IEC215 is now known as IEC60215. It applies to radio transmitting equipment. It is a harmonised standard and is listed under the R&TTE Directive, Article 3(1)a.
In my opinion it is not a very good standard, and is insufficient on it's own. You are unlikely to be able to issue a Declaration of Conformity based on applying this standard alone. I would never apply it without also applying EN60950. It may be slightly better than parts of EN60950 as far as both ionising and non-ionising radiation hazards are concerned. It also includes specific provisions for interlocks on cabinets and enclosures and the provision of earthing wands. It is clearly written with large transmitters in mind. There is also an Appendix (D) that addresses the competence of personnel who are designated as skilled to work on such equipment. It is available as a British Standard, BS EN 60215:1996. Best regards, Neil R. Barker Compliance Engineering Manager e2v technologies ltd Waterhouse Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 2QU U.K. Tel: +44 (01245) 453616 Fax: +44 (01245) 453410 E-mail: [email protected] From: Charles Blackham [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 15 May 2003 13:27 To: emc-pstc Subject: EN 60215 / IEC215 Safety requirements for radio transmitting equipment Dear Group I'm being asked to confirm on a customer tender document whether we comply with IEC215. Looking at the Official Journal this standard is no longer valid for declaring compliance with the LVD. Our equipment meets the relevant safety requirements of EN60950 for electrical safety and EN50383 for SAR. Is IEC215 a standard for broadcast equipment? - could anyone confirm its scope for me. Best regards Charlie Blackham Approvals Manager Airspan Communications Ltd This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] Archive is being moved, we will announce when it is back on-line. All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
