TC 66 - Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment

IEC 61010-2-030:2023 specifies safety requirements for equipment having testing or measuring circuits which are connected for test or measurement purposes to devices or circuits outside the measurement equipment itself. These include measuring circuits which are part of electrical test and measurement equipment, laboratory equipment, or process control equipment. These circuits in equipment have additional protective means between the circuit and an operator. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) in 1.2.1, requirements for protection against hazards which could occur from reading a voltage have been added to the scope;
b) Clause 2, all normative references have been dated and new normative references have been added;
c) in 4.3.2.5, requirements for power supply have been modified;
d) in 4.3.2.6, requirements for inputs/outputs have been modified;
e) in 4.4.2.101, a new subclause about surge protective devices has been added;
f) in 5.1.5.101.2, minimum ratings for voltage of measuring terminals are required;
g) Subclause 6.6.101 modifies 6.6.101 and 6.6.102 of previous edition:
1) in 6.6.101.1, insulating material of group I may be allowed for determination of creepage distances of measuring circuit terminals;
2) In 6.6.101.2, clearances and creepage distances up to 3 000 V for measuring circuit terminals in unmated position have been defined;
3) in 6.6.101.3, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in partially mated position have been specified;
4) in 6.6.101.4, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in mated position have been specified;
5) Subclause 6.6.101.5 replaces 6.6.102;
h) Subclause 9.101 to consider the protection of measuring circuits against the spread of fire and arc flash has been added and Table 102 has been replaced by Table K.101;
i) in 9.101.2, relocation of 101.3 of previous edition;
j) in 9.101.3, relocation of 101.4 of previous edition, extension to measurement category II and reference to IEC 61000-4-5 for tests;
k) in 14.101, relocation of 14.102 and 14.101 of previous edition has been removed;
l) in 101.3, relocation of 101.5 of previous edition, and more requirements added against hazard occurring from reading a voltage value;
m) in K.2.1, another method for determination of clearances of secondary circuits is proposed;
n) in K.3.2, new Table K.15 and Table K.16 for clearance calculation;
o) in K.101.4.1, new Table K.103 and Table K.104 replace Table K.102, Table K.103 and Table K.104;
p) in K.101.4, the subclause has been reviewed; Tables and tests for solid insulation have been modified; Table K.105 replaces Table K.9;
q) Table K.101, replacement of Table K.106;
r) Clause K.4, redraft of the clause to propose a method for determination of Ut for circuits which reduce transient overvoltages;
s) Annex AA: Figure AA.1 has been redesigned;
t) Annex EE: addition of a new informative annex for determination of clearances for Table 101.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 61010-2-033:2023 specifies safety requirements for hand-held multimeters and other meters for domestic and professional use, capable of measuring mains. Hand-held multimeters are multi-range multifunction measuring instruments intended to measure voltage and other electrical quantities such as resistance or current. Their primary purpose is to measure voltage on a live mains. They are suitable to be supported by one hand during normal use. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Clause 2, all normative references have been dated and new normative references have been added;
b) 4.4.2.101 is a new subclause about surge protective devices;
c) Subclause 6.6.101 modifies 6.6.101 and 6.6.102 of previous edition:
1) in 6.6.101.1, insulating material of group I may be allowed for determination of creepage distances of measuring circuit terminals;
2) in 6.6.101.2, Clearances and creepage distances up to 3 000 V for measuring circuit terminals in unmated position have been defined;
3) in 6.6.101.3, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in partially mated position have been specified;
4) in 6.6.101.4, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in mated position have been specified;
5) Subclause 6.6.101.5 replaces 6.6.102;
d) Subclause 6.101 replaces 6.9.101 of the previous edition with modifications;
e) 9.101 is a new subclause to consider the protection of measuring circuits against the spread of fire and arc flash;
f) in 9.101.2, relocation of 101.3 of previous edition;
g) in 9.101.3, relocation of 101.4 of previous edition;
h) in 101.3, relocation of Clause 102 of previous edition;
i) in K.2.1, another method for determination of clearances of secondary circuits is proposed;
j) in K.3.2, new Table K.15 and Table K.16 for clearance calculation;
k) Clause K.4 of the previous edition has been deleted;
l) Subclause K.101.4 has been reviewed;
m) Table K.104 of the previous edition has been deleted;
n) Annex AA: Figure AA.1 has been redesigned;
o) Annex EE: addition of a new informative annex for determination of clearances for the purposes of Table 101.

IEC 61010-2-032:2023 specifies safety requirements for hand-held and hand-manipulated current sensors intended for measuring, detecting or injecting current, or indicating current waveforms on circuits without physically opening the current path of the circuit being measured.
These current sensors are hand-manipulated before and/or after a test or measurement, but are not necessarily hand-held during the test or measurement. They can be stand-alone current sensors or accessories to other equipment or parts of combined equipment. These include measurement circuits which are part of electrical test and measurement equipment, laboratory equipment, or process control equipment.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) In 1.1.1, definitions of current sensor types have been moved to a new Annex FF;
b) Clause 2, all normative references have been dated and new normative references have been added;
c) 3.2.103, a new definition protective fingerguard has been added which replaces the previous definition of protective barrier;
d) 4.4.2.101 is a new subclause about surge protective devices;
e) in 5.1.5.101.2, minimum ratings for voltage of measuring terminals are required;
f) Subclause 6.5.1 has been modified;
g) Subclause 6.5.5 is no longer used;
h) Subclause 6.6.101 modifies 6.6.101 and 6.6.102 of previous edition:
1) in 6.6.101.1, insulating material of group I may be allowed for determination of creepage distances of measuring circuit terminals;
2) in 6.6.101.2, clearances and creepage distances up to 3 000 V for measuring circuit terminals in unmated position have been defined;
3) in 6.6.101.3, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in partially mated position have been specified;
4) in 6.6.101.4, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in mated position have been specified;
5) Subclause 6.6.101.5 replaces 6.6.102;
i) Subclause 6.6.102 replaces 6.101 of previous edition with modifications;
j) Subclause 6.101.2 replaces 6.9.101.1 of previous edition with modifications;
k) Subclause 6.101.3 replaces 6.9.101.2 of previous edition with modifications;
l) Subclause 6.101.4 replaces 6.9.102 of previous edition with modifications;
m) in 8.101, jaw ends abrasion test has been modified;
n) 8.105 is a new subclause for input/output leads attachment has been added;
o) in 9.101.2, relocation of 101.3 of previous edition;
p) in 9.101.3, relocation of 101.4 of previous edition, extension to measurement category II and reference to IEC 61000-4-5 for tests:
q) Table 104 has been replaced by Table K.101:
r) in 9.102, relocation of Clause 102 of previous edition;
s) in 14.101, relocation of 14.102. Subclause 14.101 of previous edition has been deleted;
t) 101.3 is a new subclause for protections against hazard occurring from reading a voltage value in replacement of Clause EE.5 of previous edition;
u) in Table D.101, transients are disregarded for insulation between jaw ends and input/output circuits;
v) in Clause F.101, test voltages for routine test of jaws have been modified;
w) in K.2.1, another method for determination of clearances of secondary circuits is proposed;
x) in K.3.2, new Table K.15 and Table K.16 for clearance calculation;
y) K.3.101 is a new clause;
z) Clause K.4, redraft of the clause to propose a method for determination of Ut for circuits which reduce transient overvoltages;
aa) Table K.101 replaces Table 104;
bb) Subclause K.101.4 has been reviewed and tables and tests for solid insulation have been modified;
cc) Table K.104 of previous edition has been deleted;
dd) Annex AA: Figure AA.1 has been redesigned;
ee) Annex EE: addition of a new informative annex for determination of clearances for Table 101;
ff) Annex GG: this annex was Annex EE of previous edition and the current sensor type of

IEC 61010-2-034:2023 specifies safety requirements to equipment for measuring insulation resistance and to equipment for testing electric strength which have an output voltage exceeding 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. This document also applies to combined measuring equipment which has an insulation resistance measurement function or an electric strength test measurement function. This document has the status of a horizontal publication in accordance with IEC Guide 108. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) in 1.2.1, requirements for protection against hazards which could occur from reading a voltage have been added to the scope;
b) Clause 2, all normative references have been dated; new normative references have been added;
c) in 4.3.2.5, requirements for power supply have been modified;
d) in 4.3.2.6, requirements for inputs/outputs have been modified;
e) in 5.1.5.101.2, minimum ratings for voltage of measuring terminals are required;
f) in 5.4.2, new ratings for documentation have been added;
g) in 5.4.4, new instructions for operation have been added;
h) in 5.101.1, hazard indicators shall be functional in normal condition and in single fault condition;
i) in 6.6.101.1, insulating material of group I may be allowed for determination of creepage distances of measuring circuit terminals;
j) in 6.6.101.2, Clearances and creepage distances above 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. for measuring circuit terminals in unmated position have been defined;
k) in 6.6.101.3, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in partially mated position have been specified;
l) in 6.6.101.4, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in mated position have been specified;
m) Subclause 6.102 replaces 6.9.103 and has been rephrased;
n) new Subclause 9.101 to consider the protection of measuring circuits against the spread of fire and arc flash has been added. Table 102 has been replaced by Table K.101;
o) In 9.101.2, relocation of 101.3 of previous edition;
p) In 9.101.3, relocation of 101.4 of previous edition, extension to measurement category II and reference to IEC 61000-4-5 for tests;
q) in 9.101.4, requirements for measuring circuit terminals in mated position have been specified;
r) in 9.101.5, relocation of K.103 of previous edition with numerous technical changes;
s) in 14.101, relocation of 14.102. 14.101 of previous edition has been removed;
t) in 101.3, relocation of 101.5 of previous edition, and more requirements added against hazard occurring from reading a voltage value;
u) in K.2.1, another method for determination of clearances of secondary circuits is proposed;
v) in K.3.2, new Table K.15 and Table K.16 for clearance calculation;
w) in K.3.101, relocation of 6.9.104 of previous edition;
x) in K.101.4.1, new Table K.103 and Table K.104 replace Table K.102, Table K.103 and Table K.104;
y) in K.101.4, the subclause has been reviewed. Tables and tests for solid insulation have been modified. Table K.105 replaces Table K.9;
z) Table K.101, replacement of Table K.106;
aa) Clause K.4, redraft of the clause to propose a method for determination of Ut for circuits which reduce transient overvoltages;
bb) Annex EE: addition of a new informative annex for determination of clearances for Table 101.

IEC 61010-031:2022 specifies safety requirements for hand-held and hand-manipulated probe assemblies for electrical test and measurement, and their related accessories. These probe assemblies are for non-contact or direct electrical connection between a part and electrical test and measurement equipment. They can be fixed to the equipment or be detachable accessories for the equipment.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015, and Amendment 1:2018. IEC 61010-031 is a stand-alone standard. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
the scope has been made succinct. General information from the scope of Edition 2 has been moved to a new Clause 4. Consequently, Clause 4 to Clause 8 of Edition 2 have been renumbered. Clause 9 of Edition 2 has been deleted;
in Clause 2, normative references have been dated and new normative references have been added;
in 3.1.4, the definition of probe tip has been modified;
in 4.1, there is no longer any differentiation between high voltage and low voltage probe assemblies. Type C probe assemblies have been merged with Type B probe assemblies;
in 4.1 d) "Kelvin" probes have been added to the list of probe assemblies as a new Type E and a new Figure 5;
in 4.1 e), probes for voltage measurement without electrical connection to conductors have been added to the list of probe assemblies as a new Type F and a new Figure 6;
in 4.2.1, spread of fire is no longer considered as a hazard;
Subclause 4.4.2.5 from Edition 2 has been deleted;
Subclause 4.4.4.3 from Edition 2 has been deleted;
in 5.4.4.1 consideration has been given to spacings and impedance;
in 6.1.1, removable parts of probe tips which bear markings are allowed;
in 6.1.5, the voltage to be marked for measurement categories is the AC line-to-neutral or DC voltage;
in 7.4.2, requirements for unmated connectors have been modified as follows:
Table 2 has been modified and expanded,
a calculation method for clearances of connectors above 20 kV has been defined,
creepage distances have been aligned with clearances;
in 7.4.3.1 and 7.4.3.5, requirements for IP2X probe tips with retractable sleeve have been added;
in 7.4.3.2, Probe tips are now applicable to non-contact probe assemblies;
in 7.5.2.3.2, the values of Table 5 have been modified;
in 7.6.2, voltage tests of clearances are done without humidity preconditioning;
pre-treatments for rigidity test from Clause 10 of Edition 2 have been moved to 9.2;
Subclause 11.1 of Edition 2 has been deleted;
addition of an exception for Type E probe assembly in 13.2. Removable parts of probe tips which bear markings are allowed;
Figure F.1 has been modified;
Annex G has been added, for determination of clearances for Table 2;
Annex H has been added, covering line-to-neutral voltages for common mains supply systems.

IEC 61010-2-130:2021 specifies particular safety requirements for the following types of equipment a), b) or c) and their accessories intended to be used in educational establishments by children under the supervision of the responsible body. It specifies general safety requirements for equipment intended to be used in educational establishments by persons between the age of 3 years and the age of 16 years under the supervision of a responsible body.
This first edition cancels and replaces IEC TS 62850, published in 2013.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TS 62850:
a) marking and documentation requirements;
b) stability and handling requirements.

IEC 61010-2-040:2020 specifies safety requirements for electrical equipment intended for sterilization, washing, and disinfection of medical materials in the medical, veterinary, pharmaceutical and laboratory fields, when used under the environmental conditions of 1.4. Examples of such equipment include the following:
- sterilizers and disinfectors using steam and/or hot water as the sterilant;
- sterilizers and disinfectors using toxic gas, toxic aerosol or toxic vapour as the sterilant;
- sterilizers and disinfectors using hot air or hot inert gas as the sterilant; and
- washer-disinfectors.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- it is established on the basis of the third edition (2010) of IEC 61010‑1 and its Amendment 1 (2016);
- added tolerance for stability of a.c. voltage test equipment to 6.8.3.1;
- the status of a Group Safety Publication has been removed (this does not change the technical requirements in the document).

IEC 61010-2-033:2019 specifies safety requirements for hand-held multimeters for domestic and professional use, capable of measuring mains. Hand-held multimeters are multi-range multifunction measuring instruments intended to measure voltage and other electrical quantities such as resistance or current. Their primary purpose is to measure voltage on a live mains. They are suitable to be supported by one hand during normal use. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- The scope has been reduced to hand-held multimeters. Voltmeters and clamp multimeters have been removed. They are addressed respectively by IEC 61010-2-030 and IEC 61010-2-032. The relevant definitions have been removed.
- Subclause 4.4.2.101 has been relocated into Clause 102.
- Clearances and creepage distances for wet locations and for measuring circuit terminals exceeding 1 000 V a.c. or 1 414 V d.c. have been specified.
- Subclause 14.101 related to "Circuits or components used as transient overvoltage limiting devices in measuring circuits used to measure mains" has been removed.
- References to IEC 61010-031 for probe assemblies and IEC 61010-2-032 for current sensors have been added.
- Requirements for protection against mains overvoltage measuring circuits have been added.
- Clause 102 has been rewritten.
- Requirements for measuring circuits from 1 000 V to 3 000 V have been added.
- An informative Annex CC about dimensions of 4-mm banana terminals has been added.
- A flowchart for insulation according to the type of circuit has been added in a new Annex DD.

IEC 61010-2-032:2019 specifies safety requirements for hand-held and hand-manipulated current sensors described below. These current sensors are for measuring, detecting or injecting current, or indicating current waveforms on circuits without physically opening the current path of the circuit being measured. They can be stand-alone current sensors or accessories to other equipment or parts of combined equipment (see Figure 101). These include measurement circuits which are part of electrical test and measurement equipment, laboratory equipment, or process control equipment. These current sensors and circuits need additional protective means between the current sensor, the circuit and an operator. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- It has been indicated that current sensors used as fixed equipment are not within the scope of this document.
- Fork-style current sensors have been added.
- Requirements from Part 2-033 applicable to clamp multimeters that have a primary purpose of measuring voltage on live mains have been included in the new normative Annex EE.
- Clearances and creepage distances for measuring circuit terminals exceeding 1 000 V a.c. or 1 414 V d.c. and for wet locations have been specified.
- Reduced creepage distances are allowed to be according to material group I for all insulating materials.
- Requirements for input/output circuits of Type A, Type B and Type C current sensors have been detailed in 6.9.102.
- Requirements for output circuit leads have been modified.
- The Jaw impact test has been limited to the front of the jaws.
- The abrasion test for cords of flexible current sensors has been removed and replaced by a pressure test at high temperature.
- The voltage source for testing overvoltage limiting components or circuits may be limited to 400 V.
- Reference to IEC 61010-031 for probe assemblies has been added.
- Requirements for the prevention of transient overvoltages for mains voltage measuring circuits have been added.
- Requirements for measuring circuits from 1 000 V to 3 000 V have been added.
- An informative Annex CC about the dimensions of banana terminals has been added.
- A flowchart for insulation according to the type of circuit has been added in a new Annex DD.
The contents of the corrigendum of February 2020 have been included in this copy.

IEC 61010-2-012:2019 specifies safety requirements for electrical equipment and its accessories within the categories a) through c), wherever it is intended to be used, whenever that equipment incorporates one or more of the following characteristics:
– A refrigerating system that is acted on or impacted by an integral heating function such that the combined heating and refrigerating system generates additional and/or more severe hazards than those for the two systems if treated separately.
– The materials being treated in the intended application introduce significant heat into the refrigerating system, so that the refrigerating system in the application yields additional and/or more severe hazards than those for the refrigerating system if operated at the maximum rated ambient temperature alone.
– An irradiation function for the materials being treated presenting additional hazards.
– A function to expose the materials being treated to excessive humidity, carbon dioxide, salt mist, or other substances which can result in additional hazards.
– A function of mechanical movement presenting additional hazards.
– Provision for an operator to walk in to the operating area to load or unload the materials being treated.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010;
b) changes related to the use of small capitals for defined terms only;
c) clarifications for cooling tests in 4.4.2.10;
d) requirements for overtemperature protection in 10.101, including deletion of the second part of the sentence in item b), and the deletion of item c);
e) changes pertaining to the accurate employment of terms "temperature", "operating temperature", "working temperature", "application temperature", "room temperature" and "ambient temperature" in 3.5.104, 3.5.105, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 5.4.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 11.7.2.101.2, 11.7.2.101.3, 13.2.102, 14.102, 15.101, 15.102, 15.103, Introduction and many other locations. For the purpose of clarification, the definition of 3.5.114, controlled temperature, is added.

IEC 61010-2-011:2019 specifies particular safety requirements for the following types a) to c) of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used, whenever that equipment incorporates refrigerating systems as an integral part of, or separate from, the equipment and the equipment is in direct control of the refrigerating system. This document details all the requirements when up to 150 g of flammable refrigerant are used per stage of a refrigerating system. Additional requirements beyond the current scope of this document apply if a refrigerant charge of flammable refrigerant exceeds this amount.
a) Electrical test and measurement equipment
This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc.
b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment
This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.
c) Electrical laboratory equipment
This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010;
b) introduction of new defined terms or modified terms to align with Part 2-012 and other source documents. Editorial changes to use small capitals only for defined terms. Note the difference of defined term in 4.3.2.101 and abnormal operation in 11.7.104.3 and 11.7.104.5;
c) clarifications for cooling tests in 4.4.2.10;
d) changes pertaining to the accurate employment of the following terms: temperature, operating temperature, application temperature, controlled temperature, room ambient and ambient temperature;
e) use of defined term to replace cooling system;
f) move text of 4.4.2.101 to 4.3.2.101, since the purpose of as defined, is to simulate failure of the ambient conditions of 1.4.1 but not of the of the equipment;
g) use of the term equipment to replace unit, apparatus, appliance, where applicable;
h) in 5.1.2 dd) for high and low sides for each stage are required only under ;
i) use of defined term to replace normal operation;
j) use of defined term to replace user.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 61010-2-091:2019 specifies particular safety requirements for cabinet X-ray systems, which fall under any of categories a), b) or c) below.
a) Electrical test and measurement equipment
This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc.
NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 1.1.2 h)).
This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices.
NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.
b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment
This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.
c) Electrical laboratory equipment
This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment. This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include selftest IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2012. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant changes from the first edition, as well as numerous other changes:
- The scope of the document has been clarified and limited to equipment up to 500 kV.
- Additional marking requirements for X-ray generating assemblies have been added. (5.1)
- Requirements for high-voltage cables used in the X-ray assembly have been added. (6.5)
- Insulation requirements have been added. (6.7)
- Temperature requirements for beam-limiting devices have been added. (10.3)
- Clarification has been provided on and , and test methods. (12)
- Requirements for have been modified, taking into account functional safety standards. (15)
- Requirements for reasonably foreseeable misuse have been clarified. (16)
- Risk assessment has been made mandatory for specific aspects. (17)

IEC 61010-2-010:2019 specifies particular safety requirements for the following types a) to c) of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used, whenever the heating of materials is one of the functions of the equipment.
a) Electrical test and measurement equipment
This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records
one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as
signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use,
transducers, transmitters, etc.
b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment
This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with
each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or
more input variables.
c) Electrical laboratory equipment
This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or
is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010;
b) alignment with IEC 61010-2-011 and IEC 61010-2-012:
- new matching Introduction clarifying which standard(s) to use;
- new 5.4.101 instructions for flammable liquid;
- subclause 9.5 on flammable liquids replaced with text from IEC 61010-2-012;
c) subclause 5.2.101 deleted;
d) requirements in 10.101 b) and c) clarified.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 61010-2-081:2019 applies to automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes. Automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment consists of instruments or systems for measuring or modifying one or more characteristics or parameters of samples, performing the complete process or parts of the process without manual intervention. Equipment forming part of such a system is within the scope of this document. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010;
- added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 61010-2-101:2018 applies to equipment intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical purposes, including self-test IVD medical purposes. It has the status of a group safety publication, as specified in IEC Guide 104. This document has been prepared in close collaboration with Working Group CENELEC BTTF 88.1. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1;
- added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6.
This Part 2-101 is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61010-1. It was established on the basis of the third edition (2010) and its Amendment 1 (2016).

IEC 61010-2-051:2018 is applicable to electrically operated laboratory equipment and its accessories for mechanical mixing and stirring, where mechanical energy influences the shape or size or homogeneity of materials and their accessories. Such devices can contain heating elements. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1;
- added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6;
- added required assessment for equipment intended to be used with flammable, hazardous, or toxic fluids to Clause 17.
This Part 2-051 is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61010-1. It was established on the basis of the third edition (2010) and its Amendment 1 (2016).

IEC 61010-2-061:2018 applies to electrically powered laboratory atomic spectro­meters with thermal atomization. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1;
- added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6;
- added requirement for interlock systems containing electric/electronic or programmable components to Clause 15.

IEC 61010-2-030:2017 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 their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide 51.
IEC 61010-2-030:2017 specifies safety requirements for equipment having testing or measuring circuits which are connected for test or measurement purposes to devices or circuits outside the measurement equipment itself.
These include measuring circuits which are part of electrical test and measurement equipment, laboratory equipment, or process control equipment. The existence of these circuits in equipment requires additional protective means between the circuit and an OPERATOR.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
Reference to IEC 61010-031 for probe assemblies and IEC 61010-032 for current sensors has been added.
Indirect bonding for testing and measuring circuits has been modified, in particular to take into account the duration of current flow versus body current for a.c. and d.c. currents according to IEC TS 60479-1 and IEC TS 60479-2.
Clearance and creepage distance for wet locations and for measuring circuit terminal exceeding 1 000 V a.c. or d.c have been specified.
The voltage source for testing overvoltage limiting component or circuit may be limited to 400 V.
Requirements against transient overvoltages for mains voltage measuring circuits have been added.
Requirements for measuring circuits from 1 000 V d.c. to 1 500 V d.c. have been added.
The corrigendum has been included in Tables K.102 to K.104.
Requirements for reduction of transient overvoltages have been modified.
An informative Annex CC about the dimensions of banana terminals has been added.
Flowchart for insulation according to the type of circuit has been added in a new Annex DD.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 61010-2-034:2017 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 their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide 51.
IEC 61010-2-034:2017 specifies safety requirements for measurement equipment for insulation resistance and test equipment for electric strength with an output voltage exceeding 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.
This document also applies to combined measuring equipment which has an insulation resistance measurement function or an electric strength test measurement function. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

The contents of the corrigendum of March 2019 have been included in this copy.

IEC 61010-2-011:2016 specifies particular safety requirements for the following types a) to c) of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used, whenever that equipment incorporates REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS whether an integral part of, or remote to the equipment and the equipment is in direct control of the REFRIGERATING SYSTEM. This Part 2 details all the requirements when up to 150 g of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT are used per stage of a REFRIGERATING SYSTEM. Additional requirements beyond the current scope of this standard apply if a refrigerant charge of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT exceeds this amount. It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-012:2016 specifies safety requirements for electrical equipment and their accessories within the categories a) through c), wherever they are intended to be used, whenever that equipment incorporates one or more of the following characteristics:
- A REFRIGERATING SYSTEM that is acted on or impacted by an integral heating function such that the combined heating and cooling system generates additional and/or more severe HAZARDS than those for the two systems if treated separately.
- The materials being treated in the intended application introduce significant heat into the REFRIGERATING SYSTEM that the cooling system in the application yield additional and/or more severe HAZARDS than those for the cooling system if operated at the maximum RATED ambient alone.
- An irradiation function for the materials being treated presenting additional HAZARDS.
- A function to expose the materials being treated to excessive humidity, carbon dioxide, salt mist, or other substances which may result in additional HAZARDS.
- A function of MECHANICAL MOVEMENT presenting additional HAZARDS.
- Provision for an OPERATOR to walk-in to the operating area to load or unload the materials being treated.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-020:2016 is applicable to electrically powered LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision and includes the following significant changes from the second edition:
a) This Part 2 is established on the basis of the third edition (2010) of IEC 61010-1. The changes listed in its foreword affect this Part 2, too.
b) The language has been updated to reflect current terminology for LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES used in the industry today.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010

IEC 61010-2-040:2015 specifies safety requirements for electrical equipment intended for sterilization, washing, and disinfection of medical materials in the medical, veterinary, pharmaceutical and laboratory fields, when used under the environmental conditions of 1.4. It has the status of a group safety publication, as specified in IEC Guide 104. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) A new clause (4.3.2.101) has been added for non-electrical supplies and services.
b) Additional requirements for marking and documentation (Clause 5) have been added.
c) Additional requirements for protection against mechanical hazards (Clause 7) have been included.
d) Additional requirements for protection against radiation, including laser sources, and against sonic and ultrasonic pressure (Clause 12) have been included.

IEC 61010-031:2015 specifies safety requirements for hand-held and hand-manipulated probe assemblies of the types described below, and their related accessories. These probe assemblies are for direct electrical connection between a part and electrical test and measurement equipment. They may be fixed to the equipment or be detachable accessories for the equipment. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC GUIDE 104. IEC 61010-031 is a stand-alone standard. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002 and Amendment 1:2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant changes from the first edition, as well as numerous other changes:
a) Voltages above the levels of 30 V r.m.s., 42,4 V peak, or 60 V d.c. are deemed to be HAZARDOUS LIVE instead of 33 V r.m.s., 46,7 V peak, or 70 V d.c.
b) Servicing is now included within the scope.
c) Extended environmental conditions are included within the scope.
d) New terms have been defined.
e) Tests for REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE have been added, in particular for fuses.
f) Additional instruction requirements for probe assembly operation have been specified.
g) Limit values for ACCESSIBLE parts and for measurement of voltage and touch current have been modified.
h) SPACINGS requirements for mating of CONNECTORS have been modified.
i) PROBE TIPS and SPRING-LOADED CLIPS requirements have been modified. The PROTECTIVE FINGERGUARD replace the BARRIER with new requirements.
j) Insulation requirements (6.5) and test procedures (6.6.5) have been rewritten and aligned when relevant with Part 1. Specific requirements have been added for solid insulation and thin-film insulation.
k) The terminology for MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I has been replaced with the designation "not RATED for measurements within MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES II, III, or IV".
l) The flexing/pull test (6.7.4.3) has been partially rewritten.
m) Surface temperature limits (Clause 10) have been modified to conform to the limits of IEC Guide 117.
n) Requirements for resistance of PROBE WIRES to mechanical stresses have been added in Clause 12 and a new Annex D.
o) Requirements have been added regarding the prevention of HAZARD from arc flash and short-circuits for SPRING-LOADED CLIPS.
p) A new informative Annex E defines the dimension of the 4 mm banana CONNECTORS.

IEC 61010-2-061:2015 applies to electrically powered laboratory atomic spectrometers with thermal atomization. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2003. It constitutes a technical revision and includes the following change from the second edition:
- exclusion of equipment, whose size and weight make unintentional movement unlikely, from the drop test in Clause 8.
- notes have been re-phrased according to ISO/IEC Directives.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-051:2015 is applicable to electrically operated laboratory equipment and its accessories for mechanical mixing and stirring, where mechanical energy influences the shape or size or homogeneity of materials and their accessories. Such devices may contain heating elements. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2003. It constitutes a technical revision and includes the following change from the second edition:
- exclusion of equipment, whose size and weight make unintentional movement unlikely, from the drop test in Clause 8,
- added requirement for interlock systems containing electric/electronic or programmable components to Clause 15,
- notes have been re-phrased according to ISO/IEC Directives.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-081:2015 applies to automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes. Automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment consists of instruments or systems for measuring or modifying one or more characteristics or parameters of samples, performing the complete process or parts of the process without manual intervention. Equipment forming part of such a system is within the scope of this standard. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003. It constitutes a technical revision and includes the following significant changes from the first edition, as well as numerous other changes:
- excluded IEC 61010-2-101 (IVD Equipment) from scope. This separates IEC 61010-2-081 and IEC 61010-2-101 equipment;
- added biological risks symbol to Table 1 in Clause 5;
- added requirement for statement on hazardous substances and gases in Instructions for Use to Clause 5;
- Added marking requirement for flow direction to Clause 5;
- added requirement for OPERATOR maintenance instructions to Clause 7;
- excluded equipment whose size and weight make unintentional movement unlikely from drop test in Clause 8;
- added requirement for biohazard marking to Clause 13;
- added requirement for interlock systems containing electric/electronic or programmable components to Clause 15.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-101:2015 applies to equipment intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical purposes, including self-test IVD medical purposes. It has the status of a group safety function, as specified in IEC Guide 104. This standard has been prepared in close collaboration with Working Group CENELEC BTTF 88.1. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002. It constitutes a technical revision and includes the following significant changes from the first edition, as well as numerous other changes:
- excluded IEC 61010-2-081 (general laboratory equipment) from the scope. This separates IEC 61010-2-081 and IEC 61010-2-101 equipment;
- updated Biohazard and Lot symbols in Table 1 in Clause 5;
- added requirement for within expiration consumables and authorized representative details in Instructions for Use to Clause 5;
- added requirement for gas or liquid markings and ratings to Clause 5;
- added requirement to include OPERATOR instructions to deal with consumable or sample spills, jams or breakage inside equipment, disposal of hazardous waste, personal protection, RISK reduction procedures relating to flammable liquids, burns from surfaces, and loading and unloading of sample and reagents in Instructions for Use to Clause 5;
- added requirement for manufacturer to provide instructions on equipment transport, storage and removal from use to Clause 5;
- added normative reference ISO 18113-5 for instructions for use of self-test IVD medical equipment in Clause 5;
- added requirement for OPERATOR maintenance instructions to Clause 7;
- added requirements for sample zones and loading zones to Clause 7;
- excluded equipment whose size and weight make unintentional movement unlikely from drop test in Clause 8;
- added requirement for biohazard marking to Clause 13;
- added requirement for interlock systems containing electric/electronic or programmable components to Clause 15;
- added informative reference to Usability standard IEC 62366 to Clause 16;
- replaced Clause 17 with requirements of ISO 14971 for RISK assessment.
- Annex BB Instructions for use for self-testing IVD Medical Equipment deleted and a reference given to ISO 18113-5 in Clause 5.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-010:2014 specifies safety requirements for electrically powered laboratory equipment for the heating of materials, where the heating of materials is one of the functions of the equipment. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2003. It constitutes a technical revision and includes the following significant changes from the second edition, as well as numerous other changes:
- added a definition for HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM to Clause 3;
- added a symbol for FLAMMABLE LIQUID to Table 1 in Clause 5;
- added a requirement for instructions pertaining to ventilation in Clause 5;
- modified the requirements for humidity preconditioning in Clause 6;
- added requirements for equipment containing or using flammable liquids to Clause 9;
- added requirements for over-temperature protection devices to Clause 10.
It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-032:2012 specifies safety requirements for HAND-HELD and hand-manipulated current sensors described below. These current sensors are for measuring, detecting or injecting current, or indicating current waveforms on circuits without physically opening the current path of the circuit being measured. They may be stand-alone current sensors or accessories to other equipment or parts of combined equipment (see Figure 101). These include measurement circuits which are part of electrical test and measurement equipment, laboratory equipment, or process control equipment. The existence of these current sensors and circuits in equipment requires additional protective means between the current sensor, the circuit and an OPERATOR. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2002. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) A new Type D current sensor has been defined.
b) The terminology for MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I has changed. In this Part 2-032, it is termed "not RATED for measurements within MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES II, III, or IV".
c) Requirements for markings of measuring circuit TERMINALS and JAWS have been modified.
d) CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE DISTANCES have been added for unmated measuring circuit TERMINALS.
e) Requirements have been added for specialized measuring circuit TERMINALS.
f) The pull test for endcaps of flexible current sensors has been revised.
g) Requirements for output circuit leads have been revised.
h) Requirements have been added for temperature limits and resistance to heat to prevent thermal HAZARDS from eddy currents and high currents.
i) Requirements for circuits or components used as TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGE limiting devices have been revised.
j) Requirements have been added for low battery indication.
k) Requirements have been revised and added pertaining to REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE of measuring circuits, including usage of the current sensor in a manner that might cause arc flash.
l) Requirements for MAINS voltage measuring circuits have been added.
m) Requirements to prevent HAZARDs from short-circuits have been revised and located in a new Clause 102.
n) ROUTINE TESTS have been modified.
o) Insulation requirements for measuring circuits have been primarily located in Annex K.
p) Annex AA has been added to describe the characteristics of MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES.
q) Annex BB has been added to describe HAZARDS that may be encountered when using measuring circuits.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-091:2012 specifies particular safety requirements for CABINET X-RAY SYSTEMS. A CABINET X-RAY SYSTEM is a system that contains an X-ray tube installed in a cabinet which, independently of existing architectural structures except the floor on which it may be placed, is intended to contain at least that portion of a material being irradiated, provide radiation attenuation, and exclude personnel from the interior during generation of X-radiation. These CABINET X-RAY SYSTEMS are used in industrial, commercial, and public environments, for example, to inspect materials, to analyze materials, and to screen baggage.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

IEC 61010-2-033:2012 specifies safety requirements for METERS. The METERS that have a primary purpose of measuring voltage on a live MAINS CIRCUIT are within the scope of this standard. They have various names, but all of them have capability for measurements of voltages on a live MAINS CIRCUIT. Some of the names given to this equipment are as follows:
- MULTIMETER;
- digital MULTIMETER;
- VOLTMETER;
- clamp METER (see also Part 2-032).
For the purpose of this standard, the term METER is used for these HAND-HELD measuring instruments.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010.

Specifies a method for the determination of the amount of halogen acid gas, other than hydrofluoric acid, evolved during the combustion of compounds based on halogenated polymers and compounds containing halogenated additives taken from cable constructions. This method is not recommended for use where the amount of halogen acid evolved is less than 5 mg/g of the sample taken.[
]Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 61010-2-030:2010 specifies safety requirements for testing and measuring circuits which are connected for test or measurement purposes to devices or circuits outside the measurement equipment itself. These include measurement circuits which are part of electrical test and measurement equipment, laboratory equipment, or process control equipment. The existence of these circuits in equipment requires additional protective means between the circuit and an OPERATOR. This Part 2-030 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 61010-1. It was established on the basis of the third edition (2010) of IEC 61010-1. Consideration may be given to future editions of, or amendments to, IEC 61010-1.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61010-1:2010. The contents of the corrigendum of May 2011 have been included in this copy.

IEC 61010-1:2010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.
a) Electrical test and measurement equipment
b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment c) Electrical laboratory equipment
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2001. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant changes from the second edition, as well as numerous other changes.
- The scope of the standard has been expanded to include all locations where these products may be used, so that both professional and non-professional versions of these products are within the scope.
- The requirements for testing and measuring circuits (in various subclauses and the entirety of Clause 16) have been removed and included in a particular standard IEC 61010-2-030.
- Insulation requirements (6.7) have been completely rewritten.
- Additional requirements for protection against mechanical HAZARDS (Clause 7) have been included.
- Surface temperature limits (Clause 10) have been modified to conform to the limits of EN 563.
- Radiation requirements (Clause 12) have been modified, and take into account a distinction between intended emission and unintended emission.
- Requirements for reasonably foreseeable misuse and ergonomic aspects have been added (Clause 16).
- A new clause (Clause 17) has been added to deal with HAZARDS and environments not covered by the standard, along with a new informative annex (Annex J) dealing with RISK assessment.
- A new informative annex (Annex E) addresses methods of reducing the POLLUTION DEGREE of a micro-environment.
- Requirements for the qualification of coatings for protection against POLLUTION have been added (Annex H).
- A new informative annex (Annex I) has been added to further explain how to determine the WORKING VOLTAGE of a MAINS CIRCUIT.
The contents of the corrigendum 1 of May 2011, the interpretation sheet 1 of February 2013 and the corrigendum 2 of October 2013 have been included in this copy.

Applies to automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes. Automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment consists of instruments or systems for measuring or modifying characteristics of samples, performing the process without manual intervention. Examples of such equipment are: analytical equipment, automatic sampler (e.g. pipettor), equipment for sample replication and amplification. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

Deals with the safety of hand-held and hand-manipulated probe assemblies. They are for use in the interface between an electrical phenomenon and test or measurement equipment. Three main types are described: (A) Low-voltage and high-voltage, non-attenuating probe assemblies. For voltages less lthan 63 kV. They do not incorporate active components. (B) High-voltage attenuating or divider probe assemblies. For voltages less than 63 kV. They incorporate a divider function. (C) Low voltage attenuating or divider probe assemblies. For voltages less than 1 kV r.m.s or 1,5 kV d.c. They incorporate a signal conditioning function. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

This Part 2 is applicable to electrically powered LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES.

This International Standard specifies safety requirements for electrical equipment intended for sterilization, washing, and disinfection of medical materials in the medical, veterinary, pharmaceutical and laboratory fields, when used under the environmental conditions of 1.4. This document consolidates the requirements of four standards, IEC 61010-2-041, IEC 61010-2-042, IEC 61010-2-043 and IEC 61010-2-045, which are withdrawn, and aligns them with the second edition (2001) of IEC 61010-1:Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

This part of IEC 61010 applies to electrically powered laboratory atomic spectrometers with thermal atomization.

This part of IEC 61010 applies only to electrically powered laboratory equipment for the heating of materials, where the heating of materials is the only function or is one of several functions of the equipment