Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 60335-1:2010 deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this standard. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. Examples of such appliances are catering equipment, cleaning appliances for commercial use, and appliances for hairdressers. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fourth edition are as follows:
- updated the text of the standard to align with the most recent editions of the dated normative references;
- modified the functional safety requirements using programmable electronic circuits including software validation requirements;
- updated Clause 29 to cover insulation requirements subjected to high frequency voltages as in switch mode power supply circuits;
- updated Subclause 30.2 to further align the pre-selection option with the end-product test option;
- deleted some notes and converted many other notes to normative text;
- clarified requirements for class III constructions.
The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication. The contents of the corrigenda of July 2010 and April 2011 have been included in this copy.

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 1: Exigences générales

La CEI 60335-1:2010 traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques pour usages domestiques et analogues dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V pour les appareils monophasés et à 480 V pour les autres appareils. Les appareils alimentés par batteries et les autres appareils alimentés en courant continu sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme. Les appareils non destinés à un usage domestique normal mais qui néanmoins peuvent constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des usagers non avertis dans des magasins, chez des artisans et dans des fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme. Comme exemples de tels appareils, on peut citer le matériel de restauration, les appareils de nettoyage à usage commercial et les appareils pour les coiffeurs. Les principales modifications de la présente édition par rapport à la quatrième édition sont les suivantes:
- mise à jour du texte pour aligner la norme avec les éditions les plus récentes des références normatives datées;
- modification des exigences de sécurité fonctionnelle utilisant des circuits électroniques programmables, y compris les exigences de validation des logiciels;
- mise à jour de l'Article 29 pour couvrir les exigences de l'isolation soumise à des tensions à fréquence élevée comme, par exemple, dans les circuits d'alimentation à découpage;
- mise à jour du Paragraphe 30.2 pour mieux aligner les options de présélection avec les options d'essai du produit fini;
- suppression de quelques notes et conversion de plusieurs autres notes en texte normatif;
- clarification des exigences pour les parties de la classe III.
L'attention des Comités Nationaux est attirée sur le fait que les fabricants d'appareils et les organismes d'essai peuvent avoir besoin d'une période transitoire après la publication d'une nouvelle publication CEI, ou d'une publication amendée ou révisée, pour fabriquer des produits conformes aux nouvelles exigences et pour adapter leurs équipements aux nouveaux essais ou aux essais révisés. Le comité recommande que le contenu de cette publication soit entériné au niveau national au plus tôt 12 mois et au plus tard 36 mois après la date de publication. Le contenu des corrigenda de juillet 2010 et avril 2011 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.

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IEC 60335-1 CEI 60335-1
(Edition 5.1 – 2013) (Edition 5.1 – 2013)

Household and similar electrical Appareils électrodomestiques et

appliances – Safety – analogues – Sécurité –

Part 1: General requirements Partie 1: Exigences générales

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IEC 60335-1 ®
Edition 5.0 2010-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 1: General requirements
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 1: Exigences générales
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IEC 60335-1 ®
Edition 5.0 2010-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 1: General requirements
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 1: Exigences générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
XH
CODE PRIX
ICS 13.120; 97.030 ISBN 978-2-88910-925-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
INTRODUCTION.8
1 Scope.9
2 Normative references .9
3 Terms and definitions .13
4 General requirement.20
5 General conditions for the tests .21
6 Classification.24
7 Marking and instructions.24
8 Protection against access to live parts.31
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .32
10 Power input and current .33
11 Heating .34
12 Void.39
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.39
14 Transient overvoltages .42
15 Moisture resistance .43
16 Leakage current and electric strength.45
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .47
18 Endurance.47
19 Abnormal operation .47
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .55
21 Mechanical strength .56
22 Construction .58
23 Internal wiring.68
24 Components .70
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .74
26 Terminals for external conductors.82
27 Provision for earthing .84
28 Screws and connections .86
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .88
30 Resistance to heat and fire.97
31 Resistance to rusting.102
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.102
Annex A (informative) Routine tests .115
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries. 117
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors .120
Annex D (normative) Thermal motor protectors.121
Annex E (normative) Needle-flame test.122
Annex F (normative) Capacitors.123
Annex G (normative) Safety isolating transformers .125

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Annex H (normative) Switches .126
Annex I (normative) Motors having basic insulation that is inadequate for the rated
voltage of the appliance.128
Annex J (normative) Coated printed circuit boards .130
Annex K (normative) Overvoltage categories .131
Annex L (informative) Guidance for the measurement of clearances and creepage
distances .132
Annex M (normative) Pollution degree .136
Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test.137
Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of Clause 30 . 138
Annex P (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard to appliances
used in warm damp equable climates.144
Annex Q (informative) Sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic circuits . 146
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation .148
Bibliography.162
Index of defined words.164

Figure 1 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of class II appliances.103
Figure 2 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of appliances, other than those of class II .104
Figure 3 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase connection of class II appliances. 105
Figure 4 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase connection of appliances other than those of class II. 106
Figure 5 – Small part .107
Figure 6 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 108
Figure 7 – Test finger nail .109
Figure 8 – Flexing test apparatus.110
Figure 9 – Constructions of cord anchorages .111
Figure 10 – An example of parts of an earthing terminal . 112
Figure 11 – Examples of clearances .113
Figure 12 – Example of the placement of the cylinder . 114
Figure I.1 – Simulation of faults .129
Figure L.1 – Sequence for the determination of clearances. 133
Figure L.2 – Sequence for the determination of creepage distances . 135
Figure O.1 – Tests for resistance to heat .138
Figure O.2 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in hand-held
appliances .139
Figure O.3 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in attended
appliances .140
Figure O.4 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in unattended
appliances .141
Figure O.5 – Some applications of the term "within a distance of 3 mm" .143

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Table 1 – Power input deviation .33
Table 2 – Current deviation.34
Table 3 – Maximum normal temperature rises.37
Table 4 – Voltage for electric strength test.41
Table 5 – Characteristics of high-voltage sources .42
Table 6 – Impulse test voltage .42
Table 7 – Test voltages.46
Table 8 – Maximum winding temperature .49
Table 9 – Maximum abnormal temperature rise.54
Table 10 – Dimensions of cables and conduits.75
Table 11 – Minimum cross-sectional area of conductors .77
Table 12 – Pull force and torque .79
Table 13 – Nominal cross-sectional area of conductors .83
Table 14 – Torque for testing screws and nuts.87
Table 15 – Rated impulse voltage .89
Table 16 – Minimum clearances.90
Table 17 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation .94
Table 18 – Minimum creepage distances for functional insulation .95
Table 19 – Minimum thickness for accessible parts of reinforced insulation consisting
of a single layer .96
Table A.1 – Test voltages .116
Table C.1 – Test conditions .120
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Table R.1 – General fault/error conditions .150
e
Table R.2 – Specific fault/error conditions .153
Table R.3 – Semi-formal methods .159
Table R.4 – Software architecture specification .159
Table R.5 – Module design specification .160
Table R.6 – Design and coding standards.160
Table R.7 – Software safety validation .161

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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60335-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2001 including its
Amendment 1 (2004) and amendment 2 (2006). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fourth edition of IEC 60335-1 are
as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– updated the text of the standard to align with the most recent editions of the dated
normative references;
– modified the functional safety requirements using programmable electronic circuits
including software validation requirements;
– updated Clause 29 to cover insulation requirements subjected to high frequency voltages
as in switch mode power supply circuits;

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– updated Subclause 30.2 to further align the pre-selection option with the end-product test
option;
– deleted some notes and converted many other notes to normative text;
– clarified requirements for class III appliances and class III constructions.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/3974/FDIS 61/4014/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 2.
This part is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate part 2 of IEC 60335. The parts 2
contain clauses to supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in this part to provide the
relevant requirements for each type of appliance.
NOTE 1 The following annexes contain provisions suitably modified from other IEC standards:
– Annex E Needle-flame test  IEC 60695-11-5
– Annex F Capacitors  IEC 60384-14
– Annex G Safety isolating transformers IEC 61558-1 and IEC 61558-2-6
– Annex H Switches   IEC 61058-1
– Annex J Coated printed circuit boards IEC 60664-3
– Annex N Proof tracking test  IEC 60112
– Annex R Software evaluation  IEC 60730-1
NOTE 2 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and
associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication 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.
NOTE 3 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

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The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Introduction: The Part 1 standard (UL60335-1) is only used in combination with a part 2 (UL60335-2-x).
National differences are specified in these standards (USA).
– 5.7: The ambient temperature is 25 °C ± 10 °C (Japan).
– 5.7: The ambient temperature is 27 °C ± 5 °C (India).
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances and class 0I appliances are not allowed (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom).
– 7.12.2: The requirements for full disconnection do not apply (Japan).
– 13.2: The test circuit and some leakage current limits are different (India).
– 22.2: The second paragraph of this subclause dealing with single-phase class I appliances with heating
elements cannot be complied with because of the supply system (France and Norway).
– 22.2: Double-pole switches or protective devices are required (Norway).
– 22.35 Accessible metal parts separated from live parts by earthed metal parts are not regarded as likely to
become live in the event of an insulation fault (USA).
– 24.1: IEC component standard requirements are replaced by the relevant requirements of component
standards specified in UL60335-1 and parts 2 (UL60335-2-x) (USA).
– 25.3: A set of supply leads is not permitted (Norway, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands).
– 25.8: 0,5 mm supply cords are not allowed for class I appliances (Australia and New Zealand).
– 26.6: Conductor cross-sectional areas are different (USA).
– 29.1: Different rated impulse voltages are used between 50 V and 150 V (Japan).

The contents of the corrigenda of July 2010 and April 2011 have been included in this copy.

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If the functions of an appliance are covered by different parts 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant
part 2 is applied to each function separately, as far as is reasonable. If applicable, the
influence of one function on the other is taken into account.
NOTE 1 Throughout this publication, when “Part 2” is mentioned, it refers to the relevant part of IEC 60335.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 2 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 3 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
Individual countries may wish to consider the application of the standard, as far as is
reasonable, to appliances not mentioned in a part 2, and to appliances designed on new

principles.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
NOTE 4 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1, IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3 concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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1 Scope
This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and
similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances
and 480 V for other appliances.
NOTE 1 Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this standard.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 2 Examples of such appliances are catering equipment, cleaning appliances for commercial use, and
appliances for hairdressers.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 3 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– audio, video and similar electronic apparatus (IEC 60065);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
– hand-held motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745);
– personal computers and similar equipment (IEC 60950-1);
– transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 61029).
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.

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IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60065:2001, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
)
Amendment 1 (2005)
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests –Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC/TR 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
IEC 60085:2007, Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials
2)
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60238, Edison screw lampholders
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60252-1, AC motor capacitors – Part 1: General – Performance testing and rating –
Safety requirements – Guide for installation and operation
IEC 60309 (all parts), Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes
IEC 60320-1, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60320-2-2, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-2:
Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment
IEC 60320-2-3, Appliance coupler for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-3:
Appliance coupler with a degree of protection higher than IPX0
IEC 60384-14:2005, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
)
Amendment 1 (1999)
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1)
There exists a consolidated edition 7.1 (2005) that includes edition 7 and its Amendment 1.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 4.1 (2009) that includes edition 4 and its Amendment 1.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) that includes edition 2 and its Amendment 1.

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IEC 60598-1:2008, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3:2003, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60664-4:2005, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 4:
Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress
IEC 60691, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-2-12, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-12: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for materials
IEC 60695-2-13, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-13: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire ignitability test method for materials
IEC 60695-10-2, Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure test
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, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and vertical
flame test methods
IEC 60730-1:1999, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 1:
General requirements
Amendment 1 (2003)
)
Amendment 2 (2007)
IEC 60730-2-8:2000, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2-8:
Particular requirements for electrically operated water valves, including mechanical
requirements
)
Amendment 1 (2002)
IEC 60730-2-10, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2-10:
Particular requirements for motor-starting relays
IEC 60738-1, Thermistors – Directly heated positive temperature coefficient – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 60906-1, IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes –
Part 1: Plugs and socket-outlets 16 A 250 V a.c.
IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and
2 2
particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm
(included)
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
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)
There exists a consolidated edition 3.2 (2007) that includes edition 3 and its Amendment 1 and Amendment 2.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2003) that includes edition 2 and its Amendment 1.

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IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and measurement
techniques – Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 61000-4-11:2004, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-11: Testing and measure-
ment techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-13:2002, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-13: Testing and
measurement techniques – Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c.
power port, low frequency immunity tests
)
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 61000-4-34:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-34: Testing and
measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
tests for equipment with input current more than 16 A per phase
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61058-1:2000, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
Amendment 1 (2001)
7)
Amendment 2 (2007)
IEC 61180-1, High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment – Part 1: Definitions,
test and procedure requirements
IEC 61180-2, High-voltage techniques for low-voltage equipment – Part 2: Test equipment
IEC 61558-1:2005, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar products –
Part 1: General requirements and tests
)
Amendment 1(2009)
IEC 61558-2-6:2009, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products
for supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety
isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61770, Electric appliances connected to the water mains – Avoidance of backsiphonage
and failure of hose-sets
IEC 62151, Safety of equipment electrically connected to a telecommunication network
ISO 2768-1, General tolerances – Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions
without individual tolerance indications
ISO 7000:2004, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Index and synopsis
ISO 9772:2001, Cellular plastics – Determination of horizontal burning characteristics of small
specimens subjected to a small flame
Amendment 1 (2003)
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6)
There exists a consolidated edition 1.1 (2009) that includes edition 1 and its Amendment 1.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 3.2 (2008) that includes edition 3 and its Amendment 1 and Amendment 2.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2009) that includes edition 2 and its Amendment 1.

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ISO 9773, Plastics – Determination of burning behaviour of thin flexible vertical specimens in
contact with a small-flame ignition source
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
NOTE 1 An Index of the defined terms is provided at the end of this publication.
NOTE 2 When the terms “voltage” and “current” are used, they are r.m.s. values, unless otherwise specified.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.1
rated voltage
voltage assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer
3.1.2
rated voltage range
voltage range assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer, expressed by its lower and
upper limits
3.1.3
working voltage
maximum voltage to which the part under consideration is subjected when the appliance is
supplied at its rated voltage and operating under normal operation, with controls and
switching devices positioned so as to maximize the value
NOTE 1 Working voltage takes into account resonant voltages.
NOTE 2 When deducing the working voltage, the effect of transient voltages is ignored.
3.1.4
rated power input
power input assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer
NOTE If no power input is assigned to the appliance, the rated power input for heating appliances and
combined appliances is the power input measured when the appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated
under normal operation.
3.1.5
rated power input range
power input range assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer, expressed by its lower and
upper limits
3.1.6
rated current
current assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer
NOTE If no current is assigned to the appliance, the rated current is
– for heating appliances, the current calculated from the rated power input and the rated voltage;
– for motor-operated appliances and combined appliances, the current measured when the appliance is
supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation.
3.1.7
rated frequency
frequency assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer

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IEC 60335-1
Edition 5.0  2010-05
Amendment 2: 2016-05
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 1: General requirements
INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
DISH Report on voting
61/5999/DISH 61/6009/RVDISH
Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.

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TC 61 interpretation sheet on: Detachable power supply parts of IEC 60335-1:2010/
AMD2:2016
Introduction
Amendment 2 of IEC 60335-1:2010 defines and introduces requirements for a detachable
power supply part of an appliance. In this amendment, 24.2 prohibits the use of a power
supply in a flexible cord.
QUESTION:
Does Subclause 24.2 prohibit the use of a detachable power supply part?
ANSWER
No, a “detachable power supply part” is a defined term and is not captured by term “power
supply” as used in Subclause 24.2.
ICS 13.120; 97.030
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NOTE A detachable power supply part is captured by the defined term when the output of the power supply part is
detachable from the class III construction part of the appliance at:
– the power supply part, or
– the class III construction part of the appliance.
However, the supply cord (if any) does not have to be detachable from the detachable power supply part.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD. 5
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 13
4 General requirement . 21
5 General conditions for the tests . 21
6 Classification . 25
7 Marking and instructions . 25
8 Protection against access to live parts . 33
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 35
10 Power input and current . 35
11 Heating . 36
12 Void . 41
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 41
14 Transient overvoltages . 44
15 Moisture resistance . 45
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 48
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 49
18 Endurance . 50
19 Abnormal operation . 50
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 59
21 Mechanical strength . 60
22 Construction . 61
23 Internal wiring . 72
24 Components . 74
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 79
26 Terminals for external conductors . 87
27 Provision for earthing. 90
28 Screws and connections . 92
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 94
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 103
31 Resistance to rusting . 108
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 108
Annex A (informative) Routine tests . 123
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries that are
recharged in the appliance . 125
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 130
Annex D (normative) Thermal motor protectors . 131
Annex E (normative) Needle-flame test . 132
Annex F (normative) Capacitors . 133

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Annex G (normative) Safety isolating transformers . 135
Annex H (normative) Switches . 136
Annex I (normative) Motors having basic insulation that is inadequate for the rated
voltage of the appliance . 138
Annex J (normative) Coated printed circuit boards . 140
Annex K (normative) Overvoltage categories . 141
Annex L (informative) Guidance for the measurement of clearances and creepage
distances . 142
Annex M (normative) Pollution degree . 146
Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test . 147
Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of Clause 30 . 148
Annex P (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard to appliances
used in warm damp equable tropical climates . 154
Annex Q (informative) Sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic circuits . 156
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 158
Annex S (normative)  Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are non-
rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance . 172
Annex T (normative) UV-C radiation effect on non-metallic materials . 175
Bibliography . 178
Index of defined words . 180

Figure 1 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 109
Figure 2 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of appliances, other than those of class II appliances or
parts of class ll construction . 110
Figure 3 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase connection of with neutral class II appliances and for parts of class ll
construction . 111
Figure 4 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase connection of with neutral appliances other than those of class II or
parts of class ll construction . 113
Figure 5 – Small part . 114
Figure 6 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 115
Figure 7 – Test finger nail . 116
Figure 8 – Flexing test apparatus . 117
Figure 9 – Constructions of cord anchorages . 118
Figure 10 – An example of parts of an earthing terminal . 119
Figure 11 – Examples of clearances . 120
Figure 12 – Example of the placement of the cylinder . 121
Figure 13 – Small parts cylinder . 122
Figure B.1 – Examples of forms of constructions for appliances covered by Annex B . 128
Figure I.1 – Simulation of faults . 139
Figure L.1 – Sequence for the determination of clearances . 143
Figure L.2 – Sequence for the determination of creepage distances . 145
Figure O.1 – Tests for resistance to heat . 148

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Figure O.2 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in hand-held
appliances . 149
Figure O.3 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in attended
appliances . 150
Figure O.4 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in unattended
appliances . 151
Figure O.5 – Some applications of the term "within a distance of 3 mm" . 153
Figure S.1 – Examples of battery marking representing three batteries . 174

Table 1 – Power input deviation . 35
Table 2 – Current deviation . 36
Table 3 – Maximum normal temperature rises . 39
Table 4 – Voltage for electric strength test . 44
Table 5 – Characteristics of high-voltage sources . 44
Table 6 – Impulse test voltage . 45
Table 7 – Test voltages . 49
Table 8 – Maximum winding temperature . 52
Table 9 – Maximum abnormal temperature rise . 58
Table 10 – Dimensions of cables and conduits . 80
Table 11 – Minimum cross-sectional area of conductors . 82
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 84
Table 13 – Nominal cross-sectional area of conductors. 89
Table 14 – Torque for testing screws and nuts . 93
Table 15 – Rated impulse voltage . 95
Table 16 – Minimum clearances . 96
Table 17 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation . 100
Table 18 – Minimum creepage distances for functional insulation . 101
Table 19 – Minimum thickness for accessible parts of reinforced insulation consisting
of a single layer . 103
Table A.1 – Test voltages . 124
Table C.1 – Test conditions . 130
Table R.1 – General fault/error conditions . 160
Table R.2 – Specific fault/error conditions . 163
Table R.3 – Semi-formal methods . 169
Table R.4 – Software architecture specification . 169
Table R.5 – Module design specification . 170
Table R.6 – Design and coding standards . 170
Table R.7 – Software safety validation . 171
Table S.101 – Battery source impedance . 173
Table T.1 – Minimum property retention limits after UV-C exposure . 176
Table T.2 – Minimum electric strength for internal wiring after UV-C exposure . 177

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International Standard IEC 60335-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fourth edition of IEC 60335-1 are
as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– updated the text of the standard to align with the most recent editions of the dated
normative references;
– modified the functional safety requirements using programmable electronic circuits
including software validation requirements;
– updated Clause 29 to cover insulation requirements subjected to high frequency voltages
as in switch mode power supply circuits;
– updated Subclause 30.2 to further align the pre-selection option with the end-product test
option;
– deleted some notes and converted many other notes to normative text;
– clarified requirements for class III appliances and class III constructions.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate part 2 of IEC 60335. The parts 2
contain clauses to supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in this part to provide the
relevant requirements for each type of appliance.
NOTE 1 The following annexes contain provisions suitably modified from other IEC standards:
– Annex E Needle-flame test IEC 60695-11-5
– Annex F Capacitors IEC 60384-14
– Annex G Safety isolating transformers IEC 61558-1 and IEC 61558-2-6
– Annex H Switches IEC 61058-1
– Annex J Coated printed circuit boards IEC 60664-3
– Annex N Proof tracking test IEC 60112
– Annex R Software evaluation IEC 60730-1
NOTE 2 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and
associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.

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remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
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publication will be
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organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Introduction: The Part 1 standard (UL60335-1) is only used in combination with a part 2 (UL60335-2-x).
National differences are specified in these standards (USA).
– 5.7: The ambient temperature is 25 °C ± 10 °C (Japan).
– 5.7: The ambient temperature is 27 °C ± 5 °C (India).
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances and class 0I appliances are not allowed (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom).
– 7.12.2: The requirements for full disconnection do not apply (Japan).
– 7.12.8: The maximum inlet water pressure shall be at least 1,0 MPa (Denmark, Norway, Sweden).
– 13.2: The test circuit and some leakage current limits are different (India).
– 22.2: The second paragraph of this subclause dealing with single-phase class I appliances with heating
elements cannot be complied with because of the supply system (France and Norway).
– 22.2: Double-pole switches or protective devices are required (Norway).
– 22.35 Accessible metal parts separated from live parts by earthed metal parts are not regarded as likely to
become live in the event of an insulation fault (USA).
– 24.1: IEC component standard requirements are replaced by the relevant requirements of component
standards specified in UL60335-1 and parts 2 (UL60335-2-x) (USA).
– 25.3: A set of supply leads is not permitted (Norway, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands).
– 25.8: 0,5 mm supply cords are not allowed for class I appliances (Australia and New Zealand).
– 26.6: Conductor cross-sectional areas are different (USA).
– 29.1: Different rated impulse voltages are used between 50 V and 150 V (Japan).

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that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct understanding
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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If the functions of an appliance are covered by different parts 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant
part 2 is applied to each function separately, as far as is reasonable. If applicable, the
influence of one function on the other is taken into account.
NOTE 1 Throughout this publication, when “Part 2” is mentioned, it refers to the relevant part of IEC 60335.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 2 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 3 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
Individual countries may wish to consider the application of the standard, as far as is
reasonable, to appliances not mentioned in a part 2, and to appliances designed on new
principles. In this case consideration should be given to defining normal operation, specifying
the classification of the appliance according to Clause 6 and specifying whether the appliance
is operated attended or unattended. Consideration should also be given to particular
categories of likely users and to related specific risks such as access to live parts, hot

surfaces or hazardous moving parts.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
NOTE 4 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1, IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3 concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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SAFETY –
Part 1: General requirements
1 Scope
This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and
similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances
and 480 V for other appliances.
NOTE 1 Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this standard.
Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-operated appliances
when operated in the battery mode.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 2 Examples of such appliances are catering equipment, cleaning appliances for commercial use, and
appliances for hairdressers.
As far as is practicable, This standard deals with the common reasonably foreseeable
hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the
home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 3 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– audio, video and similar electronic apparatus (IEC 60065);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
– hand-held motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745);
– personal computers and similar equipment (IEC 60950-1);
– transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 61029).
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.

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IEC 60034-1, Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance
IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60065:2001, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
)
Amendment 1 (2005)
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests –Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC/TR 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
IEC 60085:2007, Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials
)
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60238, Edison screw lampholders
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60252-1, AC motor capacitors – Part 1: General – Performance testing and rating –
Safety requirements – Guide for installation and operation
IEC 60309 (all parts), Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes
IEC 60320-1, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60320-2-2, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-2:
Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment
IEC 60320-2-3, Appliance coupler for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-3:
Appliance coupler with a degree of protection higher than IPX0
IEC 60384-14:2005, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60445:2010, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and
identification – Identification of equipment terminals, conductor terminations and conductors
—————————
)
There exists a consolidated edition 7.1 (2005) that includes edition 7 and its Amendment 1.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 4.1 (2009) that includes edition 4 and its Amendment 1.

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IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
)
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60598-1:2008, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3:2003, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60664-4:2005, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 4:
Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress
IEC 60691, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-2-12, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-12: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for materials
IEC 60695-2-13, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-13: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire ignitability test method for materials
IEC 60695-10-2, Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure test
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, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and vertical
flame test methods
IEC 60730-1:1999, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 1:
General requirements
Amendment 1 (2003)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5

INTRODUCTION . 8

1 Scope . 9

2 Normative references . 9

3 Terms and definitions . 13

4 General requirement . 21

5 General conditions for the tests . 21

6 Classification . 24
7 Marking and instructions . 25
8 Protection against access to live parts . 32
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 33
10 Power input and current . 34
11 Heating . 35
12 Void. 40
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 40
14 Transient overvoltages . 43
15 Moisture resistance . 44
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 46
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 48
18 Endurance . 49
19 Abnormal operation . 49
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 58
21 Mechanical strength . 59
22 Construction . 60
23 Internal wiring . 71
24 Components . 73
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 77
26 Terminals for external conductors . 85
27 Provision for earthing . 87

28 Screws and connections . 89
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 92
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 100
31 Resistance to rusting . 105
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 105
Annex A (informative) Routine tests . 119
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries that are
recharged in the appliance . 121
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 126
Annex D (normative) Thermal motor protectors . 127
Annex E (normative) Needle-flame test . 128
Annex F (normative) Capacitors . 129
Annex G (normative) Safety isolating transformers . 131

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Annex H (normative) Switches . 132

Annex I (normative) Motors having basic insulation that is inadequate for the rated

voltage of the appliance . 134

Annex J (normative) Coated printed circuit boards . 136

Annex K (normative) Overvoltage categories . 137

Annex L (informative) Guidance for the measurement of clearances and creepage

distances . 138

Annex M (normative) Pollution degree . 142

Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test . 143

Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of Clause 30 . 144
Annex P (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard to appliances
used in warm damp equable climates. 150
Annex Q (informative) Sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic circuits . 151
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 153
Annex S (normative) Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are non-
rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance . 167

Bibliography . 170
Index of defined words . 172

Figure 1 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 106
Figure 2 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of appliances, other than those of class II appliances or
parts of class ll construction . 107
Figure 3 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase connection of with neutral class II appliances and for parts of class ll
construction . 108
Figure 4 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase connection of with neutral appliances other than those of class II or
parts of class ll construction . 110
Figure 5 – Small part . 111
Figure 6 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 112
Figure 7 – Test finger nail . 113

Figure 8 – Flexing test apparatus . 114
Figure 9 – Constructions of cord anchorages . 115
Figure 10 – An example of parts of an earthing terminal . 116
Figure 11 – Examples of clearances . 117
Figure 12 – Example of the placement of the cylinder . 118
Figure B.1 – Example of forms of constructions for appliances covered by Annex B. 124
Figure I.1 – Simulation of faults . 135
Figure L.1 – Sequence for the determination of clearances . 139
Figure L.2 – Sequence for the determination of creepage distances . 141
Figure O.1 – Tests for resistance to heat . 144
Figure O.2 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in hand-held
appliances . 145

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Figure O.3 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in attended

appliances . 146

Figure O.4 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in unattended

appliances . 147

Figure O.5 – Some applications of the term "within a distance of 3 mm" . 149

Figure S.1 – Examples of battery marking representing three batteries . 169

Table 1 – Power input deviation . 34

Table 2 – Current deviation . 35
Table 3 – Maximum normal temperature rises . 38
Table 4 – Voltage for electric strength test . 43
Table 5 – Characteristics of high-voltage sources . 43
Table 6 – Impulse test voltage . 44
Table 7 – Test voltages. 48
Table 8 – Maximum winding temperature . 51
Table 9 – Maximum abnormal temperature rise . 56
Table 10 – Dimensions of cables and conduits . 78
Table 11 – Minimum cross-sectional area of conductors . 80
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 82
Table 13 – Nominal cross-sectional area of conductors . 86
Table 14 – Torque for testing screws and nuts . 91
Table 15 – Rated impulse voltage . 93
Table 16 – Minimum clearances . 93
Table 17 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation . 97
Table 18 – Minimum creepage distances for functional insulation . 98
Table 19 – Minimum thickness for accessible parts of reinforced insulation consisting
of a single layer . 99
Table A.1 – Test voltages . 120
Table C.1 – Test conditions . 126
e
Table R.1 – General fault/error conditions . 155
e
Table R.2 – Specific fault/error conditions . 158

Table R.3 – Semi-formal methods . 164
Table R.4 – Software architecture specification . 164
Table R.5 – Module design specification . 165
Table R.6 – Design and coding standards . 165
Table R.7 – Software safety validation . 166
Table S.101 – Battery source impedance . 168

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This Consolidated version of IEC 60335-1 bears the edition number 5.1. It consists of
the fifth edition (2010) [documents 61/3974/FDIS and 61/4014/RVD], its corrigendum 1
(2010), its corrigendum 2 (2011) and its amendment 1 (2013) [documents 61/4639/FDIS
and 61/4675/RVD]. The technical content is identical to the base edition and its
amendment.
In this Redline version, a vertical line in the margin shows where the technical content
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International Standard IEC 60335-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of

household and similar electrical appliances.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fourth edition of IEC 60335-1 are

as follows (minor changes are not listed):

– updated the text of the standard to align with the most recent editions of the dated

normative references;
– modified the functional safety requirements using programmable electronic circuits
including software validation requirements;

– updated Clause 29 to cover insulation requirements subjected to high frequency voltages

as in switch mode power supply circuits;
– updated Subclause 30.2 to further align the pre-selection option with the end-product test
option;
– deleted some notes and converted many other notes to normative text;
– clarified requirements for class III appliances and class III constructions.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate part 2 of IEC 60335. The parts 2
contain clauses to supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in this part to provide the
relevant requirements for each type of appliance.
NOTE 1 The following annexes contain provisions suitably modified from other IEC standards:
– Annex E Needle-flame test  IEC 60695-11-5
– Annex F Capacitors  IEC 60384-14
– Annex G Safety isolating transformers IEC 61558-1 and IEC 61558-2-6
– Annex H Switches   IEC 61058-1
– Annex J Coated printed circuit boards IEC 60664-3
– Annex N Proof tracking test  IEC 60112
– Annex R Software evaluation  IEC 60730-1
NOTE 2 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and
associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendment 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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NOTE 3 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing

organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or

revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.

– Introduction: The Part 1 standard (UL60335-1) is only used in combination with a part 2 (UL60335-2-x).
National differences are specified in these standards (USA).

– 5.7: The ambient temperature is 25 °C ± 10 °C (Japan).

– 5.7: The ambient temperature is 27 °C ± 5 °C (India).
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances and class 0I appliances are not allowed (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom).
– 7.12.2: The requirements for full disconnection do not apply (Japan).
– 13.2: The test circuit and some leakage current limits are different (India).
– 22.2: The second paragraph of this subclause dealing with single-phase class I appliances with heating
elements cannot be complied with because of the supply system (France and Norway).
– 22.2: Double-pole switches or protective devices are required (Norway).
– 22.35 Accessible metal parts separated from live parts by earthed metal parts are not regarded as likely to
become live in the event of an insulation fault (USA).
– 24.1: IEC component standard requirements are replaced by the relevant requirements of component
standards specified in UL60335-1 and parts 2 (UL60335-2-x) (USA).
– 25.3: A set of supply leads is not permitted (Norway, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands).
– 25.8: 0,5 mm supply cords are not allowed for class I appliances (Australia and New Zealand).
– 26.6: Conductor cross-sectional areas are different (USA).
– 29.1: Different rated impulse voltages are used between 50 V and 150 V (Japan).

The contents of the corrigenda of January 2014 and April 2014 have been included in this
copy.
IMPORTANT – The “colour inside” logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct understanding
of its contents. Users should therefore print this publication using a colour printer.

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If the functions of an appliance are covered by different parts 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant
part 2 is applied to each function separately, as far as is reasonable. If applicable, the
influence of one function on the other is taken into account.
NOTE 1 Throughout this publication, when “Part 2” is mentioned, it refers to the relevant part of IEC 60335.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 2 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 3 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
Individual countries may wish to consider the application of the standard, as far as is
reasonable, to appliances not mentioned in a part 2, and to appliances designed on new

principles.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.

An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
NOTE 4 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1, IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3 concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 1: General requirements
1 Scope
This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and
similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances
and 480 V for other appliances.
NOTE 1 Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this standard.
Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-operated appliances
when operated in the battery mode.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 2 Examples of such appliances are catering equipment, cleaning appliances for commercial use, and
appliances for hairdressers.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 3 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to

– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– audio, video and similar electronic apparatus (IEC 60065);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
– hand-held motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745);
– personal computers and similar equipment (IEC 60950-1);
– transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 61029).
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.

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IEC 60034-1, Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance

IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of

interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps

IEC 60065:2001, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
)
Amendment 1 (2005)
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests –Test B: Dry heat

IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens

IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC/TR 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
IEC 60085:2007, Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials
)
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60238, Edison screw lampholders
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60252-1:2010, AC motor capacitors – Part 1: General – Performance testing and rating –
Safety requirements – Guide for installation and operation
IEC 60309 (all parts), Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes
IEC 60320-1, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60320-2-2, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-2:
Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment
IEC 60320-2-3, Appliance coupler for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-3:
Appliance coupler with a degree of protection higher than IPX0
IEC 60384-14:2005, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
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)
There exists a consolidated edition 7.1 (2005) that includes edition 7 and its Amendment 1.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 4.1 (2009) that includes edition 4 and its Amendment 1.

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IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

3 )
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60598-1:2008, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests

IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:

Principles, requirements and tests

IEC 60664-3:2003, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:

Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution

IEC 60664-4:2005, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 4:

Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress
IEC 60691, Thermal-links – Requirements and application guide
IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-2-12, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-12: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for materials
IEC 60695-2-13, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-13: Glowing/hot wire based test methods –
Glow-wire ignitability test method for materials
IEC 60695-10-2, Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure test
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, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and vertical
flame test methods
IEC 60730-1:1999, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 1:
General requirements
Amendment 1 (2003)
)
Amendment 2 (2007)
IEC 60730-2-8:2000, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2-8:
Particular requirements for electrically operated water valves, including mechanical
requirements
)
Amendment 1 (2002)
)
IEC 60730-2-9:2008 , Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2-9:
Particular requirements for temperature sensing controls

IEC 60730-2-10, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 2-10:
Particular requirements for motor-starting relays
IEC 60738-1, Thermistors – Directly heated positive temperature coefficient – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 60906-1, IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes –
Part 1: Plugs and socket-outlets 16 A 250 V a.c.
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)
There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) that includes edition 2 and its Amendment 1.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 3.2 (2007) that includes edition 3 and its Amendment 1 and Amendment 2.
)
There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2003) that includes edition 2 and its Amendment 1.
6) There exists a consolidated edition 3.1 (2011) that includes edition 3:2008 and its Amendment 1:2011.

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IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current

IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements

for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and
2 2
particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm

(included)
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement

techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test

IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and measurement

techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test

IEC 61000-4-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and measurement
techniques – Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 61000-4-11:2004, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-11: Testing and measure-
ment techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-13:2002, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-13: Testing and
measurement techniques – Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c.
power port, low frequency immunity tests
)
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 61000-4-34:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-34: Testing and
measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
tests for equipment with input current more than 16 A per phase
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61058-1:2000, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
Amendment 1 (2001)
)
Amendment 2 (2007)
IEC 61180-1, High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment – Part 1: Definitions,
test and procedure requirements
IEC 61180-2, High-voltage techniques for low-voltage equipment – Part 2: Test equipment

IEC 61558-1:2005, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar products –
Part 1: General requirements and tests
)
Amendment 1(2009)
IEC 61558-2-6:2009, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products
for supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety
isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61558-2-16, Safety of
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