M/511 - Mandate to LVD

IEC 60669-2-2:2024 is available as IEC 60669-2-2:2024 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.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 60669-2-4:2024 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.

IEC 60669-2-3:2024 is available as IEC 60669-2-3:2024 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.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".

HD 626 applies to cables of rated voltage U0/U(Um) = 0,6/1(1,2) kV used in overhead power distribution systems mainly for public distribution, of maximum system voltage not exceeding 1,2 kV. This part (Part 1) specifies the general requirements applicable to these cables, unless otherwise specified in the particular sections of this HD.
The objects of this Harmonisation Document are:
- to standardize cables that are safe and reliable when properly used and equipped with appropriate accessories, in relation to the technical requirements of the system of which they form a part,
- to state the characteristics and manufacturing requirements which have a direct or indirect bearing on safety,
- and to specify methods for checking conformity with those requirements.

NEW!IEC 60335-2-58:2017 is available as IEC 60335-2-58:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 60335-2-58:2017 deals with the safety of electrically operated dishwashing machines for washing plates, dishes, glassware, cutlery and similar articles, with or without means for water heating or drying, not intended for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances. These appliances are used for example in restaurants, canteens, hospitals, and commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. Examples of such appliances are conveyor dishwashers; batch dishwashers and brush machines. Requirements to avoid backsiphonage of non-potable water into the water mains are specified in Annex BB. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these types of appliances. Attention is drawn to the fact that for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary. This standard does not apply to the following: appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes, for example machines used in the food industry for cleaning receptacles that serve as packaging for final products (e.g. bottle-cleaning machines), and machines used in manufacturing processes; sterilizers and washer-disinfectors used to treat medical materials (IEC 61010-2-040); dishwashers that do not form one functional unit, for example where a transportation device transfers the load from one separate unit to another; separately driven transport devices not confined in the appliance; appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas). This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its Amendment 1 (2008) and its Amendment 2 (2015). This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: The text has been aligned with Edition 5.2 of Part 1; Requirements and tests for vertical-lift doors with and without a counterbalance system are clarified (20.103, 20.104); Some notes have been converted to normative text or deleted (7.15, 9, 10.1, 11.7, 15.3, 19.4, 20.1, 20.102, 22.106, 22.107, 23.3). This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of its publication.
Key words: Dishwashing Machine, Safety, Commercial

IEC 62840-2:2025 provides the safety requirements for a battery swap system, for the purposes of swapping swappable battery system (SBS)/handheld-swappable battery system (HBS) of electric vehicles. The battery swap system is intended to be connected to the supply network. The power supply is up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC in accordance with IEC 60038. This document also applies to battery swap systems supplied from on-site storage systems (e.g. buffer batteries).
Aspects covered in this document:
• safety requirements of the battery swap system and its systems;
• security requirements for communication;
• electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
• marking and instructions;
• protection against electric shock and other hazards.
This document is applicable to battery swap systems for EV equipped with one or more SBS/HBS.
This document is not applicable to
• aspects related to maintenance and service of the battery swap station (BSS),
• trolley buses, rail vehicles and vehicles designed primarily for use off-road, and
• maintenance and service of EVs.
Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer are under consideration
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) expands the scope to encompass both swappable battery systems (SBS) and handheld swappable battery systems (HBS);
b) introduces stricter interoperability requirements through detailed system interface specifications and defined state transition protocols;
c) enhances data security by defining safety message transmission protocols and integrating telecom network requirements;
d) increases electrical safety protection levels for battery swap stations (BSS) with specified capacitor discharge time limits to mitigate electric shock risks;
e) introduces enhanced mechanical safety requirements for automated battery handling systems, with technical alignment to ISO 10218-1 and ISO 10218-2;
f) strengthens overload and short-circuit protection for BSS through standardized testing methods and overcurrent protection specifications;
g) defines upgraded electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards to ensure system resilience against external interference, supplemented with EMC-related functional safety measures.
This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62840-1:2025.

IEC 60730-2-11:2025 applies to energy regulators
• for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "energy regulators".
• 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  Energy regulators for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
• that are smart enabled energy regulators;
EXAMPLE 2 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 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 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 energy regulators, and
- functional safety of energy regulators of low complexity safety related systems and controls,
- 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.
- manual energy regulators which are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
- energy regulators incorporating electronic devices, requirements for which are contained in Annex H.
- the electrical and functional safety of controls capable of receiving and responding to communications signals, including signals for power billing rate and demand response.
The signals can be transmitted to or received from external units being part of the control (wired), or to and from external units which are not part of the control (wireless) under test.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic energy regulators used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
• apply to automatic energy regulators 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 energy regulators intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists.
• take into account the response value of an automatic action of an energy regulator, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the energy regulator

IEC 60730-2-13:2025 applies to automatic electrical humidity sensing controls
• for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "humidity sensing control".
• for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
• 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 Humidity sensing controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
• that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 2 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 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 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 humidity sensing controls, and
– functional safety of automatic electrical humidity sensing controls and safety related systems,
– humidity sensing 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 humidity sensing controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
• apply to automatic electrical humidity 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 humidity sensing 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 humidity sensing control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the humidity sensing 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 a

IEC 60730-2-6:2025 applies to automatic electrical pressure sensing controls
• for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "pressure sensing controls".
• for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted automatic electrical pressure 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 Automatic electrical pressure sensing controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
• that are smart enabled automatic electrical pressure sensing controls;
EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid automatic electrical pressure sensing controls, 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 a pressure or vacuum;
• 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 is also applicable to individual pressure sensing controls utilized as part of a control system or pressure sensing controls which are mechanically integral with multi-functional controls having non-electrical outputs.
This document is also applicable to pressure sensing controls for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335-1.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of pressure sensing controls, and
- functional safety of pressure sensing controls and safety related systems,
- pressure sensing 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 controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
• apply to pressure 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 pressure sensing control, if such a response value is dependent upon

HD 626 applies to cables of rated voltage U0/U(Um) = 0,6/1(1,2) kV used in overhead power distribution systems mainly for public distribution, of maximum system voltage not exceeding 1,2 kV. This part (Part 1) specifies the general requirements applicable to these cables, unless otherwise specified in the particular sections of this HD. The objects of this Harmonisation Document are: - to standardize cables that are safe and reliable when properly used and equipped with appropriate accessories, in relation to the technical requirements of the system of which they form a part, - to state the characteristics and manufacturing requirements which have a direct or indirect bearing on safety, - and to specify methods for checking conformity with those requirements.

IEC 62840-2:2025 provides the safety requirements for a battery swap system, for the purposes of swapping swappable battery system (SBS)/handheld-swappable battery system (HBS) of electric vehicles. The battery swap system is intended to be connected to the supply network. The power supply is up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC in accordance with IEC 60038. This document also applies to battery swap systems supplied from on-site storage systems (e.g. buffer batteries). Aspects covered in this document: • safety requirements of the battery swap system and its systems; • security requirements for communication; • electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); • marking and instructions; • protection against electric shock and other hazards. This document is applicable to battery swap systems for EV equipped with one or more SBS/HBS. This document is not applicable to • aspects related to maintenance and service of the battery swap station (BSS), • trolley buses, rail vehicles and vehicles designed primarily for use off-road, and • maintenance and service of EVs. Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer are under consideration This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) expands the scope to encompass both swappable battery systems (SBS) and handheld swappable battery systems (HBS); b) introduces stricter interoperability requirements through detailed system interface specifications and defined state transition protocols; c) enhances data security by defining safety message transmission protocols and integrating telecom network requirements; d) increases electrical safety protection levels for battery swap stations (BSS) with specified capacitor discharge time limits to mitigate electric shock risks; e) introduces enhanced mechanical safety requirements for automated battery handling systems, with technical alignment to ISO 10218-1 and ISO 10218-2; f) strengthens overload and short-circuit protection for BSS through standardized testing methods and overcurrent protection specifications; g) defines upgraded electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards to ensure system resilience against external interference, supplemented with EMC-related functional safety measures. This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62840-1:2025.

IEC 60730-2-11:2025 applies to energy regulators • for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "energy regulators". • 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 Energy regulators for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. • that are smart enabled energy regulators; EXAMPLE 2 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 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 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 energy regulators, and - functional safety of energy regulators of low complexity safety related systems and controls, - 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. - manual energy regulators which are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls. - energy regulators incorporating electronic devices, requirements for which are contained in Annex H. - the electrical and functional safety of controls capable of receiving and responding to communications signals, including signals for power billing rate and demand response. The signals can be transmitted to or received from external units being part of the control (wired), or to and from external units which are not part of the control (wireless) under test. This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic energy regulators used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document does not • apply to automatic energy regulators 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 energy regulators intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists. • take into account the response value of an automatic action of an energy regulator, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the energy regulator

IEC 60730-2-6:2025 applies to automatic electrical pressure sensing controls • for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "pressure sensing controls". • for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS); EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted automatic electrical pressure 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 Automatic electrical pressure sensing controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. • that are smart enabled automatic electrical pressure sensing controls; EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid automatic electrical pressure sensing controls, 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 a pressure or vacuum; • 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 is also applicable to individual pressure sensing controls utilized as part of a control system or pressure sensing controls which are mechanically integral with multi-functional controls having non-electrical outputs. This document is also applicable to pressure sensing controls for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335-1. This document applies to - the inherent safety of pressure sensing controls, and - functional safety of pressure sensing controls and safety related systems, - pressure sensing 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 controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document does not • apply to pressure 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 pressure sensing control, if such a response value is dependent upon

IEC 60730-2-13:2025 applies to automatic electrical humidity sensing controls • for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "humidity sensing control". • for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS); • 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 Humidity sensing controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. • that are smart enabled controls; EXAMPLE 2 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 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 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 humidity sensing controls, and – functional safety of automatic electrical humidity sensing controls and safety related systems, – humidity sensing 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 humidity sensing controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document does not • apply to automatic electrical humidity 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 humidity sensing 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 humidity sensing control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the humidity sensing 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 a

IEC 61095:2023 is available as IEC 61095:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 61095:2023 applies to electromechanical air break contactors for household and similar purposes provided with main contacts intended to be connected to circuits the rated voltage of which does not exceed 440 V AC (between phases) with rated operational currents less than or equal to 63 A for utilization category AC-7a, and 32 A for utilization categories AC‑7b, AC‑7c and AC-7d (expressed in rated power), and rated conditional short-circuit current less than or equal to 6 kA. 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) addition of requirements for screwless terminals;
b) addition of requirements for the switching of LED lamps. Contactors for domestic and similar applications can be used for controlling lighting loads which is increasingly using LED lamp technology. A specific category for contactors is created: AC-7d. Requirements and tests are added to cover this market development, mainly for making and breaking and conventional operational performance;
c) addition of requirements for contactors with electronically controlled electromagnet. Household contactors with electronically controlled electromagnet are available for years on the market. To fully cover such device, requirements and tests are added, dealing mainly with operating limits, behaviour in abnormal conditions, breakdown of components, EMC tests, etc.
d) embedded software. More and more contactors are incorporating electronic circuits with embedded software. A reference is provided to guide the design of the software.

IEC 60947-4-1:2023 is applicable to the following equipment:
- electromechanical contactors and starters including motor protective switching devices (MPSD and IMPSD);
- actuators of contactor relays;
- contacts dedicated exclusively to the coil circuit of the contactor or the contactor relay;
- dedicated accessories (e.g. dedicated wiring, dedicated latch accessory);
intended to be connected to distribution circuits, motors circuits and other load circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth 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) objective in the scope;
b) instantaneous only motor protective switching device IMPSD (3.5.33);
c) kinds of equipment (5.2.1);
d) methods of overload protection of motors (5.2.6);
e) adoption of the AC-7d from IEC 61095:2023 (in 5.4.2);
f) separately mounted overload relay of a starter (in 5.7.3 b));
g) starter and contactor suitable for use downstream to basic drive module (6.1.2 w));
h) reference to IEC TS 63058 for environmental aspects (in 6.4);
i) wiring subject to movement (in 8.1.3);
j) use of voltage transient limiting device (8.1.18);
k) accessible parts subject to temperature limits (in 8.2.2.3);
l) reference to Annex X of IEC 60947-1:2020 for the co-ordination of MPSD with SCPD (8.2.5.4);
m) reference to IEC TR 63216 with different EMC environments (8.3.1);
n) reference to IEC TR 63201 for the embedded software design (8.4);
o) reference to IEC TS 63208 for cybersecurity aspects (8.5);
p) update and completion of the measurement method of the power consumption of the electromagnet (9.3.3.2.1.2);
q) update of Annex C including rational about AC-3e;
r) determination of the critical load current for photovoltaic applications (M.8.7).

IEC 60947-5-7:2024 states the requirements for proximity devices that correspond to the scope of IEC 60947-5-2:2019 with analog output (PDAO) and/or a digital output to transmit a corresponding digital value representing the detected sensing input. These devices can provide additional parameters.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) New structure;
b) Update and expansion of definitions on analog output properties;
c) Expanded performance requirements on analog output;
d) Update and new normative references;
e) Update of EMC requirements;
f) Harmonization with IEC 62828 series;
g) Harmonization with IEC 62683 and IEC 61987 definitions;
h) Harmonization with IEC 61131-2 requirements;
i) Update of the Annex A (former Annex G), Example of the determination of the conformity;
j) New Annex B, Overview tests and influence quantities;
k) New Annex C, Additional requirements for proximity switches with analog output incorporating a built-in communication interface complying with IEC 61131-9;
l) New Annex D, Main characteristics for proximity devices with analog output.

IEC 62626-1:2023 is available as IEC 62626-1:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 62626-1:2023 applies to enclosed switches-disconnectors with rated voltages up to 1 000 V AC for repair and maintenance work or cleaning work in load circuits. Devices within the scope of this document are switch-disconnectors in accordance with IEC 60947-3 with specific additional requirements. Enclosed switch-disconnectors in this document are suitable for isolation in accordance with the IEC 60947 series and are not equipped with means for remote control or automatic switching to avoid unexpected or accidental start. These devices are not used for operational switching, for example quick start and stop, jogging. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) update of this document based on IEC 60947-1:2020.

IEC 60931-1:2025 is applicable to both non-self-healing capacitor units and non-self-healing capacitor banks intended to be used, particularly, for power-factor correction of AC power systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V and frequencies 15 Hz to 60 Hz. This document also applies to capacitors intended for use in power filter circuits.

IEC 60931-2:2025 applies to capacitors according to IEC 60931-1 and gives the requirements for the ageing test and destruction test for these capacitors.

These supplementary requirements apply to fuse-links for application in equipment containing semiconductor devices for circuits of nominal voltages up to 1 000 V AC. or 1 500 V DC. and also, in so far as they are applicable, for circuits of higher nominal voltages.
NOTE 1 Such fuse-Iinks are commonly referred to as "semiconductor fuse-links".
NOTE 2 In most cases, a part of the associated equipment serves the purpose of a fuse-base. Owing to the great variety of equipment, no general rules can be given; the suitability of the associated equipment to serve as a fuse- base should be subject to agreement between the manufacturer and the user. However, if separate fuse-bases or fuse-holders are used, they should comply with the appropriate requirements of IEC 60269-1.
NOTE 3 IEC 60269-6 (Low-voltage fuses – Part 6: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection of solar photovoltaic energy systems) is dedicated to the protection of solar photovoltaic energy systems.
NOTE 4 These fuse-links are intended for use on systems employing the standardized voltages and tolerances of IEC 60038. Tests carried out on fuse-links in accordance with previous editions of this standard shall remain valid until such time as complimentary equipment has evolved to the standardized voltages and tolerances of IEC 60038.
The object of these supplementary requirements is to establish the characteristics of semiconductor fuse-links in such a way that they can be replaced by other fuse-links having the same characteristics, provided that their dimensions are identical. For this purpose, this standard refers in particular to
a) the following characteristics of fuses:
1) their rated values;
2) their temperature rises in normal service;
3) their power dissipation;
4) their time-current characteristics;
5) their breaking capacity;
6) their cut-off current characteristics and their I2t characteristics;
7) their arc voltage characteristics;
b) type tests for verification of the characteristics of fuses;
c) the markings on fuses;
d) availability and presentation of technical data (see Annex BB).

Not available

IEC 61643-41:2025 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 DC power circuits and equipment rated up to 1 500 V DC. Performance and safety requirements, tests and ratings are specified in this document. These devices contain at least one nonlinear component and are intended to limit surge voltages and divert surge currents.
The test requirements provided by this document are based on the assumption that the SPD is connected to a DC power circuit fed by a power source providing a linear voltage-current characteristic. When the SPD is to be connected to a different kind of source, careful consideration is required. This mainly applies with regard to system and fault conditions to be expected in such a system (e.g. expected short circuit current, TOV-stresses).
This document can apply for railway applications, when related product standards do not exist for that area or for certain applications.
Based on a risk assessment it might not be necessary to apply all requirements of this document to SPDs designed for specific power applications only, e.g. circuits with a low power capability, circuits supplied by nonlinear sources, circuits with protective separation from the utility supply.
NOTE 1 More information on risk assessment is provided in IEC Guide 116.
SPDs for PV applications are not covered by this document.
NOTE 2 Such SPDs for PV applications are covered by IEC 61643-31.
NOTE 3 Other exclusions based on national regulations are possible.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61643-01.

IEC 60947-4-1:2023 is applicable to the following equipment: - electromechanical contactors and starters including motor protective switching devices (MPSD and IMPSD); - actuators of contactor relays; - contacts dedicated exclusively to the coil circuit of the contactor or the contactor relay; - dedicated accessories (e.g. dedicated wiring, dedicated latch accessory); intended to be connected to distribution circuits, motors circuits and other load circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth 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) objective in the scope; b) instantaneous only motor protective switching device IMPSD (3.5.33); c) kinds of equipment (5.2.1); d) methods of overload protection of motors (5.2.6); e) adoption of the AC-7d from IEC 61095:2023 (in 5.4.2); f) separately mounted overload relay of a starter (in 5.7.3 b)); g) starter and contactor suitable for use downstream to basic drive module (6.1.2 w)); h) reference to IEC TS 63058 for environmental aspects (in 6.4); i) wiring subject to movement (in 8.1.3); j) use of voltage transient limiting device (8.1.18); k) accessible parts subject to temperature limits (in 8.2.2.3); l) reference to Annex X of IEC 60947-1:2020 for the co-ordination of MPSD with SCPD (8.2.5.4); m) reference to IEC TR 63216 with different EMC environments (8.3.1); n) reference to IEC TR 63201 for the embedded software design (8.4); o) reference to IEC TS 63208 for cybersecurity aspects (8.5); p) update and completion of the measurement method of the power consumption of the electromagnet (9.3.3.2.1.2); q) update of Annex C including rational about AC-3e; r) determination of the critical load current for photovoltaic applications (M.8.7).

IEC 60947-5-7:2024 states the requirements for proximity devices that correspond to the scope of IEC 60947-5-2:2019 with analog output (PDAO) and/or a digital output to transmit a corresponding digital value representing the detected sensing input. These devices can provide additional parameters. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) New structure; b) Update and expansion of definitions on analog output properties; c) Expanded performance requirements on analog output; d) Update and new normative references; e) Update of EMC requirements; f) Harmonization with IEC 62828 series; g) Harmonization with IEC 62683 and IEC 61987 definitions; h) Harmonization with IEC 61131-2 requirements; i) Update of the Annex A (former Annex G), Example of the determination of the conformity; j) New Annex B, Overview tests and influence quantities; k) New Annex C, Additional requirements for proximity switches with analog output incorporating a built-in communication interface complying with IEC 61131-9; l) New Annex D, Main characteristics for proximity devices with analog output.

IEC 62626-1:2023 is available as IEC 62626-1:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 62626-1:2023 applies to enclosed switches-disconnectors with rated voltages up to 1 000 V AC for repair and maintenance work or cleaning work in load circuits. Devices within the scope of this document are switch-disconnectors in accordance with IEC 60947-3 with specific additional requirements. Enclosed switch-disconnectors in this document are suitable for isolation in accordance with the IEC 60947 series and are not equipped with means for remote control or automatic switching to avoid unexpected or accidental start. These devices are not used for operational switching, for example quick start and stop, jogging. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) update of this document based on IEC 60947-1:2020.

IEC 61095:2023 is available as IEC 61095:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61095:2023 applies to electromechanical air break contactors for household and similar purposes provided with main contacts intended to be connected to circuits the rated voltage of which does not exceed 440 V AC (between phases) with rated operational currents less than or equal to 63 A for utilization category AC-7a, and 32 A for utilization categories AC‑7b, AC‑7c and AC-7d (expressed in rated power), and rated conditional short-circuit current less than or equal to 6 kA. 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) addition of requirements for screwless terminals; b) addition of requirements for the switching of LED lamps. Contactors for domestic and similar applications can be used for controlling lighting loads which is increasingly using LED lamp technology. A specific category for contactors is created: AC-7d. Requirements and tests are added to cover this market development, mainly for making and breaking and conventional operational performance; c) addition of requirements for contactors with electronically controlled electromagnet. Household contactors with electronically controlled electromagnet are available for years on the market. To fully cover such device, requirements and tests are added, dealing mainly with operating limits, behaviour in abnormal conditions, breakdown of components, EMC tests, etc. d) embedded software. More and more contactors are incorporating electronic circuits with embedded software. A reference is provided to guide the design of the software.

NEW! IEC 61071:2017 is available as IEC 61071:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 61071:2017 applies to capacitors for power electronics applications. The operating frequency of the systems in which these capacitors are used is usually up to 15 kHz, while the pulse frequencies may be up to 5 to 10 times the operating frequency. The document distinguishes between AC and DC capacitors which are considered as components when mounted in enclosures. This document covers an extremely wide range of capacitor technologies for numerous applications, e.g. overvoltage protection, DC and filtering, switching circuits, energy storage, auxiliary inverters, etc. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Introduction of new terms and definitions;
- clarifications for surge discharge test;
- indications for measuring procedure during thermal stability test;
- clarifications for self-healing test;
- clarifications for endurance test;
- clarifications for destruction test;
- update of normative references;
- general editorial review.

NEW!IEC 61921:2017 is available as IEC 61921:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 61921:2017 is applicable to low-voltage AC shunt capacitor banks intended to be used for power factor correction purposes, possibly equipped with a built-in switchgear and controlgear apparatus capable of connecting to or disconnecting from the mains part(s) of the bank with the aim to correct its power factor.  Low-voltage power factor correction banks if not otherwise indicated hereinafter and where applicable comply with the requirements of IEC 61439-1 and IEC 61439-2.  This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: numerous changes regarding verification methods to align with IEC 61439-1; modification of marking; add routine verification of rated output; new Annex D with guidance on methods for temperature rise verification; update of normative references; general editorial review.
Keywords: low-voltage AC shunt capacitor banks

IEC 60931-2:2025 applies to capacitors according to IEC 60931-1 and gives the requirements for the ageing test and destruction test for these capacitors.

IEC 60931-1:2025 is applicable to both non-self-healing capacitor units and non-self-healing capacitor banks intended to be used, particularly, for power-factor correction of AC power systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V and frequencies 15 Hz to 60 Hz. This document also applies to capacitors intended for use in power filter circuits.

IEC 60269-1:2024 is available as IEC 60269-1:2024 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 60269-1:2024 is applicable to fuses incorporating enclosed current-limiting fuse-links with rated breaking capacities of not less than 6 kA, intended for protecting power-frequency AC circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 000 V or DC circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 500 V.

This part of IEC 60204 applies to electrical, electronic, programmable electronic equipment and systems to hoisting machines and related equipment, including a group of hoisting machines working together in a co-ordinated manner
NOTE 1 In this part of IEC 60204, the term "electrical" includes both electrical and electronic matters (i.e. "electrical equipment" means both the electrical, electronic and programmable electronic equipment).
NOTE 2 In the context of this part of IEC 60204, the term “person” refers to any individual and includes those persons who are assigned and instructed by the user or user’s agent(s) in the use and care of the hoisting machine in question.
The equipment covered by this part of IEC 60204 commences at the point of connection of the supply to the electrical equipment of the hoisting machine (crane-supply-switch) and includes systems for power supply and control feeders situated outside of the hoisting machine, for example, flexible cables or conductor wires or conductor bars (see Figure 3).
NOTE 3 The requirements for the electrical supply installation of electrical equipment of a hoisting machine are given in IEC 60364.
This standard is applicable to equipment or parts of equipment not exceeding 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC between lines and with nominal frequencies not exceeding 200 Hz.
NOTE 4 Special requirements for electrical equipment of hoisting machines intended to be operated at higher voltages, see IEC 60204-11 (Annex D)
This part of IEC60204 does not cover all the requirements (for example guarding, interlocking, or control) that are needed or required by other standards or regulations in order to protect persons from hazards other than electrical hazards. Each type of hoisting machine has unique requirements to be accommodated to provide adequate safety. This part of 60204 doesn´t cover noise risks and vibration risks.
Additional and special requirements can apply to the electrical equipment of hoisting machines including those that
- handle or transport potentially explosive material (e.g. paint or sawdust);
- are intended for use in potentially explosive and/or flammable atmospheres;
- have special risks when transporting or moving certain materials
- are intended for use in mines.
For the purposes of this standard, hoisting machines include cranes of all types, winches of all types and storage and retrieval machines. The following product groups are included:
- overhead travelling cranes;
- mobile cranes;
- tower cranes;
- slewing luffing cranes;
- gantry cranes;
- offshore cranes;
- floating cranes;
- winches of all types;
- hoists and accessories;
- loader cranes;
- cable cranes;
- load holding devices;
- storage and retrieval machines;
- monorail hoists;
- straddle carriers;
- rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).
NOTE 5 Definition of the different crane types see ISO 4306-1
This standard does not cover individual items of electrical equipment other than their selection for use and their erection.

IEC 61643-41:2025 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 DC power circuits and equipment rated up to 1 500 V DC. Performance and safety requirements, tests and ratings are specified in this document. These devices contain at least one nonlinear component and are intended to limit surge voltages and divert surge currents. The test requirements provided by this document are based on the assumption that the SPD is connected to a DC power circuit fed by a power source providing a linear voltage-current characteristic. When the SPD is to be connected to a different kind of source, careful consideration is required. This mainly applies with regard to system and fault conditions to be expected in such a system (e.g. expected short circuit current, TOV-stresses). This document can apply for railway applications, when related product standards do not exist for that area or for certain applications. Based on a risk assessment it might not be necessary to apply all requirements of this document to SPDs designed for specific power applications only, e.g. circuits with a low power capability, circuits supplied by nonlinear sources, circuits with protective separation from the utility supply. NOTE 1 More information on risk assessment is provided in IEC Guide 116. SPDs for PV applications are not covered by this document. NOTE 2 Such SPDs for PV applications are covered by IEC 61643-31. NOTE 3 Other exclusions based on national regulations are possible. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61643-01.

IEC 60269-3:2024 is divided into four fuse systems, each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by unskilled persons. This part applies to “gG” fuses only. Unskilled persons do not have technical knowledge or sufficient experience. To avoid dangers, which electricity may create, the relevant part of the fuse standard shall provide requirements for maximum safety in service. IEC 60269-3 provides four systems for use by unskilled persons. Instructions for the safe operation of fuse-links are provided in the manufacturer’s literature. All systems provide their own mechanical solution to avoid the use of a fuse-link with higher current rating (non-interchangeability) whereas the protection of cables and lines is ensured. The applicant is required to take care to replace a fuse-link by the same type.

This European Standard deals with the safety of sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motor-compressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 480 V for other motor-compressors

IEC 60730-2-8:2025 applies to electrically operated water valves
• for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "control" means "electrically operated water valve".
EXAMPLE 1 Electrically operated water valves for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335.
• for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 2 Independently mounted water valves, 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 Electrically operated water valves for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
• that are smart enabled electrically operated water valves;
EXAMPLE 4 Smart grid control, remote interfaces and controls of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
• that are AC or DC powered electrically operated water valves with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
• used in, on, or in association with equipment that uses 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 of Part 1;
• 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;
• in which actuators and valve bodies are designed to be fitted to each other.
• as well as manual controls when such are electrically 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 electrically operated water valves, and
- functional safety of electrically operated water valves 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 electrically operated water valves used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document contains requirements for electrical features of water valves and requirements for mechanical features of valves that affect their intended operation.
This document does not
• apply to electrically operated water valves 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.
• apply to
- electrically operated water valves of nomi

This European Standard deals with the safety of sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motor-compressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 480 V for other motor-compressors

This document covers internal arc-fault control devices, hereinafter referred to as IACD, which
are intended to:
- detect internal arc-faults in low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, by
processing (at a minimum) the optical effect of an internal arc-fault, and
- operate mitigation device (either external or combined)
in order to minimize the effects of the internal arc-fault (see Figure 1).
For the purpose of this document the terms "light" or "optical" covers more than visible spectra.
They may cover also, for example, infrared or ultraviolet electromagnetic radiations (see
Annex D).
For combined-type IACD, this document is considered in addition to the relevant product
standard for internal arc-fault mitigation devices (IARD per IEC TS 63107:2020). Compliance
to the relevant product standard is mandatory and cannot be claimed by testing to this document
alone.
NOTE 1 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies are usually described by IEC 61439 series.
[Figure 1]
Therefore, this document covers the following:
- internal arc-fault control device (stand-alone, multifunction or combined);
- one or more associated sensor(s) used to detect optical effect of the internal arc-fault;
- sensor(s), sensing another physical effect, to confirm the fault;
- associated or combined mitigation device.
An IACD is not intended to trigger under normal operation of low-voltage switchgear and
controlgear (i.e. absence of internal arc-fault), including normal arcing associated with
operation of disconnecting and switching devices.
This document only covers the following methods:
- optical detection of the light caused by an internal arc-fault;
- optional confirmation of internal arc-fault by line current measurement.
Many different conductive materials could be used in LV assemblies (e.g. steel, copper,
aluminium). Nevertheless, tests specified in this document are deemed to represent the most
critical and challenging conditions for arc-detection and cover all combinations of conductive
materials.
NOTE 2 Compared to other materials (e.g. steel, aluminium), copper leads to a lower optical radiation energy.
The rated voltage of the assembly in which an IACD is installed does not exceed 1 000 V AC.
Such devices are designed to be operated and maintained by skilled persons only.
This document does not cover:
- DC internal arc-fault detection and control;
- overcurrent relays;
- AFDD (arc-fault detection devices) as defined by IEC 62606;
- guidance on installation within assemblies;
NOTE 3 The integration of an IACD into an assembly is described in IEC TS 63107.
- use with additional measures needed for installation and operation within explosive
atmospheres. These are given in IEC 60079 series documents;
- requirements for embedded software and firmware design rules; for this subject, the
manufacturer is responsible for taking additional safety measures;
NOTE 4 IEC TR 63201 describes rules for firmware and embedded software development preventing errors in
software.
- cybersecurity aspects; for this subject, the manufacturer is responsible for taking additional
safety measures;
NOTE 5 See IEC TS 63208.
- mobile applications.
NOTE 6 Even when addressing internal arc-fault mitigation devices, this document does not supersede any other
relevant product standard (e.g. IEC 60947-2 or IEC 60947-9-1).
NOTE 7 DC arcing fault phenomena are under consideration. Further investigation is needed to comprehend DC
arcing phenomena and required sensing.

IEC 60947-7-1:2025 specifies requirements for terminal blocks and test disconnect terminal blocks according to Annex D with screw-type or screw-less-type clamping units primarily intended for industrial or similar use and to be fixed to a support to provide electrical and mechanical connection between copper conductors. It applies to terminal blocks intended to connect round copper conductors, with or without special preparation, having a cross-section between 0,05 mm2/30 AWG and 300 mm2/600 kcmil, intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V DC. The tests on terminal blocks are made with AC or DC supply as required in relevant clauses of this document.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third 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) Scope extension for smaller conductor cross-sections;
b) Implementation of a contact pressure via insulation material (CoPI) test;
c) Introduction of new informative Annex E for larger cross-sections;
d) Reorganisation of all tables merged into two tables for electrical and mechanical values;
e) Implementation of AWG-sizes conductor types as an equivalent type of metric conductor with examples in Annex C;
f) Reorganisation of Annex D test disconnect terminal blocks to enhance readability;
g) Introduction of new informative Annex A for main characteristics of terminal blocks.

IEC 60730-2-8:2025 applies to electrically operated water valves • for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "control" means "electrically operated water valve". EXAMPLE 1 Electrically operated water valves for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335. • for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS); EXAMPLE 2 Independently mounted water valves, 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 Electrically operated water valves for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. • that are smart enabled electrically operated water valves; EXAMPLE 4 Smart grid control, remote interfaces and controls of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone. • that are AC or DC powered electrically operated water valves with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; • used in, on, or in association with equipment that uses 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 of Part 1; • 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; • in which actuators and valve bodies are designed to be fitted to each other. • as well as manual controls when such are electrically 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 electrically operated water valves, and - functional safety of electrically operated water valves 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 electrically operated water valves used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document contains requirements for electrical features of water valves and requirements for mechanical features of valves that affect their intended operation. This document does not • apply to electrically operated water valves 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. • apply to - electrically operated water valves of nomi