Hi Kim
Its a interesting issue, but as a general guide I would apply the standard that
is most applicable. IEC 62133 covers the requirements for batteries, if its not
included in the LV directive, and there is not a better standard listed under
that directive, or other applicable directive for your final product, I would
recommend using it.
If the final product is not covered by the normal product directives, and
covered by the General product safety directive, which I think says you should
use the most applicable standard for the product, which bumps you back to IEC
62133.
Legally
if there is not one listed in the OJs and you have one that is state of the
Art and deals with the risks and hazards appropriately, its legal to use that
to support your claim of Compliance.
And I would agree with you that battery devices are still not clearly covered
leading to questions like yours.
Regards Darren.
On Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 13:18, Kim Boll Jensen <k...@bolls.dk> wrote:
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especially Li-ion batteries and rechargeable batteries in general. Battery
equipment is not directly under LVD, but under 2001/95/EC General Product
Safety directive we have EN 60950 and EN 60065, which includes safety of
batteries, for some products but also excludes amongst other battery backup
units. But what about power-banks which in many cases have a USB connector for
charging amongst other Smartphone's. How do we define safety requirements for
the battery here? There are also other products such as Seg
Boards/Balanceboards which seem to be under the Machinery Directive, but still
not under electrical safety requirements. How do we find requirements for the
battery in these products. IEC 62133 is used under the CB scheme and a EN
version have been issued, but under which directive? Several LVD standards
requires that if a battery is used it shall be tested according to EN/IEC
62133, but if the product is not under LVD how do this standard end as a legal
requirement? For me it seems that battery products have been forgotten in the
EU safety requirements, or not so clearly addressed. Please any comment on
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