IEC 60335-1 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements

The IEC 60335-1 standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines electrical appliances for household and similar purposes with a rated voltage of not more than 250 Volts for single-phase devices and 480 Volts for other devices, including devices with direct current supply and battery-operated devices. relates to security. Appliances that may be a source of danger to humans, such as appliances not intended for normal household use but still intended for use by ordinary people in shops, light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

This standard deals with reasonably foreseeable hazards faced by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account:

• Persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevent them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction
• Children playing with the device

This standard does not apply to the following devices:

• Devices for industrial purposes only
• Devices intended for use where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere
• Audio, video and similar electronic devices
• Medical electrical equipment
• hand held power tools
• information technology equipment
• Portable power tools
• Electric powered hand tools, portable tools and lawn and garden machines

Significant technical changes have been made in the last update of this standard. Namely,

• Information is provided on the guidance documents on the application of the security requirements under the IEC 60335 series and how to obtain them.
• The requirements for protective extra-low voltage circuits are clarified.
• The requirements for the measurement of power input and rated current are clarified as they vary throughout the duty cycle.
• The mechanical strength requirements for devices with integrated pins for plugging into sockets have been clarified.
• Added revised requirements for battery powered devices.
• Added moisture resistance test requirements for devices that include an automatic cable reel and have a second IP rating.

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