TEST REPORT IEC Switches for appliances Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches

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1 Test Report issued under the responsibility of: TEST REPORT Switches for appliances Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches Report Reference No.... : SH Date of issue... : Total number of pages Testing Laboratory... : INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES SHANGHAI Address... : Building No.86, 1198 Qinzhou Road (North), Shanghai , China Applicant s name... : Address... : Miltiplug Marketing cc PO Box South Hills 2136 Gauteng South Africa Test specification: Standard... : (Second Edition):2010 (see also IEC : A1: A2:2007) Test procedure... : Non-standard test method..: Test Report Form No.... : Testing IEC61058_2_1B Test Report Form(s) Originator... : IMQ Master TRF... : Dated Copyright 2011 Worldwide System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE), Geneva, Switzerland. All rights reserved. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial purposes as long as the IECEE is acknowledged as copyright owner and source of the material. IECEE takes no responsibility for and will not assume liability for damages resulting from the reader's interpretation of the reproduced material due to its placement and context. If this Test Report Form is used by non-iecee members, the IECEE/IEC logo and the reference to the CB Scheme procedure shall be removed. This report is not valid as a CB Test Report unless signed by an approved CB Testing Laboratory and appended to a CB Test Certificate issued by an NCB in accordance with IECEE 02. Test item description... : Trade Mark... : Manufacturer... : Cord switch MULTIPLUG MULTIPLUG MARKETING CC 41 Outeniqua Street Alrode South Gauteng South Africa. Model/Type reference... : Ratings... : MM 250V~ 2A 1E4

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3 Page 3 of 80 Report No. SH List of Attachments (including a total number of pages in each attachment): Summary of testing: Tests performed (name of test and test clause): 1)The below clauses are not applicable for this switch, thus not checked in this report: Testing location: INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES SHANGHAI Clause 17: ENDURANCE Relevant subclauses concerning electronic switches are omitted Clause 23: ABNORMAL OPERATION AND FAULT CONDITION FOR ELECTRONIC SWITCHES Clause 24: COMPONENTS Clause 25: EMC REQUIREMENTS 2) According to VC 8052 and SANS , IEC is used to test and evaluate this cord switch. No further national difference is checked for this cord switch. 3 As client s declaration, this MM switch is a cord switch used in Pollution 1 degree only. 4) The whole product has been evaluated and complies with the standards. 5) Determination of the test result includes consideration of measurement uncertainty from the test equipment and methods. Summary of compliance with National Differences List of countries addressed:

4 Copy of marking plate Page 4 of 80 Report No. SH MULTIPLUG MM 250V~ 2A

5 Page 5 of 80 Report No. SH Test item particulars...: Type reference... : unique (U.T.) common (C.T.) Method of actuating...: rotary lever rocker push-button push-pull push-push cord-operated other: Type of circuit...: [1.2] [1.2] 2.4 [1.3] [1.2] [1.4] [3.3] Special [3.3] Table 15 Electrical endurance tests for the different types of electronic switches with or without electrical contact(s) Connection to the switch:... : Disconnection... : SSD without electrical contact(s) SSD with serial contact(s) SSD with parallel contact(s) SSD with serial and parallel contact(s) rewirable non rewirable electronic micro full all-pole Type of load...: Substantially resistive Resistive and/or motor Circuit for specific load of motor with a locked rotor Circuit for an inductive load Resistive and capacitive Tungsten filament lamp load Circuit for specific lamp load Specific declared Means of suspension...: with means without means Number of cycles...: 1E4 Ambient temp., actuating member C)..: 0~55 Ambient temperature, other parts ( C)..: 0~55 For appliance class...: IP number...: II IP20 PTI (V)...: 175 Rated Impulse Voltage U imp (V)...: 2500 Material group...: I II IIIa IIIb Pollution degree...: Type of terminals...: With screw terminals Type of flexible cable...: round flat rond / flat Cross-sectional area (mm²)...: Possible test case verdicts: - test case does not apply to the test object... : H03VVH2-F 2x0.5 mm² (declared by client) - test object does meet the requirement... : P (Pass) - test object does not meet the requirement... : F (Fail)

6 Page 6 of 80 Report No. SH Testing... : Date of receipt of test item... : Date (s) of performance of tests... : ~ General remarks: The test results presented in this report relate only to the object tested. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the Issuing testing laboratory. "(see Enclosure #)" refers to additional information appended to the report. "(see appended table)" refers to a table appended to the report. This switch is a cord switch for domestic indoor use only as factory s declaration. Throughout this report a comma / point is used as the decimal separator. Manufacturer s Declaration per sub-clause of IECEE 02: The application for obtaining a CB Test Certificate includes more than one factory location and a declaration from the Manufacturer stating that the sample(s) submitted for evaluation is (are) representative of the products from each factory has been provided... : Yes Not applicable When differences exist; they shall be identified in the General product information section. Name and address of factory (ies): MULTIPLUG MARKETING CC 41 Outeniqua Street Alrode South Gauteng South Africa. General product information: The device under evaluation is a Cord Switch of type MM, rewirable, rocker actuating.

7 Page 7 of 80 Report No.SH MARKING AND DOCUMENTATION 8.1 The switch manufacturer provide adequate information to ensure that: - appliance manufacturer can select and install a switch; OK P - end user can use a switch as intended by the switch manufacturer; OK P - corresponding tests performed in accordance with this standard. OK P Information is provided in one or more of the following ways, as detailed in table 3. By Marking (Ma) Information provided by marking on the switch itself. OK P By Documentation (Do) Information provided by separate documentation, which may consist of a leaflet, a specification sheet, or a drawing, etc. OK P Documentation made available to the appliance manufacturer or end user in any suitable format. OK P Table 3 No. Switch information Characteristic Subclause Way of information C.T. U.T. 1 SWITCH IDENTIFICATION 1.1 Manufacturer's name or trade mark Ma Ma MULTIPLUG P 1.2 Type reference Ma Ma MM P 2 SWITCH ENVIRONMENT / MOUNTING 2.1 Degree of protection provided for the switch when mounted according to documentation Do Do IP 20 Degree of protection against electric shock, from outside of an Class 0 appliance Do Do Class I Method of: - mounting and actuating the switch code of IEC P Class II Class III and Do Do Cord switch, rocker actuating P - providing earthing if appropriate Do Do - Intended method(s) of mounting and the intended orientation(s) declared. Do Do - Pollution degree Do Do P P

8 Page 8 of 80 Report No.SH TEMPERATURE 3.1 Ambient temperature limits if from 0 C to : Ma Do - C 3.2 Ambient air temperature for - electronic switches...: Ma Do - C - cord and independently mounted switches if or 0 C to 35 C...: Ma Do - C - other switches, if 0 C or to 55 C...: Ma Do - C 4 ELECTRICAL LOAD / CONNECTION 4.1 Rated voltage or voltage range...: 6.1 Ma Do 250 V P 4.2 Nature of supply if the switch is not intended for both a.c. and d.c. or if the rating is different for a.c and d.c Ma Do ~ P 4.3 Frequency or frequency range if 50 Hz or Hz...: Ma Do - Hz 4.4 Circuits of substantially resistive loads - rated current of the rated load...: Ma Do 2 A P 4.5 Circuits for resistive and motor load with a power factor rated current...: and for electronic switches the minimum current (or power)...: 4.6 Circuits for resistive and capacitive load - rated current and rated peak surge current...: and for electronic switches the minimum current (or power)...: 4.7 Circuits for tungsten filament lamp load Ma/ Do Do - A W Ma/ Do Do - A W Ma/ Do Do - A W Ma/ Do Do - A W Ma/ Do Do - A W - rated current...: and for electronic switches the minimum Ma/ current (or power)...: Do Do - A W 4.8 Circuits for declared specific loads - details of the appliance to be controlled, or other specific load Do Switches for more than one circuit - the current to each circuit and to each terminal... : Ma / Do Do - A

9 Page 9 of 80 Report No.SH If different from each other, it is made clear to which circuit or which terminal the information applies Ma / Do Do Rated impulse withstand voltage...: Do Do 2.5 KV P For electronic switches. Items below 4.11 Thermal current Ith Ma Do - A 4.12 Duty-type Do Do ON/OFF-time for duty-type Do Do Type and/or connection of Single pole, single load P switch Do Do 4.15 Circuits for specific lamp load - rated current and inrush current...: Do Do - A 4.16 Circuits for an inductive load with a power factor rated current Do Do - A 4.17 Circuits for specific load of motor with a locked rotor and with a power factor rated current Do Do - A 5 TERMINALS / CONDUCTORS 5.1 All terminals suitably identified, or their purpose self-evident, or the switch circuitry visually apparent Ma Ma self-evident P Terminals intended for connection of supply conductors, the identification may take the form of: - a letter L Ma Ma - - a number Ma Ma - - or of an arrow Ma Ma Terminals for earthing marked with the protective earth symbol Ma Ma Information for terminal if this needs prepared conductors or use of special purpose tool 7.2 Do Do Method of connection and disconnection for screw less terminals Do Do Type of conductor to be connected to the terminal Do Do Unprepared flexible cord P 5.6 Suitability for interconnection of two or more conductors to terminals Do Do Type of solder terminal for:

10 Page 10 of 80 Report No.SH hand with soldering iron Do Do - - solder bath Do Do - - securing the conductor by mechanical means and by soldering Do Do - - type Do Do - - type Do Do - Suitability for connection of supply conductors to terminals: unprepared Do Do OK P prepared Do Do Tabs with dimension other than those according to IEC Do Do - - appropriate female connector (size, material etc.) Non rewirable switch Do Do Switch suitable only for use with flat cords Do Do OK P 6 OPERATING CYCLES / SEQUENCE 6.1 Number of operating cycles Ma Do 1E4, (not required to mark) P 6.2 Operating sequence for switches with more than one circuit Do Do Forces applied to end stops or full travel of actuating member Do Do - 7 SIGNAL INDICATORS 7.1 Maximum power of tungsten filament signal lamps...: Ma Ma - W Marking visible when replacing lamp Ma Ma Intended function or operation of signal indicator Do Do - 8 CIRCUIT DISCONNECTION 8.1 Electronic Ma Do Micro Ma Do - Full Do Do OK P 9 INSULATING MATERIALS 9.1 Proof tracking index PTI.. : Do Do 175 V P 9.2 Glow-wire temperature, 650 C Do -

11 Page 11 of 80 Report No.SH Glow-wire temperature, 750 C Do Glow-wire temperature, 850 C Do OK 10 COOLING CONDITION 10.1 Not requiring forced cooling Do Do Requiring cooling Do Do Direction of air for forced cooling Do Do Speed of air for forced cooling Do Do Thermal resistance of heat sink Do Do Incoming temperature, density and other details of the air stream Do Do - 11 PROTECTIVE DEVICE 11.1 Rated current / tripping characteristic / breaking capacity of replaceable built-in protection Ma Do Type / function of nonreplaceable built-in protection Do Do External protective device rated current, tripping characteristic, breaking capacity Do Do - 12 TEST CONDITIONS 12.1 For electronic switches Do Do For switches having a contact making and breaking speed independent from the speed of actuation Do Do CATEGORY / TYPE OF APPLIANCE WITH WITCH THE SWITCH MAY BE USED Cord intended only for controlling luminaries Do Do Category/type of appliance according to IEC Do Do When symbols are used, they be as follows (see note 1): Volts (V) Amperes (A) Watts (W) Volt-amperes (VA) P Alternating current (single-phase) Alternating current (3-phase) or a.c. or a.c. P P

12 Page 12 of 80 Report No.SH or 3 a.c. or 3 a.c. Alternating current (3-phase with neutral) 3 N or 3 N a.c or 3N a.c. Direct current or d.c. or d.c. Earth symbol Protective earth symbol Non-protected against solid IP0X objects - Protected against solid objects IP1X IP6X IP2X P Non-protected against ingress of IPX0 water IPX0 P Protected against ingress of IPX1 IPX7 water - Ambient temperature limit(s) T - Frequency of supply Hz - Number of operating cycles See 8.7 1E4 P Symbol for micro-disconnection - Symbol for the: - OFF -position or the direction of actuation to the OFF position OK, P - ON -position or the direction of actuation to the ON position OK, P Electronic disconnection - Type of load: Incandescent lamp load - Tungsten filament lamp load - Fluorescent lamp load - Transformer connection - Iron core transformer with low voltage tungsten filament lamp load - Electronic step-down convertor with low voltage tungsten filament lamp load - Direction of air for forced cooling - Speed of air for forced cooling m / s - Thermal resistance of heat sink K / W - Cyclic duration factor % -

13 Page 13 of 80 Report No.SH Terminal for regulated load - Information about rated current and rated voltage provided by using figures alone. Resistive load and for motor load (example). - 16(3) A 250 V or 16(3) / 250 or 16(3) 250 Resistive load and for capacitive load (example). - 2/8 A 250 V or 2/ Resistive load and for tungsten filament lamp load (example). a) 6[16] A 250 V or 6[16] / 250 or 6[16] b) 6 1 A 250 V or 6 1 A / 250 or Declared specific loads given by reference to drawings or to types, for example: - Electric motor, - - Drawing number, - - Parts list No. - - Made by - - Or "5 x 80 W fluorescent lamp load - The thermal current I th, if applicable... : - A Test conditions for verifying I th is specified. - Information concerning the thermal current I th is given together with the maximum rated current and marked as the following example shows: 3 < 12 / : - A If a minimum power is specified it is indicated together with the maximum power and marked as the following example shows: 20 W / 100 W... : - W 8.5 Information about rated ambient temperature is provided by indicating the lower temperature value preceding the letter "T", the higher temperature value following the letter "T". (example): - No lower temperature value given, the lower temperature value is 0 C T 85 ( 25 C up to +85 C)... : - C - T 85 (0 C up to +85 C)... : - C If no information is given - rated ambient temperature range is 0 C up to 55 C 0-55 C P Switches only partially suitable for a rated ambient temperature higher than 55 C (according to ), the information is provided as follows (example): -T 85 / 35 (up to 85 C for the switch body and up to 55 C for the actuating member)... : - C

14 Page 14 of 80 Report No.SH Switches only partially suitable for a rated ambient temperature higher than 55 C or 35 C (see and ), the information is provided as follows (example): -T 85 / 35 (up to 85 C for the switch body and up t - C 8.6 Symbol for Class II equipment or appliance not used for switches. OK, not used. P 8.7 Information about rated operating cycles by using symbol "E", indicating exponent 1E4 (not required to mark) P 8.8 Required marking on a switch is preferably on the body of the switch. OK P Not on screws, removable washers or other removable. OK P Marking for replaceable fuse in an electronic switch placed on the fuse-holder or in the proximity of the fuse indicated by symbols (IEC 60127) For switches of small dimensions, - the marking may be on different surfaces - The required marking legible and durable. OK P Compliance with the requirements of 8.1 to 8.8 is checked by inspection and by rubbing the marking by hand 15 back-and-forth movements in about 15 s with a piece of cloth - soaked with distilled water, followed by OK - soaked with petroleum spirit. OK During the tests the soaked piece of cloth pressed on the marking with a pressure of about 2 N/cm². OK After these tests the marking is still legible. OK P 8.10 Switches with an own enclosure and not intended to be incorporated in an appliance, - "OFF"-position, clearly indicated - Switches with micro-disconnection or electronic disconnection - not marked with symbol "O" for the "OFF" position - Switches where marking of switch position is impossible or leads to misunderstanding e.g. rocker switches or push-button switches with more than one biased push-button, - direction of actuation(s) is marked - Switches having more than one actuating member, this marking is indicate, - for each of the actuating members, the effect achieved by its operation Electronic cord switches and independently mounted switches if there are more than 2 terminals - the load terminal is marked with an arrow ( ) pointing away from the terminal -

15 Page 15 of 80 Report No.SH or with one of the symbols mentioned in 8.3 and any other terminals is marked corresponding to the installation instructions. - Unless installation of the electronic switch is not made clear by the markings of terminals, - a wiring diagram is provided with each switch For cord switches intended exclusively for controlling luminaries, no "OFF"-marking is required - 9 PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK 9.1 Switches are constructed so that there is adequate protection against contact with live parts. Checked by inspection and by the following test: a) Applied to accessible parts on the switch when mounted according to declared with detachable parts, except lamps with caps removed OK P b) Jointed test finger of IEC applied without force in every possible position. OK P Openings preventing the entry of the finger tested by means of a straight unjointed test finger of the same dimensions in IEC applied with a force of 20 N. OK P If the unjointed test finger enters the opening - test repeated with the jointed finger in the angled position - An electrical contact indicator is used to show contact. - c) Openings in insulating material and in unearthed metal parts tested by applying the test pin figure 13 without force in every possible position. - Not possible with either the standard test finger or the test pin to touch bare live parts. OK P For switches which have any parts of double insulation construction - not possible to touch with the standard test finger unearthed metal parts which are only separated from live parts by basic insulation, or by the basic insulation itself - Insulating properties of lacquer, enamel, paper, cotton, oxide film on metal parts, beads and sealing compounds which soften in heat - is not relied upon to give the required protection against contact with live parts - For cord switches, the test is made when it is fitted with cords either of the smallest or of the largest nominal cross-sectional area specified in Table 4, whichever is more unfavourable Accessible metal parts needed for the operation of an electronic switch connected to live parts by means of a protective impedance comply with one of following: Checked by inspection and by the tests in 24.3

16 Page 16 of 80 Report No.SH a) At least 2 independent resistors of same nominal value in series complying with b) At least 2 independent capacitors in series, of the same value. Capacitors complies with class Y2 according to IEC , 2 nd edition. - At least 1 resistor complying with 24.3 and 1 capacitor complying with class Y2 according to IEC , 2 nd edition in series. - Removal of protective impedances, or their short-circuiting, - only possible by destruction of the electronic switch or by rendering the electronic switch obviously unusable - The protective impedance is so designed and arranged that the requirements according to Clause 20 are met If cover or cover-plate or a fuse can be removed without the use of a tool, the protection against contact with live parts is assured even after removal of the cover or cover-plate. Checked with test probe B according to IEC If a marking showing that the switch can be opened with a tool for replacing the fuse, the protection against contact with live parts shall be assured even after removal of the cover - If there is no marking but the instruction shows that a fuse and a cover has to be removed with a tool - contact with live parts is still assured or - - instruction state disconnection from supply Switch provided with a hole accessible to the user - when mounted as declared - for adjusting the setting of the switch. Checked by applying a test pin according to IEC 61032, figure 3, test probe C, through the hole. - the adjustment do not involve the risk of an electric shock - The pin does not touch live parts Actuating member is adequately fixed if access to live parts can be gained only by breaking or cutting or by dismantling with the aid of a special purpose tool. Checked by inspection and by applying the jointed test finger according to IEC without force OK P 9.3 For switches for appliances other than of Class III, accessible parts of actuating members is of one of the following types: a) Insulating material. OK P b) Metal separated from basic insulated parts by supplementary insulation. - c) Metal separated from live parts by double or reinforced insulation. - d) For electronic switches, metal separated from live parts by protective impedances. - Item d) Measurements carried out between accessible metal part or any combination of accessible metal parts and earth, through a non-inductive resistor of 2 k

17 Page 17 of 80 Report No.SH at rated voltage (and rated load in On-state) - - in ON- and OFF-state - - and / or at lowest and highest setting value - During measurements, each one of the resistors and all other components, if any, in the protective impedance, are short-circuited one at a time. - The current not exceed, in any measurement - 0,7 ma (peak value) for a.c. 1 khz or 2 ma for d.c.... : - ma For frequencies > 1 khz, - the limit of 0,7 ma is multiplied by the value of the frequency in khz, but not exceed 70 ma... : - ma 9.4 Capacitors not connected to unearthed metal parts which are accessible when the switch is mounted - Metal casing of capacitors are separated by supplementary insulation from accessible unearthed metal parts, when the switch is mounted Non-rewirable cord switches tested as delivered - 10 PROVISION FOR EARTHING 10.1 Switches for Class II have no provision for earthing. OK P Interconnections for maintaining the earthing circuit are permitted. - Terminals for earthing continuity only if separated from live parts by basic insulation or supplementary insulation for accessible parts Earthing terminals, earthing terminations and other earthing means - not connected electrically to any neutral terminal The connection between an earthing terminal, earthing termination or other earthing means, and parts required to be connected thereto, is of low resistance. a) A current of 1,5I R but 25 A a.c. with 12 V, passed between the type of used earthing and each of the parts in turn - A b) Voltage drop between the earthing terminal, earthing termination, or other earthing means, and each part connected thereto measured when steady conditions and the resistance is calculated on the current and this voltage drop In no case, the resistance exceed 50 m... : - m Earthing terminals of all types for unprepared conductors - is of a size required for the corresponding current carrying terminal - Not possible to loosen the clamping means without the aid of a tool, and they are adequately locked against unintentional loosening. -

18 Page 18 of 80 Report No.SH Terminals according to 11.1 and 11.2 provide sufficient resilience for adequate locking against unintentional loosening If the switch is subjected to excessive vibration or temperature cycling, special provisions, such as use of an adequately resilient part (for example, a pressure plate), - may be necessary if pillar terminals are used Thread-cutting and thread-forming screws may be used to provide earthing continuity, provided that it is not necessary to disturb the connection in normal use and at least 2 screws are used for each connection. - checked by inspection and during the tests of All parts of an earthing terminal, no risk of corrosion The body of an earthing terminal made - of brass - - or other metal no less resistant to corrosion and rusting Body of an earthing terminal is part of a frame or enclosure of aluminium or aluminium alloy, - precautions taken to avoid risk of corrosion resulting from contact between copper and aluminium or its alloys Printed conductors of printed circuit boards is used to provide earthing continuity if: - two tracks with independent soldering points and each track complies with the material of the printed circuit board of epoxide woven glass fabric copper-clad laminated sheet; - - printed conductors withstand test according to TERMINALS AND TERMINATIONS 11.1 Terminals for unprepared copper conductors Common requirements Terminals connection is made of screws, nuts, springs, wedges, eccentrics, cones or equally effective means or methods, without requiring a special tool for connection or disconnection. OK P Terminals are fixed that they will not work loose when clamping means are tightened or loosened. Checked by fastening and loosening 10 times - with a conductor having the maximum or declared cross-sectional area in table 4... : 0.5 mm² (declared by client) - screw-type terminals, torque as in table 20...: 0.5 Nm P Terminals designed or placed that a conductor cannot slip out while being connected or the switch is operated as intended. Checked by the following tests: a) Terminals fitted with conductors of maximum or declared cross-sectional areas to table mm² (declared by client) P

19 Page 19 of 80 Report No.SH Clamping means is fully tightened with the torque according to table 20...: 0.5 Nm Test is repeated with conductors of minimum cross-sectional area according to table 4...: - mm² b) For terminals intended for connection of two or more conductors, the test is repeated with the terminal fitted with the declared numbers of conductors. - After the test, the conductors have not escaped into or through the gap between the clamping means and retaining device. OK P Terminals suitable for connection of flexible conductors if a wire of a flexible conductor escapes from a terminal when the conductors are fitted. No risk of: - contact between live parts accessible metal parts and for switches for Class II appliances, between live parts metal parts separated from accessible metal parts by supplementary insulation only. - short-circuiting those terminals which are electrically connected together by switch action. Checked by inspection and by the following test: a) At the end of a flexible conductor having the minimum cross-sectional area in table 4, the insulation is removed for a length of 8 mm. - One wire of the flexible conductor is left free and the remainder are fully inserted into terminal and clamped. - b) The free wire is bent, without tearing the insulation back, in every possible direction, but without making sharp bends around barriers. - The free wire of the flexible conductor does not touch the relevant parts mentioned above. - The free wire of a flexible conductor connected to an earthing terminal does not touch any live part Terminals so designed that they clamp the conductor without undue damage to the conductor OK P A test is under consideration Terminals so designed that insertion of the conductor is prevented by a stop inspection and tests of and OK P Screw-type terminals for unprepared copper conductors (only for Screw-type terminals allow connection of conductors having cross-sectional areas as in table 4. Checked by inspection, measurement and insertion of: mm² (declared by - flexible conductors of cross-sectional areas...: 0.5 client) - rigid conductors of cross-sectional areas... : - mm² The conductors enter into the terminal without undue force to the designed depth of the terminal. OK P Screw-type terminals clamp the conductor reliably and between metal surfaces. a) The terminals are fitted with conductors of

20 Page 20 of 80 Report No.SH smallest cross-sectional areas in table 4... : - largest cross-sectional areas in table 4... : - mm² mm² declared cross-sectional areas in table 4...: 0.5 mm² Terminal screws tightened with a torque of appropriate column of table 20...: 0.5 Nm b) If the screw has a hexagonal head with a slot, the torque applied is equal to column III of table 20...: - Nm c) Each conductor subjected to a pull force given in table 6, applied without jerks, for 1 min, in the direction of the axis of the conductor space. Table 6 Pulling forces for screw-type terminals - Terminal size 0 - Pulling force...: 35 N d) If the terminal is declared as suitable for two or more conductors, the pull is applied to each conductor. - During test, conductor does not move noticeably in the terminal. OK P Screws and nuts for clamping the conductors do not serve to fix any other part. OK P Screw less terminals for unprepared copper conductors Screw less terminals allow, proper connection of conductors having cross-sectional areas as specified in table ,5 mm² for flexible conductors - - and 4 mm² for rigid conductors. - It is obvious how the insertion and disconnection of the conductors are intended to be effected. - Intended disconnection of a conductor can be effected manually with or without the help of a tool in normal use. - Openings for the use of a tool intended to assist the insertion or disconnection is clearly distinguishable from the opening for the conductor. - The conductors enter without undue force into the terminal aperture to the designed depth. - Screwless terminals withstand the mechanical stress occurring in normal use. Conductor is clamped reliably and between metal surfaces - Except for terminals in circuits carrying a current 0,2 A, one of the surfaces may be non-metallic. - Checked with uninsulated copper conductors specified in table 4: - largest or declared cross-sectional areas... : - mm² - smallest or declared cross-sectional areas... : - mm²

21 Page 21 of 80 Report No.SH a) rigid conductors 5 insertions and disconnections for solid - 1 insertion and disconnection for stranded - b) or flexible: 5 insertions and disconnections; - c) or rigid and flexible: tests are carried out with rigid and flexible conductors for 5 times - For each insertion, the conductors are either pushed as far as possible into the terminal or so inserted that adequate connection is obvious. After each insertion, conductor twisted 90 in an axial direction then subjected to a pull force in table 6 without jerks, for 1 min...: - N During the application of the pull, the conductor does not come out of the terminal. - After these tests, neither the terminals nor the clamping means have worked loose Screw less terminals for interconnection of more than one conductor so designed that - operation of one clamping means is independent of the operation of one other clamping means; - - during the disconnection, the conductors can be disconnected either simultaneously or separately Screw less terminals withstand the thermal stress occurring in normal use. Clamping means of screw less terminal does form part of the conductive path through the switch - checked during the tests of clause Switch rated 1E4 cycles, or the clamping means of the screw less terminal forms part of the conductive path through the switch, checked by thermal endurance test and , three new switches are mounted and connected as declared and placed in a heating cabinet kept at a temperature of 25 ± 2 C are mounted as in normal use , three new switches kept at 25 ± 10 C throughout this test and only submitted to current cycles. - Maximum rated current is passed through the switches... : - A Subjected to 192 test cycles, each cycle duration of approximately 1h, as follows: a) Temperature in the cabinet is raised in 20 min to the maximum ambient temperature...: - C Maintained within ± 5 C of this value for 10 min. b) Switches then cooled down in 20 min to a temperature of 30 C with no current flowing through the specimens...: - C

22 Page 22 of 80 Report No.SH Kept at this temperature for 10 min. - During the cooling down period, no current is flowing through the specimens. - c) Temperature in the heating cabinet measured 50 mm from the specimen assemblies. - After the 192 test cycles (duration 1 h), the temperature rise does not exceed 55 K: Terminals for prepared copper conductors and/or terminals requiring the use of a special purpose tool. Common requirements. Terminals suitable for their purpose when the connection is made as declared - inspection and tests of clauses 16 and Terminals allow the connection of conductors having cross-sectional areas as declared. - inspection and by fitting conductors of the declared types and cross-sectional areas Terminals so designed that they make connection reliably between metal surfaces and without undue damage to the conductor. - inspection and the tests of clauses 16 and Terminals so designed that the insertion of the conductor is limited by a stop ) 2) 3) - inspection and tests of and K K K Screw-type terminals for prepared copper conductors - no further specific requirements Screwless terminals for prepared copper conductors Screwless terminals clamp the conductor between metal surfaces - except for terminals used in circuits carrying a current 0,2 A, one of the surfaces may be nonmetallic Screwless terminals withstand the thermal stress occurring in normal use. - checked by test according to It is obvious how insertion and disconnection of the conductors are intended to be effected Non-disconnectable screw less terminations Non-disconnectable screw less terminations clamp the conductor between metal surfaces - Except if they carrying a current 0.2A, one of the surfaces may be non-metallic Screw less terminations withstand thermal stress occurring in normal use - Checked by test according to It is obvious how insertion of the conductors are intended to be effected Tabs of flat quick-connect terminations

23 Page 23 of 80 Report No.SH Tabs forming part of a switch complies with: - dimensions according to IEC (Table 10-1 and figure1) - - or with Annex U - Tabs with dimensions other than those according to IEC or Annex U allowed if the dimensions and shapes are such that in normal use, they function safely with the female connector shown in Figure 8 or a special female connector is prescribed Material and plating of tabs is appropriate to T max of the tab as in table 7 Table 7 Material and plating for tabs T max C Bare copper Bare brass... : Tin plated copper and copper alloys : Nickel plated copper and copper 185 alloys... : - Silver plated copper and copper 205 alloys... : - Nickel plated steel... : Stainless steel... : Tabs allow the application and withdrawal of female connectors without damage. Checked by applying axial forces without jerks equal to those specified in table 8 Table 8 Push and pull forces for tabs Tab size Push (N) Pull (N) No significant displacement or damage occur Tabs are adequately spaced to allow connection of uninsulated female connectors. Checked by applying female connector to each tab in the most onerous orientation - during this operation no strain or distortion occur to any of the tabs or to their adjacent parts, - - nor is the creepage distances or clearances reduced to values less than those specified in clause Solder terminals Solder terminals have sufficient solderability. Checked by relevant tests to IEC Test Ta with conditions of table 9 applies. - Compliance with clause for solder terminations with normal resistance to soldering heat checked after this test -

24 Page 24 of 80 Report No.SH Table 9 Test conditions for Ta Clause of IEC Condition / No degreasing is required No initial measurements No ageing / 4.7 Test method 1: Solder bath at 235 C, or - Test method 2: Soldering iron at 350 C / Non-activated flux /4.9.2 Immersion time: 2 s to 3 s No thermal screen used Soldering iron size "B" No thermal heat sink used - Application time of soldering iron: s to 3 s Soldering time: 2 s max No de-wetting Final measurement 1) temperature rise according 2) to clause 16. Maximum 45K. 3) - Dipped surface is covered with a smooth and bright solder coating with no more than small amounts of scattered imperfections as pin-holes or unwetted or de-wetted areas. - These imperfections not concentrated in one area Solder terminals have sufficient resistance to soldering heat. Solder terminals type 1 to , checked during the tests of After tests the solder terminals: - have not worked loose, - - or been displaced impairing their further use, - - still comply with clause 20 - Solder terminals type 2 according to , checked by tests to IEC For test Tb, the conditions of table 10 apply. - Table 10 Test conditions for Tb Clause of IEC Condition

25 Page 25 of 80 Report No.SH No initial measurements / 5.5 Test method 1A: Solder bath at 260 C, or - Test method 2: Soldering iron at 350 C Immersion time: 5 s ± 1 s No thermal screen used Soldering iron size B No thermal heat sink used - Application time of soldering iron: s ± 1 s - After the tests the solder terminals: - have not worked loose, - - or been displaced impairing their further use, - - still comply with clause Solder terminals according to provided with means for mechanically securing the conductor in position independently of the solder. Such means are provided by - a hole suitable for hooking-in the conductor; - - the edges of the terminal to allow conductor to be wrapped around the terminal before soldering; - - a clamping means adjacent to the solder connection Welded terminations - No further specific requirements Crimped terminations - No further specific requirements Additional requirements for terminals for supply connection and connection of external cords Terminal located near to its corresponding terminal of different polarity, and to the earthing terminal CONSTRUCTION Constructional requirements relating to protection against electric shock When double insulation is employed, - basic and the supplementary tested separately - a) Basic and supplementary insulation cannot be tested separately, the insulation is considered to be reinforced insulation. OK, regarded as reinforced insulation P

26 Page 26 of 80 Report No.SH b) Specially prepared specimens, or specimens of the insulating parts, are considered to be ways of providing means of determining compliance Creepage distances and clearances not reduced, as a result of wear, below values in clause 20. OK P If any conductive part of the switch becomes loose and moves out of position - not get disposed in normal use that creepage distances or clearances across supplementary or reinforced insulation are reduced OK For the purpose of this test: - not expected that two independent fixings will become loose at the same time; OK P - parts fixed by screws or nuts provided with locking washers not liable to become loose; - - springs and spring parts not become loose or fall out of position during tests of clauses 18 and 19; OK P - short rigid wires do not regarded as liable to come away from a terminal, if they remain in position when the terminal screw is loosened Integrated conductors - is rigid and fixed, - - or insulated that creepage distances and clearances not reduced below values in clause 20 - Such insulation not damaged during mounting or in normal use. - If the insulation of a conductor is not at least electrically equivalent to cables and cords with the appropriate IEC standard or does not comply with the dielectric strength test made between the conductor and metal foil wrapped around the insulation under conditions specified in clause 15, - the conductor is considered to be a bare conductor Electronic switches with combinations of semiconductor switching devices and mechanical switching devices, - the contacts in series with the semiconductor switching device complies with the requirements for full disconnection or micro-disconnection For mechanical switching devices connected in parallel to semiconductor switching devices, - no requirements concerning the type of disconnection are specified Solder terminals according to , additional provision shall be provided Constructional requirements relating to safety during mounting and normal operation of the switch Covers, cover plates, removable actuators cannot be displaced or removed except by use of a tool -

27 Page 27 of 80 Report No.SH Fixings for a cover or cover plate does not serve to fix any other part except an actuating member - Not possible to mount removable parts, such that indication of switch positions does not correspond with the actual switch position Fixing screws of covers or cover plates captive. OK P Switch not damaged when its actuating member is removed as intended. - For actuating members which do not require a tool for their removal, - checked by the tests of Pull-cord is insulated from live parts - Possible to fit or to replace it without removing parts causing live parts to become accessible Illuminated indicator incorporated in a switch provides correct indication as declared. Checked by connecting the switch to a voltage ±10 % of marked U L or U N. - V 12.3 Constructional requirements relating to the mounting of switches and to the attachment of cords Methods of mounting do not adversely affect compliance with this standard. OK P Switch cannot rotate, or be displaced, and be removed from an appliance without the aid of a tool. OK P If removal of a part is necessary during the normal use, requirements of clauses 9, 15 and 20 is satisfied before and after such removal Cord anchorages, conductors relieved from strain and twisting, sheath of the flexible cable protected from abrasion and kept in position OK P Clear how relief from strain and twisting is effected OK P Makeshift method not used OK, not used P Cord anchorages is of insulating material or if of metal, insulated from accessible metal parts and insulating surfaces by supplementary insulation OK, insulating material P Cord anchorages of rewirable cord switches do not fall out when the cover is removed, even if the switches are not fitted with their flexible cables OK P Cord anchorages so designed that: - cord is not fixed by penetration of its insulation OK P - cord cannot touch clamping screws of the cord anchorage (if accessible) OK P OK, Not clamped by metal - cord is not clamped by a screw (if of metal) screws P Rewirable switches - at least one part securely fixed to the switch OK P

28 Page 28 of 80 Report No.SH replacement of the flexible cable does not use a special tool OK P - suitable for different types of flexible cables H03VVH2-F 2x0.5 mm² P Rewirable switches: replacement of cord easy; compliance checked by pull and torque tests OK P Non-rewirable: - type of cord... : - - nominal cross-sectional area (mm²)... : - Rewirable: - round cord: nominal cross-sectional area (mm²) : - - flat cord: nominal cross-sectional area (mm²)... : H03VVH2-F 2x0.5 mm², P Clamping screws of cord anchorage: - insulating type; torque (2/3): torque (Nm)... : - - metal type; torque (2/3): torque (Nm)... : - Pull test: pull 100 times at 60 N OK P Torque test: torque (Nm) for 1 min... : OK, 0.15Nm During the test, cord not damaged OK P Switches for blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances according to IEC , the pull and torque tests are performed with a pull force of 100 N and a torque of 0,15 Nm - After the test, displacement 2 mm... : OK no strain at the connection OK P creepage distances and clearances not reduced. OK P no break in the electrical connections (non-rewirable switch) Non-rewirable switches: cord complying with HD 21 or HD 22...: Screws do not serve to fix any other component, unless OK P switch is rendered inoperable or manifestly incomplete Component cannot be removed without a tool OK P Cords are capable of withstanding the bending OK P Inlet or bushing no sharp edges OK P Cord-guard not integral with the cord, except - switches classified according to Flexing test in the following conditions: P

29 Page 29 of 80 Report No.SH Switches for blanket and similar flexing heating appliances according to IEC (5000 flexing, weight: 0,5 kg) - - Rewirable switches (10000 flexing, weight: 1 kg) OK P - Non rewirable switches (20000 flexing, weight: 1 kg) - - rated current (A)... : 2 - type of cord; cross-sectional area (mm²)... : 0.5mm² - type of cord; cross-sectional area (mm²)... : During the test: - no interruption of the test current OK P - no short-circuit between conductors OK P After the test, no damage OK P Rewirable switches: adequate space for external conductors OK P Possibility to check correct connection OK P Rewirable single-pole switch: additional terminal(s) for non-switched conductor(s) OK P Terminals allow the connection of both incoming and outgoing ends OK P Non-rewirable switches shall be provided soldered, welded or crimped terminations...: - Non-rewirable switches, screw or flat quickconnect connection shall not be used - Non rewirable switches: flexible cable cannot be separated from the accessory without making it permanently useless - Accessory cannot be opened by hand or by using a general purpose tool, for example a screwdriver used as such Prewired switch: current rating of the flexible cable compatible with the current of table 102; rated current (A); nominal cross-sectional area (mm²): required; measured...: Rewirable switches provided for earthing continuity: ample space for slack protective earth conductor - Test: protective earth conductor led to its terminals and cut off 8 mm longer than necessary; possibility to house the loop freely without squeezing or pressing the core Switches with means for suspension shall have adequate mechanical strength - Test (barrier): cylindrical steel rod pushed with a force of 75 N for 10 s; the rod shall not pierce the barrier -

30 Page 30 of 80 Report No.SH Pull test: pull 60 N for 10 s to supply flexible cable; during the test, means for suspension shall not break, or - if broken live parts shall not become accessible to test finger Pull test with a round head screw: pull 50 N for 10 s; during the test, means for suspension shall not break, or - if broken live parts shall not become accessible to test finger - 13 MECHANISM 13.1 These requirements apply only to those electronic switches with mechanical switching devices. d.c. switches, (checked during tests in clause 17) - speed of contact making and breaking is independent of the speed of actuation - - except for switches with a rated voltage 28 V or a rated current 0,1 A Moving contacts can come to rest only in the "ON" and "OFF" positions. Intermediate position permissible if it corresponds to: - an intermediate position of the actuating member providing not give a misleading indication of a marked "OFF" position and separation of the contacts is adequate Switch in position - ON contact pressure comply with clause 16 OK P - OFF separation of contacts comply clause 15 OK P Separation of the contacts in an intermediate position - comply with clause 15 for "OFF" position - When the actuating member is released, - it take automatically or stay in the position corresponding to the moving contacts; OK P - except only one rest position Cord operated switch that after actuating the switch and releasing the cord - parts of the mechanism allow performance of the next movement in the cycle of actuation. - Cord-operated switches actuated from any position, to the next position, - by a pull 45 N vertically downwards, - - or 70 N at 45 to the vertical Multi-pole switches makes and breaks all related poles substantially together unless otherwise declared according to 6.2 of table 3. - Switches with switched neutral,

31 Page 31 of 80 Report No.SH the neutral may make before and break after the others - 14 PROTECTION AGAINST SOLID OBJECTS, INGRESS OF WATER AND HUMID CONDITIONS 14.1 Protection against ingress of solid foreign objects Switches provide declared degree of protection as in 13.3 of IEC 60529, against solid foreign objects when mounted and used as declared IP 20 P 14.2 Detachable parts are removed - Switch which relies on mounting in, or on, an appliance for the declared degree of protection against solid foreign objects or on - mounted in or on a closed box to simulate the appliance - - tests performed using this simulated assembly - For numerals 5 and 6 - test carried out according to category 2 with the specimen in the most unfavourable position to the manufacturer's declarations for a period of 8 h - - During the 8 h the switch loaded alternatively for 1 h with the maximum I R and 1 h without current. A For the test for first characteristic numeral 5, the switch complies if: - all actions function as declared; - t at the terminals 55 K tested as in 16.2 at I R and at C... : - K - dielectric strength of 15.3 with no humidity treatment before application of test voltage. Test voltage is 75 % of the test voltage in : - V - no transient fault occurred - Test for 1 st characteristic numeral 6, no deposit of dust is inside the switch at the end of the test. - Protection against ingress of water Degree of protection against ingress of water when mounted and used as declared. - checked by the tests specified in IEC with the switch placed in any position of normal use - Switches kept at C for 24 h before being subjected to the test...: - C

32 Page 32 of 80 Report No.SH The test is then carried out according to IEC as follows: - IPX1 IPX2 switches as in with the drain holes open - - IPX3 IPX7 switches as in with the drain holes closed - Immediately after test the switch withstand the dielectric strength test specified in : - V Inspection show no trace of water on insulation which could result a reduction of creepage and clearance below the values specified in clause a) The switch not electrically loaded during these tests. - The water temperature does not differ from that of the switch by more than 5 K. - b) Detachable parts are removed. - c) Switches incorporating separate gaskets, screwed glands, membranes or other sealing means, manufactured from rubber or thermoplastic materials are - aged in a heating cabinet with pressure of the ambient air and ventilated by natural circulation. - d) Switches without T-rating are kept in the cabinet at a temperature of 70 ± 2 C...: - C Switches with T-rating are kept in the cabinet at a temperature of T + 30 C for 240 h...: - C Switches with glands or membranes are fitted and connected with conductors as in clause Glands tightened with a torque as in table : - Nm Fixing screws for enclosures are tightened with a torque as in table : - Nm e) Immediately after ageing, the parts are taken out of the cabinet and left at 25 ± 10 C, avoiding direct daylight, for at least 16 h...: - C f) Switch which relies on mounting for the declared degree of protection - mounted in or on a closed box to simulate the appliance - g) For tests of 2 nd characteristic numerals 3 and 4, preferably hand-held spray in IEC used Protection against humid conditions All switches proof against humid conditions which may occur in normal use. Cable inlet openings and drain-holes left open. - Drain-hole for a water-tight switch is opened. - a) Detachable parts removed and subjected to the humidity treatment with the main part. - b) Humidity treatment in humidity cabinet containing air with humidity between 91 95%... : 93 % The temperature of the air is maintained within ±1 C of value (t) between C... : 25 C

33 Page 33 of 80 Report No.SH c) Before placed in the humidity cabinet, specimens brought to a temperature between t and t + 4 C... : 25 C The specimens are kept in the cabinet for 96 h...: 96 h Immediately after this treatment, clause 15.2 and 15.3 are made OK - The switch does not show any damage OK P 15 INSULATION RESISTANCE AND DIELECTRIC STRENGTH 15.1 The insulation resistance and the dielectric strength of switches shall be adequate. Checked by the tests of 15.2 and 15.3, immediately after test of The foils are not pressed into openings but are pushed into corners and the like by means of the standard test finger OK P Basic insulation and supplementary insulation cannot be tested separately, - the insulation is subjected to the test voltages for reinforced insulation OK P For electronic switches the tests - is carried out only on electronic switches with mechanical switching devices connected in series with the semiconductor switching device - - are not carried out across protective impedances and poles interconnected by components Insulation resistance is measured with a d.c. voltage of approximately 500 V applied. OK P Measurements made 1 min after application of the voltage. OK P Insulation resistance not less than specified in table 11. OK P Table 11 Minimum insulation resistance Insulation to be tested Insulation resistance Functional 2 M 199 M P Basic 2 M - Supplementary 5 M - Reinforced 7 M 199 M P 15.3 The insulation is subjected to a voltage of substantially sine wave form 50 or 60 Hz. The test voltage raised uniformly from 0 V to in table 12 within 5 s and kept for 5 s. Table 12 Dielectric strength Rated voltage (V) 250 Insulation or disconnection to be tested Test voltage (V)

34 Page 34 of 80 Report No.SH HEATING Functional 1500 OK P Basic Supplementary Reinforced 3000 OK P Across electronic 500 disconnection - Across micro-disconnection Across full disconnection 1500 OK P No flash over or breakdown occurs. OK P Glow discharges without drop in voltage are neglected General requirements Switches are so constructed that they do not attain excessive temperatures in normal use Contacts and terminals The material and design of the contacts and terminals - is such that the operation and performance of the switch is not affected by their oxidation or other deterioration. OK P a) Terminals for unprepared conductors fitted with conductors of 1 m or declared and with medium or declared cross-sectional area in table b) Terminals for prepared conductors fitted with conductors of 1 m or less if declared and have a cross-sectional area as declared - mm² (declared by client) mm² c) Terminal screws and/or nuts are tightened with a torque equal to 2/3 in table Nm d) Actuating members of biased switches are fixed in the declared "ON" position. - e) On switches fitted with screwless terminals, care taken to ensure that the conductors are correctly fitted to the terminals in accordance with clause f) Poles of switches, which make simultaneously may be connected in series by means of conductors. Minimum length of the conductors between two poles is 1 m unless declared a length below 1 m.: 1 m g) Placed or mounted as declared in a suitable heating or refrigerating cabinet without forced convection. - h) Switches with a T-rating 55 C are tested at 25 ± 10 C without forced convection...: 22 C Switches with T-rating > 55 C are placed in a heating cabinet without forced convection...: - C

35 Page 35 of 80 Report No.SH The temperature of the cabinet is maintained at T ± 5 C or T ± 0,05 T whichever is greater...: - C Switches only partially suitable for a rated ambient temperature higher than 55 C parts which are accessible when the switch is mounted as declared is exposed to a temperature not higher than 55 C...: - C i) The temperature of the air in which the specimens are placed, is measured as near as possible to the centre of the space occupied by the specimens and at a distance 50 mm from the specimen. OK j) Actuating member left in the most unfavourable "ON" position and the switches loaded with a current of 1.06I R for resistive load...: 2.12 A Switches for a.c. voltage and switches for d.c. voltage where no polarity is given, - the test is performed with d.c. voltage in both polarities and an average value calculated...: - V Multiway switches according to to are loaded as in resulting the maximum heating. - The individual loads for switches for declared specific load follows manufacturer's declaration. - k) Components (other than contacts and their associated current carrying parts) are not energized during the test. OK l) The maximum rated current is maintained at least for 1h or until a constant temperature at the terminals is attained. 1h Temperature is constant when 3 successive readings taken at intervals of 5 min indicate no change > ±2 C OK m) Temperature at the terminals is determined by means of fine wire thermocouples positioned on the terminals as close as possible to the body of the switch. OK n) t at the terminals does not exceed 45 K...: Max. 5 K P o) For electronic switches the following additional test conditions apply: - Electrical contacts in series with a semiconductor switching device, the semiconductor switching device is short circuited. - - Cord switches tested laying on a dull black painted plywood surface in the normal position; OK P - If switch with a mechanical contact connected in parallel to the semiconductor switching device, the temperature rise is measured immediately before the contacts close. - - Switches according to , and are tested as in a) to n), using resistive load -

36 Page 36 of 80 Report No.SH Switches for test conditions of end application (see ) are tested in or together with the appliance(s). - Other parts For mechanical switches compliance is checked by the following tests: a) Mounted as declared, fitted with conductors and loaded with a test current in and carried out at maximum rated temperature...: 55 C b) Switches only partially suitable for a rated ambient temperature higher than 55 C - parts accessible when the switch is mounted are exposed to a temperature not higher than 55 C......: - C c) The temperature of metal mounting surfaces of test equipment is between T and ambient temperature - C d) If heating sources other than electronic components are incorporated or integrated in the electronic switch - these circuits are connected to a supply voltage between x U N...: - V e) Temperature of parts and/or surfaces of the switch in table 13 are determined by means of fine wire thermocouples or other equivalent means and positioned that they have minimum effect on the temperature of the part under test. OK f) Thermocouples used for the temperature of surfaces are attached to the back of blackened discs of copper or brass 5 mm in and 0.8 mm thick. OK The discs are positioned on part of the surface likely to attain the highest temperature in normal use. OK g) Temperature of actuating members, given to all parts gripped in normal use and to non-metallic parts where they are in contact with hot metal. OK h) During this test the temperatures does not exceed the values specified in table 13. OK P For electronic switches compliance is checked by the following tests: a) Electronic switch mounted as declared and fitted with conductors in table 4 in : - mm² Carried out at the maximum T-rating...: - C Load is set at U N with the switch A closed...: - V The voltage is between x Un......: - V The load conditions are as follows for electronic switches for: - which no I th is declared, the tests are carried out with rated current and duty type... : - A - which a I th is declared, the tests are carried out with the specified thermal current and duty type...: - A - a specific end application, the tests are carried out in or together with the appliance. - b) Electronic switches only partially suitable for a rated T-rating >35 C or >55 C

37 Page 37 of 80 Report No.SH parts accessible when the electronic switch is mounted as declared are exposed to a temperature 35 C or 55 C...: - C c) Temperature of metal mounting surfaces of the test equipment is between T and the ambient temperature...: - C d) If heating sources other than electronic components are incorporated or integrated in the electronic switch - these circuits are of the maximum power declared and are connected to a supply voltage between ,06 x Un...: - V T max of windings are determined by calculating the temperature rise t and adding this value to the ambient temperature. t = (R 2 - R 1 )( t 1 ) / R 1 - (t 2 - t 1 ) where: - t = temperature rise... : - K - R 1 = is the resistance at the beginning of the test.. : - - R 2 = resistance at the end of the test... : - - t 1 = T ambient at the beginning of the test... : - C - t 2 = T ambient at the end of the test... : - C - At the beginning of the test, the windings is at T ambient - C During test, the switch state does not change, fuses and other protective devices does not operate and the permissible T max in table 13, not exceeded. Table 13 Permissible maximum temperatures C Normal conditions Rubber or polyvinyl chloride insulation of non-detachable cables and cords: - without T-marking... : with T-marking... : - Cord sheaths as supplementary insulation... : P Rubber other than synthetic, used for gaskets or other parts, the deterioration of which could affect safety used as: - supplementary or as reinforced insulation... : in other cases... : 75 - Material used as insulation other than that specified for wires: - printed circuit boards... : - Moulding of: - thermosetting materials... : - - thermoplastic materials... : 57 P All accessible surfaces except those of actuating members or handles... : P Accessible surfaces of actuating members or handles which are held for short periods only of: - metal... : 60 -

38 Page 38 of 80 Report No.SH porcelain or vitreous material... : moulded material or rubber... : P Inside of enclosures of insulating material 57 P Table 14 Windings - Thermal classification: - class: - Terminals and terminations for unprepared conductors acc. to table P Other terminals and terminations... : 80 - Maximum temperatures for thermosetting materials used for electronic switches Material used as insulation other than that specified for wires: - melamine-formaldehyde, phenolformaldehyde or phenol-furfural resins... : 135 (225) - - urea-formaldehyde resin... : 115 (200) - Moulding of: - phenol-formaldehyde with cellulose fillers... : 110 (200) - - phenol-formaldehyde with mineral fillers... : 125 (225) - - melamine-formaldehyde... : 100 (175) - - urea-formaldehyde... : 90 (175) - - polyester with glass-fibre reinforcement... : silicone rubber... : polytetrafluorethylene... : ENDURANCE 17.1 General requirements Switches withstand without excessive wear or other harmful effect, the electrical, thermal and mechanical stresses that occur in normal use. OK P The electrical, thermal and mechanical conditions of these tests as specified in , and OK P Table 15 Electrical endurance tests for the different types of electronic switches with or without electrical contact(s) Complete switch SSD without electrical contact(s) - Functional test ( ) TL1, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1, TE3

39 Page 39 of 80 Report No.SH Simulated test ( ) (Table 17, 18) TL3, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1, TE3 Specific test condition of end application ( ) TL4, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1, TE3 SSD with serial contact(s) - SSD with parallel contact(s) - SSD with serial and parallel contact(s) - Functional test ( ) TL1, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1, TE3 Simulated test ( ) (Table 17, 18) TL3, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1, TE3 Specific test condition of end application ( ) TL4, TC5, TC8 TE1, TE3 Contacts only... SSD with serial contact(s) - SSD with parallel contact(s) - SSD with serial and parallel contact(s) - Functional test ( ) TC1, TC4 with TL2, TE1 to TE3 Simulated test ( ) (Table 17, 18) C1, TC7 with TL3, TE1 to TE3 Specific test condition of end application ( ) TC7 with TL4, TE1 to TE After all tests, the specimens meet the requirements of Electrical endurance tests Circuit: Electrical conditions Rated voltage (V): 250 Rated current (A): 2 Ambient temperature ( C): 25 Nature of supply AC/DC: AC The switch loaded as in table 17 and/or table 18 and connected as given in table 2 if applicable, following the declaration according to OK P Switches of declared specific type and/or connection - connected and loaded as declared - Circuits and contacts which are not intended for external loads - operated with the designated load - Where in table 2 an auxiliary switch (A) is symbolised in the test circuit, - tests for the two ON-positions of the specimen (S) performed on two separate sets of test samples - The connection to the test load to be performed for the two tests - symbolized in table 2 by an auxiliary switch A - Multiway switches classified according to to loaded according to table 16 -

40 Page 40 of 80 Report No.SH Table 16 Test loads for multiway switches Cycles of operations 1st half 2nd half Switch position of Highest load Next lower load Further next lower load Highest load Next lower load Further next lower load Type of switch to to Circuit Load (A) - I R - 0,8 I R ,533 I R to to I R - 0,5 I R ,333 I R - The load for the other switch positions is that resulting from the loads necessary to achieve the conditions specified above. - For circuits according to for specific lamp load, - connection and test load is as specified by manufacturer using the maximum occurring inrush current at room temperature. - No electrical endurance tests are necessary for switches for 20 ma load as classified in Electronic switches - test circuit as shown in figure the declared load set at rated voltage before the electronic switch is inserted into the circuit When increased-voltage conditions, the loads used are those for tests at U N Table 17 - the voltage then being increased to 1,15 U N OK P Test circuits for capacitive load tests and simulated lamp load tests for a.c. circuits - the test voltage is U N and the test currents are increased to 1,15 times rated currents I R - Test loads for electrical endurance tests for a.c. circuits Circuit 1.2 Type of circuit as classified in Substantially resistive (classified in ) Operation Making and breaking Test voltage U N (V) 250 Test current (r.m.s.) I R (A) 2

41 Page 41 of 80 Report No.SH Power factor Type of circuit as classified in Resistive and/or motor (classified in ) Operation Making Test voltage U N (V) Test current (r.m.s.) 6 x I-M or I-R (A) Power factor 0,60 (+0,05) or 0,9 Operation Breaking Test voltage U N (V) Test current (r.m.s.) I-R or I-M (A) Power factor 3) 0,95 Type of circuit as classified in Operation Making and breaking Test voltage U N (V) Test current (r.m.s.) 6 x I-M (A) Power factor 3) 0,60 (+0,05) Circuit for specific load of motor with a locked rotor (classified in ) Type of circuit as classified in Circuit for an inductive load (classified in ) Operation Making Test voltage U N (V) Test current (r.m.s.) 6 x I-I (A) Power factor 3) 0,60 (+0,05) Operation Breaking Test voltage U N (V) Test current (r.m.s.) I-I (A) Power factor 3) 0,60 (+0,05) Type of circuit as classified in Resistive and capacitive (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current (r.m.s.) Operation Test voltage Test current (r.m.s.) Making U N (V) I (A) Breaking U N (V) I (A) Type of circuit as classified in Tungsten filament lamp load (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current (r.m.s.) Operation Test voltage Test current (r.m.s.) Making U N (V) I (A) Breaking U N (V) I (A) Type of circuit as classified in Circuit for specific lamp load (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current (r.m.s.) Making and breaking U N (V) By load (A) Type of circuit as classified in Specific declared (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current (r.m.s.) Making and breaking U N (V) By load (A)

42 Page 42 of 80 Report No.SH Table 18 Test loads for electrical endurance tests for d.c. circuits Type of circuit as classified in Operation Test voltage Test current Time constant Circuit - Making and breaking U N (V) I R (A) L/R 1,15 ms Substantially resistive Type of circuit as classified in Tungsten filament lamp load (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current Time constant Making and breaking U N (V) I R (A) Type of circuit as classified in Resistive and capacitive load (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current Time constant Making and breaking U N (V) I R (A) Type of circuit as classified in Circuit for specific lamp load (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current Time constant Making and breaking U N (V) By load (A) By load (ms) Type of circuit as classified in Declared specific load (classified in ) Operation Test voltage Test current Time constant Making and breaking U N (V) By load (A) By load (ms) Thermal conditions For switches according to and st half of test at maximum T-rating (+5 / 0) C...: - C - 2 nd half of test at 25 C 10 C...: - C - or at the minimum T-rating (0 / -5) C if T< 0 C.: - C Switches according to , parts declared for use at 0 C to 55 C - is exposed to a temperature within this range...: C The ambient air temperature of the remainder of the switch, - 1 st half of test at maximum T-rating (T-0/+5) C..: - C - 2 nd half of test are carried out at C...: - C - or at minimum T-rating (0 / -5) C if T < 0 C...: - C Manual and mechanical conditions Operating speed for the operating cycles except electronic switches, is as follows: a) For slow speed approximately: - 9 /s for rotary actuations at an angle 45 ; /s for rotary actuations at an angle >45 ; mm/s for linear actuations OK P b) For high speed:

43 Page 43 of 80 Report No.SH actuating member actuated by hand as fast as possible. - c) For accelerated speed approximately: - 45 /s for rotary actuations at an angle 45 ; /s for rotary actuations at an angle > 45 ; mm / s for linear actuations. OK P For the tests of electronic switches: d) for slow speed approximately: - 9 º/s for rotary actions; mm/s for linear actions; - e) for high speed, - the actuation member actuated by hand as fast as possible. - If a switch is delivered without an actuating member, - then a suitable actuating member is supplied by the manufacturer for the purpose of this test; - f) For accelerated speed approximately: - 45 º/s for rotary actions, mm/s for linear actions For biased switches, the actuating member is moved to the limit of travel of the opposite position During the slow speed test, the test apparatus drives the actuating member positively, without backlash between the apparatus and the P actuating member. OK During the accelerated speed test: a) Care taken that test apparatus allows actuating member to operate freely. OK P b) Switches for a rotary actuation where the movement is not limited in either direction, 3/4 of operating cycles made in a clockwise and 1/4 in an anti-clockwise direction. - c) Switches for rotary actuation in one direction only, the test are performed in the designed direction. - d) Additional lubrication not applied during these tests. OK P e) Forces applied to the end stops of the actuating members do not exceed declared values (if any) for rotary and linear actuation. - The declared full travel of the actuating member (if any) applied during these tests As the design allows, except for locked rotor tests as in , capacitive and simulated lamp load tests according to figure 9a and figure 9b, the switches are operated at a rate of: - 30 operations / minute, if I R < 10 A; OK P - 15 operations / minute, if I R > 10 A but < 25 A; - - 7,5 operations / minute, if I R 25 A - - ON period = 25 % of an operating cycle. OK P - OFF period = 75 % of an operating cycle. OK P

44 Page 44 of 80 Report No.SH ON period = 50 % of an operating cycle for switches classified , , and For capacitive and simulated lamp load tests according to figure 9a and figure 9b, - switches operated 2 s ON and 15 s OFF For locked rotor tests, the switches - operated at a rate of 1 s ON and 30 s OFF Type of test condition (TC) Increased-voltage test at accelerated speed (TC1) Electrical conditions as in Circuit: 1.2 Method of operation specified for accelerated speed in Test voltage...1,15 x U N (V) 288 Making Test current. (A) 2.3 Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) 0.98 Breaking Test current. (A) 2.3 Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) 0.98 Number of operating cycles is 100. Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) OK OK OK Test at slow speed (TC2) Electrical conditions as in Circuit: 1.2 Method of operation specified for slow speed in OK Test voltage (V) 250 Making Test current. (A) 2.0 Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) 0.98 Breaking Test current. (A) 2.0 Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) 0.98 Number of operating cycles is 100. Samples 1, 2, 3: Test at high speed (TC3) (only switches with more than one pole and with reversal polarity). Electrical conditions as in Circuit: - Method of operation specified for high speed in Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - 1) 2) 3) OK OK OK P P

45 Page 45 of 80 Report No.SH Number of operating cycles is 100. Samples 1, 2, 3: Test at accelerated speed (TC4) (For all switches except electronic switches.) Electrical conditions as in Circuit: 1.2 Method of operation specified for accelerated speed in Test voltage (V) 250 Making Test current. (A) 2.0 Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) 0.98 Breaking Test current. (A) 2.0 Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) 0.98 The thermal conditions are those specified in OK Number of operating cycles declared E4 - less number of less number of less number of = number to test 9800 Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) - 1) 2) 3) Locked-rotor test (TC9) Circuit: Method of operation specified in for accelerated speed. - Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Number of operating cycles is 50. Samples 1, 2, 3: OK OK OK 1) 2) 3) Test at very slow speed (TC10) Electrical conditions as in Circuit: - Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) º/s for rotary actions, - - 0,5 mm/s for linear actions. - P

46 Page 46 of 80 Report No.SH Number of operating cycles is 100. Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) - Evaluation of compliance Functional compliance (TE1) switch complies if Circuit: all actions function as declared; OK P - no loosening of electrical / mechanical connections occur; OK - sealing compound does not flow to such an extent that live parts are exposed Thermal compliance (TE2) - t at the terminals < 55K tested in accordance with 16.2 at I R and 25 C ± 10 C Test current (A) 2.0 Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) P P Insulating compliance (TE3) - dielectric strength of 15.3 with specimens not subjected to humidity treatment before application of the test voltage 75 % of the test voltage in sub-clause 15.3: Samples 1, 2, 3: no transient fault occurred - Over contact gap(s) - Between live parts of different polarity - Between live parts and earth metal - Between live parts and accessible metal parts or actuating members etc. Electrical endurance tests for the different types of electronic switches with or without electrical contact(s). - Complete switch. Functional test TL1, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1, TE Manual functional test (TC5) Circuit: Loaded with I th or rated I R at rated U N until steady-state temperatures (A) - When tested with maximum rated resistive current - the voltage is increased to 1,1 U N, and again allowed to stabilise (V) - Operated 20 times at the fastest manual rate possible, over the whole range from minimum to maximum and back to minimum by means of its actuating member. During and after the test, the specimens operate correctly. Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) OK 1) 2) 3) Functional test at minimum load (TC6) Minimum load or current specified by manufacturer Circuit: - - additionally tested with the specified minimum load or current at 0,9 x UN (V) - Operated 10 times over the whole range from minimum to maximum and back to minimum by - its actuating member. - - or means of a remote control if any - P

47 Page 47 of 80 Report No.SH During and after the test, the specimens operate correctly. Samples 1, 2, 3: Endurance test (TC8) Electrical conditions as in table 15. Circuit: - Thermal conditions are those specified in Method of operation as in for accelerated speed. - Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Full number of operating cycles with TL1 (table 15) at accelerated speed Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) - 1) 2) 3) - Evaluation of compliance Functional compliance (TE1) switch complies if Circuit: - - all actions function as declared. - - no loosening of electrical / mechanical connections occur; - - sealing compound does not flow to such an extent that live parts are exposed Insulating compliance (TE3) - dielectric strength of 15.3 with specimens not subjected to humidity treatment before application of the test voltage which is 75 % of the test voltage in subclause 15.3: Samples 1, 2, 3: - no transient fault between live parts and earth metal, accessible metal parts, or actuating members occurred 1) 2) 3) - - Complete switch. Continue. Simulated test TL3, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1,TE Manual functional test (TC5): Circuit: - Loaded with Ith or rated resistive IR if no Ith is declared at rated UN until steady-state temperatures are reached (A) - When tested with maximum rated resistive current - the voltage is increased to 1.1 times rated UN, and again allowed to stabilise (V) - Operated 20 times at the fastest manual rate possible, over the whole range from minimum to maximum and back to minimum by its actuating member. -

48 Page 48 of 80 Report No.SH During and after the test, the specimens operate correctly. Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) Functional test at minimum load (TC6) Electronic switches for which a minimum load or current is specified by the manufacturer Circuit: - - additionally tested with the specified minimum load or current at 0.9 x rated UN (V) - Operated 10 times over the whole range from minimum to maximum and back to minimum by - its actuating member - - or means of a remote control if any - 1) 2) 3) - During and after the test, the specimens operate correctly. Samples 1, 2, 3: Endurance test (TC8) Electrical conditions as in table 15. Circuit: - Thermal conditions are those specified in Method of operation specified in for accelerated speed. - Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Full number of operating cycles with TL1 (table 15) at accelerated speed ) 2) 3) - Samples 1, 2, 3: Evaluation of compliance Functional compliance (TE1) switch comply if Circuit: - - all actions function as declared. - - no loosening of electrical / mechanical connections occur; - - sealing compound does not flow to such an extent that live parts are exposed Insulating compliance (TE3) - dielectric strength of 15.3 with specimens not subjected to humidity treatment before application of the test voltage which is 75 % of the test voltage in subclause 15.3: Samples 1, 2, 3: - no transient fault between live parts and earth metal, accessible metal parts, or actuating members occurred 1) 2) 3) -

49 Page 49 of 80 Report No.SH Complete switch. Continue. Specific test condition of end application TL4, TC5, TC6, TC8, TE1, TE Manual functional test (TC5) Circuit: - Loaded with Ith or rated IR if no Ith is declared at rated voltage until steady-state temperatures are reached (A) - When tested with maximum rated resistive current - the voltage is increased to 1.1 times rated voltage, and again allowed to stabilise (V) - Operated 20 times at the fastest manual rate possible, over the whole range from minimum to maximum and back to minimum, by means of its actuating member. - 1) 2) 3) - During and after the test, the specimens operate correctly. Samples 1, 2, 3: Functional test at minimum load (TC6) Electronic switches for which a minimum load or current is specified by the manufacturer Circuit: - - additionally tested with the specified minimum load or current at 0.9 x rated UN (V) - Operated 10 times over the whole range from minimum to maximum and back to minimum - by its actuating member. - - or by a remote control if any - 1) 2) 3) - During and after the test, the specimens operate correctly. Samples 1, 2, 3: Endurance test (TC8) Electrical conditions as in table 15. Circuit: - Thermal conditions are those specified in Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Method of operation specified in for accelerated speed. - Full number of operating cycles with TL1 (table 15) at accelerated speed ) 2) 3) - Samples 1, 2, 3: Evaluation of compliance Functional compliance (TE1) switch complies if Circuit: - - all actions function as declared. -

50 Page 50 of 80 Report No.SH no loosening of electrical / mechanical connections occur; - - sealing compound does not flow to such an extent that live parts are exposed Insulating compliance (TE3) - dielectric strength of 15.3 with specimens not subjected to humidity treatment before the application of test voltage which is 75 % of the test voltage in subclause 15.3: Samples 1, 2, 3: - no transient fault between live parts and earth metal, accessible metal parts, or actuating members occurred -Contacts only 1) 2) 3) Increased-voltage test at accelerated speed (TC1) Electrical conditions as in Circuit: - Method of operation specified for accelerated speed in Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Functional test TC1, TC4 with TL2, TE1 to TE3 1) 2) 3) - Number of operating cycles is 100. Samples 1, 2, 3: Test at accelerated speed (TC4) Electrical conditions as in Circuit: - Method of operation specified for accelerated speed in Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - The thermal conditions are those specified in Number of operating cycles declared according to less number of = number to test - Switches according to to , the total number of operations not more than

51 Page 51 of 80 Report No.SH ) 2) Samples 1, 2, 3: 3) - Evaluation of compliance Functional compliance (TE1) switch complies if Circuit: - - all actions function as declared. - - no loosening of electrical / mechanical connections occur; - - sealing compound does not flow to such an extent that live parts are exposed Thermal compliance (TE2) - temperature rise at the terminals does not exceed 55 K when tested in accordance with 16.2 at rated current and in an ambient temperature of 25 C ± 10 C Test current (A) - 1) 2) 3) - Samples 1, 2, 3: Insulating compliance (TE3) - dielectric strength of 15.3 with specimens not subjected to humidity treatment before application of the test voltage which is 75 % of the test voltage in subclause 15.3: Samples 1, 2, 3: - no transient fault between live parts and earth metal, accessible metal parts, or actuating members occurred 1) 2) 3) - - Contacts only (continue) Simulated test TC1, TC7 with TL3, TE1 to TE Increased-voltage test at accelerated speed (TC1) Electrical conditions as in Circuit: - Method of operation specified for accelerated speed in Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - 1) 2) 3) - Number of operating cycles is 100. Samples 1, 2, 3: Test with limited number of operations (TC7) Electrical conditions as in table 15. Circuit: - Thermal conditions are those specified in Method of operation specified in for accelerated speed. - Test voltage (V) -

52 Page 52 of 80 Report No.SH Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Number of operating cycles is 1000 or the declared number of cycles whichever is the lowest. Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) - Evaluation of compliance Functional compliance (TE1) switch complies if Circuit: - - all actions function as declared. - - no loosening of electrical / mechanical connections occur; - - sealing compound does not flow to such an extent that live parts are exposed Thermal compliance (TE2) - temperature rise at the terminals does not exceed 55 K when tested in accordance with 16.2 at rated current and in an ambient temperature of 25 C ± 10 C Test current (A) - 1) 2) 3) - Samples 1, 2, 3: Insulating compliance (TE3) - dielectric strength of 15.3 with specimens not subjected to humidity treatment before the application of the test voltage which is 75 % of the test voltage in subclause 15.3: Samples 1, 2, 3: - no transient fault between live parts and earth metal, accessible metal parts, or actuating members occurred 1) 2) 3) - - Contacts only (continue) Specific test condition of end application TC7 with TL4, TE1 to TE Test with limited number of operations (TC7) Electrical conditions as in table 15. Circuit: - Thermal conditions are those specified in Method of operation specified in for accelerated speed. - Test voltage (V) - Making Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) - Breaking Test current. (A) - Power factor ( ) or Time constant (ms) -

53 Page 53 of 80 Report No.SH Number of operating cycles is 1000 or the declared number of cycles whichever is the lowest. Samples 1, 2, 3: 1) 2) 3) - Evaluation of compliance Functional compliance (TE1) switch complies if Circuit: - - all actions function as declared. - - no loosening of electrical / mechanical connections occur; - - sealing compound does not flow to such an extent that live parts are exposed Thermal compliance (TE2) - temperature rise at the terminals does not exceed 55 K when tested in accordance with 16.2 at rated current and in an ambient temperature of 25 C ± 10 C Test current (A) - 1) 2) 3) - Samples 1, 2, 3: Insulating compliance (TE3) - dielectric strength of 15.3 with specimens not subjected to the humidity treatment before application of the test voltage which is 75 % of the test voltage in subclause 15.3: Samples 1, 2, 3: - no transient fault between live parts and earth metal, accessible metal parts, or actuating members occurred 18 MECHANICAL STRENGTH 1) 2) 3) Switches have adequate mechanical strength and so constructed as to withstand such rough handling as may be expected in normal use Applying blows to the specimen by means of the spring-operated impact test apparatus of IEC OK Actuating member and all surfaces accessible when the switch is mounted as in normal use and declared are tested with test apparatus Incorporated switches - mounted in a test device as shown in figure 11 - Blows are applied to all accessible surfaces, including actuating members. OK The test apparatus - calibrated to deliver an energy of 0,5 ± 0,04 Nm. OK Foot-actuated switches subject to the same test but using a test apparatus - calibrated to deliver an energy of 1,0 ± 0,05 Nm - For all such surfaces - 3 blows applied to every point that is likely to be weak. OK

54 Page 54 of 80 Report No.SH Care taken that the results from 1 series of 3 blows do not influence subsequent series. OK Foot-operated switches are, in addition, - subjected to a force applied by means of a circular steel pressure plate with a of 50 mm - The force is increased continuously from an initial value of about 250 N up to 750 N within 1 min...: - N Maintained at this value, 750 N for 1 min. - After these tests the switch still comply with the requirements of: - clauses 9 OK P - clauses 13 OK P - clauses 15 OK P - clauses 20 OK P Insulating linings, barriers and the like have not worked loose. OK P Still possible to - remove and to replace detachable and other external parts such as cover plates without these parts or their insulating linings being broken - - actuate the actuating member to provide the appropriate disconnection OK P Damage to the finish, small dents which do not reduce creepage distances or clearances below the values in clause 20, and small chips which do not adversely affect the protection against electric shock or moisture - are neglected. - Cracks not visible to the unaided eye, surface cracks in fibre reinforced mouldings and the like - are ignored Table 19 If a decorative cover is backed by an inner cover, - fracture of decorative cover is neglected if the inner cover withstands the test after removal of the decorative cover. - Cord-operated switches are submitted to an additional pull test as follows: Switch mounted as declared by the manufacturer. - Pull-cord subjected to a force, applied without jerks, first for 1 min in the normal direction - Then for 1 min in a direction 45 from the normal direction. - Minimum values of the pull force as in table 19 or 3 times the values of the normal operating force if greater. - MINIMUM VALUES OF PULL FORCE

55 Page 55 of 80 Report No.SH Rated current Force (N) Normal A direction 45 from normal direction > After test, the switch shows no damage Switches supplied with, or intended to be fitted with actuating members tested as follows. A pull force is applied for 1 min to try to pull off the actuating member normally 15 N. OK If the actuating member is intended to be pulled in normal use - the force is increased to 30 N - A push of 30 N for 1 min is applied to all actuating members OK After tests, the specimens show no damage to impair compliance with this standard. OK P If a switch is intended to have an actuating member but is submitted for approval without - pull and push of 30 N are applied to the actuating means - Tumbling barrel (other than foot operated switches): - rewirable: cord type; cross-sectional area (mm²) H03VVH2-F 2x0.5 mm²,... : (declared by client) - non-rewirable as delivered - P - number of falls...: during the test: connection shall not become loose OK P - after the test, no damage OK P Compression test (only for foot operated switches): 3 compressions in three different positions; force of 250 N increased to 750 N and maintained for 1 min; after the test, no damage - 19 SCREWS, CURRENT-CARRYING PARTS AND CONNECTIONS 19.1 General requirements for electrical connections Contact pressure is not transmitted through insulating material other than: - ceramic - - pure mica - - or other material no less suitable - - unless there is visual evidence of sufficient resiliency in the metallic parts to compensate for any possible shrinkage or distortion of the insulating material - P

56 Page 56 of 80 Report No.SH Suitability of the material is considered in respect to: - stability of the dimensions within the temperature range applicable to the switch. - Requirement not applicable to connections internal to a switch where the connection - is used for lamps for indicating purposes and where the current in this circuit is 20 ma - Screwed connections Screwed connections, electrical or other, - withstand the mechanical stresses occurring in normal use OK P Screws transmitting contact pressure - is in engagement with a metal thread OK P Screws is not of metal which is - soft or liable to creep, such as zinc or aluminium Mechanical connections to be used during installation of switches may be made of using thread-forming tapping screws or thread-cutting tapping screws, - only if the screws are supplied together with the piece in which they are intended to be inserted In addition, thread-cutting tapping screws intended to be used during installation - is captive with the relevant part of the switch - Thread-forming (metal sheet) screws not used - for the connection of current-carrying parts OK, not used P - unless they clamp these parts directly in contact with each other and are provided with a suitable means of locking - Thread-cutting (self-tapping) screws not used - for the electrical connection of current-carrying parts OK, not used P - unless they generate a full metric ISO thread or a thread of equivalent effectiveness - Such screws not used - if likely to be operated by the user or installer OK, not used P - unless the thread is formed by a swaging action - SI, BA and Unified threads is of equivalent effectiveness to a metric ISO thread. - The screws or nuts are tightened and loosened - 10 times for screws in engagement with a thread of insulating material; OK P - 5 times in all other cases. OK P Nuts concentric with the button or lever are tightened and loosened 5 times. Thread is of insulating material the torque is 0,8 Nm -

57 Page 57 of 80 Report No.SH Table 20 The threads are of metal the torque is 1,8 Nm - When testing terminal screws and nuts, conductors having the cross-sectional areas specified in clause 11 are placed in the terminal. The conductor is solid for terminals not intended for the connection of supply cables or cords or if the nominal cross-sectional area 6 mm²... : - mm² In other cases the conductor is stranded... : - mm² For terminals for the connection of supply cables or cords, - conductor have the largest cross-sectional area specified... : - mm² Applied torque when tightening is equal to specified in the appropriate column of table 20 if not otherwise specified. - Torque values Type of screw Nominal thread (mm) Torque (Nm) Terminal: OK P Assembly: OK P Cord anchorages: Other: During the test, terminals does not work loose OK P No damage that could impair the further use of the screwed connection. OK P Switches having screwed glands are submitted to the following test: Table 21 Torque values for screwed glands of the test rod (mm) Torque (Nm) for glands of Metal Insulating material After test, neither the glands or the enclosure of the specimen show any damage Correct introduction of the screws operated during mounting or connection of the switch into the screw holes or nuts ensured. OK P Screws which make a mechanical connection between different parts of the switch - locked against loosening if the connection carries current - Rivets used for current-carrying connections - secured against loosening if these connections are subject to torsion in normal use -

58 Page 58 of 80 Report No.SH Sealing compound which softens in heat - provides satisfactory locking only for screw connections not being subject to torsion in normal use Screws and nuts for clamping the conductors have a metric ISO thread or a thread comparable in pitch and mechanical strength Current-carrying parts Metals resistant to corrosion when used within the permissible temperature range and under normal conditions of chemical pollution, are containing: - copper; - - alloy 58 % copper for parts that are worked cold OK P - or 50 % copper for other parts; - - stainless steel containing 13 % chromium and 0,09 % carbon; - Steel provided with an electroplated coating of having a thickness of at least - zinc, ISO 2081 ( m) - - nickel and chromium, ISO 1456 ( m) - - tin, ISO 2093 ( m) - Parts subjected to arcs and mechanical wear, not made of steel provided with an electroplated coating Insulating material screws: diameter (mm); torque (Nm)...: - Insulating material screws: diameter (mm); torque (Nm)...: Not possible to replace screws of insulating material with metal screws (if impair safety) - 20 CLEARANCES, CREEPAGE DISTANCES, SOLID INSULATION AND COATINGS OF RIGID PRINTED BOARD ASSEMBLIES Generally for the measurements - Detachable and movable parts placed in the most unfavourable position. - - Distances through slots or openings in surfaces of insulating material are measured to a metal foil in contact with the surface. OK P - The foil is pushed into comers and the like by means of the standard test finger of IEC 60529, but is not pressed into openings. OK P - A force is applied to bare conductors and accessible surfaces in order to attempt to reduce clearances when making the measurement. The force is: - 2N for bare conductors N for accessible surfaces. OK P

59 Page 59 of 80 Report No.SH Force is applied by means of a straight unjointed test finger of same dimensions as shown in figure 1 of IEC OK P When applied to openings as specified in 9.1, - the distance through insulation between live parts and the metal foil not reduced below the specified values Clearances Withstand the rated U imp declared according to considering the: - rated voltage and overvoltage category as in annex K 250V overvoltage / category II P pollution degree declared by the manufacturer 1 P Clearances for basic insulation - the values given in table Smaller clearances except those values marked in table 22 with note 5 may be used if the switch meets the U imp test of annex M - only if the parts are rigid or located by mouldings - - or if the construction is such that there is no likelihood of the distances being reduced by distortion, - - or by movement of the parts during mounting, connection and normal use - Clearances for functional insulation - the values for basic insulation in OK P Clearances for supplementary insulation - the values given in table Clearances for reinforced insulation the values for basic insulation in but using the next higher step for the rated U imp in table 22. OK P Clearances for disconnection Electronic disconnection No clearances are specified. - Micro disconnection Clearances between terminals and terminations fulfil functional insulation according to Clearances between other current carrying parts separated by action of the switch - the actual value of distance between contacts - - 0,5 mm for switches with a rated U imp of 1.5 kv Full disconnection

60 Page 60 of 80 Report No.SH Clearances for full disconnection the values for basic insulation specified in except that, - smaller values than given in table 22 are not allowed OK P Switch is provided by two or more breaks in series, - the separation is the sum of the distances of the breaks - Each break not less than 1/3 of the prescribed distance Creepage distances are dimensioned for the voltage to occur in normal use and pollution degree as declared by the manufacturer Relationship between material group and proof tracking index (PTI) values: Material group... : IIIa PTI: 175 P PTI values obtained in accordance with Annex D. OK P Creepage distances for basic insulation - the values given in table 23 - Creepage distances for functional insulation - the values given in table 24 OK P Creepage distances for supplementary insulation - the values specified for basic insulation in Creepage distances for reinforced insulation - double the values for basic insulation in OK P Creepage distances for disconnection - the values for functional insulation in OK P 20.3 Solid insulation withstanding electrical and mechanical stresses, thermal and environmental influences which may occur during the anticipated life of the switch - checked during the tests of clauses 14, 15, 16 and 17. OK P Distance through accessible supplementary solid insulation - have a minimum value of 0,8 mm - Distances through accessible reinforced solid insulation have minimum values: - for rated U imp 1500 V:... 0,8 mm; - - for rated U imp 2500 V:... 1,5 mm. 4mm P Working voltage (V): 250 Degree of pollution: Table 22 / 24 Creepage distance Cd and clearance Cl across: required Cd (mm) Cd (mm) required Cl (mm) Cl (mm)

61 Page 61 of 80 Report No.SH Functional, sealed or incapsulated Functional, Basic Supplementary Reinforced Full disconnection Micro disconnection Coatings of rigid printed board assemblies. - provide protection against pollution and/or insulation depending on the used type A or type B coating Type A coating: The insulation distances of a printed board assembly with type A coating declared by comply with pollution degree 1 of clearances in table 22 and of creepage distances in table checked by measurement and by the relevant tests of clause 6 of IEC with the test levels or conditions as given in table 25 - Table 25 Test levels and conditions IEC sub-clause Test levels and conditions cold storage - 25 C Rapid change of temperature Test specimens: Degree of severity 2 (- 25 C to 125 C) - - as in 5.1 and 5.2 of IEC or - - any representative rigid printed board assemblies as specified in 5.3 of IEC Type B coating: A rigid printed board assembly with type B coating as declared by the manufacturer comply with the requirements for solid insulation as specified in No clearances and creepage distances are specified between conductors on printed boards under the coating. - checked by the relevant test of clause 6 of IEC with test levels or conditions as in table 25 and the test specimens as in FIRE HAZARD Resistance to heat Checked by the tests specified in IEC with the new samples at the following temperatures: a) for parts accessible when the switch is mounted as declared: - 20 C ± 2 C plus the maximum measured during heating test of 16.3 or - as declared or - 75 C ± 2 C, whichever is the highest. - C

62 Page 62 of 80 Report No.SH The of the impression by the ball not > 2 mm. - mm b) for parts in contact with, maintain or retain electrical connections in position including those parts which maintain an electrical connection under spring force and for parts in contact with support heat-source, - T b (T b =T+20) or C or - 20 C ± 2 C plus the maximum measured during heating test of 16.3 if it would give a higher temperature 125 C (All insulating materials) The of the impression by the ball not > 2 mm. 1.4 mm P 21.2 Resistance to abnormal heat Checked by the tests specified in IEC with one new sample at the declared glow-wire temperatures: a) for parts in contact with, maintain or retain in position electrical connections including those parts which maintain an electrical connection under spring force: - glow-wire test at 650 C - - glow-wire test at 750 C - - glow-wire test at 850 C OK (All insulating materials) P All other parts - glow-wire test of annex C at 650 C - No visible flame and no sustained glowing - Flame and glowing extinguish within 30 s... : OK No ignition of the tissue paper OK P P P 22 RESISTANCE TO RUSTING Ferrous parts, the rusting of which might impair safety, adequately protected against rusting. OK P Traces of rust on sharp edges and any yellowish film removable by rubbing are ignored ABNORMAL OPERATION AND FAULT CONDITION FOR ELECTRONIC SWITCHES 23.1 Abnormal operation and fault conditions for electronic switches. When switches are operated under abnormal conditions, no part shall reach such a temperature that there is danger of fire to the surroundings of the switches. Compliance is checked under fault conditions, as described in During the test, the temperature does not exceed the values in tables 13 and 14, 2 nd column Unless otherwise specified, - tests made on switches mounted, connected and loaded as in Each of the abnormal conditions indicated in and is applied in turn Following abnormal conditions simulated with short-circuits across:

63 Page 63 of 80 Report No.SH creepage distances and clearances, other than in clause 20 if they are less than the values in tables 22 to Short-circuit - or interruption of semiconductor devices; - - or interruption of capacitors or resistors which do not comply with the requirements of 24.2 or 24.3; - - of the terminals on the load side of cord switches and independently mounted switches. - Switch limited by the operation of automatic protective devices (including fuses) - the temperature is measured 2 min after the operation of the device - No temperature limiting device operates, the temperature of switches for continuous duty, type S1, is measured - after that steady state has been reached - - or after 4 h, whichever is the shorter time - For switches for short time duty, type S2, the temperature is measured: - 2 min after the operation of the switch - For switches for intermittent periodic duty, type S3 the temperature is measured: - after that steady state has been reached, - - or after 4 h, whichever is the shorter time - If temperature is limited by a fuse, the following additional test is carried out: - fuse is short-circuited and the current under the relevant fault conditions is measured...: - A then based on the above measured current, the switch is switched on for a duration corresponding to the maximum fusing time as in IEC : - A Temperature is measured 2 min after the end of that period Overload tests are carried out on electronic cord switches and electronic independently mounted switches. Switches: - without incorporated temperature-limiting devices or fuses tested according to ; - - protected by automatic protective devices other than fuses etc. tested according to ; - - protected by incorporated fuses complying with IEC 60127, tested according to protected both by incorporated fuses and by automatic protective devices, are tested according to The switch is left in the most unfavourable "ON" position Switches for continuous duty, type S1

64 Page 64 of 80 Report No.SH loaded for 1h with the conventional fusing current for the fuse which in installation will protect the switch... : - A Switches for short time duty, type S2, the temperature is measured - 2 min after the operation of the switch - Switches for intermittent periodic duty, type S3, the temperature is measured after - steady state has been reached, - - or after 4 h, whichever is the shorter time - Table 26 Conventional fusing current versus rated current Device Rated current (A) Conventional fusing current (A) Cord switches Independently mounted switches > > Switches for continuous duty, type S1 - are loaded with 95% of the measured current for which the protecting device releases after 1 h : - A Switches for short time duty, type S2, the temperature is measured - 2 min after the operation of the switch - Switches for intermittent periodic duty, type S3, the temperature is measured - after steady state has been reached - - or after 4 h, whichever is the shorter time Fuses are replaced by links of negligible impedance and loaded with the current 2.1I Rfuse. - A Switches for continuous duty, type S1, the temperature is measured - after steady state has been reached - - or after 30 min, whichever is the shorter time - Switches for short time duty, type S2, the temperature is measured - 2 min after the operation of the switch - Switches for intermittent periodic duty, type S3, the temperature is measured - after steady state has been reached - - or after 4 h, whichever is the shorter time - Electronic cord switches and electronic independently mounted switches are loaded - either as in with incorporated fuse -

65 Page 65 of 80 Report No.SH or as in with another automatic protective device Protection against electric shock is required, even though a switch is being used or has been used during fault conditions. Checked by carrying out the tests described in After test, switch complies with clause 9. - Table 13 Permissible maximum temperatures C Overload Fault condition Rubber or polyvinyl chloride insulation of non-detachable cables and cords: - with T-marking or without T-marking... T 2) Cord sheaths used as supplementary insulation Rubber other than synthetic, used for gaskets or other parts, the deterioration of which could affect safety used as: - supplementary or as reinforced insulation in other cases Material used as insulation other than that specified for wires: - printed circuit boards... Moulding of: - thermosetting materials... - thermoplastic materials... All accessible surfaces except those of actuating members or handles Accessible surfaces of actuating members or handles which are held for short periods only of: - metal porcelain or vitreous material moulded material or rubber Inside of enclosures of insulating material Windings: Thermal classification class: Terminals and terminations for unprepared conductors according to Table Other terminals and terminations Table 14 Maximum temperatures for thermosetting materials used for electronic switches. Material used as insulation other than that specified for wires: - melamine-formaldehyde, phenolformaldehyde or phenol-furfural resins...: 145 (225) - urea-formaldehyde resin (200) Moulding of: - phenol-formaldehyde with cellulose fillers (200) - phenol-formaldehyde with mineral fillers (225) - melamine-formaldehyde

66 Page 66 of 80 Report No.SH urea-formaldehyde polyester with glass-fibre reinforcement silicone rubber polytetrafluorethylene Electronic cord switches and electronic independently mounted switches withstand the short circuits they may be subjected to. -Tested in a substantially non-inductive circuit in series with a load impedance and a device for limiting the let-through I 2 t. - The prospective short circuit of the supply is 1500 A r.m.s. at the U N of the switch under test. - The prospective let-through I 2 t value is A 2 s. - The diagram of the circuit in which the switch is tested as shown in figure 17 - The impedance Z 1 (short-circuit impedance) adjusted to the specified prospective shortcircuit current. - The impedance Z 2 (load impedance) so adjusted that the switch - is loaded with its minimum load - or 10 % of the rated load, whichever is higher - A W The circuit is calibrated with the following tolerances: - current + 5 % / 0 % (A) - voltage + 10 % / 0 % (V) - frequency ± 5% (Hz) - I 2 t value ± 10% (A 2 s) - The incorporated fuse, if any, recommended by the manufacturer, - is inserted into the switch which is loaded - The variable control, if any, - is set at the position of maximum output with any by-pass in open position - Short circuit 6 times by auxiliary switch A. - During the test, emission of flames or burning particles does not occur. - Enclosed switches wrapped in tissue paper. - No traces or burn-through shall occur. - Unenclosed parts of a partially enclosed switch tested with dry absorbent surgical cotton placed at a distance of 6 10 mm from the surface. Ignition of the cotton does not occur. - After test, accessible metal parts have not been live. - The contacts of any incorporated automatic protective device not welded, unless the switch is obviously useless Protection against fire in case of failure of cooling For switches with declared I th intended to be used with forced cooling, - the switch is mounted and connected as in , but without forced cooling during the test - The switch is loaded with I R, continued until steady state or the switch disconnects the load circuit. - A

67 Page 67 of 80 Report No.SH During the test, - emission of flames or burning particles does not occur - If declared by the manufacturer that the switch will open during these test condition, - this function is verified - Table 13 Permissible maximum temperatures C Rubber or polyvinyl chloride insulation of non-detachable cables and cords: - with T-marking or without T- marking Cord sheaths as supplementary insulation Rubber other than synthetic, used for gaskets or other parts, the deterioration of which could affect safety used as: - supplementary or reinforced insulation in other cases Material used as insulation other than that specified for wires: - printed circuit boards - Moulding of: - thermosetting materials - - thermoplastic materials - All accessible surfaces except those of 100 actuating members or handles - Accessible surfaces of actuating members or handles which are held for short periods only of: - metal porcelain or vitreous material moulded material or rubber Inside of enclosures of insulating material - Windings: Thermal classification - class: - Terminals and terminations for unprepared conductors according to Table Other terminals and terminations Table 14 Maximum temperatures for thermosetting materials used for electronic switches. Material used as insulation other than that specified for wires: - melamine-formaldehyde, phenolformaldehyde or phenol-furfural resins (225) : - urea-formaldehyde resin (200) Moulding of:

68 Page 68 of 80 Report No.SH phenol-formaldehyde with cellulose fillers (200) - phenol-formaldehyde with mineral fillers (225) - melamine-formaldehyde urea-formaldehyde polyester with glass-fibre reinforcement silicone rubber polytetrafluorethylene COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SWITCHES Components which, if they fail, may cause risk of electric shock or fire shall comply - either with the requirements of this standard - or with the relevant IEC component standard as far as they reasonably apply 24.1 Protective devices is in accordance with the relevant IEC publications and/or the additional requirements specified in the following subclauses: fuses; cut-outs; protective devices which only decrease the current; fusing resistors Fuses Complies with IEC or IEC and have a rated breaking capacity of 1500 A unless any fault current through the fuse is limited to the breaking capacity of the fuse Cut-outs have adequate making and breaking capacity, selected for the appropriate number of operations and be in compliance with the requirements and test specifications in the following sub-clauses: non-resettable cut-outs; resettable, non-self-resetting cut-outs; self-resetting cut-outs. Checked by subjecting 3 specimens to the tests according to following and the additional tests specified for the relevant type. If the cut-out in the electronic switch is subjected to a reference temperature outside the range 0 C to 35 C or 55 C (according to or and ), - samples tested at this reference temperature... : - C During the test, - the other conditions is similar to those occurring in the electronic switch - - no sustained arcing does occur - After the test - the specimens shows no damage impairing their further use or the safety of the electronic switch Non-resettable cut-outs - thermal links in accordance with IEC or bi-metallic single operation devices (SOD) according to IEC After the test

69 Page 69 of 80 Report No.SH the supply is cut out and the temperature does not exceed the maximum temperatures specified by the manufacturer - - or the values in table 13 for abnormal conditions - Table 13 Permissible maximum temperatures C Rubber or polyvinyl chloride insulation of non-detachable cables and cords: - with T-marking or without T- marking Cord sheaths as supplementary insulation Rubber other than synthetic, used for gaskets or other parts, the deterioration of which could affect safety used as: - supplementary or reinforced insulation in other cases Material used as insulation other than that specified for wires: - printed circuit boards - Moulding of: - thermosetting materials - - thermoplastic materials - All accessible surfaces except those of 100 actuating members or handles - Accessible surfaces of actuating members or handles which are held for short periods only of: - metal porcelain or vitreous material moulded material or rubber Inside of enclosures of insulating material - Windings: Thermal classification - class: - Terminals and terminations for unprepared conductors according to Table Other terminals and terminations Resettable, non-self-resetting cut-outs is in accordance with IEC and appropriate parts 2. Checked according to and the following additional tests: - tested at 1,1U N of the electronic switch and with loads as specified below - V The cut-outs are reseted after each operation and caused to operate 10 times. - Cut-outs in electronic switches for incandescent - lamps are tested in a non-inductive circuit and loaded with the conventional fusing current of the protecting fuse A

70 Page 70 of 80 Report No.SH Cut-outs in electronic switches for speed control circuits, subjected to 2 series of 10 operations. In the: - 1 st series the cut-out closes a circuit with 9I N - (cos = 0.8 ± 0.05). A - 2 nd series, the circuit 6I N (cos = 0.6 ± 0.05). - A - Cut-outs for other types of load are tested - with the opening and closing current as declared A Self-resetting cut-outs shall be in compliance with IEC series. Checked by the tests according to and the following additional tests: - Self-resetting cut-outs in the load circuit of the - V electronic switch tested at 1,1U N : - Cut-outs in electronic switches for incandescent - lamps operated automatically for 200 cycles in a non-inductive circuit and loaded with conventional fusing current of the protecting fuse. A Protective devices which only decrease the current (e.g. PTC resistors) is of thermistor type according to annex J in IEC or PTC-S thermistors according to IEC Checked by the tests according to and the following additional tests: For PTC-S thermistors, with power dissipation > 15 W for the rated zero-power resistance at an ambient temperature of 25 C, - the encapsulation/tubing comply with flammability category FV 1 or better according to IEC Fusing resistors during rupture under fault conditions - have adequate breaking capacity and does not cause emission of flames or burning particles Capacitors complies with IEC and with table 27 - The duration of the damp heat, steady state test as in sub-clause 4.12 of IEC , is 21 days. - Table 27 Requirements for capacitors Application of capacitors Between live conductor Un 125V Type(s) of capacitors (according IEC ) 125V < U N 250V Over-current protection (Z = impedance) Without 1) With 1) L or N and earth (PE) Y4 Y2 Y2 - L and N or L1 and L2 - without Z in series X2 X1 X2 -

71 Page 71 of 80 Report No.SH with Z in series, by short-circuiting of capacitor, limits the current to a value 0,5 A X3 X2 X3 - - < 0,5 A No special requirement 24.3 Resistors for protective impedances according to and resistors the shortcircuiting or disconnecting of which would cause an infringement of the requirements for operation under fault conditions (see Clause 23) - have an adequate stable resistance value under overload and complies with the requirements of 14.1 of IEC EMC REQUIREMENTS - Switches for appliances fulfil the requirements for immunity and emission when used in accordance with manufacturer's specification. - Electronic switches intended to be built in or incorporated in an appliance. Checked with the electronic switches in the appliance - Electronic cord and independently mounted switches fulfil the requirements for immunity and emission when used in accordance with manufacturer s declaration. Checked and tested by 25.1 and tested as a separate device - - or together with the relevant appliance Immunity Electronic switches so designed that the switch state (ON or OFF) and/or setting value is protected against electromagnetic interference. The electronic switch is mounted as in normal use - Loaded as specified in clause 17 at U N... : - A Each electronic switch is tested, if applicable, in the following states in the: ON state,... highest setting; - ON state,... lowest setting; - OFF state,... highest setting; - OFF state,... lowest setting. - Voltage dips and short interruptions Electronic switch tested with test equipment in IEC as in 25.1 and table 28 with 3 dips / interruptions with 10 s between each test event. - Abrupt changes in supply voltage occurs at zero crossings. - The output impedance of the test voltage generator is low, even during the transition. - The change between the test voltage U T and the changed voltage is abrupt. -

72 Page 72 of 80 Report No.SH A test level of 0 % corresponds to a total supply voltage interruption. - Table 28 Test levels and duration for voltage dips and short interruptions Test level % U T Voltage dip/interruptions % U T Duration number of cycles at rated frequency. Cycles After the test the electronic switch is in the original state and the setting are unchanged. - Withstand to 1,2/50 wave impulses. - Tests carried out according to IEC with an open-circuit test voltage of 1 kv (level 2). - After the tests the electronic switch is in the original state and the setting are unchanged. - Electrical fast transient test The electronic switch subjected to repetitive fast transients (bursts) on supply and control terminals / terminations. - The test is carried out according to IEC with the following specification: The level of the repetitive fast transients consisting of bursts coupled into supply and control terminals / terminations of the electronic switch is in accordance with table The duration of the test not less than 1 min. - After the test, the switch remains in its original state. - Electrostatic discharge test The electronic switch mounted as in normal use. - The following levels apply: - test voltage of contact discharge:... 4 kv; - - test voltage of air discharge: 8 kv. - After test, the electronic switch remains in its original state Radiated electromagnetic field test Electronic switch subjected to electromagnetic fields tested as follows: Test carried out according to IEC , applying a field strength of 3 V/m. - After the test, the electronic switch is in the original state and the setting is unchanged Power-frequency magnetic field test (applicable only to electronic switches containing devices susceptible to magnetic fields, for example, Hall elements, electro dynamic microphones, etc.) - carried out according to IEC by applying a magnetic field of 3 A/m, 50 Hz. -

73 Page 73 of 80 Report No.SH Annex D Annex K Table K1 During the test, the state of the electronic switch shall not change. - Occasional flickering of lamps or irregular running of motors during the test does not occur. - Emission Low frequency emission Checked by tests according to IEC and IEC or IEC Requirements met if the electronic switch complies with the criteria s specified in these standards. - If overview shows an envelope of the spectrum with a monotonal decrease according to the increasing order of harmonics - measurements restricted to harmonics up to order 11 - Radio frequency emission The electronic switch complies with the requirements of CISPR 14-1 or CISPR Electronic switch used for electrical lighting application, complies with CISPR Proof tracking test (PTI) (normative) Proof tracking test made in accordance with IEC OK P Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage U imp, rated voltage UN and overvoltage category (normative) Rated impulse withstand voltage for switches energized directly from the low voltage mains Nominal voltage of the supply system based on IEC ) (V) Three phase Single phase Voltage line to neutral derived from nominal voltages a.c. or d.c. up to including (V) U imp 2) 3) (kv) Overvoltage category I II III P Annex M Impulse voltage test (normative) To verify that clearances will withstand specified transient overvoltage. Impulse withstand voltage test U imp is carried out with a voltage having a 1,2/50 µs wave-form as in IEC and is intended to simulate overvoltage of atmospheric origin... : 2500 V P Covers overvoltages due to switching of lowvoltage equipment OK P The test is conducted for a minimum of 3 impulses of each polarity with an interval 1 s between pulses. OK P

74 Page 74 of 80 Report No.SH Table M1 When surge suppression is provided inside the specimen, the impulse have the following characteristics: - the waveform 1,2/50 µs for the no-load voltage with amplitudes equal to the values in table M1; - - the waveform 8/20 µs for an appropriate surge current. - Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level Rated impulse withstand voltage Û (kv) Impulse test voltage at sea level Û (kv) OK P Annex N Table N.1 Annex P Annex U U.1 Altitude correction factors (normative) Dimensions given in table 22 are valid for altitudes 2000 m above sea level, clearances for altitudes above 2000 m sea level is multiplied by the altitude correction factor specified as follows: Altitude correction factors Altitude (m) Normal barometric pressure (Pa) Multiplication factor for clearances OK P Types of coatings for rigid printed board assemblies (normative) Type A coating: Provides only protection against pollution by coating to pollution degree 1. - Clearance and creepage distance of 20.1 and 20.2 apply to the rigid printed board assembly under the coating - Type B coating: Provides protection against pollution and insulation by enclosing the conductors in solid insulation so that the clearance and creepage distance requirements of 20.1 and 20.2 are not applicable between conductors under the coating. - Dimensions of tabs forming part of a switch (normative) Tabs forming part of a switch complies with the dimensions according to Figure U.1. Nominal size

75 Page 75 of 80 Report No.SH A Max. B Min. C D 0.1 E Max. F Max. G Min. H 2 Min. I. max U.2 Tabs may have an optional detent for latching. Round dimple detents, rectangular dimple detents or hole detents located in the area "EF" along the centre line of the tab as indicated in Figure U.1. - U.3 Provisions for non-reversible connections may be located in the area "EF" along the centre line of the tab, as indicated in Figure U.1. - Annex V Requirements and tests for resistance to abnormal heat for unattended appliances (informative) V.1 Appliances that are operated while unattended tested as specified in and of IEC : Parts of non-metallic material supporting connections carrying a current 0,2 A and parts of non-metallic material within a distance of 3 mm of such connections, - glow-wire tested against IEC with a test severity of 850 C. - Glow-wire test is not carried out when the glow-wire flammability index is at least 850 C according to IEC The glow-wire flammability index is not available - the test sample have a thickness equal to the nearest preferred value specified in IEC that is no thicker than the relevant part mm Provided that the test sample used for the classification was no thicker than the relevant part of the appliance, the glow-wire test is also not carried out on small parts that comply with the needle-flame test of Annex E of IEC :2001 or on small parts of material classified as V-0 or V-1 according to IEC Where a non-metallic material is within 3 mm of a current-carrying connection, but is shielded from the connection by a different material - glow-wire test of IEC is carried out at the relevant temperature with the tip of the glowwire applied to the interposed shielding material - Parts of non-metallic material supporting current-carrying connections, and parts of non-metallic material within a distance of 3 mm of such connections - are subjected to glow wire test of IEC C The glow-wire test is not carried out on parts of material classified as having a glow-wire ignition temperature according to IEC of at least

76 Page 76 of 80 Report No.SH C, for connections that carry a current exceeding 0,2 A during normal operation 675 C, for other connections - The glow-wire ignition temperature is not available for a sample with a thickness within ± 0,1 mm of the relevant part - the test sample have a thickness equal to the - mm nearest preferred value specified in IEC that is no thicker than the relevant part Non-metallic material is within 3 mm of a current carrying connection, but is shielded from the connection by a different material, the glow-wire test of IEC is carried out at the relevant temperature with the tip of the glow-wire applied to the interposed shielding material 750 C, for connections that carry a current exceeding 0,2 A during normal operation, 650 C, for other connections - Parts withstand the glow-wire test of IEC , but during the test produce a flame that persists longer than 2 s, these parts and adjacent parts are further tested as follows Parts above the connection within the envelope of a vertical cylinder having a diameter of 20 mm and a height of 50 mm are subjected to the needle-flame test of Annex E of IEC : Parts shielded by a flame barrier that meets the needle-flame test of Annex E of IEC : are not tested - The needle-flame test is not carried out on parts of material classified as V-0 or V-1 according to IEC provided that - the test sample used for the classification was no thicker than the relevant part of the appliance -

77 SH Page 77 of 80 Report No. APPENDED TABLE 101 Critical components (clause 24) Component Manufacturer Type/Model Technical data Standard Mark(s) All insulating material Bayer PC Thickness 1.5mm; White IEC IEC Test with appliances

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