EN IEC 62368-3:2020

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60950-21:2004
Oprema za avdio/video, informacijsko in komunikacijsko tehnologijo - 3. del: Vidiki
varnosti za prenos enosmerne moči skozi komunikacijske kable ali porte (IEC
62368-3:2017)
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 über Kommunikationskabel der
Informationstechnik (IEC 62368-3:2017)
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 (IEC 62368-3:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62368-3:2020
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 EN IEC 62368-3

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2020
ICS 33.160.01; 35.020 Supersedes EN 60950-21:2003 and all of its
amendments and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Audio/video, information and communication technology
equipment - Part 3: Safety aspects for DC power transfer
through communication cables and ports
(IEC 62368-3:2017)
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 über Kommunikationskabel der
continu au moyen de câbles et d'accès de communication Informationstechnik
(IEC 62368-3:2017) (IEC 62368-3:2017)
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Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard 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 CEN-CENELEC
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Ref. No. EN IEC 62368-3:2020 E

European foreword
The text of document 108/695/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62368-3, prepared by IEC/TC 108 "Safety
of electronic equipment within the field of audio/video, information technology and communication
technology" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-09-27
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2020-12-20
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60950-21:2003 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association
.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62368-3:2017 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 62949:2017 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62949:2017 (not modified)

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 62368-1 (mod) 2014 Audio/video, information and EN 62368-1 2014
communication technology equipment -
Part 1: Safety requirements
- -  + AC 2015
- -  + A11 2017
- -  EN 62368-1:2014/
AC:2017-03
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
IEC 62368-3 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
GROUP SAFETY PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION GROUPÉE DE SÉCURITÉ

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 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

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.160.01; 35.020 ISBN 978-2-8322-5131-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 8
4 General requirements . 9
5 Power transfer using ES1 or ES2 voltages . 9
5.1 General requirements . 9
5.2 Electrical-caused injury, electrical sources and safeguards . 9
5.3 Electrical-caused fire, power sources and safeguards . 9
5.3.1 DC power transfer interconnection to building wiring . 9
5.3.2 DC power transfer interconnection to other equipment . 10
5.4 Safeguards to protect against a single fault condition in the PSE . 10
5.4.1 Requirement for the PSE . 10
5.4.2 Requirement for the PD . 11
6 Power transfer using RFT . 11
6.1 General requirements . 11
6.2 Connection to ICT networks . 11
6.3 Electrically caused injury . 11
6.3.1 Classification and limits of electrical energy sources . 11
6.3.2 Accessibility to electrical energy sources and safeguards . 14
6.3.3 Safeguards . 15
6.3.4 Installation instructions . 16
6.4 Electrically caused fire . 17
6.4.1 Classification of RFT power sources . 17
6.4.2 Fire protection requirements . 17
Annex A (informative) Remote power feeding . 19
A.1 Overview. 19
A.2 Operational considerations . 19
A.3 Safety considerations . 20
A.4 Principle of remote power feeding . 20
A.4.1 RFT-C circuits . 20
A.4.2 RFT-V circuits . 22
A.5 Safety aspects . 22
A.5.1 Steady-state body current . 22
A.5.2 Body resistance . 23
A.5.3 Charged capacitance . 23
Annex B (informative) Rationale for 5.4 . 24
Bibliography . 25

Figure 1 – Maximum current after a single fault. 12
Figure 2 – Maximum voltages permitted after a single fault . 14
Figure 3 – Limits for capacitance values of RFT circuits of the total system . 17
Figure A.1 – Example of a remote power feeding RFT-C system . 21

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Figure A.2 – Example of a remote power feeding RFT-C system with repeater . 21
Figure A.3 – Example of a remote power feeding RFT-V system . 22

Table 1 – RFT-V circuits, power and current limitations . 18

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FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 62368-3 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 108:
Safety of electronic equipment within the field of audio/video, information technology and
communication technology.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
108/695/FDIS 108/696/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62368-1:2014.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
The subclauses of IEC 62368-1 apply as far as reasonable. Where safety aspects are similar
to those of IEC 62368-1, the relevant clause or subclause of IEC 62368-1 is given for
reference in a note in the relevant subclause. Where a requirement in IEC 62368-3 refers to a
requirement or criterion of IEC 62368-1, a specific reference to IEC 62368-1 is made.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper and normative annexes: in roman type;
– compliance statements and test specifications: in italic type;
– notes and other informative matter: in smaller roman type;
– normative conditions within tables: in smaller roman type;
– terms that are defined in Clause 3 and in IEC 62368-1:2014: in bold type.
The following differing practices of a less permanent nature exist in the countries indicated
below.
– 6.1: other requirements apply regarding power transfer using RFT (US);
– 6.3.3.1: regarding separation from other circuits and parts, see note in 4.1.15 of
IEC 62368-1:2014 (Norway);
– A.1: RFT-V systems and requirements (North America).
A list of all parts in the IEC 62368 series, published under the general title Audio/video,
information and communication technology equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 62368 applies to equipment intended to supply and receive operating power
through communication cables or ports. It covers particular requirements for circuits that are
designed to transfer DC power from a power sourcing equipment (PSE) to a powered
device (PD).
The power transfer uses voltages at ES1 or ES2 or in very specific cases voltage levels at
ES3.
NOTE 1 ES1 can generally be assumed to have similar limits as non-hazardous voltage definitions used in other
standards (for example, SELV, PELV).
NOTE 2 ES2 can generally be assumed to have similar limits for single fault conditions as non-hazardous
voltage definitions used in other standards.
NOTE 3 PS2 circuits are generally expected to provide less than 100 W to an undefined load under both normal
operating conditions and single fault conditions.
EXAMPLES
– For power transfer using voltages at ES1: USB, PoE, ISDN S0, etc.
– For power transfer using voltages at ES2: analogue telephone during ringing, ISDN U, etc.
– For power transfer using voltages at ES3: power feeding used by communications service providers and
utilities communication circuits (for example, RFT circuits, such as line powered HDSLx, SHDSLx, VDSLx
and G.fast).
NOTE 4 Any cable provided with a connector defined by an industry standard that permits DC power transfer
between equipment is considered a communication cable even if communication does not take place. For example,
a USB cable can be used just to recharge a portable device battery.
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 standards 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.
One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of
basic safety publications and/or group safety publications in the preparation of its publications.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
IEC 62368-1:2014, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment –
Part 1: Safety requirements
IEC Guide 104, The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety publications
and group safety publications
IEC 62368-3:2017 © IEC 2017 – 7 –
lSO/lEC Guide 51, Safety aspects – Guidelines for their inclusion in standards
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62368-1:2014 and
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1.1
power sourcing equipment
PSE
equipment, other than dedicated external power supply units intended to supply specific
equipment within the scope of IEC 62368-1, supplying DC power to other equipment through
communication cables or ports
Note 1 to entry: It should be noted that the IEEE 802.3-2015 standard has a similar but different definition.
Note 2 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.2
powered device
PD
equipment supplied DC power by a PSE through communication cables or ports
Note 1 to entry: It should be noted that the IEEE 802.3-2015 standard has a similar but different definition.
Note 2 to entry: Some in line devices may just function as a PSE to inject power into the cable connecting to PD
equipment. IEEE 802.3-2015 identifies such devices as Midspan PSE.
Note 3 to entry: Some PD equipment may also have a PSE output to pass on unused power to other PD
equipment.
Note 4 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.3
information and communication technology network
ICT network
metallically terminated transmission medium and its associated equipment and
communication cables
Note 1 to entry: The cable consists of two or more conductors intended for communication and/or power transfer
between the various pieces of equipment. The equipment may be located within the same or separate structures,
buildings or locations, excluding:
– the mains system for supply, transmission and distribution of electrical power, if used as a communication
transmission medium;
– a dedicated HBES/BACS network.
Note 2 to entry: This may include twisted pairs, and may include circuits, that are subjected to transients as
indicated by ID1 in Table 14 of IEC 62368-1:2014 (assumed to be 1,5 kV).
Note 3 to entry: An ICT network may be:
– publicly or privately owned;
– subject to longitudinal (common mode) voltages induced from nearby power lines or electric traction lines.
Note 4 to entry: Examples of ICT networks are:

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– a public switched telephone network;
– a public data network;
– an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN);
– a private network with electrical interface characteristics similar to the above.
Note 5 to entry: For information about circuit voltages and signals which may be present, see Annex B of
IEC 62949:2017.
Note 6 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.4
RFT circuit
remote feeding telecommunication circuit
remote feeding communication circuit
equipment circuit within the ICT network not connected to an AC mains, intended to supply
or receive DC power at voltages exceeding the limits of ES2, and on which overvoltages may
occur
Note 1 to entry: Communication signalling is not required to be present on an RFT circuit.
Note 2 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.5
RFT-C circuit
RFT circuit which is so designed and protected that under normal operating conditions and
single fault conditions, the currents in the circuit do not exceed defined values
Note 1 to entry: The limit values of current under normal operating conditions and single fault conditions are
specified in 6.3.1.1.
3.1.6
RFT-V circuit
RFT circuit which is so designed and protected that under normal operating conditions and
single fault conditions, the voltages are limited and the accessible area of contact is limited
Note 1 to entry: The limit values of voltage under normal operating conditions and single fault conditions are
specified in 6.3.1.2.
3.2 Abbreviated terms
BACS building automation and control system
HBES home and building electronic system
HDSL high bit-rate digital subscriber line
ICT information and communication technology
ISDN integrated services digital network
LPS limited power source
PD powered device
PoE power over ethernet
PSE power sourcing equipment
RFT remote feeding (tele)communication
SHDSL symmetric high bit-rate digital subscriber line
USB universal serial bus
VDSL very-high-bit-rate digital subscriber line

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4 General requirements
For equipment serving as a PD or a PSE using voltages at ES1 or ES2, the requirements of
Clause 5 apply. However, Clause 5 does not apply to equipment used as PSE or PD with
proprietary connectors or where a proprietary protocol is used to enable the power transfer.
NOTE A proprietary connector is a connector not used in an industry standard and which is under the control of
one manufacturer.
For equipment serving as a PD or a PSE using RFT, the requirements of Clause 6 apply.
5 Power transfer using ES1 or ES2 voltages
5.1 General requirements
The maximum rated output voltage of the PSE under normal operating conditions shall not
exceed the rated limits of the intended communication systems power source functional
specifications under conditions of no load, normal load, and maximum rated load.
NOTE 1 For USB 2.0 and 3.1, the limits are 5,25 V. For a USB battery charger, the limit is 6 V. USB power
delivery can be rated up to 20 V max.
NOTE 2 Other ES1 and ES2 DC power transfer systems are under investigation.
Where a PD or PSE have the capability to both provide power and receive power, all the
requirements from 5.1 to 5.4 shall apply for each mode as applicable.
NOTE 3 Equipment can have multiple ports serving different PSE and PD roles simultaneously in any combination.
5.2 Electrical-caused injury, electrical sources and safeguards
The requirements of Clause 5 of IEC 62368-1:2014 apply for a PSE classified as ES1 and
ES2.
5.3 Electrical-caused fire, power sources and safeguards
5.3.1 DC power transfer interconnection to building wiring
To protect the communication cables, including building wiring, and other devices including
the PD, the PSE shall implement power limiting control to reduce the likelihood of ignition and
shall limit the output current to a value that does not cause damage to the wiring system.
To reduce the likelihood of ignition, the PSE circuit that provides power shall comply with the
requirements for a limited power source (LPS) of Clause Q.1 of IEC 62368 1:2014.
NOTE 1 This means that a fire enclosure is not normally required in the power feeding load circuits of the PD.
For interconnection of PSE circuits to other devices for DC power transfer via building wiring,
where it is unknown whether remotely attached devices comply with this document, the PSE
shall limit the output current to a value that does not cause damage to the wiring system due
to overheating, under any conditions of external load up to and including short circuits. The
maximum continuous current from the equipment shall not exceed a current limit that is
suitable for the minimum wire gauge specified in the equipment installation instructions.
For a PD that receives multiple power input circuits from one or more PSE, the PD also shall
implement power limiting in accordance with PS2 or Annex Q of IEC 62368-1:2014 to control
additive power from returning to another PSE under normal operating conditions, abnormal
operating conditions and single fault conditions.
NOTE 2 The requirement for single fault condition does not apply to an IC current limiter in compliance with
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EXAMPLES of such PD equipment are: an analogue telephone, a security camera, a network switch or hub, or
devices outside the scope of IEC 62368-1 such as lighting or novelty items.
PSE circuits connected to external paired conductor cable, such as those described in
ID numbers 1 and 2 of Table 14 of IEC 62368-1:2014 having a minimum wire diameter of
0,4 mm, shall have the current limited to not more than 1,3 A.
Compliance is checked with 6.2 or Clause Q.1 of IEC 62368-1:2014.
NOTE 3 These safeguards typically apply to equipment that are not located in close proximity to each other, such
as those associated with power over Ethernet and similar communication cables.
5.3.2 DC power transfer interconnection to other equipment
For interconnection of DC power transfer PSE circuits to other equipment, via either direct
plug-in connectors or via fly leads, where it is unknown that the attached devices are likely to
comply with IEC 62368-1, the delivered power shall comply with either PS2 or Clause Q.1 of
IEC 62368-1:2014.
EXAMPLES for such equipment are a scanner, mouse, keyboard, DVD drive, CD-ROM drive, camera, network
switch or hub, or devices outside the scope of IEC 62368-1, such as lighting or novelty items.
Compliance is checked in accordance with 6.2 or Clause Q.1 of IEC 62368-1:2014.
For PSE circuits under abnormal operating conditions and single fault conditions in the
PSE, the available output power shall not exceed the specified fault current rating in the
power delivery specification. Where there is no prescribed maximum fault current specified for
the standardized interface, the available current shall not exceed the rated maximum output
current of the power delivery specification by more than:
– 50 % for circuits equal to or less than 2 A for more than 5 s; and
– 30 % for circuits greater than 2 A for more than 5 s; and
– shall not exceed 8,0 A under any circumstances.
For example, for USB PSE circuits under abnormal operating conditions and single fault
conditions in the PSE, a rated current of 3 A is specified in the USB power delivery
specification for USB Micro-A, Micro-AB and Micro-B connectors and a rated current of 1,8 A
in the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 specification.
NOTE 1 Other USB specifications use higher values, such as 5 A or 6 A.
Compliance is checked by inspection and test.
NOTE 2 These safeguards typically apply to equipment and accessories located in close proximity to each other,
such as those associated with USB and similar communication cables.
5.4 Safeguards to protect against a single fault condition in the PSE
NOTE See Annex B for the rationale for 5.4.1 and 5.4.2.
5.4.1 Requirement for the PSE
Under single fault conditions in the PSE with a single output, the output voltage of the PSE
shall not exceed 130 % of the nominal rated output voltage and shall not exceed ES2 limits at
the relevant DC power transfer port of the PSE.
For PSEs that can deliver a range of different nominal output voltages via negotiation with the
PD (for example USB power delivery), if it is not always known what type of PD will be
attached, the voltage from the PSE under single fault conditions shall be limited to
– 130 % for circuits greater than 5 V (with a minimum of 7,5 V), and
– 150 % for circuits equal to or less than 5 V

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of the nominal output voltage that was negotiated.
NOTE The USB power delivery specification power rules require the support by a PSE for 5 V (up to 15 W rating),
5 V/9 V (> 15 W and up to 27 W rating), 5 V/9 V/15 V (> 27 W and up to 45 W rating) and 5 V/9 V/15 V/20 V
(> 45 W and up to 100 W rating), with current not to exceed 3 A (up to 60 W rating) or 5 A (> 60 W at 20 V). Other
voltages are allowed in the specification provided that the required voltages and currents are supported for the
PSE rating. These rules supersede the previous "Profiles", and are normative (the previous profiles were optional
normative).
5.4.2 Requirement for the PD
The PD shall not create any hazard when supplied with
– 130 % of the nominal rated input voltage of the PD at the relevant DC power transfer port
for circuits greater than 5 V (with a minimum of 7,5 V); and
– 150 % of the nominal rated input voltage of the PD at the relevant DC power transfer port
for circuits equal to or less than 5 V.
Any consequential failure of components in the PD shall not create a hazard.
6 Power transfer using RFT
6.1 General requirements
NOTE 1 In the US, other requirements apply (see ITU-T K 50).
Power transfer with voltages at ES3 is a very specific technology used for supplying repeaters
and communication terminals via a long distance over communication cables and is known
under the term "remote feeding".
Access to the conductors of the RFT circuit is normally restricted to a skilled person.
Access by an instructed person is restricted in accordance with 5.3.2.1 and 5.3.2.2 of
IEC 62368-1:2014. Access by an ordinary person is not allowed.
NOTE 2 Clause 6 covers power feeding to remote equipment at voltages in excess of the voltage limits for ES2
(see Annex A).
6.2 Connection to ICT networks
An RFT circuit may be directly connected to an ICT network.
6.3 Electrically caused injury
6.3.1 Classification and limits of electrical energy sources
6.3.1.1 RFT-C circuit limits
6.3.1.1.1 General
Unless the current limits in 6.3.1.1.2 to 6.3.1.1.4 are inherently met, the RFT-C circuit should
have a monitoring and control device (for example, a balance control), that maintains the
required current limits.
6.3.1.1.2 Limits under normal operating conditions
Under normal operating conditions, an RFT-C circuit shall comply with all of the following.
a) The steady state current that can flow from the RFT-C circuit supply equipment into the
ICT network shall not exceed 60 mA DC under any load condition.
b) The steady state current that can flow from one conductor of the RFT-C circuit supply
equipment through the ICT network to earth shall not exceed 2 mA DC.

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c) The RFT-C circuit shall be limited to the voltage rating of the wiring of the ICT network, if
this voltage is known.
NOTE If the voltage rating of the wiring of the ICT network is not known, see 6.3.4 d).
d) The voltage rating of the insulation between conductors and from any conductor to earth in
an RFT-C circuit shall be co-ordinated with the maximum RFT-C circuit voltage in the
RFT-C circuit supply equipment, if this is known. If this is not known, the insulation shall
be suitable for 800 V DC.
This insulation level also applies to connectors.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement. Item 6.3.1.1.2 b) is checked by using
a resistor of 2 000 Ω ± 2 %.
6.3.1.1.3 Limits under single fault conditions
Under single fault conditions (see Clause B.4 of IEC 62368-1:2014) within a RFT-C circuit
supply equipment, or a failure of the insulation between one conductor of the ICT network
and earth, the current in an RFT-C circuit shall not exceed the line-to-earth and line-to-line
limits given in Figure 1. Moreover, the limits after 2 s are 25 mA and 60 mA, respectively.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement while simulating, one at a time, such
failures of components and insulations as are likely to occur in the equipment, and failure of
insulations between each connection point for the ICT network and earth. A resistor of
350 Ω ± 2 % is used between conductors and 2 000 Ω ± 2 % is used between one conductor
and earth. In Figure 1, the time is measured from the initiation of the failure.
1 000
0,01 0,1 1 10
Time  (s)
Line to line
Line to earth
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Figure 1 – Maximum current after a single fault

I (mA)
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6.3.1.1.4 Limits with one conductor earthed
If one conductor of an RFT-C circuit that normally connects to a ICT network is accidentally
earthed:
– the current between the other conductor and earth, measured through a 2 000 Ω ± 2 %
resistor, under any external load condition, shall not exceed the relevant line-to-earth limit
given in Figure 1 with a limit of 25 mA after 10 s; and
– the open circuit voltage between the other conductor and earth shall not exceed the
maximum RFT-C circuit voltage determined in 6.3.1.1.2 c) and 6.3.1.1.2 d). The
measurement is made after 2 s.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement.
6.3.1.2 RFT-V circuit limits
6.3.1.2.1 Limits under normal operating conditions
Under normal operating conditions, an RFT-V circuit shall comply with the following:
– the steady state open circuit voltage between earth and each conductor that normally
connects to an ICT network shall not exceed:
• 140 V DC, or
• 200 V DC, provided that a monitoring and control device is used that limits the current
to earth in accordance with 6.3.1.2.3;
– the voltage rating of the insulation of an RFT-V circuit receiving power via the ICT
network shall be suitable for 400 V DC between conductors and 200 V DC between any
conductor and earth.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement.
6.3.1.2.2 Limits under single fault conditions
Under single fault conditions (see Clause B.4 of IEC 62368-1:2014) within a RFT-V circuit
supply equipment, with and without any conductor of the RFT-V circuit that normally
connects to an ICT network being earthed:
– during the first 200 ms, the output voltage between each conductor and earth or between
conductors shall not exceed the limits of Figure 2, measured across a 5 000 Ω ± 2 %
resistor with all load circuits disconnected; and
– after the first 200 ms, the limits of 6.3.1.2.1 apply.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement while simulating failure of
components and insulation such as are likely to occur in the equipment.

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Figure 2 – Maximum voltages permitted after a single fault

6.3.1.2.3 Limits with one conductor earthed
If one conductor of an RFT-V circuit that normally connects to a ICT network is earthed:
– the open circuit voltage between the other conductor and earth shall not exceed the
maximum RFT-V circuit supply voltage after 200 ms; and
– for RFT-V circuits whose open circuit voltage exceeds 140 V DC under normal operating
conditions, the current between the other conductor and earth, measured through a
2 000 Ω ± 2 % resistor, under any external load condition, shall not exceed the relevant
line-to-earth limit given in Figure 1. Moreover, this current shall not exceed 10 mA DC
after 10 s.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement.
6.3.2 Accessibility to electrical energy sources and safeguards
6.3.2.1 Accessibility for an ordinary person
NOTE See also 5.3.2 of IEC 62368-1:2014.
The equipment shall be so constructed that, for an ordinary person, there is adequate
protection against contact with bare parts of RFT circuits.
These requirements apply for all positions of the equipment when it is wired and operated as
in normal use.
Protection shall be achieved by insulation or by guarding or by the use of interlocks.
Compliance is checked as given in 5.3.2.3 of IEC 62368-1:2014.
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6.3.2.2 Accessibility for an instructed person
NOTE See also 4.3.3 of IEC 62368-1:2014.
For equipment to be installed in a restricted access area (see 3.3.6.7 of IEC 62368-1:2104),
the requirements for an ordinary person apply, except that contact may be possible with the
bare parts of an RFT circuit by the blunt probe shown in Figure V.3 of IEC 62368-1:2014;
however, such parts shall be so located or guarded that unintentional contact is unlikely.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement. In deciding whether or not
unintentional contact is likely, account is taken of the need to gain access past, or near to,
the bare parts.
6.3.2.3 Accessibility for a skilled person
NOTE See also 4.3.4 and 5.3 of IEC 62368-1:2014.
For a skilled person, bare parts of RFT circuits shall be located or guarded so that
accidental shorting to parts at ES1 or to parts at ES2, for example, by tools or test probes
used by a skilled person, is unlikely.
Any guards required for compliance with this subclause shall be easily removable and
replaceable if removal is necessary for servicing.
Compliance is checked by inspection and measurement. In deciding whether or not
unintentional contact is likely, account is taken of the way a skilled person needs to gain
access past, or near to, the bare parts in order to service other parts.
6.3.3 Safeguards
6.3.3.1 Separation from other circuits and parts
Within the equipment, RFT circuits shall be separated from:
– other RFT circuits by functional insulation, provided that neither circuit exceeds the
limits of 6.3.1.1 and 6.3.1.2 if this insulation is short-circuited. Otherwise, the circuits shall
be separated as if one were at ES3;
– earthed accessible parts, earthed ES1 circuits and earthed ES2 circuits by basic
insulation;
NOTE 1 For requirements in Norway, see the note in 4.1.15 of IEC 62368-1:2014.
– unearthed accessible parts, unearthed ES1 circuits, unearthed ES2 circuits and ES3
circuits at by one or both of the following:
• double insulation or reinforced insulation;
• basic insulation, together with a conductive screen serving as prot
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