BS EN IEC 61010-2-202:2021

What is BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 about?  

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 is the second part of the multi-series standard that specifies the safety requirements for electric ACTUATORs and SOLENOIDs, as applied to valves, intended to be installed in an industrial process or discrete control environment and automation equipment. 

This part incorporates the safety related requirements of electrically operated valve ACTUATORs and SOLENOIDs. 

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 specifies: 

• Particular safety requirements for general-purpose electrically operated valve ACTUATORs and SOLENOIDs, 
• Related verification tests. 

Note 1: This document does not cover functional safety aspects of electrically operated ACTUATORs and SOLENOIDs. 

Note 2:  BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 excludes: 

• Electric ACTUATORS and SOLENOIDs for use in domestic or commercial applications 
• Electric ACTUATORs and SOLENOIDs performing a safety function 
• Positioners 

Who is BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 for? 

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 on particular requirements for electrically operated valve actuators applies to: 

• Electrically operated valve actuators manufacturers  
• Electrically operated valve actuators users  
• Industries  

Why should you use BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202?  

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 specifies the safety requirements for electric actuators and solenoids that can be used by manufacturers to improve the safety of actuators. It also helps ensure that they can be safely and properly assembled and connected. 

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 provides test methods for protection against electric shocks, mechanical hazards, and stress. BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 lays out methods for protection against the spread of fire. These tests when followed will help to improve the durability of the valve actuators. 

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202 helps ensure that electrical equipment will be used safely. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202:2021 supersedes BS EN 61010‑2‑202:2017, which will be withdrawn on 10 December 2023. 

BS EN IEC 61010‑2‑202:2021 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: 

• The scope has been clarified in relationship with other IEC standards 
• Additional requirement for identification has been included 
• Additional requirement for user documentation has been included 
• Accuracy of high voltage di-electric tester has been specified 
• Conformity statement for mechanical tests has been clarified