Adoption proposal forms for standards

IEC 60044-1 (2003-02)
Title:Instrument transformers — Part 1: Current transformers
Scope: This part of IEC 60044 applies to newly manufactured current transformers for use with electrical measuring instruments and electrical protective devices at frequencies from 15 Hz to 100 Hz. Although the requirements relate basically to transformers with separate windings, they are also applicable, where appropriate, to autotransformers.

IEC 60189-1:2007
Title:Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath
Part 1: General test and measuring methods
Scope: This part of IEC 60189 specifies mechanical, electrical and climatic test methods for low-frequency cables and wires designed for use in telecommunication inside plant and equipment and in electronic devices employing similar techniques. The other parts of IEC 60189 describe the construction and characteristics of each type of cable and wire.

IEC 60044-5 (2004-04)
Title: Instrument transformers — Part 5: Capacitor voltage transformers
Scope:This part of IEC 60044 applies to new single-phase capacitor voltage transformers connected between line and ground for system voltages Um ≥ 72.5 kV at power frequencies from 15 Hz to 100 Hz. They are intended to supply a low voltage for measurement, control and protective functions. The capacitor voltage transformer can be equipped with or without carrier-frequency accessories for power line carrier-frequency (PLC) application at carrier frequencies from 30 kHz to 500 kHz.

IEC 60044-6 (1992-03)
Title: Instrument transformers — Part 6: Requirements for protective current transformers for transient performance
Scope: This part of IEC 60044 covers the requirements and tests, in addition to those in Chapter I of IEC 60185, that are necessary for inductive current transformers for use with electrical protective schemes in which the prime requirement for the current transformers is the maintenance of a defined pe rformance up to several times the rated current when the current contains an exponentially decaying d.c. component of defined time constant.

IEC 60044-8 (2002-07)
Title: Instrument transformers — Part 8: Electronic current transformers
Scope: This part of IEC 60044 applies to newly manufactured electronic current transformers having an analogue voltage output or a digital output, for use with electrical measuring instruments and electrical protective devices at nominal frequencies from 15 Hz to 100 Hz.

IEC 60076-3:2000
Title: Power transformers — Part 3: Insulation levels, dielectric tests and external clearances in air
Scope: Gives insulation requirements for power transformers and the corresponding insulation tests for specific windings. Applies to single-phase and three-phase oil-immersed power transformers as defined in the IEC 60076-1. It Includes appendices on: partial discharge measurements during induced a.c. withstand voltage test on transformers; overvoltage transferred from a high-voltage winding to a low-voltage winding; information to be supplied with enquiries and orders.

IEC 60076-4:2002
Title: Power transformers — Part 4: Guide to the lightning impulse and switching impulse testing — Power transformers and reactors
Scope: Gives guidance and explanatory comments on the existing procedures for lightning and switching impulse testing of power transformers to supplement the requirements of IEC 60076-3. Also generally applicable to the testing of reactors (see IEC 60289), modifications to power transformer procedures being indicated where required. Information is given on waveshapes, test circuits including test connections, earthing practices, failure detection methods, test procedures, measuring techniques and interpretation of results.

IEC 60076-15:2008
Title: Power transformers — Part 15: Gas-filled power transformers
Scope: Applies to gas-filled power transformers (including auto-transformers) and to all construction technologies. May be applicable as a whole or in parts to other transformers.

IEC 60269-2:2006
Title: Low-voltage fuses — Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application) — Examples of standardized systems of fuses A to I.
Scope: Fuses for use by authorized persons are generally designed to be used in installations where the fuse-links are accessible to, and may be replaced by, authorized persons only. This standard is divided into fuse systems, (A thru I), each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by authorized persons.

IEC 60269-3:2006
Title: Low-voltage fuses — Part 3: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons (fuses mainly for household and  similar applications) — Examples of standardized systems of fuses A to F
Scope: Fuses for use by unskilled persons according to the following fuse systems comply with all subclauses of IEC 60269-1 and with the requirements laid down in the relevant fuse systems. This standard is divided into six fuse systems, each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by unskilled persons.

IEC 60269-4:2006
Title: Low-voltage fuses — Part 4: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices
Scope: These supplementary requirements apply to fuse-links for application in equipment containing semiconductor devices for circuits of nominal voltages up to 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. and also, in so far as they are applicable, for circuits of higher nominal voltages.

IEC 60335-2-29:2004
Title: Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers
Scope: Deals with the safety of electric battery chargers for household use having an output at safety extra-low voltage, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. This standard also includes battery chargers intended for use in garages, shops, light industry and on farms.

IEC 60335-2-76:2006
Title: Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-76: Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
Scope: Applicable to the safety of electric fence energizers, the rated voltage of which is not more than 250 V.
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IEC 60335-2-87:2007
Title: Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-87: Particular requirements for electrical animal-stunning equipment
Scope: Deals with the safety of electric animal-stunning equipment, These are for industrial or commercial use, on farms or in areas where they may be a source of danger to the public. The standard covers manual, semi-automatic and automatic equipment.

IEC 60439-1:2004
Title: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 1: Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies
Scope: Applies to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (type-tested assemblies (TTA) and partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA)), the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. at frequencies not exceeding 1 000 Hz, or 1 500 V d.c.

IEC 60439-2:2005
Title: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 2: Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways)
Scope: Applies to busbar trunking systems intended to supply luminaires through tap-off units but does not apply to supply track systems in accordance with IEC Publication 60570.

IEC 60439-4:2004
Title: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 4: Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS)
Scope: Applies to type-tested ASSEMBLIES (TTA) intended for use on construction sites, i.e. temporary places of work to which the public do not generally have access and where building construction, installation, repairs, alteration or demolition of property (buildings) or civil engineering (public works) or excavation or any other similar operations are carried out. These ASSEMBLIES may be transportable (semi-fixed) or mobile.  This standard does not apply to ASSEMBLIES for use in the administrative centres of construction sites (offices, cloakrooms, ASSEMBLY rooms, canteens, restaurants, dormitories, toilets, etc.). The nominal primary voltage and the nominal secondary voltage of transformers incorporated in ACS shall be within the limits specified in IEC 60439-1. Requirements for electrical protection provided by equipment manufactured according to this International Standard shall comply with the requirements given in IEC 60364-7-704. NOTE: This standard may be used as a guide to partially type-tested ASSEMBLIES (PTTA) constructed according to agreement between manufacturer and user taking into account the nature of supply and/or distribution network and relevant installation requirements.

IEC 60439-5:2005
Title: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 5: Particular requirements for assemblies for power distribution in public networks
Scope: This standard gives supplementary requirements for substation cable distribution boards (SCDBs) and cable distribution cabinets (CDCs), which are stationary, type-tested assemblies (TTA). They are used for the distribution of electrical energy in three-phase systems. Open-type ASSEMBLY are not covered by this standard.

IEC 60529:2001
Title: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Scope: Applies to the classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment with a rated voltage not exceeding 72.5 kV. Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 60670-1:2002
Title: Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations — Part 1: General requirements
Scope: This part of IEC 60670 applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called "boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.

IEC 60670-21:2004
Title: Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations — Part 21: Particular requirements for boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means
Scope: This part of IEC 60670 applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called "boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.   This part applies to boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means.

IEC 60670-22:2003
Title: Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations — Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures
Scope: This part of IEC 60670 applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called "boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.  This standard applies to connecting boxes for junction(s) and/or tapping(s).

IEC 60670-23:2006
Title: Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations — Part 23: Particular requirements for floor boxes and enclosures
Scope: This standard applies to boxes and enclosures intended to be installed in any kind of floor, and to protect accessories against load up to and including 1 000 N.

IEC 60670-24:2005
Title: Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations — Part 24: Particular requirements for enclosures for housing protective devices and similar power consuming devices
Scope: This part of IEC 60670 applies to empty enclosures and parts of them for electrical accessories intended to be used with a rated voltage not exceeding 400 V and a total incoming load current not exceeding 125 A for household and similar fixed electrical installations, where a maximum capability to dissipate power in normal use is declared by the manufacturer.  These enclosures are intended for housing protective devices and devices with or without power dissipation. They are intended to be installed where the prospective short circuit current does not exceed 10 kA unless they are protected by current limiting protective devices with a cut-off current not exceeding 17 kA.

IEC 60826:2003
Title: Design criteria of overhead transmission lines
Scope: This International Standard specifies the loading and strength requirements of overhead lines derived from reliability based design principles. These requirements apply to lines 45 kV and above, but can also be applied to lines with a lower nominal voltage. This standard also provides a framework for the preparation of national standards dealing with overhead transmission lines, using reliability concepts and employing probabilistic or semi-probabilistic methods. These national standards will need to establish the local climatic data for the use and application of this standard, in addition to other data that are country specific. Although the design criteria in this standard apply to new lines, many concepts can be used to address the reliability requirements for refurbishment and uprating of existing lines. This standard does not cover the detailed design of line components such as towers, foundations, conductors or insulators.

IEC 60947-1:2007
Title: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — Part 1: General rules
Scope: The purpose of this standard is to harmonize as far as practicable all rules and requirements of a general nature applicable to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear in order to obtain uniformity of requirements and tests throughout the corresponding range of equipment and to avoid the need for testing to different standards.

IEC 60044-1 (2003-02)
Title:Instrument transformers — Part 1: Current transformers
Scope: This part of IEC 60044 applies to newly manufactured current transformers for use with electrical measuring instruments and electrical protective devices at frequencies from 15 Hz to 100 Hz. Although the requirements relate basically to transformers with separate windings, they are also applicable, where appropriate, to autotransformers.

IEC 60189-1:2007
Title:Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath
Part 1: General test and measuring methods
Scope: This part of IEC 60189 specifies mechanical, electrical and climatic test methods for low-frequency cables and wires designed for use in telecommunication inside plant and equipment and in electronic devices employing similar techniques. The other parts of IEC 60189 describe the construction and characteristics of each type of cable and wire.