EN 60669-2-5:2016

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Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-5: Switches and
related accessories for use in home and building electronic systems (HBES) (IEC 60669-
2-5:2013 , modified)
Schalter für Haushalt und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische Installationen - Teil 2-5:
Besondere Anforderungen - Schalter und ähnliches Installationsmaterial zur Verwendung
in elektronischer Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude (ESHG) (IEC 60669-2-5:2013 ,
modifiziert)
Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes domestiques et analogues - Partie 2-5:
Prescriptions particulières - Interrupteurs et appareils associés pour usage dans les
systèmes électroniques des foyers domestiques et bâtiments (HBES) (IEC 60669-2-
5:2013 , modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60669-2-5:2016
ICS:
29.120.40 Stikala Switches
97.120 Avtomatske krmilne naprave Automatic controls for
za dom household use
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60669-2-5

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2016
ICS 29.120.40 Supersedes EN 50428:2005
English Version
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations -
Part 2-5: Particular requirements - Switches and related
accessories for use in home and building electronic systems
(HBES)
(IEC 60669-2-5:2013 , modified)
Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes Schalter für Haushalt und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische
domestiques et analogues - Partie 2-5: Prescriptions Installationen - Teil 2-5: Besondere Anforderungen -
particulières - Interrupteurs et appareils associés pour Schalter und ähnliches Installationsmaterial zur
usage dans les systèmes électroniques des foyers Verwendung in elektronischer Systemtechnik für Heim und
domestiques et bâtiments (HBES) Gebäude (ESHG)
(IEC 60669-2-5:2013 , modifiée) (IEC 60669-2-5:2013 , modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-08-31. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard 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
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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
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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 60669-2-5:2016 E
European foreword
The text of document 23B/1110/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60669-2-5, prepared by SC 23B "Plugs,
socket-outlets and switches", of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the IEC-
CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60669-2-5:2016.
A draft amendment, which covers common modifications to IEC 60669-2-5:2013 (23B/1110/FDIS),
was prepared by CLC/TC 23BX "Switches, boxes and enclosures for household and similar purposes,
plugs and socket outlets for d.c. and for the charging of electrical vehicles including their connectors"
and approved by CENELEC.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
(dop) 2017-03-23
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
(dow) 2020-08-31
the document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 50428:2005.
This standard has to be used in conjunction with EN 60669-1:1999 and EN 60669-2-1:2004 and their
amendments. It lists the additional changes necessary to convert it into the European Standard:
"Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Collateral standard - Switches and
related accessories for use in home and building electronic systems (HBES)".
When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text of
EN 60669-1:1999 or EN 60669-2-1:2004 and their amendments (hereinafter called Part 1 and Part 2-1
respectively) is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE The following numbering system is used:
- subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 201 are additional to those in Part 2-1;
- additional annexes to Part 1 are lettered AA, BB, etc.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 60669-2-5:2013 are
prefixed “Z”.
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 document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZZA, ZZB and ZZC, which are
integral parts of this document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60669-2-5:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with agreed common modifications.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
2 Normative references
Replace the text of Clause 2 by:
NOTE Normative references to international publications are listed in Annex ZA (normative).
Add the text of the BIBLIOGRAPHY in Annex ZA.
10.202.2 Limitation of the touch current from the device to the dedicated HBES network
Replace the NOTE by:
NOTE When it is possible to touch the HBES network also during maintenance, the limitation of the
summation of touch current has to be considered in accordance to EN 50491-3.
26 EMC requirements
26.1 This clause is applicable with the following modifications:
th th
Replace the 6 paragraph, Note 1 and the 7 paragraph by:
For HBES switches using RF (Radio Frequency), the RF-requirements of ETSI EN 300 220-1,
ETSI EN 300 220-2 and ETSI EN 301 489-3 apply.
For immunity, the requirements of EN 60669-2-1:2004, its Amendment 1:2009 and its Amendment 12:2010
apply in addition to 26.2.
th
Replace the 8 paragraph and Note 2 by :
For HBES switches using PL (power line), the emission requirements of EN 50065-1 apply.
For immunity, the requirements of Part 2-1 and in addition the requirements of EN 50065-2-1 or
EN 50065-2-3, if applicable, may apply.
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.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050 series International Electrotechnical - -
Vocabulary (IEV)
IEC 60364-4-41 (mod) -  Low-voltage electrical installations - HD 60364-4-41 2007
Part 4-41: Protection for safety -
- - + corrigendum Jul. 2007
Protection against electric shock
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for EN 60664-1 2007
equipment within low-voltage
systems -
Part 1: Principles, requirements and
tests
IEC 60664-3 -  Insulation coordination for EN 60664-3 2003
equipment within low-voltage
systems -
Part 3: Use of coating, potting or
moulding for protection against
pollution
IEC 60669-1 (mod) 1998 Switches for household and similar EN 60669-1 1999
fixed-electrical installations -
+ A1 (mod) 1999 + A1 2002
Part 1: General requirements
+ A2 (mod) 2006 + A2 2008
IEC 60669-2-1 (mod) 2002 Switches for household and similar EN 60669-2-1 2004
fixed electrical installations -
- -  + corrigendum Dec. 2007
Part 2-1:
+ A1 (mod) 2008 + A1 2009
Particular requirements - Electronic
- -  + A12 2010
switches
IEC 60670-1 (mod) -  Boxes and enclosures for electrical EN 60670-1 2005
accessories for household and
- - + corrigendum Nov. 2007
similar fixed electrical installations -
- - Part 1: General requirements + corrigendum Mar. 2010
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60715 -  Dimensions of low-voltage EN 60715 2001
switchgear and controlgear -
Standardized mounting on rails for
mechanical support of electrical
devices in switchgear and
controlgear installations
IEC 60990 -  Methods of measurement of touch EN 60990 1999
current and protective conductor
current
IEC 61000-2-2 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-2-2 2002
(EMC) -
Part 2-2: Environment -
Compatibility levels for low-
frequency conducted disturbances
and signalling in public low-voltage
power supply systems
IEC 61000-3-2 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-3-2 2006
(EMC) -
Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic
current emissions (equipment input
current ≤ 16 A per phase)
IEC 61000-3-3 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-3-3 2013
(EMC) -
Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of
voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker in public low-
voltage supply systems, for
equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A
per phase and not subject to
conditional connection
IEC 61000-4-2 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-2 2009
(EMC) -
Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrostatic discharge
immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-3 2006
(EMC) -
Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques - Radiated, radio-
frequency, electromagnetic field
immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-4 2012
(EMC) -
Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrical fast
transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-5 2006
(EMC) -
Part 4-5: Testing and measurement
techniques - Surge immunity test
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61000-4-6 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-6 2014
(EMC) -
Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques - Immunity to conducted
disturbances, induced by radio-
frequency fields
IEC 61000-4-8 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-8 2010
(EMC) -
Part 4-8: Testing and measurement
techniques - Power frequency
magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11 -  Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-11 2004
(EMC) -
Part 4-11: Testing and measurement
techniques - Voltage dips, short
interruptions and voltage variations
immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-20 2010 Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-20 2010
(EMC) -
Part 4-20: Testing and measurement
techniques - Emission and immunity
testing in transverse electromagnetic
(TEM) waveguides
1)
IEC 61058-1 (mod.) 2000 Switches for appliances - EN 61058-1 2002
Part 1: General requirements
+ A1 2001 - -
+ A2 2007 + A2 2008
IEC 61140 2001 Protection against electric shock - EN 61140 2002
Common aspects for installation and
equipment
IEC 61558-2-6 -  Safety of transformers, reactors, EN 61558-2-6 2009
power supply units and similar
products for supply voltages up to
1 100 V -
Part 2-6:
Particular requirements and tests for
safety isolating transformers and
power supply units incorporating
safety isolating transformers
CISPR 14 series Electromagnetic compatibility - EN 55014 series
Requirements for household
appliances, electric tools and similar
apparatus
CISPR 15 -  Limits and methods of measurement EN 55015 2013
of radio disturbance characteristics
of electrical lighting and similar
equipment
CISPR 22 (mod) -  Information technology equipment - EN 55022 2010
Radio disturbance characteristics -
- - + AC 2011
Limits and methods of measurement

1) EN 61058-1:2002 includes IEC 61058-1:2000/A1:2001 (not modified).
Annex ZB
(informative)
A-deviations
A-deviation: National deviation due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside
the competence of the CENELEC national member.
This European Standard falls under Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU and 2014/53/EU.
NOTE (from CEN/CENELEC IR Part 2:2015, 2.16)  Where standards fall under EC Directives or
Regulations, it is the view of the Commission of the European Communities (OJ No C 59, 1982-03-09) that the
effect of the decision of the Court of Justice in case 815/79 Cremonini/Vrankovich (European Court Reports 1980,
p. 3583) is that compliance with A-deviations is no longer mandatory and that the free movement of products
complying with such a standard should not be restricted within the EC except under the safeguard procedure
provided for in the relevant Directive or Regulation.
A-deviations in an EFTA-country are valid instead of the relevant provisions of the European Standard
in that country until they have been removed.
Clause Deviation
10.201 Denmark (Heavy Current Regulations, Chapter 6)
In Denmark PELV is not allowed in bath zones in residence buildings.
In Denmark protection against contacts is always required for SELV circuits in bath zones in
residence buildings. Furthermore, the maximum allowed SELV voltage is 12 V a.c. or 30 V d.c. in
these areas.
Annex ZZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the essential requirements
of Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
This European standard has been prepared under a Commission standardisation request as regards
harmonised standards in support of Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility,
2)
“M/xxx” / ”C(20xx) xxxx final” , to provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential
requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February
2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
[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 ZZA.1 confers, within the limits
of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential
requirements of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZA.1 – Correspondence between this European standard and
Annex I of Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96]
Essential requirements of Clause(s) / sub-clause(s) Remarks / Notes
Directive 2014/30/EU of this EN
All Clause 26 —
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.
2) Mandate not yet available.
Annex ZZB
(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 standardisation request relating to
harmonised 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 harmonisation 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 ZZB.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 ZZB.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
All All except Clause 26 —
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.
Annex ZZC
(informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the essential requirements
of Directive 2014/53/EU [2014 OJ L153] aimed to be covered
This European standard has been prepared under a Commission standardisation request as regards
radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU, M/536, to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making
available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC [2014 OJ L153].
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 ZZC.1 confers, within the limits
of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential
requirements of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZC.1 – Correspondence between this European Standard and
Article 3 of Directive 2014/53/EU [2014 OJ L153]
Safety objectives of Clause(s) / sub-clause(s) Remarks / Notes
Directive 2014/53/EU of this EN
3.1 a) All except Clause 26 —
3.1 b) Clause 26
3.2 Clause 26
IEC 60669-2-5 ®
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Part 2-5: Particular requirements – Switches and related accessories for use in

home and building electronic systems (HBES)

Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes domestiques et analogues –

Partie 2-5: Prescriptions particulières – Interrupteurs et appareils associés pour

usage dans les systèmes électroniques des foyers domestiques et bâtiments

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirements . 10
5 General notes on tests . 10
6 Rating . 10
7 Classification . 11
8 Marking . 12
9 Checking of dimensions . 12
10 Protection against electric shock . 12
11 Provision for earthing . 13
12 Terminals . 13
13 Constructional requirements . 14
14 Mechanism . 14
15 Resistance to ageing, protection provided by enclosures of switches, and
resistance to humidity . 14
16 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 14
17 Temperature rise . 15
18 Making and breaking capacity . 15
19 Normal operation . 15
20 Mechanical strength . 16
21 Resistance to heat . 16
22 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 16
23 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound. 16
24 Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat, to fire and to tracking . 22
25 Resistance to rusting . 22
26 EMC requirements . 22
101 Abnormal conditions . 29
102 Components . 30
Annex A (normative) Survey of specimens needed for tests . 31
Annex B (normative) Additional requirements for switches having facilities for the
outlet and retention of flexible cables . 32
Annex C (informative) Examples of types of electronic switches and their functions . 33
Annex AA (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances . 34
Annex BB (informative) Test set-ups . 37
Bibliography . 44

Figure 201 – Protective separation between circuits . 19
Figure AA.1 – Narrow groove . 34
Figure AA.2 – Wide groove . 34
Figure AA.3 – V-shaped groove . 34

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Figure AA.4 – Rib . 35
Figure AA.5 – Uncemented joint with narrow groove . 35
Figure AA.6 – Uncemented joint with wide groove . 35
Figure AA.7 – Uncemented joint with narrow and wide grooves. 35
Figure AA.8 – Intervening, unconnected conductive part . 36
Figure AA.9 – Narrow recess . 36
Figure AA.10 – Wide recess . 36
Figure BB.1 – Test setup for AC mains connection according to IEC 61000-4-4 . 37
Figure BB.2 – Test setup for bus and DC mains connection according to IEC 61000-4-4 . 38
Figure BB.3 – Test setup for AC mains connection according to IEC 61000-4-5 . 39
Figure BB.4 – Test setup for bus and DC mains connection according to IEC 61000-4-5 . 40
Figure BB.5 – Test setup for the ESD according to IEC 61000-4-2 . 41
Figure BB.6 – Test setup for AC mains connection according to IEC 61000-4-6 . 42
Figure BB.7 – Test setup for bus and DC mains connection according to
IEC 61000-4-6 . 43

Table 201 – Test loads for HBES switches for heating installations . 16
Table 202 – Relation between the rated voltage of the HBES switch, the rated
insulation voltage and the rated impulse voltage . 17
Table 203 – Minimum clearances without verification test . 19
Table 204 – Test voltages and corresponding altitudes . 20
Table 205 – Minimum clearances with verification test . 20
Table 206 – Minimum creepage distances of basic, supplementary and reinforced
insulation without verification test . 21
Table 207 – Minimum creepage distances of basic, supplementary and reinforced
insulation with verification test . 21
Table 208 – Immunity tests (overview) . 24
Table 209 – Voltage dip and short-interruption test values . 24
Table 210 – Surge immunity test voltages . 25
Table 211 – Fast transient test values . 26
Table 212 – Values for radiated electromagnetic field test of IEC 61000-4-3 . 27

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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60669-2-5 has been prepared by subcommittee 23B: Plugs,
socket-outlets and switches, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23B/1110/FDIS 23B/1129/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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This part of IEC 60669 is partially based on IEC 60669-1:1998, its Amendment 1:1999 and
Amendment 2:2006 and IEC 60669-2-1:2002 and its Amendment 1:2008. In cases where
parts of these standards apply, this will be mentioned explicitly by a normative cross-
reference describing the extent to which the referenced element (clause, subclause, figure,
table, etc.) applies. Subclauses, figures, tables or notes which are additional to those in
IEC 60669-1 and IEC 60669-2-1 and their amendments are numbered starting from 101 and
201 respectively, additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
This part of IEC 60669 lists the changes necessary to convert those standards into a specific
standard for home and building electronic systems (HBES) switches and related accessories.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in smaller roman type.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60669 series, published under the general title Switches for
household and similar fixed-electrical installations, can be found on the IEC website.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 26: all CENELEC countries.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 60669 applies to HBES switches with a working voltage not exceeding 250 V
a.c. and a rated current up to and including 16 A for household and similar fixed electrical
installations either indoors or outdoors and to associated electronic extension units.
It applies to:
– HBES switches for the operation of lamp circuits and the control of the brightness of lamps
(dimmers) as well as the control of the speed of motors (e.g. those used in ventilating
fans) and for other purposes (e.g. heating installations);
– sensors, actuators, switched-socket-outlets, associated electronic extension units, etc.
In the present standard the word "HBES switch" is applied to describe all kinds of HBES
devices e.g. switches, sensors, actuators, switched-socket-outlets, associated electronic
extension units, etc.
The operation and control are performed:
– intentionally by a person via an actuating member, a key, a card, etc., via a sensing
surface or a sensing unit, by means of touch, proximity, turn, optical, acoustic, thermal;
– by physical means, e.g. light, temperature, humidity, time, wind velocity, presence of
people;
– by any other influence;
and transmitted:
– by an electronic signal via several media, e.g. powerline (mains), twisted pair, optical
fibre, radio frequency, infra-red, etc.
HBES switches complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not
normally exceeding 25 °C, but occasionally reaching 35 °C.
This part of IEC 60669also applies to mounting boxes for HBES switches, with the exception
of those for flush-type HBES switches which are covered by IEC 60670-1.
NOTE 1 In the following country flush mounted boxes are covered by both EN 60670-1 and BS 4662: UK
Functional safety aspects of HBES switches are not covered by this standard. Functional
safety requirements are covered by the standards of the devices which are controlled by the
HBES.
In locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. higher temperature, special constructions
may be required.
NOTE 2 This standard is not intended to cover devices falling within the scope of IEC 60730.

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NOTE 3 Within this Part 2-5, for any reference to IEC 60669-2-1 and its Amendment 1:2008, the term “electronic
switches” is replaced by “HBES switches”.
NOTE 4 In the following country, HBES switches complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient
temperatures not normally exceeding 35 °C, but occasionally reaching 40 °C: CN.
2 Normative references
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.
IEC 60050 (all parts), International Electrotechnical Vocabulary, available at:

IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60669-1:1998, Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations – Part 1:
General requirements
Amendment 1:1998
Amendment 2:2006
IEC 60669-2-1:2002, Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations –
Part 2-1: Particular requirements – Electronic switches
Amendment 1:2008
IEC 60364-4-41, Low-voltage electrical installations– Part 4-41: Protection for safety –
Protection against electric shock
IEC 60664-3, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3: Use
of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60670-1, Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed
electrical installations – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60715, Dimensions of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Standardized mounting
on rails for mechanical support of electrical devices in switchgear and controlgear installations
IEC 60990, Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
IEC 61000-2-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 2-2: Environment – Compatibility
levels for low-frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in public low-voltage power
supply systems
IEC 61000-3-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic
current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16A per phase)
IEC 61000-3-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-3: Limits – Limitation of voltage
changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment
with rated current ≤ 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) − Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques − Electrostatic discharge immunity test

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− Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
techniques − Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) − Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques − Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) − Part 4-5: Testing and measurement
techniques − Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) − Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques − Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 61000-4-8, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-8: Testing and measurement
techniques –Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) − Part 4-11: Testing and measurement
techniques − Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-20:2010, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-20: Testing and
measurement techniques – Emission and immunity testing in transverse electromagnetic
(TEM) waveguides
IEC 61058-1, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
Amendment 1:2000
Amendment 2:2007
IEC 61140:2001, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and
equipment
IEC 61558-2-6, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for
supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety isolating
transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
CISPR 14 (all parts), Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances,
electric tools and similar apparatus
CISPR 15, Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
electrical lighting and similar equipment
CISPR 22, Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and
methods of measurement
3 Terms and definitions
Clause 3 of IEC 60669-2-1:2002 and its Amendment 1:2008 is applicable with the following
additions:
3.201
HBES
home and building electronic systems
multi-application systems where functions are decentrally distributed and linked through a
common communication process
Note 1 to entry: HBES is used in homes and buildings plus their surroundings. Functions of the system are for
example: switching, open loop controlling, closed loop controlling, monitoring and supervising.
Note 2 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.

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[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 14762:2009, 3.1.10]
3.202
HBES switch
electronic switch intended to be used in an HBES system, used for two way communication
and designed to make or break and/or to control, directly (e.g. actuator) or indirectly (e.g.
sensor), the current in one or more electric circuits
Note 1 to entry: The communication can use different media e.g. T
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