Safety requirements for electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes

Applies to the following electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes, having a stored energy not exceeding 2 000 J, together with associated apparatus and not intended to be subjected to dripping or splashing: apparatus of the single flash type; apparatus for the illumination of sequential photographic exposures; battery chargers and supply units to be used in connection with electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes; accessories, such as light regulators and slave units.

Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektronische Fotoblitzgeräte

Règles de sécurité pour les appareils électroniques à éclairs pour la photographie

Applicable aux appareils électroniques à éclairs pour la photographie énumérés ci-après, dont l'énergie emmagasinée ne dépasse pas 2 000 J et qui ne sont pas soumis normalement à des chutes d'eau ou à des éclaboussures: appareils du modèle à éclair unique; appareils à éclairs répétitifs pour prises de vue successives; chargeurs de batteries et modules d'alimentation destinés à être utilisés avec les appareils électroniques à éclairs, accessoires, tels que régulateurs de lumière et unités asservies.

Safety requirements for electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes (IEC 60491:1984)

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
12-Nov-1995
Drafting Committee
IEC/TC 108 - IEC_TC_108
Parallel Committee
IEC/TC 108 - IEC_TC_108
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
01-Dec-2008
Completion Date
01-Dec-2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 60491:1995 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Safety requirements for electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes". This standard covers: Applies to the following electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes, having a stored energy not exceeding 2 000 J, together with associated apparatus and not intended to be subjected to dripping or splashing: apparatus of the single flash type; apparatus for the illumination of sequential photographic exposures; battery chargers and supply units to be used in connection with electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes; accessories, such as light regulators and slave units.

Applies to the following electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes, having a stored energy not exceeding 2 000 J, together with associated apparatus and not intended to be subjected to dripping or splashing: apparatus of the single flash type; apparatus for the illumination of sequential photographic exposures; battery chargers and supply units to be used in connection with electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes; accessories, such as light regulators and slave units.

EN 60491:1995 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 37.040.10 - Photographic equipment. Projectors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 60491:1995 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60065:2002/A1:2006, ISO 306:1974, EN 755-5:1995, EN 60799:1987, HD 323.2.3 S2:1987, EN 60317-1:1994, EN 60249-1:1993, HD 568 S1:1990, HD 98 S1:1977, HD 21.1 S2:1990, HD 366 S1:1977, HD 27 S1:1978, HD 243 S12:1995, EN 60249-2-1:1994, HD 566 S1:1990. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 60491:1995 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC; Standardization Mandates: BC/CLC/94-08. 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 SIST EN 60491:1999
prva izdaja
STANDARD
julij 1999
Safety requirements for electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes (IEC
60491:1984)
ICS 37.040.10 Referenčna številka
SIST EN 60491:199
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