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I.S. EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016
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Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules
22-11-2021
19-04-2016
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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 ID (informative) Correspondence between ISO and AWG copper conductors
Annex IE (informative) Follow-up testing programme for RCBOs
Bibliography
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