Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “built-in appliance”

built-in appliance: fixed appliance intended to be installed in a cabinet, in a prepared recess in a wall or in a similar location. Here, because the appliance must be installed in a reserved position (usually a cubic space with only one side open), it is a fixed installation and can be regarded as a fixed…

Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “fixed appliance”

fixed appliance: appliance that is intended to be used while fastened to a support or while secured in a specific location. The definition emphasizes fastening to a bracket or fixing in a specific position. Generally, we think that this kind of fixation requires some installation actions and some fixing devices, these devices can be fixed…

Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “stationary appliance”

stationary appliance: fixed appliance or an appliance which is not a portable appliance. Stationary appliance includes fixed appliance and not a portable appliance. The characteristic of a stationary appliance is that once it is put into use, it will be placed in a fixed position. At the same time, the position of the appliances will…

Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “portable appliance”

portable appliance: appliance that is intended to be moved while in operation or an appliance, other than a fixed appliance, having a mass less than 18 kg. This item is relatively easy to understand. Products that are less than 18kg are relatively light, so they are easy to move during operation, including humidifiers, fans, air…

Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “protective extra-low voltage circuit”

protective extra-low voltage circuitportable appliance => portable appliance: earthed circuit operating at safety extra-low voltage which is separated from other circuits by basic insulation and protective screening, double insulation or reinforced insulationNOTE 1 Protective screening is the separation of circuits from live parts by means of an earthed screen.NOTE 2 A protective extra-low voltage circuitportable appliance => portable appliance

Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “safety isolating transformer”

safety isolating transformer: transformer, the input winding of which is electrically separated from the output winding by an insulation at least equivalent to double insulation or reinforced insulation, that is intended to supply an appliance or circuit at safety extra-low voltage The transformer mentioned here is used to supply power to appliances or circuits. Most…

Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “safety extra-low voltage”

safety extra-low voltage: voltage not exceeding 42 V between conductors and between conductors and earth, the no-load voltage not exceeding 50 V When safety extra-low voltage is obtained from the supply mains, it is to be through a safety isolating transformer or a convertor with separate windings, the insulation of which complies with double insulation

Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “extra-low voltage”

extra-low voltage: voltage supplied from a source within the appliance that does not exceed 50 V between conductors and between conductors and earth when the appliance is supplied at rated voltage According to the definition of the EU Low Voltage Directive, low voltage ranges from 50-1000V for AC and 75-1500V for DC. By the way,…