IEC 61010‑1:2010, Clause 1 and IEC 61010‑1:2010/AMD1:2016, Clause 1 apply, except as follows:
1.1.1 Equipment included in scope
This part of IEC 61010 specifies safety requirements and related verification tests for control equipment or their associated peripherals, or both.
Some equipment examples are:
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programmable logic controller (PLC);
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programmable automation controller (PAC);
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distributed control systems (DCS);
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industrial PC (computers) and panel PC;
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programming and debugging tools (PADTs);
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displays and human-machine interfaces (HMI);
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any product performing the function of control equipment or their associated peripherals, or both;
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positioners; and
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control equipment which have as their intended use the command and control of machines, automated manufacturing and industrial processes, for example discrete and continuous control.
Components of the above named equipment and within the scope of this document are, for example:
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(auxiliary) stand-alone power supplies;
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peripherals such as digital and analogue I/O,
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remote-I/O;
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industrial network equipment, embedded or stand-alone (e.g. switches, routers, wireless base station).
Control equipment and their associated peripherals are intended to be used in an industrial environment. This document considers equipment designed as open or enclosed equipment.
NOTE 1 Control equipment intended also for use in other environments or for other purposes (example: for use in building installations to control light or other electrical installations, or for use on cars, trains or ships) can have additional conformity requirements defined by the safety standard(s) for these applications. These requirements can involve for example: insulation, spacings and power restrictions.
NOTE 2 Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of the IEC 60950 series or the IEC 62368 series and conforming to their requirements are considered to be suitable for use with control equipment within the scope of this document. However, some of the requirements of the IEC 60950 series for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent, IEC 61010‑1:2010, 5.4.4, second paragraph takes this aspect into account.
Control equipment covered in this document is typically intended for use in overvoltage category II (IEC 60664‑1) in low-voltage installations, where the rated equipment supply voltage does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. RMS (50/60 Hz), or 1 000 V d.c..
Where control equipment is intended for installation to supply systems with overvoltage category III or IV, additional requirements are identified in Annex K.
The requirements of ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 104, as they relate to this part of IEC 61010, are incorporated herein.
1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope
This document does not deal with aspects of the overall automated system, for example a complete assembly line. Control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC), their application programme and their associated peripherals are considered as components (components in this context are items which perform no useful function by themselves) of an overall automated system.
Since control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC) are component devices, safety considerations for the overall automated system including installation and application are beyond the scope of this document. Refer to the IEC 60364 series or applicable national and local regulations for electrical installation and guidelines.
1.2.1 Aspects included in scope
The purpose of the requirements of this document is to ensure that all hazards to the operator, service personnel and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level.
NOTE By using the terms "operator" and "service personnel" this document considers the perception of hazards depending on training and skills. Annex AA provides a general approach in this regard.
1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope
This document does not cover:
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reliability, functionality, performance, or other properties of the control equipment not related to safety;
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mechanical or climatic requirements for operation, transport or storage;
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EMC requirements (see e.g. the IEC 61326 series or IEC 61131‑2);
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protective measures for explosive atmospheres (see e.g. the IEC 60079 series);
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functional safety (see e.g. the IEC 61508 series, IEC 61131‑6).
