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Description / Abstract:
Scope and object
This standard applies, when required by the relevant product
standard, to switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as
²equipment² and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated
voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. It
does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
which are dealt with in IEC 60439.
NOTE – In certain clauses or subclauses of this
standard, the equipment covered by this standard is also referred
to as ²device², to be consistent with the text of such clauses or
subclauses.
The object of this standard is to state those general rules and
requirements which are common to low-voltage equipment as defined
in 1.1, including for example:
- definitions;
- characteristics;
- information supplied with the equipment;
- normal service, mounting and transport conditions;
- constructional and performance requirements;
- verification of characteristics and performance. Digital
inputs and/or digital outputs contained in switchgear and
controlgear, and intended to be compatible with programmable
controllers (PLCs) are covered by Annex S.