IEC 62911-2016 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 62911-2016 — Audio, video and information technology equipment — Routine electrical safety testing in production. This International Standard specifies routine electrical safety test procedures to be used during or after manufacture of complete equipment, sub‑assemblies or components (powered from AC or DC mains) to detect manufacturing defects and unacceptable tolerances and to verify conformity with applicable safety requirements.

Abstract

IEC 62911:2016 defines a compact set of routine (production) tests — including protective-bond continuity and electric strength (insulation) tests — and record-keeping requirements for AV and IT equipment that are intended to comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1. The standard is intended to be used by manufacturers and their test/quality departments to set up production-line inspection and end-of-line testing strategies to reduce field failures and improve product safety consistency.

General information

• Status: Published (international standard; CENELEC adoption as EN 62911:2016).
• Publication date: 6 January 2016 (Edition 1.0).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC); also published/adopted by CENELEC as EN 62911:2016.
• ICS / categories: 33.160.01, 35.020 (Electrical and electronic testing; Audio, video and information technology systems).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0, 2016 (note: a revised/renewed edition (2025 RLV) is referenced by the IEC catalogue as a later revision).
• Number of pages: 20 pages (IEC webstore bibliographic listing).

Scope

IEC 62911:2016 applies routine electrical safety test procedures for use during or after manufacture of complete equipment, sub‑assemblies or components that are intended to comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 and that are powered from an AC mains or DC mains supply. The standard covers selection and application of routine tests (for example resistance of protective bonding system and electric strength tests), applicable test voltages/times (with tables for AC and DC cases) and record-keeping of test results; it also clarifies that the optimal location for routine tests in the production flow may be determined by the manufacturer.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and purpose of routine electrical safety testing in production (reduce manufacturing defects and unsafe products).
• Resistance of protective bonding system: requirements for continuity checks and acceptable resistance limits for protective earth connections.
• Electric strength (insulation) tests: required test voltages and procedures for AC- and DC-powered equipment; separate tables for different supply types and insulation conditions.
• Test record keeping: retention of production-test results as part of conformity assessment and traceability.
• Applicability guidance: how the standard interfaces with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1 and how manufacturers may choose optimal test locations in the production process.

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers of audio, video and information‑technology equipment, production/test engineers, quality-assurance teams, contract manufacturers and conformity assessment bodies. The standard is used to design end‑of‑line and in‑process electrical safety tests, to set acceptance criteria for production, and to create test records needed for product safety compliance programs. Test laboratories and safety auditors may also use the document as a reference for routine test practice expectations.

Related standards

IEC 62911:2016 is intended to be used together with product-safety standards such as IEC 60065 (audio/video apparatus safety), IEC 60950-1 (information technology equipment — now largely superseded) and IEC 62368-1 (AV/IT/ICT equipment safety). In the European context it was adopted without modification as EN 62911:2016 (which superseded EN 50514:2014). The IEC catalogue also references a later revision (IEC 62911:2025 RLV) for users to note when seeking the most recent edition.

Keywords

routine testing, production testing, electrical safety, audio-video, information technology, protective bonding, electric strength, insulation test, IEC 62911, EN 62911

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62911:2016 specifies routine electrical safety (production) tests for audio, video and information technology equipment to detect manufacturing defects and verify basic electrical safety requirements during or after manufacture.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers resistance checks of protective bonding systems, electric strength/insulation tests (with specified test voltages for AC and DC supplies), record-keeping of test results and guidance on where in the production process tests may be performed.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, production/test engineers, QA teams, contract manufacturers, conformity assessment bodies and test laboratories use it to design and implement routine electrical safety testing strategies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62911:2016 is the original Edition 1.0 published in January 2016 and was adopted as EN 62911:2016. The IEC catalogue notes a later revised/renewed edition entry (IEC 62911:2025 RLV), so users seeking the most current requirements should check for the 2025 revision or national adoptions in their region.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a product‑specific routine-testing standard within the IEC TC 108 safety framework and is intended to be used alongside the related product safety standards IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1 rather than as part of a numbered multi-part series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Routine electrical safety testing, production testing, protective bonding, electric strength test, AV equipment, IT equipment, conformity assessment.