IEC 60694:1996+AMD1:2000+AMD2:2001 CSV

FOREWORD
1 General
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Normative references
2 Normal and special service conditions
   2.1 Normal service conditions
   2.2 Special service conditions
3 Definitions
   3.1 General terms
   3.2 Assemblies of switchgear and controlgear
   3.3 Parts of assemblies
   3.4 Switching devices
   3.5 Parts of switchgear and controlgear
   3.6 Operation
   3.7 Characteristic quantities
   3.8 Index of definitions
4 Ratings
   4.1 Rated voltages (U[r])
   4.2 Rated insulation level
   4.3 Rated frequency (f[r])
   4.4 Rated normal current and temperature rise
   4.5 Rated short-time withstand current (l[k])
   4.6 Rated peak withstand current (l[p])
   4.7 Rated duration of short circuit (t[k])
   4.8 Rated supply frequency of closing and opening
        devices and of auxiliary circuits (U[a])
   4.9 Rated supply frequency of closing and opening
        devices and of auxiliary circuits
   4.10 Rated pressure of compressed gas supply for
        insulation and/or operation
5 Design and construction
   5.1 Requirements for liquids in switchgear and
        controlgear
   5.2 Requirements for gases in switchgear and
        controlgear
   5.3 Earthing of switchgear and controlgear
   5.4 Auxiliary and control equipment
   5.5 Dependent power operation
   5.6 Stored energy operation
   5.7 Independent manual operation
   5.8 Operation of releases
   5.9 Low- and high-pressure interlocking and
        monitoring devices
   5.10 Nameplates
   5.11 Interlocking devices
   5.12 Position indication
   5.13 Degrees of protection by enclosures
   5.14 Creepage distances
   5.15 Gas and vacuum tightness
   5.16 Liquid tightness
   5.17 Flammability
   5.18 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
6 Type tests
   6.1 General
   6.2 Dielectric tests
   6.3 Radio interference voltage (r.i.v.) test
   6.4 Measurement of the resistance of circuits
   6.5 Temperature-rise tests
   6.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand
        current tests
   6.7 Verification of the protection
   6.8 Tightness tests
   6.9 Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC)
   6.10 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits
7 Routine tests
   7.1 Dielectric test on the main circuit
   7.2 Dielectric test on auxiliary and control circuit
   7.3 Measurement of the resistance of the main
        circuit
   7.4 Tightness test
   7.5 Design and visual checks
8 Guide to the selection of switchgear and controlgear
9 Information to be given with enquiries, tenders and
   offers
10 Rules for transport, storage, installation, operation
   and maintenance
   10.1 Conditions during transport, storage and
        installation
   10.2 Installation
   10.3 Operation
   10.4 Maintenance
11 Safety
   11.1 Electrical aspects
   11.2 Mechanical aspects
   11.3 Thermal aspects
   11.4 Operation aspects
Annex A (normative) Identification of test specimens
Annex B (normative) Determination of the equivalent
        r.m.s. value of a short-time current during a
        short circuit of a given duration
Annex C (normative) Method for the weatherproofing test
        for outdoor switchgear and controlgear
Annex D (informative) Information about insulation
        levels and tests
Annex E (informative) Tightness (information, example
        and guidance)
Annex F (informative) Dielectric testing of self-protected
        switchgear and controlgear
Annex G (informative) Bibliography
Annex H (informative) Electromagnetic compatibility
        site measurements

Applies, unless otherwise specified in relevant IEC standards, to all a.c. high-voltage switchgear and controlgear designed for indoor or outdoor installation, for operation at service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz, on systems having voltages above 1000 V. The contents of the corrigenda of January 2001 and December 2001 have been included in this copy. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (1996), its amendment 1 (2000) and its amendment 2 (2001). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.