EN 61243-3:2014

Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type EN 61243-3:2014

Publication date:   Jan 21, 2015

General information

60.60 Standard published   Nov 28, 2014

CENELEC

CLC/TC 78 Equipment and tools for live working

European Norm

13.260   Protection against electric shock. Live working | 29.240.20   Power transmission and distribution lines | 29.260.99   Other electrical equipment for working in special conditions

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IEC 61243-3:2014 is applicable to hand-held two-pole voltage detectors with their accessories (crocodile clips and detachable leads) to be used in contact with parts of electrical systems for a.c. voltages not exceeding 1 000 V at nominal frequencies between 16 2/3 Hz and up to 500 Hz, and/or for d.c. voltages not exceeding 1 500 V. Contact electrode extensions are not covered by this standard. Voltage detectors covered by this standard are intended to be used under dry and humid conditions, both indoor and outdoor. They are not intended to be used under rain conditions. Voltage detectors covered by this standard are not intended to be used for continuous operation. Voltage detectors covered by this standard are intended to be used up to 2 000 m above sea level. This standard also includes provisions for the following supplementary functions when available:

- phase indication;

- rotating field indication;

- and continuity check. Other supplementary functions are not covered by this standard. Voltage detectors covered by this standard are not considered as measuring devices. Relevant safety requirements for measuring devices are included in IEC 61010 series.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2009. It is a technical revision which includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:

- requirement and test to manage interference voltages at power frequencies;

- and informative annex on voltage detectors and the presence of interference voltages.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2006/95/EC

Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)

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2014/35/EU

Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits

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Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
EN 61243-3:2010

NOW

PUBLISHED
EN 61243-3:2014
60.60 Standard published
Nov 28, 2014

CORRIGENDA / AMENDMENTS

PUBLISHED
EN 61243-3:2014/AC:2015

PUBLISHED
EN 61243-3:2014/AC:2015