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NEW PUBLICATIONS

AS/NZS 4240 Remote control systems for mining equipment

AS/NZS 4240.1:2009 Design, construction, testing, installation and commissioning

Provides requirements for designers, manufacturers, users, and regulating authorities concerned with the safe use of remote controlled mining equipment in both the coal and metalliferous mining industries.

Supersedes AS/NZS 4240:1994.

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AS/NZS 4474 Performance of household electrical appliances – Refrigerating appliances

AS/NZS 4474.2:2009 Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard requirements

Specifies the energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements for vapour compression refrigerating appliances that can be connected to mains power and which are within the scope of AS/NZS 4474.1:2007. Such refrigerating appliances that are used in the commercial sector are included within the scope. This Standard does not specify safety requirements.

Supersedes AS/NZS 4474.2:2001.

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AS/NZS 60076 Power transformers

AS/NZS 60076.10:2009 Determination of sound levels

Specifies methods of measuring sound pressure and sound intensity so that the sound power levels emitted by power transformers and associated auxiliaries may be determined. Adopted from IEC 60076-10, Ed.1 (2005) with national modifications.

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AS/NZS 60076.10.1:2009 Application guide

Provides supporting information to help both manufacturers and purchasers apply the measurement techniques described in IEC 60076-10. The sources and characteristics of transformer and reactor sound are described. Practical guidance on making measurements is given, and factors that may influence the accuracy of the methods are discussed. This application guide also clarifies those factors which should be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser when specifying a transformer or reactor, and indicates why values measured in the factory may differ from those measured on site. Identical to IEC 60076-10-1, Ed.1 (2005).

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AS/NZS 60704 Household and similar electrical appliances – Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise

AS/NZS 60704.1:2009 General requirements

Defines the methods of determination of airborne acoustical noise emitted by household and similar electrical appliances supplied from mains or from batteries. Identical to IEC 60704-1, Ed. 2.0(1997).

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AS/NZS 60704.2.3:2009 Particular requirements for dishwashers

Defines the methods of determination of airborne acoustical noise emitted by dishwashers. Applies to single-unit electric dishwashers for household and similar use, with or without automatic programme control, for cold and/or hot water supply, for detachable or permanent connection to water supply or sewage systems, intended for placing on the floor against a wall, for building-in or placing under a counter, a kitchen worktop or under a sink, for wall-mounting or on a counter.

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AS/NZS 60704.2.4:2009 Particular requirements for washing machines and spin extractors

Defines the methods of determination of airborne acoustical noise emitted by washing machines. This Standard applies to single unit electric washing machines, the washing and spinning function of combined appliances for household and similar use, and to spin extractors.

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AS/NZS 60704.2.6:2009 Particular requirements for tumble dryers

Defines the methods of determination of airborne acoustical noise emitted by tumble dryers. This Standard applies to single unit electric tumble dryers for household and similar use intended for placing on the floor against a wall, for building in or placing under a counter, a kitchen work-top or under a sink, for wall-mounting or for mounting on a counter. For the purpose of this Standard, washer-dryer combinations, when operated as a dryer, are considered as a tumble dryer.

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AS/NZS 60704.3:2009 Procedure for determining and verifying declared noise emission values

Describes the procedures for determining and verifying the declared values of the noise emitted by household and similar appliances. Applies to all categories of household and similar electrical appliances covered by AS/NZS 60704.1 and AS/NZS 60704.2.3, AS/NZS 60704.2.4, AS/NZS 60704.2.6 and the other Standards in IEC 60704-2 series dealing with particular requirements for special categories of appliances.

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AS/NZS 62087 Power consumption of audio, video and related equipment

AS/NZS 62087.1(Int):2009 Methods of measurement

Specifies methods of measurement for the power consumption of television sets, video recording equipment, set-top boxes, audio equipment, and multi-function equipment for consumer use. Identical to IEC 62087, Ed.2.0 (2008).

Supersedes AS/NZS 62087:2004
Interim Standard – Expires 27 April 2011.

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AS/NZS 62087.2.2(Int):2009 Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and energy rating label requirements for television sets

Specifies minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and energy rating label requirements for television sets as defined in AS/NZS 62087.1(Int).

Interim Standard – Expires 27 April 2011.

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NEW AMENDMENT

Amendment 1 to AS/NZS 3133:2008 Approval and test specification – Air-break switches

Applies to Table 2.

DRAFT STANDARDS FOR COMMENT

DR 09022 CP Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electrical tools and similar apparatus, Part 1: Emission (Revision of AS/NZS CISPR 14.1:2003)

Applies to the conduction and the radiation of radio-frequency disturbances from appliances whose main functions are performed by motors and switching or regulating devices, unless the r.f. energy is intentionally generated or intended for illumination.

Public comment on this draft closes on 18 May 2009.

DR 09023 CP Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment – Immunity characteristics – Limits and methods of measure (Revision of AS/NZS CISPR 20:2006)

Describes the methods of measurement and specified limits applicable to sound and television receivers and to associated equipment with regard to their immunity characteristics to disturbing signals.

Public comment on this draft closes on 18 May 2009.

DR 09024 CP Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement (Revision of AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006)

To establish uniform requirements for the radio disturbance level of the equipment contained in the scope, to fix limits of disturbance, to describe methods of measurement and to standardise operating conditions and interpretation of results.

Public comment on this draft closes on 18 May 2009.

DR 09025 CP Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods, Part 1.4: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Ancillary equipment – Radiated disturbances (Revision of AS/NZS CISPR 16.1.4:2004)

Specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radiated disturbances in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. Specifications for ancillary apparatus are included for: antennas and test sites, TEM cells, and reverberating chambers.

Public comment on this draft closes on 18 May 2009.

DR 09029 Performance of electrical appliances – Air conditioners and heat pumps – Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements (Revision of AS/NZS 3823.2:2005)

Specifies the energy labelling requirements for single-phase non-ducted air conditioners of the vapour compression type and the minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements for single-phase and three-phase air conditioners of the vapour compression type up to a rated cooling capacity of 65 kW and that fall within the scope of AS/NZS 3823.1.1, AS/NZS 3823.1.2 or AS/NZS 3823.1.3.

Public comment on this draft closes on 17 June 2009.

DR 09030 CP Amendment 1 to AS/NZS 61000.3.2 – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3.2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase)

To amend Clause 7.3.

Public comment on this draft closes on 2 June 2009.

DR 09901 CP Amendment No. 6 to AS/NZS 60335.2.30:2004 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.30: Particular requirements for room heaters

Amendment 6 applies to Foreword and Clauses 19, 22, 30, and Annex ZZ.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09902 CP Amendment No. 3 to AS/NZS 60335.2.31:2004 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.31: Particular requirements for range hoods

Amendment 3 applies to Cover Page, Foreword, Introduction, and Clauses 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 22, Annex ZZ, and the Bibliography.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09903 CP Amendment No. 2 to AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2003 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.34: Particular requirements for motor-compressors

Amendment 2 applies to Cover Page, Foreword, Introduction and Clauses 1, 3, 5, 6, 19, 22, Annex ZZ, and the Bibliography.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09904 CP Amendment No. 2 to AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating

Amendment 2 applies to Cover Page, Foreword, Introduction, Clauses 2, 7, 21, 29, Annex ZZ, and the Bibliography.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09905 CP Amendment No. 1 to AS/NZS 60335.2.97:2007 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.97: Particular requirements for drives for rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment

Amendment 1 applies to Cover Page, Foreword, Introduction, Clauses 1, 7, 20, 22, 30, Annex ZZ, and the Bibliography.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09906 CP Amendment No. 2 to AS/NZS 60335.2.98:2005 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.98: Particular requirements for humidifiers

Amendment 2 applies to Cover Page, Foreword, Introduction, Clauses 1, 7, Annex ZZ, and the Bibliography.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09907 CP Amendment No. 2 to AS/NZS 60335.2.102:2004 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.102: Particular requirements for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections

Amendment 2 applies to Cover Page, Foreword, Introduction, Clauses 1, 2, 3, 8, 16, 19, 22, Annex ZZ and the Bibliography.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09908 CP Amendment No. 4 to AS/NZS 3100:2002 Approval and test specification – General requirements for electrical equipment

Amendment 4 applies to Preface and Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, Appendix B, and Appendix D.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09909 CP AS/NZS 3160:200X Approval and test specification – Hand-held portable electric tools

Applies to hand held portable electric tools as defined in Clause 4.1, which are intended for electrical operation at low voltage operating at not more than 60 Hz. For the purpose of this Standard, a hand-held portable electric tool is called a 'tool' except where such term is associated with an implement required to remove covers, brush caps, and the like which guard live parts. This Standard does not deal with separate motors with or without capacitors, or with tools covered by separate Standards, or with equipment intended for the control of electric motors other than equipment which is built into the tool. This Standard does not apply to hand-held motor-operated electric tools within the scope of the AS/NZS 60745 series of Standards after the dates specified in Part 2 of that series.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09910 CP Amendment No. 1 to AS/NZS 61558.1:2008 Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products – Part 1: General requirements and tests

Amendment 1 applies to Cover Page, Foreword, Clauses 5, 8, 27, and Annex ZZ.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09911 CP AS/NZS 61558.2.4:2009 Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products – Part 2.4: Particular requirements for isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating isolating transformers

Deals with the safety of isolating transformers for general applications and power supply units incorporating isolating transformers for general applications. Transformers incorporating electronic circuits are also covered by this Standard. An adoption with national modifications of the second edition of IEC 61558-2-4:2009. This Part 2 has to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of AS/NZS 61558.1 Safety of Power Transformers, Power Supplies, Reactors and Similar Products – Part 1: General requirements and tests and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the 2008 edition of that Standard. Amendments and revisions of Part 1 have also to be taken into account and the dates when such changes become applicable will be stated in the relevant amendment or revision of Part 1. It will replace AS/NZS 61558.2.4:2001 and its amendments two years from the date of publication.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

DR 09912 CP AS/NZS 61558.2.6:2009 Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products – Part 2.6: Particular requirements and tests for safety isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers

Deals with the safety of safety isolating transformers for general applications and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers for general applications. Transformers incorporating electronic circuits are also covered by this Standard. An adoption with national modifications of the second edition of IEC 61558-2-6:2009. It has been varied as indicated to take account of Australian and New Zealand conditions. This Part 2 has to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of AS/NZS 61558.1 Safety of Power Transformers, Power Supplies, Reactors and Similar Products – Part 1: General requirements and tests and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the 2008 edition of that Standard. Amendments and revisions of Part 1 have also to be taken into account and the dates when such changes become applicable will be stated in the relevant amendment or revision of Part 1. It will replace AS/NZS 61558.2.6:2001 and its amendments two years from the date of publication.

Public comment on this draft closes on 7 July 2009.

STANDARDS WITHDRAWN

AS/NZS 3131:1995 Approval and test specification – Plugs and socket-outlets for use in installation wiring systems

Withdrawn and superseded by AS/NZS 3131:2001. Also superseded (in part) by AS/NZS 61535.1(Int):2001.

AS/NZS 3350 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

AS/NZS 3350.2.25:2001 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Particular requirements – Microwave ovens

Withdrawn and superseded by AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2002 as from 13 May 2009.

AS/NZS 4240:1994 Remote controls for mining equipment

Withdrawn and superseded by AS/NZS 4240.1:2009.

AS/NZS 4474 Performance of household electrical appliances – Refrigerating appliances

AS/NZS 4474.2:2001 Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard requirements

Withdrawn and superseded by AS/NZS 4474.2:2009.