29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
ICS 29.020 Details
Electrical engineering in general
Elektrotechnik im allgemeinen
Électrotechnique en général
Elektrotehnika na splošno
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ICS 29.020 is a classification code in the International Classification for Standards (ICS) system. It covers "Electrical engineering in general". The ICS is a hierarchical classification system used to organize international, regional, and national standards, facilitating the search and identification of standards across different fields.
There are 1590 standards classified under ICS 29.020 (Electrical engineering in general). These standards are published by international and regional standardization bodies including ISO, IEC, CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI.
The International Classification for Standards (ICS) is a hierarchical classification system maintained by ISO to organize standards and related documents. It uses a three-level structure with field (2 digits), group (3 digits), and sub-group (2 digits) codes. The ICS helps users find standards by subject area and enables statistical analysis of standards development activities.
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IEC 60695-5-2:2026 summarises the test methods that are used in the assessment of the corrosivity of fire effluent. It presents a brief summary of test methods in common use, either as international standards, national or industry standards. It includes special observations on their relevance, for electrotechnical products and their materials, to real fire scenarios and gives recommendations on their use.
This first edition cancels and replaces the third edition of IEC TS 60695-5-2 published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TS 60695-5-2:
a) 4.4, The nature of the corrosivity measurement, has been added to follow recent technological developments;
b) 5.2, Tests for the determination of halogen acid in combustion gases, has been updated following the recent development of IEC 60754.
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This document specifies three techniques for the determination of free Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics of electrotechnical products.
This document describes the use of liquid chromatography–diode array detector (LC-DAD), liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with these test methods detailed in Annex A and Annex B.
These test methods have been evaluated for use with PC, PC/ABS, PP matrices containing free BPA between 20 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg as shown in the Pre-IIS 13 results in Annex C and IIS 13 results in Annex D [1], [2]. The use of these methods for BPA concentration ranges of plastics, other than those specified in Annex C and Annex D, has not been evaluated.
This document is a basic environment horizontal publication focusing on test methods and is primarily intended for use by committees in the preparation of publications within the area of environment in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 123. Wherever applicable, it is the responsibility of committees to make use of environment basic publications in the preparation of their environment group and product publications. Committees can apply this document directly to products when they do not develop a product publication in the area of environment.
WARNING – Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
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IEC 62561-8:2026 specifies the requirements and tests for components used for electrically insulated LPS. These components, which can reduce the separation distance, are as follows:
- insulating stand-offs, used in conjunction with an air-termination system and down-conductors with the aim of maintaining the proper separation distance;
- insulating down‑conductors, including their specific fasteners.
Testing of insulating stand-offs and insulating down-conductor components for an explosive atmosphere is not covered by this document. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC TS 62561-8 published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TC 62561-8:2018:
a) title and scope of the standard has been adjusted;
b) the document has been updated in line with IEC 60068-2-52:2017 on salt mist treatment;
c) the document has been updated in line with ISO 22479:2019 on humid sulphureous atmosphere treatment;
d) two different possible example configurations for pull out tests have been introduced;
e) additional information on pollution has been included;
f) an alternate test arrangement for high voltage impulse test has been included;
g) a new normative Annex H for applicability of previous tests has been introduced;
h) pass criteria for high voltage impulse testing updated;
i) explanation on high voltage impulse testing with negative polarity has been added.
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IEC 81346-14:2026, published jointly by IEC and ISO, provides, in combination with IEC 81346‑1 and IEC 81346‑2, rules and recommendations on the structuring of systems and the information on systems of manufacturing systems. It also provides additional classification schemes to those of IEC 81346‑2 for use in reference designations within manufacturing systems. It is published as a double logo standard.
The structuring principles and the classes of objects are intended to provide a clear identification and localization of the objects, and for use in their labelling in the manufacturing plant, for their designation in technical documents and for the designation of the technical documents as well.
The requirements in this document apply for processing, transportation and storage of products, as well as for systems to support the manufacturing process such as electrical systems, management systems and waste disposal systems.
This document applies to different areas within the manufacturing industry such as light industry, electrical and optical industry, chemical industry, material industry and heavy industry.
This document is not applicable for designations related to product individuals (e.g. inventory number, serial number) nor to the products manufactured.
This document is also a horizontal publication intended for use by technical committees in preparation of publications related to reference designations in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108.
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IEC TS 60695-11-12:2026 describes a test method intended to investigate whether the bottom part of an enclosure having openings is able to contain the burning droplets inside the enclosure if ignition occurs inside a finished unit.
The purpose of the test is to verify whether the size of the openings in the bottom part of an enclosure are of such a size that reduces the risk of propagation of a flame outside the enclosure of a finished unit .
This technical specification is intended to be used by technical committees in the preparation of documents in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC GUIDE 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. While this document currently does not have the status of a horizontal safety publication, it is intended to become one if the document is transformed into an International Standard.
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IEC 63402-2-2:2026 specifies the fundamental aspects of semantic interoperability for the S2 interface and the related data exchange between a CEM and the resource managers within the premises. It provides a technology independent set of data models and interaction patterns in order to enable applications for energy management within the premises. This document does not include:
– mappings to concrete data representations (XML, JSON and similar);
– mappings to application protocols for the message passing;
– security related aspects.
This group EE publication is primarily intended to be used as an EE standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but is also intended to be used by TCs in the preparation of publications for products which are included in the boundary mentioned in the scope of this document
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This part of IEC 62321 specifies one technique for the determination of short-chain and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs: C10-C13 and MCCPs: C14-C17) in plastics of electrotechnical products.
This document specifies a quantitative method for the determination of short-chain and mediumchain chlorinated paraffins in electrotechnical products by means of solvent extraction and gas chromatography-negative chemical ionization-mass spectrometry (GC-NCI-MS).
This test method has been evaluated for use with ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride) containing individual SCCPs ranging from 369,7 mg/kg to 8 653,9 mg/kg and MCCPs ranging from 2 141,1 mg/kg to 27 329,6 mg/kg as shown in the pre-IIS 14 results in Annex C. The use of this test method for other plastics and concentration ranges has not been specifically evaluated.
This document is a basic environment horizontal publication focusing on test methods and is primarily intended for use by committees in the preparation of publications within the area of environment in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 123. Wherever applicable, it is the responsibility of committees to make use of environment basic publications in the preparation of their environment group and product publications. Committees can apply this document directly to products when they do not develop a product publication in the area of environment.
WARNING – Persons using this International Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This International Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
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This part of IEC 62321 describes the screening analysis of substances, specifically lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), total chromium (Cr), total bromine (Br), total phosphorus (P), assuming the source of P is related to TCEP (CAS 115-96-8), Trixylyl‑phosphate (CAS 25155-23-1), total chlorine (Cl), assuming the source of Cl is related to SCCP (CAS 85535-84-8), TCEP (CAS 115-96-8) , TBTC (CAS 1461-22-9), total tin (Sn), assuming the source of Sn is related to restricted organo‑tin compounds, total antimony (Sb), assuming the source of Sb is related to Pyrochlore, and antimony lead yellow (CAS 8012-00-8) in uniform materials found in electrotechnical products, using the analytical technique of X‑ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry.
The same methodology can also be used for screening of substances discussed as critical raw materials in various countries (for example currently discussed in the EU: antimony (Sb), baryte, bismuth (Bi), cobalt (Co), fluorspar, gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), hafnium (Hf), indium (In), magnesium (Mg), niobium (Nb), phosphorus (P), scandium (Sc), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W), vanadium (V), platinum group metals, heavy rare earth elements, light rare earth elements).
NOTE From EU information on critical raw materials [1]1 raw materials are crucial to Europe's economy. They form a strong industrial base, producing a broad range of goods and applications used in everyday life and modern technologies. Reliable and unhindered access to certain raw materials is a growing concern within the EU and across the globe. To address this challenge, the European Commission has created a list of critical raw materials (CRMs) for the EU, which is subject to a regular review and update. CRMs combine raw materials of high importance to the EU economy and of high risk associated with their supply.
The method is applicable to plastics, metals and ceramic materials. The test method can be applied to raw materials, individual materials taken from products and "homogenized" mixtures of more than one material. Screening of a sample is performed using any type of XRF spectrometer, provided it has the performance characteristics specified in this test method. Not all types of XRF spectrometers are suitable for all sizes and shapes of sample. The appropriate spectrometer design will be selected with care for the task concerned.
The performance of this test method has been tested for the following substances in various media and within the concentration ranges as specified in Table 1 to Table 5. During an IIS (international interlaboratory study) the feasibility of the test method to use for the added elements was tested. The results are listed in Table 6 to Table 10.
These substances in similar media outside of the specified concentration ranges can be analysed according to this test method; however, the performance has not been established for this document.
WARNING – Persons using this International Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
This document is a basic environment horizontal publication focusing on test methods and is primarily intended for use by committees in the preparation of publications within the area of environment in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 123. Wherever applicable, it is the responsibility of committees to make use of environment basic publications in the preparation of their environment group and product publications. Committees can apply this document directly to products when they do not develop a product publication in the area of environment.
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IEC 62561-8:2026 specifies the requirements and tests for components used for electrically insulated LPS. These components, which can reduce the separation distance, are as follows: - insulating stand-offs, used in conjunction with an air-termination system and down-conductors with the aim of maintaining the proper separation distance; - insulating down‑conductors, including their specific fasteners. Testing of insulating stand-offs and insulating down-conductor components for an explosive atmosphere is not covered by this document. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC TS 62561-8 published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TC 62561-8:2018: a) title and scope of the standard has been adjusted; b) the document has been updated in line with IEC 60068-2-52:2017 on salt mist treatment; c) the document has been updated in line with ISO 22479:2019 on humid sulphureous atmosphere treatment; d) two different possible example configurations for pull out tests have been introduced; e) additional information on pollution has been included; f) an alternate test arrangement for high voltage impulse test has been included; g) a new normative Annex H for applicability of previous tests has been introduced; h) pass criteria for high voltage impulse testing updated; i) explanation on high voltage impulse testing with negative polarity has been added.
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IEC 60695-2-10:2026 specifies the glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure to simulate the effects of thermal stresses which may be produced by heat sources such as glowing elements or overloaded resistors, for short periods, in order to assess the fire hazard by a simulation technique. The test procedure described in this document is a common test procedure intended for the small-scale tests in which a standardized electrically heated wire is used as a source of ignition. It is a common part of the test procedures applied to end products and to solid electrical insulating materials or other solid combustible materials. A detailed description of each particular test procedure is given in IEC 60695-2-11, IEC 60695-2-12 and IEC 60695-2-13.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of 4.3 to add reference to new Annex D;
b) addition of new normative Annex D on "Use of pyrometer for glow-wire test";
c) revision of Clause 3 references to align with ISO 13943:2017.
It has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60695-2-11, IEC 60695-2-12, and IEC 60695-2-13.
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IEC 60695-2-10:2026 specifies the glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure to simulate the effects of thermal stresses which may be produced by heat sources such as glowing elements or overloaded resistors, for short periods, in order to assess the fire hazard by a simulation technique. The test procedure described in this document is a common test procedure intended for the small-scale tests in which a standardized electrically heated wire is used as a source of ignition. It is a common part of the test procedures applied to end products and to solid electrical insulating materials or other solid combustible materials. A detailed description of each particular test procedure is given in IEC 60695-2-11, IEC 60695-2-12 and IEC 60695-2-13. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) revision of 4.3 to add reference to new Annex D; b) addition of new normative Annex D on "Use of pyrometer for glow-wire test"; c) revision of Clause 3 references to align with ISO 13943:2017. It has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60695-2-11, IEC 60695-2-12, and IEC 60695-2-13.
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IEC 62561-8:2026 specifies the requirements and tests for components used for electrically insulated LPS. These components, which can reduce the separation distance, are as follows:
- insulating stand-offs, used in conjunction with an air-termination system and down-conductors with the aim of maintaining the proper separation distance;
- insulating down‑conductors, including their specific fasteners.
Testing of insulating stand-offs and insulating down-conductor components for an explosive atmosphere is not covered by this document. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC TS 62561-8 published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TC 62561-8:2018:
a) title and scope of the standard has been adjusted;
b) the document has been updated in line with IEC 60068-2-52:2017 on salt mist treatment;
c) the document has been updated in line with ISO 22479:2019 on humid sulphureous atmosphere treatment;
d) two different possible example configurations for pull out tests have been introduced;
e) additional information on pollution has been included;
f) an alternate test arrangement for high voltage impulse test has been included;
g) a new normative Annex H for applicability of previous tests has been introduced;
h) pass criteria for high voltage impulse testing updated;
i) explanation on high voltage impulse testing with negative polarity has been added.
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IEC 61340-5-4:2026 describes compliance verification testing for technical items included in ESD control programs, such as those specified in IEC 61340-5-1.
Test methods are based on those specified in IEC 61340-5-1 and other parts of the IEC 61340 series and are simplified, where appropriate, for the purposes of compliance verification.
This document describes compliance verification procedures intended for use by competent personnel familiar with the operation of test equipment and knowledgeable about the ESD control items being verified.
Organizations can, by reference to this document in their compliance verification plan, adopt the necessary compliance verification procedures described herein without change or addition. Alternatively, compliance verification procedures described in this document can be adapted to match the organization's ESD control program requirements, provided deviations in test equipment and compliance verification procedures are documented in their compliance verification plan.
Product qualification is excluded from the scope of this document.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) significant new revision;
b) document has been updated and reformatted.
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IEC 63552:2026 applies to switching device for islanding, hereafter referred to as SDFI, for household and similar uses, primarily intended to be used for energy efficiency (EE) purposes with local production or local storage of energy, or with both.
SDFI are intended to be installed in low voltage prosumer electrical installations (PEI) able to operate in island mode as defined in IEC 60364-8-82, so called islandable PEI.
SDFI are used to disconnect the PEI from the grid to allow operating the PEI in island mode and further reconnect the PEI to the grid.
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IEC 63058:2026 is to describe product classes and properties, representing the miniature circuit-breaker (MCB), to become a part of the IEC 61360-4: IEC Common Data Dictionary (IEC CDD). It includes data required for product selection as well as data required for engineering. This document intends, as a contribution to the IEC Common Data Dictionary, to be used by catalogue consortia, other database standards and software as a data reference for circuit‑breakers and similar equipment for household use.
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This document, published jointly by IEC and ISO, provides, in combination with IEC 81346‑1 and IEC 81346‑2, rules and recommendations on the structuring of systems and the information on systems of manufacturing systems. It also provides additional classification schemes to those of IEC 81346‑2 for use in reference designations within manufacturing systems. It is published as a double logo standard. The structuring principles and the classes of objects are intended to provide a clear identification and localization of the objects, and for use in their labelling in the manufacturing plant, for their designation in technical documents and for the designation of the technical documents as well. The requirements in this document apply for processing, transportation and storage of products, as well as for systems to support the manufacturing process such as electrical systems, management systems and waste disposal systems. This document applies to different areas within the manufacturing industry such as light industry, electrical and optical industry, chemical industry, material industry and heavy industry. This document is not applicable for designations related to product individuals (e.g. inventory number, serial number) nor to the products manufactured. This document is also a horizontal publication intended for use by technical committees in preparation of publications related to reference designations in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108.
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IEC 60695-2-10:2026 specifies the glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure to simulate the effects of thermal stresses which may be produced by heat sources such as glowing elements or overloaded resistors, for short periods, in order to assess the fire hazard by a simulation technique. The test procedure described in this document is a common test procedure intended for the small-scale tests in which a standardized electrically heated wire is used as a source of ignition. It is a common part of the test procedures applied to end products and to solid electrical insulating materials or other solid combustible materials. A detailed description of each particular test procedure is given in IEC 60695-2-11, IEC 60695-2-12 and IEC 60695-2-13.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of 4.3 to add reference to new Annex D;
b) addition of new normative Annex D on "Use of pyrometer for glow-wire test";
c) revision of Clause 3 references to align with ISO 13943:2017.
It has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60695-2-11, IEC 60695-2-12, and IEC 60695-2-13.
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IEC TR 60695-11-40:2026, presents a general characterization of small-scale test flames and associated confirmatory tests based on copper block calorimetry. Information is presented for the selection of critical parameters in confirmatory test designs.
This basic safety publication is intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of safety publications in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC TS 60695-11-40 published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) change of classification of this document (from Technical Specification to Technical Report), based on the nature of this publication, which provides solely general information and the theoretical basis for confirmatory tests using copper blocks;
b) minor editorial changes.
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IEC 63058:2026 is to describe product classes and properties, representing the miniature circuit-breaker (MCB), to become a part of the IEC 61360-4: IEC Common Data Dictionary (IEC CDD). It includes data required for product selection as well as data required for engineering.
This document intends, as a contribution to the IEC Common Data Dictionary, to be used by catalogue consortia, other database standards and software as a data reference for circuit‑breakers and similar equipment for household use.
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IEC TR 60695-2-22:2026 summarizes the round robin tests performed by the IEC/TC 89/PT 60695-2-15, "Fire containment test on finished units" during the development of IEC TS 60695-2-21:2023, Fire containment test on finished units.
This document aims to serve as knowledge retention, describing the methodologies, investigation, and verification techniques, as well as providing a compendium of the different verification results, of the development of IEC TS 60695-2-21:2023 as new test method.
IEC/TC 89 and other IEC Technical Committees can benefit from this document, when developing new test methodologies or planning and executing round robin tests.
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IEC TS 63222-1:2026 is intended to provide provisions associated to the main use cases regarding recognized engineering practices applicable to power quality management in public electric power supply networks. It summarizes the operation in power quality management and investigates the current standards, for requirement of power quality assessment work, as well as to promote the development of power quality management best practices. The power quality management domain groups use cases and associated power quality requirement common to network management, including customer support network operation, network and extension planning. This document captures possible "common and repeated usage" of power quality management under the format of "use case". Use case implementations are given for information purpose only. This document derives the common requirement as provisions by further standardization activities, in terms of actors interacting with the given system. The interface requirement is considered for later standardization activities. The relationship of the stakeholders in power quality management, such as network operator, network user, etc, are discussed in the document.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- this document completes the use cases planned in IEC 63222-1:2022: four business use cases and three system use cases are added;
- this document makes adjustments to the wording of certain phrases and technical details in IEC 63222-1:2022.
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IEC 63372:2026 describes principles and methodologies, specifies requirements and provides guidance for quantification and communication of carbon footprint a product (CFP), emission reductions and avoided emissions from electric and electronic (EE) products and systems. This document is also applicable to product-related GHG projects.
The GHG quantification such as CFP is based on life cycle assessment (LCA) methods.
This document is a basic environment horizontal publication focusing on essential requirements and is primarily intended for use by committees in the preparation of publications within the area of environment in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 123. Wherever applicable, it is the responsibility of committees to make use of environment basic publications in the preparation of their environment group and product publications. Committees can apply this document directly to products when they do not develop a product publication in the area of environment.
This first edition of IEC 63372 cancels and replaces IEC TR 62725:2013 and IEC TR 62726:2014, which have been technically revised.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) updating and enhancing content related to carbon footprint of a product to align with new or updated reference standards;
b) including product and system in quantification of GHG emission reductions;
c) adding the content related to avoided emissions including use cases in Annex D.
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IEC 62061:2021 specifies requirements and makes recommendations for the design, integration and validation of safety-related control systems (SCS) for machines. It is applicable to control systems used, either singly or in combination, to carry out safety functions on machines that are not portable by hand while working, including a group of machines working together in a coordinated manner.
This document is a machinery sector specific standard within the framework of IEC 61508 (all parts).
The design of complex programmable electronic subsystems or subsystem elements is not within the scope of this document.
The main body of this sector standard specifies general requirements for the design, and verification of a safety-related control system intended to be used in high/continuous demand mode.
This document:
– is concerned only with functional safety requirements intended to reduce the risk of hazardous situations;
– is restricted to risks arising directly from the hazards of the machine itself or from a group of machines working together in a coordinated manner;
This document does not cover
– electrical hazards arising from the electrical control equipment itself (e.g. electric shock - see IEC 60204-1);
– other safety requirements necessary at the machine level such as safeguarding;
– specific measures for security aspects – see IEC TR 63074.
This document is not intended to limit or inhibit technological advancement.
IEC 62061:2021 cancels and replaces the first edition, published in 2005, Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– structure has been changed and contents have been updated to reflect the design process of the safety function,
– standard extended to non-electrical technologies,
– definitions updated to be aligned with IEC 61508-4,
– functional safety plan introduced and configuration management updated (Clause 4),
– requirements on parametrization expanded (Clause 6),
– reference to requirements on security added (Subclause 6.8),
– requirements on periodic testing added (Subclause 6.9),
– various improvements and clarification on architectures and reliability calculations (Clause 6 and Clause 7),
– shift from "SILCL" to "maximum SIL" of a subsystem (Clause 7),
– use cases for software described including requirements (Clause 8),
– requirements on independence for software verification (Clause 8) and validation activities (Clause 9) added,
– new informative annex with examples (Annex G),
– new informative annexes on typical MTTFD values, diagnostics and calculation methods for the architectures (Annex C, Annex D and Annex H).
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IEC 62061: 2026 Amendment 2
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IEC TS 63487:2026 serves as a specification for the joint commissioning of grid-connection of offshore wind farms (GCOWF) using the voltage source converter based high voltage direct current (VSC HVDC) transmission system.
This document provides the technical specification on the commissioning precondition, objectives, procedures, items, methods and requirements of grid-connection of offshore wind farms using the VSC HVDC power transmission, particularly focusing on the special test items of offshore wind farms.
This document covers the commissioning of offshore wind farms, testing of onshore DC energy dissipation device, special test items for transmission test, coordination function testing among VSC HVDC, DC energy dissipation device, offshore wind farm and automatic generation control (AGC). However, the conventional commissioning test items of the onshore VSC HVDC system are out of scope.
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IEC TS 60364-7-725:2026 provides additional requirements for the design, erection and verification of electrical installations applicable for resilient power supply systems that must be operational in a time of disaster. It specifies additional requirements for
– generating sets,
– a circuit concerning external generating sets, and
– circuits of an installation to be supplied
so as to prevent or limit the effects of a natural disaster such as
– earthquake,
– flood damage, or
– wind hazard (e.g. tropical cyclone such as hurricane, typhoon).
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IEC 60364-7-717:2026 applies to electrical installations of mobile units or transportable units.
The requirements of this document are not applicable to:
– generating sets;
– pleasure craft;
– caravans and motor caravans;
– electrical circuits and equipment for automotive purposes.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The scope has been improved, providing more detail.
b) The content of Clause 717.41 has been updated following the publication of IEC 60364-4-41:2005/AMD1:2017.
c) Clauses concerning protection by automatic disconnection of the supply and additional protection have been added.
d) Figures have been simplified, updated or deleted.
e) Designation of SPD has been updated to use Tx SPD instead of Class x tested SPD.
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IEC 60445:2021 applies to the identification and marking of terminals of electrical equipment such as resistors, fuses, relays, contactors, transformers, rotating machines and, wherever applicable, to combinations of such equipment (e.g. assemblies), and also applies to the identification of terminations of certain designated conductors. It also provides general rules for the use of certain colours or alphanumeric notations to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductor colours or alphanumeric notations are intended to be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations. This basic safety publication is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. It has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
IEC 60445:2021 cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the definitions have been aligned with IEC 60050-195:2021 and IEC 60050-826;
b) the provisions for colour to be used for identification of certain designated conductors are made requirements and not only recommendations;
c) introduction of a new subclause on marking of protective terminals for multiple power supply inputs on equipment.
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IEC 60364-7-711:2026 applies to:
• electrical installations of temporary structures erected for exhibitions, shows, stands and fairgrounds for entertainment related purposes, and
• temporary electrical installations supplying such temporary structures and amusement devices for entertainment related purposes.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018 and the first edition of IEC 60364-7-740 published in 2000. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) merging of IEC 60364-7-711 and IEC 60364-7-740;
b) removal of requirements for installations in locations intended for livestock as they are covered by IEC 60364-7-705
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This document applies to system referencing conductor switching devices (3.3) (SRCSD) for household and similar uses within a Prosumer’s electrical installations (PEI (3.1)).
The SRCSD (3.3) provides functions as described in IEC 60364-8-82:2022 [2], 82.8.2.2.4.
PEI (3.1) intended for operating by either being connected to a distribution network or disconnected from the distribution network is an islandable PEI (3.7).
Intentional disconnection from and connection to the distribution network relies on the local earthing system being switched by the SRCSD (3.3). In addition, unintentional loss of distribution network is covered.
The SRCSD (3.3) is a single pole device intended to connect one live conductor of the power system to an earthing arrangement.
In general the neutral conductor is earthed.
Switching the SRCSD (3.3) can change the local type of system earthing if types of system earthing are different in island and grid connected modes.
The system referencing conductor switching device (3.3) (SRCSD) is interlocked with the switching device for islanding (3.4) (SDFI) of a Prosumer electrical installation.
SRCSD (3.3) can be integrated in a device with other functions e.g.. with a SDFI (3.4).
NOTE 1 See also IEC 60364-8-82 [1].
This document applies to SRCSD (3.3) for rated voltages not exceeding 440 V AC with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz.
NOTE 2 SRCSD (3.3) for DC operations is under consideration.
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European common modification to EN 61936-1
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European common modification to EN 61936-1
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IEC TR 63282-102:2025 assesses the existing technical requirements (by TC 64, TC 82, SyC LVDC) and close any gaps related to electric island LVDC power supply systems in rural or remote areas without electricity up to a maximum of 1 500 V only. Additionally, it covers the case of LVDC auxiliary power supply systems for ships.
Specific technical items for electric island LVDC systems are explained in this document. Rationale for the proposed voltage level, topology, power quality, etc. are given.
This document gives inputs to several TCs in charge of the standardization of different issues and coordinated by SyC LVDC.
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IEC 62561-2:2025 specifies the requirements and tests for
- metallic conductors (other than "natural" conductors) that form part of the air-termination and down-conductor systems, and
- metallic earth electrodes that form part of the earth-termination system.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) definitions of new conductor types mentioned in this document have been added;
b) the document has been updated in line with IEC 60068-2-52:2017 on salt mist treatment;
c) the document has been updated in line with ISO 22479:2019 on humid sulphurous atmosphere treatment;
d) a new normative Annex H for material, configuration and cross-sectional area test has been introduced;
e) a new normative Annex I for applicability of previous tests has been introduced.
f) equipotential earth grid has been introduced.
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IEC 63445:2025 applies to system referencing conductor switching device (SRCSD) for household and similar uses within a Prosumer’s electrical installations (PEI). The SRCSD provides functions as described in IEC 60364-8-82:2022 [2], 82.8.2.2.4. PEI intended for operating by either being connected to a distribution network or disconnected from the distribution network is an islandable PEI. Intentional disconnection from and connection to the distribution network relies on the local earthing system being switched by the SRCSD. In addition, unintentional loss of distribution network is covered. The SRCSD is a single pole device intended to connect one live conductor of the power system to an earthing arrangement.
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IEC 62561-2:2025 specifies the requirements and tests for - metallic conductors (other than "natural" conductors) that form part of the air-termination and down-conductor systems, and - metallic earth electrodes that form part of the earth-termination system. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) definitions of new conductor types mentioned in this document have been added; b) the document has been updated in line with IEC 60068-2-52:2017 on salt mist treatment; c) the document has been updated in line with ISO 22479:2019 on humid sulphurous atmosphere treatment; d) a new normative Annex H for material, configuration and cross-sectional area test has been introduced; e) a new normative Annex I for applicability of previous tests has been introduced. f) equipotential earth grid has been introduced.
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IEC 60068-2-78:2025 establishes a test method for determining the ability of components or equipment to withstand transportation, storage and use under conditions of high humidity. The object of this document is to investigate the effect of high humidity at constant temperature without condensation on a specimen over a specified period. It is applicable to small equipment or components as well as large equipment and can be applied to both heat-dissipating and non-heat-dissipating specimens. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of the requirements for the test chamber;
b) revision of the severities and including the dew point temperatures;
c) change of the temperature tolerances of the test to limits;
d) inclusion of a specified preconditioning procedure;
e) inclusion of a new figure for clarification purposes;
f) revision of standardized requirements for the test report.
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IEC 60364-7-712:2025 applies to electrical installations of PV systems. The equipment of a PV system, like any other item of equipment, is dealt with only so far as its selection and application in the installation is concerned. A PV installation comprises all equipment from PV modules(s) up to the connection point to other parts of the installation, for example a distribution board or the utility supply point (point of connection).
This part of IEC 60364 includes requirements on electrical installation resulting from the installation of PV power supply installations.
Requirements relating to the possible installation of energy storage systems (e.g. batteries) are included.
Requirements are also included for PV installations for island mode operation described in IEC 60364-8-82.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The technical content has been extensively revised and expanded, taking into account experience gained in the construction and operation of PV installations, and developments made in technology, since the second edition was published.
b) Key changes include requirements for PV power generation plants, direct connection to battery circuits, introduction of DC bus circuit and DCUs.
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IEC TS 63406:2025 addresses the generic root-mean-square (RMS) simulation models of inverter-based generators for power system dynamic analysis. The scope of the document covers the grid-connected IBGs for photovoltaic power generation systems, wind turbine generation systems with full-scale converters (i.e. Type-4 wind turbine systems), wave energy generation systems, fuel cell energy generation systems, battery energy storage systems, supercapacitor energy storage systems, flywheel energy storage systems, AC- or DC-coupled hybrid energy generation or storage systems, etc.
This document is to specify generic dynamic models for various types of IBGs, which can be applied in power system stability studies.
This document addresses the generic root-mean-square (RMS) simulation models of inverter-based generators (IBGs) for power system dynamic analysis. The scope of the document covers the grid-connected IBGs for photovoltaic power generation systems, wind turbine generation systems with full-scale converters, wave energy generation systems, fuel cell energy generation systems, battery energy storage systems, supercapacitor energy storage systems, flywheel energy storage systems, AC- or DC-coupled hybrid energy generation or storage systems, etc. The models specified in this document can be primarily used for power system RMS dynamic simulation analysis in the electromechanical time scale.
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This part of IEC 61340 provides test methods and procedures for evaluating and selecting air ionization equipment and systems (ionizers).
This document establishes measurement techniques, under specified conditions, to determine offset voltage (ion balance) and decay (charge neutralization) time for ionizers.
This document does not include measurements of electromagnetic interference (EMI), or the use of ionizers in connection with ordnance, flammables, explosive items or electrically initiated explosive devices.
As contained in this document, the test methods and test conditions can be used by manufacturers of ionizers to provide performance data describing their products. Users of ionizers are urged to modify the test methods and test conditions for their specific application in order to qualify ionizers for use, or to make periodic verifications of ionizer performance. The user will decide the extent of the data required for each application.
See Annex A for information regarding theoretical background and additional information on the standard test method for the performance of ionizers.
CAUTION: Procedures and equipment described in this document can expose personnel to hazardous electrical and non-electrical conditions. Users of this document are responsible for selecting equipment that complies with applicable laws, regulatory codes and both external and internal policy. Users are cautioned that this document cannot replace or supersede any requirements for personnel safety. See Annex C for safety considerations.
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IEC 60068-2-78:2025 establishes a test method for determining the ability of components or equipment to withstand transportation, storage and use under conditions of high humidity. The object of this document is to investigate the effect of high humidity at constant temperature without condensation on a specimen over a specified period. It is applicable to small equipment or components as well as large equipment and can be applied to both heat-dissipating and non-heat-dissipating specimens. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) revision of the requirements for the test chamber; b) revision of the severities and including the dew point temperatures; c) change of the temperature tolerances of the test to limits; d) inclusion of a specified preconditioning procedure; e) inclusion of a new figure for clarification purposes; f) revision of standardized requirements for the test report.
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This part of IEC 61340 provides test methods and procedures for evaluating and selecting air ionization equipment and systems (ionizers). This document establishes measurement techniques, under specified conditions, to determine offset voltage (ion balance) and decay (charge neutralization) time for ionizers. This document does not include measurements of electromagnetic interference (EMI), or the use of ionizers in connection with ordnance, flammables, explosive items or electrically initiated explosive devices. As contained in this document, the test methods and test conditions can be used by manufacturers of ionizers to provide performance data describing their products. Users of ionizers are urged to modify the test methods and test conditions for their specific application in order to qualify ionizers for use, or to make periodic verifications of ionizer performance. The user will decide the extent of the data required for each application. See Annex A for information regarding theoretical background and additional information on the standard test method for the performance of ionizers. CAUTION: Procedures and equipment described in this document can expose personnel to hazardous electrical and non-electrical conditions. Users of this document are responsible for selecting equipment that complies with applicable laws, regulatory codes and both external and internal policy. Users are cautioned that this document cannot replace or supersede any requirements for personnel safety. See Annex C for safety considerations.
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IEC SRD 63317:2025 which is a systems reference deliverable describes certain aspects of standardization of LVDC in industrial applications. These industrial applications apply to the secondary economic sector where the processing of resources obtains to the production, distribution and storage of physical goods, especially in a factory or special area. This document covers the generation, distribution and consumption of LVDC power at these premises. This document follows the IEC Systems Approach from the domain to the gap analysis and give guidance by describing reference implementation.
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IEC 62561-2:2025 specifies the requirements and tests for
- metallic conductors (other than "natural" conductors) that form part of the air-termination and down-conductor systems, and
- metallic earth electrodes that form part of the earth-termination system.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) definitions of new conductor types mentioned in this document have been added;
b) the document has been updated in line with IEC 60068-2-52:2017 on salt mist treatment;
c) the document has been updated in line with ISO 22479:2019 on humid sulphurous atmosphere treatment;
d) a new normative Annex H for material, configuration and cross-sectional area test has been introduced;
e) a new normative Annex I for applicability of previous tests has been introduced.
f) equipotential earth grid has been introduced.
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IEC 60068-3-14:2025 describes a generic process for developing a climatic sequential test programme by sequencing test methods selected from the IEC 60068-2 series.
This generic process comprises a systematic approach to the development of a sequential environmental test programme.
A climatic sequential test is applicable to electrical, electromechanical or electronic equipment and devices, as well as their subassemblies, constituent parts and components. It can be customized according to specific product requirements and applications.
The process is designed for use by product designers, manufacturers and users.
The process is particularly relevant to electrical products which include components or materials that have the potential to degrade, as a consequence of environmental exposures.
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