EN 60526:2004
(Main)High-voltage cable plug and socket connections for medical X-ray equipment
High-voltage cable plug and socket connections for medical X-ray equipment
Deals with essential dimensions to ensure mechanical interchangeability recommended dimensions, wiring connections to contacts of plug and socket, and marking of contacts of plug and socket.
Hochspannungskabel-Sterckverbindungen für medizinische Röntgengeräte
Raccordements par fiche et réceptacle des câbles haute tension pour équipements à rayons X à usage médical
Traite des dimensions essentielles assurant l'interchangeabilité mécanique, des dimensions recommandées, du raccordement des conducteurs aux contacts de la fiche et du réceptacle et des indications au niveau des contacts de la fiche et du réceptacle.
Visokonapetostne kabelske povezave z vtičem in vtičnico za medicinsko rentgensko opremo
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 06-Sep-2004
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 62 - Electrical equipment in medical practice
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 62B - IEC_SC_62B
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 62B - IEC_SC_62B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 07-Sep-2004
- Completion Date
- 20-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Overview - EN 60526:2004 (High-voltage cable plug and socket connections for medical X‑ray equipment)
EN 60526:2004 is a CENELEC (CLC) European adoption of IEC 60526 (modified) that standardizes high-voltage cable plug and socket connections used in medical X‑ray equipment. The standard defines the essential and recommended dimensions, wiring connections to contacts, and marking of plug and socket contacts to ensure mechanical interchangeability, safe connection, and consistent identification across devices and suppliers. It was approved by CENELEC on 2004-07-06 and has national implementations (for example SIST EN 60526:2005 in Slovenia).
Key Topics and Requirements
- Essential dimensions and recommended dimensions: specifies physical sizes and tolerances required for mechanical compatibility between plugs and sockets.
- Mechanical interchangeability: ensures connectors from different manufacturers mate reliably, reducing risk of incompatible HV connections in X‑ray systems.
- Wiring connections: describes which contacts are used for high-voltage conductors and associated wiring practices so functional connections are consistent.
- Marking of contacts: requires clear identification of plug and socket contacts to avoid miswiring and support maintenance and testing.
- Scope and conformity: aligned with IEC 60526:1978 (with CENELEC modifications) and intended for diagnostic imaging equipment applications.
Note: EN 60526:2004 harmonizes earlier documents (e.g., HD 364 S2:1983) and references the IEC technical committee for diagnostic imaging (TC 62 / SC 62B).
Applications and Who Uses This Standard
Practical uses and users include:
- Manufacturers of high‑voltage cables, plugs, and sockets for medical X‑ray systems - to design components that are mechanically and electrically compatible.
- Medical device designers and systems integrators - to specify compliant connectors ensuring cross-manufacturer interoperability.
- Biomedical service engineers and hospital maintenance teams - to identify correct connectors and reduce installation errors.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors - to verify mechanical dimensions, wiring, and marking against the standard.
- Procurement and regulatory compliance teams - to require standardized connectors that meet European expectations for safety and interchangeability.
Using EN 60526:2004 reduces installation risk, simplifies spare-parts sourcing, and supports safer, more maintainable X‑ray equipment.
Related Standards
- IEC 60526:1978 - original international standard forming the basis for EN 60526:2004 (with modifications).
- HD 364 S2:1983 - earlier harmonization document superseded by EN 60526.
- CENELEC/CENELEC TC 62 publications - for related medical electrical equipment standards.
Keywords: EN 60526:2004, high‑voltage cable plug and socket connections, medical X‑ray equipment, CLC, IEC 60526, mechanical interchangeability, wiring connections, connector marking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60526:2004 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "High-voltage cable plug and socket connections for medical X-ray equipment". This standard covers: Deals with essential dimensions to ensure mechanical interchangeability recommended dimensions, wiring connections to contacts of plug and socket, and marking of contacts of plug and socket.
Deals with essential dimensions to ensure mechanical interchangeability recommended dimensions, wiring connections to contacts of plug and socket, and marking of contacts of plug and socket.
EN 60526:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.50 - Radiographic equipment; 29.120.30 - Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60526:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to HD 364 S2:1983, EN 60601-2-28:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60526:2004 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60526:2005
STANDARD
januar 2005
Visokonapetostne kabelske povezave z vtičem in vtičnico za medicinsko
rentgensko opremo
(istoveten EN 60526:2004)
High-voltage cable plug and socket connections for medical X-ray equipment
ICS 11.040.50; 29.120.30 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60526
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2004
ICS 11.040.50; 29.120.30 Supersedes HD 364 S2:1983
English version
High-voltage cable plug and socket connections
for medical X-ray equipment
(IEC 60526:1978, modified)
Raccordements par fiche et réceptacle Hochspannungskabel-Steckverbindungen
des câbles haute tension für medizinische Röntgengeräte
pour équipements à rayons X (IEC 60526:1978, modifiziert)
à usage médical
(CEI 60526:1978, modifiée)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2004-07-06. CENELEC members are bound to
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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