EN IEC 62271-213:2021/prA1:2026

Amendment 1 - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 213: Voltage detecting and indicating system

Hochspannungs-Schaltgeräte und -Schaltanlagen – Teil 213: Spannungsprüf- und -anzeigesysteme

Appareillage à haute tension - Partie 213: Système détecteur et indicateur de tension

Visokonapetostne stikalne in krmilne naprave - 213. del: Sistem za detekcijo in indikacijo napetosti - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 01-Nov-2027
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• ICS: 29.130.10 - High voltage switchgear and controlgear
• ICS: 29.240.20 - Power transmission and distribution lines
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 17AC - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear
• Current Stage: 4020 - Enquiry circulated - Enquiry
• Start Date: 10-Apr-2026
• Due Date: 31-Jul-2025
• Completion Date: 10-Apr-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 62271-213:2021/oprA1:2026 - Amendment 1 - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 213: Voltage detecting and indicating system

Relations

• Amends: EN IEC 62271-213:2021 - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 213: Voltage detecting and indicating system
• Effective Date: 06-Aug-2024

Overview

EN IEC 62271-213:2021/prA1:2026 Amendment 1 is a draft amendment to the international standard for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear, specifically addressing voltage detecting and indicating systems. Developed by CLC and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this amendment further refines the requirements and design details for critical components of voltage indicator systems used in high-voltage electrical installations. It aims to increase safety, accuracy, and interoperability of voltage detection systems, providing updated guidelines that help manufacturers, utilities, and engineers achieve reliable electrical infrastructure.

Key Topics

This amendment introduces several significant clarifications and editorial changes, focusing on the usability and safety of high-voltage voltage detecting and indicating systems:

• Testing Points Design: Specifies detailed requirements for plug and socket outlet design for testing points, ensuring compatibility with standard 4 mm “banana plugs” and setting dimensional requirements for proper electrical contact.
• Degree of Protection: Reaffirms that testing points must meet at least IP2X protection (in accordance with IEC 60529:2013), improving personnel safety during testing operations.
• Indication Conditions: Updates and simplifies test conditions for both "voltage present" and "voltage not present" indications, enhancing clarity and consistency.
• Vibration Test: Incorporates corrections to the vibration test procedure, deleting specific dwell time requirements to avoid ambiguity.
• Plug/Socket Materials: Allows the use of non-shielded plugs, while specifying provisions if shielded, retractable insulation is used.

These clarifications help ensure accurate voltage detection, mitigate the risk of misinterpretation, and support standardized designs across different manufacturers and users.

Applications

The scope of this amendment, and by extension the parent standard, is particularly relevant for the following practical applications:

• High-voltage Switchgear Maintenance: Supports safe verification of circuit status through standardized voltage detecting and indicating systems, crucial for maintenance personnel and operators.
• System Design & Engineering: Provides up-to-date technical requirements for design engineers specifying or integrating voltage indicator systems within high-voltage assemblies.
• Production & Quality Assurance: Ensures manufacturers and quality control teams have clear guidelines for plug/socket compatibility and testing point safety, leading to improved product reliability.
• Utility Operations: Helps utilities maintain compliance with international standards for operation and safety in high-voltage substations and distribution networks.
• Training & Safety Protocols: Offers a reliable foundation for developing safety procedures and training programs associated with live working and voltage detection in electrical installations.

Related Standards

To ensure full compliance and interoperability, the following related standards are essential companions:

• IEC 60529:2013 – Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code), referenced for minimum safety requirements.
• EN IEC 62271 series – General requirements for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear.
• IEC 62271-213:2021 – The main document specifying performance, design, and testing of voltage detecting and indicating systems.
• IEC 60071 – Insulation coordination principles for high-voltage equipment.
• IEC SC 17C, TC 17, TC 78 – Technical committees focusing on assemblies, switchgear safety, and related functional aspects.

By adhering to EN IEC 62271-213:2021/prA1:2026, stakeholders ensure alignment with best practices and harmonization across European and international markets, promoting electrical safety, system integrity, and effective risk management in high-voltage environments.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2026
Visokonapetostne stikalne in krmilne naprave - 213. del: Sistem za detekcijo in
indikacijo napetosti - Dopolnilo A1
Amendment 1 - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 213: Voltage detecting
and indicating system
Hochspannungs-Schaltgeräte und -Schaltanlagen – Teil 213: Spannungsprüf- und -
anzeigesysteme
Appareillage à haute tension - Partie 213: Système détecteur et indicateur de tension
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62271-213:2021/prA1:2026
ICS:
29.130.10 Visokonapetostne stikalne in High voltage switchgear and
krmilne naprave controlgear
SIST EN IEC 62271- en
213:2021/oprA1:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

17C/989/CDV
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PROJECT NUMBER:
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DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
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Germany Mr Mark Kuschel
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TITLE:
Amendment 1 – High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 213: Voltage detecting and indicating system

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FOREWORD
This amendment A1 of IEC 62271-213:2021 has been prepared by JWG 34 of technical
subcommittee 17C: ASSEMBLIES.
This amendment includ
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