Electromechanical elementary relays – Part 1: General and safety requirements

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
C22.2 NO. 61810-1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
29.120.70
Status:
Open for SDO comment
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Note: This NOI (originally published on August 31, 2021) was reissued by the responsible SDO on September 10, 2024. 

 

Note: As requested by the responsible SDO, this NOI being reissued as the standard was in the initial stages of development for more than 12 months. An additional comment period of October 31 to November 22, 2023 (originally published on August 31, 2021).

 

This part of IEC 61810 applies to electromechanical elementary relays (non-specified time all-or-nothing relays) for incorporation into low voltage equipment (circuits up to 1 000 V alternate current or 1 500 V direct current). It defines the basic functional and safety requirements and safety-related aspects for applications in all areas of electrical engineering or electronics, such as:

  • General industrial equipment,
  • Electrical facilities,
  • Electrical machines,
  • Electrical appliances for household and similar use,
  • Information technology and business equipment,
  • Building automation equipment,
  • Automation equipment,
  • Electrical installation equipment,
  • Medical equipment,
  • Control equipment,
  • Telecommunications,
  • Vehicles,
  • Transportation (e.g. railways).

Compliance with the requirements of this standard is verified by the type tests indicated.

In case the application of a relay determines additional requirements exceeding those specified in this standard, the relay should be assessed in line with this application in accordance with the relevant IEC standard(s) (e.g. IEC 60730-1, IEC 60335-1, IEC 60950-1).

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards in the electromechanical elementary relays (non-specified time all-or-nothing relays), basic functional and safety requirements and safety-related aspects (adoption of IEC standard). This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of Industry, regulators and Certification agencies. It will provide the industry with updated references and requirements based on current best practices.

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