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Update to UL 1363&UL962A for household and furniture layout standards in the United States

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2023-10-26

UL SE released the sixth version of ANSI/UL 1363 and its sisters standard - Furniture Power Distribution Units (FPDU) standard ANSI/UL 962A.

In July 2023, the United States updated the sixth version of the safety standard ANSI/UL 1363 for RPT (Relocatable Power Taps), and also updated its sisters standard ANSI/UL 962A for FPDU (Furniture Power Distribution Units). See the summary of important updates of the following standards for details.

1. The new version of the ANSI/UL 1363 standard has undergone the following important technical updates:

Update 1:

The charging circuit and/or secondary isolated output circuit provided by household plug-in units, as well as the structure of charging circuits containing batteries, need to consider the introduction of ES and PS levels in accordance with UL 62368-1, which must meet the requirements of ES1 (energy level 1) and PS2 (power level 2) parameters. Relevant standards can also be considered:
UL 1310 Class 2 power output requirements,
Standard UL 60950-1 LPS circuit design.

Update 2:

For products containing LED lighting fixtures or wireless charging strips, the manual needs to state that "movable power taps that provide auxiliary lighting functions are not suitable for permanent installation. Do not permanently install or unplug the plug to permanently connect to the electrical system". The manual allows the manufacturer to use a website for identification, which can be a URL - http://www.___ Com/___/ In the form of QR code or QR code. The accuracy and effective date of the instruction manual information cited on the webpage must be confirmed.

2. The new version of the ANSI/UL 962A standard has undergone significant technical updates as follows:

Update 1:

Furniture products with more than 8 positions can use UL1077 protectors that meet the breaking capacity in Table 16.1 and have 6 times the motor load parameters.

Update 2:

Installation instructions need to be provided. The installation manual allows manufacturers to declare through a website that the website address should be marked on the body or packaging. The website can be a URL - http://www.___ Com/___/ It can also be in the form of QR codes.