The IEC 62368-2 standard provides explanatory information on IEC 62368-1. Only sub-items that are deemed to need further background reference information or explanation of their content are included to benefit the reader. Therefore, not all numbered sub-clauses are referenced.
Unless otherwise stated, all references are made to substances, sub-clauses, appendices, figures or tables in IEC 62368-1. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011. It constitutes a technical revision.
This whitepaper is for informational purposes only. In case of a conflict between IEC 62368-1 and IEC TR 62368-2, the requirements in IEC 62368-1 prevail over this technical report.
Inherently safe design measures are the first and most important step in the risk reduction process. This is because protective measures specific to the features of the product or system continue to be effective, whereas experience has shown that even well-designed guards and protective devices can fail or be breached and usage information cannot be traced.
To determine whether safety is involved, circuits and structure are investigated to determine whether the consequences of possible fault conditions could result in an injury. Safety is at stake if, as a result of a single fault condition, the consequences of the fault create a risk of injury.
Justification is provided for questions regarding the neglect of some of the traditional requirements seen in other safety standards. This standard also provides justification for further clarification of new concepts and requirements.
This standard does not contain requirements for functional insulation. Functional insulation, by its nature, does not provide a protection against electric shock or electrical fire and may therefore be faulty.
This standard does not contain requirements for functional components. By their nature, individual functional components are susceptible to electric shock, electrical fire, thermal injury, etc. They do not provide a protection function against and therefore may be candidates for fail-testing. Obviously, not all functional components are faulty, as this would be extremely time consuming.
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