What is BS EN 60950-23 - Large data storage equipment about?
BS EN 60950-23 is the 23rd part of the IEC 60950 multi-series that discusses information technology equipment.
BS EN 60950-23 specifies requirements for information technology equipment (ITE) with Self-contained data storage systems that contain hazardous moving parts. These data storage systems are typically large enough to permit a person to enter completely, however, the systems also include similar large equipment permitting complete limb or head access to the area containing hazardous moving parts. These requirements are additional to the relevant requirements in BS EN 60950-1.
Note1: The exceptions for 2.1.3 and 4.5.4 noted in 1.2.7.3 of BS EN 60950-1 do not apply to BS EN 60950-23.
Note2: BS EN 60950-23 is not applicable to equipment with non-self-contained hazardous moving parts, such as robotic equipment installed in an industrial environment.
Who is BS EN 60950-23 - Large data storage equipment for?
BS EN 60950-23 on the safety of large data storage equipment is useful for:
- Manufactures of information technology equipment
- Suppliers, dealers, and importers of information technology equipment
- Installers and service providers for information technology equipment
Why should you use BS EN 60950-23 - Large data storage equipment?
Information Technology Equipment is a combination of various products, containing devices that have a primary function related to the collection, transfer, storage, or processing of data.
BS EN 60950-23 provides guidance on the installation of equipment and designation of the area where these data storage equipment should be stored. BS EN 60950-23 proposes safety requirements for large data storage equipment. It considers and provides measures for the safety of the maintenance personnel by guiding them about the hazardous moving parts within the equipment. BS EN 60950-23 guides you on the emergency stop system and endurance testing for the equipment.
Overall, these guidelines of BS EN 60950-23 help you to identify the potential malfunctions and hazards that could occur within the data storage equipment. This could help you to minimize the risk of hazards and injuries.
