Specifies the glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure to simulate the effect of thermal stresses which may be produced by heat sources such as glowing elements or overleaded resistors, for short periods, in order to assess the fire hazard by a simulation technique. The test described in this standard is applicable to electrotechnical equipment, its subassemblies and components, and may also be applied to solid electrical insulating materials or other solid combustible materials. Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
Legislation related to this standard
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)
Harmonized/SupportingDirective 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
Harmonized/Supporting
WITHDRAWN
EN 60695-2-1/0:1996
WITHDRAWN
EN 60695-2-10:2001
99.60
Withdrawal effective
May 14, 2016
PUBLISHED
EN 60695-2-10:2013