ANGUI-ORG-IEC60065.pptVIP

Assessor’s guide to IEC 60065 Northbrook, USA – 2006-05-03/04 Bob Burek Sr. Staff Engineer Contents Pre-audit preparation How many of you will be assessors for TRON? Occasionally you’ll be assessing categories not in your scope. Ask an expert in that standard which tests are essential, or require a thorough understanding of that type of equipment. Pre-audit preparation Confirm edition of the standard IEC 60065 7th Edition (2001) Amendment 1 (2005) IEC 60065 6th Edition (1998) Review the NCB/CBTL’s completed Operational Documents equipment list for TRON other categories. The CTL equipment lists aren’t always current with the latest edition or amendment of the standard. Determine what other equipment is needed for the editions in the CBTL’s scope. Normative Annexes are often forgotten! If this is a reassessment, look at previous assessment report. Pre-audit preparation Determine tests to witness Will vary depending on number of categories in CBTL’s scope. Kill two or more birds with one stone: It is uncommon for TRON will be assessed by itself. Pick tests such as Operating (Working) Voltage (13.2), Surge test (10.1 14.1a)), Resistance to Fire (20, also Annex G). Specialized Tests Bump test (12.1.1), Vibration test (12.1.2). Discuss tests other preliminary findings with Lead Assessor. You don’t have time to do everything! Think ahead on the important things you wish to see, given the time you have. Discuss this with the Lead Assessor. Contents Initial tour of laboratory Distribution type of power in the lab. Ambient temperature and humidity: how is it controlled and documented? Location of test equipment fixtures: do the locations of the test equipment appear to be credible for the test? For example, does the bump test equipment appear to be used frequently? Applies to all apparatus 7 kg, so it should be. Initial tour gives you a good idea of what types of apparatus are tested, allows you to ask some questions. Then you