• IEC 61180-2:1994

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment - Part 2: Test equipment

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    Superseded date:  24-06-2016

    Language(s):  English - French, Spanish, Castilian

    Published date:  16-06-1994

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    Foreword
    Clause
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 General conditions for verification of test equipment
       4.1 Atmospheric conditions
       4.2 Connections and arrangement
       4.3 Influence of the load
       4.4 Comparison procedure
       4.5 Frequency of verifications
    5 Verification of characteristics of direct voltage
       generators
       5.1 Ripple factor
       5.2 Permitted measuring error
       5.3 Voltage regulation
    6 Verification of characteristics of alternating
       voltage generators
       6.1 Voltage wave-form
       6.2 Permitted measuring error
       6.3 Minimum test voltage
    7 Verification of characteristics of impulse voltage
       generators
       7.1 Voltage wave-form
       7.2 Permitted measuring error
       7.3 Conventional output impedance
    8 Verification of characteristics of impulse current
       generators
       8.1 Current wave-form
       8.2 Permitted measuring error
    9 Verification of characteristics of hybrid impulse
       voltage generators
       9.1 Wave-form and permitted measuring error
       9.2 Virtual impedance
    10 Requirements for reference measuring systems
       10.1 Direct voltage
       10.2 Alternating voltage
       10.3 Lightning impulse voltage
       10.4 Impulse current
       10.5 Comparative measurement
    Annex A Bibliography

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    Applicable to the test equipment used for dielectric tests on low-voltage equipment. It covers tests with direct, alternating or impulse voltage, impulse current, and tests with a combination of impulse current.

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    Development Note Also numbered as BS EN 61180-2. (11/2005) Stability Date: 2015. (10/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    IEC 60335-2-85:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2017 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers
    I.S. EN 60335-2-51:2003 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-51: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR STATIONARY CIRCULATION PUMPS FOR HEATING AND SERVICE WATER INSTALLATIONS (IEC 60335-2-51:2002 (EQV))
    EN 60335-2-82:2003/A1:2008 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-82: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR AMUSEMENT MACHINES AND PERSONAL SERVICE MACHINES
    EN 60335-2-59:2003/A2:2009 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-59: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR INSECT KILLERS
    PD IEC/TS 62850:2013 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. General requirements for equipment intended to be used in educational establishments by children
    IEC 60335-2-88:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-88: Particular requirements for humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems
    IEC 62052-31:2015 Electricity metering equipment (AC) - General requirements, tests and test conditions - Part 31: Product safety requirements and tests
    IEC 60335-2-47:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2017 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-47: Particular requirements for commercial electric boiling pans
    IEC 60335-2-101:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2014 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-101:Particular requirements for vaporizers
    IEC TS 62850:2013 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - General requirements for equipment intended to be used in educational establishments by children
    IEC 80601-2-60:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of dental equipment
    IEC 60335-2-26:2002+AMD1:2008 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-26: Particular requirements for clocks
    BS EN 50491-3:2009 General requirements for home and building electronic systems (HBES) and building automation and control systems (BACS) Electrical safety requirements
    EN 80601-2-60:2015 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of dental equipment
    IEC 60335-2-61:2002+AMD1:2005+AMD2:2008 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-61: Particular requirements for thermal storage room heaters
    IEC 60335-2-51:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2011 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-51: Particular requirements for stationary circulation pumps for heating and service water installations
    IEC 60335-2-70:2002+AMD1:2007+AMD2:2013 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-70:Particular requirements for milking machines
    IEC 60947-7-3:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks
    IEC 60335-2-42:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2017 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-42: Particular requirements for commercial electric forced convection ovens, steam cookers and steam-convection ovens
    IEC 60335-2-44:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2011 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers
    IEC 60335-2-92:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-92: Particular requirements for pedestrian-controlled mains-operated lawn scarifiers and aerators
    IEC 60335-2-99:2003+AMD1:2017 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-99: Particular requirements for commercial electric hoods
    UNE-EN 50491-3:2010 General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - Part 3: Electrical safety requirements
    IEC 60335-2-52:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2017 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances
    IEC 61850-3:2013 Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 3: General requirements
    IEC 60335-2-98:2002+AMD1:2004+AMD2:2008 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
    IEC 60335-2-49:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2017 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-49: Particular requirements for commercial electric appliances for keeping food and crockery warm
    IEC 60335-2-45:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2011 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances
    IEC 60335-2-96:2002+AMD1:2003+AMD2:2008 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating
    IEC 60335-2-84:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2013 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-84:Particular requirements for toilet appliances
    IEC 62475:2010 High-current test techniques - Definitions and requirements for test currents and measuring systems
    IEC 61243-3:2014 Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type
    IEC 60335-2-38:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2017 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-38: Particular requirements for commercial electric griddles and griddle grills
    IEC 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    BS ISO 14990-1:2016 Earth-moving machinery. Electrical safety of machines utilizing electric drives and related components and systems General requirements
    IEC 60335-2-56:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2014 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-56:Particular requirements for projectors and similar appliances
    IEC 60335-2-65:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2015 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-65:Particular requirements for air-cleaning appliances
    UNE-EN 60335-1:2012 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
    BS 7822-1:1995 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Principles, requirements and tests
    UNE-EN 61243-3:2015 Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type
    CEI EN 60255-5 : 2001 ELECTRICAL RELAYS - PART 5: INSULATION COORDINATION FOR MEASURING RELAYS AND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
    BS EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Principles, requirements and tests
    BS EN 61850-3:2014 Communication networks and systems for power utility automation General requirements
    NF EN 50065 4-7 : 2005 SIGNALLING ON LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN THE FREQUENCY RANGE 3 KHZ TO 148,5 KHZ AND FROM 1,6 MHZ TO 30 MHZ - PART 4-7: PORTABLE LOW VOLTAGE DECOUPLING FILTERS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
    I.S. EN 80601-2-60:2015 MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PART 2-60: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC SAFETY AND ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE OF DENTAL EQUIPMENT
    I.S. EN 60255-27:2014 MEASURING RELAYS AND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - PART 27: PRODUCT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
    UNE-EN 62475:2012 High-current test techniques - Definitions and requirements for test currents and measuring systems
    I.S. EN 62475:2010 HIGH-CURRENT TEST TECHNIQUES - DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TEST CURRENTS AND MEASURING SYSTEMS
    DIN IEC 60060-1 : 1994 HIGH VOLTAGE TEST TECHNIQUES - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST REQUIREMENTS
    CSA E60335.2.55 : 2005 : R2013 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-55: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FOR USE WITH AQUARIUMS AND GARDEN PONDS
    CSA E60335.2.76 : 2005 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-76: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZERS
    CAN/CSA-E60335-2-53-05 (R2018) Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-53: Particular Requirements for Sauna Heating Appliances (Adopted CEI/IEC 60335-2-53:2005, third edition, 2002-10) | Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-53: Règles particulières pour les appareils de chauffage de saunas (norme CEI/IEC 60335-2-53:2005 adoptée, troisième édition, 2002-10)
    CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60947-7-3:17 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear ? Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment ? Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks (Trinational standard NMX-J-538/7-3-ANCE with UL 60947-7-3)
    I.S. EN 60335-2-99:2003/A1:2019 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-99: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC HOODS
    I.S. EN 62052-31:2016 ELECTRICITY METERING EQUIPMENT (AC) - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, TESTS AND TEST CONDITIONS - PART 31: PRODUCT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
    I.S. EN 60335-2-99:2003 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-99: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC HOODS
    NF EN 60255-5 : 2001 ELECTRICAL RELAYS - PART 5: INSULATION COORDINATION FOR MEASURING RELAYS AND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
    CSA C22.2 No. 61010.1 : 2012 : INC : UPD 2 : 2016 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    I.S. EN 60335-2-73:2003 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-73: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIXED IMMERSION HEATERS
    IEC 60335-2-55:2002+AMD1:2008 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-55: Particular requirements for electrical appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds
    IEC 60335-2-83:2001+AMD1:2008 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-83: Particular requirements for heated gullies for roof drainage
    IEC 61810-7:2006 Electromechanical elementary relays - Part 7: Test and measurement procedures
    IEC 60204-32:2008 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 32: Requirements for hoisting machines
    IEC 60335-2-10:2002+AMD1:2008 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines
    BS EN 60204-1 : 2006 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF MACHINES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    IEC 61010-1:2010+AMD1:2016 CSV Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements
    BS EN 60204-32:2008 Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines Requirements for hoisting machines
    IEC 60335-2-32:2002+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2013 CSV Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32:Particular requirements for massage appliances
    EN 60335-2-81:2003/A2:2012 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-81: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOT WARMERS AND HEATING MATS (IEC 60335-2-81:2002/A2:2011)
    EN 60335-2-71 : 2003 AMD 1 2007 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-71: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL HEATING APPLIANCES FOR BREEDING AND REARING ANIMALS
    EN 60335-2-80:2003/A2:2009 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-80: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR FANS
    EN 60335-2-50:2003/A1:2008 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-50: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC BAINS-MARIE
    EN 60335-2-88:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-88: Particular requirements for humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems
    EN 60335-2-91:2003 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-91: Particular requirements for walk-behind and hand-held lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers
    EN 60204-32:2008 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 32: Requirements for hoisting machines
    EN 50491-3:2009 General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - Part 3: Electrical safety requirements
    EN 50065-4-7 : 2005 COR 2006 SIGNALLING ON LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN THE FREQUENCY RANGE 3 KHZ TO 148,5 KHZ AND 1,6 MHZ TO 30 MHZ - PART 4-7: PORTABLE LOW VOLTAGE DECOUPLING FILTERS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
    EN 60335-2-10:2003/A1:2008 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-10: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOR TREATMENT MACHINES AND WET SCRUBBING MACHINES
    EN 61810-7:2006 Electromechanical elementary relays - Part 7: Test and measurement procedures
    EN 60335-2-51:2003/A2:2012 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-51: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR STATIONARY CIRCULATION PUMPS FOR HEATING AND SERVICE WATER INSTALLATIONS (IEC 60335-2-51:2002/A2:2011)
    EN 60335-2-23:2003/A2:2015 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-23: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES FOR SKIN OR HAIR CARE (IEC 60335-2-23:2003/A2:2012, MODIFIED)
    EN 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2012 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-45: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE HEATING TOOLS AND SIMILAR APPLIANCES (IEC 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2011)
    EN 61010-031:2015 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 031: Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test

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