I am resurrecting this very old thread, to ask a follow up question, as i stumbled upon this thread from google, so i suspect others may do the same.
I am UK/EU Based, I have a degree in Mechatronics, and In my current role, I maintain & service & commission mainly 24v electropnuematic systems, conveyer belts, sensors, actuators, on educational equipment.... But I have no Legal 'Electrician' qualification - Similar I believe to how AndyC_772 described himself above.
It seems clear to me that for domestic or industrial installation, an electrical qualification is required, but I cant seem to find good information regarding the need for a qualification when designing a product for sale, and was wondering if anyone could provide any advice, or point me in the direction of further reading.
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So, theoretically, if I am looking at designing a new 'product' from scratch, in which (for arguments sake) I would like to include an internal, DIN mounted, 240v power supply, or some other 240v components.
My question is not regarding how to do this safely, but is regarding the legal standpoint, without being a Qualified Electrician - Is this allowed?
Again, for arguments sake, assuming that I comply with the Machine and LVD Directives, use harmonised standards, test (or self test) the product, provide the documentation, and CE mark it, does the fact that I don't have an "electrician" Qualification, stop me from being the person who "designs" a product that uses 240v?
Presumably, there is a difference in whether a qualification is required, for a product that falls below the LDV 50v threshold.
My best guess, is that I assume that I could design and manufacture it myself, but that a Qualified Electrician would be required for the "test" aspect of the CE process?
As a further thought:
I assume the person actually assembling the product, does not require any specific qualification? As that would require all factory line employees in appliance factories to have a form of electrical qualification, which I feel is unlikely.
Cheers