IEC 61010-2-081:2019 PDF

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes

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IEC 61010-2-081:2019

Document status:: Active
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 33
Publication date:: February 12, 2019
Edition:: IEC IS 61010 edition 3 version 1
ICS:: 19.080

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IEC 61010-2-081:2019 applies to automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes. Automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment consists of instruments or systems for measuring or modifying one or more characteristics or parameters of samples, performing the complete process or parts of the process without manual intervention. Equipment forming part of such a system is within the scope of this document. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - adaptation of changes introduced by Amendment 1 of IEC 61010-1:2010; - added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment to Clause 6. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

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Technical committee: TC 66 - Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment
SKU: IEC 61010-2-081:2019

Abstract

Overview

IEC 61010-2-081:2019 - Edition 3.0 - is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) group safety publication that specifies safety requirements for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes. It is a Part‑2 document intended to be used together with IEC 61010‑1 (general requirements). This third edition (2019) cancels and replaces the 2015 edition and includes technical updates such as adaptation to Amendment 1 of IEC 61010‑1:2010 and an added tolerance for stability of AC voltage test equipment.

Key topics and technical requirements

This standard supplements/modifies Part 1 and addresses particular requirements for equipment that performs, wholly or partly and without manual intervention, sample measurement or modification. Major topics covered include:

Scope and definitions for automatic and semi‑automatic laboratory systems (e.g., analytical instruments, automatic samplers, replication/amplification equipment).
Tests and conformity procedures derived from IEC 61010‑1, with specific adaptations for automated systems.
Marking and documentation requirements: durable markings, warnings, gas/liquid connector identification (substance, maximum pressure, flow direction), and documentation for removal from use, transport or disposal.
Protection against electric shock: includes the AC voltage test requirement with a stability tolerance of ±5% during testing.
Mechanical hazards and resistance to stresses: guards, interlocks and requirements for moving parts and mechanical integrity.
Temperature, fire, fluids and contaminants: limits for equipment temperature, resistance to heat, protection against fluids and foreign objects, and requirements for components and subassemblies.
Radiation and acoustic hazards (including lasers and ultrasonic pressures).
Gases, liberated substances, explosion/implosion risks: supplier guidance for poisonous or injurious gases that may be released.
Biohazards and hazardous chemicals: added explicit scope items and a new symbol for biological risks; addresses labeling and documentation relevant to biological/chemical hazards.
Interlocks and RISK assessment: design and documentation requirements for safety interlocks and formal risk assessment.

Applications and who uses it

IEC 61010‑2‑081 is used by:

Manufacturers and designers of automatic and semi‑automatic laboratory equipment (analysers, automated pipettors, samplers).
Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing safety testing and certification.
Product safety and compliance engineers, procurement and quality teams specifying safety requirements.
Laboratory managers and responsible bodies who must ensure safe operation, removal-from-use procedures, and correct labeling of gas/liquid connections.

Practical uses include guiding product design to meet electrical/mechanical safety, preparing user manuals and markings, defining test procedures, and supporting CE/CB/other regulatory compliance.

Related standards

IEC 61010‑1 (General requirements) - to be used in conjunction with this Part 2.
IEC 61010‑2‑101 (in vitro diagnostic equipment) - noted as excluded from this document’s scope where applicable.
IEC Guide 104 - status as a group safety publication.

Keywords: IEC 61010-2-081, laboratory equipment safety, automatic laboratory equipment, electrical safety standard, marking and documentation, biohazard labeling, AC voltage test tolerance, equipment compliance.

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Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Scope and definitions for automatic and semi‑automatic laboratory systems (e.g., analytical instruments, automatic samplers, replication/amplification equipment).
Tests and conformity procedures derived from IEC 61010‑1, with specific adaptations for automated systems.
Marking and documentation requirements: durable markings, warnings, gas/liquid connector identification (substance, maximum pressure, flow direction), and documentation for removal from use, transport or disposal.
Protection against electric shock: includes the AC voltage test requirement with a stability tolerance of ±5% during testing.
Mechanical hazards and resistance to stresses: guards, interlocks and requirements for moving parts and mechanical integrity.
Temperature, fire, fluids and contaminants: limits for equipment temperature, resistance to heat, protection against fluids and foreign objects, and requirements for components and subassemblies.
Radiation and acoustic hazards (including lasers and ultrasonic pressures).
Gases, liberated substances, explosion/implosion risks: supplier guidance for poisonous or injurious gases that may be released.
Biohazards and hazardous chemicals: added explicit scope items and a new symbol for biological risks; addresses labeling and documentation relevant to biological/chemical hazards.
Interlocks and RISK assessment: design and documentation requirements for safety interlocks and formal risk assessment.

Applications and who uses it

IEC 61010‑2‑081 is used by:

Manufacturers and designers of automatic and semi‑automatic laboratory equipment (analysers, automated pipettors, samplers).
Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing safety testing and certification.
Product safety and compliance engineers, procurement and quality teams specifying safety requirements.
Laboratory managers and responsible bodies who must ensure safe operation, removal-from-use procedures, and correct labeling of gas/liquid connections.

Practical uses include guiding product design to meet electrical/mechanical safety, preparing user manuals and markings, defining test procedures, and supporting CE/CB/other regulatory compliance.

Related standards

IEC 61010‑1 (General requirements) - to be used in conjunction with this Part 2.
IEC 61010‑2‑101 (in vitro diagnostic equipment) - noted as excluded from this document’s scope where applicable.
IEC Guide 104 - status as a group safety publication.

IEC 61010-2-081:2019 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications and who uses it

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications and who uses it

Related standards

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