IEC 60065:1985 ED5

Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use IEC 60065:1985 ED5

Publication date:   Jan 1, 1985

Scope

Applies to receiving apparatus for sound or vision, amplifiers, load and source transducers, motor-driven apparatus (radio-gramophones, tape recorders and sound-film projectors, etc.) which are to be connected to the mains, directly or indirectly, and which are intended for domestic and similar indoor use.
Gives a safety and classification terminology based on IEC 536. Specifies requirements for marking, insulation, components, electrical connections and fixings, protection against ionizing radiation, resistance to heating, mechanical strength and stability, etc., as well as a requirement for splash-proof mains operated electronic equipment.
Does not apply to apparatus designed for rated supply voltage exceeding 433 V (r.m.s.) between phases in the case of three-phase supply and 250 V (r.m.s.) in all other cases.

Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.