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National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
Scope of Accreditation
Vipac Engineers and Scientists Ltd
Site
Victorian Laboratory
Gas Technology Services Victorian Laboratory
Accreditation No.
676
Site No.
21177
Date of Accreditation
06 May 1975
Address
Victorian Technology Centre, 275-283 Normanby Road
Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
Australia
Contact
Availability
Services available to external clients
Scope of Accreditation
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Manufactured Goods
Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure | Limitations |
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Acoustic performance evaluation of products | Air conditioners and heat pumps; Air distribution products; Building materials and elements of construction | Sound pressure level | Not applicable | BS 4718 : 1971 (Clauses 2.3 and 3 only) ; BS EN ISO 7235 (Clauses 6.2.1, 6.3 and 6.4 only) BS 4856 Part 4 ; ADC 1062 R4 ; ARI 880 (Sound power components only) ; ARI 885 (Sound power components only) ; ARI 890 (Sound power components only) ; ISO 3741 : 1999 (Broadband Noise measurements only) ; ISO 3741 (Broadband Noise measurements only) ; AS 1217.2 : 1985 ;AS 1277 : 1983 | Static and dynamic insertion loss and generated noise level of air distribution system silencers, fan coil units, unit heaters and unit coolers ISO 3741 over the frequency ranges :- 63 Hz to 8 kHz in one third octave bands ; - 63 Hz to 8 kHz in octave bands |
Electrical equipment approval and safety evaluation | Audio, video and similar electronic equipment; Information technology equipment | Electrical safety | Dimensional assessment including creepage and clearance; Electrical characteristics; Energy measurement; Fire hazard assessment; Firmware assessment; Function assessment including abnormal operation; Insulation and electrical protection measurement; Mechanical assessment; Temperature; Visual examination | AS/NZS 62368.1 (excluding radiation measurements); IEC 62368-1 | |
Electrical appliances, coupling devices and accessories; Enclosures for electrical equipment | Electrical safety | Dimensional assessment including creepage and clearance; Electrical characteristics; Endurance and resistance to external conditions; Energy measurement; Fire hazard assessment; Firmware assessment; Function assessment including abnormal operation; Insulation and electrical protection measurement; Mechanical assessment; Temperature; Visual examination | AS/NZS 3100 , AS/NZS 60335.1 (excluding Clauses 19.11.4 ; 22.201 and Annexes F ; H) , AS/NZS 60335.2.2, AS/NZS 60335.2.3, AS/NZS 60335.2.5,AS/NZS 60335.2.6, AS/NZS 60335.2.7, AS/NZS 60335.2.9, AS/NZS 60335.2.10,AS/NZS 60335.2.11, AS/NZS 60335.2.13, AS/NZS 60335.2.14, AS/NZS 60335.2.15, AS/NZS 60335.2.21, AS/NZS 60335.2.23, AS/NZS 60335.2.24, AS/NZS 60335.2.29,AS/NZS 60335.2.30, AS/NZS 60335.2.31, AS/NZS 60335.2.35, AS/NZS 60335.2.40, AS/NZS 60335.2.41, AS/NZS 60335.2.45, AS/NZS 60335.2.60AS/NZS 60335.2.61, AS/NZS 60335.2.65 (excluding Clauses 16.101, 22.103, 23.101, 32, Annex AA), AS/NZS 60335.2.75, AS/NZS 60335.2.78, AS/NZS 60335.2.80,AS/NZS 60335.2.84, AS/NZS 60335.2.95,AS/NZS 60335.2.97, AS/NZS 60335.2.98, AS/NZS 60335.2.102, AS/NZS 60335.2.103,AS/NZS IEC 60670.1, IEC 60335-1 (excluding Clause 19.11.4 and Annexes F ; H), IEC 60335-2-2,IEC 60335-2-3, IEC 60335-2-5, IEC 60335-2-6, IEC 60335-2-7, IEC 60335-2-9, IEC 60335-2-10,IEC 60335-2-11, IEC 60335-2-13, IEC 60335-2-14, IEC 60335-2-15, IEC 60335-2-21, IEC 60335-2-23, IEC 60335-2-24, IEC 60335-2-29,IEC 60335-2-30, IEC 60335-2-31, IEC 60335-2-35, IEC 60335-2-40, IEC 60335-2-41, IEC 60335-2-45, IEC 60335-2-60;IEC 60335-2-61, IEC 60335-2-65 (excluding Clause 16.101, 22.103, 23.101, 32, Annex AA) IEC 60335-2-75, IEC 60335-2-78, IEC 60335-2-80,IEC 60335-2-84, IEC 60335-2-95,IEC 60335-2-97, IEC 60335-2-98, IEC 60335-2-102, IEC 60335-2-103,IEC 60670-1 | ||
Electrical appliances, coupling devices and accessories; Enclosures for electrical equipment; Laboratory and electromedical equipment | Effect of environmental exposure on electrical equipment and enclosures | Cold; Damp heat; Dry heat; Humidity; Shock (impact); Temperature; Vibration | AS IEC 60068:2003; AS IEC 60068.2.1; AS IEC 60068.2.2; AS IEC 60068.2.6; AS IEC 60068.2.27; AS IEC 60068.2.30; AS IEC 60068.2.64; AS IEC 60068.2.78 | Temperature in the range -70ºC to +180ºC; Relative humidity in the range 5 to 97% RH between 5 ºC and 70 ºC | |
Electrical appliances, coupling devices and accessories; Power tools - Electric | Degree of protection - IP rating | Not applicable | AS 60529 IEC 60529 | ||
Electrical cables, cords and conductors; Electrical plugs, sockets, lead assemblies and related components | Electrical performance of electrical cables, cords and conductors; Electrical safety of electrical cables, cords and conductors | Ageing; Bending; Combustion propagation; Compatibility; Conductor resistance; Contaminants; Current; Cutting; Density; Dielectric; Dimensions; Durability of markings; Electrical continuity; Flexing; Heat shock; Heating cycling; High voltage; Hot set; Ignitability; Immersion; Impact; Impulse voltage withstand; Insulation resistance; Load cycle; Mass; Partial discharge; Pressure testing; Sequence impedance; Shrinkage; Spark; Surface leakage; Temperature; Tensile strength; Vertical flame propagation; Voids; Voltage; Volume resistivity; Water absorption; Wrapping | AS/NZS 3191 AS/NZS 3808 - excluding the following tests: AS/NZS 5000.1 (Working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV) AS/NZS 5000.2 (Working voltages up to and including 450/750 V) AS/NZS 5000.3 AS/NZS 1125 (excluding clause 2.2) AS/NZS 1660.1 AS/NZS 1660.2.1 AS/NZS 1660.2.2 AS/NZS 1660.2.3 AS/NZS 1660.3 AS/NZS 1660.4 AS/NZS 1660.5.6 (2005); AS/NZS IEC 60332.1.1;AS/NZS IEC 60332.1.2; AS/NZS IEC 60332.1.3 | AS/NZS 3808 - excluding the following tests: - Exudation of plasticizer - Acid and corrosive gas emission - Melt flow index - Carbon black content - Environmental stress crack resistance AS/NZS 5000.1 (Working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV) AS/NZS 5000.2 (Working voltages up to and including 450/750 V) AS/NZS 1125 (excluding clause 2.2) | |
Electrical plugs, sockets, lead assemblies and related components | Electrical safety | Ball pressure; Dimensional assessment including creepage and clearance; Fire hazard assessment; Glow wire flammability; Needle flame; Proof and comparative tracking index; Temperature; Vertical and horizontal flammability; Visual examination | AS/NZS 60695.2.10 AS/NZS 60695.2.11 AS/NZS 60695.2.12 AS/NZS 60695.2.13 AS/NZS 60695.10.2 AS/NZS 60695.11.5 AS/NZS 60695.11.10AS/NZS 60695.11.20 AS/NZS 60112 IEC 60695-2-10IEC 60695-2-11 IEC 60695-2-12 IEC 60695-2-13 IEC 60695-10-2 IEC 60695-11-5 IEC 60695-11-10IEC 60695-11-20 IEC 60112 | ||
Luminaires | Electrical safety | Dimensional assessment including creepage and clearance; Electrical characteristics; Endurance and resistance to external conditions; Energy measurement; Fire hazard assessment; Firmware assessment; Function assessment including abnormal operation; Insulation and electrical protection measurement; Mechanical assessment; Temperature; Visual examination | AS/NZS 60598.1; AS/NZS 60598.2.1; AS/NZS 60598.2.2; AS/NZS 60598.2.3; AS/NZS 60598.2.4; IEC 60598-1; IEC 60598-2-1; IEC 60598-2-2; IEC 60598-2-3; IEC 60598-2-4 | ||
Power tools - Electric | Electrical safety | Dimensional assessment including creepage and clearance; Electrical characteristics; Endurance and resistance to external conditions; Energy measurement; Fire hazard assessment; Firmware assessment; Function assessment including abnormal operation; Insulation and electrical protection measurement; Mechanical assessment; Temperature; Visual examination | AS/NZS 60745.1 | ||
Electrical safety | Dimensional assessment including creepage and clearance; Electrical characteristics; Endurance and resistance to external conditions; Energy measurement; Fire hazard assessment; Firmware assessment; Function assessment including abnormal operation; Insulation and electrical protection measurement; Mechanical assessment; Temperature; Visual examination | AS/NZS 62841.1 AS/NZS 62841.2.1 AS/NZS 62841.2.3 AS/NZS 62841.2.5 AS/NZS 62841.2.10 AS/NZS 62841.2.11 AS/NZS 62841.4.2 IEC 62841-1 IEC 62841-2-1 IEC 62841-2-3 IEC 62841-2-5 IEC 62841-2-10 IEC 62841-2-11 IEC 62841-4-2 | |||
Evaluation of electrical appliances and devices - Energy efficiency classification | Air conditioners and heat pumps; Heat pumps; Liquid chilling devices | Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) evaluation | Calculations for energy labelling; Evaluation of test results against stated performance criteria; Visual assessment of marking and other attributes against stated criteria | AS/NZS 3823.2; AS/NZS 4776.2; AS/NZS 4965.2 | |
Clothes dryers; Dishwashers; Washing machines | Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) evaluation | Calculations for energy labelling; Evaluation of test results against stated performance criteria; Visual assessment of marking and other attributes against stated criteria | AS/NZS 2007.2; AS/NZS 2040.2; AS/NZS 2442.2; | ||
Freezers; Refrigerators | Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) evaluation | Calculations for energy labelling; Evaluation of test results against stated performance criteria; Visual assessment of marking and other attributes against stated criteria | AS/NZS 4474 AS/NZS 4474.2:2009 | ||
Water heaters | Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) evaluation | Calculations for energy labelling | AS/NZS 4692.2 | ||
Evaluation of electrical appliances and devices - Performance | Air conditioners and heat pumps | Condensate disposal; Dehumidifier capacity; Dehumidifying effectiveness; Enclosure sweat appraisal; Freeze up appraisal; Maximum operating efficiency; Sensible cooling effectiveness; Sensible heating effectiveness; Standby power; Thermal capacity check; Total cooling effectiveness; Volumetric air flow rate | Calorimetric test; Enthalpy | AS/NZS 3823.1.1 AS/NZS 3823.1.2 AS/NZS 3823.1.3 AS/NZS 3823.1.4 AS/NZS 3823.1.5 AS/NZS 3823.4.1 AS/NZS 3823.4.2 AS/NZS 3823.4.3 AS/NZS 4755.3.1 AS/NZS 4776.1.1 AS/NZS 4776.1.2 AS/NZS 4965.1 (Calorimeter and air enthalpy methods only); AS/NZS 5125.1 EN 14511-2 EN 14511-3 EN 14511-4 EN 14825 ISO 5151 ISO 13253 ISO 13256-1 ISO 15042 ISO 16358-1 ISO 16358-2 ISO 16358-3 AHRI 1160 (I-P) AHRI 1161 (SI) AHRI 1230 ANSI/AHAM DH-1 AS/NZS 62301 | including liquid chilling packages |
Clothes dryers; Dishwashers; Freezers; Refrigerators; Washing machines; Water heaters | Air temperature; Cabinet and chamber volumes; Current; Cycle times; Distribution temperature; Drying effectiveness; Electrical energy consumption; Electrical voltage; Enamel thickness and imperfections; Evaporation efficiency; Ice making capability; Lining solubility; Liquid temperature; Load capacity; Power; Pull down time; Rinsing effectiveness; Standby power; Strength and dimensions of components; Temperature control; Temperature limits in dryers; Vibration; Washing or soil removal; Water consumption; Water extraction effectiveness; Water pressure range; Whiteness retention | Not applicable | AS/NZS 4474.1 : 2007 ISO 8561:1995 ISO 15502:2005 IEC 62552-1 IEC 62552-2IEC 62552-3 AS/NZS IEC 62552-1 AS/NZS IEC 62552-3 AS/NZS IEC 62552-3 AS/NZS 2007.1 AS/NZS 2040.1 AS/NZS 2442.1 AS 1056.1:1991 AS 3498 AS/NZS 4692.1NZS 4602 NZS 4606.1 AS/NZS 60335.2.21 AS/NZS 62301 | AS 3498 Section 7.2, Appendices A, B, C ; AS/NZS 60335.2.21: Clause 22.47 and Annex AA 22.47 | |
Products and appliances connected to the water supply - Physical evaluation | Combination washer/dryers; Dishwashers | Hydrostatic pressure; Rating of products for water efficiency | Not applicable | AS/NZS 6400 ; AS/NZS 4692.1 ; AS 1056.1:1991 | AS/NZS 6400 (Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, Tables 3.1 and 3.2 only) ; AS/NZS 4692.1 (Clause 2.2.2 only) ; AS 1056.1:1991 (Clause 2.7 only) |
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Accreditation No.
676
Site No.
21177
Print date
01 Sep 2024