DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60335-2-29/A11
; VDE 0700-29/A11:2025-08
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers; German version EN 60335-2-29:2021/A11:2024
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-29: Besondere Anforderungen für Batterieladegeräte; Deutsche Fassung EN 60335-2-29:2021/A11:2024
Overview
This standard applies to battery chargers for household and similar use having an output not exceeding 120 V ripple-free direct current, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Battery chargers intended for charging batteries in a household end use application outside the scope of the IEC 60335 series of standards are within the scope of this standard. Requirements for battery chargers for use by children at least 8 years old without supervision are given in Annex AA. This standard does not apply to - built-in battery chargers, except those for installing in caravans and similar vehicles; - battery chargers that are part of an appliance, the battery of which is not accessible to the user; - battery chargers intended exclusively for industrial purposes; - battery chargers intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas); - battery chargers for emergency lighting (IEC 60598-2-22); - supply units for electronic equipment.
Responsible national committee
DKE/K 511 - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke
