This part of GB/T 14598 specifies the performance requirements of the protection system and its components. This section applies to protective devices in protection systems and devices connected to protective devices that affect their performance. This section applies to the following objects: — manufacturers of protection systems or their components; — users of protection systems; — manufacturers of control panels; — installers of electrical equipment; — consultant engineers. Various IEC standards specify the technical requirements for the various components of the protection system, and these standards are quoted in the relevant parts of this Part. Appendix A lists a block diagram of a protection system, which also shows the relevant IEC technical committees that develop technical specifications for the various components of the protection system. The user is advised to make decisions consistent with the provisions of the technical committees involved which are responsible for the protection system as a whole.