SIST EN 60730-2-7:2010

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SIST EN 60730-2-7:1995/A13:2003
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Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 2-7: Particular
requirements for timers and time switches (IEC 60730-2-7:2008, modified)
Automatische elektrische Regel- und Steuergeräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche
Anwendungen - Teil 2-7: Besondere Anforderungen an Zeitsteuergeräte und Schaltuhren
(IEC 60730-2-7:2008, modifiziert)
Dispositifs de commande électrique automatiques à usage domestique et analogue -
Partie 2-7: Règles particulières pour les minuteries et les minuteries cycliques (CEI
60730-2-7:2008, modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60730-2-7:2010
ICS:
97.120 Avtomatske krmilne naprave Automatic controls for
za dom household use
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60730-2-7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.120 Supersedes EN 60730-2-7:1991 + corr. Mar.2001 + A1:1997 + corr. Mar.2001 + A11:1994 +
corr. Mar.2001 + A12:1993 + corr. Mar.2001 + A13:2003 + A14:2003

English version
Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use -
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for timers and time switches
(IEC 60730-2-7:2008, modified)

Dispositifs de commande électrique Automatische elektrische Regel- und
automatiques à usage domestique et Steuergeräte für den Hausgebrauch und
analogue - ähnliche Anwendungen -
Partie 2-7: Règles particulières pour les Teil 2-7: Besondere Anforderungen an
minuteries et les minuteries cycliques Zeitsteuergeräte und Schaltuhren
(CEI 60730-2-7:2008, modifiée) (IEC 60730-2-7:2008, modifiziert)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2010-10-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Ref. No. EN 60730-2-7:2010 E
Foreword
The text of the International Standard IEC 60730-2-7:2008, prepared by IEC TC 72, Automatic
controls for household use, together with the common modifications prepared by the Technical
Committee CENELEC TC 72, Automatic controls for household use, was submitted to the CENELEC
Unique Acceptance Procedure and was approved as EN 60730-2-1 on 2010-10-01.
This document supersedes EN 60730-2-7:1991 + A1:1997 + A11:1994 + A12:1993 + A13:2003 +
A14:2003.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates are fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2011-10-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-10-01
This Part 2-7 is to be used in conjunction with EN 60730-1:2000, Automatic electrical controls for
household and similar use – Part 1: General requirements, and any subsequent amendments.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and covers essential requirements of
EC Directive 2004/108/EC. See Annex ZZ.
Annexes ZA and ZZ have been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60730-2-7:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
4 General notes on test
4.1.4 Delete the addition relating to the USA.
4.3.2.1 Delete the addition relating to Canada and the USA.
6 Classification
6.3.6 According to their purpose

6.3.6.101 – TV timer;
Delete the text relating to Canada and the USA.
7 Information
Table 7.2
- item 102 column “Method” Delete “D” and replace with “C"
- Delete the additional notes to Table 7.2.
7.2.9
Delete “In Germany…” and replace with “Where symbols are used …”
11 Constructional requirements
11.4.103 Type 1.S or 2.S action
In the note delete “In Germany”
11.4.104 Type 1.T or 2.T action
In the notes delete “In Germany”
14 Heating
14.101 Temperature stress test
Delete this additional subclause.

17 Endurance
17.16 Test for particular purpose controls
17.16.101 Tungsten-filament lamp loads
17.16.101.3 Delete the text of this subclause.
17.16.103 TV timers
Delete the subordinate subclauses 17.16.103.1 to 17.16.103.1.5 inclusive and Table 17.16.103.1.2.
21 Fire hazard testing
21.101 Delete this additional subclause.
Annex D Heat, fire and tracking
Delete Annex D.
Annex H Requirements for electronic controls
H.26.11 Electrostatic discharge test
Delete the last sentence relating to Canada and the USA.

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Add the following Annexes.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60669-1 (mod) 1998 Switches for household and similar fixed- EN 60669-1 1999
+ A1 (mod) 1999 electrical installations - + A1 2002
+ A2 (mod) 2006 Part 1: General requirements + A2 2008

IEC 61010-1 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment EN 61010-1 -
for measurement, control, and laboratory
use -
Part 1: General requirements
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Coverage of Essential Requirements of EC Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers all
relevant essential requirements as given in Article 1 of Annex I of the EC Directive EMC (2004/108/EC).
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directive concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the products falling
within the scope of this standard.

IEC 60730-2-7
Edition 2.0 2008-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use –
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for timers and time switches

Dispositifs de commande électrique automatiques à usage domestique et
analogue –
Partie 2-7: Règles particulières pour les minuteries et les minuteries cycliques

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
U
CODE PRIX
ICS 97.120 ISBN 2-8318-9708-4
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
1 Scope and normative references .6
2 Definitions .7
3 General requirements .8
4 General notes on tests .8
5 Rating .8
6 Classification.9
7 Information .10
8 Protection against electric shock .11
9 Provision for protective earthing .11
10 Terminals and terminations .11
11 Constructional requirements .11
12 Moisture and dust resistance .12
13 Electric strength and insulation resistance.12
14 Heating .12
15 Manufacturing deviation and drift.13
16 Environmental stress .13
17 Endurance.13
18 Mechanical strength .18
19 Threaded parts and connections.18
20 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through solid insulation .18
21 Fire hazard testing .18
22 Resistance to corrosion .19
23 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – emission .19
24 Components .19
25 Normal operation.19
26 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements – immunity .19
27 Abnormal operation .19
28 Guidance on the use of electronic disconnection .19
Annex D (normative) Heat, fire and tracking (applicable in Canada and the USA) .20
Annex H (normative) Requirements for electronic controls .24
Annex AA (normative) Number of cycles, automatic and manual action.26

Figure D.101 – Positioning of electrodes.22
Figure D.102 – Arc resistance test circuit.23

Table 17.16.103.1.2 – Electrical conditions for overload and endurance testing .17
Table D.101 – Sequence of 1-min current steps.22
Table AA.1 – Values for free standing, independently mounted and in-line cord timers
a
and time switches .26

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AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
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Part 2-7: Particular requirements for timers and time switches

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
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4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
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between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
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Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60730-2-7 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 72:
Automatic controls for household use.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990 and its
Amendment 1 (1994). This second edition constitutes a technical revision. This new edition
incorporates requirements for tungsten filament lamp loadings as well as updates the
standard to IEC 60730-1:1999, Amendment 2 (2007).
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
72/760/FDIS 72/764/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.

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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 2-7 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60730-1. It was established on the basis of
the third edition of that standard (1999) and its Amendment 1 (2003) and Amendment 2
(2007). Consideration may be given to future editions of, or amendments to, IEC 60730-1.
This Part 2-7 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60730-1 so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for timers and time
switches.
Where this Part 2-7 states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant require-
ment, test specification or explanatory matter in Part 1 should be adapted accordingly.
Where no change is necessary, this Part 2-7 indicates that the relevant clause or subclause
applies.
In the development of a fully international standard, it has been necessary to take into
consideration the differing requirements resulting from practical experience in various parts of
the world and to recognize the variation in national electrical systems and wiring rules.
The “in some countries” notes regarding differing national practice are contained in the following clauses and
subclauses:
– 4.1.4
– 4.3.2
– 6.3.6.101
– Table 7.2, Notes 101 and 103
– 7.2.9
– 11.4.103
– 11.4.104
– 14.101
– 17.16.101.3
– 17.16.103.1
– Table 17.2-2, Notes 101 and 102
– Table 17.2-3, Notes 101 and 102
– 21.101
– Annex D
– H.26.11
In this publication:
1) The following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Explanatory matter: in smaller roman type
2) Subclauses, notes, tables or figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered
starting from 101, additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60730 series, under the general title: Automatic electrical controls
for household and similar use, can be found on the IEC website.

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The committee has decided that the contents of this 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.
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AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USE –

Part 2-7: Particular requirements for timers and time switches

1 Scope and normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
1.1 Replacement:
In general, this part of IEC 60730 applies to timers and time switches for household and
similar use that may use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc. or a
combination thereof, including heating, air conditioning and similar applications.
This standard is also applicable to individual timers utilized as part of a control system or
timers which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical
outlets. This standard does not apply to time-delay switches (TDS) within the scope of
1)
IEC 60669-2-3 .
Throughout this standard, the word “timers” means timers and time switches, unless the type is specifically
mentioned.
Devices which only indicate time or passage of time are not included.
This standard does not apply to multi-functional controls having an integrated timing function which is not capable
of being tested as a separate timing device.
1.1.1 This standard applies to the inherent safety, to the operating characteristics where
such are associated with equipment protection and to the testing of automatic electrical
control devices used in appliances and other apparatus, electrical and non-electrical, for
household and similar purposes, but also extended to industrial purposes when no dedicated
product standards exist, such as that for central heating, air conditioning, process heating,
etc.
Timers for equipment not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be
used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
This standard is also applicable to timers for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335-1.
This standard does not apply to timers designed exclusively for industrial applications.
Throughout this standard, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment".
1.1.2 This standard applies to automatic electrical control devices, mechanically,
electromechanically, electrically or electronically operated, responsive to or controlling
parameters such as temperature, pressure, passage or time, humidity, light, electrostatic
effect, flow or liquid level.
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1)
IEC 60669-2-3:2006, Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations – Part 2-3: Particular
requirements – Time-delay switches (TDS)

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1.1.3 This standard applies to automatic electrical control devices serving the starting of
small motors that are used principally in appliances and apparatus for household and similar
purposes. Such control devices may be built into or be separate from the motor.
1.1.4 This standard applies to non-automatic control devices when such are associated with
automatic control devices.
1.2 Replacement:
This standard applies to controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V and a rated current
not exceeding 63 A.
1.3 Replacement:
This standard does not take into account the response value of an automatic action of a
control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the
equipment. If a response value is of significant purpose for the safety of the user or
surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate household equipment standard or as
determined by the manufacturer shall apply.
1.4 Replacement:
This standard applies also to timers incorporating electronic devices, requirements for which
are contained in Annex H.
1.5 Normative references
This subclause of Part 1 applies except as follows:
Addition:
IEC 60669-1:1998, Switches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations – Part 1:
)
General requirements
Amendment 1 (1999)
Amendment 2 (2006)
IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
2 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
2.3 Definitions relating to the function of controls
Additional definition:
2.3.101
timing cycle
program including all the switching activities involved in a start-to-finish operation of a
controlled appliance
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)
There exists a consolidated edition 3.2 (2007) that includes edition 3 and its Amendments 1 and 2.

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2.5 Definitions of types of control according to construction
Additional definitions:
2.5.101
plug-in timer
timer or time switch designed for direct plug-in to a socket-outlet
NOTE The plug-in timer is equipped with conductor blades, pins or other means, protruding from the enclosure of
the control or the control body itself, to match the dimensional parameters of the socket-outlet to which the control
will be connected.
2.5.102
TV timer
control for television equipment that can be set by the user, switching very high inrush
currents of a very short duration generated by electrical power supply components and
associated electronic component parts with various electrical characteristics
NOTE Examples are power transformers, electronic tube filaments, large electric capacitors and others in
television receivers, radio and video products.
2.5.103
synchronous timer
timer or a time switch in which the transmission is effected by a device that is time-based on
the frequency of the power supply for the prime mover or the load
2.5.104
hand-wound timer
timer or time switch in which the transmission is provided by actuation
3 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
4 General notes on tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
4.1.4 Addition:
In the USA, the test in 14.101 is conducted first and the remaining tests are carried out in the order of the clauses
of this standard.
4.3.2.1 Addition:
In Canada and the USA, to reduce testing, a timer that is classified for use with motor loads at more than one rated
voltage is to be tested at the current and voltage in Table 17.2-2 corresponding to the highest rated voltage. If the
current in Table 17.2-2 corresponding to a lower rated voltage is greater than 135 % of the current corresponding
to the highest rated voltage, then the timer is also to be tested at the lower rated voltage. The greater current
involved at a lower rated voltage may necessitate a separate heating test under Clause 14. If more than one test is
conducted, one sample is to be used for each test.
5 Rating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
6.3 According to their purpose
6.3.6 Additional subclause:
6.3.6.101 – TV timer;
In Canada and the USA, timers for use on televisions have to be declared and tested as indicated in this standard.
6.4 According to features of automatic action
6.4.3 Additional subclauses:
6.4.3.101 – a timing action which automatically resets upon loss of the electrical supply
(Type 1.Q or 2.Q);
6.4.3.102 – a timing action which is interrupted upon loss of the electrical supply and
resumes at the point of interruption upon restoration of the electrical supply (Type 1.R or 2.R);
6.4.3.103 – a timing action of a time switch which, after interruption of the electrical supply
for any interval up to the declared period of power reserve, resumes its intended operating
sequence as if no interruption of the supply has occurred (Type 1.S or 2.S);
6.4.3.104 – a timing action with a declared running accuracy in an ambient temperature of
20 °C to 25 °C (Type 1.T or 2.T);
6.4.3.105 – a timing action in which the difference between set time and actual switching
time does not exceed the declared amount (Type 1.U or 2.U).
6.5 According to the degree of protection and control pollution degree
Additional subclause:
6.5.101 According to declared industrial environmental conditions (see IEC 61010-1):
6.10 According to number of cycles of actuation (M) for each manual actuation
Additional subclauses:
6.10.101 – 500 cycles;
6.10.102 – 2 500 cycles;
6.10.103 – 5 000 cycles.
6.15 According to construction
Additional subclause:
6.15.101  – plug-in timer.
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7 Information
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
7.2 Methods of providing information
7.2.9 Addition:
In Germany, for Type 1.S or 2.S actions, the power reserve is to be marked on the timer by the letter "R", followed
by the duration of the power reserve, followed by the symbol indicating the time unit as follows:
minutes min
hours h
days d
years a
Table 7.2
Modification:
Replace the lines corresponding to items 7, 26, 27 and 28 by the following:

Information Clause or Method
subclause
7) 101)
6.2 C
7 The type of load controlled by each circuit
102)
6.10 X
26 Number of cycles of actuation (M) for each manual action
102)
6.11 X
27 Number of automatic cycles (A) for each automatic action
102)
6.16 X
28  Ageing period (Y) for Type 1.M or 2.M action

Add the following additional items:
Information Clause or Method
subclause
103)
2.5.102 C
101 TV timer
102 Power reserve duration 6.4.3.103 D
103 Running time for manually wound switches 11.4.103 D
104 Running accuracy and setting accuracy 6.4.3.104 D
6.4.3.105
11.4.104
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Additional notes to Table 7.2:

101) In Canada and the USA, timers with a tungsten-filament lamp load rating or direct current as well as
alternating current, in addition to the regular electrical information shall be marked to indicate the type of load,
type of current and rated voltage.
The marking shall be "T" for controls used with direct as w
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