Here, we need to add that SELV has regulations on voltage values. The voltage specified here is the effective value of the voltage. Usually, the peak value of the voltage is higher than the effective value, and the voltage limit specified in clause 8.1.4 is the requirement for the peak value. We will explain its test requirements in detail in clause 8.1.4. Note 2 of first paragraph in Clause 3 give sentence “NOTE 2 When the terms “voltage” and “current” are used, they are r.m.s. values, unless otherwise specified.”
As shown in the figure below, the transformer has three plastic brackets placed vertically into the disc to separate the primary and secondary windings (the primary and secondary windings are wrapped with blue plastic tape on the outside), and the primary and secondary windings are physically isolated.
As shown in the figure below, the transformer has yellow tape wrapped around the primary and secondary windings in the middle. We need to pay special attention to the creepage distance of the black bracket between the two windings to see if it can meet the creepage distance requirements for reinforced insulation. If not, the transformer cannot be judged as a safety isolating transformer.
We will explain the structure of the safety isolating transformer in detail in the next post.
detachable power supply part: part of the appliance the output of which is intended to be detachable from the class III construction part of the appliance.Note 1 to entry: Means of detachment are a flexible cord and connector or an appliance outlet fitted to the detachable power supply part. This actually defines a detachable adapter….
all-pole disconnection: disconnection of both supply conductors by a single initiating action or, for multi-phase appliances, disconnection of all supply conductors by a single initiating actionNOTE For multi-phase appliances, the neutral conductor is not considered to be a supply conductor. Single-phase power: An AC power system composed of one live wire and one neutral wire.Three-phase…
tool: screwdriver, coin or any other object that may be used to operate a screw or similar fixing means. I’d like to explain the intent of the standard, which defines a separate tool, in order to distinguish between operations that use a tool and those that do not. For example, if a tool is used…
thermal-cut-out: device which during abnormal operation limits the temperature of the controlled part by automatically opening the circuit, or by reducing the current, and is constructed so that its setting cannot be altered by the user. There are three key provisions here. First, the thermal cut-out is a heat-sensing element, second, it can only be…
