SIST EN 60664-5:2008
Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems -- Part 5: Comprehensive method for determining clearances and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm
Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems -- Part 5: Comprehensive method for determining clearances and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm
This part of IEC 60664 specifies the dimensioning of clearances and creepage distances for spacings equal to or less than 2 mm for printed wiring board and equivalent constructions, where the clearance and the creepage distance are identical and are along the surface of solid insulation, such as the paths described in 6.2 of Part 12 (Examples 1, 5 and 11). The dimensioning in this standard is more precise than that provided by Part 1. However, if the precision provided by this standard is not required, Part 1 may be applied instead. This standard can only be used in its entirety. It is not permitted to select one or more clauses from this standard and to use them in place of the corresponding clauses of Part 1. In addition, this part of IEC 60664 can only be used together with Part 1. When this Part 5 is applied to the dimensioning of clearances and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm, all clauses are used in place of the corresponding clauses given in Part 1. For clearances and creepage distances larger than 2 mm, and for solid insulation in general, Part 1 applies. This standard is based on the following criteria for dimensioning: - minimum clearances independent of the micro-environment (see Table 2); - minimum creepage distances for pollution degrees 1, 2 and 3 to avoid failure due to tracking (see Table 4); - minimum creepage distances to avoid flashover across the insulating surface (see Table 5). A test method is specified for allocating unclassified insulating material to the relevant water adsorption group.
Isolationskoordination für elektrische Betriebsmittel in Niederspannungsanlagen -- Teil 5: Ein umfassendes Verfahren zur Bemessung der Luft- und Kriechstrecken für Abstände gleich oder unter 2 mm
Coordination de l'isolement des matériels dans les systèmes (réseaux) à basse tension -- Partie 5: Méthode détaillée de détermination des distances d'isolement dans l'air et des lignes de fuite inférieures ou égales à 2 mm
Spécifie le dimensionnement des distances d'isolement et des lignes de fuite pour les espacements inférieurs ou égaux à 2 mm pour les cartes imprimées et constructions équivalentes, pour lesquelles les distances d'isolement et les lignes de fuite sont identiques et suivent les surfaces de l'isolation solide, comme les chemins décrits aux exemples 1, 5 et 11 en 4.2 de la Partie 1. Le dimensionnement est plus précis que celui donné par la Partie 1 (c'est-à-dire EN 60664-1). La présente norme ne peut être utilisée que dans son intégralité. Il n'est pas autorisé de choisir un ou plusieurs articles de la présente norme et de les utiliser à la place des articles correspondants de la Partie 1. Lorsque la présente partie est appliquée au dimensionnement des distances d'isolement et des lignes de fuite, tous les articles doivent être utilisés à la place des articles correspondants de la Partie 1. Pour les distances d'isolement et les lignes de fuite supérieures à 2 mm et pour l'isolation solide en général, c'est la Partie 1 qui s'applique. La présente norme est basée sur les critères suivants pour le dimensionnement: - Distances d'isolement minimales indépendamment du micro-environnement (voir Tableau 2); - Lignes de fuite minimales pour les degrés de pollution 1, 2 et 3 pour éviter toute défaillance due au cheminement (voir Tableau 4); - Lignes de fuite minimales pour éviter tout contournement pouvant apparaître à travers la surface isolante (voir Tableau 5). Une méthode d'essai est spécifiée pour affecter les matériaux isolants non classés au groupe d'absorption d'eau approprié. A le statut d'une publication fondamentale de sécurité conformément au Guide CEI 104.
Koordinacija izolacije za opremo v okviru nizkonapetostnih sistemov - 5. del: Celovita metoda za ugotavljanje izolacijskih in plazilnih razdalj, velikih 2 mm ali manj (IEC 60664-5:2007)
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 60664-5:2008
01-februar-2008
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 60664-5:2004
Koordinacija izolacije za opremo v okviru nizkonapetostnih sistemov - 5. del:
Celovita metoda za ugotavljanje izolacijskih in plazilnih razdalj, velikih 2 mm ali
manj (IEC 60664-5:2007)
Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 5:
Comprehensive method for determining clearances and creepage distances equal to or
less than 2 mm
Isolationskoordination für elektrische Betriebsmittel in Niederspannungsanlagen - Teil 5:
Ein umfassendes Verfahren zur Bemessung der Luft- und Kriechstrecken für Abstände
gleich oder unter 2 mm
Coordination de l'isolement des matériels dans les systèmes (réseaux) à basse tension -
Partie 5: Méthode détaillée de détermination des distances d'isolement dans l'air et des
lignes de fuite inférieures ou égales à 2 mm
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60664-5:2007
ICS:
29.080.30 Izolacijski sistemi Insulation systems
SIST EN 60664-5:2008 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60664-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2007
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.080.30 Supersedes EN 60664-5:2003
English version
Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems -
Part 5: Comprehensive method for determining clearances
and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm
(IEC 60664-5:2007)
Coordination de l'isolement des matériels Isolationskoordination
dans les systèmes (réseaux) für elektrische Betriebsmittel
à basse tension - in Niederspannungsanlagen -
Partie 5: Méthode détaillée Teil 5: Ein umfassendes Verfahren
de détermination des distances zur Bemessung der Luft- und
d'isolement dans l'air et des lignes Kriechstrecken für Abstände gleich
de fuite inférieures ou égales à 2 mm oder unter 2 mm
(CEI 60664-5:2007) (IEC 60664-5:2007)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2007-10-01. 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 Central Secretariat 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
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
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EN 60664-5:2007 - 2 -
Foreword
The text of document 109/61/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 60664-5, prepared by IEC TC 109, Insulation
co-ordination for low-voltage equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel Unique Acceptance
Procedure and was approved by CENELEC as EN 60664-5 on 2007-10-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60664-5:2003.
The revision of Part 1 of EN 60664 also required a revision of Part 5 of EN 60664, as Part 5 is closely
linked to Part 1. In addition to a number of editorial improvements, the following major technical changes
made in Part 1 also apply for Part 5:
– amendment of Japanese mains conditions with regard to the rated impulse voltages, the rationalized
voltages and the nominal voltages of supply systems for different modes of overvoltage control;
– amendment of dimensioning of clearances smaller than 0,01 mm;
– alignment of the table and the corresponding formula regarding test voltages for verifying clearances
at different altitudes;
– amendment of interpolation of the creepage distance values for functional insulation;
– revision of the former Clause 4 "Tests and measurements" (now Clause 6) to achieve a more detailed
description of the tests and their purpose, the test equipment and possible alternatives.
This standard is to be used in conjunction with EN 60664-1.
NOTE For the purposes of this standard, all references to EN 60664-1 are written as “to Part 1”. Where a subclause
is cited without reference to a part, it is assumed that the reference is to the current Part 5.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2008-07-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2010-10-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60664-5:2007 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60529 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60529:1991 + A1:2000 (not modified).
+ A1
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Addition to Annex ZA of EN 60664-1:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60364-5-51 2005 Electrical installations of building - - -
Part 5-51: Selection and erection of electrical
equipment - Common rules
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-1 2007
low-voltage systems -
Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60721-3-3 1994 Classification of environmental conditions - EN 60721-3-3 1995
Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and
their severities -
Section 3: Stationary use at weatherprotected
locations
IEC 60721-3-7 1995 Classification of environmental conditions - EN 60721-3-7 1995
Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and
their severities -
Section 7: Portable and non-stationary use
IEC 60721-3-9 1993 Classification of environmental conditions - EN 60721-3-9 1993
Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and
their severities -
Section 9: Microclimates inside products
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
CEI
60664-5
NORME
Second edition
INTERNATIONALE
Deuxième édition
2007-07
PUBLICATION FONDAMENTALE DE SÉCURITÉ
BASIC SAFETY PUBLICATION
Insulation coordination for equipment within
low-voltage systems –
Part 5:
Comprehensive method for determining
clearances and creepage distances equal to
or less than 2 mm
Coordination de l'isolement des matériels
dans les systèmes (réseaux) à basse tension –
Partie 5:
Méthode détaillée de détermination des distances
d’isolement dans l’air et des lignes de fuite
inférieures ou égales à 2 mm
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
INTRODUCTION.6
1 Scope and object .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Terms and definitions .8
4 Fundamentals of clearance and creepage distance dimensioning .8
4.1 Introductory remark .8
4.2 Basic principles .8
4.3 Voltages and voltage ratings .9
4.4 Frequency .11
4.5 Time under voltage stress.11
4.6 Pollution .11
4.7 Information supplied with the equipment .12
4.8 Insulating material .12
5 Requirements and dimensioning procedures .14
5.1 General .14
5.2 Dimensioning of clearances .14
5.3 Dimensioning of creepage distances .18
5.4 Requirements for design of solid insulation .23
6 Tests and measurements.26
6.1 Tests.26
6.2 Measurement of creepage distances and clearances.33
Annex A (informative) Dimensioning to maintain minimum insulation resistance.34
Annex B (normative) Water adsorption test.36
Annex C (informative) Dimensioning diagrams.40
Annex D (informative) Withstand voltage test for creepage distance under humid
conditions .43
Bibliography .44
Figure 1 – Test voltages.32
Figure B.1 – Layout of the test sample.37
Figure B.2 – Test circuit .38
Figure B.3 – Critical relative humidity of insulating materials .39
Figure C.1 – Diagram for dimensioning clearances for circuits directly connected to the
supply mains.40
Figure C.2 – Diagram for dimensioning clearances for circuits not directly connected to
the supply mains .41
Figure C.3 – Diagram for dimensioning of creepage distances .42
Figure D.1 – The arrangement for the withstand voltage test.43
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Table 1 – Relation between the humidity levels and macro-environmental classes .12
Table 2 – Clearances to withstand transient overvoltages .15
Table 3 – Clearances to withstand steady-state voltages, temporary overvoltages or
recurring peak voltages .16
Table 4 – Creepage distances to avoid failure due to tracking.20
Table 5 – Creepage distances to avoid flashover .21
Table A.1 – Minimum insulation resistance .34
Table A.2 – Creepage distances to maintain minimum insulation resistance.35
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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INSULATION COORDINATION FOR EQUIPMENT
WITHIN LOW-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS –
Part 5: Comprehensive method for determining clearances
and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm
FOREWORD
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patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60664-5 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 109:
Insulation coordination for low-voltage equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition, published in 2003 and constitutes a
technical revision.
The revision of Part 1 of IEC 60664 also required a revision of Part 5 of IEC 60664, as Part 5 is
closely linked to Part 1. In addition to a number of editorial improvements, the following major
technical changes made in Part 1 also apply for Part 5:
• Amendment of Japanese mains conditions with regard to the rated impulse voltages, the
rationalized voltages and the nominal voltages of supply systems for different modes of
overvoltage control.
• Amendment of dimensioning of clearances smaller than 0,01 mm.
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• Alignment of the table and the corresponding formula regarding test voltages for verifying
clearances at different altitudes.
• Amendment of interpolation of the creepage distance values for functional insulation.
• Revision of the former Clause 4 "Tests and measurements" (now Clause 6) to achieve a
more detailed description of the tests and their purpose, the test equipment and possible
alternatives.
It has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
It is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60664-1.
NOTE For the purposes of this standard, all references to IEC 60664-1 are written as “to Part 1”. Where a
subclause is cited without reference to a Part, it is assumed that the reference is to the current Part 5.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
109/61/CDV 109/63/RVC
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 60664 series, under the general title Insulation coordination for
equipment within low-voltage systems, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until the
maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site 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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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 60664 specifies humidity levels regarding the effects of humidity on creepage
distances.
This part introduces the following dimensioning criteria which need to be taken into account:
– new minimum clearances having more precise values for dimensions up to 2 mm under
pollution degrees 2 and 3 than those specified in Table F.2 of Part 1;
– smaller minimum creepage distances for printed wiring boards and equivalent constructions
under pollution degree 3 than those specified in Table F.4 of Part 1;
– a specification of minimum creepage distances to avoid flashover of the insulating
surfaces, the values being based on the water adsorption characteristics of the material;
– a specification of minimum creepage distances to ensure adequate insulation resistance
under humid conditions.
NOTE Table A.2 provides information on the dimensioning of creepage distances in order to maintain adequate
insulation resistance for r.m.s. voltages up to 10 000 V, corresponding to creepage distances up to 250 mm.
[1, 2]
1
The information in this standard is based on research data published in 1989 .
The following details from this research provide background information:
– the research was carried out on test samples that were manufactured using the same
process as for printed wiring boards with spacing of circuit patterns from 0,16 mm to
6,3 mm;
– ten different materials were used for the test samples. The influence of the manufacturing
process on the surface of the material, e.g. moulding or machining, was not part of the
research project;
– the test samples were placed in different locations, such as city, rural, industrial, desert,
and coastal;
– the samples were periodically exposed to a voltage stress and the data accumulated over a
long period of time.
Annex B specifies a water adsorption test method for allocating unclassified insulating material
to the relevant water adsorption group. This annex will be reviewed when further experience is
gained using the test method for different materials.
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Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.
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INSULATION COORDINATION FOR EQUIPMENT
WITHIN LOW-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS –
Part 5: Comprehensive method for determining clearances
and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm
1 Scope and object
This part of IEC 60664 specifies the dimensioning of clearances and creepage distances for
spacings equal to or less than 2 mm for printed wiring board and equivalent constructions,
where the clearance and the creepage distance are identical and are along the surface of solid
2
insulation, such as the paths described in 6.2 of Part 1 (Examples 1, 5 and 11).
The dimensioning in this standard is more precise than that provided by Part 1. However, if the
precision provided by this standard is not required, Part 1 may be applied instead.
This standard can only be used in its entirety. It is not permitted to select one or more clauses
from this standard and to use them in place of the corresponding clauses of Part 1. In addition,
this part of IEC 60664 can only be used together with Part 1.
When this Part 5 is applied to the dimensioning of clearances and creepage distances equal to
or less than 2 mm, all clauses are used in place of the corresponding clauses given in Part 1.
For clearances and creepage distances larger than 2 mm, and for solid insulation in general,
Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 The limitation to distances equal to or less than 2 mm applies to basic or supplementary insulation. The
total distance of a reinforced or double insulation may be larger than 2 mm.
This standard is based on the following criteria for dimensioning:
– minimum clearances independent of the micro-environment (see Table 2);
– minimum creepage distances for pollution degrees 1, 2 and 3 to avoid failure due to
tracking (see Table 4);
– minimum creepage distances to avoid flashover across the insulating surface (see
Table 5).
NOTE 2 For minimum creepage distances to maintain adequate insulation resistance, see Table A.2.
NOTE 3 This standard is not applicable to micro-environmental conditions worse than pollution degree 3 or
humidity level 3.
A test method is specified for allocating unclassified insulating material to the relevant water
adsorption group.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
Clause 2 of Part 1 is applicable, as well as the following:
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“Part 1” refers to IEC 60664-1.
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IEC 60364-5-51:2005, Electrical installations of buildings – Part 5-51: Selection and erection of
electrical equipment – Common rules
IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems − Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60721-3-3:1994, Classification of environmental conditions − Part 3-3: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities –Stationary use at weatherprotected
locations
IEC 60721-3-7:1995, Classification of environmental conditions − Part 3-7: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities – Portable and non-stationary use
IEC 60721-3-9:1993, Classification of environmental conditions − Part 3-9: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities – Microclimates inside products
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions, in addition to those
given in Part 1, apply.
3.1
water adsorption
capability of insulating material to adsorb water on its surface
3.2
critical relative humidity
value of the relative humidity when the impulse withstand voltage of a creepage distance has
dropped to 95 % of the value that was measured at 70 % relative humidity
4 Fundamentals of clearance and creepage distance dimensioning
4.1 Introductory remark
The first publication on this subject was IEC 60664, 1980. It only covered clearances, the data
being based on fundamental data of breakdown voltages. Subsequently, in 1981 IEC 60664A
was published concerning creepage distances based on data obtained over many years of
experience, as well as data obtained from testing printed wiring boards. In 1992, the
publications were combined and published as IEC 60664-1 (Part 1). However, the revision did
not change the basic data.
4.2 Basic principles
Insulation coordination implies the selection of the electric insulation characteristics of the
equipment with regard to its application and in relation to its surroundings.
Insulation coordination can only be achieved if the design of the equipment is based on the
stresses to which it is likely to be subjected during its anticipated lifetime.
Subclause 4.2 of Part 1 is applicable if not specified otherwise below.
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4.2.5 Insulation coordination with regard to temporary overvoltage
Insulation coordination with regard to temporary overvoltages is based on the temporary
overvoltage specified in Clause 442 of IEC 60364-4-44 (see 5.4.3.2.3 of this Part 5).
NOTE Currently available surge protective devices (SPDs) are not able to adequately deal with the energy
associated with temporary overvoltages.
4.2.6 Insulation coordination with regard to environmental conditions
The micro-environmental conditions for the insulation shall be taken into account. They depend
primarily on the macro-environmental conditions in which the equipment is located and, in
many cases, the environments are identical. However, the micro-environment can be better or
worse than the macro-environment where, for example, enclosures, heating, ventilation or dust
influence the micro-environment.
[3]
NOTE Protection by enclosures provided according to the degrees of protection specified in IEC 60529 may
increase the humidity of the micro-environment.
The main environmental parameters are as follows:
– for clearances
• air pressure,
• temperature, if it has a wide variation;
– for creepage distances
• air pressure,
• pollution,
• relative humidity,
• condensation;
– for solid insulation
• temperature,
• relative humidity.
4.3 Voltages and voltage ratings
4.3.1 General
Subclause 4.3.1 of Part 1 is applicable.
4.3.2 Determination of voltage for long-term stresses
4.3.2.1 General
Subclause 4.3.2.1 of Part 1 is applicable.
4.3.2.2 Voltage for dimensioning basic insulation
4.3.2.2.1 Equipment energized directly from the low-voltage mains
The nominal voltages of the low-voltage mains have been rationalized according to Tables F.3a
and F.3b of Part 1 and these voltages are the minimum to be used for the selection of
creepage distances. They may also be used for the selection of rated insulation voltages.
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For equipment having several rated voltages so that it may be used at different nominal
voltages of the low-voltage mains, the voltage selected shall be appropriate for the highest
rated voltage of the equipment.
Technical committees shall consider whether the voltage is to be selected
– based on line-to-line voltage, or
– based on line-to-neutral voltage.
In the latter case the technical committee shall specify how the user is to be informed that the
equipment is for use on neutral-earthed systems only.
4.3.2.2.2 Systems, equipment and internal circuits not energized directly
from the low-voltage mains
Subclause 4.3.2.2.2 of Part 1 is applicable.
4.3.2.3 Voltage for dimensioning functional insulat
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