1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULUNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT DECISIONThis Certification Requirement Decision is prepared and published by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.(UL). It is normative for the a
2、pplicable UL Product Certification Program(s); however, it is currently notpart of the UL Standard(s) referenced below.Product Category (CCN): DMLWStandard Number: UL 1017Edition Date: September 10, 2010Edition Number: 8Section / Paragraph Reference: Clauses 2 and 7Subject: Automatic Rechargeable Ba
3、ttery-Powered Vacuum CleanersDECISION:2 Definitions2.3A Automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner An automatically controlled vacuumintended for household, dry pick-up, indoor use typically intended for automatic operation. Theseappliances are also known as robot vacuums. The automatic o
4、peration (auto-mode) is considered to bethe time when the robot vacuum is performing its programmed tasks through continuous programexecution. This type of vacuum consists of the robot battery-powered vacuum part and a docking station.The vacuum is typically provided with a motor driven brush for cl
5、eaning and motor driven wheels formovement, sensing devices/controls to determine the vacuums location, and sensing devices/controls todetect obstructions and stairs.2.12A Docking station A cord-connected charging unit providing battery charging capabilities to theautomatic rechargeable battery-powe
6、red vacuum cleaner. This is the base unit in which the robot vacuumautomatically returns, or is returned by the user, to charge the vacuums battery.7 Rechargeable Battery-Powered Appliances7.1 Scope7.1.1A These requirements also apply to automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleanersintended
7、 for household, dry pick-up, indoor use.7.3 General7.3.1 Components7.3.1.4 A lithium ion (Li-On) battery shall comply with the requirements for secondary lithium cells in theStandard for Lithium Batteries, UL 1642.7.3.1.4.1 Factors that shall be taken into consideration when determining the acceptab
8、ility of the lithiumion battery are:a) the ratings and acceptability criteria for the lithium ion battery;b) evaluation of multiple batteries or cells when used as a battery pack or integral battery; andc) the compatibility of the end-product, battery (cell or pack), and charger.UL COPYRIGHTED MATER
9、IAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7.3.1.4.2 With reference to Clause 7.3.1.4.1, a lithium ion battery pack shall comply with the followingrequirements from the Standard for Household and Commercial Batteries, UL 2054:a) Abnormal Charging Test,b) Abu
10、sive Overcharge Test,c) Forced-Discharge Test, andd) Crush Test.Exception: An automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner that uses a lithium ion battery orbattery pack shall comply with all the requirements in the Standard for Lithium Ion Battery Systems for Usein Electric Power Tool and
11、Motor Operated, Heating and Lighting Appliances, UL 2575. Compliance to UL2575 is to be determined by evaluating the appliance in conjunction with this end product standard.7.3.1.5 A docking (charging) station of an automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner shallcomply with:a) The Standa
12、rd for Power Supplies with Extra-Low-Voltage Class 2 Outputs, C22.2 No. 223and the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310; orb) The Standard for Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: GeneralRequirements, C22.2 No. 60950-1 and the Standard for Information Technology EquipmentSafety - P
13、art 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1 with an output marked Class 2 or thatcomplies with the limited power source (LPS) requirements and is marked LPS.7.3.1.6 For an automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner, electronic motor protection shallcomply with the Standard for Motors with Inh
14、erent Overheating Protection, C22.2 No. 77 and the Standardfor Electronically Protected Motors, UL 1004-7. See the Exception to Clause 7.4.6.1.7.4 Construction7.4.2 Enclosures7.4.2.2 With respect to Clause 4.1.5, an automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner isconsidered an unattended app
15、liance.7.4.6 Motors7.4.6.1 The requirements in Clause 4.8 covering motors do not apply (see Clause 7.5.11.5).Exception: Motors used in the robot vacuum part of an automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuumcleaner shall comply with Clause 4.8.3. The motor overload tests shall commence with a fully
16、 chargedbattery assembly, and the test shall be terminated when the battery is fully discharged. See Clause7.3.1.6.7.4.10 Functional safety automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner7.4.10.1. The robot vacuum part of an automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner shall beprovide
17、d with the following:a) Power ON/OFF switch;STANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -2-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULb) Stop control that stops the movement of accessible moving parts capable of causing injurywithin one-second when the vacu
18、um is lifted from the surface being cleaned;c) Edge control that senses a critical edge and prevents the vacuum from falling off thecleaning surface (e.g. stairways);d) Obstruction control that senses obstructions and prevents accessible moving parts of thevacuum capable of causing injury from inadv
19、ertently coming in contact with persons or theirbody parts (e.g. fingers, toes, hair, etc.); ande) Battery low voltage control that disables the operation of the vacuum when the battery isdischarged to a voltage level in which the controls specified in 7.4.10.1b) d) cannot functionas intended.7.4.10
20、.2 To determine compliance with 7.4.10.1, the appliance shall be evaluated in accordance withClauses 7.4.10.3 and 7.5.16.7.4.10.3 An electronic control(s) used to determine compliance with Clause 7.4.10.1b) e), shall beevaluated as a protective control in accordance with the Standard for Automatic E
21、lectrical Controls forHousehold and Similar Use, Part 1: General Requirements, E60730-1 and the Standard for AutomaticElectrical Controls for Household and Similar Use, Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60730-1.7.4.10.3.1 With respect to Clause 7.4.10.3, the following test parameters shall be among t
22、he itemsconsidered when judging the performance and reliability of an electronic protective control investigated inaccordance with Clause 7.4.10.3:a) Failure-Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) or equivalent Risk Analysis method;b) Power Supply Voltage Dips, Variation and Interruptions within a temperat
23、ure range of 10C(18F) and the maximum ambient temperature determined by conducting the Temperature Test;see Clause 5.8;c) Surge immunity test - installation class 3 shall be used;d) Electrical fast transient/burst test, a test level 3 shall be used;e) Electrostatic Discharge Test;f) Radio-frequency
24、electromagnetic field immunity:1) Immunity to conducted disturbances - when applicable, test level 3 shall be used;and2) Immunity to radiated electromagnetic fields; field strength of 3 V/m shall be used;g) Thermal Cycling test shall be conducted at ambient temperatures of 10.0 +2C (50.0 +3F)and the
25、 maximum ambient temperature determined by conducting the Temperature Test; seeClause 5.8. The test shall be conducted for 14 days;h) Overload shall be conducted based on the maximum declared ambient temperature (Tmax)or as determined by conducting the Temperature Test; see Clause 5.8; andSTANDARD N
26、UMBER: UL 1017 -3-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULi) If software is relied upon as part of the protective electronic control, it shall be evaluated assoftware class B.7.5 Tests7.5.2 Normal loads7.5.2.3 Automatic rechargeable ba
27、ttery-powered vacuum cleaners7.5.2.3.1 In addition to the normal load requirements in Clauses 7.5.2.1 and 7.5.2.2, an automaticrechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner shall be additionally operated on the test carpet describedin Clause 5.2.1.2. A border or frame measuring 5-feet by 5-feet (1.5 m
28、 by 1.5 m) shall be used on thecarpet to the limit the area of operation. If a carpet height adjustment is provided, it shall be adjusted inaccordance with the instructions provided with the vacuum to the lowest position for the test carpet.7.5.10 Physical abuse7.5.10.3 The robot vacuum part of an a
29、utomatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner shall besubjected to an evenly distributed load of 130-lbs (60 kg) placed on top of the vacuum for a period ofone-minute. This test shall be conducted on three samples of the vacuum. As a result of the testing, noshort circuit shall occur, and the
30、re shall not be any condition that would increase the risk of personal injuryresulting from operation of the appliance.7.5.16 Control operational testing automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner7.5.16.1. A sample of the appliance is to be set up and operated in accordance with the manuf
31、acturersinstructions. The sample is to be operated to determine if it is provided with the control functions specifiedin Clause 7.4.10.1b) e), The sample is to be operated for a sufficient length of time to allow repeatedoperation of the controls.7.5.16.2 With respect to the stop control specified i
32、n Clause 7.4.10.1 b), the sample shall be operated asintended and then lifted from the surface being cleaned. The control shall stop the movement ofaccessible moving parts capable of causing injury within one-second when the vacuum is lifted from thesurface being cleaned. This operation shall be con
33、ducted five times.7.5.16.3 With respect to the edge control specified in Clause 7.4.10.1 c), the sample shall be operated asintended on a surface that has a critical edge(s). The control shall prevent the vacuum from falling off thecleaning surface. After sensing a critical edge, the vacuum is to im
34、mediately reverse and continue tooperate normally.7.5.16.4 With respect to the obstruction control specified in Clause 7.4.10.1 d), the sample shall beoperated as intended on a surface with randomly placed obstructions to simulate human body parts, suchas fingers, hand, toes, etc. After sensing an o
35、bstruction, the vacuum is to immediately reverse andcontinue to operate normally.7.5.16.5 With respect to the battery low voltage specified in Clause 7.4.10.1 e), the sample shall beoperated as intended, except that the sample shall be prevented from returning to its docking station tobe recharged.
36、With the battery partially discharged, the sample shall be subjected to the testing in Clauses7.15.16.2 7.15.16.4 to determine that the battery low voltage control disables the operation of thevacuum when the battery is discharged to a voltage level in which the controls specified in 7.4.10.1b) d) c
37、annot function as intended.7.9.2 Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to personsSTANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -4-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7.9.2.1 With reference to Clause 11.2.6, the instructio
38、ns for a rechargeable battery-powered applianceshall include, as applicable (also see Clause 11.2.7):e) An automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner shall also be provided with thefollowing cautionary instructions or the equivalent regarding proper room preparation beforeusing the applia
39、nce.1) Place the cords from other appliances out of the area to be cleaned.2) Do not operate the vacuum in a room where an infant or child is sleeping.3) Do not operate the vacuum in an area where there are lit candles or fragile objectson the floor to be cleaned.4) Do not operate the vacuum in a ro
40、om that has lit candles on furniture that thevacuum may accidentally hit or bump into.5) Do not allow children to sit on the vacuum.6) Do not use the vacuum on a wet surface.RATIONALE FOR DECISION:This Certification Requirement Decision is intended to document the requirements used to investigate an
41、automatic rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner. The automatic operation feature of this type ofvacuum may introduce risks not anticipated or addressed by the current documented UL 1017requirements. This Certification Requirement Decision reflects present practice.Copyright 2011 Underwriters L
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44、ns by anyone. UL shall not incurany obligation or liability for damages, including consequential damages, arising out of or in connectionwith the use or reliance upon Certification Requirement Decisions. The electronic version of theCertification Requirement Decision is the current version and previously printed copies may be outdated.This document is published as a service to ULs certification customersSTANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -5-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULSTANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -6-No Text on This Page
