I.S. EN 61008-1:2012&A1:2014/ac&A2:2014...A12:2017
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RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITHOUT INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCCBS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES
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01-01-2012
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National Foreword
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Characteristics of RCCBs
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 verification of
conformity
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 (informative) - Void
Annex IA (informative) - Methods for determination
of short-circuit power-factor
Annex IB (informative) - Glossary of symbols
Annex IC (informative) - Examples of terminal designs
Annex IE (informative) - Follow-up testing program for
RCCBs
Annex IF (informative) - SCPDs for short-circuit tests
Annex J (normative) - Particular requirements for RCCBs
with screwless type terminals for external copper
conductors
Annex K (normative) - Particular requirements for RCCBs
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 ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential
Requirements of EU Directives
Annex ZXX (informative) - List of clauses that require
retesting
Pertains to residual current operated circuit-breakers functionally independent of, or functionally dependent on, line voltage, for household and similar uses, not incorporating overcurrent protection (hereafter referred to as RCCBs), for rated voltages not exceeding 440 V a.c. with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and rated currents not exceeding 125 A, intended principally for protection against shock hazard.
| DevelopmentNote |
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
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Standard
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472
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National Standards Authority of Ireland
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Current
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| NEN EN 61008-1 : 1995 AMD 11 1995 | Identical |
| BS EN 61008-1 : 2012 | Identical |
| EN 61008-1:2012/A12:2017 | Identical |
| NBN EN 61008-1 : 2013 AMD 1/COR 16 | Identical |
| SN EN 61008-1 : 2012 AMD 12 2017 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 61008-1:2013 | Identical |
| DIN EN 61008-1 : 2018 | Identical |
| NF EN 61008-1 : 2013 AMD 12 2018 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 60228:2005 COR 2005 | CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES |
| IEC 60269-1:2006+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2014 CSV | Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| EN 60112 : 2003 AMD 1 2009 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PROOF AND THE COMPARATIVE TRACKING INDICES OF SOLID INSULATING MATERIALS |
| EN 60060-2:2011 | High-voltage test techniques - Part 2: Measuring systems |
| 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 62640:2011+AMD1:2015 CSV | Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection forsocket-outlets for household and similar uses |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| IEC 60664-3:2016 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution |
| IEC 60068-3-4:2001 | Environmental testing - Part 3-4: Supporting documentation and guidance - Damp heat tests |
| EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 | DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015) |
| 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 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 |
| 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 60038:2011 | CENELEC STANDARD VOLTAGES (IEC 60038:2009, MODIFIED) |
| EN 55014-1:2017 | Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission |
| 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) |
| EN 60269-1:2007/A2:2014 | LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60269-1:2006/A2:2014) |
| 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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