SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020
(Main)Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
NEW!IEC 62368-1:2018 is available as IEC 62368-1:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 62368-1:2018 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This document does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. This is a product safety standard that classifies energy sources, prescribes safeguards against those energy sources, and provides guidance on the application of, and requirements for, those safeguards. The prescribed safeguards are intended to reduce the likelihood of pain, injury and, in the case of fire, property damage. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– addition of requirements for outdoor equipment;
– new requirements for optical radiation;
– addition of requirements for insulating liquids;
– addition of requirements for work cells;
– addition of requirements for wireless power transmitters;
– addition of requirements for fully insulated winding wire (FIW);
– alternative method for determination of top, bottom and side openings for fire enclosures;
– alternative requirements for sound pressure.
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 standards 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.
Key words: Audio, Video, Communication, Safety
Einrichtungen für Audio/Video-, Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik - Teil 1: Sicherheitsanforderungen
Équipements des technologies de l'audio/vidéo, de l'information et de la communication - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité
NEW!IEC 62368-1:2018 est disponible sous forme de IEC 62368-1:2018 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.
L'IEC 62368-1:2018 s'applique à la sécurité de l'équipement électrique et électronique dans le domaine des technologies audio, vidéo, d'information et de communication, et des machines commerciales ou de bureau dont la tension assignée est inférieure ou égale à 600 V. La présente norme ne contient ni les exigences de performances ni les caractéristiques fonctionnelles de l'équipement. Elle est une norme relative à la sécurité des produits qui classifie les sources d’énergie, spécifie des protections contre ces sources d’énergie, et fournit des recommandations concernant leur application et leurs exigences. Les protections spécifiées sont prévues pour réduire la probabilité de douleur, blessure et, en cas d'incendie, de dommage matériel. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2014. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
– ajout des exigences relatives au matériel pour installation extérieure;
– nouvelles exigences relatives au rayonnement optique;
– ajout des exigences relatives à l'isolant liquide;
– ajout des exigences relatives aux cellules de travail;
– ajout d'exigences relatives aux émetteurs de puissance sans fil;
– ajout d'exigences relatives aux fils de bobinage totalement isolés (FIW, fully insulated winding wire);
– méthode alternative de détermination des ouvertures supérieures, inférieures et latérales des enveloppes ignifuges;
– autres exigences relatives à la pression acoustique.
La présente publication groupée de sécurité est avant tout destinée à être utilisée en tant que norme en matière de sécurité des produits pour les produits cités dans le domaine d’application, mais elle doit également être utilisée par les comités d’études dans le cadre de l’élaboration de normes pour des produits similaires à ceux cités dans le domaine d’application de la présente norme, conformément aux principes établis dans le Guide IEC 104 et le Guide ISO/IEC 51.
Mots-clés: Audio, Vidéo, Communication, Sécurité
Oprema za avdio/video, informacijsko in komunikacijsko tehnologijo - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 14-Apr-2019
- Publication Date
- 22-Apr-2020
- Technical Committee
- MOV - Measuring equipment for electromagnetic quantities
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 12-Mar-2020
- Due Date
- 17-May-2020
- Completion Date
- 23-Apr-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 03-Jul-2018
- Effective Date
- 12-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 26-Jul-2021
Overview
EN IEC 62368-1:2020 - Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements - is the CENELEC adoption of IEC 62368-1:2018. It is a product safety standard for electrical and electronic equipment in the fields of audio, video, information and communication technology (AV/IT/ICT) and business/office machines with rated voltages up to 600 V. EN IEC 62368-1:2020 is a hazard‑based standard that classifies energy sources and prescribes safeguards to reduce the likelihood of pain, injury and fire-related property damage. It replaces earlier editions (including EN 62368-1:2014) and supersedes EN 60950 and EN 60065 series standards for many AV/IT products.
Key Topics
- Hazard-based safety approach: classification of energy sources (electrical, thermal, optical, mechanical) and selection of safeguards.
- Scope and limits: applies to AV, information and communication technology equipment and business/office machines (rated voltage ≤ 600 V). Does not cover performance or functional characteristics.
- New/updated requirements (3rd edition):
- Requirements for outdoor equipment
- Requirements for optical radiation (laser/LED safety considerations)
- Provisions for insulating liquids
- Rules for work cells (robotic/automated workstations)
- Requirements for wireless power transmitters
- Recognition of fully insulated winding wire (FIW)
- Alternative methods for determining openings in fire enclosures
- Alternative requirements for sound pressure
- Guidance on safeguards: selection, application and verification of protective measures (construction, barriers, insulation, warnings).
- Normative references: cross-references to many IEC standards (e.g., IEC 60065, IEC 60825‑1, IEC 60695 series, IEC 60317 FIW parts, IEC 60529 IP Code).
Applications
Who uses EN IEC 62368-1:2020 and why:
- Product designers & manufacturers - to design safe AV/IT/communication equipment and demonstrate compliance with European safety requirements.
- Compliance and regulatory teams - for CE marking, national adoption, and to update technical files against the latest safety rules.
- Test laboratories & certification bodies - for type testing and conformity assessment using hazard‑based test criteria.
- Standards committees - as a basis for product-specific standards that fall within the AV/IT/ICT scope.
- Typical products: consumer and professional audio/video equipment, computer and networking hardware, multimedia devices, wireless power systems, outdoor digital signage, and office machinery.
Related Standards
Commonly referenced alongside EN IEC 62368-1:
- IEC 60065 (audio/video apparatus safety)
- IEC 60950‑1 (information technology equipment)
- IEC 60825‑1 (laser/optical safety)
- IEC 60695 series (fire hazard testing)
- IEC 60317 parts (winding wire specifications, incl. FIW)
- IEC 60529 (IP Code for enclosures)
- IEC 60664‑1 (insulation coordination)
EN IEC 62368-1:2020 is essential for organizations designing or certifying AV/IT/communication equipment to meet modern, hazard-based safety expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements". This standard covers: <span style="color:red">NEW!</span>IEC 62368-1:2018 is available as <a href="https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/63964">IEC 62368-1:2018 RLV</a> which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.</br></br>IEC 62368-1:2018 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This document does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. This is a product safety standard that classifies energy sources, prescribes safeguards against those energy sources, and provides guidance on the application of, and requirements for, those safeguards. The prescribed safeguards are intended to reduce the likelihood of pain, injury and, in the case of fire, property damage. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: – addition of requirements for outdoor equipment; – new requirements for optical radiation; – addition of requirements for insulating liquids; – addition of requirements for work cells; – addition of requirements for wireless power transmitters; – addition of requirements for fully insulated winding wire (FIW); – alternative method for determination of top, bottom and side openings for fire enclosures; – alternative requirements for sound pressure. 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 standards 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. Key words: Audio, Video, Communication, Safety
<span style="color:red">NEW!</span>IEC 62368-1:2018 is available as <a href="https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/63964">IEC 62368-1:2018 RLV</a> which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.</br></br>IEC 62368-1:2018 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This document does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. This is a product safety standard that classifies energy sources, prescribes safeguards against those energy sources, and provides guidance on the application of, and requirements for, those safeguards. The prescribed safeguards are intended to reduce the likelihood of pain, injury and, in the case of fire, property damage. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: – addition of requirements for outdoor equipment; – new requirements for optical radiation; – addition of requirements for insulating liquids; – addition of requirements for work cells; – addition of requirements for wireless power transmitters; – addition of requirements for fully insulated winding wire (FIW); – alternative method for determination of top, bottom and side openings for fire enclosures; – alternative requirements for sound pressure. 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 standards 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. Key words: Audio, Video, Communication, Safety
SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.160.01 - Audio, video and audiovisual systems in general; 35.020 - Information technology (IT) in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017, SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC1:2015, SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015, SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2017, SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC2:2016, SIST EN 60950-22:2017, SIST EN 60950-23:2007, SIST EN 62368-1:2014, SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020/A11:2020, SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020/AC:2020, SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/452, M/511, M/536. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60950-22:2017
SIST EN 60950-23:2007
SIST EN 62368-1:2014
SIST EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017
SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015
SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2017
SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC1:2015
SIST EN 62368-1:2014/AC2:2016
Oprema za avdio/video, informacijsko in komunikacijsko tehnologijo - 1. del:
Varnostne zahteve
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety
requirements
Einrichtungen für Audio/Video-, Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik - Teil 1:
Sicherheitsanforderungen
Équipements des technologies de l'audio/vidéo, de l'information et de la communication -
Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62368-1:2020
ICS:
33.160.01 Avdio, video in avdiovizualni Audio, video and audiovisual
sistemi na splošno systems in general
35.020 Informacijska tehnika in Information technology (IT) in
tehnologija na splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62368-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2020
ICS 33.160.01; 35.020 Supersedes EN 60950-22:2017, EN 60950-23:2006, EN
62368-1:2014 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if
any)
English Version
Audio/video, information and communication technology
equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
(IEC 62368-1:2018)
Équipements des technologies de l'audio/vidéo, de Einrichtungen für Audio/Video-, Informations- und
l'information et de la communication - Partie 1: Exigences Kommunikationstechnik - Teil 1: Sicherheitsanforderungen
de sécurité (IEC 62368-1:2018)
(IEC 62368-1:2018)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2020-01-06. 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, 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,
Turkey 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
© 2020 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 62368-1:2020 E
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 62368-1:2020) consists of the text of IEC 62368-1:2018 prepared by
IEC/TC 108 "Safety of electronic equipment within the field of audio/video, information
technology and communication technology".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2021-01-06
implemented at national level by publication
of an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2023-01-06
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60950-22:2017, EN 60950-23:2006 and EN 62368-1:2014
and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all
such patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62368-1:2018 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60204-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60204-1.
IEC 60204-11 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60204-11.
IEC 60664-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664-1.
IEC 60664-4:2005 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664-4:2006 (not modified).
IEC 60721-3-4 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60721-3-4.
IEC 61140:2016 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61140:2016 (not modified).
IEC 61439-5:2014 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61439-5:2015 (not modified).
IEC 61587-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61587-1.
IEC 61969-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61969-3.
IEC 62040-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62040-1.
IEC 62305-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62305-1.
IEC 62368-3 NOTE Harmonized as FprEN 62368-3:2017.
ISO 4628-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 4628-3.
ISO 10218-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 10218-1.
ISO 10218-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 10218-2.
ISO 13482 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 13482.
ISO 13850 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 13850.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 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.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60027-1 - Letters symbols to be used in electrical EN 60027-1 -
technology - Part 1: General
IEC 60065 - Audio, video and similar electronic EN 60065 -
apparatus - Safety requirements
IEC 60068-2-6 - Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - EN 60068-2-6 -
Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-11 - Basic environmental testing procedures - EN 60068-2-11 -
Part 2-11: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60068-2-78 - Environmental testing - Part 2-78: Tests - EN 60068-2-78 -
Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
IEC 60073 - Basic and safety principles for man- EN 60073 -
machine interface, marking and
identification - Coding principles for
indicators and actuators
IEC 60076-14 - Power transformers - Part 14: Liquid- EN 60076-14 -
immersed power transformers using high-
temperature insulation materials
IEC/TR 60083 - Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and - -
similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
IEC 60085 - Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation EN 60085 -
and designation
IEC 60086-4 - Primary batteries - Part 4: Safety of lithium EN 60086-4 -
batteries
IEC 60086-5 - Primary batteries - Part 5: Safety of EN 60086-5 -
batteries with aqueous electrolyte
IEC 60107-1 1997 Methods of measurement on receivers for EN 60107-1 1997
television broadcast transmissions - Part 1:
General considerations - Measurements at
radio and video frequencies
IEC 60112 - Method for the determination of the proof EN 60112 -
and the comparative tracking indices of
solid insulating materials
IEC 60127 series Miniature fuses EN 60127 series
IEC 60227-1 - Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V -
Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60227-2 1997 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
+ A1 2003 voltages up to and including 450/750 V -
Part 2: Test methods
IEC 60245-1 - Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages - -
up to and including 450/750 V -- Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60296 - Fluids for electrotechnical applications - EN 60296 -
Unused mineral insulating oils for
transformers and switchgear
IEC 60309 series Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for EN 60309 series
industrial purposes
IEC 60317 series Specifications for particular types of EN 60317 series
winding wires
IEC 60317-0-7 2017 Specifications for particular types of EN 60317-0-7 2017
winding wires - Part 0-7: General
requirements - Fully insulated (FIW) zero-
defect enamelled round copper wire
IEC 60317-43 - Specifications for particular types of EN 60317-43 -
winding wires - Part 43: Aromatic
polyimide tape wrapped round copper
wire, class 240
IEC 60317-56 - Specifications for particular types of EN 60317-56 -
winding wires - Part 56: Solderable fully
insulated (FIW) zero-defect polyurethane
enamelled round copper wire, class 180
IEC 60320 series Appliance couplers for household and EN 60320 series
similar general purposes
IEC 60320-1 - Appliance couplers for household and EN 60320-1 -
similar general purposes - Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 60332-1-2 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables EN 60332-1-2 -
under fire conditions - Part 1-2: Test for
vertical flame propagation for a single
insulated wire or cable - Procedure for 1
kW pre-mixed flame
IEC 60332-1-3 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables EN 60332-1-3 -
under fire conditions - Part 1-3: Test for
vertical flame propagation for a single
insulated wire or cable - Procedure for
determination of flaming droplets/particles
IEC 60332-2-2 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables EN 60332-2-2 -
under fire conditions - Part 2-2: Test for
vertical flame propagation for a single
small insulated wire or cable - Procedure
for diffusion flame
IEC 60384-14 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic EN 60384-14 -
equipment - Part 14: Sectional
specification - Fixed capacitors for
electromagnetic interference suppression
and connection to the supply mains
IEC 60417 Data- Graphical symbols for use on equipment - -
base
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 -
enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment EN 60664-1 2007
within low-voltage systems - Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3 - Insulation coordination for equipment EN 60664-3 -
within low-voltage systems - Part 3: Use of
coating, potting or moulding for protection
against pollution
IEC 60691 2015 Thermal-links - Requirements and EN 60691 2016
application guide
IEC 60695-2-11 - Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: EN 60695-2-11 -
Glowing/hot-wire based test methods -
Glow-wire flammability test method for
end-products (GWEPT)
IEC 60695-10-2 - Fire hazard testing - Part 10-2: Abnormal EN 60695-10-2 -
heat - Ball pressure test method
IEC 60695-10-3 - Fire hazard testing - Part 10-3: Abnormal EN 60695-10-3 -
heat - Mould stress relief distortion test
IEC 60695-11-5 2016 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames EN 60695-11-5 2017
- Needle-flame test method - Apparatus,
confirmatory test arrangement and
guidance
IEC 60695-11-10 - Fire hazard testing - Part 11-10: Test EN 60695-11-10 -
flames - 50 W horizontal and vertical flame
test methods
IEC 60695-11-20 2015 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-20: Test EN 60695-11-20 2015
flames - 500 W flame test method
IEC/TS 60695-11- - Fire hazard testing - Part 11-21: Test - -
21 flames - 500 W vertical flame test method
for tubular polymeric materials
IEC 60728-11 2016 Cable networks for television signals, EN 60728-11 2017
sound signals and interactive services -
Part 11: Safety
- - + A11 2018
IEC 60730 series Automatic electrical controls EN 60730 series
IEC 60730-1 (mod) 2013 Automatic electrical controls - Part 1: EN 60730-1 2016
General requirements
IEC 60738-1 2006 Thermistors - Directly heated positive EN 60738-1 2006
temperature coefficient - Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 60747-5-5 2007 Semiconductor devices - Discrete devices EN 60747-5-5 2011
- Part 5-5: Optoelectronic devices -
Photocouplers
+ A1 2013 + A1 2015
IEC 60825-1 - Safety of laser products - Part 1: EN 60825-1 -
Equipment classification and requirements
IEC 60825-2 - Safety of laser products - Part 2: Safety of EN 60825-2 -
optical fibre communication systems
(OFCS)
IEC 60825-12 - Safety of laser products - Part 12: Safety EN 60825-12 -
of free space optical communication
systems used for transmission of
information
IEC 60836 - Specifications for unused silicone EN 60836 -
insulating liquids for electrotechnical
purposes
IEC 60851-3 2009 Winding wires - Test methods - Part 3: EN 60851-3 2009
Mechanical properties
+ A1 2013 + A1 2013
IEC 60851-5 2008 Winding wires - Test methods - Part 5: EN 60851-5 2008
Electrical properties
+ A1 2011 + A1 2011
IEC 60884-1 - Plugs and socket-outlets for household - -
and similar purposes -- Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 60896-11 - Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 11: EN 60896-11 -
Vented types - General requirements and
methods of tests
IEC 60896-21 2004 Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 21: EN 60896-21 2004
Valve regulated types - Methods of test
IEC 60896-22 - Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 22: EN 60896-22 -
Valve regulated types - Requirements
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 60906-2 - IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for - -
household and similar purposes - Part 2:
Plugs and socket-outlets 15 A 125 V a.c.
and 20 A 125 V a.c.
IEC 60947-1 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-1 -
Part 1: General rules
IEC 60947-5-5 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-5-5 -
Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and
switching elements - Electrical emergency
stop device with mechanical latching
function
IEC 60950-1 - Information technology equipment - Safety EN 60950-1 -
- Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60990 2016 Methods of measurement of touch current EN 60990 2016
and protective conductor current
IEC 60998-1 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits EN 60998-1 -
for household and similar purposes - Part
1: General requirements
IEC 60999-1 - Connecting devices - Electrical copper EN 60999-1 -
conductors - Safety requirements for
screw-type and screwless-type clamping
units - Part 1: General requirements and
particular requirements for clamping units
for conductors from 0,2 mm2 up to 35
mm2 (included)
IEC 60999-2 - Connecting devices - Electrical copper EN 60999-2 -
conductors - Safety requirements for
screw-type and screwless-type clamping
units - Part 2: Particular requirements for
clamping units for conductors above 35
mm2 up to 300 mm2 (included)
IEC 61039 - Classification of insulating liquids EN 61039 -
IEC 61051-1 - Varistors for use in electronic equipment - - -
Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 61051-2 1991 Varistors for use in electronic equipment - - -
+A1 2009 Part 2: Sectional specification for surge
suppression varistors
IEC 61056-1 - General purpose lead-acid batteries EN 61056-1 -
(valve-regulated types) - Part 1: General
requirements, functional characteristics -
Methods of test
IEC 61056-2 - General purpose lead-acid batteries EN 61056-2 -
(valve-regulated types) - Part 2:
Dimensions, terminals and marking
IEC 61058-1 2016 Switches for appliances - Part 1: General EN IEC 61058-1 2018
requirements
IEC 61099 - Insulating liquids - Specifications for EN 61099 -
unused synthetic organic esters for
electrical purposes
IEC 61204-7 - Low-voltage switch mode power supplies - EN IEC 61204-7 -
Part 7: Safety requirements
IEC 61293 - Marking of electrical equipment with EN 61293 -
ratings related to electrical supply - Safety
requirements
IEC 61427 series Secondary cells and batteries for EN 61427 series
renewable energy storage - General
requirements and methods of test
IEC/TS 61430 - Secondary cells and batteries - Test - -
methods for checking the performance of
devices designed for reducing explosion
hazards - Lead-acid starter batteries
IEC 61434 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 61434 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Guide to designation of current in alkaline
secondary cell and battery standards
IEC 61558-1 2017 Safety of transformers, reactors, power FprEN 61558-1 2017
supply units and combinations thereof -
Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 61558-2-16 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power EN 61558-2-16 -
supply units and similar products for
supply voltages up to 1 100 V - Part 2-16:
Particular requirements and tests for
switch mode power supply units and
transformers for switch mode power supply
units
IEC 61643-11 2011 Low-voltage surge protective devices - EN 61643-11 2012
(mod) Part 11: Surge protective devices
connected to low-voltage power systems -
Requirements and test methods
- - + A11 2018
IEC 61643-331 2017 Components for low-voltage surge EN IEC 61643-331 2018
protection - Part 331: Performance
requirements and test methods for metal
oxide varistors (MOV)
IEC 61810-1 2015 Electromechanical elementary relays - Part EN 61810-1 2015
1: General and safety requirements
IEC 61959 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 61959 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Mechanical tests for sealed portable
secondary cells and batteries
IEC 61965 - Mechanical safety of cathode ray tubes EN 61965 -
IEC 61984 - Connectors - Safety requirements and EN 61984 -
tests
IEC 62133 series Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 62133 series
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Safety requirements for portable sealed
secondary cells, and for batteries made
from them, for use in portable applications
IEC 62133-1 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 62133-1 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Safety requirements for portable sealed
secondary cells, and for batteries made
from them, for use in portable applications
- Part 1: Nickel systems
IEC 62133-2 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 62133-2 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Safety requirements for portable sealed
secondary lithium cells, and for batteries
made from them, for use in portable
applications - Part 2: Lithium systems
IEC 62281 - Safety of primary and secondary lithium EN 62281 -
cells and batteries during transport
IEC/TS 62332-1 - Electrical insulation systems (EIS) - - -
Thermal evaluation of combined liquid and
solid components - Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 62440 2008 Electric cables with a rated voltage not - -
exceeding 450/750 V - Guide to use
IEC 62471 (mod) 2006 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp EN 62471 2008
systems
IEC 62471-5 2015 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp EN 62471-5 2015
systems - Part 5: Image projectors
IEC 62485-2 - Safety requirements for secondary EN IEC 62485-2 -
batteries and battery installations - Part 2:
Stationary batteries
IEC 62619 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 62619 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Safety requirements for secondary lithium
cells and batteries, for use in industrial
applications
ISO 37 - Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic_- - -
Determination of tensile stress-strain
properties
ISO 178 - Plastics - Determination of flexural EN ISO 178 -
properties
ISO 179-1 - Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact EN ISO 179-1 -
properties - Part 1: Non-instrumented
impact test
ISO 180 - Plastics - Determination of Izod impact EN ISO 180 -
strength
ISO 306 - Plastics - Thermoplastic materials - EN ISO 306 -
Determination of Vicat softening
temperature (VST)
ISO 527 series Plastics - Determination of tensile EN ISO 527 series
properties
ISO 871 - Plastics - Determination of ignition - -
temperature using a hot-air furnace
ISO 1798 - Flexible cellular polymeric materials - EN ISO 1798 -
Determination of tensile strength and
elongation at break
ISO 1817 2015 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic_- - -
Determination of the effect of liquids
ISO 2719 - Determination of flash point - Pensky- EN ISO 2719 -
Martens closed cup method
ISO 3231 - Paints and varnishes - Determination of EN ISO 3231 -
resistance to humid atmospheres
containing sulfur dioxide
ISO 3679 - Determination of flash no-flash and flash EN ISO 3679 -
point - Rapid equilibrium closed cup
method
ISO 3864 series Graphical symbols - Safety colours and - -
safety signs
ISO 3864-2 - Graphical symbols - Safety colours and - -
safety signs – Part 2: Design principles for
product safety labels
ISO 4892-1 - Plastics - Methods of exposure to EN ISO 4892-1 -
laboratory light sources - Part 1: General
guidance
ISO 4892-2 - Plastics - Methods of exposure to EN ISO 4892-2 -
laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc
lamps
ISO 4892-4 - Plastics - Methods of exposure to - -
laboratory light sources - Part 4: Open-
flame carbon-arc lamps
ISO 7000 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment - - -
Registered symbols
ISO 7010 - Graphical symbols - Safety colours and EN ISO 7010 -
safety signs - Registered safety signs
ISO 8256 - Plastics - Determination of tensile-impact EN ISO 8256 -
strength
ISO 9772 - Cellular plastics -- Determination of - -
horizontal burning characteristics of small
specimens subjected to a small flame
ISO 9773 - Plastics - Determination of burning EN ISO 9773 -
behaviour of thin flexible vertical
specimens in contact with a small-flame
ignition source
ISO 14993 - Corrosion of metals and alloys - - -
Accelerated testing involving cyclic
exposure to salt mist, dry and wet
conditions
ISO 21207 - Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - - -
Accelerated corrosion tests involving
alternate exposure to corrosion-promoting
gases, neutral salt-spray and drying
ASTM D3574 - Standard Test Methods for Flexible - -
Cellular Materials - Slab, Bonded, and
Molded Urethane Foams
ASTM D412 - Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized - -
Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers -
Tension
ASTM 471-98 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - -
- Effect of Liquids
- - Sound system equipment: Headphones EN 50332-1 2013
and earphones associated with portable
audio equipment - Maximum sound
pressure level measurement methodology
and limit considerations - Part 1: General
method for “one package equipment”
- - Sound system equipment: Headphones EN 50332-2 -
and earphones associated with portable
audio equipment - Maximum sound
pressure level measurement methodology
and limit considerations - Part 2: Matching
of sets with headphones if either or both
are offered separately
- - Sound system equipment: Headphones EN 50332-3 -
and earphones associated with personal
music players - maximum sound pressure
level measurement methodology - Part 3:
Measurement method for sound dose
management
IEC 62368-1 ®
Edition 3.0 2018-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment –
Part 1: Safety requirements
Équipements des technologies de l'audio/vidéo, de l'information et de la
communication –
Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.160.01; 35.020 ISBN 978-2-8322-5977-1
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 20
INTRODUCTION . 23
0 Principles of this product safety standard . 23
0.1 Objective . 23
0.2 Persons . 23
0.2.1 General . 23
0.2.2 Ordinary person . 23
0.2.3 Instructed person . 23
0.2.4 Skilled person . 23
0.3 Model for pain and injury . 24
0.4 Energy sources . 24
0.5 Safeguards . 25
0.5.1 General . 25
0.5.2 Equipment safeguard . 26
0.5.3 Installation safeguard . 26
0.5.4 Personal safeguard . 26
0.5.5 Behavioural safeguards . 27
0.5.6 Safeguards during ordinary or instructed person service conditions . 28
0.5.7 Equipment safeguards during skilled person service conditions . 28
0.5.8 Examples of safeguard characteristics . 28
0.6 Electrically-caused pain or injury (electric shock) . 29
0.6.1 Models for electrically-caused pain or injury . 29
0.6.2 Models for protection against electrically-caused pain or injury . 30
0.7 Electrically-caused fire . 31
0.7.1 Models for electrically-caused fire . 31
0.7.2 Models for protection against electrically-caused fire . 31
0.8 Injury caused by hazardous substances . 32
0.9 Mechanically-caused injury . 32
0.10 Thermally-caused injury (skin burn) . 33
0.10.1 Models for thermally-caused injury . 33
0.10.2 Models for protection against thermally-caused pain or injury . 34
0.11 Radiation-caused injury . 35
1 Scope . 36
2 Normative references. 37
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 44
3.1 Energy source abbreviations . 44
3.2 Other abbreviations . 45
3.3 Terms and definitions . 46
3.3.1 Circuit terms . 49
3.3.2 Enclosure terms . 49
3.3.3 Equipment terms . 50
3.3.4 Flammability terms . 51
3.3.5 Electrical insulation . 53
3.3.6 Miscellaneous . 53
3.3.7 Operating and fault conditions . 55
3.3.8 Persons . 56
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3.3.9 Potential ignition sources . 57
3.3.10 Ratings . 57
3.3.11 Safeguards . 58
3.3.12 Spacings . 60
3.3.13 Temperature controls . 60
3.3.14 Voltages and currents . 60
3.3.15 Classes of equipment with respect to protection from electric shock . 61
3.3.16 Chemical terms . 62
3.3.17 Batteries . 62
3.3.18 FIW terms . 63
3.3.19 Sound exposure . 63
4 General requirements . 64
4.1 General . 64
4.1.1 Application of requirements and acceptance of materials, components
and subassemblies . 64
4.1.2 Use of components . 65
4.1.3 Equipment design and construction . 65
4.1.4 Equipment installation . 65
4.1.5 Constructions and components not specifically covered . 66
4.1.6 Orientation during transport and use . 66
4.1.7 Choice of criteria . 66
4.1.8 Liquids and liquid filled components (LFC) . 66
4.1.9 Electrical measuring instruments . 67
4.1.10 Temperature measurements . 67
4.1.11 Steady state conditions . 67
4.1.12 Hierarchy of safeguards . 67
4.1.13 Examples mentioned in this document . 67
4.1.14 Tests on parts or samples separate from the end-product . 67
4.1.15 Markings and instructions . 67
4.2 Energy source classifications . 68
4.2.1 Class 1 energy source . 68
4.2.2 Class 2 energy source . 68
4.2.3 Class 3 energy source . 68
4.2.4 Energy source classification by declaration . 68
4.3 Protection against energy sources . 68
4.3.1 General . 68
4.3.2 Safeguards for protection of an ordinary person . 68
4.3.3 Safeguards for protection of an instructed person . 70
4.3.4 Safeguards for protection of a skilled person . 71
4.3.5 Safeguards in a restricted access area . 72
4.4 Safeguards . 72
4.4.1 Equivalent materials or components . 72
4.4.2 Composition of a safeguard . 72
4.4.3 Safeguard robustness . 72
4.4.4 Displacement of a safeguard by an insulating liquid . 74
4.4.5 Safety interlocks . 75
4.5 Explosion . 75
4.5.1 General . 75
4.5.2 Requirements . 75
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4.6 Fixing of conductors . 76
4.6.1 Requirements . 76
4.6.2 Compliance criteria . 76
4.7 Equipment for direct insertion into mains socket-outlets . 76
4.7.1 General . 76
4.7.2 Requirements . 76
4.7.3 Compliance criteria . 76
4.8 Equipment containing coin / button cell batteries . 77
4.8.1 General . 77
4.8.2 Instructional safeguard . 77
4.8.3 Construction . 77
4.8.4 Tests . 77
4.8.5 Compliance criteria . 78
4.9 Likelihood of fire or shock due to entry of conductive objects . 79
4.10 Components requirements . 79
4.10.1 Disconnect device . 79
4.10.2 Switches and relays . 79
5 Electrically-caused injury . 79
5.1 General . 79
5.2 Classification and limits of electrical energy sources . 80
5.2.1 Electrical energy source classifications . 80
5.2.2 Electrical energy source ES1 and ES2 limits . 80
5.3 Protection against electrical energy sources . 86
5.3.1 General . 86
5.3.2 Accessibility to electrical energy sources and safeguards . 86
5.4 Insulation materials and requirements. 89
5.4.1 General . 89
5.4.2 Clearances . 94
5.4.3 Creepage distances . 104
5.4.4 Solid insulation . 108
5.4.5 Antenna terminal insulation . 117
5.4.6 Insulation of internal wire as a part of a supplementary safeguard . 117
5.4.7 Tests for semiconductor components and for cemented joints . 118
5.4.8 Humidity conditioning . 118
5.4.9 Electric strength test . 119
5.4.10 Safeguards against transient voltages from external circuits . 122
5.4.11 Separation between external circuits and earth . 124
5.4.12 Insulating liquid . 125
5.5 Components as safeguards . 126
5.5.1 General . 126
5.5.2 Capacitors and RC units. 126
5.5.3 Transformers . 127
5.5.4 Optocouplers . 127
5.5.5 Relays . 127
5.5.6 Resistors . 128
5.5.7 SPDs . 128
5.5.8 Insulation between the mains and an external circuit consisting of a
coaxial cable . 129
5.5.9 Safeguards for socket-outlets in outdoor equipment . 129
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5.6 Protective conductor . 130
5.6.1 General . 130
5.6.2 Requirements for protective conductors . 130
5.6.3 Requirements for protective earthing conductors . 131
5.6.4 Requirements for protective bonding conductors . 131
5.6.5 Terminals for protective conductors . 134
5.6.6 Resistance of the protective bonding system . 135
5.6.7 Reliable connection of a protective earthing conductor . 137
5.6.8 Functional earthing . 137
5.7 Prospective touch voltage, touch current and protective conductor current . 137
5.7.1 General . 137
5.7.2 Measuring devices and networks . 138
5.7.3 Equipment set-up, supply connections and earth connections . 138
5.7.4 Unearthed accessible parts . 138
5.7.5 Earthed accessible conductive parts . 139
5.7.6 Requirements when touch current exceeds ES2 limits . 139
5.7.7 Prospective touch voltage and touch current associated with external
circuits . 139
5.7.8 Summation of touch currents from external circuits . 141
5.8 Backfeed safeguard in battery backed up supplies . 143
6 Electrically-caused fire . 143
6.1 General . 143
6.2 Classification of power sources (PS) and potential ignition sources (PIS) . 143
6.2.1 General .
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SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020は、音声、映像、情報通信技術機器の安全要件に関する標準であり、その範囲は非常に広範です。この標準は、600V以下の電圧を持つ電気および電子機器の安全性に関するもので、特にビジネスやオフィスの機器も含まれています。SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020は、性能や機能的特性の要件を含むものではなく、エネルギー源を分類し、そのエネルギー源に対する安全対策を定めています。 この文書は、痛みやケガ、さらには火災による物的損害の可能性を低減させることを目的とした製品安全基準です。特に、屋外機器、光放射、新しい絶縁液、作業セル、無線電力送信機、完全絶縁巻線ワイヤなど、重要な技術的変更がなされています。これにより、音声、映像、通信に関連する装置の安全基準はさらに包括的かつ現代的なものとなっています。 また、SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020は、火災封じ込め用の上部、下部および側面開口部の代替的な決定方法や、音圧に関する代替要件などを新たに追加しています。これにより、技術的な信頼性と消費者の安心感を高めることができるでしょう。 この基準は、IECガイド104およびISO/IECガイド51に基づいて、類似した製品の標準を策定する際に技術委員会によっても使用されることを意図しています。音声、映像、通信の分野における安全性において、SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020は極めて重要な文書であり、市場における製品の安全性を確保するための指針を提供しています。
The SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 standard provides essential safety requirements for audio, video, and communication technology equipment. This standard is notably relevant as it sets a comprehensive framework to ensure safety compliance within the electrical and electronic equipment space, particularly for devices operating with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. One of the primary strengths of this standard lies in its thorough classification of energy sources and the implementation of necessary safeguards against them. It adeptly addresses the critical need to minimize risks associated with pain, injury, and property damage in the context of audio and video equipment, thereby enhancing overall safety in the communication technology industry. The standard is particularly significant as it includes several updated requirements which reflect advancements in technology and safety practices. The addition of criteria for outdoor equipment and optical radiation ensures that evolving technologies are safely managed under the latest regulations. Furthermore, the incorporation of new guidelines for insulating liquids, work cells, wireless power transmitters, and fully insulated winding wires (FIW) indicates a forward-thinking approach to safety in diverse operational environments. Moreover, the alternative methods for determining fire enclosure openings and sound pressure requirements illustrate a commitment to flexibility in safety practices, catering to a variety of product designs and applications. This not only enhances the relevance of the standard but also provides constructive guidance for technical committees working on similar product safety standards, aligning with the principles articulated in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. Overall, the SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 standard encompasses a wide range of safety aspects pertinent to the audio, video, and communication sectors, making it an indispensable reference for ensuring safe practices in the development and use of related technologies. Its emphasis on updated safety protocols positions it as a critical resource for both manufacturers and regulatory bodies striving to meet modern safety standards.
SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 표준은 오디오, 비디오, 정보 및 통신 기술 장비의 안전 요구 사항을 규정하고 있으며, 600V 이하의 전압을 가진 전기 및 전자 장비의 안전성을 보장하기 위한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 제품 안전 표준으로서 에너지 출처를 분류하고, 그에 대한 안전 장치를 규정하며, 안전 장치의 적용 및 요건에 대한 가이드를 제공합니다. 주목할 만한 부분은 야외 장비에 대한 요구 사항, 광학 방사선에 대한 새로운 요구 사항, 절연 액체에 대한 요구 사항 등이 추가되었다는 점입니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 다양한 전자 장비가 사용하는 에너지원에 대한 종합적인 접근 방식을 제공한다는 것입니다. 특히 무선 전력 송신기와 완전 절연 와이어에 대한 요구 사항의 추가는 현대 기술 변화를 반영하며, 안전성과 관련된 최신 기술적 요구 사항을 충족할 수 있도록 합니다. 이는 장비의 물리적 안전성을 높이고, 통신 환경에서의 위험을 최소화하려는 노력의 일환으로 해석될 수 있습니다. SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020의 적용 범위는 오디오 및 비디오 장비뿐만 아니라 정보 및 통신 기술 장비에까지 확대되어, 사무기기와 비즈니스 장비까지 포함됩니다. 이러한 포괄적인 접근은 다양한 산업 분야에서의 안전성을 높이는 데 크게 기여할 것입니다. 또한, 이 표준은 IEC Guide 104 및 ISO/IEC Guide 51에서 제시한 원칙에 따라 유사한 제품에 대한 표준 준비에 활용될 수 있어, 기술 위원회들에게 중요한 참고자료로 기능합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020 표준은 현대의 전자 장비와 관련된 안전 요구 사항을 체계적으로 정리하여 제공하며, 사용자의 안전과 장비 보호를 위한 필수적인 기준이 될 것입니다.
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