MT 18 - TC 121/SC 121A/MT 18
TC 121/SC 121A/MT 18
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MT 18 is a Technical Committee within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is named "TC 121/SC 121A/MT 18". This committee has published 66 standards.
MT 18 develops IEC standards in the area of Information technology. Currently, there are 66 published standards from this technical committee.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world's leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. Founded in 1906, the IEC provides a global platform for companies, industries, and governments to meet, discuss, and develop the international standards they require.
A Technical Committee (TC) in IEC is a group of experts responsible for developing international standards in a specific technical area. TCs are composed of national member body delegates and work through consensus to create standards that meet global industry needs. Each TC may have subcommittees (SCs) and working groups (WGs) for specialized topics.
IEC 60947-6-1:2021 applies to transfer switching equipment (TSE), to be used in power systems for ensuring the continuity of the supply and allowing the energy management of the installation, by transferring a load between power supply sources, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2005, and its Amendment 1:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– clarification of scope and object;
– clarification of terms and definitions;
– removal of unnecessary definitions;
– modification of characteristics;
– modification of utilization categories definitions;
– introduction of new markings requirements;
– addition of new requirements for clearances and creepage distances;
– addition of new requirements and tests for mechanical and electrical interlocks;
– clarification of transfer sequences;
– modification of requirements for rated short-time withstand currents;
– modification of new requirements for electromagnetic compatibility;
– clarification of performance requirements for CB type TSE, in alignment with requirements stated in IEC 60947-2;
– addition of new test sequence V: Critical load current performance of equipment with DC ratings.
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