CE Certificate for Electrical Equipment
The letters CE stand for “Conformité Européenne” in French, “Conformity of Europe” in English, and “Avrupa Normlarına Uygunluk” in Turkish. Low Voltage Directive; covers electrical equipment designed for use at rated voltages between 50 volts and 1000 volts for alternating current and between 75 volts and 1500 volts for direct current.Devices that appear to be machines may actually fall under the category of electrical equipment and require evaluation under the 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD). The key point to consider here is the environment in which the equipment will be used and the professionalism of the user. If the user is an amateur user who has not received training from authorized personnel on the use of electrical equipment in a domestic environment, the equipment must be CE certified and CE marked in accordance with the relevant regulations under the 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
What are the changes in the new 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive?
The scope of safety in the new LVD Regulation has been expanded to include domestic animals.
The technical file must include a risk analysis and assessment of the product.
Market surveillance procedures have been added, strengthening market control.
The requirement for a notified body has been completely removed with the new 2014/35/EU LVD Regulation.
Chemical, mechanical, noise, vibration, and ergonomic risks will be assessed under the new 2014/35/EU LVD Regulation.
The responsibility for the technical documentation of the CE marking and the publication of the EC Declaration of Conformity will be entirely the manufacturer’s.
The new 2014/35/EU LVD Regulation requires that the CE technical documentation be retained for 10 years after the product is placed on the market.
Products must bear a type, batch, and serial number.
If no harmonized standard applicable to the product is available under the new 2014/35/EU LVD Regulation, appropriate local standards or IEC standards may be used.
HOW TO OBTAIN A CE CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES?
The manufacturer/importer is responsible for affixing the CE mark to electrical equipment before it is placed on the market. The manufacturer affixes the CE mark to the product using the following method.
Low Voltage Directive: Many products fall under low-risk product groups in terms of safety. Therefore, after conducting a conformity assessment, the manufacturer publishes a declaration stating that the product complies with mandatory safety, health, environmental, and consumer protection standards. This declaration must be prepared in accordance with the relevant standards. Electrical devices must be tested and inspected in accordance with the applicable Type C and Type B standards listed in the harmonized standards list of the 2014/35/EC Low Voltage Directive.
Main harmonized test standards under the 2014/35/EU LVD Low Voltage Directive
EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements
EN 60974-1 Arc welding equipment – Part 1: Welding power sources
EN 61558-1 Safety of power transformers, power supply units, reactors, and similar products – Part 1: General requirements and tests
EN 61204 / EN 62040-1 Low-voltage power supplies, DC output – Performance characteristics and safety requirements
EN 60950-1 Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
EN 60335-1 Household and similar electrical appliances – Part 1: General requirements
What are the dimensions of the CE mark on electrical equipment?
The CE mark, which is a conformity mark, must consist of the letters “CE” in the following format for products that have undergone CE certification:
The CE mark may be enlarged or reduced in size according to the shape shown in the figure above.
The various elements of the CE mark must essentially have the same vertical dimension. This dimension must not be less than 5 mm. The minimum dimension may be reduced for small-scale machines. The dimensions of the CE mark may vary depending on the size of the label on hand tools. The CE mark must be affixed in close proximity to the manufacturer’s or authorized representative’s name using the same technique.
How is the 2014/35/EU conformity declaration prepared?
The AT conformity declaration states that the essential requirements set out in Annex I of the 2014/35/EU LVD Low Voltage Directive have been met.
The AT conformity declaration includes the following items.
Product model/product batch type or serial number
Name and address of the manufacturer or authorized representative
This declaration of conformity is issued solely under the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Subject of the declaration (may include a colored image of sufficient clarity to enable traceability of the electrical equipment, where necessary)
The subject of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant legislation.
References to the relevant harmonized standards used or to other technical regulations related to the declaration of conformity.
Authorized person’s stamp, signature, date, and location.
How to prepare the technical file for electrical equipment in accordance with the 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive?
Definition of electrical equipment, user manual, and maintenance instructions.
Technical drawings.
Electrical circuit diagrams.
Test reports.
Labels.
Declaration of Conformity.
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