EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016
(Amendment)Low-voltage fuses - Part 4: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices
Low-voltage fuses - Part 4: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices
IEC 60269-4:2009 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60269-1. This Part 4 supplements or modifies the corresonding clauses or subclauses of Part 1. Fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices shall comply with aIl requirements of IEC 60269-1, if not otherwise indicated hereinafter, and shall also comply with the supplementary requirements laid down below. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. The significant technical changes to the fourth edition are: - the introduction of voltage source inverter fuse-links, including test requirements; - coverage of the tests on operating characteristics for a.c. by the breaking capacity tests; - the updating of examples of standardised fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices.
Niederspannungssicherungen - Teil 4: Zusätzliche Anforderungen an Sicherungseinsätze zum Schutz von Halbleiter-Bauelementen
Fusibles basse tension - Partie 4: Exigences supplémentaires concernant les éléments de remplacement utilisés pour la protection des dispositifs à semiconducteurs
La CEI 60269-4:2009 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la quatrième édition de la CEI 60269-1. Cette Partie 4 complète ou modifie les articles ou paragraphes correspondant de la Partie 1. Sauf indication contraire dans le texte qui suit, les éléments de remplacement utilisés pour la protection des dispositifs à semiconducteurs doivent répondre à l'ensemble des exigences énoncées dans la CEI 60269-1 ainsi qu'aux exigences supplémentaires fixées ci-après. Cette cinquième édition annule et remplace la quatrième édition, parue en 2006. Elle constitue une révision technique. Les modifications techniques significatives par rapport à la quatrième édition sont: - l'introduction des éléments de remplacement pour onduleur à source de tension, y compris les exigences d'essai; - les essais sur les caractéristiques de fonctionnement en courant alternatif, maintenant couverts par les essais de pouvoir de coupure; - la mise à jour des exemples d'éléments de remplacement normalisés pour la protection des dispositifs à semiconducteurs.
Nizkonapetostne varovalke - 4. del: Dodatne zahteve za taljive vložke za zaščito polprevodniških naprav - Dopolnilo A2 (IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Dec-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 15-Sep-2019
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 32B - Low-voltage fuses
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 32B - IEC_SC_32B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 09-Dec-2016
- Completion Date
- 09-Dec-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Oct-2024
- Effective Date
- 23-Jun-2015
Overview
EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 (CLC) is an amendment to the European adoption of IEC 60269‑4 and provides supplementary requirements for low‑voltage fuse‑links used to protect semiconductor devices. It is intended to be used together with IEC 60269‑1 (general requirements). This amendment (A2:2016) is a technical revision that notably introduces requirements and test methods for voltage source inverter (VSI) fuse‑links, refines breaking‑capacity and operating‑characteristic tests, and updates examples of standardized fuse‑link systems.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and conformity: Fuse‑links must comply with IEC 60269‑1 unless otherwise specified in Part 4. The standard supports conformity to the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) when cited in the Official Journal.
- VSI fuse‑links: New definition and test requirements for fuse‑links designed for voltage source inverters, including conditions for high di/dt and short time constants (typically ≤ 3 ms).
- di/dt and time‑constant guidance: For short‑circuit conditions di/dt can be used (di/dt = E/L), where E is DC source voltage and L is circuit inductance.
- Breaking capacity and operating characteristics: Tests on operating characteristics for AC are covered by breaking‑capacity tests; rated breaking capacity for VSI is based on type tests performed in very low‑inductance/resistance circuits with DC or capacitor‑discharge applied voltage.
- Power dissipation measurement: Power dissipation tests must be made at 50% and 100% of rated current and may be performed with AC or DC.
- High‑current test conductors: Annex specifies cross‑sectional conductor requirements for high‑current tests (Table 107 includes examples for 1 600 A, 2 000 A, 2 500 A, 3 150 A; for ≥ 4 000 A the area is defined via a current‑density rule).
- Updates and editorial changes: Changes to tables, tolerances, and normative references (e.g., inclusion of IEC 60269‑2, IEC TR 60269‑5, IEC 60269‑6, IEC 60664‑1).
Applications
- Protection of power semiconductors in voltage source inverters, motor drives, converters, UPS equipment and other power‑electronics systems.
- Design and selection of fuse‑links where fast clearing and high di/dt conditions occur (e.g., capacitor discharge faults).
- Type‑testing and validation of fuses for industrial and power‑electronics applications.
Who should use this standard
- Fuse manufacturers and component designers
- Electrical and power‑electronics engineers specifying protection devices
- Test laboratories and certification bodies performing fuse type tests
- Panel builders, drive and inverter manufacturers, and safety compliance teams
Related standards
- IEC/EN 60269‑1 (general requirements)
- IEC/EN 60269‑2, IEC TR 60269‑5, IEC 60269‑6
- IEC 60038 (standardized voltages), IEC 60664‑1 (insulation coordination)
Keywords: low‑voltage fuses, fuse‑links, semiconductor protection, voltage source inverter fuse, VSI fuse, breaking capacity tests, di/dt, IEC 60269‑4, EN 60269‑4 A2.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Low-voltage fuses - Part 4: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices". This standard covers: IEC 60269-4:2009 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60269-1. This Part 4 supplements or modifies the corresonding clauses or subclauses of Part 1. Fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices shall comply with aIl requirements of IEC 60269-1, if not otherwise indicated hereinafter, and shall also comply with the supplementary requirements laid down below. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. The significant technical changes to the fourth edition are: - the introduction of voltage source inverter fuse-links, including test requirements; - coverage of the tests on operating characteristics for a.c. by the breaking capacity tests; - the updating of examples of standardised fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices.
IEC 60269-4:2009 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60269-1. This Part 4 supplements or modifies the corresonding clauses or subclauses of Part 1. Fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices shall comply with aIl requirements of IEC 60269-1, if not otherwise indicated hereinafter, and shall also comply with the supplementary requirements laid down below. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. The significant technical changes to the fourth edition are: - the introduction of voltage source inverter fuse-links, including test requirements; - coverage of the tests on operating characteristics for a.c. by the breaking capacity tests; - the updating of examples of standardised fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices.
EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60269-4:2025, EN 60269-4:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. 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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Low-voltage fuses - Part 4: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection
of semiconductor devices (IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
Niederspannungssicherungen - Teil 4: Zusätzliche Anforderungen an
Sicherungseinsätze zum Schutz von Halbleiter-Bauelementen (IEC 60269-
4:2009/A2:2016)
Fusibles basse tension - Partie 4: Exigences supplémentaires concernant les éléments
de remplacement utilisés pour la protection des dispositifs à semiconducteurs (IEC
60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016
ICS:
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60269-4:2009/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2016
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Low-voltage fuses - Part 4: Supplementary requirements for
fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices
(IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
Fusibles basse tension - Partie 4: Exigences Niederspannungssicherungen - Teil 4: Zusätzliche
supplémentaires concernant les éléments de remplacement Anforderungen an Sicherungseinsätze zum Schutz von
utilisés pour la protection des dispositifs à semiconducteurs Halbleiter-Bauelementen
(IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016) (IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60269-4:2009; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-09-16. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2016 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 E
European foreword
The text of document 32B/651/FDIS, future IEC 60269-4:2009/A2, prepared by SC 32B, "Low-voltage
fuses", of IEC/TC 32, "Fuses" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-06-16
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2019-09-16
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD2 - 2014/35/EU).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Add the following new references :
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC/TR 60269-5 - Low-voltage fuses -- Part 5: Guidance for CLC/TR 60269-5 -
the application of low-voltage fuses
Replace the first two referenes with the following new references:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60269-1 - Low-voltage fuses -- Part 1: General EN 60269-1 -
requirements
IEC 60269-2 - Low-voltage fuses -- Part 2: Supplementary HD 60269-2 -
requirements for fuses for use by authorized
persons (fuses mainly for industrial
application) - Examples of standardized
systems of fuses A to K
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the safety
objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating to
harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of
26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available
on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits [2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of
this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of that Directive, and
associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 – Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I of Directive
2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96]
Safety objectives of Clause(s) / sub-clause(s)
Remarks / Notes
Directive 2014/35/EU of this EN
Based on a Risk Assessment
according to CENELEC Details are compiled
Safety Objectives of Annex I
GUIDE 32 all requirements are in IEC SC 32B document
paragraph 1, 2 and 3
covered by complying all 32B/653/INF
clauses.
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this
standard.
IEC 60269-4 ®
Edition 5.0 2016-0
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2017
Nizkonapetostne varovalke - 4. del: Dodatne zahteve za taljive vložke za zaščito
polprevodniških naprav - Dopolnilo A2 (IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
Low-voltage fuses - Part 4: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection
of semiconductor devices (IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
Niederspannungssicherungen - Teil 4: Zusätzliche Anforderungen an
Sicherungseinsätze zum Schutz von Halbleiter-Bauelementen (IEC 60269-
4:2009/A2:2016)
Fusibles basse tension - Partie 4: Exigences supplémentaires concernant les éléments
de remplacement utilisés pour la protection des dispositifs à semiconducteurs (IEC
60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016
ICS:
29.120.50 Varovalke in druga Fuses and other overcurrent
nadtokovna zaščita protection devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60269-4:2009/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2016
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Low-voltage fuses - Part 4: Supplementary requirements for
fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices
(IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
Fusibles basse tension - Partie 4: Exigences Niederspannungssicherungen - Teil 4: Zusätzliche
supplémentaires concernant les éléments de remplacement Anforderungen an Sicherungseinsätze zum Schutz von
utilisés pour la protection des dispositifs à semiconducteurs Halbleiter-Bauelementen
(IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016) (IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60269-4:2009; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-09-16. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2016 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 E
European foreword
The text of document 32B/651/FDIS, future IEC 60269-4:2009/A2, prepared by SC 32B, "Low-voltage
fuses", of IEC/TC 32, "Fuses" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 60269-4:2009/A2:2016.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-06-16
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2019-09-16
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD2 - 2014/35/EU).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60269-4:2009/A2:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Add the following new references :
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC/TR 60269-5 - Low-voltage fuses -- Part 5: Guidance for CLC/TR 60269-5 -
the application of low-voltage fuses
Replace the first two referenes with the following new references:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60269-1 - Low-voltage fuses -- Part 1: General EN 60269-1 -
requirements
IEC 60269-2 - Low-voltage fuses -- Part 2: Supplementary HD 60269-2 -
requirements for fuses for use by authorized
persons (fuses mainly for industrial
application) - Examples of standardized
systems of fuses A to K
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the safety
objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating to
harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of
26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available
on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits [2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of
this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of that Directive, and
associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 – Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I of Directive
2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96]
Safety objectives of Clause(s) / sub-clause(s)
Remarks / Notes
Directive 2014/35/EU of this EN
Based on a Risk Assessment
according to CENELEC Details are compiled
Safety Objectives of Annex I
GUIDE 32 all requirements are in IEC SC 32B document
paragraph 1, 2 and 3
covered by complying all 32B/653/INF
clauses.
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this
standard.
IEC 60269-4 ®
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