Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules (IEC 61009-1:2010, modified)

This International Standard applies to residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection functionally independent of, or functionally dependent on, line voltage for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as RCBOs), for rated voltages not exceeding 440 V a.c. with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz and rated currents not exceeding 125 A and rated short-circuit capacities not exceeding 25 000 A for operation at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. These devices are intended to protect people against indirect contact, the exposed conductive parts of the installation being connected to an appropriate earth electrode and to protect against overcurrents the wiring installations of buildings and similar applications. They may be used to provide protection against fire hazards due to a persistent earth fault current, without the operation of the overcurrent protective device. RCBOs having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA are also used as a means for additional protection in the case of failure of the protective means against electric shock. This standard applies to devices performing simultaneously the function of detection of the residual current, of comparison of the value of this current with the residual operating value and of opening of the protected circuit when the residual current exceeds this value, and also of performing the function of making, carrying and breaking overcurrents under specified conditions. RCBOs of the general type are resistant to unwanted tripping, including the case where surge voltages (as a result of switching transients or induced by lightning) cause loading currents in the installation without occurrence of flashover. RCBOs of type S are considered to be sufficiently proof against unwanted tripping even if the surge voltage causes a flashover and a follow-on current occurs. RCBOs are suitable for isolation. RCBOs complying with this standard, with the exception of those with an uninterrupted neutral, are suitable for use in IT systems. Special precautions (e.g. lightning arresters) may be necessary when excessive overvoltages are likely to occur on the supply side (for example in the case of supply through overhead lines) (see IEC 60364-4-44). This standard also applies to RCBOs obtained by the assembly of an adaptable residual current device with a circuit-breaker. The mechanical assembly shall be effected in the factory by the manufacturer, or on site, in which case the requirements of Annex G shall apply. It also applies to RCBOs having more than one rated current, provided that the means for changing from one discrete rating to another is not accessible in normal service and that the rating cannot be changed without the use of a tool. Supplementary requirements may be necessary for RCBOs of the plug-in type. Particular requirements are necessary for RCBOs incorporated in or intended only for association with plugs and socket-outlets or with appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes and if intended to be used at frequencies other than 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This standard does not apply to: - RCBOs intended to protect motors; - RCBOs the current setting of which is adjustable by means accessible to the user in normal service. The requirements of this standard apply for normal environmental conditions. Additional requirements may be necessary for RCBOs used in locations having severe environmental conditions. RCBOs including batteries are not covered by this standard. A guide for the coordination of RCBOs with fuses is given in Annex F.

Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs) für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen -- Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61009-1:2010, modifiziert)

Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel avec dispositif de protection contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Partie 1: Règles générales( CEI 61009-1:2010, modifiée)

La CEI 61009-1:2010 s'applique aux interrupteurs automatiques avec protection contre les surintensités incorporé, à courant différentiel résiduel, fonctionnellement indépendants ou fonctionnellement dépendants de la tension d'alimentation, pour installations domestiques et analogues (en abrégé 'DD' dans la suite du texte), ayant une tension assignée ne dépassant pas 440 V alternatifs, avec des fréquences assignées de 50 Hz, 60 Hz ou 50/60 Hz et un courant assigné ne dépassant pas 125 A et un pouvoir de coupure ne dépassant pas 25 000 A pour fonctionnement à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition, publiée en 1996, ainsi que l'amendement 1 (2002) et l'amendement 2 (2006), dont elle constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- révision complète des séquences CEM, incluant le nouvel essai T.2.6, déjà approuvé dans la CEI 61543;
- clarification des caractéristiques courant/temps des DDR incluses dans les Tableaux 2 et 3;
- révision de la procédure d'essai pour IΔn< /sub> entre 5 A et 200 A;
- essais pour l'emploi des DD dans les systèmes IT;
- procédure d'essai concernant le courant continu 6 mA superposé au courant de défaut;
- des améliorations mettant en relief les DDR avec sensibilité multiple;
- des alignements avec la CEI 60898-1.

Odklopniki na preostali (residualni) tok z vgrajeno nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo (RCBO's) - 1. del: Splošna pravila (IEC 61009-1:2010, spremenjen)

Ta mednarodni standard se uporablja za odklopnike na preostali (residualni) tok z vgrajeno nadtokovno zaščito, ki so funkcionalno neodvisni ali odvisni od linijske napetosti, za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo (v nadaljnjem besedilu: RCBO), za nazivne napetosti do vključno 440 V izmenične napetosti, pri čemer nazivna frekvenca dosega 50 Hz, 60 Hz ali 50/60 Hz, nazivni tok ne presega 125 A, nazivne kratkostične zmogljivosti pa ne presegajo 25000 A med delovanjem pri 50 Hz ali 60 Hz. Te naprave so namenjene zaščiti oseb pred posrednim stikom, pri čemer so izpostavljeni prevodni deli inštalacije povezani z ustreznim ozemljilom, in zaščiti napeljav stavb in podobnih aplikacij pred nadtoki. Uporabljajo se lahko za zaščito pred požarom zaradi stalnega ozemljitvenega okvarnega toka brez naprave za nadtokovno zaščito. Tudi odklopniki na preostali (residualni) tok z vgrajeno nadtokovno zaščito (RCBO) z nazivnim preostalim operativnim tokom do vključno 30 mA se uporabljajo kot dodatna zaščita v primeru odpovedi zaščitnega sredstva pred električnim udarom. Ta standard se uporablja za naprave, ki hkrati izvajajo funkcije zaznavanja preostalega (residualnega) toka, primerjanja vrednosti tega toka s preostalo operativno vrednostjo in odprtja zaščitenega tokokroga, kadar preostali tok presega to vrednost, ter tudi funkcijo ustvarjanja, prenosa in prekinitve nadtokov pod določenimi pogoji. Odklopniki RCBO splošnega tipa se ne morejo po nesreči odklopiti, tudi kadar previsoka napetost (zaradi prehodnih preklapljanj ali udara strele) povzroči obremenilne tokove v inštalaciji brez nastanka preboja. Odklopniki RCBO tipa S naj bi v zadostni meri ščitili pred neželenim odklopom, celo kadar previsoka napetost povzroči preboj in nastane nadaljnji tok. Odklopniki RCBO so primerni za izolacijo. Odklopniki RCBO, ki so skladni s tem standardom, razen odklopnikov z neprekinjeno nevtralno točko, so primerni za uporabo v sistemih IT. Posebni zaščitni ukrepi (npr. prenapetostni odvodniki) so lahko potrebni, kadar lahko na strani dobave nastane prekomerna prenapetost (na primer v primeru dobave prek nadzemnih vodov) (glejte standard 60364-4-44). Ta standard se uporablja tudi za odklopnike RCBO, ki se pridobijo z montažo naprave s prilagodljivim preostalim (residualnim) tokom z odklopnikom. Mehansko montažo izvede proizvajalec v tovarni ali se opravi na kraju samem, v tem primeru pa se uporabljajo zahteve Dodatka G. Uporablja se tudi za odklopnike RCBO z več kot enim nazivnim tokom, če sredstvo za spreminjanje nazivnega toka ni na voljo med običajnim delovanjem in se nazivni tok ne more spremeniti brez uporabe orodja. Dodatne zahteve so lahko potrebne za vtične odklopnike RCBO. Posebne zahteve so potrebne za odklopnike RCBO, vgrajene v ali namenjene le uporabi z vtiči in vtičnicami ali s spojkami naprave za gospodinjsko in podobno splošno rabo in če so namenjeni uporabi pri frekvencah, ki niso 50 Hz ali 60 Hz. Ta standard se ne uporablja za: – odklopnike RCBO, namenjene zaščiti motorjev; – odklopnike RCBO, katerih trenutno nastavitev je mogoče prilagoditi s sredstvi, ki so uporabniku na voljo med običajnim delovanjem. Zahteve tega standarda se uporabljajo za običajne okoljske pogoje. Dodatne zahteve so lahko potrebne za odklopnike RCBO, ki se uporabljajo na lokacijah z neugodnimi okoljskimi pogoji. Ta standard ne zajema odklopnikov RCBO z akumulatorji. V Dodatku F so zajeta navodila za usklajevanje odklopnikov RCBO z varovalkami.

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Publication Date
01-Jan-2013
Withdrawal Date
15-Jun-2016
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Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
18-Dec-2012
Due Date
22-Feb-2013
Completion Date
02-Jan-2013

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Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for
household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules (IEC 61009-1:2010,
modified)
Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs)
für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen -- Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen (IEC 61009-1:2010, modifiziert)
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel avec dispositif de protection
contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Partie 1:
Règles générales( CEI 61009-1:2010, modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61009-1:2012
ICS:
29.120.50 9DURYDONHLQGUXJD Fuses and other overcurrent
PHGWRNRYQD]DãþLWD protection devices
SIST EN 61009-1:2013 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 61009-1:2013


EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61009-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 29.120.50 Supersedes EN 61009-1:2004 + corr. Jul.2006 + A11:2008 + A12:2009 + A13:2009
+ A14:2012 + AC:2012


English version


Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent
protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) -
Part 1: General rules
(IEC 61009-1:2010, modified)


Interrupteurs automatiques à courant Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-
différentiel résiduel avec dispositif de Schutzschalter mit eingebautem
protection contre les surintensités Überstromschutz (RCBOs) für
incorporé pour usages domestiques et Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche
analogues (DD) - Anwendungen -
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(CEI 61009-1:2010, modifiée) (IEC 61009-1:2010, modifiziert)




This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-06-18. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.

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© 2012 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
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Foreword

This document (EN 61009-1:2012) consists of the text of IEC 61009-1:2010 prepared by IEC/TC 23E
"Circuit-breakers and similar equipment for household use", together with the common modifications
prepared by CLC/TC 23E "Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and similar applications".


The following dates are fixed:

(dop) 2013-06-18
• latest date by which this document has to be
implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2017-06-18
with this document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 61009-1:2004 + corr.Jul.2006 + A11:2008 + A12:2009 + A13:2009 +
A14:2012 + AC:2012.
– complete revision of EMC sequences, including the new test T.2.6, already approved in EN 61543;
– clarification of RCDs current/time characteristics reported in Tables 2 and 3;
– revision of test procedure for I between 5 A and 200 A;
Δn
– tests for the use of RCBOs in IT systems;
– testing procedure regarding the 6mA d.c. current superimposed to the fault current;
– improvement highlighting RCDs with multiple sensitivity;
– some alignments with EN 60898-1.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.

Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 61009-1:2010
are prefixed “Z”.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61009-1:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.

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COMMON MODIFICATIONS

Clause Common modification
1 Add in the first paragraph “for fixed installations” after “125 A”.

Delete in the first paragraph “with rated frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz” and “for
operation at 50 Hz or 60 Hz”

Add after ”They are intended for use in an environment with pollution degree 2”, “and
overvoltage category III”.

Delete in the second paragraph after note 6: “, with the exception of those with an
uninterrupted neutral,”

Delete after note 7 “It also applies to RCBOs having more than one rated current, provided
that the means for changing from one discrete rating to another is not accessible in normal
service and that the rating cannot be changed without the use of a tool.“

Modify the third paragraph after note 7 by “Particular requirements are necessary for RCBOs
:
- integrated in one unit with a socket-outlet or designed exclusively for being associated
locally with a socket-outlet in the same mounting box
- if intended to be used at frequencies other than 50 Hz or 60 Hz“

Replace Note 8 by the following sentence in the core text of the scope: “ For RCBOs
incorporated in, or intended only for association with socket-outlets, the requirements of this
standard may be used in conjunction with the requirements of IEC 60884-1 or national
requirements of the country where the product is placed on the market”.

Delete notes 9 and 10.

2 Replace the text of Clause 2 by:
NOTE Normative references to international publications are listed in Annex ZA (normative).
3.3.16 Modify by “void”
3.3.17 Replace "current paths" by "poles".
3.3.Z.1 Add the following new definition:
3.3.Z1
plug-in RCBO
RCBO having one or more plug-in terminals (see 3.6.Z1) and designed for use with
appropriate means for the plug-in connection
3.4.19.1 Modify twice “current paths” by “poles”
3.6.Z1 Add the following new definition:
3.6.Z1
plug-in terminal
terminal the electrical connection and disconnection of which can be effected without
displacing the conductors of the corresponding circuit. The connection is effected without the
use of a tool and is provided by the resilience of the fixed and/or moving parts and/or by
springs
4 Delete the number “12” in the first paragraph.
4.1 Replace the note by the following specification:
The selection of the various types is made according to HD 60364 and non-conflicting
national wiring rules. Table Z1 lists the types of RCBOs according to the various applications
but does not exclude the use of RCBOs of any classification for protection over and above
that required by the relevant wiring rules.

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Clause Common modification
4.1 Add the following table at the end :
Table Z1 – Survey of the types of RCBOs according to their method of operation
Classification 4.1.1 4.1.2.2a) 4.1.2.1 b) 4.1.2.2b)
Marking of use Without E1 E2 E3
Protection Indirect Indirect Additional Additional
a a b
contact and contact and protection protection
additional additional
a a
protection protection

Service Yes Yes No Yes
c
continuity
a
Additional protection, provided only by RCBOs with I ≤ 0,03 A.
∆n
b
Only devices integrated in one unit with a socket-outlet or designed exclusively for
being associated locally with a socket outlet in a same mounting box.
c
This information is given for guidance only.

4.1.2.1 Replace a) by “a) deleted”

4.1.2.2 a) Replace the final sentence in brackets by "(additional requirements are under consideration)".
4.1.2.2 Delete the note.
b)
4.2 Replace the text by "Deleted".
4.3 Delete:
– single-pole RCBO with one overcurrent protected pole and uninterrupted neutral (see
3.3.16) (two current paths)
– three-pole RCBO with three overcurrent protected poles and uninterrupted neutral (four
current paths).
4.4 Replace the text by 'Deleted'
4.10
Replace the existing subclause title and text by the following new subclause:
4.10 According to the methods of connection
4.10.1 According to the fixation system:
- RCBO’s, the electrical connections of which are not associated with the mechanical
mounting;
- RCBO’s, the electrical connections of which are associated with the mechanical
mounting.
NOTE Examples of this type are:
– plug-in type;
– bolt-on type;
– screw-in type.
Some RCBO’s may be of the plug-in type or bolt-on type on the line side only, the load
terminals being usually suitable for wiring connection.
4.10.2 According to the type of terminals:
– RCBO’s with screw-type terminals for external copper conductors;
– RCBO’s with screwless type terminals for external copper conductors;
NOTE 1 The requirements for RCBO’s equipped with this type of terminals are given in Annex ZE.
– RCBO’s with flat quick-connect terminals for external copper conductors;
NOTE 2 The requirements for RCBO’s equipped with this type of terminals are given in Annex ZF.

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Clause Common modification
4.12 Replace the text by:
RCBOs of B-type and C-type, having rated current up to and including 63 A and having short-
circuit breaking capacity of 3 000 A, 4 500 A, 6 000 A and 10 000 A, shall be classified
according to the limits within which their I²t characteristics lie, measured according to 9.12.6
(see Annex ZD).
Other ratings and D-type RCBOs cannot be classified according to this Annex ZD.
4.Z.1
Add the following new subclause:
4.Z1 According to the range of ambient air temperature
– RCBOs for use at ambient air temperatures between -5 °C and +40 °C;
– RCBOs for use at ambient air temperatures between -25 °C and +40 °C.
5.1 Delete the first dashed item.
5.1 Add the following item to the list of common characteristics:
– ranges of ambient air temperature (see 5.3.Z1)
5.2.1.3
Replace “Table 5” by 5.3.10
5.2.3
Delete second and third paragraphs of 5.2.3.
5.2.7
Add a note :
NOTE  the corresponding rated quantity of circuit-breaker is the rated making and breaking capacity of
an individual pole Icn1 (see 5.2.5 of EN 60898-1:2002).
Replace the last line by:
The conditions are those specified in 9.12.11.4d)
5.3.1 Replace "preferred" by "standard" (twice).
5.3.1
Replace the table by the following:
Rated voltage of RCB0s for use in systems
RCBO
230 V, 230 V/400 V, 400V
230 V
Two-pole
400 V
Three-pole 400 V
Four-pole 400 V
Delete the note.
5.3.2 Delete in the second line the value 8 A.
5.3.3 Delete the value “0,006”.
Delete the note.
5.3.3 Add 1A to the standard values.
5.3.5 Replace the title by "Value of rated frequency".
Replace the text by:
The preferred value of rated frequency is 50 Hz.
5.3.6 Replace the subclause title by:
5.3.6 Values of rated short-circuit capacity (I ) and of rated residual making and breaking
cn
capacity (I )
∆m
5.3.6.1 Replace the first sentence by:
Standard values of rated short-circuit capacity and of rated residual making and breaking
capacity are given in Table 1. The values of I and I may be different on the same product.
cn ∆m
5.3.6.1 Replace Table 1 and the subsequent footnote by:

5.3.7 Delete 5.3.7 and replace by “Void”

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Clause Common modification
5.3.8.1 In Table 2 Modify “Minimum non operating times” by” Minimum non-actuating times“
Delete the note.
5.3.9
a
Delete “a)” and “ For special cases values up to 50 I may also be used.”
n
5.3.10
Change contents of 5.3.10 to
Standard value of the rated impulse voltage (U ) is 4 kV.
imp
NOTE 1 For test voltages to check the insulation see 9.20.
NOTE 2 For test voltages to check the isolation distance across open contacts see Table 18.
5.3.Z1 Add the following new subclause:
5.3.Z1 Standard ranges of ambient air temperature
The standard ranges of ambient air temperature are:
– -5 °C to +40 °C
– -25 °C to +40 °C
6.Z.1
Replace the whole subclause by:
6.Z1 Standard marking
Each RCBO shall be marked in a durable manner according to the following Table Z3.
For RCBOs other than those operated by means of push-button, the open position shall
be indicated by the symbol "Ο" and the closed position by the symbol "|" (a short straight
line).
Additional national symbols are allowed for this indication. Provisionally the use of national
indications only is allowed. These indications shall be readily visible when the RCBO is
installed.
For RCBOs operated by means of two push-buttons, the push-button designed for the opening
operation only shall be RED and/or be marked with the symbol "O".
RED shall not be used for any other push-button of the RCBO.
If a push-button is used for closing the contacts and is evidently identified as such, its depressed
position is sufficient to indicate the closed position.
If a single push-button is used for closing and opening the contacts and is identified as such, the
button remaining in its depressed position is sufficient to indicate the closed position. On the
other hand, if the button does not remain depressed, an additional means indicating the position
of the contacts shall be provided.
If it is necessary to distinguish between the supply and the load terminals, they shall be clearly
marked (e.g. by "line" and "load" placed near the corresponding terminals or by arrows indicating
the direction of power flow).
Terminals exclusively intended for the connection of the neutral circuit shall be indicated by the
letter N.
Terminals intended for the protective conductor, if any, shall be indicated by the symbol
(IEC 60417-5019 a)).
NOTE The symbol  (IEC 60417-5017 a)), previously recommended, shall be progressively
superseded by the preferred symbol IEC 60417-5019 a), given above.
If a degree of protection higher than IP20 is marked on the device, it shall comply with it,
whichever the method of installation. If the higher degree of protection is obtained only by a
specific method of installation and/or with the use of specific accessories (e.g. terminal covers,
enclosures, etc.), this shall be specified in the manufacturer's literature
The suitability for isolation, which is provided by all RCBOs of this standard, may
be indicated by the symbol on the device. When affixed, this marking may be included in a wiring

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Clause Common modification
diagram, where it may be combined with symbols of other functions, (e.g. overload protection, or
other symbols of IEC TC 3). When the symbol is used on its own (i.e. not in a wiring diagram),
combination with sym bols of other functions is not allowed.
The base for plug-in RCBOs shall be marked with the following:
- rated current or maximum rated current;
- trade mark.
Marking shall be indelible, easily legible and not be placed on screws, washers or other
removable parts.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the test of 9.3.
6.Z.2 Add the following subclause

6.Z2 Additional marking
Additional marking to other standards (EN or IEC or other) or additional requirements
are allowed under the following conditions:
- the RCBO shall comply with all the requirements of the additional standard;
- the relevant standard to which the additional marking refers shall be indicated
adjacent to this marking and shall be clearly differentiated or separated from the
standard marking according to 6.Z1.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by carrying out all the test sequences
required by the relevant standard. Equivalent or less severe test sequences need not
be repeated.
Table Z3 – Requirements for marking
Secretary note : see the table at the end of this document
7.1
In Table 6, second column, add to "-5° C to +40 °C" in the same box, the range "-25 °C to
2)
+40 °C ”.
Modify footnote 7) to read:
7) Extreme limits of -20 °C and 60°C, for RCBOs for use in the range of –5 °C to +40 °C and
of –35 °C and 60 °C, for RCBOs for use in the range of –25 °C to +40 °C, are admissible
during storage and transportation. These conditions should be taken into account in the
design of the device.
8)
7.1
In Table 6, second column, after "2 000 m", add a footnote reference " "
Add footnote 8) as follows:
8) For installations at higher altitudes, it is necessary to take into account the reduction of the
dielectric strength and of the cooling effect of the air. RCBOs intended to be so used shall be
designed specially or used according to an agreement between manufacturer and user.
Information given in the manufacturer's catalogue may take the place of such an agreement.
8.1.1 Delete in the third paragraph “other than those specifically intended for changing the setting
of the residual operating current”.
Delete the first sentence of fourth paragraph.
Delete last paragraph.
8.1.2
Modify Note 1 by “Note 1: deleted”.
8.1.2
Delete the paragraph “In the case of RCBOs…” and the note 3.
8.1.2
Delete note 4
8.1.3
In second paragraph, add “in addition” after “and” and before “for item 1”

In third paragraph, replace “2, 4 and 5” by “2 and 4”

In fifth paragraph, replace “2.7.1.1” by “4.8.1.1” and “2.7.1.3” by “4.8.1.3”.

Modify Table 7 in deleting columns 2 and 3 and deleting item 5 (in the first column).

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Add in item 2 of Table 7 the reference to footnote j).

Modify table note 2 by:
“The parts of the neutral pole, if any, are considered to be live parts.

Replace table note 3 by “Note 3: deleted”.

Modify table note c by:
“Including a metal foil in contact with the surfaces of insulating material which are
accessible after installation for normal use. The foil is pushed into corners,
grooves, etc., by means of a straight jointed test finger according to 9.6 (see
Figure 3).

Add the following new footnote j) in Table 7:
j) This applies also to clearance and creepage distances between live parts of different
polarity of the RCBO and equipments mounted close to it.
8.1.5.1
Delete the second paragraph and the relevant note.
Add at the end of last paragraph “for screw-type terminals, by specific tests for plug-in or
bolt-on RCBO’s included in the standard, or by the tests of Annex ZE or ZF, as relevant for
the type of connection”
8.1.5.2 Delete the note in Table 8 which refers to AWG
8.1 .Z1
Add the following new subclause:
8.1.Z1 Mechanical mounting of plug-in type RCBOs
The mechanical mounting of plug-in type RCBOs shall be reliable and have adequate
stability.
8.1.Z1.1 Plug-in type RCBOs, the holding in position of which does not depend
solely on their plug-in connection(s)
Compliance of the mechanical mounting is checked by the relevant tests of 9.13.
Add the following new subclause:
8.1.Z1.2 Plug-in type RCBOs, the holding in position of which depends solely on
their plug-in connection(s)

Compliance of the mechanical mounting is checked by the relevant tests of 9.13.
8.5.2.1 Table 10, replace test d by :
Current
d B 3 I Cold 0,1 < t < 45 s (I ≤ 32 Tripp
n
n
established by
a A) ing


closing an
0,1 < t < 90 s (I > 32
n

auxiliary switch

A)
C
5 I
n



0,1 < t < 15 s (I ≤ 32
n
A)

0,1 < t < 30 s (I > 32
n

10 I
n
A)
D

b
0,1 < t < 4 s (I ≤ 32
n
A)
0,1 < t < 8 s (I > 32
n
A)

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8.5.2.1 Table 10, test e, delete “b”
8.5.2.1 Table 10, replace contents of note b by: “For I ≤ 10 A, t < 8 s is permitted.”
n
8.5.2.Z1
Add the following new subclause:
8.5.2.Z1 Effect of single phase loading of multi-pole RCBO on the tripping
characteristic
Single phase loading of RCBO with more than 2 current paths shall not have a significant
effect on the overcurrent tripping characteristic.
Compliance is checked by the tests of 9.9.2.Z1.
8.11 Delete the third paragraph: "In the case of RCBOs having . shall be used."
rd
8.11 Replace the 3 paragraph by the following:
For RCBOs with rated residual current of 30 mA the ampere-turns produced when operating
the test device of a RCBO, supplied at rated voltage or at the highest value of the voltage
range, if applicable, shall not exceed 1,66 times the ampere-turns produced, when a residual
current equal to I is passed through one of the poles of the RCBO.
∆n
For RCBOs with rated residual currents other than 30 mA the ampere-turns produced when
operating the test device of a RCBO, supplied at rated voltage or at the highest value of the
voltage range, if applicable, shall not exceed 2,5 times the ampere-turns produced, when a
residual current equal to I is passed through one of the poles of the RCBO.
∆n
8.12 Replace in the first paragraph “current paths” by “poles”.
8.13 Delete this subclause and replace it by "Void".
8.Z1
Add the following new subclause:
8.Z1 Behaviour of RCBOs at low ambient air temperatures
RCBOs for use in the range of –25 °C to +40 °C (see 4.Z1) shall operate reliably at low
temperatures.
Compliance is checked by the tests of 9.Z1.
9.1.1
Add the following note before Table 12:
NOTE To verify compliance of additional marking to 6.Z2, if any, tests are carried out according to
the relevant standard.
In Table 12 replace the fifth dash by:
- Dielectric properties and isolating capability
In Table 12 add the following dashed item:
- Behaviour at low ambient air temperatures of RCBOs classified for use in the range of -
25 °C to +40 °C
and add correspondingly "9.Z1" in the column named "Subclause".

9.1.1 Delete in Table 12 the row concerning 9.18.
9.1.2 Modify first paragraph by:
“For the purpose of verification of conformity with the standard, type tests are carried out in
test sequences.”

Replace the note by:
“NOTE Verification of the conformity to the standards may be made
– by the manufacturer for the purpose of suppliers declaration (13.5.1 of ISO/IEC
Guide 2);
– by an independent body for certification (13.5.2 of ISO/IEC Guide 2).
According to the terminology of ISO/IEC Guide 2 the term "certification" can be used

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for the second case only.”
9.2 Delete the note after Table 13.
9.7
Amend the title to read:
9.7 Test of dielectric properties and isolating capability

9.7.2
In the second line of Item b) replace "current paths" by poles".
Add after b):
NOTE To this purpose samples specially prepared by the manufacturer should be submitted to the test
sequences implying this test.
9.7.2
Modify dash c) by
c) with the RCBO in the closed position, between all poles connected together and
the frame, including a metal foil or part in contact with the outer surface of the
housing of insulating material but with the terminal areas kept completely free in
an appropriate manner to avoid flashover between terminals and the metal foil;
9.7.2
Delete item d).
Rename item e) as item d).
Modify the beginning of the last but one paragraph as follows:
“For the measurements according to items b), c) and d), .”

9.7.3
In the first paragraph, delete "electronic components, if any, being disconnected for the test.".
Replace the first dashed lines by
– 2 000 V for a) to c) of 9.7.2, electronic components, if any, having been disconnected for test
b) (see relevant note on 9.7.2 b);
– 2 500 V for d) of 9.7.2.

th
9.7.7.1
Modify in the 9 paragraph “Table 5” by “5.3.10”
Delete in Table 18 the line beginning with “2,5”
th
9.7.7.2
Modify in the 10 paragraph “Table 5” by “5.3.10”
Delete in Table 19 the line beginning with “2,5
9.9.1.1
Delete in the third paragraph “shall be at least of Class 0.5 and”
9.9.1.2 Delete the second paragraph.
9.9.1.3 Add a note after the second paragraph:
NOTE Preheating may be carried out at reduced voltage but auxiliary circuit shall be connected to their normal
operating voltage (particularly for components depending on line voltage)
9.9.1.3
Delete last paragraph
9.9.1.4
Delete the last paragraph before the note.
9.9.1.2
Add at the end of first paragraph “among the following list : 5A – 10A – 20A – 50A –
d)
100A – 200A”.
9.9.2.2
Amend the title to read:
9.9.2.2 Test of instantaneous tripping and of correct opening of the contacts
9.9.2.2 Modify a) by:
a) a) General test conditions
For the lower values of the test current of 9.9.2.2 b), 9.9.2.2 c) and 9.9.2.2 d)
respectively the test is made once, at any convenient voltage.
 For the upper value of the test current, the two following tests are carried out:
At any convenient voltage, one opening operation on each combination of two
poles connected in series is performed. The tripping time is measured and shall
be within the limits of Table 10.

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At rated voltage U (phase to neutral) with a power factor between 0,95 and 1
0
separately on each protected pole of the RCBO, the following sequence of
operation is performed
O-t-CO-t-CO-t-CO
the interval t being as defined in 9.12.11.1. The tripping time of the O operation is
measured. After each operation the indicating means shall show the open position
of the contacts.
9.9.2.Z1
Add the following new subclause:
9.9.2.Z1 Test of effect of single phase loading on the over-current tripping
characteristic of RCBO with three or four current paths
This test does not apply to RCBOs obtained by the assembly of an adaptable residual
current unit on a circuit-breaker complying with EN 60898-1.
RCBOs with three or four current paths are loaded on 2 current paths. Where a switched
neutral pole exists, the test circuit shall include the neutral pole. The test current having the
value of 1,2 times the conventional tripping current is applied, starting from cold.
Except for the neutral pole if applicable, the test is carried out on different poles for each
sample.
The RCBO shall trip within the conventional times as for test b according to Table 10.

9.10.2 Delete the note.
9.10.3
Replace the last sentence of the second paragraph by:
One test only is made, on one pole taken at random, with measurement of break time: the
latter shall not exceed the value specified in Table 2 at l .
∆n
9.11.2 Delete note 2.
9.12.1 Delete the note after the first paragraph.

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9.12.1 Replace Table 20 by

Kind of test RCBOs to Verification
be tested according
to subclause
Test at rated All RCBOs 9.12.12.2
making and
breaking capacity
on one pole
(9.12.13.1)
Test at reduced All RCBOs 9.12.12.1
short-circuit
currents
(9.12.11.2.1)
Test to verify All RCBOs 9.12.12.1
suitability for IT
systems
(9.12.11.2.2)
Tests at 1500 A All RCBOs 9.12.12.1
(9.12.11.3)
Test at rated All RCBOs 9.12.12.2
residual making
and breaking
capacity (9.12.11.4
d)
Tests at service 9.12.12.1
short-circuit
capacity (9.12.11.4 RCBOs with
b)
Icn > 1 500
A
Tests at rated short-
9.12.12.2
circuit capacity(9.12.
11.4.c)

9.12.2 Amend the first paragraph and all the dashes to read:

Figures 7 and 11 give diagrams of the circuits to be used for the tests concerning:
– a two-pole RCBO (with one or two overcurrent protected poles) ;
– a three-pole RCBO;
– a four-pole RCBO (with three or four overcurrent protected poles).

Replace in third paragraph
...

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