It applies to the sub-family of pushbutton switches within thefamily of electromechanical switches of assessed quality. Itsobject is to:a)prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics;b)select the appropriate quality assessment procedures and testmethods from IEC 61020-1;c)prescribe the general performance requirements for pushbuttonswitches.This publication supersedes IEC 60341-1, 60341-1A, 60341-2, 60341-3.