I think this still depends on which standard applies. At one time, in Europe, the mere presence of a PE connection left the product in a grey area between Class I and Class II. It's a grey area because the presence made it Class I but of course it fails a PE continuity test to accessible conducting parts.

I think that has been resolved, but I'm not sure.

On 2025-05-19 12:05, [email protected] wrote:

A product is designed as a Class II product.

But the product has a protective earth (PE) terminal connection. This PE-connection has no further connection on the PCB. It exists only so the electricians have a place to connect the PE wire, which always are present in the AC cable.

Is such a product a Class II or does the PE connection, make it Class I?

BR Amund

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