Austest Laboratories

Electrical Safety

Testing Capabilities

Austest has the capabilities for safety testing to:

Information Technology & Telecommunications Equipment. Austest can test to AS/NZS60950:2000 and AS/NZS60950-1:2003 for Information Technology Equipment such as ADSL modems, Voice over IP equipment, Fax machines, Telephones, PABX Systems, Computer Systems, Alarm Dialers,etc.

Household Electrical Items. Are tested to AS/NZS60335.1 and AS/NZS60335.2.XX for Household Electrical Equipment such as Fridges and Freezers, Kettles, Toasters, Microwave Ovens, Cook Tops & Range hoods, Blenders, Coffee Grinders and Machines, Food Mixers, Electric Grills, Deep Fryers, Fans, etc.

Lighting Products. Austest can test to AS/NZS60598.1 and AS/NZS60598.2.XX for Household Lighting Products such as Portable and Floor standing Lamps, Fluorescent Lamps, Electronic and Iron Core Ballasts, Christmas lights, Rope Lights, etc.

Power Supplies (All Types). Austest have the capabilities to test Switch Mode Power Supplies to AS/NZS60950-1, and also Linear Power Supplies including stand alone Transformers to AS/NZS61558.1 with Part 2's. We test all types from Desktop and Wall mount AC Adaptors to heavy duty Isolation Transformers and Industrial Power Supplies.

Electric Power Tools. At Austest we now test Power Tools to AS/NZS60745.1 with Part 2's. These items include Angle Grinders, Electric Saws, Drilling Machines, Jack Hammers to name a few.

Home Electronics such as Televisions, LCD and Plasma Screens, DVD Players and recorders, Home Theater Equipment, Stereo systems and Subwoofers, are covered by the standard AS/NZS60065, for which we offer testing services.

Industrial Machines and Laboratory Equipment are tested to AS/NZS61010 such as Lathes, Motor Driven pulley systems, Stamping Machines, Electrical Switches, etc.

Mains/Appliance Connectors and AC Adaptors are tested to AS/NZS3112 and AS/NZS3109 to ensure the Plug and Sockets comply to the Australian Standards, this also covers the new regulation to have Insulated Pins as part of the Plug as from April 2005.

Mains Cables are tested to AS/NZS3191 including AS/NZS60245-1 and Part 2's to ensure they meets Australian Standards.

General Safety Standard AS/NZS3100 is applicable to other equipment which does not fall into the above categories.

Preliminary examinations, modifications and advice regarding compliance with these safety standards is also available.

Austest Laboratories can produce full CB (International) Reports with Certificates issued by QAS for Information Technology Equipment to IEC60950, and also for Fridges & Freezers to IEC60335.1 / IEC60335.2.24. Our Reports are accepted in 32 Countries around the world under the CB Scheme.

We also perform IP testing to AS60529 and the European and International equivalents, Environmental testing to various Australian and International standards, and Energy Star rating / MEPS for the local market.