CE marking of IT Equipment outside the scope of the "low voltagedirective"

[Wimpie]

Hello,

Much electrical equipment in Europe is covered by the "low voltage
directive" (LVD, http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/electr_equipment/lv/index.htm
). When an under the LVD harmonized standard is applicable to your
product, you can use this standard to show compliance with the
essential requirements of the LVD (for example EN60950 for ITE).
Together with other directives like the EMC directive, and when
applicable the R&TTE directive, one can fulfill the requirements for
"CE marking".

What to do when equipment is not covered by the LVD because the supply
voltage is below 50V (and therefore outside the scope of the LVD)?
The equipment is not indirectly covered by the LVD via the R&TTE
directive and is also outside the scope of the "machinery directive".

Is such equipment covered by the General Product Safety Directive
(GPSD)? If so, it would be difficult to show compliance as there are
no harmonized standards under this directive for 24V supplied ITE.

Is it allowed to use the LVD (though my supply voltage is outside the
scope) and use EN60950 to "show" compliance with regards to product
safety, or is there a complete other solution?

Your input is highly appreciated.

Best regards,

Wim
PA3DJS
www.tetech.nl

 

[Eeyore]

What to do when equipment is not covered by the LVD because the supply
voltage is below 50V (and therefore outside the scope of the LVD)?

It still needs to be "CE'd" because of the EMC directive. Obviously the LVD
doesn't apply directly but make sure the wall-wart or whatever it is that powers
it is CE compliant.

Graham

 

[Wimpie]

It still needs to be "CE'd" because of the EMC directive. Obviously the LVD
doesn't apply directly but make sure the wall-wart or whatever it is that powers
it is CE compliant.

Graham

Hi Graham,

The intention is to "CE mark" the products (although it is an
installation component). As it has a microprocessor, it is also
covered by the (new) EMC directive. The product will never be used in
combination with a small External Power Supply. It is fed from SELV.

For Safety EN 60950 will be used, but this standard is not harmonized
under GPSD. I checked some battery powered equipment and some
manufacturers also used the LVD.

It would be nice whether there is a legal basis to use LVD (although
outside the voltage range), because other products within the product
range are covered by LVD (because of switched 230V mains power). It
makes the administration easier. I hope there is a basis, because
all products that are covered by R&TTED must also comply with LVD
(regardless of the rated voltage).

Best regards,


Wim
PA3DJS
www.tetech.nl