scope:

This IEC Standard provides the electrical safety requirements related to the HBES/BACS network in addition to the product safety standards for HBES/BACS devices. It also applies to devices used within a HBES/BACS network for which no specific HBES/BACS product safety standard exists. In addition, it defines safety requirements for the interface of equipment intended to be connected to an HBES/BACS network. It does not apply to interfaces to other networks. Note: an example for other networks is a dedicated ICT network covered by IEC 62949. This IEC Standard is applicable to - operator stations and other human system interface devices, - devices for management functions, - control devices, automation stations and application specific controllers, - field devices, - cabling and interconnection of devices. used within a dedicated HBES/BACS network. This IEC Standard covers the following requirements and compliance criteria: - protection from hazards in the device; - protection from overvoltages on the network; - protection from touch current; - protection from hazards caused by different type of circuits; - protection of the communication wiring from overheating caused by excessive current.