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  • BS EN 62246-1:2015

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    Reed switches Generic specification

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Rated values
    5 Marking
    6 Test and measurement procedures
    Annex A (normative) - Standard test coils for reed switches
    Annex B (normative) - Test systems
    Annex C (informative) - Electrical endurance test circuit
    Annex D (informative) - Inrush current loads
    Annex E (informative) - Conditional short-circuit current test circuit
    Annex F (informative) - Electrical ratings based on classification
    Annex G (informative) - Example of horsepower ratings
    Annex H (informative) - Example of test arrangement for
            contact reliability test
    Annex I (informative) - Example of test arrangement for making
            current capacity test
    Annex J (informative) - Example of test arrangement for breaking
            current capacity test
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding
             European publications

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    Pertains to all types of reed switches including magnetically biased reed switches of assessed quality for use in general and industrial applications.

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    This part of IEC62246 which is a generic specification applies to all types of reed switches including magnetically biased reed switches of assessed quality for use in general and industrial applications. NOTE1 Mercury wetted reed switches are not covered by this standard due to their possible environmental impact. It lists the tests and measurement procedures which may be selected for use in detail specifications for such reed switches. This standard applies to reed switches which are operated by an applied magnetic field; it is not restricted to any particular type of contact load. For elementary relays with reed switches, this standard is recommended to be used together with the standards IEC61810‑1 , IEC61811‑1 as applicable. For applications of reed switches, this standard is recommended to be used together with specific product standards. NOTE2 Where any discrepancies occur for any reasons, documents rank in the following order of authority: the detail specification, the sectional specification, the generic specification, any other international documents (for example, of the IEC) to which reference is made. The same order of precedence applies to equivalent national documents.

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    Committee W/-
    Development Note Supersedes BS EN 119000 & 01/200103 DC. (09/2002) Supersedes BS EN 62246-2 and 08/30193715 DC. (02/2012) Supersedes 13/30278343 DC. (04/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 60068-1:2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
    IEC 60068-2-27:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
    IEC 60068-2-20:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-20: Tests - Test T: Test methods for solderability and resistance to soldering heat of devices with leads
    EN 60068-2-20:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-20: Tests - Test T: Test methods for solderability and resistance to soldering heat of devices with leads
    EN 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    EN 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    IEC 60068-2-21:2006 Environmental testing - Part 2-21: Tests - Test U: Robustness of terminations and integral mounting devices
    IEC 60068-2-13:1983 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2-13: Tests - Test M: Low air pressure
    EN 60068-1:2014 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
    IEC 60068-2-11:1981 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2-11: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist
    IEC 60947-5-1 : 4.0 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 5-1: CONTROL CIRCUIT DEVICES AND SWITCHING ELEMENTS - ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL CIRCUIT DEVICES
    IEC 61810-1:2015 Electromechanical elementary relays - Part 1: General and safety requirements
    EN 60068-2-7:1993 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Ga: Acceleration, steady state
    IEC 61810-2:2017 Electromechanical elementary relays - Part 2: Reliability
    EN 60068-2-27:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
    EN 60068-2-17:1994 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Q: Sealing
    IEC 60068-2-17:1994 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2-17: Tests - Test Q: Sealing
    EN 60068-2-21:2006 Environmental testing - Part 2-21: Tests - Test U: Robustness of terminations and integral mounting devices
    IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    IEC 60317-1:2010 Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 1: Polyvinyl acetal enamelled round copper wire, class 105
    EN 60068-2-78:2013 Environmental testing - Part 2-78: Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
    EN 60068-2-13:1999 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test M: Low air pressure
    EN 60068-2-6:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
    IEC 61811-1:2015 Electromechanical telecom elementary relays of assessed quality - Part 1: Generic specification and blank detail specification
    IEC 60050-444:2002 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 444: Elementary relays
    EN 60068-2-11:1999 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist
    IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    EN 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
    IEC 60068-2-14:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature
    EN 60068-2-14:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature
    IEC 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
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