61010

61010 refers to a family of international safety standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that govern electrical equipment used for measurement, control, and laboratory purposes. The central document in this family is IEC 61010-1, which establishes general safety requirements applicable to electrical equipment intended to measure, monitor, control, or operate laboratory or industrial processes. These requirements cover key areas such as protection against electric shock, insulation coordination, protection against overheating, mechanical hazards, and safe operation under both normal and fault conditions. The standard also addresses labeling, user documentation, and conformity assessment.

In addition to the general standard, 61010 encompasses multiple parts that provide particular requirements for specific categories of devices, such as laboratory equipment, measuring instruments, and control equipment. These Part 2 standards tailor safety provisions to the intended use, construction, and risk profile of different device families, while remaining aligned with the overarching safety framework of 61010-1.

The 61010 family is widely used by manufacturers to design safe products and by regulators to evaluate conformity. Compliance with IEC 61010 is commonly required for professional and industrial equipment, including instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, data loggers, and control panels used in laboratories and manufacturing environments. Standards bodies, certification schemes, and national regulations frequently reference 61010 to substantiate product safety claims.

The standard is periodically revised to reflect advances in technology and evolving risk assessments. As such, 61010 serves as a cornerstone for safety in measurement, control, and laboratory electrical equipment worldwide.