What is BS EN 60404-5:2016 ?

What is BS EN 60404-5:2016?

BS EN 60404-5:2016 is an international standard for medical electrical equipment. It provides requirements and guidelines for the basic safety and essential performance of equipment used in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics. The primary aim of this standard is to ensure that medical electrical equipment does not interfere with other devices and systems and is immune to electromagnetic disturbances.

Key Requirements of EN 60404-5:2016

BS EN 60404-5:2016 defines key requirements for medical electrical equipment, including:

Electrical safety: Equipment must be designed and manufactured to minimize the risk of electrical shock, fire, or other injuries.

Essential performance: Equipment must perform its intended functions correctly and reliably.

Interference: Equipment must not interfere with other devices or systems in the healthcare facility.

4.: Equipment must not be susceptible to electromagnetic interference that could cause it to malfunction or fail.

The standard also includes guidelines for the testing and validation of medical electrical equipment to ensure that it meets the key requirements.

EN 60601-1-2:2016, also known as IEC 60601-1-2, is an international standard for medical electrical equipment. It provides requirements and guidelines for the basic safety and essential performance of equipment used in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics. The primary aim of EN 60601-1-2:2016 is to ensure that medical electrical equipment does not interfere with other devices and systems, and are immune to electromagnetic disturbances.

BS EN 62196-2:2017

BS EN 62196-2:2017 is part of a comprehensive series of European standards that addresses various aspects of EV charging. It specifically focuses on the dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for alternating current (a.c.) pin and contact-tube accessories used in EV charging systems. The primary objective of BS EN 62196-2:2017 is to ensure interoperability between EV charging infrastructure components, regardless of the manufacturer. The standard defines the physical dimensions and tolerances for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, and vehicle inlets.