SIST EN 61009-1:2013/A11:2015

Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules

WARNING: 3-MONTH UAP * D149/C006: BT approved  TC 23E requests for New Work Items for EN 61008-1/AA & EN 61009-1/AA

Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs) für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel avec dispositif de protection contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Partie 1: Règles générales

Odklopniki na preostali (residualni) tok z vgrajeno nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo (RCBO's) - 1. del: Splošna pravila

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Oct-2015
• ICS: 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices
• Technical Committee: EPR - Electrical accessories
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 07-Sep-2015
• Due Date: 12-Nov-2015
• Completion Date: 23-Oct-2015
• Directive: 2004/108/EC - Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• Directive: 2004/108/EU - DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• 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: 2014/30/EU - Directive 2014/30/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 electromagnetic compatibility (recast)
• 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 61009-1:2012/A11:2015 - Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 61009-1:2013 - Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules (IEC 61009-1:2010, modified)
• Effective Date: 17-Sep-2014

Overview

SIST EN 61009-1:2013/A11:2015 is a European standard issued by CLC (Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) focusing on residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection (RCBOs) for household and similar applications. This amendment A11 updates the 2012 version of EN 61009-1, which defines the general rules and safety requirements for RCBO devices designed to provide combined protection against electrical faults such as earth leakage and overcurrent in low-voltage domestic installations.

The standard is aligned with European safety directives, including the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), ensuring compliance for devices used within certain voltage limits. It supports the development and deployment of reliable electrical protective equipment that limits risk of electric shock and equipment damage, enhancing overall electrical safety in residential settings.

Key Topics

• Scope of RCBOs: The standard defines the essential parameters for residual current operated circuit-breakers that incorporate overcurrent protection, specifically targeting use in household and comparable environments.
• Safety and Performance Requirements: It sets general rules for operation, thermal and magnetic tripping characteristics, and construction to ensure reliable operation under fault conditions.
• Technical Specifications: Detailed provisions address voltage ratings, current sensitivities, response times, and testing protocols of RCBOs to confirm conformity with performance and safety criteria.
• National Deviations: The amendment recognizes special national conditions, including specific modifications for countries like Ireland and Switzerland, accommodating local electrical codes and practices.
• Compliance and Implementation: The document mandates implementation deadlines for member states, facilitating harmonization of electrical safety standards across Europe.

Applications

• Residential Electrical Safety: SIST EN 61009-1:2013/A11:2015-certified RCBOs play a critical role in protecting home electrical installations from residual current faults and overcurrent scenarios, preventing electric shock and fire hazards.
• Similar Low-Voltage Installations: Besides households, the standard applies to similar environments requiring reliable combined circuit protection, such as small commercial premises or light industrial facilities.
• Electrical Installation Design: Electrical engineers and designers use this standard as a guideline when selecting and specifying appropriate RCBOs to comply with statutory safety regulations.
• Manufacturing and Testing: Manufacturers align product designs with this standard to ensure EU market access and user safety, incorporating rigorous testing per standardized methods.
• National Regulation Compliance: Installation professionals and regulatory bodies leverage the guidance to implement and enforce correct usage of RCBOs based on national adaptations of the standard.

Related Standards

• EN 61008 Series: Complementary standards cover residual current devices without integral overcurrent protection, often used in conjunction with EN 61009-1 to cover different installation needs.
• IEC 61009-2-2: Provides supplemental rules for RCBOs functionally dependent on line voltage, referenced particularly for compliance in Ireland alongside EN 61009-1.
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC: EN 61009-1 supports requirements stipulated under this directive for electrical equipment safety within defined voltage ranges.
• CENELEC Internal Regulations: Governing the publication and adoption processes for this and related standards ensuring harmonization among European national committees.

Keywords: EN 61009-1, RCBO, residual current device, overcurrent protection, electrical safety standard, household electrical protection, CLC standard, low voltage directive, circuit-breaker, European standard, electrical installation safety, national deviations in standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for
household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules
Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs)
für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel avec dispositif de protection
contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Partie 1:
Règles générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61009-1:2012/A11:2015
ICS:
29.120.50 9DURYDONHLQGUXJD Fuses and other overcurrent
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61009-1:2012/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2015
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral
overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) -
Part 1: General rules
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit
avec dispositif de protection contre les surintensités eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs) für
incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen -
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 61009-1:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2015-07-06. 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.
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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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