SN EN 61095 : 1993 AMD 1 2000

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
   3.1 General terms
   3.2 Switching devices
   3.3 Parts of switching devices
   3.4 Operation of switching devices
   3.5 Characteristic quantities
4 Classification
5 Characteristics of contactors
   5.1 Summary of characteristics
   5.2 Type of contactor
   5.3 Rated and limiting values for main circuits
   5.4 Utilization category
   5.5 Control circuits
   5.6 Auxiliary circuits
   5.7 Co-ordination with short-circuit protective
        devices
   5.6 Switching overvoltages
6 Produce information
   6.1 Nature of information
   6.2 Marking
   6.3 Instructions for installation, operation and
        maintenance
7 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions
   7.1 Normal service conditions
   7.2 Conditions during transport and storage
   7.3 Mounting
8 Constructional and performance requirements
   8.1 Constructional requirements
   8.2 Performance requirements
   8.3 Electromagnetic compatibility
9 Tests
   9.1 Types of test
   9.2 Compliance with constructional requirements
   9.3 Compliance with performance requirements
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Normative Annexes
Annex A - Marking and identification of terminals of
          contactors
Annex B - Test sequences and number of samples to be
          submitted for certification purposes
Annex C - Description of a method for adjusting the load
          circuit
Annex D - Determination of short-circuit power-factor
Annex E - Measurement of creepage distances and clearances
Annex F - Correlation between the nominal voltage of the
          supply system and the rated impulse withstand
          voltage of a contactor
Annex G - Hot wire ignition test
Annex ZA (normative) Other international publications
          quoted in this standard with the references of
          the relevant European publications

Covers electromechanical air break contactors for household and similar use, with main contacts for connection to circuits, their rated voltage being not more than 440 V a.c. with rated operational currents equal to or less than 63 A for utilisation category AC-7a and 32 A for utilization category AC-7b, and rated conditional short-circuit current equal to or less than 6 kA.