Summary 

This seminar will provide an overview of EN 60204-1, the comprehensive standard for electrical safety of machinery, along with practical suggestions in conducting a preliminary safety evaluation. The course will summarize European (and international) expectations for protection against fire and shock compared to US practices as detailed in NFPA 79, including differences in circuit protection, wire-coloring, schematic nomenclature and documentation. The program will walk participants through a sample evaluation and conformity action plan.  

Seminar Documents  

Training Manual, EN 60204-1 Fundamental Assessment Standard (FAST)  

Referenced Directives  

73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive), 98/37/EC (Machinery Safety Directive)  

Referenced Standards  

EN 60204-1, EN 292-1, EN 292-2, ENV 1070, EN 982, EN 983, IEC 61082, IEC 60417 

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