Standards & certificates for testing electrical safety

This is a comprehensive test in which both mechanical and electrical components are examined. The requirements include electromagnetic compatibility, temperature behaviour, behaviour under the influence of pressure and humidity, etc. and are limited to one or a few prototypes. Such tests are usually carried out and certified by accredited testing bodies (TÜV, DGUV ...).

In routine testing, devices from ongoing production are tested. The inspection takes place at the end of production (end of line). In this way, the manufacturer guarantees that each product placed on the market complies with the requirements and safety provisions of the relevant standards. Compliance with the “Basic (Safety) Requirements” is regulated in Europe by EU directives, which also form the basis for CE marking, among other things.