VDE 0700-450 DIN EN 50165 1998-05 PDF

Full title and description

DIN EN 50165 / VDE 0700-450:1998-05 — "Elektrische Ausrüstung von nicht-elektrischen Geräten für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke — Sicherheitsanforderungen" (English: "Electrical equipment of non-electric appliances for household and similar purposes — Safety requirements"). This is the German national adoption of EN 50165:1997, published as DIN/VDE in May 1998 and covering safety requirements for the electrical equipment fitted to otherwise non‑electrical household and similar appliances.

Abstract

This standard specifies safety requirements and tests for the electrical equipment that forms part of non‑electrical appliances intended for household and similar purposes (for example heating appliances, cooking appliances and other appliances where electrical components are fitted to a principally non‑electrical product). It defines construction, protection, marking and test requirements to reduce risk of electric shock, fire and other hazards associated with fitted electrical parts.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (superseded by later editions and ultimately by standards in the EN 60335 series).
• Publication date: May 1998 (DIN/VDE adoption of EN 50165:1997). Some sources list the publication entry as 01 May 1998.
• Publisher: VDE Verlag / Deutsches Institut für Normung (published as the German version of the European standard).
• ICS / categories: Household and similar electrical appliances; example ICS codes recorded with this standard include 91.140.65 and 97.040.20 (kitchen and cooking appliances / household appliances).
• Edition / version: DIN EN 50165 VDE 0700-450:1998-05 (German version of EN 50165:1997). Amendment A1 published later (A1:1999/2001 entries exist for national adoptions).
• Number of pages: Approx. 23 pages (published national edition—page counts vary slightly by publisher/packaging).

Scope

Applies to the electrical equipment (wiring, controls, connectors, motors, heating elements, protective devices, etc.) incorporated in non‑electrically powered appliances intended for household and similar purposes. The standard lays out essential safety requirements and associated tests to prevent hazards arising from the electrical parts, and is intended to be used together with relevant general and particular standards where applicable. It does not cover the non‑electrical functions except where they interact with fitted electrical equipment.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of non‑electrical appliances with electrical equipment (scope and appliance types covered).
• Construction and mechanical strength requirements for electrical components and assemblies fitted to non‑electrical appliances.
• Protection against electric shock (insulation, clearances, earthing/PE provisions and protective devices).
• Requirements for wiring, terminals and connections, and for compatibility with the appliance’s intended environment.
• Temperature limits, overheating protection and thermal tests for heating elements and nearby materials.
• Tests: dielectric strength, insulation resistance, abnormal operation and durability tests relevant to the fitted electrical parts.
• Marking, instructions for safe use and information for installers and service personnel.
• Amendment and alignment notes — the standard was amended (A1) and later superseded by updated national/adopted standards and by parts of the EN/IEC 60335 series for appliances.

Typical use and users

Used by appliance manufacturers, design engineers, test houses, conformity assessment bodies and national standards committees to define the safety requirements for electrical parts integrated into non‑electrical household and similar appliances. Also referenced by regulatory/compliance teams and laboratory technicians performing type and routine testing.

Related standards

Replaced older national documents such as DIN 57722 VDE 0722 and was itself updated in later national editions (DIN EN 50165 VDE 0700-450:2001-08). EN 50165 and national variants have since been superseded in many applications by relevant parts of the EN/IEC 60335 series (for example EN 60335-2-102 and later editions covering particular appliance types). Amendments (A1) and technical reports giving interpretations are also associated.

Keywords

EN 50165, VDE 0700-450, non‑electric appliances, electrical equipment, household appliances, safety requirements, dielectric test, earthing, marking, instruction manual, amendment A1, withdrawn.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN EN 50165 / VDE 0700-450:1998-05 is the German adoption of European Standard EN 50165:1997 specifying safety requirements for the electrical equipment used in non‑electrical appliances for household and similar purposes.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, construction, protection (against electric shock and fire), testing and marking requirements for electrical components fitted to otherwise non‑electrical household and similar appliances. It focuses on the safety of the electrical parts rather than the non‑electrical appliance functions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, testing laboratories, conformity assessors and standards committees working on safety of household and similar appliances. Regulatory and compliance personnel consult it when assessing electrical safety of fitted components.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This 1998 edition is withdrawn. It was updated in later national editions and amended (A1), and many of its applications were later covered by specific parts of the EN/IEC 60335 series (for example EN 60335‑2‑102 and subsequent editions). Users should consult the most recent harmonized or national standards applicable to their appliance and market.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 50165 is one of the European standards addressing safety of electrical equipment on non‑electrical appliances and interacts with general appliance safety standards and specific appliance‑type parts; it has associated amendments (A1) and related national technical reports and interpretations. Over time specific requirements have migrated into the EN/IEC 60335 family for many appliance types.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Electrical equipment, non‑electric appliance, household, safety requirements, VDE 0700-450, EN 50165, testing, earthing, marking, amendment A1.