Doug, IEC 60035-2-82 is the current prevalent safety standard for gaming machines. Testing and meeting the EN version will suffice for Europe, but meeting the IEC with all group differences, and country deviations is quickest and easies way to go. On that note—Please remember that not all countries have adopted –2-82 yet (US for one) and still requires you meet UL 22, but some countries have made it mandatory by Jan.1 2004. Gaming like many products has been waiting for a single harmonized standard that will be accepted by all, but until it is, you have to meet the requirements of the country you are selling to. Does your product have spinning reels or a video display? The only country I am aware of that ever-required IEC 60065 was Sweden, and that was with a video display. Most other countries accepted IEC 60950. Contact me personally if you wish. Mike Sosnoski Senior Manager--PSE&R WMS Gaming 3401 N. California Ave., Chicago,IL. 60073 gl...@wmsgaming.com
From: Doug Massey [mailto:dmas...@acstestlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 11:30 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Casino gaming machine Hello group; Recently a client has requested a product safety evaluation for CE Marking of their casino game – a fairly typical electronic slot machine. The machine does not issue tokens to a winner, but rather prints a redeemable coupon. Similar products by the client have been evaluated by a Notified Body lab in the Community; the standard used was EN 60065, Audio / Video. My initial research – checking the harmonized standards available – seems to indicate that this may not be the appropriate standard. I find that the following: EN 60335-1:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 1: General requirements Along with EN 60335-2-82:2000 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances -- Part 2-82: Particular requirements for service machines and amusement machines Would appear to be more appropriate than EN 60065. I do not have a copy of the 60335-2-82 standard – if anyone has experience with this type product, or has a copy of the standard, I would be very appreciative of opinions as to the appropriate standard, or would love to have a peek at the scope of 60335-2-82 before purchasing it. I’m wondering if the -2-82 standard only applies to machines that redeem coins or tokens. I have requested justification / reasoning from the Notified Body, but am trying to move forward while waiting for their reply. As always, any assistance is appreciated, and opinions welcomed. Doug Massey Product Safety Engineer Advanced Compliance Solutions Ph. (770) 831-8048 FAX (770) 831-8598 Visit our web home at http://www.acstestlab.com <http://www.acstestlab.com/>
