IEC 61058-2-1-2018 pdf download.Switches for appliances – Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches.
Clause 1 of IEC 61 058-1 :201 6 is applicable except as follows:
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This document applies to cord switches (mechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 1 6 A.
Throughout this document, the word “appliance” means “appliance or equipment”.
These switches are intended to be operated by a person, via an actuating member or by actuating a sensing unit. The actuating member or sensing unit can be integral or arranged separately from the switch. The transmission of a signal between the actuating member or sensing unit and the switch can be made either physically or electrically (for example, electrical, optical, acoustic or thermal).
Switches which incorporate additional control functions governed by the switch function are within the scope of this document.
This document also covers the indirect actuation of the switch when the operation of the actuating member or sensing unit is provided by a remote control or a part of an appliance such as a door.
NOTE 1 Electronic switches can be combined with mechanical switches giving full disconnection or micro-disconnection.
NOTE 2 Electronic switches without a mechanical switch in the supply circuit provide only electronic disconnection. Therefore, the circuit on the load side is always considered to be live.
NOTE 3 For switches used in tropical climates, additional requirements can apply.
NOTE 4 Attention is drawn to the fact that the standards for appliances can contain additional or alternative requirements for switches.
2 Normative references
Clause 2 of IEC 61 058-1 :201 6 is applicable except as follows:
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IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60227-5, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60335-2-1 7, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-17: Particular requirements for blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances
IEC 61 032, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61 058-1 :201 6, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61 058-1 -2:201 6, Switches for appliances – Part 1-2: Requirements for electronic switches
3 Terms and definitions
Clause 2 of IEC 61 058-1 :201 6 is applicable except as follows:
3.3 Terms and definitions relating to the different types of switches
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3.3.1 01 cord switch
separately enclosed switch intended to be connected to a supply and/or to an appliance by means of a flexible cable(s)
Note 1 to entry: The flexible cable(s) may enter the switch enclosure in any direction and may be in line with the enclosure.
3.5 Terms and definitions relating to connections to the switch
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3.5.1 01 rewirable switch
switch in which the opening of the enclosure provides access to the terminals of the switch and external conductors can be replaced
3.5.1 02 non-rewirable switch
switch being so constructed that it forms a constructional unit with the flexible cable after connection and assembly, and such that the external conductors cannot be replaced without making the switch permanently inoperable.IEC 61058-2-1 pdf download.