1.1 These requirements cover portable scales, including counter, jewelry, grain, floor and other electronic scale designations. These scales are ordinarily of the computing type, that are rated 250 volts or less. These scales consist of an attachment plug, a length of flexible cord, a switch, one or more lamps, lampholders, ballasts if electric-discharge lamps are used, and associated internal wiring. They are intended to be used in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
1.2 These requirements do not cover scales involving electronic computing features or electrical features
such as motor-operated components, relays, and provision for permanent connection to the power supply. Such scales are evaluated under the applicable requirements in the Standard for Information Technology Equipment, UL 60950.
1.3 Deleted April 28, 2004.
1.4 In this standard, portable equipment is defined as equipment that can be easily moved from one place
to another in normal use.
UL 466-1999 history
2013UL 466 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Electric Scales (COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 22@ 2013)
1970UL 466-2013 UL Standard for Safety Electric Scales
2008UL 466 BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Electric Scales (COMMENTS DUE: JUNE 30@ 2008)
2002UL 466 BULLETINS-2002 Request for Comments on Proposed Requirements for the Eighth Edition of the Standard for Electric Scales, UL 466; PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATES