BS EN 62911:2016

What is BS EN 62911 - Routine electrical safety testing of audio, video and IT equipment about?  

BS EN 62911 is a European standard on audio, video, and information technology equipment which outlines the routine electrical safety testing in production to ensure detection of manufacturing failures. 

 BS EN 62911 defines routine electrical safety test procedures for use during or after manufacturing of complete equipment, sub-assemblies, or components, complying with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, or IEC 62368-1 and powered by an a.c. mains supply or d.c. mains supply, to detect manufacturing failures and unacceptable tolerances in manufacturing and materials. 

Note: All the tests defined under BS EN 62911 do not necessarily have to be performed at the end product manufacturing location. The optimal location for the routine electrical safety tests can be defined by the equipment manufacturer and reviewed under the conformity assessment scheme. 

Who is BS EN 62911 - Routine electrical safety testing of audio, video and IT equipment for? 

BS EN 62911 on routine electrical safety is relevant to: 

• Audio output device manufacturers 
• Audio equipment manufactures  
• Audio programmers  
• Music producers 
• Sound technicians 
• Regulatory bodies 

Why should you use BS EN 62911 - Routine electrical safety testing of audio, video and IT equipment?  

Audio / Video (AV) devices refer to a broad variety of digital audio and video devices for home and commercial use. These devices, such as TV, CD/VCD player, game console, video camera, are mainly subject to different electrical safety to detect manufacturing failures. 

BS EN 62911 discusses conformance, routine electrical safety, the resistance of protective bonding, electric strength, records of tests, test voltage for equipment with a.c., test voltage for equipment with d.c. mains, and DC test voltages. 

BS EN 62911 provides for routine electrical safety testing in production for audio, video, and information technology equipment. The test voltages given for testing are the minimum test voltages to be applied. Higher voltages are allowed at the discretion of the manufacturer provided the insulation is not damaged due to overstress by the voltage applied. 

With compliance and obedience to BS EN 62911, you can enhance the efficacy of audio, video, and information technology equipment by effectively detecting manufacturing failures and avoiding wastage due to producing defective products.