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19/30406447 DC BS EN 62606 AMD2. General requirements for arc fault detection devices, 2019
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1
- 3.2
- 3.3
- 3.4 arc fault detection unit
- 4 Classification [Go to Page]
- 4.1 According to the method of construction [Go to Page]
- 4.1.1
- 4.1.2 AFDD as one single device, comprising an AFD unit and a protective device. [Go to Page]
- 4.1.2.1 AFD unit integrated in a protective device complying with one of the following standards: IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1 or IEC 62423.
- 4.1.2.2 AFD unit assembled by the manufacturer to a protective device complying with one of the following standards: IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1 or IEC 62423.
- 5 Characteristics of AFDDs [Go to Page]
- 5.1
- 5.2
- 5.3
- 5.4 Standard values of rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)
- 6 Marking and other product information
- 7 Standard conditions for operation in service and for installation [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Standard conditions
- 8 Requirements for construction and operation [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General
- 8.2
- 8.3
- 8.4
- 8.5 Temperature rise [Go to Page]
- 8.5.1 Temperature-rise limits
- 8.6 Operating characteristics [Go to Page]
- 8.6.1 Operating characteristics of the protective device part
- 9 Testing procedure [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General [Go to Page]
- 9.1.1 General testing procedure for the different type of AFDDs
- 9.1.2 The characteristics of AFDDs are checked by means of type tests
- 9.2
- 9.3
- 9.4
- 9.5
- 9.6
- 9.7 [Go to Page]
- 9.7.1
- 9.7.2
- 9.7.3
- 9.7.4
- 9.7.5
- 9.7.6 Capability of control circuits connected to the main circuit in respect of withstanding high DC voltages due to insulation measurements
- 9.7.7 [Go to Page]
- 9.7.7.1
- 9.7.7.2
- 9.7.7.3
- 9.7.7.4
- 9.7.7.5 Verification of the behaviour of components bridging the basic insulation
- 9.8
- 9.9 [Go to Page]
- 9.9.1
- 9.9.2 Series arc fault tests [Go to Page]
- 9.9.2.1 General
- 9.9.2.2
- 9.9.2.3
- 9.9.2.4
- 9.9.2.5 Test at the temperature limits
- 9.9.2.6
- 9.9.2.7
- 9.9.2.8 Verification of correct operation in case of arc in a three-phase system with unbalanced load
- 9.9.3
- 9.9.4 [Go to Page]
- 9.9.4.1
- 9.9.4.2 Masking test with inhibition loads
- 9.9.4.3
- 9.9.4.4
- 9.9.4.5 Masking test with inhibition loads for three-pole and four-pole AFDDs
- 9.9.5 [Go to Page]
- 9.9.5.1
- 9.9.5.2
- 9.9.5.3
- 9.9.5.4 Test with various disturbing loads for single-pole AFDD with two current path and two-pole AFDD
- 9.9.5.4 Test with various disturbing loads for single-pole AFDD with two current paths, two-pole AFDDs and four-pole AFDDs
- 9.9.5.5 Test with various disturbing loads for three-pole and four-pole AFDDs
- 9.10 Verification of mechanical and electrical endurance [Go to Page]
- 9.10.1
- 9.10.2
- 9.10.3 Condition of the AFDD after test
- 9.11 Verification of the behaviour of the AFDD under short-circuit conditions [Go to Page]
- 9.11.1 General
- 9.11.2 Short-circuit tests for AFDDs according to 4.1.1 [Go to Page]
- 9.11.2.1
- 9.11.2.2 General conditions for test
- 9.11.2.3 Verification of the rated making and breaking capacity (Im)
- 9.11.2.4 Verification of the rated making and breaking capacity on one pole (Im1) of AFDDs and their suitability for use in IT systems
- 9.12 Verification of resistance to mechanical shock and impact [Go to Page]
- 9.12.1
- 9.12.2 [Go to Page]
- 9.12.2.1
- 9.12.2.2
- 9.12.2.3 AFDDs designed to be mounted on a rail are mounted as for normal use on a rail rigidly fixed on a vertical rigid wall, but without cables being connected and without any cover or cover-plate.
- 9.13 Test of resistance to heat [Go to Page]
- 9.13.1 The samples, without removable covers, if any, are kept for 1 h in a heating cabinet at a temperature of 100 C ± 2 C; removable covers, if any, are kept for 1 h in the heating cabinet at a temperature of 70 C ± 2 C.
- 9.14
- 9.15
- 9.16
- 9.17
- 9.18 [Go to Page]
- 9.18.1
- 9.18.2 [Go to Page]
- 9.18.2.1
- 9.18.2.2 Test results
- 9.19 [Go to Page]
- 9.19.1
- 9.19.2 [Go to Page]
- 9.19.2.1
- 9.19.2.2
- 9.19.2.3
- 9.19.2.4 Testing procedure
- 9.19.2.5
- 9.19.2.6 Final verification
- 9.19.3 Test with temperature of 40 C
- 9.20 Verification of ageing of electronic components
- 9.21 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) [Go to Page]
- 9.21.1
- 9.21.2
- 9.21.3
- 9.21.4 [Go to Page]
- 9.21.4.1
- 9.21.4.2 Criteria A
- 9.21.4.3 Criteria B
- 9.21.4.4 Criteria C
- Annex A (normative) Test sequence and number of samples to be submitted for certification purposes
- Annex D (normative) Additional requirements and tests for AFDDs according to the classification 4.1.3 designed to be assembled on site together with a main protective device (circuit-breaker or RCCB or RCBO) [Go to Page]
- D.6 Type tests and verifications
- D.6.3 Tests on assembled AFDDs
- Annex E (normative) Routine tests [Go to Page]
- E.3 Electric strength test
- Annex ID (informative) Follow-up testing program for AFDDs [Go to Page]
