Test Report for the US UL62368 Standard

In the rapidly changing world of digital technology, safety standards for audio/video and ITE products are continually updated to reflect these changes. With the introduction of UL 62368-1, the product safety approach for these products is shifting from a prescriptive to a hazard-based approach. This hazard-based UL 62368 standard offers greater flexibility in product design and makes it easier to introduce new technologies.

UL 62368-1 is a hazard-based standard that will eventually replace existing standards: IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60065 for audio, video, and similar electronic equipment and IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1 for information technology equipment. This new standard applies to a wide range of high-tech products, from consumer electronics to office equipment, providing greater design flexibility and facilitating the introduction of new technologies. The effective date for UL 62368-1 in the US and Europe is December 20, 2020. Non-compliant products cannot be sold in major markets after this date, so plan ahead to ensure your products obtain the 62368-1 report and avoid costly delays.

Products Covered by UL 62368

The new UL62368 standard covers a wide range of high-tech products, including:

- Computer and Network Products: Servers, personal computers, routers, laptops, tablets, and their power supplies;

- Consumer Electronics: Amplifiers, home theater systems, digital cameras, and personal music players;

- Monitors and Display Devices: Monitors, TVs, and digital projectors;

- Telecom Products: Network infrastructure equipment, cordless and mobile phones, and similar communication devices, including battery-powered equipment;

- Office Equipment: Copiers and shredders;

- Similar Types of Audio/Video, Information, and Communication Technology Equipment: Equipment used in homes, schools, data processing centers, commercial, and professional environments.

UL 62368 Report Testing Items

1. Input/output testing;

2. Leakage current measurement;

3. Risk of electric shock;

4. Normal and abnormal temperature tests;

5. Abnormal testing (Class P) - Fault condition tests for electronic ballasts (Class P);

6. Dielectric voltage withstand test;

7. Drop test;

8. Impact test;

9. Strain relief test;

10. Mold stress test;

11. Humidity test;

12. Water-spray test.

UL 62368 Report Processing Steps

1. Project Determination: Confirm the styles and number of models to be applied for;

2. Document Preparation: Provide necessary product information, including model list, product drawings, product photos, and materials;

3. Sample Testing: Develop a corresponding test certification plan based on the product information, confirm the testing items, and send samples;

4. Report Issuance: Officially issue the test report once the product test results meet UL standards;

5. Factory Audit: UL will conduct an initial factory inspection to ensure compliance with the standards;

6. Mark Usage: Once the audit requirements are met, the applicant is officially authorized to use the UL mark and receives the certificate, completing the project.

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