This part of IEC 60204 applies to the application of electrical, electronic and programmable
electronic equipment and systems to machines not portable by hand while working, including
a group of machines working together in a co-ordinated manner.
NOTE 1 This part of IEC 60204 is an application standard and is not intended to limit or inhibit technological
advancement.
NOTE 2 In this part of IEC 60204, the term electrical includes electrical, electronic and programmable electronic
matters (i.e. electrical equipment means electrical, electronic and programmable electronic equipment).
NOTE 3 In the context of this part of IEC 60204, the term person refers to any individual and includes those
persons who are assigned and instructed by the user or his agent(s) in the use and care of the machine in
question.
The equipment covered by this part of IEC 60204 commences at the point of connection of
the supply to the electrical equipment of the machine (see 5.1).
NOTE 4 The requirements for the electrical supply installation in buildings are given in the IEC 60364 series.
This part of IEC 60204 is applicable to the electrical equipment or parts of the electrical
equipment that operate with nominal supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V for alternating
current (a.c.) and not exceeding 1 500 V for direct current (d.c.), and with nominal supply
frequencies not exceeding 200 Hz.
NOTE 5 For higher voltages, see IEC 60204-11.
This part of IEC 60204 does not cover all the requirements (for example guarding,
interlocking, or control) that are needed or required by other standards or regulations in order
to protect persons from hazards other than electrical hazards. Each type of machine has
unique requirements to be accommodated to provide adequate safety.
This part specifically includes, but is not limited to, the electrical equipment of machines as
defined in 3.35.
NOTE 6 Annex C lists examples of machines whose electrical equipment can be covered by this part of IEC 60204.
?This part of EN 60204 does not specify additional and special requirements that can apply to the
electrical equipment of machines including those that
– are intended for use in open air (i.e. outside buildings or other protective structures);
– use, process, or produce potentially explosive material (for example paint or sawdust);
– are intended for use in potentially explosive and/or flammable atmospheres;
– have special risks when producing or using certain materials;
– are intended for use in mines;
– are sewing machines, units, and systems;
NOTE 7 For sewing machines, see EN 60204-31.
– are hoisting machines.
NOTE 8 For hoisting machines, see EN 60204-32.?
Power circuits where electrical energy is directly used as a working tool are excluded from
this part of IEC 60204.
BS EN 60204-1:2006 history
0000 BS EN 60204-1:2018(2021)
1970BS EN 60204-1:2018 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Particular safety and EMC requirements for sewing machines, units and systems
2006BS EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009 Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General requirements
2006BS EN 60204-1:2006 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - General requirements
1998BS EN 60204-1:1998 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - General requirements
1993BS EN 60204-1:1993 Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines. Specification for general requirements