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  • BS EN 60934 : 2001

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    CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR EQUIPMENT (CBE)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Classification
    5 Characteristics of CBEs
    6 Marking and other product information
    7 Standard conditions for operation in service
    8 Requirements for construction and operation
    9 Tests
    Annex A (normative) - Time-current zone
    Annex B (normative) - Determination of clearances and
            creepage distances
    Annex C (normative) - Test sequences and number of
            samples to be submitted for certification
            purposes
    Annex D (normative) - Correspondence between ISO and
            AWG copper conductors
    Annex E (normative) - Examples of terminals
    Annex F (informative) - Coordination between a CBE and
            a short-circuit protective device (SCPD)
            associated in the same circuit
    Annex G (normative) - Electromagnetic behaviour of CBEs
    Annex H (normative) - correlation between nominal
            voltage of the supply systems and the
            line-to-neutral voltage relevant to determining
            the rated impulse voltage
    Annex J (normative) - Routine or statistical tests
    Annex K (normative) - Additional requirements for electrical
            performance of E-type CBEs
    Annex L (normative) - Additional requirements for CBEs
            suitable for isolation
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Applies to mechanical switching devices designed as "circuit breakers for equipment" (CBE) meant to provide protection to circuits within electrical equipment.

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    Committee PEL/23/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7395(1991). (05/2001) Supersedes 97/209132 DC. (01/2006) Supersedes 02/208421 DC and 94/202552 DC. (09/2007) 2001 Edition Re-Issued in May 2013 & incorporates AMD 2 2013. Supersedes 11/30251399 DC. (05/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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