of voltage tester has been added;
h) 6.9.3: an additional exception relating to colour coding has been included;
i) 6.9.101: a new subclause relating to wiring for secondary circuits e.g. SELV/PELV has been
included;
j) 8.2.2.101: additional requirements for glass displays have been included;
k) 8.3: the subclause relating to the drop test has been removed;
l) 9.3.2: additional requirements for material of connectors and insulating material have been
included;
m) The particular requirements for non-metallic material have been clarified;
n) Clause 11: the particular requirements for protection against HAZARDS from fluid and solid
foreign objects have been removed;
o) 12.4: an additional subclause relating to microwave radiation has been included;
p) 14.102: the description of switching devices has been clarified;
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
65/1049/FDIS 65/1095/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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A list of all parts in the IEC 61010 series, published under the general title Safety requirements
for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use, can be found on the IEC
website.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010, and
IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2016.
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61010-1 so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for control equipment.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 61010-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause
applies as far as is reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification",
"replacement", or "deletion", the relevant requirement, test specification or note in IEC 61010-1
should be adapted accordingly.
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In this document,
a) the following print types are used:
– requirements and definitions: in roman type;
NOTES: in smaller roman type;
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– conformity and tests: in italic type;
– terms used throughout this document which have been defined in Clause 3: SMALL ROMAN
CAPITALS.
b) subclauses, figures, tables and notes which are additional to those in IEC 61010-1 are
numbered starting from 101. Additional annexes are lettered starting from AA and additional
list items are lettered from aa).
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INTRODUCTION
IEC 61010-2-2xx documents are a series of standards on the safety of industrial-process
measurement, control and automation equipment.
This document specifies the complete safety related requirements and related tests for control
equipment (e.g. programmable controller (PLC), the components of distributed control systems
(DCS), I/O devices, human machine interface (HMI)).
Safety terms of general use are defined in IEC 61010-1. More specific terms are defined in each
relevant part of the IEC 61010 series.
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –
Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment
1 Scope and object
IEC 61010-1:2010, Clause 1 and IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2016, Clause 1 apply, except as
follows:
1.1.1 Equipment included in scope
Replacement:
Replace the existing text with the following:
This part of IEC 61010 specifies safety requirements and related verification tests for control
equipment or their associated peripherals, or both.
Some equipment examples are:
• programmable logic controller (PLC);
• programmable automation controller (PAC);
• distributed control systems (DCS);
• industrial PC (computers) and panel PC;
• programming and debugging tools (PADTs);
• displays and human-machine interfaces (HMI);
• any product performing the function of control equipment or their associated peripherals, or
both;
• positioners; and
• control equipment which have as their intended use the command and control of machines,
automated manufacturing and industrial processes, for example discrete and continuous
control.
Components of the above named equipment and within the scope of this document are, for
example:
• (auxiliary) stand-alone power supplies;
• peripherals such as digital and analogue I/O,
• remote-I/O;
• industrial network equipment, embedded or stand-alone (e.g. switches, routers, wireless
base station).
Control equipment and their associated peripherals are intended to be used in an industrial
environment. This document considers equipment designed as OPEN or ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT.
NOTE 1 Control equipment intended also for use in other environments or for other purposes (example: for use in
building installations to control light or other electrical installations, or for use on cars, trains or ships) can have
additional conformity requirements defined by the safety standard(s) for these applications. These requirements can
involve for example: insulation, spacings and power restrictions.
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NOTE 2 Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of the IEC 60950 series or the IEC 62368 series
and conforming to their requirements are considered to be suitable for use with control equipment within the scope
of this document. However, some of the requirements of the IEC 60950 series for resistance to moisture and liquids
are less stringent, IEC 61010-1:2010, 5.4.4, second paragraph takes this aspect into account.
Control equipment covered in this document is typically intended for use in OVERVOLTAGE
CATEGORY II (IEC 60664-1) in low-voltage installations, where the RATED equipment supply
voltage does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. RMS (50/60 Hz), or 1 000 V d.c.
Where control equipment is intended for installation to supply systems with OVERVOLTAGE
CATEGORY III or IV, additional requirements are identified in Annex K.
The requirements of ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 104, as they relate to this part of
IEC 61010, are incorporated herein.
1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope
Replacement:
Replace the existing text with the following:
This document does not deal with aspects of the overall automated system, for example a
complete assembly line. Control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC), their application programme
and their associated peripherals are considered as components (components in this context are
items which perform no useful function by themselves) of an overall automated system.
Since control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC) are component devices, safety considerations for
the overall automated system including installation and application are beyond the scope of this
document. Refer to the IEC 60364 series or applicable national and local regulations for
electrical installation and guidelines.
1.2.1 Aspects included in scope
Replace the first sentence with the following:
The purpose of the requirements of this document is to ensure that all HAZARDs to the OPERATOR,
SERVICE PERSONNEL and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level.
NOTE By using the terms "OPERATOR" and "SERVICE PERSONNEL" this document considers the perception of HAZARDS
depending on training and skills. Annex AA provides a general approach in this regard.
1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope
Replacement:
Replace the existing text with the following:
This document does not cover:
a) reliability, functionality, performance, or other properties of the control equipment not related
to safety;
b) mechanical or climatic requirements for operation, transport or storage;
c) EMC requirements (see e.g. the IEC 61326 series or IEC 61131-2);
d) protective measures for explosive atmospheres (see e.g. the IEC 60079 series);
e) functional safety (see e.g. the IEC 61508 series, IEC 61131-6).
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2 Normative references
IEC 61010-1:2010, Clause 2 and IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2016, Clause 2 apply, except as
follows:
Addition:
Add the following new references:
IEC 60384-14, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification – Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection
to the supply mains
IEC 60695-2-11, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end products (GWEPT)
IEC 60695-11-3, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-3: Test flames – 500 W flames – Apparatus and
confirmational test methods
IEC 60695-11-20, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-20: Test flames – 500 W flame test method
IEC 60947-4-1, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-
starters – Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters
IEC 60947-4-2, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 4-2: Contactors and motor-
starters – Semiconductor motor controllers, starters and soft-starters
IEC 60947-5-1:2016, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 5-1: Control circuit devices
and switching elements – Electromechanical control circuit devices
IEC 61010-1:2010, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2016
IEC 61010-2-030, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 2-030: Particular requirements for equipment having testing or measuring
circuits
IEC 61810-1:2015, Electromechanical elementary relays – Part 1: General and safety
requirements
3 Terms and definitions
IEC 61010-1:2010, Clause 3 applies, except as follows:
3.1.3
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Modification:
Replace the definition with the following:
equipment intended to be carried by hand and not fixed during NORMAL USE
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3.2.3
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL
Modification:
Replace the term "PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL" with "PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL" and
add the following Note to entry:
Note 1 to entry: PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL is most familiar to industrial users, manufacturers, etc. Therefore
since this document is targeted towards industrial use, the most familiar term is utilized.
3.2.4
ENCLOSURE
Replacement:
Replace the definition and NOTE with the following:
housing affording the type and degree of protection suitable for the intended application
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-13-08]
Add the following new terms and definitions:
3.101
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
temperature, determined under specified conditions, of the air surrounding the equipment
3.102
ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT
equipment which includes an ENCLOSURE, having safety capability, or a combination of an
ENCLOSURE, having safety capability, and installation provisions enclosing on all sides, with the
possible exception of its mounting surface, to prevent personnel from accidentally touching
HAZARDOUS LIVE, hot or moving parts contained therein and meeting requirements of mechanical
strength, flammability, and stability (where applicable)
EXAMPLE HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT.
Note 1 to entry: This definition is related to IEC 60050-441:1984, 441-12-02.
3.103
FIELD WIRING
wiring of the control equipment, which is not installed in the control equipment manufacturer's
facility
EXAMPLE MAINS supply wiring.
3.104
INTERFACE
shared boundary between one control equipment and another control equipment, or between
parts of a control equipment, through which information or electrical energy is conveyed
[SOURCE: IEC 61131-2:2017, 3.1.21]
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3.105
MODULAR EQUIPMENT
equipment consisting of different modules such as a Rack, CPU, different I/O-modules, network
modules
Note 1 to entry: MODULAR EQUIPMENT can:
a) be OPEN EQUIPMENT or ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT;
b) consist of modules that cannot operate alone or of a basic module that is operational alone and can be enhanced
in function by additional modules;
c) vary in size and functionality depending on the combination and the number of modules;
d) be combined with operational equipment or enhanced in function by the addition of modules by the customer.
3.106
OPEN EQUIPMENT
equipment which does not protect personnel from accidentally touching HAZARDOUS LIVE or
moving parts contained therein nor meet requirements of mechanical strength, flammability and
stability (where applicable)
Note 1 to entry: See Annex AA.
3.107
PANEL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
equipment where a portion of the equipment may form part of the ENCLOSURE
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 103.
3.108
PORT
access to a device or network where electromagnetic energy or signals may be supplied or
received or where the device or network variables may be observed or measured
Note 1 to entry: PORT is most commonly used with respect to EMC.
3.109
PROTECTIVE EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT
PELV CIRCUIT
protective earth referenced electrical circuit in which the voltage cannot exceed the following:
NORMAL CONDITION and SINGLE FAULT CONDITION: The a.c. voltage levels are 30 V RMS, 42,4 V
peak and the d.c. voltage level is 60 V. For equipment intended for use in WET LOCATIONS, the
a.c. voltage levels are 16 V RMS, 22,6 V peak and the d.c. voltage level is 35 V
Note 1 to entry: Transients are not taken into consideration in PELV CIRCUITS.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-195:2021, 195-06-29, modified – In the preferred term, "system" has
been replaced with "circuit", a full description and clarifications have been added and the Note
to entry has been replaced with a new Note to entry.]
3.110
SAFETY EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT
SELV CIRCUIT
non-protective earth referenced electrical circuit in which the voltage cannot exceed the
following:
NORMAL CONDITION and SINGLE FAULT CONDITION: The a.c. voltage levels are 30 V RMS, 42,4 V
peak and the d.c. voltage level is 60 V. For equipment intended for use in WET LOCATIONS, the
a.c. voltage levels are 16 V RMS, 22,6 V peak and the d.c. voltage level is 35 V
Note 1 to entry: Transients are not taken into consideration in SELV CIRCUITS.
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[SOURCE: IEC 60050-195:2021, 195-06-28, modified – In the preferred term, "system" has
been replaced with "circuit", a full description and clarifications have been added and the Note
to entry has been replaced with a new Note to entry.]
3.111
SERVICE PERSONNEL
person who is installing, changing or repairing the control equipment, with the appropriate
technical training, experience and awareness of HAZARDS and of measures to minimize danger
to themselves, other persons or to the control equipment, in an industrial environment
Note 1 to entry: SERVICE PERSONNEL are persons having the appropriate technical training and experience
necessary to be aware of HAZARDS – e.g. electrical HAZARDS, temperature HAZARDS, fire HAZARDS – to which they are
exposed in performing a task and of measures to minimize danger to themselves or to other persons or to the control
equipment, in an industrial environment.
Note 2 to entry: SERVICE PERSONNEL change or repair control equipment e.g. hardware configuration or installation
of software updates provided by the manufacturer.
Note 3 to entry: See AA.1.3 for more detail.
4 Tests
IEC 61010-1:2010, Clause 4 and IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2016, Clause 4 apply, except as
follows:
4.1 General
Add the following three paragraphs of requirements after the third paragraph of requirements,
before the first conformity statement:
The product is verified in accordance with this document in a documented test configuration,
which represents the least favourable configuration. See 4.3.
It is likely or possible that there are different test configurations which yield least favourable
test conditions. For example there can be a least favourable configuration for the temperature
test, and a different least favourable test configuration for the voltage test. If this is the case
then the appropriate least favourable test configuration(s) shall be used with regard to 4.3.2
and 4.4.
These least favourable test configurations and test conditions shall be practical and useful for
the intended applications.
Add the following conformity statement at the end of the list of conformity statements:
Conformity verification: The selected test configuration(s) and test conditions shall be
documented with the rationale in the test report.
4.4.1 General
Add the following note to item a):
NOTE A fault condition can include open or short circuit of components, as well as disabling or bridging one means
or layer of protection.
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4.4.4.3 Spread of fire
Add the following to the conformity statement:
Optionally, for OPEN EQUIPMENT:
The equipment may be placed inside a wire mesh cage covered with cheesecloth. The wire
mesh cage shall be maximum 1,5 times the size (length, width, height) of the device or
representative system including the device, to simulate the intended ENCLOSURE during the
single fault condition testing. See 10.4.1.101 for representative system methodology.with a
tolerance of
The wire mesh cage shall be a metal screen with a mesh 25 mm × 25 mm with a tolerance of
5 mm, centre to centre with a wire diameter of 0,8 mm ± 0,3 mm.
NOTE 1 The wire mesh used is commonly known as chicken wire, 25 mm hexagonal mesh weave made of 0,81
gauge wire.
Cheesecloth is a bleached cotton cloth of approximately 40 g/m containing no flame retardants.
NOTE 2 Cheesecloth is a coarse, loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used for wrapping cheese.
NOTE 3 Panel mounted equipment can combine the two methods.
5 Marking and documentation
IEC 61010-1:2010, Clause 5 and IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2016, Clause 5 apply, except as
follows:
5.1.3 M
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La norme EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 spécifie des exigences de sécurité cruciales pour l'équipement électrique utilisé dans la mesure, le contrôle et les laboratoires, se concentrant particulièrement sur les équipements de contrôle. Son champ d'application est bien défini, englobant un large éventail de dispositifs tels que des contrôleurs logiques programmables (PLC), des contrôleurs d'automatisation programmables (PAC) et des systèmes de contrôle distribués (DCS). Cela souligne l'importance de la sécurité dans des environnements industriels variés, où des équipements tels que les interfaces homme-machine (HMI) et les outils de programmation sont essentiels. Un des points forts de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à identifier clairement les exigences de vérification liées à la sécurité. En se concentrant sur les dangers potentiels auxquels peuvent être confrontés les opérateurs et le personnel de service, la norme s'efforce de réduire ces risques à un niveau tolérable. Cela reflète un engagement fort envers la sécurité des utilisateurs, tout en reconnaissant que la perception des dangers peut varier en fonction de la formation et des compétences. Un aspect particulièrement pertinent est que la norme aborde aussi les exigences supplémentaires pour les équipements destinés à des environnements de catégorie de surtension III ou IV, renforçant ainsi la pertinence de la norme pour des installations plus complexes et exigeantes. Par ailleurs, l'incorporation des guides de conformité, tels que l'ISO/IEC Guide 51 et IEC Guide 104, souligne l'intégration harmonieuse des meilleures pratiques en matière de sécurité dans les exigences normatives. Il est également à noter que certains équipements, bien qu'opérant dans le cadre de cette norme, sont exclus de son champ d'application, notamment les systèmes automatisés complets. Cela permet de clarifier les responsabilités de chaque sous-système et d'éviter toute confusion quant à la portée des exigences de sécurité. En conclusion, la norme EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 représente un document essentiel pour garantir la sécurité des équipements de contrôle utilisés dans des environnements industriels. Sa précision, ses exigences de sécurité bien définies et son adaptabilité aux variations environnementales en font un outil indispensable pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs d'équipements électriques.
SIST EN IEC 61010-2-201:2025 문서는 측정, 제어 및 실험실용 전기 장비의 안전 요구 사항을 규명하며, 특히 제어 장비에 관한 특정 요구 사항을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준은 제어 장비와 그 관련 주변 장치에 대한 안전 요구 사항 및 관련 검증 테스트를 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점은 여러 가지 주요 장비 예시가 포함되어 있다는 점입니다. 예를 들어, 프로그래머블 로직 컨트롤러(PLC), 프로그래머블 자동화 컨트롤러(PAC), 분산 제어 시스템(DCS) 및 산업용 PC가 이에 해당합니다. 이러한 장비들은 산업 환경에서 사용되며, 개방형 또는 밀폐형 장비로 제공될 수 있습니다. 또한, 보조 전원 공급 장치나 디지털 및 아날로그 입출력(peripherals)과 같은 다양한 구성 요소의 안전성을 보장하여 실제 적용에서의 신뢰성을 높이고 있습니다. 표준의 적용 범위는 매우 광범위하여, 기계 및 자동화 제조 공정을 포함한 다양한 산업 프로세스의 제어와 관련된 장비를 포괄합니다. 이로 인해 사용자는 다양한 환경에서 안전한 작동을 보장받을 수 있습니다. 특히, IEC 60664-1에 명시된 OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II의 저전압 설치에 최적화된 요구 사항을 제공하는 점이 주목할 만합니다. 또한, ISO/IEC 가이드 51 및 IEC 가이드 104의 요구 사항이 포함되어 있어, 전반적인 안전성 향상에 기여합니다. 이러한 조치는 작업자와 서비스 인력의 안전성 또한 보장하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 문서는 전반적인 자동화 시스템의 안전 고려 사항을 다루지는 않지만, 제어 장비의 안전 요구 사항을 철저히 정의하여, 해당 장비들이 더욱 안전하게 사용될 수 있도록 하는 데 기여하고 있습니다. 따라서 본 표준은 산업 분야에서 안전하고 효율적인 작동을 위한 필수적인 문서입니다.
SIST EN IEC 61010-2-201:2025は、測定、制御、実験室用電気機器に関する安全要件を明確に定義しており、特に制御機器に対する特別な要件が詳細に示されています。この規格の範囲は、制御機器及びそれに関連する周辺機器に必要な安全要件と確認試験を述べており、プログラマブルロジックコントローラー（PLC）やプログラマブルオートメーションコントローラー（PAC）、分散制御システム（DCS）、産業用PC、表示装置、人間-機械インターフェース（HMI）など、さまざまな機器が含まれています。 この規格の主な強みは、制御機器が産業環境での使用を前提にしている点で、オープンまたは密閉型の機器として提供されることが可能です。また、過電圧カテゴリーIIにおける低電圧システムでの使用を想定しており、これにより運用上の安全性が確保されます。さらに、ISO/IECガイド51およびIECガイド104の要件が組み込まれており、標準の遵守を強化しています。 規格の関連性は、特に自動化システムにおける制御機器の安全性に対するニーズが高まっている現代において非常に重要です。制御機器が与える潜在的な危険を減少させ、オペレーターやサービス要員、および周囲の安全を確保するための基準を提供することは、産業界の信頼性と効率性を向上させるための不可欠な要素です。 不適用な範囲を明確に定義し、自動化システム全体の安全性については他の規格に依存することを明示することで、規格の焦点が保たれ、誤解や不必要なリスクを回避することに寄与しています。このように、SIST EN IEC 61010-2-201:2025は、現代の制御機器の設計と運用において、実用的かつ幅広い適用性を持つ重要な指針となっています。
The standard EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 addresses vital safety requirements for control equipment utilized in measurement, control, and laboratory environments. This document is particularly relevant as it encompasses a spectrum of control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC), programmable automation controllers (PAC), distributed control systems (DCS), industrial PCs, and more. By specifying safety parameters and verification tests for these devices and their peripherals, the standard ensures the overall safety and reliability of control equipment across various industrial settings. One of the key strengths of EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 is its comprehensive scope, which clearly identifies the types of control equipment included, thereby providing significant guidance for manufacturers and users alike. The standard acknowledges the application of various devices within industrial environments and clarifies additional conformity requirements when control equipment is utilized in diverse settings-like building installations or transport applications. This adaptability enhances the relevance of the standard, ensuring it covers a wide range of practical use cases. Furthermore, the standard emphasizes the safety of operators and service personnel by aiming to minimize potential hazards associated with control equipment operation. By incorporating guidelines from ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 104, the standard is well-positioned to harmonize global safety practices in control equipment design and implementation. The differentiation between OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORIES also adds depth to the standard, providing specific requirements for installations designed for higher voltage environments, which is crucial for maintaining operational safety. Another notable feature is the clear delineation of the scope, which ensures that users understand what is covered and what falls outside its purview. This clarity is essential, particularly in complex automated systems, allowing users to refer to other relevant standards like IEC 60364 for additional guidance related to overall system safety. In summary, EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 stands out as a critical document that solidifies safety standards for control equipment in various industrial applications, emphasizing safety, versatility, and clarity in its scope. Its relevance is further underscored by its alignment with existing IEC guides and its attentiveness to specific risks associated with control equipment usage.
Die Norm EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 legt wichtige Sicherheitsanforderungen für elektrische Geräte fest, die zur Messung, Steuerung und im Labor verwendet werden, mit besonderen Anforderungen an Steuergeräte. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Norm ist klar definiert und umfasst eine Vielzahl von Steuergeräten und deren zugehörigen Peripheriegeräten, wie programmierbare Logiksteuerungen (PLC), programmierbare Automatisierungssteuerungen (PAC), verteilte Steuerungssysteme (DCS) sowie industrielle Computer und Bedienoberflächen. Dies verdeutlicht die Relevanz der Norm für moderne industrielle Anwendungen. Ein großer Vorteil dieser Norm liegt in der klaren Struktur und den umfassenden Sicherheitsanforderungen, die sicherstellen, dass alle Gefahren für den Bediener, das Servicepersonal und die Umgebung auf ein tolerierbares Niveau reduziert werden. Durch die Berücksichtigung der verschiedenen Übertemperatur- und Überdruckkategorien wird sichergestellt, dass die Geräte sowohl in industriellen Umgebungen als auch in anderen Anwendungsbereichen wie Gebäudeinstallationen oder Transportfahrzeugen sicher betrieben werden können. Ein weiterer wesentlicher Punkt der Norm ist die Einbeziehung der Anforderungen von ISO/IEC Guide 51 und IEC Guide 104, was die umfassende Relevanz und den internationalen Standardisierungsaspekt unterstreicht. Wichtig ist auch, dass die Norm die Grenzen des Geltungsbereichs klar festlegt und deutlich macht, dass sie sich nicht mit den Aspekten des gesamten automatisierten Systems befasst, sondern sich auf die Sicherheitsaspekte der Steuergeräte und deren Komponenten konzentriert. Dies hilft, Verwirrung zu vermeiden und die Anwendung der Norm zu fördern. Zusammenfassend bietet die EN IEC 61010-2-201:2024 eine solide Grundlage für die Sicherheit von Steuergeräten in einem sich ständig weiterentwickelnden industriellen Umfeld. Die klaren Vorgaben zur Sicherheit und der umfassende Geltungsbereich machen diese Norm zu einem unverzichtbaren Dokument für alle, die mit Mess-, Steuer- und Laborgeräten arbeiten.
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