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[UL48] What should I pay attention to when doing UL certification for outdoor Sign (props) and logo?

SRF 2024-10-14 09:53

The modeling design of an outdoor prop is of course important, because in the dark night, the light design makes this brand very easy to implant in the hearts of consumers. But pay attention to the design at the same time also want to consider the safety problem, because there is light, there is electricity, electricity must consider the safety problem. So what should we pay attention to when doing UL certification for outdoor Sign (props) and logo?

Outdoor Sign (props), UL certification, which standard is applicable?

Under normal circumstances, a complete outdoor Sign (props), logo, you need to be in accordance with the requirements of the finished product, based on UL 48 to do the whole machine UL certification.

Outdoor Sign (props), logo with power supply to do UL certification of the whole machine, what matters should be paid attention?

1) Because the outdoor Sign is connected to the mains power in the building system, it will be exported to North America and equipped with a junction box Junction Box when UL certification is made:

This Junction Box should be UL-certified. Note: If the customer is equipped with a power cord when shipping and makes electrical connection with strong electricity on site, 16AWG power cord should be equipped according to NEC regulations, and the length should be at least 153mm. If it is difficult to meet this requirement, it is better to ship without power cord and leave Knock Out for on-site electricians to connect.

2) The above-mentioned Junction Box shall be grounded. According to the requirements of UL certification, the ground wire color shall be yellow-green. Junction the strong wire inside the Box, the live wire should be black and the zero wire should be white. No other colors can be selected.
3) Whether used outdoors or indoors, whether using a single power supply or multiple power supplies, it is recommended to install it in a closed metal installation box.
4) The power supply should not only have UL certification, but also recommend Class 2 output, which can effectively reduce the risk of fire.
5) The most important point: according to the requirements of UL certification, when the sign (Sign) is used outdoors, the power distribution cabinet should be installed indoors, and then the output power cord of the power supply box will pass through the wall to the outdoor to energize the sign (Sign). Whether the power supply is Class 2 output or not, UL 48 standard accepts the following two wire through wall methods:

A. The output wire of the power supply is wrapped in a metal Conduit to penetrate the wall to ensure that the electronic wire or power cord does not contact the wall;

B if the output wire of the power supply is not wrapped in a metal conduit when passing through the wall, and is separately discharged and not protected, it needs to be based on UL 48 select Class 2 cable, CL2, CL3, PLTC as the output line.

6) One more thing to remind is that the product is completed UL certification after completion, you need to purchase an anti-counterfeiting label from UL and paste it on the certified product.

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