HD 62640:2015/A11:2016

Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar uses

To include CH special national condition in the list of SNCs.

Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzeinrichtung mit oder ohne Überstromschutz für Steckdosen für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen

Dispositifs à courant différentiel résiduel avec ou sans protection contre les surintensités pour les socles de prises de courant destinés à des installations domestiques et analogues

Naprave na preostali (diferenčni) tok z nadtokovno zaščito ali brez nje za vtičnice za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 10-Feb-2019
• ICS: 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 23E - Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and similar applications
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 23E - Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and similar applications
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Completion Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Directive: 2004/108/EC - Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• Directive: 2004/108/EU - DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• 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: 2014/30/EU - Directive 2014/30/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 electromagnetic compatibility (recast)
• 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
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST HD 62640:2015/A11:2016 - Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar uses

Relations

• Amends: HD 62640:2015 - Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar uses
• Effective Date: 23-Jan-2023

Overview

HD 62640:2015/A11:2016 is a harmonized European standard issued by CLC that specifies safety and performance requirements for residual current devices (RCDs) with or without overcurrent protection, designed for socket-outlets used in households and similar applications. This amendment (A11) updates the original HD 62640:2015 standard, including the incorporation of specific national conditions (SNCs), such as those related to Switzerland. The standard ensures compliance with essential safety objectives mandated by the Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2006/95/EC), reinforcing product reliability and user protection within prescribed voltage limits.

Key Topics

• Residual Current Devices (RCDs): The standard covers devices that detect residual (leakage) current to prevent electric shocks and fire hazards.
• With or Without Overcurrent Protection: It addresses RCDs integrated with or without additional overcurrent protective features, which safeguard circuits against overloads and short circuits.
• Socket-Outlets for Household Use: Specific application focus on socket-outlets commonly found in domestic and similar environments, ensuring suitability for everyday electrical installations.
• Special National Conditions (SNCs): The amendment adds provisions to account for national regulations, e.g., the Swiss national electrical installation rules, which may conflict with the standard.
• Harmonization & Compliance: Aligns with CENELEC’s harmonized standards, supporting manufacturers and regulatory bodies in ensuring consistent safety standards across European markets.
• Implementation Deadlines: The amendment sets deadlines for adoption and withdrawal of conflicting national standards to maintain uniform safety regulations.

Applications

HD 62640:2015/A11:2016 is critical for:

• Manufacturers of RCDs and circuit protection devices who supply products for domestic electrical systems.
• Electrical engineers and installers tasked with designing and implementing safe residential socket-outlet circuits.
• Regulatory and certification bodies ensuring product compliance with European directives such as the LVD.
• Industry stakeholders requiring alignment between national regulations and European harmonized standards for safer electrical installations.
• Technical specification references in the development, testing, and certification of protection devices used widely across homes, apartments, and similar premises.

Related Standards

• HD 62640:2015 – The original standard detailing RCD requirements prior to amendment A11.
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2006/95/EC) – The EU directive governing electrical safety within set voltage limits, which HD 62640 supports.
• IEC 61008 / IEC 61009 series – International standards related to residual current operated circuit-breakers and devices with overcurrent protection.
• National Electrical Installation Rules – Various country-specific regulations that may influence the application of this standard, e.g., Swiss national rules highlighted in the amendment.
• Other CENELEC Harmonization Documents – Related electrotechnical standards ensuring interoperability and consistent safety in domestic electrical equipment.

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Keywords: HD 62640:2015/A11:2016, residual current devices, RCD, overcurrent protection, socket-outlets, household electrical safety, CLC standard, CENELEC harmonization, electrical installation standards, Low Voltage Directive, special national conditions, EU electrical safety compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for
household and similar uses
Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzeinrichtung mit oder ohne Überstromschutz für
Steckdosen für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen
Dispositifs à courant différentiel résiduel avec ou sans protection contre les surintensités
pour les socles de prises de courant destinés à des installations domestiques et
analogues
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: HD 62640:2015/A11:2016
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.

HARMONIZATION DOCUMENT HD 62640:2015/A11

DOCUMENT D'HARMONISATION
HARMONISIERUNGSDOKUMENT
April 2016
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection
for socket-outlets for household and similar uses
Dispositifs à courant différentiel résiduel avec ou sans Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzeinrichtung mit oder
protection contre les surintensités pour les socles de prises ohne Überstromschutz für Steckdosen für
de courant destinés à des installations domestiques et Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen
analogues
This amendment A11 modifies the Harmonization Document HD 62640:2015; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-02-11. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for implementation of this
amendment at national level.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national implementations 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).
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Eston
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