IEC 61540 Consolidated version Revised
IEC 61540:1997+AMD1:1998 CSV
Electrical accessories - Portable residual current devices without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar use (PRCDs)
Applies to portable devices consisting of a plug, a residual current device (RCD) and one or more socket-outlets or a provision for connection. They do not incorporate overcurrent protection. They are intended for single-phase circuits for rated currents not exceeding 16 A for rated voltages not exceeding 250 V a.c., or for rated current not exceeding 32 A for rated voltages not exceeding 130 V a.c. to earth. This consolidated version consists of the first edition (1997) and its amendment 1 (1998). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.
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A more recent version of this publication exists:
IEC 61540:2023
Technical committee
TC 23/SC 23E Circuit-breakers and similar equipment for household use| Publication type | International Standard |
| Publication date | 1999-03-11 |
| Edition | 1.1 |
| ICS | 29.120.01 |
| Withdrawal date | 2023-07-19 |
| ISBN number | 2831847036 |
| Pages | 223 |
| File size | 2.09 MB |
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