Electrical equipment for the detection and measurement of oxygen - Performance requirements and test methods

This document specifies general requirements for design, testing and performance, and describes the test methods that apply to portable, transportable and fixed equipment for the measurement of the oxygen concentration in gas mixtures indicating up to 25 % (v/v).

Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion und Messung von Sauerstoff - Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten und Prüfverfahren

Appareils électriques de détection et de mesure de l'oxygène - Exigences d’aptitude à la fonction et méthodes d’essai

Električne naprave za odkrivanje in merjenje kisika - Zahteve za delovanje in preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1

Ta dokument določa splošne zahteve za načrtovanje, preskušanje in delovanje opreme ter opisuje preskusne metode, ki se uporabljajo za prenosno, premično in fiksno opremo za merjenje koncentracije kisika v plinskih zmeseh do 25 % (v/v).

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
29-Apr-2022
Publication Date
19-Apr-2023
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
05-Apr-2023
Due Date
10-Jun-2023
Completion Date
20-Apr-2023

Relations

Effective Date
14-Sep-2021
Effective Date
30-Dec-2025

Overview

EN 50104:2019/A1:2023 - issued by CLC/CENELEC - defines performance requirements and test methods for electrical equipment used to detect and measure oxygen in gas mixtures (indicating up to 25 % v/v). The amendment A1 updates normative references, general requirements and specific test procedures for portable, transportable and fixed oxygen detection and measurement equipment. It supports conformity with EU regulatory requirements and was prepared by CLC/TC 31 for implementation by national bodies.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope: Measurement of oxygen concentration in gases (≤ 25 % v/v) for portable, transportable and fixed devices.
  • Normative references updated: Integrates related standards such as EN 50270:2015 (EMC), EN 50271:2018 (software/digital technologies), EN 60068-2-6:2008 (vibration), and EN 60079-29-2:2015 (selection/installation for explosive atmospheres).
  • Equipment using software/digital technologies: Devices with software must meet the design, verification and functional requirements of EN 50271:2018 (Clause 4 & 5).
  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): EMC testing is aligned with EN 50270:2015 (Clauses 4–6) and devices must satisfy performance criteria specified in that standard.
  • Vibration testing: Vibration tests follow EN 60068-2-6:2008 procedures, with temperature/pressure/humidity limited only to avoid sensor damage (ambient condition requirements may be relaxed for this test).
  • Installation and user guidance: The amendment recommends users consult EN 60079-29-2:2015 and other codes of practice for selection, installation and maintenance guidance.

Applications and who uses this standard

  • Manufacturers of oxygen detectors and analysers (portable, transportable, fixed) use EN 50104:2019/A1:2023 to design and validate product performance and compliance.
  • Test laboratories apply the specified test methods for type testing, EMC evaluation and software verification.
  • Safety engineers and maintenance personnel rely on the standard for performance expectations and installation recommendations in industrial, medical, laboratory and hazardous-area settings.
  • Procurement and regulatory bodies use the standard to define acceptance criteria and to ensure devices meet EU essential requirements.

Related standards

  • EN 50270:2015 - Electromagnetic compatibility for gas/oxygen detectors
  • EN 50271:2018 - Software and digital technology requirements for gas detection apparatus
  • EN 60068-2-6:2008 - Environmental vibration testing (sinusoidal)
  • EN 60079-29-2:2015 - Gas detectors: selection, installation, use and maintenance

This standard is essential for ensuring reliable oxygen measurement, robust EMC and validated software performance in safety-critical detection systems.

Amendment

SIST EN 50104:2020/A1:2023

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SIST EN 50104:2020/A1:2023 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electrical equipment for the detection and measurement of oxygen - Performance requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This document specifies general requirements for design, testing and performance, and describes the test methods that apply to portable, transportable and fixed equipment for the measurement of the oxygen concentration in gas mixtures indicating up to 25 % (v/v).

This document specifies general requirements for design, testing and performance, and describes the test methods that apply to portable, transportable and fixed equipment for the measurement of the oxygen concentration in gas mixtures indicating up to 25 % (v/v).

SIST EN 50104:2020/A1:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems; 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 50104:2020/A1:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50104:2020, kSIST FprEN IEC 60079-29-0:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 50104:2020/A1:2023 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/34/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/92/46. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

SIST EN 50104:2020/A1:2023 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2023
Električne naprave za odkrivanje in merjenje kisika - Zahteve za delovanje in
preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
Electrical equipment for the detection and measurement of oxygen - Performance
requirements and test methods
Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion und Messung von Sauerstoff - Anforderungen an
das Betriebsverhalten und Prüfverfahren
Appareils électriques de détection et de mesure de l'oxygène - Exigences d’aptitude à la
fonction et méthodes d’essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50104:2019/A1:2023
ICS:
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
29.260.20 Električni aparati za Electrical apparatus for
eksplozivna ozračja explosive atmospheres
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50104:2019/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2023
ICS 13.320
English Version
Electrical equipment for the detection and measurement of
oxygen - Performance requirements and test methods
Appareils électriques de détection et de mesure de Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion und Messung von
l'oxygène - Exigences d'aptitude à la fonction et méthodes Sauerstoff - Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten und
d'essai Prüfverfahren
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 50104:2019; it was approved by CENELEC on 2022-08-16. CENELEC members
are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 50104:2019/A1:2023 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
2 Modification to Clause 4, “General requirements” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 5, “Test methods” . 4
European foreword
This document (EN 50104:2019/A1:2023) has been prepared by CLC/TC 31 “Electrical apparatus for
potentially explosive atmospheres”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2023-10-01
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026-03-31
...

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