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CE Machinery Directive, Summary of New Requirements
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:20:03

New requirements on Machinery in Europe On December 29th 2009 a new Machinery Directive, 2006/42/EC, came into force in the EEA (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland. Exporters of machinery to the states in this area should analyse the p...

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Expanded Environmental Capabilities
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:16:34

Austest Sydney and Melbourne have expanded their environmental test capabilities with new Salt Spray and Temperature/Humidity chambers. This testing is suitable for tropical country climate tests, AS/NZS 4601 and standards such as those relating to Taxi C...

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New ACMA PSTN and Cabling Standards for comment
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:15:27

Australias’ Communications Alliance Ltd invites public comment on the following two draft Standards: Analogue interworking and non-interference requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (DR AS/CA S00...

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Travel Adaptor banned from sale
Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:49:15

Australian and New Zealand importers should be careful when considering purchase and importation of travel adaptors for sale or distribution Austest and Harvest Labs have received numerous submissions from clients for testing and certification of travel a...

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Electrical Safety, Lighting and Energy Efficiency Accredited Testing Scope Extended
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:20:02

Austest Sydney is proud to announce the following additions to our accredited test scope covering safety testing of domestic and commercial electrical items, LED lighting, IP Testing and MEPS / Energy Efficiency: AS/NZS 60335 Part 2.2 Vacuum Cleaners and ...

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Safety / Whitegoods / Information Technology

Austest is a member of the international CB Scheme for electrical safety testing and performs testing to a wide range of Australian and international standards.

Information Technology & Telecommunications Equipment. Austest can test to 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. Testing 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. Tests 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 has 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. 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 AS/NZS60065.

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

Mains/Appliance Plugs, Socket-Outlets, Connectors and AC Adaptors Austest performs testing to AS/NZS3105 (Electrical Portable Outlet Devices), AS/NZS 3112 (Plugs and Socket-Outlets), 3122 (Socket-Outlet Adaptors) and AS/NZS 3197 (Portable electrical control or conditioning devices) to ensure compliance with Australian Standards.

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

Medical Devices to IEC 60601-1 inc Australian deviations.

Grid Inverters to AS/NZS 3100. We are listed on the Clean Energy Council's website as an accepted lab for Grid Connect Inverters

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 TUV Rheinland Japan for Information Technology Equipment to IEC60950, and also for Fridges & Freezers to IEC60335.1 / IEC60335.2.24 and a range of other IEC standards inc IEC60065 for home electronics and IEC60598 for Lighting. Our Reports are accepted in 32 Countries around the world under the CB Scheme.