CLC/SR 23J - Switches for appliances

This part of IEC 61020 specifies the terminology, symbols, test methods and other necessary information to provide consistency in detail specifications for electromechanical switches. This document relates to electromechanical switches intended for use in electrical and electronic appliances. Switches covered by this document: a) are devices which open, close, or change the connection of a circuit by the mechanical motion of conducting parts (contacts); b) have a maximum rated voltage of 480 V; c) have a maximum rated current of 63 A. This document does not include keyboards and keypads which are intended for use in information-handling systems. Electromechanical key switches can be included under the scope of this document. Switch families will be described in any detail specifications that reference this document. This document is a performance standard intended to describe evaluation methods to better clarify the capabilities of a switch. NOTE 1 Safety requirements for switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations are given in IEC 60669 (all parts). NOTE 2 Safety requirements for appliance switches are given in IEC 61058 (all parts).

Clause 1 of IEC 61058-1:2016 is applicable except as follows. Addition: This part of IEC 61058 is a subset based on IEC 61058-1. The clauses outlined below are intended to address the specific requirements for switches incorporated into or integrated with electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery. This document is intended for switches with an ambient temperature up to and including 55 °C. Switches tested according to IEC 61058-1 are considered to comply with this document and additional testing is not required provided ratings, loads, and endurance are correct. NOTE This document takes into account the fact that tests are conducted as part of the end-product evaluation (e.g. products tested according to the IEC 60745 and IEC 62841 series, and lawn and gardening equipment tested according to the IEC 60335 series), and that tests are not conducted on the component switch.

IEC 61058-1:2016 is available as IEC 61058-1:2016 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 61058-1:2016 applies to switches for appliances. The switches are intended to control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 480 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2000, Amendment 1:2001 and Amendment 2:2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) requirements for mechanical switches are now given in IEC 61058-1-1; b) requirements for electronic switches are now given in IEC 61058-1-2.

IEC 61058-2-4:2018 is available as IEC 61058-2-4:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61058-2-4:2018 applies to independently mounted switches for appliances (mechanical or electronic) actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 480 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1995 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - overall format modified to support the revised structure of the series; - Annexes K and M have been included as an integral part of this document; - Annex L has been included for information purposes only. This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61058-1:2016.

IEC 61058-2-5:2018 is available as IEC 61058-2-5:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61058-2-5:2018 applies to change-over selectors (mechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 480 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - updated references due to new structure of IEC 61058-1; - changes on conducting the heating test due to the corresponding changes in IEC 61058-1.

IEC 61058-2-1:2018 applies to cord switches (mechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: Overall format to support IEC 61058-1, IEC 61058-1-1, IEC 61058-1-2, and the heating tests.

IEC 61058-1-2:2016 applies to electronic switching devices and shall be used in conjunction with the general requirements of IEC 61058-1.

IEC 61058-1-1:2016 applies to mechanical switching devices and shall be used in conjunction with the requirements of IEC 61058-1.

IEC 61058-2-6:2016 is a subset based on IEC 61058-1. The clauses outlined below are intended to address the specific requirements for switches incorporated into or integrated with electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery. This standard is intended for switches with an ambient temperature up to and including 55 °C. Switches tested to IEC 61058-1 are considered to comply with this standard and additional testing is not required provided ratings, loads, and endurance are correct. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61058-1:2000.

IEC 61058-2-5:2010 applies to change-over selectors (mechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 480 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1994 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes from the first edition are as follows: - scope; - abnormal operation and fault conditions for electronic switches; - components for electronic switches; - EMC requirements.

IEC 61058-2-1:2010 applies to cord switches (mechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1992 and its amendment 1 (1995) and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes from the first edition are as follows: - Scope, Definitions; - Protection against electric shock; - Provision for earthing; - Construction; - Fire hazard; - Abnormal operation and fault conditions for electronic switches; - Components for electronic switches; - EMC requirements.

IEC 61020-1:2009 provides consistency in detail specifications for electromechanical switches by specifying the terminology, symbols, test methods and other necessary information. Switches covered by this specification: - are devices which open, close, or change the connection of a circuit by the mechanical motion of conducting parts (contacts); - have a maximum rated voltage of 480 V; - have a maximum rated current of 63 A. This second edition constitutes a technical revision and includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - The requirements of the IEC 60512 series of standards have been integrated. - Other necessary information concerning switches as specified in IEC 60512 have been implemented. The following items have been updated with respect to the first edition: - test methods were reviewed for detailed description; - the explanation for the test method of the operating force was rewritten in more detail; - the test voltage for measurement for contact bounce was reviewed; - the electrical endurance 'ON' duration in the duty cycle was harmonized with IEC 61058; - the requirements for fire hazards have been deleted; - testing methods of surface mounting switches based on the Japanese industrial standard were added.

Superseded by EN 61058-2-1:2011

Superseded by EN 61058-2-5:2011

Applies to switches for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity for use in, on or with appliances and other equipment for household and similar purposes, with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A. Also covers the indirect actuation of the switch when the function of the actuating member is provided by a part of an appliance or equipment. Replaces EN 60328 (1972).

Applies to independently mounted switches for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity for use with appliances and other equipment for household and similar purposes, with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A.

D96/132: CECC/SC 23JX disbanded
2021: CLC legacy converted by DCLab NISOSTS

D96/132: CECC/SC 23JX disbanded * Superseded by EN 61020-1:2009

D114/004: Withdrawn * Standstill released

Superseded by EN 61020-1:2009

EN following parallel vote * Superseded by EN 61058-2-1:2011

Applies to change-over selectors for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity for use in, on, or with appliances and other equipment for household and similar purposes, with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A.

EN following parallel vote * D96/132: CECC/SC 23JX disbanded * Superseded by EN 61058-1:2002

Applies to cord switches for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity for use in, on or with appliances and other equipment for household and similar purposes, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A.

Supersedes CECC 96 500:1992 * D96/132: CECC/SC 23JX disbanded * Superseded by EN 61020-1:2009

Specifies mounting dimensions for spindle-operated, single-hole, bush-mounted components including switches, potentiometers and variable capacitors, primarily intended for use in equipment for telecommunications and in electronic devices employing similar techniques.

Contains dimensions and tolerances for spindle ends made to original inch dimensions.