Hello Keith, Very good question as it the answer is not obvious, I am sure there is going to be more then one opinion. The directive itself does not require such tests, the usage of the standard itself is voluntary (by the way, why did you use EN 60204, there are others). There is an IEC standard for production testing (the number escapes me at this moment) but I do not believe it applies to machines. Although, for the purpose of compliance with the directive, each machine is introduced to the market -the condition requiring the CE marking- individually, the production testing such as high voltage or insulation resistance, is not required. Regardless of this, the third party may require you to perform these tests, if an agency marking was sought.
Matthias R. Heinze TUV Rheinland [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nicholas, Keith L Sent: Thursday, April 16, 1998 1:53 PM To: Emc-Pstc (E-mail) Subject: Testing of series produced machines Regarding the Machinery Directive..... In series production of machines, must each unit be tested for "continuity of the protective bonding circuit", "insulation resistance test" and "High voltage test" (these are in 60204 section 20) before the CE mark can be applied. OR Can one unit be tested with the information be placed in the Technical File. Thank you for your comments in advance. Keith L. Nicholas Manager, Electrical Controls AMP Incorporated, Automachine Systems Group Mail Stop: 161-39 * (717) 810-2601 * (717) 810-2443 * [email protected]
