What is BS EN 61558-2-5 - Transformer and power supply units for shavers about?
BS EN 61558-2-5 is a British standard which deals with the safety of shaver transformers, power supply units incorporating a shaver transformer, and shaver supply units. Shaver transformers incorporating electronic circuits are also covered by BS EN 61558-2-5.
BS EN 61558-2-5 is applicable to stationary, single phase air-cooled (natural or forced), independent or associated dry- type transformers. The windings may be encapsulated or non-encapsulated. BS EN 61558-2-5 is also applicable to transformers and power supply (linear) with internal operational frequencies not exceeding 500 Hz.
Who is BS EN 61558-2-5 - Transformer and power supply units for shavers for?
BS EN 61558-2-5 on transformer and power supply units for shavers is helpful for:
- Domestic use
- Grooming industry
- Hotels and housing businesses
Why should you use BS EN 61558-2-5 - Transformer and power supply units for shavers?
It is essential to have access to quality requirements to manufacture and use standardized transformer and power supply units for shavers. BS EN 61558-2-5 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, general notes on tests, and steps for protection against electric shock along with the steps for protection against harmful ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture.
BS EN 61558-2-5 allows users to effectively install and safely use transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations for shavers.
