IEC 60335-2-82:2024

Overview

IEC 60335-2-82:2024 sets out particular safety requirements for electrical commercial amusement machines and personal service machines with rated voltages up to 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for others, including DC and battery-powered devices. This international standard ensures that these appliances present minimal hazards to users and maintenance personnel by addressing electrical, mechanical, thermal, and fire risks likely to occur in operational settings. It supplements the foundational safety requirements found in IEC 60335-1 and applies to a diverse range of equipment found in public venues, commercial spaces, and self-service environments.

Key Topics

• Scope of Applicability:
  IEC 60335-2-82:2024 applies to a variety of amusement and personal service machines, such as:

  • Amusement machines: billiard tables, bowling machines, dartboards, driving simulators, gaming machines, kiddie rides, laser shooting appliances, pinball machines, and video games.
  • Personal service machines: card re-value machines, currency dispensers, luggage lockers, weighing machines, and shoe shining appliances.

• Exclusions:
  The standard does not cover appliances:

  • Intended only for domestic use or industrial processes
  • Used in hazardous locations (explosive/corrosive atmospheres)
  • Car wash machines, vending machines, equipment within specific IEC standards (e.g., IEC 62368-1), fairground devices, or self-balancing personal transport devices.

• Updated Technical Requirements:
  The 2024 edition introduces significant changes for improved safety and alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020, including:

  • Conversion of some notes to enforceable requirements
  • Introduction of test probes for improved protection checks
  • Addition of limits on surface temperature rises to minimize burn risks
  • Enhanced marking and instruction criteria, especially for maintenance and cleaning

• Hazard Mitigation:
  The standard lays out measures to protect users and maintenance workers against live parts, overheating, moisture, and mechanical risks. Specific requirements for IP ratings and installation instructions ensure suitability for intended environments, particularly those exposed to water jets or higher moisture.

Applications

IEC 60335-2-82:2024 is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, facility managers, and installers involved with commercial amusement and personal service equipment, including:

• Arcades and Entertainment Venues:
  Ensuring safe operation of gaming machines, simulators, and interactive electronic devices.

• Transport Hubs & Public Spaces:
  Compliance for personal service machines such as luggage lockers, currency dispensers, and card re-value stations commonly found in stations, airports, and malls.

• Retail & Hospitality:
  Implementation in hotels, entertainment centers, and shopping complexes to safeguard balance between user experience and electrical safety.

• Maintenance and Service Personnel:
  Facilitates safer maintenance operations with explicit requirements for instructions and access, ensuring that maintenance staff can perform their tasks safely and correctly.

Related Standards

• IEC 60335-1: General requirements for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances, serving as the foundational document to which IEC 60335-2-82 refers.
• IEC 60335-2-75: Requirements specifically for dispensing appliances and vending machines.
• IEC 62368-1: Deals with audio/video, information and communication technology equipment not covered by this part.
• IEC 60364: Reference for electrical installation in buildings, providing compatibility for wiring when connecting compliant appliances.
• Other referenced standards:
  • IEC 60065, IEC 60068-2-52: For specific test methods or safety requirements applicable in conjunction with this part.

By implementing IEC 60335-2-82:2024, organizations align with internationally recognized safety benchmarks, reduce liability, and provide assurance to end users and operators of electrical amusement and service machines in commercial and public settings.