Transition from UL 1414 to UL 60384-14
UL's Standard Transition for UL 60384-14 (transition capacitors)
Currently, there is an industry file review, with an effective date of December 25, 2013, to transition capacitors from UL 1414 to UL 60384-14. Capacitors in compliance with UL 60384-14 will continue to be certified under the category FOWX2.
Additionally, on that same date, December 25, 2013, surge protective devices, such as metal oxide varistors, that were previously evaluated to UL 1414 and covered under category FOWX2, will be evaluated to UL 1449 and covered under category VZCA2.
Affected Category (CCN) | Transition | Effective Date | Mailing / | |||
FOWX2 - Capacitors and Surge Protective Devices | UL 60384-14 and | Dec 25, 2013 | Initial Communication |
This transition may impact capacitors and surge protectors used in appliances, consumer electronics, industrial control equipment, information technology equipment, lighting, power distribution, etc. depending on the description in the end product report.
For concerns or questions pertaining to a particular end product regarding this transition (for capacitors and surge protectors), please contact the engineer who normally handles projects for your products (or contact your local Customer Service) for assistance. Manufacturers involved with the industry file review and the transition to UL 60384-1 should contact Flex Wang (Flex.Wang@ul.com) or Tom Chen (Tom.Chen@ul.com) for assistance.
