SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021

Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements

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

Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Exigences générales

Sistemi napajalnih razvodnic - 1. del: Splošne zahteve - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Apr-2021
• Publication Date: 22-Jul-2021
• ICS: 29.060.10 - Wires
• ICS: 29.120.10 - Conduits for electrical purposes
• Technical Committee: I11 - Imaginarni 11
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 21-Jul-2021
• Due Date: 25-Sep-2021
• Completion Date: 23-Jul-2021
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2014/35/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
  OJ Ref: L 083, L 83 OJ Date: 10-Mar-2022
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021 - Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements

Relations

• Referred By: SIST HD 60364-4-42:2011 - Low voltage electrical installations - Part 4-42: Protection for safety - Protection against thermal effects
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST HD 60364-5-52:2011 - Low-voltage electrical installations -- Part 5-52: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Wiring systems
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Amends: SIST EN 61534-1:2011 - Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61534-1:2011)
• Effective Date: 07-Dec-2021
• Amends: SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A2:2021 - Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61534-1:2011/A2:2020)
• Effective Date: 18-Aug-2020

Overview

SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021 defines the general requirements for powertrack systems (PT systems), primarily focusing on their safety, functionality, and testing protocols. These systems are specially designed for the distribution of electricity in household, commercial, and industrial premises. The standard limits applications to powertrack systems with rated voltages up to 277 V AC (single-phase) or 480 V AC (two or three-phase), operating at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, and with a rated current not exceeding 63 A.

Issued by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this standard harmonizes electrical safety and testing methods across European and international markets, supporting compliance with the EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

Key Topics

• Safety Compliance: SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021 ensures systems meet all essential safety objectives, particularly for protection against electric shock, overcurrent, and fire hazards.
• Routine Testing: The amendment introduces mandatory routine tests for all PT system assemblies, including:
  • Inspection of assembly and wiring
  • Functionality tests for electrical devices
  • Dielectric (withstand voltage) test
  • Continuity tests for live and protective conductors
• Quality Assurance: Regular testing helps detect faults in materials and workmanship, guaranteeing quality before systems reach end-users.
• Installation Considerations: Installers must give special attention to installation rules, especially when PT system components include EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) suppression devices.
• Reference to Related Standards: The standard incorporates, references, and aligns with numerous international and European standards for materials, testing, and performance assessment.
• Harmonization and Market Access: The document provides a presumption of conformity when cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, aiding market access within the EU and EFTA regions.

Applications

Powertrack systems compliant with SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021 are widely used in:

• Office and Commercial Buildings: Flexible power distribution for open-plan offices, retail spaces, and exhibition centers, supporting reconfigurable layouts.
• Industrial Facilities: Reliable, scalable solution for powering production lines and equipment, where robust safety and routine testing are paramount.
• Residential Buildings: Used for modern living environments where adaptable and discreet electrical distribution is desired.

By ensuring all systems undergo mandatory routine testing, the standard minimizes risk, enhances system reliability, and protects both installers and occupants from hazards related to faulty electrical distribution.

Related Standards

To deliver comprehensive safety and performance, SIST EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021 references multiple key international standards, including:

• IEC 60068 series: Environmental testing methods, such as salt mist and hammer tests.
• IEC 60529: Classification of enclosures’ degrees of protection (IP Code).
• IEC 60695 series: Fire hazard and abnormal heat tests for electrical equipment.
• IEC 60269 and IEC 60127: General requirements and definitions for low-voltage and miniature fuses.
• ISO 2081 and ISO 4628-3: Surface coating quality and assessment of degradation or rust.

Staying aligned with these standards ensures powertrack systems meet stringent safety, durability, and environmental performance requirements across Europe and globally.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2021
Sistemi napajalnih razvodnic - 1. del: Splošne zahteve - Dopolnilo A11
Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements
Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Exigences générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021
ICS:
29.060.10 Žice Wires
29.120.10 Inštalacijske cevi za Conduits for electrical
električne namene purposes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61534-1:2011/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2021
ICS 29.060.10; 29.120.10
English Version
Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements
Systèmes de conducteurs préfabriqués - Partie 1: Stromschienensysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Exigences générales
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard ; it was approved by CENELEC on 2021-04-29. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national
standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, 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.

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
© 2021 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021 E

European foreword
This document (EN 61534-1:2011/A11:2021) has been prepared by CLC/TC 213 “Cable management
systems”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has (dop) 2022-04-29
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2024-04-29
standards conflicting with this document
have to be withdrawn
This document amends EN 61534-1:2011/A2:2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC 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.
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.
1 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
Add the following Note after the last dashed item under 1.2:
“NOTE Particular attention needs to be paid to installations rules when elements are installed which include
EMI suppression devices.”
2 Addition of new Annex H, “Routine Tests”
Add the following Annex H:
“
Annex H
(normative)
Routine tests
Routine tests are intended to detect faults in materials and/or in workmanship. They are carried out on every
new assembly after it has been assembled.
As a minimum, the following routine tests shall be carried out on each new assembly:
— inspection of the assembly and wiring if applicable,
— where applicable the operation of electrical devices,
— a dielectric test (Power-frequency withstand voltage) in accordance with Table 7, for the duration of at
least 1 s,
— continuity tests of the live conductors and their correct phasing,
— continuity tests of the protective circuits.
The tests may be carried out in any order.”
3 Addition of Annex ZA, “Normative references to international publications with
their corresponding European publications “
Add the following Annex ZA:
“
Annex ZA
(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 When 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.
Replacement:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-52 2017 Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-52 2018
Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium
chloride solution)
IEC
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