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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 General requirements . 15
5 General notes on tests . 15
6 Ratings . 16
7 Classification . 16
8 Marking and documentation . 17
9 Construction . 20
10 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 23
10.1 General . 23
10.2 Clearances . 23
10.2.1 General . 23
10.2.2 Clearances for basic insulation . 24
10.2.3 Clearances for functional insulation . 24
10.2.4 Clearances for supplementary insulation . 24
10.2.5 Clearances for reinforced insulation . 25
10.3 Creepage distances. 25
10.3.1 General . 25
10.3.2 Creepage distances for basic insulation . 26
10.3.3 Creepage distances for functional insulation . 27
10.3.4 Creepage distances for supplementary insulation . 27
10.3.5 Creepage distances for reinforced insulation . 27
10.4 Solid insulation . 27
11 Protection against electric shock . 27
11.1 Access to live parts . 27
11.2 Provision for earthing . 28
11.3 Effectiveness of protective circuit continuity . 28
12 Terminals and terminations . 29
13 Screws, current carrying parts and connections . 31
14 Mechanical strength . 34
14.1 General . 34
14.2 Impact test . 34
14.3 Static load test . 34
15 Insulation resistance test and dielectric strength test . 35
15.1 General . 35
15.2 Humidity treatment . 36
15.3 Insulation resistance test . 36
15.3.1 General . 36
15.3.2 Test for functional insulation . 36
15.3.3 Test for basic insulation, supplementary insulation and reinforced
insulation . 36
15.4 Dielectric strength test . 37

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16 Normal operation . 37
17 Temperature rise . 38
18 Short-circuit protection and short-circuit withstand strength . 41
18.1 General . 41
18.2 Information concerning short-circuit rating . 41
18.3 Short circuit current values . 42
18.3.1 Relationship between peak current and short-circuit current . 42
18.3.2 Value and duration of the short-circuit current . 42
18.4 Verification of short-circuit withstand strength . 42
18.4.1 Test arrangement . 42
18.4.2 Test conditions – General . 42
18.4.3 Testing of the PT system . 43
19 Resistance to heat . 45
20 Fire hazard . 46
20.1 Flammability . 46
20.2 Flame spread . 47
21 External influences . 48
21.1 Resistance to corrosion . 48
21.1.1 General . 48
21.1.2 Corrosion test for dry non-aggressive environments . 48
21.1.3 Corrosion test for powertrack in contact with wet screed material . 48
21.2 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures . 48
21.2.1 General . 48
21.2.2 Protection against ingress of solid foreign objects . 49
21.2.3 Protection against ingress of water . 49
22 Electromagnetic compatibility . 49
22.1 Immunity . 49
22.2 Emission . 49
Annex A (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances . 56
Annex B (normative) Proof tracking test . 61
Annex C (normative) Relationship between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated
voltage and overvoltage category III . 62
Annex D (normative) Pollution degree . 63
Annex E (informative) Diagram for the dimensioning of clearances and creepage
distances . 64
Annex F (normative) Impulse voltage test . 65
Annex G (normative) Routine test . 66
Annex H (normative) Additional test requirements for PT systems already complying
with IEC 61534-1: 2003 . 67
Bibliography . 68

Figure 1 – Pull apparatus for testing the cord anchorage . 50
Figure 2 – Torque apparatus for testing the cord anchorage . 51
Figure 3 – Arrangement for flame test . 52
Figure 4 – Enclosure for flame test . 53
Figure 5 – Static load test for a length . 54

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Figure 6 – Static load test for a joint . 54
Figure 7 – Short-circuit test arrangement . 55

Table 1 – Pull and torque values for tests on cord anchorages . 22
Table 2 – Minimum clearances for basic insulation . 25
Table 3 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation . 26
Table 4 – Minimum connecting capacity of terminals . 30
Table 5 – Torque values for screws . 32
Table 6 – Minimum insulation resistance . 36
Table 7 – Dielectric strength . 37
Table 8 – Temperature rise values . 40
Table 9 – Cross-sectional areas of rigid test conductors (solid or stranded) . 40
Table 10 – Cross-sectional areas of flexible test conductors . 41
Table 11 – Standard values for the factor n. 42
Table 12 – Test temperatures for the glow wire test . 47
Table A.1 – Minimum values of width X . 56
Table C.1 – Rated impulse withstand voltage for PT systems energised directly from
the low voltage mains . 62
Table F.1 – Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level . 65

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FOREWORD
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This Consolidated version of IEC 61534-1 bears the edition number 2.1. It consists of
the second edition (2011-05) [documents 23A/630/FDIS and 23A/631/RVD] and its
amendment 1 (2014-06) [documents 23A/700A/FDIS and 23A/706/RVD]. The technical
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International Standard IEC 61534-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 23A: Cable
management systems, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
The main changes from the previous edition are as follows:
• updated normative references (Clause 2);
• changes to the number of samples to be tested (Subclause 5.3);
• inclusion of a short circuit test (New Clause 18);
• changes to external influences (Clause 21).
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 61534 series, under the general title Powertrack systems, can
be found on the IEC website.
The following difference exists in the countries indicated below:
– Table 4, first column, first line: the 10 A rated terminal should be capable of clamping 1
mm as a minimum (UK);
– Australia has specific wiring rules covering socket-outlets to be switched. In Australia,
AS/NZS 3000 contains requirements for switching devices to be used in Australian and
New Zealand electrical installations;
– 9.5: in Australia, fuses and fuse-links are not to be used.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendment will
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INTRODUCTION
Particular requirements for specific types of powertrack systems will be specified in the
relevant parts 2 of IEC 61534.
For a specific type of powertrack system the requirements of Part 1 of the standard are to be
considered, together with the particular requirements of the appropriate Part 2, which will
supplement or modify some of the corresponding clauses in Part 1 to provide the complete
requirements for that type of system.
Part 1 shall apply unless supplemented or modified by an appropriate Part 2.

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POWERTRACK SYSTEMS –
Part 1: General requirements
1 Scope
1.1 This part of IEC 61534 specifies general requirements and tests for powertrack (PT)
systems with a rated voltage not exceeding 277 V a.c. single phase, or 480 V a.c. two or three
phase 50 Hz/ or 60 Hz with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. These systems are used for
distributing electricity in household, commercial and industrial premises.
1.2 Powertrack systems, according to this standard, are intended for use under the following
conditions:
– an ambient temperature in the range –5 °C to + 40 °C, the average value over a 24 h
period not exceeding 35 °C;
– a situation not subject to a source of heat likely to raise temperatures above the limits
specified above;
– an altitude not exceeding 2000 m above sea level;
– an atmosphere not subject to excessive pollution by smoke, chemical fumes, prolonged
periods of high humidity or other abnormal conditions.
In locations where special conditions prevail, as in ships, vehicles and the like and in
hazardous locations, for instance, where explosions are liable to occur, special constructions
may be necessary.
This standard does not apply to
– cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems covered by IEC 61084 [8] ;
– busbar trunking systems covered by IEC 60439-2 [5];
– electrical supply track systems for luminaires covered by IEC 60570 [6].
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60038:2009, IEC standard voltages
IEC 60060-1:2010, High-voltage test techniques − Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing − Part 2-52: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing − Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
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Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.

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IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials
IEC 60127-1:2006, Miniature fuses – Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general

requirements for miniature fuse-links
IEC 60269-1:2006, Low-voltage fuses – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment

IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing − Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods-
Glow-wire flammability test methods for end-products
IEC 60695-11-2:2003, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-2: Test flames – 1 kW nominal pre-mixed
flame – Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance

IEC 60695-10-2:2003, Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure test
IEC 60884-1:2002, Plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 1:
General requirements
Amendment 1 (2006)
IEC 60998-1:2002, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60998-2-3:2002, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with
insulation piercing clamping units
IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and
2 2
particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm
(included)
IEC 60999-2:2003, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 2: Particular requirements for
2 2
clamping units for conductors above 35 mm up to 300 mm (included)
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61210:2010, Connecting devices – Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper
conductors – Safety requirements
ISO 1456:2009, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electrodeposited coatings of nickel,
nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of copper plus nickel plus chromium
ISO 2081:2008, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electroplated coatings of zinc with
supplementary treatments on iron or steel
ISO 2093:1986, Electroplated coatings of tin – Specification and test methods
___________
There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) that includes IEC 60529 (1989) and its Amendment 1 (1999).
There exists a consolidated edition 3.1 (2006) that includes IEC 60884-1 (2002) and its Amendment 1 (2006).

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
powertrack system
PT system
assembly of system components including a powertrack by which accessories may be
connected to an electrical supply at one or more points (pre-determined or otherwise) along
the powertrack
3.2
system component
part specifically designed for the PT system which may or may not incorporate an accessory
3.3
powertrack
system component which is a generally linear assembly of spaced and supported busbars
providing electrical connection of accessories
NOTE A powertrack may also provide mechanical support for accessories.
3.4
busbar
main current carrying conductor(s) to which for example one or more tap-off units,
accessories or electrical system components may be connected
3.5
accessory
electrical device complying with its own standard and associated with or incorporated in the
PT system
3.6
rewireable accessory
accessory so constructed that a cable can be fitted or replaced using a tool
3.7
non-rewirable system component
system component so constructed that it forms a complete unit with the cable after connection
and assembly by the manufacturer of the system component
3.8
connector
device which provides the electrical connection and possibly the mechanical connection of
powertracks
3.9
supply connector
device enabling the supply wiring to be connected to the powertrack
3.10
live parts
conductor or conductive part intended to be energized in normal operation, including a neutral
conductor, but by convention not a PEN conductor
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3.11
rated voltage, rated current
value assigned to a PT system by the manufacturer and to which operation and performance
characteristics are referred
3.12
clamping unit
part(s) of a terminal necessary for the mechanical clamping and the electrical connection of
the conductor(s) including the parts which are necessary to ensure the correct contact
pressure
3.13
termination
part of a PT system to which a conductor(s) is attached providing a non-reusable connection
3.14
terminal
part of the PT system composed of one or more clamping unit(s) to which a conductor(s) is
attached providing a reusable connection
3.15
insulation piercing connecting device
IPCD
connecting device for the connection and possible disconnection of one conductor or the
interconnection of two or more conductors, the connection being made by piercing, boring
through, cutting through, removing, displacing or making ineffective in some other manner the
insulation of the conductor(s) without previous stripping
NOTE The removal of the sheath of the cable, if necessary, is not considered as a previous stripping.
3.16
flat quick-connect termination
electrical connection consisting of a male tab and a female connector which can be inserted
and withdrawn with or without the use of a tool
3.17
plug
accessory intended for connection to a flexible cable intended for frequent manual
engagement with a socket outlet
3.18
socket-outlet
accessory having a set of contacts designed to engage with the pins of a corresponding plug
and which may have terminals or terminations for the connection of conductors
3.19
fuse-link
part of the fuse including the fuse-element(s) and intended to be replaced after the fuse has
operated
3.20
type test
test of one or more PT systems made to a certain design to show that design meets certain
specifications
[IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-16, modified] [1]

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3.21
routine test
test to which each PT system is subjected during or after manufacture to ascertain whether it
complies with the relevant requirements of this standard
[IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-17, modified]
NOTE The routine test is specified in Annex G.
3.22
dummy track
device for maintaining visual appearance and mechanical integrity which may be with or
without current carrying parts
3.23
tap-off unit
system component intended for infrequent manual engagement with the busbars directly or
indirectly via a tap-off outlet
3.24
tap-off outlet
aperture into which the tap-off unit engages
3.25
clearance
shortest distance in air between two conductive parts
3.26
creepage distance
shortest distance along the surface of the insulating material between two conductive parts
[IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-15-50]
3.27
overvoltage
voltage having a peak value exceeding the corresponding peak value of maximum steady-
state voltage at normal operating conditions
3.28
transient overvoltage
short duration overvoltage of a few milliseconds or less, oscillatory or non-oscillatory, usually
highly damped
[IEC 60050-604:1987, 604-03-13]
3.29
overvoltage category
numeral defining a transient overvoltage condition
3.30
rated impulse withstand voltage
highest peak value of impulse voltage of prescribed form and polarity assigned by the
manufacturer and which does not cause breakdown of insulation under specified conditions
3.31
rated insulation voltage
r.m.s. withstand voltage value assigned by the manufacturer to the PT system or to a part of
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basic protection
protection against electric shock under fault-free conditions
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-01]
3.33
fault protection
protection against electric shock under single fault conditions (for example, failure of basic
insulation)
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-02, modified]
3.34
functional insulation
insulation between live parts which is necessary only for the proper functioning of the PT
system
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-02-41, modified]
3.35
basic insulation
insulation of live parts which provides basic protection against electric shock
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-06, modified]
3.36
supplementary insulation
independent insulation as applied as fault protection in addition to basic insulation in order to
provide protection against electric shock in the event of a failure of basic insulation (fault
protection)
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-07, modified]
3.37
double insulation
insulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-08]
3.38
reinforced insulation
insulation of live parts which provides a degree of protection against electric shock equivalent
to double insulation
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-09]
3.39
solid insulation
insulation material, not gaseous or liquid, interposed between two conductive parts
3.40
pollution
contamination by foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous that can result in a reduction of
electric surface resistivity
3.41
pollution degree
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3.42
micro-environment
immediate environment of the insulation which particularly influences the dimensioning of
creepage distances
3.43
macro-environment
environment of the room or other location in which the equipment is installed or used
3.44
ordinary person
person who is neither a skilled person nor an instructed person
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-03]
3.45
(electrically) skilled person
person with relevant education and experience to enable him or her to avoid dangers and to
prevent risks which electricity may create
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-01, modified]
3.46
(electrically) instructed person
person adequately advised or supervised by skilled persons to enable him or her to avoid
dangers and to prevent risks which electricity may create
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-02, modified]
3.47
entry membrane
component or an integral part of a PT system used to protect the cable and which may be
used to support the cable, conduit or ducting or trunking at the point of entry
NOTE It may also provide ingress protection.
3.48
special purpose tool
tool which is unlikely to be readily available in a normal household, for example, a key for a
three-angle headed screw
3.49
exposed-conductive-parts
conductive part of equipment which can be touched and which is not normally live, but which
can become live when basic insulation fails
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-10]
NOTE A conductive part of electrical equipment which can only become live through contact with an exposed–
conductive-part which has become live is not considered to be an exposed-conductive-part itself.
3.50
hazardous-live-part
live part which, under certain conditions can give a harmful electric shock
3.51
rated conditional short-circuit current (I ) of a circuit of a PT system
cc
value of prospective short-circuit current, declared by the PT system manufacturer, that can
be withstood for the total operating time (clearing time) of the short-circuit protective device
(SCPD) under specified conditions

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NOTE 1 The test conditions are specified in 18.2 and 18.4.
NOTE 2 For a.c., the rated conditional short-circuit current is expressed by the r.m.s. value of the a.c. component.
NOTE 3 The short-circuit protective device may either form an integral part of the PT system or be a separate
unit.
3.52
short time withstand current
I
cw
the current that a circuit or a switching device in the closed position can carry during a
specified short time under prescribed conditions of use and behaviour
[CEI 60050-441:1984, 441-17-17]
3.53
noiseless (clean) earth
combined protective and functional earth conductor in which the level of conducted or induced
interference from external sources does not produce an unacceptable incidence of
malfunction in the data processing or similar equipment to which it is connected. The
susceptibility in terms of amplitude/frequency characteristics varies depending on the type of
equipment.
3.54
dry-treatment of floor
process for cleaning and/or care by which the floor is treated without liquids or with only a
small quantity of liquid such that no pools or soaking of the floor covering occurs
EXAMPLE Sweeping with a broom or carpet-sweeper, vacuum cleaning, brushing, cleaning with a dry cleaning
powder, dry shampoo treatment, wet shampooing of carpets, treatment with cleaning litter (liquid chemical cleaning
agent on a solid material used as carrier, e.g. soaked sawdust, damp cloth, etc.).
3.55
wet-treatment of floor
process for cleaning and/or care by which the floor is treated with liquid agents such that
pools of liquid, or soaking of the floor covering for a brief period of time, cannot be excluded
EXAMPLE Wet scrubbing, manual or mechanical wiping.
4 General requirements
4.1 PT systems shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use their performance is
reliable and without unreasonable hazard to the user or the surroundings.
4.2 Compliance is checked by all relevant tests according to this standard and the
appropriate part 2.
4.3 Accessories associated with or incorporated in a system component shall and need only
comply with the relevant standard for that accessory if any.
5 General notes on tests
5.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests.
5.2 Unless otherwise specified in this standard, the samples shall be tested as delivered
under normal or simulated conditions of use, at an ambient temperature of (20 ± 5) °C. The
samples used for the tests shall be representative of normal production in respect of all
details which may affect the test results. Unless otherwise specified, samples shall be
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rewireable system components shall be supplied with an appropriate flexible cable which shall
be at least 1 m long.
5.3 Thirteen samples shall be subjected to inspection and tests in the following order of
clauses.
Number of Clause number
samples
b b
3 8 9 10 (15) 11 14 (10/ 11.1/ 11.3/15.3)

a b
1 14.1 (10/ 11.1/ 11.3/15.3)
b
3 12 13 16 17 21 (15.4)
d c b e b
1 18 (11.3.1,15.4) ; ([10.2, 10.3, 16.3] )
3 19
1 20.1
1 20.2
a
For the cold test.
b
The clauses in parenthesis indicate tests that are referenced from the preceding main test clause.
c
The short circuit tests shall be performed on a new sample.
d
The tests may be carried out on one samp
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 General requirements . 16
5 General notes on tests . 16
6 Ratings . 17
7 Classification . 17
8 Marking and documentation . 18
9 Construction . 21
10 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 25
10.1 General . 25
10.2 Clearances . 25
10.2.1 General . 25
10.2.2 Clearances for basic insulation . 25
10.2.3 Clearances for functional insulation . 25
10.2.4 Clearances for supplementary insulation . 26
10.2.5 Clearances for reinforced insulation . 26
10.3 Creepage distances. 26
10.3.1 General . 26
10.3.2 Creepage distances for basic insulation . 27
10.3.3 Creepage distances for functional insulation . 28
10.3.4 Creepage distances for supplementary insulation . 28
10.3.5 Creepage distances for reinforced insulation . 28
10.4 Solid insulation . 28
11 Protection against electric shock . 29
11.1 Access to live parts . 29
11.2 Provision for earthing . 30
11.3 Effectiveness of protective circuit continuity . 30
12 Terminals and terminations . 31
13 Screws, current carrying parts and connections . 32
14 Mechanical strength . 35
14.1 General . 35
14.2 Impact test . 35
14.3 Static load test . 36
15 Insulation resistance test and dielectric strength test . 37
15.1 General . 37
15.2 Humidity treatment . 37
15.3 Insulation resistance test . 38
15.3.1 General . 38
15.3.2 Test for functional insulation . 38
15.3.3 Test for basic insulation, supplementary insulation and reinforced
insulation . 38

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15.4 Dielectric strength test . 38
16 Normal operation . 39
17 Temperature rise . 40
18 Short-circuit protection and short-circuit withstand strength . 42
18.1 General . 42
18.2 Information concerning short-circuit rating . 42
18.3 Short circuit current values . 43
18.3.1 Relationship between peak current and short-circuit current . 43
18.3.2 Value and duration of the short-circuit current . 43
18.4 Verification of short-circuit withstand strength . 43
18.4.1 Test arrangement . 43
18.4.2 Test conditions – General . 44
18.4.3 Testing of the PT system . 44
19 Resistance to heat . 47
20 Fire hazard . 48
20.1 Flammability . 48
20.2 Flame spread . 48
21 External influences . 49
21.1 Resistance to corrosion . 49
21.1.1 General . 49
21.1.2 Corrosion test for dry non-aggressive environments . 49
21.1.3 Corrosion test for powertrack in contact with wet screed material . 50
21.2 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures . 50
21.2.1 General . 50
21.2.2 Protection against ingress of solid foreign objects . 50
21.2.3 Protection against ingress of water . 50
22 Electromagnetic compatibility . 51
22.1 Immunity . 51
22.2 Emission . 51
Annex A (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances . 58
Annex B (normative) Proof tracking test . 63
Annex C (normative) Relationship between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated
voltage and overvoltage category III . 64
Annex D (normative) Pollution degree . 65
Annex E (informative) Diagram for the dimensioning of clearances and creepage
distances . 66
Annex F (normative) Impulse voltage test . 67
Annex G (normative) Routine test Additional test requirements for PT systems already
complying with IEC 61534-1:2011 and IEC 61534-1:2011/AMD1:2014 . 68
Annex H (normative) Additional test requirements for PT systems already complying
with IEC 61534-1: 2003 .
Bibliography . 70

Figure 1 – Pull apparatus for testing the cord anchorage . 51
Figure 2 – Torque apparatus for testing the cord anchorage . 52
Figure 3 – Arrangement for flame test . 54
Figure 4 – Enclosure for flame test . 55

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Figure 5 – Static load test for a length . 56
Figure 6 – Static load test for a joint . 56
Figure 7 – Short-circuit test arrangement . 57
Figure 8 – Piston for durability of marking test . 20

Table 1 – Pull and torque values for tests on cord anchorages . 23
Table 2 – Minimum clearances for basic insulation . 26
Table 3 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation . 28
Table 4 – Minimum connecting capacity of terminals . 31
Table 5 – Torque values for screws . 33
Table 6 – Minimum insulation resistance . 38
Table 7 – Dielectric strength . 38
Table 8 – Temperature rise values . 41
Table 9 – Cross-sectional areas of rigid test conductors (solid or stranded) . 42
Table 10 – Cross-sectional areas of flexible test conductors . 42
Table 11 – Standard values for the factor n. 43
Table 12 – Test temperatures for the glow wire test . 48
Table A.1 – Minimum values of width X . 58
Table C.1 – Rated impulse withstand voltage for PT systems energised directly from
the low voltage mains . 64
Table F.1 – Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level . 67

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International Standard IEC 61534-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 23A: Cable
management systems, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
The main changes from the previous edition are as follows:
• updated normative references (Clause 2);
• changes to the number of samples to be tested (Subclause 5.3);
• inclusion of a short circuit test (New Clause 18);
• changes to external influences (Clause 21).
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 61534 series, under the general title Powertrack systems, can
be found on the IEC website.
The following difference exists in the countries indicated below:
– Table 4, first column, first line: the 10 A rated terminal should be capable of clamping 1
mm as a minimum (UK);
– Australia has specific wiring rules covering socket-outlets to be switched. In Australia,
AS/NZS 3000 contains requirements for switching devices to be used in Australian and
New Zealand electrical installations;
– 9.5: in Australia, fuses and fuse-links are not to be used.
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Particular requirements for specific types of powertrack systems will be specified in the
relevant parts 2 of IEC 61534.
For a specific type of powertrack system the requirements of Part 1 of the standard are to be
considered, together with the particular requirements of the appropriate Part 2, which will
supplement or modify some of the corresponding clauses in Part 1 to provide the complete
requirements for that type of system.
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1 Scope
1.1 This part of IEC 61534 specifies general requirements and tests for powertrack (PT)
systems with a rated voltage not exceeding 277 V a.c. single phase, or 480 V a.c. two or three
phase 50 Hz/ or 60 Hz with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. These systems are used for
distributing electricity in household, commercial and industrial premises.
1.2 Powertrack systems, according to this standard, are intended for use under the following
conditions:
– an ambient temperature in the range –5 °C to + 40 °C, the average value over a 24 h
period not exceeding 35 °C;
– a situation not subject to a source of heat likely to raise temperatures above the limits
specified above;
– an altitude not exceeding 2000 m above sea level;
– an atmosphere not subject to excessive pollution by smoke, chemical fumes, prolonged
periods of high humidity or other abnormal conditions.
In locations where special conditions prevail, as in ships, vehicles and the like and in
hazardous locations, for instance, where explosions are liable to occur, special constructions
may be necessary.
This standard does not apply to
– cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems covered by IEC 61084 [8] ;
– busbar trunking systems covered by IEC 60439-2 [5];
– electrical supply track systems for luminaires covered by IEC 60570 [6].
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60038:2009, IEC standard voltages
IEC 60060-1:2010, High-voltage test techniques − Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements
− Part 2-52: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
IEC 60068-2-52:2017, Environmental testing
(sodium, chloride solution)
IEC 60068-2-75:2014, Environmental testing − Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
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Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.

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IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials
IEC 60112:2003/AMD1:2009
IEC 60127-1:2006, Miniature fuses – Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general
requirements for miniature fuse-links
IEC 60127-1:2006/AMD1:2011
IEC 60127-1:2006/AMD2:2015
IEC 60269-1:2006, Low-voltage fuses – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60269-1:2006/AMD1:2009
IEC 60269-1:2006/AMD2:2014
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment

IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60529:1989/AMD1:1999
IEC 60529:1989/AMD2:2013
IEC 60695-2-11:20002014, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods – Glow-wire flammability test methods for end-products (GWEPT)
IEC 60695-11-2:20032017, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-2: Test flames – 1 kW nominal pre-
mixed flame – Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60695-10-2:20032014, Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure

test method
IEC 60884-1:2002, Plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60884-1:2002/AMD1:2006
IEC 60884-1:2002/AMD2:2013
IEC 60998-1:2002, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60998-2-3:2002, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with
insulation piercing clamping units
IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and
2 2
particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm
(included)
IEC 60999-2:2003, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 2: Particular requirements for
2 2
clamping units for conductors above 35 mm up to 300 mm (included)
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
___________
There exists a consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) that includes IEC 60529 (1989) and its Amendment 1 (1999). A
consolidated version of this publication exists, comprising IEC 60529:1989, IEC 60529:1989/AMD1:1999 and
IEC 60529:1989/AMD2:2013.
There exists a consolidated edition 3.1 (2006) that includes IEC 60884-1 (2002) and its Amendment 1 (2006). A
consolidated version of this publication exists, comprising IEC 60884-1:2002, IEC 60884-1:2002/AMD1:2006
and IEC 60884-1:2002/AMD2:2013.

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IEC 61210:2010, Connecting devices – Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper
conductors – Safety requirements
ISO 1456:2009, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electrodeposited coatings of nickel,
nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of copper plus nickel plus chromium
ISO 2081:20082018, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electroplated coatings of zinc
with supplementary treatments on iron or steel
ISO 2093:1986, Electroplated coatings of tin – Specification and test methods
ISO 4628-3:2016, Paints and varnishes – Evaluation of degradation of coatings – Designation
of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance – Part 3:
Assessment of degree of rusting
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
powertrack system
PT system
assembly of system components including a powertrack by which accessories may be
connected to an electrical supply at one or more points (pre-determined or otherwise) along
the powertrack
3.2
system component
part specifically designed for the PT system which may or may not incorporate an accessory
3.3
powertrack
system component which is a generally linear assembly of spaced and supported busbars
providing electrical connection of accessories
NOTE A powertrack may also provide mechanical support for accessories.
3.4
busbar
main current carrying conductor(s) to which for example one or more tap-off units,
accessories or electrical system components may be connected
3.5
accessory
electrical device complying with its own standard and associated with or incorporated in the
PT system
3.6
rewireable accessory
accessory so constructed that a cable can be fitted or replaced using a tool
3.7
non-rewirable system component
system component so constructed that it forms a complete unit with the cable after connection
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3.8
connector
device which provides the electrical connection and possibly the mechanical connection of
powertracks
3.9
supply connector
device enabling the supply wiring to be connected to the powertrack
3.10
live parts
conductor or conductive part intended to be energized in normal operation, including a neutral
conductor, but by convention not a PEN conductor
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-02-19, modified] [2]
3.11
rated voltage, rated current
value assigned to a PT system by the manufacturer and to which operation and performance
characteristics are referred
3.12
clamping unit
part(s) of a terminal necessary for the mechanical clamping and the electrical connection of
the conductor(s) including the parts which are necessary to ensure the correct contact
pressure
3.13
termination
part of a PT system to which a conductor(s) is attached providing a non-reusable connection
3.14
terminal
part of the PT system composed of one or more clamping unit(s) to which a conductor(s) is
attached providing a reusable connection
3.15
insulation piercing connecting device
IPCD
connecting device for the connection and possible disconnection of one conductor or the
interconnection of two or more conductors, the connection being made by piercing, boring
through, cutting through, removing, displacing or making ineffective in some other manner the
insulation of the conductor(s) without previous stripping
NOTE The removal of the sheath of the cable, if necessary, is not considered as a previous stripping.
3.16
flat quick-connect termination
electrical connection consisting of a male tab and a female connector which can be inserted
and withdrawn with or without the use of a tool
3.17
plug
accessory intended for connection to a flexible cable intended for frequent manual
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3.18
socket-outlet
accessory having a set of contacts designed to engage with the pins of a corresponding plug
and which may have terminals or terminations for the connection of conductors
3.19
fuse-link
part of the fuse including the fuse-element(s) and intended to be replaced after the fuse has
operated
3.20
type test
test of one or more PT systems made to a certain design to show that design meets certain
specifications
[IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-16, modified] [1]
3.21
routine test
test to which each PT system is subjected during or after manufacture to ascertain whether it
complies with the relevant requirements of this standard
[IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-17, modified]
NOTE The routine test is specified in Annex G.
3.22
dummy track
device for maintaining visual appearance and mechanical integrity which may be with or
without current carrying parts
3.23
tap-off unit
system component intended for infrequent manual engagement with the busbars directly or
indirectly via a tap-off outlet
3.24
tap-off outlet
aperture into which the tap-off unit engages
3.25
clearance
shortest distance in air between two conductive parts
3.26
creepage distance
shortest distance along the surface of the insulating material between two conductive parts
[IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-15-50]
3.27
overvoltage
voltage having a peak value exceeding the corresponding peak value of maximum steady-
state voltage at normal operating conditions

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3.28
transient overvoltage
short duration overvoltage of a few milliseconds or less, oscillatory or non-oscillatory, usually
highly damped
[IEC 60050-604:1987, 604-03-13]
3.29
overvoltage category
numeral defining a transient overvoltage condition
3.30
rated impulse withstand voltage
highest peak value of impulse voltage of prescribed form and polarity assigned by the
manufacturer and which does not cause breakdown of insulation under specified conditions
3.31
rated insulation voltage
r.m.s. withstand voltage value assigned by the manufacturer to the PT system or to a part of
it, characterising the specified (long term) withstand capability of its insulation
3.32
basic protection
protection against electric shock under fault-free conditions
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-01]
3.33
fault protection
protection against electric shock under single fault conditions (for example, failure of basic
insulation)
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-02, modified]
3.34
functional insulation
insulation between live parts which is necessary only for the proper functioning of the PT
system
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-02-41, modified]
3.35
basic insulation
insulation of live parts which provides basic protection against electric shock
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-06, modified]
3.36
supplementary insulation
independent insulation as applied as fault protection in addition to basic insulation in order to
provide protection against electric shock in the event of a failure of basic insulation (fault
protection)
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-07, modified]
3.37
double insulation
insulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation

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[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-08]
3.38
reinforced insulation
insulation of live parts which provides a degree of protection against electric shock equivalent
to double insulation
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-09]
3.39
solid insulation
insulation material, not gaseous or liquid, interposed between two conductive parts
3.40
pollution
contamination by foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous that can result in a reduction of
electric surface resistivity
3.41
pollution degree
numeral characterising the expected pollution of the micro-environment
3.42
micro-environment
immediate environment of the insulation which particularly influences the dimensioning of
creepage distances
3.43
macro-environment
environment of the room or other location in which the equipment is installed or used
3.44
ordinary person
person who is neither a skilled person nor an instructed person
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-03]
3.45
(electrically) skilled person
person with relevant education and experience to enable him or her to avoid dangers and to
prevent risks which electricity may create
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-01, modified]
3.46
(electrically) instructed person
person adequately advised or supervised by skilled persons to enable him or her to avoid
dangers and to prevent risks which electricity may create
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-02, modified]
3.47
entry membrane
component or an integral part of a PT system used to protect the cable and which may be
used to support the cable, conduit or ducting or trunking at the point of entry
NOTE It may also provide ingress protection.

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3.48
special purpose tool
tool which is unlikely to be readily available in a normal household, for example, a key for a
three-angle headed screw
3.49
exposed-conductive-parts
conductive part of equipment which can be touched and which is not normally live, but which
can become live when basic insulation fails
[IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-06-10]
NOTE A conductive part of electrical equipment which can only become live through contact with an exposed–
conductive-part which has become live is not considered to be an exposed-conductive-part itself.
3.50
hazardous-live-part
live part which, under certain conditions can give a harmful electric shock
3.51
rated conditional short-circuit current (I ) of a circuit of a PT system
cc
value of prospective short-circuit current, declared by the PT system manufacturer, that can
be withstood for the total operating time (clearing time) of the short-circuit protective device
(SCPD) under specified conditions
NOTE 1 The test conditions are specified in 18.2 and 18.4.
NOTE 2 For a.c., the rated conditional short-circuit current is expressed by the r.m.s. value of the a.c. component.
NOTE 3 The short-circuit protective device may either form an integral part of the PT system or be a separate
unit.
3.52
short time withstand current
I
cw
the current that a circuit or a switching device in the closed position can carry during a
specified short time under prescribed conditions of use and behaviour
[CEI 60050-441:1984, 441-17-17]
3.53
noiseless (clean) earth
combined protective and functional earth conductor in which the level of conducted or induced
interference from external sources does not produce an unacceptable incidence of
malfunction in the data processing or similar equipment to which it is connected. The
susceptibility in terms of amplitude/frequency characteristics varies depending on the type of
equipment.
3.54
dry-treatment of floor
process for cleaning and/or care by which the floor is treated without liquids or with only a
small quantity of liquid such that no pools or soaking of the floor covering occurs
EXAMPLE Sweeping with a broom or carpet-sweeper, vacuum cleaning, brushing, cleaning with a dry cleaning
powder, dry shampoo treatment, wet shampooing of carpets, treatment with cleaning litter (liquid chemical cleaning
agent on a solid material used as carrier, e.g. soaked sawdust, damp cloth, etc.).
3.55
wet-treatment of floor
process for cleaning and/or care by which the floor is treated with liquid agents such that
pools of liquid, or soaking of the floor covering for a brief period of time, cannot be excluded

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EXAMPLE Wet scrubbing, manual or mechanical wiping.
4 General requirements
4.1 PT systems shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use their performance is
reliable and without unreasonable hazard to the user, domestic animals or the surroundings.
4.2 Compliance is checked by all relevant tests according to this standard and the
appropriate part 2.
4.3 Accessories associated with or incorporated in a system component shall and need only
comply with the relevant standard for that accessory if any comply with their own IEC
International Standard or, when an IEC International Standard is unavailable, with their own
relevant national standard.
5 General notes on tests
5.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests.
5.2 Unless otherwise specified in this standard, the samples shall be tested as delivered
under normal or simulated conditions of use, at an ambient temperature of (20 ± 5) °C. The
samples used for the tests shall be representative of normal production in respect of all
details which may affect the test results. Unless otherwise specified, samples shall be
assembled and mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Samples of non-
rewireable system components shall be supplied
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