IEC 60947-2:2006

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers

This standard applies to circuit-breakers, the main contacts of which are intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.; it also contains additional requirements for integrally fused circuit-breakers. It applies whatever the rated currents, the method of construction or the proposed applications of the circuit-breakers may be.

Appareillage à basse tension - Partie 2: Disjoncteurs

La présente norme est applicable aux disjoncteurs dont les contacts principaux sont destinés à être reliés à des circuits dont la tension assignée ne dépasse pas 1 000 V en courant alternatif ou 1 500 V en courant continu; elle contient aussi des prescriptions supplémentaires pour les disjoncteurs à fusibles incorporés. Elle est applicable quels que soient les courants assignés, les méthodes de construction et l'emploi prévu des disjoncteurs

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jan-2013
• ICS: 29.130.20 - Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
• Technical Committee: SC 121A - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
• Drafting Committee: MT 9 - TC 121/SC 121A/MT 9
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 07-Jun-2016

Relations

• Amended By: IEC 60947-2:2006/AMD2:2013 - Amendment 2 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Amended By: IEC 60947-2:2006/AMD1:2009 - Amendment 1 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60947-2:2003 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revised: IEC 60947-2:2016 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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Appareillage à basse tension –
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Edition 4.0 2006-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 2: Circuit-breakers
Appareillage à basse tension –
Partie 2: Disjoncteurs
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX XH
ICS 29.130.20 ISBN 2-8318-8649-X

60947-2  IEC:2006 – 3 – – 2 – 60947-2 © IEC:2006
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.7

1 General .9
1.1 Scope and object.9
1.2 Normative references .10
2 Definitions .12
3 Classification .15
4 Characteristics of circuit-breakers.16
4.1 Summary of characteristics.16
4.2 Type of circuit-breaker.17
4.3 Rated and limiting values of the main circuit.17
4.4 Utilization categories .21
4.5 Control circuits .21
4.6 Auxiliary circuits .22
4.7 Releases .22
4.8 Integral fuses (integrally fused circuit-breakers) .23
5 Product information.23
5.1 Nature of the information .23
5.2 Marking .24
5.3 Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance.25
6 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions.25
7 Constructional and performance requirements .25
7.1 Constructional requirements .25
7.2 Performance requirements.27
7.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .33
8 Tests .33
8.1 Kind of tests .33
8.2 Compliance with constructional requirements.34
8.3 Type tests .34
8.4 Routine tests .6 1

Annex A (normative)  Co-ordination under short-circuit conditions between a circuit-
breaker and another short-circuit protective device associated in the same circuit.66
Annex B (normative)  Circuit-breakers incorporating residual current protection .75
Annex C (normative)  Individual pole short-circuit test sequence.107
Annex D Vacant .108
Annex E (informative)  Items subject to agreement between manufacturer and user.109
Annex F (normative)  Additional tests for circuit-breakers with electronic over-current
protection.110
Annex G (normative)  Power loss .140
Annex H (normative)  Test sequence for circuit-breakers for IT systems . 143

60947-2 © IEC:200660947-2  IEC:2006 – 5 – – 3 –
Annex J (normative)  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Requirements and test
methods for circuit-breakers.145
Annex K (informative) Glossary of symbols related to products covered by this standard.159
Annex L (normative)  Circuit-breakers not fulfilling the requirements for overcurrent

protection.161
Annex M (normative)  Modular residual current devices (without integral current
breaking device).166
Annex N (normative)  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Additional requirements
and test methods for devices not covered by Annexes B, F and M .211
Annex O  Instantaneous trip circuit-breakers (ICB) .215

Bibliography .218

Figure 1 – Test arrangement (connecting cables not shown) for short-circuit tests . 65
Figure A.1 – Over-current co-ordination between a circuit-breaker and a fuse or back-up
protection by a fuse: operating characteristics .7 1
Figure A.2 Figure A.3.72
Total discrimination between two circuit-breakers .72
Figure A.4 Figure A.5.73
Back-up protection by a circuit-breaker – Operating characteristics.73
Figure A.6 – Example of test circuit for conditional short-circuit breaking capacity tests
showing cable connections for a 3-pole circuit-breaker (C ).74
Figure B.1 – Test circuit for the verification of the operating characteristic (see B.8.2) .99
Figure B.2 – Test circuit for the verification of the limiting value of the non-operating
current under over-current conditions (see B.8.5) . 100
Figure B.3 – Test circuit for the verification of the behaviour of CBRs classified under
B.3.1.2.2 (see B.8.9) .101
Figure B.4 – Current ring wave 0,5 µs/100 kHz .102
Figure B.5 – Example of test circuit for the verification of resistance to unwanted
tripping .103
Figure B.6 – Surge current wave 8/20 µs .103
Figure B.7 – Test circuit for the verification of resistance to unwanted tripping in case of
flashover without follow-on current (B.8.6.2) .104
Figure B.8 – Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of CBRs, in the case
of residual pulsating direct currents (see B.8.7.2.1, B.8.7.2.2 and B.8.7.2.3) .105
Figure B.9 – Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of CBRs, in the case
of a residual pulsating direct current superimposed by a smooth direct residual current
(see B.8.7.2.4) .106
Figure F.1 – Representation of test current produced by back-to-back thyristors in
accordance with F.4.1 .119
Figure F.2 – Test circuit for immunity and emission tests in accordance with F.4.1.3,
F.4.2, F.4.3, F.4.6, F.4.7.1, F.5.4 and F.6.2 – Two phase poles in series.120
Figure F.3 – Test circuit for immunity and emission tests in accordance with F.4.1.3,
F.4.2, F.4.3, F.4.6, F.4.7.1, F.5.4 and F.6.2 – Three phase poles in series . 121

60947-2  IEC:2006 – 7 – – 4 – 60947-2 © IEC:2006
Figure F.4 – Test circuit for immunity and emission tests in accordance with F.4.1.3,
F.4.2, F.4.3, F.4.6, F.4.7.1, F.5.4 and F.6.2 – Three-phase connection .122
Figure F.5 – Test current for the verification of the influence of the current dips and
interr
...

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Appareillage à basse tension –
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 2: Circuit-breakers
Appareillage à basse tension –
Partie 2: Disjoncteurs
INTERNATIONAL
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ICS 29.130.20 ISBN 978-2-88910-337-9
– 2 – 60947-2 © IEC:2006+A1:2009
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.7
1 General .9
1.1 Scope and object.9
1.2 Normative references .10
2 Definitions .12
3 Classification .16
4 Characteristics of circuit-breakers.16
4.1 Summary of characteristics.16
4.2 Type of circuit-breaker.17
4.3 Rated and limiting values of the main circuit.17
4.4 Selectivity categories .21
4.5 Control circuits .21
4.6 Auxiliary circuits .22
4.7 Releases .22
4.8 Integral fuses (integrally fused circuit-breakers) .23
5 Product information.23
5.1 Nature of the information .23
5.2 Marking .24
5.3 Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance.25
6 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions.25
7 Constructional and performance requirements .25
7.1 Constructional requirements .25
7.2 Performance requirements.27
7.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .33
8 Tests .33
8.1 Kind of tests .33
8.2 Compliance with constructional requirements.33
8.3 Type tests .33
8.4 Routine tests .64

Annex A (normative)  Co-ordination under short-circuit conditions between a circuit-
breaker and another short-circuit protective device associated in the same circuit.69
Annex B (normative)  Circuit-breakers incorporating residual current protection .78
Annex C (normative)  Individual pole short-circuit test sequence. 110
Annex D Vacant . 111
Annex E (informative)  Items subject to agreement between manufacturer and user. 112
Annex F (normative)  Additional tests for circuit-breakers with electronic over-current
protection. 113
Annex G (normative)  Power loss .143
Annex H (normative)  Test sequence for circuit-breakers for IT systems . 146
Annex J (normative)  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Requirements and test
methods for circuit-breakers. 148
Annex K (informative)  Glossary of symbols and graphical representation
of characteristics. 161

60947-2 © IEC:2006+A1:2009 – 3 –
Annex L (normative)  Circuit-breakers not fulfilling the requirements for overcurrent
protection. 170
Annex M (normative)  Modular residual current devices (without integral current
breaking device). 175
Annex N (normative)  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Additional requirements
and test methods for devices not covered by Annexes B, F and M . 219
Annex O  Instantaneous trip circuit-breakers (ICB) . 223

Bibliography . 226

Figure 1 – Test arrangement (connecting cables not shown) for short-circuit tests .68
Figure A.1 – Over-current co-ordination between a circuit-breaker and a fuse or back-up
protection by a fuse: operating characteristics .74
Figure A.2 Figure A.3.75
Total discrimination between two circuit-breakers .75
Figure A.4 Figure A.5.76
Back-up protection by a circuit-breaker – Operating characteristics.76
Figure A.6 – Example of test circuit for conditional short-circuit breaking capacity tests
showing cable connections for a 3-pole circuit-breaker (C ) .77
Figure B.1 – Test circuit for the verification of the operating characteristic (see B.8.2) . 102
Figure B.2 – Test circuit for the verification of the limiting value of the non-operating

current under over-current conditions (see B.8.5) . 103
Figure B.3 – Test circuit for the verification of the behaviour of CBRs classified under
B.3.1.2.2 (see B.8.9) . 104
Figure B.4 – Current ring wave 0,5 μs/100 kHz . 105
Figure B.5 – Example of test circuit for the verification of resistance to unwanted
tripping . 106
Figure B.6 – Surge current wave 8/20 μs . 106
Figure B.7 – Test circuit for the verification of resistance to unwanted tripping in case of
flashover without follow-on current (B.8.6.2) . 107
Figure B.8 – Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of CBRs, in the case
of residual pulsating direct currents (see B.8.7.2.1, B.8.7.2.2 and B.8.7.2.3) . 108
Figure B.9 – Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of CBRs, in the case
of a residual pulsating direct current superimposed by a smooth direct residual current
(see B.8.7.2.4) . 109
Figure F.1 – Representation of test current produced by back-to-back thyristors in
accordance with F.4.1 . 122
Figure F.2 – Test circuit for immunity and emission tests in accordance with F.4.1.3,
F.4.2, F.4.3, F.4.6, F.4.7.1, F.5.4 and F.6.2 – Two phase poles in series. 123
Figure F.3 – Test circuit for immunity and emission tests in accordance with F.4.1.3,
F.4.2, F.4.3, F.4.6, F.4.7.1, F.5.4 and F.6.2 – Three phase poles in series . 124
Figure F.4 – Test circuit for immunity and emission tests in accordance with F.4.1.3,
F.4.2, F.4.3, F.4.6, F.4.7.1, F.5.4 and F.6.2
...

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– 2 – 60947-2  IEC:2006+A1:2009+A2:2013
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
1 General . 9
1.1 Scope and object . 9
1.2 Normative references . 10
2 Definitions . 12
3 Classification . 16
4 Characteristics of circuit-breakers . 17
4.1 Summary of characteristics . 17
4.2 Type of circuit-breaker . 17
4.3 Rated and limiting values of the main circuit . 17
4.4 Selectivity categories . 20
4.5 Control circuits . 21
4.6 Auxiliary circuits . 21
4.7 Releases . 22
4.8 Integral fuses (integrally fused circuit-breakers) . 23
5 Product information. 23
5.1 Nature of the information . 23
5.2 Marking . 23
5.3 Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance . 25
6 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions . 25
7 Constructional and performance requirements . 25
7.1 Constructional requirements . 25
7.2 Performance requirements . 27
7.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 33
8 Tests . 33
8.1 Kind of tests . 33
8.2 Compliance with constructional requirements . 33
8.3 Type tests . 33
8.4 Routine tests . 65

Annex A (normative)  Co-ordination under short-circuit conditions between a circuit-
breaker and another short-circuit protective device associated in the same circuit . 70
Annex B (normative)  Circuit-breakers incorporating residual current protection . 81
Annex C (normative)  Individual pole short-circuit test sequence . 113
Annex D Vacant . 114
Annex E (informative)  Items subject to agreement between manufacturer and user. 115
Annex F (normative)  Additional tests for circuit-breakers with electronic over-current
protection . 116
Annex G (normative)  Power loss . 146
Annex H (normative)  Test sequence for circuit-breakers for IT systems . 149
Annex J (normative)  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Requirements and test

methods for circuit-breakers . 151
Annex K (informative)  Glossary of symbols and graphical representation
of characteristics . 164

60947-2  IEC:2006+A1:2009+A2:2013 – 3 –
Annex L (normative)  Circuit-breakers not fulfilling the requirements for overcurrent
protection . 173
Annex M (normative)  Modular residual current devices (without integral current
breaking device). 178
Annex N (normative)  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Additional requirements
and test methods for devices not covered by Annexes B, F and M . 222
Annex O  Instantaneous trip circuit-breakers (ICB) . 226

Bibliography . 229

Figure 1 – Test arrangement (connecting cables not shown) for short-circuit tests . 69
Figure A.1 – Over-current co-ordination between a circuit-breaker and a fuse or back-up
protection by a fuse: operating characteristics . 76
Figure A.2 Figure A.3 . 77
Total selectivity between two circuit-breakers . 77
Figure A.4 Figure A.5 . 78
Back-up protection by a circuit-breaker – Operating characteristics. 78
Figure A.6 – Example of test circuit for conditional short-circuit breaking capacity tests
showing cable connections for a 3-pole circuit-breaker (C ) . 79
Figure A.7 – Example of test circuit for the verification of selectivity . 80
Figure B.1 – Test circuit for the verification of the operating characteristic (see B.8.2) . 105
Figure B.2 – Test circuit for the verification of the limiting value of the non-operating
current under over-current conditions (see B.8.5) . 106
Figure B.3 – Test circuit for the verification of the behaviour of CBRs classified under
B.3.1.2.2 (see B.8.9) . 107
Figure B.4 – Current ring wave 0,5 µs/100 kHz . 108
Figure B.5 – Example of test circuit for the verification of resistance to unwanted
tripping . 109
Figure B.6 – Surge current wave 8/20 µs . 109
Figure B.7 – Test circuit for the verification of resistance to unwanted tripping in case of
flashover without follow-on current (B.8.6.2) . 110
Figure B.8 – Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of CBRs, in the case
of residual pulsating direct currents (see B.8.7.2.1, B.8.7.2.2 and B.8.7.2.3) . 111
Figure B.9 – Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of CBRs, in the case
of a residual pulsating direct current superimposed by a smooth direct residual current
(see B.8.7.2.4) . 112
Figure F.1 – Representation of test current produced by back-to-back thyristors in
accordance with F.4.1 . 125
Figure F.2 – Test circuit for immunity and emission tests in accordance with F.4.1.3,

F.4.2, F.4.3, F.4.6, F.4.7.1, F.5.4 and F.6.2
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