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I.S. EN 60204-1:2018&A1:2025

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-04-2025

£302.09
Excluding VAT
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms,definitions and abbreviated terms
4 General requirements
5 Incoming supply conductor terminations and devices for disconnecting and
switching off
6 Protection against electric shock General
7 Protection of equipment
8 Equipotential bonding
9 Control circuits and control functions
10 Operator interface and machine-mounted control devices
11 Controlgear: location, mounting, and enclosures
12 Conductors and cables
13 Wiring practices
14 Electric motors and associated equipment
15 Socket-outlets and lighting
16 Marking, warning signs and reference designations
17 Technical documentation
18 Verification
Annex A (normative) Fault protection by automatic disconnection of supply
Annex B (informative) Enquiry form for the electrical equipment of machines
Annex C (informative) Examples of machines covered by this part of IEC 60204
Annex D (informative) Current-carrying capacity and overcurrent protection of
conductors and cables in the electrical equipment of machines
Annex E (informative) Explanation of emergency operation functions
Annex F (informative) Guide for the use of this part of IEC 60204
Annex G (informative) Comparison of typical conductor cross-sectional areas
Annex H (informative) Measures to reduce the effects of electromagnetic influences
Annex I (informative) Documentation / Information
Bibliography

This part of IEC 60204 applies to electrical, electronic and programmable electronic equipment and systems to machines not portable by hand while working, including a group of machines working together in a co-ordinated manner.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
334
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
EN 60204-1:2018/A1:2025 Equivalent

Frequently Asked Questions

No — I.S. EN 60204-1 is an Irish standard published by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), with its listed region as Ireland.

I.S. EN 60204-1 specifies general electrical safety requirements for machines, from the supply connection to electrical equipment and controls. In practice it is applied by machine builders, integrators and industrial sites designing or modifying electrical equipment on machinery.

I.S. EN 60204-1 specifies general electrical safety requirements for machines, from the supply connection to electrical equipment and controls. It is an Irish standard published by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).

I.S. EN 60204-1 is used by machine builders, integrators and industrial sites designing or modifying electrical equipment on machinery. It is an Irish standard published by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).

I.S. EN 60204-1 is National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)'s standard for electrical equipment of machinery, while I.S. EN 62841-1 covers electric motor-operated tools (Ireland). I.S. EN 60204-1 specifies general electrical safety requirements for machines, from the supply connection to electrical equipment and controls. I.S. EN 62841-1 specifies safety requirements for hand-held, transportable or lawn and garden electric tools.
£302.09
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