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IEC 60898-1:2015+A1:2019

Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection — Part 1: AC operation

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OrganizationIEC

Edition / Review Year2019

StatusCurrent

Reference TypeProduct standard

TPKELE RelevanceHigh

What This Standard Covers

Applies to AC air-break circuit-breakers up to 440 V, 125 A and 25 kA within scope.

Why It Matters to Buyers

Helps distinguish household/similar MCB requirements from industrial circuit-breaker requirements.

Relevant TPKELE Products

AC MCB

Typical Applications

Residential
Commercial

Related Standards / Notes

IEC 60947-2 covers a different circuit-breaker scope.

Related Standards

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