IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFIRMITY TESTING AND
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
COMMITTEE OF TESTING LABORATORIES
IEC 62368-1, 2 Ed. (2014-02)
TESTING AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT/ALLOWED SUBCONTRACTING
R = Required to be at Lab
IEC 62368-1 test equipment has been identified for use in the sub-grouped below:
RA = Required for Amplifiers; in addition to RB, required for apparatus with audio amplifiers (audio power > 0,5 Watts)
RB = Required Basic - test and measurement equipment required for all apparatus
RC = Required for Cable distribution system; in addition to RB, required for apparatus with connection(s) to a cable distribution system
RSH = Required for SHredder; in addition to RB, required for shredder
RT = Required for Telecom; in addition to RB, required for apparatus with connection(s) to a telecommunication network
RV = Required for CRT / Plasma/LCD or other Video equipment in addition to RB required for testing CRT Cathode ray Tubes/ picture tubes,
plasma/LCD or other video apparatus
S = May be Subcontracted
SP = SPecialized testing facility
W = May be Witnessed at MTL
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4.7
Equipment for direct
insertion in to mains
socket-outlets
4.8
Coin/button cell batteries
5.2.2.2
5.2.2.4
5.3.2.
5.4.1.10
Steady- state voltage and
current limits
Single pulse limits
Accessibility to electrical
energy sources and
safeguards
Thermoplastic parts on
which conductive metallic
parts are directly mounted
5.4.1.4, 9.2.5 Maximum operating
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Testing / measuring equipment / material needed
Subcontracting
Test equipment (see Fig. 11 of IEC 60065)
RB
30 N ± 1N applied by rigid test finger (Figure V.2); test hook (Figure 20)
Crush Test – 300 N ± 5N; flat surface measuring 100 mm by 250 mm; timer
Amp- and voltmeter suitable for the current and waveform, frequency meter
Measuring instruments in according IEC 60990: 1999 Figure 4 and 5
Oscilloscope
Blunt probe of Figure V.3
RB
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Vicat test B 50 of ISO 306
Ball pressure test apparatus according to IEC 60695-10-2
Oven at least 125ºC
Voltage supply
Single phase voltage supply systems/variability/adequacy
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Testing / measuring equipment / material needed
temperatures for materials,
components and systems Temperature (rise)
5.4.5.2
Clearances, creepage
distance, solid insulation
5.4.8
Antenna terminal
insulation
Thermal cycling test
procedure
Humidity conditioning
5.4.9
Electrical strength test
5.4.10
Safeguards against
transient voltages from
external circuits
Separation between external
circuits and earth
Capacitor discharge
5.4.1.5.3
5.4.11
5.5.2.2
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Three phase voltage supply systems
Temperature recorder (multi-channel)
Thermocouples
Winding resistance (normally > 1,0  2-wire, 4-wire <1,0  ).
Voltmeters (ac/dc)
High voltage meter (probe)
Currents (ac/dc)
Loads (resistive)
Subcontracting
Current
Loading
Oscilloscope
Dial gauge or caliper
Micrometer
Pins etc. With different diameters
Microscope
Impulse test generator circuit 1 of Table D.1.
Impulse test generator circuit 2 of Table D.1.
impulse test generator circuit 3 of Table D.1
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Test equipment for tracking index per IEC 60112
Mandrel (figure 25 to 28), metal foil, equipment suitable for electrical strength test loads
Insulation resistance meter (500V > 4 MΩ), Impulse test generator circuit 1 of Table D.1
S
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Voltage
5.4.2, 5.4.3,
5.4.4
COMMITTEE OF TESTING LABORATORIES
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Full draught oven ( 2ºC)
Cooling facility (0º±2 C)
Chamber RH( 93 ± 3)%, 20...30  C
Chamber RH (93 ± 3)%, (40 ± 2)C
Test Instrument/equipment according to Figure 29 for electric strength
Test equipment with relevant voltage and trip current
Blunt probe figure V.3
RB
RB
RB
Non-inductive Resistor 5000ΩAmpere meter
RB
Measuring instrument with input impedance 100M or more in parallel with an input
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Testing / measuring equipment / material needed
Subcontracting
capacitance of 25pF or less
Annex T
5.6.4.1
5.7
6.2.2
6.4.8.3.3
8.2
8.5.4.2
8.5.5.2.
8.6.2
8.6.4
8.6.5
8.7
8.8
Annex T
Resistance of protective
conductors and their
terminations
Determination of the
overcurrent protective
device and circuit (Annex
R)
Prospective touch voltage,
touch current and
protective conductor
current
Power source circuit
classification
Top openings and top
openings properties
Mechanical energy source
classifications
Equipment having an
electromechanical device
for destruction of media
Force of 10 N ±1 N
High current source with a voltage not exceeding 12 V,
High pressure lamps
Static stability for floor
standing equipment
Dark sticky mat, , magnified glass with a resolution of 0,1 mm
Inclined plane 15°
(Inclined plane 10
Force 250N/
Test tool 800Nwith a flat surface 12,5cm by 20cm
Glass plate, 10°
Inclined plane 15°, force 100N
Glass slide test
Horizontal force test
Equipment mounted to a
wall or ceiling
Handle strength test
method
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Source with at least 1500A short circuit
RB
RB
S
Networks in according IEC 60990:1999 figures 4 and 5;
Amp-meter
RB
Watt meter, variable resistor load, stop watch
RB
Cheesecloth bleached cotton cloth 40g/m 2
RB
Scale up to 25kg
RB
Test probe (jointed) of Annex V (figure V.1 and V.2) and
wedge probe V.4
Force 45N and 90 N with wedge probe
Several weights, timer
Torque gauges
75mm width, several weights, scale, timer
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8.10
8.11
8.12
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Measurement/testing
Subcontracting
Force 20N, stop watch
RB
Force up to 440 N with a circular plan surface  30mm, , stop watch,
RB
Mounting means for rack
mounted equipment
Telescoping or rod
antennas (Annex T.11)
Radiations
Several weights, timer
RB
test tool for applying torque up to 0,6Nm, test tool for applying force 20N, stop watch
RA
Input test
Annex B.3.2
Covering of ventilation
openings
Test conditions for
equipment contain audit
amplifiers
Annex
F.3.10.2
Annex
F.3.10.3
Annex
G.5.4.5.3
Testing / measuring equipment / material needed
Wheels or casters
attachment requirement
Carts, stands and similar
carriers
Annex B.2.5
Annex E
COMMITTEE OF TESTING LABORATORIES
Laser (including laser diodes)
Several special equipment for laser classification(IEC
60825-1)
Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Several special equipment for LED classification(IEC
62471:2006)
X-ray
Radiation monitor, ionizing
chamber type with an effective area of 1 000 mm²
Effect of UV radiation on
Test equipment according to ISO 178, 179, 180, 527 and
materials (Annex C)
8256 and according ISO 4892 series.
Human exposure to UV radiation Measuring equipment according to IEC 62471
(Annex C)
Acoustics
Special equipment for acoustic measurements (EN503321/-2)
Amp-meter suitable for the current and waveform, power meter, voltmeter,
Variable loads
Signal generator in acc. IEC 60107-1:1997
piece of card with 200 g/m² density
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RB
RV
RB
RA
RA
Durability
Testing box
Signal generator (sinus) 1kHz or alternative
Band-pass filter for wide-band noise measurement, pink noise signal generator
water/piece of cloth/ timer
Durability
Petroleum spirit (85% n-hexane), (CAS# 110-54-3)
RB
Alternative test method
Cheesecloth (bleached cotton cloth 40g/m 2), Wrapping Tissue (12g/ m2 – 30g/m2)
RB
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G.5.4.6.3
G.9.3 S.3.1
S.3.2
Annex G.7
Mains supply cords
Testing / measuring equipment / material needed
Test equipment according IEC 60227
Appropriate weights
Torque meter or equivalent
resistor: 100 Ω +/- 5 Ω
capacitor: 425 μF +/- 10µF
inductance: 0,35 mH +/- 0,1mH; <1 Ω dc resistance
Oven with a range of -30°C+/-2°C up to 70°C +/-2°C
50°C± 2°C for 10 min; followed by 10 min at 0°C± 2°C with a 5 min period of transition from
one state to the other
Annex G.9
IC current limiters
Annex G.10
Test for resistor serving as Impulse test generator circuit 1 of Table D.1.
safeguard
Impulse test generator circuit 2 of Table D.1.
impulse test generator circuit 3 of Table D.1
Test according to IEC 60068-2-78
Test method and
Full draught oven (± 2ºC)
compliance criteria
Abrasion resistance test
Scratch test device with steel pin
Annex
G.13.6.2
Annex
G.13.6.2
Annex G.15
Annex H
Annex J
Annex M.6.2
Pressurized liquid filled
components
Hydrostatic pressure
Tubing and fittings
compatibility test
Vibration test
Criteria for telephone
ringing signals
Insulated winding wires for
use without interleaved
insulation
Leakage current
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Hydrostatic pressure test device
Tensile strength test device in acc to ISO 527 series
Subcontracting
S
RB
RB
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RT
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RC
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Vibration generator (0,35mm/10Hz-55Hz-10Hz) IEC 60068-2-6
5 000Ω resistor
S
RT
Test equipment according to IEC 60851-3,IEC 60851-5 and IEC
60851-6
S
Insulation resistance meter
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Annex M.8.2 Protection against internal
ignition from external
spark sources – Spark
Test
Annex P.2
Safeguards against entry
of solid foreign objects
Annex. P.4 Metallized coatings and
adhesives securing parts
Annex S
Tests for resistance to
heat and fire
Annex
T.2 - T.4
Annex T.5
Annex T.6
Annex T.7
AnnexT.8
Annex T.9
Annex U
Annex V.1.2
Annex V.1.3
Annex V.1.4
Annex V.1.5
Steady force test
Steady force test, 250 N
Enclosure impact test
Drop test
Stress relief test
Impact Test
Mechanical strength of
CRTs and protection
against the effects of
implosion
Test method 1 – Surfaces
and openings tested with
jointed test probes
Test method 2 – Openings
tested with straight
unjointed test probes
Test method 3 –
Plugs, jacks, connectors
Test method 4 –
Slot openings
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Testing / measuring equipment / material needed
Equipment according to IEC 60896-21:2005 Sub cl. 6.4
Subcontracting
S
Suitable tool (or tools) to simulate a straight metal object, 1mm in diameter, length up to 13
mm
Oven
RB
Needle flame test apparatus acc. to IEC 60695-11-5:2004
Distillate fuel oil as described in Annex S.3.2
500W flame test apparatus in acc. to IEC 60695-11-20:1999
Cheesecloth (bleached cotton cloth 40g/m 2), Wrapping Tissue (12g/ m2 – 30g/m2)
10N ± 1N
Test finger (figure V1 or V2 unjointed , 30N 3N)
Test tool 100N 10N with a circular plan surface  30mm
Stop watch
Test tool 250N 10N with a circular plan surface  30mm.
 50mm/500g 25g steel ball
Hard wood 13mm on 18mm ± 2mm plywood, two layers. ruler up to 1000 mm ± 10mm
Measuring equipment according to IEC 60695-10-3 or Oven 70K over normal temp.
steel ball 50mm, approx 500g., Fragmentation test Centre punch and a square of 50 mm side
Test equipment acc.IEC 61965
Scale, diamond stylus, cooling liquid, timer
RB
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RB
Figure V.1 – Jointed test probe for equipment likely to be accessible to children
Figure V.2 – Jointed test probe for equipment not likely to be accessible to children
RB
Figure V.1: straight unjointed version of the respective test probe applied with a force of 30 N.
RB
Figure V.3 – Blunt probe
RB
Figure V.4 – Wedge probe
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Annex V.1.6 Test method 5 – Terminals Force 1 N ± 0,1N
intended to be used by an Terminal probe IEC 61032:1997 figure 4
ordinary person
Subcontracting
RB
Note: The presence of equipment alone does not indicate a satisfactory situation. Assessors must evaluate the equipment design, calibration,
uncertainty and documentation to ensure compliance with the directions of the standard. The requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 regarding validation are
applicable, as the tests of this standard are not standardised tests.
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