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PD 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
Hardcopy , PDF
English
14-12-2006
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
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
measures
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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