EN 16589-2:2026

Laboratory local exhaust devices - Articulated extraction arms - Part 2: Commissioning and on-site testing

Publication date:   Jun 29, 2026

Scope

This document is applicable to test methods designed to be used at the place of installation of the articulated extraction arms (AEA), usually a laboratory and for various laboratory applications that require local extraction. They are used for commissioning after installation, for maintenance and for qualification purposes. For certain customer requirements additional or modified test methods can be necessary.
This document includes product functional performance referring to product standard detailed in EN 16589-1. Occupational health and safety assessments methods are not included in this document.
This document does not consider performance requirements for the extract air system associated with the AEA installation and therefore extract system performance is not part of the scope.
This document does not confirm or establish a capture zone of an AEA capture device only the functional extract capacity and mechanical functions of the AEA.