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IEC International Standards for the lighting industry

LED (light-emitting diode) technology was developed nearly 50 years ago, but widespread commercial use is quite recent. LEDs are now commonly used for automotive lighting, traffic lights and signals, emergency lighting, visual signal applications, decorative and street lighting. LEDs are also used in non-visual applications such as remote controls and as movement sensors, i.e. for optical computer mice. They find application in machine vision ... [more]

Simplified notification to comply with legal requirements under Part P

Since Part P was introduced in 2005, it has been a legal requirement for contractors to inform the relevant local authority of notifiable work. It also provides the householder with evidence that the work complies with building regulations, which is essential for house sales and conveyancing. Plus it means the contractor can show a professional image to the customer by showing they comply with legal requirements. All the major Part P scheme o... [more]

Confusion over the power cable requirements of BS 8519 2010

According to Draka, the publishing in February of the new BS 8519:2010 Code of Practice has led to a number of misleading claims being made for some cables, with the confusion appearing to have arisen from a misinterpretation of the different test methods required for power and control cables. The new Standard covers the selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications... [more]

Machine builders could be wasting thousands of pounds on over specification if they do not fully understand EN 954-1

With the European Commission’s news to allow EN 954-1 to continue for a further two years, many machine builders will carry on using this standard to support compliance to the Machinery Directive, despite the introduction of EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061. However, Schneider Electric is warning if the standard is not used correctly, they could be wasting thousands of pounds on ‘over specification’, as well as compromising on their machines' safety. ... [more]

Manufacturers working to the new IEC 61439 standard still need to exercise a high level of skill and caution

IEC 61439, the new series of international standards for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, will soon be implemented in the UK as BS EN 61439. GAMBICA'S Controlgear Group Technical committee has welcomed the long-awaited publication of these standards but warns that manufacturers working to the new standard still need to exercise a high level of skill and caution in relation to the ratings they adopt for components used in the... [more]

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