SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026
(Main)Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-9: Particular requirements for temperature sensing controls
General Information
- Abstract
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This document applies to temperature sensing controls
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "temperature sensing controls".
– for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
– that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive
expansion elements or electronic elements.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and
– functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems,
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing control devices used in, or in association with, equipment,
EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs.
– electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as refrigerant flow and gas controls,
– single-operation devices as defined in this document.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists.
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply.
– address the integrity of the output signal to the networ
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 15-Sep-2024
- Publication Date
- 19-Aug-2026
- Technical Committee
- ISS EIT.NZG - Household apliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 14-Jul-2026
- Due Date
- 18-Sep-2026
- Completion Date
- 20-Aug-2026
Overview
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026 is a Slovenian adoption of an international standard focused on automatic electrical controls, specifically covering the particular requirements for temperature sensing controls. Developed by IEC Technical Committee 72, this standard is part of the broader IEC 60730 series and serves as a supplement to general requirements in IEC 60730-1.
The standard addresses the safety, construction, operation, and testing of temperature sensing controls used in household appliances, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, building automation applications, and commercial settings. As energy management and automation continue to advance, the relevance of robust requirements for temperature controls is essential for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient appliance and system functioning.
Key Topics
- Product Scope: Applies to temperature sensing controls for household, commercial, and public-use equipment, as well as building automation systems in accordance with ISO 16484 and IEC 63044.
- Integration: Covers controls used with a range of energy sources, including electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, and solar thermal energy, as well as combinations of these.
- Types of Controls: Includes requirements for various control technologies (bimetals, magnet coils, thermistors, memory metals, and pressure elements) and both AC and DC powered controls up to specific voltage limits.
- Control Classes: Encompasses both automatic and manual controls, as well as single operation devices (SODs), room thermostats, boiler thermostats, agricultural thermostats, and more.
- Functional Safety & EMC: Addresses aspects of both inherent safety and functional safety in temperature sensing controls, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations for emissions and immunity.
- Constructional Requirements: Specifies material standards, actuation methods (e.g., push-and-turn, pull-and-turn), and requirements for parts containing liquid metal or thermistor elements.
- Testing & Verification: Details comprehensive testing procedures for technical performance, fault assessment, endurance, environmental stress, electrical safety, and mechanical requirements.
Applications
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026 provides essential requirements for a wide variety of applications, including:
- Household appliances: Ensuring temperature safety and performance in equipment such as ovens, water heaters, HVAC units, refrigerators, and similar appliances.
- Building automation systems: Used in modern smart homes and commercial buildings, often integrated within building management systems for climate control and energy efficiency.
- Commercial and industrial settings: Provides safety requirements for temperature sensing controls in equipment installed in shops, offices, hospitals, farms, and other commercial environments.
- Smart enabled controls: Supports the design and assessment of controls interfacing with smart grids or remote management systems, enhancing energy management and automation.
- Special applications: Includes coverage for controls used in agricultural confinement buildings and devices utilizing non-traditional sensing elements or integrated manual controls.
Related Standards
- IEC 60730-1: General requirements for automatic electrical controls, which forms the foundational standard for the entire 60730 series.
- ISO 16484 series: Standards for building automation and control systems (BACS), referenced for building automation applications.
- IEC 63044 series: Applicable to home and building electronic systems (HBES).
- IEC 60691: Pertains to thermal links, referenced for single-operation temperature sensing devices.
- IEC 60216-1: Covers ageing of electrical insulating materials, applicable for evaluating materials in temperature sensing controls.
- IEC 61058-1-1: Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches, relevant when such switches are integrated with automatic controls.
By adhering to SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026, manufacturers, designers, and conformity assessment bodies can ensure that temperature sensing controls are safe, reliable, and suitable for integration in modern appliances and automated systems, supporting ongoing innovation and energy management in household and commercial settings.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 16-Jun-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 89:2015 - Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water - Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 89:2001 - Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water - Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-9: Particular requirements for temperature sensing controls". This standard covers: This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following: This document applies to temperature sensing controls – for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof. NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "temperature sensing controls". – for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS); EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2. – for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. – that are smart enabled controls; EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone. – that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; – used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof; – utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs; – using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J; – that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive expansion elements or electronic elements. – as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls. NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1. This document applies to – the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and – functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems, – controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system, – the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing control devices used in, or in association with, equipment, EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs. – electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as refrigerant flow and gas controls, – single-operation devices as defined in this document. This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document does not – apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists. – take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply. – address the integrity of the output signal to the networ
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following: This document applies to temperature sensing controls – for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof. NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "temperature sensing controls". – for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS); EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2. – for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. – that are smart enabled controls; EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone. – that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; – used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof; – utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs; – using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J; – that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive expansion elements or electronic elements. – as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls. NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1. This document applies to – the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and – functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems, – controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system, – the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing control devices used in, or in association with, equipment, EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs. – electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as refrigerant flow and gas controls, – single-operation devices as defined in this document. This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document does not – apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists. – take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply. – address the integrity of the output signal to the networ
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.120 - Automatic controls for household use. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019/A1:2019, SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019, SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019/A2:2020, SIST EN IEC 60216-1:2026, SIST EN 50465:2015, SIST EN 1596:1999, SIST EN 62282-3-100:2012, SIST EN 12897:2016, SIST EN 30-1-4:2012, SIST EN 12098-5:2018, SIST EN 89:2015, SIST EN 15500-1:2018, SIST EN 12977-5:2018, SIST EN 89:2001, SIST EN IEC 61316:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511, 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-september-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019/A1:2019
SIST EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019/A2:2020
Avtomatske električne krmilne naprave - 2-9. del: Posebne zahteve za
temperaturne regulatorje
Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-9: Particular requirements for temperature sensing
controls
Automatische elektrische Regel- und Steuergeräte – Teil 2-9: Besondere Anforderungen
an temperaturabhängige Regel- und Steuergeräte
Dispositifs de commande électrique automatiques - Partie 2-9: Exigences particulières
pour les dispositifs de commande thermosensibles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60730-2-9:2026
ICS:
97.120 Avtomatske krmilne naprave Automatic controls for
za dom household use
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60730-2-9
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2026
ICS 97.120 Supersedes EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019; EN IEC 60730-2-
9:2019/A1:2019; EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019/A2:2020
English Version
Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-9: Particular requirements
for temperature sensing controls
(IEC 60730-2-9:2026)
Dispositifs de commande électrique automatiques - Partie Automatische elektrische Regel- und Steuergeräte - Teil 2-
2-9: Exigences particulières pour les dispositifs de 9: Besondere Anforderungen an temperaturabhängige
commande thermosensibles Regel- und Steuergeräte
(IEC 60730-2-9:2026) (IEC 60730-2-9:2026)
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European foreword
The text of document 72/1534/FDIS, future edition 5 of IEC 60730-2-9, prepared by TC 72 "Automatic
electrical controls" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2027-07-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2029-07-31
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN IEC 60730-2-9:2019 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
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.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60730-1.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60730-2-9:2026 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60079 series NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60079 series
IEC 60335-2-2 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-2
IEC 60335-2-3 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-3
IEC 60335-2-4 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-4
IEC 60335-2-5 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-5
IEC 60335-2-6 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-6
IEC 60335-2-7 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-7
IEC 60335-2-8 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-8
IEC 60335-2-9 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-9
IEC 60335-2-11 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-11
IEC 60335-2-13 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-13
IEC 60335-2-14 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-14
IEC 60335-2-15 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-15
IEC 60335-2-16 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-16
IEC 60335-2-17 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-17
IEC 60335-2-21 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-21
IEC 60335-2-23 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-23
IEC 60335-2-24 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-24
IEC 60335-2-25 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-25
IEC 60335-2-29 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-29
IEC 60335-2-30 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-30
IEC 60335-2-34 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-34
IEC 60335-2-35 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-35
IEC 60335-2-41 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-41
IEC 60335-2-61 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-61
IEC 60335-2-73 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-2-73
IEC 60335-2-75 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-75
IEC 60335-2-80 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-80
IEC 60335-2-89 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60335-2-89
IEC 60691 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60691
IEC 60730-2-22 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60730-2-22
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where 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.cencenelec.eu.
Annex ZA of EN IEC 60730-1, applies, except as follows:
Add:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60216-1 - Electrical insulating materials - Thermal EN IEC 60216-1 -
endurance properties - Part 1: Ageing
procedures and evaluation of test results
IEC 60730-2-9 ®
Edition 5.0 2026-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Automatic electrical controls -
Part 2-9: Particular requirements for temperature sensing controls
ICS 97.120 ISBN 978-2-8327-1229-0
IEC 60730-2-9:2026-05(en)
IEC 60730-2-9:2026 IEC 2026
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General . 9
5 Required technical information . 10
6 Protection against electric shock . 11
7 Provision for protective earthing . 11
8 Terminals and terminations . 11
9 Constructional requirements . 11
10 Threaded parts and connections . 16
11 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through solid insulation . 17
12 Components . 17
13 Fault assessment on electronic circuits. 17
14 Moisture and dust resistance . 17
15 Electric strength and insulation resistance . 18
16 Heating . 18
17 Manufacturing deviation and drift . 19
18 Environmental stress . 19
19 Endurance . 19
20 Mechanical strength . 24
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 25
22 Resistance to corrosion . 25
23 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – Emission . 25
24 Normal operation . 25
25 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – Immunity . 25
26 Abnormal operation tests . 25
Annex G (normative) Resistance to heat, fire and tracking tests . 27
Annex H (normative) Requirements related to functional safety . 28
Annex J (normative) Requirements for thermistor elements and controls using
thermistors . 37
Annex Q (informative) Regional differences relevant to the member countries of
Cenelec . 38
Annex R (informative) National differences relevant in the United States of America . 39
Annex S (informative) National differences relevant in Japan . 40
Annex T (informative) National differences relevant in Canada . 41
a, b
Annex AA (informative) Maximum manufacturing deviation and drift . 42
Annex BB (normative) Time factor . 43
Annex CC (normative) Number of cycles . 47
Annex DD (normative) Controls for use in agricultural confinement buildings . 48
Annex EE (informative) Guide to the application of temperature sensing controls within
the scope of IEC 60730-2-9 . 51
IEC 60730-2-9:2026 IEC 2026
Bibliography . 73
Figure 101 – Impact tool . 15
Figure 102 – Aluminium cylinder for temperature change method . 23
Figure BB.1 – Determination of time factor in the case of a sudden temperature change . 44
Figure BB.2 – Determination of time factor in the case of a linear rise of test-bath
temperature . 45
Figure EE.1 – Thermostat . 61
Figure EE.2 – Self-resetting temperature limiter . 62
Figure EE.3 – Non-self-resetting temperature limiter . 62
Figure EE.4 – Self-resetting thermal cut-out. 64
Figure EE.5 – Manual reset thermal cut-out . 64
Figure EE.6 – Single-operation device . 66
Figure EE.7 – Three-stage control system . 67
Figure EE.8 – Schematic diagram showing usage of various controls approved to
IEC 60730-2-9 . 69
Table 1 – Required technical information and methods of providing these information . 10
Table H.1 – Additional items to Table 1 . 28
Table AA.1 – Recommended values of manufacturing deviation and drift . 42
Table BB.1 – Method to determine and verify time factor values (see 9.101) . 46
Table CC.1 – Number of cycles for independently mounted and in-line cord controls . 47
Table EE.1 – Typical examples of the classification of temperature sensing controls in
accordance with IEC 60730-2-9 . 67
Table EE.2 – Examples of controls expected to operate during IEC 60335 series,
Clause 11 and Clause 19 . 70
Table EE.3 – Guidance on the common usage of types of control . 71
IEC 60730-2-9:2026 IEC 2026
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Automatic electrical controls -
Part 2-9: Particular requirements for temperature sensing controls
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This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2015, Amendment 1:2018
and Amendment 2:2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) adoption of IEC 60730-1:2022 with all of its significant changes to IEC 60730-1:2013,
IEC 60730-1:2013/AMD1:2015 and IEC 60730-1:2013/AMD2:2020.
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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
72/1534/FDIS 72/1540/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
This part 2-9 is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60730-1. It was established on the
basis of the sixth edition of that standard (2022). Consideration can be given to future editions
of, or amendments to, IEC 60730-1.
This part 2-9 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60730-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for temperature sensing
controls.
Where this part 2-9 states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant requirement,
test specification or explanatory matter in part 1 should be adapted accordingly.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies.
In the development of a fully international standard it has been necessary to take into
consideration the differing requirements resulting from practical experience in various parts of
the world and to recognize the variation in national electrical systems and wiring rules.
The reader's attention is drawn to the fact that Annex R, Annex S and Annex T list all of the "in-
some-country" clauses on differing practices of a less permanent nature relating to the subject
of this document.
In this publication:
The following print types are used:
– requirements proper: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
explanatory matter: in smaller roman type;
–
– Defined terms: bold type.
Subclauses, notes or items which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting from
101, additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60730 series, under the general title: Automatic electrical controls,
can be found on the IEC website.
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The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This document applies to temperature sensing controls
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use,
including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment
can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means
"temperature sensing controls".
– for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series
(HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for
building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops,
offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or
smart phone.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V
DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar
thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with
multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are
contained in Annex J;
– that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by
bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive
expansion elements or electronic elements.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with
automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are
contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and
– functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems,
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product
can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated
with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing
control devices used in, or in association with, equipment,
EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs.
– electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as
refrigerant flow and gas controls,
– single-operation devices as defined in this document.
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This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic
electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for
industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the
equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical
controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety
standard exists.
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response
value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a
response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the
value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer
will apply.
– address the integrity of the output signal to the network devices, such as interoperability
with other devices unless it has been evaluated as part of the control system.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
Addition:
IEC 60216-1, Electrical insulating materials - Thermal endurance properties - Part 1: Ageing
procedures and evaluation of test results
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
3.2 Definitions of types of controls according to purpose
Additional definitions:
3.2.101
single-operation device
SOD
control having a temperature sensing element which is intended to operate only once and
then requires complete replacement
3.2.102
bimetallic single-operation device
single-operation device (SOD) having a bimetallic temperature sensing element
Note 101 to entry: A bimetallic single-operation device (SOD) does not reset above a declared temperature (see
9.4.103).
Note 102 to entry: Requirements for thermal links (which are not allowed to reset) are contained in IEC 60691.
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3.2.103
non-bimetallic single-operation device
single-operation device (SOD) having a temperature sensing element which is part of a
combination action control, the operation of which cannot be separated from other functions
of the control and having a non-bimetallic thermal element that operates only once and then
needs complete or partial replacement
Note 101 to entry: When such parts can be tested separately, they are considered to be thermal links within the
scope of IEC 60691.
Note 102 to entry: The ageing period and thermal response of the device is dependent on the intended use of the
device. As a result, the nature of the testing applicable to the device is representative of the application conditions
for which the protective control is intended (see 7.2).
Note 103 to entry: Non-bimetallic SODs provide the equivalent of micro-disconnection.
3.2.104
room thermostat
independently mounted or incorporated thermostat intended to control the temperature of
habitable space
3.2.105
boiler thermostat
thermostat intended to control boiler/liquid temperature
3.2.106
voltage maintained thermal cut-out
thermal cut-out which is maintained in its operated condition by the voltage which appears
across it in that condition
Note 101 to entry: A voltage maintained thermal cut-out control can only be reset if disconnected from the
electrical supply.
3.2.107
agricultural thermostat
thermostat intended for use in agricultural confinement buildings
3.2.108
agricultural confinement building
farm structure characterized by being heated and/or cooled by artificial means, where
accumulation of animal food and waste can result in concentrations of corrosive compounds
not normally found in freely ventilated farm buildings (e.g. barns) and periodically disinfected
prior to subsequent similar use
3.3 Definitions relating to the function of controls
Additional definition:
3.3.101
time factor
transient response of temperature sensing controls by defined change of the activating
quantity
3.5 Definitions of types of control according to construction
Additional definitions:
3.5.101
push-and-turn actuation
two-step actuation accomplished by first pushing, then rotating the actuating member of the
control
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3.5.102
pull-and-turn actuation
two-step actuation accomplished by first pulling, then rotating the actuating member of the
control
3.101
permanent operation
continuous monitoring of the protective function during the operation of the appliance or system
for longer than 24 h
Note 101 to entry: 24 h is considered the typical time interval between a first and a second fault.
3.102
non-permanent operation
continuous monitoring of the protective function during the operation of the appliance or system
for less than 24 h
Note 101 to entry: 24 h is considered the typical time interval between a first and a second fault.
4 General
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
4.2 General requirements
Additional note:
NOTE 101 Annex EE can be used as a guide for selecting and carrying out relevant tests as well as establishing
test levels and compliance criteria.
4.3 General notes on tests
4.3.2 Conditions of test
Additional subclauses:
4.3.2.101 For the purposes of the tests of this document and unless otherwise indicated,
ambient temperature excursions beyond T during abnormal operation as a precursor to the
max
operation of a manual reset thermal cut-out or a bimetallic SOD are ignored.
4.3.2.102 For manual reset thermal cut-outs and bimetallic SODs which have an
operating value above T , the temperature at the sensing element is raised, as necessary,
max
to achieve any cycling required during the tests.
4.3.3 Samples required
4.3.3.1 Addition:
Six samples of bimetallic SODs are used for the test of Clause 17 and a further six for the test
of Clause 19.
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5 Required technical information
This clause of Part 1is applicable except as follows:
5.2 Methods of providing technical information
Table 1 – Required technical information and methods of providing these information
Clause or
Information Method
subclause
Additional items:
101 Maximum sensing element temperature (other than relevant to 16.101 X
requirement 105)
Controls for use in or on cooking appliances
Controls for use in or on ovens of the self-cleaning type
Controls for use in or on food-handling appliances
Controls having parts containing liquid metal
102 Time factor with or without sheath 3.3.101 X
9.101
BB.2.2
103 3.2.101 X
SOD reset temperature (either –35 °C or 0 °C)
9.4.103
19.15.106.1.2
104 Number of cycles for bimetallic SOD with 0 °C reset 19.15.106.1.5 X
105 Maximum sensing element temperature in °C of controls used in self- 19.15.104 D
cleaning ovens (T )
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106 20.102 D
Controls having parts containing liquid metal
107 Tensile yield strength 9.1.101 X
108 23.2.2 D
Minimum current for the purpose of the test of 23.2.2
109 T is the maximum ambient temperature in which the control may remain 16.4.101 D
max.1
continuously in the operated condition so that Table 17 temperatures are not
exceeded
110 Time period t is the maximum time during which the ambient temperature 16.4.101 D
can be higher than T after the control has operated
max.1
111 Temperature limit above which automatic reset of a manual reset thermal 3.2.106 X
cut-out or a voltage maintained thermal cut-out shall not occur (not higher 9.4.106
than –20 °C) 19.15.105
112 For type 2.P controls, the method of test 19.101 X
113 The click rate N or switching operations per minute for the purposes of 23 X
testing to CISPR 14-1
114 Rated functioning temperature (T ) of the sensing element, which causes 19.15.106.2 C
f
a non-bimetallic SOD to change state of conductivity
105,107
115 19.15.106.2.2 D
Ageing temperature for non-bimetallic SOD
106,107
116 19.15.106.2.2 D
Rate of rise of temperature for testing non-bimetallic SOD
117 Agricultural thermostat 3.2.107 D
9.4.107
9.6.3.101
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Additional footnotes:
This declaration applies only to temperature sensing controls containing liquid metal. For temperature
sensing controls used in or on self-cleaning ovens, this declaration is the temperature for the cooking
operation.
Metal is an inclusive term that encompasses chemically metallic elements such as sodium (Na), potassium
(K), and others. Mercury (Hg) is generally not allowed.
When no minimum is declared, the test value is 15 mA.
Consideration should be given to the provision of information by the equipment manufacturer relating to
the minimum time that the appliance has to be disconnected from the supply to allow a voltage maintained
thermal cut-out to reset.
Determined by the control manufacturer based on the opening temperature of the thermal-cut-out.
Determined by the control manufacturer referring to the actual maximum rate of rise probable in the
projected end-use equipment.
Non-bimetallic SODs are limited for use in appliances for heating or employing liquids or steam. They are
not suitable for instantaneous water heaters and storage water heaters
5.3 Class II symbol
5.3.1 Addition:
The symbol for class II shall be used on controls of class II integrated or incorporated in an
assembly utilizing a non-electrical energy source.
6 Protection against electric shock
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Provision for protective earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Terminals and terminations
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
9 Constructional requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
9.1 Materials
Additional subclauses:
9.1.101 Parts containing liquid metal
Controls containing liquid metal declared under Table 1, requirement 106, and parts of any
control that contain sodium (Na), potassium (K), or both, shall be constructed of metal that has
a tensile yield strength at least four times the circumferential (hoop) or other stress on the parts
at 1,2 times the maximum temperature of the sensing element (T ) in °C.
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9.1.102 Material for non-bimetallic SODs
Insulating material used in non-bimetallic SODs as defined in this document shall comply with
the requirements of IEC 60216-1 and be suitable for the application.
9.3 Actuation and operation
9.3.9 Pull-cord actuated control
Additional note:
NOTE 101 The Note is not applicable to controls classified as type 1.X or 2.X or type 1.Z or 2.Z.
9.4 Actions
9.4.3 Type 2 action
Addition:
Capacitors shall not be connected across the contacts of a thermal cut-out.
Constructions requiring a soldering operation to reset thermal cut-outs are not permitted.
9.4.11 Type 1.H or 2.H action (a trip-free mechanism in which the contacts cannot be
prevented from opening and which can automatically be reset to the "closed"
position after normal operation conditions have been restored if the reset means
is held in the "reset" position)
Modification:
Replace the compliance criteria with the following:
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests as given in 9.4.11.101 to 9.4.11.106.
Additional subclauses:
9.4.11.101 For this test, the reset mechanism of the control will be held in the reset position
for the duration of the test from 9.4.11.102 to 9.4.11.104. The verification of the automatic non-
resetting above –35 °C will be carried out by 9.4.11.105 to 9.4.11.106. For SOD, the verification
of the automatic non-resetting above either +0 °C or –35 °C will be carried out by 9.4.11.105 to
9.4.11.106, as declared in item 103 of Table 1.
9.4.11.102 With the reset mechanism held in the reset position at room temperature,
continuity across contacts is observed by a low-energy circuit, 0,05 A maximum.
9.4.11.103 The control’s sensing element is then installed in an air circulating chamber or
a liquid bath and the control’s switch head is installed as in 16.5 a). When the whole control
is declared as the sensing element, the whole control is placed in an air-circulating chamber.
The control or the control’s sensing element is adjusted for the maximum set point
temperature. The chamber or liquid bath temperature shall be determined by positioning a
thermocouple wire adjacent to the control under test. The chamber or liquid bath temperature
is then raised from room temperature and held at approximately 10 K below the set point until
temperatures stabilize. The chamber or liquid bath temperature is then raised at a rate of not
more than 0,5 K per minute until the contact operates. Indication of contact separation is
observed by applying the method of 9.4.11.104.
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9.4.11.104 After the control has operated and with the reset mechanism still held in the
reset position, the temperature of the chamber or liquid bath is then reduced to determine if the
control automatically resets. Verification of contact closure is done by applying the method in
9.4.11.102.
9.4.11.105 The whole control or the control’s sensing element is then installed in an air
circulating chamber or liquid bath again and the control’s switch head (if applicable) is
installed as in 16.5 a) with the reset mechanism in its normal condition. The chamber or liquid
bath temperature shall be determined by positioning a thermocouple wire adjacent to the control
under test. The chamber or liquid bath temperature is raised from room temperature and held
at approximately 10 K below the set point until temperatures stabilize. The chamber or liquid
bath temperature is then raised at a rate of not more than 0,5 K per minute until the contact
operates. Indication of contact separation is observed by applying the method of 9.4.11.102.
9.4.11.106 After the control has operated, the temperature of the chamber is allowed to
cool down to either +0 °C or –35 °C. Indication of contact separation is observed by applying
the method of 9.4.11.102.
9.4.12 Type 1.J or 2.J action (a trip-free mechanism in which the contacts cannot be
prevented from opening and the control is not permitted to function as an
automatic reset device if the reset means is held in the "reset" or "on" position)
Modification:
Replace the compliance criteria with the following:
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests as given in 9.4.12.101 to 9.4.12.106.
Additional subclauses:
9.4.12.101 For this test, the reset mechanism of the control will be held in the reset position
for the duration of the test from 9.4.12.102 to 9.4.12.104. The verification of the automatic non-
resetting above –35 °C will be carried out by 9.4.12.105 to 9.4.12.106. For SOD, the verification
of the automatic non-resetting above either +0 °C or –35 °C will be carried out by 9.4.12.105 to
9.4.12.106, as declared in item 103 of Table 1.
9.4.12.102 With the reset mechanism held in the reset position at room temperature, contact
separation is observed by a low-energy circuit, 0,05 A maximum.
9.4.12.103 The control’s sensing element is then installed in an air circulating chamber or
liquid bath and the control’s switch head is installed as in 16.5. When the whole control is
declared as the sensing element, the whole control is placed in an air-circulating chamber.
The control or the control’s sensing element is adjusted for the maximum set point
temperature. The chamber or liquid bath temperature shall be determined by positioning a
thermocouple wire adjacent to the control under test. The chamber or liquid bath temperature
is raised from room temperature and held at approximately 10 K below the set point until
temperatures stabilize. The chamber or liquid bath temperature is then raised at a rate of not
more than 0,5 K per minute until 10 K over the operation temperature. Indication of contact
separation is still observed by applying the method of 9.4.12.102.
9.4.12.104 After the control has operated and with the reset mechanism still held in the
reset position, the temperature of the chamber or liquid bath is then reduced to determine if the
control automatically resets. Verification of contact closure is done by applying the method in
9.4.12.102.
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9.4.12.105 The whole control or the control’s sensing element is then installed in an air
circulating chamber or liquid bath again and the control’s switch head (if applicable) is
installed as in 16.5. with the reset mechanism in its normal condition. The chamber or liquid
bath temperature shall be determined by positioning a thermocouple wire adjacent to the
control under test. The chamber or liquid bath temperature is raised from room temperature
and held at approximately 10 K below the set point until temperatures stabilize. The chamber
or liquid bath temperature is then raised at a rate of not more than 0,5 K per minute until the
contact operates. Indication of contact separation is observed by applying the method of
9.4.12.102.
9.4.12.106 After the control has operated, the temperature of the chamber or liquid bath is
allowed to cool down to either +0 °C or –35 °C. Indication of contact separation is observed by
applying the method of 9.4.11.102.
9.4.13 Type 1.K or 2.K action (for sensing actions, no increase in the operating value as
the result of a breakage in the sensing element, or in parts connecting the
sensing element to the switch head)
Additional subclauses:
9.4.13.101 A type 2.K action
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