IEC 63044-3:2017 provides the electrical safety requirements related to the HBES/BACS network in addition to the product safety standards for HBES/BACS devices. It also applies to devices used within an HBES/BACS network for which no specific HBES/BACS product safety standard exists. In addition, it defines safety requirements for the interface of equipment intended to be connected to an HBES/BACS network. It does not apply to interfaces to other networks.
NOTE An example of other networks is a dedicated ICT network covered by IEC 62949. This document is applicable to
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operator stations and other human–system interface devices,</li>
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devices for management functions,</li>
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control devices, automation stations and application-specific controllers,</li>
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field devices and their interfaces, and</li>
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cabling and interconnection of devices</li>
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used within a dedicated HBES/BACS network. This document covers the following requirements and compliance criteria:
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protection from hazards in the device;</li>
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protection from overvoltages on the network;</li>
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protection from touch current;</li>
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protection from hazards caused by different types of circuit;</li>
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protection of the communication wiring from overheating caused by excessive current.</li>
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Key words: Home automation, smart homes, smart cities
Related directives
NOTE: If the word "harmonized" (marked in green) is not found in the field with the name of the directive, it means that the European standard is not cited in the OJEU.
2014/35/EU
Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
