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  • 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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Language(s):  English - French

    Published date:  14-12-2006

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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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

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    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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    Committee TC 23/SC 23E
    Development Note Stability Date: 2017. (10/2012)
    Document Type Technical Report
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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
    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

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    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 : 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
    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
    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
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