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IEC 61010-1: Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use

IEC 61010-1 Compliance Testing for Test & Measurement Equipment

IEC 61010-1 specifies general safety requirements for electrical equipment used for measurement, control, and laboratory purposes. Compatible Electronics provides comprehensive safety testing for test and measurement devices.

What is IEC 61010-1?

IEC 61010-1 is a product safety standard that specifies general safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. It ensures that hazards to operators and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level through proper design and safeguards.

Equipment Covered

  • Electrical test and measurement equipment
  • Signal generators and analyzers
  • Oscilloscopes and multimeters
  • Power supplies for laboratory use
  • Process control equipment
  • Laboratory analytical instruments
  • In vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment
  • Environmental monitoring equipment
  • Industrial process controllers

Key Safety Requirements

  • Protection against electric shock
  • Protection against mechanical hazards
  • Protection against spread of fire
  • Protection against excessive temperature
  • Protection against fluids and pressure
  • Protection against radiation
  • Protection against liberated gases
  • Risk assessment requirements
  • Measurement category ratings

Tests Performed

  • Electric shock protection testing
  • Dielectric withstand testing
  • Insulation resistance measurements
  • Temperature testing
  • Mechanical strength testing
  • Stability testing
  • Hazardous energy assessment
  • Pollution degree verification

Standards We Test To

International

  • IEC 61010-1 Ed. 3.1 (2017)
  • IEC 61010-2 series (Part 2 standards)

European

  • EN 61010-1 (harmonized)
  • EN IEC 61010-1:2010/A1:2019

North America

  • UL 61010-1
  • CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1

Related Directives and Standards

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
IVDR 2017/746 (for IVD equipment)
ATEX Directive (for explosive atmospheres)

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