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IEC TR 62350:2006

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Guidance for the correct use of residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English - French

Published date

14-12-2006

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General information concerning availability of RCD
  protection
  4.1 Availability of RCD protection
  4.2 Failure of the RCD to operate
  4.3 Failure rate
  4.4 Useful life (see Figure 3)
  4.5 Available surveys
5 Information related to contribution of products to the
  availability of protection
  5.1 Contribution of compliance with RCD standards
  5.2 Contribution of design and manufacturing
6 Availability of protection in installations fitted with RCDs
  6.1 General considerations
  6.2 Recommendations concerning the correct use of the test
      button
  6.3 Recommendations for testing the availability of RCD
      protection within the installation
  6.4 Recommendations concerning the choice and installation
      of RCDs
7 Information related to the installation and use of RCDs
  in the field
  7.1 General considerations and measures concerning
      harsh environment
  7.2 Most significant parameters to take into account
  7.3 Recommendation for selection and installation to avoid
      unwanted tripping of RCDs
  7.4 Relationship between availability of the protection
      and the selection of RCDs
Annex A (informative) General diagram showing contribution to
                      availability of the protective measure
Annex B (informative) Definitions from the IEV
Annex C (informative) Operation of RCDs with possible fault
                      currents
Annex D (informative) Example of use of the test button
Bibliography

This technical report provides an overview of protection availability provided by residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) complying with IEC standards for household and similar uses. It highlights the main parameters influencing protection reliability and provides information on how to install and operate RCDs in relationship to their environmental conditions after installation.

Committee
TC 23/SC 23E
DevelopmentNote
Stability Date: 2017. (10/2012)
DocumentType
Technical Report
Pages
57
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
UNE 201007:2007 IN Identical
PD IEC/TR 62350:2006 Identical
NEN NPR IEC/TR 62350 : 2007 Identical

UNE-HD 50573.5.57:2014 Co-ordination of electrical equipment for protection, isolation, switching and control
IEC TR 61912-2:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Over-current protective devices - Part 2: Selectivity under over-current conditions
IEC 60364-7-722:2015 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for electric vehicles
BS EN 61557-11:2009 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c.. Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems
EN 61557-11:2009 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 11: Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems
UNE-HD 60364-7-722:2016 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for electric vehicles
CEI EN 61557-11 : 2013 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS UP TO 1000 V A.C. AND 1500 V D.C. - EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING, MEASURING OR MONITORING OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES - PART 11: EFFECTIVENESS OF RESIDUAL CURRENT MONITORS (RCMS) TYPE A AND TYPE B IN TT, TN AND IT SYSTEMS
PD IEC/TR 61912-2:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Over-current protective devices Selectivity under over-current conditions
UNE-HD 60364-5-53:2016 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 5-53: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Switchgear and controlgear
S.R. HD 60364-5-53:2015 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 5-53: SELECTION AND ERECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR
HD 60364-7-722:2016 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for electric vehicles
S.R. HD 60364-7-722:2016 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 7-722: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS - SUPPLIES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
UNE-EN 61557-11:2010 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 11: Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems
IEC 61557-11:2009 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 11: Effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) type A and type B in TT, TN and IT systems
I.S. HD 50573-5-57:2014 CO-ORDINATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR PROTECTION, ISOLATION, SWITCHING AND CONTROL
I.S. EN 61557-11:2009 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS UP TO 1000 V A.C. AND 1500 V D.C. - EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING, MEASURING OR MONITORING OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES - PART 11: EFFECTIVENESS OF RESIDUAL CURRENT MONITORS (RCMS) TYPE A AND TYPE B IN TT, TN AND IT SYSTEMS
HD 50573-5-57:2014 Co-ordination of electrical equipment for protection, isolation, switching and control
HD 60364-5-53:2015/A11:2017 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 5-53: SELECTION AND ERECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR

IEC 60364-5-51:2005 Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-51: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Common rules
IEC 61008-1:2010+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2013 CSV Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part1: General rules
IEC 60364-5-53:2001+AMD1:2002+AMD2:2015 CSV Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-53: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Isolation, switching and control
IEC 61543:1995 Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility
IEC 61009-1:2010+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2013 CSV Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrentprotection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules
IEC 61000-4-6 : 4.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) - PART 4-6: TESTING AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES - IMMUNITY TO CONDUCTED DISTURBANCES, INDUCED BY RADIO-FREQUENCY FIELDS
IEC 61000-4-6:2013 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 60364-4-44:2007+AMD1:2015 CSV Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-44: Protection for safety - Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances
IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AMD1:2007+AMD2:2010 CSV Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 60050-826:2004 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 826: Electrical installations
IEC 61140:2016 Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment
IEC 61557-6:2007 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 6: Effectiveness of residual current devices (RCD) in TT, TN and IT systems
ISO 6988:1985 Metallic and other non organic coatings Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture
IEC 61000-4-16 : 2.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) - PART 4-16: TESTING AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES - TEST FOR IMMUNITY TO CONDUCTED, COMMON MODE DISTURBANCES IN THE FREQUENCY RANGE 0 HZ TO 150 KHZ

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