What is BS EN IEC 60730-2-12- Electrically operated door locks about?
BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 applies to the inherent safety, to the operating values, operating sequences where such are associated with equipment protection, and to the testing of door locks used in association with equipment.
BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 applies to electrically operated door locks for use in, on or in association with equipment, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment may use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof. BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 also applies to electrically operated door locks for equipment that may be used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications.
Note 1: BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 does not apply to electrically operated door locks intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the equipment standard.
Note 2: BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 does not apply to electrically operated door locks intended for security access applications.
Who is BS EN IEC 60730-2-12:2019- Electrically operated door locks for?
BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 electrically operated door locks of automatic electrical controls applies to:
- Manufacturers of sensors
- Electric door lock manufacturers
- Safety and maintenance department
- Service providers of Electric door lock
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60730-2-12- Electrically operated door locks?
BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 provides testing methods for the manufacturers to ensure that the door lock is operating properly, and the door locks are made as per the standard norms.
BS EN IEC 60730-2-12 provides guidelines for regular compliance checks and maintenance to ensure they remain safe, protecting your building visitors and users.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60730-2-12:2019 supersedes BS EN 60730‑2‑12:2006, which will be withdrawn on 5 April 2022.
BS EN IEC 60730-2-12:2019 comparison with BS EN 60730‑2‑12:2006, the following technical modifications have been made:
- Modifies requirements for Class B control function, class C control function, and faults during safety shutdown