SIST EN 60898-2:2021
(Main)Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations - Part 2: Circuit-breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation (IEC 60898-2:2016, modified)
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations - Part 2: Circuit-breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation (IEC 60898-2:2016, modified)
This standard gives additional requirements for single- and two-pole circuit-breakers which, in
addition to the above characteristics, are suitable for operation with direct current, and have a
rated DC voltage not exceeding 220 V for single-pole and 440 V for two-pole circuit-breakers,
a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated DC short-circuit capacity not exceeding
10 000 A.
NOTE This standard applies to circuit-breakers able to make and break both alternating current and direct
current.
Elektrisches Installationsmaterial - Leitungsschutzschalter für Hausinstallationen und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2: Leitungsschutzschalter für Wechsel- und Gleichstrom (AC und DC) (IEC 60898-2:2016, modifiziert)
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la protection contre les surintensités pour installations domestiques et analogues - Partie 2: Disjoncteurs pour le fonctionnement en courant alternatif et en courant continu (IEC 60898-2:2016, modifiée)
L'IEC 60898-2:2016 énonce des exigences supplémentaires pour les disjoncteurs unipolaires et bipolaires qui, au-delà des caractéristiques susmentionnées, sont aptes à fonctionner avec du courant continu et ont une tension assignée en courant continu ne dépassant pas 220 V pour les disjoncteurs unipolaires et 440 V pour les disjoncteurs bipolaires, un courant assigné ne dépassant pas 125 A et un pouvoir de coupure assigné en courant continu ne dépassant pas 10 000 A. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2000 et l'Amendement 1:2003. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) alignement avec la deuxième édition de l'IEC 60898-1;
b) ajout de l'essai Icn1.
Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la IEC 60898-1:2015
Električni pribor - Odklopniki za nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjstvo in podobne inštalacije - 2. del: Odklopniki za izmenično in enosmerno napetost (IEC 60898-2:2016, spremenjen)
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 60898-2:2021
01-december-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60898-2:2007
Električni pribor - Odklopniki za nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjstvo in podobne
inštalacije - 2. del: Odklopniki za izmenično in enosmerno napetost (IEC 60898-
2:2016, spremenjen)
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and
similar installations - Part 2: Circuit-breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation (IEC 60898-
2:2016, modified)
Elektrisches Installationsmaterial - Leitungsschutzschalter für Hausinstallationen und
ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2: Leitungsschutzschalter für Wechsel- und Gleichstrom (AC
und DC) (IEC 60898-2:2016, modifiziert)
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la protection contre les surintensités
pour installations domestiques et analogues - Partie 2: Disjoncteurs pour le
fonctionnement en courant alternatif et en courant continu (IEC 60898-2:2016, modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60898-2:2021
ICS:
29.120.50 Varovalke in druga Fuses and other overcurrent
nadtokovna zaščita protection devices
SIST EN 60898-2:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN 60898-2:2021
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60898-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2021
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent
protection for household and similar installations - Part 2: Circuit-
breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation
(IEC 60898-2:2016, modified)
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la Elektrisches Installationsmaterial - Leitungsschutzschalter
protection contre les surintensités pour installations für Hausinstallationen und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2:
domestiques et analogues - Partie 2: Disjoncteurs pour le Leitungsschutzschalter für Wechsel- und Gleichstrom (AC
fonctionnement en courant alternatif et en courant continu und DC)
(IEC 60898-2:2016, modifiée) (IEC 60898-2:2016, modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2021-07-13. 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
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EN 60898-2:2021 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 60898-2:2021) consists of the text of IEC 60898-2:2016 prepared by SC 23E “Circuit-
breakers and similar equipment for household use” of IEC/TC 23 “Electrical accessories”, 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:
• latest date by which this document has to be implemented (dop) 2022-07-13
at national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with (dow) 2024-07-13
this document have to be withdrawn
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with EN 60898-1:2019 referred hereafter as Part 1.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 60898-2:2016
are prefixed “Z”.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60898-2:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.
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1 Modification to the Scope
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 1 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:”
2 Modifications to Clause 2, “Normative references”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 2 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:”
Add the following note at the end of the clause:
”
NOTE See Annex ZB for corresponding European publications.”
3 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 3 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:”
4 Modification to Clause 4, “Classification”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 4 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:”
5 Modifications to Clause 5, “Characteristics of circuit-breakers”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 5 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:”
Replace 5.3.1 with:
“5.3.1 Standard values of rated voltage
Replacement:
The standard values of rated voltage are given in Table 1.
Examples of connections of circuit-breakers in DC systems are given in Figure 18.
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Table 1 — Standard values of rated voltage
b
Circuit-
AC DC
breakers
AC circuit supplying Rated AC DC circuit Rated DC DC wiring
the circuit-breaker voltage voltage examples
supplying the
circuit-breaker
Two wires
Single phase (phase to
neutral or phase to 230 V 220 V
(unearthed
phase)
system)
Single phase (phase to
Single-pole Figure 18a
neutral) or three-phase
(3 single-pole circuit- (230/400) V _ _
breakers) (3-wire or 4-
wire)
Two wires
Single phase (phase to Figures 18b, 18c,
Two-pole 400 V (220/440) V
phase) 18d
(earthed system)
Applicable for AC voltages:
NOTE 1 In IEC 60038 the network voltage value of (230/400) V has been standardized. This value should progressively
supersede the values of (220/380) V and (240/415) V.
NOTE 2 Wherever in this standard there is a reference to 230 V or 400 V, it may be read as 220 V or 240 V, and 380 V or
415 V respectively.
NOTE 3 Circuit-breakers complying with the requirements of this standard may be used in IT systems.
Applicable for DC voltages:
a
Void
b
The rated voltage per pole shall not exceed 220 V DC.
The manufacturer shall declare in his literature the minimum voltage for which the circuit-breaker is
designed.
Relevant tests are under consideration.”
6 Modifications to Clause 6, “Marking and other product information”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 6 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:”
st
Add after the 1 paragraph the title for subclause 6.1:
“6.1 Standard marking”
After item f) delete:
“Delete j)”
Rename item m) to item n).
th
Replace the 4 paragraph from the end of the clause with:
“The information under a), b), f), g), l), m) and n) may be marked on the side or on the back of the device and
be visible only before the device is installed.”
Add at the end of the Clause:
“Replace the paragraph starting by “Irrespective of type (B, C or D), the manufacturer shall publish…” with:
“Irrespective of type (B or C), the manufacturer shall publish in his literature the I2t characteristic (see
3.5.13).”
Replace Clause 6.3 with:
“
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6.3 Guidance table for marking
Markings may be on the circuit-breaker itself Product
information in
catalogue
Marking and other product If, for small devices This information Alternatively the Any remaining
information the space available may be marked on information may be information not
Each circuit-breaker shall be does not allow all the the side or on the on the inside of marked shall be
marked in a durable manner with above data to be back of the device any cover which given in the
all or, for small apparatus, part of marked, at least this and be visible only has to be removed manufacturer's
the following data: information shall be before the device in order to connect catalogues.
marked and visible is installed. the supply wires.
when the device is
installed.
a) manufacturer's name or X
trademark
X
b) type designation, catalogue
number or serial number
c) rated AC voltage with the X
symbol ∼ and rated DC
voltage with the symbol
X
d) rated current without symbol
“A” preceded by the symbol of
overcurrent instantaneous
tripping (B or C), for example B
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X
e) rated frequency if the circuit-
breaker is designed only for
one frequency (see 5.3.3)
X (*)
f) rated short-circuit capacity for
AC and DC in amperes in one
rectangle, without the symbol
A, if valid for both AC and DC
(see example 1 in 6.1). If the
rated short-circuit capacity is
different for AC and DC this
shall be indicated in two
adjacent rectangles, without
the symbol A, with the symbol
∼ near the rectangle
containing the AC value and
with the symbol near
the rectangle containing the
DC value (see example 2 in
6.1)
g) wiring diagram, unless the X X
correct mode of connection is
evident
h) reference calibration X
temperature, if different from
30 °C
i) the degree of protection (only if X
different from IP20)
j) Void
k) Void
X
l) breaking capacity on one pole
of multipole MCBs in case of
short-circuit to earth Icn1
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Markings may be on the circuit-breaker itself Product
information in
catalogue
Marking and other product
If, for small devices This information Alternatively the Any remaining
information the space available may be marked on information may be information not
the side or on the
Each circuit-breaker shall be does not allow all the on the inside of marked shall be
marked in a durable manner with above data to be back of the device any cover which given in the
all or, for small apparatus, part of marked, at least this and be visible only has to be removed manufacturer's
the following data: information shall be before the device in order to connect catalogues.
marked and visible
is installed. the supply wires.
when the device is
installed.
X (*) X (**)
m) energy limiting class in a
square in accordance with
Annex ZA, if applied. Icn and
the energy limiting class, when
applied, shall be both on the
device and combined;
n) time constant T15 within a X
rectangle, if applicable,
associated with the marking for
the short-circuit capacity at the
time constant of 15 ms
The position of use (symbol X
according to EN 60051 series),
if necessary.
indication of the terminal for X
the neutral with “N”
additional marking of X
performance to other
standards
X
terminals marked with + or – if
necessary
(*) I and the energy limiting class, if applied, shall be both on the device and combined together.
cn
2
(**) The manufacturer shall publish in his literature the I t characteristic.
"
7 Modification to Clause 7, “Standard conditions for operating in service”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 7 of Part 1 applies.”
8 Modifications to Clause 8, “Requirements for construction and operation”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“Clause 8 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:”
st
Add after the 1 paragraph:
“8.1.3 Clearances and creepage distances (see Annex B)
Addition of the following note 3 to Table 4:
"
NOTE 3 The values given for 230 V, 230/400V and 400 V AC are also valid for 220 V and 440 V DC.”
9 Modifications to Clause 9, “Tests”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
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“Clause 9 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows”:
st
Add after the 1 paragraph:
“
9.1 Type tests and test sequences
Replacement of the second paragraph after “Table 9”:
The test sequences and the number of samples to be submitted are stated in Annex C of this standard.”
Add at the end of 9.10.3.2, “For circuit-breakers of the B-type”:
“Moreover, the circuit-breaker shall perform the test of 9.10.2.2.”
Add at the end of 9.10.3.3, “For circuit-breakers of the C-type”:
“Moreover, the circuit-breaker shall perform the test of 9.10.2.2.”
Add after subclause 9.10.3.3:
“Delete sub-Clause 9.10.3.4”
Add after title of 9.12.11.2, “Tests at reduced short-circuit currents and at small direct currents” the following:
“
Replacement of the title of 9.12.11.2.1 with:
9.12.11.2.1 Tests at reduced AC short-circuit currents”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph of 9.12.11.4.4, “Performance at rated making and breaking capacity (Icn1) on
individual poles of two-pole circuit-breakers” with:
“For alternating currents (AC), 9.12.11.4.4 of Part 1 applies.”
Replace Figure 18, “Methods of connection of the circuit-breakers in different DC systems” with:
“
a b c d
Circuit-breaker rated 220 V 220/440 V 220/440 V 220/440 V
voltage
Maximum voltage 220 V 440 V 440 V 440 V
between the conductors
a
Maximum voltage 220 V
440 V
between conductor and
earth
Circuit-breaker Single-pole Two-pole Two-pole Two-pole
Distribution system No No Yes Yes
connected to earth
Circuit
IEC IEC IEC IEC
a
For applications with an earthed negative pole, where the voltage to earth is higher than the rated voltage of a
single-pole circuit-breaker.
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10 Modifications to the annexes
Replace the text with:
“The annexes of Part 1 are applicable, except as follows:
Annex C
(normative)
Test sequences and number of samples”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph with:
“
Annex C of Part 1 applies with the following modifications:”
Add after Annex C the following:
“
Annex ZB of Part 1 applies with the following addition:
IEC 60898-1 2015 Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent EN 60898-1 2019
protection for household and similar installations - Part
1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation
“
Add the following new Annexes:
“
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Annex ZD
(informative)
List of clauses that require retesting
Based on EN 60898-2:2006 (that refers to EN 60898-1:2003 and A1:2004), the following tests and/or
requirements have been technically modified and may require retesting or inspection as applicable:
— 9.5.2 in 9.5 Tests of reliability of screw-type terminals for external copper conductors;
2
— 6 Marking and other product information (including the comparison of already measured i t values with
new Tables ZA.1 and ZA.2 of Part 1);
— 9.7.4 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength of auxiliary circuits;
— 9.10.3 Test of instantaneous tripping, of correct opening of the contacts and of the trip-free function;
— 9.12.11.4.4 Performance at rated making and breaking capacity (I ) on individual poles of two-pole
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circuit-breakers;
— 9.15 Test Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire.
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Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives
of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
This European standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating to
harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26
February 2014 on the harmonization 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 [2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this
standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of that Directive, and
associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 — Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I of Directive 2014/35/EU
[2014 OJ L96]
Safety objectives of Directive Clause(s) / subclause(s) of this
Remarks / Notes
2014/35/EU EN
(1)(a) 4, 5, 6 – 9.3
8.1 – 9.4 and 9.5
(1)(b)
Annex J, Annex K
(1)(c) 7 – 9.1 and 9.2, Annex I
8.2 – 9.6, 8.5 – 9.9, 8.6 – 9.10,
8.7 - 9.11, 8.8 - 9.12, Annex H,
Annex C
8.4 – 9.8, 8.5 – 9.9, 8.6 – 9.10,
(2)(a), (b), (c) and (d)
8.7 - 9.11, 8.8 – 9.12, Annex H,
8.13 – 9.8.5, Annex C
8.1.2 – 9.10.3, 8.1.3 – 9.7,
Annex B, 8.3 – 9.7
8.9 – 9.13, 8.12 – 9.16
8.10 – 9.14, 8.11 – 9.15, 8.14,
(3)(a), (b) and (c)
8.15
8.6 – 9.10, 8.8 – 9.12, Annex H
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European standard
is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this standard should
consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this
standard.
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Part 2: Circuit-breakers for AC and DC operation
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD. 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Classification . 5
5 Characteristics of circuit-breakers . 6
6 Marking and other product information . 7
7 Standard conditions for operation in service . 8
8 Requirements for construction and operation . 8
9 Tests . 9
Annexes . 16
Annex C (normative) Test sequences and number of samples. 16
Figure 6 – Calibration of the test circuit . 14
Figure 18 – Methods of connection of the circuit-breakers in different DC systems . 15
Table 1 – Preferred values of rated voltage . 7
Table 2 – Ranges of instantaneous tripping . 7
Table 7 – Time-current operating characteristics . 9
Table C.1 – Test sequences . 16
Table C.2 – Number of samples for full test procedure . 18
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES –
CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS –
Part 2: Circuit-breakers for AC and DC operation
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60898-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 23E: Circuit-
breakers and similar equipment for household use, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical
accessories.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and
Amendment 1:2003. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with second edition of IEC 60898-1;
b) introduction of test I .
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23E/951A/FDIS 23E/976/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60898 series, published under the general title Electrical
accessories – Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar
installations, can be found on the IEC website.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60898-1.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. Where this Part 2 states “addition”, “deletion” or “replacement”, the
corresponding requirement, test specification or explanatory material in Part 1 should be
adapted accordingly.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES –
CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS –
Part 2: Circuit-breakers for AC and DC operation
1 Scope
Clause 1 of IEC 60898-1:2015 is applicable except as follows:
Addition at the end of the first paragraph:
This standard gives additional requirements for single- and two-pole circuit-breakers which, in
addition to the above characteristics, are suitable for operation with direct current, and have a
rated DC voltage not exceeding 220 V for single-pole and 440 V for two-pole circuit-breakers,
a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated DC short-circuit capacity not exceeding
10 000 A.
NOTE This standard applies to circuit-breakers able to make and break both alternating current and direct
current.
Delete the last two paragraphs.
2 Normative references
Clause 2 of IEC 60898-1:2015 is applicable except as follows:
Addition:
IEC 60898-1:2015, Electrical accessories – Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for
household and similar installations – Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation
3 Terms and definitions
Clause 3 of IEC 60898-1:2015 is applicable except as follows:
Addition:
3.5.10.3
time constant
T
rise time of a prospective direct current to reach a value of 0,63 times the maximum peak
current
T = L/R (ms)
4 Classification
Clause 4 of IEC 60898-1:2015 is applicable except as follows:
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4.2 According to the number of poles:
Replacement:
– single-pole circuit-breakers;
– two-pole circuit-breakers with two protected poles.
4.6 According to the instantaneous tripping current (see 3.5.17)
Delete D-Type.
Addition:
4.8 Accord
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-september-2019
Električni pribor - Odklopniki za nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjstvo in podobne
inštalacije - 2. del: Odklopniki za izmenično in enosmerno napetost (IEC 60898-
2:2016 , spremenjen)
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and
similar installations - Part 2: Circuit-breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation (IEC 60898-
2:2016 , modified)
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la protection contre les surintensités
pour installations domestiques et analogues - Partie 2: Disjoncteurs pour le
fonctionnement en courant alternatif et en courant continu (IEC 60898-2:2016 , modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 60898-2
ICS:
29.120.50 Varovalke in druga Fuses and other overcurrent
medtokovna zaščita protection devices
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN 60898-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2019
ICS
English Version
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent
protection for household and similar installations - Part 2: Circuit-
breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation
(IEC 60898-2:2016 , modified)
Petit appareillage électrique - Disjoncteurs pour la To be completed
protection contre les surintensités pour installations (IEC 60898-2:2016 , modifiziert)
domestiques et analogues - Partie 2: Disjoncteurs pour le
fonctionnement en courant alternatif et en courant continu
(IEC 60898-2:2016 , modifiée)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2019-10-11.
The text of this draft consists of the text of IEC 60898-2:2016.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
This draft European Standard was established by CENELEC 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Project: 69204 Ref. No. prEN 60898-2 E
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European foreword
This document (prEN 60898-2:2019) consists of the text of IEC 60898-2:2016 prepared by SC 23E “Circuit-
breakers and similar equipment for household use” of IEC/TC 23 “Electrical accessories”, together with the
common modifications prepared by CLC/TC 23E “Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and
similar applications”.
This document is currently submitted to the enquiry.
The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of (doa) dor + 6 months
this document has to be announced
at national level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 60 months
conflicting with this document have to (to be confirmed or
be withdrawn modified when voting)
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 60898-2:2016
are prefixed “Z”.
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.
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1 Modification to the European foreword
th
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“
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with EN 60898-1:2019 referred hereafter as Part 1.”
2 Modification to the Scope
st
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“
Clause 1 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows”:
3 Modifications to Clause 2, “Normative reference”
st
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“
Clause 2 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows”:
Add the following note at the end of the clause:
”
NOTE See Annex ZB for corresponding European publications.”
4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”
st
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“
Clause 3 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:"
5 Modification to Clause 4, “Classification”
st
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“
Clause 4 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:"
6 Modifications to Clause 5, “Characteristics of circuit-breakers”
st
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“
Clause 5 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:"
Replace 5.3.1 with:
“
5.3.1 Standard values of rated voltage
Replacement:
The standard values of rated voltage are given in Table 1.
Examples of connections of circuit-breakers in DC systems are given in Figure 18.
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Table 1 — Standard values of rated voltage
Circuit- AC b
DC
breakers
AC circuit supplying Rated AC DC circuit Rated DC DC wiring
the circuit-breaker voltage voltage examples
supplying the
circuit-breaker
Two wires
Single phase (phase to
neutral or phase to 230 V 220 V
(unearthed
phase)
system)
Single phase (phase to
Single-pole Figure 18a
neutral) or three-phase
(3 single-pole circuit- (230/400) V _ _
breakers) ((3-wire or 4-
wire)
Two wires
Single phase (phase to Figures 18b, 18c,
Two-pole 400 V (220/440) V
phase) 18d
(earthed system)
Applicable for DC voltages:
a
Void
b
The rated voltage per pole shall not exceed 220 V DC.
Applicable for AC voltages:
NOTE 1 In IEC 60038 the network voltage value of (230/400) V has been standardized. This value should progressively
supersede the values of (220/380) V and (240/415) V.
NOTE 2 Wherever in this standard there is a reference to 230 V or 400 V, it may be read as 220 V or 240 V, and 380 V or
415 V respectively.
NOTE 3 Circuit-breakers complying with the requirements of this standard may be used in IT systems.
Two-pole circuit breakers rated 230 V may have one or two protected poles.
Two-pole circuit breakers rated 400 V shall have two protected poles.
Three-pole circuit breakers shall have three protected poles.
Four-pole circuit breakers may have three or four protected poles.
The manufacturer shall declare in his literature the minimum voltage for which the circuit-breaker is
designed.
Relevant tests are under consideration.”
7 Modifications to Clause 6, “Marking and other product information”
st
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“
Clause 6 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
st
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6.1 Standard marking”
After item f) delete:
“
Delete j)”
Rename item m) to item n).
th
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“
The information under a), b), f), g), l), m) and n) may be marked on the side or on the back of the device and
be visible only before the device is installed.”
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Add at the end of the Clause:
“
Add at the end of the Clause:
6.2 Guidance table for marking
Markings may be on the circuit-breaker itself Product
information in
catalogue
Marking and other product If, for small devices This information Alternatively the Any remaining
information the space available may be marked information may information not
Each circuit-breaker shall be marked does not allow all on the side or on be on the inside of marked shall be
in a durable manner with all or, for the above data to the back of the any cover which given in the
small apparatus, part of the following be marked, at least device and be has to be manufacturer's
data: this information visible only removed in order catalogues.
shall be marked before the device to connect the
and visible when is installed. supply wires.
the device is
installed.
a) manufacturer's name or trademark X
b) type designation, catalogue number X
or serial number
c) rated AC voltage with the symbol ∼ X
and rated DC voltage with the symbol
.
d) rated current without symbol “A” X
preceded by the symbol of
overcurrent instantaneous tripping (B
or C), for example B 16
e) rated frequency if the circuit-breaker X
is designed only for one frequency
(see 5.3.3)
f) rated short-circuit capacity for AC and X (*)
DC in amperes in one rectangle,
without the symbol A, if valid for both
AC and DC (see example 1 in 6.1). If
the rated short-circuit capacity is
different for AC and DC this shall be
indicated in two adjacent rectangles,
without the symbol A, with the symbol
∼ near the rectangle containing the
AC value and with the symbol
near the rectangle containing the DC
value (see example 2 in 6.1)
g) wiring diagram, unless the correct X X
mode of connection is evident
h) reference calibration temperature, if X
different from 30 °C
i) the degree of protection (only if X
different from IP20)
j) Void
k) Void
l) breaking capacity on one pole of X
multipole MCBs in case of short-
circuit to earth Icn1
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Markings may be on the circuit-breaker itself Product
information in
catalogue
Marking and other product
If, for small devices This information Alternatively the Any remaining
information the space available may be marked information may information not
on the side or on
Each circuit-breaker shall be marked does not allow all be on the inside of marked shall be
in a durable manner with all or, for the above data to the back of the any cover which given in the
small apparatus, part of the following be marked, at least device and be has to be manufacturer's
data: this information visible only removed in order catalogues.
shall be marked before the device to connect the
and visible when is installed. supply wires.
the device is
installed.
m) energy limiting class in a square in X (*) X (**)
accordance with Annex ZA, if applied.
Icn and the energy limiting class,
when applied, shall be both on the
device and combined;
n) time constant T15 within a rectangle, X
if applicable, associated with the
marking for the short-circuit capacity
at the time constant of 15 ms
indication of the terminal for the X
neutral with “N”
additional marking of performance to X
other standards
terminals marked with + or – if X
necessary
* I and the energy limiting class, if applied, shall be both on the device and combined together.
cn
2
(**) The manufacturer shall publish in his literature the I t characteristic.
8 Modification to Clause 7, “Standard conditions for operating in service”
st
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“
Clause 7 of Part 1 applies.”
9 Modifications to Clause 8, “Requirements for construction and operation”
st
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“
Clause 8 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows”:
st
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“
8.1.3 Clearances and creepage distances (see Annex B)
Addition of the following note 3 to Table 4:
NOTE 3 The values given for 230 V, 230/400V and 400 V AC are also valid for 220 V and 440 V DC”
10 Modifications to Clause 9, “Tests”
st
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“
Clause 9 of Part 1 is applicable except as follows”:
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“
9.1 Type tests and test sequences
Replacement of the second paragraph after “Table 9”:
The test sequences and the number of samples to be submitted are stated in Annex C of this standard.”
Add at the end of 9.10.3.2, “For circuit-breakers of the B-type”:
“
Moreover, the circuit-breaker shall perform the test of 9.10.2.2.”
Add at the end of 9.10.3.3, “For circuit-breakers of the C-type”:
“
Moreover, the circuit-breaker shall perform the test of 9.10.2.2.”
Add after subclause 9.10.3.3:
“
Delete sub-Clause 9.10.3.4”
Add after title of 9.12.11.2, “Tests at reduced short-circuit currents and at small direct currents” the following:
“
Replacement of the title of 9.12.11.2.1 with:
9.12.11.2.1 Tests at reduced AC short-circuit currents”
st
Replace the 1 paragraph of 9.12.11.4.4, “Performance at rated making and breaking capacity (Icn1) on
individual poles of two-pole circuit-breakers” with:
“
For alternating currents (AC), 9.12.11.4.4 of Part 1 applies.”
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Replace Figure 18, “Methods of connection of the circuit-breakers in different DC systems” with:
“
a b c d
Circuit-breaker rated 220 V 220/440 V 220/440 V 220/440 V
voltage
Maximum voltage 220 V 440 V 440 V 440 V
between the conductors
Maximum voltage a 220 V
440 V
between conductor and
earth
Circuit-breaker Single-pole Two-pole Two-pole Two-pole
Distribution system No No Yes Yes
connected to earth
–
+ + –
Circuit
1 3
1 3
1 1 3
2 + 4 –
2 + 4 –
2 + 2 + 4 –
L+ L–
L+ L– M
IEC
L+ L– L+ L– IEC
IEC IEC
a
For applications with an earthed negative pole, where the voltage to earth is higher than the rated voltage of a
single-pole circuit-breaker.
“
11 Modifications to the annexes
Replace the text with:
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable, except as follows:
Annex C
(normative)
Test sequences and number of samples
st
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“
Annex C of Part 1 applies with the following modifications”:
Add after Annex C the following new annexes:
8
+ –
+ –
–
+
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Replace Annex ZB of EN 60898-1:2019 by the following one:
Annex ZB
(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.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050 series International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - - -
Part 103: Mathematics - Functions
IEC 60227 series Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part
1: General requirements
IEC 60269 series Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General EN 60269 series
requirements
IEC 60364-4-41 2005 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-41: HD 60364-4-41 2017
(mod) Protection for safety - Protection against
electric shock
- - + A11 2017
1
IEC 60417 1973 Graphical symbols for use on equipment. - -
Index, survey and compilation of the single
sheets.
1
IEC 60529 2013 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures - -
(IP Code)
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-1 2007
low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles,
requirements and tests
IEC 60695-2-10 - Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-EN 60695-2-10 2013
wire based test methods - Glow-wire
apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60695-2-11 2000 Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-- -
wire based test methods - Glow-wire
flammability test method for end products
IEC 60898-1 (mod) 2015 Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for EN 60898-1 2019
overcurrent protection for household and
similar installations - Part 1: Circuit-breakers
for a.c. operation
1
Dated as no European equivalent exists.
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Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60947-1 2007 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part EN 60947-1 2007
1: General rules
IEC 60947-2 2006 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – EN 60947-2 2006
Part 2: Circuit-breakers
IEC 61545 1996 Connecting devices - Devices for the - -
connection of aluminium conductors in
clamping units of any material and copper
conductors in aluminium bodied clamping
units
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Annex ZD
(informative)
List of clauses that require retesting
Based on EN 60898-2:2006 (that refers to EN 60898-1:2003 and A1:2004), the following tests and/or
requirements have been technically modified and may require retesting or inspection as applicable:
— 9.5.2 in 9.5 Tests of reliability of screw-type terminals for external copper conductors;
2
— 6 Marking and other product information (including the comparison of already measured i t values with
new Tables ZA.1 and ZA.2 of Part 1)
— 9.7.4 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength of auxiliary circuits;
— 9.10.3 Test of instantaneous tripping, of correct opening of the contacts and of the trip-free function;
— 9.12.11.4.4 Performance at rated making and breaking capacity (I ) on individual poles of two-pole
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circuit-breakers
— 9.15 Test Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire.
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Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives
of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
This European standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating to
harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26
February 2014 on the harmonization 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 [2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this
standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of that Directive, and
associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 — Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I of Directive 2014/35/EU
[2014 OJ L96]
Safety objectives of Directive Clause(s) / subclause(s) of this
Remarks / Notes
2014/35/EU EN
(1)(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 – 9.3
(1)(b) 8.1 – 9.4 and 9.5
(1)(c) 7 – 9.1 and 9.2, Annex I
8.3 – 9.6, 8.5 – 9.9, 8.6 – 9.10,
(2)(a)
8.7 - 9.11, 8.8 - 9.12, Annex C
8.4 – 9.8, 8.5 – 9.9, 8.6 – 9.10,
(2)(b)
8.7 - 9.11, 8.8 – 9.12, Annex C
(2)(c) 8.14, 8.15
(2)(d) 8.1.3 – Measure, 8.3 – 9.7
(3)(a) 8.9 – 9.13, 8.12 – 9.16
(3)(b) 8.10 – 9.14, 8.11 – 9.15
(3)(c) 8.6 – 9.10, 8.7 – 9.11, 8.8 – 9.12
WARNING 1: Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European standard is
maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this standard should
consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2: Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this
standard.
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Electrical accessories – Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for
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Part 2: Circuit-breakers for AC and DC operation
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installations domestiques et analogues –
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD. 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Classification . 5
5 Characteristics of circuit-breakers . 6
6 Marking and other product information . 7
7 Standard conditions for operation in service . 8
8 Requirements for construction and operation . 8
9 Tests . 9
Annexes . 16
Annex C (normative) Test sequences and number of samples. 16
Figure 6 – Calibration of the test circuit . 14
Figure 18 – Methods of connection of the circuit-breakers in different DC systems . 15
Table 1 – Preferred values of rated voltage . 7
Table 2 – Ranges of instantaneous tripping . 7
Table 7 – Time-current operating characteristics . 9
Table C.1 – Test sequences . 16
Table C.2 – Number of samples for full test procedure . 18
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES –
CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS –
Part 2: Circuit-breakers for AC and DC operation
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60898-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 23E: Circuit-
breakers and similar equipment for household use, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical
accessories.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and
Amendment 1:2003. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with second edition of IEC 60898-1;
b) introduction of test I .
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23E/951A/FDIS 23E/976/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60898 series, published under the general title Electrical
accessories – Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar
installations, can be found on the IEC website.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60898-1.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is no
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