Understanding the How and Why of Electrical Product Safety Testing
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Overview: It has been mainly agreed that knowing why to perform required electrical safety tests is as important as knowing how to perform them. With so many electrical product safety standards currently in use electrical safety testing is more critical than ever to ensure that all products are safe before they reach the end-user. Electrical safety tests can be roughly divided into two areas: those tests carried out during the approvals process by test houses and those carried out at the end of each production line by the manufacturer. These tests are designed to ensure that the user does not get electrocuted or otherwise hurt by operating a piece of equipment that has hazardous voltages or high fault current as aresult of electrical fault. This article looks at the fundamentals behind each test and analyzes the reasoning behind each test, as well as discussing appropriate limits and equipment. The four tests described in this article are among the most fundamental tests that manufacturers of electrical and electronic products should conduct routinely. It is important to use correct test equipment and adequate and accurate test procedures so that sufficient testing is conductedand operator safety is considered.
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Format: PDF | Size: 381KB | Date: Jan 2003 | Pages: 5
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