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(Main)Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules (IEC 61008-1:2010, modified)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules (IEC 61008-1:2010, modified)
This International Standard applies to residual current operated circuit-breakers functionally independent of, or functionally dependent on, line voltage, for household and similar uses, not incorporating overcurrent protection (hereafter referred to as RCCBs), for rated voltages not exceeding 440 V a.c. with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and rated currents not exceeding 125 A, intended principally for protection against shock hazard. These devices are intended to protect persons against indirect contact, the exposed conductive parts of the installation being connected to an appropriate earth electrode. They may be used to provide protection against fire hazards due to a persistent earth fault current, without the operation of the overcurrent protective device. RCCBs having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA are also used as a means for additional protection in case of failure of the protective means against electric shock. This standard applies to devices performing simultaneously the functions of detection of the residual current, of comparison of the value of this current with the residual operating value and of opening of the protected circuit when the residual current exceeds this value. They are intended for use in an environment with pollution degree 2. They are suitable for isolation. RCCBs complying with this standard, with the exception of those with an uninterrupted neutral, are suitable for use in IT systems. Special precautions (e.g. lightning arresters) may be necessary when excessive overvoltages are likely to occur on the supply side (for example in the case of supply through overhead lines) (see IEC 60364-4-44). RCCBs of the general type are resistant to unwanted tripping including the case where surge voltages (as a result of switching transients or induced by lightning) cause loading currents in the installation without occurrence of flashover. RCCBs of type S are considered to be sufficient proof against unwanted tripping even if the surge voltage causes a flashover and a follow-on current occurs. Particular requirements are necessary for - residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection (see IEC 61009-1); - RCCBs incorporated in or intended only for association with plugs and socket-outlets or with appliance couplers for household or similar general purposes; - RCCBs intended to be used at frequencies other than 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The requirements of this standard apply for normal environmental conditions (see 7.1). Additional requirements may be necessary for RCCBs used in locations having severe environmental conditions. RCCBs including batteries are not covered by this standard.
Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter ohne eingebauten Überstromschutz (RCCBs) für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen -- Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61008-1:2010, modifiziert)
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel sans dispositif de protection contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (ID) - Partie 1: Règles générales (CEI 61008-1:2010, modifiée)
La CEI 61008-1:2010 s'applique aux interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel fonctionnellement indépendants ou fonctionnellement dépendants de la tension d'alimentation, pour usages domestiques et analogues sans dispositif de protection contre les surintensités incorporé (en abrégé 'ID' dans la suite du texte), de tension assignée ne dépassant pas 440 V alternatifs, avec des fréquences assignées de 50 Hz, 60 Hz ou 50/60 Hz et de courant assigné ne dépassant pas 125 A, principalement destinés à la protection contre les chocs électriques. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition, publiée en 1996, ainsi que l'amendement 1 (2002) 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:
- révision complète des séquences CEM, incluant le nouvel essai T.2.6, déjà approuvé dans la CEI 61543;
- clarification des caractéristiques courant/temps des DDR incluses dans les Tableaux 1 et 2;
- révision de la procédure d'essai pour IΔn< /sub> entre 5 A et 200 A;
- procédure d'essai concernant le courant continu 6 mA superposé au courant de défaut;
- des améliorations mettant en relief les DDR avec sensibilité multiple;
- essais pour l'emploi des ID dans les systèmes IT.
Odklopniki na preostali (residualni) tok brez vgrajene nadtokovne zaščite za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo (RCCB's) - 1. del: Splošna pravila (IEC 61008-1:2010, spremenjen)
Ta mednarodni standard se uporablja za odklopnike na preostali (residualni) tok, ki so funkcionalno neodvisni ali odvisni od linijske napetosti, za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo, brez vgrajene nadtokovne zaščite (v nadaljnjem besedilu: RCCB), za nazivne napetosti do vključno 440 V izmenične napetosti, pri čemer nazivna frekvenca dosega 50 Hz, 60 Hz ali 50/60 Hz in nazivni tok ne presega 125 A, in so namenjeni predvsem zaščiti pred električnim udarom. Te naprave so namenjene zaščiti oseb pred posrednim stikom, pri čemer so izpostavljeni prevodni deli inštalacije povezani z ustreznim ozemljilom. Uporabljajo se lahko za zaščito pred požarom zaradi stalnega ozemljitvenega okvarnega toka brez naprave za nadtokovno zaščito. Tudi odklopniki na preostali (residualni) tok (RCBB) z nazivnim preostalim obratovalnim tokom do vključno 30 mA se uporabljajo kot dodatna zaščita v primeru odpovedi zaščitnega sredstva pred električnim udarom. Ta standard se uporablja za naprave, ki hkrati izvajajo funkcije zaznavanja preostalega (residualnega) toka, primerjanja vrednosti tega toka s preostalo obratovalno vrednostjo in odprtja zaščitenega tokokroga, kadar preostali tok preseže to vrednost. Odklopniki RCCB so namenjeni uporabi v okolju s stopnjo onesnaženja 2. Primerni so za izolacijo. Odklopniki RCCB, ki so skladni s tem standardom, razen odklopnikov z neprekinjeno nevtralno točko, so primerni za uporabo v sistemih IT. Posebni zaščitni ukrepi (npr. prenapetostni odvodniki) so lahko potrebni, kadar lahko na strani dobave nastane prekomerna prenapetost (na primer v primeru dobave prek nadzemnih vodov) (glejte standard 60364-4-44). Odklopniki RCCB splošnega tipa se ne morejo po nesreči odklopiti, tudi kadar previsoka napetost (zaradi prehodnih preklapljanj ali udara strele) povzroči obremenilne tokove v inštalaciji brez nastanka preboja. Odporniki RCCB tipa S naj bi v zadostni meri ščitili pred neželenim odklopom, celo kadar previsoka napetost povzroči preboj in nastane nadaljnji tok. Posebne zahteve so potrebne za: – odklopnike na preostali (residualni) tok z vgrajeno nadtokovno zaščito (glejte standard IEC 61009-1); – odklopnike RCCB, vgrajene v vtiče ali namenjene le uporabi z vtiči in vtičnicami ali s spojkami naprav za gospodinjsko ali podobno splošno rabo; – odpornike RCCB, namenjene uporabi pri frekvencah, ki niso 50 Hz ali 60 Hz. Zahteve tega standarda se uporabljajo za običajne okoljske pogoje (glejte točko 7.1). Dodatne zahteve so lahko potrebne za odklopnike RCCB, ki se uporabljajo na lokacijah z neugodnimi okoljskimi pogoji. Ta standard ne zajema odklopnikov RCCB z akumulatorji.
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Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for
household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules (IEC 61008-1:2010,
modified)
Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter ohne eingebauten Überstromschutz
(RCCBs) für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen -- Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen (IEC 61008-1:2010, modifiziert)
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel sans dispositif de protection
contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (ID) - Partie 1:
Règles générales (CEI 61008-1:2010, modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61008-1:2012
ICS:
29.120.50 9DURYDONHLQGUXJD Fuses and other overcurrent
PHGWRNRYQD]DãþLWD protection devices
SIST EN 61008-1:2013 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61008-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.120.50 Supersedes EN 61008-1:2004 + A11:2007 + A12:2009 + A13:2012 + AC:2012,
EN 61008-1:2004/IS1:2007
English version
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent
protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) -
Part 1: General rules
(IEC 61008-1:2010, modified)
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-
différentiel résiduel sans dispositif de Schutzschalter ohne eingebauten
protection contre les surintensités Überstromschutz (RCCBs) für
incorporé pour usages domestiques et Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche
analogues (ID) - Anwendungen -
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(CEI 61008-1:2010, modifiée) (IEC 61008-1:2010, modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-06-18. 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
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Foreword
This document (EN 61008-1:2012) consists of the text of IEC 61008-1:2010 prepared by IEC/TC 23E
"Circuit-breakers and similar equipment for household use", together with the common modifications
prepared by CLC/TC 23E "Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and similar applications".
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2013-06-18
• latest date by which this document has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2017-06-18
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with this document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61008-1:2004 + A11:2007 + A12:2009 + A13:2012 + AC:2012 + IS1:2007.
EN 61008-1:2012 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 61008-1:2004:
– complete revision of EMC sequences, including the new test T.2.6 already approved in EN 61543;
– clarification of RCDs current/time characteristics reported in Tables 1 and 2;
– revision of test procedure for I between 5 A and 200 A;
Δn
– testing procedure regarding the 6mA d.c. current superimposed to the fault current;
– improvement highlighting RCDs with multiple sensitivity;
– tests for the use of RCCBs in IT systems.
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 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(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 61008-1:2010
are prefixed “Z”.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61008-1:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.
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COMMON MODIFICATIONS
Clause Common modification
1 Add in the first paragraph after “125 A” the words “for fixed installations”.
1 Delete in the first paragraph “with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz”.
1 Add after "They are intended for use in an environment with pollution degree 2”, “and
overvoltage category III”.
Delete in the seventh paragraph “with the exception of those with an interrupted neutral”.
1 Replace the second dashed indent after note 4 by:
“RCCBs integrated in one unit with a socket-outlet or designed exclusively for being
associated locally with a socket-outlet in the same mounting box.”
1 Replace the third dashed indent after note 4 by:
“RCCBs intended to be used at frequencies other than 50 Hz.”
1 Replace Note 5 by the following sentence in the core text of the scope:
“For RCCBs incorporated in, or intended only for association with socket-outlets, the
requirements of this standard may be used in conjunction with the requirements of IEC
60884-1 or national requirements of the country where the product is placed on the market”.
1 Delete notes 6 and 7.
2 Replace the text of Clause 2 by:
Normative references to international publications are listed in Annex ZA.
3.3.16
Replace “current paths” by “poles”.
3.3.Z1
Add after 3.3.21
3.3.Z1
plug-in RCCB
a RCCB having one or more plug-in terminals (see 3.6.Z1) and designed for use with
appropriate means for the plug-in connection
3.4.2.1 Modify “RCCB with two current paths” by “a two pole RCCB”
3.4.4 Modify “current path” by "pole"
3.6.Z1 Add after 3.6.11
3.6.Z1
plug-in terminal
terminal the electrical connection and disconnection of which can be effected without
displacing the conductors of the corresponding circuit
The connection is effected without the use of a tool and is provided by the resilience
of the fixed and/or moving parts and/or by springs.
4.1 Replace the note by the following text:
"The selection of the various types is made according to HD 60364 and non conflicting
national wiring rules. Table Z1 lists the types of RCCBs according to the various applications
but does not exclude the use of RCCBs of any classification for protection over and above
that required by the relevant wiring rules."
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4.1 Add at the end :
Table Z1 – Survey of the types of RCCBs according to their method of operation
Classification 4.1.1 4.1.2.2a) 4.1.2.1 b) 4.1.2.2b)
Marking of use Without E1 E2 E3
Protection Fault Fault Additional Additional
a a b
protection and protection and protection protection
additional additional
a a
protection protection
c
Service Yes Yes No Yes
continuity
a
Additional protection, provided only by RCCBs with I∆n ≤ 0,03 A.
b
Only devices integrated in one unit with a socket-outlet or designed exclusively for
being associated locally with a socket outlet in a same mounting box.
c
This information is given for guidance only.
4.1.2.1 Replace a) by “a) deleted”
4.1.2.2 Delete the note
4.1.2.2 Replace the final sentence in brackets by "(additional requirements are under consideration)"
4.2 Replace the title of 4.2 with “Void” and delete the text.
4.3 Delete in the title “and current paths”.
Delete first and fourth dashes.
4.4 Replace the title of 4.4 with “Void” and delete the text.
4.10 Add a third bullet after “bolt-on type”:
• screw-in type.
4.Z1 Add the following subclause:
4.Z1 According to the type of terminals:
– RCCBs with screw-type terminals for external copper conductors;
– RCCBs with screwless type terminals for external copper conductors;
NOTE The requirements for RCCBs equipped with this type of terminals are given in
Annex J.
4.Z2 Add after 4.10
4.Z2 According to the range of ambient air temperature
– RCCBs for use at ambient air temperatures between -5 °C and +40 °C;
– RCCBs for use at ambient air temperatures between -25 °C and +40 °C.
5.1 Delete the first dashed item
5.1 Delete in second dash “and current paths”
5.1 Add the following item to the list:
– ranges of ambient air temperature (see 5.3.Z1)
5.2.1.3 Modify “Table 3” by “5.3.13”
5.2.3 Delete 2 last paragraphs.
5.3.1 Replace (twice) “preferred” by “standard”.
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5.3.1 Replace the table by:
Rated voltage of RCCBs for use in systems
RCCB
230 V, 230 V/400 V, 400V
230 V
Two-pole
400 V
Three-pole 400 V
Four-pole 400 V
5.3.3 Delete the value “0,006 A”.
5.3.3 Remove the note
5.3.3 Add 1A to the standard values.
5.3.7 Replace the title by:
“Preferred value of rated frequency”
(delete the “s” of values)
5.3.7 Replace the first line by:
The preferred value of rated frequency is 50 Hz.
5.3.7 Delete the second paragraph
5.3.10.1 Delete the note
5.3.12.1 Delete the note
5.3.Z1 Add the following subclause:
5.3.Z1 Standard ranges of ambient air temperature
The standard ranges of ambient air temperature are:
– -5 °C to +40 °C;
– -25 °C to +40 °C
5.3.12.1 Modify in Table 1 “non operating” by “non-actuating”
5.3.13 Change contents of 5.3.13 to
Standard value of the rated impulse voltage (U ) is 4 kV.
imp
Replace the title of table 3 by “Void” and delete the contents of Table 3.
6 Replace the text of Clause 6 by:
6.Z1 Standard marking
Each RCCB shall be marked in a durable manner according to the following Table Z3.
If a degree of protection higher than IP20 according to EN 60529 is marked on the
device, it shall comply with it, whichever the method of installation. If the higher
degree of protection is obtained only by a specific method of installation and/or with
the use of specific accessories (e.g. terminal covers, enclosures, etc.), this shall be
specified in the manufacturer's literature.
The manufacturer shall state the Joule integral I2t and the peak current Ip withstand
capabilities of the RCCB. Where these are not stated, minimum values as given in
Table 15 apply.
The manufacturer shall give the reference of one or more suitable SCPDs in his
catalogues and in a sheet accompanying each RCCB.
For RCCBs classified according to 4.1.2.1 and opening with delay in case of failure of
the line voltage the manufacturer shall state the range of such delay.
For RCCBs other than those operated by means of push-buttons the open position
shall be indicated by the symbol "O" and the closed position by the symbol "I" (a short
straight line). Additional national symbols for this indication are allowed. Provisionally
the use of national indications only is allowed. These indications shall be readily
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visible when the RCCB is installed.
For RCCBs operated by means of two push-buttons, the push-button designed for the
opening operation only shall be RED and/or be marked with the symbol "O".
Red shall not be used for any other push-button of the RCCB. If a push-button is used
for closing the contact and is evidently identified as such, its depressed position is
sufficient to indicate the closed position.
If a single push-button is used for closing and opening the contacts and is identified
as such, the button remaining in its depressed position is sufficient to indicate the
closed position. On the other hand, if the button does not remain depressed, an
additional means indicating the position of the contacts shall be provided.
If it is necessary to distinguish between the supply and the load terminals, they shall
be clearly marked (e.g. by "line" and "load" placed near the corresponding terminals
or by arrows indicating the direction of power flow).
Terminals exclusively intended for the connection of the neutral circuit shall be
indicated by the letter N.
Terminals intended for the protective conductor, if any, shall be indicated by the
symbol (IEC 60417-5019 a)).
NOTE The symbol (IEC 60417-5017 a)), previously recommended, shall be
progressively superseded by the preferred symbol IEC 60417-5019 a), given above.
The suitability for isolation, which is provided by all RCCBs of this standard, may be
indicated by the symbol on the device. When affixed, this marking
may be included in a wiring diagram, where it may be combined with symbols of
other functions, (e.g. other symbols of IEC TC 3). When the symbol is used on its own (i.e.
not in a wiring diagram), combination with symbols of other functions is not allowed.
The base for plug-in RCCBs shall be marked with the following:
- rated current or maximum rated current;
- trade mark.
The marking shall be indelible, easily legible and not be placed on screws, washers or other
removable parts.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the test of 9.3.
6 Add the following subclause
6.Z2 Additional marking
Additional marking to other standards (EN or IEC or other) or additional requirements
are allowed under the following conditions:
- the RCCB shall comply with all the requirements of the additional standard;
- the relevant standard to which the additional marking refers shall be indicated
adjacent to this marking and shall be clearly differentiated or separated from the
standard marking according to 6.Z1.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by carrying out all the test sequences
required by the relevant standard. Equivalent or less severe test sequences need not
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be repeated.
Table Z3 – Requirements for marking
NOTE see the table at the end of this document
6.Z2
In note (*), to replace twice “I∆n” by “I∆m”
2)
7.1 In Table 4, second column, add to “-5 °C to 40 °C ” in the same box, the range “-25 °C to
2)
40 °C ”.
Modify footnote 7) to read
7) Extreme limits of –20 °C and + 60 °C, for RCCBs for use in the range of –5 °C to
+40 °C and of –35 °C and + 60 °C, for RCCBs for use in the range of –25 °C to
+40 °C, are admissible during storage and transportation. These conditions
should be taken into account in the design of the device.
Add footnote 8) as follows:
8) For installations at higher altitudes, it is necessary to take into account the
reduction of the dielectric strength and of the cooling effect of the air. RCCBs
intended to be so used shall be designed specially or used according to an
agreement between manufacturer and user. Information given in the
manufacturer's catalogue may take the place of such an agreement.
8.1.1 Delete in the second paragraph: “other than those specifically intended for changing the
setting of the residual operating current”.
Delete the first sentence in the third paragraph.
Delete the note and the fourth paragraph.
8.1.2 Replace Note 1 by “Note 1: deleted”
th
Add in 13 paragraph “9.9 and” before “9.11”.
th
Delete 17 paragraph (“In the case of…)
Replace Note 3 by “Note 3: deleted”.
Replace Note 4 by “Note 4: deleted”.
8.1.3 In second paragraph, add “in addition” after “and” and before “for item 1”
In third paragraph, replace “2, 4 and 5” by “2 and 4”
In fifth paragraph, replace “2.7.1.1” by “4.8.1.1” and “2.7.1.3” by “4.8.1.3”.
8.1.3 Modify Table 5 in deleting columns 2 and 3 and deleting item 5 (in the first column).
Modify table note 2 by:
“The parts of the neutral pole, if any, are considered to be live parts."
Replace Note 3 by “Note 3: deleted”.
Modify table note c by:
“Including a metal foil in contact with the surfaces of insulating material which are
accessible after installation for normal use. The foil is pushed into corners,
grooves, etc., by means of a straight jointed test finger according to 9.6 (see
Figure 3)."
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8.1.3 Add in item 3 (in the first column) of Table 5 the reference to footnote j).
Add the following footnote j) in Table 5 :
j) This applies also to clearance and creepage distances between live parts of different
polarity of the RCCB and equipments mounted close to it.
Replace Note 4 by “Note 4: deleted”.
8.1.5.1 Delete the second paragraph
8.1.5.1 Delete the note
8.1.5.1 Replace last paragraph by:
Compliance is checked by inspection, by the tests of 9.5 for screw-type terminals,
by specific tests for plug-in or bolt-on RCCBs included in the standard, or by the
tests of annex, as relevant for the type of connection.
8.1.5.2
Delete the last note in Table 6 which refers to AWG.
8.1.Z1
Add the following new subclause:
8.1.Z1 Non-interchangeability
For RCCBs intended to be mounted on bases forming a unit therewith (plug-in type or
screw-in type) it shall not be possible, without the aid of a tool, to replace a RCCB
when mounted and wired as for normal use by another of the same make having a
higher rated current.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
NOTE The expression "as for normal use" implies that the RCCB is installed
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
8.1.7
Add the following new subclause:
8.1.Z2 Mechanical mounting of plug-in type RCCBs
The mechanical mounting of plug-in type RCCBs, the holding in position of which does
not depend solely on their plug-in connection(s), shall be reliable and have adequate
stability.
8.1.7
Replace 8.1.7 by 8.1.Z2
Replace 8.1.7.1 by 8.1.Z2.1
Replace 8.1.7.2 by 8.1.Z2.2
8.1.7.1
Add the following new subclause:
8.1.Z2.1 Plug-in type RCCBs, the holding in position of which does not depend solely
on their plug-in connection(s)
Compliance of the mechanical mounting is checked by the relevant tests of 9.12.
8.1.7.2 Add the following new subclause:
8.1.Z2.2 Plug-in type RCCBs, the holding in position of which depends solely on their
plug-in connection(s)
Compliance of the mechanical mounting is checked by the relevant tests of 9.12.
8.11
Delete third paragraph (“In the case of RCCBs…”)
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8.11 Replace the 3 paragraph by the following:
For RCCBs with rated residual current of 30 mA the ampere-turns produced when operating
the test device of a RCCB, supplied at rated voltage or at the highest value of the voltage
range, if applicable, shall not exceed 1,66 times the ampere-turns produced, when a residual
current equal to I is passed through one of the poles of the RCCB.
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For RCCBs with rated residual currents other than 30 mA the ampere-turns produced when
operating the test device of a RCCB, supplied at rated voltage or at the highest value of the
voltage range, if applicable, shall not exceed 2,5 times the ampere-turns produced, when a
residual current equal to I is passed through one of the poles of the RCCB.
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8.12 Replace in the first paragraph “current paths” by “poles”.
8.Z1 Add the following subclause :
8.Z1 Behaviour of RCCBs at low ambient air temperatures
RCCBs for use in the range of –25 °C to +40 °C (see 4.Z1) shall operate reliably at
low temperatures.
Compliance is checked by the tests of 9.Z1.
9.1.1 Add the following note before Table 9 :
NOTE To verify compliance of additional marking to 6.Z2, if any, additional tests
according to the relevant standard may be necessary.
In Table 9 replace the fifth dash by:
– Dielectric properties and isolating capability
In Table 9 add the following dashed item :
– Behaviour at low ambient air temperatures of RCCBs classified for use in the range of –25
°C to +40 °C
and add correspondingly "9.Z1" in the column named "Subclause".
9.1.2 Modify first paragraph by:
“For the purpose of verification of conformity with the standard, type tests are carried out in
test sequences.”
Replace the note by:
“NOTE Verification of the conformity to the standards may be made
– by the manufacturer for the purpose of suppliers declaration (13.5.1 of ISO/IEC
Guide 2);
– by an independent body for certification (13.5.2 of ISO/IEC Guide 2).
According to the terminology of ISO/IEC Guide 2 the term "certification" can be used
for the second case only.”
9.2 Replace Note 2 by “Note 2: deleted”.
9.4
Add before Table 11 the two following paragraphs:
"Plug-in connections are tested by plugging the RCCB in and pulling it out five times.
After the test the connections shall not have become loose nor shall their electrical function be
impaired."
9.7 Add at the end of the title “and isolating capability”
9.7.2 Modify “current paths” by “poles”
9.7.2 Add a note before c):
NOTE To this purpose samples specially prepared by the manufacturer should be submitted
to the test sequences implying this test.
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9.7.2 Delete d) and its contents
Rename “e)” with “d)”
9.7.2
Modify the beginning of the last but one paragraph as follows:
“For the measurements according to b) to d), …”
9.7.3 Delete at the end of the first paragraph: “electronic components, if any, being disconnected for
the test”
Replace the two dashes in the fifth paragraph by:
- 2 000 V for a) to c) of 9.7.2; electronic components, if any, having been disconnected for test
b) (see relevant note for 9.7.2.b)
- 2 500 V for d) of 9.7.2.
9.7.7.1 Modify in the ninth paragraph “Table 3” by “5.3.13”
9.7.7.1 Delete in the table 15 the line beginning with “2,5”
9.7.7.2 Modify in the tenth paragraph “Table 3” by “5.3.13”
9.7.7.2 Delete in the Table 16 the line beginning with “2,5”
9.7.7.3 Modify in the first paragraph of 9.7.7.3 “circuit-breaker” by “RCCB”.
9.9.1 Delete in the third paragraph “shall be at least of Class 0.5 and”
9.9.2 Delete second paragraph (“For RCCBs…”)
9.9.2.4 Add at the end of first paragraph “among the following list : 5A – 10A – 20A – 50A – 100A –
200A”.
9.9.3
Add a note after the second paragraph :
NOTE Preheating may be carried out at reduced voltage but auxiliary circuit shall be
connected to their normal operating voltage (particularly for components depending on
line voltage).
Delete the last paragraph
9.9.4
Delete the last paragraph
9.10.2
Delete the note
9.10.3
Replace the second sentence of the last but one paragraph by:
One test only is made with measurement of break time. The latter shall not exceed the value
specified in Table 1 at I .
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9.11.2.1
Modify Note 1 by “Note 1: deleted”
9.11.2.1
Modify first paragraph of a) by
a) “Figures 7 and 12 give diagrams of the circuits to be used for the tests concerning
– a two-pole RCCB;
– a three-pole RCCB;
– a four-pole RCCB.”
Replace in the second paragraph “Z3” by “Z1”
Delete in the fourth paragraph before item b):
“– across the terminals of the pole, for single-pole RCCBs;
Replace in the eighth paragraph “Z3” by “Z1”
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9.11.2.1 Replace in the 5 paragraph after Table 18 Resistor R by R
1 2.
a)
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9.11.2.1
Replace in the 6 paragraph after Table 18 current sensor O by I , I , I , I
1 1 2 3 4
a)
9.11.2.1 Replace in the last line "± 5 %" by "0, - 5 %".
b)
9.11.2.1
Replace in the first paragraph and in the note "105 %" by "110 %".
d)
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9.11.2.1 Replace in the 2 paragraph current sensor O by I , I , I , I
1 1 2 3 4
e)
9.11.2.1 Replace in the last paragraph “Z3” by “Z1”
e)
9.11.2.1 Modify (in item f) “i)” and “ii)” respectively by “f1)” and “f2)”
.f)
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9.11.2.1 Modify first paragraph by:
.i)
“After each of the tests applicable carried out in accordance with 9.11.2.2, 9.11.2.3 and 9.11.2.4
c), the indicator means shall show the open position of the contacts. If during the tests of
9.11.2.4 a) and 9.11.2.4 b) the RCCB does not trip, the open position of the indicator means
shall be checked after the tripping test at 1,25 I .
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Furthermore, the RCCB shall show no damage impairing its further use and shall be capable,
without maintenance, of complying with the following tests :”
9.11.2.1 Replace the second sentence of the last but two paragraphs of item i) by:
.i)
"One test only is made on one pole taken at random, with measurement of break time: the
latter shall not exceed the value specified in Table 1 at l ."
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9.11.2.3 Modify in c) paragraph twice “105 %” by “110 %”
Delete the third paragraph after the second dash in c): “RCCBs with uninterrupted neutral are
not subjected to this test.”
9.11.2.3 Delete the third paragraph before the end (“RCCBs with uninterrupted…”)
9.12.2
Replace the first two dashes by:
- 9.12.2.2 for RCCBs intended to be mounted on a rail and for all types of plug-in RCCBs
designed for surface mounting;
- 9.12.2.3 for plug-in type RCCBs, the holding in position of which depends solely on their
connections.
9.12.2.2
Add after the first paragraph:
Plug-in RCCBs designed for surface mounting are mounted complete with the appropriate
means for the plug-in connection but without cables being connected and without any cover-
plate.
9.12.2.3
Replace the existing subclause by:
Plug-in type RCCBs, the holding in position of which depends solely on their connections,
are mounted, complete with the appropriate plug-in base but without cables being connected
and without any cover-plate, on a vertical rigid wall.
A force of 20 N is applied to the RCCB portion at a point equidistant between the plug-in
connections, without jerks for 1 min (see Figure Z4).
9.13.1
Replace the second sentence of the fourth paragraph by:
Only one test is made, on one pole taken at random, with measurement of break time: the
latter shall not exceed the value specified in Table 1 at I .
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9.14
Add the requirements for small parts after the note:
Small parts, where each surface lies completely within a circle of 15 mm diameter, or where
any part of the surface lies outside a 15 mm diameter circle and it is not possible to fit a circle
of 8 mm diameter on any of the surfaces, are not subjected to the test of this subclause (see
Figure Z7 for diagrammatic representation).
9.15.2 Replace Note 2 by “Note 2: deleted”.
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9.16
Replace the 3 paragraph by the following:
In order to verify that at rated voltage or the highest voltage of the voltage range, if applicable,
the ampere-turns due to the operation of the test device are less than
• 1,66 times the ampere turns produced at rated residual current for RCCB 30 mA and
• 2,5 times the ampere turns produced at rated residual current for all other RCCB
the impedance of the circuit is measured and the test ampere turns are calculated, taking into
account the configuration of the circuit of the test device.
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9.17.1
Starting from the seventh line, replace the text by:
All the values measured shall be less than 0,70 times the rated voltage (or, if relevant,
0,70 times the minimum value of the range of rated voltages).
At the end of these measurements the RCCB is supplied with a voltage just above the
highest measured value and it shall be verified that the RCCB operates in a period of time
corresponding to the value specified in Table 1 for I when a current equal to 1,25 I is
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applied.
It shall also be verified that for any value of the line voltage less than the lowest measured
value it shall not be possible to clo
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