EN 60947-1:1997

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: General rules

General information

Current stage: 99.60 Withdrawal effective Nov 1, 2001

Originator: CENELEC

Owner: CLC/TC 17B Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear

Type: European Norm

ICS: 29.130.20 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear

Scope

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. or 1.500 V d.c. It does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The object of this standard is to state those general rules and requirements which are common to low-voltage equipment, including for example definitions, characteristics, information supplied with the equipment, normal service, mounting and transport conditions, constructional and performance requirements, verification of characteristics and performance

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2004/108/EC

Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC

Harmonized/Supporting

Legislation 2004/108/EC

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)

Harmonized/Supporting

Legislation 2006/95/EC