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  • EN 62246-1:2015

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    Reed switches - Part 1: Generic specification

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    Published date:  20-03-2015

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    FOREWORD
    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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    IEC 62246-1:2015, 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. 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 IEC 61810-1, IEC 61811-1 as applicable.For applications of reed switches, this standard is recommended to be used together with specific product standards. This standard cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 62246-1 published in 2011. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:- inclusion of Introduction;- update of the scope, the terms and definitions, the rated values and the test and measurement procedure;- improvement of dielectric test, electrical endurance tests covering maximum electrical endurance test and overload test;- improvement of Table F.1 for electrical ratings based on classification;- inclusion of new Table G.1 for horsepower ratings based on classification.

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    Committee CLC/SR 94
    Development Note Supersedes EN 119000. (09/2002) Supersedes EN 62246-2. (04/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 62246-2:2008 Reed contact units Heavy-duty reed switches
    I.S. EN 62246-1-1:2013 REED SWITCHES - PART 1-1: GENERIC SPECIFICATION - QUALITY ASSESSMENT (IEC 62246-1-1:2013 (EQV))
    I.S. EN 62246-2:2008 REED CONTACT UNITS - PART 2: HEAVY-DUTY REED SWITCHES
    EN 62246-2:2008 Reed contact units - Part 2: Heavy-duty reed switches
    BS EN IEC 62246-1-1:2018 Reed switches Generic specification. Blank detail specification
    BS EN 62246-1-1:2013 Reed switches Generic specification. Quality assessment
    EN IEC 62246-1-1:2018 Reed switches - Part 1-1: Generic specification - Blank detail specification
    I.S. EN IEC 62246-1-1:2018 REED SWITCHES - PART 1-1: GENERIC SPECIFICATION - BLANK DETAIL SPECIFICATION
    CEI EN 62246-1-1 : 2014 REED SWITCHES - PART 1-1: GENERIC SPECIFICATION - QUALITY ASSESSMENT
    17/30356728 DC : 0 BS EN 12261 - GAS METERS - TURBINE GAS METERS
    PREN 12261 : DRAFT 2017 GAS METERS - TURBINE GAS METERS
    EN 62246-1-1:2013 Reed switches - Part 1-1: Generic specification - Quality assessment

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    IEC 60068-2-13:1983 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2-13: Tests - Test M: Low air pressure
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    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
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    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)
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