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IEC 60998-2-4:2004

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Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for twist-on connecting devices

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English - French

Published date

29-09-2004

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Summarise this standard

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General
5 General notes on tests
6 Main characteristics
7 Classification
8 Marking
9 Protection against electric shock
10 Connection of conductors
11 Construction
12 Resistance to ageing, to humidity conditions, to
   ingress of solid objects and to harmful ingress of
   water
13 Insulation resistance and electric strength
14 Mechanical strength
15 Temperature rise
16 Resistance to heat
17 Clearances and creepage distances
18 Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat and fire
19 Resistance of insulating material to tracking
20 EMC requirements
Annex AA (informative) Example for temperature cycling test
                       according to 15.102.1

This International Standard applies to twist-on connecting devices for connecting two or more unprepared rigid and/or flexible copper conductors having a cross-sectional area of 0,5 mm2 up to and including 16 mm2 and complying with IEC 60228, the total cross-sectional area of the connected conductors not exceeding 35 mm2. It covers low voltage circuits up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. where electrical energy is utilized for household and similar purposes.

Committee
TC 23
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes IEC 60685-2-4 (03/2001) Stability Date: 2022. (09/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
47
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Current
Supersedes

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