EN 61243-1:1997
(Main)Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages exceeding 1 kV a.c. and up to 52 kV
Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages exceeding 1 kV a.c. and up to 52 kV
Applies to portable voltage detectors with or without built-in power sources, to be used on electrical systems for voltages of 1 kV to 420 kV a.c. and frequencies from 15 Hz to 60 Hz. For the time being, it has been identified that : - For voltage levels up to 52 kV, the actual standard can be used in its entirety ; - For voltage levels above 52 kV, electric testing procedures are questionable from the point of view of their representativity and feasibility. For voltage detectors for use above 52 kV, manufacturers and customers should agree alternative electrical test arrangements, for example, electrical tests based on former national standards, until the publication of the second edition of this standard.
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Spannungsprüfer - Teil 1: Kapazitive Ausführung für Wechselspannungen über 1 kV und bis 52 kV
Travaux sous tension - Détecteurs de tension - Partie 1: Détecteurs de type capacitif pour usage sur des tensions alternatives de plus de 1 kV et jusqu'à 52 kV
S'applique aux détecteurs de tension portatifs avec ou sans alimentation incorporée pour utilisation sur réseaux électriques de tension alternatives de 1 kV à 420 kV et de fréquences de 15 Hz à 60 Hz. Pour l'instant, il a été identifié que : La présente partie de la CEI 1243 est applicable aux détecteurs de tension portatifs avec ou sans alimentation incorporée pour - Pour des niveaux de tension jusqu'à 52 kV, la présente norme est utilisable intégralement ; utilisation sur réseaux électriques de tension alternatives de 1 kV - Pour des niveaux de tension excédant 52 kV, les procédures d'essais électriques sont discutables en ce qui a trait à leur représentativité et à leur faisabilité. à 420 kV et de fréquences de 15 Hz à 60 Hz. Dans les cas de détecteurs de tension pour utilisation à des tensions excédant 52 kV, il convient que clients et fabriquants s'entendent sur l'utilisation de montages alternatifs d'essais électriques, par exemple, des essais électriques basés sur les normes nationales antérieures, et cela jusqu'à la publication de la deuxième édition de la présente norme.
Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages exceeding 1 kV a.c. and up to 52 kV
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 78 - Equipment and tools for live working
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 78 - IEC_TC_78
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 78 - IEC_TC_78
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Mar-2008
- Completion Date
- 10-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Refers
EN 12216:2002 - Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions - Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Refers
HD 588.1 S1:1991 - High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Refers
EN 60068-2-32:1993 - Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2: Tests - Test Ed: Free fall - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 61243-1:1997 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages exceeding 1 kV a.c. and up to 52 kV". This standard covers: Applies to portable voltage detectors with or without built-in power sources, to be used on electrical systems for voltages of 1 kV to 420 kV a.c. and frequencies from 15 Hz to 60 Hz. For the time being, it has been identified that : - For voltage levels up to 52 kV, the actual standard can be used in its entirety ; - For voltage levels above 52 kV, electric testing procedures are questionable from the point of view of their representativity and feasibility. For voltage detectors for use above 52 kV, manufacturers and customers should agree alternative electrical test arrangements, for example, electrical tests based on former national standards, until the publication of the second edition of this standard.
Applies to portable voltage detectors with or without built-in power sources, to be used on electrical systems for voltages of 1 kV to 420 kV a.c. and frequencies from 15 Hz to 60 Hz. For the time being, it has been identified that : - For voltage levels up to 52 kV, the actual standard can be used in its entirety ; - For voltage levels above 52 kV, electric testing procedures are questionable from the point of view of their representativity and feasibility. For voltage detectors for use above 52 kV, manufacturers and customers should agree alternative electrical test arrangements, for example, electrical tests based on former national standards, until the publication of the second edition of this standard.
EN 61243-1:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 61243-1:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61243-1:2005, ISO 2859-1:1999, ISO 3745:1977, EN 196-1:1994, EN ISO 20844:2004, EN 12216:2002, EN 60855:1996, EN 60068-1:1994, EN 61235:1995, EN 60651:1994, EN 60068-2-14:1999, HD 588.1 S1:1991, EN 60068-2-32:1993, EN 61958:2001, EN 61936-1:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2001
Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages
exceeding 1 kV a.c. and up to 52 kV
Live working - Voltage detectors -- Part 1: Capacitive type to be used for voltages
exceeding 1 kV a.c. and up to 52 kV
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Spannungsprüfer -- Teil 1: Kapazitive Ausführung für
Wechselspannungen über 1 kV und bis 52 kV
Travaux sous tension - Détecteurs de tension -- Partie 1: Détecteurs de type capacitif
pour usage sur des tensions alternatives de plus de 1 kV et jusqu'à 52 kV
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61243-1:1997
ICS:
13.260 9DUVWYRSUHGHOHNWULþQLP Protection against electric
XGDURP'HORSRGQDSHWRVWMR shock. Live working
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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