NEN EN 60898 : 1992 AMD 16 1996
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS
01-12-2003
12-01-2013
1. General
2. Definitions
3. Classification
4. Characteristics of circuit-breakers
5. Marking and other product information
6. Standard conditions for operation in service
7. Requirements for construction and operation
8. Tests
8.1 Type tests and routine tests
8.2 Test conditions
8.3 Indelibility of marking
8.4 Reliability of screws, current-carrying parts and
connections
8.5 Reliability of terminals for external conductors
8.6 Protection against electric shock
8.7 Dielectric properties
8.8 Temperature rise and power loss
8.9 28-day test
8.10 Tripping characteristics
8.11 Mechanical and electrical
8.12 Short-circuit
8.13 Resistance to mechanical shock and impact
8.14 Resistance to heat
8.15 Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire
8.16 Resistance to rusting
Figures
A. Determination of short-circuit power factor
B. Determination of clearances and creepage distances
C. Test sequences and number of samples to be submitted
for certification purposes
D. Coordination of circuit-breakers with separate fuses
associated in the same circuit
E. Special requirements for auxiliary circuits for
safety extra-low voltage
F. Examples of terminals
G. Void
H. Arrangement for the detection of the emission of
ionized gases during short-circuit tests
ZA. Classification of circuit-breakers into energy
limiting classes
ZB. Guide for the selection of circuit breakers with
reference to their rated voltage
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