UL 2361 OUTLINE

Description / Abstract: These requirements cover self-contained, custom-built kiosks that provide information, ticket machines, electronic point-of-sale products, customer self-checkout stands, and business application products to be employed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Kiosks as covered by these requirements are intended for indoor use only, except that they will be investigated for outdoor use or use in a protective location when so designated by the manufacturer.

These requirements cover kiosks intended for general use, operating from a voltage of 240 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F) maximum unless specified by the manufacturer.

This Outline of Investigation does not directly apply, however is capable of being used as a supplement to the Standard for Coin and Currency Changers and Actuators, UL 756, when kiosks are intended for use with coin, credit card, debit card, currency, and token-operated devices.

These requirements do not cover antitheft protection features.

These requirements cover cord-connected kiosks, identified as having Configuration I, however are not limited to this type of configuration. See 2.9 for Kiosk Configurations.

These requirements cover open-type kiosks, identified as having Configuration IV, which are intended to be field installed to form part of the premises building. See 2.9 for Kiosk Configurations.

These requirements do not cover accounting machines, cash registers, computers, keyboards, key telephone systems, mice, monitors, modems, PABXs, telephone sets, and similar machines. Devices of these types are covered by the Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1. Custom-built kiosks may, however, contain one or more of these machines.

A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this Outline of Investigation, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to determine that the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this Outline of Investigation is maintained. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this Outline of Investigation shall not be judged to comply with this Outline of Investigation. Where appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this Outline of Investigation.