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RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITH INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCBOS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES
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01-01-2012
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Characteristics of RCBOs
6 Marking and other product information
7 Standard conditions for operation in
service and for installation
8 Requirements for construction and operation
9 Tests
Annex A (normative) - Test sequence and number
of samples to be submitted for certification
purposes
Annex B (normative) - Determination of clearances
and creepage distances
Annex C (normative) - Arrangement for the detection
of the emission of ionized gases during
short-circuit tests
Annex D (normative) - Routine tests
Annex E (normative) - Special requirements for auxiliary
circuits for safety extra-low voltage
Annex F (normative) - Coordination between RCBOs
and separate fuses associated in the same circuit
Annex G (normative) - Additional requirements and
tests for RCBOs consisting of a circuit-breaker
and a residual current unit designed for assembly
on site
Annex H (informative) - Void
Annex IA (informative) - Methods for determination of
short-circuit power-factor
Annex IB (informative) - Glossary of symbols
Annex IC (informative) - Examples of terminals
Annex IE (informative) - Follow-up testing programme
for RCBOs
Annex J (normative) - Particular requirements for RCBOs
with screwless type terminals for external copper
conductors
Annex K (normative) - Particular requirements for RCBOs
with flat quick-connect terminations
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
international publications with their corresponding
European publications
Annex ZB (normative) - Special national conditions
Annex ZC (informative) - A-deviations
Annex ZD (normative) - Classification of RCBOs Type B
and C up to and including 63A into energy limiting
classes
Annex ZXX (Informative) - List of clauses that require
retesting
Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential
Requirements of EU Directives
Pertains to residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection functionally independent of or functionally dependent on line voltage for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCBOs) for rated voltages exceeding 440 V a.c. and rated currents not exceeding 125 A for fixed installations and rated short-circuit capacities not exceeding 25000 A.
Committee |
PEL/23/1
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 88/22488 DC, 97/207510 DC, 97/207744 DC, 97/207745 DC, 97/208714 DC, 01/206499 DC, 99/205378 DC, 07/30162127 DC, 08/30176730 DC, 10/30237877 DC, 07/30169774 DC, 12/30272112 DC. 2004 version along with its amendments remains current. 2004 + A14 2012, 2012 & 2012 + A2 2014 Editions remains active & will be withdrawn on 18/06/2017, 04/08/2017 & 06/07/2018, respectively. Supersedes 15/30321815 DC (10/2015) 2012 + A11 2015 Edition remains active & will be withdrawn on 11/02/2019. 2012 Edition Re-Issued in April 2016 & incorporates AMD 12 2016.(05/2016)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
186
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
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Standards | Relationship |
NBN EN 61009-1 : 2013 AMD 3 2015 | Identical |
EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016 | Identical |
DIN EN 61009-1 : 2016 | Identical |
UNE-EN 61009-1:2013 | Identical |
I.S. EN 61009-1:2012 | Identical |
SN EN 61009-1:2012+A1:2014+A2:2014+A11:2015+A12:2016 | Identical |
NF EN 61009-1 : 2013 AMD 12 2016 | Identical |
NEN EN 61009-1 : 1995 AMD 11 1995 | Identical |
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EN 61009-2-1:1994/A11:1998/corrigendum Mar. 1999 | RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCBOs) - PART 2-1: APPLICABILITY OF THE GENERAL RULES TO RCBOS' FUNCTIONALLY INDEPENDENT OF LINE VOLTAGE |
BS 7430:1998 | Code of practice for earthing |
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BS 7909:2011 | Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes |
BS 7375:1996 | Code of practice for distribution of electricity on construction and building sites |
BS 7909:1998 | Code of practice for design and installation of temporary distribution systems delivering a.c. electrical supplies for lighting, technical services and other entertainment related purposes |
08/30166535 DC : DRAFT MAR 2008 | BS 7909 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND RELATED PURPOSES |
BS 7288:2016 | Specification for residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar uses |
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10/30228489 DC : 0 | BS 8436 - ELECTRIC CABLES - SPECIFICATION FOR 300/500 V SCREENED ELECTRIC CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE, FOR USE IN WALLS, PARTITIONS AND BUILDING VOIDS - MULTICORE CABLES |
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IEC 60038:2009 | IEC standard voltages |
EN 60998-1:2004 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements |
IEC 60998-1:2002 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements |
IEC 60364-4-43:2008 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-43: Protection for safety - Protection against overcurrent |
EN 61543:1995/A2:2006 | RESIDUAL CURRENT-OPERATED PROTECTIVE DEVICES (RCDS) FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USE - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY |
IEC 60228:2004 | Conductors of insulated cables |
EN 60998-2-2:2004 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with screwless-type clamping units |
HD 60364-4-43:2010 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-43: Protection for safety - Protection against overcurrent |
IEC 60364-4-41:2005+AMD1:2017 CSV | Low voltage electrical installations - Part 4-41: Protection for safety - Protection against electric shock |
IEC 60884-1:2002+AMD1:2006+AMD2:2013 CSV | Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part1: General requirements |
IEC 60050-441:1984 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 441: Switchgear, controlgear and fuses |
IEC 61210:2010 | Connecting devices - Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements |
IEC 61008-1:2010+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2013 CSV | Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part1: General rules |
IEC 60364-5-53:2001+AMD1:2002+AMD2:2015 CSV | Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-53: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Isolation, switching and control |
HD 60364-4-41:2017/A11:2017 | LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 4-41: PROTECTION FOR SAFETY - PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK |
IEC 61543:1995 | Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility |
IEC 60695-2-11:2014 | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (GWEPT) |
EN 60228:2005 COR 2005 | CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES |
HD 588.1 : S1 AMD 1 | HIGH VOLTAGE TEST TECHNIQUES - GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND TEST REQUIREMENTS |
EN 60947-1:2007/A2:2014 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 1: GENERAL RULES (IEC 60947-1:2007/A2:2014) |
WC 8:1988 | ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-RUBBER-INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY |
EN 60112 : 2003 AMD 1 2009 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PROOF AND THE COMPARATIVE TRACKING INDICES OF SOLID INSULATING MATERIALS |
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EN 60060-2:2011 | High-voltage test techniques - Part 2: Measuring systems |
IEC 60050-101:1998 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 101: Mathematics |
IEC 60998-2-2:2002 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with screwless-type clamping units |
IEC TR 60755:2008 | General requirements for residual current operated protective devices |
IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
EN 60695-2-10:2013 | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure |
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IEC 60947-1:2007+AMD1:2010+AMD2:2014 CSV | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: General rules |
EN 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
WC 3-1992 | RUBBER-INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY |
EN 60898-1:2003/A13:2012 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR A.C. OPERATION (IEC 60898-1:2002, MODIFIED) |
IEC 60898-1:2015 | Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations - Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation |
EN 61210:2010 | Connecting devices - Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements |
IEC 60664-3:2016 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution |
EN 60068-3-4:2002 | Environmental testing - Part 3-4: Supporting documentation and guidance - Damp heat tests |
EN 61008-1:2012/A12:2017 | RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITHOUT INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCCBS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES (IEC 61008-1:2010, MODIFIED) |
IEC 60068-3-4:2001 | Environmental testing - Part 3-4: Supporting documentation and guidance - Damp heat tests |
IEC 60947-2:2016 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers |
ISO 7000:2014 | Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols |
IEC 60060-1:2010 | High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements |
EN 60068-2-30:2005 | Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle) |
EN 60947-2:2017 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers |
IEC 60695-2-10:2013 | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure |
IEC 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
EN 60664-3:2017 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution |
EN 60898-1:2003/A13:2012 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR A.C. OPERATION (IEC 60898-1:2002, MODIFIED) |
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EN 60695-2-11:2014 | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (GWEPT) (IEC 60695-2-11:2014) |
WC 7-1988 | CROSS-LINKED-THERMOSETTING-POLYETHYLENE-INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY |
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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