DANSK DSF/PREN IEC 61058-1 PDF

This part of IEC 61058 applies to switches or switching devices for appliances. The switches are intended to control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A. In the IEC 61058 series the terms “switching devices” and “switches” are used interchangeably Switches for appliances are intended to be operated by – a person via an actuating member, – indirect actuation, – an actuating sensing unit. Transmission of a signal between the actuating member or sensing unit and the switch may be connected by optical, acoustic, thermal, electrical or other relevant connection and may include remote controlled units. This part of IEC 61058 applies to switches for appliances with additional control functions provided by the switch using electronic circuits.