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Radiated Emission

With technology becoming an indispensable part of our daily lives, the rapid development of electrical equipment has made product safety a critical concern. Every year, hundreds of individuals are exposed to electric shock or face fire hazards due to untested and non-compliant devices.

One of the most crucial steps in ensuring the safety of electrical and electronic equipment is the inspections carried out under the LVD (Low Voltage Directive), which is adopted and enforced within European Standards.

Aimed at protecting the end user, these inspections are known as the LVD (Low Voltage Directive) Tests. Their primary purpose is to safeguard users against electrical shocks and fire hazards.

Possible Hazards

Electric Shock: The human body is a conductor. Even currents in the milliampere range can pose serious health risks. To prevent such risks, devices must be designed in a way that avoids access to hazardous voltage levels. This is ensured by insulation distances, insulating materials, and protective grounding connections.

Explosions: Products must be designed to prevent injuries caused by explosions, such as those from television tubes.

Mechanical Damage: Devices should meet mechanical strength and stability requirements, avoiding sharp edges or weak structures that could lead to falling, tipping, or cutting hazards.

Fire: Failures in electronic components, improper connections, overloading, or insulation breakdown can cause excessive heat or arcing, leading to fires. Proper design ensures the prevention and containment of such risks.

LVD Directive Scope

The purpose of the LVD Directive is to ensure that electrical devices placed on the market meet the necessary requirements to protect the health and safety of people, pets, and property. It applies to devices designed for use with voltages between 50 V – 1000 V AC and 75 V – 1500 V DC, excluding the equipment listed in Annex II.

LVD (Low Voltage Directive) Tests

  • Residual Current Test
  • Insulation Resistance
  • High Voltage (Dielectric) Test
  • Earth Continuity
  • Power Measurement
  • Label Durability
  • Clearance and Creepage Distances
  • IP (Ingress Protection) Tests
  • Temperature Rise Test
  • Glow Wire Test
  • Ball Pressure Test
  • Needle Flame Test
  • Climatic Conditioning
  • Mechanical Tests
  • Damp Heat Tests
  • Abnormal Operation
  • Fault Conditions

LVD Test Standards

  • TS EN 60204 – Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines
  • TS EN 60335-1 – Safety rules for household and similar electrical appliances – Part 1: General requirements
  • TS EN 60598-1 – Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
  • TS 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
  • EN 60034-1 – Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance
  • EN 60601-1 – Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety
  • TS EN 60065 – Safety requirements – Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus
  • TS EN 62031 – LED modules for general lighting – Safety specifications
  • TS IEC 62560 – Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting – Safety requirements
  • TS EN 62040-1 – Uninterruptible power systems – Part 1: General and safety requirements