EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024
(Amendment)Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations - Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations - Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation
This part of IEC 60898 applies to a.c. air-break circuit-breakers for operation at 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz, having a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V (between phases), a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated short-circuit capacity not exceeding 25 000 A.
Elektrisches Installationsmaterial - Leitungsschutzschalter für Hausinstallationen und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Leitungsschutzschalter für Wechselstrom (AC)
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la protection contre les surintensités pour installations domestiques et analogues - Partie 1: Disjoncteurs pour le fonctionnement en courant alternatif
Električni pribor - Odklopniki za nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjske in podobne inštalacije - 1. del: Odklopniki za izmenični tok
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Overview
EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024 (CENELEC/CLC) is a European amendment to the IEC-based standard for circuit-breakers for a.c. operation used in household and similar installations. It applies to a.c. air-break circuit‑breakers at 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz with a rated voltage ≤ 440 V (between phases), rated current ≤ 125 A and rated short‑circuit capacity ≤ 25 000 A. The amendment A11 (published July 2024) updates marking, dielectric and short‑circuit test requirements, clearances and terminal provisions to align with related IEC series and EU legislation.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & ratings: Covers MCBs (miniature circuit‑breakers) and similar devices for household/similar installations within the stated voltage, current and short‑circuit limits.
- Marking and product information: New mandatory marking items include the grid distance “a” (per 9.12.9.2) when different from 35 mm and installation instructions when larger barriers or distances are required.
- Clearances and creepage: Table updates and footnote clarifications for minimum clearances/creepage; alignment with IEC 61008/61009 test arrangements.
- Dielectric and impulse tests: Modifications to dielectric test clauses (9.7 series), including corrected impulse voltage references and altitude/barometric adjustments.
- Short‑circuit testing (free air): The free‑air short‑circuit test now specifies a maximum grid distance of 250 mm and allows grid distances greater than 35 mm up to 250 mm to be declared by the manufacturer. The grid distance series (40, 45, 50, 55, etc.) is referenced.
- Terminals and connections: Terminals must accept specified copper conductor cross‑sections. Annex J revision increases the upper limit for use of screwless terminals up to 40 A.
- Other test updates: Clarifications to the 28‑day test, mechanical and electromagnetic test references, and updated normative references (e.g., EN 60664‑3).
Practical applications
- Product manufacturers use EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024 for design, testing and CE/UKCA documentation of domestic and similar a.c. circuit‑breakers (MCBs).
- Test laboratories apply the amended test methods and marking requirements when certifying compliance.
- Installers, panel builders and safety engineers rely on the standard’s ratings, clearances and terminal rules to ensure safe equipment selection and installation.
- Regulators and conformity assessors use it to verify compliance with EU low‑voltage safety objectives.
Related standards
- EN 60898-1:2019 and EN 60898-1:2019/A1:2024 (this amendment is read in conjunction with them)
- IEC 61008 / IEC 61009 series (alignment of test arrangements)
- EN 60664-3 (insulation coordination – referenced in Annex ZB)
Keywords: EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024, circuit‑breakers for a.c. operation, overcurrent protection, MCB, household installations, rated voltage, rated current, short‑circuit capacity, CENELEC.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2024
Električni pribor - Odklopniki za nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjske in podobne
inštalacije - 1. del: Odklopniki za izmenični tok
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and
similar installations - Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation
Elektrisches Installationsmaterial - Leitungsschutzschalter für Hausinstallationen und
ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Leitungsschutzschalter für Wechselstrom (AC)
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la protection contre les surintensités
pour installations domestiques et analogues - Partie 1: Disjoncteurs pour le
fonctionnement en courant alternatif
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024
ICS:
29.120.50 Varovalke in druga Fuses and other overcurrent
nadtokovna zaščita protection devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60898-1:2019/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2024
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent
protection for household and similar installations - Part 1: Circuit-
breakers for a.c. operation
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la Elektrisches Installationsmaterial - Leitungsschutzschalter
protection contre les surintensités pour installations für Hausinstallationen und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1:
domestiques et analogues - Partie 1: Disjoncteurs pour le Leitungsschutzschalter für Wechselstrom (AC)
fonctionnement en courant alternatif
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 60898-1:2019; it was approved by CENELEC on 2024-04-22. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2024 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
2 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
3 Modifications to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions” . 4
4 Addition of a modification to 4.5.2, “According to the type of terminals” . 4
5 Modification to 5.2.4, “Rated short-circuit capacity (I )” . 4
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6 Modification to 5.3.1, “Preferred values of rated voltage” . 4
7 Modification to 5.3.6, “Standard values of rated impulse withstand voltage (U )” . 4
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8 Modification to Clause 6, “Marking and other product information” . 4
9 Modification to 8.1.3, Table 4, “Minimum clearances and creepage distances” . 5
10 Addition of a modification to 8.1.5.2, “Circuit breakers shall be provided with”. 5
11 Modification to 8.1.5.12, “Pillar terminals…” . 6
12 Modification to 8.1.7.1, “General” . 6
13 Modification to 8.14, “Electromagnetic immunity” . 6
14 Modification to 8.15, “Electromagnetic emission” . 6
15 Modifications to 9.7, “Test of dielectric properties” . 6
16 Modification to 9.7.5.2, “Verification of clearances with the impulse withstand voltage” . 6
17 Modification to 9.7.5.4, “Verification of resistance of the insulation of open contacts
against an impulse voltage (suitability for isolation)” . 6
18 Modification to 9.9, “28-day test” . 7
19 Modification to 9.10.1, “General” . 7
20 Modification to 9.12.9.1, “General” . 7
21 Modification to 9.12.9.2, “Test in free air” . 7
22 Modification to 9.13.1, “Mechanical shock”. 7
23 Modification to Figure H.1 . 7
24 Modification to Annex J . 7
25 Modification to Annex L . 7
26 Modification to Annex ZB, “Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications” . 7
27 Modification to Annex ZD, “List of clauses that require retesting” . 8
28 Replacement of Annex ZZ, “Relationship between this European standard and the safety
objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered” . 8
29 Modification to the Bibliography . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024) has been prepared by CLC/TC 23E “Circuit breakers and similar
devices for household and similar applications”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2025-04-22
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2027-04-22
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN 60898-1:2019 and EN 60898-1:2019/A1:2024.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.
This amendment and EN 60898-1:2019/A1:2024 include the following significant technical changes with
respect to EN 60898-1:2019:
— Clause 6, Marking and other product information: addition of two items dealing with the grid distance “a”;
one for the value of “a”, the other for the installation information, when “a” is greater than 35 mm.
— Subclause 8.1.3, Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation and 9.7, Test of dielectric
properties: text is rearranged to be in line with the IEC 61008 and IEC 61009 series.
— Subclause 9.9, 28-day test: the reference temperature is measured during the first cycle (previously
during the temperature-rise test).
— Subclause 9.12.9.2 (Short-circuit) Test in free air, addition of a maximum grid distance of 250 mm.
— Annex J: Upper limit of current for use of screwless terminals is increased up to 40 A.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modifications to Clause 1, “Scope”
Delete the second and third modification:
“Add, at the end of the fourth paragraph, after “pollution degree 2”, the following text “and overvoltage
category III”.
Add, after the second paragraph, the following note:
NOTE 1 Additional requirements are necessary for circuit-breakers used in locations having more severe overvoltage
conditions.”
Replace in the last but one modification “paragraph 13” with “paragraph 14”.
Delete the last modification:
“Renumber the existing note in paragraph 14 to “NOTE 2”.”
2 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Delete the following standards:
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V
IEC 60269 (all parts), Low-voltage fuses
3 Modifications to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”
Replace
“Insert the following new terms and definitions:”
with
“Replace 3.2.15 and 3.2.16 with”.
4 Addition of a modification to 4.5.2, “According to the type of terminals”
Add a new modification as follows:
“4.5.2 According to the type of terminals
Delete the fourth dash and Note 3.”
5 Modification to 5.2.4, “Rated short-circuit capacity (I )”
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Delete the modification to 5.2.4.
6 Modification to 5.3.1, “P
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations - Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation". This standard covers: This part of IEC 60898 applies to a.c. air-break circuit-breakers for operation at 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz, having a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V (between phases), a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated short-circuit capacity not exceeding 25 000 A.
This part of IEC 60898 applies to a.c. air-break circuit-breakers for operation at 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz, having a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V (between phases), a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated short-circuit capacity not exceeding 25 000 A.
EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60898-1:2019/A1:2024, EN 60898-1:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60898-1:2019/A11:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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