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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ARC FAULT DETECTION DEVICES (IEC 62606:2013/A1:2017)
01-12-2017
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Characteristics of AFDDs
6 Marking and other product information
7 Standard conditions for operation in service and
for installation
8 Requirements for construction and operation
9 Testing procedure
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) - Additional requirements and tests for
AFDDs according to the classification 4.1.3
designed to be assembled on site together with
a main protective device (circuit-breaker or
RCCB or RCBO)
Annex E (normative) - Routine tests
Annex F (informative) - Description of the shaker arc
test in 9.10.2
Annex IA (informative) - Methods of determination of
short-circuit power-factor
Annex IB (informative) - Examples of terminal designs
Annex IC (informative) - Correspondence between ISO and
AWG copper conductors
Annex ID (informative) - Follow-up testing program for
AFDDs
Annex IE (informative) - SCPDs for short-circuit tests
Annex J (normative) - Particular requirements for AFDDs
with screwless type terminals for external
copper conductors
Annex K (normative) - Particular requirements for AFDDs
with flat quick-connect terminations
Annex L (normative) - Specific requirements for AFDDs with
screw-type terminals for external untreated aluminium
conductors and with aluminium screw-type terminals for
use with copper or with aluminium conductors
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
Publications with their corresponding
European publications
Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential Requirements
of EU Directives
Annex ZZA (informative) - Relationship between
this European standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU
[2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
Annex ZZB (informative) - Relationship between
this European standard and the safety
objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU
[2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
IEC 62606:2013 applies to arc fault detection devices (AFDD) for household and similar uses in a.c. circuits.
Committee |
TC 23E
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DocumentType |
Standard
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PublisherName |
European Committee for Standards - Electrical
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
Standards | Relationship |
I.S. EN 62606:2013 | Identical |
DIN EN 62606/A1:2021-05 | Identical |
PN EN 62606 : 2014 | Identical |
CEI EN 62606 : 2014/A1:2018 | Identical |
NBN EN 62606 : 2014 | Identical |
CEI EN 62606 : 2014 | Identical |
BS EN 62606:2013 | Identical |
NF EN 62606 : 2014 | Identical |
DIN EN 62606 : 2014 | Identical |
VDE 0665-10 : 2014 | Identical |
VDE 0665-10 Beiblatt 1:2020-06 | Identical |
UNE-EN 62606:2014 | Identical |
OVE/ONORM EN 62606 : 2014 | Identical |
BS EN 62606:2013+A1:2017 | Identical |
DIN EN 62606 Beiblatt 1:2020-06 | Identical |
CISPR 14-1:2016 | Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission |
IEC 60112:2003+AMD1:2009 CSV | Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials |
IEC 60060-2:2010 | High-voltage test techniques - Part 2: Measuring systems |
IEC 60038:2009 | IEC standard voltages |
IEC 62423:2009 | Type F and type B residual current operated circuit-breakers with and without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses |
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 |
IEC 61000-4-4 : 3.0EN+(REDLINE+VERSION) | ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) - PART 4-4: TESTING AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES - ELECTRICAL FAST TRANSIENT/BURST IMMUNITY TEST |
IEC 60884-1:2002+AMD1:2006+AMD2:2013 CSV | Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part1: General requirements |
BS 1363-2(1995) : 1995 | 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED SOCKET-OUTLETS |
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 |
IEC 61543:1995 | Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility |
EN 62423:2012 | Type F and type B residual current operated circuit-breakers with and without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses |
IEC 61000-4-4:2012 RLV | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test |
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 |
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IEC 61009-1:2010+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2013 CSV | Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrentprotection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules |
IEC 60227-1:2007 | Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements |
IEC 61000-4-6 : 4.0 | ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) - PART 4-6: TESTING AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES - IMMUNITY TO CONDUCTED DISTURBANCES, INDUCED BY RADIO-FREQUENCY FIELDS |
IEC 61000-4-6:2013 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields |
HD 60364-4-442:2012 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-442: Protection for safety - Protection of low-voltage installations against temporary overvoltages due to earth faults in the high-voltage system and due to faults in the low voltage system |
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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) |
BS 1363-1(1995) : 1995 | 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS |
EN 60695-2-10:2013 | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure |
IEC 60364-4-44:2007+AMD1:2015 CSV | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-44: Protection for safety - Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances |
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test |
IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AMD1:2007+AMD2:2010 CSV | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test |
EN 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
IEC 60664-5:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 5: Comprehensive method for determining clearances and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm |
EN 61000-3-2:2014 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase) |
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 |
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 |
EN 60068-2-30:2005 | Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle) |
IEC 61545:1996 | Connecting devices - Devices for the connection of aluminium conductors in clamping units of any material and copper conductors in aluminium bodied clamping units |
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 TR 60664-2-1:2011 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 2-1: Application guide - Explanation of the application of the IEC 60664 series, dimensioning examples and dielectric testing |
IEC 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
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) |
EN 55014-1:2017 | Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission |
IEC 61000-3-2 : 4.0 | ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) - PART 3-2: LIMITS - LIMITS FOR HARMONIC CURRENT EMISSIONS (EQUIPMENT INPUT CURRENT <= 16 A PER PHASE) |
IEC 61000-4-16 : 2.0 | ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) - PART 4-16: TESTING AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES - TEST FOR IMMUNITY TO CONDUCTED, COMMON MODE DISTURBANCES IN THE FREQUENCY RANGE 0 HZ TO 150 KHZ |
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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