IEC 61010-2-081:2019
(Main)Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
IEC 61010-2-081:2019 applies to automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes. Automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment consists of instruments or systems for measuring or modifying one or more characteristics or parameters of samples, performing the complete process or parts of the process without manual intervention. Equipment forming part of such a system is within the scope of this document. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010;
- added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
Exigences de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et de laboratoire - Partie 2-081: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de laboratoire, automatiques et semi-automatiques, destinés à l'analyse et à d'autres usages
L'IEC 61010-2-081:2019 s'applique aux appareils de laboratoire, automatiques et semi-automatiques, destinés à l'analyse et à d'autres usages. Les appareils de laboratoire automatiques et semi-automatiques comprennent les instruments ou systèmes utilisés pour mesurer ou modifier un ou plusieurs paramètres ou caractéristiques d'échantillons, réalisant tout ou partie du processus sans intervention manuelle. Les appareils faisant partie d'un tel système sont couverts par le domaine d'application du présent document. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2015. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- adaptation des modifications introduites par l'Amendement 1 de l'IEC 61010-1:2010;
- ajout de la tolérance de stabilité pour les appareils d'essai de tension en courant alternatif à l'Article 6.
Elle a le statut d'une publication groupée de sécurité conformément au Guide IEC 104.
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Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory
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ICS 19.080; 71.040.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-6581-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope and object . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Tests . 7
5 Marking and documentation . 7
6 Protection against electric shock . 9
7 Protection against mechanical HAZARDS . 9
8 Resistance to mechanical stresses . 10
9 Protection against the spread of fire . 10
10 Equipment temperature limits and resistance to heat . 10
11 Protection against HAZARDS from fluids and solid foreign objects . 10
12 Protection against radiation, including laser sources, and against sonic and
ultrasonic pressure . 10
13 Protection against liberated gases and substances, explosion and implosion . 10
14 Components and subassemblies . 11
15 Protection by interlocks . 11
16 HAZARDS resulting from application . 11
17 RISK assessment . 11
Annexes . 11
Bibliography . 12
Table 1 – Symbols . 7
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR
MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –
Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic
laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
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International Standard IEC 61010-2-081 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 66:
Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
• adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010;
• added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
66/652/CDV 66/671A/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61010 series, published under the general title Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use, can be
found on the IEC website.
This Part 2-081 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61010-1. It was established on the basis
of the third edition (2010) and its Amendment 1 (2016), hereinafter referred to as Part 1.
This Part 2-081 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61010-1 so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for automatic and
semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2-081, that subclause
applies as far as is reasonable. Where this Part 2-081 states "addition", "modification",
"replacement", or "deletion", the relevant requirement, test specification or note in Part 1
should be adapted accordingly.
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1) the following print types are used:
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NOTES: in smaller roman type;
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• terms used throughout this standard which have been defined in Clause 3: SMALL
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2) subclauses, figures, tables and notes which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered
starting from 101. Additional annexes are lettered starting from AA and additional list
items are lettered from aa).
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
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• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR
MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –
Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic
laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
1 Scope and object
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
1.1.1 Equipment included in scope
Replacement:
Replace the text, except the first paragraph, by the following new text:
This part of IEC 61010 applies to automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for
analysis and other purposes.
Automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment consists of instruments or systems for
measuring or modifying one or more characteristics or parameters of samples, performing the
complete process or parts of the process without manual intervention. Equipment forming part
of such a system is within the scope of this document.
Examples of equipment within the scope of this document include:
• analytical equipment;
• automatic sampler (pipettor, aliquoter);
• equipment for sample replication and amplification.
NOTE 1 In the case of analytical equipment, the complete process usually includes the following steps:
• taking a specific quantity of the sample;
• preparing the sample by chemical, thermal, mechanical or other means;
• measurement;
• display, transmissio
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Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
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Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic
laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
Exigences de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et
de laboratoire –
Partie 2-081: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de laboratoire,
automatiques et semi-automatiques, destinés à l'analyse et à d'autres usages
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IEC 61010-2-081 ®
Edition 3.0 2019-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
GROUP SAFETY PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION GROUPÉE DE SÉCURITÉ
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use –
Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic
laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
Exigences de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et
de laboratoire –
Partie 2-081: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de laboratoire,
automatiques et semi-automatiques, destinés à l'analyse et à d'autres usages
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 19.080; 71.040.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-6501-7
– 2 – IEC 61010-2-081:2019 © IEC 2019
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope and object . 5
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Tests . 6
5 Marking and documentation . 6
6 Protection against electric shock . 8
7 Protection against mechanical HAZARDS . 8
8 Resistance to mechanical stresses . 8
9 Protection against the spread of fire . 9
10 Equipment temperature limits and resistance to heat . 9
11 Protection against HAZARDS from fluids and solid foreign objects . 9
12 Protection against radiation, including laser sources, and against sonic and
ultrasonic pressure . 9
13 Protection against liberated gases and substances, explosion and implosion . 9
14 Components and subassemblies . 9
15 Protection by interlocks . 9
16 HAZARDS resulting from application . 10
17 RISK assessment . 10
Annexes . 10
Bibliography . 11
Table 1 – Symbols . 6
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR
MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –
Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic
laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as "IEC
Publication(s)"). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
assessment services and, in some areas, access to IEC marks of conformity. IEC is not responsible for any
services carried out by independent certification bodies.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61010-2-081 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 66:
Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
• adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010;
• added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6.
– 4 – IEC 61010-2-081:2019 © IEC 2019
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
66/652/CDV 66/671A/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61010 series, published under the general title Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use, can be
found on the IEC website.
This Part 2-081 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61010-1. It was established on the basis
of the third edition (2010) and its Amendment 1 (2016), hereinafter referred to as Part 1.
This Part 2-081 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61010-1 so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for automatic and
semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2-081, that
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