scope:

Equipment included in scope

This part of IEC 61010 applies only to electrically powered laboratory equipment for the heating of materials, where the heating of materials is the only function or is one of several functions of the equipment.

NOTE If all or part of the equipment falls within the scope of one or more other part 2 standards of IEC 61010 as well as within the scope of this standard, it will also need to meet the requirements of those other part 2 standards. In particular, if equipment is intended to be used for IVD purposes, it will need to meet the requirements of IEC 61010-2-101

Equipment excluded from scope

This standard does not apply to equipment within the scope of

a) IEC 60065 (Safety requirements for audio, video and similar electronic apparatus);

b) IEC 60204 (Controls for electrical machines);

c) IEC 60335 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances);

d) IEC 60364 (Electrical installations of buildings);

e) IEC 60439-1 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies);

f) IEC 60521 (Class 0,5; 1 and 2 alternating current watthour meters);

g) IEC 60601 (Medical electrical equipment);

h) IEC 60950 (Safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment, except as specified in 1.1.3);

i) IEC 61558 (Power transformers, power supply units and similar).

aa) equipment for the heating and ventilation of laboratories;

bb) sterilizing equipment;

cc) heating equipment which the OPERATOR is intended to enter, and which is large enough for the OPERATOR to remain inside with the door or doors closed.

Computing equipment

This standard applies only to computers, processors, etc. which form part of equipment within the scope of this standard or are designed for use exclusively with the equipment.

NOTE Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950 for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in this standard. If HAZARDS from moisture or liquids could affect equipment that conforms to IEC 60950 and is used with equipment which conforms with this standard, the instructions for use should specify any additional precautions required.