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This document applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" or “device” and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC.This document states the general rules and common safety requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, including:– definitions;– characteristics;– information supplied with the equipment;– normal service, mounting and transport conditions, decommissioning and dismantling;– constructional and performance requirements, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), safety measures against electric shock, fire hazard and mechanical hazard;– use of aluminium conductors (Annex B);– verification of characteristics and performance;This document does not apply to:– low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembliesNOTE Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies are dealt with in IEC 61439 series, as applicable.– use within explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079 series) ;–
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