M/511 - Mandate to LVD

IEC 60127-7:2026 covers requirements for miniature fuse-links for special applications. This part of IEC 60127 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated breaking capacity not exceeding 50 kA. It does not apply to fuses completely covered by the subsequent parts of IEC 60269-1. It does not apply to miniature fuse-links for appliances intended to be used under special conditions, such as in corrosive or explosive atmospheres.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This part of IEC 60730 applies to automatic displacement electrical controls
– for use in, on, or in association with appliances for household and similar use;
NOTE 1 Through this document, the word "control" means "displacement electrical control".
EXAMPLE 1 Displacement electrical controls used in electrical pressure cookers with gross volume up to 25 l, with working pressure over 4 kPa and less than 150 kPa.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity;
– that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to change of position of point of action.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manual switches not forming part of an automatic control are covered in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– inherent safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– functional safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety;
– displacement electrical controls having temperature sensing element(s), in which cases additional requirements can be considered to be necessary. Requirements for temperature sensing controls are included in IEC 60730-2-9.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic displacement electrical controls used in, on, or in association with equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electronic controls;
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer applies.
NOTE 3 For more information about guidance to the application of displacement electrical controls, see Annex AA.

IEC 60127-7:2026 covers requirements for miniature fuse-links for special applications. This part of IEC 60127 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated breaking capacity not exceeding 50 kA. It does not apply to fuses completely covered by the subsequent parts of IEC 60269-1. It does not apply to miniature fuse-links for appliances intended to be used under special conditions, such as in corrosive or explosive atmospheres.

IEC 60730-2-15:2026 applies to automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls
- for use in, on, or in association with boilers with a maximum pressure rating of 2 000 kPA (20 bar) and equipment for general household and similar use including controls for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls".
EXAMPLE 1 Water flow and water level sensing controls of the float or electrode-sensor type used in boiler applications and air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls for swimming pool pumps, water tank pumps, cooling towers, dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioning chillers and ventilation applications.
- for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 2 Independently mounted air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
- for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 3 Controls for commercial boilers, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
- that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 4 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
- that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
- utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
- using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
- that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling air flow, water flow and water level;
- as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls, and
- functional safety of automatic air flow, water flow and water level sensing electrical controls and safety related systems,
- controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
- the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document takes into account the response value of an automatic action of a control where such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate h

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This document applies to temperature sensing controls
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "temperature sensing controls".
– for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
– that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive
expansion elements or electronic elements.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and
– functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems,
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing control devices used in, or in association with, equipment,
EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs.
– electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as refrigerant flow and gas controls,
– single-operation devices as defined in this document.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists.
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply.
– address the integrity of the output signal to the networ

IEC 60730-2-5:2026 applies to automatic electrical burner control systems for the automatic control of burners for oil, gas, coal or other combustibles intended to be used
- for household and similar use;
- in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, where it can be used unambiguously, the word "system" means "burner control system" and "systems" means "burner control systems".
- for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment."
EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
- that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 2 Remote interfaces/control of burner operations.
- that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
- utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
- using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
- that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as temperature, pressure, passage of time, humidity, light, electrostatic effects, flow, or liquid level, current, voltage, acceleration, or combinations thereof;
- as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 3 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document is applicable
- to a complete burner control system;
- to a separate programming unit;
- to a separate electronic high-voltage ignition source;
- to a separate flame detector, and
- to a separate high-temperature operation (HTO) detector.
- to a burner control system intended to be used in warm air heating appliances (furnaces) where the appliance is equipped with an electromechanical differential pressure control to monitor the difference of the combustion air pressure (Type 2.AL). This pressure control provides a switch as an alternative to one of the two switching elements to directly de-energize the safety relevant terminals.
This document does not apply to thermoelectric flame supervision controls; thermoelectric flame supervision controls are covered by ISO 23551-6:2021.
This document also applies to electrical burner control systems intended exclusively for industrial process applications e.g. those applications covered by ISO TC 244 (ISO 13577 series).
This document applies to controls powered by primary or secondary batteries, requirements for which are contained within the standard.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of automatic electrical burner control systems, and
- functional safety of automatic electrical burner control systems,
- automatic electrical burner control systems where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and perfo

This part of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing.
This document is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices can be provided with their own enclosure and will be installed according to the product documentation.
This document does not apply to:
– emergency stop devices for non-electrical control applications, for example hydraulic or pneumatic;
– emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function.
An emergency stop device conforming to this document can also be used as part of an emergency switching off means in compliance with IEC 60364-5-53.
NOTE See also IEC 60204-1:2016 and IEC 60204-1:2016/AMD1:2021, 9.2.3.4.
This document does not address specific requirements on acoustic noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard.

IEC 62275:2022 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices as a means used for managing or securing the wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices can also be suitable for other applications, such as support of wiring systems, and where so used, additional requirements can apply. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- scope clarification,
- new definitions,
- deletion of the exception for the stabilization of the moisture content,
- possibility to carry out tensile strength tests with dead weights,
- differentiation of rubber and acrylic adhesive fixings,
- clarification for mechanical testing of integral devices,
- clarifications on Table 6,
- clarifications in 9.1,
- the minimum installation temperature test for cable ties is carried out only when the declared minimum temperature is lower than 0 °C,
- a requirement that metallic cable ties be classified according to 6.2.3,
- definition of colours to be tested for contribution to fire,
- addition of a "some countries" note in Clause 10,
- clarification of the mounting of fixing devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test,
- clarification on the testing of integral devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This part of IEC 60730 applies to automatic displacement electrical controls
– for use in, on, or in association with appliances for household and similar use;
NOTE 1 Through this document, the word "control" means "displacement electrical control".
EXAMPLE 1 Displacement electrical controls used in electrical pressure cookers with gross volume up to 25 l, with working pressure over 4 kPa and less than 150 kPa.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity;
– that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to change of position of point of action.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manual switches not forming part of an automatic control are covered in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– inherent safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– functional safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety;
– displacement electrical controls having temperature sensing element(s), in which cases additional requirements can be considered to be necessary. Requirements for temperature sensing controls are included in IEC 60730-2-9.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic displacement electrical controls used in, on, or in association with equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electronic controls;
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer applies.
NOTE 3 For more information about guidance to the application of displacement electrical controls, see Annex AA.

IEC 62275:2022 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices as a means used for managing or securing the wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices can also be suitable for other applications, such as support of wiring systems, and where so used, additional requirements can apply. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - scope clarification, - new definitions, - deletion of the exception for the stabilization of the moisture content, - possibility to carry out tensile strength tests with dead weights, - differentiation of rubber and acrylic adhesive fixings, - clarification for mechanical testing of integral devices, - clarifications on Table 6, - clarifications in 9.1, - the minimum installation temperature test for cable ties is carried out only when the declared minimum temperature is lower than 0 °C, - a requirement that metallic cable ties be classified according to 6.2.3, - definition of colours to be tested for contribution to fire, - addition of a "some countries" note in Clause 10, - clarification of the mounting of fixing devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test, - clarification on the testing of integral devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test.

IEC 60947-5-5:2026 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) re-shaping the document with the clause numbers and names to be in line with other documents of the 60947 series; b) review of the test method to reasonably determine that the latch mechanism meets the requirements of the document; c) new Annex B for special requirements for illuminated push-button type emergency stop devices, including the reference to a function to distinguish between "active and inactive" by changing the colour of the push-button depending on the illumination. This part of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing. This document is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices can be provided with their own enclosure and will be installed according to the product documentation. This document does not apply to: – emergency stop devices for non-electrical control applications, for example hydraulic or pneumatic; – emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function. An emergency stop device conforming to this document can also be used as part of an emergency switching off means in compliance with IEC 60364-5-53. NOTE See also IEC 60204-1:2016 and IEC 60204-1:2016/AMD1:2021, 9.2.3.4. This document does not address specific requirements on acoustic noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

IEC 60730-2-15:2026 applies to automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls - for use in, on, or in association with boilers with a maximum pressure rating of 2 000 kPA (20 bar) and equipment for general household and similar use including controls for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls". EXAMPLE 1 Water flow and water level sensing controls of the float or electrode-sensor type used in boiler applications and air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls for swimming pool pumps, water tank pumps, cooling towers, dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioning chillers and ventilation applications. - for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS); EXAMPLE 2 Independently mounted air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2. - for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; EXAMPLE 3 Controls for commercial boilers, heating and air-conditioning equipment. - that are smart enabled controls; EXAMPLE 4 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone. - that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; - used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof; - utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs; - using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J; - that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling air flow, water flow and water level; - as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls. NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1. This document applies to - the inherent safety of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls, and - functional safety of automatic air flow, water flow and water level sensing electrical controls and safety related systems, - controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system, - the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety. This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document takes into account the response value of an automatic action of a control where such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate h

IEC 62196-3:2026 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2025. This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1 and IEC 61851-23. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) The content of IEC TS 62196-3-1 has been integrated into this document as normative Annex AA. b) increased ratings for all configurations; c) reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1:2025 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This document applies to temperature sensing controls
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "temperature sensing controls".
– for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
– that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive
expansion elements or electronic elements.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and
– functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems,
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing control devices used in, or in association with, equipment,
EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs.
– electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as refrigerant flow and gas controls,
– single-operation devices as defined in this document.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists.
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply.
– address the integrity of the output signal to the networ

This document provides requirements and specific guidance for the safe operation and maintenance of optical fibre communication systems (OFCSs). In these systems, optical power is possibly accessible outside the confines of the transmitting equipment and/or at great distance from the optical source.
This document requires the assessment of hazard level at each accessible location of the OFCS as a replacement for product classification according to IEC 60825-1. It applies to the installed OFCS as an engineered, end-to-end assembly for the generation, transfer and receipt of optical radiation arising from lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or optical amplifiers, in which the transference is by means of optical fibre for communication and/or control purposes.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, a reference to 'laser' is taken to include LEDs and optical amplifiers.
Individual components and subassemblies that fall under the definition of a laser product are subject to the applicable subclause(s) of IEC 60825-1. This document is applicable to individual components and subassemblies intended to be installed within OFCSs.
This document does not apply to optical fibre systems primarily designed to transmit optical power for applications such as material processing or medical treatment.
In addition to the hazards resulting from laser radiation, OFCSs possibly give rise to other hazards, such as fire.
This document does not address safety issues associated with explosion or fire with respect to OFCSs deployed in explosive atmospheres.
NOTE 2 The hazard presented by optical radiation emerging from a fibre is determined by the wavelength and power emerging from the fibre and also by the optical characteristics of the fibre itself (see Annex A).

IEC 61995-1:2025 applies to devices for the connection of luminaires (DCL) intended for household and similar purposes, for the electrical connection of fixed luminaires of class I or class II to final circuits rated at not more than 16 A without mechanical support for the luminaires incorporated in the plug/outlet interface. The DCL retention mechanisms are not intended to support the weight of the luminaires. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) additional requirements and tests for additional suspension means; b) additional requirements and tests for additional functions; c) additional requirements and tests for floating type DCLs; d) introduction of insulation piercing terminals (IPT); e) additional classification according to the connection capacities of the DCL outlet terminals; f) modification of maximum withdrawal force for plugs with enabled locking means; g) improvements of temperature rise tests.

This document is applicable to products that emit laser radiation for the purpose of free space optical data transmission.
This document does not apply to laser products designed for the purposes of transmitting optical power for applications such as material processing or medical treatment. This document also does not apply to the use of laser products in explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079-0). Light-emitting diodes employed by free space optical communication systems, used for the purpose of free space optical data transmission, do not fall into the scope of this document.
NOTE If the laser product incorporates an optical fibre that extends from the confinements of the enclosure, the requirements in IEC 60825-2 applies.

IEC 63545:2026 specifies safety requirements for horticultural luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltage up to 1 000 V.

IEC 60947-6-1:2026 applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE), to be used in power systems for ensuring the continuity of the supply and allowing the energy management of the installation, by transferring a load between power supply sources, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. Specific requirements for bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment are given in Annex C, ATSE having closed transition capability are given in Annex D, stand-alone ATS controllers are given in Annex E, and TSE for electric driven fire pump controllers are given in Annex F.
It covers:
- manually operated transfer switching equipment (MTSE);
- remotely operated transfer switching equipment (RTSE);
- automatic transfer switching equipment (ATSE), including the controller;
- stand-alone ATS controllers;
- bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment (BTSE);
- ATSE having closed transition capability;
- fire pump TSE.
It does not cover:
- TSE configurations that are not fully manufacturer type tested or marked according to this document as a complete transfer switch;
- auxiliary contacts (for guidance, see IEC 60947-5-1);
- transfer switches used in explosive atmospheres (for guidance, see IEC 60079 (all parts));
- embedded software design (for guidance, see IEC TR 63201);
- cybersecurity aspects (for guidance, see IEC 63208);
- TSE rated for direct-on-line starting asynchronous motor of design NE and HE, according to IEC 60034-12. (for guidance, see AC-3e utilisation category according to IEC 60947 4 1);
- other types of TSE under consideration including overlapping neutral TSE, multi-source TSE (i.e. TSE with more than two sources of supply), TSE with load-shedding functions, bus-tie TSE, and hybrid TSE;
- static transfer switches covered by IEC 62310 series.
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:
- clarification of scope;
- clarification of terms and definitions;
- Annex C for Bypass/Isolation Transfer Switch Equipment;
- Annex D for ATSE having closed transition capability;
- Annex E for Stand-alone ATS controller;
- Annex F for TSE used with electric driven fire pump control equipment.

IEC 60730-2-5:2026 applies to automatic electrical burner control systems for the automatic control of burners for oil, gas, coal or other combustibles intended to be used - for household and similar use; - in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, where it can be used unambiguously, the word "system" means "burner control system" and "systems" means "burner control systems". - for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment." EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. - that are smart enabled controls; EXAMPLE 2 Remote interfaces/control of burner operations. - that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; - used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof; - utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs; - using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J; - that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as temperature, pressure, passage of time, humidity, light, electrostatic effects, flow, or liquid level, current, voltage, acceleration, or combinations thereof; - as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls. NOTE 3 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1. This document is applicable - to a complete burner control system; - to a separate programming unit; - to a separate electronic high-voltage ignition source; - to a separate flame detector, and - to a separate high-temperature operation (HTO) detector. - to a burner control system intended to be used in warm air heating appliances (furnaces) where the appliance is equipped with an electromechanical differential pressure control to monitor the difference of the combustion air pressure (Type 2.AL). This pressure control provides a switch as an alternative to one of the two switching elements to directly de-energize the safety relevant terminals. This document does not apply to thermoelectric flame supervision controls; thermoelectric flame supervision controls are covered by ISO 23551-6:2021. This document also applies to electrical burner control systems intended exclusively for industrial process applications e.g. those applications covered by ISO TC 244 (ISO 13577 series). This document applies to controls powered by primary or secondary batteries, requirements for which are contained within the standard. This document applies to - the inherent safety of automatic electrical burner control systems, and - functional safety of automatic electrical burner control systems, - automatic electrical burner control systems where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and perfo

The contents of the corrigendum of March 2023 have been included in this copy.

IEC 60947-6-1:2026 is available as IEC 60947-6-1:2026 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 60947-6-1:2026 applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE), to be used in power systems for ensuring the continuity of the supply and allowing the energy management of the installation, by transferring a load between power supply sources, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. Specific requirements for bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment are given in Annex C, ATSE having closed transition capability are given in Annex D, stand-alone ATS controllers are given in Annex E, and TSE for electric driven fire pump controllers are given in Annex F. It covers: - manually operated transfer switching equipment (MTSE); - remotely operated transfer switching equipment (RTSE); - automatic transfer switching equipment (ATSE), including the controller; - stand-alone ATS controllers; - bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment (BTSE); - ATSE having closed transition capability; - fire pump TSE. It does not cover: - TSE configurations that are not fully manufacturer type tested or marked according to this document as a complete transfer switch; - auxiliary contacts (for guidance, see IEC 60947-5-1); - transfer switches used in explosive atmospheres (for guidance, see IEC 60079 (all parts)); - embedded software design (for guidance, see IEC TR 63201); - cybersecurity aspects (for guidance, see IEC 63208); - TSE rated for direct-on-line starting asynchronous motor of design NE and HE, according to IEC 60034-12. (for guidance, see AC-3e utilisation category according to IEC 60947 4 1); - other types of TSE under consideration including overlapping neutral TSE, multi-source TSE (i.e. TSE with more than two sources of supply), TSE with load-shedding functions, bus-tie TSE, and hybrid TSE; - static transfer switches covered by IEC 62310 series. 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: - clarification of scope; - clarification of terms and definitions; - Annex C for Bypass/Isolation Transfer Switch Equipment; - Annex D for ATSE having closed transition capability; - Annex E for Stand-alone ATS controller; - Annex F for TSE used with electric driven fire pump control equipment.

This document is applicable to products that emit laser radiation for the purpose of free space optical data transmission. This document does not apply to laser products designed for the purposes of transmitting optical power for applications such as material processing or medical treatment. This document also does not apply to the use of laser products in explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079-0). Light-emitting diodes employed by free space optical communication systems, used for the purpose of free space optical data transmission, do not fall into the scope of this document. NOTE If the laser product incorporates an optical fibre that extends from the confinements of the enclosure, the requirements in IEC 60825-2 applies.

IEC 62196-1:2025 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding
- 690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A, and
- 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of new tests for latching devices and retaining means;
b) inclusion of type 4 accessories.

IEC 62196-2:2025 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as "accessories". These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of new tests for latching devices;
b) corrections to standard sheets.

IEC 60669-2-4:2024 applies to manually operated general purpose isolating switches with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of the present edition with reference to the published IEC 60669-1:2017 Edition 4 with its amendments and references to clauses and tables;
b) introducing the values for isolating switches with ratings from 6 A to 13 A;
c) introducing a circuit motor load with a rated current not exceeding 10 A and a power factor not less than 0,6 in the scope;
d) modification of Table 1 and Table 5.

The contents of the corrigendum of March 2023 have been included in this copy.

IEC 63497:2026, which is a product standard, is intended to specify the EMC, performance and safety requirements of shunt-connected active correction devices (ACD) with rated system voltages not exceeding 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. These devices can be either cord or permanently connected. They can be movable, stationary, or fixed devices. An ACD includes both a static VAR generator (SVG) and an active harmonic filter (AHF). The primary function of a shunt connected ACD is to do one or more of the following: - active harmonic filtering; - reactive power compensation; - unbalanced load compensation. Additional functions of a shunt-connected ACD, not addressed by this document, can be the following: - flicker compensation; - interharmonic component filtering. In case of hybrid devices, combining a passive harmonic filter and an ACD, this document covers only the active part. This document does not cover - active mitigation functions part of another device (variable speed drive, uninterruptible power supply, dynamic voltage restorer, etc.), - switched power capacitors, - switched inductors, - passive harmonic filters, - energy storage converters, and - series-connected active correction devices.

IEC 63545:2026 specifies safety requirements for horticultural luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltage up to 1 000 V.

This part of IEC 60358 applies to:
Coupling capacitors and capacitor dividers, with rated voltage > 1 000 V, connected line to ground with the low-voltage terminal either permanently earthed or connected to devices, for applications listed hereunder and other similar uses.
This document serves as a basic standard for the coupling capacitors and capacitor dividers.The different parts of this standard series will present the supplementary specifications and tests, for example IEC 60358-2, IEC 60358-3 or IEC 60358-4.
Diagrams of coupling capacitor and capacitor divider to which this standard series applies are given in Figure A.1 and Figure A.2 (see Annex A).

IEC 60730-2-12:2025 applies to automatic electrically operated door locks
• for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "door locks".
NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "door" means "door, cover or lid". The words "door lock" means "electrically operated door lock".
• for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
• that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
• used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
• utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
• using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
• that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive expansion elements or electronic elements.
NOTE 3 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of electrically operated door locks, and
- functional safety of electrically operated door locks and safety related systems,
- electrically operated door locks where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
- the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
• apply to electrically operated door locks intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists;
• take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply;
• address the integrity of the output signal to the network devices, such as interoperability with other devices unless it has been evaluated as part of the control system.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
Adoption of IEC

IEC 60730-2-12:2015(E) applies to electrically operated door locks for use in, on or in association with equipment, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment may use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof. This standard also applies to electrically operated door locks for equipment that may be used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications. This standard does not apply to electrically operated door locks intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the equipment standard. This standard does not apply to electrically operated door locks intended for security access applications. This part 2 is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60730-1. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2013) of that publication. Consideration may be given to future editions of, or amendments to, IEC 60730-1. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2005.  This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- aligns the text with IEC 60730-1, Edition 5;
- modifies requirements for Class B control function (H.27.1.2.2);
- modifies requirements for Class C control function (H.27.1.2.3) and
- modifies requirements for faults during safety shut-down.
Key words: Locks, Door Locks, Control Systems

IEC 60358-1:2025 is available as IEC 60358-1:2025 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60358-1:2025 This part of IEC 60358 applies to: Coupling capacitors and capacitor dividers, with rated voltage > 1 000 V, connected line to ground with the low-voltage terminal either permanently earthed or connected to devices, for applications listed hereunder and other similar uses. This document serves as a basic standard for the coupling capacitors and capacitor dividers.

IEC 60730-2-12:2025 applies to automatic electrically operated door locks • for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "door locks". NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "door" means "door, cover or lid". The words "door lock" means "electrically operated door lock". • for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. • that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; • used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof; • utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs; • using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J; • that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive expansion elements or electronic elements. NOTE 3 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1. This document applies to - the inherent safety of electrically operated door locks, and - functional safety of electrically operated door locks and safety related systems, - electrically operated door locks where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system, - the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety. This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document does not • apply to electrically operated door locks intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists; • take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply; • address the integrity of the output signal to the network devices, such as interoperability with other devices unless it has been evaluated as part of the control system. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: Adoption of IEC

IEC 62196-2:2025 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as "accessories". These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of new tests for latching devices; b) corrections to standard sheets.

IEC 62196-1:2025 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding - 690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A, and - 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of new tests for latching devices and retaining means; b) inclusion of type 4 accessories.

IEC 61643-21:2025 is applicable to devices for surge protection against indirect and direct effects of lightning or other transient overvoltages.
These devices are intended to be connected to telecommunications and signalling networks, and equipment rated up to 1 000 V RMS and 1 500 V DC.
These telecommunications and signalling networks can also provide power on the same line, e.g. Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Performance and safety requirements, tests and ratings are specified in this document. These devices contain at least one voltage-limiting component (clamping or switching) and are intended to limit surge voltages and divert surge currents.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000, Amendment1:2008 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) New structure of IEC 61643-21 based on IEC 61643-01:2024;
b) Several safety requirements based on IEC 61643-01:2024 have been added.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61643-01:2024.

IEC 60669-2-2:2024 applies to electromagnetic remote control switches (hereinafter referred to as electromagnetic RCS) with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V AC and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. For the control circuit, the rated control voltage does not exceed 440 V AC or 220 V DC. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Revision of the present edition with reference to IEC 60669-1:2017 (Edition 4);
b) Introduction of a revision to Annex E "Additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a temperature lower than −5 °C".

IEC 60669-2-3:2024 applies to time-delay switches (hereinafter referred to as TDS) with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V AC and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors, operated by hand and/or by remote control. For the control circuit, the rated control voltage does not exceed 440 V AC or 220 V DC. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Revision of the present edition with reference to IEC 60669-1:2017 (Edition 4);
b) Introduction of a revision to Annex E "Additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a temperature lower than −5 °C".

IEC 61643-21:2025 is applicable to devices for surge protection against indirect and direct effects of lightning or other transient overvoltages. These devices are intended to be connected to telecommunications and signalling networks, and equipment rated up to 1 000 V RMS and 1 500 V DC. These telecommunications and signalling networks can also provide power on the same line, e.g. Power over Ethernet (PoE). Performance and safety requirements, tests and ratings are specified in this document. These devices contain at least one voltage-limiting component (clamping or switching) and are intended to limit surge voltages and divert surge currents. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000, Amendment1:2008 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) New structure of IEC 61643-21 based on IEC 61643-01:2024; b) Several safety requirements based on IEC 61643-01:2024 have been added. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61643-01:2024.

IEC 60669-2-4:2024 applies to manually operated general purpose isolating switches with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) revision of the present edition with reference to the published IEC 60669-1:2017 Edition 4 with its amendments and references to clauses and tables; b) introducing the values for isolating switches with ratings from 6 A to 13 A; c) introducing a circuit motor load with a rated current not exceeding 10 A and a power factor not less than 0,6 in the scope; d) modification of Table 1 and Table 5.