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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5

INTRODUCTION . 8

1 Scope . 9

2 Normative references . 10

3 Terms and definitions . 10

4 General requirement . 12

5 General conditions for the tests . 12
6 Classification . 12
7 Marking and instructions . 13
8 Protection against access to live parts . 15
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 15
10 Power input and current . 15
11 Heating . 15
12 Void . 16
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 16
14 Transient overvoltages . 16
15 Moisture resistance . 16
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 16
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
18 Endurance . 17
19 Abnormal operation . 17
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 18
21 Mechanical strength . 18
22 Construction . 18
23 Internal wiring . 19
24 Components . 19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 19
26 Terminals for external conductors . 19
27 Provision for earthing . 20

28 Screws and connections . 20
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 20
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 20
31 Resistance to rusting . 21
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 21
Annexes . 24
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 25
Annex AA (normative) Drives for powered pedestrian doors used in emergency routes
and emergency exits . 26
Annex DD (normative) Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors and gates . 39
Annex EE (normative) Measuring point for protective devices of horizontally moving
pedestrian doors . 46
Annex BB (normative) Drives for windows . 28

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Annex CC (normative) Drives for pedestrian doors . 34

Annex FF (normative) Reference bodies . 55

Annex GG (normative) Test method of entrapment protection system of drives

for revolving doors . 57

GG.1 Main closing edge/opposing closing edge – no contact protection . 57

GG.2 Main closing edge/opposing closing edge – contact protection . 57

GG.3 Secondary closing edge/floor . 57

GG.4 Main closing edge/inside wall . 57

Annex HH (normative) Limitation of impact forces of pedestrian doors . 58

HH.1 Permissible dynamic forces . 58
HH.2 Permissible static forces . 59
HH.3 Impact force measuring equipment . 59
HH.4 Field impact force measuring equipment . 60
Annex II (normative) Measuring points for limitation of impact forces of pedestrian
doors . 61
Annex JJ (normative) Low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 64
JJ.1 Low energy movement . 64
JJ.1.1 General . 64
JJ.1.2 Additional requirements for low-energy movement of hinged and swing
doorsets . 64
Annex KK (normative) Speed setting for low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 65
KK.1 Speed settings for low energy power operated swing doorsets . 65
KK.2 Speed settings for low energy sliding doorsets . 65
Annex LL (normative) Safeguarding of swing pedestrian doors . 67
Bibliography . 69

Figure 101 – Examples of driven parts . 22
Figure 102 – Inactive floor areas of pressure-sensitive pads . 23
Figure CC.1 – Safety distances for opening movement of swing door . 38
Figure EE.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 46
Figure EE.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 46
Figure EE.3 – Single-leaf swing doorset. 47
Figure EE.4 – Double-leaf swing doorset . 47

Figure EE.5 – Folding doorset. 48
Figure EE.6 – Revolving doorset, two leaves . 50
Figure EE.7 – Revolving doorset, three leaves . 52
Figure EE.8 – Revolving doorset, four leaves . 54
Figure FF.1 – Reference bodies . 56
Figure HH.1 – Force versus time. 59
Figure II.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 61
Figure II.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 61
Figure II.3 – Folding doorset . 62
Figure II.4 – Revolving doorset, 2-leaf . 62
Figure II.5 – Revolving doorset, 3-leaf . 63
Figure II.6 – Revolving doorset, 4-leaf . 63
Figure LL.1 – Areas of the door sweep . 67

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Table HH.1 – Permissible dynamic forces . 58

Table KK.1 – Speed settings . 65

Table KK.2 – Minimum travelling time per doorset leaf vs. mass of door leaf . 66

Table LL.1 – Minimum width of door leaf to be protected vs. radius of doorset and

doorset travelling time. 68

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FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendments has been
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IEC 60335-2-103 edition 3.2 contains the third edition (2015-04) [documents 61/4877A/
FDIS and 61/4913/RVD], its amendment 1 (2017-10) [documents 61/5296/CDV and
61/5382A/RVC] and its amendment 2 (2019-11) [documents 61/5927/FDIS and 61/5943/
RVD].
In this Redline version, a vertical line in the margin shows where the technical content
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical

committee 61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

This third edition constitutes a technical revision.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC

60335-2-103 are as follows (minor changes are not listed):

– modification of requirements in Clause 20 by introduction of new annexes.

This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and
its amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for electric drives for
gates, doors and windows.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective,
the adjective and the associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar

electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
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It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation

nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.

– 6.1: Class 0 and class 01 are allowed for drives for indoor use having a rated voltage up to 150 V (Japan).

IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates

that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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SAFETY –
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for gates, doors and windows
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and
vertically moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar
purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 600
V for other drives. It also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven
part.
Battery-operated drives and other d.c. supplied drives are within the scope of this standard.
Dual supply drives, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-
operated drives when operated in the battery mode.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for drives for doors that may be used in emergency routes and exits are given
in Annex AA.
NOTE 101 Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
Examples are shown in Figure 101.

NOTE 102 Drives may be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives
that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not
take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements are specified by the
national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to drives
– for vertically moving garage doors for residential use (60335-2-95);

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– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back from the shutter),

awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);

– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;

– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;

– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);

– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or

explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

NOTE 105 This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such movement is based solely
on stored energy.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)
IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements
IEC 61496-3:2008, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 3:
Particular requirements for Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices responsive to Diffuse
Reflection (AOPDDR)
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the drive under the following conditions
Drives supplied without a driven part are operated with their rated load.
Drives supplied with a driven part are operated with the driven part installed in accordance
with the instructions.
3.101
drive
motor and other components that control the movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: Examples of components are gears, controls, brakes, components for power transmission from
the drive to the driven part and entrapment protection systems.
3.102
driven part
part of a gate, door, garage door or window that is intended to be moved by the drive
3.103
window
part in a building that opens and closes in order to regulate the air and light and that is not
intended for passage
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3.104
rated load
force or torque assigned to the drive by the manufacturer

3.105
rated operating time
duration of continuous operation assigned to the drive by the manufacturer

Note 1 to entry: During continuous operation, the drive may reverse its direction.

3.106
rated number of operating cycles

number of uninterrupted cycles assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.107
cycle
complete opening and closing movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: For revolving doors a cycle means the necessary rotation to allow a person to pass through it.
3.108
entrapment protection system
part of the drive that protects against crushing
Note 1 to entry: An entrapment protection system may consist of one or more devices, such as pressure
sensitive edges, passive infrared and active light sensing devices, biased-off switches or motor current
monitoring devices.
Note 2 to entry: An entrapment protection system may be incorporated in the motor assembly or installed
separately.
3.109
biased-off switch
hold to run device that initiates and maintains the drive movement only as long as the manual
control is actuated
3.110
automatic drive
drive that operates the driven part in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user
3.111
horizontally moving pedestrian door
swinging, sliding or rotating door designed for pedestrian use

3.112
reversible drive
drive that can be manually operated with or without power in both directions by manual action
on the driven part
3.113
main closing edge
edge(s) of a pedestrian door leaf, whose distance from a parallel opposing closing edge or
surface determines the usable pathway
3.114
opposing closing edge
edge(s) of a pedestrian door leaf formed by the main closing edge and a fixed edge or a
surface against which the pedestrian door leaf is moving

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4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

5 General conditions for the tests

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

5.2 Addition:
When a test has to be carried out with a driven part, the driven part specified for installation
with the drive that gives the most unfavourable conditions for the test is used. The drive is
adjusted in accordance with the instructions.
The driven part may be simulated by an artificial load.
5.5 Addition:
A wicket door is kept in the fully closed position if it travels together with the door during the
tests or in the fully open position or completely removed position if it does not travel with the
door during the tests.
5.7 Addition:
If the drive is marked with an ambient temperature beyond the range of +5 °C to +40 °C, the
tests of Clauses 11, 13, BB.20.101, BB.20.105, BB.20.106, BB.20.107, BB.20.109,
CC.20.103, CC.20.104, CC.20.105, CC.20.106, DD.20.105, DD.20.106, DD.20.107,
DD.20.108, and 21 are carried out at the most unfavourable marked temperature.
5.101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this standard for any of the following
modes of operation as intended by the manufacturer:
– automatic operation (operation in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user);
– impulse activation (operation in either direction with an intentional activation by the user);
– biased-off (hold to run) operation.
Whenever required by the instructions, components shall be added or changed to perform the
tests.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Drives shall be class l, class ll or class lll.
6.2 Addition:
Drives, or parts of drives, that are intended for exposure to outdoor conditions shall be at
least IPX4.
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7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

7.1 Addition:
Drives shall be marked with their ambient temperature range.

Drives supplied without a driven part shall be marked with

– the rated load, in newtons (N) or in newton-metres (Nm);

– the rated operating time, in minutes, unless the drive is intended for continuous
operation.
Drives supplied without a driven part shall be marked with the rated load, in newtons (N) or
in newton-metres (Nm).
Unless the drive is intended for continuous operation, drives supplied without a driven part
shall be marked with the rated operating time in minutes, or the number of cycles per hour,
or the rated number of operating cycles.
Drives supplied with a driven part shall be marked with the rated number of operating
cycles or the cycles per hour, unless the drive is intended for continuous operation.
7.6 Addition:
[symbol ISO 7000-0533 (2004-01)] upper limit of temperature

lower limit of temperature
[symbol ISO 7000-0534 (2004-01)]

7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow

these instructions. Save these instructions.
The instructions shall include state the substance of the following:
– do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep remote controls away from children;
– explanation of mode indicators;
– details on how to use any manual release, or reversible drive used as a manual release,
and if applicable, state that activation of the manual release may cause uncontrolled
movement of the driven part due to mechanical failures or an out-of-balance condition; (if
applicable);
– when operating a biased-off switch, make sure that other persons are kept away;
– when closing a window that has been opened by a smoke control system, make sure that
other persons are kept away;
– details on how to re-adjust controls, if applicable;

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– frequently examine the installation for imbalance where applicable and signs of wear or

damage to cables, springs and mounting. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary;

– disconnect the supply(s) when cleaning or other maintenance is being carried out.

The instructions shall include the following information:

– explanation of mode indicators;

– details on how to use any manual release, or reversible drive used as a manual release;

– details on how to re-adjust controls, (if applicable);

– where the operation of the drive is specified in cycles per hour, the rest period required

between cycles.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. Follow all instructions since incorrect installation
can lead to severe injury.
The installation instructions shall specify the type, size and mass of the driven part, locations
where the drive can be installed and shall include details of whether the drive is suitable only
for balanced driven vertical parts.
They shall state that the installer shall check that the temperature range marked on the drive
is suitable for the location.
They shall state that the drive
– cannot be used when the wicket door is open (for drives that are constructed so the drive
can only operate when the wicket door is closed); or
– cannot be used when the wicket door is closed (for drives that are constructed so the
drive can only operate when the wicket door is open or removed).
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– the necessary information for safe handling of a drive weighing more than 20 kg. This
information shall describe how to use the handling means, such as hooks and ropes;
– vertical doors and gates need an anti-drop feature or device;
– before installing the drive, check that the driven part is in good mechanical condition,
opens and closes properly and correctly balanced where applicable;

– information if a hazardous part of the drive is intended to be installed at a height of at
least 2,5 m above floor level or other access level;
– except for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the
driven part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the opening movement of the driven
part is avoided;
– for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the driven
part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the movement of the driven part is avoided.
This can be achieved if the relevant distance does not exceed 8 mm. However, the
following distances are considered sufficient to avoid entrapments for the parts of the body
identified:
• for fingers, a distance greater than 25 mm;
• for feet, a distance greater than 50 mm;
• for heads, a distance greater than 200 mm; and
• for the whole body, a distance greater than 500 mm.

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If these distances cannot be achieved, safeguarding devices shall be provided;

– details of the maximum allowed distance from the wall that is parallel to the sliding

movement to the outside of horizontally sliding driven parts;

– details for the installation of the drive and its associated components, including details of

relevant accessories required for alternate modes of operation;

– that the actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the

driven part but away from moving parts. Unless it is key operated, it is to be installed at a

minimum height of 1,5 m and not accessible to the public;

– details on how to set controls;

– after installation, ensure that the mechanism is properly adjusted and that the protection

system and any manual release function correctly;
– permanently fix the label concerning the manual release, adjacent to its actuating
member.
7.15 Addition:
The markings shall also be provided with the instructions. In addition, the marking relevant to
name, trademark or identification mark, of the manufacturer or responsible vendor and the
model or type reference can also be retrieved from a label, such as a matrix barcode, visible
on the appliance after installation.
7.101 Drives having a manual release shall be supplied with a label describing how to use
the release unless the information is already marked on the drive.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.2 Addition:
Basic insulation and parts separated from live parts by basic insulation may be touched
during adjustment, if a tool is needed to gain access to the adjustment means.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.

10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
10.1 Modification:
Instead of determining the mean value, the maximum value of power input is determined, the
effect of inrush currents being ignored.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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11.7 Replacement:
Drives for continuous operation are operated for consecutive cycles until steady conditions

are established.
Drives not for continuous operation are operated as follows:

– drives for gates for one household and horizontally moving garage doors for one

household are operated without rest periods for three cycles or the rated operating time

or the rated number of operating cycles, whichever is longer;

– drives for windows drives are operated without rest periods for the rated number of

operating cycles or the rated operating time in minutes;
– others drives are operated without rest periods for four minutes or the rated operating
time or the rated number of operating cycles but for not less than five cycles of
operation, whichever is longer.
– drives rated in cycles per hour are operated for 20 % more than the rated number of
cycles per hour and with the relevant rest period(s) declared by the manufacturer.
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.3 Addition:
In Table 4, add the following to table footnote a:
The test voltage for 600 V multi-phase appliances is that specified for a working voltage > 250 V, where U is
taken as the rated voltage.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

15.1.2 Addition:
Tubular drives are installed in a tube that is open at both ends and has the largest diameter
specified in the instructions. The tube has a length twice that of the motor and is mounted on
a support as in normal use. The support is rotated at a speed of 1 r/min.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable as follows.
16.3 In Table 7, add the following to table footnote a:
The test voltage for 600 V multi-phase appliances is that specified for a working voltage > 250 V, where U is
taken as the rated voltage.
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17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits

This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.

19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
Compliance is also checked by the test of 19.101.
19.13 Addition:
If the drive can be operated when any of the fault condi
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5

INTRODUCTION . 8

1 Scope . 9

2 Normative references . 10

3 Terms and definitions . 10

4 General requirement . 11

5 General conditions for the tests . 11
6 Classification . 12
7 Marking and instructions . 12
8 Protection against access to live parts . 14
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 15
10 Power input and current . 15
11 Heating . 15
12 Void . 15
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 15
14 Transient overvoltages . 16
15 Moisture resistance . 16
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 16
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 16
18 Endurance . 16
19 Abnormal operation . 16
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 17
21 Mechanical strength . 17
22 Construction . 17
23 Internal wiring . 18
24 Components . 18
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 18
26 Terminals for external conductors . 19
27 Provision for earthing . 19

28 Screws and connections . 19
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 19
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 19
31 Resistance to rusting . 20
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 20
Annexes . 23
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 24
Annex AA (normative) Drives for powered pedestrian doors used in emergency routes
and emergency exits . 25
Annex DD (normative) Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors and gates . 38
Annex EE (normative) Measuring point for protective devices of horizontally moving
pedestrian doors . 45
Annex BB (normative) Drives for windows . 27

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Annex CC (normative) Drives for pedestrian doors . 33

Annex FF (normative) Reference bodies . 54

Annex GG (normative) Test method of entrapment protection system of drives for

revolving doors . 56

GG.1 Main closing edge/opposing closing edge – no contact protection . 56

GG.2 Main closing edge/opposing closing edge – contact protection . 56

GG.3 Secondary closing edge/floor . 56

GG.4 Main closing edge/inside wall . 56

Annex HH (normative) Limitation of impact forces of pedestrian doors . 57

HH.1 Permissible dynamic forces . 57
HH.2 Permissible static forces . 58
HH.3 Impact force measuring equipment . 58
HH.4 Field impact force measuring equipment . 59
Annex II (normative) Measuring points for limitation of impact forces of pedestrian
doors . 60
Annex JJ (normative) Low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 63
JJ.1 Low energy movement . 63
JJ.1.1 General . 63
JJ.1.2 Additional requirements for low-energy movement of hinged and swing
doorsets . 63
Annex KK (normative) Speed setting for low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 64
KK.1 Speed settings for low energy power operated swing doorsets . 64
KK.2 Speed settings for low energy sliding doorsets . 64
Annex LL (normative) Safeguarding of swing pedestrian doors . 66
Bibliography . 68

Figure 101 – Examples of driven parts . 21
Figure 102 – Inactive floor areas of pressure-sensitive pads . 22
Figure CC.1 – Safety distances for opening movement of swing door . 37
Figure EE.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 45
Figure EE.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 45
Figure EE.3 – Single-leaf swing doorset. 46
Figure EE.4 – Double-leaf swing doorset . 46

Figure EE.5 – Folding doorset. 47
Figure EE.6 – Revolving doorset, two leaves . 49
Figure EE.7 – Revolving doorset, three leaves . 51
Figure EE.8 – Revolving doorset, four leaves . 53
Figure FF.1 – Reference bodies . 55
Figure HH.1 – Force versus time. 58
Figure II.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 60
Figure II.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 60
Figure II.3 – Folding doorset . 61
Figure II.4 – Revolving doorset, 2-leaf . 61
Figure II.5 – Revolving doorset, 3-leaf . 62
Figure II.6 – Revolving doorset, 4-leaf . 62
Figure LL.1 – Areas of the door sweep . 66

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Table HH.1 – Permissible dynamic forces . 57

Table KK.1 – Speed settings . 64

Table KK.2 – Minimum travelling time per doorset leaf vs. mass of door leaf . 65

Table LL.1 – Minimum width of door leaf to be protected vs. radius of doorset and

doorset travelling time. 67

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IEC 60335-2-103 edition 3.1 contains the third edition (2015-04) [documents 61/4877A/FDIS and
61/4913/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2017-10) [documents 61/5296/CDV and 61/5382A/RVC].
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee

61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

This third edition constitutes a technical revision.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC 60335-2-103

are as follows (minor changes are not listed):

– modification of requirements in Clause 20 by introduction of new annexes.

This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for electric drives for
gates, doors and windows.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective,
the adjective and the associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendment will

remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
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• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing

organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or

revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.

– 6.1: Class 0 and class 01 are allowed for drives for indoor use having a rated voltage up to 150 V (Japan).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and
vertically moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar
purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 600
V for other drives. It also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven
part.
Battery-operated drives and other d.c. supplied drives are within the scope of this standard.
Dual supply drives, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-
operated drives when operated in the battery mode.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for drives for doors that may be used in emergency routes and exits are given
in Annex AA.
NOTE 101 Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
Examples are shown in Figure 101.

NOTE 102 Drives may be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives
that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not
take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements are specified by the
national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to drives
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– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back from the shutter),

awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);

– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;

– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;

– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);

– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or

explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

NOTE 105 This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such movement is based solely

on stored energy.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)
IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements
IEC 61496-3:2008, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 3:
Particular requirements for Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices responsive to Diffuse
Reflection (AOPDDR)
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the drive under the following conditions
Drives supplied without a driven part are operated with their rated load.
Drives supplied with a driven part are operated with the driven part installed in accordance
with the instructions.
3.101
drive
motor and other components that control the movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: Examples of components are gears, controls, brakes, components for power transmission from
the drive to the driven part and entrapment protection systems.
3.102
driven part
part of a gate, door, garage door or window that is intended to be moved by the drive
3.103
window
part in a building that opens and closes in order to regulate the air and light and that is not
intended for passage
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3.104
rated load
force or torque assigned to the drive by the manufacturer

3.105
rated operating time
duration of continuous operation assigned to the drive by the manufacturer

Note 1 to entry: During continuous operation, the drive may reverse its direction.

3.106
rated number of operating cycles

number of uninterrupted cycles assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.107
cycle
complete opening and closing movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: For revolving doors a cycle means the necessary rotation to allow a person to pass through it.
3.108
entrapment protection system
part of the drive that protects against crushing
Note 1 to entry: An entrapment protection system may consist of one or more devices, such as pressure
sensitive edges, passive infrared and active light sensing devices, biased-off switches or motor current
monitoring devices.
Note 2 to entry: An entrapment protection system may be incorporated in the motor assembly or installed
separately.
3.109
biased-off switch
hold to run device that initiates and maintains the drive movement only as long as the manual
control is actuated
3.110
automatic drive
drive that operates the driven part in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user
3.111
horizontally moving pedestrian door
swinging, sliding or rotating door designed for pedestrian use

3.112
reversible drive
drive that can be manually operated with or without power in both directions by manual action
on the driven part
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
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When a test has to be carried out with a driven part, the driven part specified for installation

with the drive that gives the most unfavourable conditions for the test is used. The drive is

adjusted in accordance with the instructions.

The driven part may be simulated by an artificial load.

5.5 Addition:
A wicket door is kept in the fully closed position if it travels together with the door during the

tests or in the fully open position or completely removed position if it does not travel with the

door during the tests.
5.7 Addition:
If the drive is marked with an ambient temperature beyond the range of +5 °C to +40 °C, the
tests of Clauses 11, 13, BB.20.101, BB.20.105, BB.20.106, BB.20.107, BB.20.109,
CC.20.103, CC.20.104, CC.20.105, CC.20.106, DD.20.105, DD.20.106, DD.20.107,
DD.20.108, and 21 are carried out at the most unfavourable marked temperature.
5.101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this standard for any of the following
modes of operation as intended by the manufacturer:
– automatic operation (operation in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user);
– impulse activation (operation in either direction with an intentional activation by the user);
– biased-off (hold to run) operation.
Whenever required by the instructions, components shall be added or changed to perform the
tests.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Drives shall be class l, class ll or class lll.
6.2 Addition:
Drives, or parts of drives, that are intended for exposure to outdoor conditions shall be at
least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Drives shall be marked with their ambient temperature range.
Drives supplied without a driven part shall be marked with
– the rated load, in newtons (N) or in newton-metres (Nm);

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– the rated operating time, in minutes, unless the drive is intended for continuous

operation.
Drives supplied with a driven part shall be marked with the rated number of operating

cycles or the cycles per hour, unless the drive is intended for continuous operation.

7.6 Addition:
[symbol ISO 7000-0533 (2004-01)] upper limit of temperature

[symbol ISO 7000-0534 (2004-01)] lower limit of temperature

7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow
these instructions. Save these instructions.
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep remote controls away from children;
– explanation of mode indicators;
– details on how to use any manual release, or reversible drive used as a manual release,
and if applicable, state that activation of the manual release may cause uncontrolled
movement of the driven part due to mechanical failures or an out-of-balance condition;
– when operating a biased-off switch, make sure that other persons are kept away;
– when closing a window that has been opened by a smoke control system, make sure that
other persons are kept away;
– details on how to re-adjust controls, if applicable;
– frequently examine the installation for imbalance where applicable and signs of wear or
damage to cables, springs and mounting. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary;
– disconnect the supply(s) when cleaning or other maintenance is being carried out.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. Follow all instructions since incorrect installation
can lead to severe injury.
The installation instructions shall specify the type, size and mass of the driven part, locations
where the drive can be installed and shall include details of whether the drive is suitable only
for balanced driven vertical parts.
They shall state that the installer shall check that the temperature range marked on the drive
is suitable for the location.
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– cannot be used when the wicket door is open (for drives that are constructed so the drive

can only operate when the wicket door is closed); or

– cannot be used when the wicket door is closed (for drives that are constructed so the

drive can only operate when the wicket door is open or removed).

The instructions shall include the substance of the following:

– the necessary information for safe handling of a drive weighing more than 20 kg. This

information shall describe how to use the handling means, such as hooks and ropes;

– vertical doors and gates need an anti-drop feature or device;

– before installing the drive, check that the driven part is in good mechanical condition,

opens and closes properly and correctly balanced where applicable;
– information if a hazardous part of the drive is intended to be installed at a height of at
least 2,5 m above floor level or other access level;
– except for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the
driven part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the opening movement of the driven
part is avoided;
– for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the driven
part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the movement of the driven part is avoided.
This can be achieved if the relevant distance does not exceed 8 mm. However, the
following distances are considered sufficient to avoid entrapments for the parts of the body
identified:
• for fingers, a distance greater than 25 mm;
• for feet, a distance greater than 50 mm;
• for heads, a distance greater than 200 mm; and
• for the whole body, a distance greater than 500 mm.
If these distances cannot be achieved, safeguarding devices shall be provided;
– details of the maximum allowed distance from the wall that is parallel to the sliding
movement to the outside of horizontally sliding driven parts;
– details for the installation of the drive and its associated components, including details of
relevant accessories required for alternate modes of operation;
– that the actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the
driven part but away from moving parts. Unless it is key operated, it is to be installed at a
minimum height of 1,5 m and not accessible to the public;
– details on how to set controls;
– after installation, ensure that the mechanism is properly adjusted and that the protection
system and any manual release function correctly;

– permanently fix the label concerning the manual release, adjacent to its actuating
member.
7.101 Drives having a manual release shall be supplied with a label describing how to use
the release unless the information is already marked on the drive.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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8.2 Addition:
Basic insulation and parts separated from live parts by basic insulation may be touched

during adjustment, if a tool is needed to gain access to the adjustment means.

9 Starting of motor-operated appliances

This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.

10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
10.1 Modification:
Instead of determining the mean value, the maximum value of power input is determined, the
effect of inrush currents being ignored.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Replacement:
Drives for continuous operation are operated for consecutive cycles until steady conditions
are established.
Drives not for continuous operation are operated as follows:
Drives for gates for one household and horizontally moving garage doors for one household
are operated without rest periods for three cycles or the rated number of operating cycles,
whichever is longer.
Drives for windows drives are operated without rest periods for the rated number of
operating cycles.
Other drives are operated without rest periods for the rated number of operating cycles but
for not less than five cycles of operation.

12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.3 Addition:
In Table 4, add the following to table footnote a:
The test voltage for 600 V multi-phase appliances is that specified for a working voltage > 250 V, where U is
taken as the rated voltage.
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14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

15.1.2 Addition:
Tubular drives are installed in a tube that is open at both ends and has the largest diameter
specified in the instructions. The tube has a length twice that of the motor and is mounted on
a support as in normal use. The support is rotated at a speed of 1 r/min.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable as follows.
16.3 In Table 7, add the following to table footnote a:
The test voltage for 600 V multi-phase appliances is that specified for a working voltage > 250 V, where U is
taken as the rated voltage.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
Compliance is also checked by the test of 19.101.
19.11.2 Addition:
If the drive can be operated when any of the fault conditions are simulated, the applicable
tests of BB.20.104, BB.20.107, CC.20.105, DD.20.104 and DD.20.107 are carried out, the
drive, however, being supplied at rated voltage.
Either the drive continues to fulfill the requirements, or, after a maximum of one cycle of
operation, it shall stop with the driven part in a safe position, or the drive shall change to a
biased-off switch mode of operation.
19.11.4.8 Replacement:
The drive is supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation. After
approximately 60 s, the power supply voltage is reduced to a level such that the drive ceases

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to respond to user inputs or parts controlled by the programmable component cease to

operate, whichever occurs first. This value of supply voltage is recorded. The drive is

supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation. The voltage is then reduced

to a value of approximately 10 % less than the recorded voltage. It is held at this value for

approximately 60 s and then increased to rated voltage. The rate of decrease and increase

of the power supply voltage is to be approximately 10 V/s.

The drive shall either continue to move in the same direction of movement in its operating

cycle at which the voltage decrease occurred or a manual operation shall be required to

restart it.
19.13 Addition:
During the test of 19.101, the winding temperature shall not exceed the values specified in
19.9.
19.101 Drives, other than those for continuous operation, are supplied at rated voltage and
operated continuously under normal operation.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following annexes.
Annex BB Drives for windows.
Annex CC
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-103: Exigences particulières pour les motorisations de portails, portes
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IEC 60335-2-103 ®
Edition 3.0 2015-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-103: Exigences particulières pour les motorisations de portails, portes

et fenêtres
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ISBN 978-2-8322-6236-8
ICS 13.120; 91.060.50
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirement . 9
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 10
7 Marking and instructions . 10
8 Protection against access to live parts . 13
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 13
10 Power input and current . 13
11 Heating . 13
12 Void . 13
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 13
14 Transient overvoltages . 13
15 Moisture resistance . 14
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 14
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 14
18 Endurance . 14
19 Abnormal operation . 14
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 15
21 Mechanical strength . 15
22 Construction . 15
23 Internal wiring . 16
24 Components . 16
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 16
26 Terminals for external conductors . 17
27 Provision for earthing . 17
28 Screws and connections . 17
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 17
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 17
31 Resistance to rusting . 17
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 18
Annexes . 21
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 22
Annex AA (normative) Drives for powered pedestrian doors used in emergency routes
and emergency exits . 23
Annex BB (normative) Drives for windows . 25
Annex CC (normative) Drives for pedestrian doors . 31

Annex DD (normative) Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors and gates . 36

Annex EE (normative) Measuring point for protective devices of horizontally moving
pedestrian doors . 43
Annex FF (normative) Reference bodies . 52
Annex GG (normative) Test method of entrapment protection system of drives for
revolving doors . 54
Annex HH (normative) Limitation of impact forces of pedestrian doors . 55
Annex II (normative) Measuring points for limitation of impact forces of pedestrian
doors . 58
Annex JJ (normative) Low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 61
Annex KK (normative) Speed setting for low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 62
Annex LL (normative) Safeguarding of swing pedestrian doors . 64
Bibliography . 66

Figure 101 – Examples of driven parts . 19
Figure 102 – Inactive floor areas of pressure-sensitive pads . 20
Figure CC.1 – Safety distances for opening movement of swing door . 35
Figure EE.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 43
Figure EE.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 43
Figure EE.3 – Single-leaf swing doorset. 44
Figure EE.4 – Double-leaf swing doorset . 44
Figure EE.5 – Folding doorset. 45
Figure EE.6 – Revolving doorset, two leaves . 47
Figure EE.7 – Revolving doorset, three leaves . 49
Figure EE.8 – Revolving doorset, four leaves . 51
Figure FF.1 – Reference bodies . 53
Figure HH.1 – Force versus time. 56
Figure II.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 58
Figure II.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 58
Figure II.3 – Folding doorset . 59
Figure II.4 – Revolving doorset, 2-leaf . 59
Figure II.5 – Revolving doorset, 3-leaf . 60
Figure II.6 – Revolving doorset, 4-leaf . 60
Figure LL.1 – Areas of the door sweep . 64

Table HH.1 – Permissible dynamic forces . 55
Table KK.1 – Speed settings . 62
Table KK.2 – Minimum travelling time per doorset leaf vs. mass of door leaf . 63
Table LL.1 – Minimum width of door leaf to be protected vs. radius of doorset and
doorset travelling time. 65

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives
for gates, doors and windows
FOREWORD
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patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This bilingual version (2018-11) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in
2015-04.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/4877A/FDIS 61/4913/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.

The French version of this document has not been voted upon.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006 and its
Amendment 1 (2010). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC 60335-2-103
are as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– modification of requirements in Clause 20 by introduction of new annexes.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for electric drives for
gates, doors and windows.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective,
the adjective and the associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– 6.1: Class 0 and class 01 are allowed for drives for indoor use having a rated voltage up to 150 V (Japan).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives
for gates, doors and windows
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and
vertically moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar
purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 V
for other drives. It also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven part.
Battery-operated drives and other d.c. supplied drives are within the scope of this standard.
Dual supply drives, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-
operated drives when operated in the battery mode.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for drives for doors that may be used in emergency routes and exits are given
in Annex AA.
NOTE 101 Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
Examples are shown in Figure 101.
NOTE 102 Drives may be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives
that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not
take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements are specified by the
national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to drives
– for vertically moving garage doors for residential use (60335-2-95);

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– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back from the shutter),
awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);
– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;
– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;
– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);
– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or
explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
NOTE 105 This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such movement is based solely
on stored energy.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)
IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements
IEC 61496-3:2008, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 3:
Particular requirements for Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices responsive to Diffuse
Reflection (AOPDDR)
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the drive under the following conditions
Drives supplied without a driven part are operated with their rated load.
Drives supplied with a driven part are operated with the driven part installed in accordance
with the instructions.
3.101
drive
motor and other components that control the movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: Examples of components are gears, controls, brakes, components for power transmission from
the drive to the driven part and entrapment protection systems.
3.102
driven part
part of a gate, door, garage door or window that is intended to be moved by the drive
3.103
window
part in a building that opens and closes in order to regulate the air and light and that is not
intended for passage
3.104
rated load
force or torque assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.105
rated operating time
duration of continuous operation assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: During continuous operation, the drive may reverse its direction.
3.106
rated number of operating cycles
number of uninterrupted cycles assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.107
cycle
complete opening and closing movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: For revolving doors a cycle means the necessary rotation to allow a person to pass through it.
3.108
entrapment protection system
part of the drive that protects against crushing
Note 1 to entry: An entrapment protection system may consist of one or more devices, such as pressure
sensitive edges, passive infrared and active light sensing devices, biased-off switches or motor current
monitoring devices.
Note 2 to entry: An entrapment protection system may be incorporated in the motor assembly or installed
separately.
3.109
biased-off switch
hold to run device that initiates and maintains the drive movement only as long as the manual
control is actuated
3.110
automatic drive
drive that operates the driven part in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user
3.111
horizontally moving pedestrian door
swinging, sliding or rotating door designed for pedestrian use
3.112
reversible drive
drive that can be manually operated with or without power in both directions by manual action
on the driven part
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
When a test has to be carried out with a driven part, the driven part specified for installation
with the drive that gives the most unfavourable conditions for the test is used. The drive is
adjusted in accordance with the instructions.
The driven part may be simulated by an artificial load.
5.5 Addition:
A wicket door is kept in the fully closed position if it travels together with the door during the
tests or in the fully open position or completely removed position if it does not travel with the
door during the tests.
5.7 Addition:
If the drive is marked with an ambient temperature beyond the range of +5 °C to +40 °C, the
tests of Clauses 11, 13, BB.20.101, BB.20.105, BB.20.106, BB.20.107, BB.20.109,
CC.20.103, CC.20.104, CC.20.105, CC.20.106, DD.20.105, DD.20.106, DD.20.107,
DD.20.108, and 21 are carried out at the most unfavourable marked temperature.
5.101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this standard for any of the following
modes of operation as intended by the manufacturer:
– automatic operation (operation in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user);
– impulse activation (operation in either direction with an intentional activation by the user);
– biased-off (hold to run) operation.
Whenever required by the instructions, components shall be added or changed to perform the
tests.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Drives shall be class l, class ll or class lll.
6.2 Addition:
Drives, or parts of drives, that are intended for exposure to outdoor conditions shall be at
least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

7.1 Addition:
Drives shall be marked with their ambient temperature range.
Drives supplied without a driven part shall be marked with
– the rated load, in newtons (N) or in newton-metres (Nm);
– the rated operating time, in minutes, unless the drive is intended for continuous
operation.
Drives supplied with a driven part shall be marked with the rated number of operating
cycles or the cycles per hour, unless the drive is intended for continuous operation.
7.6 Addition:
upper limit of temperature
[symbol ISO 7000-0533 (2004-01)]

lower limit of temperature
[symbol ISO 7000-0534 (2004-01)]

7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow
these instructions. Save these instructions.
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep remote controls away from children;
– explanation of mode indicators;
– details on how to use any manual release, or reversible drive used as a manual release,
and if applicable, state that activation of the manual release may cause uncontrolled
movement of the driven part due to mechanical failures or an out-of-balance condition;
– when operating a biased-off switch, make sure that other persons are kept away;
– when closing a window that has been opened by a smoke control system, make sure that
other persons are kept away;
– details on how to re-adjust controls, if applicable;
– frequently examine the installation for imbalance where applicable and signs of wear or
damage to cables, springs and mounting. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary;
– disconnect the supply(s) when cleaning or other maintenance is being carried out.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. Follow all instructions since incorrect installation
can lead to severe injury.
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The installation instructions shall specify the type, size and mass of the driven part, locations
where the drive can be installed and shall include details of whether the drive is suitable only
for balanced driven vertical parts.
They shall state that the installer shall check that the temperature range marked on the drive
is suitable for the location.
They shall state that the drive
– cannot be used when the wicket door is open (for drives that are constructed so the drive
can only operate when the wicket door is closed); or
– cannot be used when the wicket door is closed (for drives that are constructed so the
drive can only operate when the wicket door is open or removed).
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– the necessary information for safe handling of a drive weighing more than 20 kg. This
information shall describe how to use the handling means, such as hooks and ropes;
– vertical doors and gates need an anti-drop feature or device;
– before installing the drive, check that the driven part is in good mechanical condition,
opens and closes properly and correctly balanced where applicable;
– information if a hazardous part of the drive is intended to be installed at a height of at
least 2,5 m above floor level or other access level;
– except for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the
driven part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the opening movement of the driven
part is avoided;
– for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the driven
part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the movement of the driven part is avoided.
This can be achieved if the relevant distance does not exceed 8 mm. However, the
following distances are considered sufficient to avoid entrapments for the parts of the body
identified:
• for fingers, a distance greater than 25 mm;
• for feet, a distance greater than 50 mm;
• for heads, a distance greater than 200 mm; and
• for the whole body, a distance greater than 500 mm.
If these distances cannot be achieved, safeguarding devices shall be provided;
– details of the maximum allowed distance from the wall that is parallel to the sliding
movement to the outside of horizontally sliding driven parts;
– details for the installation of the drive and its associated components, including details of
relevant accessories required for alternate modes of operation;
– that the actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the
driven part but away from moving parts. Unless it is key operated, it is to be installed at a
minimum height of 1,5 m and not accessible to the public;
– details on how to set controls;
– after installation, ensure that the mechanism is properly adjusted and that the protection
system and any manual release function correctly;
– permanently fix the label concerning the manual release, adjacent to its actuating
member.
7.101 Drives having a manual release shall be supplied with a label describing how to use
the release unless the information is already marked on the drive.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.2 Addition:
Basic insulation and parts separated from live parts by basic insulation may be touched
during adjustment, if a tool is needed to gain access to the adjustment means.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
10.1 Modification:
Instead of determining the mean value, the maximum value of power input is determined, the
effect of inrush currents being ignored.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Replacement:
Drives for continuous operation are operated for consecutive cycles until steady conditions
are established.
Drives not for continuous operation are operated as follows:
Drives for gates for one household and horizontally moving garage doors for one household
are operated without rest periods for three cycles or the rated number of operating cycles,
whichever is longer.
Drives for windows drives are operated without rest periods for the rated number of
operating cycles.
Other drives are operated without rest periods for the rated number of operating cycles but
for not less than five cycles of operation.
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
15.1.2 Addition:
Tubular drives are installed in a tube that is open at both ends and has the largest diameter
specified in the instructions. The tube has a length twice that of the motor and is mounted on
a support as in normal use. The support is rotated at a speed of 1 r/min.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
Compliance is also checked by the test of 19.101.
19.11.2 Addition:
If the drive can be operated when any of the fault conditions are simulated, the applicable
tests of BB.20.104, BB.20.107, CC.20.105, DD.20.104 and DD.20.107 are carried out, the
drive, however, being supplied at rated voltage.
Either the drive continues to fulfill the requirements, or, after a maximum of one cycle of
operation, it shall stop with the driven part in a safe position, or the drive shall change to a
biased-off switch mode of operation.
19.11.4.8 Replacement:
The drive is supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation. After
approximately 60 s, the power supply voltage is reduced to a level such that the drive ceases
to respond to user inputs or parts controlled by the programmable component cease to
operate, whichever occurs first. This value of supply voltage is recorded. The drive is
supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation. The voltage is then reduced
to a value of approximately 10 % less than the recorded voltage. It is held at this value for
approximately 60 s and then increased to rated voltage. The rate of decrease and increase
of the power supply voltage is to be approximately 10 V/s.
The drive shall either continue to move in the same direction of movement in its operating
cycle at which the voltage decrease occurred or a manual operation shall be required to
restart it.
19.13 Addition:
During the test of 19.101, the winding temperature shall not exceed the values specified in
19.9.
19.101 Drives, other than those for continuous operation, are supplied at rated voltage and
operated continuously under normal operation.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following annexes.
Annex BB Drives for windows.
Annex CC Drives for pedestrian doors.
Annex DD Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors, horizontally moving garage
doors and gates.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.40 Not applicable.
22.46 Addition:
If compliance with the requirements in Clause 20 relies on the operation of a programmable
electronic circuit, the software shall contain measures to control the fault/error conditions
specified
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4

INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope . 8

2 Normative references . 9

3 Terms and definitions . 9

4 General requirement . 10

5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 13
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 14
10 Power input and current . 14
11 Heating . 14
12 Void . 14
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 14
14 Transient overvoltages . 15
15 Moisture resistance . 15
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 15
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 15
18 Endurance . 15
19 Abnormal operation . 15
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 16
21 Mechanical strength . 16
22 Construction . 16
23 Internal wiring . 17
24 Components . 17
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 17
26 Terminals for external conductors . 18
27 Provision for earthing . 18

28 Screws and connections . 18
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 18
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 18
31 Resistance to rusting . 19
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 19
Annexes . 22
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 23
Annex AA (normative) Drives for powered pedestrian doors used in emergency routes
and emergency exits . 24
Annex DD (normative) Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors and gates . 37
Annex EE (normative) Measuring point for protective devices of horizontally moving
pedestrian doors . 44
Annex BB (normative) Drives for windows . 26

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Annex CC (normative) Drives for pedestrian doors . 32

Annex FF (normative) Reference bodies . 53

Annex GG (normative) Test method of entrapment protection system of drives for

revolving doors . 55

Annex HH (normative) Limitation of impact forces of pedestrian doors . 56

Annex II (normative) Measuring points for limitation of impact forces of pedestrian

doors . 59

Annex JJ (normative) Low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 62

Annex KK (normative) Speed setting for low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 63

Annex LL (normative) Safeguarding of swing pedestrian doors . 65
Bibliography . 67

Figure 101 – Examples of driven parts . 20
Figure 102 – Inactive floor areas of pressure-sensitive pads . 21
Figure CC.1 – Safety distances for opening movement of swing door . 36
Figure EE.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 44
Figure EE.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 44
Figure EE.3 – Single-leaf swing doorset. 45
Figure EE.4 – Double-leaf swing doorset . 45
Figure EE.5 – Folding doorset. 46
Figure EE.6 – Revolving doorset, two leaves . 48
Figure EE.7 – Revolving doorset, three leaves . 50
Figure EE.8 – Revolving doorset, four leaves . 52
Figure FF.1 – Reference bodies . 54
Figure HH.1 – Force versus time. 57
Figure II.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 59
Figure II.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 59
Figure II.3 – Folding doorset . 60
Figure II.4 – Revolving doorset, 2-leaf . 60
Figure II.5 – Revolving doorset, 3-leaf . 61
Figure II.6 – Revolving doorset, 4-leaf . 61
Figure LL.1 – Areas of the door sweep . 65
Table HH.1 – Permissible dynamic forces . 56
Table KK.1 – Speed settings . 63
Table KK.2 – Minimum travelling time per doorset leaf vs. mass of door leaf . 64
Table LL.1 – Minimum width of door leaf to be protected vs. radius of doorset and
doorset travelling time. 66

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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendment has been
prepared for user convenience.
IEC 60335-2-103 edition 3.1 contains the third edition (2015-04) [documents
61/4877A/FDIS and 61/4913/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2017-10) [documents
61/5296/CDV and 61/5382A/RVC].
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is modified by amendment 1. Additions are in green text, deletions are in strikethrough
red text. A separate Final version with all changes accepted is available in this
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee

61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

This third edition constitutes a technical revision.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC 60335-2-103

are as follows (minor changes are not listed):

– modification of requirements in Clause 20 by introduction of new annexes.

This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for electric drives for
gates, doors and windows.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective,
the adjective and the associated noun are also in bold.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendment will

remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing

organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.

– 6.1: Class 0 and class 01 are allowed for drives for indoor use having a rated voltage up to 150 V (Japan).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and
vertically moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar
purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 600
V for other drives. It also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven
part.
Battery-operated drives and other d.c. supplied drives are within the scope of this standard.
Dual supply drives, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-
operated drives when operated in the battery mode.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for drives for doors that may be used in emergency routes and exits are given
in Annex AA.
NOTE 101 Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
Examples are shown in Figure 101.

NOTE 102 Drives may be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives
that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not
take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements are specified by the
national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to drives
– for vertically moving garage doors for residential use (60335-2-95);

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– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back from the shutter),

awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);

– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;

– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;

– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);

– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or

explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

NOTE 105 This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such movement is based solely
on stored energy.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)
IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements
IEC 61496-3:2008, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 3:
Particular requirements for Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices responsive to Diffuse
Reflection (AOPDDR)
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the drive under the following conditions
Drives supplied without a driven part are operated with their rated load.
Drives supplied with a driven part are operated with the driven part installed in accordance
with the instructions.
3.101
drive
motor and other components that control the movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: Examples of components are gears, controls, brakes, components for power transmission from
the drive to the driven part and entrapment protection systems.
3.102
driven part
part of a gate, door, garage door or window that is intended to be moved by the drive
3.103
window
part in a building that opens and closes in order to regulate the air and light and that is not
intended for passage
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3.104
rated load
force or torque assigned to the drive by the manufacturer

3.105
rated operating time
duration of continuous operation assigned to the drive by the manufacturer

Note 1 to entry: During continuous operation, the drive may reverse its direction.

3.106
rated number of operating cycles

number of uninterrupted cycles assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.107
cycle
complete opening and closing movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: For revolving doors a cycle means the necessary rotation to allow a person to pass through it.
3.108
entrapment protection system
part of the drive that protects against crushing
Note 1 to entry: An entrapment protection system may consist of one or more devices, such as pressure
sensitive edges, passive infrared and active light sensing devices, biased-off switches or motor current
monitoring devices.
Note 2 to entry: An entrapment protection system may be incorporated in the motor assembly or installed
separately.
3.109
biased-off switch
hold to run device that initiates and maintains the drive movement only as long as the manual
control is actuated
3.110
automatic drive
drive that operates the driven part in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user
3.111
horizontally moving pedestrian door
swinging, sliding or rotating door designed for pedestrian use

3.112
reversible drive
drive that can be manually operated with or without power in both directions by manual action
on the driven part
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
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When a test has to be carried out with a driven part, the driven part specified for installation

with the drive that gives the most unfavourable conditions for the test is used. The drive is

adjusted in accordance with the instructions.

The driven part may be simulated by an artificial load.

5.5 Addition:
A wicket door is kept in the fully closed position if it travels together with the door during the

tests or in the fully open position or completely removed position if it does not travel with the

door during the tests.
5.7 Addition:
If the drive is marked with an ambient temperature beyond the range of +5 °C to +40 °C, the
tests of Clauses 11, 13, BB.20.101, BB.20.105, BB.20.106, BB.20.107, BB.20.109,
CC.20.103, CC.20.104, CC.20.105, CC.20.106, DD.20.105, DD.20.106, DD.20.107,
DD.20.108, and 21 are carried out at the most unfavourable marked temperature.
5.101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this standard for any of the following
modes of operation as intended by the manufacturer:
– automatic operation (operation in at least one direction without intentional activation by
the user);
– impulse activation (operation in either direction with an intentional activation by the user);
– biased-off (hold to run) operation.
Whenever required by the instructions, components shall be added or changed to perform the
tests.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Drives shall be class l, class ll or class lll.
6.2 Addition:
Drives, or parts of drives, that are intended for exposure to outdoor conditions shall be at
least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Drives shall be marked with their ambient temperature range.
Drives supplied without a driven part shall be marked with
– the rated load, in newtons (N) or in newton-metres (Nm);

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– the rated operating time, in minutes, unless the drive is intended for continuous

operation.
Drives supplied with a driven part shall be marked with the rated number of operating

cycles or the cycles per hour, unless the drive is intended for continuous operation.

7.6 Addition:
upper limit of temperature
[symbol ISO 7000-0533 (2004-01)]

lower limit of temperature
[symbol ISO 7000-0534 (2004-01)]

7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow
these instructions. Save these instructions.
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep remote controls away from children;
– explanation of mode indicators;
– details on how to use any manual release, or reversible drive used as a manual release,
and if applicable, state that activation of the manual release may cause uncontrolled
movement of the driven part due to mechanical failures or an out-of-balance condition;
– when operating a biased-off switch, make sure that other persons are kept away;
– when closing a window that has been opened by a smoke control system, make sure that
other persons are kept away;
– details on how to re-adjust controls, if applicable;
– frequently examine the installation for imbalance where applicable and signs of wear or
damage to cables, springs and mounting. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary;
– disconnect the supply(s) when cleaning or other maintenance is being carried out.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. Follow all instructions since incorrect installation
can lead to severe injury.
The installation instructions shall specify the type, size and mass of the driven part, locations
where the drive can be installed and shall include details of whether the drive is suitable only
for balanced driven vertical parts.
They shall state that the installer shall check that the temperature range marked on the drive
is suitable for the location.
They shall state that the drive

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– cannot be used when the wicket door is open (for drives that are constructed so the drive

can only operate when the wicket door is closed); or

– cannot be used when the wicket door is closed (for drives that are constructed so the

drive can only operate when the wicket door is open or removed).

The instructions shall include the substance of the following:

– the necessary information for safe handling of a drive weighing more than 20 kg. This

information shall describe how to use the handling means, such as hooks and ropes;

– vertical doors and gates need an anti-drop feature or device;

– before installing the drive, check that the driven part is in good mechanical condition,

opens and closes properly and correctly balanced where applicable;
– information if a hazardous part of the drive is intended to be installed at a height of at
least 2,5 m above floor level or other access level;
– except for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the
driven part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the opening movement of the driven
part is avoided;
– for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the driven
part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the movement of the driven part is avoided.
This can be achieved if the relevant distance does not exceed 8 mm. However, the
following distances are considered sufficient to avoid entrapments for the parts of the body
identified:
• for fingers, a distance greater than 25 mm;
• for feet, a distance greater than 50 mm;
• for heads, a distance greater than 200 mm; and
• for the whole body, a distance greater than 500 mm.
If these distances cannot be achieved, safeguarding devices shall be provided;
– details of the maximum allowed distance from the wall that is parallel to the sliding
movement to the outside of horizontally sliding driven parts;
– details for the installation of the drive and its associated components, including details of
relevant accessories required for alternate modes of operation;
– that the actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the
driven part but away from moving parts. Unless it is key operated, it is to be installed at a
minimum height of 1,5 m and not accessible to the public;
– details on how to set controls;
– after installation, ensure that the mechanism is properly adjusted and that the protection
system and any manual release function correctly;

– permanently fix the label concerning the manual release, adjacent to its actuating
member.
7.101 Drives having a manual release shall be supplied with a label describing how to use
the release unless the information is already marked on the drive.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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8.2 Addition:
Basic insulation and parts separated from live parts by basic insulation may be touched

during adjustment, if a tool is needed to gain access to the adjustment means.

9 Starting of motor-operated appliances

This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.

10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
10.1 Modification:
Instead of determining the mean value, the maximum value of power input is determined, the
effect of inrush currents being ignored.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Replacement:
Drives for continuous operation are operated for consecutive cycles until steady conditions
are established.
Drives not for continuous operation are operated as follows:
Drives for gates for one household and horizontally moving garage doors for one household
are operated without rest periods for three cycles or the rated number of operating cycles,
whichever is longer.
Drives for windows drives are operated without rest periods for the rated number of
operating cycles.
Other drives are operated without rest periods for the rated number of operating cycles but
for not less than five cycles of operation.

12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.3 Addition:
In Table 4, add the following to table footnote a:
The test voltage for 600 V multi-phase appliances is that specified for a working voltage > 250 V, where U is
taken as the rated voltage.
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14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

15.1.2 Addition:
Tubular drives are installed in a tube that is open at both ends and has the largest diameter
specified in the instructions. The tube has a length twice that of the motor and is mounted on
a support as in normal use. The support is rotated at a speed of 1 r/min.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable as follows.
16.3 In Table 7, add the following to table footnote a:
The test voltage for 600 V multi-phase appliances is that specified for a working voltage > 250 V, where U is
taken as the rated voltage.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
Compliance is also checked by the test of 19.101.
19.11.2 Addition:
If the drive can be operated when any of the fault conditions are simulated, the applicable
tests of BB.20.104, BB.20.107, CC.20.105, DD.20.104 and DD.20.107 are carried out, the
drive, however, being supplied at rated voltage.
Either the drive continues to fulfill the requirements, or, after a maximum of one cycle of
operation, it shall stop with the driven part in a safe position, or the drive shall change to a
biased-off switch mode of operation.
19.11.4.8 Replacement:
The drive is supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation. After
approximately 60 s, the power supply voltage is reduced to a level such that the drive ceases

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to respond to user inputs or parts controlled by the programmable component cease to

operate, whichever occurs first. This value of supply voltage is recorded. The drive is

supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal
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