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Abstract

Provides general rules for the use of certain colours or numerals to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductors may be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations. It is based on the principles given in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
31-Mar-1999
Withdrawal Date
31-Mar-2002
Drafting Committee
IEC/TC 16 - IEC_TC_16
Parallel Committee
IEC/TC 16 - IEC_TC_16
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
01-Jun-2010
Completion Date
01-Jun-2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 60446:1999 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Identification of conductors by colours or numerals". This standard covers: Provides general rules for the use of certain colours or numerals to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductors may be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations. It is based on the principles given in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

Provides general rules for the use of certain colours or numerals to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductors may be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations. It is based on the principles given in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

EN 60446:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.070 - Colour coding; 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 60446:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60446:2007, EN 60519-1:2003, EN 60947-5-3:1999/A1:2005, EN 60519-10:2005, EN 60439-5:2006, EN 60947-5-2:1998/A2:2004, HD 60364-5-51:2009, EN 60204-32:2008, EN 60204-1:2006, EN 61140:2002, EN 60445:2000, EN 60947-5-9:2007, EN 60445:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 60446:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60446:2000
prva izdaja
STANDARD
september 2000
Osnovna in varnostna načela za vmesnik človek-stroj, označevanje in
identifikacija – Identifikacija vodnikov z barvami ali številkami
Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification -
Identification of conduc
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