WG 3 - TC 121/SC 121A/WG 3

IEC 60947-5-8:2020 is available as IEC 60947-5-8:2020 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60947-5-8:2020 specifies requirements for three-position enabling switches. These switches are used as components of enabling devices to provide signals that,
- when activated, allow machine operation to be initiated by a separate start control, and
- when de-activated,
-- initiate a stop function, and
-- prevent initiation of machine operation.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- due to the increasing range of useful applications of three-position enabling switches, note of scope, operational characteristics and tests are reviewed;
- figures for example of devices incorporating enabling switch are added in Annex A;
- new Annex B for procedure to determine reliability data for the switch used in functional safety applications is added.

IEC 60947-5-2:2019 applies to inductive and capacitive proximity switches that sense the presence of metallic and/or non-metallic objects, ultrasonic proximity switches that sense the presence of sound reflecting objects, photoelectric proximity switches that sense the presence of objects and non-mechanical magnetic proximity switches that sense the presence of objects with a magnetic field.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
update of the scope;
adaptation and update of the construction requirements according to IEC Guide 116 (e.g. material requirements, artificial optical radiation, instruction requirements, hot surface, unattended operation, foreseeable misuse…);
modification of the specifications concerning the sensing range and operating distance;
new definitions for photoelectric proximity switch type D with background suppression;
integration of the requirements and test procedures of photoelectric proximity switch type D with background suppression;
update of EMC requirements in Table 9 and Table 10;
integration of environmental information requirements and environmental condition by referencing Annexes O, W and Q of IEC 60947-1:2007, IEC 60947-1:2007/AMD1:2010 and IEC 60947-1:2007/AMD2:2014;
modification of impulse withstand voltage test (5.3.1.3, 9.3.3.4.5);
modification of the references in the (normative) standard body to the (informative) Annex A;
major update of Annex A (definitions update, new dimensions and shapes);
update of C.9.1.1;
update of Annex D in order to consider new connector types and normative references;
update of Annex F (additional symbols for photoelectric proximity switches).

IEC 62026-2:2008 specifies a method for communication between a single control device and switching elements, and establishes a system for the interoperability of components with the specified communication interfaces. The complete system is called "Actuator Sensor interface (AS-i)". This second edition of IEC 62026-2 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000. It constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
- doubling the number of slaves from 31 to 62 by introduction of sub-addresses;
- introduction of AS-I safety system.

IEC 62026-1:2019 is available as IEC 62026-1:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 62026-1:2019 applies to interfaces between low-voltage switchgear, controlgear, and controllers (e.g. programmable controllers, personal computers, etc.). This document does not apply to higher level industrial communication networks that have become known as fieldbuses and are considered by IEC subcommittee 65C. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) additional requirements for safety information and instructions, including the measures to be taken, if any, for achieving EMC compliance;
b) EMC immunity requirements aligned with current IEC 61000-6 series of standards. Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic fields test level increased to 6 GHz;
c) EMC emissions requirements aligned with current CISPR 11 publication.

IEC 60947-5-1:2016 is available as IEC 60947-5-1:2016 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60947-5-1:2016 applies to control circuit devices and switching elements intended for controlling, signalling, interlocking, etc., of switchgear and controlgear. It applies to control circuit devices having a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. (at a frequency not exceeding 1 000 Hz) or 600 V d.c. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2003 and its Amendment 1:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) update of normative references;
b) update and restructuration of subclauses in 7.1;
c) addition of material requirements and test;
d) udpate of EMC requirements;
e) clarification of requirements and update of 8.2;
f) addition of requirements for screwless-type clamping units;
g) udpate of existing Tables 4 and 5;
h) addition of new Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9;
i) addition of a new Figure 10 ;
j) addition of a new Annex N.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60947-1:2007.
The contents of the corrigendum of July 2016 and the corrigendum of April 2020 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62026-3:2014 specifies an interface system between single or multiple controllers, and control circuit devices or switching elements. The interface system uses two conductor pairs within one cable - one of these pairs provides a differential communication medium and the other pair provides power to the devices. This part establishes requirements for the interoperability of components with such interfaces. This third edition of IEC 62026-3 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2008. This third edition constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are the followings:
- specification of group 4 messages (5.1.2);
- clarifications on messaging protocol (5.2);
- addition of I/O multicast poll messages (5.5.2 and 5.5.8);
- clarifications on slave behaviour (5.5.4 and 5.5.9);
- clarifications on physical layer (transceiver) in 5.7;
- miscellaneous corrections/clarifications on cable (8.2);
- clarifications on EMC testing (9.2.10) and logical testing (9.3). The contents of the corrigendum of March 2015 and corrigendum of October 2019 have been included in this copy.

IEC 60947-5-3:2013 series provides additional requirements to those given in IEC 60947-5-2. It addresses the fault performance aspects of proximity devices with a defined behaviour under fault conditions (PDDB). It does not address any other characteristics that can be required for specific applications. This second edition replaces the first edition published in 1999 and its amendment published in 2005. It is a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) general principles of IEC 61508 series;
b) classification according to the requirements of IEC 62061;
c) classification according to ISO 13849-1.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60947-1:2007 and IEC 60947-5-2:2007..

Gives manual methods for calculating cyclic rating factors for cables whose internal thermal capacitance cannot be neglected; in general this applies to cables for voltages greater than 18/30 (36) kV. It also gives a method for calculating the emergency rating for cables of any voltage.

IEC 62026-7:2010 specifies an interface system providing bit-level and word-level communication between a controller and control circuit devices such as sensors, actuators, and switching elements. The interface system uses cabling with round or flat profiles containing a two conductor signalling pair and optionally a two conductor power supply pair. This part establishes requirements for the interchangeability of components with such interfaces. This standard cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 62026-7 published in 2009. This first edition constitutes a general technical revision with clarifications only and with no significant change in the technology.

The IEC 61915 series is intended to improve interoperability of devices, network tools and application software. This part of IEC 61915 defines a framework for common representation of networked industrial devices and provides a template for documenting such a representation, independent of the network used. This framework follows the principles given in IEC/TR 62390, the "Common automation device - Profile guideline", and refers to ISO 15745, "Industrial automation systems and integration - Open systems application integration framework". This first edition cancels and replaces the IEC/TS 61915 technical specification published in 2003. It now has the status of an International Standard.

This part of IEC 60947 applies to flow rate switches that sense the rate of flow of a gas, a liquid or a granular solid. These switches change their output state if a pre-set value for the speed of flow is exceeded. These flow rate switches are self-contained, have semiconductor switching element(s) and are intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 250 V 50 Hz/60 Hz a.c. or 300 V d.c.

This part of IEC 60947 specifies requirements for three-position enabling switches.

The contents of the corrigendum of July 2007 have been included in this copy.

This part of IEC 60947 states the requirements for proximity devices with analogue output. They may consist of one or more parts. The requirements of IEC 60947-5-2 (proximity switches) apply with the additions or modifications as stated in this standard. The clause numbering in this standard follows the clause numbering of IEC 60947-5-2, modified where necessary.

IEC 60947-5-4:2002 applies to separable contacts used in the utilization area considered, such as switching elements for control circuits. This standard takes into consideration two rated voltage areas:
a) above (and including) 10 V (typically 24 V) where contacts are used for switching loads with possible electrical erosion, such as programmable controller inputs;
b) below 10 V (typically 5 V) with negligible electrical erosion, such as electronic circuits.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition which was issued as a technical report in 1996. It now has the status of an International Standard.

Applies to proximity sensors connected for operation by a two-wire connecting cable to the control input of a switching amplifier. The switching amplifier contains a d.c. source to supply the control circuit and is controlled by the variable internal resistance of the proximity sensor. These devices can be used in an explosive atmosphere if they also comply with IEC 60079-11.

Is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to provide an emergency stop signal. Such devices may be either provided with their own enclosure, or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

IEC/PAS 62026-7:2009(E) specifies an interface system providing bit-level and word-level communication between a controller and control circuit devices such as sensors, actuators, and switching elements. The interface system uses cabling with round or flat profiles containing a two conductor signalling pair and optionally a two conductor power supply pair. This PAS establishes requirements for the interchangeability of components with such interfaces. It specifies the following particular requirements for CompoNetTM:
- requirements for interfaces between a controller and control circuit devices;
- normal service conditions for devices;
- constructional and performance requirements;
- tests to verify conformance to requirements. These particular requirements apply in addition to the general requirements of IEC 62026-1.