This NFC 61-314:2020 Figure 9 Test Probe is a specialized safety tool built to verify access to hazardous parts in electrical equipment, tailored for compliance with French and EU safety standards. It features a rigid stainless steel body that maintains precise dimensions for consistent testing, paired with an insulating nylon handle for safe, non-slip grip. Designed to mimic accidental human contact, it checks if live components or moving parts remain inaccessible—critical for preventing electric shock or mechanical injuries. Lightweight yet durable, it strictly aligns with NFC 61-314’s requirements, making it essential for manufacturers targeting French-speaking markets like France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Standards:
| Standards No. | Clause/Figure | Standards Name |
| NFC 61-314:2020 | Figure 9 | French Standard for Safety of Electrical Equipment – Definitions and Tests Relating to Protection Against Access to Hazardous Parts |
Specifications:
Probe Type: NFC 61-314:2020 Figure 9 Test Probe (hazardous part access verification tool)
Material : Probe Body: Stainless steel (corrosion-resistant, rigid for dimensional stability)
Handle: Nylon (insulating, heat-resistant, non-slip for safe operation)
Key Dimensions:
– Probe Diameter: 5 mm ± 0.1 mm
– Total Length: 120 mm ± 0.2 mm
– Probe Tip: Hemispherical, radius 2.5 mm ± 0.05 mm (smooth to avoid enclosure damage)
Core Function: Verifies inaccessibility of hazardous live/mechanical parts in electrical equipment per NFC 61-314
Applied Force: No appreciable force (mimics light, accidental user contact with equipment)
Test Procedures:
1. Inspect the probe for damage (e.g., bent steel body, cracked nylon handle) that could skew results.
2. Power on the electrical equipment and let it reach normal operating mode.
3. Hold the handle and align the probe’s tip with potential access points (e.g., vents, control gaps).
4. Gently guide the probe toward internal hazardous parts (e.g., live wires, rotating components).
5. Check if the probe touches any dangerous elements.
6. Record whether the equipment meets NFC 61-314 safety requirements (pass/fail).
Applications:
1. Safety testing of household appliances (e.g., washing machines, electric ovens) for French market compliance (NFC 61-314:2020 Figure 9).
2. Compliance checks for small industrial electrical tools (e.g., workshop drills) sold in EU French-speaking regions.
3. Verification of commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., electric griddles) to block access to hot or live parts.
4. Quality control for home medical auxiliary devices (e.g., portable oxygen concentrators) meeting French safety standards.
5. Post-production audits of consumer electronics (e.g., space heaters) targeting France, Belgium, or Switzerland.
Calibre pour vérifier la non-accessibilité aux parties actives, à travers les obturateurs with NFC 61-314 Figure 9
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