SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014

Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)

This part of IEC 61534 specifies general requirements and tests for powertrack (PT) systems with a rated voltage not exceeding 277 V a.c. single phase, or 480 V a.c. two or three phase 50 Hz/60 Hz with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. These systems are used for distributing electricity in household, commercial and industrial premises.

Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)

Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)

Sistemi napajalnih razvodnic - 1. del: Splošne zahteve - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)

Ta del IEC 61534 določa splošne zahteve in preskuse za sisteme napajalnih razvodnic (PT) z nazivno napetostjo, ki ne presega 277 V izmeničnega enofaznega toka ali 480 V izmeničnega dvo- ali trifaznega toka pri 50 Hz/60 Hz z nazivnim tokom, ki ne presega 63 A. Ti sistemi se uporabljajo za distribucijo elektrike v gospodinjstvih ter v gospodarskih in industrijskih poslopjih.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Oct-2014
• ICS: 29.060.10 - Wires
• ICS: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices
• ICS: 29.140.50 - Lighting installation systems
• Technical Committee: EPR - Electrical accessories
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 29-Aug-2014
• Due Date: 03-Nov-2014
• Completion Date: 13-Oct-2014
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 - Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 61534-1:2011 - Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61534-1:2011)
• Effective Date: 12-Jul-2013

Overview

SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 is a crucial European standard that defines the general requirements for powertrack systems. Aligned with the international IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 standard, this document provides standardized safety, performance, and design criteria for electrical powertrack systems used in various industrial and commercial applications. Developed by the CLC under CENELEC, this amendment enhances existing provisions to ensure greater safety, durability, and interoperability of powertrack systems functioning at nominal frequencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Powertrack systems refer to prefabricated busbar trunking solutions designed for efficient electrical power distribution. The standard ensures these systems meet critical electrical safety directives, including compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD - 2006/95/EC). SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 covers technical specifics such as materials, marking, connections, and operational testing to guarantee reliability, effective circuit protection, and ease of maintenance.

Key Topics

• Scope and Frequency
  The standard addresses powertrack systems operating at nominal frequencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz, clarifying safety and functionality requirements adjusted from previous versions that referenced the range "50 Hz/60 Hz."

• Terms and Definitions
  Introduces precise definitions relevant to floor treatments affecting installation and maintenance environments, including:

  • Dry-treatment of floor: Cleaning methods that avoid liquid saturation, e.g., sweeping or vacuum cleaning.
  • Wet-treatment of floor: Cleaning involving liquid agents causing transient pooling or soaking, such as wet scrubbing.

• Marking and Documentation
  Enhanced clarity on labeling requirements, including specifics on cleaning agents acceptable during maintenance (e.g., cotton cloths and 95+% n-hexane solvent), ensuring correct product handling and longevity.

• Electrical Safety and Protective Circuitry
  Defines testing for protective circuit continuity, requiring measurement of voltage drops under specified current loads to verify effective connection of exposed conductive parts, ensuring low impedance pathways (not exceeding 50 mΩ).

• Material Specifications
  Specifies that current-carrying parts-such as busbars, terminals, and earth connections-must exhibit adequate mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. Newly included acceptable materials are aluminum and brass, broadening material options for improved performance and durability.

• Corrosion Resistance Testing
  Refines testing procedures, including updated salt mist tests following IEC 60068-2-52 standards for harsher environmental resilience.

Applications

SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 applies to a broad range of industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure projects requiring modular and efficient power distribution. Typical applications include:

• Power distribution in large commercial buildings and shopping centers
• Industrial automation plants with flexible electrical layouts
• Public transportation hubs needing reliable power feeders
• Data centers requiring high-density and secure electrical trunking
• Exhibition halls and multipurpose venues benefiting from adaptable powertrack arrangements

Implementing this standard ensures enhanced safety for maintenance personnel, reliable electrical continuity, and improved resistance to environmental factors, which is essential for operational efficiency and compliance with European regulations.

Related Standards

SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 aligns with and complements several other international and European standards including:

• IEC 61534-1 – Original international standard specifying general requirements for powertrack systems.
• IEC 60068-2-52 – Environmental testing procedures, including salt mist corrosion resistance.
• Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) – Ensures electrical equipment operating voltage safety within Europe.
• CENELEC internal regulations – Governing the adoption and national implementation of harmonized standards across member countries.

Understanding the relationship with these documents helps organizations maintain comprehensive compliance, streamline product certification, and facilitate market access across Europe.

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By adhering to SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014, manufacturers and electrical engineers can assure robust, safe, and standardized powertrack systems that support modern electrical infrastructure requirements across diverse industrial sectors.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2014
Sistemi napajalnih razvodnic - 1. del: Splošne zahteve - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 61534-
1:2011/A1:2014)
Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI 61534-
1:2011/A1:2014)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014
ICS:
29.060.10 Žice Wires
29.120.20 Spojni elementi Connecting devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61534-1:2011/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2014
ICS 29.060.10; 29.120.10
English Version
Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Exigences générales (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
(CEI 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61534-1:2011; it was approved by CENELEC on 2014-08-04. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, 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
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 E

Foreword
The text of document 23A/700A/FDIS, future IEC 61534-1:2011/A1, has been prepared by
subcommittee 23A: Cable management systems, of IEC technical committee 23 "Electrical
accessories" 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 (dop) 2015-05-04
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2017-08-04
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment
Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.

IEC 61534-1 ®
Edition 2.0 2014-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
A MENDMENT 1
AM ENDEMENT 1
Powertrack systems –
Part 1: General requirements
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués –

Partie 1: Exigences générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX D
ICS 29.060.10; 29.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-1643-9
...

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2014
Sistemi napajalnih razvodnic - 1. del: Splošne zahteve - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 61534-
1:2011/A1:2014)
Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI 61534-
1:2011/A1:2014)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014
ICS:
29.060.10 Žice Wires
29.140.50 Instalacijski sistemi za Lighting installation systems
razsvetljavo
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61534-1:2011/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2014
ICS 29.060.10; 29.120.10
English Version
Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Exigences générales (IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
(CEI 61534-1:2011/A1:2014)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61534-1:2011; it was approved by CENELEC on 2014-08-04. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, 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
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 E

Foreword
The text of document 23A/700A/FDIS, future IEC 61534-1:2011/A1, has been prepared by
subcommittee 23A: Cable management systems, of IEC technical committee 23 "Electrical
accessories" 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 (dop) 2015-05-04
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2017-08-04
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment
Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61534-1:2011/A1:2014 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.

IEC 61534-1 ®
Edition 2.0 2014-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
A MENDMENT 1
AM ENDEMENT 1
Powertrack systems –
Part 1: General requirements
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués –

Partie 1: Exigences générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX D
ICS 29.060.10; 29.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-1643-9
...