SIST EN 61010-2-020:2017

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-020: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges (IEC 61010-2-020:2016)

This Part 2 is applicable to electrically powered LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES.
This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for
the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the
preparation of its publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this
standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide
51.

Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2-020: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborzentrifugen (IEC 61010-2-020:2016)

Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et de laboratoire - Partie 2-020: Exigences particulières pour centrifugeuses de laboratoire (IEC 61010-2-020:2016)

L'IEC 61010-2-020:2016 s'applique aux CENTRIFUGEUSES DE LABORATOIRE alimentées en énergie électrique. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2006. Cette édition constitue une révision technique et inclut les modifications majeures suivantes par rapport à la deuxième édition:
a) La présente Partie 2 est établie sur la base de la troisième édition (2010) de l'IEC 61010-1. Les modifications énumérées dans son Avant-propos affectent également la présente Partie 2.
b) Le langage a été mis à jour pour refléter la terminologie des CENTRIFUGEUSES DE LABORATOIRE utilisée actuellement dans l'industrie. Elle a le statut d'une publication groupée de sécurité conformément au Guide IEC 104.
Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la IEC 61010-1:2010

Varnostne zahteve za električno opremo za meritve, nadzor in laboratorijsko uporabo - 2-020. del: Posebne zahteve za laboratorijske centrifuge (IEC 61010-2-020:2016)

Ta 2. del se uporablja za električne LABORATORIJSKE CENTRIFUGE.
Ta publikacija skupinske varnosti se uporablja predvsem kot standard o varnosti izdelka za izdelke, ki so omenjeni v okviru publikacije, vendar je namenjena tudi tehničnim odborom pri pripravi publikacij za izdelke, ki so podobni izdelkom, omenjenim v okviru tega standarda, skladno z načeli vodil IEC 104 in ISO/IEC 51.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Aug-2017
• ICS: 19.080 - Electrical and electronic testing
• ICS: 71.040.10 - Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment
• Technical Committee: MOV - Measuring equipment for electromagnetic quantities
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-May-2017
• Due Date: 13-Jul-2017
• Completion Date: 08-Aug-2017
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Ref Project: EN 61010-2-020:2017 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-020: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges

Relations

• Revised: oSIST prEN IEC 61010-2-020:2020 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-020: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges
• Effective Date: 26-Mar-2019
• Replaces: SIST EN 61010-2-020:2007 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use -- Part 2-020: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges
• Effective Date: 02-May-2017
• Replaces: SIST EN 61010-2-020:2007 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use -- Part 2-020: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

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Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 2-020: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges (IEC 61010-2-
020:2016)
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2
-020: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborzentrifugen (IEC 61010-2-020:2016)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et de
laboratoire - Partie 2-020: Exigences particulières pour centrifugeuses de laboratoire
(IEC 61010-2-020:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61010-2-020:2017
ICS:
19.080 (OHNWULþQRLQHOHNWURQVNR Electrical and electronic
SUHVNXãDQMH testing
71.040.10 Kemijski laboratoriji. Chemical laboratories.
Laboratorijska oprema Laboratory equipment
SIST EN 61010-2-020:2017 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61010-2-020

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2017
ICS 19.080; 71.040.10 Supersedes EN 61010-2-020:2006
English Version
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use - Part 2-020: Particular requirements
for laboratory centrifuges
(IEC 61010-2-020:2016)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-,
de régulation et de laboratoire - Partie 2-020: Exigences Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2-020: Besondere
particulières pour centrifugeuses de laboratoire Anforderungen an Laborzentrifugen
(IEC 61010-2-020:2016) (IEC 61010-2-020:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-07-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.


European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2017 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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EN 61010-2-020:2017
European foreword
The text of document 66/542/CDV, future edition 3 of IEC 61010-2-020, prepared by IEC/TC 66
"Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel
vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 61010-2-020:2017.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-10-28
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with (dow) 2020-04-28
the document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 61010-2-020:2006.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61010-2-020:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standards indicated:
Addition
IEC 60034 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60034 (series).

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.

NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.

Addition
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
ISO 3864 series Graphical symbols - Safety colours and - series
safety signs - Part 1: Design principles for
safety signs and safety markings

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope and object . 5
2 Normative references. 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Tests . 8
5 Marking and documentation . 8
6 Protection against electric shock . 11
7 Protection against mechanical HAZARDS . 11
8 Mechanical resistance to shock and impact . 17
9 Protection against the spread of fire . 17
10 Equipment temperature limits and resistance to heat . 17
11 Protection against HAZARDS from fluids . 17
12 Protection against radiation, including laser sources, and against sonic and
ultrasonic pressure . 19
13 Protection against liberated gases and substances, explosion and implosion . 19
14 Components . 19
15 Protection by interlocks . 19
16 Hazards resulting from application . 19
17 Risk assessment . 19
Annexes . 20
Annex L Index of defined terms . 20
Annex AA (normative) Dynamic microbiological test method for BIOSEALS . 21
Annex BB (informative) General guidance and rationale for particular subclauses . 24
Annex CC (informative) General guidance for an empirical method to determine the
kinetic energy of a ROTOR . 28
Bibliography . 30

Figure 101 – Rotor test setup . 28

Table 101 – Time-temperature conditions . 18

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR
MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –

Part 2-020: Particular requirements for LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61010-2-020 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 66:
Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. It constitutes a
technical revision and includes the following significant changes from the second edition:
a) This Part 2 is established on the basis of the third edition (2010) of IEC 61010-1.The
changes listed in its foreword affect this Part 2, too.
b) The language has been updated to reflect current terminology for LABORATORY
CENTRIFUGES used in the industry today.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
66/542/CDV 66/565A/RVC

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 2-020 is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61010-1. It was established on
the basis of the third edition (2010).
This Part 2-020 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61010-1 so as to
LABORATORY
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for
CENTRIFUGES.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. Where this part states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the
relevant requirement, test specification or note in Part 1 should be adapted accordingly.
In this standard:
1) the following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– NOTES: in small roman type;
– conformity and tests: in italic type;
– terms used throughout this standard which have been defined in Clause 3: SMALL
ROMAN CAPITALS.
2) subclauses, tables or figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting
from 101; additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61010 series, under the general title: Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use, may 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 website 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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1 Scope and object
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
1.1.1 Scope
Replacement:
This Part 2 is applicable to electrically powered LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES.
This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for
the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the
preparation of its publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this
standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide
51.
NOTE If all or part of the equipment falls within the scope of one or more other Part 2 standards of IEC 61010 as
well as within the scope of this standard, it will also need to meet the requirements of those other Part 2 standards.
1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope
Addition:
Add the following new item:
aa) IEC 60034 (Rotating electrical machinery);
1.2 Object
1.2.1 Aspects included in scope
Addition:
Add the following new items:
aa) contact with moving parts (see 7.3);
LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE movement during any DISRUPTION (see 7.3.101);
bb)
cc) high energy chemical reaction after ROTOR DISRUPTION (see 7.7.2.2 l));
dd) ineffectiveness of BIOSEALS (see 13.101)
1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope
Addition:
Add the following new items:
aa) additional precautions which may need to be observed when centrifuging materials
which are flammable or explosive (see 5.4.101);

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bb) additional precautions which may need to be observed when centrifuging materials that
could react chemically with sufficient vigour to cause a HAZARD (see 5.4.101).
1.4 Environmental conditions
1.4.1 Normal environmental conditions
Replacement:
Replace item c) by the following:
c) temperature 2 °C to 40 °C;
1.4.2 Extended environmental conditions
Replacement:
Replace item c) by the following:
c) ambient temperatures below 2 °C or above 40 °C;
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
Addition:
ISO 3864 (all parts), Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
3.1 Equipment and states of equipment
Addition:
Add the following new terms and definitions:
3.1.101
LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE
apparatus intended for laboratory use that applies a centrifuging effect to sample materials
3.1.102
CENTRIFUGE-ROTOR COMBINATION
LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE and ROTOR ASSEMBLY that are intended to operate together and which
have to be evaluated together
3.1.103
DISRUPTION
event in which the ROTOR ASSEMBLY, or part of it, fails or becomes detached during rotation

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3.2 Parts and accessories
Addition:
Add the following new terms and definitions:
3.2.101
CHAMBER
enclosed space within a LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE in which the ROTOR ASSEMBLY rotates
3.2.102
ROTOR
primary component of a LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE which holds the material to be subjected to
centrifugal force and which is rotated by the DRIVE SYSTEM
3.2.103
BUCKET
sub-assembly of a ROTOR designed to support one or more containers
3.2.104
PROTECTIVE CASING
casing which completely surrounds the ROTOR ASSEMBLY and which includes the LID and its
securing devices
3.2.105
LID
access cover of the CHAMBER
3.2.106
ROTOR ASSEMBLY
ROTOR carrying a combination of ROTOR accessories specified by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: In the context of a ROTOR ASSEMBLY, ROTOR accessories include all components used with or in
the CENTRIFUGE ROTOR for the purpose of holding samples, including adaptors, tubes and bottles.
3.2.107
DRIVE SYSTEM
all components of the CENTRIFUGE associated with the provision of torque to, or the rotational
support of, the ROTOR ASSEMBLY
3.2.108
BIOSEAL
device or mechanism additional to, or integral with, a ROTOR or BUCKET and a closure
assembly, and which is designed to prevent the escape of contents, for example micro-
biological material, during centrifuging
3.5 Safety terms
Addition:
Add the following new terms and definitions:
3.5.101
CLEARANCE ENVELOPE
space around a LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE which is needed for safety

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3.5.102
MCA
MAXIMUM CREDIBLE ACCIDENT
planned event chosen to represent worst-case conditions for a test that will evaluate the
inherent mechanical safety of a CENTRIFUGE-ROTOR COMBINATION (see 7.7 and Annex BB)
4 Tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 Marking and documentation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.1.2 Identification
Replacement:
Replace item b) by the following:
b) serial number or other means to identify the production batch of the equipment.
Addition:
Add the following new subclause:
5.1.101 ROTORS and accessories
All OPERATOR-replaceable ROTORS and ROTOR ASSEMBLIES, including ROTOR ACCESSORIES, shall
be marked with the manufacturer's or supplier's name or registered trade mark, and
identification code.(such as id code, serial number or batch number)
If components are too small, or are not suitable for such marking, the required information
shall be marked on the original packaging, as well as being stated in the documentation.
NOTE Packaging can be the outer box, an insert, etc.
If the manufacturer specifies that an individual part, for example a BUCKET, is to be fitted only
to a specific ROTOR or in specific ROTOR positions for balance or some other reason, each
BUCKET and ROTOR position should be identified by marking with corresponding numbers or
letters.
Conformity is checked by inspection.
5.4.2 Equipment ratings
Addition:
Add the following new items:
aa) a list of all ROTORS and ROTOR accessories specified for use with a LABORATORY
CENTRIFUGE, together with their RATED rotational frequencies;
bb) any restrictions by the manufacturer warning against the use of particular materials to
be centrifuged;
cc) density and volume limits for ROTOR ASSEMBLY loading and, if applicable, derating
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5.4.3 Equipment installation
Addition:
Add, after item a), the following sub-items:
i) floor or bench area required for the CLEARANCE ENVELOPE for the intended use (see
7.4.101);
ii) total weight of the CENTRIFUGE;
iii) instructions for site preparation;
iv) methods for levelling of the CENTRIFUGE;
v) means for securing to the mounting surface.
5.4.4 Equipment operation
Addition:
Add the following new items:
aa) loading and balancing procedures;
bb) ROTOR changing procedure;
cc) any specific requirement for an OPERATOR to be present at stated phases of the
centrifuging procedure;
dd) necessary safeguards for personnel. Instructions shall include at least the following:
– not to lean on a LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE;
– not to stay within the CLEARANCE ENVELOPE longer than necessary for operational
reasons;
– not to deposit any potentially hazardous materials within the CLEARANCE ENVELOPE;
– methods for safe operation during open LID procedures (see 7.3.102.2);
ee) instructions for use of BIOSEALS and other biocontainment components, including the
proper closure techniques. These instructions shall indicate that BIOSEALS and related
components are intended to be part of biocontainment systems, as specified in
international and national biosafety guidelines. They are not to be relied on as the only
means of safeguarding workers and the environment when handling pathogenic micro-
organisms.
5.4.5 Equipment maintenance
Addition:
Add the following new paragraph:
Where applicable, the instructions shall specify:
aa) inspection of any means of fixing the equipment to the mounting surface and the
condition of the mounting surface itself;
bb) safeguards for the OPERATOR during cleaning;
cc) inspection of the PROTECTIVE CASING;
dd) inspection of the ROTOR ASSEMBLY, and safety considerations;
ee) checking the continuity of the PROTECTIVE BONDING;
ff) frequency of inspection, routine maintenance and the method of replacement of
BIOSEALS and other biocontainment components.

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Addition:
Add the following new subclauses:
5.4.101 Hazardous substances
The instructions for use shall state the precautions to be observed when the materials to be
used with a LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE are known to be toxic, radioactive, or contaminated with
pathogenic micro-organisms.
NOTE This information is relevant to the safety of both OPERATORS and service personnel.
The use within the LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE of the following materials shall be prohibited in
the instructions for use:
a) flammable or explosive materials;
b) materials which could react chemically with sufficient vigour to cause a HAZARD.
Conformity is checked by inspection.
5.4.102 Cleaning and decontamination
Documentation shall include:
a) a statement that, if hazardous material is spilt on or inside the equipment, the user has
responsibility for carrying out appropriate decontamination;
b) manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and, where necessary, decontaminating,
together with the recognized generic names of recommended materials for cleaning and
decontaminating:
c) the following statement:
"Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by
the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will
not damage the equipment”
d) the following statement:
Cleaning and decontamination may be necessary as a safeguard before LABORATORY
CENTRIFUGES, ROTORS, and any accessories are maintained, repaired, or transferred.
Manufacturers may provide a format for users to document that such treatment has been
carried out
NOTE Be advised, there are national guidelines and the internationally recognized "Laboratory Biosafety Manual",
published in 1993 by the Wor5ld Health Organization in Geneva, which gives information on decontaminants, their
use, dilutions, properties, and potential applications.
Conformity is checked by inspection.
5.4.103 Effects of chemicals and environmental influences
To ensure continued safe use of a LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE the documentation shall identify
damage which could result from, for example:
a) the effect of chemicals;
b) environmental influences, including natural ultra-violet radiation likely to be encountered;
c) corrosion, and other weakening of construction materials that are part of the PROTECTIVE
CASING or other protective components.
Conformity is checked by inspection of the documentation and the relevant data and/or
additional testing (if needed).

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SIST EN 61010-2-020:2017
IEC 61010-2-020:2016  IEC 2016 – 11 –
6 Protection against electric shock
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Protection against mechanical HAZARDS
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 General
Addition:
Add the following new note:
NOTE 101 A DISRUPTION, resulting in damage to a part of the PROTECTIVE CASING, for example a LID-locking
mechanism, is considered to be a SINGLE FAULT CONDITION.
7.3 Moving parts
Addition:
Add the following new subclauses.
7.3.101 LID
7.3.101.1 Requirements
The LID shall be locked closed when the ROTOR drive is energized, and shall remain locked
until the circumferential velocity of the ROTOR ASSEMBLY is not more than 2 m/s (see
Annex BB).
In the event of a power failure, the LID-locking mechanism shall not release, and subsequent
release shall require the use of a TOOL.
The LID shall be held closed with sufficient strength to withstand the results of testing
according to 7.7.3. Fragments produced by any DISRUPTION shall be contained as specified in
item a) of 7.7.
CENTRIFUGE-ROTOR
To evaluate which of the following points are appropriate for the
COMBINATION under consideration, information shall be recorded showing the tests conducted
by the manufacturer or by a test facility:
a) mechanical abuse;
b) mislatching;
c) misalignment;
d) corrosion;
e) material degradation;
f) material defects;
g) vibration;
h) cleaning and decontamination;
i) environmental influences;
j) other considerations appropriate for the design.

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