EN 61243-5:2001

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2002
Delo pod napetostjo - Indikatorji napetosti - 5. del: Sistem za detekcijo napetosti
(VDS) (IEC 61243-5:1997, spremenjen)
Live working - Voltage detectors -- Part 5: Voltage detecting systems (VDS)
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Spannungsprüfer -- Teil 5: Spannungsprüfsysteme (VDS)
Travaux sous tension - Détecteurs de tension -- Partie 5: Systèmes détecteurs de
tension (VDS)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61243-5:2001
ICS:
13.260 Varstvo pred električnim Protection against electric
udarom. Delo pod napetostjo shock. Live working
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61243-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2001
ICS 22.260.99
English version
Live working - Voltage detectors
Part 5: Voltage detecting systems (VDS)
(IEC 61243-5:1997, modified)
Travaux sous tension - Arbeiten unter Spannung -
Détecteurs de tension Spannungsprüfer
Partie 5: Systèmes détecteurs de tension Teil 5: Spannungsprüfsysteme (VDS)
(VDS) (IEC 61243-5:1997, modifiziert)
(CEI 61243-5:1997, modifiée)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2000-11-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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Ref. No. EN 61243-5:2001 E
Foreword
The text of the International Standard IEC 61243-5:1997, prepared by IEC TC 78, Live
working, together with the common modifications prepared by the Technical Committee
CENELEC TC 78, Equipment and tools for live working, was submitted to the formal vote and
was approved by CENELEC as EN 61243-5 on 2000-11-01.
The following dates were fixed:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2001-11-01
- latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2003-11-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
Annexes designated "informative" are given for information only.
In this standard, annexes A, B, C and ZB are normative and annexes D, E, F and ZA are
informative.
Annexes ZA and ZB have been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61243-5:1997 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
Contents
Annexes, add
ZA Special conditions for voltage indicators which can be connected to a 230 V a.c. socket-
outlet
ZB Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European
publications
4.9 Indicator
4.9.7 Add the following note :
NOTE  The use of such indicators is restricted by special patent rights (see annex ZA).
4.9.14 Add the following note :
NOTE  See also annex ZA.
Table 2 – Dimensional characteristics of interface and test point
Second line (HR), second column (Socket arrangement), replace the drawing by:
Second line (HR), fourth column (Relevant standard), modify the text as follows :
Refer to Figure C.1 or ZA.1, socket carrying the signal according to IEC 61010-2-031.

Replace annex C by:
Annex C
(normative)
Dimensional characteristics of plug arrangements
HR-, MR and LRM-systems,
Voltage indicator MR-system
Dimensions in millimeters
a = 19 mm, d = 4 mm, d = 6,5 mm, d = 7,8 mm
i a
1 Insulating collar
3 The edges shall be chamfered or rounded off
4 Elastic contact
Signal carrying pole (right side in figure) according to IEC 61010 - 031
Figure C.1 - Plug arrangement for voltage indicator HR-system - Safety plug

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Add the following annexes ZA and ZB:
Annex ZA
(informative)
Special conditions for voltage indicators which can be connected to
a 230 V a.c. socket-outlet
Voltage indicators which can be connected to a 230 V a.c. socket-outlet are covered in some
countries by special patent rights.
Voltage indicators built according to Figure ZA.1 are included in this standard but
manufacturers of these indicators should ask the patent holder to negociate licences, if
applicable.
NOTE  See European Patent EP 00 92 51 B1.
Dimensions in millimeters
a is 18 mm to 19,2 mm in the plane of the engagement face and is 17 mm to 18 mm at the
end of the pins.
1 Insulating collar
2 Metal pin, pin ends shall be rounded
3 the edges shall be chamfered or rounded off
Figure ZA.1 – Europlug
Annex ZB
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or
revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated
in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies (including amendments).
NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050-151 1978 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary--
(IEV)
Chapter 151: Electrical and magnetic devices
IEC 60060-1 1989 High-voltage test techniques HD 588.1 S1 1991
+ corr. March 1990 Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements
1)
IEC 60068-2-3 1969 Basic environmental testing procedures HD 323.2.3 S2 1987
Part 2: Tests - Test Ca: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC 60068-2-6 1995 Environmental testing EN 60068-2-6 1995
+ corr. March 1995 Part 2: Tests - Test Fc and guidance:
Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-11 1981 Part 2: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist EN 60068-2-11 1999
2)
IEC 60068-2-14 1984 Part 2: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature EN 60068-2-14 1999
IEC 60068-2-63 1991 Part 2: Test methods - Test Eg: Impact, EN 60068-2-63 1994
spring hammer
IEC 60096-0-1 1990 Radio-frequency cables --
Part 0: Guide to the design of detail
specifications -- Section 1: Coaxial cables
3)
IEC 60225 1966 Octave, half-octave and third-octave band--
filters intended for the analysis of sounds and
vibrations
IEC 60227-3 1993 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated HD 21.3 S3 1995
(mod) voltages up to and including 450/750 V
Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring

1) HD 323.2.3 S2 includes A1:1984 to IEC 60068-2-3.
2) EN 60068-2-14 includes A1:1986 to IEC 60068-2-14.
3) IEC 60225 is superseded by IEC 61260:1995, which is harmonized as EN 61260:1995.

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Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
4)
IEC 60352-1 1983 Solderless connections EN 60352-1 1994
Part 1: Solderless wrapped connections -
General requirements, test methods and
practical guidance
IEC 60352-2 1990 Part 2: Solderless crimped connections - EN 60352-2 1994
General requirements, test methods and
practical guidance
5)
IEC 60352-5 1995 Part 5: Solderless press-in connections - EN 60352-5 1995
General requirements, test methods and
practical guidance
IEC 60384 (mod) series Fixed capacitors for use in electronic EN 60384 series
equipment
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 1991
(IP Code) + corr. May 1993
6)
IEC 60536 1976 Classification of electrical and electronic HD 366 S1 1977
equipment with regard to protection against
electric shock
IEC 60603-11 1992 Connectors for frequencies below 3 MHz for--
use with printed boards
Part 11: Detail specification for concentric
connectors (dimensions for free connectors
and fixed connectors)
IEC 60651 1979 Sound level meters EN 60651 1994
7)
IEC 60694 1980 Common clauses for high-voltage switchgear HD 448 S4 1996
and controlgear standards
IEC 60760 1989 Flat, quick-connect terminations - -
8)
IEC 60999-1 1990 Connecting devices - Safety requirements for EN 60999-1 1993
screw-type and screwless-type clamping units
for electrical copper conductors
Part 1: General requirements and particular
requirements for conductors from 0,5 mm² up
to 35 mm² (included)
IEC 61010-2-031
1993 Safety requirements for electrical equipment EN 61010-2-031 1994
for measurement, control and laboratory use
Part 2-031: Particular requirements for
hand-held probe assemblies for electrical
measurement and test
4) EN 60352-1:1994 is superseded by EN 60352-1:1997, which is based on IEC 60352-1:1997.
5) EN 60352-5:1995 is superseded by EN 60352-5:2001, which is based on IEC 60352-5:2001.
6) HD 366 S1 is superseded by EN 61140:2001, which is based on IEC 61140:1997.
7) HD 448 S4 is superseded by EN 60694:1996 + corrigendum May 1999, which is based on IEC 60694:1996.
8) EN 60999-1:1993 is superseded by EN 60999-1:2000, which is based on IEC 60999-1:1999.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
9)
ISO 3740 1980 Acoustics – Determination of sound power--
levels of noise sources - Guidelines for the
use of basic standards and for the preparation
of noise test codes
ISO 3744 1994 Acoustics – Determination of sound power EN ISO 3744 1995
levels of noise sources using sound pressure -
Engineering method in an essentially free
field over a reflecting plane
ISO 3745 1977 Acoustics – Determination of sound power--
levels of noise sources - Precision methods
for anechoic and semi-anechoic rooms
ISO 3746 1995 Acoustics – Determination of sound power EN ISO 3746 1995
levels of noise sources using sound pressure -
Survey method using an enveloping
measurement surface over a reflecting plane
QC 001005 1994 Register of firms, products and services--
approved under the IECQ System, including
ISO 9000
9) ISO 3740:2000 is harmonized as EN ISO 3740:2000.

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61243-5
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
1997-06
Travaux sous tension –
Détecteurs de tension –
Partie 5:
Systèmes détecteurs de tension (VDS)
Live working –
Voltage detectors –
Part 5:
Voltage detecting systems (VDS)
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61243-5 © IEC:1997 – 3 –
CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD . 7
INTRODUCTION . 9
Clause
1 Scope. 11
2 Normative references . 11
3 Definitions . 15
4 Requirements . 19
4.1 General . 19
4.2 Threshold values for indication . 21
4.3 Indication and perceptibility. 23
4.4 Climatic requirements. 25
4.5 Coupling dielectric . 25
4.6 Measuring circuit components . 27
4.7 Connecting lead . 29
4.8 Interface and test point . 29
4.9 Indicator . 31
4.10 Terminal leads of separable indicators. 31
4.11 Markings
...