What is BS EN 62949 - Information and communication technology networks about?
BS EN 62949 discusses particular safety requirements for equipment to be connected to information and communication technology networks. BS EN 62949 applies to the interface of equipment designed and intended to be connected as a communication terminal to an information and communication technology (ICT) network termination. BS EN 62949 specifies the safety requirements of the interface to the ICT network only.
Note: BS EN 62949 does not apply to:
- Equipment covered by IEC 62368-1
- Interfaces to other networks
Note: BS EN 62949 does not apply to:
- Functional safety of equipment
- Functional reliability of equipment
- Communication facilities with remote supply using hazardous voltage
- Protection of equipment connected to ICT networks from functional damage
Who is BS EN 62949 - Information and communication technology networks for?
BS EN 62949 on information and communication technology networks is useful for:
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System engineers
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Network managers
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IT equipment manufacturers
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System integrators
Why should you use BS EN 62949 - Information and communication technology networks?
BS EN 62949 is applicable for products intended to be connected as a communication terminal to an ICT network not covered by the scope of IEC 62368-1. It is to be used in conjunction with other product safety standards.
BS EN 62949, in accordance with the 'principles of safety' given in the introduction of IEC 62368-1, covers the requirements and compliance criteria under three headings.
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Protection of equipment users from hazards in the equipment. The users are considered tobe protected from hazards in the equipment if the equipment complies with a relevant safety standard, for example, one of those listed in Annex A, but compliance with those standards are not part of BS EN 62949
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Protection of skilled persons or instructed persons working on an ICT network and other users of an ICT network, from hazardous conditions on an ICT network, resulting from the connection of the equipment
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Protection of equipment users from voltages on an ICT network