CLC/TC 108X - Safety of electronic equipment within the fields of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology

2022-02-21: This prAA covers common mods to prEN IEC 62368-1 - PR=74334

IEC 62368-1:2023 is available as IEC 62368-1:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 62368-1:2023 is a product safety standard that classifies energy sources, prescribes safeguards against those energy sources, and provides guidance on the application of, and requirements for, those safeguards. The prescribed safeguards are intended to reduce the likelihood of pain, injury and, in the case of fire, property damage. The objective of the introduction is to help designers to understand the underlying principles of safety in order to design safe equipment. These principles are informative and not an alternative to the detailed requirements of this document.

2021-10-25: temporary removed link  GPSD until feedback from EC
2019-10-01: BT decision D163/015.: decouple from OJEU citation process
2019-09-02 NEXT STEP: BT consultation on 1 Oct. 2019
2019-09-02: doc for BT meeting 1 Oct asking to decouple + no HAS assessment needed
2019-08-06 text for FV submitted, asking to decouple from OJEU
2019-05-24 TC 108X+CCMC+EC+HAS Cons comments resolution meeting
2019-03-15 - GEM - issues with ENQ text for PR= 67625 - way forward proposed to TC (incl. WS with EC)
2019-03-01 GEM:  HAS assessment challenged
2018-11-09 - GEM - project is extremely important and urgent  for industry. The standard needs to be 'harmonized', it is imperative to get to a positive assessment prior to launching ENQ. --> See GEM before starting any action
2018-07-09 - GEM - Common modifications to prEN 62368-1 (PR = 67625)..
Synchronyze enquiry with enquiry for  adoption of  IEC 62368-1 Ed.3 (PR=67625).
HAS Consultant assessment of main + amdt required - assessment to b

IEC 62368-3:2017 applies to equipment intended to supply and receive operating power through communication cables or ports. It covers particular requirements for circuits that are designed to transfer DC power from a power sourcing equipment (PSE) to a powered device (PD). The power transfer uses voltages at ES1 or ES2 or in very specific cases voltage levels at ES3. Any cable provided with a connector defined by an industry standard that permits DC power transfer between equipment is considered a communication cable even if communication does not take place. For example, a USB cable can be used just to recharge a portable device battery. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62368-1:2014. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. The subclauses of IEC 62368-1 apply as far as reasonable. Where safety aspects are similar to those of IEC 62368-1, the relevant clause or subclause of IEC 62368-1 is given for reference in a note in the relevant subclause. Where a requirement in IEC 62368-3 refers to a requirement or criterion of IEC 62368-1, a specific reference to IEC 62368-1 is made. This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of standards for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide 51. Keywords: Communication, Safety, Cables, DC Power Transfer,

2021-10-08: EC GPSD request NOT to offer this AC because only corrects the French version. Link GPSD removed
TAN - // IEC Corrigendum

IEC 60950-22:2016 is available as IEC 60950-22:2016 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 60950-22:2016 applies to information technology equipment intended to be installed in an outdoor location. The requirements for outdoor equipment also apply, where relevant, to outdoor enclosures suitable for direct installation in the field and supplied for housing information technology equipment to be installed in an outdoor location. Each installation may have particular requirements. Some examples are given in 4.2. In addition, requirements for protection of the outdoor equipment against the effects of direct lightning strikes are not covered by the standard. For information on this subject, see IEC 62305-1. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: More extensive requirements for battery ventilation. Key words: Outdoor Equipment, Outdoor Locations, Outdoor Enclosure This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60950-1:2005.

NEW!IEC 62368-1:2018 is available as IEC 62368-1:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 62368-1:2018 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This document does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. This is a product safety standard that classifies energy sources, prescribes safeguards against those energy sources, and provides guidance on the application of, and requirements for, those safeguards. The prescribed safeguards are intended to reduce the likelihood of pain, injury and, in the case of fire, property damage. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: – addition of requirements for outdoor equipment; – new requirements for optical radiation; – addition of requirements for insulating liquids; – addition of requirements for work cells; – addition of requirements for wireless power transmitters; – addition of requirements for fully insulated winding wire (FIW); – alternative method for determination of top, bottom and side openings for fire enclosures; – alternative requirements for sound pressure. This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of standards for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide 51. Key words: Audio, Video, Communication, Safety

2021-09-29: email DG JUST: not suitable for citation GPSD
2020-10-02: EC formal rejection from citation LVD 2014/35/EU
2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
2019-09-26 PeC: no Annex ZZ, unflagged for LVD citation

IEC 60990:2016 is available as IEC 60990:2016 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 60990:2016 defines measurement methods for d.c. or a.c. current of sinusoidal or non-sinusoidal waveform, which could flow through the human body, and current flowing through a protective conductor. The measuring methods recommended for TOUCH CURRENT are based upon the possible effects of current flowing through a human body. In this standard, measurements of current through networks representing the impedance of the human body are referred to as measurements of TOUCH CURRENT. These networks are not necessarily valid for the bodies of animals. The specification or implication of specific limit values is not within the scope of this standard. IEC TS 60479 series provides information regarding the effects of current passing through the human body from which limit values may be derived. This standard is applicable to all classes of EQUIPMENT, according to IEC 61140. The methods of measurement in this standard are not intended to be used for TOUCH CURRENTS having less than 1 s duration, patient currents as defined in IEC 60601-1, a.c. at frequencies below 15 Hz, and currents above those chosen for ELECTRIC BURN limits. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1999. It constitutes a technical revision. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition are as follows: - the effects names have been updated to reflect increased understanding of the range of effects and is in concert with present usage; - the conditions of use invoking a GRIPPABLE PART have been reduced in the application of the requirements based upon the current understanding of this effect; - the references to ISO 10012-1, which has been replaced by management standard of the same number, have been replaced with explanatory text, where needed to maintain the sense of the document; - former informative Annex H (GRIPPABLE PART) has been deleted from this update as it does not properly represent the full set of conditions under which immobilization can occur. A new informative Annex H (Analysis of frequency filtered touch current circuits measurement) has been added and the Bibliography (formerly Annex M) has been updated with additional references for completeness. This basic safety publication is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. It is not intended for use by manufacturers or certification bodies independent of product standards. Key words: Touch Current, Protective Conductor Current, Current Flow

IEC 62949:2017 applies to the interface of equipment designed and intended to be connected as a communication terminal to an information and communication technology (ICT) network termination. This document does not apply to: - equipment covered by IEC 62368-1; or - interfaces to other networks. This document specifies the safety requirements of the interface to the ICT network only. Requirements additional to those specified in this document may be necessary for equipment intended for operation while exposed, for example, to extremes of temperature, to excessive dust, moisture, or vibration, to flammable gases, to corrosive or explosive atmospheres and electro medical applications with physical connections to the patient. The following requirements are not covered by this document: - functional safety of equipment; - functional reliability of equipment; - communication facilities with remote supply using hazardous voltage; - protection of equipment connected to ICT networks from functional damage. Key words: Audio/video, Communication Terminal. ICT Network, External Circuits

IEC 62911:2016 defines routine electrical safety test procedures for use during or after manufacturing of complete equipment, sub-assemblies or components, complying with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 and powered by an a.c. mains supply or d.c. mains supply, to detect manufacturing failures and unacceptable tolerances in manufacturing and materials. All the tests defined in this standard do not necessarily have to be performed at the end product manufacturing location. The optimal location for the routine electrical safety tests can be defined by the equipment manufacturer and reviewed under the conformity assessment scheme. Key words: Audio, Video Electrical Safety Test

2021-09-29: email DG JUST: not suitable for citation GPSD
2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
2019-09-26: not to be offered for LVD citation, DOW extension
Corrigendum - BTagreed to extend the DOW of EN 62368-1:2014 from DOR + 36 months to 2020-12-20

This part 3 of EN 50332 specifies sound dose measurement, and the alerts associated, to reduce the risk of listeners developing hearing impairment when using a Personal Music Player (PMP). The standard does not cover exposure from other sources than PMPs.

2021-09-29: email DG JUST: not suitable for citation GPSD
2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
IEC corrigendum

2021-09-29: email DG JUST: not suitable for citation GPSD
2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
Corrigendum impacting CENELEC text: add revision link between EN 62368-1:2014 and EN 60065:2014 and EN 60950-1:2006.

2021-09-29: email DG JUST: not suitable for citation GPSD
2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.

IEC 62368-1:2014 deals with the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This standard does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. Examples of equipment within the scope of this standard are given in Annex A. A rated voltage of 600 V is considered to include equipment rated at 400/690 V. This part of IEC 62368 is also applicable to: components and subassemblies intended for incorporation in this equipment. Such components and subassemblies need not comply with every requirement of the standard, provided that the complete equipment, incorporating such components and subassemblies, does comply; external power supply units intended to supply other equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 62368 and accessories intended to be used with equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 62368. This part of IEC 62368 does not apply to power supply systems which are not an integral part of the equipment, such as motor-generator sets, battery backup systems and distribution transformers. This part of IEC 62328 specifies safeguards for ordinary persons, instructed persons, and skilled persons. Additional requirements may apply for equipment that is clearly designed or intended for use by children or specifically attractive to children. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - addition of requirements for LEDs; - new requirements for wall and ceiling mounting means; - addition of acoustic shock requirements for personal music players; - revision of the battery requirements, including new requirements for coin/button cell batteries and revision of the burn requirements. Key words: Audio/Video, Safeguards, Information, Communication

The scope of this European Standard is to set up a suitable measuring methodology allowing accurate measurement of the maximum sound pressure level produced by consumer's headphones and earphones when associated with personal music players. NOTE This standard does not apply to acoustically open or acoustically closed headphones associated with mains operated Hi-Fi home equipement nor does it apply to headphones for medical purposes (hard of hearing etc.) or to headphones or similar parts being part of active hearing protection systems. Other requirements for safety, e.g. for noise protection in offices and industry are not affected by this standard. Requested features:  The method should be reproducible and easily applicable to every type and shape of headphone or earphone available on the market (good mechanical adaptability).  As safety and health are addressed, the method should faithfully reflect the pressure level effective at the user's ear (good correlation with subjective tests) to support protection against excessive sound pressure from personal music players (the limits themselves are found in EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011 and EN 60065:2002/A12:2011 respectively).  And finally, it is desirable to establish a global measuring procedure, including each component in the chain: Portable set + specific test signal + associated headphone or earphone. The standard is split into two parts:  Part 1 deals with sets provided as a package equipment by the manufacturer. In this case, "Personal music players" means the association of one set (compact cassette player, FM radio receiver, digital media player, streaming audio player…) with supplied headphones or earphones.  Part 2 gives guidelines to associate portable audio sets (FM radio receiver, digital media player, streaming audio player…) with headphones or earphones provided separately by any source. And the package sets with standardised connectors between the two allowing to combine components of different manufacturers or different design.

This Part 2 of EN 50332 specifies methods of measuring the matching values for the use of personal music players and headphones/earphones defined for the use with those and with standardised connectors allowing to combine components of different manufacturers or different design sold separately in order to avoid possible hearing impairment by excessive sound pressure resulting from them. Compared with “one-package sets“ the sound pressure level at the ear cannot be fixed by only one condition but needs at least two characteristics, one each for player and the headphones/earphones, defined by the matching values for their connection. Requirements for protection against excessive sound pressure from personal music players are given in EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011 and EN 60065:2002/A12:2011.

IEC/TS 62441:2011 Introduces safeguards to reduce the likelihood of room flash-over as a result of accidental ignition of exterior housings of audio/video and information communication technology products likely to be used in the home, caused by a candle flame. This second edition of IEC 62441 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - acceptance of wood with a minimum thickness as equivalent to V-1; - interpretation information regarding vertical surfaces.

Specifies requirements for information technology equipment (ITE) with self contained data storage systems that contain hazardous moving parts. These data storage systems are typically large enough to permit a person to enter completely, however, the systems also include similar large equipment permitting complete limb or head access to the area containing hazardous moving parts. These requirements are additional to the relevant requirements in EN 60950-1.

This technical report is a guide to the determination of the interface requirements for equipment in terms of safety. It lists a number of interfaces and indicates the safety category of each listed interface. This technical report does not contain sufficient detail for conformance testing purposes, except when used in conjunction with product standards such as EN 60950 1 and EN 60950 21.

This technical specification addresses the safety implications of having xDSL signals on circuits in equipment connected to a TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK, and gives rules for dealing with such equipment in the context of the EN 60950 series

2018-11-14  assessment for RED and LVD: lack of compliance
2018-10-19 assessment RED/LVD requested to EY
2018-02-18 NWI created applying D155/010 reccomendation 5 (BT155/DG10392/DC

This Amendment of EN 62368-1:2014 contains Annex ZZA for LVD (2014/35/EU), Annex ZZB (2014/53/EU) for RED and the deletion of text in clause 4.1.1.

This Amendment of EN 62368-1:2014 contains the deletion of clause 4.1.1 with the intension to delete the allowance to use the legacy standards for components. The references to EN 60950-1 and EN 60065 in clause 4.1.1 are problematic as these standards will be withdrawn after December 2020

2020-10-02: EC formal rejection from citation LVD 2014/35/EU
2019-09-24 PeC: no Annex ZZ, unflagged for LVD citation

2019-09-26: mtg CCMC + TC 108X Officers: no longer need for citation of main standard under GPSD, hence link removed
IEC - Corrected version

IEC 60065:2014 applies to electronic apparatus designed to be fed from the mains, from a supply apparatus, from batteries or from remote power feeding and intended for reception, generation, recording or reproduction of audio, video and associated signals. It also applies to apparatus designed to be used exclusively in combination with the above-mentioned apparatus. This standard primarily concerns apparatus intended for household and similar general use but which may also be used in places of public assembly such as schools, theatres, places of worship and the workplace professional apparatus intended for use as described above is also covered unless falling specifically within the scope of other standards. This standard: - concerns only safety aspects of the above apparatus; - it does not concern other matters, such as style or performance. This standard applies to the above-mentioned apparatus, if designed to be connected to the telecommunication network or similar network, for example by means of an integrated modem. This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2001 including its Amendment 1 (2005) and Amendment 2 (2010). It constitutes a technical revision. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the seventh edition are as follows: - new requirements for wall and ceiling mounting means; - new requirements for coin/button cell batteries; - all notes have been reviewed to comply with the new directives; - addition of requirements for LEDs; - requirements for creepage distances are aligned with IEC 60950-1 and a change in optocoupler requirements. This standard has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. Key words: Audio/Video, Reception, Generation, Recording, Safety

This European Standard defines routine test procedures for use during or after manufacturing of complete equipment, sub-assemblies or components, certified or declared as complying with EN 60065 or EN 60950-1 and powered by an a.c. or d.c. mains supply. It defines the ROUTINE ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST and their procedures to be applied during or at the end of the manufacturing process of apparatus certified or declared as complying with EN 60065 or EN 60950-1. The application of the tests detailed in this European Standard is design dependent and needs to be defined by the manufacturer.

2019-02-01 - GEM - main is cited under LVD, corrigendum should be offered too (safety matter). RED issue remains
IEC corrigendum

2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
2019-10-01: PR reactivated further to D156/C057 (extension of DOW of the superseding EN)
FprAE (PR=23360) merged and published as EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013(PR= 23359), with the implementation dates of FprAE

IEC corrigendum

Incorporates FprAB (pr=21625)( CMs towards 108/395/FDIS)

The contents of the corrigendum of August 2012 have been included in this copy.

2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
2019-10-01: PR reactivated further to D156/C057 (extension of DOW of the superseding EN)
Implementation of the results of WG 03 * NWI approved because in light of the mandate * Change of dow in dor + 24 months was requested in M/452

Implementation of the results of WG 03 * NWI approved because in light of the mandate * Change of dow in dor + 24 months was requested in M/452

2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
2019-10-01: PR reactivated further to D156/C057 (extension of DOW of the superseding EN)
D139/C138: To modify the Swiss A-deviation in EN 60950-1:2006 (PR=16298) in accordance with BT139/CH0114/NCP

This European Standard applies to equipment designed and intended to be connected as a terminal to a TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and/or a CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM termination. It does not apply to equipment covered by EN 60950-1 and EN 60065. This European Standard specifies the safety requirements of the interface to the TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and/or the CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM only and it does not specify any other safety requirements. It applies regardless of ownership or responsibility for installation or maintenance of the equipment, and regardless of the source of power. This European Standard, in accordance with the 'principles of safety' given in the introduction of EN 60950-1, covers the requirements and compliance criteria under three headings. • Protection of equipment USERS from hazards in the equipment. The USER is considered to be protected from hazards in the equipment if the equipment complies with a relevant safety standard, for example one of those listed in Annex A, but compliance with those standards is not part of this European Standard. • Protection of SERVICE PERSONNEL working on a TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and/or a CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM and other USERS of a TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and/or a CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, from hazardous conditions on a TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and/or a CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM resulting from the connection of the equipment. • Protection of equipment USERS from voltages on a TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and/or a CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Requirements additional to those specified in this European Standard may be necessary for • equipment intended for operation while exposed, for example, to extremes of temperature, to excessive dust, moisture, or vibration, to flammable gases, to corrosive or explosive atmospheres, • electromedical applications with physical connections to the patient. The requirements for the following items are not covered by this European Standard: • functional reliability of equipment; • communication facilities with remote supply using hazardous voltage; • protection of equipment, TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS and/or CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS from damage.

This European Standard defines routine test procedures for use during or after manufacturing of complete equipments, sub-assemblies or components, certified or declared as complying with EN 60065 or EN 60950-1 and powered by an a.c. or d.c. mains supply. It defines the ROUTINE ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTs and their procedures to be applied during or at the end of the manufacturing process of apparatus certified or declared as complying with EN 60065 or EN 60950-1. The application of the tests detailed in this European Standard is design dependent and needs to be defined by the manufacturer.

2019-10-01: PR reactivated further to D156/C057 (extension of DOW of the superseding EN)
TC request (approved by D129/C108): Not offered to IEC as only valid for Europe * Voted as prAB

Applies to information technology equipment intended to be installed in an OUTDOOR LOCATION. The requirements for OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT also apply, where relevant, to empty OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES supplied for housing information technology equipment to be installed in an OUTDOOR LOCATION.

Applicable to mains-powered or battery-powered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a RATED VOLTAGE not exceeding 600 V. Also applicable are components and subassemblies intended for incorporation in information technology equipment. It is not expected that such components and subassemblies comply with every aspect of the standard, provided that the complete information technology equipment, incorporating such components and subassemblies, does comply. The contents of the corrigenda of August 2006 and August 2013 have been included in this copy.

Not to be offered to IEC as only valid for Europe

This European Standard defines routine test procedures for use during or after manufacturing of complete equipments, sub-assemblies or components, certified or declared as complying with EN 60950 or EN 60950-1 and powered by an a.c. or d.c. mains supply. The application of the tests detailed in this European Standard is design dependent and needs to be defined by the manufacturer.

Annex L supsersedes EN 60491:1995

Applies to receiving apparatus for sound or vision, amplifiers, load and source transducers, motor-driven apparatus (radio-gramophones, tape recorders and sound-film projectors, etc.) which are to be connected to the mains, directly or indirectly, and which are intended for domestic and similar indoor use. Gives a safety and classification terminology based on EN 60536. Specifies requirements for marking, insulation, components, electrical connections and fixings, protection against ionizing radiation, resistance to heating, mechanical strength and stability, etc., as well as a requirement for splash-proof mains operated electronic equipment. Does not apply to apparatus designed for rated supply voltage exceeding 433 V (r.m.s.) between phases in the case of three-phase supply and 250 V (r.m.s.) in all other cases. Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. Please refer to Guide 112 for using the current editions of EN 60065 and EN 60950 in evaluating the safety of multimedia equipment

This Part 2 of EN 50332 specifies matching values for the use of battery-operated audio equipment and headphones/earphones defined for the use with those and with standardised connectors allowing to combine components of different manufacturers or different design sold separately in order to avoid possible hearing impairment by excessive sound pressure resulting from them. Compared with “one-package sets“ the sound pressure level at the ear cannot be fixed by only one condition but needs at least two characteristics, one each for player and the headphones/earphones, defined by the matching values for their connection.