Which is the second edition of IEC 62368-1?
IEC 62368-1 2nd Edition, the hazard-based product-safety standard for ICT and AV equipment, is set to supersede the outgoing IEC 60950-1 for ICT equipment and IEC 60065 for AV equipment. The move is more significant than a simple merger or name change, because 62368-1 adopts fundamentally different engineering principles and terminologies.
What is the replacement standard for IEC 60950-1?
The standard will replace standards IEC 60950‑1, Information technology equipment ‑ Safety, and IEC 60065, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus ‑ Safety requirements. Both of these standards are in widespread use and cover the majority of power‑based products.
When did EMCA start work on IEC 62368?
In 1995, the European Computer Manufacturers Association (EMCA) started work on IEC 62368 by creating ECMA 287. This new document drew on the principles of the hazard‑based standard engineering (HBSE), which established that the principle that safety was not dependent on the product but based on the energy within the equipment.
Which is the harmonized safety standard for ICT?
As a single harmonized safety standard, IEC 62368-1 has been the work-in-progress of IEC Technical Committee TC108 since 2002. It is worth noting that TC108 is also responsible for IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065, and has implemented changes in the latest editions of both to ease the transition to the new standard.
When does ul 62368-1 go into effect?
In North America, December 20, 2020 is the UL Effective Date. UL will proceed with a soft transition, whereby new submissions for certification will be investigated against UL/CSA 62368-1, but existing products certified to the legacy standards will not be subjected to an Industry File Review (IFR).
Why is 62368-1 more important than 60950-1?
The move is more significant than a simple merger or name change, because 62368-1 adopts fundamentally different engineering principles and terminologies. In addition, some existing products that comply with 60950-1 or 60065 will need to be re-investigated to achieve certification.