BS EN 60950-1 : 2006
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Superseded date
30-09-2014
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Language(s)
English
Published date
01-01-2006
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INTRODUCTION
0 Principles of safety
1 General
2 Protection from hazards
3 Wiring, connections and supply
4 Physical requirements
5 Electrical requirements and simulated abnormal
conditions
6 Connection to telecommunication networks
7 Connection to cable distribution systems
Annex A (normative) - Tests for resistance to heat and fire
Annex B (normative) - Motor tests under abnormal conditions
Annex C (normative) - Transformers
Annex D (normative) - Measuring instruments for touch current
tests
Annex E (normative) - Temperature rise of a winding
Annex F (normative) - Measurement of clearances and creepage
distances
Annex G (normative) - Alternative method for determining
minimum clearances
Annex H (normative) - Ionizing radiation
Annex J (normative) - Table of electrochemical potentials
Annex K (normative) - Thermal controls
Annex L (normative) - Normal load conditions for some types
of electrical business equipment
Annex M (normative) - Criteria for telephone ringing signals
Annex N (normative) - Impulse test generators
Annex P (normative) - Normative references
Annex Q (normative) - Voltage dependent resistors (VDRs)
Annex R (informative) - Examples of requirements for quality
control programmes
Annex S (informative) - Procedure for impulse testing
Annex T (informative) - Guidance on protection against ingress
of water
Annex U (normative) - Insulated winding wires for use without
interleaved insulation
Annex V (normative) - AC power distribution systems
Annex W (informative) - Summation of touch currents
Annex X (informative) - Maximum heating effect in transformer
tests
Annex Y (normative) - Ultraviolet light conditioning test
Annex Z (informative) - Overvoltage categories
Annex AA (normative) - Mandrel test
Annex BB (informative) - Changes in the second edition
Annex CC (normative) - Evaluation of integrated circuit (IC)
current limiters
Annex DD (normative) - Requirements for the mounting means of
rack-mounted equipment
Annex EE (normative) - Household and home/office document/media
shredders
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding European
publications
Annex ZB (normative) - Special national conditions
Annex ZC (informative) - A-deviations
Annex ZD (informative) - IEC and CENELEC code designations
for flexible cords
Annex Zx (informative) - Significance of L[Aeq,T] in EN 50332-1
and additional information
Bibliography
Index
Pertains to mains-powered or battery-powered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a RATED VOLTAGE not exceeding 600 V.
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EPL/108
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS EN 60950 & BS 7002(1992). (03/2002) Supersedes 04/30097421 DC. (05/2006) Supersedes 07/30171230 DC. (04/2010) 2006 Edition Re-Issued in October 2013 & incorporates AMD 2 2013. Supersedes 12/30239881 DC & 12/30258456 DC.(11/2013) Superseded by BS EN 62368-1 but remains current and will be withdrawn on 20/06/2019. (09/2014)
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Standard
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340
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British Standards Institution
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Superseded
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| Standards | Relationship |
| NBN EN 60950-1 : 2006 AMD 4 2013 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 60950-1:2007 | Identical |
| SN EN 60950-1 : 2006 AMD 12 2011 | Identical |
| NF EN 60950-1 : 2006 AMD 2 2014 | Identical |
| EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 60950-1:2006 | Identical |
| DIN EN 60950-1 : 2014 | Identical |
| BS 5446-2:2003 | Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for heat alarms |
| BS 7671(2008) : 2018 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT1)/2(2008) : 2008 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND GUIDE TO THE SPECIFICATION AND SELECTION OF TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT BY THE PROCURING AUTHORITY |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT2)/1(2007) : 2007 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS & TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL TEST & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 2: CONTRACTOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT3)/2(2008) : 2008 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS & TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL TEST & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 3: CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS - AIR USE APPLICATION |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT3)/1(2007) : 2007 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS & TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL TEST & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 3: CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS - AIR USE APPLICATION |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT1)/1(2007) : 2007 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS & TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL TEST & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND GUIDE TO THE SPECIFICATION AND SELECTION OF TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT BY THE PROCURING AUTHORITY |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT2)/2(2008) : 2008 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS & TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL TEST & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 2: CONTRACTOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 14/30277275 DC : 0 | BS 5446-3 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM DEVICES FOR DWELLINGS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT4)/1(2007) : 2007 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS & TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL TEST & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 4: CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS - NAVAL USE APPLICATION |
| DEFSTAN 66-31(PT4)/2(2008) : 2008 | BASIC REQUIREMENTS & TESTS FOR ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL TEST & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT - PART 4: CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS - NAVAL USE APPLICATION |
| RSSB GK/RT0053 : ISSUE 1 | CONTROL OF UNWANTED VOLTAGES ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT STATIONS |
| RSSB GK/GN0653 : ISSUE 1 | GUIDANCE ON CONTROL OF UNWANTED VOLTAGES ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT STATIONS |
| 04/103895 DC : DRAFT FEB 2004 | BS 5446 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM DEVICES FOR DWELLINGS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR SMOKE ALARM KITS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE |
| BS 5446-3:2005 | Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for smoke alarm kits for deaf and hard of hearing people |
| BS 5446-3:2015 | Detection and alarm devices for dwellings Specification for fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm systems for deaf and hard of hearing people |
| BS 7671(2008) : 2008 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS |
| IEC 60695-11-20:2015 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-20: Test flames - 500 W flame test method |
| IEC 60112:2003+AMD1:2009 CSV | Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials |
| EN 60999-2:2003 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping units for conductors above 35 mm² up to 300 mm² (included) |
| IEC TR 60825-9:1999 | Safety of laser products - Part 9: Compilation of maximum permissible exposure to incoherent optical radiation |
| HD 384.1 : 200S2 | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF BUILDINGS - PART 1: SCOPE, OBJECT AND FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES |
| ISO 4892-1:2016 | Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 1: General guidance |
| IEC 60728-11:2016 | Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - Part 11: Safety |
| IEC 61643-321:2001 | Components for low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 321: Specifications for avalanche breakdown diode (ABD) |
| EN 60998-1:2004 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements |
| IEC 60825-2:2004+AMD1:2006+AMD2:2010 CSV | Safety of laser products - Part 2: Safety of optical fibre communication systems (OFCS) |
| IEC 60998-1:2002 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements |
| EN ISO 8256:2004 | Plastics - Determination of tensile-impact strength (ISO 8256:2004) |
| IEC 60664-4:2005 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 4: Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress |
| IEC 60384-14:2013+AMD1:2016 CSV | Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains |
| EN 60825-1:2014/AC:2017-06 | SAFETY OF LASER PRODUCTS - PART 1: EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| EN 60825-12:2004 | Safety of laser products - Part 12: Safety of free space optical communication systems used for transmission of information |
| EN 60065:2014/AC:2017-01 | AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60065:2014/COR2:2016) |
| EN ISO 4892-1:2016 | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 1: General guidance (ISO 4892-1:2016) |
| EN 60085:2008 | Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation and designation |
| IEC GUIDE 112:2017 | Guide on the safety of multimedia equipment |
| IEC 60364-4-41:2005+AMD1:2017 CSV | Low voltage electrical installations - Part 4-41: Protection for safety - Protection against electric shock |
| IEC 60073:2002 | Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Coding principles for indicators and actuators |
| EN 60695-10-2:2014 | Fire hazard testing - Part 10-2: Abnormal heat - Ball pressure test method |
| EN 60073:2002 | Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Coding principles for indicators and actuators |
| EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015 | MINIATURE FUSES - PART 1: DEFINITIONS FOR MINIATURE FUSES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINIATURE FUSE-LINKS |
| ISO 9773:1998 | Plastics — Determination of burning behaviour of thin flexible vertical specimens in contact with a small-flame ignition source |
| IEC 60999-2:2003 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping units for conductors above 35 mm2 up to 300 mm2 (included) |
| IEC 60050-212:2010 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 212: Electrical insulating solids, liquids and gases |
| IEC 60896-21:2004 | Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 21: Valve regulated types - Methods of test |
| EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60950-1:2005/A2:2013, MODIFIED) |
| IEC 60825-1:2014 | Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements |
| ISO 8256:2004 | Plastics — Determination of tensile-impact strength |
| IEC 60885-1:1987 | Electrical test methods for electric cables. Part 1: Electrical tests for cables, cords and wires for voltages up to and including 450/750 V |
| IEC 60825-12:2004 | Safety of laser products - Part 12: Safety of free space optical communication systems used for transmission of information |
| IEC 60227-2:1997+AMD1:2003 CSV | Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 2: Test methods |
| IEC 60695-2-11:2014 | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (GWEPT) |
| IEC 60127-1:2006+AMD1:2011+AMD2:2015 CSV | Miniature fuses - Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses andgeneral requirements for miniature fuse-links |
| IEC 60269-2-1:2004 | Low-voltage fuses - Part 2-1: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application) - Sections I to VI: Examples of types of standardized fuses |
| IEC 61643-21:2000+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2012 CSV | Low voltage surge protective devices - Part 21: Surge protective devices connected to telecommunications and signalling networks - Performance requirements and testing methods |
| IEC 60695-10-3:2016 | Fire hazard testing - Part 10-3: Abnormal heat - Mould stress relief distortion test |
| EN 60947-1:2007/A2:2014 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 1: GENERAL RULES (IEC 60947-1:2007/A2:2014) |
| IEC 60851-6:2012 | Winding wires - Test methods - Part 6: Thermal properties |
| IEC 60851-5:2008+AMD1:2011 CSV | Winding wires - Test methods - Part 5: Electrical properties |
| IEC 60364-1:2005 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, definitions |
| IEC 61643-311:2013 | Components for low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 311: Performance requirements and test circuits for gas discharge tubes (GDT) |
| IEC 60227-1:2007 | Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements |
| EN 60112 : 2003 AMD 1 2009 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PROOF AND THE COMPARATIVE TRACKING INDICES OF SOLID INSULATING MATERIALS |
| EN 60747-5-5:2011/A1:2015 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - DISCRETE DEVICES - PART 5-5: OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES - PHOTOCOUPLERS (IEC 60747-5-5:2007/A1:2013) |
| IEC 60999-1:1999 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm2 up to 35 mm2 (included) |
| IEC 60085:2007 | Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation and designation |
| IEC 60410:1973 | Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes |
| ISO 262:1998 | ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts |
| IEC 60908:1999 | Audio recording - Compact disc digital audio system |
| EN 60695-11-4 : 2011 | FIRE HAZARD TESTING - PART 11-4: TEST FLAMES - 50 W FLAME - APPARATUS AND CONFIRMATIONAL TEST METHOD (IEC 60695-11-4:2011) |
| IEC 61558-1:2017 | Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof - Part 1: General requirements and tests |
| ISO 180:2000 | Plastics Determination of Izod impact strength |
| EN 60695-11-3:2012 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-3: Test flames - 500 W flames - Apparatus and confirmational test methods |
| IEC 60906-2:2011 | IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 2: Plugs and socket-outlets 15 A 125 V a.c. and 20 A 125 V a.c. |
| EN 60851-6:2012 | Winding wires - Test methods - Part 6: Thermal properties |
| IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
| ISO 9772:2012 | Cellular plastics Determination of horizontal burning characteristics of small specimens subjected to a small flame |
| IEC 61058-1:2016 | Switches for appliances - Part 1: General requirements |
| IEC 60896-22:2004 | Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 22: Valve regulated types - Requirements |
| IEC 60947-1:2007+AMD1:2010+AMD2:2014 CSV | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: General rules |
| IEC 60695-11-10:2013 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-10: Test flames - 50 W horizontal and vertical flame test methods |
| EN 60695-10-3:2016 | Fire hazard testing - Part 10-3: Abnormal heat - Mould stress relief distortion test |
| IEC 61051-2:1991 | Varistors for use in electronic equipment - Part 2: Sectional specification for surge suppression varistors |
| EN 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
| IEC 60906-1:2009 | IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: Plugs and socket-outlets 16 A 250 V a.c. |
| IEC 60851-3:2009+AMD1:2013 CSV | Winding wires - Test methods - Part 3: Mechanical properties |
| ISO 4892-4:2013 | Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 4: Open-flame carbon-arc lamps |
| EN 60317-43:1997/A1:2010 | SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARTICULAR TYPES OF WINDING WIRES - PART 43: AROMATIC POLYIMIDE TAPE WRAPPED ROUND COPPER WIRE, CLASS 240 |
| IEC 62471:2006 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems |
| EN 60068-2-78:2013 | Environmental testing - Part 2-78: Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state |
| IEC TS 60695-11-3:2004 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-3: Test flames - 500 W flames - Apparatus and confirmational test methods |
| ISO 4892-2:2013 | Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps |
| ISO 261:1998 | ISO general purpose metric screw threads — General plan |
| EN 50395 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES |
| EN 61058-1:2002/A2:2008 | SWITCHES FOR APPLIANCES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| IEC 61965:2003 | Mechanical safety of cathode ray tubes |
| EN 60999-1:2000 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm² up to 35 mm² (included) |
| IEC 61643-331:2003 | Components for low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 331: Specification for metal oxide varistors (MOV) |
| IEC 60747-5-5:2007+AMD1:2013 CSV | Semiconductor devices - Discrete devices - Part 5-5: Optoelectronic devices - Photocouplers |
| IEC 60695-10-2:2014 | Fire hazard testing - Part 10-2: Abnormal heat - Ball pressure test method |
| ISO 4046-4:2002 | Paper, board, pulps and related terms Vocabulary Part 4: Paper and board grades and converted products |
| ISO 7000:2014 | Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols |
| IEC 60317-43:1997+AMD1:2010 CSV | Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 43: Aromatic polyimide type wrapped round copper wire, class 240 |
| IEC 61140:2016 | Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment |
| EN 60825-2:2004/A2:2010 | SAFETY OF LASER PRODUCTS - PART 2: SAFETY OF OPTICAL FIBRE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (OFCS) |
| IEC TS 60695-11-4:2004 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-4: Test flames - 50 W flame - Apparatus and confirmational test method |
| EN 60695-11-5:2017 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test method - Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance |
| IEC 61032:1997 | Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification |
| IEC 60695-11-5:2016 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test method - Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance |
| AS/NZS 3112:2017 | Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets |
| EN 62471:2008 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems |
| ISO 178:2010 | Plastics Determination of flexural properties |
| IEC 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
| EN ISO 4892-2:2013 | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps (ISO 4892-2:2013) |
| EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES |
| IEC 62368-1:2014 | Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements |
| EN 60851-5:2008/A1:2011 | WINDING WIRES - TEST METHODS - PART 5: ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES (IEC 60851-5:2008) |
| IEC 60990:2016 | Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current |
| EN 60730-1:2016 | Automatic electrical controls - Part 1: General requirements |
| EN 60695-2-11:2014 | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (GWEPT) (IEC 60695-2-11:2014) |
| IEC 60730-1:2013+AMD1:2015 CSV | Automatic electrical controls - Part 1: General requirements |
| EN 60990:2016 | Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current |
| EN 62133:2013 | Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications |
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