IEC/TC 44 - Safety of machinery - Electrotechnical aspects

IEC/TC 44 is a Technical Committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Safety of machinery - Electrotechnical aspects" and is responsible for: Standardization in the field of the application of electro-technical equipment and systems to machinery (including a group of machines working together in a coordinated manner, excluding higher-level systems aspects) not portable by hand while working, but which may include mobile equipment. The equipment covered commences at the point of connection of the electrical supply to the machinery. Standardization of interfaces (excluding local area networks and fieldbus) between control equipment and the electro- technical equipment of machinery. Standardization of electrotechnical equipment and systems relating to the safeguarding of persons from hazards of the machinery, its associated equipment and the environment. To coordinate with ISO all matters concerning the safety of machinery. This committee has published 50 standards.

IEC/TC 44 develops ISO standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: Standardization in the field of the application of electro-technical equipment and systems to machinery (including a group of machines working together in a coordinated manner, excluding higher-level systems aspects) not portable by hand while working, but which may include mobile equipment. The equipment covered commences at the point of connection of the electrical supply to the machinery. Standardization of interfaces (excluding local area networks and fieldbus) between control equipment and the electro- technical equipment of machinery. Standardization of electrotechnical equipment and systems relating to the safeguarding of persons from hazards of the machinery, its associated equipment and the environment. To coordinate with ISO all matters concerning the safety of machinery. Currently, there are 50 published standards from this technical committee.

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