The extent of the impact depends on the type of the product and. Take the next step towards ul iec 62368 1 product safety compliance thursday, july 18, 2019 15. The new standard is iec 62368, which will replace 60065 audiovideo and 60950 it for external power supplies. Iec 62368 1, annex w, comparison of terms introduced in this standard. Note 4 8 for specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic. What is the impact on products of touch temperature limits. Each participant will be provided a copy of iec 62368 1 3rd ed. Audiovideo, informations og kommunikationsteknologiudstyr del 1. This part of iec 62368 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment. The complete backgroundrationale behind the considerations in this trf is outlined in 108575inf, iec tc 108 position related to trfs associated with the transition of iec 60065 and iec. Application of requirements and acceptance of materials, components.
However, what if that new software on the smoke detector stalls or crashes. Already today we help and support you with the conversion of the new security standard for it products. Additional requirements for equipment having the capability to supply dc power over commonly used communication cables, such as usb or ethernet poe, are given in iec 62368 3. Given the substantial market for itav products, it will be crucial for most manufacturers to have a transition plan for the new hazard based standard, both for europe and worldwide.
Audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. Note 4 for specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic safetyrelated systems for example, protective electronic circuits, see iec 61508 1. Watch the new webinar video about getting your wireless, iot and m2m products into asia. Test report iec 62368 1 audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. There is a note in iec 62368 1, 2nd edition that reference components and subassemblies that already comply with iec 60950 1 or iec 60065 are to be acceptable as part of the equipment covered by. Iec 62368 1 is the hazardbased electrical safety standard for it equipment and audiovisual products. He held the position of program chair at the ieee pses in orange county ca from 20082010, and again from 202014. Iec 62368 1, audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. Software that includes code intended to prevent hazards if a fault, other than a software fault occurs in the appliance class c iec 607301.
An overview of iec 62368 1 edition 3 the third edition of the international electrotechnical commission iec 62368 1 product safety standard for audio and video systems formalizes several important updates that will improve iot from the device level to the cloud level. Intertek can guide you through iec 62368 certification. Iec 62368 1 at a glance 1 6 this international standard 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. This harmonized standard is based on iec publication 62368 1, second edition, audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part. This edition of ul 62368 1 supersedes the previous edition published on february 17, 2012. Iec 60950 1, clause 0 and iec 62368 1 clause 0 are completely different as the basis for the two standards is quite different. Ul 623681 2012feb17 ul standard for safety audovdeo nformaton and communcaton technology equpmentpart 1 safety requrementsfrst edton reprnt wth revsons through and ncludng march 8 2012. Designing for compliance to iec 623681 3rd edition ul. International electrotechnical commission s standard. We also offer two different types of subscriptions. Iec 62368 1 is intended to be more generic and technology independent, to simplify design and adoption to different markets, minimizing the need for nationalregional differences. This hazardbased standard offers greater flexibility in product design and makes it easier iec 62368 introduction of new technology. Safety of electronic 861 equipment within the field of audiovideo, information technology and communication 862 technology.
Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the u. This harmonized standard is based on iec publication 623681, third edition. This document assumes a maximum altitude of 2 000 m unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Iec 62368 1 is based on the principles of hbse, which is a different way of developing and specifying safety considerations than that of the current practice. Implementation plan for iec 62368 1 is intended to ultimately replace iec 60065 and iec 60950 1 initially published in 2010 with a minimum five 5 year effective date that is being recommended by iec tc108 its test report form trf has been published publication of national standards based on iec 62368 1. Iec 62368 1 and its impact on global certifications. Iec 62368 1 introduces the concept of safeguards and specifies safeguard requirements. Compliance to iec 623681 the new hazardbased safety standard. The text of document 108521fdis, future edition 2 of iec 62368 1.
However, since its effective date was so far out, we understand manufacturers reluctance to jump too quickly. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free. Safety requirements third edition, issued october 2018. This part of iec 62368 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. Everything you need to know about iec 62368 and where. The safety standards that historically have applied to these products, iec 60065 and iec 60950 1 respectively, will transition to iec 62368 1.
Guidance and comparison between 60950 1 and 62368 1 1 scope this technical report provides a mapping and comparison between the clauses of the traditional iec 60950 1 second edition, 200512 and the corresponding clauses, requirements and test methods in the. Iec 623681 is the hazardbased electrical safety standard for it equipment and audiovisual products. Nenen iec 62368 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. Ul certification customers have free access to ul standards, not including ul iec based standards. The real question is how iec 62368 1 in total is applied to the ethernet equipment as iec 62368 1 uses different assessment procedures than ieee 802. This part of iec specifies safeguards for ordinary persons, instructed persons, and skilled persons. Iec 62368 1 was published in europe during the second half of 2014. Implementation plan for iec 623681 is intended to ultimately replace iec 60065 and iec 609501 initially published in 2010 with a minimum five 5 year effective date that is being recommended by iec tc108 its test report form trf has been published publication of national standards based on iec 623681. Originally the dow was june 2019, but was changed to december. Note 4 for specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic safetyrelated systems for. We have created a toolkit to help you prepare for a smooth transition from legacy standards 60065 and 609501, to 623681. Ul guide to iec 623681 the complete transition toolkit. In 2014 the electrotechnical commission iec released edition 2.
Touch temperature requirements in iec 62368 1 have changed in some respects from those in iec 60950 1 and iec 60065. Iec enulcsa 60065, audio, video and similar electronic apparatus, and iec enul csa 60950 1, information technology equipment. The committee draft for vote cdv is the first voting stage for a new iec standard, edition or amendment. The standard, iec en 62368 1 represents a new approach to hazard based safety engineering. Radio spectrum and technical standards advisory committee. This hazardbased standard offers greater flexibility in product design and makes it easier for introduction of new technology.
Test report iec 623681 audiovideo, information and. Ul offices globally iecee ctl activity started, including development of test equipment list, available on ctl website 32 why cb scheme activation important. This standard covers hazards and hazard prevention in the domain of information technology ite and audiovisual av equipment, including consumer electronics, musical instruments, office appliances, and telecom hardware, and is intended to replace iec 609501 and iec 60065 sometime in. General requirements march 27, 2007 this national standard is based on publication iec 609501, second edition 2005. Back to standard 623681, edition 3 the cost to purchase this standard varies depending on whether you are ordering a hardcopy, pdf or combination of the two. Note 4 for specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic. Crafted specifically for audiovideo, information, and communications.
This standard does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. The new hazardbased standard for it and av products, iec 62368 1, has been making news for several years. However, whether this clause will remain valid after december 20, 2020 is still up in the air in the eu. Expertise ul played a key role in the development of the new. This document does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. To learn more about this new type of hybrid standard, and how complying with iec 62368 as early as possible iec 62368 impact your supply chain, check out our resources show more show. Nov 15, 2015 this allows power supplies to comply with iec 62368 1, the overarching safety standard which covers a broad segment of energyusing equipment, and which replaces iec 60950 for it equipment and iec 60065 for television, video and audio equipment. This is the second edition of the binational standard and is based on iec 60950 1, second edition. For all suppliers and manufacturers of devices in information and communication technology is the changeover of the two previous safety standards iec en 60065 and iec en 60950 1 into the new standard iec en 62368 1, a special contentrelated and time challenge. Uliec 623681 2nd edition, and iec 623681 3rd edition. Ul standards for safety are developed and maintained in the standard generalized markup language. Safety aspects for dc power transfer through communication cables and. Discover how to meet the requirements of the 2nd edition of iec 623681 which changes the fundamentals of safety compliance for all av and itc products. It will be replacing the existing standards, iec en 60065 and iec en 60950 1.
Safety requirements, is a key element of an active multiyear transition that will result in iec 62368 1 wholly covering equipment currently falling under the scopes of the standards, iec 60065, and iec 60950 1. Ul 623681 is an adoption of iec 623681, audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. Ul 623681 audiovideo, information and communication. December 2020 is the date of withdrawal dow of the standards to supersede iec 60065 and iec 60950 1. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free try out our other web application. Iec 623681 is the safety standard that is changing worldwide safety certification of consumer and enterprise products in the audiovideo optical radiation webinar series to meet laser and led radiation product safety requirements and regulations, manufacturers must navigate the standards put in place by.
Once the training is over, the standards will be collected. Iec 62368 is an entirely new product safety concept. Note 3 for information on this subject, see iec 62305 1. This part of iec 62368 specifies safeguards for ordinary persons, instructed persons, and skilled persons. Safety standard iec 623681 to replace iec 609501 and iec 60065. Note 8 for specific functional and software safety requirements of. Control functions which are intended to prevent special hazards e. The hazard based standard, en 623681, will supersede en. While this standard is different from traditional iec safety standards in its approach and whi le it is. In the everchanging world of digital technology, safety standards for audiovisual and i.
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