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IEC 60947-1:2020

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — Part 1: General rules

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OrganizationIEC
Edition / Review Year2024
StatusCurrent
Reference TypeGeneral requirements
TPKELE RelevanceFoundational

What This Standard Covers

Applies when required by the relevant product standard to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear connected to circuits not exceeding 1,000 V AC or 1,500 V DC.

Why It Matters to Buyers

  • Provides common definitions, characteristics, markings and safety rules used across the IEC 60947 family.
  • Useful context for IEC 60947-2, IEC 60947-3 and IEC 60947-6-1.

Relevant TPKELE Products

DC MCBAC MCBATS

Typical Applications

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Power Distribution
  • Solar / PV

Related Standards / Notes

  • IEC 60947-2 for circuit-breakers.
  • IEC 60947-3 for switches/disconnectors.
  • IEC 60947-6-1 for transfer switching equipment.
  • The IEC webstore lists a 2024 corrigendum to the 2020 edition.

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