SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97: Particular requirements for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97: Particular requirements for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric drives for shutters, blinds and awnings, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 V for other drives
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-97: Besondere Anforderungen für Antriebe für Rollläden, Markisen, Jalousien und ähnliche Einrichtungen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-97: Exigences particulières pour les motorisations des volets, stores, rideaux et équipements analogues
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-97. del: Posebne zahteve za pogonske sklope rolojev, ponjav, senčnikov in podobne opreme - Dopolnilo A11
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Overview
The SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 standard, published by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC), specifies the safety requirements for electric drives used in shutters, awnings, blinds, and similar household or comparable electrical appliances. This amendment A11 updates Part 2-97 of the IEC 60335 series, addressing particular safety aspects of these motorized drives to ensure reliable and secure operation at rated voltages up to 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other drive types.
The scope of this standard covers hazards related to the drives themselves and their mechanical movement, including the interface with shutters, blinds, and awnings. The document clarifies its applicability for household environments as well as non-domestic settings such as shops, light industry, farms, hotels, and offices where these drives may also be operated by trained users.
Key Topics
- Safety requirements for electric drives designed for power-operated shutters, blinds, and awnings
- Voltage ratings capped at 250 V (single-phase) and 480 V (others)
- Covers hazards caused by motion and mechanical operation of the driven equipment
- Provides guidelines on:
- Construction and mechanical stability of drives
- Testing methods and conditions for compliance verification
- Marking and labeling, including manufacturer information, model reference, and production data
- Instructions for installation, use, maintenance, and safety warnings
- Handling requirements particularly for drives heavier than 20 kg
- Control functions and clear identification on supplied controls
- Protection against mechanical hazards such as stopping forces and reversing mechanisms when encountering obstacles
- Limits noise emission to below 70 dB(A) during operation
- Addresses reasonably foreseeable misuse but excludes use by unsupervised young children
Applications
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 is essential for manufacturers, testers, and installers involved with:
- Motorized drives incorporated into roller shutters, residential blinds, awnings, and similar equipment
- Installation in household environments and similar settings where consumer safety and appliance reliability are critical
- Equipment intended for both professional and end-user installation, with specific instructions regarding the management of partly completed machines
- Ensuring mechanical safety under various operating conditions, including forces exerted by moving parts and proper safety measures against entrapment or injury
- Compliance with European safety regulations promoting harmonized standards across member countries for electrical accessories and components in doors, windows, and shading systems
Related Standards
This amendment complements and modifies parts of the broader EN IEC 60335 series, specifically:
- EN IEC 60335-1:2012 and its amendments, defining general safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances
- Product standards for shutters and blinds such as:
- EN 13659 for shutters
- EN 13120 for internal blinds
- EN 13561 for external blinds and awnings
- Testing and classification standards referenced in the document:
- EN 60825-1:2014 for laser product safety where applicable
- Relevant electrical cable testing standards for components used in drives
Manufacturers and stakeholders should also consider compliance with the Machinery Directive when dealing with drives sold as partly completed machines and refer to CENELEC guidelines for implementation and patent rights information.
By adhering to SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023, producers can ensure their electric drive products for shutters and related equipment meet rigorous safety criteria, helping minimize hazards associated with electrical and mechanical operation in domestic and similar environments. This standard plays a pivotal role in supporting consumer safety, facilitating market access within Europe, and promoting consistent quality in household electrical appliances.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-97. del: Posebne zahteve
za pogonske sklope rolojev, ponjav, senčnikov in podobne opreme - Dopolnilo
A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97: Particular requirements
for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-97:
Besondere Anforderungen für Antriebe für Rollläden, Markisen, Jalousien und ähnliche
Einrichtungen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-97: Exigences
particulières pour les motorisations des volets, stores, rideaux et équipements analogues
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023
ICS:
29.120.01 Električna dodatna oprema Electrical accessories in
na splošno general
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2023
ICS 29.120.01; 91.060.50
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97:
Particular requirements for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds
and similar equipment
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-97: Exigences particulières pour les motorisations ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-97: Besondere Anforderungen für
de volets, stores, rideaux et équipements analogues Antriebe für Rollläden, Markisen, Jalousien und ähnliche
Einrichtungen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-03-01. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 amendment 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 E
Contents Page
1 Modification to Introduction . 4
2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 5
4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions” . 5
5 Modification to Clause 4, “General requirement” . 5
6 Modification to Clause 5, “General conditions for the tests” . 5
7 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 6
8 Modification to Clause 20, “Stability and mechanical hazards” . 7
9 Modification to Clause 22, “Construction” . 8
10 Modification to Clause 25, “Supply connection and external flexible cords” . 9
11 Modification to Clause 31, “Resistance to rusting” . 9
12 Modification to Clause 32, “Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards” . 9
13 Modification to annexes . 11
14 Modification to Bibliography . 12
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 “Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2024–03–01
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026–03–01
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023 and
EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A1:2023.
The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are
additional to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to Introduction
Add:
The relevant requirements of Annex ZE of Part 1 have been incorporated in the text of this Part 2.
The intended use of the drives covered by this standard is for them to be installed together with shutters,
awnings or blinds and the necessary ancillary components (e.g. controls, safety devices) to create a
power operated shutter, awning or blind, the safety of which is ensured by this standard and the product
standards EN 13659 for shutters, EN 13120 for internal blinds, and EN 13561 for external blinds
(including awnings).
This document covers the hazards generated by the drive.
Drives put on the market as machines may be installed by the final user. The requirements of this
standard cover drives and also the foreseeable misuse of the power operated shutters, blinds and
awnings.
Drives placed on the market as partly completed machines should not be installed by the final user. In
case of partly completed machines, reference should be made to the specific procedures of the
Machinery Directive; this document can be used as guidance.
This document does not deal with any specific requirements on noise emitted from drives for shutters,
awnings, blinds and similar equipment as the generated noise is not considered to be a relevant hazard.
With European Amendment A11, EN 60335-2-97:2006+A11:2008+A2:2010+A12:2015 is superseded.
This European Amendment A11, supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards
below:
— EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021+A16:—
(Part 1)
— EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023+A1:2023 (Part 2)
2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
Add at the end of the second paragraph the following:
It also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the equipment such as shutters, blinds and
awnings
Replace the third and fourth paragraphs starting with “Drives not intended for normal …” up to
“… children playing with the drive “, except the notes 104 and 105 by the following:
This document deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by drives that are encountered
by all persons in and around the installation place. However, in general, it does not take into account:
— children playing with the drive;
— the use of the drive by very young children;
— the use of the drive by young children without supervision.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people can have needs beyond the level addressed in this
document.
Drives being part of power operated shutters, blinds and awnings which are intended to be used by
trained users in shops, in light industry and on farms, are also within the scope of this document.
To be published in 2023. Stage at the time of publication: FprEN 60335-1:2012/A16:2021.
NOTE Z101 Examples of places where shutters, blinds and awnings for household environment can also be used
by non-expert users:
— shops, offices and other working environments;
— farm houses;
— hotels, motels and other residential type environments where they are used by clients;
— bed and breakfast type environments.
NOTE Z102 Household environment includes the dwelling and its associated buildings, the garden, etc.
Addition:
NOTE Z103 Within this document the terms drive and appliance are interchangeable.
Products covered by this document and installed according to the manufacturer instructions do not
create a noise hazard.
3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Addition:
EN 60825-1:2014 , Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
EN 60811-605:2012, Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part
605: Physical tests - Measurement of carbon black and/or mineral filler in polyethylene compounds
4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”
Addition:
3.Z101 Tubular drive
Drive intended to be used in the tube of the rolling driven part
5 Modification to Clause 4, “General requirement”
Add at the end of the first paragraph of Part 1:
Drives shall also be constructed in such a way they ensure transportation, installation, adjusting and
maintenance may be carried out safely.
6 Modification to Clause 5, “General conditions for the tests”
5.3 Add at the end of the clause of Part 1:
When a drive incorporates a sub-assembly or a part which has already been tested against relevant
clause(s) of this document, those tests need not be repeated, if the incorporation of the sub-assembly
or part into the drive does not change the performance of the sub-assembly or part.
As impacted by EN 60825-1:2014/AC:2017-06, EN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021, and
EN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021/AC:2022-03.
5.10
Add the following note:
NOTE Z101 This load is considered to be the driven part for the tests of 20.101, 20.102 and 20.103.
Add new subclause:
5.Z101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this document for any mode of operation described
by the manufacturer in the installation instructions. Whenever required by the instructions, components
shall be
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-97. del: Posebne zahteve
za pogonske sklope rolojev, ponjav, senčnikov in podobne opreme - Dopolnilo
A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97: Particular requirements
for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-97:
Besondere Anforderungen für Antriebe für Rollläden, Markisen, Jalousien und ähnliche
Einrichtungen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-97: Exigences
particulières pour les motorisations des volets, stores, rideaux et équipements analogues
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
29.120.01 Električna dodatna oprema Electrical accessories in
na splošno general
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2023
ICS 29.120.01; 91.060.50
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97:
Particular requirements for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds
and similar equipment
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-97: Exigences particulières pour les motorisations ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-97: Besondere Anforderungen für
de volets, stores, rideaux et équipements analogues Antriebe für Rollläden, Markisen, Jalousien und ähnliche
Einrichtungen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-03-01. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 amendment 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 E
Contents Page
1 Modification to Introduction . 4
2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 5
4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions” . 5
5 Modification to Clause 4, “General requirement” . 5
6 Modification to Clause 5, “General conditions for the tests” . 5
7 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 6
8 Modification to Clause 20, “Stability and mechanical hazards” . 7
9 Modification to Clause 22, “Construction” . 8
10 Modification to Clause 25, “Supply connection and external flexible cords” . 9
11 Modification to Clause 31, “Resistance to rusting” . 9
12 Modification to Clause 32, “Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards” . 9
13 Modification to annexes . 11
14 Modification to Bibliography . 12
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 “Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2024–03–01
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026–03–01
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023 and
EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A1:2023.
The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are
additional to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to Introduction
Add:
The relevant requirements of Annex ZE of Part 1 have been incorporated in the text of this Part 2.
The intended use of the drives covered by this standard is for them to be installed together with shutters,
awnings or blinds and the necessary ancillary components (e.g. controls, safety devices) to create a
power operated shutter, awning or blind, the safety of which is ensured by this standard and the product
standards EN 13659 for shutters, EN 13120 for internal blinds, and EN 13561 for external blinds
(including awnings).
This document covers the hazards generated by the drive.
Drives put on the market as machines may be installed by the final user. The requirements of this
standard cover drives and also the foreseeable misuse of the power operated shutters, blinds and
awnings.
Drives placed on the market as partly completed machines should not be installed by the final user. In
case of partly completed machines, reference should be made to the specific procedures of the
Machinery Directive; this document can be used as guidance.
This document does not deal with any specific requirements on noise emitted from drives for shutters,
awnings, blinds and similar equipment as the generated noise is not considered to be a relevant hazard.
With European Amendment A11, EN 60335-2-97:2006+A11:2008+A2:2010+A12:2015 is superseded.
This European Amendment A11, supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards
below:
— EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021+A16:—
(Part 1)
— EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023+A1:2023 (Part 2)
2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
Add at the end of the second paragraph the following:
It also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the equipment such as shutters, blinds and
awnings
Replace the third and fourth paragraphs starting with “Drives not intended for normal …” up to
“… children playing with the drive “, except the notes 104 and 105 by the following:
This document deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by drives that are encountered
by all persons in and around the installation place. However, in general, it does not take into account:
— children playing with the drive;
— the use of the drive by very young children;
— the use of the drive by young children without supervision.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people can have needs beyond the level addressed in this
document.
Drives being part of power operated shutters, blinds and awnings which are intended to be used by
trained users in shops, in light industry and on farms, are also within the scope of this document.
To be published in 2023. Stage at the time of publication: FprEN 60335-1:2012/A16:2021.
NOTE Z101 Examples of places where shutters, blinds and awnings for household environment can also be used
by non-expert users:
— shops, offices and other working environments;
— farm houses;
— hotels, motels and other residential type environments where they are used by clients;
— bed and breakfast type environments.
NOTE Z102 Household environment includes the dwelling and its associated buildings, the garden, etc.
Addition:
NOTE Z103 Within this document the terms drive and appliance are interchangeable.
Products covered by this document and installed according to the manufacturer instructions do not
create a noise hazard.
3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Addition:
EN 60825-1:2014 , Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
EN 60811-605:2012, Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part
605: Physical tests - Measurement of carbon black and/or mineral filler in polyethylene compounds
4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”
Addition:
3.Z101 Tubular drive
Drive intended to be used in the tube of the rolling driven part
5 Modification to Clause 4, “General requirement”
Add at the end of the first paragraph of Part 1:
Drives shall also be constructed in such a way they ensure transportation, installation, adjusting and
maintenance may be carried out safely.
6 Modification to Clause 5, “General conditions for the tests”
5.3 Add at the end of the clause of Part 1:
When a drive incorporates a sub-assembly or a part which has already been tested against relevant
clause(s) of this document, those tests need not be repeated, if the incorporation of the sub-assembly
or part into the drive does not change the performance of the sub-assembly or part.
As impacted by EN 60825-1:2014/AC:2017-06, EN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021, and
EN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021/AC:2022-03.
5.10
Add the following note:
NOTE Z101 This load is considered to be the driven part for the tests of 20.101, 20.102 and 20.103.
Add new subclause:
5.Z101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this document for any mode of operation described
by the manufacturer in the installation instructions. Whenever required by the instructions, c
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97: Particular requirements for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment". This standard covers: This European Standard deals with the safety of electric drives for shutters, blinds and awnings, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 V for other drives
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric drives for shutters, blinds and awnings, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 V for other drives
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 29.120.01 - Electrical accessories in general; 91.060.50 - Doors and windows. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-97:2023/A11:2023 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/396, M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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