SIST FprEN 62368-3:2017/kprAA:2018

Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 3: Safety aspects for DC power transfer through communication cables and ports

2018-02-18 NWI created applying D155/010 reccomendation 5 (BT155/DG10392/DC

Einrichtungen für Audio/Video, Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik - Sicherheit - Teil 3: Gleichstrom-Leistungsübertragung uber Kommunikationskabel der Informationstechnik

Équipements des technologies de l’audio/vidéo, de l’information et de la communication - Partie 3: Aspects liés à la sécurité relatifs au transfert de puissance en courant continu au moyen de câbles et d’accès de communication

Oprema za avdio/video, informacijsko in komunikacijsko tehnologijo - 3. del: Varnostni vidiki za DC prenos moči skozi komunikacijske kable ali vrata

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 08-Jul-2018
• ICS: 33.160.01 - Audio, video and audiovisual systems in general
• ICS: 35.020 - Information technology (IT) in general
• Technical Committee: MOV - Measuring equipment for electromagnetic quantities
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 19-Jul-2021
• Due Date: 24-Jul-2021
• Completion Date: 19-Jul-2021
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Mandate: M/536 - [C(2015)536] Standardisation request as regards radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU
• Ref Project: FprEN 62368-3:2017/prAA:2018 - Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 3: Safety aspects for DC power transfer through communication cables and ports

Overview

SIST FprEN 62368-3:2017/kprAA:2018 addresses safety aspects for DC power transfer through communication cables and ports used in audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and based on European and international recommendations, this amendment aligns with requirements under the EU Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). The primary objective of the standard is to reduce risks of fire and electric shock under foreseeable application conditions, thus ensuring greater safety for users, installers, and equipment.

By harmonizing requirements for the safe transfer of DC power over communication cables (such as USB, Ethernet, etc.), this standard supports manufacturers, integrators, and conformity assessment bodies in delivering safe, innovative technological solutions for the modern digital environment.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application: Covers audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment that transfers DC power via communication cables and ports.
• Safety Objectives: Focuses on mitigating risks of fire, electric shock, and injury related to DC power transfer, aligning with EU directives.
• Foreseeable Usage Conditions: Evaluates normal and fault conditions to address possible hazards during installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Conformance Requirements: Provides a framework for manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with safety regulations, essential for CE marking and access to the European market.
• Integration with EU Legislation: Intended to support compliance with key legislative requirements, including the Low Voltage Directive and Radio Equipment Directive.

Applications

SIST FprEN 62368-3:2017/kprAA:2018 is highly relevant in industries where the safety of power supplied over data and communication cables is critical:

• Consumer Electronics: Ensures safe operation of products such as televisions, personal computers, routers, home entertainment systems, and audio/video equipment where power and communication are combined in single cables.
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Addresses devices like network switches, PoE-enabled devices, VoIP phones, and data storage equipment, offering guidelines for safe integration.
• Commercial & Industrial Installations: Assists in the safe design and evaluation of equipment in offices, data centers, and communications infrastructure, where DC power may be delivered over structured cabling.
• Product Development & Conformity Assessment: Provides testing and documentation benchmarks manufacturers and assessment bodies can use to ensure products meet legal safety requirements before market release.

Related Standards

The requirements and guidance in SIST FprEN 62368-3:2017/kprAA:2018 are designed to complement and reference existing international standards, including those listed below:

• EN 62368-1: Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements (provides general safety framework for electronic equipment).
• IEC Guide 104: Guidelines on preparation and use of safety publications.
• ISO/IEC Guide 51: Guidance on integrating safety aspects into standards universally.
• IEC 62368-3: Basis for the present document, focusing on safety in DC power transfer over information and communication technology cables.
• EU Directives: Supports harmonization for the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU), essential for legal market access in Europe.

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By clearly defining requirements for DC power transfer safety in modern audio/video and ICT equipment, SIST FprEN 62368-3:2017/kprAA:2018 plays a crucial role in advancing safe, reliable, and innovative technologies for manufacturers, integrators, and end-users across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2018
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Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 3: Safety
aspects for DC power transfer through communication cables and ports
Einrichtungen für Audio/Video, Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik - Sicherheit -
Teil 3: Gleichstrom-Leistungsübertragung uber Kommunikationskabel der
Informationstechnik
Équipements des technologies de l’audio/vidéo, de l’information et de la communication -
Partie 3: Aspects liés à la sécurité relatifs au transfert de puissance en courant continu
au moyen de câbles et d’accès de communication
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprEN 62368-3:2017/prAA:2018
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 DRAFT
FprEN 62368-3:2017
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAA
April 2018
ICS 33.160.01; 35.020
English Version
Audio/video, information and communication technology
equipment - Part 3: Safety aspects for DC power transfer
through communication cables and ports
Équipements des technologies de l'audio/vidéo, de Einrichtungen für Audio/Video, Informations- und
l'information et de la communication - Partie 3: Aspects liés Kommunikationstechnik - Sicherheit - Teil 3: Gleichstrom-
à la sécurité relatifs au transfert de puissance en courant Leistungsübertragung uber Kommunikationskabel der
continu au moyen de câbles et d'accès de communication Informationstechnik
This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard FprEN 62368-3:2017; it is submitted to CENELEC members for
enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2018-07-13.

It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 108X.

If this draft becomes an amendment, 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.

This draft amendment was established by CENELEC 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.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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
© 2018 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Project: 66517 Ref. No. FprEN 62368-3:2017/prAA:2018 E

FprEN 62368-3:2017/FprAA:2018 (E)
1 European foreword
2 This draft amendment to the draft European Standard FprEN 62368-3:2017 was prepared by
3 CLC/TC 108X "Safety of electronic equipment within the fields of Audio/Video, Information Technology
4 and Communication Technology". It contains common modifications to 108/695/FDIS (future IEC 62368-
5 3, Ed. 1) and is submitted to the Enquiry.
6 If approved, this draft amendment will be merged together with FprEN 62368-3:2017 and both drafts will
7 be published as one single document, i.e. EN 62368-3:201X (based on IEC 62368-3:2017, modified), with
8 the implementation dates of this FprAA.
9 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of (doa) dor + 6 months
this document has to be announced at
national level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication
of an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 36 months (to be confirmed or
conflicting with this document have to be modified when voting)
withdrawn
10 Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 62368-
11 3:2017 are prefixed “Z”.
12 This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
13 and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
14 For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
15 document.
FprEN 62368-3:2017/FprAA:2018 (E)

16 1 Scope
17 Add the following sentence at the end of the scope:
18 The objective of this standard is to reduce the likelihood of fire and electric shock hazards arising under
19 foreseeable usage conditions.
FprEN 62368-3:2017/FprAA:2018 (E)
23 Annex ZA
24 (normative)
26 Normative references to international publications
27 with their corresponding European publications
28 The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
29 constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
30 undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
31 NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
32 applies.
34 NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
35 www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 62368-1 2014 Audio/video, information and EN 62368-1 2014
communication technology
(mod)
equipment – Part 1: Safety
requirements
IEC Guide 104 - The preparation of safety - -
publications and the use of
basic safety publications and
group safety publications
ISO/IEC Guide 51 Safety aspects – Guidelines for - -
their inclusion in standards
FprEN 62368-3:2017/FprAA:2018 (E)

37 Annex ZZA
38 (informative)
40 Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives of
41 Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
43 This European standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardisation request relating to
44 harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means of
45 conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of t
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