Guidance for upgrading to GB4943.1-2011 (IEC 60950-1: 2005, MOD) Note: This guidance document is a translation of official Chinese document which is issued by CQC (China Quality Certification Center) on 2012-04-10. Please refer to the source document where any questions or ambiguities are found in this translation. Source document link: http://www.cqc.com.cn/chinese/gkwj/rzbzxx/bzhbxx/webinfo/2012/04/1333591184608655.htm Changes in GB 4943.1-2011 1 1.4.5 Equipment for connection to a DC MAINS SUPPLY: The voltage tolerance shall be taken as +20 % and -15 %, unless declared otherwise by the manufacturer. 1.7.7.3 Terminals for DC mains supply conductors (marking requirements) 2.1.1.7 Capacitance discharge test also applied to the input terminals of DC supplied devices with input voltage exceeding 42.4 Vpk or 60 V dc. 2.1.1.8 Defined test method of determination of Energy hazards in DC mains supplies Voltage tolerance declared by the manufacturer No definition of DC mains supply, and no relevant requirement. 2.6.3.4 Specified protective bonding test current and duration for DC mains supplied devices 2.10.3, G.2 Defined transient voltage from various DC mains supplies, which were used to determine the minimum clearance limits for DC mains supplied devices. 3.2.1.2 Requirement for connection to a d.c. mains supply 3.2.5.2 Requirement for DC power supply cords 3.3.7 Requirement for grouping of wiring terminals also applies to DC mains supply terminals. 3.4 Requirements of single-pole or two-pole disconnection device for disconnecting DC mains supply. 2 1.4.12.2 Added: Temperature measurement of temperature dependent equipment is made at the least favourable ambient temperature within the manufacturer's specified operating Temperature measurement test is performed at any value of T amb within the manufacturer's specified operating range for all equipment. (No specific requirement for temperature
Changes in GB 4943.1-2011 range. 3 1.5.7.2 Add resistor test for single resistor or a group of resistors bridging double insulation or reinforced insulation (Damp heat conditioning, and resistance change < 10% after impulse test) 4 1.5.9, 6.1.2.1 Add surge suppressor requirements, include: - Voltage Dependent Varistor (VDR) used in PRIMARY CIRCUIT shall comply with Annex Q (Including preferred climatic categories, maximum continuous voltage and pulse current requirements) (1.5.9.1); - Protection of VDR (1.5.9.2); - Requirements for VDR bridging basic insulation (1.5.9.4); - Surge suppressor bridging insulation between TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and any parts or circuitry that will be earthed shall comply with minimum rated operating voltage requirement in clause 6.1.2.1 5 1.7.2.1 Add warning marking for devices used only under 2000 m altitude. Add warning marking for devices used only in non-tropical conditions 6 2.1.1.5 Determination of energy hazards (Through variable resistive load and 60 s duration, and also capacitor-stored energy calculation) 7 2.1.1.7 The result referred to an instrument having input impedance consisting of a resistance of 100 MΩ ±5 MΩ in parallel with an input capacitance of 25 pf or less. 8 2.1.1.9 Accessible parts of audio amplifiers shall comply with either cl. 2.1.1.1of this standard, or cl. 9.1.1 of GB 8898. dependent equipment or temperature independent equipment) No relevant requirement, the evaluation guideline of GB4943 requires to follow GB8898 requirements. s s No test method defined, and no 60 s duration requirement No specific instrument requirement s.
Changes in GB 4943.1-2011 During the test, the audio amplifiers are operated in accordance with cl. 4.2.4 of GB 8898 4.5.1 During temperature tests, Audio amplifiers are operated in accordance with cl. 4.2.4 of GB 8898. 5.3.6 Equipment having audio amplifiers shall be tested in accordance with cl. 4.3.4 and 4.3.5 of GB 8898 9 2.5 Output current (Isc) and Apparent power (VA) are made 5 s after application of the load if protection is by an electronic circuit or a positive temperature coefficient device, and 60 s in other cases. (Relaxation in limit) 10 2.6.3.4 Test current is 200 % of the PROTECTIVE CURRENT RATING and applied for 120 s If the PROTECTIVE CURRENT RATING of the circuit under test is 16 A or less. For equipment powered from an AC MAINS SUPPLY, test current is 200 % of the PROTECTIVE CURRENT RATING and the duration of the test is as shown in Table 2E, if the PROTECTIVE CURRENT RATING of the circuit under test exceeds 16 A. For PROTECTIVE BONDING TEST in TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK or CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, the test current is 150 % of the maximum current available under normal operating conditions from the TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK or CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (if known) with a minimum of 2 A, and applied for 120 s. 11 2.7.1 Except for PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT TYPE B and PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, the protective devices necessary to comply with the requirements of 5.3 shall be included as part of the equipment. 12 2.9.2 Humidity conditioning is conducted for 120 h with relative humidity of 93±3 % and Output current (Isc) is made 60 s after application of the load; Initial apparent power (VA) within 100 ms can be ignored and no additional time requirement. Test current is 150 % of the PROTECTIVE CURRENT RATING and applied for 1 min. Test current is 200 % of the PROTECTIVE CURRENT RATING and applied for 2 min. Test current is 150 % of the maximum current available under normal operating conditions from the TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK or CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (if known) with a minimum of 2 A, and no duration requirement. Protective devices shall be provided, either as an integral part of the equipment or as part of the building installation. Humidity conditioning is conducted for 48 h in a cabinet or room containing air with a relative
Changes in GB 4943.1-2011 temperature of 40±2 C. For devices not intended for tropical condition use, humidity conditioning is conducted for 48 h in a cabinet or room containing air with a relative humidity of (93±3) %. The temperature of the air, at all places where samples can be located, is maintained within 2 K of any convenient value t between 20 C and 30 C such that condensation does not occur. 13 2.10.1.7 Add requirements for circuits generating starting pulses, including determination of 2.10.2.1 insulation, working voltage, clearance and creepage distance measurements. 2.10.3.5 humidity of (93±3) %. The temperature of the air, at all places where samples can be located, is maintained within 2 K of any convenient value t between 20 C and 30 C such that condensation does not occur. s 14 2.10.3, Annex G Clearance limits are required to consider 5000m altitude and multiplied by altitude correction factor 1.48 (Exclude devices marked for use under 2000 m altitude) Revised limits in table 2M (Minimum clearance in secondary circuit) Add clearance measuring requirements for connectors 15 2.10.4 Add creepage distance measuring requirements for connectors Revised limits in table 2N (Minimum creepage distances) 16 2.10.5.4 Add alternative test or requirements for acceptance of opto-couplers Clearance correction factor 1.0 for 2000 m altitude. 17 2.10.5.5 Add requirements for cement joints No such alternative test or requirements 18 2.10.5.8, 2.10.5.9 Defined standard test procedure for nonseparable thin sheet material Not defined 19 2.10.5.13 Add test requirement for winding wire with solvent-based enamel in wound components 20 3.5.4 Data ports for connection to additional equipment or accessories are required to be
Changes in GB 4943.1-2011 supplied by LPS. 21 4.2.6 MOVABLE EQUIPMENT requiring lifting or handling by the USER as part of its intended use are subject to drop test. 22 4.2.8 Mechanical strength of cathode ray tubes shall comply with the requirements of 18 of GB8898-2011. (Differences exist between 2011 and 2001 editions) 23 4.3.8 If a battery contains liquid or gel electrolyte, a battery tray shall be provided that is capable of retaining any liquid that could leak as a result of internal pressure build-up in the battery. Defined test requirements for battery circuit. 24 4.3.13.3 Defined effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on materials and human bodies 25 4.5.3, 4.5.4 Temperature limits are based on T ma 35 C, and 35 C shall be subtracted during calculation of temperature rise. 26 4.5.5 Resistance to abnormal heat test is made at a temperature of (T T amb + T ma + 15 C) ±2 C, but not less than 125 C. 27 5.2.2 Peak working voltage in table 5B was revised, and different dielectric strength test potentials may be needed. SECONDARY CIRCUIT that is neither connected to protective earth nor provided with a protective screen in accordance with 2.6.1 e), Table 5C shall be used. 28 7 Added definition of cable distribution systems, and specified voltage test requirements Mechanical strength of cathode ray tubes shall comply with the requirements of 18 of GB8898-2001. Temperature limits are based on T ma 25 C Resistance to abnormal heat test is made at a temperature of (T T amb + 40) C ±2 C, but not less than 125 C. Electrical strength test potentials are specified in table 5B No relative definition and requirements.
Standard upgrading requirements 1. Document submittal: 1) Intended altitude specification; 2) Environmental conditions; 3) User manual (in Chinese), and shall comply with GB4943.1-2011; 4) Marking label, and shall comply with GB4943.1-2011; 5) Warning markings required by GB4943.1-2011; 6) Component certificates to comply with GB4943.1-2011 or instructions to test with samples; 2. Differences in tests (At least one complete sample is required) Product electrical characteristics Product directly connected to AC or DC mains Cl. 1.7 Markings and Instructions Standard s Cl. 2.1.1.7 Capacitance discharge test of internal capacitor (DC mains supplied devices only) Cl. 2.1.1.8 Energy hazards - DC mains supplies (DC mains supplied devices only) Cl. 2.1.1.9 Audio amplifiers in information technology equipment (if applicable) Cl. 2.5 Limited Power Source (if applicable) Cl. 2.6.3.4 Resistance of earthing conductors and their terminations (Class I equipment only) Cl. 2.9.2 Humidity conditioning (Tropical condition only) Cl. 2.10 Clearance, creepage distance and distance through insulation (above 2000m altitude, and for some connectors and cement joints) Cl. 3.2.1.2 Connection to a DC mains supply (DC mains supplied devices only) Cl. 3.2.5.2 DC power supply cords (Flexible power cord for connection to DC mains supply) Cl. 3.3.7 Grouping of wiring terminals (DC mains supplied devices only)
Product electrical characteristics Standard s Cl. 3.4 Disconnection from the mains supply (DC mains supplied devices only) Cl. 3.5.4 Data ports for additional equipment (if applicable) Cl. 4.2.6 Drop test (MOVABLE EQUIPMENT requiring lifting or handling by the USER as part of its intended use) Cl. 4.3.8 Battery test Cl. 4.5.3 / 4.5.4 / 4.5.5 Temperature limits for materials and touch temperature limits (By inspection of data or by testing if in doubt) Class III unit Cl. 1.7 Markings and Instructions (Note: when the following two items are not applicable, no sample is required, only marking and instruction information is required (including inspection of power adaptor or charger specification)) Cl. 2.1.1.9 Audio amplifiers in information technology equipment (if applicable) Cl. 4.3.8 Battery test (including battery and protection circuit) Cl. 4.5.3 / 4.5.4 / 4.5.5 Temperature limits for materials and touch temperature limits (By inspection of data or by testing if in doubt) Note: Above differences applied to general-use devices only. For special products and if applicable, clauses indicated in above standard modification list should be considered. 3. Critical Component list: a. For devices used above 2000m altitude, clearance and creepage distance requirements have significant differences compared with GB4943-2001 and equivalent IEC standard (affected CB-transferred products), the clearance limit is 1.48 times of previous limit based on 5000 m altitude, thus, components bridging primary and secondary circuit, such as optical isolators, transformers, bridging capacitors, etc., shall comply with this new requirement; b. Add VDR requirements (see Cl. 1.5.9 and 6.1.2.1); c. Add bridging resistor requirements (see Cl. 1.5.7.2); Note: This resistor was previously required to comply with requirements of GB 8898 in application guideline, and is required to comply with requirements in this standard now. d. Revise test requirement for batteries (see Cl. 4.3.8), two samples of battery.
e. Revised requirements of transformer triple insulated wire (see Annex U): 5 samples of triple insulated wire. Note: Components previously certified to GB4943-2001 and GB8898-2001 shall apply for standard upgrade in the same time.