IEC EN 61058-2-4 Switches for Devices - Test for Independently Mounted Switches

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEC EN 61058-2-4 testing. IEC EN 61058-2-4 applies to independently installed switches for hand, foot or other human-operated devices (mechanical or electronic) to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with rated voltage.

These switches are intended to be operated by a person via an actuation element or by actuating a sensing unit. The actuation element or sensing unit may be physically or electrically integral with the switch or may be arranged separately from the switch and may include, for example, transmitting an electrical, optical, acoustic or thermal signal between the actuating member or sensing unit and the switch.

Switches that contain additional control functions managed by the switch function are within the scope of this document. This standard also covers indirect actuation of the switch when the operation of the actuating element or sensing unit is provided by a remote control or a part of a device or equipment, for example a door.

Switches operated by a removable key or a spacer such as a cord, chain or rod should be designed so that the switch or spacer can only touch parts isolated from live parts.

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