KINGPO Standard Test Equipment Guide
IEC 62368-1 Test Equipment for AV/ICT Safety Compliance
This IEC 62368-1 test equipment guide helps laboratories, AV/ICT equipment manufacturers, certification teams and procurement engineers identify typical instruments, fixtures and materials used for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment safety testing.
KingPo structures this page as a practical clause-based equipment selection guide. The checklist maps IEC 62368-1:2023 test items to required testing and measuring equipment, with a reserved column for recommended KingPo equipment categories and future product anchors.
This page is an equipment selection framework and website navigation guide. It is not a replacement for the official IEC 62368-1 standard or IECEE documentation. Final compliance decisions should be based on official publications and certification body requirements.
As of now, not all available test equipment and customized configurations are listed on our website. If you cannot find the equipment you need, KingPo can provide a complete IEC 62368-1 testing solution tailored to your specific requirements. Contact our technical team for a professional equipment proposal and quotation.
Standard Information
| Standard | IEC 62368-1:2023 |
| Document Basis | IECEE OD-5003-F1:2021, Template Provisional Equipment List, Ed.1.2 |
| Product Scope | Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment |
| Testing Focus | Hazard-based safety engineering, electrical energy, thermal, fire, mechanical, radiation, outdoor and safeguard testing |
| KingPo Page Purpose | Clause-based IEC 62368-1 test equipment selection and product mapping |
IEC 62368-1 Testing and Measuring Equipment Checklist
Use this checklist to identify typical instruments, fixtures and materials for IEC 62368-1 AV/ICT safety testing. The final column is reserved for equipment mapping. Replace the placeholder equipment names with actual KingPo product URLs when the corresponding product page is available.
| Clause | Measurement / Testing | Testing / Measuring Equipment or Material Needed | Recommended KingPo Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.4 | Equipment installation outdoors / conditioning | Test chamber with minimum range from -33°C to +40°C. | Outdoor environmental test chamber |
| 4.1.8 | Liquids, refrigerants and liquid-filled components | Test equipment according to the refrigerant or liquid-filled component application, including relevant IEC 60335-2-40 and IEC 61010-2-011 references. | Refrigerant and liquid component test configuration support |
| 4.1.9 | Electrical measuring instruments | Voltage measuring instrument with minimum input impedance of 1 MΩ. | High-impedance voltage measuring instrument |
| 4.7 | Equipment for direct insertion into mains socket-outlets | Test equipment for direct plug-in equipment, including test arrangement referenced from legacy AV safety testing. | Direct plug-in equipment plug torque tester |
| 4.8 | Coin/button cell batteries | Rigid test finger with 30 N ± 1 N, test hook with approximately 20 N force, calliper and timer. | Coin/button cell accessibility test setup |
| 4.8 | Coin/button cell batteries – crush test | Crush test force 330 N ± 5 N, flat surface 100 mm by 250 mm and timer. | Coin/button cell crush test setup |
| 4.8 | Coin/button cell batteries – torque/angle | Torque gauges up to 0.5 Nm and angle meter. | Battery compartment torque and angle test setup |
| 5.2.2.2 | Steady-state voltage and current limits | Ampere meter, voltmeter suitable for current and waveform, frequency meter, IEC 60990 measuring networks, timer and 2 kΩ resistor. | Steady-state voltage and current measuring setup |
| 5.2.A.4 | Single pulse limits | Oscilloscope. | Single pulse oscilloscope test setup |
| 5.3.2 | Accessibility to electrical energy sources and safeguards | Test probes according to Figures V.1, V.2, V.3 and V.5, force gauge at least 30 N and calliper. | IEC 62368-1 jointed accessibility probe &IEC 62368-1 terminal accessibility probe |
| 5.4.1.4 / 9.3 / Annex E | Maximum operating temperatures for materials, components and systems – voltage supply | Single-phase voltage supply system and, where required, three-phase voltage supply system. | Voltage supply and temperature rise test configuration |
| 5.4.1.4 / 9.3 / Annex E | Maximum operating temperatures – temperature rise | Multi-channel temperature recorder, thermocouples and winding resistance measurement configuration. | Temperature rise test system |
| 5.4.1.4 / 9.3 / Annex E | Maximum operating temperatures – voltage/current/loading | AC/DC voltmeters, high-voltage probe, AC/DC current instruments and resistive loads. | Electrical loading and measurement configuration |
| 5.4.1.5.3 | Thermal cycling test procedure | Full draught oven ±2°C and cooling facility at 0°C ±2°C. | Thermal cycling chamber and oven setup |
| 5.4.1.10 | Thermoplastic parts with conductive metallic parts directly mounted | Vicat test B 50 according to ISO 306. | Vicat softening temperature tester for thermoplastic parts |
| 5.4.1.10 | Ball pressure for thermoplastic parts | Ball pressure test apparatus according to IEC 60695-10-2 and oven at least 125°C ±2°C. | Ball pressure test apparatus for thermoplastic insulation parts |
| 5.4.2 / 5.4.3 / 5.4.4 / Annex X | Clearances, creepage distance and solid insulation | Oscilloscope, dial gauge or calliper, micrometer, pins of different diameters and microscope. | Creepage and clearance measurement tools |
| 5.4.2 / 5.4.3 / 5.4.4 / Annex X | Impulse test circuits for insulation evaluation | Impulse test generator circuits according to Table D.1. | IEC 62368-1 insulation impulse test generator |
| 5.4.2 / 5.4.3 / 5.4.4 / Annex X | Tracking index | Test equipment for tracking index according to IEC 60112. | Comparative tracking index tester for material group classification |
| 5.4.2 / 5.4.3 / 5.4.4 / Annex X | Mandrel and solid insulation related tests | Mandrels, metal foil, equipment suitable for electrical strength test, loads, stopwatch and weights. | Solid insulation mandrel and electric strength test setup |
| 5.4.5.2 / 5.4.5.3 | Antenna terminal insulation | Insulation resistance meter 500 V, antenna interface impulse generator and timer; see electric strength test configuration. | Antenna terminal insulation test setup |
| 5.4.8 | Humidity conditioning | Humidity chamber RH 93% ±3% at 20°C to 30°C or 40°C ±2°C; extra-large environmental chamber where required. | Humidity conditioning chamber |
| 5.4.9 | Electric strength test | Test instrument with relevant voltage, frequency and tripping current, and stopwatch. | Electric strength test equipment |
| 5.4.9 | Electric strength of solid or thin sheet insulation | Test instrument/equipment according to IEC 62368-1 Figure 29 for electric strength of solid/thin sheet insulation. | Solid insulation electric strength test fixture |
| 5.4.10 | Safeguards against transient voltages from external circuits | Blunt probe, insulation resistance meter 500 V greater than 2 MΩ and electric strength test setup. | Transient voltage safeguard test setup |
| 5.4.10 | External circuit transient impulse test | Impulse test generator circuit 1 of Table D.1. | External circuit transient impulse test generator |
| 5.4.11 | Separation between external circuits and earth | Non-inductive 5000 Ω resistor and ampere meter. | External circuit separation test setup |
| 5.4.12 | Insulating liquid | Test equipment with relevant voltage and trip current. | Insulating liquid dielectric test setup |
| 5.5.2.2 | Capacitor discharge | Measuring instrument with 100 MΩ ±5 MΩ input impedance in parallel with input capacitance of 25 pF or less, and timer. | Capacitor discharge residual voltage tester |
| 5.5.8 | Insulation between mains and external coaxial cable circuit | Voltage surge test and impulse test configuration according to G.10.4 and G.10.5. | Coaxial external circuit insulation test setup |
| 5.6.3 | Protective earthing conductors | Calliper and micrometer. | Protective earthing conductor measurement tools |
| 5.6.4.1 | Resistance of protective conductors and terminations | High current source with voltage not exceeding 12 V. | Protective conductor resistance test system |
| Annex R / 5.6.4.1 | Overcurrent protective device and limited short-circuit circuit | Short-circuit source with at least 1500 A capability. | IEC 62368 Annex R overcurrent protective device short-circuit test system |
| 5.7 | Prospective touch voltage, touch current and protective conductor current | Measuring networks according to IEC 60990:2016 Figures 4 and 5, and ampere meter. | Touch current measuring network |
| 5.8 | Back-feed safeguard in battery backed-up supplies | 100 MΩ ±5 MΩ measuring instrument with input capacitance 25 pF or less, oscilloscope, timer and calliper. | Back-feed safeguard test setup |
| 6.2.2 | Power source circuit classification | Wattmeter, variable resistor load and stopwatch. | Power source classification test setup |
| 6.3.1 / 6.4.6 | Flammability test | Glow-wire test according to IEC 60695-2-11. | Glow-wire flammability test apparatus |
| 6.4.8.3.3 / Annex S.2 | Top openings and top opening properties | Bleached cotton cheesecloth 40 g/m² and timer. | Top opening fire safeguard test materials |
| 7.2 | Reduction of exposure to hazardous substances | Investigation setup for chemical effect on container material. | Material compatibility test configuration support |
| 8.2 | Mechanical energy source classifications | Scale up to 25 kg. | Mechanical energy source classification tools |
| 8.5.4.3 | Electromechanical media destruction devices | Jointed test probes of Annex V, wedge probe V.4 and force application at 45 N and 90 N. | Shredder access and wedge probe test set |
| 8.5.5.2 | High pressure lamps | Dark sticky mat and magnifying glass with 0.1 mm resolution. | High-pressure lamp fragment inspection magnifier |
| 8.6.2 | Static stability for floor-standing equipment | 10° inclined plane, weights up to 100 N and 250 N, scale, 800 N test tool with flat surface and ruler. | Floor-standing equipment static stability force test device |
| 8.6.4 | Glass slide test | Glass plate and 10° inclined plane. | Glass slide test setup |
| 8.6.5 | Horizontal force test | 15° inclined plane, weights at least 250 N and scale. | Horizontal force stability test setup |
| 8.7 | Equipment mounted to a wall or ceiling | Weights, timer, scale, torque gauges and push-pull gauge. | Wall and ceiling mounting strength test setup |
| 8.8 | Handle strength test method | Belts with 75 mm width, weights, scale and timer. | Handle strength torque and load test fixture |
| 8.9 | Wheels or casters attachment requirement | 20 N force application and stopwatch. | Wheel and caster attachment test setup |
| 8.10 | Carts, stands and similar carriers | Force up to 440 N with circular plane surface Ø30 mm and stopwatch. | Cart and stand force test setup |
| 8.11 | Mounting means for rack-mounted equipment | Weights, timer and scale. | Rack mounting means test setup |
| 8.12 | Telescoping or rod antennas | Torque tool up to 0.6 Nm, 20 N force tool and stopwatch. | Antenna torque and force test tools |
| 9.6.3 | Wireless power transmitters | Steel disc, aluminium ring, aluminium foil, and spacers with 2.0 ±0.5 mm and 5.0 ±0.5 mm thickness. | Wireless power transmitter high-temperature test equipment& Wireless power transmitter aluminium ring test object |
| 10 | Laser radiation | Special equipment for laser classification according to IEC 60825 series. | Laser radiation classification support |
| 10 | LED radiation | Special equipment for LED classification according to IEC 62471. | LED optical radiation measurement support |
| 10 | Image projector radiation | Special equipment for image projectors according to IEC 62471-5. | Image projector optical radiation test support |
| 10 | X-ray radiation | Radiation monitor, ionizing chamber type with effective area of 1000 mm². | X-ray radiation monitoring configuration |
| 10 / Annex C | Effect of UV radiation on materials | Test equipment according to ISO 178, ISO 179-1, ISO 180, ISO 527, ISO 8256 and ISO 4892 series. | UV radiation conditioning chamber for material aging tests& Charpy and Izod impact tester for UV-conditioned materials |
| 10 / Annex C | Human exposure to UV radiation | Measuring equipment according to IEC 62471. | UV radiation exposure measurement setup |
| 10 | Acoustics | Special equipment for acoustic measurements according to EN 50332 series. | Acoustic measurement configuration support |
| Annex B.2.5 | Input test | Ampere meter suitable for current and waveform, power meter, voltmeter, variable loads and signal generator where applicable. | Input power test configuration |
| Annex B.3.2 | Covering of ventilation openings | Piece of card with minimum 200 g/m² density. | Ventilation opening covering test card |
| Annex C | UV radiation conditioning and material tests | Carbon-arc or xenon-arc light exposure apparatus; tensile, flexural, Charpy, Izod and tensile impact test equipment. | Xenon-arc UV conditioning chamber for IEC 62368-1 Annex C |
| Annex E | Audio amplifier test conditions | 1 kHz signal generator, band-pass filter, wide-band noise measurement, pink noise signal generator and variable wood test box. | Audio amplifier signal test setup |
| Annex F.3.7 | Equipment IP rating marking | IP test equipment according to IEC 60529. | IEC 60529 IP testing equipment for AV/ICT enclosure marking |
| Annex F.3.10.2 | Durability of markings | Water, piece of cloth and timer. | Marking durability test setup |
| Annex F.3.10.3 | Durability with petroleum spirit | Petroleum spirit, 85% n-hexane, and test application materials. | Marking durability chemical test setup |
| Annex G / S | Alternative test method | Bleached cotton cheesecloth and wrapping tissue. | Alternative fire safeguard test materials |
| Annex G.5.3.4 | Test for FIW | Equipment according to IEC 60851-5, IEC 60317-0-7 and IEC 60317-56; relevant voltage/trip current, oven, cooling facility and partial discharge equipment. | FIW insulated winding wire mandrel winding tester |
| Annex G.7 | Mains supply cords | Test equipment according to IEC 60227, appropriate weights and torque meter or equivalent. | Mains supply cord test setup |
| Annex G.8.2.2 | Varistor overload test | AC power supply source and variable loads. | Varistor overload test system for safeguard evaluation |
| Annex G.8.2.3 | Temporary overvoltage test | Combination pulse generator according to IEC 61643-11 and temporary overvoltage generator. | Varistor temporary overvoltage test system |
| Annex G.9 | IC current limiters | Variable loads, capacitor 470 μF, resistor 0 Ω and chamber -30°C to 70°C ±2°C. | IC current limiter environmental test setup |
| Annex G.10 | Resistor serving as safeguard | Impulse generator circuits of Table D.1 and test according to IEC 60068-2-78. | Safeguard resistor impulse test generator |
| Annex G.13.6.2 | Test method and compliance criteria | Full draught oven ±2°C. | Oven test configuration |
| Annex G.13.6.2 | Abrasion resistance test | Scratch test device with steel pin. | Abrasion resistance scratch test device& Insulated winding wire test equipment |
| Annex G.15 | Hydrostatic pressure and tubing compatibility | Hydrostatic pressure test device, tensile strength test device according to ISO 527, chamber up to 87°C and timer. | Hydrostatic pressure and tubing test configuration |
| Annex G.15 | Vibration test | Vibration generator 0.35 mm / 10 Hz to 55 Hz to 10 Hz according to IEC 60068-2-6. | Vibration test system |
| Annex G.16 | Discharge function | Humidity chamber RH 93% ±3% at 20°C to 30°C and 40°C ±2°C; impulse generator capable of circuit 2 of Table D.1 superimposed on mains. | Discharge function humidity and impulse test setup |
| Annex H | Telephone ringing signal criteria | 5000 Ω resistor. | Telephone ringing signal test resistor setup |
| Annex J | Insulated winding wires without interleaved insulation | Test equipment according to IEC 60851-3 and IEC 60851-5. | Insulated winding wire test configuration |
| Annex M.4.2 / M.4.4.4 | Charging voltage and current | Oven. | Battery charging voltage and current oven test setup |
| Annex M.7 | Concentration of hydrogen gas | Hydrogen gas analyzer. | Hydrogen gas analyzer |
| Annex M.8.2 | Internal ignition protection from external spark sources | Spark test equipment according to IEC 60896-21. | Battery spark ignition test setup |
| Annex P.2 | Safeguards against entry of solid foreign objects | Tool to simulate straight metal object, 1 mm diameter, length up to 13 mm. | Solid foreign object entry test tool |
| Annex P.4 | Metallized coatings and adhesives securing parts | Oven. | Coating and adhesive oven test setup |
| Annex R | Limited short-circuit test | Current generator, 1500 A. | 1500 A limited short-circuit test current generator |
| Annex S | Resistance to heat and fire – needle flame | Needle flame test apparatus according to IEC 60695-11-5 and flame height gauge. | Needle flame test apparatus for heat and fire resistance |
| Annex S | Resistance to heat and fire – 500 W flame | 500 W flame test apparatus according to IEC 60695-11-20. | 500 W flame tester for fire enclosure material evaluation |
| Annex S | Resistance to heat and fire – materials | Distillate fuel oil, cheesecloth, wrapping tissue and fuel tablet according to Annex S. | Heat and fire test consumables |
| Annex T.2 – T.4 | Steady force test | 10 N ±1 N, unjointed test finger 30 N ±3 N, 100 N ±10 N circular plane surface Ø30 mm and stopwatch. | Steady force test tools |
| Annex T.5 | Steady force test, 250 N | 250 N ±10 N test tool with circular plane surface Ø30 mm. | 250 N steady force straight unjointed test probe |
| Annex T.6 | Enclosure impact test | Ø50 mm steel ball, 500 g ±25 g, and ruler. | Steel ball impact test setup |
| Annex T.7 | Drop test | Hard wood 13 mm on 18 mm ±2 mm plywood, two layers, and ruler up to 1000 mm ±10 mm. | Drop test setup |
| Annex T.8 | Stress relief test | Measuring equipment according to IEC 60695-10-3 or oven 70 K over normal temperature. | Stress relief test oven |
| Annex T.9 | Impact test | Ø50 mm steel ball, 500 g ±25 g, and ruler. | Impact test steel ball setup |
| Annex T.10 | Fragmentation test | Centre punch with 75 g ±5 g head and conical tungsten carbide tip, plus 50 mm square. | Tungsten carbide centre punch for glass fragmentation test |
| Annex U | Mechanical strength of CRTs and implosion protection | Test equipment according to IEC 61965, scale, diamond stylus, cooling liquid and timer. | CRT mechanical strength test configuration |
| Annex V.1.2 | Jointed test probes for surfaces and openings | Jointed test probe Figure V.1 for children-accessible equipment and Figure V.2 for equipment not likely to be accessible to children. | Jointed test probe for surface and opening accessibility |
| Annex V.1.3 | Straight unjointed test probes for openings | Straight unjointed version of the respective test probe applied with 30 N force. | Straight unjointed test probe for opening accessibility |
| Annex V.1.4 | Blunt probe for plugs, jacks and connectors | Figure V.3 blunt probe. | Blunt probe test tool |
| Annex V.1.5 | Wedge probe for slot openings | Figure V.4 wedge probe. | Wedge probe test tool |
| Annex V.1.6 | Terminal probe for ordinary-person terminals | Force 1 N ±0.1 N and IEC 61032 Figure 4 terminal probe. | Terminal probe for ordinary-person terminal accessibility |
| Y.2 / Annex C | Ultraviolet light conditioning test | Ultraviolet light test apparatus according to Annex C. | Outdoor equipment UV light conditioning test chamber |
| Y.3 | Resistance to corrosion and water-borne contaminants | Salt spray test apparatus according to IEC 60068-2-11 and test chamber according to ISO 22479. | Salt spray corrosion test chamber for outdoor AV/ICT equipment |
| Y.3.3 | Water-sulphur dioxide test | Water-sulphur dioxide test chamber. | Water-sulphur dioxide test chamber |
| Y.4.3 | Tensile strength and elongation tests | Tensile strength test apparatus. | Tensile strength test apparatus |
| Y.4.4 | Compression test | Cylindrical weight for 69 kPa, air oven, environmental chamber down to -33°C, 1.35 kg impact hammer apparatus and clear spruce wood pieces. | IEC 62368-1 Annex Y.4.4 low-temperature impact hammer apparatus |
| Y.4.5 | Oil resistance | Oil immersion test equipment according to ISO 1817 or ASTM D471. | Oil immersion resistance test equipment |
| Y.5 | Protection from moisture | IPX4 to IPX8 water test apparatus. | IPX4 to IPX8 water ingress test chamber for outdoor equipment |
| Y.5.3 | Water spray test | Water spray test apparatus as an alternative to IPX4. | Water spray test apparatus |
| Y.5.5 | Protection from excessive dust | IP5X/IP6X dust test apparatus. | IP5X/IP6X dust ingress test chamber for outdoor equipment |
| Y.6.2 | Impact test | Test chamber capable of testing to -33°C. | Low-temperature impact test chamber |
Engineering Selection Tips by KingPo for IEC 62368-1 Test Equipment
IEC 62368-1 test equipment selection should follow the product risk profile rather than only a clause number. AV/ICT equipment may require coordinated electrical, thermal, mechanical, fire, radiation, wireless power, IP and outdoor environmental test configurations.
KingPo recommends matching the test configuration with the equipment type, energy source classification, intended environment, power supply mode and laboratory workflow. For example, outdoor equipment may require low-temperature conditioning and IP testing, while wireless power transmitters require specific steel disc, aluminium ring and aluminium foil test items.
A common procurement mistake is selecting general-purpose instruments without considering the complete IEC 62368-1 safety workflow. KingPo supports clause-based equipment planning so laboratories can combine test probes, temperature rise systems, electrical strength testers, flammability apparatus, IP chambers and environmental test systems into a practical AV/ICT safety test setup.
Related KingPo Standard Pages
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| Related Standard | Application | Link |
|---|---|---|
| IEC 60529 | IP protection testing for AV/ICT equipment and outdoor applications | |
| IEC 60695 Series | Fire, flammability, glow-wire, needle flame and 500 W flame testing | |
| IEC 60695-2-10 / 2-11 | Glow-wire apparatus and glow-wire flammability testing | |
| IEC 60695-11-5 | Needle flame testing for resistance to heat and fire | |
| IEC 60112 | Tracking index testing for insulation material classification | |
| IEC 61032 | Test probes for accessibility and safeguard verification |
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FAQ: IEC 62368-1 Test Equipment
What is IEC 62368-1 test equipment used for?
IEC 62368-1 test equipment is used to evaluate the safety of audio/video, information and communication technology equipment, including electrical energy sources, safeguards, temperature rise, mechanical stability, fire resistance, radiation and outdoor environmental conditions.
How should laboratories select IEC 62368-1 test equipment?
Laboratories should select equipment according to product type, energy source classification, intended environment, power supply mode, accessibility requirements and testing workflow. KingPo supports clause-based equipment mapping for AV/ICT safety testing.
What equipment is commonly required for accessibility testing under IEC 62368-1?
Accessibility testing commonly requires jointed test probes, straight unjointed probes, blunt probes, wedge probes, terminal probes, force gauges and callipers. These tools help verify access to electrical energy sources and safeguards.
Which IEC 62368-1 tests are related to flammability?
Flammability-related tests include glow-wire testing, needle flame testing, 500 W flame testing, cheesecloth and wrapping tissue tests, and fire safeguard evaluations. KingPo can map these tests to flammability test apparatus and supporting materials.
Which IEC 62368-1 clauses are related to IP and outdoor equipment testing?
Outdoor equipment and protection from moisture are commonly associated with low-temperature conditioning, corrosion testing, water spray testing, IPX4 to IPX8 water tests and IP5X/IP6X dust tests, especially in Annex Y applications.
Can KingPo support customized IEC 62368-1 test fixtures?
Yes. KingPo can support customized test fixtures and system configurations for accessibility, mechanical strength, wireless power transmitter, temperature rise, IP, fire resistance and environmental testing requirements.
Can the Recommended KingPo Equipment column be customized?
Yes. The final column is designed for product anchors. You can replace the placeholder equipment names with actual KingPo product links according to the product pages available on your website.
Is this page a replacement for the official IEC 62368-1 standard?
No. This page is an equipment selection guide. Users should refer to the official IEC standard, IECEE documents and certification body requirements for final compliance interpretation.
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