IEC 60265-2:1988
(Main)High-voltage switches. Part 2: High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above
High-voltage switches. Part 2: High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above
Applicable to three-phase alternating-current switches, having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages 52 kV and above, and for rated frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. The contents of the corrigendum of February 1990 have been included in this copy.
Interrupteurs à haute tension. Deuxième partie: Interrupteurs à haute tension de tension assignée égale ou supérieure à 52 kV
Applicable aux interrupteurs à courant alternatif triphasé ayant des pouvoirs de coupure et de fermeture assignés, prévus pour l'installation à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur, de tension assignée égale ou supérieure à 52 kV et de fréquence assignée inférieure ou égale à 60 Hz. Le contenu du corrigendum de février 1990 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.
General Information
- Status
- Replaced
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-1990
- Technical Committee
- SC 17A - Switching devices
- Current Stage
- DELPUB - Deleted Publication
- Start Date
- 20-Apr-2009
- Completion Date
- 14-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60265-2:1988 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "High-voltage switches. Part 2: High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above". This standard covers: Applicable to three-phase alternating-current switches, having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages 52 kV and above, and for rated frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. The contents of the corrigendum of February 1990 have been included in this copy.
Applicable to three-phase alternating-current switches, having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages 52 kV and above, and for rated frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. The contents of the corrigendum of February 1990 have been included in this copy.
IEC 60265-2:1988 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.130.10 - High voltage switchgear and controlgear; 33.060.30 - Radio relay and fixed satellite communications systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60265-2:1988 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 62271-104:2009, IEC 60265-2:1988/AMD2:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
IEC Publication 265-2
Publication 265-2 de la CEI
1988) (First edition - 1988)
(Première édition -
High-voltage switches
Interrupteurs à haute tension
Part 2: High-voltage switches
Deuxième partie: Interrupteurs à haute
for rated voltages of 52 kV and above
tension de tension assignée égale
ou supérieure à 52 kV
CORRIGENDUM 1
Page 6
Préface, après le premier paragraphe, insérer:
Elle constitue la deuxième partie de la CEI 265; elle annule et remplace
la première édition d
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