EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023
(Amendment)Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility
Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility
Fehlerstromschutzeinrichtungen (RCDs) für Hausinstallationen und ähnliche Verwendung - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
Dispositifs différentiels résiduels (DDR) pour usages domestiques et analogues - Compatibilité électromagnétique
No scope available
Zaščitne naprave na residualni tok za uporabo v gospodinjstvu in podobne namene - Elektromagnetna združljivost - Dopolnilo A11 (EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023)
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Overview
The EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023 standard focuses on the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) used in household and similar applications. This amendment A11 updates and refines the core document EN IEC 61543:2023, providing essential modifications to ensure that RCDs maintain reliable operation and immunity amid electromagnetic disturbances. Developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), this standard helps manufacturers and regulatory bodies align on stringent EMC requirements to enhance electrical safety in residential environments.
Key Topics
Electromagnetic Compatibility of RCDs
This standard ensures that RCDs-which detect leakage currents to protect against electric shock-operate correctly without malfunction or interference caused by electromagnetic noise or fields.Amendments to Testing Parameters
The document revises specific test levels for conducted and radiated disturbances:- Increased test levels for residual current circuit breakers (RCCBs) and residual current circuit breakers with overcurrent protection (RCBOs), including 10 V for conducted disturbances and 10 V/m for radiated fields between 80 MHz and 6 GHz.
- Different, lower test levels maintained for stationary RCDs (SRCDs) and portable residual current devices (PRCDs).
Annex A – Guidance for Other SC23E Products
The amendment introduces Annex A, which offers EMC requirements and testing guidance for other electrical products under SC23E’s scope beyond RCDs, such as:- Residual Current Monitors (RCMs) for household use
- Arc fault detection devices
- Automatic reclosing devices for circuit breakers
- Protective devices for electric vehicle charging
This annex helps unify EMC practices across a wider range of household electrical protection devices.
Updated Scope and Application Notes
Certain paragraphs and notes within the scope and introduction were modified to clarify the intended usage of the document and remove outdated references.Normative References
The standard references key electromagnetic compatibility testing standards such as IEC 61000 series and CISPR 14-1, ensuring harmonized international testing procedures.
Applications
Household Electrical Safety
Ensures RCDs perform safely and reliably when exposed to electromagnetic disturbances common in household environments, protecting occupants from electric shock hazards.Manufacturing & Testing of Protective Devices
Manufacturers use this standard to develop RCDs and related devices that meet strict EMC criteria. Laboratories adopt the updated testing levels to verify product compliance before market release.Electric Vehicle Charging Installations
Guidance in Annex A supports EMC requirements for protective devices in electric vehicle charging systems, focusing on safe and interference-resilient charging equipment.Harmonized European Market Compliance
Facilitates manufacturers' ability to meet legal EMC requirements under European directives by complying with unified CENELEC standards.
Related Standards
- EN IEC 61543:2023 – Base standard for EMC of residual current-operated protective devices.
- IEC 61000 Series – International EMC testing methods including:
- IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
- IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Radio-frequency Immunity
- IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Disturbances
- CISPR 14-1 – EM emission requirements for household and similar apparatus.
- IEC 62020-1 – Residual Current Monitors for household use.
- IEC 62606 – Arc Fault Detection Devices.
- IEC 63024 – Automatic Reclosing Devices for circuit breakers.
- IEC 62752 – In-cable Control and Protection Devices for EV mode 2 charging.
- IEC 62955 – Residual Direct Current Detection Devices for EV mode 3 charging.
With this amendment, EN IEC 61543 strengthens the electromagnetic compatibility framework for residual current-operated protective devices and aligns EMC testing strategies across a broader spectrum of household electrical safety products. Manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory authorities benefit from clearer EMC requirements, ensuring improved electrical safety and device reliability in everyday applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility". This standard covers: No scope available
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EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general; 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices; 33.100.10 - Emission. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 61543:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/30/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/552. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2023
Zaščitne naprave na residualni tok za uporabo v gospodinjstvu in podobne
namene - Elektromagnetna združljivost - Dopolnilo A11 (EN IEC
61543:2023/A11:2023)
Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use -
Electromagnetic compatibility
Fehlerstromschutzeinrichtungen (RCDs) für Hausinstallationen und ähnliche
Verwendung - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
Dispositifs différentiels résiduels (DDR) pour usages domestiques et analogues -
Compatibilité électromagnétique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023
ICS:
29.120.50 Varovalke in druga Fuses and other overcurrent
nadtokovna zaščita protection devices
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61543:2023/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2023
ICS 29.120.50; 29.020; 33.100.10
English Version
Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for
household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility
Dispositifs différentiels résiduels (DDR) pour usages Fehlerstromschutzeinrichtungen (RCDs) für
domestiques et analogues - Compatibilité Hausinstallationen und ähnliche Verwendung -
électromagnétique Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 61543:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-04-19. 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
© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
2 Modification to Clause 1, "Scope" . 4
3 Modification to Clause 4, " Electromagnetic emission of RCDs" . 4
4 Modification to 5.1, "General" . 4
5 Modifications to 5.3.1, "General" . 4
6 Modification to 5.3.3, "Conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (T 3)" . 5
7 Modification to 5.3.6, "Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field (T 6)" . 5
8 Addition of Annex A, "EMC requirements and tests for product standards under the
scope of SC 23E other than RCDs" . 5
9 Modification to Clause 6, "Electromagnetic emission of products within the scope of
SC23E, other than RCDs", and Clause 7, "Electromagnetic immunity of products within
the scope of SC23E, other than RCDs" . 6
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications . 7
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 61543:2023/A11:2023) 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) 2024-04-19
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026-04-19
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.
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 Modification to the Introduction
In the first and only paragraph, add “(see Annex A)” as follows:
"IEC 61543 is product family standard for RCDs Electromagnetic Compatibility and, more generally it is used
as a guide (see Annex A) for other devices of the SC23E."
2 Modification to Clause 1, "Scope"
Delete the last paragraph starting with "This document is also intended" and the Note (including the list in the
Note).
3 Modifica
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