IEC 61058-1:2000/AMD2:2007

IEC 61058-1
Edition 3.0 2007-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
Switches for appliances –
Part 1: General requirements
Interrupteurs pour appareils –
Partie 1: Règles générales
IEC 61058-1 A2:2007
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IEC 61058-1
Edition 3.0 2007-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
Switches for appliances –
Part 1: General requirements
Interrupteurs pour appareils –
Partie 1: Règles générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
W
CODE PRIX
ICS 29.120.40 ISBN 2-8318-9424-7

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FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 23J: Switches for appliances, of IEC
technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23J/298/FDIS 23J/299/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
The contents of the corrigendum of January 2009 have been included in this copy.

_____________
Page 3
CONTENTS
Add the titles of the new Annexes U and V as follows:
Annex U (normative) Dimensions of tabs forming part of a switch
Annex V (informative)
Page 11
FOREWORD
Replace in the listing showing the differences existing in some countries, “Table 16” by “Table
17” in two places.
Page 15
1 Scope
Replace in Subclause 1.1, first paragraph, “440 V” by “480 V”.
Replace Note 6 of Subclause 1.1 by the following:

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NOTE 6 This part of IEC 61058 is applicable when testing incorporated switches. When other types of switches
for appliances are tested, this part is applicable together with the relevant Part 2 of IEC 61058.
This part of IEC 61058 may, however, be applied for other types of switches which are not mentioned in a relevant
Part 2 of IEC 61058, provided that the electrical safety is not disregarded.
Replace Subclause 1.4 by the following:
1.4 This standard also applies to switches for appliances such as
– switches intended to be connected to a flexible cable (cord switches) for which, however,
particular requirements are given in IEC 61058-2-1;
NOTE In this document, the word "cable" means "cable or cord".
– switches integrated in an appliance (integrated switches);
– switches intended to be mounted separately from the appliance (independently mounted
switches) other than those within the scope of IEC 60669-1, for which, however, particular
requirements are given in IEC 61058-2-4;
– change-over selectors for which, however, particular requirements are given in
IEC 61058-2-5.
Delete the Note in Subclause 1.5.
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2 Normative references
Delete reference IEC 60228A.
Replace references IEC 60364-4-41, IEC 60364-4-442 and IEC 60364-4-443 (including the
footnotes) by the following:
IEC 61140, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and
equipment
Replace “IEC 60417-1:1998, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Part 1: Overview and
application” by
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
Replace “IEC 60695-2-1 (all sheets), Fire hazard testing – Part 2-1: Test methods” by:
IEC 60695-2-10:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-2-12, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-12: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for materials
IEC 60695-2-13, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire ignitability test method for materials

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Add the following references to the list:
)
IEC 60065:2001, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
Amendment 1 (2005)
IEC 60695-10-2, Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure test
IEC 61000-4-8, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-8: Testing and measurement
techniques – Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61058-2-5, Switches for appliances – Part 2-5: Particular requirements for change-over
selectors
IEC 61210:1993, Connecting devices – FIat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper
conductors - Safety requirements
CISPR 14-1, Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electric
tools and similar apparatus – Part 1: Emission
CISPR 15:2005, Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
2)
electrical lighting and similar equipment
Amendment 1 (2006)
Page 25
3 Definitions
Replace in 3.2.2 the reference to IEC 60364-4-41 by the reference to IEC 61140.
Replace in 3.6.12 the second paragraph by the following:
“Examples of tabs are shown in IEC 61210 and Annex U.”
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5 General notes on tests
Replace in 5.5.1 the fourth paragraph by the following:
“the tests being carried out on d.c., provided that the d.c. voltage and current ratings for the
classified type of load (see 7.1.2) are equal to, or greater than, the a.c. ratings.”
___________
)
A consolidated edition 7.1 (2005) exists, that includes IEC 60065 (2001) and its Amendment 1.
)
A consolidated edition 7.1 (2007) exists, that includes CISPR 15 (2005) and its Amendment 1.

61058-1 Amend. 2 © IEC:2007 – 5 –
rd
Replace in Table 1 the title of the 3 column by the following:
1)
“The number of the specimen which is submitted to the test ”
Replace, in Table 1, Note 2) by the following:
“2) Three additional new specimens may be required according to 11.1.3.4 or Table 12, Footnote 2).”
Add in Table 1 a new note 6):
“6) Additional samples may be required for destructive tests in Clauses 20, 21 and 23.”
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6 Rating
Replace Subclause 6.1 by the following and delete the Note:
6.1 The maximum rated voltage is 480 V.
Replace Subclause 6.3 by the following:
6.3 The maximum rated current is 63 A.
Compliance of 6.1 to 6.3 is checked by inspection in conjunction with Clause 8.
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7 Classification
Replace Subclause 7.1.3.2 by the following:
7.1.3.2 – switches at which the complete switch, including the actuating member, is intended
to be used in an ambient temperature higher than 55 °C or lower than 0 °C, or both:
– preferred values of maximum ambient temperature are 85 °C, 100 °C, 125 °C and 150 °C;
– preferred values of minimum ambient air temperature are – 10 °C, – 25 °C and – 40 °C;
– values differing from these preferred values are allowed, as long as the values are
multiples of 5 °C.
nd
Delete the 2 dashed item in 7.1.3.3.
nd
Delete the 2 sentence of the note of 7.1.7.

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Replace Subclause 7.1.9 by the following:
7.1.9 According to the glow wire temperature:
7.1.9.1 – 650 °C;
7.1.9.2 – 750 °C;
7.1.9.3 – 850 °C.
NOTE When selecting the declared glow wire temperature, consideration should be given to the requirements of
the relevant appliance or equipment standard.
Replace Subclause 7.1.17 by the following:
7.1.17 According to test conditions:
7.1.17.1 – functional test conditions for electronic switches with thermal current or maximum
rated resistive current;
NOTE This test condition reflects the proper functioning of the switch. This test does not simulate the actual load
of the end application.
7.1.17.2 – simulated test conditions for electronic switches with type of load as classified in
7.1.2;
NOTE This test condition reflects the proper functioning of the switch. It also simulates all conditions of the end
application.
7.1.17.3 – specific test conditions of end application for electronic switches, i.e. in or together
with the appliance and under the cooling conditions of the appliance;
7.1.17.4 – test conditions for electronic switches according to duty-type;
Add the following new subclause:
7.1.17.5 – test conditions for switches having a contact making and breaking speed
independent from the speed of actuation.
Page 73
Delete in Table 2, classification 7.1.13.3.9, the explanation “A = Auxiliary switch”

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Replace Subclause 7.2 by the following:
7.2 Classification of terminals
7.2.1 – terminals intended for the connection of unprepared conductors and not requiring the
use of any special purpose tool;
NOTE Twisting of a stranded conductor to consolidate the end is not considered as special preparation.
7.2.2 – terminals intended for the connection of unprepared conductors and not requiring the
use of any special purpose tool but with a restricted clamping range and /or wire type;
7.2.3 – terminals intended for the connection of prepared conductors and/or requiring the use
of a special purpose tool;
7.2.4 – terminals suitable for the connection of supply cables or cords with unprepared
conductors and not requiring the use of any special purpose tool;
7.2.5 – terminals suitable for the connection of supply cables or cords with prepared
conductors and/or requiring the use of a special purpose tool;
7.2.6 – terminals suitable for the interconnection of two or more conductors;
7.2.7 – terminals intended for the connection of rigid, solid conductors;
7.2.8 – terminals intended for the connection of rigid, solid and stranded conductors;
7.2.9 – terminals intended for the connection of flexible conductors;
7.2.10 – terminals suitable for the connection of both flexible and rigid (solid and stranded)
conductors;
7.2.11 – solder terminals intended for soldering by hand with a soldering iron;
7.2.12 – solder terminals intended for soldering with a solder bath;
7.2.13 – solder terminals with provisions for securing the conductor by mechanical means and
providing circuit continuity by soldering;
7.2.14 – solder terminals without provisions for securing the conductor by mechanical means.
The circuit continuity is ensured by soldering solely.
7.2.15 – According to the resistance to soldering heat:
7.2.15.1 – solder terminals type 1;
7.2.15.2 – solder terminals type 2.

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8 Marking and documentation
Replace rows 3.2, 4.5, 4.7, 4.16, 4.17, 5.2 and 9.2 of Table 3 by the following:
3.2 Ambient air temperature for electronic switches

– cord switches and independently mounted switches if 7.1.3.4.1 or
different from 0 °C to 35 °C
7.1.3.4.2 Ma Do
– other switches, if different from 0 °C to 55 °C
7.1.3.2 or
7.1.3.3 Ma Do
4.5 For circuits for resistive and motor load with a power factor 7.1.2.2 Ma/Do Do
not less than 0,6, the rated resistive current and rated

motor current and, for electronic switches, the minimum
current (or power)
4.7 For circuits for tungsten filament lamp load, the rated 7.1.2.4 Ma/Do Do
resistive current and alternatively either the peak inrush

lamp current or the rated lamp current, and, for electronic
switches, the minimum current (or power)

4.16 For circuits for an inductive load with a power factor 7.1.2.8 Do Do
not less than 0,6
4.17 For circuits for specific load of motor with a locked rotor and 7.1.2.9 Do Do
with a power factor not less than 0,6
5.2 Terminals for the connection of earthing conductors shall be 8.3 Ma Ma
marked with the protective earth symbol
9.2 Glow-wire temperature, 650 °C 7.1.9.1 --- Do

Add the following rows to Table 3:
5.10 For tabs with dimensions other than those according to 11.2.5.1 Do Do
IEC 61210, the appropriate female connector (size,
material, insulation if applicable, etc).
9.3 Glow-wire temperature, 750 °C 7.1.9.2 --- Do
9.4 Glow-wire temperature, 850 °C 7.1.9.3 --- Do
12.1 Test conditions for electronic switches 7.1.17.1 – Do Do
7.1.17.4
12.2 Test condition for switches having a contact making and 7.1.17.5 Do Do
breaking speed independent from the speed of actuation

Delete in Subclause 8.3 the “earth symbol”.
Add in Subclause 8.3 the symbol for tungsten filament lamp:
Symbol for tungsten filament lamp load. ⊗
Replace, in Note 1 of Subclause 8.3, “IEC 60417-1” by “IEC 60417”.
Delete, in Subclause 8.3, Note 2 and the two references to Note 2.

61058-1 Amend. 2 © IEC:2007 – 9 –
Replace Subclause 8.4.3 by the following:
8.4.3 For circuits for resistive load and for tungsten filament lamp load, the marking shall be
alternatively a or b:
NOTE The marking “a” is not recommended for new design.
a) the peak surge current for tungsten filament lamp load is placed between square brackets
and follows immediately the rated current for resistive load. The symbol for the nature of
the supply is placed after the current and voltage ratings.
Resistive current, peak surge current, voltage and nature of supply may be indicated
accordingly as follows:
6[16] A 250 V
or 6[16] / 250
6[16]
or
b) the rated current for tungsten filament lamp load is placed after the symbol for tungsten
filament lamp and follows immediately the rated current for resistive load. The symbol for
the nature of the supply is placed after the current and voltage ratings.
Resistive current, rated current for tungsten filament lamp load, voltage and nature of supply
may be indicated accordingly as follows:
6 ⊗ 1 A 250 V
or 6 ⊗ 1 / 250
6 ⊗ 1
or
Move the last paragraph of Subclause 8.4.3 (“In cases where the switch…”) to Subclause 8.4.
Delete Subclauses 8.4.5 and 8.4.6.
Renumber Subclause “8.4.7” as “8.4.5”.
Replace Subclause 8.5 by the following:
8.5 Information about rated ambient temperature shall be provided by indicating the lower
temperature value preceding the letter "T", the higher temperature value following the letter
"T". If no lower temperature value is given, the lower temperature value is 0 °C:
25 T 85 (meaning –25 °C up to +85 °C )
T 85 (meaning 0 °C up to +85 °C )
If no information is given, for mechanical switches and electronic switches the rated ambient
temperature range is 0 °C up to 55 °C.
NOTE For electronic cord switches and electronic independently mounted switches, the rated ambient
temperature range is 0 °C up to 35 °C.

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Replace Subclause 8.6 by the following:
8.6 The symbol for Class II equipment or appliance shall not be used for switches (symbol
IEC 60417-5172 (2003-02)).
Add, in 8.9 b), “(petroleum ether)” after the words “petroleum spirit”.
Delete the Note in Subclause 8.9.
Replace Subclause 8.11 by the following:
8.11 For electronic cord switches and electronic independently mounted switches, if there
are more than two terminals, the load terminal shall be marked with an arrow pointing away
from the terminal or, if relevant, with the symbol mentioned in 8.3 for terminals for regulated
load and any other terminals of electronic independently mounted switches shall be marked
corresponding to the installation instructions.
Unless the installation of the electronic switch is made clear by the markings of the terminals,
a wiring diagram shall be provided with each switch.
9 Protection against electric shock
Add the following sentence to the penultimate paragraph of 9.1.1:
“The protective impedances shall be so designed and arranged that along their surfaces and
between their surfaces, the requirements according to Clause 20 are met.”
Replace Subclause 9.2 by the following:
9.2 An actuating member shall be fixed adequately if the removal of the actuating member
gives access to live parts. An actuating member is considered to be fixed adequately if access
to live parts can be gained only by breaking or cutting or by dismantling with the aid of a tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection, during the tests according to 18.4 and by applying the
test probe B according to IEC 61032 without force.
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10 Provision for earthing
Replace in Subclause 10.5.1 the subclause references “11.1.1 and 11.1.2” by “11.1 and 11.2”.

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11 Terminals and terminations
Replace Clause 11 (including tables) by the following:
11 Terminals and terminations
11.1 Terminals for unprepared copper conductors
11.1.1 Common requirements
11.1.1.1 Terminals shall be such that connection is made by means of screws, nuts, springs,
wedges, eccentrics, cones or equally effective means or methods, but without requiring a
special-purpose tool for connection or disconnection.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
11.1.1.2 Terminals shall be fixed in such a way that they will not work loose when the
clamping means are tightened or loosened.
This requirement does not preclude floating terminals or terminals mounted on floating
elements, such as those used in some stack-type switches, provided their movement does not
impair the correct operation of the switch.
Compliance is checked by fastening and loosening 10 times a conductor having the maximum
or declared cross-sectional area specified in Table 4, for screw-type terminals the torque
applied being the torque specified in Table 20.
11.1.1.3 Terminals shall be designed or placed so that a conductor cannot slip out while
being connected or while the switch is being operated as intended.
Compliance is checked by the following tests:
a) terminals are fitted with conductors of maximum or declared cross-sectional areas
according to Table 4 and screw type terminals are tightened with the torque according to
Table 20. The test is repeated with the terminal fitted with conductors of minimum cross-
sectional area according to Table 4;
b) for terminals intended for the connection of two or more conductors, the test is repeated
with the terminal fitted with the declared numbers of conductors;
c) before insertion into the terminal, wires of rigid conductors are straightened and flexible
conductors are twisted in one direction, so that a uniform twist of one complete turn in a
length of approximately 2 cm is obtained;
d) the conductor is inserted into the terminal over a length equal to the minimum distance
prescribed or, if no distance is prescribed, until an end-stop is reached or until the
conductor just projects from the far side of the terminal and in the position most likely to
assist a strand to escape;
e) for flexible conductors the test is repeated using a new conductor which is twisted as
prescribed above, but in the opposite direction.
After the test, the conductor shall not have escaped into or through the gap between the
clamping means and retaining device.

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Table 4 – Resistive current carried by the terminal and related
cross-sectional areas of terminals for unprepared conductors
Resistive current carried by the Flexible conductors
terminal
A
Cross-sectional areas
mm²
Terminal
size
Over Up to and Minimum Medium Maximum
including
– 3 0,5 0,75 0
3 6 0,5 0,75 1,0 0
6 10 0,75 1,0 1,5 1
10 16 1,0 1,5 2,5 2
16 25 1,5 2,5 4,0 3
25 32 2,5 4,0 6,0 4
32 40 4,0 6,0 10,0 5
40 63 6,0 10,0 16,0 6
Resistive current carried Rigid conductors
by the terminal
Cross-sectional areas Terminal
A
mm² size
Over Up to and Minimum Medium Maximum

including
– 3 0,5 0,75 1,0 0
3 6 0,75 1,0 1,5 1
6 10 1,0 1,5 2,5 2
10 16 1,5 2,5 4,0 3
16 25 2,5 4,0 6,0 4
25 32 4,0 6,0 10,0 5
32 40 6,0 10,0 16,0 6
40 63 10,0 16,0 25,0 7
Table 5 – (Void)
11.1.1.4 Terminals suitable for the connection of flexible conductors shall be located or
shielded so that, if a wire of a flexible conductor escapes from a terminal when the conductors
are fitted, there is no risk of contact between live parts and accessible metal parts, and, for
switches for Class II appliances, between live parts and metal parts separated from
accessible metal parts by supplementary insulation only.
Furthermore, there shall be no risk of short-circuiting those terminals which are electrically
connected together by switch action.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test:
a) at the end of a flexible conductor having the minimum or declared cross-sectional area
specified in Table 4, the insulation is removed for a length of 8 mm. One wire of the
flexible conductor is left free and the remainder are fully inserted into the terminal and
clamped;
b) the free wire is bent, without tearing the insulation back, in every possible direction, but
without making sharp bends around barriers.

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The free wire of the flexible conductor shall not touch the relevant parts mentioned above.
Furthermore, the free wire of a flexible conductor connected to an earthing terminal shall not
touch any live part.
11.1.1.5 Terminals shall be designed so that they clamp the conductor without undue
damage to the conductor.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
NOTE A test is under consideration.
11.1.1.6 Terminals shall be designed so that the end of a conductor introduced into the hole
is visible or that the insertion of the conductor is prevented by a stop if further insertion may
reduce creepage distances and/or clearances or influence the mechanism of the switch.
Compliance is checked by inspection and during the tests of 11.1.1.3 and 11.1.1.4.
11.1.2 Screw-type terminals for unprepared conductors
11.1.2.1 Screw-type terminals shall allow the connection of conductors having cross-
sectional areas and wire type as specified in Table 4.
For terminals classified according to 7.2.1, the full clamping range for flexible conductors and
rigid conductors must be met.
For terminals classified according to 7.2.2, the values must be met for the cross-sectional
area and wire type as declared.
NOTE Examples of screw-type terminals are given in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Compliance is checked by inspection, by measurement and by insertion of flexible and rigid or
declared conductors of cross-sectional areas according to Table 4.
The conductors shall be able to enter into the terminal aperture without undue force to the
designed depth of the terminal.
11.1.2.2 Screw-type terminals shall be designed so that they clamp the conductor reliably
and between metal surfaces.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
a) The screw-type terminals are fitted with conductors of the smallest and largest or declared
cross-sectional areas specified in Table 4, the terminal screws being tightened with a
torque equal to that specified in the appropriate column of Table 20.
b) If the screw has a hexagonal head with a slot, the torque applied is equal to that specified
in column III of Table 20.
c) Each conductor is subjected to a pull of the force as given in Table 6, the pull being
applied without jerks, for 1 min, in the direction of the axis of the conductor space.
Table 6 – Pulling forces for screw-type terminals
Terminal size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pulling force N 35 40 50 60 80 90 100 135

d) If the terminal is declared as suitable for two or more conductors, the appropriate pull is
applied consecutively to each conductor.
During the test, the conductor shall not move noticeably in the terminal.

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11.1.2.3 Screws and nuts for clamping the conductors shall not serve to fix any other part,
although they may hold the clamping part in place or prevent it from turning.
Compliance is checked by inspection and during the tests of 19.2.
11.1.3 Screwless terminals for unprepared conductors
11.1.3.1 Screwless terminals shall allow, according to their classification, the proper
connection of conductors having cross-sectional areas as specified in Table 4 up to and
including 2,5 mm of cross-sectional area for flexible conductors, and up to and including
4 mm for rigid conductors.
It shall be obvious how the insertion and disconnection of the conductors are intended to be
effected.
NOTE Examples of screwless terminals are shown in Figure 6.
The intended disconnection of a conductor shall require an operation, other than a pull at the
conductor, such that it can be effected manually with or without the help of a tool in normal
use.
Openings for the use of a tool intended to assist the insertion or disconnection shall be clearly
distinguishable from the opening for the conductor.
Compliance is checked by inspection, by measurement and by insertion of the appropriate
flexible and/or rigid conductors of cross-sectional areas according to Table 4.
The conductors shall be able to enter without undue force into the terminal aperture to the
designed depth of the terminal.
11.1.3.2 Screwless terminals shall withstand the mechanical stress occurring in normal use.
The conductor shall be clamped reliably and between metal surfaces, except that, for
screwless terminals intended to be used in circuits carrying a current not exceeding 0,2 A,
one of the surfaces may be non-metallic.
Compliance is checked by the following test, which is carried out with uninsulated copper
conductors, at first having the largest or declared cross-sectional area, and then having the
smallest or declared cross-sectional area specified in Table 4:
a) either rigid: five insertions and disconnections for solid conductors and one insertion and
disconnection for stranded conductors;
b) or flexible: five insertions and disconnections;
c) or rigid and flexible: if the terminal can accept both types of conductors, the tests are
carried out with rigid and flexible conductors for the number of times indicated above.
The conductors are inserted and disconnected for the number of times indicated above using
new conductors each time, except for the last time, when the conductors used for the last but
one insertion are clamped at the same place. For each insertion, the conductors are either
pushed as far as possible into the terminal or shall be inserted so that adequate connection is
obvious.
After each insertion, the conductor is twisted through 90° in an axial direction and then
subjected to a pull of the force as specified in Table 6; the pull is applied without jerks, for
1 min, in the direction of the axis of the conductor space.
If the terminal is declared as suitable for two or more conductors, the appropriate pull is
applied consecutively to each conductor.
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After these tests, neither the screwless terminals nor the clamping means shall have worked
loose.
NOTE A bending test for rigid conductors is under consideration.
11.1.3.3 Screwless terminals intended to be used for the interconnection of more than one
conductor shall be designed so that
– after the insertion, the operation of the clamping means of one of the conductors is
independent of the operation of the clamping means of the other conductor;
– during the disconnection, the conductors can be disconnected either simultaneously or
separately.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by tests with the appropriate conductors in any
combination.
11.1.3.4 Screwless terminals shall withstand the thermal stress occurring in normal use.
When the screwless terminal does form part of a conductive path through the switch, which
includes the switching device of the switch, compliance is checked during the tests of
Clause 17.
When the switch has a rated number of operating cycles below 10 000, or when the screwless
terminal forms part of a conductive path through the switch, which does not include the
switching device of the switch, compliance is checked by the following thermal endurance
test.
For the purpose of this test for switches classified according to 7.1.3.2 and 7.1.3.3, three
separate new switches are mounted and connected as declared and are placed in a heating
cabinet which is initially kept at a temperature of 25 °C ± 2 °C.
Switches classified according to 7.1.3.3 are mounted as in normal use.
For switches classified according to 7.1.3.1, three separate new switches are kept at
25 °C ± 10 °C throughout this test and only submitted to the current cycles.
During the test, the maximum rated current is passed through the switches.
Then the switches are subjected to 192 test cycles, each cycle having a duration of
approximately 1 h, as follows:
a) the temperature in the cabinet is raised in approximately 20 min to the maximum ambient
temperature. It is maintained within ± 5 °C of this value for approximately 10 min;
b) the switches are then allowed to cool down in approximately 20 min to a temperature of
approximately 30 °C, forced air cooling being allowed. They are kept at this temperature
for approximately 10 min. During the cooling-down period, no current is flowing through
the specimens;
c) the temperature in the heating cabinet shall be measured at a distance of at least 50 mm
from the specimen assemblies.
After the 192 test cycles, the temperature rise at the screwless terminals shall not exceed
55 K when measured in accordance with 16.2.2 except that the temperature-rise test at the
screwless terminals is carried out at rated current and in an ambient temperature of
25 °C ± 10 °C.
If one of the screwless terminals does not comply with the test, the test is repeated using a
second set of specimens all of which shall then comply.

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11.1.4 Insulation piercing terminals for insulated unprepared conductors
NOTE Requirements and tests based on IEC 60998-2-3 are under consideration.
11.2 Terminals for prepared copper conductors and/or terminals requiring the use of a
special purpose tool
11.2.1 Common requirements
11.2.1.1 Terminals shall be suitable for their purpose when the connection is made as
declared.
Compliance is checked by inspection and during the tests of Clauses 16 and 19.
11.2.1.2 Terminals shall allow the connection of conductors of a declared type and having
cross-sectional areas as declared.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by fitting conductors of the declared types and
cross-sectional areas.
11.2.1.3 Terminals shall be designed so that they make connection reliably between metal
surfaces and without undue damage to the conductor.
Compliance is checked by inspection and during the tests of Clauses 16 and 19. The results
are only taken into account when the conductor is clamped directly in the terminal and/or
when the precise method of special preparation is declared. In all other cases, the reliability is
determined by the end-application.
11.2.1.4 Terminals shall be designed so that the end of a conductor introduced into the hole
is visible or that insertion of the conductor is limited by a stop, if further insertion may reduce
creepage distances and/or clearances or influence the mechanism of the switch.
Compliance is checked by inspection and during the tests of 11.2.1.2 and 11.2.1.3.
11.2.2 Screw-type terminals for prepared conductors
No further specific requirements.
11.2.3 Screwless terminals for prepared conductors
11.2.3.1 Screwless terminals shall clamp the conductor between metal surfaces, except that,
for terminals intended to be used in circuits carrying a current not exceeding 0,2 A, one of the
surfaces may be non-metallic.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
11.2.3.2 Screwless terminals shall withstand the thermal stress occurring in normal use.
Compliance is checked by the appropriate test according to 11.1.3.4.
11.2.3.3 It shall be obvious how the insertion and disconnection of the conductors are
intended to be effected.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by insertion of the appropriate flexible and/or rigid
conductors of the declared types and cross-sectional areas.

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11.2.4 Non-disconnectable screwless terminations
11.2.4.1 Non-disconnectable screwless terminations shall clamp the conductor between
metal surfaces, except that, for terminals intended to be used in circuits carrying a current not
exceeding 0,2 A, one of the surfaces may be non-metallic.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
11.2.4.2 Screwless terminations shall withstand the thermal stress occurring in normal use.
Compliance is checked by the appropriate test according to 11.1.3.4.
11.2.4.3 It shall be obvious how the insertion of the conductors is intended to be effected.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by insertion of the appropriate flexible and/or rigid
conductors of the declared types and cross-sectional areas.
11.2.5 Tabs of flat quick-connect terminations
11.2.5.1 Tabs forming part of a switch shall either comply with the dimensions according to
IEC 61210 (1993), Table 10-1 and Figure 1 (except that the dimples and holes are optional),
or shall comply with Annex U.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
NOTE 1 Annex U is not recommended for new design.
NOTE 2 Optional designs are allowed for the entrance point to the switch, providing the mechanical integrity is
maintained and the mating function with the female receptacle is also maintained.
Tabs with dimensions other than those according to IEC 61210 or Annex U are allowed if the
dimensions and shapes are such that in normal use, they function safely with the female
connector shown in Figure 8 or a special female connector is prescribed.
11.2.5.2 The material and plating of tabs shall be appropriate to the maximum temperature
of the tab as specified in Table 7.
Table 7 – Material and plating for tabs
Maximum temperature
Material and plating of tabs of the tab
°C
Bare copper 155
Bare brass 210
Tin plated copper and copper alloys 160
Nickel plated copper and copper alloys 185
Silver plated copper and copper alloys 205
Nickel plated steel 400
Stainless steel 400
NOTE Materials or platings other than those specified may be used,
provided their electrical and mechanical characteristics are no less
reliable, particularly with regard to resistance to corrosion and
mechanical strength.
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11.2.5.3 Tabs shall allow the application and withdrawal of female connectors without
damage to the switch such as to impair compliance with this standard.
Compliance is checked by applying axial forces without jerks equal to those specified in
Table 8. No significant displacement or damage shall occur.
Table 8 – Push and pull forces for tabs
a a
Tab size
Push Pull
N N
2,8 64 58
4,8 80 b
6,3 96
9,5 120
a
The forces are the maximum allowed for a single tab.
b
The value is higher than that of the next largest size of tab
according to the actual design of female connectors of
IEC 60760.
11.2.5.4 Tabs shall be adequately spaced to allow the connection of the appropriate female
connectors as declared by the manufacturer.
Compliance is checked by applying an appropriate female connector to each tab in the most
onerous orientation within the manufacturer’s declaration; during this operation, no strain or
distortion shall occur to any of the tabs or to their adjacent parts, nor shall the creepage
distances or clearances be reduced to values less than those specified in Clause 20.
NOTE An appropriate female connector is that shown in Figure 8.
11.2.6 Insulation piercing terminals for internal insulated copper conductors
NOTE Requirements and tests are under consideration.
11.2.7 Solder terminations
11.2.7.1 Solder terminations shall have sufficient solderability.
Compliance is checked by applying the relevant tests according to IEC 60068-2-20.
For the purpose of test Ta, the conditions of Table 9 apply.
Compliance with 11.2.7.2 for solder terminations with normal resistance to soldering heat
shall be checked immediately after this test.

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Table 9 – Test conditions for Ta
Clause of Condition
IEC 60068-2-20
4.3.2 / 4.8.3 No degreasing is required
4.4 No initial measurements
4.5 No ageing
4.6 / 4.7 Test method 1: Solder bath at 235 °C, or test method 2: soldering iron at 350 °C is
applied, depending on the classification of terminations as specified in 7.2.10 and 7.2.11

4.6.2 /4.8.2.3 Non-activated flux
4.6.3 /4.9.2 Immersion time: 2 s to 3 s
4.6.3 No thermal screen used
4.7.3 Soldering iron size "B"
4.7.3 No thermal heat sink used
4.7.3 Application time of soldering iron: 2 s to 3 s
4.8.4 Soldering time: 2 s max.
4.9 No de-wetting
4.10 Final measurement: temperature rise according to Clause 16

The dipped surface shall be covered with a smooth solder coating with no more than small
amounts of scattered imperfections such as pin-holes or un-wetted or de-wetted areas. These
imperfections shall not be concentrated in one area.
11.2.7.2 Solder terminations shall have sufficient resistance to soldering heat.
For solder terminations with resistance to soldering heat type 1 (classified according to
7.2.14.1), compliance is checked during the tests of 11.2.7.1.
After the tests, the solder terminations shall not have worked loose, or have been displaced
in a manner impairing their further use, and they shall still comply with the requirements of
Clause 20.
For solder terminations with resistance to soldering heat type 2 (classified according to
7.2.14.2), compliance is checked by applying the relevant tests according to IEC 60068-2-20.
For the purpose of test Tb, the conditions of Table 10 apply.
Table 10 – Test conditions for Tb
Clause of Condition
IEC 60068-2-20
5.3 No initial measurements
5.4 / 5.5 Test method 1A: Solder bath at 260 °C, or test method 2: soldering
iron at 350 °C is applied, depending on the declared type of solder
termination
5.4.3 Immersion time: 5 s ± 1 s
5.4.3 No thermal screen used
5.6.1 Soldering iron size “B”
5.6.3 No thermal heat sink used
5.6.3 Application time of soldering iron: 5 s ± 1 s

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After the tests, the solder terminations shall not have worked loose, or have been displaced
in a manner impairing their further use, and they shall still comply with the requirements of
Clause 20.
11.2.7.3 Solder terminations classified according to 7.2.12 shall be provided with means for
mechanically securing the conductor in position independently of the solder.
Such means may be provided by
– a hole suitable for hooking-in the conductor;
– by shaping the edges of the termination to allow the conductor to be wrapped around the
termination before soldering;
– a clamping means adjacent to the solder connection.
11.2.8 Welded termination
No further specific requirements.
11.2.9 Crimped termination
No further specific requirements.
11.3 Additional requirements for terminals for supply connection and connection of
external cords
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