It is a common misconception that the new iec 623681 standard is simply a merger of the two legacy standards iec 60065, and iec 609501. Institute for reference materials and measurements irmm. The safety standards that historically have applied to these products, iec 60065 and iec 609501 respectively, will transition to iec 623681. In europe, all audiovideo, it and communication products will need to show compliance in accordance with en 623681 by 20 december 2020. Regardless of the source of power, the standard is also applicable to such information technology equipment designed and constructed for use as. The hazard based standard, en 623681, will supersede en.
This standard is intended to reduce such risks with respect to installed equipment, whether it consists of a system of interconnected units or independent units, subject to installing, operating and maintaining the equipment in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer. Ul standards for safety are developed and maintained in the standard generalized markup language. Components, for which no relevant iec or en standards exist, have been tested under the conditions occurring in the equipment. List of international electrotechnical commission standards. Audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part. Find the most uptodate version of en 609501 at engineering360.
Iec 60950 and iec 62368 safety standard terminology. Guidance and comparison between 609501 and 623681 1 scope this technical report provides a mapping and comparison between the clauses of the traditional iec 609501 second edition, 200512 and the corresponding clauses, requirements and test methods in the new iec 623681 edition 1. Comply with iec 609501 or relevant component standard. Low voltage lvd directive 201435eu last official journal reference. This standard can be totally or partially supervised by. It is not expected that such components and subassemblies comply with every aspect of the standard, provided that the complete information technology equipment, incorporating such components and subassemblies, does comply. All safety critical components are certified, all components are used within. It is applicable to mainspowered or batterypowered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 v. Components not certified are used in accordance with their ratings and they comply with applicable parts of en 609501. The american national standards institute ansi safety standard for information technology equipment ite is ul 609501. Equipment covered by this standard this standard is applicable to mainspowered or batterypowered information technology equipment. Components not certified are used in accordance with their ratings and they comply with applicable parts of en 60950. Iec tc 108 also is responsible for the following standards, among others.
Ul 609501 second edition, dated march 27, 2007 summary of topics this is the second edition of the binational standard and is based on iec 609501, second edition. Iec 623681 timing december 20, 2020 represents an important date for companies marketing audiovisual products or computingcommunications equipment in north america i. Test report iec 609501 andor en 609501, first edition. The standard din en 609501 vde 08051 is applicable to mainspowered or batterypowered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 v.
Doc testing equipment list pdf testing equipment list. The safety standard applicable to information technology equipment, en iec 609501, is being replaced by en iec 623681, which is a new standard that covers audiovideo, information and communications technology equipment. This standard is applicable to mainspowered or batterypowered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 v. This standard applies to the abovementioned apparatus, if designed to be connected to the telecommunication network or similar network, for example by means of an integrated modem. Ul 609501 information technology equipment safety composter. P comply with iec 609501 or relevant component standard see appended table 1. However, any significant changes made to these products will be evaluated to the standard s used for new product submittals as of the date of the change request, i. Also applicable are components and subassemblies intended for incorporation in information technology equipment.
Regardless of the source of power, the standard is also applicable to such information technology equipment designed and constructed for use as telecommunication. The following bibliographic material is provided to assist you with your purchasing decision. A true union of the two legacy standards would be littered with contradictions and would do nothing to counter the future blurring of the lines between iec 623681 and some other standard. Ul 609501 standard on information technology equipment safety. Ul 609501 information technology equipment uls standards. Guide to the electrical parameter classifications of iec. Moreover, there are a lot of iso and iec standards that were accepted as european standard headlined as en iso xxxxx and are valid in the european economic region. The ul 609501 standard is applicable to mainspowered or batterypowered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 v and designed to be installed in accordance with the canadian electrical code, part i, csa c22. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec the numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000. The standard is also applicable to equipment, unless otherwise identified by a marking or instructions, designed to be installed in accordance. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free.
Ul standards for safety are developed and maintained in the standard generalized markup language sgml. Safetygeneral requirements specifies requirements intended to reduce risks of fire, electric shock or injury for the operator and layman who may come into contact with the equipment and, where specifically stated, for a service person. Components, which were found to affect safety aspects, comply with the. P comply with iec 609501 or relevant component standard refer to. Home publication index british standards institution bs en 609501. Iec 609501 information technology equipment safety. Hazard based standard iec 623681 to replace iec 609501. Iec standards often have multiple subpart documents.
This document compares the terms, definitions and parameters of the iec 609501 and iec 623681. This standard specifies requirements intended to reduce risks of fire, electric shock or injury for the user who may come into contact with the equipment. This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2001 including its amendment 1 2005 and amendment 2 2010. The hazard based standard, en 623681, will supersede en 609501 and en 60065. Comply with iec 609501 or relevant component standard see appended tables 1.
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