I just happened to be looking at UL61058-1 - as I have no life at all - (UL says that it is based on IEC61058-1, Ed 3.1). Clause 21.1 (res to heat and fire) references Annex E for the ball pressure test, and Annex C for the glow-wire test.
While I would not consider use of a switch that is not 61058-certified, it would seem that the tests referenced in 61058-1 are needed only if you are evaluating the switch as a separate item. And if you are evaluating it as a separate component, you need to use the most stringent level (3). The flammability (glow-wire and ball-pressure) tests are applied to current-carrying parts and parts that used for protection against shock. The test temperature level 3 = 850 degC. 61058-1 also says "Where an appliance standard gives no indication of the level, reference can be made to IEC 60335-1 for guidance." Also, 61058-1 has other electrical and mechanical and EMC requirements. luck, Brian > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of James, > Chris > Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 4:56 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: EN 60065:2002 & mains switches > > Does Clause 14.6.1 (a) "translate" to meaning mains switches > must exceed > the flammability specification of IEC 61058-1? > > 14.6.1 (a) requires them to meet 61058-1 but then says ............. > Moreover, MAINS SWITCHES shall comply with the flammability > category V-0 > or according to G.1.1 of Annex G. > > I don't posses 61058 so don't know what that calls > for............... > > Chris - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas [email protected] Mike Cantwell [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: [email protected] David Heald: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
