IEC 60065:2001
(Main)Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements
Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements
Applies to receiving apparatus for sound or vision, amplifiers, load and source transducers, motor-driven apparatus (radio-gramophones, tape recorders and sound-film projectors, etc.) which are to be connected to the mains, directly or indirectly, and which are intended for domestic and similar indoor use. Gives a safety and classification terminology based on IEC 60536. Specifies requirements for marking, insulation, components, electrical connections and fixings, protection against ionizing radiation, resistance to heating, mechanical strength and stability, etc., as well as a requirement for splash-proof mains operated electronic equipment. Does not apply to apparatus designed for rated supply voltage exceeding 433 V (r.m.s.) between phases in the case of three-phase supply and 250 V (r.m.s.) in all other cases. Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. Please refer to Guide 112 for using the current editions of IEC 60065 and IEC 60950 in evaluating the safety of multimedia equipment
Appareils audio, vidéo et appareils électroniques analogues - Exigences de sécurité
S'applique aux matériels comme les récepteurs de radiodiffusion sonore et visuelle, les amplificateurs, les transducteurs de charge et de source et ses appareils à entraînement par moteur (radio-électrophones, magnétophones et projecteurs de films sonores) qui doivent être raccordés au réseau directement ou indirectement et qui sont destinés à des usages domestiques en intérieur ou à des usages généraux analogues. Donne la terminologie concernant la sécurité et la classification reprise de la CEI 60536. Spécifie les règles de marquage, d'isolement, de composition, de connection électrique et de raccordement mécanique ainsi que les prescriptions concernant la protection contre les rayonnements ionisants, la résistance à l'échauffement, la robustesse et la stabilité mécaniques, etc. Comprend aussi des règles additionnelles pour les matériels électroniques reliés au réseau et protégés contre les protections d'eau. N'est pas applicable aux appareils conçus pour fonctionner à des tensions nominales d'alimentation dépassant 433 V eff. entre phases d'un réseau triphasé et 250 V eff. dans tous les autres cas. A le statut d'une publication groupée de sécurité conformément au Guide 104 Veuillez vous référer au Guide 112 pour l'utilisation des éditions actuelles de la CEI 60065 et de la CEI 60950 pour l'évaluation de la sécurité des matériels multimédias
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2001-12
PUBLICATION GROUPÉE DE SÉCURITÉ
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Appareils audio, vidéo et appareils
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Exigences de sécurité
Audio, video and similar electronic
apparatus –
Safety requirements
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Appareils audio, vidéo et appareils
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Exigences de sécurité
Audio, video and similar electronic
apparatus –
Safety requirements
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS .5
INTRODUCTION.7
1 Généralités.18
1.1 Domaine d'application.18
1.2 Références normatives .22
2 Définitions .28
3 Exigences générales.48
4 Conditions générales d'essais.48
5 Marquages et instructions .62
6 Rayonnements dangereux.70
7 Echauffement dans les conditions normales de fonctionnement.74
8 Règles de construction relatives à la protection contre les chocs électriques .82
9 Risques de choc électrique dans les conditions normales de fonctionnement . 100
10 Exigences concernant les isolations. 108
11 Fonctionnement anormal. 116
12 Robustesse mécanique. 122
13 LIGNES DE FUITE et DISTANCES DANS L'AIR . 134
14 Composants . 158
15 DISPOSITIFS DE CONNEXION EXTÉRIEURE . 192
16 Câbles souples extérieurs. 206
17 Connexions électriques et fixations mécaniques. 212
18 Résistance mécanique des tubes à image et protection contre
les effets d'une implosion. 218
19 Stabilité et risques mécaniques. 222
20 Résistance au feu. 226
Annexe A (normative) Prescriptions supplémentaires pour les appareils protégés
contre les projections d'eau. 256
Annexe B (normative) Appareils destinés à être reliés aux
RÉSEAUX DE TÉLÉCOMMUNICATION. 258
Annexe C (normative) Filtre passe-bande pour mesure de bruit à bande large . 262
Annexe D (normative) Réseau de mesure pour les COURANTS DE CONTACT . 264
Annexe E (normative) Mesure des LIGNES DE FUITE et DISTANCES DANS L'AIR . 266
Annexe F (normative) Tableau des potentiels électrochimiques . 274
Annexe G (normative) Méthodes d'essai d'inflammabilité . 276
Annexe H (normative) Fils de bobinage isolés pour utilisation sans intercouche . 282
Annexe J (normative) Autre méthode pour la détermination des DISTANCES
DANS L'AIR minimales . 288
Annexe K (normative) Générateur d'impulsions d'essai. 300
Annexe L (disponible)
Annexe M (informative) Exemples de prescriptions pour un programme de contrôle
de la qualité . 302
Annexe N (informative) ESSAIS INDIVIDUELS. 306
Bibliographie . 314
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.9
INTRODUCTION.7
1 General .19
1.1 Scope.19
1.2 Normative references .23
2 Definitions .29
3 General requirements .49
4 General test conditions .49
5 Marking and instructions .63
6 Hazardous radiations .71
7 Heating under normal operating conditions.75
8 Constructional requirements with regard to the protection against electric shock .83
9 Electric shock hazard under normal operating conditions. 101
10 Insulation requirements. 109
11 Fault conditions . 117
12 Mechanical strength. 123
13 CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES. 135
14 Components . 159
15 TERMINALS . 193
16 External flexible cords. 207
17 Electrical connections and mechanical fixings . 213
18 Mechanical strength of picture tubes and protection against the effects of implosion. 219
19 Stability and mechanical hazards . 223
20 Resistance to fire. 227
Annex A (normative) Additional requirements for apparatus with protection
against splashing water. 257
Annex B (normative) Apparatus to be connected to the TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS . 259
Annex C (normative) Band-pass filter for wide-band noise measurement . 263
Annex D (normative) Measuring network for TOUCH CURRENTS. 265
Annex E (normative) Measurement of CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES. 267
Annex F (normative) Table of electrochemical potentials . 275
Annex G (normative) Flammability test methods . 277
Annex H (normative) Insulated winding wires for use without interleaved insulation . 283
Annex J (normative) Alternative method for determining minimum CLEARANCES. 289
Annex K (normative) Impulse test generators . 301
Annex L (vacant)
Annex M (informative) Examples of requirements for quality control programmes . 303
Annex N (informative) ROUTINE TEST. 307
Bibliography . 315
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Figure 1 – Circuit d’essai pour le fonctionnement anormal . 234
Figure 2 – Exemple d'évaluation D'ISOLATION RENFORCÉE . 234
Figure 3 – Exemple de parties ACCESSIBLES. 236
Figure 4 – Crochet d'épreuve . 238
Figure 5a – Essai de surtension – Circuit d’essai. 238
Figure 5b – Essai de surtension – Exemple d'interrupteur utilisable dans
le circuit d'essai aux surtensions . 240
Figure 6 – Appareil d'essai de rigidité diélectrique . 242
Figure 7 – Tensions d'essai. 244
Figure 8 – Essai de choc utilisant la sphère d’acier. 244
Figure 9 – Calibre d'essai de la robustesse mécanique des connecteurs
d'antenne coaxiaux . 246
Figure 10 – LIGNES DE FUITE et DISTANCES DANS L'AIR minimales sur une carte imprimée. 248
Figure 11 – Appareil d'essai pour les dispositifs faisant corps avec la fiche
de raccordement au RÉSEAU D’ALIMENTATION. 250
Figure 12 – Disposition des rayures pour l'essai d'implosion . 252
Figure 13 – Distances à partir des SOURCES DE FEU POTENTIELLES et exemple
de conception de barrières . 254
Figure C.1 – Filtre passe-bande pour mesure de bruit en bande large
limites de la réponse amplitude-fréquence). 262
Figure D.1 – Réseau de mesure pour les COURANTS DE CONTACT conformes
à la CEI 60990 . 264
Figure E.1 – Encoche étroite . 266
Figure E.2 – Encoche large . 268
Figure E.3 – Encoche en forme de V . 268
Figure E.4 – Nervure. 268
Figure E.5 – Parties non collées avec encoche étroite . 268
Figure E.6 – Parties non collées avec encoche large . 270
Figure E.7 – Parties non collées avec encoches large et étroite . 270
Figure E.8 – Partie conductrice non connectée intercalée . 270
Figure E.9 – Faible retrait. 272
Figure E.10 – Large retrait . 272
Figure K.1 – Circuit générateur d'impulsions. 300
Tableau 1 – Plages de tensions des circuits TRT.38
Tableau 2 – Alimentation d’essai .56
Tableau 3 – Limites d'échauffement des parties de l’appareil.78
Tableau 4 – Température et temps d'essai (en jours) par cycle.96
Tableau 5 – Tensions d’essai pour la rigidité diélectrique et valeurs de la
résistance d’isolement. 114
Tableau 6 – Essai de choc sur l’enveloppe de l’appareil. 126
Tableau 7 – Valeurs du couple pour l’essai des pièces d’extrémité . 132
Tableau 8 – DISTANCES DANS L'AIR minimales pour l'isolation dans les circuits en LIAISON
CONDUCTRICE AVEC LE RÉSEAU et entre ces circuits et les circuits non en LIAISON
CONDUCTRICE AVEC LE RÉSEAU. 140
Tableau 9 – DISTANCES DANS L'AIR supplémentaires pour l'isolation dans les circuits
en LIAISON CONDUCTRICE AVEC LE RÉSEAU à TENSION DE FONCTIONNEMENT crête supérieure
à la valeur crête de la tension nominale du RÉSEAU D’ALIMENTATION et entre ces circuits
et les circuits non en LIAISON CONDUCTRICE AVEC LE RÉSEAU . 142
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Figure 1 – Test circuit for fault conditions . 235
Figure 2 – Example of an assessment of REINFORCED INSULATION . 235
Figure 3 – Example of ACCESSIBLE parts . 237
Figure 4 – Test hook .239
Figure 5a – Surge test – Test circuit . 239
Figure 5b – Surge test – Example of a switch to be used in the test circuit . 241
Figure 6 – Dielectric strength test instrument. 243
Figure 7 – Test voltages. 245
Figure 8 – Impact test using a steel ball. 245
Figure 9 – Test plug for mechanical tests on antenna coaxial sockets. 247
Figure 10 – Minimum CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES on PRINTED BOARDS . 249
Figure 11 – Test apparatus for devices forming a part of the MAINS plug . 251
Figure 12 – Scratch patterns for implosion test . 253
Figure 13 – Distances from a POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCE and an example for the design
of barriers . 255
Figure C.1 – Band-pass filter for wide-band noise measurement (amplitude/frequency
response limits). 263
Figure D.1 – Measuring network for TOUCH CURRENTS according to IEC 60990 . 265
Figure E.1 – Narrow groove. 267
Figure E.2 – Wide groove. 269
Figure E.3 – V-shaped groove . 269
Figure E.4 – Rib . 269
Figure E.5 – Uncemented joint with narrow groove . 269
Figure E.6 – Uncemented joint with wide groove. 271
Figure E.7 – Uncemented joint with narrow and wide grooves . 271
Figure E.8 – Intervening, unconnected conductive part . 271
Figure E.9 – Narrow recess . 273
Figure E.10 – Wide recess . 273
Figure K.1 – Impulse generating circuit. 301
Table 1 – Voltage ranges of TNV circuits.39
Table 2 – Test power supply.57
Table 3 – Permissible temperature rise of parts of the apparatus .79
Table 4 – Test temperature and testing time (in days) per cycle.97
Table 5 – Test voltages for dielectric strength test and values for insulation resistance . 115
Table 6 – Impact test on the enclosure of apparatus . 127
Table 7 – Torque values for end-piece test . 133
Table 8 – Minimum CLEARANCES for insulation in circuits CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO
THE MAINS and between such circuits and circuits not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE
MAINS . 141
Table 9 – Additional CLEARANCES for insulation in circuits CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO
THE MAINS with peak OPERATING VOLTAGES exceeding the peak value of the nominal a.c.
MAINS voltage and between such circuits and circuits not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO
THE MAINS. 143
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Tableau 10 – DISTANCES DANS L'AIR minimales dans les circuits non en
LIAISON CONDUCTRICE AVEC LE RÉSEAU . 146
Tableau 11 – LIGNES DE FUITE minimales . 152
Tableau 12 – LIGNES DE FUITE ET DISTANCES DANS L'AIR minimales
(constructions enfermées, enveloppées ou hermétiquement scellées). 156
Tableau 13 – Classe d'inflammabilité en fonction de la distance par rapport aux
SOURCES DE FEU POTENTIELLES. 164
Tableau 14 – Courant de pointe. 186
Tableau 15 – Section nominale que doivent permettre les DISPOSITIFS DE CONNEXION
EXTÉRIEURE . 200
Tableau 16 – Diamètre minimal nominal de la tige filetée. 200
Tableau 17 – Force de traction sur les broches . 206
Tableau 18 – Sections nominales des câbles souples extérieurs. 206
Tableau 19 – Masse et diamètre de la poulie pour les essais de contrainte . 208
Tableau 20 – Couple à appliquer aux vis . 214
Tableau 21 – Distance par rapport aux SOURCES DE FEU POTENTIELLES et classes
d’inflammabilité correspondantes . 230
Tableau B.1 – Séparation des circuits TRT . 260
Tableau E.1 – Valeur de X. 266
Tableau H.1 – Diamètre du mandrin . 282
Tableau H.2 – Température du four. 284
Tableau J.1 – Tensions transitoires du réseau. 290
Tableau J.2 – DISTANCES DANS L'AIR minimales . 296
Tableau K.1 – Valeurs des composants pour les circuits générateurs d'impulsions. 300
Tableau M.1 – Règles pour l'échantillonnage et l'examen – DISTANCES DANS L’AIR réduites . 304
Tableau N.1 – Tension d’essai . 310
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Table 10 – Minimum CLEARANCES in circuits not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS . 147
Table 11 – Minimum CREEPAGE DISTANCES. 153
Table 12 – Minimum CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES (enclosed, enveloped or
hermetically sealed constructions). 157
Table 13 – Flammability category related to distance from POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES . 165
Table 14 – Peak surge current . 187
Table 15 – Nominal cross-sectional area to be accepted by TERMINALS . 201
Table 16 – Minimum nominal thread diameter. 201
Table 17 – Pull force on pins . 207
Table 18 – Nominal cross-sectional areas of external flexible cords . 207
Table 19 – Mass and pulley diameter for stress test. 209
Table 20 – Torque to be applied to screws . 215
Table 21 – Distances from POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES and consequential flammability
categories . 231
Table B.1 – Separation of TNV circuits . 261
Table E.1 – Value of X . 267
Table H.1 – Mandrel diameter . 283
Table H.2 – Oven temperature . 285
Table J.1 – MAINS transient voltages . 291
Table J.2 – Minimum CLEARANCES . 297
Table K.1 – Component values for impulse generating circuits. 301
Table M.1 – Rules for sampling and inspection – Reduced CLEARANCES. 305
Table N.1 – Test voltage . 311
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AVANT-PROPOS
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favoriser la coopération internationale pour toutes les questions de normalisation dans les domaines de
l'électricité et de l'électronique. A cet effet, la CEI, entre autres activités, publie des Normes internationales.
Leur élaboration est confiée à des comités d'études, aux travaux desquels tout Comité national intéressé par le
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Internationale de Normalisation (ISO), selon des conditions fixées par accord entre les deux organisations.
2) Les décisions ou accords officiels de la CEI concernant les questions techniques représentent, dans la mesure
du possible, un accord international sur les sujets étudiés, étant donné que les Comités nationaux intéressés
sont représentés dans chaque comité d’études.
3) Les documents produits se présentent sous la forme de recommandations internationales. Ils sont publiés
comme normes, spécifications techniques, rapports techniques ou guides et agréés comme tels par les Comités
nationaux.
4) Dans le but d'encourager l'unification internationale, les Comités nationaux de la CEI s'engagent à appliquer de
façon transparente, dans toute la mesure possible, les Normes internationales de la CEI dans leurs normes
nationales et régionales. Toute divergence entre la norme de la CEI et la norme nationale ou régionale
correspondante doit être indiquée en termes clairs dans cette dernière.
5) La CEI n’a fixé aucune procédure concernant le marquage comme indication d’approbation et sa responsabilité
n’est pas engagée quand un matériel est déclaré conforme à l’une de ses normes.
6) L’attention est attirée sur le fait que certains des éléments de la présente Norme internationale peuvent faire
l’objet de droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. La CEI ne saurait être tenue pour
responsable de ne pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et de ne pas avoir signalé leur existence.
La Norme internationale CEI 60065 a été établie par le comité d'études 92 de la CEI: Sécurité
des appareils électroniques audio, vidéo et des appareils analogues.
Cette septième édition annule et remplace la sixième édition parue en 1998. Cette édition
constitue une révision technique.
Elle a le statut d'une publication groupée de sécurité conformément au Guide 104 de la CEI.
Le texte de cette norme est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
92/85/FDIS 92/89/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cette norme.
Cette publication a été rédigée selon les Directives ISO/CEI, Partie 3.
Dans cette norme, les caractères suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences proprement dites: en caractères romains
– conditions d'essai: en italique
– NOTES: en petits caractères.
Les termes ayant une définition à l'article 2 sont indiqués en PETITES MAJUSCULES.
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FOREWORD
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international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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Standards transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional standards. Any
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5) The IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with one of its standards.
6) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject
of patent rights. The IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60065 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 92: Safety of
audio, video and similar electronic equipment.
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 1998. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
92/85/FDIS 92/89/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper: roman type
– test specifications: italic type
– NOTES: smaller roman type
For terms defined in clause 2, SMALL CAPITALS are used.
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Les annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J et K font partie intégrante de cette norme.
Les annexes M et N sont données uniquement à titre d'information.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cette publication ne sera pas modifié avant 2003. A cette
date, la publication sera
• reconduite;
• supprimée;
• remplacée par une édition révisée; ou
• amendée.
Le contenu du corrigendum d'août 2002 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.
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Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K form an integral part of this standard.
Annexes M and N are for information only.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
2003. At this date, in accordance with the committee’s decision the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
The contents of the corrigendum of August 2002 have been included in this copy.
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INTRODUCTION
Principes de sécurité
Généralités
Cette introduction est destinée à permettre la compréhension des principes sur lesquels
reposent les exigences de base de la présente norme. Cette compréhension est essentielle
pour que soient conçus et fabriqués des appareils ne présentant pas de danger.
Les exigences de cette norme sont destinées à protéger les personnes ainsi que l'environ-
nement de l'appareil.
Nous attirons l'attention sur le fait que les exigences normalisées sont le minimum jugé
nécessaire pour atteindre un niveau de sécurité satisfaisant.
Les développements de la technique et de la technologie peuvent nécessiter la modification de
cette norme.
NOTE L'expression «protéger l'environnement de l'appareil» implique également la protection de l'environnement
naturel dans lequel l'appareil est utilisé en tenant compte du cycle de vie de l'appareil, c’est-à-dire: fabrication,
utilisation, maintenance, destruction et recyclage possible de certaines parties de l'appareil.
Risques
La présente norme est destinée à éviter les blessures ou les dégâts dus aux risques suivants:
– chocs électriques;
– températures excessives;
– rayonnements;
– implosion;
– risques mécaniques;
– feu.
Chocs électriques
Un choc électrique est dû au courant qui passe à travers le corps humain. Des courants de
l'ordre du milliampère peuvent provoquer une réaction chez des personnes en bonne santé et
peuvent déclencher des réactions involontaires dangereuses. Des courants plus élevés
peuvent provoquer des dégâts plus importants. Dans des conditions spécifiées, des tensions
en dessous d'une certaine limite ne présentent généralement aucun danger. Certaines parties
de l'appareil qui peuvent être touchées ou tenues à la main sont soit mises à la terre, soit
correctement isolées, de façon à empêcher qu'elles soient soumises à des tensions trop
élevées.
Pour se prémunir contre un choc électrique dû à un défaut, on fournit normalement deux
niveaux de protection vis-à-vis des parties qui peuvent être touchées. Ainsi, un défaut unique
et sa conséquence, quelle qu'elle soit, ne créeront pas de danger. Le fait d'appliquer des
protections supplémentaires, comme l'isolation supplémentaire ou la mise à la terre de
protection, ne remplace pas, même partiellement, la conception correcte de l'isolation
principale.
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INTRODUCTION
Principles of safety
General
This introduction is intended to provide an appreciation of the principles on which the require-
ments of this standard are based. Such an understanding is essential in order that safe
apparatus can be designed and manufactured.
The requirements of this standard are intended to provide protection to persons as well as to
the surroundings of the apparatus.
Attention is drawn to the principle that the requirements, which are standardized, are the
minimum considered necessary to establish a satisfactory level of safety.
Further development in techniques and technologies may entail the need for future modification
of this standard.
NOTE The expression "protection to the surroundings of the apparatus" implies that this protection should also
include protection of the natural environment in which the apparatus is intended to be used, taking into account the
life cycle of the apparatus, i.e. manufacturing, use, maintenance, disposal and possible end-of-life recycling of parts
of the apparatus.
Hazards
The application of this standard is intended to prevent injury or damage due to the following
hazards:
– electric shock;
– excessive temperatures;
– radiation;
– implosion;
– mechanical hazards;
–fire.
Electric shock
Electric shock is due to current passing through the human body. Currents of the order of a
milliampere can cause a reaction in persons in good health and may cause secondary risks
due to involuntary reaction. Higher currents can have more damaging effects. Voltages below
certain limits are generally regarded as not dangerous under specified conditions. In order to
provide protection against the possibility of higher voltages appearing on parts which may be
touched or handled, such parts are either earthed or adequately insulated.
For parts which can be touched, two levels of protection are normally provided to prevent
electric shock caused by a fault. Thus a single fault and any consequential faults will not create
a hazard. The provision of additional protective measures, such as supplementary insulation or
protective earthing, is not considered a substitute for, or a relief from, properly designed basic
insulation.
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Cause Prévention
Contact avec des parties présentant Empêcher l'accès aux parties présentant une tension
normalement une tension dangereuse. dangereuse par des capots fixes ou verrouillés, par
des verrouillages, etc.
Décharger les condensateurs présentant des
tensions dangereuses.
Mise en court-circuit des isolations Utiliser soit une double isolation, soit une isolation
entre les parties accessibles et les renforcée entre les parties accessibles et les parties
parties présentant normalement une présentant normalement une tension dangereuse de
tension dangereuse. façon que la mise en court-circuit soit peu probable,
ou relier les parties conductrices accessibles à la
terre de protection de façon que la tension qui
pourrait s'établir soit limitée à une valeur ne
présentant pas de danger. Les isolations doivent
avoir une rigidité diélectrique et une résistance
mécanique satisfaisante.
Mise en court-circuit des isolations Séparer les circuits dang
...
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IEC 60065
Edition 7.1 2005-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
GROUP SAFETY PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION GROUPÉE DE SÉCURITÉ
Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
Appareils audio, vidéo et appareils électroniques analogues – Exigences
de sécurité
INTERNATIONAL
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COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
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CODE PRIX
ICS 97.020 ISBN 2-8318-8384-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
INTRODUCTION.7
1 General .10
1.1 Scope.10
1.2 Normative references .12
2 Definitions .15
3 General requirements .25
4 General test conditions .25
5 Marking and instructions .32
6 Hazardous radiations .36
7 Heating under normal operating conditions.39
8 Constructional requirements with regard to the protection against electric shock .43
9 Electric shock hazard under normal operating conditions.52
10 Insulation requirements.57
11 Fault conditions .6 1
12 Mechanical strength. 64
13 CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES.70
14 Components .83
15 TERMINALS .101
16 External flexible cords.108
17 Electrical connections and mechanical fixings .111
18 Mechanical strength of picture tubes and protection against the effects of implosion.114
19 Stability and mechanical hazards .116
20 Resistance to fire.118
Annex A (normative) Additional requirements for apparatus
with protection against splashing water. 136
Annex B (normative) Apparatus to be connected to the TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS .137
Annex C (normative) Band-pass filter for wide-band noise measurement .139
Annex D (normative) Measuring network for TOUCH CURRENTS.140
Annex E (normative) Measurement of CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES. 141
Annex F (normative) Table of electrochemical potentials .145
Annex G (normative) Flammability test methods . 146
Annex H (normative) Insulated winding wires for use without interleaved insulation .149
Annex J (normative) Alternative method for determining minimum CLEARANCES.152
Annex K (normative) Impulse test generators .158
Annex L (normative) Additional requirements for electronic flash apparatus
for photographic purposes.159
Annex M (informative) Examples of requirements for quality control programmes .163
Annex N (informative) ROUTINE TEST.165
Bibliography .169
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Figure 1 – Test circuit for fault conditions .123
Figure 2 – Example of an assessment of REINFORCED INSULATION .123
Figure 3 – Example of ACCESSIBLE parts . 124
Figure 4 – Test hook .125
Figure 5a – Surge test – Test circuit .125
Figure 5b – Surge test – Example of a switch to be used in the test circuit .126
Figure 6 – Dielectric strength test instrument.127
Figure 7 – Test voltages.128
Figure 8 – Impact test using a steel ball.128
Figure 9 – Test plug for mechanical tests on antenna coaxial sockets.129
Figure 10 – Minimum CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES on PRINTED BOARDS .130
Figure 11 – Test apparatus for devices forming a part of the MAINS plug . 131
Figure 12 – Scratch patterns for implosion test .132
Figure 13 – Distances from a POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCE and an example
for the design of barriers .133
Figure 14 – Mandrel .134
Figure 15 – Initial position of mandrel .134
Figure 16 – Final position of mandrel.134
Figure 17 – Position of metal foil on insulating material.135
Figure C.1 – Band-pass filter for wide-band noise measurement
(amplitude/frequency response limits) .139
Figure D.1 – Measuring network for TOUCH CURRENTS according to IEC 60990 .140
Figure E.1 – Narrow groove. 141
Figure E.2 – Wide groove.142
Figure E.3 – V-shaped groove .142
Figure E.4 – Rib .142
Figure E.5 – Uncemented joint with narrow groove .142
Figure E.6 – Uncemented joint with wide groove.143
Figure E.7 – Uncemented joint with narrow and wide grooves .143
Figure E.8 – Intervening, unconnected conductive part .143
Figure E.9 – Narrow recess .144
Figure E.10 – Wide recess .144
Figure K.1 – Impulse generating circuit.158
Table 1 – Voltage ranges of TNV circuits.20
Table 2 – Test power supply.29
Table 3 – Permissible temperature rise of parts of the apparatus .41
Table 4 – Test temperature and testing time (in days) per cycle.49
Table 5 – Test voltages for dielectric strength test and values for insulation resistance .60
Table 6 – Impact test on the enclosure of apparatus .66
Table 7 – Torque values for end-piece test .69
Table 8 – Minimum CLEARANCES for insulation in circuits CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED
TO THE MAINS and between such circuits and circuits not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED
TO THE MAINS .74
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Table 9 – Additional CLEARANCES for insulation in circuits CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED
TO THE MAINS with peak OPERATING VOLTAGES exceeding the peak value
of the nominal a.c. MAINS voltage and between such circuits and circuits
not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS.75
Table 10 – Minimum CLEARANCES in circuits not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS .77
Table 11 – Minimum CREEPAGE DISTANCES.80
Table 12 – Minimum CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES
(enclosed, enveloped or hermetically sealed constructions) .82
Table 13 – Flammability category related to distance from POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES .86
Table 14 – Peak surge current .97
Table 15 – Nominal cross-sectional area to be accepted by TERMINALS .104
Table 16 – Minimum nominal thread diameter.105
Table 17 – Pull force on pins .108
Table 18 – Nominal cross-sectional areas of external flexible cords .108
Table 19 – Mass and pulley diameter for stress test.109
Table 20 – Torque to be applied to screws .112
Table 21 – Distances from POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES
and consequential flammability categories. 121
Table B.1 – Separation of TNV circuits .138
Table E.1 – Value of X . 141
Table H.1 – Mandrel diameter .149
Table H.2 – Oven temperature .150
Table J.1 – MAINS transient voltages .153
Table J.2 – Minimum CLEARANCES .156
Table K.1 – Component values for impulse generating circuits.158
Table M.1 – Rules for sampling and inspection – Reduced CLEARANCES.164
Table N.1 – Test voltage .167
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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60065 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 92: Safety of
audio, video and similar electronic equipment.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This consolidated version of IEC 60065 consists of the seventh edition (2001) [documents
92/85/FDIS and 92/89/RVD], its amendment 1 (2005) [documents 108/136/FDIS and
108/148A/RVD] and its corrigendum of August 2002.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 7.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
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In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper: roman type
– test specifications: italic type
– NOTES: smaller roman type
For terms defined in clause 2, SMALL CAPITALS are used.
Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K and L form an integral part of this standard.
Annexes M and N are for information only.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date,
the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Principles of safety
General
This introduction is intended to provide an appreciation of the principles on which the require-
ments of this standard are based. Such an understanding is essential in order that safe
apparatus can be designed and manufactured.
The requirements of this standard are intended to provide protection to persons as well as to
the surroundings of the apparatus.
Attention is drawn to the principle that the requirements, which are standardized, are the
minimum considered necessary to establish a satisfactory level of safety.
Further development in techniques and technologies may entail the need for future modification
of this standard.
NOTE The expression "protection to the surroundings of the apparatus" implies that this protection should also
include protection of the natural environment in which the apparatus is intended to be used, taking into account the
life cycle of the apparatus, i.e. manufacturing, use, maintenance, disposal and possible end-of-life recycling of parts
of the apparatus.
Hazards
The application of this standard is intended to prevent injury or damage due to the following
hazards:
– electric shock;
– excessive temperatures;
– radiation;
– implosion;
– mechanical hazards;
– fire.
Electric shock
Electric shock is due to current passing through the human body. Currents of the order of a
milliampere can cause a reaction in persons in good health and may cause secondary risks
due to involuntary reaction. Higher currents can have more damaging effects. Voltages below
certain limits are generally regarded as not dangerous under specified conditions. In order to
provide protection against the possibility of higher voltages appearing on parts which may be
touched or handled, such parts are either earthed or adequately insulated.
For parts which can be touched, two levels of protection are normally provided to prevent
electric shock caused by a fault. Thus a single fault and any consequential faults will not create
a hazard. The provision of additional protective measures, such as supplementary insulation or
protective earthing, is not considered a substitute for, or a relief from, properly designed basic
insulation.
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Cause Prevention
Contacts with parts normally at hazardous Prevent access to parts at hazardous voltage
voltage. by fixed or locked covers, interlocks, etc.
Discharge capacitors at hazardous voltages.
Breakdown of insulation between parts Either use double or reinforced insulation
normally at hazardous voltage and between parts normally at hazardous
accessible parts. voltages and accessible parts so that
breakdown is not likely to occur, or connect
accessible conductive parts to protective
earth so that the voltage which can develop
is limited to a safe value. The insulations
shall have adequate mechanical and
electrical strength.
Breakdown of insulation between parts Segregate hazardous and non-hazardous
normally at hazardous voltage and circuits voltage circuits either by double or reinforced
normally at non-hazardous voltages, thereby insulation so that breakdown is not likely to
putting accessible parts and terminals at occur, or by a protective earthed screen, or
hazardous voltage. connect the circuit normally at non-
hazardous voltage to protective earth, so that
the voltage which can develop is limited to a
safe value.
Touch current from parts at hazardous Limit touch current to a safe value or provide
voltage through the human body. a protective earthing connection to the
(Touch current can include current due to accessible parts.
RFI filter components connected between
mains supply circuits and accessible parts or
terminals.)
Excessive temperatures
Requirements are included to prevent injury due to excessive temperatures of accessible parts,
to prevent damaging of insulation due to excessive internal temperatures, and to prevent
mechanical instability due to excessive temperatures developed inside the apparatus.
Radiation
Requirements are included to prevent injury due to excessive energy levels of ionizing and
laser radiation, for example by limiting the radiation to non-hazardous values.
Implosion
Requirements are included to prevent injury due to implosion of picture tubes.
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Mechanical hazards
Requirements are included to ensure that the apparatus and its parts have adequate
mechanical strength and stability, to avoid the presence of sharp edges and to provide
guarding or interlocking of dangerous moving parts.
Fire
A fire can result from
– overloads;
– component failure;
– insulation breakdown;
– bad connections;
– arcing.
Requirements are included to prevent any fire which originates within the apparatus from
spreading beyond the immediate vicinity of the source of the fire or from causing damage to
the surroundings of the apparatus.
The following preventive measures are recommended:
– the use of suitable components and subassemblies;
– the avoidance of excessive temperatures which might cause ignition under normal or fault
conditions;
– the use of measures to eliminate potential ignition sources such as inadequate contacts,
bad connections, interruptions;
– the limitation of the quantity of combustible material used;
– the control of the position of combustible materials in relation to potential ignition sources;
– the use of materials with high resistance to fire in the vicinity of potential ignition sources;
– the use of encapsulation or barriers to limit the spread of fire within the apparatus;
– the use of suitable fire retardant materials for the enclosure.
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AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS –
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 This International Safety Standard applies to electronic apparatus designed to be fed
from the MAINS, from a SUPPLY APPARATUS, from batteries or from REMOTE POWER FEEDING and
intended for reception, generation, recording or reproduction respectively of audio, video and
associated signals. It also applies to apparatus designed to be used exclusively in combination
with the above-mentioned apparatus.
This standard primarily concerns apparatus intended for household and similar general use but
which may also be used in places of public assembly such as schools, theatres, places of
worship and the workplace. PROFESSIONAL APPARATUS intended for use as described above is
also covered unless falling specifically within the scope of other standards.
This standard concerns only safety aspects of the above apparatus; it does not concern other
matters, such as style or performance.
This standard applies to the above-mentioned apparatus, if designed to be connected to the
TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK or similar network, for example by means of an integrated
modem.
Some examples of apparatus within the scope of this standard are:
– receiving apparatus and amplifiers for sound and/or vision;
– independent LOAD TRANSDUCERS and SOURCE TRANSDUCERS;
– SUPPLY APPARATUS intended to supply other apparatus covered by the scope of this
standard;
– ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, and electronic accessories such as rhythm generators,
tone generators, music tuners and the like for use with electronic or non-electronic musical
instruments;
– audio and/or video educational apparatus;
– video projectors;
NOTE 1 Film projectors, slide projectors, overhead projectors are covered by IEC 60335-2-56 [5]
– video cameras and video monitors;
– video games and flipper games;
NOTE 2 Video and flipper games for commercial use are covered by IEC 60335-2-82 [6]
– juke boxes;
– electronic gaming and scoring machines;
NOTE 3 Electronic gaming and scoring machines for commercial use are covered by IEC 60335-2-82 [6]
___________
Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.
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– teletext equipment;
– record and optical disc players;
– tape and optical disc recorders;
– antenna signal converters and amplifiers;
– antenna positioners;
– Citizen's Band apparatus;
– apparatus for IMAGERY;
– electronic light effect apparatus;
– apparatus for use in alarm systems;
– intercommunication apparatus, using low voltage MAINS as the transmission medium;
– cable head-end receivers;
– multimedia apparatus;
NOTE 4 The requirements of IEC 60950 may also be used to meet the requirements for safety of multi media
apparatus (see also IEC Guide 112 [16])
– professional general use amplifiers, record or disc players, tape players, recorders, and
public address systems;
– professional sound/video systems;
– electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes (see Annex L).
1.1.2 This standard applies to apparatus with a RATED SUPPLY VOLTAGE not exceeding
– 250 V a.c. single phase or d.c. supply;
– 433 V a.c. in the case of apparatus for connection to a supply other than single-phase.
1.1.3 This standard applies to apparatus for use at altitudes not exceeding 2 000 m above
sea level, primarily in dry locations and in regions with moderate or tropical climates.
For apparatus with protection against splashing water, additional requirements are given in
annex A.
For apparatus to be connected to TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS, additional requirements are
given in annex B.
For apparatus intended to be used in vehicles, ships or aircraft, or at altitudes exceeding
2 000 m above sea level, additional requirements may be necessary.
NOTE See Table A.2 of IEC 60664-1.
Requirements, additional to those specified in this standard, may be necessary for apparatus
intended for special conditions of use.
1.1.4 For apparatus designed to be fed from the MAINS, this standard applies to apparatus
MAINS supply with transient overvoltages not exceeding
intended to be connected to a
overvoltage category II according to IEC 60664-1.
For apparatus subject to transient overvoltages exceeding those for overvoltage category II,
additional protection may be necessary in the MAINS supply of the apparatus.
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1.2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
IEC 60027 (all parts), Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology
IEC 60038:1983, IEC standard voltages
Amendment 1 (1994)
Amendment 2 (1997)
IEC 60068-2-6:1995, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-32:1975, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Ed: Free fall (Procedure 2)
IEC 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60068-2-78:2001, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC 60085:2004, Thermal evaluation and classification of electrical insulation
IEC 60086-4:2000, Primary batteries – Part 4: Safety of lithium batteries
IEC 60112:2003, Method for determining the comparative and the proof tracking indices of solid
insulating materials under moist conditions
IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
IEC 60167:1964, Methods of test for the determination of the insulation resistance of solid
insulating materials
IEC 60216 (all parts), Guide for the determination of thermal endurance properties of electrical
insulating materials
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60249-2 (all specifications), Base materials for printed circuits – Part 2: Specifications
IEC 60268-1:1985, Sound system equipment – Part 1: General
IEC 60317 (all parts), Specifications for particular types of winding wires
IEC 60320 (all parts), Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
IEC 60335-1:2001, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General
requirements
Amendment 1 (2004)
IEC 60384-1:1999, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 1: Generic
specification
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IEC 60384-14:1993, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
Amendment 1 (1995)
IEC 60417 (all parts), Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60454 (all parts), Specifications for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical
purposes
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60664-1:1992, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
Amendment 1 (2000)
Amendment 2 (2002)
IEC 60664-3:2003, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
Use of coatings to achieve insulation coordination of printed board assemblies
IEC 60691:2002, Thermal links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-2-2:1991, Fire hazard testing – Part 2: Test methods – Section 2: Needle-flame test
IEC 60695-11-10:1999, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and
vertical flame test methods
Amendment 1 (2003)
IEC 60707:1999, Flammability of solid non-metallic materials when exposed to flame sources –
List of test methods
IEC 60730 (all parts), Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use
IEC 60825-1:1993, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements
and user's guide
Amendment 1 (1997)
Amendment 2 (2001)
IEC 60851-3:1996, Methods of test for winding wires – Part 3: Mechanical properties
Amendment 1 (1997)
IEC 60851-5:1996, Methods of test for winding wires – Part 5: Electrical properties
Amendment 1 (1997)
Amendment 2 (2004)
IEC 60851-6:1996, Methods of test for winding wires – Part 6: Thermal properties
IEC 60884 (all parts), Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
IEC 60885-1:1987, Electrical test methods for electric cables – Part 1: Electrical tests for
cables, cords and wires for voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60906 (all parts), IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar
purposes
IEC 60950:1999, Safety of information technology equipment
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There exists a consolidated edition 1.1 (1998) that includes edition 1.0 and its amendment 1.
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IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
IEC 60998-2-2:2002, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 2-2: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with
screwless-type clamping units
IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and particular
2 2
requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm (included)
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61051-2:1991, Varistors for use in electronic equipment – Part 2: Sectional specification
for surge suppression varistors
IEC 61058-1:2000, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
IEC/TR2 61149:1995, Guide for safe handling and operation of mobile radio equipment
IEC 61260:1995, Electroacoustics – Octave-band and fractional-octave-band filters
IEC 61293:1994, Marking of electrical equipment with ratings related to electrical supply –
Safety requirements
IEC 61558-1:1997, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar – Part 1:
General requirements and tests
Amendment 1 (1998)
IEC 61558-2-17:1997, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar – Part 2-17:
Particular requirements for transformers for switch mode power supplies
IEC 61965:2003, Mechanical safety of cathode ray tubes
IEC 62151:2000, Safety of equipment electrically connected to a telecommunication network
IEC Guide 104:1997, The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety
publications and group safety publications
ISO 261:1973, ISO general purpose metric screw threads – General plan
ISO 262:1973, ISO general-purpose metric screw threads – Selected sizes for screws, bolts
and nuts
ISO 306:1994, Plastics – Thermoplastic materials – Determination of Vicat softening
temperature (VST)
ISO 7000:1989, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Index and synopsis
ITU-T Recommendation K17:1988, Tests on power-fed repeaters using solid-state devices in
order to check the arrangements for protection from external interference
ITU-T Recommendation K21:1996, Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in
customer's premises to overvoltages and overcurrents
___________
There exists a consolidated edition 1.1 (1998) that includes edition 1.0 and its amendment 1.
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2 Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following definitions apply.
2.1 Definitions in alphabetical order Subclause
ACCESSIBLE. 2.8.3
AUDIO AMPLIFIER. 2.2.1
AVAILABLE POWER. 2.3.7
BASIC INSULATION. 2.6.3
BY HAND. 2.8.4
CLASS I. 2.6.1
CLASS II. 2.6.2
CLEARANCE. 2.6.11
CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS. 2.4.4
CONDUCTIVE PATTERN. 2.7.13
CREEPAGE DISTANCE. 2.6.12
DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS. 2.4.3
DOUBLE INSULATION. 2.6.4
ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. 2.2.2
FIRE ENCLOSURE. 2.8.10
HAZARDOUS LIVE. 2.6.10
IMAGERY. 2.2.8
INSTRUCTED PERSON. 2.8.6
ISOLATING TRANSFORMER. 2.7.1
LASER . 2.2.7
LASER SYSTEM. 2.2.6
LOAD TRANSDUCER. 2.5.4
MAINS . 2.4.1
MAINS SWITCH. 2.7.11
MANUALLY OPERATED MECHANICAL SWITCH. 2.7.10
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 General . 10
1.1 Scope . 10
1.2 Normative references . 12
2 Definitions . 15
3 General requirements . 24
4 General test conditions . 25
5 Marking and instructions . 31
6 Hazardous radiations . 36
7 Heating under normal operating conditions . 38
8 Constructional requirements with regard to the protection against electric shock . 42
9 Electric shock hazard under normal operating conditions . 51
10 Insulation requirements . 55
11 Fault conditions . 58
12 Mechanical strength . 62
13 CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES . 66
14 Components . 79
15 TERMINALS . 96
16 External flexible cords . 102
17 Electrical connections and mechanical fixings . 104
18 Mechanical strength of picture tubes and protection against the effects of implosion . 107
19 Stability and mechanical hazards . 108
20 Resistance to fire . 110
Annex A (normative) Additional requirements for apparatus
with protection against splashing water . 126
Annex B (normative) Apparatus to be connected to the TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS . 127
Annex C (normative) Band-pass filter for wide-band noise measurement . 129
Annex D (normative) Measuring network for TOUCH CURRENTS. 130
Annex E (normative) Measurement of CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES. 131
Annex F (normative) Table of electrochemical potentials . 135
Annex G (normative) Flammability test methods . 136
Annex H (normative) Insulated winding wires for use without interleaved insulation . 139
Annex J (normative) Alternative method for determining minimum CLEARANCES . 142
Annex K (normative) Impulse test generators . 148
Annex L (normative) Additional requirements for electronic flash apparatus
for photographic purposes . 149
Annex M (informative) Examples of requirements for quality control programmes . 153
Annex N (informative) ROUTINE TEST . 155
Bibliography . 159
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Figure 1 – Test circuit for fault conditions . 114
Figure 2 – Example of an assessment of REINFORCED INSULATION . 115
Figure 3 – Example of ACCESSIBLE parts . 115
Figure 4 – Test hook . 116
Figure 5a – Surge test – Test circuit . 116
Figure 5b – Surge test – Example of a switch to be used in the test circuit . 117
Figure 6 – Dielectric strength test instrument . 118
Figure 7 – Test voltages . 119
Figure 8 – Impact test using a steel ball . 119
Figure 9 – Test plug for mechanical tests on antenna coaxial sockets . 120
Figure 10 – Minimum CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES on PRINTED BOARDS . 121
Figure 11 – Test apparatus for devices forming a part of the MAINS plug . 122
Figure 12 – Scratch patterns for implosion test . 123
Figure 13 – Distances from a POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCE and an example
for the design of barriers . 123
Figure 14 – Mandrel . 124
Figure 15 – Initial position of mandrel . 124
Figure 16 – Final position of mandrel . 124
Figure 17 – Position of metal foil on insulating material . 125
Figure C.1 – Band-pass filter for wide-band noise measurement
(amplitude/frequency response limits) . 129
Figure D.1 – Measuring network for TOUCH CURRENTS according to IEC 60990 . 130
Figure E.1 – Narrow groove . 131
Figure E.2 – Wide groove . 132
Figure E.3 – V-shaped groove . 132
Figure E.4 – Rib . 132
Figure E.5 – Uncemented joint with narrow groove . 132
Figure E.6 – Uncemented joint with wide groove . 133
Figure E.7 – Uncemented joint with narrow and wide grooves . 133
Figure E.8 – Intervening, unconnected conductive part . 133
Figure E.9 – Narrow recess . 134
Figure E.10 – Wide recess . 134
Figure K.1 – Impulse generating circuit . 148
Table 1 – Voltage ranges of TNV circuits . 20
Table 2 – Test power supply . 28
Table 3 – Permissible temperature rise of parts of the apparatus . 40
Table 4 – Test temperature and testing time (in days) per cycle . 48
Table 5 – Test voltages for dielectric strength test and values for insulation resistance . 58
Table 6 – Impact test on the enclosure of apparatus . 63
Table 7 – Torque values for end-piece test . 66
Table 8 – Minimum CLEARANCES for insulation in circuits CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED
TO THE MAINS and between such circuits and circuits not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED
TO THE MAINS . 70
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Table 9 – Additional CLEARANCES for insulation in circuits CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED
TO THE MAINS with peak WORKING VOLTAGES exceeding the peak value
of the nominal a.c. MAINS voltage and between such circuits and circuits
not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS . 71
Table 10 – Minimum CLEARANCES in circuits not CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS . 73
Table 11 – Minimum CREEPAGE DISTANCES . 76
Table 12 – Minimum CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES
(enclosed, enveloped or hermetically sealed constructions) . 78
Table 13 – Flammability category related to distance from POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES . 82
Table 14 – Peak surge current . 92
Table 15 – Nominal cross-sectional area to be accepted by TERMINALS . 99
Table 16 – Minimum nominal thread diameter . 99
Table 17 – Pull force on pins . 102
Table 18 – Nominal cross-sectional areas of external flexible cords . 102
Table 19 – Mass and pulley diameter for stress test. 103
Table 20 – Torque to be applied to screws . 105
Table 21 – Distances from POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES
and consequential flammability categories . 113
Table B.1 – Separation of TNV circuits . 128
Table E.1 – Value of X . 131
Table H.1 – Mandrel diameter . 139
Table H.2 – Oven temperature . 140
Table J.1 – MAINS transient voltages . 143
Table J.2 – Minimum CLEARANCES . 146
Table K.1 – Component values for impulse generating circuits . 148
Table M.1 – Rules for sampling and inspection – Reduced CLEARANCES . 154
Table N.1 – Test voltage . 157
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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60065 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 92: Safety of
audio, video and similar electronic equipment.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This consolidated version of IEC 60065 consists of the seventh edition (2001) [documents
92/85/FDIS and 92/89/RVD], its amendment 1 (2005) [documents 108/136/FDIS and
108/148A/RVD], its amendment 2 (2010) [documents 108/395/FDIS and 108/414/RVD] and its
corrigendum of August 2002.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendments and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 7.2.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendments 1 and 2.
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In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper: roman type
– test specifications: italic type
– NOTES: smaller roman type
For terms defined in clause 2, SMALL CAPITALS are used.
Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K and L form an integral part of this standard.
Annexes M and N are for information only.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Principles of safety
General
This introduction is intended to provide an appreciation of the principles on which the require-
ments of this standard are based. Such an understanding is essential in order that safe
apparatus can be designed and manufactured.
The requirements of this standard are intended to provide protection to persons as well as to
the surroundings of the apparatus.
Attention is drawn to the principle that the requirements, which are standardized, are the
minimum considered necessary to establish a satisfactory level of safety.
Further development in techniques and technologies may entail the need for future modification
of this standard.
NOTE The expression "protection to the surroundings of the apparatus" implies that this protection should also
include protection of the natural environment in which the apparatus is intended to be used, taking into account the
life cycle of the apparatus, i.e. manufacturing, use, maintenance, disposal and possible end-of-life recycling of parts
of the apparatus.
Hazards
The application of this standard is intended to prevent injury or damage due to the following
hazards:
– electric shock;
– excessive temperatures;
– radiation;
– implosion;
– mechanical hazards;
– fire.
Electric shock
Electric shock is due to current passing through the human body. Currents of the order of a
milliampere can cause a reaction in persons in good health and may cause secondary risks
due to involuntary reaction. Higher currents can have more damaging effects. Voltages below
certain limits are generally regarded as not dangerous under specified conditions. In order to
provide protection against the possibility of higher voltages appearing on parts that may be
touched or handled, such parts are either earthed or adequately insulated.
For parts which can be touched, two levels of protection are normally provided to prevent
electric shock caused by a single fault. Thus a single fault and any consequential faults will not
SUPPLEMENTARY
create a hazard. The provision of additional protective measures, such as
INSULATION or protective earthing, is not considered a substitute for, or a relief from, properly
designed BASIC INSULATION.
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Cause Prevention
Contacts with parts normally at hazardous Prevent access to parts at hazardous voltage
voltage. by fixed or locked covers, interlocks, etc.
Discharge capacitors at hazardous voltages.
Breakdown of insulation between parts Either use double or reinforced insulation
normally at hazardous voltage and between parts normally at hazardous
accessible parts. voltages and accessible parts so that
breakdown is not likely to occur, or connect
accessible conductive parts to protective
earth so that the voltage which can develop
is limited to a safe value. The insulations
shall have adequate mechanical and
electrical strength.
Breakdown of insulation between parts Segregate hazardous and non-hazardous
normally at hazardous voltage and circuits voltage circuits either by double or reinforced
normally at non-hazardous voltages, thereby insulation so that breakdown is not likely to
putting accessible parts and terminals at occur, or by a protective earthed screen, or
hazardous voltage. connect the circuit normally at non-
hazardous voltage to protective earth, so that
the voltage which can develop is limited to a
safe value.
Touch current from parts at hazardous Limit touch current to a safe value or provide
voltage through the human body. a protective earthing connection to the
(Touch current can include current due to accessible parts.
RFI filter components connected between
mains supply circuits and accessible parts or
terminals.)
Excessive temperatures
Requirements are included to prevent injury due to excessive temperatures of accessible parts,
to prevent damaging of insulation due to excessive internal temperatures, and to prevent
mechanical instability due to excessive temperatures developed inside the apparatus.
Radiation
Requirements are included to prevent injury due to excessive energy levels of ionizing and
laser radiation, for example by limiting the radiation to non-hazardous values.
Implosion
Requirements are included to prevent injury due to implosion of picture tubes.
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Mechanical hazards
Requirements are included to ensure that the apparatus and its parts have adequate
mechanical strength and stability, to avoid the presence of sharp edges and to provide
guarding or interlocking of dangerous moving parts.
Fire
A fire can result from:
– heat;
– arcing;
caused by
– overloads;
– component failure;
– insulation breakdown;
– bad connections;
– conductor breakage.
Requirements are included that are intended to prevent fire originating within the apparatus
from spreading beyond the immediate vicinity of the source of the fire or from causing damage
to the surroundings of the apparatus.
The following preventive measures are recommended:
– the use of suitable components and subassemblies;
– the prevention of excessive temperature rise that might cause ignition under normal or fault
conditions;
– the use of measures to eliminate POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES such as inadequate contacts,
bad connections, interruptions;
– the limitation of the quantity of combustible material used;
– the control of the position of combustible materials in relation to POTENTIAL IGNITION
SOURCES;
– the use of materials with high resistance to fire in the vicinity of POTENTIAL IGNITION
SOURCES;
– the use of encapsulation or barriers to limit the spread of fire within the apparatus;
– the use of suitable fire retardant materials for the enclosure.
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 This International Safety Standard applies to electronic apparatus designed to be fed
from the MAINS, from a SUPPLY APPARATUS, from batteries or from REMOTE POWER FEEDING and
intended for reception, generation, recording or reproduction respectively of audio, video and
associated signals. It also applies to apparatus designed to be used exclusively in combination
with the above-mentioned apparatus.
This standard primarily concerns apparatus intended for household and similar general use but
which may also be used in places of public assembly such as schools, theatres, places of
worship and the workplace. PROFESSIONAL APPARATUS intended for use as described above is
also covered unless falling specifically within the scope of other standards.
This standard concerns only safety aspects of the above apparatus; it does not concern other
matters, such as style or performance.
This standard applies to the above-mentioned apparatus, if designed to be connected to the
TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK or similar network, for example by means of an integrated
modem.
Some examples of apparatus within the scope of this standard are:
– receiving apparatus and amplifiers for sound and/or vision;
– independent LOAD TRANSDUCERS and SOURCE TRANSDUCERS;
– SUPPLY APPARATUS intended to supply other apparatus covered by the scope of this
standard;
– ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, and electronic accessories such as rhythm generators,
tone generators, music tuners and the like for use with electronic or non-electronic musical
instruments;
– audio and/or video educational apparatus;
– video projectors;
NOTE 1 Film projectors, slide projectors, overhead projectors are covered by IEC 60335-2-56 [5]
– video cameras and video monitors;
– video games and flipper games;
– juke boxes;
– electronic gaming and scoring machines;
NOTE 2 Video games, flipper games and gaming machines and other amusement games for commercial use are
covered by IEC 60335-2-82 [6].
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– teletext equipment;
– record and optical disc players;
– tape and optical disc recorders;
– antenna signal converters and amplifiers;
– antenna positioners;
– Citizen's Band apparatus;
– apparatus for IMAGERY;
– electronic light effect apparatus;
– apparatus for use in alarm systems;
– intercommunication apparatus, using low voltage MAINS as the transmission medium;
– cable head-end receivers;
– multimedia apparatus;
NOTE 3 The requirements of IEC 60950 may also be used to meet the requirements for safety of multi media
apparatus (see also IEC Guide 112 [16])
– professional general use amplifiers, record or disc players, tape players, recorders, and
public address systems;
– professional sound/video systems;
– electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes (see Annex L).
RATED SUPPLY VOLTAGE not exceeding
1.1.2 This standard applies to apparatus with a
– 250 V a.c. single phase or d.c. supply;
– 433 V a.c. in the case of apparatus for connection to a supply other than single-phase.
1.1.3 This standard applies to apparatus for use at altitudes not exceeding 2 000 m above
sea level, primarily in dry locations and in regions with moderate or tropical climates.
For apparatus with protection against splashing water, additional requirements are given in
annex A.
For apparatus to be connected to TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS, additional requirements are
given in annex B.
For apparatus intended to be used in vehicles, ships or aircraft, or at altitudes exceeding
2 000 m above sea level, additional requirements may be necessary.
NOTE See Table A.2 of IEC 60664-1.
Requirements, additional to those specified in this standard, may be necessary for apparatus
intended for special conditions of use.
1.1.4 For apparatus designed to be fed from the MAINS, this standard applies to apparatus
intended to be connected to a MAINS supply with transient overvoltages not exceeding
overvoltage category II according to IEC 60664-1.
For apparatus subject to transient overvoltages exceeding those for overvoltage category II,
additional protection may be necessary in the MAINS supply of the apparatus.
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1.2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
IEC 60027 (all parts), Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology
IEC 60038:1983, IEC standard voltages
Amendment 1 (1994)
Amendment 2 (1997)
IEC 60068-2-6:1995, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-32:1975, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Ed: Free fall (Procedure 2)
IEC 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60068-2-78:2001, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC 60085:2004, Thermal evaluation and classification of electrical insulation
IEC 60086-4:2000, Primary batteries – Part 4: Safety of lithium batteries
IEC 60107-1:1997, Methods of measurement on receivers for television broadcast
transmissions – Part 1: General considerations – Measurements at radio and video frequencies
IEC 60112:2003, Method for determining the comparative and the proof tracking indices of solid
insulating materials under moist conditions
IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
IEC 60167:1964, Methods of test for the determination of the insulation resistance of solid
insulating materials
IEC 60216 (all parts), Guide for the determination of thermal endurance properties of electrical
insulating materials
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60249-2 (all specifications), Base materials for printed circuits – Part 2: Specifications
IEC 60268-1:1985, Sound system equipment – Part 1: General
IEC 60317 (all parts), Specifications for particular types of winding wires
IEC 60320 (all parts), Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
IEC 60335-1:2001, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General
requirements
Amendment 1 (2004)
IEC 60384-1:1999, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 1: Generic
specification
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IEC 60384-14:1993, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
Amendment 1 (1995)
IEC 60417 (all parts), Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60454 (all parts), Specifications for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical
purposes
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60664-1:1992, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
Amendment 1 (2000)
Amendment 2 (2002)
IEC 60664-3:2003, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
Use of coatings to achieve insulation coordination of printed board assemblies
IEC 60691:2002, Thermal links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-11-5:2004, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test method –
Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60695-11-10:1999, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and
vertical flame test methods
Amendment 1 (2003)
IEC 60730 (all parts), Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use
IEC 60747-5-5:2007, Semiconductor devices – Discrete devices – Part 5-5: Optoelectronic
devices – Photocouplers
IEC 60825-1:2007, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
IEC 60851-3:1996, Methods of test for winding wires – Part 3: Mechanical properties
Amendment 1 (1997)
IEC 60851-5:1996, Methods of test for winding wires – Part 5: Electrical properties
Amendment 1 (1997)
Amendment 2 (2004)
IEC 60851-6:1996, Methods of test for winding wires – Part 6: Thermal properties
IEC 60884 (all parts), Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
IEC 60885-1:1987, Electrical test methods for electric cables – Part 1: Electrical tests for
cables, cords and wires for voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60906 (all parts), IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar
purposes
IEC 60950:1999, Safety of information technology equipment
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IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
IEC 60998-2-2:2002, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 2-2: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with
screwless-type clamping units
IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and particular
2 2
requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm (included)
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61051-2:1991, Varistors for use in electronic equipment – Part 2: Sectional specification
for surge suppression varistors
IEC 61058-1:2000, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
IEC/TR2 61149:1995, Guide for safe handling and operation of mobile radio equipment
IEC 61260:1995, Electroacoustics – Octave-band and fractional-octave-band filters
IEC 61293:1994, Marking of electrical equipment with ratings related to electrical supply –
Safety requirements
IEC 61558-1:1997, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar – Part 1:
General requirements and tests
Amendment 1 (1998)
IEC 61558-2-17:1997, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar – Part 2-17:
Particular requirements for transformers for switch mode power supplies
IEC 61965:2003, Mechanical safety of cathode ray tubes
IEC 62151:2000, Safety of equipment electrically connected to a telecommunication network
IEC Guide 104:1997, The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety
publications and group safety publications
ISO 261:1973, ISO general purpose metric screw threads – General plan
ISO 262:1973, ISO general-purpose metric screw threads – Selected sizes for screws, bolts
and nuts
ISO 306:1994, Plastics – Thermoplastic materials – Determination of Vicat softening
temperature (VST)
ISO 7000:1989, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Index and synopsis
ITU-T Recommendation K17:1988, Tests on power-fed repeaters using solid-state devices in
order to check the arrangements for protection from external interference
ITU-T Recommendation K21:1996, Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in
customer's premises to overvoltages and overcurrents
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There exists a consolidated edition 1.1 (1998) that includes edition 1.0 and its amendment 1.
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2 Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following definitions apply.
2.1 Definitions in alphabetical order Subclause
ACCESSIBLE . 2.8.3
AUDIO AMPLIFIER . 2.2.1
AVAILABLE POWER. 2.3.7
BASIC INSULATION . 2.6.3
BY HAND. 2.8.4
CLASS I . 2.6.1
CLASS II . 2.6.2
CLEARANCE . 2.6.11
CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS. 2.4.4
CONDUCTIVE PATTERN . 2.7.13
CREEPAGE DISTANCE . 2.6.12
DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE MAINS . 2.4.3
DOUBLE INSULATION . 2.6.4
ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT . 2.2.2
FIRE ENCLOSURE . 2.8.10
HAZARDOUS LIVE . 2.6.10
IMAGERY . 2.2.8
INSTRUCTED PERSON . 2.8.6
ISOLATING TRANSFORMER . 2.7.1
LASER . 2.2.7
LASER SYSTEM . 2.2.6
LOAD TRANSDUCER .
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