EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015

Miniature fuses - Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links

Geräteschutzsicherungen - Teil 1: Begriffe für Geräteschutzsicherungen und allgemeine Anforderungen an G-Sicherungseinsätze

Coupe-circuit miniatures - Partie 1: Définitions pour coupe-circuit miniatures et prescriptions générales pour éléments de remplacement miniatures

Miniaturne varovalke - 1. del: Definicije za miniaturne varovalke in splošne zahteve za miniaturne taljive vložke (IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 02-Apr-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 24-Mar-2018
• ICS: 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 32C - Miniature fuses
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 32C - IEC_SC_32C
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 03-Apr-2015
• Completion Date: 03-Apr-2015
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60127-1:2007/A2:2015 - Miniature fuses - Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links (IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015)

Relations

• Replaced By: EN IEC 60127-1:2024 - Miniature fuses - Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links
• Effective Date: 24-Aug-2021
• Amends: EN 60127-1:2006 - Miniature fuses - Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links
• Effective Date: 16-Jul-2014

Overview

The EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015 standard, issued by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC), defines important terms and outlines general requirements for miniature fuses and miniature fuse-links. This amendment (A2) to EN 60127-1:2006 was approved in 2015 and aligns with the international standard IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015.

Miniature fuses are crucial electrical safety components used mainly for the protection of electric appliances and electronic equipment, ensuring reliable operation and preventing damage from overcurrent conditions. The standard specifically applies to enclosed fuse-links designed for indoor use and excludes fuses intended for the protection of low-voltage electrical installations covered by IEC 60269.

Key Topics

• Definitions and Terminology

  • Miniature fuse-link: An enclosed fuse designed to protect appliances and electronic components indoors.
  • Cartridge fuse-link: A small, enclosed fuse with a rated breaking capacity up to 2 kA and principal dimensions not exceeding 10 mm.
  • Special application miniature fuse-link: A fuse not covered by other parts of IEC 60127, rated up to 50 kA, with defined size constraints.

• General Requirements

  • Rated breaking capacity, dimensions, and standardized performance criteria.
  • Guidelines for endurance testing, including specific current flow durations for fuses above 6.3 A.
  • Compliance criteria when multiple failures occur during testing, promoting product reliability.

• Scope Clarification

  • The amendment emphasizes that the standard excludes fuses for low-voltage electrical installations, which are regulated by IEC 60269, distinguishing miniature fuses for appliance protection.

Applications

• Electrical Appliance Protection: Miniature fuses defined under EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015 ensure overcurrent protection for numerous household and commercial devices.
• Electronic Equipment Safeguarding: These fuses protect sensitive electronics, improving device lifespan by preventing damage from electrical faults.
• Indoor Use Equipment: The standard specifies fuse-links intended primarily for indoor applications where compact fuse sizes are critical.
• Specialized Industrial Applications: Cartridge and special application fuse-links created according to this standard serve niche markets requiring high breaking capacity and specific size requirements.

Related Standards

• EN 60127 Series: Additional parts of the EN 60127 standard deal with specific fuse characteristics, testing methods, and performance requirements. EN 60127-1 serves as the foundation for these.
• IEC 60269 - Low Voltage Fuses: While EN 60127 covers miniature fuse-links for appliances, IEC 60269 addresses fuses for broader low-voltage electrical installation protection.
• IEC 60127-2, IEC 60127-3, IEC 60127-4: These standards complement Part 1 by covering fuses for particular applications, such as special miniature and other design types.

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By adhering to the definitions and general requirements set forth in EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015, manufacturers and engineers can ensure that miniature fuses used in appliances and electronic equipment meet rigorous standards for safety, quality, and performance. This promotes harmonized product quality across European markets and supports electrical safety in a wide range of practical applications.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2015
Miniaturne varovalke - 1. del: Definicije za miniaturne varovalke in splošne zahteve
za miniaturne taljive vložke (IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015)
Miniature fuses - Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for
miniature fuse-links (IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015)
Geräteschutzsicherungen - Teil 1: Begriffe für die Geräteschutzsicherungen und
allgemeine Anforderungen an G-Sicherungseinsätze (IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015)
Coupe-circuit miniatures - Partie 1: Définitions pour coupe-circuit miniatures et
prescriptions générales pour éléments de remplacement miniatures (IEC 60127-
1:2006/A2:2015)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015
ICS:
29.120.50 9DURYDONHLQGUXJD Fuses and other overcurrent
PHGWRNRYQD]DãþLWD protection devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60127-1:2006/A2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2015
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Miniature fuses - Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and
general requirements for miniature fuse-links
(IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015)
Coupe-circuit miniatures - Partie 1: Définitions pour coupe- Geräteschutzsicherungen - Teil 1: Begriffe für die
circuit miniatures et prescriptions générales pour éléments Geräteschutzsicherungen und allgemeine Anforderungen
de remplacement miniatures an G-Sicherungseinsätze
(IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015) (IEC 60127-1:2006/A2:2015)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60127-1:2006; it was approved by CENELEC on 2015-03-25. 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
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Ref. No. EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015 E

Foreword
The text of document 32C/490/CDV, future IEC 60127-1:2006/A2, prepared by SC 32C "Miniature
fuses" of IEC/TC 32 "Fuses" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 60127-1:2006/A2:2015.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2015-12-25
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2018-03-25
standards conflicting with the
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 [and/or CEN] shal
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