EN 60669-1:2018
(Main)Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements
NEW!IEC 60669-1:2017 is available as IEC 60669-1:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.This part of IEC 60669 applies to manually operated general purpose functional switches, for alternating current (AC) only with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V with a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. For switches provided with screwless terminals, the rated current is limited to 16 A. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 1998, Amendment 1:1999 and Amendment 2:2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) change of the scope for motor load switches; b) deletion of some dated normative references; c) changes to the definitions; d) in Clause 5 the number of specimens to be used for the tests are clearly given in Table 1 (Corresponding Annex A of IEC 60669-1:1998 was therefore deleted); e) in Clause 5 it was clarified on which switches the tests of Clause 19 shall be carried out; f) requirements concerning 13 A switches have been included; g) mandatory indication that a terminal is suitable for rigid conductor only; h) requirements and test conditions for flexible conductors have been included in Clause 12; i) requirements for pilot light units have been included; j) new test for self-ballasted lamp loads in 19.3; k) Table 20 has been completely redrawn to cover normal, mini and micro-gap switches and renumbered Table 21; l) new informative Annex B including changes planned for the future in order to align IEC 60669-1 with the requirements of IEC 60998 (all parts), IEC 60999 (all parts) and IEC 60228; m) new informative Annex C about the circuit development for 19.3; n) new informative Annex D including additional requirements for insulation-piercing terminals; o) new informative Annex E including additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a temperature lower than −5 °C. Key words: Home switches, fixed electrical installation
Schalter für Haushalt und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische Installationen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes domestiques et analogues - Partie 1: Exigences générales
NEW!IEC 60669-1:2017 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60669-1:2017 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.La présente partie de l'IEC 60669 s'applique aux interrupteurs fonctionnels pour courant alternatif seulement à commande manuelle pour usages courants, de tension assignée ne dépassant pas 440 V et de courant assigné ne dépassant pas 63 A, destinés aux installations électriques fixes domestiques et analogues soit intérieures soit extérieures. Pour les interrupteurs équipés de bornes sans vis, le courant assigné est limité à 16 A. Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 1998, l’Amendement 1:1999 et l’Amendement 2:2006. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) modification du domaine d’application concernant les interrupteurs pour charge moteur; b) suppression de certaines références normatives datées; c) modifications relatives aux définitions; d) dans l’Article 5, le nombre d’échantillons à utiliser pour les essais est clairement indiqué dans le Tableau 1 (L’Annexe A correspondante de l’IEC 60669-1:1998 a donc été supprimée en conséquence); e) dans l’Article 5, ajout de précisions concernant les interrupteurs sur lesquels les essais de l’Article 19 doivent être effectués; f) ajout d’exigences relatives aux interrupteurs 13 A; g) indication obligatoire signalant qu’une borne est adaptée pour un conducteur rigide uniquement; h) ajout d’exigences et de conditions d’essai pour les conducteurs souples à l’Article 12; i) ajout d’exigences relatives aux lampes indicatrices; j) ajout d’un nouvel essai pour les charges par lampe à ballast intégré en 19.3; k) Tableau 20 entièrement refait afin de couvrir les interrupteurs à distance normale d’ouverture des contacts, à faible distance d’ouverture des contacts et à microdistance d’ouverture des contacts et renuméroté Tableau 21; l) ajout d’une nouvelle Annexe B informative comprenant les modifications prévues pour aligner l'IEC 60669-1 avec les exigences de l'IEC 60998 (toutes les parties), de l'IEC 60999 (toutes les parties) et de l'IEC 60228; m) ajout d’une nouvelle Annexe C informative relative au développement du circuit pour 19.3; n) ajout d’une nouvelle Annexe D informative comprenant des exigences complémentaires pour les bornes à perçage d'isolant; o) ajout d’une nouvelle Annexe E informative comprenant des exigences et des essais supplémentaires pour les interrupteurs à utiliser à une température inférieure à −5 °C. Mots clés: interrupteur mural, interrupteurs muraux, installation électrique maison
Stikala za gospodinjske in podobne fiksne električne napeljave - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 60669-1:2017, spremenjen)
Ta del standarda IEC 60669 se uporablja za ročno upravljana funkcionalna stikala za splošno uporabo v gospodinjstvih in podobnih notranjih ali zunanjih fiksnih električnih inštalacijah, pri čemer njihova nazivna napetost ne presega 440 V pri nazivnem izmeničnem toku največ 63 A.
Za stikala z brezvijačnimi priključki je nazivni tok omejen na 16 A.
OPOMBA 1: Nazivni tok je za izolirane prebodne priključke (IPT) v skladu z dodatkom A omejen na 16 A.
Stikala, vključena v ta dokument, so po potrebi namenjena za upravljanje vseh naslednjih obremenitev (pri običajni uporabi):
– obremenitveni tokokrog volframove sijalke;
– obremenitveni tokokrog sijalke z vgrajeno zunanjo predstikalno napravo (npr. LED, CFL, fluorescenčne svetilke);
– obremenitveni tokokrog sijalke z vgrajeno predstikalno napravo (npr. LEDi ali CFLi);
– tokokrog z občutno uporno obremenitvijo s faktorjem moči najmanj 0,95;
– enofazni tokokrog za motorske obremenitve z nazivnim tokom, ki pri 250 V (750 VA) ne presega 3 A in pri 120 V (540 VA) 4,5 A, ter ima faktor moči najmanj 0,6. To velja za stikala, ki imajo nazivni tok vsaj 10 A in niso bila dodatno preskušena, in za tipkala, ki imajo nazivni tok vsaj 6 A in niso bila dodatno testirana.
OPOMBA 2: Primernost stikala za nadzor vklopnega ali zagonskega toka motorja mora biti preskušena v tej državi: AU.
Ta dokument se uporablja tudi za montažne doze za stikala z izjemo montažnih doz za podometna stikala.
OPOMBA 3: Splošne zahteve za montažne doze za podometna stikala so podane v standardu IEC 60670-1.
Uporablja se tudi za ta stikala:
– stikala s signalnim svetilom;
– daljinska elektromagnetna stikala (posebne zahteve so podane v standardu IEC 606692-2);
– stikala z napravo za časovnik zamik (posebne zahteve so podane v standardu IEC 60669-2-3);
– kombinacija stikal in drugih funkcij (z izjemo stikal, kombiniranih z varovalkami);
– elektronska stikala (posebne zahteve so podane v standardu IEC 60669-2-1);
– stikala z možnostjo vtičnice in pritrditve prožnih kablov (glej dodatek A);
– ločilna stikala (posebne zahteve so podane v standardu IEC 60669-2-4);
– stikala in pripadajoča dodatna oprema za uporabo v stanovanjskih in stavbnih elektronskih sistemih (posebne zahteve so podane v standardu IEC 60669-2-5);
– gasilska stikala (posebne zahteve so podane v standardu IEC 60669-2-6);
Stikala, ki so v skladu s tem dokumentom, so primerna za uporabo pri temperaturah okolja, ki običajno ne presegajo 40 °C, njihovo povprečje v 24 h pa ne presega 35 °C. Spodnja meja temperature okolja je –5 °C.
OPOMBA 4: Za nižje temperature glej dodatek E.
Stikala, ki so v skladu s tem dokumentom, so primerna samo za vgradnjo v opremo, pri kateri je malo verjetno, da bo temperatura okolja presegla 35 °C.
V območjih, kjer prevladujejo posebne razmere, npr. na ladjah, v vozilih in podobno, ter v nevarnih območjih, npr. kjer so možne eksplozije, je morda treba upoštevati posebne konstrukcijske in/ali dodatne zahteve.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 15-Feb-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 12-Feb-2021
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 23BX - CLC_TC_23BX
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 23B - IEC_SC_23B
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 22-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 30-Dec-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 25-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 23-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 03-Mar-2020
- Effective Date
- 06-Nov-2018
Overview
EN 60669-1:2018 (IEC 60669-1:2017, modified) - Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements - defines safety, performance and test requirements for manually operated, general‑purpose functional home switches used in fixed electrical installations.
Scope highlights:
- Applies to AC switches with rated voltage ≤ 440 V and rated current ≤ 63 A, for indoor or outdoor household and similar fixed installations.
- Screwless terminals are limited to 16 A rated current.
- This fourth edition replaces the 1998 edition and its amendments and introduces multiple technical revisions and new informative/normative annexes.
Key topics and technical requirements
The standard sets out constructional, electrical and test requirements essential for safe, reliable switch design and verification:
- Ratings and classification: Preferred rated voltages (230 V, 250 V, 400 V, 440 V) and rated-current relationships (including SBL circuit power relations).
- Terminal and conductor requirements: Mandatory marking where a terminal is suitable for rigid conductor only; added test conditions for flexible conductors (Clause 12); additional requirements for insulation‑piercing terminals (Annex D).
- Operational and load testing: Clarified specimen counts for tests (Clause 5); specific tests for normal operation including self‑ballasted lamp (SBL) loads (Clause 19.3) with defined peak current (Ipeak) and energy (It) values.
- Mechanical, thermal and ageing tests: Mechanical strength, resistance to humidity and ageing, and glow‑wire/flame tests referenced.
- New and revised content: Inclusion of requirements for 13 A switches, pilot‑light units, low‑temperature service (Annex E), and normative handling of devices intended for flexible cables (Annex A).
- Electromagnetic fields (EMF): EMF generated by these switches is considered negligible (no tests required).
- National deviations and harmonization: CENELEC common modifications, Annex ZB (special national conditions), and alignment plans with IEC 60998/60999/60228 (Annex B).
Practical applications - who uses this standard
- Switch manufacturers and product designers - for compliance during design and selection of terminals, materials and internal circuits.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies - to perform type and routine tests (Clause 5, Annex ZD under consideration) and to verify conformity with EU directives where applicable.
- Specifiers, installers and electrical contractors - to select appropriate switches for household/fixed installations and understand marking/earthing requirements.
- Regulators and compliance teams - for market surveillance, CE marking and national adaptation (Annex ZB/ZC).
Related standards
- IEC/EN 60669-2-1 (electronic switches), IEC 60998 series, IEC 60999, IEC 60228, IEC 60529 (IP code), IEC 60695 (glow‑wire tests) - many of these are referenced in Annex ZA for normative application.
Keywords: EN 60669-1:2018, IEC 60669-1, home switches, fixed electrical installation, household switches, switch testing, terminal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60669-1:2018 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements". This standard covers: NEW!IEC 60669-1:2017 is available as IEC 60669-1:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.This part of IEC 60669 applies to manually operated general purpose functional switches, for alternating current (AC) only with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V with a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. For switches provided with screwless terminals, the rated current is limited to 16 A. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 1998, Amendment 1:1999 and Amendment 2:2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) change of the scope for motor load switches; b) deletion of some dated normative references; c) changes to the definitions; d) in Clause 5 the number of specimens to be used for the tests are clearly given in Table 1 (Corresponding Annex A of IEC 60669-1:1998 was therefore deleted); e) in Clause 5 it was clarified on which switches the tests of Clause 19 shall be carried out; f) requirements concerning 13 A switches have been included; g) mandatory indication that a terminal is suitable for rigid conductor only; h) requirements and test conditions for flexible conductors have been included in Clause 12; i) requirements for pilot light units have been included; j) new test for self-ballasted lamp loads in 19.3; k) Table 20 has been completely redrawn to cover normal, mini and micro-gap switches and renumbered Table 21; l) new informative Annex B including changes planned for the future in order to align IEC 60669-1 with the requirements of IEC 60998 (all parts), IEC 60999 (all parts) and IEC 60228; m) new informative Annex C about the circuit development for 19.3; n) new informative Annex D including additional requirements for insulation-piercing terminals; o) new informative Annex E including additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a temperature lower than −5 °C. Key words: Home switches, fixed electrical installation
NEW!IEC 60669-1:2017 is available as IEC 60669-1:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.This part of IEC 60669 applies to manually operated general purpose functional switches, for alternating current (AC) only with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V with a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. For switches provided with screwless terminals, the rated current is limited to 16 A. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 1998, Amendment 1:1999 and Amendment 2:2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) change of the scope for motor load switches; b) deletion of some dated normative references; c) changes to the definitions; d) in Clause 5 the number of specimens to be used for the tests are clearly given in Table 1 (Corresponding Annex A of IEC 60669-1:1998 was therefore deleted); e) in Clause 5 it was clarified on which switches the tests of Clause 19 shall be carried out; f) requirements concerning 13 A switches have been included; g) mandatory indication that a terminal is suitable for rigid conductor only; h) requirements and test conditions for flexible conductors have been included in Clause 12; i) requirements for pilot light units have been included; j) new test for self-ballasted lamp loads in 19.3; k) Table 20 has been completely redrawn to cover normal, mini and micro-gap switches and renumbered Table 21; l) new informative Annex B including changes planned for the future in order to align IEC 60669-1 with the requirements of IEC 60998 (all parts), IEC 60999 (all parts) and IEC 60228; m) new informative Annex C about the circuit development for 19.3; n) new informative Annex D including additional requirements for insulation-piercing terminals; o) new informative Annex E including additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a temperature lower than −5 °C. Key words: Home switches, fixed electrical installation
EN 60669-1:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.40 - Switches. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60669-1:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60669-1:1999/IS1:2009, EN 60669-1:1999, EN 60669-1:1999/A2:2008, EN 60669-1:1999/A1:2002, EN 60669-1:2018/AC:2020-02, EN 60669-1:2018/AC:2018-11. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60669-1:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. 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)
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Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 60669-1:2017 , modified)
Schalter für Haushalt und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische Installationen - Teil 1:
Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 60669-1:2017 , modifiziert)
Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes domestiques et analogues - Partie 1:
Exigences générales (IEC 60669-1:2017 , modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60669-1:2018
ICS:
29.120.40 Stikala Switches
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60669-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2018
ICS 29.120.40 Supersedes EN 60669-1:1999, EN 60669-
1:1999/IS1:2009
English Version
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations -
Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 60669-1:2017 , modified)
Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes Schalter für Haushalt und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische
domestiques et analogues - Partie 1: Exigences générales Installationen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(IEC 60669-1:2017 , modifiée) (IEC 60669-1:2017 , modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2017-02-13. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard 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 European Standard 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2018 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60669-1:2018 E
European foreword
The text of document 23B/1235/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 60669-1, prepared by IEC/SC 23B
"Plugs, socket-outlets and switches" of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60669-1:2018.
A draft amendment, which covers common modifications to IEC 60669-1 (23B/1235/FDIS),
was prepared by CLC/TC 23BX "Switches, boxes and enclosures for household and similar
purposes, plugs and socket outlets for d.c. and for the charging of electrical vehicles including
their connectors" and approved by CENELEC.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2018-08-16
• latest date by which this document has
to be implemented at national level
by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2019-02-16
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with this document
have to be withdrawn
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in
IEC 60669-1:2017 are prefixed “Z”.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive.
For the relationship with EU Directive see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60669-1:2017 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 Scope
Replace NOTE 2 by “Void”
2 Normative references
Replace the text of Clause 2 by:
NOTE Normative references to international publications are listed in Annex ZA (normative).
3 Terms and definitions
Add the following definitions:
3.Z1
surface-type switch
switch, which when mounted, projects wholly above the surface on which it is mounted
3.Z2
flush-type switch
switch mainly intended to be mounted in a flush-type box
3.Z3
semi flush-type switch
switch mainly intended to be mounted in a semi flush-type box
3.Z4
panel-type switch
switch mainly intended for mounting to a panel having an aperture through which the
intended accessible surface of the switch protrudes
3.Z5
architrave-type switch
switch having a cover plate of such proportions that it may be accommodated within an
architrave
3.Z6
live part
[IEV 442-01-40] conductor or conductive part intended to be energized in normal use,
including a neutral conductor, but, by convention, not the combined protective and neutral
conductor (PEN)
Note 1 to entry: This concept does not necessarily imply a risk of electric shock.
3.Z7
type test
test of one or more switches made to a certain design to show that the design meets
certain specifications
3.Z8
routine test
test to which each individual switch is subjected during and/or after manufacture to
ascertain whether it complies with certain criteria
3.Z9
switch without gap construction
switch having a semiconductor switching device which has no contact gap
6 Ratings
6.1 Replace all subclause by:
Preferred values of rated voltage are 230 V, 250 V, 400 V, or 440 V.
6.2 Replace Table 2 by:
Table 2 - Relationship between rated current of the switch
and rated power of the SBL circuit
Rated power of the SBL
Rated current of the switch [A] circuit [W]
Up to and including 10 100
Above 10 up to and including 13 150
Above 13 up to and including 16 200
Above 16 up to and including 20 250
7 Classification
7.7 Add NOTE Z1 and renumber existing note as NOTE 1:
NOTE Z1 See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
8 Marking
8.1 Replace NOTE 4 and NOTE 5 by:
NOTE 4 See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
Convenor note: The relevant national committees should propose the exact text for Annex ZB, SNC related to
the notes in this paragraph.
8.3 Replace NOTE 2 by:
NOTE 2 See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
10 Protection against electric shock
10.2 Add note after first paragraph:
NOTE See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
10.3.2 Replace “Cover or cover plate” by “covers, cover-plates and other parts of the enclosure”.
10.3.3 Replace “Cover or cover plate” by “covers, cover-plates and other parts of the enclosure”.
Add note:
NOTE See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
10.5 Add NOTE Z1 and renumber existing note as NOTE 1
NOTE Z1 See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
11 Provision for earthing
11.2 Add note:
NOTE See Annex ZC for A-deviations.
12 Terminals
12.2.5 Replace the text of index a in Table 6 by “Void”
Add at the end of the subclause NOTE Z1 and renumber existing note as NOTE 1:
NOTE Z1 See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
Renumber NOTE by NOTE 1
12.2.6 Replace NOTE 2 by:
NOTE 2 See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
13 Constructional requirements
13.15.2 Replace note by:
NOTE See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
15 Resistance to ageing, protection provided by enclosures of switches, and
resistance to humidity
th
15.1 Replace in the 10 paragraph, the value “55 %” by “75 %”.
19 Normal operation
19.3 Replace Table 19 by:
and I t
Table 19 – Values for I
peak
Rated power
of the SBL
Ipeak I t circuit
(A) [A] [A²s] [W]
Up to and
108 2,8 100
including 10
Above 10 up to
142 5,5 150
and including 13
Above 13 up to
170 9 200
and including 16
Above 16 up to
192 13 250
and including 20
Delete the paragraph before Table 20.
Replace Table 20 by:
Table 20 – Calculated circuit parameters
230 V
Rated current (A)
R [Ω]
C [µF]
Up to and including 10 1,9 125
Above 10 up to and including 13 1,25 180
Above 13 up to and including 16 0,95 240
Above 16 up to and including 20 0,8 310
20 Mechanical strenght
20.1 Replace the first dash by:
– for all types of switches and their dedicated boxes, where applicable…………….20.2
Delete the third dashed item.
22 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
22.1 Delete the second sentence of the second paragraph.
23 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound
Add the following subclause after 23.2:
23.Z1 Surface-type switches shall not have bare current-carrying strips at the back.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
Add the following clause after Clause 26:
Z1 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) requirements
Electromagnetic field generated by switches covered by this part of the standard are
considered negligible. Therefore, these requirements are deemed to be met without
performing any test.
Annex A Additional requirements for switches having facilities for the outlet and retention of
flexible cables
Add the following after Subclause 7.10
8 Marking
8.1 Add the following paragraph at the end of this subclause:
In addition for switches where a cord anchorage is intended to clamp effectively flexible
cables other than those nominal cross-sectional areas appropriate to the rating of the
switch as given in Table 2, then the minimum and maximum size for which the anchorage
is provided may be marked in an area adjacent to the anchorage, e.g. “6 mm – 16 mm“ or
“6 – 16“. This information shall be put on the switch and/or the packaging unit.
13 Construction requirements
13.Z1 Add at the end of the subclause:
For flexible cable outlet switches:
- it shall be clear how the reliefs from strain and the prevention of twisting is intended to
be effected,
- the cord anchorage, or at least part of it, shall be integrated with or permanently fixed
to one of the components parts of the switch,
- makeshift methods, such as tying the flexible cable in a knot or tying the ends with a
string, shall not be used,
- cord anchorage shall be suitable for the different types of flexible cables for which they
are intended.
Rewirable switches with earthing connection shall be designed with ample space for
slack of the earthing conductors in such a way that, if the strain relief should fail, the
connection of the earthing conductor is subjected to strain after the connection of current
carrying conductors and that, in the case of excessive stresses, the earthing conductor
will break after the current carrying conductors.
Annex D Additional requirements for insulation-piercing terminals
Change “informative” by “normative”
Annex E Additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a
temperature lower than −5 °C
Replace NOTE 4 by:
NOTE See Annex ZB for special national conditions.
Add the following Annex after Annex ZC:
Annex ZD
Routine test
(Under consideration)
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60038 (mod) 2009 IEC standard voltages EN 60038 2011
IEC 60068-2-75 2014 Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-75 2014
Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60112 2003 Method for the determination of the proof EN 60112 2003
and the comparative tracking indices of
solid insulating materials
+A1 2009 +A1 2009
IEC 60212 2010 Standard conditions for use prior to and EN 60212 2011
during the testing of solid electrical
insulating materials
IEC 60227-5 2011 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V -
Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
IEC 60228 2004 Conductors of insulated cables EN 60228 2005
+ corr. May 2005
IEC 60245-4 2011 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages - -
up to and including 450/750 V -
Part 4: Cords and flexible cables
IEC 60417-DB - Graphical symbols for use on equipment - -
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 1991
enclosures (IP Code) + corr. May 1993
+A1 1999 +A1 2000
+A2 2013 +A2 2013
IEC 60669-2-1 2002 Switches for household and similar fixed EN 60669-2-1 2004
(mod) electrical installations - + corr. December 2007
Part 2-1: Particular requirements -
Electronic switches
+A12 2010
+A1 (mod) 2008 +A1 2009
1)
+A2 2015 +A2 201X
1)
To be published.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
2)
IEC 60695-2-10 2000 Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-10 2001
Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire apparatus and
common test procedure
IEC 60695-2-11 2014 Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-11 2014
Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire flammability test
method for end-products (GWEPT)
IEC 60998-1 (mod) 2002 Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits EN 60998-1 2004
for household and similar purposes -
Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60998-2-1 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits EN 60998-2-1 -
(mod) for household and similar purposes -
Part 2-1: Particular requirements for
connecting devices as separate entities
with screw-type clamping units
IEC 60998-2-2 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits EN 60998-2-2 -
for household and similar purposes -
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for
connecting devices as separate entities
with screwless-type clamping units
IEC 60998-2-3 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits EN 60998-2-3 -
for household and similar purposes -
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for
connecting devices as separate entities
with insulation-piercing clamping units
IEC 60998-2-4 - Connecting devices for low voltage circuits EN 60998-2-4 -
for household and similar purposes -
Part 2-4: Particular requirements for twist-
on connecting devices
IEC 61032 1997 Protection of persons and equipment by EN 61032 1998
enclosures - Probes for verification
ISO 1456 2009 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - EN ISO 1456 2009
Electrodeposited coatings of nickel, nickel
plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of
copper plus nickel plus chromium
ISO 2081 2008 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - EN ISO 2081 2008
Electroplated coatings of zinc with
supplementary treatments on iron or steel
ISO 2093 1986 Electroplated coatings of tin; Specification - -
and test methods
2)
Superseded by EN 60695-2-10:2013 (IEC 60695-2-10:2013).
Annex ZB
(normative)
Special national conditions
Special national condition: National characteristic or practice that cannot be changed over a
long period, e.g. climatic conditions, electrical earthing conditions. If it affects harmonization, it
forms part of the European Standard.
For the countries in which the relevant special national conditions apply these provisions are
normative, for other countries they are informative.
Clause Special national condition
7.7 Belgium, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden
Design B is not used due to installation practice.
8.1 United Kingdom
Add after the first paragraph:
The marking of the type reference is not used.
Germany
Add at the index n:
n) the symbol that electrotechnical expertise is required (see IEC 60417-6182) is to
be placed on the packaging.
8.3 United Kingdom
Add at the end:
The marking of the type reference is not used.
10.2 Norway
Add after the first paragraph:
Due to the lack of an earthing conductor in many existing old buildings, accessories
requiring earth connection cannot normally be used.
Clause Special national condition
10.3.3 Norway
Add after the first paragraph:
Due to the lack of an earthing conductor in many existing old buildings, accessories
requiring earth connection cannot normally be used.
10.5 Norway
Add after the second paragraph:
Due to the lack of an earthing conductor in many existing old buildings, accessories
requiring earth connection cannot normally be used.
12.2.5 Finland, Norway and Sweden
Add at the end:
The test shall be repeated with rigid solid conductors in the case they exist in the relevant
IEC standard, if the first test has been made with rigid stranded conductors.
In the case rigid stranded conductors do not exist, the test may be made with rigid solid
conductors only.
12.2.6 Finland, Norway and Sweden
Add the following paragraph at the end of the subclause:
An additional test with one rigid solid conductor and one rigid stranded conductor with the
same nominal cross-sectional area connected at the same time is required for terminals
allowing the connection of two conductors.
13.15.2 Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland
This subclause is mandatory.
Annex E Finland, Norway and Sweden
This annex is normative.
Annex ZC
(informative)
A-Deviations
A-Deviation: National deviations due to regulation, the alteration of which is for the time being outside
the competence of CENELEC member.
This European Standard falls under Directive 2014/35/EU.
NOTE (from CEN/CENELEC IR Part 2, 3.1.9): Where standards fall under EC Directives, it is the view
of the Commission of the European Communities (OJ No C 59; 1982-03-09) that the effect of the
decision of the Court of Justice in case 815/79 Cremonini/Vrankovich (European Court Reports 1980,
p.3583) is that compliance with A-deviations is no longer mandatory and that the free movement of the
products complying with such a standard should not be restricted except under the safeguard
procedure provided for the relevant Directive.
A-deviations in an EFT A-country are valid instead of the relevant provisions of the European
Standard in that country until they have been removed.
Clause Special national condition
11.2 Belgium (Reglement General sur les Installations Electriques, R.G.I.E. § 73.02).
Replace the second paragraph by:
They shall have a capacity not less than that of the corresponding terminals for the
supply conductors except that any additional external earthing terminal shall be of a size
suitable for conductors of at least 4 mm .
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives of
Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating to
harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means
of conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization 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
[2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of
that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 – Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I of Directive
2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96]
Clause(s) / sub-clause(s)
Safety objectives of Directive
Remarks / Notes
2014/35/EU
of this EN
1(a) the essential
characteristics, the recognition
and observance of which will
Clause 1 to 7
ensure that electrical equipment
8 - Marking
will be used safely and in
applications for which it was
Annex D
made, shall be marked on the
Annex E (See SNC)
electrical equipment, or, if this is
not possible, on an
accompanying document
Clause 1 to 7
1.(b) ensure that it can be
8 - Marking
safely and properly assembled
9 - Dimensions
and connected;
10 - Protection against electrical
shock
11 - Provision for earthing
12 - Terminals
13 - Constructional
requirements
14 – Mechanism
22 – Screws, current-carrying
parts and connections
Annex A
Annex D
Annex E (See SNC)
Clause 1 to 7
1( c ) protection against the
10 - Protection against electrical
hazards set out in points 2 and
shock
3 is assured, providing that the
11 - Provision for earthing
equipment is used in
applications for which it was
12 - Terminals
made and is adequately
13 - Constructional
maintained
requirements
14 - Mechanism
16 - Insulation resistance and
electrical strength
17 - Temperature rise
18 - Making and breaking
capacity
19 - Normal operation
23 - Creepage and clearance
distances
Annex A
Annex D
Annex E (See SNC)
2(a) persons and domestic Clause 1 to 7
animals are adequately
10 - Protection against electrical
protected against the danger of
shock
physical injury or other harm
16 - Insulation resistance and
which might be caused by direct
electrical strength
or indirect contact
17 - Temperature rise
20 - Mechanical strength
23 - Creepage and clearance
distances
24 - Resistance of insulating
material to abnormal heat, to fire
and to tracking
Annex A
Annex E (See SNC)
Clause 1 to 7
2(b) temperatures, arcs or
14 - Mechanism
radiation which would cause a
16 - Insulation resistance and
danger, are not produced
electrical strength
17 - Temperature rise
18 - Making and breaking
capacity
19 - Normal operation
21 - Resistance to heat
24 - Resistance of insulating
material to abnormal heat, to fire
and to tracking
25 - Resistance to rusting
27 - EMF requirement
Annex E (See SNC)
Clause 1 to 7
2(c ) persons, domestic animals
13 - Constructional
and property are adequately
requirements
protected against non-electrical
17 - Temperature rise
dangers caused by the electrical
equipment which are revealed
20 - Mechanical strength
by experience;
Annex A
Annex E (See SNC)
Clause 1 to 7
2(d) the insulation is suitable for
16 - Insulation resistance and
foreseeable conditions
electrical strength
17 - Temperature rise
19 - Normal operation
20 - Mechanical strength
23 - Creepage and clearance
distances
24 - Resistance of insulating
material to abnormal heat, to fire
and to tracking
25 - Resistance to rusting
Annex E (See SNC)
Clause 1 to 7
3(a) meets the expected
13 - Constructional
mechanical requirements in
requirements
such a way that persons,
15 - Resistance to ageing,
domestic animals and property
protection provided by
are not endangered
enclosures of switches, and
resistance to humidity
16 - Insulation resistance and
electrical strength
20 - Mechanical strength
Annex A
Annex E (See SNC)
Clause 1 to 7
3(b) resistant to non-mechanical
15 - Resistance to ageing,
influences in expected
protection provided by
environmental conditions, in
enclosures of switches, and
such a way that persons,
resistance to humidity
domestic animals and property
16 - Insulation resistance and
are not endangered
electrical strength
17 - Temperature rise
Clause 1 to 7
3(c ) not endanger persons,
17 - Temperature rise
domestic animals and property
18 - Making and breaking
in foreseeable conditions of
capacity
overload
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.
IEC 60669-1 ®
Edition 4.0 2017-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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inside
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations –
Part 1: General requirements
Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes domestiques et analogues –
Partie 1: Exigences générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.120.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-3901-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 8
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms and definitions . 12
4 General requirements . 17
5 General remarks on tests . 17
6 Ratings . 19
6.1 Rated voltage . 19
6.2 Rated current . 19
6.3 Preferred combinations of number of poles and ratings . 20
7 Classification . 21
8 Marking . 22
8.1 General . 22
8.2 Symbols . 23
8.3 Visibility of markings . 24
8.4 Marking on terminals for phase conductors . 24
8.5 Marking on terminals for neutral and earth conductors . 25
8.6 Marking of the switch position . 25
8.7 Additional requirements for marking . 26
8.8 Durability . 26
9 Checking of dimensions . 26
10 Protection against electric shock . 26
10.1 Prevention of access to live parts. 26
10.2 Requirements for operating parts . 27
10.3 Requirements for accessible metal parts . 27
10.4 Requirements for insulation of the mechanism . 28
10.5 Requirements for insulation of the mechanism with respect to the
surrounding environment . 28
10.6 Requirements for switches operated indirectly . 28
10.7 Requirements for switches with replaceable pull cord . 29
11 Provision for earthing . 29
11.1 General . 29
11.2 Earthing terminals . 29
11.3 Requirements for surface-type switches . 29
11.4 Test for earthing connection . 29
12 Terminals . 30
12.1 General . 30
12.2 Terminals with screw clamping for external copper conductors . 30
12.3 Screwless terminals for external copper conductors . 36
13 Constructional requirements . 41
13.1 Mechanical requirements for insulating means . 41
13.2 Installation requirements . 42
13.3 Fixing of covers, cover plates and actuating members . 43
13.4 Openings in normal use . 44
13.5 Attachment of knobs . 44
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13.6 Mounting means . 45
13.7 Combination of switches . 45
13.8 Accessories combined with switches . 45
13.9 Surface-type switches having an IP code higher than IP20 . 45
13.10 Installation in a box . 46
13.11 Connection of a second current-carrying conductor . 46
13.12 Inlet openings . 46
13.13 Provision for back entry from a conduit . 47
13.14 Switch provided with membranes or the like for inlet openings . 48
13.15 Requirements for membranes in inlet openings . 48
13.16 Pilot light units . 49
14 Mechanism . 49
14.1 Indication of the position . 49
14.2 Rest and intermediate position . 49
14.3 Undue arcing . 49
14.4 Making and breaking . 49
14.5 Action of the mechanism without cover or cover plate . 49
14.6 Pull force for cord-operated switches . 50
15 Resistance to ageing, protection provided by enclosures of switches and
resistance to humidity . 50
15.1 Resistance to ageing . 50
15.2 Protection provided by enclosures of switches . 51
15.2.1 General . 51
15.2.2 Protection against access to hazardous parts and against harmful
effects due to ingress of solid foreign objects . 51
15.2.3 Protection against harmful effects due to ingress of water . 52
15.3 Resistance to humidity . 53
16 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 53
16.1 General . 53
16.2 Test for measuring the insulation resistance . 53
16.3 Electric strength test . 55
17 Temperature rise . 58
17.1 General . 58
17.2 Switches incorporating pilot lights . 59
18 Making and breaking capacity . 60
18.1 General . 60
18.2 Overload . 60
18.3 Overload test with filament lamps . 62
19 Normal operation . 62
19.1 Test for switches intended for inductive loads . 62
19.2 Test for switches intended for externally ballasted lamp loads . 64
19.3 Test for switches intended for self ballasted lamp loads . 67
20 Mechanical strength . 70
20.1 General . 70
20.2 Pendulum hammer test . 70
20.3 Test on the main parts of surface-type switches . 73
20.4 Screwed glands . 73
20.5 Covers, cover plates or actuating members – accessibility to live parts . 73
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20.5.1 General . 73
20.5.2 Verification of the non-removal of covers, cover plates or actuating
members . 74
20.5.3 Verification of the removal of covers, cover plates or actuating members. 74
20.6 Covers, cover plates or actuating members – accessibility to non-earthed
metal parts separated from live parts . 74
20.7 Covers, cover plates or actuating members – accessibility to insulating
parts, earthed metal parts, the live parts of SELV ≤ 25 V AC or metal parts
separated from live parts . 74
20.8 Covers, cover plates or actuating members – application of gauges . 75
20.9 Grooves, holes and reverse tapers . 75
20.10 Additional test for cord-operated switch . 75
21 Resistance to heat . 75
21.1 General . 75
21.2 Basic heating test . 76
21.3 Ball-pressure test on parts of insulating material necessary to retain current-
carrying parts and parts of the earthing circuit in position . 76
21.4 Ball-pressure test on parts of insulating material not necessary to retain
current-carrying parts and parts of the earthing circuit in position. 76
22 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 77
22.1 General . 77
22.2 Correct insertion of screws . 77
22.3 Contact pressure of electrical connections . 78
22.4 Screws and rivets used both as electrical and mechanical connections . 78
22.5 Material of current-carrying parts . 78
22.6 Contacts subjected to sliding actions . 79
22.7 Thread-forming and thread-cutting screws . 79
23 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound . 79
23.1 General . 79
23.2 Insulating compound . 82
24 Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat, to fire and to tracking . 82
24.1 Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire . 82
24.2 Resistance to tracking . 83
25 Resistance to rusting . 83
26 EMC requirements . 84
26.1 Immunity . 84
26.2 Emission . 84
Annex A (normative) Additional requirements for switches having facilities for the
outlet and retention of flexible cables . 104
Annex B (informative) Changes planned for the future in order to align IEC 60669-1
with the requirements of IEC 60998 (all parts), IEC 60999 (all parts) and IEC 60228 . 107
Annex C (informative) Circuit development (19.3) . 124
C.1 Rationale . 124
C.2 I and I t for normal operation tests . 124
peak
C.2.1 General . 124
C.2.2 Switching a single lamp . 124
C.2.3 Switching multiple lamps . 126
Annex D (informative) Additional requirements for insulation-piercing terminals . 128
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Annex E (informative) Additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be
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The EN 60669-1:2018 standard sets a comprehensive framework for "Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations," detailing general requirements essential for the safety and functionality of home switches. The scope of this standard focuses on manually operated general-purpose functional switches for alternating current (AC), emphasizing those with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, tailored specifically for household and similar fixed electrical installations. Notably, switches equipped with screwless terminals are limited to a rated current of 16 A. One of the strengths of the EN 60669-1:2018 standard is its progressive updates, having undergone significant technical revisions compared to its predecessor. The inclusion of clear definitions and specifications enhances clarity and usability for manufacturers and users alike. Changes, such as the adjustment of the scope for motor load switches, eliminate outdated normative references and streamline compliance with modern electrical standards. Noteworthy is the detailed elaboration in Clause 5, which explicitly outlines the testing requirements, ensuring rigorous evaluation of home switches for safety. The clarification regarding the types of switches subject to Clause 19 tests further enhances reliability in fixed electrical installations. This revision also introduces requirements for various aspects, including 13 A switches, pilot light units, flexible conductors, and the indication that certain terminals are suitable only for rigid conductors, which is crucial for the safety and effective functioning of these devices. The standard’s innovative approach includes new testing protocols, such as the self-ballasted lamp loads outlined in Clause 19.3, and a comprehensive reconfiguration of Table 20 - now Table 21 - accommodating normal, mini, and micro-gap switches. Such specificity indicates a thorough adaptation to contemporary electrical requirements and trends. Additionally, the standard incorporates informative annexes that provide guidance on future developments aligning with other critical IEC standards, like IEC 60998 and IEC 60999. This foresight ensures the EN 60669-1 standard stays relevant and applicable in evolving electrical contexts, catering effectively to both manufacturers and end-users. In summary, the EN 60669-1:2018 standard is an essential document that significantly enhances the requirements for home switches used in fixed electrical installations, bolstering safety, functionality, and coherence with international standards. Its technical revisions and focused scope solidify its relevance in today's electrical landscape.
Der Standard SIST EN 60669-1:2018 befasst sich mit Schaltern für Haushalts- und ähnliche feste elektrische Installationen und stellt eine bedeutende technologische Überarbeitung der vorherigen Ausgabe dar. Der Anwendungsbereich umfasst manuell betätigte Funktionsschalter für Wechselstrom (AC) mit einer Nennspannung von bis zu 440 V und einem Nennstrom von bis zu 63 A, die sowohl für Innen- als auch Außeninstallationen vorgesehen sind. Ein hervorstechendes Merkmal dieser vierten Ausgabe ist die klare Definition des Umfangs für Motorschalter, was für die Praxis von großem Nutzen ist. Darüber hinaus wurden veraltete normative Referenzen entfernt, was die Relevanz und Aktualität des Standards erhöht. Die Änderungen und Klarstellungen in den Definitionen und Anforderungen ermöglichen eine bessere Handhabung und Sicherheit beim Einsatz von Home switches in festen elektrischen Installationen. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt der Norm ist die detaillierte Angabe der Prüfanforderungen in Klausel 5, welche die Anzahl der zur Prüfung verwendeten Proben präzisiert. Dies stellt sicher, dass alle erforderlichen Prüfungen korrekt durchgeführt werden, um die Sicherheit und Funktionalität der Schalter zu gewährleisten. Die Vorschrift, dass Terminals für starre Leiter geeignet sind, sowie die Bedingungen für flexible Leiter in Klausel 12, tragen zur Benutzerfreundlichkeit und Sicherheit bei der Installation von Schaltern bei. Besonders relevant ist die Einführung neuer Tests für selbstballastierte Lampenlasten sowie die umfassende Neubearbeitung von Tabelle 20, die nun alle gängigen Schaltertypen abdeckt. Informative Anhänge bieten zusätzlich wichtige Einblicke in zukünftige Entwicklungen und Anpassungen, um den Standard mit anderen IEC-Anforderungen in Einklang zu bringen. Insgesamt zeigt der Standard SIST EN 60669-1:2018 eine konsequente Weiterentwicklung in Bezug auf Sicherheit, Anwendungsfreundlichkeit und technische Exaktheit, welche für die Installation von Home switches von zentraler Bedeutung sind. Die Überarbeitung stärkt die Position des Standards als relevanten Leitfaden für Fachleute im Bereich der Elektrotechnik und unterstützt eine sichere elektrische Infrastruktur in Haushalts- und ähnlichen Anwendungen.
標準EN 60669-1:2018は、家庭用スイッチおよび類似の固定電気設備に関する一般的要件を定めた重要な文書です。この標準の範囲は、手動操作による一般目的の機能スイッチに適用され、交流（AC）専用で、定格電圧440V以下、定格電流63A以下の範囲を対象としています。特に、スクリューなし端子を持つスイッチの場合、定格電流は16Aに制限されています。これは、家庭用および類似の固定電気設備のための信頼性の高い基準を提供するもので、非常に重要です。 この標準の強みは、最新の技術改訂を包含し、過去のエディションからの重要な変更点や明確化がなされている点です。たとえば、モーターロードスイッチの範囲の変更や、一部の古い規範的参照の削除、定義の変更、試験のための標本数の明確化、スイッチの試験実施の対象についての明示などが含まれています。これにより、より明確でユーザーフレンドリーな利用が可能となり、実務に即した対応が図られています。 また、13Aスイッチに関する要件や、剛性導体専用の端子であることを示す義務的な表示、柔軟導体に関する要件および試験条件が新たに含まれている点も特筆すべきです。崩壊点灯ユニットの要件や、自動ボールastedランプ負荷に対する新しい試験も設けられています。このように、多岐にわたる要件の整理と新たな情報附属書の追加により、実際の使用シーンにより適した基準が形成されています。 この標準は、家庭用スイッチの安全性や信頼性を高め、固定電気設備の整備において不可欠なガイドラインを提供します。これらの要素は、より高い安全基準と効率的な電気設備の利用を進めるために必要なものであり、特に製品設計や施工においては大きな意義を持っています。標準EN 60669-1:2018は、家庭用及び類似の固定電気設備における優れた基準として位置づけられており、その重要性は今後も増していくことでしょう。
SIST EN 60669-1:2018 표준 문서는 가정 및 유사 고정 전기 설치를 위한 수동 조작 일반 목적 기능 스위치에 관한 기본 요구 사항을 제시합니다. 이 표준은 AC 전류를 사용하는 스위치에 적용되며, 정격 전압은 440V 이하, 정격 전류는 63A를 초과하지 않아야 합니다. 특히 스크류 없는 단자가 제공된 스위치의 경우 정격 전류는 16A로 제한됩니다. 이 문서의 강점은 구체적인 기술 변경 사항과 더불어 명확한 정의 및 요구 사항이 포함되어 있다는 점입니다. 예를 들어, Motor Load Switches에 대한 범위 변경, 낡은 규범 참조 삭제, 테스트 샘플 수에 대한 명확한 기재가 이루어졌습니다. 또한, 19조에 해당하는 조건 적용에 대한 명확한 지침이 제공되어 테스트의 일관성을 보장합니다. 이 표준은 가정용 스위치와 고정 전기 설치의 안전성을 보장하기 위해 필수 요구 사항을 충족하며, 필수적으로 엄격한 시험 조건과 적용 범위를 제시하고 있어 사용자와 제조자 모두에게 중요한 기준이 됩니다. 새로운 정보 부록이 포함되어 향후 IEC 60998 및 IEC 60228과의 정렬을 위한 계획된 변경 사항에 대한 안내를 제공하는 것도 이 문서의 또 다른 장점입니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 60669-1:2018 표준은 고정 전기 설치를 위한 가정용 스위치에 필수적인 지침을 제시함으로써 기술 발전을 반영하고, 안전성과 성능을 보장하는 데 큰 기여를 하고 있습니다.
La norme SIST EN 60669-1:2018 représente une avancée significative dans le domaine des interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes, spécifiquement destinés aux applications domestiques et similaires. Avec un champ d'application précis, cette norme concerne les interrupteurs fonctionnels manuels utilisés pour les installations électriques à courant alternatif, avec des tensions nominales ne dépassant pas 440 V et des courants allant jusqu'à 63 A. Pour les modèles équipés de bornes sans vis, la norme limite le courant à 16 A, une disposition qui vise à renforcer la sécurité des installations électriques domestiques. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on peut noter des révisions techniques substantielles par rapport à l'édition précédente de 1998. Les modifications comprennent un meilleur encadrement des tests, avec une clarification sur le nombre d'échantillons à utiliser, et une mise à jour des définitions qui permet de mieux cerner les typologies d'interrupteurs. De plus, la norme intègre des exigences spécifiques pour les interrupteurs de 13 A, ainsi que des nouvelles conditions de test pour les conducteurs flexibles, ce qui témoigne d'une attention accrue portée à la sécurité et à la fonctionnalité. Un des ajouts significatifs est la refonte de la Table 20 pour englober divers types d'interrupteurs, tels que les interrupteurs normaux, mini et micro-écarts, garantissant ainsi une compréhension uniforme des exigences techniques. L'inclusion d'annexes informatives, telles que celles concernant le développement de circuits et les exigences supplémentaires pour les bornes d’insulation, offre une perspective précieuse pour l'alignement futur avec d'autres normes IEC, comme celles de la série IEC 60998 et IEC 60999. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 60669-1:2018 s'établit comme une ressource essentielle pour les fabricants et les installateurs d'interrupteurs domestiques, en soulignant non seulement la conformité aux exigences techniques mais aussi l'engagement envers des pratiques de sécurité améliorées dans le cadre des installations électriques fixes. Sa pertinence dans le domaine est indiscutable, répondant aux besoins actuels du marché tout en proposant des mises à jour cruciales pour l’avenir.
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