This standard applies to information technology equipment powered by mains power or batteries, with a rated voltage not exceeding 600V, including electrical business equipment and related equipment. This standard also applies to information technology equipment designed and intended for direct connection to communication networks, regardless of the means of power supply. This standard also applies to information technology equipment designed to use AC mains power as the communication medium (see Note 4 in Chapter 6). This standard specifies a series of requirements intended to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to operators and lay persons who may come into contact with the equipment. When specified, this also includes maintenance personnel. The purpose of this standard is to reduce the hazards of installed equipment when it is installed, operated and maintained according to the method specified by the manufacturer. The installed equipment can be a system composed of several equipment units interconnected, or a system composed of several independent equipment.
GB 4943-2001 history
2022GB 4943.1-2022 Audio/video,information and communication technology equipment—Part 1:Safety requirements
2011GB 4943.1-2011 Information technology equipment.Safety.Part 1:General requirements
2001GB 4943-2001 Safety of information technology equipment