IEC TR 61439-0:2022 standards for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, there are system and application details that are specified by the specifier to enable the manufacturer to produce an assembly that meets the needs and expectations of the specifier.
IEC/TR 61439-0:2022, identifies from the specifier’s perspective those functions and characteristics that are defined when specifying assemblies. It provides:
an explanation of the assembly characteristics and options within the IEC 61439 series;
a guidance on how to select the appropriate options and define characteristics so as to meet specific application needs; and
an assistance in the specification of assemblies.  References within this document to the interface characteristics of an assembly and the requirements with which they will comply assume that the assembly is designed, manufactured, and verified in accordance with the relevant part of the IEC 61439 series.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. It constitutes a technical revision.
This third edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
alignment with IEC 61439-1:2020;
addition of new content in Clause 13 regarding current ratings;
addition of a new subclause 12.8.1 detailing the fundamentals of the forms of internal separation;
alignment of Annex B with Annex AA of 61439-2:2020;
removal of the annexes detailing items subject to agreement between specifier and manufacturer for all product parts as not all of them can always be up to date

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This part of EN 60947applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE) to be used in power systems with interruption of the supply to the load during transfer, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

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IEC 62208:2023 applies to empty enclosures, as provided by the enclosure manufacturer, prior to the incorporation of switchgear and controlgear components by the assembly manufacturer. This document specifies general definitions, classifications, characteristics and test requirements of enclosures to be used as part of switchgear and controlgear assemblies (e.g. in accordance with the product standard in the IEC 61439 series), the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC, and suitable for general use for either indoor or outdoor applications. 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) consideration of the modifications introduced in IEC 61439-1:2020;
b) alignment of test procedures with the newest relevant standards.

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IEC 61439-5:2023 is available as IEC 61439-5:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61439-5:2023 defines the specific requirements for public electricity network distribution assemblies (PENDAs). PENDAs have the following criteria:
- used for the distribution of electrical energy in three phase systems for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC (see Figure 101 for a typical distribution network) and DC systems not exceeding 1 500 V DC;
- stationary;
- open type assemblies are not covered by this document;
- suitable for installation in places where only skilled persons have access for their use, however, outdoor types can be installed in situations that are accessible to ordinary persons
- intended for use in energy distribution in public power grids;
- indoor use: assemblies for installation inside of electric power substations;
- outdoor use: assemblies containing an enclosure suitable for open air installation.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) omission of the requirement to conduct mechanical tests at -25 °C when enclosures are made of a metallic material;
b) addition of assumed loading factors generation supplies and electric vehicle charging applications;
c) additional dielectric tests when a PENDA is used in a distribution substation with separate HV and LV earths;
d) further clarification of representative samples for design verification.

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This part of IEC 60947 series specifies requirements for control units, which control a switching device in response to the PTC thermistors incorporated in rotating electrical machines and the industrial application.
It specifies requirements for that type of system comprising a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor having particular characteristics, and its associated control unit.
This document includes:
- the characteristics, construction, performance and tests of the control unit; and
- its association with a PTC thermistor designated "Mark A".
This document does not cover:
- the incorporation of thermal protections into rotating machines and their maximum winding temperature. See IEC 60034-11;
- use of the product within explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079 series);
- software and firmware requirements;
NOTE 1 Guidance on embedded software is given in IEC TR 63201.
- cyber security aspects (see IEC TS 63208).
NOTE 2 It is not possible to specify all the requirements for the operating characteristics of a control unit, as they are dependent on some aspects of the PTC thermistors. Some aspects of the requirements of the thermal protector system can only be specified when account is taken of the characteristics of the rotating machine to be protected and the method of installation of the PTC thermistor within the machine.

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IEC 60947-4-2:2020 applies to semiconductor motor controllers, starters and soft-starters which can include a series mechanical switching device, intended to be connected to circuits the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- scope exclusions;
- editorial correction of notes and hanging paragraphs;
- reference to IEC 62683-1;
- safety aspects related to:
- general aspects;
- limited energy circuits;
- electronic circuits;
- mention of dedicated wiring accessories;
- power consumption measurement;
- alignment to IEC 60947-1:2020.

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Applies to control and protective switching devices (or equipment) (CPS), the main contacts of which are intended to be connected to circuits of rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. CPSs are intended to provide both protective and control functions for circuits and are operated otherwise than by hand. They may also fulfil additional functions, such as isolation.

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2020-11-24: EC formal rejection for citation under EMCD
2019-11-13: D164/C065: BT approved the Annex ZA and Annexes ZZ for LVD and EMC and asked CCMC to make the standard available without further delay with the inclusion of the approves Annexes.

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2019-10-11: under BT ballot, for approval of the Annex ZZ.

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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).

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IEC TR 60890:2022 is available as IEC TR 60890:2022 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC TR 60890:2022 specifies a method of air temperature-rise calculation inside enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies or similar products in accordance with their respective standard. The method is primarily applicable to enclosed assemblies or partitioned sections of assemblies without forced ventilation. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- alignment with IEC 61439-1:2020;
- addition of individual annexes for guidance of technical explanations related to:
--- effect of an uneven power distribution;
--- additional temperature-rise due to solar radiation;
--- effect of different enclosure materials;
--- effect of different natural ventilation management;
--- forced ventilation management;
--- power losses calculation;
--- impact of an adjacent wall can have on the assembly cooling surface(s);
- maximum internal ambient temperature limit into an assembly;
- validity area of the calculation extended from 3 150 A to 3 200 A;
- addition of an algebraic equation to the different curves included in the document.

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IEC 63119-1:2019 establishes a basis for the other parts of IEC 63119, specifying the terms and definitions, general description of the system model, classification, information exchange and security mechanisms for roaming between EV charge service providers (CSP), charging station operators (CSOs) and clearing house platforms through roaming endpoints. It provides an overview and describes the general requirements of the EV roaming service system. IEC 63119 (all parts) is applicable to high-level communication involved in information exchange/interaction between different CSPs, as well as between a CSP and a CSO with or without a clearing house platform through the roaming endpoint. IEC 63119 (all parts) does not specify the information exchange, either between the charging station (CS) and the charging station operator (CSO), or between the EV and the CS.

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IEC TR 61439-0:2022 standards for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, there are system and application details that are specified by the specifier to enable the manufacturer to produce an assembly that meets the needs and expectations of the specifier.
IEC/TR 61439-0:2022, identifies from the specifier’s perspective those functions and characteristics that are defined when specifying assemblies. It provides:
an explanation of the assembly characteristics and options within the IEC 61439 series;
a guidance on how to select the appropriate options and define characteristics so as to meet specific application needs; and
an assistance in the specification of assemblies.  References within this document to the interface characteristics of an assembly and the requirements with which they will comply assume that the assembly is designed, manufactured, and verified in accordance with the relevant part of the IEC 61439 series.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. It constitutes a technical revision.
This third edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
alignment with IEC 61439-1:2020;
addition of new content in Clause 13 regarding current ratings;
addition of a new subclause 12.8.1 detailing the fundamentals of the forms of internal separation;
alignment of Annex B with Annex AA of 61439-2:2020;
removal of the annexes detailing items subject to agreement between specifier and manufacturer for all product parts as not all of them can always be up to date

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IEC 61439-7:2022 is available as IEC 61439-7:2022 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61439-7:2022 defines the specific requirements for assemblies for the following applications: marinas, camping sites, market squares and electric vehicle charging stations as follows:
- assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC;
- assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electric energy consuming equipment;
- assemblies operated by ordinary persons (e.g. to plug and unplug of electrical equipment);
- assemblies intended to be installed and used in market squares, marinas, camping sites and other similar sites accessible to the public including temporary installations;
- assemblies intended for charging stations for electric vehicles (AEVCS) for Mode 3 and Mode 4. They are designed to integrate the functionality and additional requirements for electric vehicle conductive charging systems according to IEC 61851-1:2017.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2018. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following changes with respect to the previous technical specification:
- a general editorial review and a technical revision.

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2019-04-16: Formal Vote assessment documents (ZA, RA) sent to Production on 2019-04-16 by the TC and revised Annex ZZ sent to Production on 2019-04-18. Consider the possibility to go to BT to validate the Annex ZZ, since not included in the Formal Vote documentation. Furthermore, Consultant suggests modifications to the foreword. Check with PM before publication.
2019-03-20: Annex ZZ not included in the FV documents. Check with PM before requesting Formal Vote assessment.
2018-12-07: positive LVD assessment at ENQ. The updated Annex ZZ which received a positive assessment has not been included in the public Enquiry. It will have to be included for FV.

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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.

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IEC 60947-9-1:2019 covers low-voltage arc quenching devices, hereinafter referred to as AQDs, which are intended to eliminate arc-faults in low-voltage assemblies (typically low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies in accordance with the IEC 61439 series), by creating a lower impedance current path, to cause the arcing current to transfer to the new current path. This new current path is maintained until a short-circuit protection device (SCPD) interrupts the short-circuit current. AQDs are installed in low-voltage assemblies, connected to the main circuit, preferably as close as possible to all primary power sources. Their rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC.

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EN-IEC 60947-5-2 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. Products covered by the scope of this document are not subjected to defined behaviours under fault conditions. Proximity switches with defined behaviour are covered by IEC 60947-5-3 and have to fulfil additional requirements. These proximity 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 AC RMS or 300 V DC. Examples of typical applications for in-scope products: - factory automation and machinery industry; - logistic and packaging industry; - conveyor belts, lifts; - process industry; - power plants. Special applications (e.g. corrosive atmosphere) can cause additional requirements. This document is not intended to cover proximity switches with analogue outputs. The object of this document is to state for proximity switches: - definitions; - classification; - characteristics; - product information; - normal service, mounting and transport conditions; - constructional and performance requirements; - tests to verify rated characteristics. Products covered by the scope of this document are expected to be selected, installed, and maintained by skilled personnel only.

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EN-IEC 60947-5-2 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. Products covered by the scope of this document are not subjected to defined behaviours under fault conditions. Proximity switches with defined behaviour are covered by IEC 60947-5-3 and have to fulfil additional requirements. These proximity 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 AC RMS or 300 V DC. Examples of typical applications for in-scope products: - factory automation and machinery industry; - logistic and packaging industry; - conveyor belts, lifts; - process industry; - power plants. Special applications (e.g. corrosive atmosphere) can cause additional requirements. This document is not intended to cover proximity switches with analogue outputs. The object of this document is to state for proximity switches: - definitions; - classification; - characteristics; - product information; - normal service, mounting and transport conditions; - constructional and performance requirements; - tests to verify rated characteristics. Products covered by the scope of this document are expected to be selected, installed, and maintained by skilled personnel only.

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This part of IEC 60947 series specifies requirements for control units, which control a switching device in response to the PTC thermistors incorporated in rotating electrical machines and the industrial application. It specifies requirements for that type of system comprising a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor having particular characteristics, and its associated control unit. This document includes: - the characteristics, construction, performance and tests of the control unit; and - its association with a PTC thermistor designated "Mark A". This document does not cover: - the incorporation of thermal protections into rotating machines and their maximum winding temperature. See IEC 60034-11; - use of the product within explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079 (all parts)); - software and firmware requirements; NOTE 1 Guidance on embedded software is given in IEC TR 63201. - cyber security aspects (see IEC TS 63208). NOTE 2 It is not possible to specify all the requirements for the operating characteristics of a control unit, as they are dependent on some aspects of the PTC thermistors. Some aspects of the requirements of the thermal protector system can only be specified when account is taken of the characteristics of the rotating machine to be protected and the method of installation of the PTC thermistor within the machine.

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IEC 60947-4-1:2018 is available as IEC 60947-4-1:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60947-4-1:2018 is applicable to the following equipment: - electromechanical contactors and starters including motor protective switching device (MPSD); - actuators of contactor relays; - contacts dedicated exclusively to the coil circuit of this contactor or this contactor relay; - dedicated accessories (e.g. dedicated wiring, dedicated latch accessory); intended to be connected to distribution circuits, motors circuits and other load circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2009 and its Amendment 1:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - Scope structure and exclusions - Editorial correction of notes and hanging paragraphs - Reference to IEC 62683-1 - Motor protective switching device (MPSD) with its requirements - Safety aspects related to: - General aspects; - Limited energy circuits; - Electronic circuits; - Assessment procedure for electromechanical overload protection used in safety -applications (new Annex L) - Introduction of provisions covering the impact of higher locked rotor current to achieve high efficiency class - Mention of dedicated wiring accessories - Pickup power measurement - Alignment to IEC 60947-1:2007, IEC 60947-1:2007/AMD1:2010, and IEC 60947‑1:2007/AMD2:2014 - Direct current requirements for covering photovoltaic application (new Annex M) - Load monitoring indicators (new Annex O) - Short-circuit breaking tests of MPSD (new Annex P) - Co-ordination under short-circuit conditions between a MPSD and another short-circuit protective device associated in the same circuit (new Annex Q).

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IEC 60947-7-4:2019 is available as IEC 60947-7-4:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60947-7-4:2019 specifies requirements for PCB terminal blocks primarily intended for industrial or similar use. Mounting and fixing on the printed circuit board is made by soldering, press-in or equivalent methods to provide electrical and mechanical connection between copper conductors and the printed circuit board. This document applies to PCB terminal blocks intended to connect copper conductors, with or without special preparation, having a cross-section between 0,08 mm2 and 300 mm2 (AWG 28-600 kcmil), intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V DC. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) additional test for PCB terminal blocks with clamping units, where contact pressure is transmitted through insulating materials; b) tightening torques for screws now given in Table 4 of this document (previously given in Table 4 of IEC 60947-1:2007); tightening torques added for an additional type of screw; c) new criteria for verification of contact resistance introduced; d) clarification in the description of the temperature-rise test (current-temperature derating); corrections in the test sequence according to Figure 4.

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This part of EN 60947applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE) to be used in power systems with interruption of the supply to the load during transfer, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

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IEC TS 60947-7-5:2021 specifies requirements for terminal blocks with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units primarily intended for industrial or similar use and to be fixed to a support to provide electrical and mechanical connection. This document can be used for terminal blocks for connection between aluminium conductors or aluminium to copper conductors. It applies to terminal blocks intended to connect round conductors, with or without special preparation, having a cross-section between 2,5 mm2 and 300 mm2 (AWG 12 to 600 kcmil), intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC (up to 1 000 Hz) or 1 500 V DC.

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Applies to control and protective switching devices (or equipment) (CPS), the main contacts of which are intended to be connected to circuits of rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. CPSs are intended to provide both protective and control functions for circuits and are operated otherwise than by hand. They may also fulfil additional functions, such as isolation.

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IEC 60947-8:2021 specifies requirements for control units, which control a switching device in response to the PTC thermistors incorporated in rotating electrical machines and the industrial application.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
safety aspects related to:  
general aspects;
limited energy circuits;
electronic circuits;  
alignment to IEC 60947-1:2020;
wire break detection function;
the term detector is replaced by thermistor;
reference to IEC 60738-1-4.

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This part of IEC 61439 defines the specific requirements for the power switchgear and
controlgear assembly (abbreviated ‘PSC-assembly’ throughout this document see 3.1.101) as
follows:
• assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC;
• assemblies designed for a nominal frequency of the incoming supply or supplies not
exceeding 1 000 Hz;
NOTE 1 Frequencies above 1 kHz are considered as high frequencies, see also IEC 60664-1:2007, 5.3.3.2.5
to take into account additional constraints to insulation coordination.
• assemblies intended for indoor and outdoor applications;
• stationary or movable assemblies with or without enclosures;
• assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution
and conversion of electrical energy, and for the control of equipment consuming electrical
energy and for associated data processing;
• assemblies designed for use under special service conditions, for example in ships and in
rail vehicles, provided that the other relevant specific requirements are complied with;
NOTE 2 Supplementary requirements for assemblies in ships are covered by IEC 60092-302-2.
This document also applies to assemblies for use in photovoltaic installations, designated as
photovoltaic assemblies (PVA). The particular characteristics, specific service conditions and
the requirements for PVA’s are included in Annexes DD, EE and FF.
This document provides supplementary requirements for PSC-assemblies intended for use as
part of the electrical equipment of machines and can be applied in addition to the
requirements given in IEC 60204-1.
This document applies to all assemblies whether they are designed, manufactured and
verified on a one-off basis or fully standardised and manufactured in quantity.
The manufacture and/or assembly can be carried out by an entity other than the original
manufacturer (see 3.10.1 of IEC 61439-1:2020).
This document does not apply to individual devices, for example, circuit-breakers, fuse
switches and self-contained components such as, motor starters, power electronic converter
systems and equipment (PECS), switch mode power supplies (SMPS), uninterruptable power
supplies (UPS), basic drive modules (BDM), complete drive modules (CDM), adjustable speed
power drives systems (PDS), stand-alone energy storage systems (battery and capacitor
systems), and other electronic equipment which comply with their relevant product standards.
This document describes their integration into a PSC-assembly or an empty enclosure used
as a part of a PSC-assembly.
For some applications, such as, explosive atmospheres, functional safety, there may be a
need to comply with the requirements of other standards or legislation in addition to those
specified in the IEC 61439 series.
This document does not apply to the specific types of assemblies covered by other parts of
IEC 61439. For assemblies not covered by other parts, this part applies.
Unless local legislation details additional requirements, equipment within the scope of this
document, which complies with this document, is deemed to meet essential safety
requirements. This includes fully verified specifier options, for example user choice of
protection against accidental contact with hazardous live parts of IPXXB or IP3XD. Where
special requirements are agreed between the user and manufacturer, that are not fully
specified within this document, for example, (i) part of the assembly is outside the scope of
this document, (ii) exceptional vibration is present at the place of installation, (iii) exceptional
voltage variations occur in service, or (iv) possible adverse effects from sonic or ultrasonic
sources, a risk assessment and/or additional or more severe verifications may be required to
demonstrate that the essential safety requirements have been fulfilled.

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This part of IEC 61439 lays down the general definitions and service conditions, construction
requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
NOTE Throughout this document, the term assembly(s) (see 3.1.1) is used for a low-voltage switchgear and
controlgear assembly(s).
For the purpose of determining assembly conformity, the requirements of the relevant part of
the IEC 61439 series, Part 2 onwards, apply together with the cited requirements of this
document. For assemblies not covered by Part 3 onward, Part 2 applies.
This document applies to assemblies only when required by the relevant assembly standard
as follows:
– assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC or
1 500 V DC;
– assemblies designed for a nominal frequency of the incoming supply or supplies not
exceeding 1 000 Hz;
– assemblies intended for indoor and outdoor applications;
– stationary or movable assemblies with or without an enclosure;
– assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution
and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electrical energy consuming
equipment.
This document does not apply to individual devices and self-contained components such as
motor starters, fuse switches, power electronic converter systems and equipment (PECS),
switch mode power supplies (SMPS), uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), basic drive
modules (BDM), complete drive modules (CDM), adjustable speed power drives systems
(PDS), and other electronic equipment which comply with their relevant product standards.
This document describes the integration of devices and self-contained components into an
assembly or into an empty enclosure forming an assembly.
For some applications involving, for example, explosive atmospheres, functional safety, there
can be a need to comply with the requirements of other standards or legislation in addition to
those specified in the IEC 61439 series.

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IEC 61439-2:2020(E) defines the specific requirements for the power switchgear and controlgear assembly (abbreviated ‘PSC-assembly’ throughout this document see 3.1.101) as follows:  assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC; assemblies designed for a nominal frequency of the incoming supply or supplies not exceeding 1 000 Hz;  NOTE 1 Frequencies above 1 kHz are considered as high frequencies, see also IEC 60664-1:2007, 5.3.3.2.5 to take into account additional constraints to insulation coordination.  assemblies intended for indoor and outdoor applications; stationary or movable assemblies with or without enclosures; assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of electrical energy, and for the control of equipment consuming electrical energy and for associated data processing; assemblies designed for use under special service conditions, for example in ships and in rail vehicles, provided that the other relevant specific requirements are complied with;  NOTE 2 Supplementary requirements for assemblies in ships are covered by IEC 60092-302-2. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  addition of Annexes DD, EE and FF for assemblies for use in photovoltaic installation; clarification of the requirements for forms of internal separation and the addition of the requirement, when the form of separation is higher than 1, all parts within the functional unit compartment that remain live when the functional unit is switched off shall be protected to at least IPXXB; alignment with the structure of IEC 61439-1:2020; addition of temperature-rise verification for; (i) temperature-rise verification of assemblies with natural cooling and circuits rated above 1 600 A by a combination of comparison with a reference design and calculation, and; (ii) temperature-rise verification of assemblies with active cooling and rated currents up to 1 600 A. consideration of IP with active cooling.

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IEC 61439-1:2020 is available as IEC 61439-1:2020 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61439-1:2020 lays down the general definitions and service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. NOTE Throughout this document, the term assembly(s) (see 3.1.1) is used for a low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly(s). For the purpose of determining assembly conformity, the requirements of the relevant part of the IEC 61439 series, Part 2 onwards, apply together with the cited requirements of this document. For assemblies not covered by Part 3 onward, Part 2 applies. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) clarification that power electric converter systems, switch mode power supplies, uninterruptable power supplies and adjustable speed power drive systems are tested to their particular products standard, but when they are incorporated in assemblies the incorporation is in accordance with the IEC 61439 series of standards; b) introduction of a group rated current for circuits within a loaded assembly and the refocusing of temperature-rise verification on this new characteristic; c) addition of requirements in respect of DC; d) introduction of the concept of class I and class II assemblies regarding protection against electric shock.

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This part of IEC 60947 series specifies requirements for three-position enabling switches.
These switches are used as components of enabling devices to provide signals that,
a) when activated, allow machine operation to be initiated by a separate start control, and
b) when de-activated,
– initiate a stop function, and
– prevent initiation of machine operation.
NOTE 1 The enabling control function is described in 9.2.3.9 of IEC 60204-1:2016 but the application of threeposition
enabling switches is not limited to a component of the enabling device described in IEC 60204-1.
NOTE 2 This document does not deal with enabling devices.
These switches are intended to be connected to circuits which rated voltage does not exceed
250 V AC 50 Hz/60 Hz or 300 V DC.
EXAMPLE Devices incorporating three-position enabling switches are:
– push-button enabling devices;
– grip actuated enabling devices;
– foot actuated enabling devices.
See Annex A for more typical examples.
This document does not apply to:
– three-position enabling switches for non-electrical control circuits, for example hydraulic,
pneumatic;
– enabling switches without three-position mechanism;
– emergency stop devices (see IEC 60947-5-5).

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IEC 60947-9-2:2021 covers internal arc-fault control devices, hereinafter referred to as IACD, which are intended to:
– detect internal arc-faults in low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, by processing (at a minimum) the optical effect of an internal arc-fault, and
– operate mitigation device (either external or combined) in order to minimize the effects of the internal arc-fault.

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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.

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IEC 60947-6-1:2021 applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE), to be used in power systems for ensuring the continuity of the supply and allowing the energy management of the installation, by transferring a load between power supply sources, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2005, and its Amendment 1:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– clarification of scope and object;
– clarification of terms and definitions;
– removal of unnecessary definitions;
– modification of characteristics;
– modification of utilization categories definitions;
– introduction of new markings requirements;
– addition of new requirements for clearances and creepage distances;
– addition of new requirements and tests for mechanical and electrical interlocks;
– clarification of transfer sequences;
– modification of requirements for rated short-time withstand currents;
– modification of new requirements for electromagnetic compatibility;
– clarification of performance requirements for CB type TSE, in alignment with requirements stated in IEC 60947-2;
– addition of new test sequence V: Critical load current performance of equipment with DC ratings.

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This document applies, 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 1 000 V AC or
1 500 V DC.
This document states the general rules and common safety requirements for low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear, including:
− definitions;
− characteristics;
− information supplied with the equipment;
− normal service, mounting and transport conditions, decommissioning and dismantling;
− constructional and performance requirements;
− verification of characteristics and performance;
− energy efficiency aspects (see Annex V);
− environmental aspects.
This document does not apply to:
− low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 61439
series, as applicable;
− terminals for connection of aluminium conductors;
NOTE Terminals for aluminium conductors are under consideration for the next revision.
− use within explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079 series);
− software and firmware requirements for functional safety application (see IEC 61508-3);
− cyber security aspects (see IEC 62443 series).

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This part of IEC 60947 applies to switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fusecombination
units and their dedicated accessories to be used in distribution circuits and motor
circuits of which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC.
NOTE 1 Accessories are interconnecting units, extended terminals, internal coils, auxiliary contacts, motor
operator, etc. offered as options with the basic unit.
This document does not apply to equipment coming within the scope of IEC 60947-2, IEC 60947-4-
1 and IEC 60947-5-1.
Particular requirements for switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fusecombination
units for use in photovoltaic (PV) DC applications are given in Annex D.
Specific requirements for LV switchgear intended for the connections of aluminium conductors
are given in Annex E.
Guidance on measurement of power loss is provided in Annex F.
This document does not include the additional requirements necessary for electrical
apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres.
NOTE 2 Depending on its design, a switch (or disconnector) can be referred to as "a rotary switch
(disconnector)", "cam-operated switch (disconnector)", "knife-switch (disconnector)", etc.
NOTE 3 In this document, the word "switch" also applies to the apparatus referred to in French as
"commutateurs", intended to modify the connections between several circuits and inter alia to substitute a part of a
circuit for another.
NOTE 4 In general, throughout this document, switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fusecombination
units will be referred to as "equipment".
The object of this document is to state:
a) the characteristics of the equipment;
b) the conditions that apply to the equipment with reference to:
1) operation and behaviour in normal service;
2) operation and behaviour in case of specified abnormal conditions, e.g. short-circuit;
3) dielectric properties;
c) the tests for confirming that these conditions have been met and the methods that are
adopted for these tests;
d) the information relevant to the marking of the equipment or made available by the
manufacturer, e.g. in the catalogue.
Specific items requiring agreement between the user and the manufacturer are identified in
Annex B.

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