IEC TR 62350:2006
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Guidance for the correct use of residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use
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14-12-2006
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General information concerning availability of RCD
protection
4.1 Availability of RCD protection
4.2 Failure of the RCD to operate
4.3 Failure rate
4.4 Useful life (see Figure 3)
4.5 Available surveys
5 Information related to contribution of products to the
availability of protection
5.1 Contribution of compliance with RCD standards
5.2 Contribution of design and manufacturing
6 Availability of protection in installations fitted with RCDs
6.1 General considerations
6.2 Recommendations concerning the correct use of the test
button
6.3 Recommendations for testing the availability of RCD
protection within the installation
6.4 Recommendations concerning the choice and installation
of RCDs
7 Information related to the installation and use of RCDs
in the field
7.1 General considerations and measures concerning
harsh environment
7.2 Most significant parameters to take into account
7.3 Recommendation for selection and installation to avoid
unwanted tripping of RCDs
7.4 Relationship between availability of the protection
and the selection of RCDs
Annex A (informative) General diagram showing contribution to
availability of the protective measure
Annex B (informative) Definitions from the IEV
Annex C (informative) Operation of RCDs with possible fault
currents
Annex D (informative) Example of use of the test button
Bibliography
This technical report provides an overview of protection availability provided by residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) complying with IEC standards for household and similar uses. It highlights the main parameters influencing protection reliability and provides information on how to install and operate RCDs in relationship to their environmental conditions after installation.
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Stability Date: 2017. (10/2012)
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Technical Report
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| Pages |
57
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| PublisherName |
International Electrotechnical Committee
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Current
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| Standards | Relationship |
| UNE 201007:2007 IN | Identical |
| PD IEC/TR 62350:2006 | Identical |
| NEN NPR IEC/TR 62350 : 2007 | Identical |
| UNE-HD 50573-5-57:2014 | Co-ordination of electrical equipment for protection, isolation, switching and control |
| IEC TR 61912-2:2009 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Over-current protective devices - Part 2: Selectivity under over-current conditions |
| IEC 60364-7-722:2015 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for electric vehicles |
| BS EN 61557-11:2009 | Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c.. Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems |
| EN 61557-11:2009 | Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 11: Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems |
| UNE-HD 60364-7-722:2016 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for electric vehicles |
| CEI EN 61557-11 : 2013 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS UP TO 1000 V A.C. AND 1500 V D.C. - EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING, MEASURING OR MONITORING OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES - PART 11: EFFECTIVENESS OF RESIDUAL CURRENT MONITORS (RCMS) TYPE A AND TYPE B IN TT, TN AND IT SYSTEMS |
| PD IEC/TR 61912-2:2009 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Over-current protective devices Selectivity under over-current conditions |
| UNE-HD 60364-5-53:2016 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 5-53: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Switchgear and controlgear |
| S.R. HD 60364-5-53:2015 | LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 5-53: SELECTION AND ERECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
| HD 60364-7-722:2016 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for electric vehicles |
| S.R. HD 60364-7-722:2016 | LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 7-722: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS - SUPPLIES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES |
| UNE-EN 61557-11:2010 | Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 11: Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems |
| IEC 61557-11:2009 | Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 11: Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems |
| I.S. HD 50573-5-57:2014 | CO-ORDINATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR PROTECTION, ISOLATION, SWITCHING AND CONTROL |
| I.S. EN 61557-11:2009 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS UP TO 1000 V A.C. AND 1500 V D.C. - EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING, MEASURING OR MONITORING OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES - PART 11: EFFECTIVENESS OF RESIDUAL CURRENT MONITORS (RCMS) TYPE A AND TYPE B IN TT, TN AND IT SYSTEMS |
| HD 50573-5-57:2014 | Co-ordination of electrical equipment for protection, isolation, switching and control |
| HD 60364-5-53:2015/A11:2017 | LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 5-53: SELECTION AND ERECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
| IEC 60364-5-51:2005 | Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-51: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Common rules |
| 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 |
| 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 61000-4-6:2013 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields |
| 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 61000-4-3:2006+AMD1:2007+AMD2:2010 CSV | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test |
| IEC 60050-826:2004 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 826: Electrical installations |
| IEC 61140:2016 | Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment |
| IEC 61557-6:2007 | Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 6: Effectiveness of residual current devices (RCD) in TT, TN and IT systems |
| ISO 6988:1985 | Metallic and other non organic coatings Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture |
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