TC 17 - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear

IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013:2021 is applicable to three-phase AC high-voltage generator circuit-breakers, hereafter called generator circuit-breakers, designed for indoor or outdoor installation and for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1 kV and up to 38 kV.
This document is published as an IEC/IEEE Dual Logo standard.
The IEEE Std C37.013™-1997 (R2008) was revised and converted into the first edition of the IEC/IEEE Dual Logo International Standard IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013 published in 2015.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
content has been added to address the requirements of the other components of the generator circuit breaker system;
requirements for the application of generator circuit-breakers in power plants with multiple generators connected to one step-up transformer have been added;
requirements for testing and application of Tee-OFF generator circuit-breakers have been added;
requirements for application of generator circuit-breakers in power plants with doubly-fed induction machines, pumped-storage power plants, and wind farms have been added;
the clause numbering has been aligned with the numbering in IEC 62271-1:2017;
the topic of reference mechanical characteristics has been revised to improve clarity;
the modifying effects of capacitors on the prospective TRVs for out-of-phase and load current switching has been addressed in Annex M and in Annex N with use of the tool named "GenCB TRV calculator". This tool provides the values of KE2, RRRV0, KRRRV-U, KRRRV-I, td0, Ktd-U, Ktd-I, as well as the values of the parameters of the prospective TRV modified by the capacitors of the generator circuit-breaker.
This document contains attached files in the form of Excel spreadsheets ("GenCB TRV calculator"). These files are intended to be used as a complement and do not form an integral part of the document.

IEC TS 62271-319:2024 is applicable to alternating current circuit-breakers with intentional non-simultaneous pole operation designed for indoor or outdoor installations and for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1 000 V. This document provides additional ratings and type tests to be conducted for this type of circuit-breaker and is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 62271‑100:2021. Intentional non-simultaneous pole operation can be implemented by mechanical or electrical means and both methods are within the scope of this document.

IEC TS 62271-318:2024 specifies requirements for gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear in which the insulation is obtained, at least partly, by an insulating gas or gas mixture other than air at atmospheric pressure, for direct current of rated voltages including and above 100 kV, for indoor and outdoor installation. This document includes rules for service conditions, ratings, design, and construction requirements. Test requirements and criteria for proof for passing type and routine tests are defined in this document for development and manufacturing of DC switchgear. For the purpose of this document, the terms "DC GIS" and "DC switchgear" are used for "DC gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear". This specification is applicable for both Line Commutated Converter (LCC) and Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) for HVDC systems. The DC gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear covered by this document consists of individual components intended to be directly connected together and able to operate only in this manner. This document completes and amends, if applicable, the various relevant documents applying to the individual components constituting DC gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear.

IEC 62271-211:2024 is applicable to single- and three-phase direct connections between gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear (GIS) for rated voltages above 52 kV and transformer arrangements to establish electrical and mechanical interchange ability and to determine the limits of supply for the transformer connection. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 62271-211:2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) re-numbering of clauses according to IEC 62271-1:2017,
b) Clause 3: updating definition about bushing (3.1), updating some pressure definitions (3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9), rewording definition about proctor density (3.11), new term very-fast-front overvoltage (3.12),
c) Clause 5 (former clause 4): add a subclause 5.1 General, according to IEC 62271-1:2017 and IEC 62271-203:2022,
1) subclause 5.5: new first paragraph, rewording second paragraph,
2) subclause 5.8: modify the term "Rated duration of thermal short-time current" of the bushing,
d) Clause 6 (former Clause 5): restructure and rewording of subclauses:
1) 6.1 (former 5.3): requirements about gas and vacuum tightness of the transformer bushing
2) 6.3 (former 5.2): harmonization with IEC 62271-203:2022 about typical maximum pressure in service for SF6, other gases and gas mixtures,
3) 6.4 (former 5.8), rewording
4) 6.5 (former 5.1), some rewording and modification
5) 6.6 (former 5.4), some rewording, updated references
6) 6.7 (former 5.5), some rewording
7) 6.8 (former 5.6), some rewording
8) 6.9 (former 5.7), slight rewording,
e) Clause 7 (former clause 6) type tests: some rewording and clarifications about references,
f) Clause 8 (former clause 7) routine tests:
1) 8.2 (former 7.2): add a paragraph about SF6-mixtures and other gases than SF6,
2) 8.3 (former 7.3): update reference to relevant on-site test according to IEC 62271‑203:2022,
g) Clause 9 Guide to the selection of switchgear and controlgear (new): informative, to have a reference to IEC 62271-203:2022,
h) Clause 11 (former 10): updated headline and updated reference according to IEC 62271‑1:2017,
i) new Clauses 12 Safety and 13 Environmental aspects: Adding of references to safety and environmental aspects,
j) correction of errors in Corrigendum 2 of IEC 62271-211:2017,
k) modified orientation of Figure 1 to Figure 4 for easier reading of the tables.

IEC 62271-100:2021 is applicable to three-phase AC circuit-breakers designed for indoor or outdoor installation and for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and/or 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1 000 V. This document includes only direct testing methods for making-breaking tests. For synthetic testing methods refer to IEC 62271-101.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2008, Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
– the document has been updated to IEC 62271-1:2017;
– Amendments 1 and 2 have been included;
– the definitions have been updated, terms not used have been removed;
– Subclauses 7.102 through 7.108 have been restructured.
The contents of the corrigendum of December 2021, July 2022 and January 2024 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62271-200:2021 is applicable to prefabricated metal‑enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies designed for:
– alternating current;
– rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV;
– service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz;
– indoor and outdoor installation.
The assembly can include air-insulated and/or fluid-filled compartments.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) clause numbering aligned with IEC 62271‑1:2017, including the adoption of the subclause names of Clause 3;
b) in Clause 3 specific definitions are added for "in service", "normal operating condition" and "normal use";
c) internal arc testing on pole-mounted switchgear is taken out of this document, as it is now covered by the specific standard IEC 62271‑214:2019;
d) a more precise description of earthing circuit is given with the inclusion of ratings and test requirements;
e) number of mechanical tests on interlocks is reduced for type testing; a more precise description of forces to apply during type testing is given (refer to 7.102);
f) resistance measuring on main circuit is only needed before continuous current tests (as reference for routine tests) and no longer needed after this continuous current test. Rationale for this deletion is that this measured resistance does not mean anything; as the temperature rise test was just finished, a new temperature rise test will not give new information;
g) IEC 62271-100:2021, IEC 62271-103:2021, IEC 62271-105:2021 and IEC 62271-106:2021 are referred to in the document;
h) IEC 62271‑107:2019 and IEC IEEE 62271‑37‑013:2015 are also considered in 7.101.2;
i) a more precise description of LSC category is given with the inclusion of an explanatory flowchart (Annex D);
j) examples not covered by the IAC test are transferred from Clause 6 to 9.103;
k) the term "assembly" is defined in Clause 3 and used as synonym for "metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear" in this document;
l) "metallic" is replaced by "metal" where applicable;
m) 6.105 is now covered by 7.7;
n) a 1 s rule was introduced for Criterion 4 during IAC tests regarding hot gases versus glowing particles as cause of ignition;
o) a more precise description of internal arc tests for switchgear with protrusions is given in Annex A.

IEC TS 62271-314:2024, a Technical Specification, applies to high-voltage direct current disconnectors and earthing switches, designed for indoor and outdoor installations and for operation on HVDC transmission systems having direct voltages of 100 kV and above.
It also applies to the operating devices of these disconnectors and earthing switches and their auxiliary equipment.
NOTE Disconnectors in which the fuse forms an integral part are not covered by this document

IEC TS 62271-5:2024 applies to DC switchgear and controlgear designed for operation on HVDC transmission systems having direct voltages of 100 kV and above.
This document applies to all high-voltage switchgear and controlgear for indoor and/or outdoor installation except as otherwise specified in the relevant IEC documents for the particular type of switchgear and controlgear.

IEC 62271-214:2024 specifies requirements for internal arc classification of AC metal-enclosed pole-mounted switchgear and controlgear with rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV with service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. This document is applicable to three-phase, two-phase and single-phase open terminal equipment for which an internal arc classification is assigned. Enclosures may include fixed and removable components and may be filled with fluid (liquid or gas) to provide insulation. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) indicators positioning update;
b) neutral earthing connection of the test circuit for three-phase tests;
c) general review for consistency with IEC 62271-200, Ed.3.0:2021.

IEC 62271-100:2021 is applicable to three-phase AC circuit-breakers designed for indoor or outdoor installation and for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and/or 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1 000 V. This document includes only direct testing methods for making-breaking tests. For synthetic testing methods refer to IEC 62271-101.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2008, Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
– the document has been updated to IEC 62271-1:2017;
– Amendments 1 and 2 have been included;
– the definitions have been updated, terms not used have been removed;
– Subclauses 7.102 through 7.108 have been restructured.
The contents of the corrigendum of December 2021 and July 2022 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62271-207:2023 applies to
- gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) assemblies
- for alternating current of rated voltages above 52 kV complying with IEC 62271-203, and
- for direct current of rated voltages including and above 100 kV,
- for indoor and outdoor installations, including their supporting structures,
- AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV complying with IEC 62271-200, ground or floor mounted, intended to be used under seismic conditions, and
- AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV complying with IEC 62271-201, ground or floor mounted, intended to be used under seismic conditions.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It also cancels and replaces, through merging, the first edition of IEC TS 62271-210 published in 2013.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) modification of the minimum voltage rating from 52 kV to above 1 kV in order to include medium voltage equipment previously being within IEC TS 62271-210 scope;
b) further harmonisation of qualification procedures with the revised IEEE Std 693-2018 [1], Annex A and Annex P, including
1) matching this document's required response spectra with IEEE Std 693-2018 performance level spectra and IEC TS 62271-210 spectra,
2) addition of a step-by-step procedure assisting the user of this document to select an appropriate seismic qualification level combining seismic integrity with cost-effective design,
3) addition of analytical earthquake component combination techniques, and
4) reference to publicly available accelerograms specially developed to match the IEEE Std 693-2018 spectra for testing and analysis purposes, since this document and IEC TS 62271-210 spectra are identical in shape with IEEE Std 693 spectra.
c) various enhancements of test procedures;
d) addition of minimum contents for seismic qualification reports;
e) scope extended to cover DC GIS including and above 100 kV.

IEC 62271-202:2022 specifies the service conditions, rated characteristics, general structural requirements and test methods of enclosed high-voltage prefabricated substations. These prefabricated substations are cable-connected to AC high-voltage networks with an operating voltage up to and including 52 kV and power frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. They can be manually operated from inside (walk-in type) or from outside (non-walk-in type). They are designed for outdoor installation at locations with public accessibility and where protection of personnel is provided.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
the whole document contents and structure are reviewed with due consideration of IEC 62271-1:2017;
modification of the title and scope to include high-voltage switchgear prefabricated substations;
inclusion of CEADS as a possible component of MV/LV prefabricated substation;
in 7.2.101, the possible influence of surrounding elements on the dielectric performance of high-voltage components as high-voltage switchgear and controlgear and high-voltage interconnections non-metal-enclosed or without earthed screen are now considered;
new informative Annex G with testing procedure to evaluate the impact of solar radiation in temperatures inside the enclosure and how to apply it;
new informative Annex H for appropriate consideration of installation conditions of electronic equipment;
the rated power of a prefabricated substation is now defined as a three-parameter rated value. See 5.101.1;
minimum dimensions for access doors to the prefabricated substation in 6.104.4 and for free height of operation aisle in 6.105.3 have been introduced;
continuous current (temperature rise) test methods have been revised/clarified where necessary;
Figure D.1, which shows the mineral-oil-immersed power transformer load factor inside the enclosure, has been corrected.

IEC 62271-110:2023 is applicable to AC switching devices designed for indoor or outdoor installation, for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1 000 V and applied for inductive current switching. It is applicable to switching devices (including circuit-breakers in accordance with IEC 62271-100) that are used to switch high‑voltage motor currents and shunt reactor currents and also to high-voltage contactors used to switch high-voltage motor currents as covered by IEC 62271-106. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: references to IEC 62271-100 and IEC 62271-106 have been updated to the latest editions.

IEC 62271-102:2018 applies to alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches, designed for indoor and outdoor installations for nominal voltages above 1 000 V and for service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2001, Amendment 1:2011 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
new numbering according to IEC 17/1025/RQ to harmonize with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and IEEE Std. C37.100.1;
clause numbering has been aligned with IEC 62271-1:2017;
the Scope has been extended to cover all indoor and outdoor installations. Consideration of switching devices having disconnecting and/or earthing switch functionalities, apart from other functions, are also covered by this document;
ratings have been moved from Annexes B, C and E to Clause 5; the order of the subclauses now corresponds to the order of subclauses in Clause 7;
new rating values for bus-transfer current and bus-transfer voltage have been assigned;
new class of mechanical endurance for earthing switches has been added (M1);
subclause "Rated values of electrical endurance for earthing switches" is now called "Classification of earthing switches for short-circuit making capability";
new subclause with ratings for ice-coating has been added;
new subclause with classification of bus-charging switching capability has been added;
new withstand requirements for interlocking devices have been added;
the way to comply with the requirements of the isolating distance of disconnectors has been modified;
design and construction requirements for position-indicating devices have been modified, aligning the requirements for position indication and signalling;
the value of the operating force has been changed;
the test procedures and validation criteria have been revised and modified where necessary;
requirements for applied voltage during single-phase test on non-simultaneous closing earthing switches have been changed;
non-verifiable requirements have been deleted;
a new subclause has been added for testing mechanical interlocking devices;
the high- and low-temperature test is mandatory if the temperature limits for the service conditions of the apparatus (defined by the manufacturer) are above +40 °C or below −5 °C, and a more detailed testing procedure is given;
the testing procedure to verify the proper functioning of the position-indicating device allows a more practicable testing for every technology used;
a new Annex B has been added with title: "Current-switching capability required of disconnectors and earthing switches";
a new Annex C has been added with title: "Tolerances on test quantities for type tests";
a new Annex E has been added with title: "Extension of validity of type tests".

IEC 62271-4:2022 applies to the procedures for handling of gases for insulation and/or switching during installation, commissioning, repair, overhaul, normal and abnormal operations and disposal at the end‑of‑life of electric power equipment.
These procedures are regarded as minimum requirements to ensure the reliability of electric power equipment, the safety of personnel working with these gases and to minimize the impact on the environment. Additional requirements could be given or specified in the operating instruction manual of the manufacturer.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 62271-4 published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
title has been modified;
handling procedures of alternatives to SF6, which are used for insulation and/or switching, are added;
the main clauses are independent from the type of gas;
for each gas a separate annex describes gas specific information, handling procedures, safety measure, etc.;
information about SF6 (former Annex E) and about environmental effects of SF6 and its mixtures (former Annex F) has been moved to IEC 60376;
information about by-products of SF6 and its mixtures (former Annex G), the procedure for evaluating the potential effects on health of by-products of SF6 and its mixtures (former Annex H) and the cryogenic reclaim of SF6 (former Annex I) have been moved to IEC 60480.

IEC 62271-212;2022 specifies the service conditions, rated characteristics, general structural requirements and test methods of the assemblies of the main electrical functional units of a high-voltage transformer substation, duly interconnected, for AC voltages up to and including 52 kV on the high-voltage side and service frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The CEADS is cable‑connected to the high-voltage network for indoor and outdoor applications of restricted access. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- clause numbering aligned with IEC 62271-1:2017,
- rewording of title and scope of the document,
- implement changes on internal arc definition and testing following the evolution of prefabricated substation concept according to IEC 62271-202,
- general review of main test procedures such as temperature rise or dielectric test on interconnections, considering control equipment, communication, smart grid devices and integration of components,
- general review of installation, operation, safety and maintenance requirements.

IEC 62271-202:2022 specifies the service conditions, rated characteristics, general structural requirements and test methods of enclosed high-voltage prefabricated substations. These prefabricated substations are cable-connected to AC high-voltage networks with an operating voltage up to and including 52 kV and power frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. They can be manually operated from inside (walk-in type) or from outside (non-walk-in type). They are designed for outdoor installation at locations with public accessibility and where protection of personnel is provided.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
the whole document contents and structure are reviewed with due consideration of IEC 62271-1:2017;
modification of the title and scope to include high-voltage switchgear prefabricated substations;
inclusion of CEADS as a possible component of MV/LV prefabricated substation;
in 7.2.101, the possible influence of surrounding elements on the dielectric performance of high-voltage components as high-voltage switchgear and controlgear and high-voltage interconnections non-metal-enclosed or without earthed screen are now considered;
new informative Annex G with testing procedure to evaluate the impact of solar radiation in temperatures inside the enclosure and how to apply it;
new informative Annex H for appropriate consideration of installation conditions of electronic equipment;
the rated power of a prefabricated substation is now defined as a three-parameter rated value. See 5.101.1;
minimum dimensions for access doors to the prefabricated substation in 6.104.4 and for free height of operation aisle in 6.105.3 have been introduced;
continuous current (temperature rise) test methods have been revised/clarified where necessary;
Figure D.1, which shows the mineral-oil-immersed power transformer load factor inside the enclosure, has been corrected.
The contents of the corrigendum of August 2023 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62271-204:2022 applies to rigid HV gas‑insulated transmission lines (GIL) in which the insulation is obtained, at least partly, by an insulating gas or gas mixture other than air at atmos­pheric pressure, for alternating current of rated voltages above 52 kV, and for service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- update to be in line with IEC 62271-1:2017 and alignment of the voltage ratings and the test voltages.
- addition of new information for welds on pressurized parts and gas tightness.

IEC 62271-203:2022 specifies requirements for gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear in which the insulation is obtained, at least partly, by an insulating gas or gas mixture other than air at atmospheric pressure, for alternating current of rated voltages above 52 kV, for indoor and outdoor installation, and for service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the document has been aligned with IEC 62271-1:2017;
- beside SF6 also alternative gases have been implemented where needed;
- the terms and definitions have been updated and terms not used have been removed;
- Subclause 6.16 “Gas and vacuum tightness” has been updated;
- Subclause 6.16.3 “Closed pressure systems”: Two classes of gas has been introduced:
- GWP ≤ 1 000
- GWP > 1 000
and the tightness requirements for type tests for gasses with GWP > 1 000 has been reduced from 0,5 % to 0,1 % per year per gas compartment;
- Subclause 6.108 “Interfaces”: Typical maximum pressures in service for interfaces connected to GIS have been defined;
- Subclauses 7.102 through 7.108 have been restructured;
- Subclause 7.107 “Corrosion test on earthing connections” has been updated;
- Subclause 7.108 “Corrosion tests on sealing systems of enclosures and auxiliary equipment” has been updated;
- Annex F ‘Service Continuity’ has been modified and aligned with the recommendations of CIGRE WG B3.51.

IEC 62271-1:2017 applies to AC switchgear and controlgear designed for indoor and/or outdoor installation and for operation at service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz and having rated voltages above 1 000 V.
This document applies to all high-voltage switchgear and controlgear except as otherwise specified in the relevant IEC standards for the particular type of switchgear and controlgear.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
New numbering in accordance with ISO/IEC directives, Part 2 (2016) and IEEE Std. C37.100.1.
4.1.2 a) The normal service condition for indoor switchgear is limited to one range of 40 °C to -5 °C.
4.1.3 a) The normal service condition for outdoor switchgear is limited to one range of 40 °C to -25 °C.
4.2.2: The specifications from IEC 60071-2:1996 are adopted for altitude correction factors above 1 000 m.
5.2.2: Range I, the rated voltage of 40,5 kV is added Series I Table 1; Table 2 and Table 4 are updated on recommendation of the US National Committee.
6.8: New subclause added for manual operated actuators consistent with “Man Machine Interface” recommendations of IEC 60447 .
7.2.6.1:Insert the wording regarding preliminary impulses across open vacuum interrupters according to the result of IEC 17/1026/RQ.
7.3: Changed the requirement for radio interference voltage to a rated voltage level of 245 kV and above, instead of 123 kV and above. This change is based on reported positive test and service experience of utility representatives in the maintenance team of this standard.
7.5.6, Table 14:
a. Introduced the distinction of parts in “OG” (oxidizing gas) or in “NOG” (not oxidizing gas) replacing the former “air” and “SF6”;
b. Increased the allowable temperature rise for some parts in groups 1 and 2 of Table 14 according to IEC TR 60943;
c. Expanded the definition of allowable temperature rise for categories of accessible surfaces with reference to IEC Guide 117. See also Point 15 in 7.5.6.2.
7.5.6.2: Point 5 is modified to clarify the introduction of “OG” and “NOG” gas.
7.10: Some tests were removed because the relevant test standards of IEC 60068 series were modified or withdrawn.
7.11.3: The acceptance criteria for X-radiation testing are modified to recognize higher rated vacuum interrupters.
Former informative Annex H: Corrosion is deleted, the content is part of
IEC TR 62271-306.
New Annex J (informative): Added informative guidelines for the extension of validity of type tests
New Annex K (informative): Added informative guidelines about exposure to pollution
The contents of the Interpretation Sheet 1 of May 2021 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62271-101:2021 mainly applies to AC circuit-breakers within the scope of IEC 62271-100. It provides the general rules for testing AC circuit-breakers, for making and breaking capacities over the range of test duties described in 7.102 to 7.111 of IEC 62271-100:2021, by synthetic methods.
It has been proven that synthetic testing is an economical and technically correct way to test high-voltage AC circuit-breakers according to the requirements of IEC 62271-100 and that it is equivalent to direct testing.
The methods and techniques described are those in general use. The purpose of this document is to establish criteria for synthetic testing and for the proper evaluation of results. Such criteria will establish the validity of the test method without imposing restraints on innovation of test circuitry.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2012 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the second edition:
a) alignment with the third edition of IEC 62271-100:2021;
b) update this document with the last methods and techniques used for synthetic tests.
The contents of the corrigendum of October 2021 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62271-112:2021 applies to AC high-speed earthing switches (hereinafter termed HSES) designed for indoor and outdoor installation and for operation at service frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz on systems having rated voltages of 550 kV and above. HSESs described in this document are intended to extinguish the secondary arc remaining after clearing faults on transmission lines by the circuit-breakers. For more detailed information on HSESs, refer to Annex A. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: The document has been updated to the second edition of IEC 62271-1:2017.

IEC 62271-215:2021 is applicable to phase comparators designed to be plugged into the testing points of a voltage detecting and indicating system (VDIS) according to IEC 62271-213, to give an indication of the result of a phase comparison.
The main usage is to provide a clear evidence of the phase relationship between two energized parts of a high-voltage network, at the same nominal voltage and frequency before coupling them.
This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 61243-5 published in 1997 and the first edition of IEC 62271-206 published in 2011. This edition constitutes a merging of the content of IEC 61243-5 and IEC 62271-206.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous editions of IEC 61243-5 and IEC 62271-206:
the document does not include the specific phase comparators (SPCs) as defined in IEC 61243-5, which was specific to manufacturers, and takes back the technical principles of the universal phase comparator (UPC) for VDIS of all manufacturers;
the phase comparator for sequential connected operation is introduced to facilitate the operation of phase comparation of large MV panels.

IEC 62271-213:2021 is applicable to the voltage detecting and indicating system (VDIS) to be installed on indoor and outdoor high-voltage equipment.
The VDIS as defined by this document includes a coupling system per phase (capacitive, resistive coupling or other technology) to connect to live parts (main circuit).
This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 61243-5 published in1997 and the first edition of IEC 62271-206 published in 2011. This edition constitutes a merging of the content of IEC 61243-5 and IEC 62271-206.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous editions of IEC 61243-5 and IEC 62271-206:
a) an optional output signal is defined to be used for multipurpose use cases;
b) only one interface is defined for voltage detecting and indicating system (VDIS);
c) the measurement of the current carrying capacity of the voltage limiting element is considered as inaccurate and is not considered in this document. The experience shows that a probability of the failure of the coupling element is negligible.

IEC 62271-105:2021 applies to three-pole units for public and industrial distribution systems which are functional assemblies of switches composed of switches or switch-disconnectors and current-limiting fuses designed so as to be capable of
- breaking, at the rated voltage, any current up to and including the rated short-circuit breaking current;
- making, at the rated voltage, circuits to which the rated short-circuit breaking current applies.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the document has been updated to be in alignment with the second edition of IEC 62271-1:2017;
- rated TRV has been removed (TRV is only a test parameter), as in the latest revision of IEC 62271-100;
- differentiation has been introduced between requirements expressed for fulfilling the function expected from a switch-fuse combination, from requirements only relevant when the function is performed by a stand-alone device. The goal is to avoid duplication or conflicts of requirements with a standard dealing with assemblies, when the function is implemented within such an assembly.

IEC 62271-103:2021 is applicable to three-phase, alternating current switches and switch-disconnectors for their switching function, having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV and for rated frequencies from 162/3 Hz up to and including 60 Hz. This document is also applicable to single-pole switches used on three-phase systems. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- this document has been aligned with IEC 62271-1:2017 and IEC 62271-102:2018;
- clarifications regarding the behaviour of the switch during breaking tests regarding current interruption and restrikes have been added;
- conditions of the switch after making and breaking tests have been clarified;
- a new informative Annex B intended to provide guidance for the calculation of Ief1 and Ief2 has been added;
- new rules for the combination of 50 Hz and 60 Hz switching tests have been defined and a new table (Table 7) has been added;
- tests with specified TRV have been modified to be in accordance with the practice described in IEC 62271-100;
- the behaviour of the switch during breaking tests has been clarified and boundaries for restrike allowance have been defined;
- explanations for short-circuit making tests have been added;
- vacuum integrity check after mechanical operations has been defined;
- all test voltages for single-phase capacitive testing have been grouped under 7.101.7.3.2 and have been confirmed by simulation and calculation.

IEC 62271-106:2021 applies to AC contactors and/or contactor-based controllers and motor-starters designed for indoor installation and operation at frequencies up to and including 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 24 kV. This document also includes additional requirements for outdoor installations where the equipment is housed in an additional protective enclosure.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011. It constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
document numbered to correspond to IEC 62271-1 2017.

IEC TR 62271-312:2021(E) refers to high-voltage / low-voltage prefabricated substations (hereinafter prefabricated substations) as specified in IEC 62271-202:2014.
This document, among other options as agreed between manufacturer and user, can be used for the transferability of type tests performed on one or more prefabricated substations with a defined set of ratings and arrangement of components to another prefabricated substation with a different set of ratings or different arrangement of components. It supports the selection of appropriate representative test objects for that purpose in order to optimize the type testing procedure for a consistent conformity assessment.
This document utilises a combination of sound technical and physical principles, manufacturer and user experience and mutually agreed upon methods of calculation to establish pragmatic guidance for the transferability of type test results, covering various design and rating aspects.

IEC 62271-104:2020 is applicable to three-pole alternating current switches for rated voltages higher than 52 kV, having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, and for rated frequencies up to and including 60 Hz.
This third edition replaces and cancels the second edition published in 2015. It constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- new numbering, following IEC 62271-1:2017.

IEC 62271-108:2020 applies to high-voltage alternating current disconnecting circuit-breakers for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 52 kV.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition contains the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- The document has been restructured according to IEC 62271-1:2017.
- The document has been adapted to some of the changes introduced in IEC 62271-100:–[1].
- The document has been adapted to some of the changes introduced in IEC 62271-102:2018.
- References have been reviewed and updated.
- Some definitions have been reviewed and adapted to the latest IEV editions.
- Rated static terminal load and static terminal load test have been removed and a design requirement for static mechanical loads has been included.
- Additional type tests for auxiliary and control circuits have been included.
- X-radiation test procedure for vacuum interrupters has been included.
- Type test for testing of interlocking device and type test for testing of temporary mechanical locking devices have been included.
- Special requirements for making and breaking tests on class E2 disconnecting circuit-breakers have been removed.
[1] Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: IEC CDV 62271-100:2020.

IEC 62271-214:2019 specifies requirements for internal arc classification of metal-enclosed pole-mounted switchgear installations used for alternating current with rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV with service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. This document is applicable to three-phase, two-phase and single phase equipment. Enclosures may include fixed and removable components and may be filled with fluid (liquid or gas) to provide insulation.

IEC 62271-107:2019 applies to three-pole-operated fused circuit-switchers designed with rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV for use on three-phase alternating current systems of either 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) technical changes introduced by the second edition of IEC 62271-1 are applied, where relevant;
b) rated TRV is removed and TRV is now treated as a test parameter), as in IEC 62271-100;
c) the term "thermal current" is no longer used; the rated continuous current is linked to the installed fuse-links, and values shall be provided by the manufacturer together with the list of the acceptable fuse-links; for tests purpose, the highest rated continuous current listed is referred, where previously the wording was "rated maximum thermal current", for consistency with IEC 62271-105;
d) making and breaking test duties are independent type tests (as some may be omitted if the switching device has been validated as a load-break switch). However, TDIt0 and TDIlow are kept as a sequence as they are linked to the same rated value (It0);
e) differentiation has been introduced between requirements expressed for fulfilling the function expected from a fused circuit-switcher, from requirements only relevant when the function is performed by a stand-alone device. The goal is to avoid duplication or conflicts of requirements with a standard dealing with assemblies, when the function is implemented within such an assembly.

IEC 62271-109:2019 is applicable to AC series capacitor by-pass switches designed for outdoor installation and for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 52 kV. It is only applicable to by-pass switches for use in three-phase systems. This document is also applicable to the operating devices of by-pass switches and to their auxiliary equipment. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2008 and Amendment 1:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition contains the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the document has been restructured according to edition 2.0 of IEC 62271-1;
b) the rated voltage assignation across the by-pass switch has been aligned to the rule defined in IEC 60143-1;
c) clarification has been given regarding rated continuous current of compensated and uncompensated line;
d) some clarifications have been given following a loss of "suitable precautions";
e) as per Amendment 2 of IEC 62271-100, the section "Rated time quantities" has been moved to Clause 6 under "Time quantities";
f) as per Amendment 2 of IEC 62271-100, the section "Test for static mechanical loads" have been moved to Clause 6 under "Static mechanical loads";
g) additional rules have been introduced for vacuum interrupters during impulse tests;
h) additional clarifications have been given regarding the number of reduced impulses during impulse tests;
i) a wider tolerance on the current damping during by-pass making current test-duty has been introduced.

IEC TS 62271-304:2019 applies to indoor enclosed switchgear and controlgear complying with IEC 62271-200 and IEC 62271-201, intended to be used in special service conditions with respect to condensation and pollution deviating from the normal service conditions specified in IEC 62271-1.
The test detailed in this document has been designed primarily to classify the electrical insulation performance of equipment having high-voltage electrical insulation exposed to indoor service conditions, mainly in presence of condensation. The assessment of mechanical components, such as mechanisms, interlocks and enclosure is also considered.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the description of the several service conditions under condensation and pollution;
b) the classification of enclosed switchgear and controlgear, according to the testing procedure does not cover polluted service conditions PL and PH;
c) a wider description in Annex B of typical indoor environments based on ISO/IEC standards;
d) a new Annex C giving guidance on precautions to improve indoor operating conditions;
e) a new Annex D dedicated to the optional items such as records of mechanical characteristics;
f) a new Annex E, giving additional combinations of environments with condensation and pollution, as well as a proposal of testing procedure of ageing test, is provided to create experience on correlation between ageing effects in laboratory and ageing effects at site conditions.

IEC 62271-111:2019 applies to all overhead, pad-mounted, dry vault and submersible single or multi-pole alternating current automatic circuit reclosers for rated maximum voltages above 1 000 V and up to and including 38 kV.
Devices that require a dependent manual operation are not covered by this document.
In order to simplify this document where possible, the term recloser (or reclosers) has been substituted for automatic circuit recloser(s) or cutout mounted recloser(s) or both.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 2012, and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows:
a) Deletion of the fault interrupter from the title, scope and body of the standard including the original Annex G. IEEE will develop a separate standard for this type of equipment used primarily in North America to be designated as IEEE C37.62;
b) Adoption of IEC 62271-1:2017 as a normative reference replacing both IEEE C37.100.1-2007 and IEC 62271-1:2007;
c) Adoption of the “standard test method” for the conduction of wet tests for both IEEE and IEC voltage ratings, reference 7.2.7.2 and Tables 2 and 3;
d) Line and cable charging tests in 7.101.6: added test voltage level requirements;
e) Added test specifications in 7.103.3 and 7.103.5 for effectively earthed neutral systems (first-pole-to-clear factor kpp = 1,3) making this an optional rating. The kpp parameters are used in lieu of the system terms;
f) Added low current tests in 7.104 as a replacement of the critical current tests;
g) Adopted the revised allowable temperature rise table of IEC 62271-1:2017 with an increase in the allowable temperature rise for certain points in non-oxidizing gases (NOG);
h) Time-current test requirements in 7.108: several changes including increased number of test current levels and tests at each level. Specified minimum number of curves to be tested;
i) Mechanical duty tests in 7.109: added requirements for testing at high and low temperature;
j) Replaced normative references IEC 60255-22-1 and IEC 60255-22-4 with IEC 60255-26 in 7.111.1;
k) Added pass/fail criteria for fault interruption tests with restrikes in 7.112.1;
l) Added Clauses 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 similar to those in IEC 62271-1 but tailored to the recloser;
m) Deleted Annex A: Information and technical requirements to be given with enquiries, tenders and orders.
International Standard IEC 62271-111/IEEE Std C37.60 has been jointly revised by the Switchgear Committee of the IEEE Power and Energy Society, in cooperation with subcommittee 17A: Switching devices, of IEC technical committee 17: High-voltage switchgear and controlgear, under the IEC/IEEE Dual Logo Agreement.

IEC 62271-209:2019 covers the connection assembly of fluid-filled and extruded cables to gas-insulated metal enclosed switchgear (GIS), in single- or three-phase arrangements where the cable terminations are fluid-filled or dry-type and there is a separating insulating barrier between the cable insulation and the gas insulation of the switchgear. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) New numbering in accordance with ISO/IEC directives, Part 2 (2016) and to IEC 62271‑1:2017;
b) Clause 3: addition of a definition for plug-in cable termination, filling pressure and minimum function pressure for insulation;
c) Clause 7: An additional dielectric type test for plug-in cable termination was added; also a pressure type test as well as a leak rate test on the insulator of a cable termination was implemented;
d) Clause 12: New clause about safety practices;
e) Clause 13: New clause about influence of the product on the environment;
f) New informative Annex A: Mechanical forces applied on the flange of the cable connection enclosure.