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13 Manual testing according to VDE 0751-1 (EN/ IEC 62353)
13.1 Overview of standard-related specifications
Protection class I (Class I)
Protection class II (Class II)
5.1* Scope of testing: *) The figures stated refer to VDE 0751-1:2015-10 (EN/ IEC 62353).
5.2
Visual inspection
Check the following for
visible damages:
Connecting cables,
plug connections
Housing
Strain relief, protection
against bending
and kinking ...
5.3.2
Measuring the protective
conductor resistance
Continuity between the
earthing contact of the
mains plug and accessible
conductive parts of the
device or of the device
connection
Med. electr. device without detach. mains
connection cable: ≤ 0.3 Ω
Med. electr. device with detach. mains connection
cable: ≤ 0.2 Ω
Detachable mains connection cable: ≤ 0.1 Ω
Detach. mains connection cable + med. electr.
device: ≤ 0.3 Ω
Med. electr. device with permanent
connection: ≤ 0.3 Ω
System with multiple socket: ≤ 0.5 Ω
5.3.3
Measuring the insulating
resistance
LN to PE ≥ 2.0 MΩ
LN to access. cond. parts without PE ≥ 7.0 MΩ
LN to secondary type B ≥ 2.0 MΩ
LN to secondary type F ≥ 70.0 MΩ
Sec. to PE type F ≥ 70.0 MΩ
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LN to access. cond. parts without PE ≥ 7.0 MΩ
LN to secondary type B ≥ 7.0 MΩ
LN to secondary type F ≥ 70.0 MΩ
Sec. to PE type F ≥ 70.0 MΩ
5.3.4
Measuring the leakage
currents:
5.3.3.2
Device leakage current
Alternative leakage
current measurement:
Direct / differential
current measurement:
5.3.3.3
Leakage current of
applied part
Alternative leakage
current measurement
(AC*):
Direct current
measurement (AC*):
Type B
≤ 1000 µA
≤ 500 µA
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Type BF
≤ 1000 µA
≤ 500 µA
≤ 5000 µA
≤ 5000 µA
Type CF
≤ 1000 µA
≤ 500 µA
≤ 50 µA
≤ 50 µA
Type B
≤ 500 µA
≤ 100 µA
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Type BF
≤ 500 µA
≤ 100 µA
≤ 5000 µA
≤ 5000 µA
Type CF
≤ 500 µA
≤ 100 µA
≤ 50 µA
≤ 50 µA
Functioning of safety equipment and function test
6.
Analysis, evaluation,
documentation
(Inspection and preparation for intended use)
*Note 1: The VDE 0751-1:2015-10 (EN/ IEC 62353) standard does not contain any measuring methods and admissible values for
devices generating DC leakage currents. In this case, the manufacturer should provide specifications in the
accompanying documents.
*Note 2: "Particular requirements" might allow other leakage current values.
*Note 3: In the current issue of the VDE 0751-1 standard, the measurement of the insulating resistance is required if it is
considered to be “convenient”. Insulation measurement must not be carried out if it is excluded in the accompanying
documents according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Limits for the insulating resistance are specified in the VDE 0751-1:2015-10 (EN/ IEC 62353) standard. Additionally,
it is possible to refer to recommendations of the manufacturer or to previously measured values.