Standards for Test Pins
Test pins are another critical component in safety testing. These are used to access small openings or slots in electrical devices to ensure no hazardous parts can be touched. The IEC 61032 standard also covers test pins, detailing their dimensions and material requirements. Compliance with these standards ensures that manufacturers produce safe products that protect users from electric shocks.
Understanding Test Probes
Test probes come in various shapes and sizes, each designed for specific testing scenarios. They are used to measure electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance. The standards for these probes are outlined in IEC 60529, which also covers IP (Ingress Protection) ratings. These ratings indicate the level of protection against dust and water ingress, ensuring that the probes can be safely used in different environments.
Importance of Compliance
Adhering to these standards is not just about regulatory compliance; it’s about ensuring user safety and product reliability. Manufacturers who comply with IEC standards can confidently market their products as safe and reliable, gaining a competitive edge in the market.
IP Probes, Fingers and Pins The Corresponding Standard
Description | European standards | Other standards |
JOINTED TEST FINGER | EN 60529 FIG. 1 EN 61032 FIG. 2 EN 60335-1 EN 60335-1/A13 23-50 FIG. 21 | IEC 60529 IEC 61032 IEC 884-1 |
JOINTED TEST FINGER | EN 60335-2-64 Fig. 1 | |
RIGID TEST FINGER WITH DYNAMOMETRIC HANDGRIP AND REFERENCE MARKS TO FORCES OF 10-20-30-40-50 N | EN 60950 EN 60335-1 | IEC 60335-1 Fig. 10 |
RIGID TEST FINGER WITH DYNAMOMETRIC HANDGRIP AND REFERENCE MARKS TO FORCES OF 10-20-30-40-50-75 N | ||
RIGID TEST FINGER WITH DYNAMOMETRIC HANDGRIP AND REFERENCE MARKS TO FORCES OF 10-100 N | EN 61032 Fig. 7 | IEC 60065 Fig. 3b |
SHORT TEST PIN | EN 61032 Fig. 9 EN 60335-1 EN 60601-1 | IEC 60335-1 Fig. 2 |
LONG TEST PIN | EN 61032 | IEC 61032 |
TEST MANDREL | EN 61032 Fig. 16 EN 60335-1 | IEC 60335-1 Fig. 3 |
TEST NEEDLE ? 1 mm , force 1 N | CEI 23-50 Fig. 10 | IEC 883 |
TEST NEEDLE ? 2, 5 mm , force 3 N | ||
SHORT CIRCUIT TESTER, 48 V. with signal light | EN 60335-1 par. 8.1 | IEC 60529 par. 11.89 IEC 60598-1 par. 6.92 |
TEST SPHERE ? 50 mm with handle | EN 60529 EN 61032 Fig. 1 | IEC 60529 IEC 61032 |
TEST NAIL to be applied to the rigid test finger | EN 60335-1 Fig. 7 | IEC 60335-1 Fig. 7 |
TEST ROD ? 2, 5 mm , length 100 mm , with stopping ball ? 35 mm | EN 60529 EN 61032 Fig. 3 | IEC 60529 IEC 61032 |
TEST ROD ? 1 mm , length 100 mm , with stopping ball ? 35 mm | EN 60529 EN 61032 Fig. 4 | IEC 60529 IEC 61032 |
TEST PROBE ? 12 mm , length. 80 mm with dynamometric handgrip and reference marks to forces of 10-20-30 -40-50 N | EN 60950 Fig. 16 | IEC 61010- par. 8.1.1 |
SMALL FINGER PROBE ? 8, 6 mm | EN 61032 Fig. 12 EN 60335-2-75 | |
SMALL FINGER PROBE 5, 6 mm | EN 61032 Fig. 13 EN 60335-2-75 | IEC61032 IEC60065 |
ACCESS PROBE TO HAZARDOUS FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL UNITS | EN 61032 | CEI IEC 61032, FIG. 14 – PROBE 31 |
TEST BAR WIDTH 50MM, 5MM THICK ,175MM LONG | EN61032 | IEC 61032 FIG17 PROBE43 |
TEST BAR WIDTH 3MM, 1MM THICK ,80MM LONG | EN61032 | IEC 61032 FIG10 PROBE14 |
TEST NEEDLE ? 0.5 MM, 20MM LONG | EN61032 | IEC 61032 FIG11 PROBE17 |
"UL" FINGER PROBE | ACCORDING TO UL 1026, FIG. 6.2 ,UL508 ,FIG.6.4, UL153,FIG23.1;UL 982, FIG. 7.1 UL507 FIG9.2, UL1310-1994 | |
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS PROBE | UL507 FIG8.1, PA160B | |
RIGIDITY TEST ROD PROBE,? 25.4 MM | UL507 FIG8.2 S2140A | |
UNINSULATED LIVE PARTS PROBE | UL507 FIG1.1 | |
TACCESSIBILITY PROBE/WEDGE | UL 60950-1, FIG. NAF.2, FIG. NAF.3 | |
BLUNT-END PROBE | UL1310 FIG14.4(S3252) | |
ENAMELED WIRE PROBE | UL1278 FIG 8.2(PA140A),UL398 FIG 8.2(PA170B) ,UL507(PA170D) | |
TEST HOOK | CEI EN 60601-1, FIG. 1 UL 6500, FIG. 8.2 | |
ULTEST FINGER | ||
UL TEST PROBE | UL1287 FIG,10.1 | |
UL TEST PROBE | UL1287 FIG,10.2 | |
UL TEST PROBE | UL1287 FIG,10.3 | |
UL TEST PROBE | UL1287 FIG,10.4 | |
JOINTED IEC TEST FINGER | IEC6 0335-2-14 | |
JOINTED IEC TEST FINGER (? 125MM) | ||
TEST PROBE PROBE32 | IEC61032 | |
IEC STEEL ROD ? 4 MM, 100 MM LONG | EN61010-1 | EC60065 9.1.3, IEC1010 |
IEC STEEL ROD ? 3 MM, 100 MM LONG | EN61010-1,CSA1010-1 | IEC1010, ,UL31010-1 |
TEST PORBE ABOUT IEC60950 | IEC60950 | |
TEST PORBE ABOUT IEC60601 | IEC60601 | |
TEST PORBE ABOUT IEC61010 | IEC61010 | |
TEST PORBE ABOUT IEC60335 | IEC60335 | |
TEST PORBE ABOUT IEC60529 | IEC60529 |