IEC 61010-2-042:1997

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Tests
5 Marking and documentation
6 Protection against electric shock
7 Protection against mechanical hazards
8 Mechanical resistance to shock and impact
9 Equipment temperature limits and protection against
    the spread of fire
10 Resistance to heat
11 Protection against hazards from fluids
12 Protection against radiation, including laser sources
    and against sonic and ultrasonic pressure
13 Protection against liberated gases, explosion and
    implosion
14 Components
15 Protection by interlocks
16 Measuring circuits
Annexes

Applies to autoclaves and sterilizers, including those with an automatic loading and unloading system, which incorporate a chamber using toxic gas intended for the treatment of medical materials, and for laboratory processes, for example for sterilization.This standard has the status of a group safety publication.