Applies to three-phase a.c. switches and switch-disconnectors having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV and for rated frequencies from 16 2/3 Hz up to and including 60 Hz. Is also applicable to the operating devices of these switches and to their auxiliary equipment. It is intended to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 2650. This Standard is technically equivalent to and contains the full content of IEC 60265:1998 and its Corrigendum:2000.

This Part of IEC 60265 is applicable to three-phase, alternating current switches and switch-disconnectors having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV and for rated frequencies from16 2/3 Hz up to and including 60 Hz.This standard is also applicable to the operating devices of these switches and to their auxiliary equipment.Switch-disconnectors are also covered by IEC 60129.General principles and provisions of this standard may also be applicable to single pole switches intended for application in single-phase systems. The requirements for dielectric tests and making and breaking tests should be in accordance with the requirements of the specific application.NOTE 1 –Except where special clarification is required, the term “switch” is used to refer to all kinds of switches and switch-disconnectors within the scope of this standard.NOTE 2 –Earthing switches are not covered by this standard. Earthing switches forming an integral Part of a switch are covered by IEC 60129.NOTE 3 –This standard is not applicable to switching devices attached as an accessory to a high-voltage fuse assembly or its mounting and operated by opening and closing the fuse assembly.

First published as AS C339-1967.Revised and redesignated as AS 1025-1971.Second edition 1979.Revised and redesignated as AS 1025.1-1984.Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60265.1:2001.Reconfirmed 2016. First published as AS C339-1967. Revised and redesignated as AS 1025-1971. Second edition 1979. Revised and redesignated as AS 1025.1-1984. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60265.1:2001.