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I.S. EN 60947-1:2007

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LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 1: GENERAL RULES
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Superseded date

13-03-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2007

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FOREWORD
1 General
2 Definitions
3 Classification
4 Characteristics
5 Product information
6 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions
7 Constructional and performance requirements
8 Tests
Annex A (informative) - Harmonisation of utilization
        categories for low-voltage switchgear and
        controlgear
Annex B (informative) - Suitability of the equipment when
         conditions for operation in service differ from the
         normal conditions
Annex C (normative) - Degrees of protection of enclosed
        equipment
Annex D (informative) - Examples of clamping units and
        relationship between clamping unit and
        connecting device
Annex E (informative) - Description of a method for adjusting
        the load circuit
Annex F (informative) - Determination of short-circuit power-
        factor or time-constant
Annex G (informative) - Measurement of creepage distances
        and clearances
Annex H (informative) - Correlation between the nominal
        voltage of the supply system and the rated impulse
        withstand voltage of equipment
Annex J (informative) - Items subject to agreement between
        manufacturer and user
Annex K (normative) - Procedure to determine reliability
        data for electromechanicald devices use in functional
        safety applications
Annex L (normative) - Terminal marking and distinctive
        number
Annex M (normative) - Flammability test
Annex N (normative) - Requirements and tests for equipment with
        protective separation
Annex O (informative) - Environmentally-conscious design
Annex P (informative) - Terminal lugs for low voltage
        switchgear and controlgear connected to copper
        conductors
Annex Q (normative) - Special tests - Damp heat, salt mist,
        vibration and shock
Annex R (normative) - Application of the metal foil for
        dielectric testing on accessible parts during operation
        or adjustment
Annex S (normative) - Digital inputs and outputs
Annex T (normative) - Extended functions within electronic
        overload relays
Annex U (informative) - Examples of control circuit
        configurations
Annex V (informative) - Power management with switchgear
        and controlgear for electrical energy efficiency
Annex W (normative) - Procedure to establish material
        declaration
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their corresponding
         European publications
Annex ZZ (informative) Coverage of Essential Requirements
         of EU Directives

Utilizes, when required by the relevant product standard, to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as 'equipment' or 'device' and intended to be connected to circuits the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes I.S. EN 50027. (10/2011) For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
670
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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IEC 62474:2012 Material declaration for products of and for the electrotechnical industry
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WC 7-1988 CROSS-LINKED-THERMOSETTING-POLYETHYLENE-INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
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