Software that includes code intended to prevent hazards if a fault, other than a software fault occurs in the appliance class c iec 607301. It is the new safety standard for all audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment in major world markets, including the eu, the us, and canada. 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. 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. However, whether this clause will remain valid after december 20, 2020 is still up in the air in the eu. In the everchanging world of digital technology, safety standards for audiovisual and i. 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. Iec 62368 1 was published in europe during the second half of 2014.
Designing for compliance to iec 623681 3rd edition ul. You asked what the impact is on products of touch temperature limits in 62368 1 as compared to touch temperature limits in 60950 1 and 60065 standards. While this standard is different from traditional iec safety standards in its approach and whi le it is. Compliance to iec 623681 the new hazardbased safety standard. International electrotechnical commission s standard. This document does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. It will be replacing the existing standards, iec en 60065 and iec en 60950 1. The text of document 108521fdis, future edition 2 of iec 62368 1. Iec 62368 is an entirely new product safety concept. Test report iec 62368 1 audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1.
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. Dec 23, 2019 this led to the development of the iec 62368 1, audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. In 2014 the electrotechnical commission iec released edition 2. This part of iec 62368 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment. 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. Radio spectrum and technical standards advisory committee.
Iec 62368 1, audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. This part of iec 62368 specifies safeguards for ordinary persons, instructed persons, and skilled persons. The abcs of iec 623681, an emerging safety standard. Crafted specifically for audiovideo, information, and communications.
Note 8 for specific functional and software safety requirements of. December 2020 is the date of withdrawal dow of the standards to supersede iec 60065 and iec 60950 1. Ul standards for safety are developed and maintained in the standard generalized markup language. Originally the dow was june 2019, but was changed to december. He held the position of program chair at the ieee pses in orange county ca from 20082010, and again from 202014. Everything you need to know about iec 62368 and where. Application of requirements and acceptance of materials, components. 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. The new hazardbased standard for it and av products, iec 62368 1, has been making news for several years. Iec 62368 1, annex w, comparison of terms introduced in this standard. 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. 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. Safety of electronic 861 equipment within the field of audiovideo, information technology and communication 862 technology.
Iec 62368 1 introduces the concept of safeguards and specifies safeguard requirements. Explanatory information related to iec 623681 international electrotechnical commission xd ics 33. We have created a toolkit to help you prepare for a smooth transition from legacy standards 60065 and 609501, to 623681. Audiovideo, informations og kommunikationsteknologiudstyr del 1. This is the second edition of the binational standard and is based on iec 60950 1, second edition. This edition of ul 62368 1 supersedes the previous edition published on february 17, 2012. Uliec 623681 2nd edition, and iec 623681 3rd edition. Control functions which are intended to prevent special hazards e. Iec 623681 is the hazardbased electrical safety standard for it equipment and audiovisual products. 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.
Each participant will be provided a copy of iec 62368 1 3rd ed. Expertise ul played a key role in the development of the new. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free try out our other web application. The hazard based standard, en 623681, will supersede en. Watch the new webinar video about getting your wireless, iot and m2m products into asia. Note 4 8 for specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic.
The new standard is iec 62368, which will replace 60065 audiovideo and 60950 it for external power supplies. General requirements march 27, 2007 this national standard is based on publication iec 609501, second edition 2005. Once the training is over, the standards will be collected. Iec 62368 supports the convergence of technologies and newer stateoftheart tech. In europe, all audiovideo, it and communication products will need to show compliance in accordance with en 62368 1 by 20 december 2020. However, since its effective date was so far out, we understand manufacturers reluctance to jump too quickly. This standard does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment.
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. The standard, iec en 62368 1 represents a new approach to hazard based safety engineering. Note 4 for specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic safetyrelated systems for. Iec 623681 2nd edition, the hazardbased productsafety standard for ict and av equipment, is set to supersede the outgoing iec 609501 for ict equipment. 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. The extent of the impact depends on the type of the product and. 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. In addition to bringing the 62368 11 of two previous standards under the same umbrella, iec represents a significant departure from what a standard normally looks like. This hazardbased standard offers greater flexibility in product design and makes it easier iec 62368 introduction of new technology. Note 4 for specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic. This part of iec specifies safeguards for ordinary persons, instructed persons, and skilled persons. Touch temperature requirements in iec 62368 1 have changed in some respects from those in iec 60950 1 and iec 60065. 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 3 for information on this subject, see iec 62305 1.
Safety requirements third edition, issued october 2018. 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. 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. 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. Safety standard iec 623681 to replace iec 609501 and iec 60065. 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. 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. What is the impact on products of touch temperature limits.
This document assumes a maximum altitude of 2 000 m unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Ul certification customers have free access to ul standards, not including ul iec based standards. Audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. 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. We also offer two different types of subscriptions. Ul 623681 is an adoption of iec 623681, audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part 1. Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the u. Iec 62368 1 is the hazardbased electrical safety standard for it equipment and audiovisual products. Already today we help and support you with the conversion of the new security standard for it products. This harmonized standard is based on iec publication 62368 1, second edition, audiovideo, information and communication technology equipment part. The safety standards that historically have applied to these products, iec 60065 and iec 60950 1 respectively, will transition to iec 62368 1. Ul offices globally iecee ctl activity started, including development of test equipment list, available on ctl website 32 why cb scheme activation important.
Test report iec 623681 audiovideo, information and. 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. Iec 62368 1 timing december 20, 2020 represents an important date for companies marketing audiovisual products or computingcommunications equipment in north america i. Iec 60950 1, clause 0 and iec 62368 1 clause 0 are completely different as the basis for the two standards is quite different. 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 enulcsa 60065, audio, video and similar electronic apparatus, and iec enul csa 60950 1, information technology equipment. The evolution of iec 62368 1 is an example of a safety standard that is keeping pace with, and perhaps outpacing, the market.
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. Ul 623681 audiovideo, information and communication. Safety aspects for dc power transfer through communication cables and. However, what if that new software on the smoke detector stalls or crashes. The committee draft for vote cdv is the first voting stage for a new iec standard, edition or amendment. This harmonized standard is based on iec publication 623681, third edition. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free. Iec 62368 1 and its impact on global certifications.