AS/NZS 61008.1:2015
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules
Applies to residual current operated circuit-breakers functionally independent of, or functionally dependent on, line voltage, for household and similar uses, not incorporating overcurrent protection (hereafter referred to as RCCBs), 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, intended principally for protection against shock hazard. Adopted with national modifications from IEC 61008-1, Ed. 3.2:2013.
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AS/NZS 61008.1:2015 Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) General rules (IEC 61008-1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) MOD)
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Definitions relating to currents flowing from live parts to earth
3.2 Definitions relating to the energization of a residual current circuit-breaker
3.3 Definitions relating to the operation and functions of residual current circuit-breakers
3.4 Definitions relating to values and ranges of energizing quantities
3.5 Definitions relating to values and ranges of influencing quantities
3.6 Definitions relating to terminals
3.7 Definitions relating to conditions of operation
3.8 Definitions relating to tests
3.9 Definitions relating to insulation coordination
4 Classification
4.1 According to the method of operation
4.1.1 RCCB functionally independent of line voltage (see 3.3.4)
4.1.2 RCCB functionally dependent on line voltage (see 3.3.5)
4.2 According to the type of installation
4.3 According to the number of poles and current paths
4.4 According to the possibility of adjusting the residual operating current
4.5 According to resistance to unwanted tripping due to voltage surges
4.6 According to behaviour in presence of d.c. components
4.7 According to time-delay (in presence of a residual current)
4.8 According to the protection against external influences
4.9 According to the method of mounting
4.10 According to the method of connection
4.11 According to the type of terminals
5 Characteristics of RCCBs
5.1 Summary of characteristics
5.2 Rated quantities and other characteristics
5.2.1 Rated voltage (Un)
5.2.2 Rated current (In)
5.2.3 Rated residual operating current (IΔn)
5.2.4 Rated residual non-operating current (IΔno)
5.2.5 Rated frequency
5.2.6 Rated making and breaking capacity (Im)
5.2.7 Rated residual making and breaking capacity (IΔm)
5.2.8 RCCB type S
5.2.9 Operating characteristics in case of residual currents with d.c. components
5.3 Standard and preferred values
5.3.1 Preferred values of rated voltage (Un)
5.3.2 Preferred values of rated current (In)
5.3.3 Standard values of rated residual operating current (IΔn)
5.3.4 Standard value of residual non-operating current (IΔno)
5.3.5 Standard minimum value of non-operating overcurrent in case of a multiphase balanced load through a multipole RCCB (see 3.4.2.1)
5.3.6 Standard minimum value of the non-operating overcurrent in case of a single-phase load through a three-pole or four-pole RCCB (see 3.4.2.2)
5.3.7 Preferred values of rated frequency
5.3.8 Minimum value of the rated making and breaking capacity (Im)
5.3.9 Minimum value of the rated residual making and breaking capacity (IΔm)
5.3.10 Standard and preferred values of the rated conditional short-circuit current (Inc)
5.3.11 Standard values of the rated conditional residual short-circuit current (IΔc)
5.3.12 Limit values of break time and non-actuating time for RCCB of type AC and A
5.3.13 Standard value of rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)
5.4 Coordination with short-circuit protective devices (SCPDs)
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Rated conditional short-circuit current (Inc)
5.4.3 Rated conditional residual short-circuit current (IΔc)
6 Marking and other product information
7 Standard conditions for operation in service and for installation
7.1 Standard conditions
7.2 Conditions of installation
7.3 Pollution degree
8 Requirements for construction and operation
8.1 Mechanical design
8.1.1 General
8.1.2 Mechanism
8.1.3 Clearances and creepage distances (see Annex B)
8.1.4 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
8.1.5 Terminals for external conductors
8.2 Protection against electric shock
8.3 Dielectric properties and isolating capability
8.4 Temperature-rise
8.4.1 Temperature-rise limits
8.4.2 Ambient air temperature
8.5 Operating characteristic
8.6 Mechanical and electrical endurance
8.7 Performance at short-circuit currents
8.8 Resistance to mechanical shock and impact
8.9 Resistance to heat
8.10 Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire
8.11 Test device
8.12 Requirements for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
8.13 Behaviour of RCCBs in case of overcurrents in the main circuit
8.14 Behaviour of RCCBs in the case of current surges caused by impulse voltages
8.15 Behaviour of RCCBs in case of earth fault currents comprising a d.c. component
8.16 Reliability
8.17 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
9 Tests
9.1 General
9.2 Test conditions
9.3 Test of indelibility of marking
9.4 Test of reliability of screws, current-carrying parts and connections
9.5 Tests of reliability of screw-type terminals for external copper conductors
9.6 Verification of protection against electric shock
9.7 Test of dielectric properties
9.7.1 Resistance to humidity
9.7.2 Insulation resistance of the main circuit
9.7.3 Dielectric strength of the main circuit
9.7.4 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength of auxiliary circuits
9.7.5 Secondary circuit of detection transformers
9.7.6 Capability of control circuits connected to the main circuit withstanding high d.c. voltages due to insulation measurements
9.7.7 Verification of impulse withstand voltages (across clearances and across solid insulation) and of leakage current across open contacts
9.8 Test of temperature-rise
9.8.1 Ambient air temperature
9.8.2 Test procedure
9.8.3 Measurement of the temperature of parts
9.8.4 Temperature rise of a part
9.9 Verification of the operating characteristics
9.9.1 Test circuit and test procedure
9.9.2 Tests for all RCCBs
9.9.3 Additional verification of correct operation at residual currents with d.c. components for type A RCCBs
9.9.4 Particular test conditions for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
9.10 Verification of mechanical and electrical endurance
9.10.1 General test conditions
9.10.2 Test procedure
9.10.3 Condition of the RCCB after test
9.11 Verification of the behaviour of the RCCB under short-circuit conditions
9.11.1 List of the short-circuit tests
9.11.2 Short-circuit tests
9.12 Verification of resistance to mechanical shock and impact
9.12.1 Mechanical shock
9.12.2 Mechanical impact
9.13 Test of resistance to heat
9.14 Test of resistance to abnormal heat and to fire
9.15 Verification of the trip-free mechanism
9.15.1 General test conditions
9.15.2 Test procedure
9.16 Verification of the operation of the test device at the limits of rated voltage
9.17 Verification of the behaviour of RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage, classified under 4.1.2.1, in case of failure of the line voltage
9.17.1 Determination of the limiting value of the line voltage (Ux)
9.17.2 Verification of the automatic opening in case of failure of the line voltage
9.17.3 Verification of the correct operation, in presence of a residual current, for RCCBs opening with delay in case of failure of the line voltage
9.17.4 Verification of the correct operation of RCCBs with three or four current paths, with a residual current, one line terminal only being energized
9.17.5 Verification of the reclosing function of automatically reclosing RCCBs
9.18 Verification of limiting values of the non-operating current under overcurrent conditions
9.18.1 Verification of the limiting value of overcurrent in case of a load through an RCCB with two current paths
9.18.2 Verification of the limiting value of overcurrent in case of a single phase load through a three-pole or four-pole RCCB
9.19 Verification of behaviour of RCCBs in case of current surges caused by impulse voltages
9.19.1 Current surge test for all RCCBs (0,5 μs/100 kHz ring wave test)
9.19.2 Verification of behaviour at surge currents up to 3 000 A (8/20 μs surge current test)
9.20 Void
9.21 Void
9.22 Verification of reliability
9.22.1 Climatic test
9.22.2 Test with temperature of 40 °C
9.23 Verification of ageing of electronic components
9.24 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
9.24.1 Tests covered by the present standard
9.24.2 Additional tests
9.25 Test of resistance to rusting
Annex A (normative) Test sequence and number of samples to be submitted for certification purposes
Annex B (normative) Determination of clearances and creepage distances
Annex C (normative) Arrangement for the detection of the emission of ionized gases during short-circuit tests
Annex D (normative) Routine tests
Annex E (informative) Void
Annex IA (informative) Methods for determination of short-circuit power-factor
Annex IB (informative) Glossary of symbols
Annex IC (informative) Examples of terminal designs
Annex ID (informative) Correspondence between ISO and AWG copper conductors
Annex IE (informative) Follow-up testing program for RCCBs
Annex IF (informative) SCPDs for short-circuit tests
Annex J (normative) Particular requirements for RCCBs with screwless type terminals for external copper conductors
Annex K (normative) Particular requirements for RCCBs with flat quick-connect terminations
Annex L (normative) Specific requirements for RCCBs with screw-type terminals for external untreated aluminium conductors and with aluminium screw-type terminals for use with copper or with aluminium conductors
Bibliography
Appendix ZZ (normative) Variations to IEC 61008‑1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) for application in Australia and New Zealand
Amendment control sheet
Figure 1 — Thread forming tapping screw (3.6.10)
Figure 2 — Thread cutting tapping screw (3.6.11)
Figure 3 — Standard test finger (9.6)
Figure 4 — Test circuit for the verification of – operating characteristics (9.9)– trip-free mechanism (9.15)– behaviour in case of failure of line voltage (9.17.3 and 9.17.4) for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
Figure 5 — Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of RCCBs in the case of residual pulsating direct currents
Figure 6 — Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation in case of residual pulsating direct currents in presence of a standing smooth direct current of 0,006 A
Figure 7 — Typical diagram for all short circuit tests except for 9.11.2.3 c)
Figure 8 — Typical diagram for short circuit tests according to 9.11.2.3 c)
Figure 9 — Detail of impedances Z, Z1 and Z2
Figure 10 — Void
Figure 11 — Void
Figure 12 — Void
Figure 13 — Test apparatus for the verification of the minimum I2t and Ip values to be withstood by the RCCB (9.11.2.1 a))
Figure 14 — Mechanical shock test apparatus (9.12.1)
Figure 15 — Mechanical impact test apparatus (9.12.2.1)
Figure 16 — Striking element for pendulum impact test apparatus (9.12.2.1)
Figure 17 — Mounting support for sample for mechanical impact test (9.12.2.1)
Figure 18 — Example of mounting and unenclosed RCCB for mechanical impact test (9.12.2.1)
Figure 19 — Example of mounting of panel mounting type RCCB for the mechanical impact test (9.12.2.1)
Figure 20 — Application of force for mechanical test of rail mounted RCCB (9.12.2.2)
Figure 21 — Ball-pressure test apparatus (9.13.2)
Figure 22 — Test circuit for the verification of the limiting value of overcurrent in case of single-phase load through a three-pole RCCB (9.18.2)
Figure 23 — Current ring wave 0,5 μs/100 kHz
Figure 24 — Test circuit for the ring wave test at RCCBs
Figure 25 — Stabilizing period for reliability test (9.22.1.3)
Figure 26 — Reliability test cycle (9.22.1.3)
Figure 27 — Example for test circuit for verification of ageing of electronic components (9.23)
Figure 28 — Surge current impulse 8/20 μs
Figure 29 — Test circuit for the surge current test at RCCBs
Figure 30 — Example of calibration record for short-circuit test (9.11.2.1 j) ii))
Figure B.1 — Examples of methods of measuring creepage distances and clearances
Figure C.1 — Test arrangement
Figure C.2 — Grid
Figure C.3 — Grid circuit
Figure IC.1 — Examples of pillar terminals
Figure IC.2 — Examples of screw terminals and stud terminals
Figure IC.3 — Examples of saddle terminals
Figure IC.4 — Examples of lug terminals
Figure J.1 — Connecting samples
Figure J.2 — Examples of screwless-type terminals
Figure K.1 — Example of position of the thermocouple for measurement of the temperature-rise
Figure K.2 — Dimensions of male tabs
Figure K.3 — Dimensions of round dimple detents (see Figure K.2)
Figure K.4 — Dimensions of rectangular dimple detents (see Figure K.2)
Figure K.5 — Dimensions of hole detents
Figure K.6 — Dimensions of female connectors
Figure L.1 — General arrangement for the test
Figure L.2
Table 1 — Limit values of break time and non-actuating time for alternating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type AC and A RCCB
Table 2 — Maximum values of break time for half-wave pulsating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type A RCCB
Table 3 — Rated impulse withstand voltage as a function of the nominal voltage of the installation
Table 4 — Standard conditions for operation in service
Table 5 — Minimum clearances and creepage distances
Table 6 — Connectable cross-sections of copper conductors for screw-type terminals
Table 7 — Temperature-rise values
Table 8 — Requirements for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
Table 9 — List of type tests
Table 10 — Test copper conductors corresponding to the rated currents
Table 11 — Screw thread diameters and applied torques
Table 12 — Pulling forces
Table 14 — Test voltage of auxiliary circuits
Table 16 — Test voltage for verification of impulse withstand voltage
Table 22 — Test voltage for verifying the suitability for isolation, referred to the rated impulse withstand voltage of the RCCB and the altitude where the test is carried out
Table 17 — Tests to be made to verify the behaviour of RCCBs under short-circuit conditions
Table 18 — Minimum values of l²t and lp
Table 19 — Power factors for short-circuit tests
Table 21 — Tests covered by this standard
Table 23 — Test to be carried out according to IEC 61543
Table A.1 — Test sequences
Table A.2 — Number of samples for full test procedure
Table A.3 — Number of samples for simplified test procedure
Table A.4 — Test sequences for RCCBs of different classification according to 4.6
Table IE.1 — Test sequences during follow-up inspections
Table IE.2 — Number of samples to be tested
Table IF.1 — Indication of silver wire diameters as a function of rated currents and short-circuit currents
Table J.1 — Connectable conductors
Table J.2 — Cross-sections of copper conductors connectable to screwless-type terminals
Table J.3 — Pull forces
Table K.1 — Informative table on colour code of female connectors in relationship with the cross section of the conductor
Table K.2 — Overload test forces
Table K.3 — Dimensions of tabs
Table K.4 — Dimensions of female connectors
Table L.1 — Marking for terminals
Table L.2 — Connectable cross-sections of aluminium conductors for screw-type terminals
Table L.3 — List of tests according to the material of conductors and terminals
Table L.4 — Connectable conductors and their theoretical diameters
Table L.5 — Cross sections (S) of aluminium test conductors corresponding to the rated currents
Table L.6 — Test conductor length
Table L.7 — Equalizer and busbar dimensions
Table L.8 — Test current as a function of rated current
Table L.9 — Example of calculation for determining the average temperature deviation D
Table 1 — Limit values of break time and non-actuating time(s) for alternating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type AC and A RCCB
Table 1.1 — Limit values of break time alternating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type 1 RCCB
Table 2.1 — Maximum values of break time for half-wave pulsating residual currents (r.m.s values) for type 1 RCCB
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AS/NZS 61008.1:2015 Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) General rules (IEC 61008-1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) MOD)
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Definitions relating to currents flowing from live parts to earth
3.2 Definitions relating to the energization of a residual current circuit-breaker
3.3 Definitions relating to the operation and functions of residual current circuit-breakers
3.4 Definitions relating to values and ranges of energizing quantities
3.5 Definitions relating to values and ranges of influencing quantities
3.6 Definitions relating to terminals
3.7 Definitions relating to conditions of operation
3.8 Definitions relating to tests
3.9 Definitions relating to insulation coordination
4 Classification
4.1 According to the method of operation
4.1.1 RCCB functionally independent of line voltage (see 3.3.4)
4.1.2 RCCB functionally dependent on line voltage (see 3.3.5)
4.2 According to the type of installation
4.3 According to the number of poles and current paths
4.4 According to the possibility of adjusting the residual operating current
4.5 According to resistance to unwanted tripping due to voltage surges
4.6 According to behaviour in presence of d.c. components
4.7 According to time-delay (in presence of a residual current)
4.8 According to the protection against external influences
4.9 According to the method of mounting
4.10 According to the method of connection
4.11 According to the type of terminals
5 Characteristics of RCCBs
5.1 Summary of characteristics
5.2 Rated quantities and other characteristics
5.2.1 Rated voltage (Un)
5.2.2 Rated current (In)
5.2.3 Rated residual operating current (IΔn)
5.2.4 Rated residual non-operating current (IΔno)
5.2.5 Rated frequency
5.2.6 Rated making and breaking capacity (Im)
5.2.7 Rated residual making and breaking capacity (IΔm)
5.2.8 RCCB type S
5.2.9 Operating characteristics in case of residual currents with d.c. components
5.3 Standard and preferred values
5.3.1 Preferred values of rated voltage (Un)
5.3.2 Preferred values of rated current (In)
5.3.3 Standard values of rated residual operating current (IΔn)
5.3.4 Standard value of residual non-operating current (IΔno)
5.3.5 Standard minimum value of non-operating overcurrent in case of a multiphase balanced load through a multipole RCCB (see 3.4.2.1)
5.3.6 Standard minimum value of the non-operating overcurrent in case of a single-phase load through a three-pole or four-pole RCCB (see 3.4.2.2)
5.3.7 Preferred values of rated frequency
5.3.8 Minimum value of the rated making and breaking capacity (Im)
5.3.9 Minimum value of the rated residual making and breaking capacity (IΔm)
5.3.10 Standard and preferred values of the rated conditional short-circuit current (Inc)
5.3.11 Standard values of the rated conditional residual short-circuit current (IΔc)
5.3.12 Limit values of break time and non-actuating time for RCCB of type AC and A
5.3.13 Standard value of rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)
5.4 Coordination with short-circuit protective devices (SCPDs)
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Rated conditional short-circuit current (Inc)
5.4.3 Rated conditional residual short-circuit current (IΔc)
6 Marking and other product information
7 Standard conditions for operation in service and for installation
7.1 Standard conditions
7.2 Conditions of installation
7.3 Pollution degree
8 Requirements for construction and operation
8.1 Mechanical design
8.1.1 General
8.1.2 Mechanism
8.1.3 Clearances and creepage distances (see Annex B)
8.1.4 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
8.1.5 Terminals for external conductors
8.2 Protection against electric shock
8.3 Dielectric properties and isolating capability
8.4 Temperature-rise
8.4.1 Temperature-rise limits
8.4.2 Ambient air temperature
8.5 Operating characteristic
8.6 Mechanical and electrical endurance
8.7 Performance at short-circuit currents
8.8 Resistance to mechanical shock and impact
8.9 Resistance to heat
8.10 Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire
8.11 Test device
8.12 Requirements for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
8.13 Behaviour of RCCBs in case of overcurrents in the main circuit
8.14 Behaviour of RCCBs in the case of current surges caused by impulse voltages
8.15 Behaviour of RCCBs in case of earth fault currents comprising a d.c. component
8.16 Reliability
8.17 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
9 Tests
9.1 General
9.2 Test conditions
9.3 Test of indelibility of marking
9.4 Test of reliability of screws, current-carrying parts and connections
9.5 Tests of reliability of screw-type terminals for external copper conductors
9.6 Verification of protection against electric shock
9.7 Test of dielectric properties
9.7.1 Resistance to humidity
9.7.2 Insulation resistance of the main circuit
9.7.3 Dielectric strength of the main circuit
9.7.4 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength of auxiliary circuits
9.7.5 Secondary circuit of detection transformers
9.7.6 Capability of control circuits connected to the main circuit withstanding high d.c. voltages due to insulation measurements
9.7.7 Verification of impulse withstand voltages (across clearances and across solid insulation) and of leakage current across open contacts
9.8 Test of temperature-rise
9.8.1 Ambient air temperature
9.8.2 Test procedure
9.8.3 Measurement of the temperature of parts
9.8.4 Temperature rise of a part
9.9 Verification of the operating characteristics
9.9.1 Test circuit and test procedure
9.9.2 Tests for all RCCBs
9.9.3 Additional verification of correct operation at residual currents with d.c. components for type A RCCBs
9.9.4 Particular test conditions for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
9.10 Verification of mechanical and electrical endurance
9.10.1 General test conditions
9.10.2 Test procedure
9.10.3 Condition of the RCCB after test
9.11 Verification of the behaviour of the RCCB under short-circuit conditions
9.11.1 List of the short-circuit tests
9.11.2 Short-circuit tests
9.12 Verification of resistance to mechanical shock and impact
9.12.1 Mechanical shock
9.12.2 Mechanical impact
9.13 Test of resistance to heat
9.14 Test of resistance to abnormal heat and to fire
9.15 Verification of the trip-free mechanism
9.15.1 General test conditions
9.15.2 Test procedure
9.16 Verification of the operation of the test device at the limits of rated voltage
9.17 Verification of the behaviour of RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage, classified under 4.1.2.1, in case of failure of the line voltage
9.17.1 Determination of the limiting value of the line voltage (Ux)
9.17.2 Verification of the automatic opening in case of failure of the line voltage
9.17.3 Verification of the correct operation, in presence of a residual current, for RCCBs opening with delay in case of failure of the line voltage
9.17.4 Verification of the correct operation of RCCBs with three or four current paths, with a residual current, one line terminal only being energized
9.17.5 Verification of the reclosing function of automatically reclosing RCCBs
9.18 Verification of limiting values of the non-operating current under overcurrent conditions
9.18.1 Verification of the limiting value of overcurrent in case of a load through an RCCB with two current paths
9.18.2 Verification of the limiting value of overcurrent in case of a single phase load through a three-pole or four-pole RCCB
9.19 Verification of behaviour of RCCBs in case of current surges caused by impulse voltages
9.19.1 Current surge test for all RCCBs (0,5 μs/100 kHz ring wave test)
9.19.2 Verification of behaviour at surge currents up to 3 000 A (8/20 μs surge current test)
9.20 Void
9.21 Void
9.22 Verification of reliability
9.22.1 Climatic test
9.22.2 Test with temperature of 40 °C
9.23 Verification of ageing of electronic components
9.24 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
9.24.1 Tests covered by the present standard
9.24.2 Additional tests
9.25 Test of resistance to rusting
Annex A (normative) Test sequence and number of samples to be submitted for certification purposes
Annex B (normative) Determination of clearances and creepage distances
Annex C (normative) Arrangement for the detection of the emission of ionized gases during short-circuit tests
Annex D (normative) Routine tests
Annex E (informative) Void
Annex IA (informative) Methods for determination of short-circuit power-factor
Annex IB (informative) Glossary of symbols
Annex IC (informative) Examples of terminal designs
Annex ID (informative) Correspondence between ISO and AWG copper conductors
Annex IE (informative) Follow-up testing program for RCCBs
Annex IF (informative) SCPDs for short-circuit tests
Annex J (normative) Particular requirements for RCCBs with screwless type terminals for external copper conductors
Annex K (normative) Particular requirements for RCCBs with flat quick-connect terminations
Annex L (normative) Specific requirements for RCCBs with screw-type terminals for external untreated aluminium conductors and with aluminium screw-type terminals for use with copper or with aluminium conductors
Bibliography
Appendix ZZ (normative) Variations to IEC 61008‑1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) for application in Australia and New Zealand
Amendment control sheet
Figure 1 — Thread forming tapping screw (3.6.10)
Figure 2 — Thread cutting tapping screw (3.6.11)
Figure 3 — Standard test finger (9.6)
Figure 4 — Test circuit for the verification of – operating characteristics (9.9)– trip-free mechanism (9.15)– behaviour in case of failure of line voltage (9.17.3 and 9.17.4) for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
Figure 5 — Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation of RCCBs in the case of residual pulsating direct currents
Figure 6 — Test circuit for the verification of the correct operation in case of residual pulsating direct currents in presence of a standing smooth direct current of 0,006 A
Figure 7 — Typical diagram for all short circuit tests except for 9.11.2.3 c)
Figure 8 — Typical diagram for short circuit tests according to 9.11.2.3 c)
Figure 9 — Detail of impedances Z, Z1 and Z2
Figure 10 — Void
Figure 11 — Void
Figure 12 — Void
Figure 13 — Test apparatus for the verification of the minimum I2t and Ip values to be withstood by the RCCB (9.11.2.1 a))
Figure 14 — Mechanical shock test apparatus (9.12.1)
Figure 15 — Mechanical impact test apparatus (9.12.2.1)
Figure 16 — Striking element for pendulum impact test apparatus (9.12.2.1)
Figure 17 — Mounting support for sample for mechanical impact test (9.12.2.1)
Figure 18 — Example of mounting and unenclosed RCCB for mechanical impact test (9.12.2.1)
Figure 19 — Example of mounting of panel mounting type RCCB for the mechanical impact test (9.12.2.1)
Figure 20 — Application of force for mechanical test of rail mounted RCCB (9.12.2.2)
Figure 21 — Ball-pressure test apparatus (9.13.2)
Figure 22 — Test circuit for the verification of the limiting value of overcurrent in case of single-phase load through a three-pole RCCB (9.18.2)
Figure 23 — Current ring wave 0,5 μs/100 kHz
Figure 24 — Test circuit for the ring wave test at RCCBs
Figure 25 — Stabilizing period for reliability test (9.22.1.3)
Figure 26 — Reliability test cycle (9.22.1.3)
Figure 27 — Example for test circuit for verification of ageing of electronic components (9.23)
Figure 28 — Surge current impulse 8/20 μs
Figure 29 — Test circuit for the surge current test at RCCBs
Figure 30 — Example of calibration record for short-circuit test (9.11.2.1 j) ii))
Figure B.1 — Examples of methods of measuring creepage distances and clearances
Figure C.1 — Test arrangement
Figure C.2 — Grid
Figure C.3 — Grid circuit
Figure IC.1 — Examples of pillar terminals
Figure IC.2 — Examples of screw terminals and stud terminals
Figure IC.3 — Examples of saddle terminals
Figure IC.4 — Examples of lug terminals
Figure J.1 — Connecting samples
Figure J.2 — Examples of screwless-type terminals
Figure K.1 — Example of position of the thermocouple for measurement of the temperature-rise
Figure K.2 — Dimensions of male tabs
Figure K.3 — Dimensions of round dimple detents (see Figure K.2)
Figure K.4 — Dimensions of rectangular dimple detents (see Figure K.2)
Figure K.5 — Dimensions of hole detents
Figure K.6 — Dimensions of female connectors
Figure L.1 — General arrangement for the test
Figure L.2
Table 1 — Limit values of break time and non-actuating time for alternating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type AC and A RCCB
Table 2 — Maximum values of break time for half-wave pulsating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type A RCCB
Table 3 — Rated impulse withstand voltage as a function of the nominal voltage of the installation
Table 4 — Standard conditions for operation in service
Table 5 — Minimum clearances and creepage distances
Table 6 — Connectable cross-sections of copper conductors for screw-type terminals
Table 7 — Temperature-rise values
Table 8 — Requirements for RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage
Table 9 — List of type tests
Table 10 — Test copper conductors corresponding to the rated currents
Table 11 — Screw thread diameters and applied torques
Table 12 — Pulling forces
Table 14 — Test voltage of auxiliary circuits
Table 16 — Test voltage for verification of impulse withstand voltage
Table 22 — Test voltage for verifying the suitability for isolation, referred to the rated impulse withstand voltage of the RCCB and the altitude where the test is carried out
Table 17 — Tests to be made to verify the behaviour of RCCBs under short-circuit conditions
Table 18 — Minimum values of l²t and lp
Table 19 — Power factors for short-circuit tests
Table 21 — Tests covered by this standard
Table 23 — Test to be carried out according to IEC 61543
Table A.1 — Test sequences
Table A.2 — Number of samples for full test procedure
Table A.3 — Number of samples for simplified test procedure
Table A.4 — Test sequences for RCCBs of different classification according to 4.6
Table IE.1 — Test sequences during follow-up inspections
Table IE.2 — Number of samples to be tested
Table IF.1 — Indication of silver wire diameters as a function of rated currents and short-circuit currents
Table J.1 — Connectable conductors
Table J.2 — Cross-sections of copper conductors connectable to screwless-type terminals
Table J.3 — Pull forces
Table K.1 — Informative table on colour code of female connectors in relationship with the cross section of the conductor
Table K.2 — Overload test forces
Table K.3 — Dimensions of tabs
Table K.4 — Dimensions of female connectors
Table L.1 — Marking for terminals
Table L.2 — Connectable cross-sections of aluminium conductors for screw-type terminals
Table L.3 — List of tests according to the material of conductors and terminals
Table L.4 — Connectable conductors and their theoretical diameters
Table L.5 — Cross sections (S) of aluminium test conductors corresponding to the rated currents
Table L.6 — Test conductor length
Table L.7 — Equalizer and busbar dimensions
Table L.8 — Test current as a function of rated current
Table L.9 — Example of calculation for determining the average temperature deviation D
Table 1 — Limit values of break time and non-actuating time(s) for alternating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type AC and A RCCB
Table 1.1 — Limit values of break time alternating residual currents (r.m.s. values) for type 1 RCCB
Table 2.1 — Maximum values of break time for half-wave pulsating residual currents (r.m.s values) for type 1 RCCB
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