EN 71-1:2005+ A8

8.28.2.4.2 Measurement for rattles and squeeze toys
EN 71-1:2005+A8:2009 (E)
Measure the A-weighted single-event emission sound pressure level, LpA,1s, and the C-weighted peak
emission sound pressure level, LpC peak for ten movements (squeezes, beats). Carry out the test three times.
NOTE As an alternative to SEL, LAeq can be measured and the total measurement time t registered. The single-event
emission sound pressure level can then be calculated from SEL = LAeq + 10 lg(t).
8.28.2.4.3 Measurement results
Sound measurement results shall be given as:
a) A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the specified position, LpA , in decibels.
b) A-weighted single event emission sound pressure level at the specified position, LpA1s , in decibels.
c) C-weighted peak emission sound pressure level at the specified position, LpC peak , in decibels.
NOTE Because of the low cost of toys, the primary method used in this European Standard has the grade of
accuracy of an ISO survey method which requires a lower measurement effort than the corresponding engineering method
which is normally used for noise measurements. However, users of this document are encouraged to use the more
accurate engineering method, especially when the noise level is close to the limit values.
The highest value recorded (LpA and LpC peak) at any of the microphone positions is the measurement result.
For rattles and squeeze toys, the result is the average of the SEL-levels and the highest of the peak levels.
Subtract 10 dB from the LpA1s to get the value for one.
8.29 Determination of speed of electrically driven ride-on toys (see 5.6)
Load the toy in its normal sitting or standing position with a load with a mass of (25 ± 0,2) kg.
The dimensions of the load are given -in Figure 22..
Operate the toy on a horizontal surface and determine the maximum velocity.
8.30 Measurement of temperature rises (see 4.21)
In an ambient temperature of (20 ± 5) °C, operate the toy according to the instructions for use at the maximum
input until equilibrium temperature is reached.
Measure the temperature of the accessible parts and calculate the temperature rises.
Determine whether the toy ignites.
8.31 Toy chest lids (see 4.14.1 c))
The lid shall be assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions before testing.
8.31.1 Lid support
Lift the lid to any position in its arc of travel to a distance greater than 50 mm from its fully closed position
measured at the outermost edge of the lid, but not to cause the lid to move through an arc of more than 60°.
Release the lid and measure any dropping motion at a point in the approximate centre of the outermost edge
of the lid.
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