IEC 61558-2-16:2021

IEC 61558-2-16:2021

June 2021
International standard Current

Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof - Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units for general applications

IEC 61558-2-16:2021 deals with the safety of switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009 and amendment 1:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:- adjustment of structure and references in accordance with IEC 61558-1:2017;- definitions of different voltage characteristics;- partial discharge and description of constructions moved to IEC 61558-1:2017;- alternative method for dimensioning of clearances;- removal of requirements for homogeneous field conditions.It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61558-1:2017. The contents of the corrigendum 1 (2023-09) have been included in this copy.

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June 2021

Number of pages

80 p.

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IEC 61558-2-16:2021
Sumary
Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof - Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units for general applications

IEC 61558-2-16:2021 deals with the safety of switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009 and amendment 1:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- adjustment of structure and references in accordance with IEC 61558-1:2017;
- definitions of different voltage characteristics;
- partial discharge and description of constructions moved to IEC 61558-1:2017;
- alternative method for dimensioning of clearances;
- removal of requirements for homogeneous field conditions.
It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61558-1:2017. The contents of the corrigendum 1 (2023-09) have been included in this copy.
Replaced standards (2)
International standard Cancelled
Amendment 1 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V - Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units

International standard Cancelled
Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V - Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units

IEC 61558-2-16:2009 deals with the safety of switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units. Transformers incorporating electronic circuits are also covered by this standard. This Part 2-16 is intended to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 61558-1 and its amendments. It is based on the second edition (2005) of that standard. This first edition of IEC 61558-2-16 cancels and replaces IEC 61558-2-17, published in 1997. It constitutes a technical revision. This part has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104 (1997): The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety publications and group safety publications.

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