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eLibrary > IEC 60730-2-23 Ed. 1.0 en:2025 EXV Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for electrical sensors and sensing elements >

IEC 60730-2-23 Ed. 1.0 en:2025 EXV Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for electrical sensors and sensing elements, 2025

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions [Go to Page]
3.1 Definitions relating to ratings, voltages, currents, frequencies, and wattages
3.2 Definitions of types of control according to purpose
3.3 Definitions relating to the function of controls
3.4 Definitions relating to disconnection and interruption
3.5 Definitions of types of control according to construction
3.6 Definitions of type of automatic action of a control
3.7 Definitions relating to protection against electric shock and type of insulation
3.8 Definitions relating to component parts of controls
3.9 Definitions of types of terminals and terminations of controls
3.10 Definitions relating to the connections to controls
3.11 Definitions relating to the performance of type 2 actions
3.12 Definitions relating to the requirements for creepage distances and clearances
3.13 Miscellaneous definitions
3.14 Definitions relating to manufacturer and user
3.15 Definitions pertaining to thermistors
3.16 Definitions relating to the structure of controls using software
3.17 Definitions relating to error avoidance in controls using software
3.18 Definitions relating to fault/error control techniques for controls using software
3.19 Definitions relating to memory tests for controls using software
3.20 Definitions of software terminology – General
3.21 Definitions relating to classes of control functions
3.22 Definitions relating to functional safety
3.23 Definitions related to access to data exchange
3.24 Definitions related to EMC performance
3.101 Definitions relating to resistance temperature detector (RTD) sensors
4 General [Go to Page]
4.1 General structure of the document
4.2 General requirements
4.3 General notes on tests
5 Required technical information [Go to Page]
5.1 General requirements
5.2 Methods of providing technical information
5.3 Class II symbol
5.4 Additional requirements for marking
5.5 Warning or cautionary markings
6 Protection against electric shock [Go to Page]
6.1 General requirements
6.2 Actuating members and actuating means
6.3 Capacitors
6.4 Covers and uninsulated live or hazardous parts
6.5 Battery operated controls provided with a user accessible mains supply input connector
7 Provision for protective earthing [Go to Page]
7.1 Class 0I and Class I controls
7.2 Class II and class III controls
7.3 Adequacy of earth connections
7.4 Corrosion resistance
7.5 Other requirements
7.6 Protective equipotential bonding
8 Terminals and terminations [Go to Page]
8.1 Terminals and terminations for external copper conductors
8.2 Terminals and terminations for internal conductors
8.3 Terminals and terminations for integrated conductors
9 Constructional requirements [Go to Page]
9.1 Materials
9.2 Protection against electric shock
9.3 Actuation and operation
9.4 Actions
9.5 Openings in enclosures
9.6 Mounting of controls
9.7 Attachment of cords
9.8 Size of cords – nondetachable
9.9 Inlet openings
9.10 Equipment inlets and socketoutlets
9.11 Requirements during mounting, use, maintenance and servicing
9.12 Controls using software
9.13 Protective controls and components of protective control systems
10 Threaded parts and connections [Go to Page]
10.1 Threaded parts moved during mounting or servicing
10.2 Currentcarrying connections and connections providing protective earthing continuity
11 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through solid insulation [Go to Page]
11.1 General
11.2 Clearances
11.3 Creepage distances
11.4 Solid insulation
12 Components [Go to Page]
12.1 Transformers
12.2 Switch mode power supplies and converters
12.3 Capacitors
12.4 Fuses
12.5 Varistors
12.6 Thermistors
12.7 Relays
12.8 Other components
13 Fault assessment on electronic circuits [Go to Page]
13.1 Fault assessment for inherent safety
13.2 Fault assessment to ensure functional safety
14 Moisture and dust resistance [Go to Page]
14.1 Protection against ingress of water and dust
14.2 Protection against humid conditions
14.3 Touch current test for in-line cord controls and free-standing controls
15 Electric strength and insulation resistance [Go to Page]
15.1 Insulation resistance
15.2 Electric strength
15.3 Additional tests for in-line cord and free-standing controls
16 Heating
17 Manufacturing deviation and drift
18 Environmental stress
19 Endurance [Go to Page]
19.101 Conditioning tests for sensors
20 Mechanical strength [Go to Page]
20.1 General requirements
20.2 Impact resistance
20.3 Freestanding controls
20.4 Inline cord controls
20.5 Pullcord actuated controls
20.6 Foot actuated controls
20.7 Actuating member and actuating means
20.8 Flexing – test
20.9 Cord anchorages – test
20.101 Drop test
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking [Go to Page]
21.1 General requirements
21.2 Integrated, incorporated and inline cord controls
21.3 Independently mounted, free-standing controls
22 Resistance to corrosion [Go to Page]
22.1 Resistance to rusting
23 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – Emission [Go to Page]
23.1 General requirement
23.2 High frequency emission
23.3 Low frequency emission
24 Normal operation
25 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – Immunity [Go to Page]
25.1 General
25.2 EMC test plan and report
25.3 Immunity requirements
25.4 Performance criteria
25.5 Surge immunity test
25.6 Electrical fast transient immunity test
25.7 Radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity
25.8 Electrostatic discharge
25.9 Immunity to power-frequency magnetic fields
25.10 Test of the influence of voltage dips and voltage interruption in the power supply network
26 Abnormal operation tests
Annexes [Go to Page]
Annex A (normative) Indelibility of markings
Annex B (normative) Measurement of creepage distances and clearances in air
Annex C (informative) Nominal voltages of supply systems for different modes of overvoltage control
Annex D (normative) Overvoltage categories
Annex E (informative) Typical usage of controls and related overvoltage categories
Annex F (normative) Pollution degrees
Annex G (normative) Resistance to heat, fire and tracking tests
Annex H (normative) Requirements related to functional safety
Annex I (normative) Requirements for certain types of DC supplied controls
Annex J (normative) Requirements for thermistor elements and controls using thermistors
Annex K (normative) Circuit for measuring touch current
Annex L (normative) Printed circuit board coating performance test
Annex M (normative) Printed circuit board protection
Annex N (informative) Explanatory notes for surge immunity test
Annex O (informative) Guidance for applying Clause 11
Annex P (normative) Requirements for SELV and PELV
Annex Q (informative) Regional differences relevant for the member countries of Cenelec
Annex R (informative) National differences relevant in the United States of America
Annex S (informative) National differences relevant in Japan
Annex T (informative) National differences relevant in Canada
Bibliography
Figures [Go to Page]
Figure 101 – Schematic diagram of a typical sensor
Figure 1 – Example of ports
Figure 2 – Structure of the document with respect to inherent safety and functional safety
Figure 3 – Example of an electronic circuit with low power points
Figure 4 – Test pin probe 13 of IEC 61032:1997
Figure 5 – Test finger probe B of IEC 61032:1997
Figure 6 – Test fingernail
Figure 7 – Impact test for free-standing controls
Figure 8 – Tumbling barrel
Figure 9 – Apparatus for testing durability of markings on rating labels
Figure 10 – Apparatus for flexing test
Figure 11 – Screw terminals and stud terminals
Figure 12 – Pillar terminals
Figure 13 – Mantle terminals
Figure 14 – Saddle and lug terminals
Figure 15 – Tabs
Figure 16 – Tabs for non-reversible connectors
Figure 17 – Receptacles
Figure 18 – Measurement of creepage distance and clearance
Figure 19 – Diagram for touch current measurement at operating temperature for single-phase connection of class II controls
Figure 20 – Diagram for touch current measurement at operating temperature for single-phase connection of controls other than class II
Figure 21 – Diagram for touch current measurement at operating temperature for three-phase connection of class II controls
Figure 22 – Diagram for touch current measurement at operating temperature for three-phase connection of controls other than class II
Figure 23 – Diagram for touch current measurement at operating temperature for single-phase connection of controls to three-wire, ground neutral supply other than class II
Figure 24 – Diagram for touch current measurement at operating temperature for two‑phase connection of controls to three-wire, ground neutral supply other than class II
Figure B.1 – Narrow groove
Figure B.2 – Wide groove
Figure B.3 – V-shaped groove
Figure B.4 – Rib
Figure B.5 – Uncemented joint with narrow groove
Figure B.6 – Uncemented joint with wide groove
Figure B.7 – Uncemented joint with narrow and wide grooves
Figure B.8 – Diverging side walls
Figure B.9 – Narrow recess
Figure B.10 – Wide recess
Figure B.11 – Conductive floating part
Figure H.1 – V-Model for the software life cycle
Figure H.101 – Typical flammable vapor sensor test chamber (side view external wall)
Figure H.102 – Typical flammable vapor sensor test chamber (side view internal cutout)
Figure H.103 – Typical flammable vapor sensor test chamber (top view)
Figure H.2 – Voltage variation test
Figure J.1 – Generic test circuit for inrush-current limiting thermistor endurance test
Figure K.1 – Circuit for measuring touch currents
Figure L.1 – Test sample
Figure M.1 – Example of type 1 protection
Figure M.2 – Example of type 2 protection
Figure N.1 – Example of surge protection by shielding in buildings with common earth reference systems
Figure N.2 – Example of secondary surge protection in buildings with separate common earth reference systems
Figure N.3 – Example of primary and secondary surge protection of indoor/outdoor equipment
Figure O.1 – Guidance flowchart for application of requirements of Clause 11
Tables [Go to Page]
Table 101 – Samples and test sequence for sensors
Table 102 – Electrical and thermal ratings of a sensor
Table 1 – Required technical information and methods of providing these information
Table 2 – Cross-sectional area of conductors
Table 3 – Terminal conductors
Table 4 – Conductor pull test values
Table 5 – Nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors
Table 6 – Axial force values for tab insertion and withdrawal
Table 7 – Minimum cord conductor sizes
Table 8 – Data exchange
Table 9 – Threaded parts torque test values
Table 10 – Rated impulse voltage for equipment energized directly from the supply mains (from IEC 60664-1:2007, Table F.1)
Table 11 – Clearances for insulation co-ordination (from IEC 606641:2007, Table F.2)
Table 12 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation
Table 13 – Minimum creepage distances for functional insulation
Table 14 – Electrical/electronic component fault modes
Table 15 – Minimum insulation resistance
Table 16 – Insulation or disconnection test voltages
Table 17 – Maximum heating temperatures
Table 103 – Number of cycles for endurance test
Table 22 – Pull and torque values
Table 23 – Emission limit for residential electromagnetic environment
Table 24 – Emission limit for industrial electromagnetic environment
Table 25 – The applicable EMC test in relation to the class of control function and type of Action
Table 26 – Immunity test requirements for residential electromagnetic environments
Table 27 – Immunity test requirements for industrial electromagnetic environment
Table 28 – Performance criteria
Table B.1 – Value of X
Table C.1 – Inherent control or equivalent protective control
Table C.2 – Cases where protective control is necessary and control is provided by surge arresters having a ratio of clamping voltage to rated voltage not smaller than that specified by IEC 60099-1
Table E.1 – Typical usage
Table H.1 – Additional items to Table 1
Table H.2 – Acceptable measures to address fault/errors a
Table H.3 – Examples of techniques/measures for semi-formal methods
Table H.4 – Examples of techniques/measures for software architecture specification
Table H.5 – Examples of techniques/measures for module design specification
Table H.6 – Examples of techniques/measures for design and coding standards
Table H.7 – Examples of techniques/measures for software module testing
Table H.8 – Examples of techniques/measures for software integration testing
Table H.9 – Examples of techniques/measures for software safety validation
Table H.10 – Combinations of analytical measures during hardware development
Table H.11 – Examples of defences against unauthorised access and transmission failure modes
Table H.101 – Calibration tests and compliance criteria for sensors
Table H.102 – Calibration classes for sensors
Table H.103 – Temperature/relative humidity conditions
Table H.104 – Specifications for vapour measurement test equipment
Table H.105 – Specifications for vapour measurement test chamber
Table H.12 – Applicable test levels in addition to Clause 25
Table H.13 – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
Table H.14 – Test values for voltage variations
Table H.15 – Test voltages for test level 2 (depending on the installation class conditions)
Table H.16 – Test level for electrical fast transient burst test
Table H.17 – Test levels for conducted disturbances on mains and I/O lines
Table H.18 – Test level for immunity to radiated electromagnetic fields
Table H.19 – Increased test level for radiated immunity
Table H.20 – Test level for supply frequency variations
Table H.21 – Test level for continuous fields
Table I.1 – Electrical transient conduction immunity in accordance with ISO 7637-2
Table I.2 – Electrical transient conduction immunity in accordance with ISO 7637-3
Table J.1 – Maximum current
Table J.2 – Normal operating conditions
Table J.3 – Samples for the test (clause reference)
Table J.4 – Electrical and thermal ratings of a thermistor
Table J.5 – Additional items to Table 1
Table J.6 – Sequence of calibration and conditioning tests for PTC thermistors
Table J.7 – Classes for PTC sensing thermistors
Table J.8 – Sequence of calibration and conditioning tests for NTC thermistors
Table J.9 – Classes for NTC sensing thermistors
Table J.10 – Number of cycles for endurance test
Table J.11 – Ageing test temperature
Table J.12 – Number of cycles for endurance test
Table L.1 – Environmental cycling conditions
Table M.1 – IEC 60664-3 test levels or conditions
Table O.1 – Example A – Using Annex O guidance for applying Clause 11
Table O.2 – Example B – Using Annex O guidance for applying Clause 11
Table Q.1 – Additional aging parameters for windings
International Standard (Bilingual) [Go to Page]
English [Go to Page]
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Required technical information
6 Protection against electric shock
7 Provision for protective earthing
8 Terminals and terminations
9 Constructional requirements
10 Threaded parts and connections
11 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through solid insulation
12 Components
13 Fault assessment on electronic circuits
14 Moisture and dust resistance
15 Electric strength and insulation resistance
16 Heating
17 Manufacturing deviation and drift
18 Environmental stress
19 Endurance
20 Mechanical strength
21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
22 Resistance to corrosion
23 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – Emission
24 Normal operation
25 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – Immunity
26 Abnormal operation tests
Annex H (normative) Requirements related to functional safety
Annex J (normative) Requirements for thermistor elements and controls using thermistors
Bibliography
Tables [Go to Page]
Table 101 – Samples and test sequence for sensors
Table 102 – Electrical and thermal ratings of a sensor
Table 1 – Required technical information and methodsof providing these information
Table 103 – Number of cycles for endurance test
Table H.101 – Calibration tests and compliance criteria for sensors
Table H.102 – Calibration classes for sensors
Table H.103 – Temperature/relative humidity conditions
Table H.104 – Specifications for vapour measurement test equipment
Table H.105 – Specifications for vapour measurement test chamber
Figures [Go to Page]
Figure 101 – Schematic diagram of a typical sensor
Figure H.101 – Typical flammable vapor sensor test chamber (side view external wall)
Figure H.102 – Typical flammable vapor sensor test chamber (side view internal cutout)
Figure H.103 – Typical flammable vapor sensor test chamber(top view)
Français [Go to Page]
SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS
1 Domaine d'application
2 Références normatives
3 Termes et définitions
4 Généralités
5 Informations techniques exigées
6 Protection contre les chocs électriques
7 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre de protection
8 Bornes et connexions
9 Exigences de construction
10 Parties filetées et connexions
11 Lignes de fuite, distances dans l'air et distances à travers l'isolation solide
12 Éléments constituants
13 Évaluation des pannes sur les circuits électroniques
14 Résistance à l'humidité et à la poussière
15 Résistance d'isolement et rigidité diélectrique
16 Échauffements
17 Tolérances de fabrication et dérive
18 Contraintes climatiques
19 Endurance
20 Résistance mécanique
21 Résistance à la chaleur, au feu et aux courants de cheminement
22 Résistance à la corrosion
23 Exigences de compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) – Émission
24 Fonctionnement normal
25 Exigences de compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) – Immunité
26 Essais en fonctionnement anormal
Annexe H (normative) Exigences relatives à la sécurité fonctionnelle
Annexe J (normative) Exigences pour éléments de thermistance et dispositifs de commande utilisant des thermistances
Bibliographie
Figures [Go to Page]
Figure 101 – Schéma d'un capteur type
Figure H.101 – Chambre d'essai type pour les essais des capteurs de vapeur inflammable (vue latérale de la paroi externe)
Figure H.102 – Chambre d'essai type pour les essais des capteurs de vapeur inflammable (coupe interne en vue latérale)
Figure H.103 – Chambre d'essai type pour les essais des capteurs de vapeur inflammable (vue de dessus)
Tableaux [Go to Page]
Tableau 101 – Échantillons et séquence d'essai des capteurs
Tableau 102 – Caractéristiques assignées électriques et thermiques d'un capteur
Tableau 1 – Informations techniques exigées et méthodes pour fournir ces informations
Tableau 103 – Nombre de cycles pour l'essai d'endurance
Tableau H.101 – Essais d'étalonnage et critères de conformité pour les capteurs
Tableau H.102 – Classes d'étalonnage pour les capteurs
Tableau H.103 – Conditions de température/d'humidité relative
Tableau H.104 – Spécifications des équipements d'essai de mesure de vapeur
Tableau H.105 – Spécifications pour la chambre d'essai de mesure de vapeur [Go to Page]

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