IEC 62606:2013/AMD2:2022

IEC 62606 ®
Edition 1.0 2022-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
A MENDMENT 2
AM ENDEMENT 2
General requirements for arc fault detection and protection devices (AFDDs)

Exigences générales des dispositifs pour la détection et la protection de défaut
d'arcs (DPDA)
IEC 62606:2013-07/AMD2:2022-11(en-fr)

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IEC 62606 ®
Edition 1.0 2022-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
A MENDMENT 2
AM ENDEMENT 2
General requirements for arc fault detection and protection devices (AFDDs)

Exigences générales des dispositifs pour la détection et la protection de défaut

d'arcs (DPDA)
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.120.01; 29.120.50 ISBN 978-2-8322-5963-4

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ARC FAULT DETECTION AND
PROTECTION DEVICES (AFDDs)
AMENDMENT 2
FOREWORD
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Amendment 2 to IEC 62606:2013 has been prepared by subcommittee 23E: Circuit-breakers
and similar equipment for household use, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
The text of this Amendment is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
23E/1267/FDIS 23E/1304/RVD
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The language used for the development of this Amendment is English.
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The contents of the corrigendum 1 (2023-03) have been included in this copy.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ARC FAULT DETECTION DEVICES
Replace the existing title of this document with the following new title:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ARC FAULT DETECTION
AND PROTECTION DEVICES (AFDDs)

INTRODUCTION
Replace the last paragraph of the Introduction with the following new text:
This document covers devices designed to be installed in a distribution board at the origin of
one final circuit of a fixed installation.

1 Scope
Replace the text of the existing second dash of the second paragraph of the Scope with the
following new text:
– as a single device, with arc fault detection integrated in or assembled by manufacturer to a
protective device; or
Add, in the second sentence of the last paragraph, after "pollution degree 2", "and overvoltage
category III".
2 Normative references
Replace the following existing references with the following new references:
IEC 60898-1:2015, Electrical accessories – Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for
household and similar installations – Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation
IEC 60898-1:2015/AMD1:2019
IEC 61008-1:2010, Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent
protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) – Part 1: General rules
IEC 61008-1:2010/AMD1:2012
IEC 61008-1:2010/AMD2:2013
IEC 61009-1:2010, Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent
protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) – Part 1: General rules
IEC 61009-1:2010/AMD1:2012
IEC 61009-1:2010/AMD2:2013
IEC 61543: –– ,Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar
use – Electromagnetic compatibility
___________
Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: IEC/RFDIS 61543:2022.

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CISPR 14-1:2020, Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances,
electric tools and similar apparatus – Part 1: Emission
Add the following new references:
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3 : Testing and measurement
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 61000-4-5:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and
measurement techniques – Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2014/AMD1:2017
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 for
equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase
IEC 61000-4-16:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-16: Testing and
measurement techniques – Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the
frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
IEC 62873-2, Residual current operated circuit-breakers for household and similar use – Part 2:
Residual current devices (RCDs) – Vocabulary
Remove the existing reference to IEC/TR 60755, General requirements for residual current
operated protective devices
3 Terms and definitions
Replace the first sentence of Clause 3 with the following new text:
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62873-2 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

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3.4
arc fault detection unit
Replace the existing Note 1 to entry with the following new text:
Note 1 to entry: The interruption of the current can either be provided by opening means (see 4.1.1) or by a
protective device integrating an AFD unit (see 4.1.2.1) or by a protective device assembled with an AFD unit (see
4.1.2.2 or 4.1.3).
Add, at the end of Subclause 3, the following new term:
3.24
live parts
conductive part intended to be energized under normal operating conditions, including the
neutral conductor and mid-point conductor, but excluding the PEN conductor, PEM conductor
and PEL conductor
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-195:2021, 195-02-19]

4 Classification
4.1 According to the method of construction
Replace the existing text of 4.1.2 with the following new text:
4.1.2 AFDD as one single device, comprising an AFD unit and a protective device
4.1.2.1 AFD unit integrated in a protective device complying with one of the following
standards: IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1 or IEC 62423.
4.1.2.2 AFD unit assembled by the manufacturer to a protective device complying with one
of the following standards: IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1 or IEC 62423.
For the classification indicated in 4.1.2, the protective device is unchanged from the existing
compliant version except for marking and/or catalogue/serial number.

5 Characteristics of AFDDs
5.4 Standard values of rated impulse withstand voltage (U )
imp
Replace the existing text of the second paragraph of 5.4 with the following new text:
In case an AFDD is intended to be connected in series (see 4.1.1) or integrated (see 4.1.2.1)
or assembled (see 4.1.2.2 or 4.1.3) with one or several declared protective devices whose
standard values of rated impulse withstand voltage are more severe than those mentioned in
Table 4, the standard conditions for operation in service and for installation of the most severe
protective device standard shall apply.

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5.5 Coordination with short-circuit protective devices (SCPDs)
5.5.1 General
Replace the existing text of the first paragraph of 5.5.1 with the following new text:
AFDDs classified according to 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 using an RCCB as protective device
(IEC 61008-1 or IEC 62423) and AFDDs classified according to 4.1.1 shall be protected against
short-circuits by means of circuit-breakers or fuses complying with their relevant standards
according to the installation rules of the IEC 60364 series.

6 Marking and other product information
6.1 Marking
Remove the existing second paragraph of 6.1.
Remove, in the existing sixth paragraph after Table 5, the sentence "Provisionally the use of
national indications only is allowed.".
Replace the existing text of the existing fourteenth paragraph after Table 5 with the following
new text:
The markings shall appear on the AFDD or, if the space available is not sufficient, on the
smallest package unit or in technical information.

7 Standard conditions for operation in service and for installation
7.1 Standard conditions
Table 6 – Standard conditions for operation in service
Replace the existing text of Note b of Table 6 with the following new text:
Values outside the range are admissible where more severe climatic conditions prevail.
Remove note g of Table 6.
a g a
Replace, in the second row of Table 6, "Ambient temperature " by "Ambient temperature "
Replace the existing text of the second paragraph of 7.1 with the following new text:
In case an AFDD is connected in series (see 4.1.1) or integrated (see 4.1.2.1) or assembled
(see 4.1.2.2 or 4.1.3) with one or several associated declared protective devices whose
standard conditions for operation in service and for installation are more severe than those
mentioned in Table 6, the standard conditions for operation in service and for installation of the
most severe protective device standard shall apply.

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8 Requirements for construction and operation
8.1 General
Replace the existing text of the tenth and eleventh paragraphs of 8.1 with the following new
text:
AFDDs classified according to 4.1.2.1 shall comply with the relevant standard of the protective
device with which it is integrated (according to IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1, or
IEC 62423 as applicable) and additionally to the requirements and tests given in this document.
Where tests included in this document are also included in IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1,
IEC 61009-1, or IEC 62423, a selection of the most stringent requirements and tests among all
applicable standards shall be applied only once.
AFDDs classified according to 4.1.2.2 shall comply with the requirements given in this document
which include the verification (according to IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1, or
IEC 62423 as applicable) of the correct operation of the protective device with which it is
assembled.
8.2.2 Mechanism
Remove, in the twelfth paragraph of 8.2.2, the text "for particular application".
8.2.3 Clearances and creepage distances (see Annex B)
Remove, in the third paragraph of Subclause 8.2.3, "and e)".
Remove, in the second dash after the third paragraph of 8.2.3, "e)".
8.3 Protection against electric shock
Replace the existing text of the third paragraph of 8.3 with the following new text:
For AFDDs other than those of the plug-in type, external parts, other than screws or other
means for fixing covers and labels, which are accessible when the AFDDs are mounted and
wired as in normal conditions of use, shall either be of insulating material, or be lined throughout
with insulating material.
8.5 Temperature rise
8.5.1 Temperature-rise limits
Replace the existing text of the third paragraph of 8.5.1 with the following new text:
In case an AFDD is connected in series (see 4.1.1) or integrated (see 4.1.2.1) or assembled
(see 4.1.2.2 or 4.1.3) with one or several associated declared protective devices whose
standard conditions for temperature rise are more severe than those mentioned in Table 9, the
standard conditions for operation in service and for installation of the most severe protective
device standard shall apply (IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1 and IEC 62423).
8.6 Operating characteristics
8.6.1 Operating characteristics of the protective device part
Replace the existing text of the second paragraph of 8.6.1 with the following new text:
Compliance is checked by carrying out the relevant tests of the specified relevant standard,
according to 9.1.1.
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8.15 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Replace the existing text of the first paragraph of 8.15 with the following new text:
AFDDs shall comply with the EMC requirements of this document.

9 Testing procedure
9.1 General
9.1.1 General testing procedure for the different type of AFDDs
Replace the text of the existing fourth paragraph of 9.1.1 with the following new text:
AFDDs classified according to 4.1.2.1 where the AFD unit is integrated in the MPD, shall first
be tested according to IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1, or IEC 62423, as applicable.
For AFDDs classified according to 4.1.2.2 where the AFD unit is assembled to the MPD, the
MPD shall comply with IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1 or IEC 62423, as applicable.
The AFD unit assembled to the MPD shall not inhibit the correct operation of the main protective
device. The following verifications of the mechanism and the operating characteristics of the
and
combination shall be made on the devices having the largest number of poles, highest In
lowest I , as applicable:
Δn
a) 8.1.2, 9.10.2.1, 9.10.3 (only at the upper limit of instantaneous tripping current) and 9.11 of
IEC 60898-1:2015 and IEC 60898-1:2015/AMD1:2019 for circuit-breakers;
b) 8.1.2, 9.2.1, 9.9.2.2, 9.9.2.3a), 9.10 of IEC 61008-1:2010, IEC 61008-1:2010/AMD1:2012
and IEC 61008-1:2010/AMD2:2013 for RCCBs;
c) 8.1.2, 9.9.1.2a), 9.9.1.2b), 9.9.1.2c) 1), 9.9.2.1, 9.9.2.2 (only at the upper limit of
instantaneous tripping current), 9.10 of IEC 61009-1:2010, IEC 61009-1:2010/AMD1:2012
and IEC 61009-1:2010/AMD2:2013 for RCBOs.
For tests according to 8.1.2 of the relevant product standard, only inspection and manual tests
apply.
Replace the existing text of the fifth paragraph of 9.1.1 with the following new text:
After completion of the required above tests of IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1, or
IEC 62423, the additional tests given in this document shall be applied in order to show
conformity to this document.
9.1.2 The characteristics of AFDDs are checked by means of type tests
Table 10 – List of type tests
a
Remove, in the eighth row of Table 10, the existing Note after 9.10.
a
Replace, in Table 10, the existing text of Note with the following new text:
For AFDDs classified according to 4.1.2.1, these tests are already covered by the tests according to the relevant
standard for RCDs or circuit breakers and need not to be repeated here.

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9.7 Test of dielectric properties
9.7.3 Insulation resistance of the main circuit
Remove item d) and its associated note.
Rename existing item e) as item d).
Replace the existing text of the sixth paragraph of 9.7.3 with the following new text:
For the measurements according to b), c) and d), the metal foil is applied in such a way that
the sealing compound, if any, is effectively tested.
9.7.4 Dielectric strength of the main circuit
Replace the existing text of the fifth paragraph of 9.7.4 with the following new text:
The values of the test voltage shall be as follows:
– 2 000 V for a) to c) of 9.7.3;
– 2 500 V for d) of 9.7.3.
9.7.6 Capability of control circuits connected to the main circuit in respect of
withstanding high DC voltages due to insulation measurements
Replace the existing text of the fourth paragraph of 9.7.6 with the following new text:
After this treatment, the functionality of the AFDD is verified by repeating the test of 9.9.2.4 at
the lowest current of Table 1 or Table 2, as applicable, without measurement of break time.
9.7.7 Verification of impulse withstand voltages (across clearances and across solid
insulation) and of leakage current across open contacts
9.7.7.2 Verification of clearances with the impulse withstand voltage
Remove, in the first paragraph of Subclause 9.7.7.2, "e)".
Remove, in the sixth paragraph of Subclause 9.7.7.2, "e)".
9.7.7.5 Verification of the behaviour of components bridging the basic insulation
Replace the existing text of the sixth paragraph of 9.7.7.5 with the following new text:
Then, the AFDD is connected to the mains in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The functionality of the AFDD is verified by the test of 9.9.2.4 at the lowest current of Table 1
or Table 2, as applicable, without measurement of break time.
9.9.2 Series arc fault tests
9.9.2.1 General
Replace the existing text of Subclause 9.9.2.1 (as modified by IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017)
with the following new text:
An AFDD shall clear the arcing fault in the time specified in Table 1 or Table 2 for the arc current
level being tested. AFDDs shall be tested up to their rated current.

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The AFDD being supplied with all phases and neutral (if any), the tests shall be performed, if
applicable, between one phase, chosen at random and neutral, and between two phases chosen
at random.
The tests shall be conducted by connecting a cable specimen (prepared in accordance with
9.9.2.6) in series with the AFDD according to Figure 4 for tests of 9.9.2.2 to 9.9.2.5 and
according to Figure 38 for tests of 9.9.2.8 and 9.9.2.9.
The adjustment of the test currents without arcing, in the line where the cable specimen is
placed, is achieved by application of the line to neutral voltage reduced by 50 V to take into
account the value of the arc voltage during the test. For two-pole AFDDs rated 400 V the
adjustment of the test current without arcing is achieved by application of the line to line voltage
reduced by 50 V. For three-pole AFDDs, and for the adjustment of the test current only, the
mid-point of the resistors in Figure 38 shall be connected directly to the neutral. For tests of
9.9.2.2, and at the rated current only, the adjustment of the test current in the cable specimen
without arcing is achieved by application of the rated voltage.
The break time is measured at each arc current level and the measured value shall not exceed
the times specified in Table 1 or Table 2.
When the break time exceeds the times specified in Table 1 or Table 2 because the arc is not
persistent during this test, the test shall be repeated.
An arc is considered as not persistent if during at least 2 cycles, not necessarily consecutive,
the arc peak current is less than 1.5 A or the arc peak voltage is less than 10 V.
NOTE One cycle is 20 ms for 50 Hz.
9.9.2.5 Test at the temperature limits
Add, at the end of the first dash, the following new text:
, under the conditions of 9.9.2.1
Add, at the end of the first sentence of the second dash, the following new text:
, under the conditions of 9.9.2.1
9.9.2.8 Verification of correct operation in case of arc in a three-phase system with
unbalanced load
Replace the existing text of the second paragraph of 9.9.2.8 (as modified by
IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017), with the following new text:
The detection test shall be performed for each phase. Whatever the rated current value, the
current in the three phases shall be adjusted at 2,5 A, 5 A and the rated current (see Figure 38),
by application of the rated line to neutral voltage reduced by 50 V for all phases, deviating from
the adjustment requirements in 9.9.2.1. The arc test shall then be performed on each phase, in
turn, at the rated voltage and at the previously adjusted current.
9.9.3 Parallel arc fault tests
9.9.3.1 Verification of correct operation in case of parallel arc with limited current
Replace the existing text of the fourth paragraph of 9.9.3.1 with the following new text:
The AFDD being supplied with all phases and neutral (if any), the tests shall be performed, if
applicable, between one phase (chosen at random) and neutral, and between two phases
(chosen at random).
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9.9.3.2 Verification of correct operation in case of parallel arc cable cutting test
Replace the existing text of the sixth paragraph of 9.9.3.2 with the following new text:
The steel blade shall be 1,2 mm thick (nominal) for a 120 V rated AFDD or 3 mm thick (nominal)
for a 230 V AFDD. The blade shall be sharp and shall be replaced or re-sharpened as
necessary. The blade shall be attached to a lever arm to maintain a cutting angle to produce
that effect. Using the test apparatus shown in Figure 8, or equivalent, the blade is to be
positioned so that solid contact is made with one conductor and arcing contact is made with the
second conductor.
NOTE Typically, the steel blade has approximate dimensions of 32 mm by 140 mm.
9.9.4 Masking test, verification of correct operation
9.9.4.1 General
Replace the existing text of the last sentence of the first paragraph of 9.9.4.1 with the following
new text:
Either an arc generator or carbonized cable specimen, as declared by the manufacturer, can
be used to generate an arc fault, this shall be indicated in the test report.
Replace the existing text of the second paragraph of 9.9.4.1 with the following new text:
The AFDD being supplied with all phases and neutral (if any), the tests shall be performed, if
applicable, between one phase, chosen at random and neutral, and between two phases chosen
at random.
9.9.4.2 Masking test with inhibition loads
Replace the existing text of the first paragraph of 9.9.4.2 (as modified by
IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017) with the following new text:
This test applies to single-pole AFDDs with two current paths, two-pole AFDDs and four-pole
AFDDs.
Replace the first sentence of the fifth paragraph and items a), b), c) and d) of Subclause 9.9.4.2
(as modified by IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017) with the following new text (items e), f), and g)
being not modified):
The AFDD shall be tested with each of the following masking loads operating in a steady state:
a) a vacuum cleaner, rated at 5 A to 7 A for a 230 V rated voltage AFDD and at 10 A to 14 A
for a 120 V rated voltage AFDD, full load having a universal motor;
b) an electronic switching mode power supply (or power supplies), having a total load current
of at least 2,5 A for a 230 V rated voltage AFDD and 5 A for a 120 V rated voltage AFDD,
with a minimum total harmonic distortion (THD) of 100 %, and individual minimum current
rd th th
harmonics of 75 % at the 3 , 50 % at the 5 , and 25 % at the 7 ;
NOTE 1 THD can be calculated with the formula of IEC 61000-3-2:2014, 3.14.2, for total harmonic distortion.

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c) a capacitor start (air compressor type) motor (compressor operating with open valve to
prevent pressure in the air tank).
– for AFDD rated 120 V, use a compressor motor with a peak inrush current of 130 A
± 10 %;
– for AFDD rated 230 V, use a 2,2 kW compressor motor.
d) for AFDD with rated voltage of 120 V, an electronic lamp dimmer (thyristor type) 1 000 W
with a filtering coil controlling a 1 000 W tungsten load consisting of four 150 W bulbs and
four 100 W bulbs.
For AFDD with rated voltage of 230 V, an electronic lamp dimmer (thyristor type) 600 W with
a filtering coil controlling a 600 W tungsten load.
NOTE 2 In case incandescent tungsten bulbs cannot be found, they can be replaced by a resistive load with
the same power.
Five different tests at various conduction angle shall be done. The five different conduction
angles shall be chosen to cover the entire load range of the electronic lamp dimmer.
9.9.4.5 Masking test with inhibition loads for three-pole and four-pole AFDDs
Replace the existing text of the first paragraph of Subclause 9.9.4.5 (as modified by
IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017) with the following new text:
A series of tests, according to 9.9.2.9, is performed with the following inhibition loads. The
AFDD and arc fault tester are connected in the circuit according to Figure 39.
Replace the existing text of item b) and the two following paragraphs of Subclause 9.9.4.5 (as
modified by IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017) with the following new text:
b) a variable speed drive with a three-phase asynchronous motor adjusted in such a way that
the voltage applied to the motor is equal to the 80 % of the AFDD rated voltage and the ratio
U /f on the motor remains constant where U is the rated voltage and f the rated frequency.
n n
The asynchronous motor consumption shall be adjusted for consuming 2,5 A +0/+20 % per
AFDD pole for 400 V rated voltage AFDD and 5 A +0/+20% per AFDD pole for 230 V rated
voltage AFDD. The switching frequency of the variable speed drive shall be between 10 kHz
and 12 kHz.
9.9.5 Unwanted tripping test
9.9.5.4 Test with various disturbing loads for single-pole AFDD with two current path
and two-pole AFDD
Replace the existing title of 9.9.5.4 (as modified by IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017) with the
following new title:
9.9.5.4 Test with various disturbing loads for single-pole AFDD with two current paths,
two-pole AFDDs and four-pole AFDDs

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9.9.5.5 Test with various disturbing loads for three-pole and four-pole AFDDs
Replace the existing text of item b) and the two following paragraphs of 9.9.5.5 (as modified by
IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017) with the following new text:
b) a variable speed drive with a three-phase asynchronous motor adjusted in such a way that
the voltage applied to the motor is equal to the 80 % of the AFDD rated voltage and the ratio
U /f on the motor remains constant where U is the rated voltage and f the rated frequency.
n n
The asynchronous motor consumption shall be adjusted for consuming 2,5 A +0/+20% per
AFDD pole for 400 V rated voltage AFDD and 5 A +0/+20 % per AFDD pole for 230 V rated
voltage AFDD. The switching frequency of the variable speed drive shall be between 10 kHz
and 12 kHz.
9.10 Verification of mechanical and electrical endurance
9.10.3 Condition of the AFDD after test
Replace the existing text of the second paragraph of 9.10.3 with the following new paragraph:
Afterward the functionality of the AFDD is verified by repeating the test of 9.9.2.4 at the lowest
current of Table 1 or Table 2, as applicable, without measurement of the break time.
9.11 Verification of the behaviour of the AFDD under short-circuit conditions
9.11.1 General
Replace the existing text of the third paragraph of 9.11.1 with the following new text:
Afterward, the functionality of the AFDD is verified by repeating the test of 9.9.2.4 at the lowest
current of Table 1 or Table 2, as applicable, without measurement of the break time.
9.11.2 Short-circuit tests for AFDDs according to 4.1.1
9.11.2.2 General conditions for test
Remove the penultimate paragraph of item a).
Remove, at the end of the first paragraph of item f), the following text:
"or, with the agreement of the manufacturer, according to f1) of this subclause"
Replace the existing text of the last paragraph of item i) (as modified by
IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017) with the following new text:
Under the test conditions of 9.9.2.4, the AFDD shall trip with a test current equal to the lowest
current of Table 1 or Table 2, as applicable, without measurement of break time. The
polyethylene sheet shall show no holes visible with normal or corrected vision without additional
magnification.
9.11.2.3 Verification of the rated making and breaking capacity (I )
m
Add, at the end of item b), the following new text:
It is acceptable that the sample trips before the actuator moves to the OFF position.

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9.11.2.4 Verification of the rated making and breaking capacity on one pole (Im1) of
AFDDs and their suitability for use in IT systems
Add, at the end of the first paragraph of item b) of 9.11.2.4 (as modified by
IEC 62606:2013/AMD1:2017), the following new text:
It is acceptable that the sample trips before the actuator moves to the OFF position.
9.11.2.5 Verification of the coordination between the AFDD and the declared protective
device
In a), renumber items 3) and 4) as items 1) and 2).
9.12 Verification of resistance to mechanical shock and impact
9.12.1 Mechanical shock
Replace the existing text of the fifth paragraph of 9.12.1.2 with the following new text:
During the tests, the AFDD shall not trip.
9.12.2 Mechanical impact
9.12.2.3
Add, at the end of the last paragraph of 9.12.2.3, the following new text:
"without verification of the break time".
9.13 Test of resistance to heat
9.13.1
Add, at the end of the fourth paragraph of 9.13.1, the following new text:
"without verification of the break time".
9.14 Test of resistance to abnormal heat and to fire
Replace the existing text of the tenth paragraph of 9.14 with the following new text:
In case it is not possible to perform the test on the complete end product, it is acceptable to
remove the part under examination in its entirety and test it separately, according to 4.3 of
IEC 60695-2-11:2014.
9.18 Verification of behaviour of AFDDs in case of current surges caused by impulse
voltages
9.18.1 General
Remove, in the second paragraph of 9.18.1, "IEC 60898"
Add, after the second paragraph of 9.18.1, the following new text:
For AFDDs according to 4.1.2 and 4.1.3, where the protective device is a circuit-breaker
according to IEC 60898-1, the test of 9.18.2 shall be applied.

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9.18.2 Verification of behaviour at surge currents up to 3 000 A (8/20 ms surge current
test)
9.18.2.2 Test results
Add, at the end of the last paragraph of 9.18.2, the following new text:
"without verification of the break time".
9.19 Verification of reliability
9.19.2 Climatic test
9.19.2.4 Testing procedure
Replace the existing text of item b)1) of 9.19.2.4 with the following new text:
The AFDD mounted and wired as for normal use is introduced into the chamber. It shall be in
the closed position and not supplied with voltage.
9.19.2.6 Final verification
Replace the existing text 9.19.2.6 with the following new text:
The functionality of the AFDD is verified by repeating the test 9.9.2.4 at the lowest current of
Table 1 or Table 2, as applicable, without verification of the break time.
9.19.3 Test with temperature of 40 °C
Add, at the end of the last paragraph of 9.19.3, the following new text:
"without verification of the break time".
9.20 Verification of ageing of electronic components
Add, at the end of the third paragraph of Subclause 9.20, the following new text:
"without verification of the break time".
9.21 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Replace the existing text of 9.21 with the following new text:
9.21 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
9.21.1 General
AFDDs shall be submitted to the EMC tests according to clause 9.21.2 and 9.21.3.
9.21.2 Electromagnetic emission of AFDDs
AFDDs shall be submitted to emission tests. The requirements of CISPR 14-1:2020 apply.

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9.21.3 Electromagnetic immunity of AFDDs
9.21.3.1 General
The tests of Table 21 shall be carried out according to the test sequences listed in Annex A of
this document. The test levels and performance criteria are performed according to Table 21.
Unless otherwise stated, the tests are made without load.
Table 21 – Immunity tests
Test Electromagnetic phenomena EMC standard Test level and Performance
reference specification criteria
T 1 Voltage dips IEC 61000-4-11 9.21.3.2 B
Voltage interruptions IEC 61000-4-11 9.21.3.2 C
T 2 Power frequency magnetic fields IEC 61000-4-8 9.21.3.3 A
T 3 Conducted disturbances, induced by IEC 61000-4-6 9.21.3.4 A
radio-frequency fields
T 4 Fast transient/burst IEC 61000-4-4 9.21.3.5 B
T 5a Surges IEC 61000-4-5 9.21.3.6 C
T 5b Surges IEC 61000-4-5 9.21.3.6 B
T 6 Radiated, radio-frequency, IEC 61000-4-3 9.21.3.7 A
electromagnetic field
T 7 Conducted, common mode Values derived from 9.21.3.8 A
disturbances in the frequency range 0 IEC 61000-4-16
Hz to 150 kHz
T 8 Electrostatic discharges IEC 61000-4-2 9.21.3.9 B

9.21.3.2 Voltage dips and voltage interruptions (T 1)
The tests are performed according IEC 61000-4-11 and according to the test conditions of 5.3.2
of IEC 61543:––. For voltage dips of 1 cycle and 25/30 cycles (50/60 Hz) criterion B applies.
For voltage interruptions of 250/300 cycles (50/60 Hz) criterion C applies.
The test is performed at class 2.
9.21.3.3 Power frequency magnetic fields (T 2)
The tests of IEC 61000-4-8 are covered by the tests of 9.11 and 9.17 of this document, and
therefore need not be repeated.
NOTE The short-circuit tests of 9.11 are performed at a minimum current of 500 A, thus creating a magnetic field
higher than the value of 3A/m given in IEC 61000-6-1.
9.21.3.4 Conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (T 3)
The tests are performed according IEC 61000-4-6 and according to the test conditions of 5.3.3
of IEC 61543:––. The test is performed at level 2 (3V).
Verification of non-tripping, according to criteria A, shall be done by sweeping the specified
frequency range.
For the verifications of tripping, according to criteria A, five tests shall be carried out on each
sample. The frequencies for each sample shall be:
– Sample 1: 0,15 / 0,8 / 3,2 / 13,56 / 48 MHz
– Sample 2: 0,30 / 1,2 / 6.78 / 20 / 65 MHz

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– Sample 3: 0,50 / 2,0 / 8,0 / 27,12 / 80 MHz
NOTE The values 13,56 – 6,78 and 27,12 MHz are common values for RFID.
9.21.3.5 Fast transient/burst (T 4)
The tests are performed according IEC 61000-4-4 and according to the test conditions of 5.3.4
of IEC 61543:––. The test is performed at level 4 (4 kV).
9.21.3.6 Surges (T 5a and T 5b)
The tests are performed according IEC 61000-4-5 and according to the test conditions of 5.3.5
for RCCBs and RCBOs of IEC 61543:––.
Test T 5a is performed at the following levels:
– 5 kV / 12 Ω common mode
– 4 kV / 2 Ω differential mode
Test T 5b is performed, in common mode, at the following levels:
– 4 kV / 12 Ω
– 2 kV / 12 Ω
– 1 kV / 12 Ω
– 0,5 kV / 12 Ω
Test T 5b is performed, in differential mode, at the following levels:
– 2 kV / 2 Ω
– 1 kV / 2 Ω
– 0,5 kV / 2 Ω
NOTE Annex C of IEC 61000-4-5:2014 provides explanatory notes about the values of source impedance for test T
5a and T 5b.
9.21.3.7 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field (T 6)
The tests are performed according IEC 61000-4-3 and according to the test conditions of 5.3.6
of IEC 61543:––. The test is performed at level 2 (3 V/m).
For the verification of
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