Hi Brian, As Luis points out, the 2 standards are directed at different applications. However, I believe most of the tests required are the same. But I'm not sure that the manufacturer of the pump would apply the same tests that I would seek to apply. So I would look at EN61010-1 and see what test apply. I believe a locked rotor, dielectric and leakage current would apply. Then I would ask the manufacturer for evidence that these tests were performed. (The locked rotor requirements could also be met if the the manufacturer claims that the unit is impedance protected). Good Luck, Ray [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
-----Original Message----- From: Luiz Claudio [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 1999 11:37 AM To: Brian At Work Cc: IEEE Group Subject: Re: EN60335 verses EN61010-1 Brian, My understanding is that EN60331-1 covers only appliances (equipment) that are destinated to be used in a household environment. For example, EN60335-2-24 has specific requirements for household refrigerators, but does not have special requirements for laboratory refrigerators (where you may have flammable substances nearby or inside the product). Therefore, by analogy, the fact that your pump has been tested and approved to EN60335 does not mean that it is totally safe to be used in a laboratory equipment. If I were you, I would look closely to EN61010-1 or other standards to identify other requirements that may not be within the scope of EN60335-1. Regards, Luiz Brian At Work wrote: Our company manufacturers laboratory equipment so we perform safety tests and evaluation based on EN61010-1 (Safety of Laboratory equipment). My understanding is that we can use components, such as Power Supplies, in our products that has been tested to EN60950 (Safety of IT Equipment) without additional safety evaluation. Our engineering department wants to use a small water circulation pump (aquarium pump) in one of our products. This pump has the CE mark. The DOC says it was evaluated to EN60335 (Safety of Household electrical appliances). If we use this pump in accordance to the manufacturer's specifications can we use it in a laboratory instrument without additional evaluation or testing of the pump? Regards,Brian KundeGroup LeaderCompliance Testing Center LECO Corporation3000 Lakeview Ave.St. Joseph, MI 49085(616) 982-5423 phone(616) 982-8964 fax [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
