SIST IEC/TR2 60479-2:2000
(Main)Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 2: Special aspects
Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 2: Special aspects
IEC 60479-2, which is a technical specification, describes the effects on the human body when a sinusoidal alternating current in the frequency range above 100 Hz passes through it.[
]The effects of current passing through the human body for[
]- alternating sinusoidal current with d.c. components,[
]- alternating sinusoidal current with phase control,[
]- alternating sinusoidal current with multicycle control,[
]are given but are only deemed applicable for alternating current frequencies from 15 Hz up to 100 Hz.[
]This standard furthermore describes the effects of current passing through the human body in the form of single unidirectional rectangular impulses, sinusoidal impulses and impulses resulting from capacitor discharges.[
]The values specified are deemed to be applicable for impulse durations from 0,1 ms up to and including 10 ms. For impulse durations greater than 10 ms, the values given in Figure 20 of IEC 60479-1 apply.[
]This standard only considers conducted current resulting from the direct application of a source of current to the body, as does IEC 60479-1 and IEC 60479-3. It does not consider current induced within the body caused by its exposure to an external electromagnetic field.[
]This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 1987, and constitutes a technical revision.[
]The major changes with regard to the previous edition are as follows:[
]- the report has been completed with additional information on effects of current passing through the human body for alternating sinusoidal current with d.c. components, alternating sinusoidal current with phase control, alternating sinusoidal current with multicycle control in the frequency range from 15 Hz up to 100 Hz.[
]- an estimation of the equivalent current threshold for mixed frequencies.[
]- the effect of repeated pulses (bursts) of current on the threshold of ventricular fibrillation.[
]- effects of electric current through the immersed human body.
Effets du courant sur l'homme et les animaux domestiques - Partie 2: Aspects particuliers
La CEI 60479-2, qui est une spécification technique, décrit les effets sur le corps humain des courants alternatifs sinusoïdaux lui passant à travers, courants dont la plage de fréquences se situe au-dessus de 100 Hz.[
]Les effets du courant passant à travers le corps humain pour[
]- des courants sinusoïdaux alternatifs avec composante continue,[
]- des courants sinusoïdaux alternatifs avec contrôle de phase,[
]- des courants sinusoïdaux alternatifs avec contrôle par train d'alternance,[
]ne sont donnés que pour des courants alternatifs dont la fréquence est comprise entre 15 Hz et 100 Hz.[
]La présente norme décrit également les effets à travers le corps humain du courant dont la forme se présente sous la forme d'une seule impulsion rectangulaire unidirectionnelle, d'impulsions sinusoïdales et d'impulsions résultant de la décharge de condensateur.[
]Les valeurs spécifiées sont considérées comme applicables pour des impulsions dont la durée varie de 0,1 ms à 10 ms inclus. Pour des durées d'impulsions supérieures à 10 ms, les valeurs de la Figure 20 de la CEI 60479-1 s'appliquent.[
]Cette norme considère uniquement les courants conduits résultant d'une application directe d'une source de courant au corps, comme dans la CEI 60479-1 et la CEI 60479-3. Le courant induit dans le corps par une exposition à un champ électromagnétique n'est pas considéré.[
]Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition, publiée en 1987, et constitue une révision technique.[
]Les modifications principales par rapport à l'édition précédente sont les suivantes:[
]- des informations additionnelles ont été apportées à ce rapport sur les effets du courant passant dans le corps humain pour des courants sinusoïdaux alternatifs avec composante continue, des courants sinusoïdaux alternatifs avec contrôle de phase, des courants sinusoïdaux alternatifs avec contrôle par train d'alternance, dans le domaine de fréquences de 15 Hz à 100 Hz.[
]- estimation du seuil de courant équivalent pour des fréquences multiples.[
]- effets d'impulsions répétées (train d'ondes) de courant sur le seuil de fibrillation ventriculaire.[
]- effets du courant électrique au travers d'un corps humain immergé.
Vplivi električnega toka na človeka in živali – 2. del: Posebnosti – 4. poglavje: Vplivi izmeničnih tokov s frekvenco nad 100 Hz – 5. poglavje: Vplivi tokov posebnih oblik – 6. poglavje: Vplivi kratkotrajnih posameznih enosmernih tokovnih impulzov
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Apr-2020
- Technical Committee
- ELI - Electrical and communication installations
- Current Stage
- 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 28-Apr-2020
- Due Date
- 21-May-2020
- Completion Date
- 28-Apr-2020
Overview
IEC/TS 60479-2, "Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 2: Special aspects" (IEC), is a technical specification that documents how various forms of electric current affect the human body and livestock. It addresses sinusoidal alternating currents at frequencies above 100 Hz and provides guidance for special current waveforms and impulse exposures. The specification focuses on conducted current from a direct source application to the body (it does not cover currents induced by external electromagnetic fields). This third edition updates and extends earlier guidance (replacing the 1987 edition) with new material on mixed frequencies, repeated pulses, and immersed-body effects.
Key Topics
- Frequency coverage
- Sinusoidal alternating current effects for frequencies above 100 Hz.
- Guidance for certain controlled or mixed waveforms (d.c. components, phase control, multicycle control) applicable for 15 Hz to 100 Hz.
- Waveform types addressed
- Alternating sinusoidal current (with or without d.c. components).
- Alternating current with phase control and multicycle control.
- Single unidirectional rectangular impulses, sinusoidal impulses, and impulses from capacitor discharges.
- Impulse durations
- Values specified for impulse durations from 0.1 ms up to and including 10 ms.
- For impulse durations > 10 ms, the values in Figure 20 of IEC 60479-1 apply.
- Health-effect focus
- Estimation of equivalent current thresholds for mixed frequencies.
- Influence of repeated pulses (bursts) on the threshold of ventricular fibrillation.
- Effects of electric current through an immersed human body.
- Scope limitations
- Only considers conducted current from direct application; excludes induced body currents from external electromagnetic exposure.
Applications & Users
IEC/TS 60479-2 is used for practical electrical safety evaluation, risk assessment, and product design where human or livestock exposure to current may occur. Typical users include:
- Electrical safety engineers and compliance teams
- Power utilities and distribution designers
- Medical device and appliance manufacturers
- Test laboratories and certification bodies
- Occupational safety professionals and researchers studying electrocution and cardiac effects Use cases include setting test criteria, designing protection measures, evaluating pulse/impulse hazards (e.g., capacitor discharge), and assessing immersion-related exposure risks.
Related Standards
- IEC 60479-1 - General aspects and reference values (see Figure 20 for impulse durations >10 ms)
- IEC 60479-3 - Other parts of the series covering related human-body current effects
- Broader electrical safety and EMC standards where body-current conduction and exposure assessment are relevant
Keywords: IEC/TS 60479-2, effects of current on human beings and livestock, alternating sinusoidal current, impulse durations, ventricular fibrillation threshold, electrical safety standard, conducted current, capacitor discharge.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST IEC/TR2 60479-2:2000 is a technical report published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 2: Special aspects". This standard covers: IEC 60479-2, which is a technical specification, describes the effects on the human body when a sinusoidal alternating current in the frequency range above 100 Hz passes through it.[<BR>]The effects of current passing through the human body for[<BR>]- alternating sinusoidal current with d.c. components,[<BR>]- alternating sinusoidal current with phase control,[<BR>]- alternating sinusoidal current with multicycle control,[<BR>]are given but are only deemed applicable for alternating current frequencies from 15 Hz up to 100 Hz.[<BR>]This standard furthermore describes the effects of current passing through the human body in the form of single unidirectional rectangular impulses, sinusoidal impulses and impulses resulting from capacitor discharges.[<BR>]The values specified are deemed to be applicable for impulse durations from 0,1 ms up to and including 10 ms. For impulse durations greater than 10 ms, the values given in Figure 20 of IEC 60479-1 apply.[<BR>]This standard only considers conducted current resulting from the direct application of a source of current to the body, as does IEC 60479-1 and IEC 60479-3. It does not consider current induced within the body caused by its exposure to an external electromagnetic field.[<BR>]This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 1987, and constitutes a technical revision.[<BR>]The major changes with regard to the previous edition are as follows:[<BR>]- the report has been completed with additional information on effects of current passing through the human body for alternating sinusoidal current with d.c. components, alternating sinusoidal current with phase control, alternating sinusoidal current with multicycle control in the frequency range from 15 Hz up to 100 Hz.[<BR>]- an estimation of the equivalent current threshold for mixed frequencies.[<BR>]- the effect of repeated pulses (bursts) of current on the threshold of ventricular fibrillation.[<BR>]- effects of electric current through the immersed human body.
IEC 60479-2, which is a technical specification, describes the effects on the human body when a sinusoidal alternating current in the frequency range above 100 Hz passes through it.[<BR>]The effects of current passing through the human body for[<BR>]- alternating sinusoidal current with d.c. components,[<BR>]- alternating sinusoidal current with phase control,[<BR>]- alternating sinusoidal current with multicycle control,[<BR>]are given but are only deemed applicable for alternating current frequencies from 15 Hz up to 100 Hz.[<BR>]This standard furthermore describes the effects of current passing through the human body in the form of single unidirectional rectangular impulses, sinusoidal impulses and impulses resulting from capacitor discharges.[<BR>]The values specified are deemed to be applicable for impulse durations from 0,1 ms up to and including 10 ms. For impulse durations greater than 10 ms, the values given in Figure 20 of IEC 60479-1 apply.[<BR>]This standard only considers conducted current resulting from the direct application of a source of current to the body, as does IEC 60479-1 and IEC 60479-3. It does not consider current induced within the body caused by its exposure to an external electromagnetic field.[<BR>]This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 1987, and constitutes a technical revision.[<BR>]The major changes with regard to the previous edition are as follows:[<BR>]- the report has been completed with additional information on effects of current passing through the human body for alternating sinusoidal current with d.c. components, alternating sinusoidal current with phase control, alternating sinusoidal current with multicycle control in the frequency range from 15 Hz up to 100 Hz.[<BR>]- an estimation of the equivalent current threshold for mixed frequencies.[<BR>]- the effect of repeated pulses (bursts) of current on the threshold of ventricular fibrillation.[<BR>]- effects of electric current through the immersed human body.
SIST IEC/TR2 60479-2:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.200 - Accident and disaster control. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 2: Special aspects
Effets du courant sur l'homme et les animaux domestiques - Partie 2: Aspects
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Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC/TS 60479-2
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