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IEC 60898-2:2016

Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection — Part 2: AC and DC operation

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OrganizationIEC
Edition / Review Year2016
StatusScope check
Reference TypeProduct standard
TPKELE RelevanceConditional

What This Standard Covers

Adds requirements for single- and two-pole circuit-breakers suitable for DC, including rated DC voltage limits within its defined scope.

Why It Matters to Buyers

  • Useful for avoiding the common mistake of treating every DC MCB as an IEC 60898-2 application.

Relevant TPKELE Products

DC MCB

Typical Applications

  • Residential
  • Commercial

Related Standards / Notes

  • Read together with IEC 60898-1.
  • Compare IEC 60947-2 for professional/industrial DC breaker applications.

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