Amendment 2 - Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations - Part 2: Particular requirements - Section 1: Electronic switches

Amendement 2 - Interrupteurs pour installations électriques fixes domestiques et analogues - Partie 2: Prescriptions particulières - Section 1: Interrupteurs électroniques

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
24-Nov-1999
Current Stage
DELPUB - Deleted Publication
Start Date
18-Sep-2002
Completion Date
26-Oct-2025

Relations

Effective Date
05-Sep-2023
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60669-2-1:1996/AMD2:1999 is an amendment to the international standard covering switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations, specifically focusing on electronic switches. Developed by the IEC Technical Committee 23, Subcommittee 23B, this amendment provides particular requirements to enhance the safety, performance, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of electronic switching devices used in residential and analogous fixed installations.

This amendment integrates additional normative references, updates definitions relevant to electronic switches, and clarifies essential constructional and test requirements. It ensures that electronic switches comply with electrical safety, operational reliability, and electromagnetic disturbance limits.

Key Topics

  • Normative References
    Updates include standards for flexible cables (IEC 60227-5, IEC 60245-4), fixed capacitors used in electronics (IEC 60384-14), and EMC limits (IEC 61000-3-3, CISPR 15). These references govern materials, components, and test methods related to electronic switches.

  • Definitions
    Clarifies terms such as "flexible cable" - cables partially external to the electronic control unit, which may be supply or connecting cords. This is vital for understanding construction and testing parameters.

  • Marking and Identification
    Specifies mandatory markings on electronic switches, including rated current, voltage, load type, supply nature, frequency, fuse type, and rating. Markings help ensure proper installation and usage.

  • Safety and Construction Requirements
    Addresses protection against electrical shock, proper earthing provisions (excluding certain SELV switches), insulation standards for flexible cables, and the requirement to treat insufficiently insulated cables as bare conductors.

  • Electric Strength and Isolation Tests
    Updates testing references to ensure adherence to electrical insulation resistance and dielectric strength requirements, critical for user safety and device reliability.

  • Making and Breaking Capacity
    Defines operational speed limits for switches, particularly those limited by application (e.g., heat or light sensors), ensuring durability under real-world conditions.

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
    Strengthens requirements to minimize radio-frequency and low-frequency disturbances. Electronic switches must comply with IEC 61000-3-2/-3-3 for low-frequency emissions and CISPR 14/15 standards for radio-frequency emissions, thus reducing interference with other devices and public networks.

  • Component Requirements
    Details the specifications for capacitors used within switches, particularly those linked to shock, fire hazards, or EMC suppression. Only capacitors compliant with IEC 60384-14 and specified ratings are permitted, contributing to safe and reliable designs.

Applications

IEC 60669-2-1:1996/AMD2:1999 is crucial for manufacturers, designers, and installers of electronic switches used in:

  • Residential buildings for lighting and appliance control
  • Commercial and similar fixed electrical installations
  • Automatic control systems integrating sensors for light, heat, or timing functions
  • Devices requiring strict EMC compliance to maintain public network integrity
  • Products incorporating flexible cords or external cables connected to electronic control units

By following this amendment, devices achieve enhanced electrical safety, durability, and electromagnetic compatibility, which are essential for consumer safety, regulatory adherence, and functional reliability.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60227-5:1997 – Flexible polyvinyl chloride insulated cables rated ≤ 450/750 V
  • IEC 60245-4:1994 – Rubber insulated flexible cables rated ≤ 450/750 V
  • IEC 60384-14:1993 – Fixed capacitors for electronic equipment and EMI suppression
  • IEC 61000-3-3:1994 – EMC limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker ≤ 16 A
  • CISPR 15:1996 – Radio disturbance limits for lighting and similar devices
  • IEC 60669-1 – General requirements for switches for household and similar purposes
  • IEC 60669-2-X series – Particular requirements for various types of switches

Adherence to these complementary standards ensures that electronic switch products meet integrated design, testing, and performance criteria to operate safely and effectively in their intended environments.


Keywords: IEC 60669-2-1, electronic switches, household electrical installations, fixed electrical switches, electrical safety, EMC compliance, flexible cables, capacitor standards, making and breaking capacity, marking requirements, electrical insulation, IEC standards for switches.

Standard

IEC 60669-2-1:1996/AMD2:1999 - Amendment 2 - Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations - Part 2: Particular requirements - Section 1: Electronic switches Released:11/25/1999 Isbn:2831850339

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IEC 60669-2-1:1996/AMD2:1999 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 2 - Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations - Part 2: Particular requirements - Section 1: Electronic switches". This standard covers: Amendment 2 - Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations - Part 2: Particular requirements - Section 1: Electronic switches

Amendment 2 - Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations - Part 2: Particular requirements - Section 1: Electronic switches

IEC 60669-2-1:1996/AMD2:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.40 - Switches. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60669-2-1
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 2
AMENDMENT 2
1999-11
Amendement 2
Interrupteurs pour installations électriques
fixes domestiques et analogues –
Partie 2-1:
Prescriptions particulières –
Interrupteurs électroniques
Amendment 2
Switches for household and similar
fixed electrical installations –
Part 2-1:
Particular requirements –
Electronic switches
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For price, see current catalogue

– 2 – 60669-2-1 amend. 2  CEI:1999

AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le sous-comité 23B: Prises de courant et interrupteurs,

du comité d’études 23 de la CEI: Petit appareillage.

Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:

FDIS Rapport de vote
23B/589/FDIS 23B/599/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
___________
Page 8
2 Références normatives
Insérer, dans la liste existante, le titre des nouvelles normes suivantes:
CEI 60227-5:1997, Conducteurs et câbles isolés au polychlorure de vinyle, de tension
nominale au plus égale à 450/750 V – Partie 5: Câbles souples
CEI 60245-4:1994, Conducteurs et câbles isolés au caoutchouc – Tension assignée au plus
égale à 450/750 V – Partie 4: Câbles souples
CEI 60384-14:1993, Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 14: Spécification intermédiaire: Condensateurs fixes d'antiparasitage et raccordement à
l'alimentation
CEI 61000-3-3:1994, Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) – Partie 3: Limites – Section 3:
Limitation des fluctuations de tension et du flicker dans les réseaux basse tension pour les
équipements ayant un courant appelé ≤16 A

CISPR 15:1996, Limites et méthodes de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques produites
par les appareils électriques d'éclairage et les appareils analogues

60669-2-1 Amend. 2  IEC:1999 – 3 –

FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 23B: Plugs, socket-outlets and switches,

of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.

The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:

FDIS Report on voting
23B/589/FDIS 23B/599/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.
___________
Page 9
2 Normative references
Add to the existing list the titles of the following additional standards:
IEC 60227-5:1997, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V – Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
IEC 60245-4:1994, Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V –
Part 4: Cords and flexible cables
IEC 60384-14:1993, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference supression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 61000-3-3:1994, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3: Limits – Section 3:
Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with
rated current ≤16 A
CISPR 15:1996, Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of

electrical lighting and similar equipment

– 4 – 60669-2-1 amend. 2  CEI:1999

Page 10
3 Définitions
3.105
La correction ne concerne que le texte anglais.

Ajouter, page 12, la nouvelle définition suivante:

3.112
câble souple extérieur
câble dont une partie est extérieure à l’élément de réglage électronique. Un tel câble peut être
soit un câble d’alimentation soit un câble de connexion entre deux parties séparées d'un
appareillage
Page 14
5 Généralités sur les essais
5.4 Suppléments:
Remplacer, dans le tableau 101, la têtière de la troisième colonne par ce qui suit:
Echantillons supplémentaires pour les articles ou paragraphes.
Page 16
8 Marques et indications
8.1 Suppléments:
Remplacer la première ligne du premier tiret par ce qui suit:
– Note relative au premier tiret.

Page 18
8.3 Remplacer le texte existant par ce qui suit:
Remplacer la première ligne par:
Les marquages suivants doivent être placés sur la partie principale de l'interrupteur
électronique:
60669-2-1 Amend. 2  IEC:1999 – 5 –

Page 11
3 Definitions
3.105
semiconductor switching device

Add in the last line of note 2, on page 13, the words "in each" after the word "crossing"

Add, on page 13, the following new definition:

3.112
flexible cable
cable, a part of which is external to the electronic output control unit. Such cable may either be
a supply cable or a connecting cable between separate parts of an accessory
Page 15
5 General notes on tests
5.4 Additions
Replace, in the heading of the second column of table 101, the word "of" by the word "for".
Amend the heading of the third column of table 101 to read: "Additional specimens for clauses
or sub-clauses"
Page 17
8 Marking
8.1 Additions
Replace the first line of the first dashed text by:
– Note to the first dashed text

Page 19
8.3 Replace the existing text by the following:
Replace the first line by:
The following marking shall be placed on the main part of the electronic switch:

– 6 – 60669-2-1 amend. 2  CEI:1999

Remplacer le premier tiret par:

– le courant assigné et la charge assignée, la tension assignée, la nature de l'alimentation, la

fréquence assignée, le type de charge, les caractéristiques assignées et le type du fusible.

Ajouter ce qui suit avant la note 1:

Les caractéristiques assignées et le type du fusible doivent être marqués sur le porte-fusible

ou à proximité du fusible.
La valeur du courant minimum peut être donnée également dans les notices d'installation.

Page 20
10 Protection contre les chocs électriques
10.2 Supplément:
Remplacer, page 22, au second alinéa la référence «105.3» par «102.3».
Page 24
11 Dispositions pour assurer la mise à la terre
Ajouter ce qui suit:
Cet article ne s’applique pas aux interrupteurs électroniques TBTS.
13 Prescriptions constructives
Ajouter, page 28, le nouveau paragraphe suivant:
13.104 Si l'isolation d'un câble souple externe n'est pas équivalente au moins à celle des
câbles souples selon la norme CEI appropriée ou s'il ne répond pas à l'essai de rigidité
diélectrique effectué entre le câble et une feuille métallique entourant l'isolation selon les
conditions spécifiées en 16.2, le câble doit être considéré comme conducteur nu.

NOTE Ces prescriptions ne sont pas applicables aux câbles souples raccordant les éléments électroniques à une
TBTS.
60669-2-1 Amend. 2  IEC:1999 – 7 –

Replace the first dashed text by:

– the rated current and rated load, rated voltage, nature of supply, rated frequency, kind of

load, the rating and type of any fuse.

Add the following before note 1:

The rating and type of fuse shall be marked on the fuse-holder or in proximity of the fuse.

The value for the minimum current may also be given in the installation instructions.

Page 21
10 Protection against electric shock
10.2 Addition
Replace, on page 23, in the second paragraph the reference "105.3" by "102.3".
Page 25
11 Provision for earthing
Add the following:
This clause does not apply to SELV electronic switches.
13 Constructional requirements
Add, on page 29, the following new subclause:
13.104 If the insulation of an external flexible cable is not at least electrically equivalent to
that of flexible cables according to the relevant IEC standard, or it does not comply with the
electric strength test carried out between the conductor and a metallic foil wrapped around
the cable under the conditions specified in 16.2, the cable shall be considered as a bare
conductor.
NOTE These requirements are not applicable to flexible cables connected to electronic extension units supplied at
SELV.
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Page 28
16 Résistance d'isolement et rigidité diélectrique

16.2
Remplacer dans la première ligne «tableau 13» par «tableau 14».

Page 36
18 Pouvoir de fermeture et de coupure
Addition:
18.1 Ajouter, après le deuxième alinéa, ce qui suit:
Pour les interrupteurs électroniques dont la vitesse de manœuvre est limitée par leur
application (par exemple dispositifs sensibles à la chaleur et à la lumière) la vitesse de
manœuvre est la suivante.
L’interrupteur électronique est réglé au temps de cycle le plus court possible. L’interrupteur est
réactivé à la fin de chaque cycle dans un temps de 2 s ± 0,5 s.
18.101 Paragraphe complémentaire:
Remplacer «18.101 Paragraphe complémentaire» par:
Paragraphes complémentaires
18.101 Le mécanisme de contact.
Page 38
19 Fonctionnement normal
19.1 Remplacer, page 40, au troisième alinéa, les mots «S et S » par «S».
1 2
Remplacer le sixième alinéa par ce qui suit :
Pour les interrupteurs électroniques rotatifs de numéros de fonction 1 et 2 destinés à être
manœuvrés dans chaque direction, l’organe de manœuvre est tourné dans une direction pour
la moitié du nombre total de manœuvre et dans la direction inverse pour le restant.
19.2
Ajouter après le premier alinéa la note suivante:
d’éléments de réglage électronique
NOTE Des exemples sont les commandes utilisées pour le réglage de la
temporisation, de l’intensité lumineuse, de la sensibilité, etc., du dispositif.

60669-2-1 Amend. 2  IEC:1999 – 9 –

Page 29
16 Insulation resistance and electric strength

16.2
Replace in the first line "table 13" by "table 14".

Page 37
18 Making and breaking capacity
Addition:
18.1 Add after the second paragraph:
For electronic switches whose rate of operation is limited by their application (e.g. heat and
light sensors) the rate of operation is as follows:
The electronic switch is set to the shortest cycle time possible. The switch is re-activated at
the end of each cycle within a time of (2 ± 0,5) s.
18.101 Additional subclause
Replace "18.101 Additional subclause" by:
Additional subclauses:
18.101 The contact mechanism is.
Page 39
19 Normal operation
19.1 Replace on page 41 in the 3rd paragraph the words "S and S " by "S".
1 2
Replace the 6th paragraph by the following text
For rotary switches of pattern numbers 1 and 2 intended to be operated in either direction, the
actuating member is turned in one direction for half the total number of operations and in
the reverse direction for the remainder.
19.2
Add after the first paragraph the following note:
NOTE Examples of electro
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