SIST EN 60335-2-76:2005/A11:2008

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers

To be implemented in all countries with exception of CH * See D129/130 (new implementation dates) and D129/131 (not to be published before 2008-01-01)

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -- Teil 2-76: Besondere Anforderungen für Elektrozaungeräte

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité -- Partie 2-76: Règles particulières pour les électrificateurs de clôtures

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-76. del: Posebne zahteve za generatorje impulzov za električne ograje

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 24-Mar-2008
• Withdrawal Date: 15-Aug-2021
• ICS: 65.040.10 - Livestock buildings, installations and equipment
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 28-Jul-2021
• Due Date: 20-Aug-2021
• Completion Date: 16-Aug-2021
• Ref Project: EN 60335-2-76:2005/A11:2008 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-76:2022 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2022
• Replaced By: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-76:2018 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2018
• Replaced By: oSIST prEN 60335-2-76 {fragment 2}:2017 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
• Effective Date: 11-Apr-2017
• Amends: SIST EN 60335-2-76:2005 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Revises: oSIST prEN 60335-2-76 {fragment 2}:2017 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Overview

SIST EN 60335-2-76:2005/A11:2008 is a European standard specifying safety requirements for electric fence energizers, a category of household and similar electrical appliances. Published by CENELEC and harmonized across most European countries, this amendment (A11) updates the original EN 60335-2-76:2005 standard to enhance safety guidelines and performance testing methods.

The standard applies to electric fence energizers used in domestic and commercial settings to deter trespassing or contain animals. It ensures that these devices meet strict reliability and safety criteria to prevent electrical hazards during normal operation.

Key Topics

• Scope and Implementation
  The amendment must be implemented by national standardization bodies of CENELEC member states by September 2008, with conflicting national standards withdrawn by 2010. Switzerland is excluded from mandatory adoption. The standard supports consistent safety enforcement across EU countries.

• Definitions and Testing Conditions
  The update revises key definitions, such as the standard load used in testing energizer output. The standard load includes a non-inductive resistor (R1) valued between 50 Ω and 500 Ω, combined with a non-inductive variable resistor (R2) arranged to maximize output energy or current for worst-case safety testing.

• Performance Limits
  Critical performance criteria specify that energy per impulse delivered to the standard load resistor R1 must not exceed 5 joules, and the peak current must not exceed 20 amperes. These thresholds protect users from excessive electrical shock and device damage.

• Construction and Safety Requirements
  The amendment enforces stringent requirements on the construction of electric fence energizers to reduce electrical hazards. These include insulation, casing durability, and fail-safe mechanisms to mitigate risks of electric shock under various operating conditions.

Applications

SIST EN 60335-2-76:2005/A11:2008 is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies involved in:

• Design and Manufacture
  Ensuring electric fence energizers comply with defined safety and performance parameters before market release.

• Product Certification
  Harmonized testing protocols enable certification that products meet EU safety laws, contributing to consumer confidence.

• Safety Compliance
  Utilities and agricultural operators benefit from safer electric fencing solutions that protect livestock, deter intrusions, and minimize risk to users.

• Market Access
  Compliance facilitates smooth access and legal sale of electric fence energizers across European countries adhering to CENELEC standards.

Related Standards

• EN 60335-1 – General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances; EN 60335-2-76 is a specific part under this broader standard.
• IEC 60335-2-76 – International standard counterpart detailing safety requirements for electric fence energizers.
• Other CENELEC Standards for Outdoor Electrical Equipment – Address related product categories ensuring overall electrical safety in outdoor environments.

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Keywords: EN 60335-2-76 amendment A11, electric fence energizer safety, household electrical appliance standards, CENELEC standards, electric fence energizer testing, electrical safety compliance, standard load resistor testing, European electric fence safety norms, electric shock protection, electrical appliance certification.

Standards Content (Sample)

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01-maj-2008
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76: Particular requirements
for electric fence energizers
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-76:
Besondere Anforderungen für Elektrozaungeräte
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-76: Règles particulières
pour les électrificateurs de clôtures
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-76:2005/A11:2008
ICS:
65.040.10
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-2-76/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
January 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 65.040.99
English version
Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers

Appareils électrodomestiques  Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
et analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -
Sécurité - Teil 2-76: Besondere Anforderungen
Partie 2-76: Règles particulières für Elektrozaungeräte
pour les électrificateurs de clôtures

This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-76:2005; it was approved by CENELEC on
2006-09-12. 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 Central Secretariat 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
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania,
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