IEC 61010-1:2010 Safety Requirement Certification Service

IEC 61010-1:2010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.
a) Electrical test and measurement equipment
b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment c) Electrical laboratory equipment
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2001. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant changes from the second edition, as well as numerous other changes.
- The scope of the standard has been expanded to include all locations where these products may be used, so that both professional and non-professional versions of these products are within the scope.
- The requirements for testing and measuring circuits (in various subclauses and the entirety of Clause 16) have been removed and included in a particular standard IEC 61010-2-030.
- Insulation requirements (6.7) have been completely rewritten.
- Additional requirements for protection against mechanical HAZARDS (Clause 7) have been included.
- Surface temperature limits (Clause 10) have been modified to conform to the limits of EN 563.
- Radiation requirements (Clause 12) have been modified, and take into account a distinction between intended emission and unintended emission.
- Requirements for reasonably foreseeable misuse and ergonomic aspects have been added (Clause 16).
- A new clause (Clause 17) has been added to deal with HAZARDS and environments not covered by the standard, along with a new informative annex (Annex J) dealing with RISK assessment.
- A new informative annex (Annex E) addresses methods of reducing the POLLUTION DEGREE of a micro-environment.
- Requirements for the qualification of coatings for protection against POLLUTION have been added (Annex H).
- A new informative annex (Annex I) has been added to further explain how to determine the WORKING VOLTAGE of a MAINS CIRCUIT.
The contents of the corrigendum 1 of May 2011, the interpretation sheet 1 of February 2013 and the corrigendum 2 of October 2013 have been included in this copy. 
What is IEC 61010?

IEC 61010 provides safety guidelines and requirements for electrical equipment used in various settings, including laboratories, measurement and control systems, and similar environments. Its primary objective is to ensure the safety of personnel who work with or are in proximity to such equipment.

The standard covers a wide range of electrical equipment, including but not limited to:

• Medical laboratory equipment
• Electrical medical equipment
• Test and measurement instruments
• Industrial process control equipment
• Electrical test equipment
• Automatic control systems

IEC 61010 specifies safety features, protective measures, and performance requirements for these types of equipment as well as addresses various potential hazards, such as electrical shock, fire, mechanical hazards, and hazards related to energy sources.

Benefits of IEC 61010

Compliance with IEC 61010 is essential for manufacturers, designers, and users of electrical equipment, as it helps ensure the safety of both operators and the surrounding environment. The standard is regularly updated and revised to keep pace with technological advancements and evolving safety practices.

IEC 61010 also helps identify and mitigate potential risks associated with electrical equipment. The standard addresses a wide range of hazards, including electrical, mechanical, and energy-related risks. By incorporating safety features and protective measures outlined in the standard, the likelihood of accidents, injuries, and property damage can be significantly reduced.