EN 60730-1:2000/A12:2003

Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 1: General requirements

Superseded by EN 60730-1:2011

Automatische elektrische Regel- und Steuergeräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Anwendungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Dispositifs de commande électrique automatiques à usage domestique et analogue - Partie 1: Règles générales

Automatic electrical controls for houshold and similar use -- Part 1: General requirements

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 02-Sep-2003
• Withdrawal Date: 31-May-2010
• ICS: 33.160.20 - Radio receivers
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 72 - Automatic controls for household use
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 72 - IEC_TC_72
• Parallel Committee: IEC/TC 72 - IEC_TC_72
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 03-Sep-2003
• Completion Date: 03-Sep-2003
• 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: 73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Mandate: M/552 - [C(2016) 7641 final] Standardisation request as regards harmonised standards in support of 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
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60730-1:2001/A12:2004 - Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use -- Part 1: General requirements

Relations

• Replaced By: EN 60730-1:2011 - Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 60730-1:2000 - Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60730-1:2000/A12:2003 is an important amendment to the European Standard EN 60730-1:2000, focusing on the automatic electrical controls for household and similar use. Published by CENELEC in 2003, this amendment updates the general requirements defined in the original standard to improve safety, reliability, and performance of these controls. It outlines the technical specifications and testing procedures that manufacturers and regulators must follow to ensure quality in automatic electrical control devices commonly used in residential environments.

This amendment has been superseded by the more recent EN 60730-1:2011 but remains a significant reference in the development and conformity assessment of household electrical control devices.

Key Topics

• Scope and References
  The amendment extends the normative references, particularly incorporating IEC 60669-1:1998, which sets the general requirements for switches used in household and similar fixed electrical installations.

• Endurance Testing
  EN 60730-1:2000/A12 specifies rigorous endurance tests for automatic controls, including assessments with tungsten filament and fluorescent lamp loads per IEC 60669-1 clauses. This ensures durability under typical operating conditions.

• Temperature-related Testing
  For operational temperatures below 0 °C, additional tests are mandated to verify performance and reliability, particularly for controls with Type 1 and Type 2 actions. This caters to devices used in colder environments.

• Load Terminals and AC Mains Requirements
  Detailed specifications for load terminals and AC mains connections are clarified, with precise notes on test procedures and criteria to ensure safe and effective electrical conduction.

• National Standardization and Harmonization
  CENELEC mandated implementation deadlines for member states, ensuring uniform adoption within the European Union. Compliance avoids conflicts with national standards and supports pan-European trade and safety.

Applications

EN 60730-1:2000/A12:2003 applies widely across automatic electrical control devices designed for household and similar uses, including:

• Thermostats controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Timers and switches embedded in household appliances
• Automatic lighting controls for residential and light commercial properties
• Safety controls integrated into electrical domestic devices
• Controls requiring verification for low-temperature environments

Manufacturers, safety inspectors, and certification bodies apply this standard to validate device safety, functionality, and electrical endurance. It supports the design of reliable control units ensuring consumer protection and regulatory compliance.

Related Standards

• EN 60730-1:2011 – The updated version superseding this amendment, providing the latest general requirements for automatic electrical controls.
• IEC 60669-1:1998 / EN 60669-1:1999 – General requirements for household and similar fixed-electrical installation switches, extensively referenced in this amendment.
• Part 2 of EN 60730 series – Specific requirements for various types of automatic controls, complementing the general rules outlined in Part 1.
• National standards enacted by CENELEC members based on this amendment ensure localized regulatory alignment across Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, and other European countries.

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Following the guidelines of EN 60730-1:2000/A12:2003 helps ensure that automatic electrical controls used in homes meet stringent quality, safety, and endurance standards, fostering trust and safety in everyday electrical devices. Manufacturers and regulatory agencies benefit from a harmonized framework aligning technical requirements across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60730-
1:2001/A12:2004
STANDARD
marec 2004
Automatic electrical controls for houshold and similar use -- Part 1: General
requirements
ICS 97.120 Referenčna številka
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60730-1/A12
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2003

ICS 33.160.20
English version
Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use
Part 1: General requirements
Dispositifs de commande électrique Automatische elektrische Regel-
automatiques à usage domestique und Steuergeräte für den Hausgebrauch
et analogue und ähnliche Anwendungen
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

This amendment A12 modifies the European Standard EN 60730-1:2000; it was approved by CENELEC
on 2003-06-01. 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 Central Secretariat 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
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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