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TC 23 - Electrical accessories

To coordinate between the different subcommittees of TC 23 and with other technical bodies within and outside IEC, aspects concerning safety, EMC, coordination, performance, compatibility interoperability, interchangeability, energy efficiency and terminology for electrical accessories contributing to the global management of the electrical energy. To prepare standards for electrical accessories and related systems, for AC and DC, for household and similar purposes, the word “similar” including locations such as offices, commercial and industrial premises, hospitals, public buildings, etc. These accessories and related systems are: - Intended for fixed installations or for use in or with appliances and other electrical or electronic equipment, and may include electronic components, and related software and digital interfaces. - normally installed by instructed or skilled persons and are normally used by ordinary persons. It includes in particular the following products, systems and aspects, handled by the Technical Committee or Subcommittees depending on their nature: - adaptors - appliance couplers - automatic reclosing devices - cable reels - cable trunking systems - cable ducting systems - cable support systems - circuit breakers for overcurrent protection - conduit systems - connecting devices - contactors - cord extension sets and cord sets - Devices for the Connection of Luminaires (DCLs) - devices mitigating the risk of fire due to the effect of arc fault currents - devices protecting against electric shock - electrical Energy Efficiency products - enclosures for accessories - guidance for additional functions for protection devices - HBES switches and related accessories for use in Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - plugs and socket-outlets - Power frequency overvoltage protection devices. - switches (mechanical and electronic) Note 1: For the terms “skilled persons", "instructed persons" and “ordinary persons", see Publication IEC 61140; 3.30, 3.31 and 3.32 A lot of standards for the above-mentioned products are handled by the subcommittees of TC 23. But some products are under the direct responsibility of TC 23 due to their nature, such as: a) Standards for single phase and multiphase installation couplers intended for permanent connection in fixed installations with a rated voltage up to and including 500 V a.c. and a rated connecting capacity up to and including 10 mm² in indoor electrical installations. b) Standards for sound signalling devices with integral enclosures or sound signalling devices intended to be fitted into or supplied with enclosures according to IEC 60670 intended for household and similar purposes with rated voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 75 V d.c. and not exceeding 250 V a.c. or 250 V d.c., and with rated power inputs not exceeding 100 VA. c) Standards for clamping units for connecting devices for the connection of electrical conductors having a cross-sectional area of 0,2 mm² up to and including 35 mm² copper conductors and up to and including 50 mm² aluminium conductors with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. intended for household and similar purposes. d) Standards for connecting devices as separate entities for the connection of two or more electrical conductors having a cross-sectional area of 0,2 mm² up to and including 35 mm² copper conductors and up to and including 50 mm² aluminium conductors with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. intended for household and similar purposes. e) Standards for male and mating female flat quick-connect terminations for use as either an incorporated or an integrated part of an equipment or of a component, or as a separate entity, for connecting electrical copper conductors up to and including 6 mm² with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. intended for household and similar purposes. f) Standards for Safety, EMC and installation aspects of Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS), in relation to TC23 electrical accessories. - Electrical safety of HBES/BACS. - Environmental Conditions and Requirements for HBES/BACS, - Functional safety of HBES/BACS. - EMC requirements and tests of HBES/BACS. - Installation of HBES/BACS - Use of HBES/BACS to manage electrical energy and to relate to external systems enabling smart grids, Active Assisted Living (AAL), security, entertainment and other applications g) Guidelines for safety requirements and standards for electrical accessories for household and similar purposes intended for use in d.c. circuits, the word “similar” includes locations such as offices, commercial and industrial premises, hospitals, public buildings. Note. This work is of interest for information technology applications, renewable energy applications etc. h) Standards for Energy Efficiency Management systems, functions or solutions to be integrated or implemented in equipment products or devices of TC23 and its SCs either used in existing or new electrical installation - for optimizing the overall efficiency of a.c. or d.c. electrical energy for household and similar use. The work on these publications also include considerations on system electrical energy performance, energy supply, procurement practices for energy using equipment and systems, and energy use as well as measurement of current electrical energy usage. The work covers the general principles, requirements and testing procedures for Energy Efficiency Management systems resulting from stand-alone products or from any type of combination of devices and accessories aiming to manage, to monitor and to optimise the use of electrical energy within an electrical installation supplying energy to loads, either from the grid or from local energy production and/or storage (ILP&S). It will take into account all technical and economic inputs and the overall interconnection and communication influencing the design and algorithms leading to managing, reducing, measuring, optimizing and monitoring the efficiency of electrical energy usage. The work does not cover the drafting of product standards in hands of SC23K. Note: The work covers combination of sensors, detectors, effectors, loads, control units, etc. aiming to optimize the efficiency of an electrical service from an energy point of view. For example a combination of sensors, control unit and heating/cooling devices for temperature control. i) A technical report in view of the harmonisation of the general rules applied by TC 23 and its subcommittees New standards for new products, systems or aspects as mentioned under section C of the TC 23 SBP are already included in the present scope. Due to the need for these new standards and as electrical accessories and related systems are fundamental parts of the building infrastructure, this will definitely require coordination/cooperation with TCs, such as TC 21, TC 22, TC 34, TC 57, TC 61, TC 64, TC 72, TC 82 and TC 108. For Lighting Systems within Building premises, TC23 is responsible for Electrical Accessories, such as control devices and certain aspects of dedicated networks. Details of work on control devices and Lighting Systems are currently under consideration in IEC SEG9/WG5 “Advisory Group on Lighting Systems”. New trends in technology and in the market as mentioned in the TC 23 SBP under section E are not yet covered by the present scope. TC 23 has Group Safety Function for: Connecting devices, either as separate entities or as integral parts of an end product, primarily for connecting external electrical supply conductors, for use with conductor cross-sectional area of 0,2 mm² up to and including 35 mm² copper conductors and up to and including 50 mm² aluminium conductors, but excluding connecting devices intended for data and signal circuits.

Petit appareillage

Domaine d'application Coordonner les travaux, entre les différents sous-comités du TC 23, et avec les autres instances techniques internes ou externes de l'IEC, concernant les aspects liés à la sécurité, la CEM, la coordination, la performance, la compatibilité, l’interopérabilité, l’interchangeabilité, l’efficacité énergétique, et la terminologie pour le petit appareillage, et contribuant au management global de l’énergie électrique. Préparer des normes pour le petit appareillage et ses systèmes associés, pour le courant alternatif, et courant continu, dans les maisons ou bâtiments, et dans des endroits similaires, le mot 'similaires' incluant des lieux tels que les bureaux, les locaux commerciaux et industriels, les hôpitaux, les bâtiments publics, etc… Ces petits appareillages et systèmes associés: - sont destinés à des installations fixes (y compris des installations HBES), ou à l'utilisation dans/ou avec des appareils et d'autres équipements électriques ou électroniques, et peuvent inclure des composants électroniques, les logiciels et interfaces digitales associés. - sont normalement installés par des personnes formées ou qualifiées et sont normalement utilisés par des personnes ordinaires. Incluent notamment les produits, systèmes et aspects suivants, gérés par le comité technique ou par les sous-comités, selon leur nature : - des adaptateurs - des coupleurs d'appareils- des dispositifs à Refermeture Automatique (DRA) - des enrouleurs de câbles - des systèmes de goulottes - des systèmes de conduits-profilés - des systèmes de support de câble - des disjoncteurs pour protection contre les surintensités - des systèmes de conduits - des dispositifs de connexion - des contacteurs - des ensembles d'extension de cordon et ensembles de cordons - des dispositifs pour la connexion des luminaires (DCL) - des dispositifs atténuant le risque d'incendie en raison de l'effet des courants de défaut d'arc - des dispositifs protégeant contre les chocs électriques - des produits électriques d'efficacité énergétique - des boîtes et enveloppes pour petit appareillage - des guides pour les fonctions additionnelles associées à des dispositifs de protection - des interrupteurs HBES et accessoires connexes pour utilisation dans les systèmes électroniques de maisons et bâtiments - des systèmes électroniques de maisons et bâtiments (HBES) - des fiches et prises de courant - des dispositifs de protection contre les surtensions à fréquence industrielle - des interrupteurs (mécaniques et électroniques) Note 1: Pour les termes “personnes qualifiées", "personnes formées", et “personnes ordinaires", voir Publication IEC 61140; 3.30, 3.31 and 3.32 Un grand nombre de normes pour ces produits sont traitées par les sous-comités du TC 23. Mais certains produits sont sous la responsabilité directe du TC 23 en raison de leur nature, tels que: a) des normes pour les coupleurs d'installation monophasés et multi-phasés destinés à une connexion permanente dans des installations fixes avec une tension nominale allant jusqu'à 500 V a.c. et une capacité de connexion nominale pouvant aller jusqu'à 10 mm² dans les installations électriques intérieures. b) des normes pour les dispositifs de signalisation sonore avec boîtiers intégrés ou dispositifs de signalisation acoustique destinés à être installés ou fournis avec des enceintes selon la norme IEC 60670 destinés à des applications domestiques et similaires, avec des tensions nominales supérieures à 50 V a.c. ou 75 V d.c. et n'excédant pas 250 V a.c. ou 250 V d.c., et avec des entrées de puissance nominales n'excédant pas 100 VA. c) des normes pour les unités de raccordement pour les dispositifs de connexion pour la connexion de conducteurs électriques ayant une section transversale jusqu'à 0,2 mm² et incluant des conducteurs en cuivre de 35 mm² et des conducteurs en aluminium jusqu'à 50 mm² dont la tension nominale n'excède pas 1000 V a.c. et 1500 V d.c. destinée à des fins domestiques et similaires. d) des normes pour relier des dispositifs en tant qu'entités distinctes pour la connexion de deux ou plusieurs conducteurs électriques d'une section transversale jusqu'à 0,2 mm² et incluant des conducteurs en cuivre de 35 mm² et des conducteurs en aluminium jusqu'à 50 mm² avec une tension nominale ne dépassant pas 1000 V a.c. et 1500 V d.c. destinée à des fins domestiques et similaires. e) des normes pour les terminaisons femelles/mâles à connexion rapide à la fois pour une utilisation intégrée ou incorporée à un équipement ou un composant, ou en tant qu'entité distincte, pour connecter des conducteurs électriques en cuivre jusqu'à 6 mm² inclus avec une tension nominale n'excédant pas 1000 V a.c. et 1500 V d.c. destinée à des fins domestiques et similaires. f) des normes pour la sécurité, la CEM et les aspects d'installation des systèmes électroniques de bâtiment et de maison (HBES) et de Control et d’Automatisation du Bâtiment (BACS), en relation avec le TC23 petit appareillage - Sécurité électrique des HBES/BACS - Exigences et conditions environnementales pour les HBES/BACS - Sécurité fonctionnelle des HBES/BACS - Exigences et Essais CEM pour les HBES/BACS - Installation of HBES/BACS - Utilisation des HBES/BACS pour la gestion de l’énergie électrique et pour se relier à des systèmes externes permettant les applications Smart Grid, Maintien à domicile (AAL), sécurité, multimédia et autres. g) des guides pour les exigences de sécurité et les normes pour le petit appareillage dans les maisons ou bâtiments, et dans des endroits similaires, destinés à être utilisés dans des circuits en courant continu, le mot 'similaires' incluant des lieux tels que les bureaux, les locaux commerciaux et industriels, les hôpitaux, les bâtiments publics, etc… Note. Ces travaux sont d’intérêt pour les applications des technologies de l’information, des énergies renouvelables, etc... h) des normes pour les systèmes, fonctions ou solutions de management de l’efficacité énergétique, intégrés ou implémentés dans des équipements, produits ou appareillages du TC23 et de ses Sous-Comités, utilisés dans les installations neuves ou existantes, pour optimiser l’efficacité globale des énergies électriques AC ou DC dans les maisons ou bâtiments et dans les endroits similaires. Les travaux relatifs à ces publications comprennent également des considérations sur les aspects performances des systèmes d’efficacité énergétique, de la fourniture d’énergie, les pratiques d’achat pour les équipements et les systèmes utilisant l’énergie, la consommation d’énergie, ainsi que la mesure de la consommation d’énergie électrique actuelle. Les travaux couvrent les principes généraux, les exigences et les procédures d’essais pour les systèmes de management de l’efficacité énergétique, qu’ils résultent d’un produit ou d’une combinaison d’appareillages et d’accessoires visant à gérer, mesurer et optimiser l’utilisation de l’énergie électrique dans une installation électrique fournissant l’énergie à des charges, soit depuis le réseau public, soit depuis une production d’énergie et / ou de stockage local (Equipement de Gestion des Sources) Il est pris en compte tous les aspects techniques et économiques, ainsi que les interconnexions et communications globales influençant la conception et les algorithmes dans le but de gérer, réduire, mesurer et optimiser et surveiller l’efficacité énergétique de l’utilisation de l’énergie électrique. Les travaux ne couvrent pas l’élaboration des normes produits dans le scope du SC23K. Note: Les travaux couvrent la combinaison de capteurs, de détecteurs, d’effecteurs, de charges, d’unités de contrôle, etc…, visant à optimiser l’efficacité d’un service électrique d’un point de vue énergétique. Par exemple, une combinaison de capteurs, d’unité de commande et de dispositifs de chauffage/refroidissement pour le contrôle de la température. i) un rapport technique visant à l’harmonisation des règles générales appliquées par le TC23 et ses Sous-Comités. Les Nouvelles normes pour des nouveaux produits, systèmes ou aspects telles que mentionnées dans la section C du business plan stratégique du TC23 sont déjà incluses dans le présent champ d’application. Considérant les besoins de ces nouvelles normes et considérant le fait que le petit appareillage et ses systèmes associés sont des parties fondamentales de l’infrastructure du bâtiment, ces approches vont nécessiter une coopération / coordination avec d’autres TCS, et en particulier le TC21, TC 22, TC 34, TC 57, TC 61, TC 64, TC 72, TC 82 et TC 108. Concernant les “Lighting Systems” dans les Batiments, le TC23 est responsable du petit appareillage tel que l’appareillage de control et certains aspects des réseaux dédiés. Le détail des travaux sur l’appareillage de control et sur les systèmes d’éclairages sont actuellement considérés par l’IEC SEG9 WG5 “Advisory Group on Lighting Systems”. Les Nouvelles tendances des technologies et du marché, mentionnés dans le Business Plan Stratégique du TC23 dans la section E ne sont pas encore couverts par le présent champ d’application. Le TC 23 est responsable d’une « Group Safety Function » pour: Les dispositifs de connexion, en tant que parties séparées ou en tant que parties intégrales d'un produit final, principalement pour le raccordement de conducteurs d'alimentation électrique externes, pour une section transversale de conducteur de 0,2 mm² jusqu'à et incluant des conducteurs en cuivre de 35 mm² et jusqu'à inclus des conducteurs en aluminium de 50 mm², mais à l'exclusion des dispositifs de connexion destinés aux circuits de données et de signaux.

General Information

Status
Active
Work Field
Information technology
Parent
IEC/TC - IEC/TC
Sub-Committee
SC 23A - Cable management systems
SC 23B - Plugs, socket-outlets and switches
SC 23C - World-wide plug and socket-outlet systems
SC 23E - Circuit-breakers and similar equipment for household use
SC 23F - Connecting devices
SC 23G - Appliance couplers
SC 23H - Plugs, Socket-outlets and Couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for Electric Vehicles
SC 23J - Switches for appliances
SC 23K - Electrical Energy Efficiency products
Standardization Organization
ICS
Directive
Mandate
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IEC
IEC 60884-2-6:2025(Main)
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets with interlock for fixed electrical installations

IEC 60884-2-6:2025 applies to switched socket-outlets with interlock for AC only, for fixed electrical installations, with or without earthing contact, with rated voltage above 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors. Switched socket-outlets with interlock according to this document consist of a combination of socket-outlets according to IEC 60884‑1, interlocked with a switch according to IEC 60669‑1 and/or IEC 60669‑2‑1 supplied as a complete accessory. The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for fixed accessories provided with screwless terminals.
This document does not cover requirements for flush mounting boxes. However, it covers those requirements for surface-type mounting boxes which are necessary for the tests on socket-outlets.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment to IEC 60884-1, fourth edition.

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IEC 60884-2-3:2025(Main)
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets without interlock for fixed installations

IEC 60884-2-3:2025 applies to switched socket-outlets without interlock, for fixed installation, for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors. This document applies to socket-outlets controlled by a manually operated mechanical switch.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment to IEC 60884-1, fourth edition.

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IEC 60884-2-1:2025(Main)
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for fused plugs

IEC 60884-2-1:2025 applies to fused plugs, where the fuses are primarily intended to protect the flexible cable connected to the plug. These fuses are not intended to protect appliances or parts of them against overload.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment to IEC 60884‑1, fourth edition.

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IEC 60884-2-2:2025(Main)
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for socket-outlets for appliances

IEC 60884-2-2:2025 applies to socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A, which are integrated or intended to be incorporated in or fixed to appliances, hereafter referred to as socket-outlets for appliances. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment to IEC 60884‑1 fourth edition.

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IEC 60884-2-7:2025(Main)
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for cord extension sets

IEC 60884-2-7:2025 applies to cord extension sets, rewirable and non-rewirable, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors. This document does not apply to cord extension sets with means for reeling. Cord extension sets intended to be used as socket-outlets for furniture are additionally covered by IEC 60884‑2‑8. This document also applies to cord extension sets which are intended to be used in a cable reel, and which therefore become cable reels with a detachable flexible cable. For the combination of the cord extension set, the reel requirements and tests of IEC 61242 apply in addition.
Cord extension sets are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average temperature over a period of 24 h does not exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011, and Amendment 1:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment to IEC 60884-1, fourth edition.

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IEC 60670-24:2024(Main)
Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 24: Particular requirements for enclosures for housing protective devices and other power dissipating electrical equipment

IEC 60670-24:2024 applies to enclosures and parts of them for housing protective devices and other power dissipating electrical equipment intended to be used with a rated voltage not exceeding 400 V and a total incoming load current not exceeding 125 A for household and similar fixed electrical installations. These enclosures are intended to be installed in locations where unskilled persons have access. They are intended to be equipped with electrical equipment by skilled persons (installers). These enclosures are intended to be installed where the prospective short circuit current does not exceed 10 kA unless they are protected by current limiting protective devices with a cut-off current not exceeding 17 kA. Enclosures complying with this document are suitable for use at ambient temperature not normally exceeding 40 °C, but their average temperature over a period of 24 h does not exceed 35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of requirements for protection against electric shock in Clause 10;
b) addition of requirements for functional earthing in 11.101;
c) revision of the requirements for fixing of flush type and semi-flush type enclosures in 12.12;
d) revision of the requirements for resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat and to fire in Clause 18;
e) addition of calculations to take into account the power loss of electronic devices in Clause AA.6;
f) addition of tests and requirements for enclosures exposed to direct sunlight with the related Annex CC;
g) addition of tests and requirements for enclosures with separate area to accommodate multimedia-equipment with the related Annex DD;
h) addition of tests and requirements for enclosures used with connected devices or equipment with the related Annex EE.

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IEC 60670-22:2024(Main)
Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures

IEC 60670-22:2024 applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called "boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. Boxes and enclosures complying with this document are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h does not exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C. Other temperatures outside the above range can apply according to the classification of the boxes and the enclosures. This document applies to junction connecting boxes or tapping connecting boxes or both.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003 and Amendment 1:2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of cable joints as a new type of box with the related tests and requirements;
b) addition of tests and requirements for boxes and enclosures exposed to direct sunlight with the related Annex CC;
c) addition of connecting boxes and enclosures having encapsulation capability as a new type of boxes with the related tests, requirements and related Annex DD.

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IEC 60670-21:2024(Main)
Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 21: Particular requirements for boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means

IEC 60670-21:2024 applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called "boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. Boxes and enclosures complying with this document are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h does not exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C. Other temperatures outside the above range can apply according to the classification of the boxes and the enclosures. This document applies to boxes and enclosures for ceiling and wall mounting with provision for suspension means. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Complete revision of the tests and requirements of the suspension means.

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IEC 60670-1:2024(Main)
Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 60670-1:2024 applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called "boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. Boxes and enclosures complying with this document are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h does not exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C. Other temperatures outside the above range can apply according to the classification of the boxes and the enclosures. This document is intended to apply to boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories within the scope of IEC technical committee 23.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the classifications, markings and tests of boxes and enclosures for use and installation in ambient temperature below normal use are modified;
b) the test for the durability of markings is modified;
c) a test is added for fixing screws protected by caps;
d) a normative annex is added to specify the tests applied to boxes and enclosures declared with an IK code;
e) requirements for the resistance to abnormal heat and fire of internal parts not necessary to retain current carrying parts are specified.

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IEC 61009-1:2024(Main)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules

IEC 61009-1:2024 gives general requirements and tests for residual current operated circuit‑breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCBOs), for rated operational voltages not exceeding 440 V AC, with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and rated currents not exceeding 125 A and rated short‑circuit capacities not exceeding 25 000 A.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2010, Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) harmonization of all clauses between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series using blocks and modules approach;
b) harmonization of all tables and figures between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series;
c) terms and definitions are now referred to IEC 62873-2;
d) modification of Subclause 4.1 for classification according to supply conditions;
e) new Subclauses 8.17 and 9.24 for requirements and tests for the resistance to temporary overvoltages (TOV);
f) improvement of Subclause 9.7 for test of dielectric properties;
g) tests for screwless, flat-quick terminals and aluminium conductors are now referred to in the IEC 62873-3 series.

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IEC 61008-2-1:2024(Main)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 2-1: RCCBs according to classification 4.1.1

IEC 61008-2-1:2024 applies to residual current operated circuit-breakers, without integral overcurrent protection, for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCCBs), classified according to IEC 61008-1:2024, 4.1.1. RCCBs according to this document are intended for voltages not exceeding 440 V AC with frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and currents not exceeding 125 A, intended principally for protection against shock hazard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- harmonization of all clauses between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series using blocks and modules approach;
- harmonization of all tables and figures between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series;
- terms and definitions are now referred to IEC 62873-2;
- modification of 4.1 for classification according to supply conditions;
- specific tests for operating characteristics (9.9) of RCCB according to classification 4.1.1;
- specific test conditions for temperature-rise (9.8), verification of trip-free (9.15), surge current tests (9.19), reliability (9.20) and ageing (9.21).

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IEC 61008-1:2024(Main)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules

IEC 61008-1:2024 gives general requirements and tests for residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCCBs), for rated operational voltages not exceeding 440 V AC, with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and rated currents not exceeding 125 A, intended principally for protection against shock hazard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2010, Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) harmonization of all clauses between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series using blocks and modules approach;
b) harmonization of all tables and figures between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series;
c) terms and definitions are now referred to IEC 62873-2;
d) modification of 4.1 for classification according to supply conditions;
e) new subclauses 8.17 and 9.24 for requirements and tests for the resistance to temporary overvoltages (TOV);
f) improvement of 9.8 for test of dielectric properties;
g) tests for screwless, flat-quick terminals and aluminium conductors are now referred to the IEC 62873-3 series.

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IEC 61009-2-2:2024(Main)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 2-2: RCBOs according to classification 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6

IEC 61009-2-2:2024 applies to residual current operated circuit-breakers, with integral overcurrent protection, for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCBOs), classified according to IEC 61009-1:2024, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6. RCBOs according to this document are intended for voltages not exceeding 440 V AC with frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and currents not exceeding 125 A and rated short‑circuit capacities not exceeding 25 000 A for operation at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1991. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) harmonization of all clauses between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series using blocks and modules approach;
b) harmonization of all tables and figures between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series;
c) terms and definitions are now referred to IEC 62873-2;
d) modification of 4.1 for classification according to supply conditions;
e) modification of Clause 6 for markings of RCBOs with a functional earth (FE);
f) specific tests for operating characteristics of RCBO according to classifications 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6;
g) specific test conditions for dielectric properties (9.7), temperature-rise (9.8), electrical and mechanical endurance (9.10), short-circuit tests (9.11), verification of trip-free (9.15), behaviour in the event of loss of the supply voltage (9.17), surge current tests (9.19), reliability (9.20), ageing (9.21) and temporary overvoltage TOV (9.24);
h) additional tests for RCBOs with a terminal connected to the FE: Connecting capacity of FE terminal (9.200); Limitation of standing current in the FE (9.201).

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IEC 61008-2-2:2024(Main)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 2-2: RCCBs according to classification 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6

IEC 61008-2-2:2024 applies to residual current operated circuit-breakers, without integral overcurrent protection, for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCCBs), classified according to IEC 61008-1:2024, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6. RCCBs according to this document are intended for voltages not exceeding 440 V AC with frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and currents not exceeding 125 A, intended principally for protection against shock hazard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) harmonization of all clauses between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series using blocks and modules approach;
b) harmonization of all tables and figures between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series;
c) terms and definitions are now referred to IEC 62873-2;
d) modification of 4.1 for classification according to supply conditions;
e) modification of Clause 6 for markings of RCCBs with a functional earth (FE);
f) specific tests for operating characteristics of RCCBs according to classifications 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6;
g) specific test conditions for dielectric properties (9.7), temperature rise (9.8), electrical and mechanical endurance (9.10), short-circuit tests (9.11), verification of trip-free (9.15), behaviour in case of loss of the supply voltage (9.17), surge current tests (9.19), reliability (9.20), ageing (9.21) and temporary overvoltage (TOV) (9.24);
h) additional tests for RCCBs with a terminal connected to the FE: connecting capacity of FE terminal (9.200)and limitation of standing current in the FE (9.201).

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IEC 61009-2-1:2024(Main)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 2-1: RCBOs according to classification 4.1.1

IEC 61009-2-1:2024 applies to residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCBOs), classified according to IEC 61009-1:2024, 4.1.1. RCBOs according to this document are intended for voltages not exceeding 440 V AC with frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and currents not exceeding 125 A and rated short‑circuit capacities not exceeding 25 000 A for operation at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1991. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) harmonization of all clauses between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series using blocks and modules approach;
b) harmonization of all tables and figures between the IEC 61008, IEC 61009 and IEC 60755 series;
c) terms and definitions are now referred to IEC 62873-2;
d) modification of Subclause 4.1 for classification according to supply conditions;
e) specific tests for operating characteristics (9.9) of RCBO according to classification 4.1.1;
f) specific test conditions for temperature-rise (9.8), verification of trip-free (9.15), surge current tests (9.19), reliability (9.20) and ageing (9.21).

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IEC 60884-3-1:2021/COR1:2024(Corrigendum)
Corrigendum 1 - Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 3-1: Particular requirements for socket-outlets incorporating USB power supply

IEC 60884-3-1:2021 applies to fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors, incorporating USB power supply.
This document defines the safety and EMC requirements for socket-outlets incorporating USB power supply.
Specifications, performance and dimensional requirements of the USB technologies are not covered by this document; they are defined in the relevant part(s) of IEC 62680.

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IEC 60669-2-1:2021/COR1:2024(Corrigendum)
Corrigendum 1 - Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Electronic control devices

IEC 60669-2-1:2021 applies to electronic control devices, a general term to cover electronic switches, home and building electronic systems (HBES) / building automation and control systems (BACS) switches and electronic extension units.
It applies to electronic switches and to HBES/BACS switches, for alternating current (AC) only with a rated switching voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.
It also applies to electronic extension units with a rated supply voltage not exceeding 250 V AC and 120 V DC, such as sensors and push buttons.
This document also applies to electronic remote control switches (RCS) and electronic time delay switches (TDS). Particular requirements are given in Annex FF.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2008 and Amendment 2:2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) incorporation of the requirements for HBES switches, previously included in IEC 60669-2-5;
b) modification of 19.106, test and requirements for switches for LEDs;
c) general indication to cover electronic control devices;
d) test for looping through.

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IEC 62752:2024(Main)
In-cable control and protection device (IC-CPD) for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles

IEC 62752:2024 This International Standard applies to in-cable control and protection devices (IC-CPDs) for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles, hereafter referred to as "IC-CPD", including control and safety functions.
This document applies to portable devices performing simultaneously the functions of detection of the residual current, of comparison of the value of this current with the residual operating value and of opening of the protected circuit when the residual current exceeds this value.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016, and Amendment 1:2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Subclause 8.3.1 revised to add requirements for a mandatory control device that detects the temperature of the current carrying parts in the household plug;
- Test requirements added in a new Subclause 9.36 for the temperature control device;
- Harmonization of EMC requirements with new edition of IEC 61543 and IEC 61851-21-2;
- General improvement of test and requirements.

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IEC 60669-2-3:2024(Main)
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Time-delay switches (TDS)

IEC 60669-2-3:2024 applies to time-delay switches (hereinafter referred to as TDS) with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V AC and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors, operated by hand and/or by remote control. For the control circuit, the rated control voltage does not exceed 440 V AC or 220 V DC. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Revision of the present edition with reference to IEC 60669-1:2017 (Edition 4);
b) Introduction of a revision to Annex E "Additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a temperature lower than −5 °C".

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IEC 60669-2-2:2024(Main)
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Electromagnetic remote-control switches (RCS)

IEC 60669-2-2:2024 applies to electromagnetic remote control switches (hereinafter referred to as electromagnetic RCS) with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V AC and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. For the control circuit, the rated control voltage does not exceed 440 V AC or 220 V DC. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Revision of the present edition with reference to IEC 60669-1:2017 (Edition 4);
b) Introduction of a revision to Annex E "Additional requirements and tests for switches intended to be used at a temperature lower than −5 °C".

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IEC 60669-2-4:2024(Main)
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-4: Particular requirements - Isolating switches

IEC 60669-2-4:2024 applies to manually operated general purpose isolating switches with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of the present edition with reference to the published IEC 60669-1:2017 Edition 4 with its amendments and references to clauses and tables;
b) introducing the values for isolating switches with ratings from 6 A to 13 A;
c) introducing a circuit motor load with a rated current not exceeding 10 A and a power factor not less than 0,6 in the scope;
d) modification of Table 1 and Table 5.

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IEC 61084-2-4:2017/AMD1:2024(Amendment)
Amendment 1 - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-4: Particular requirements - Service poles and service posts
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IEC 61084-2-1:2017/AMD1:2024(Amendment)
Amendment 1 - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for mounting on walls and ceilings
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IEC 61084-2-2:2017/AMD1:2024(Amendment)
Amendment 1 - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for mounting underfloor, flushfloor, or onfloor
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IEC 61084-2-2:2017(Main)
Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for mounting underfloor, flushfloor, or onfloor

IEC 61084-2-2:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
These systems are intended for mounting underfloor, flushfloor or onfloor.
This document does not apply to CTS/CDS which are intended to be fixed to the wall and supported by the floor.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This International standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

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IEC 61084-2-1:2017(Main)
Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for mounting on walls and ceilings

IEC 61084-2-1:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
These systems are intended for mounting on walls and/or ceilings. They can be embedded, installed in a flush or semi-flush state, surface mounted or mounted away from the surface using fixing devices.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

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IEC 61084-2-4:2017(Main)
Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-4: Particular requirements - Service poles and service posts

IEC 61084-2-4:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
Service poles and service posts are intended to be mounted in free space and in contact with mounting surface(s) only at one or two ends, where the word “mounted” means fixed or placed on the floor with a weighted base or linked to a mounting surface through a flexible component.
NOTE Service poles and service posts can also be part of a CTS/CDS intended for wall or ceiling mounting covered by IEC 61084-2-1 or floor mounting covered by IEC 61084-2-2 and are then also tested according to said parts, as appropriate.
This international standard does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, powertrack systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

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IEC 61084-2-3:2017(Main)
Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Slotted cable trunking systems intended for installation in cabinets

IEC 61084-2-3:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
Slotted cable trunking systems are intended for mounting inside cabinets in electrical and/or communication system installations.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This International standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

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IEC 61084-2-3:2017/AMD1:2024(Amendment)
Amendment 1 - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Slotted cable trunking systems intended for installation in cabinets
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IEC 61084-1:2017(Main)
Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 61084-1:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1991 and Amendment 1:1993. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This part of the IEC 61084 series is not intended to be used by itself.

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IEC 61084-1:2017/AMD1:2024(Amendment)
Amendment 1 - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements
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IEC 60884-1:2022/COR1:2023(Corrigendum)
Corrigendum 1 - Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 60884-1:2022 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors.
Compatible plugs and socket-outlets, when combined, form a plug and socket-outlet system. Standardized systems used around the world are reported in IEC/TR 60083.
The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for accessories provided with screwless-type terminals.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
plugs and socket-outlets incorporating pilot lights;
crimped connections in accessories;
insulation piercing terminals (IPT);
accessories to be used with American Wire Gauge (AWG) cables;
accessories used in T° below −5 °C down to and including −45 °C;
accessories used in T° above +40 °C up to and including +70 °C;
plugs and socket-outlets for high load (HL);
clarification of some definitions;
durability of markings test;
introduction of thermal monitoring in the plug;
requirements for shutters in portable socket-outlets;
test walls for the verification of ingress of water;
rewriting of the temperature rise clause.

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IEC 63345:2023(Main)
Energy efficiency systems - Simple external consumer display

IEC 63345:2023 specifies a data model to abstract the metering world towards a simple external consumer display. The data model, as described by means of functional blocks contained in this document, lays down the format of metering data accessible by a simple external consumer display. This data interface would be typically part of the meter communication functions and be accessed by a simple external consumer display via the H1 interface of CEN/CLC/ETSI TR 50572 between the display and the meter communication functions.

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IEC 61540:2023(Main)
Portable residual current devices (PRCDs) without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar use

IEC 61540:2023 applies to portable residual current devices (PRCDs) for household and similar uses, consisting of a plug, a residual current device (RCD) and one or more socket-outlets or a provision for connection. They do not incorporate overcurrent protection. They are intended for single- and two-phase systems for rated currents not exceeding 16 A for rated voltages not exceeding 250 V AC, or for rated current not exceeding 32 A for rated voltages not exceeding 130 V AC to earth. They are intended to provide protection against shock hazard in case of direct contact, in addition to the protection provided by the fixed installations for the circuit downstream.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997 and its Amendment 1:1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The content of the document was revised and aligned with IEC 60755 (group safety publication for residual current devices) and standard library "blocks and modules".
b) Introduction of classification "4.3 According to behaviour after opening automatically in case of failure of the line voltage".
c) New requirements and tests were added to cover the introduced protection function against shock hazard:
- Verification of correct performance in the case of missing protective conductor.
- Verification of correct performance in the case of hazardous live protective conductor.
- Verification of correct performance in the case of loss of protective conductor.
- Verification of behaviour in the case of external fault current in the protective conductor.
d) Clearances/creepage distances revised and modified in alignment with IEC 62752 (IC‑CPD).
e) Revision of values for minimum operating voltages.
f) Introduction of requirements and test for ambient air temperature between −25 °C and +40 °C.
g) Test of dielectric properties revised and aligned with standard library "blocks and modules".
h) Relevant clauses aligned with IEC 62752 (IC-CPD); IC-CPD is a product standard describing similar product/features.
i) All annexes revised and adapted to content of main document.

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IEC 60309-1:2021/COR1:2023(Corrigendum)
Corrigendum 1 - Plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets and appliance inlets for industrial purposes - Part 1: General requirements
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IEC PAS 63472:2023(Main)
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Dimensional compatibility description for configuration FF AC/DC contact-tube vehicle coupler

IEC PAS 63472:2023 describes dimensional options for CONFIGURATION FF AC/DC contact-tube vehicle couplers as defined in IEC 62196-3. These possibilities serve to improve the reliability of a mated connection when the charging cable is not axially constrained. The options can be implemented optionally and maintain mating compatibility with CONFIGURATION FF according to IEC 62196-3.

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IEC 62606:2013/AMD2:2022/COR1:2023(Amendment)
Corrigendum 1 - Amendment 2 - General requirements for arc fault detection and protection devices (AFDDs)
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IEC 61535:2023(Main)
Installation couplers intended for permanent connection in fixed installations

IEC 61535:2023 applies to two-wire, up to five-wire installation couplers, with or without earthing contact, if provided, with a rated voltage up to and including 500 V AC or 500 V DC and a rated connecting capacity up to and including 10 mm2 and a rated current not exceeding 32 A for permanent connection in electrical installations. Installation couplers with additional contacts for voltages other than mains voltages are outside the scope of this document. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) inclusion of a definition for "live part" based on IEC 61140;
b) additional optional cross medial documentation, e.g. marking with QR-Code;
c) corrections on the consistent use of the expressions "earth", "earthing contact", "earthing circuit" and "protective earth(ing)" throughout the document;
d) addition of missing compliance provisions to 13.3;
e) update of Figure D.1 of Annex D;
f) inclusion of new Annex F for cold climate requirements.

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IEC 61537:2023(Main)
Cable management - Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems

IEC 61537:2023 specifies requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems can be used for the arrangement of cables into groups.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems or to any current-carrying parts.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
new, repositioned and renumbered figures,
revised classification for corrosion,
revised SWL test types and procedures,
new tests for lengths mounted vertical running horizontal and mounted vertical running vertical,
tests for support devices: cantilevers, pendants, C shape ceiling supports and trapeze systems,
new and revised annexes including use of tray as a protective earth conductor.

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IEC 62991:2022(Main)
Particular requirements for source switching equipment (SSE)

IEC 62991:2022 applies to source switching equipment, hereafter referred to as SSE, for household and similar uses, primarily intended to be used for energy efficiency (EE) purposes with local production and/or storage of energy.
SSE is intended to be installed in low voltage prosumer electrical installations (PEI) to deliver the electrical energy:
either to current-using equipment (direct feeding mode or island mode);
or to the grid (reverse feeding mode).

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IEC 62275:2022(Main)
Cable management systems - Cable ties for electrical installations

IEC 62275:2022 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices as a means used for managing or securing the wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices can also be suitable for other applications, such as support of wiring systems, and where so used, additional requirements can apply. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- scope clarification,
- new definitions,
- deletion of the exception for the stabilization of the moisture content,
- possibility to carry out tensile strength tests with dead weights,
- differentiation of rubber and acrylic adhesive fixings,
- clarification for mechanical testing of integral devices,
- clarifications on Table 6,
- clarifications in 9.1,
- the minimum installation temperature test for cable ties is carried out only when the declared minimum temperature is lower than 0 °C,
- a requirement that metallic cable ties be classified according to 6.2.3,
- definition of colours to be tested for contribution to fire,
- addition of a "some countries" note in Clause 10,
- clarification of the mounting of fixing devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test,
- clarification on the testing of integral devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test.

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IEC 62606:2013/AMD2:2022(Amendment)
Amendment 2 - General requirements for arc fault detection and protection devices (AFDDs)

The contents of the corrigendum of March 2023 have been included in this copy.

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IEC 62606:2013(Main)
General requirements for arc fault detection devices

IEC 62606:2013 applies to arc fault detection devices (AFDD) for household and similar uses in a.c. circuits. An AFDD is designed by the manufacturer:
- either as a single device having opening means able to open the protected circuit in specified conditions; or
- as a single device integrating a protective device; or
- as a separate unit, according to Annex D assembled on site with a declared protective device. The contents of the corrigendum of November 2013 have been included in this copy.

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IEC 62873-3-3:2022(Main)
Residual current operated circuit-breakers for household and similar use - Part 3-3: Specific requirements for devices with screw-type terminals for external untreated aluminium conductors and with aluminium screw-type terminals for use with copper or with aluminium conductors

IEC 62873-3-3:2022 applies to devices equipped with screw-type terminals of copper - or of alloys containing at least 58 % of copper (if worked cold) or at least 50 % of copper (if worked otherwise), or of other metal or suitably coated metal, no less resistant to corrosion than copper and having mechanical properties no less suitable – for use with untreated aluminium conductors, or with screw-type terminals of aluminium material for use with copper or aluminium conductors. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Modification of scope to address other devices in addition to RCDs;
- Modification of Clause 8 so that IEC 62873-3-3 can be referred to by other product standards in addition to those for RCDs;
- Modification of 9.1 so that IEC 62873-3-3 can be referred to by other product standards in addition to those for RCDs.

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IEC PAS 63454:2022(Main)
Conductive charging of electric vehicles - DC vehicle coupler configuration GG

IEC PAS 63454:2022 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configuration (GG), herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022.

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IEC 61543:2022(Main)
Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility

IEC 61543:2022 provides specific emission and immunity requirements, tests and performance criteria for residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs), for household and similar use, for rated voltages not exceeding 440 V.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1995, Amendment 1:2004 and Amendment 2:2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant changes with respect to the previous edition:
some editorial modifications were introduced to comply to the ISO/IEC Directives Part 2:2021, e.g. introduction of Clause 3 – Terms and Definitions and renumbering of the whole document. In particular, the numbering of performance criteria has been changed (5.1.1, 5.1.2 become A, B, etc.);
some technical improvements:
Modification of scope and addition of Clause 6 and Clause 7 to enable the use of this document as a guideline for the preparation of EMC requirements and tests for other product standards under the scope of SC 23E;
Requirements for voltage dips and interruptions added;
Repetition rate for burst-test, defined at 5 kHz;
Surge test: Specifying impulse voltage application point and adding of voltages 2 kV, 1 kV and 0,5 kV to test T 5b;
Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field: Adding of frequency range 1,4 GHz to 6 GHz and specifying frequencies for the test at 1,25 IΔn;
Conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz: Specifying frequencies for the test at 1,25 IΔn;
Electrostatic discharges: Change of performance criteria from 5.1.3 to B.

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IEC 60799:2018/AMD1:2022(Amendment)
Amendment 1 - Electrical accessories - Cord sets and interconnection cord sets
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IEC 60799:2018(Main)
Electrical accessories - Cord sets and interconnection cord sets
SIST IEC/TR2 60479-3:2000

IEC 60799:2018 specifies requirements for cord sets and interconnection cord sets for household and similar general purpose equipment. It does not apply to cord sets for industrial purposes (with plugs and connectors according to IEC 60309) nor to cord extension sets. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- alignment with IEC 60320-1:2015;
- extension to include appliance couplers in accordance with IEC 60320-2-3;
- (Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: IEC/FDIS 60320-2-3:2018)

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IEC 60755-1:2022(Main)
General safety requirements for residual current operated protective devices - Part 1: Residual current operated protective devices for DC systems

IEC 60755-1:2022 gives requirements, recommendations and information for the drafting of standards for residual current operated protective devices, intended to be used in DC systems, hereafter referred to as DC-RCDs.
This group safety publication is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide 51. It is not intended for use by manufacturers or certification bodies.

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IEC 62196-2:2022(Main)
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 2: Dimensional compatibility requirements for AC pin and contact-tube accessories

IEC 62196-2:2022 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
interchangeability requirements have been removed from the title of Part 2;
alignment with IEC 62196-1:2022 and IEC 62196-3:2022;
alignment with IEC 61851-1:2017.

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