M/511 - Mandate to LVD

This part of IEC 61058 applies to switches or switching devices for appliances. The switches are intended to control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A.
In the IEC 61058 series the terms "switching devices" and "switches" are used interchangeably.
Switches for appliances are intended to be operated by
– a person via an actuating member,
– indirect actuation,
– an actuating sensing unit.
Transmission of a signal between the actuating member or sensing unit and the switch can be connected by optical, acoustic, thermal, electrical or other relevant connection and can include remote controlled units.
This document applies to switches for appliances with additional control functions provided by the switch using electronic circuits.
This document applies to circuitry when evaluated with a switch and necessary for the switching function.
This part document applies in general to switches for appliances in conjunction with the following parts:
– Part 1-1: Requirements for mechanical switches, and/or
– Part 1-2: Requirements for electronic switches.
This document does not apply to switches covered by:
– IEC 60669 (all parts), Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations, and
– IEC 60730 (all parts), Automatic electrical controls.
NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the fact that the end product standards for appliances can contain additional or alternative requirements for switches (see Annex O).
NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "appliance" means "appliance or equipment".

IEC 61995-1:2025 applies to devices for the connection of luminaires (DCL) intended for household and similar purposes, for the electrical connection of fixed luminaires of class I or class II to final circuits rated at not more than 16 A without mechanical support for the luminaires incorporated in the plug/outlet interface. The DCL retention mechanisms are not intended to support the weight of the luminaires.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) additional requirements and tests for additional suspension means;
b) additional requirements and tests for additional functions;
c) additional requirements and tests for floating type DCLs;
d) introduction of insulation piercing terminals (IPT);
e) additional classification according to the connection capacities of the DCL outlet terminals;
f) modification of maximum withdrawal force for plugs with enabled locking means;
g) improvements of temperature rise tests.

IEC 62196-3:2026 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2025.
This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1 and IEC 61851-23.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The content of IEC TS 62196-3-1 has been integrated into this document as normative Annex AA.
b) increased ratings for all configurations;
c) reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1:2025 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).

IEC 61851-23:2023 applies to the EV supply equipment to provide energy transfer between the supply network and electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated maximum voltage at side A of up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC and a rated maximum voltage at side B up to 1 500 V DC.
This document specifies the EV supply equipment of system A, system B and system C as defined in Annex AA, Annex BB and Annex CC. Other systems are under consideration.
This document provides the requirements for bidirectional power transfer (BPT) EV supply equipment for system A, with a rated maximum voltage at side A up to 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. The requirements for reverse power transfer (RPT) and BPT for system B and system C are under consideration and are not specified in this document.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the structure has been rearranged according to IEC 61851-1:2017;
b) electrical safety requirements in Clause 8 and Clause 12 have been revised based on the requirements in IEC 62477-1 and inspired by the hazard based safety approach of IEC 62368-1;
c) test methods for checking conformity to the stated requirements have been mostly added; general provisions for compliance tests have been specified in Clause 102;
d) specific requirements and/or information for the following functions have been added: energy transfer with thermal management system (101.2), bi-directional power transfer control (Annex DD), multi- side B separated EV supply equipment (Annex FF), and communication and energy transfer process (Annex GG);
e) Annex AA (system A), Annex BB (system B) and Annex CC (system C) have been updated including additions in conjunction with b) and c). This document has been limited to be applicable to system A, system B and system C;
f) the former Annex DD and Annex EE have been deleted. A new Annex EE, with the requirements for the artificial test load, has been added.
g) a new informative annex for the touch current and the touch impulse current (Annex HH) has been added

NOTE Throughout this standard, the abbreviation ACS (ASSEMBLY for construction site, see 3.1.101) is used for a low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly intended for use on construction and similar sites. This part of 61439 defines the specific requirements of ACS as follows: - ASSEMBLIES for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V in case of AC or 1 500 V in case of DC; - ASSEMBLIES where the nominal primary voltage and the nominal secondary voltage of transformers incorporated in ACS are within the limits specified above; - ASSEMBLIES intended for use on construction sites, both indoors and outdoors, i.e. temporary places of work to which the public do not generally have access and where building construction, installation, repairs, alteration or demolition of property (buildings) or civil engineering (public works) or excavation or any other similar operations are carried out; - transportable (semi-fixed) or mobile ASSEMBLIES with enclosure. The manufacture and/or assembly may be carried out other than by the original manufacturer. This standard does not apply to individual devices and self-contained components, such as motor starters, fuse switches, electronic equipment, etc. which will comply with the relevant product standards. This standard does not apply to ASSEMBLIES for use in the administrative centres of construction sites (offices, cloakrooms, ASSEMBLY rooms, canteens, restaurants, dormitories, toilets, etc.). Requirements for electrical protection provided by equipment manufactured according to this International Standard are given in IEC 60364-7-704.

This part of IEC 60730 applies to automatic electrical motor-starting relays
– intended to control the start windings of single phase motors;
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "control" means "motor-starting relays".
– intended for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335;
– for equipment that is used in building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that are smart enabled;
EXAMPLE 2 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment.
– that are AC or DC powered with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
– that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as current and voltage, or combinations thereof;
EXAMPLE 3 Centrifugal motor-starting devices.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of motor-starting control, and
– functional safety of motor-starting control and safety related systems (when required),
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety,
– motor-starting controls incorporating electronic devices, thermistor elements, thermal elements or magnetic elements.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical motor-starting relays used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to motor-starting relays designed exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to motor-start relays for equipment intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists;
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply;
– apply to general purpose relays or to contactors and motor starters of the type covered by IEC 60947 series;
– apply to mechanically operated motor-starting devices.

CORRECTED VERSION 2026-07 IEC 60034-8:2026 applies to AC and DC machines and specifies: a) rules for the identification of winding connection points; b) marking of winding terminals; c) direction of rotation; d) relationship between terminal markings and direction of rotation; e) terminal marking of auxiliary devices; f) connection diagrams of machines for common applications. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) The inclusion of turbine-type synchronous machines in the scope. The content of the corrigendum 1 (2026-07) has been included in this copy.

IEC 63497:2026, which is a product standard, is intended to specify the EMC, performance and safety requirements of shunt-connected active correction devices (ACD) with rated system voltages not exceeding 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC.
These devices can be either cord or permanently connected. They can be movable, stationary, or fixed devices.
An ACD includes both a static VAR generator (SVG) and an active harmonic filter (AHF).
The primary function of a shunt connected ACD is to do one or more of the following:
- active harmonic filtering;
- reactive power compensation;
- unbalanced load compensation.
Additional functions of a shunt-connected ACD, not addressed by this document, can be the following:
- flicker compensation;
- interharmonic component filtering.
In case of hybrid devices, combining a passive harmonic filter and an ACD, this document covers only the active part.
This document does not cover
- active mitigation functions part of another device (variable speed drive, uninterruptible power supply, dynamic voltage restorer, etc.),
- switched power capacitors,
- switched inductors,
- passive harmonic filters,
- energy storage converters, and
- series-connected active correction devices.

This part of IEC 60730 applies to automatic electrical motor-starting relays
– intended to control the start windings of single phase motors;
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "control" means "motor-starting relays".
– intended for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335;
– for equipment that is used in building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that are smart enabled;
EXAMPLE 2 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment.
– that are AC or DC powered with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
– that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as current and voltage, or combinations thereof;
EXAMPLE 3 Centrifugal motor-starting devices.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of motor-starting control, and
– functional safety of motor-starting control and safety related systems (when required),
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety,
– motor-starting controls incorporating electronic devices, thermistor elements, thermal elements or magnetic elements.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical motor-starting relays used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to motor-starting relays designed exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to motor-start relays for equipment intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists;
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply;
– apply to general purpose relays or to contactors and motor starters of the type covered by IEC 60947 series;
– apply to mechanically operated motor-starting devices.

This part of the EN 50117 series which is a sectional specification applies to coaxial indoor drop cables for analogue and digital one and two way signal transmission, e.g. for cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services in accordance with EN 60728 1:2014, EN 60728 1 1:2014, EN 60728 101:2017, EN 60728 10:2014, EN 50173 1:2018 and EN 50173 4:2018. This also includes the transmission of BCT signals provided by a CATV, MATV or SMATV cable network.
The purpose of this document is to specify the applicable test methods and requirements for the electrical, mechanical and environmental characteristics and for fire performance of the cables.

IEC 60127-4:2026 relates to universal modular fuse-links (UMF) for printed circuits and other substrate systems, used for the protection of electric appliances, electronic equipment, and component parts thereof, normally intended to be used indoors. It does not apply to fuse-links for appliances intended to be used under special conditions, such as in a corrosive or explosive atmosphere. These fuses are normally intended to be mounted or replaced only by appropriately skilled persons using specialized equipment. This document applies in addition to the requirements of IEC 60127-1. The objectives of this part of IEC 60127 are as given in IEC 60127-1, with the additional requirement of a degree of non-interchangeability. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2005, Amendment 1:2008 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) align to IEC 60127-1:2023, third edition; b) enhance the rated current of UMFs to 100A and provide the corresponding maximum voltage drop and maximum sustained dissipation; c) modify the figures; d) update the normative references to the latest version. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60127-1:2023

IEC 60127-7:2026 covers requirements for miniature fuse-links for special applications. This part of IEC 60127 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated breaking capacity not exceeding 50 kA. It does not apply to fuses completely covered by the subsequent parts of IEC 60269-1. It does not apply to miniature fuse-links for appliances intended to be used under special conditions, such as in corrosive or explosive atmospheres.

This part of IEC 61058 applies to switches or switching devices for appliances. The switches are intended to control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A.
In the IEC 61058 series the terms "switching devices" and "switches" are used interchangeably.
Switches for appliances are intended to be operated by
– a person via an actuating member,
– indirect actuation,
– an actuating sensing unit.
Transmission of a signal between the actuating member or sensing unit and the switch can be connected by optical, acoustic, thermal, electrical or other relevant connection and can include remote controlled units.
This document applies to switches for appliances with additional control functions provided by the switch using electronic circuits.
This document applies to circuitry when evaluated with a switch and necessary for the switching function.
This part document applies in general to switches for appliances in conjunction with the following parts:
– Part 1-1: Requirements for mechanical switches, and/or
– Part 1-2: Requirements for electronic switches.
This document does not apply to switches covered by:
– IEC 60669 (all parts), Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations, and
– IEC 60730 (all parts), Automatic electrical controls.
NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the fact that the end product standards for appliances can contain additional or alternative requirements for switches (see Annex O).
NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "appliance" means "appliance or equipment".

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This part of IEC 60730 applies to automatic displacement electrical controls
– for use in, on, or in association with appliances for household and similar use;
NOTE 1 Through this document, the word "control" means "displacement electrical control".
EXAMPLE 1 Displacement electrical controls used in electrical pressure cookers with gross volume up to 25 l, with working pressure over 4 kPa and less than 150 kPa.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity;
– that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to change of position of point of action.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manual switches not forming part of an automatic control are covered in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– inherent safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– functional safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety;
– displacement electrical controls having temperature sensing element(s), in which cases additional requirements can be considered to be necessary. Requirements for temperature sensing controls are included in IEC 60730-2-9.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic displacement electrical controls used in, on, or in association with equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electronic controls;
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer applies.
NOTE 3 For more information about guidance to the application of displacement electrical controls, see Annex AA.

IEC 60127-7:2026 covers requirements for miniature fuse-links for special applications. This part of IEC 60127 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated breaking capacity not exceeding 50 kA. It does not apply to fuses completely covered by the subsequent parts of IEC 60269-1. It does not apply to miniature fuse-links for appliances intended to be used under special conditions, such as in corrosive or explosive atmospheres.

IEC 60730-2-5:2026 applies to automatic electrical burner control systems for the automatic control of burners for oil, gas, coal or other combustibles intended to be used
- for household and similar use;
- in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, where it can be used unambiguously, the word "system" means "burner control system" and "systems" means "burner control systems".
- for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment."
EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
- that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 2 Remote interfaces/control of burner operations.
- that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
- utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
- using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
- that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as temperature, pressure, passage of time, humidity, light, electrostatic effects, flow, or liquid level, current, voltage, acceleration, or combinations thereof;
- as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 3 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document is applicable
- to a complete burner control system;
- to a separate programming unit;
- to a separate electronic high-voltage ignition source;
- to a separate flame detector, and
- to a separate high-temperature operation (HTO) detector.
- to a burner control system intended to be used in warm air heating appliances (furnaces) where the appliance is equipped with an electromechanical differential pressure control to monitor the difference of the combustion air pressure (Type 2.AL). This pressure control provides a switch as an alternative to one of the two switching elements to directly de-energize the safety relevant terminals.
This document does not apply to thermoelectric flame supervision controls; thermoelectric flame supervision controls are covered by ISO 23551-6:2021.
This document also applies to electrical burner control systems intended exclusively for industrial process applications e.g. those applications covered by ISO TC 244 (ISO 13577 series).
This document applies to controls powered by primary or secondary batteries, requirements for which are contained within the standard.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of automatic electrical burner control systems, and
- functional safety of automatic electrical burner control systems,
- automatic electrical burner control systems where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and perfo

IEC 60730-2-15:2026 applies to automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls
- for use in, on, or in association with boilers with a maximum pressure rating of 2 000 kPA (20 bar) and equipment for general household and similar use including controls for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls".
EXAMPLE 1 Water flow and water level sensing controls of the float or electrode-sensor type used in boiler applications and air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls for swimming pool pumps, water tank pumps, cooling towers, dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioning chillers and ventilation applications.
- for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 2 Independently mounted air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
- for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 3 Controls for commercial boilers, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
- that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 4 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
- that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
- utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
- using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
- that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling air flow, water flow and water level;
- as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls, and
- functional safety of automatic air flow, water flow and water level sensing electrical controls and safety related systems,
- controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
- the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document takes into account the response value of an automatic action of a control where such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate h

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This document applies to temperature sensing controls
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "temperature sensing controls".
– for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
– that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive
expansion elements or electronic elements.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and
– functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems,
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing control devices used in, or in association with, equipment,
EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs.
– electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as refrigerant flow and gas controls,
– single-operation devices as defined in this document.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists.
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply.
– address the integrity of the output signal to the networ

This part of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing.
This document is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices can be provided with their own enclosure and will be installed according to the product documentation.
This document does not apply to:
– emergency stop devices for non-electrical control applications, for example hydraulic or pneumatic;
– emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function.
An emergency stop device conforming to this document can also be used as part of an emergency switching off means in compliance with IEC 60364-5-53.
NOTE See also IEC 60204-1:2016 and IEC 60204-1:2016/AMD1:2021, 9.2.3.4.
This document does not address specific requirements on acoustic noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard.

IEC 62275:2022 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices as a means used for managing or securing the wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices can also be suitable for other applications, such as support of wiring systems, and where so used, additional requirements can apply. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- scope clarification,
- new definitions,
- deletion of the exception for the stabilization of the moisture content,
- possibility to carry out tensile strength tests with dead weights,
- differentiation of rubber and acrylic adhesive fixings,
- clarification for mechanical testing of integral devices,
- clarifications on Table 6,
- clarifications in 9.1,
- the minimum installation temperature test for cable ties is carried out only when the declared minimum temperature is lower than 0 °C,
- a requirement that metallic cable ties be classified according to 6.2.3,
- definition of colours to be tested for contribution to fire,
- addition of a "some countries" note in Clause 10,
- clarification of the mounting of fixing devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test,
- clarification on the testing of integral devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test.

IEC 62275:2022 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices as a means used for managing or securing the wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices can also be suitable for other applications, such as support of wiring systems, and where so used, additional requirements can apply. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - scope clarification, - new definitions, - deletion of the exception for the stabilization of the moisture content, - possibility to carry out tensile strength tests with dead weights, - differentiation of rubber and acrylic adhesive fixings, - clarification for mechanical testing of integral devices, - clarifications on Table 6, - clarifications in 9.1, - the minimum installation temperature test for cable ties is carried out only when the declared minimum temperature is lower than 0 °C, - a requirement that metallic cable ties be classified according to 6.2.3, - definition of colours to be tested for contribution to fire, - addition of a "some countries" note in Clause 10, - clarification of the mounting of fixing devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test, - clarification on the testing of integral devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This part of IEC 60730 applies to automatic displacement electrical controls
– for use in, on, or in association with appliances for household and similar use;
NOTE 1 Through this document, the word "control" means "displacement electrical control".
EXAMPLE 1 Displacement electrical controls used in electrical pressure cookers with gross volume up to 25 l, with working pressure over 4 kPa and less than 150 kPa.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity;
– that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to change of position of point of action.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manual switches not forming part of an automatic control are covered in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– inherent safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– functional safety of automatic electro-mechanical displacement electrical controls;
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety;
– displacement electrical controls having temperature sensing element(s), in which cases additional requirements can be considered to be necessary. Requirements for temperature sensing controls are included in IEC 60730-2-9.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic displacement electrical controls used in, on, or in association with equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electronic controls;
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer applies.
NOTE 3 For more information about guidance to the application of displacement electrical controls, see Annex AA.

IEC 60947-5-5:2026 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) re-shaping the document with the clause numbers and names to be in line with other documents of the 60947 series; b) review of the test method to reasonably determine that the latch mechanism meets the requirements of the document; c) new Annex B for special requirements for illuminated push-button type emergency stop devices, including the reference to a function to distinguish between "active and inactive" by changing the colour of the push-button depending on the illumination. This part of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing. This document is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices can be provided with their own enclosure and will be installed according to the product documentation. This document does not apply to: – emergency stop devices for non-electrical control applications, for example hydraulic or pneumatic; – emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function. An emergency stop device conforming to this document can also be used as part of an emergency switching off means in compliance with IEC 60364-5-53. NOTE See also IEC 60204-1:2016 and IEC 60204-1:2016/AMD1:2021, 9.2.3.4. This document does not address specific requirements on acoustic noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:
This document applies to temperature sensing controls
– for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use, including equipment for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "temperature sensing controls".
– for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
EXAMPLE 1 Independently mounted temperature sensing controls, controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.
– for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 2 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
– that are smart enabled controls;
EXAMPLE 3 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.
– that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
– used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
– utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
– using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
– that have electrical circuits and control circuits which are, for example, operated by bimetals, magnet coils, memory metals, pressure elements, temperature-sensitive
expansion elements or electronic elements.
– as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.
This document applies to
– the inherent safety of automatic electrical controls, and
– functional safety of temperature sensing controls and safety related systems,
– controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
– the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety and to the testing of automatic electrical temperature sensing control devices used in, or in association with, equipment,
EXAMPLE 4 Boiler thermostats, fan controls, temperature limiters and thermal cut-outs.
– electrical safety of temperature sensing controls with non-electrical outputs such as refrigerant flow and gas controls,
– single-operation devices as defined in this document.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
– apply to automatic electrical temperature sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate automatic electrical controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists.
– take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply.
– address the integrity of the output signal to the networ

IEC 62196-3:2026 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2025. This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1 and IEC 61851-23. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) The content of IEC TS 62196-3-1 has been integrated into this document as normative Annex AA. b) increased ratings for all configurations; c) reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1:2025 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).

IEC 60730-2-15:2026 applies to automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls - for use in, on, or in association with boilers with a maximum pressure rating of 2 000 kPA (20 bar) and equipment for general household and similar use including controls for heating, air-conditioning and similar applications; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls". EXAMPLE 1 Water flow and water level sensing controls of the float or electrode-sensor type used in boiler applications and air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls for swimming pool pumps, water tank pumps, cooling towers, dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioning chillers and ventilation applications. - for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS); EXAMPLE 2 Independently mounted air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls in smart grid systems and controls for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2. - for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; EXAMPLE 3 Controls for commercial boilers, heating and air-conditioning equipment. - that are smart enabled controls; EXAMPLE 4 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone. - that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; - used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof; - utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs; - using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J; - that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling air flow, water flow and water level; - as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls. NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1. This document applies to - the inherent safety of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls, and - functional safety of automatic air flow, water flow and water level sensing electrical controls and safety related systems, - controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system, - the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety. This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment. This document takes into account the response value of an automatic action of a control where such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate h

This document provides requirements and specific guidance for the safe operation and maintenance of optical fibre communication systems (OFCSs). In these systems, optical power is possibly accessible outside the confines of the transmitting equipment and/or at great distance from the optical source.
This document requires the assessment of hazard level at each accessible location of the OFCS as a replacement for product classification according to IEC 60825-1. It applies to the installed OFCS as an engineered, end-to-end assembly for the generation, transfer and receipt of optical radiation arising from lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or optical amplifiers, in which the transference is by means of optical fibre for communication and/or control purposes.
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, a reference to 'laser' is taken to include LEDs and optical amplifiers.
Individual components and subassemblies that fall under the definition of a laser product are subject to the applicable subclause(s) of IEC 60825-1. This document is applicable to individual components and subassemblies intended to be installed within OFCSs.
This document does not apply to optical fibre systems primarily designed to transmit optical power for applications such as material processing or medical treatment.
In addition to the hazards resulting from laser radiation, OFCSs possibly give rise to other hazards, such as fire.
This document does not address safety issues associated with explosion or fire with respect to OFCSs deployed in explosive atmospheres.
NOTE 2 The hazard presented by optical radiation emerging from a fibre is determined by the wavelength and power emerging from the fibre and also by the optical characteristics of the fibre itself (see Annex A).

IEC 61995-1:2025 applies to devices for the connection of luminaires (DCL) intended for household and similar purposes, for the electrical connection of fixed luminaires of class I or class II to final circuits rated at not more than 16 A without mechanical support for the luminaires incorporated in the plug/outlet interface. The DCL retention mechanisms are not intended to support the weight of the luminaires. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005 and Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) additional requirements and tests for additional suspension means; b) additional requirements and tests for additional functions; c) additional requirements and tests for floating type DCLs; d) introduction of insulation piercing terminals (IPT); e) additional classification according to the connection capacities of the DCL outlet terminals; f) modification of maximum withdrawal force for plugs with enabled locking means; g) improvements of temperature rise tests.

This document is applicable to products that emit laser radiation for the purpose of free space optical data transmission.
This document does not apply to laser products designed for the purposes of transmitting optical power for applications such as material processing or medical treatment. This document also does not apply to the use of laser products in explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079-0). Light-emitting diodes employed by free space optical communication systems, used for the purpose of free space optical data transmission, do not fall into the scope of this document.
NOTE If the laser product incorporates an optical fibre that extends from the confinements of the enclosure, the requirements in IEC 60825-2 applies.

IEC 63545:2026 specifies safety requirements for horticultural luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltage up to 1 000 V.

IEC 60947-6-1:2026 applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE), to be used in power systems for ensuring the continuity of the supply and allowing the energy management of the installation, by transferring a load between power supply sources, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. Specific requirements for bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment are given in Annex C, ATSE having closed transition capability are given in Annex D, stand-alone ATS controllers are given in Annex E, and TSE for electric driven fire pump controllers are given in Annex F.
It covers:
- manually operated transfer switching equipment (MTSE);
- remotely operated transfer switching equipment (RTSE);
- automatic transfer switching equipment (ATSE), including the controller;
- stand-alone ATS controllers;
- bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment (BTSE);
- ATSE having closed transition capability;
- fire pump TSE.
It does not cover:
- TSE configurations that are not fully manufacturer type tested or marked according to this document as a complete transfer switch;
- auxiliary contacts (for guidance, see IEC 60947-5-1);
- transfer switches used in explosive atmospheres (for guidance, see IEC 60079 (all parts));
- embedded software design (for guidance, see IEC TR 63201);
- cybersecurity aspects (for guidance, see IEC 63208);
- TSE rated for direct-on-line starting asynchronous motor of design NE and HE, according to IEC 60034-12. (for guidance, see AC-3e utilisation category according to IEC 60947 4 1);
- other types of TSE under consideration including overlapping neutral TSE, multi-source TSE (i.e. TSE with more than two sources of supply), TSE with load-shedding functions, bus-tie TSE, and hybrid TSE;
- static transfer switches covered by IEC 62310 series.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- clarification of scope;
- clarification of terms and definitions;
- Annex C for Bypass/Isolation Transfer Switch Equipment;
- Annex D for ATSE having closed transition capability;
- Annex E for Stand-alone ATS controller;
- Annex F for TSE used with electric driven fire pump control equipment.

IEC 60730-2-5:2026 applies to automatic electrical burner control systems for the automatic control of burners for oil, gas, coal or other combustibles intended to be used - for household and similar use; - in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; NOTE 1 Throughout this document, where it can be used unambiguously, the word "system" means "burner control system" and "systems" means "burner control systems". - for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications; NOTE 2 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment." EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment. - that are smart enabled controls; EXAMPLE 2 Remote interfaces/control of burner operations. - that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC; - used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof; - utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs; - using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J; - that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as temperature, pressure, passage of time, humidity, light, electrostatic effects, flow, or liquid level, current, voltage, acceleration, or combinations thereof; - as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls. NOTE 3 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1. This document is applicable - to a complete burner control system; - to a separate programming unit; - to a separate electronic high-voltage ignition source; - to a separate flame detector, and - to a separate high-temperature operation (HTO) detector. - to a burner control system intended to be used in warm air heating appliances (furnaces) where the appliance is equipped with an electromechanical differential pressure control to monitor the difference of the combustion air pressure (Type 2.AL). This pressure control provides a switch as an alternative to one of the two switching elements to directly de-energize the safety relevant terminals. This document does not apply to thermoelectric flame supervision controls; thermoelectric flame supervision controls are covered by ISO 23551-6:2021. This document also applies to electrical burner control systems intended exclusively for industrial process applications e.g. those applications covered by ISO TC 244 (ISO 13577 series). This document applies to controls powered by primary or secondary batteries, requirements for which are contained within the standard. This document applies to - the inherent safety of automatic electrical burner control systems, and - functional safety of automatic electrical burner control systems, - automatic electrical burner control systems where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and perfo

The contents of the corrigendum of March 2023 have been included in this copy.

IEC 60947-6-1:2026 is available as IEC 60947-6-1:2026 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 60947-6-1:2026 applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE), to be used in power systems for ensuring the continuity of the supply and allowing the energy management of the installation, by transferring a load between power supply sources, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. Specific requirements for bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment are given in Annex C, ATSE having closed transition capability are given in Annex D, stand-alone ATS controllers are given in Annex E, and TSE for electric driven fire pump controllers are given in Annex F. It covers: - manually operated transfer switching equipment (MTSE); - remotely operated transfer switching equipment (RTSE); - automatic transfer switching equipment (ATSE), including the controller; - stand-alone ATS controllers; - bypass/isolation transfer switch equipment (BTSE); - ATSE having closed transition capability; - fire pump TSE. It does not cover: - TSE configurations that are not fully manufacturer type tested or marked according to this document as a complete transfer switch; - auxiliary contacts (for guidance, see IEC 60947-5-1); - transfer switches used in explosive atmospheres (for guidance, see IEC 60079 (all parts)); - embedded software design (for guidance, see IEC TR 63201); - cybersecurity aspects (for guidance, see IEC 63208); - TSE rated for direct-on-line starting asynchronous motor of design NE and HE, according to IEC 60034-12. (for guidance, see AC-3e utilisation category according to IEC 60947 4 1); - other types of TSE under consideration including overlapping neutral TSE, multi-source TSE (i.e. TSE with more than two sources of supply), TSE with load-shedding functions, bus-tie TSE, and hybrid TSE; - static transfer switches covered by IEC 62310 series. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - clarification of scope; - clarification of terms and definitions; - Annex C for Bypass/Isolation Transfer Switch Equipment; - Annex D for ATSE having closed transition capability; - Annex E for Stand-alone ATS controller; - Annex F for TSE used with electric driven fire pump control equipment.

This document is applicable to products that emit laser radiation for the purpose of free space optical data transmission. This document does not apply to laser products designed for the purposes of transmitting optical power for applications such as material processing or medical treatment. This document also does not apply to the use of laser products in explosive atmospheres (see IEC 60079-0). Light-emitting diodes employed by free space optical communication systems, used for the purpose of free space optical data transmission, do not fall into the scope of this document. NOTE If the laser product incorporates an optical fibre that extends from the confinements of the enclosure, the requirements in IEC 60825-2 applies.

IEC 62196-1:2025 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding
- 690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A, and
- 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of new tests for latching devices and retaining means;
b) inclusion of type 4 accessories.

IEC 60669-2-4:2024 applies to manually operated general purpose isolating switches with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of the present edition with reference to the published IEC 60669-1:2017 Edition 4 with its amendments and references to clauses and tables;
b) introducing the values for isolating switches with ratings from 6 A to 13 A;
c) introducing a circuit motor load with a rated current not exceeding 10 A and a power factor not less than 0,6 in the scope;
d) modification of Table 1 and Table 5.

IEC 62196-2:2025 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as "accessories". These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of new tests for latching devices;
b) corrections to standard sheets.

The contents of the corrigendum of March 2023 have been included in this copy.

IEC 63497:2026, which is a product standard, is intended to specify the EMC, performance and safety requirements of shunt-connected active correction devices (ACD) with rated system voltages not exceeding 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. These devices can be either cord or permanently connected. They can be movable, stationary, or fixed devices. An ACD includes both a static VAR generator (SVG) and an active harmonic filter (AHF). The primary function of a shunt connected ACD is to do one or more of the following: - active harmonic filtering; - reactive power compensation; - unbalanced load compensation. Additional functions of a shunt-connected ACD, not addressed by this document, can be the following: - flicker compensation; - interharmonic component filtering. In case of hybrid devices, combining a passive harmonic filter and an ACD, this document covers only the active part. This document does not cover - active mitigation functions part of another device (variable speed drive, uninterruptible power supply, dynamic voltage restorer, etc.), - switched power capacitors, - switched inductors, - passive harmonic filters, - energy storage converters, and - series-connected active correction devices.

IEC 63545:2026 specifies safety requirements for horticultural luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltage up to 1 000 V.