IEC 61540:1999 PDF

Scope: This International Standard applies to portable devices for household and similar uses (hereafter referred to as portable residual current devices(PRCDs),consisting of a plug,a residual current device (RCD)and one or more cocket-outlets or a provision for connection,functionally independent of, or functionally dependent on, line voltage. 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 250V a.c., or for rated current not exceeding 32A for rated voltages not exceeding 130V a.c.to earth .They are intended to provide protection against shock hazard in case of direct contact, in addition to the protection provided by the fixed installations for the circuit downstream.) PRCDs have a rated residual operating current not exceeding 0,03A. They ensute tripping in case of residual alternating currents and residual pulsating direct currents, whether suddenly applied or slowly rising (see 8.15). Plugs and socket-outlets will comply with the relevant standards.

IEC 61540:1999 history

2023 IEC 61540:2023 Portable residual current devices (PRCDs) without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar use
1999 IEC 61540:1999 Electrical accessories - Portable residual current devices without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar use (PRCDs)
1998 IEC 61540:1997/AMD1:1998 Electrical accessories - Portable residual current devices without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar use (PRCDs)
1997 IEC 61540:1997 Electrical accessories - Portable residual current devices without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar use (PRCDs)