What is this standard about?
This part of IEC 60898 applies to DC circuit-breakers, having a rated DC voltage not exceeding 440 V, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated short-circuit capacity not exceeding 10 000 A.
These circuit-breakers are intended for the protection against overcurrents of wiring installations of buildings and similar applications; they are designed for use by uninstructed people and for not being maintained.
They are intended for use in an environment with pollution degree 2.
They are suitable for isolation.
Circuit-breakers in compliance with this document are suitable for use in TN, TT, and, under specific conditions, IT systems.
This document also applies to circuit-breakers having more than one rated current, provided that the means for changing from one discrete rating to another is not accessible in normal service and that the rating cannot be changed without the use of a tool.
This document does not apply to
– circuit-breakers intended to protect motors;
– circuit-breakers, the current setting of which is adjustable by means accessible to the user.
This document does not apply to circuit-breakers for AC operation, which is covered by IEC 60898-1.
This document does not apply to circuit-breakers for AC and DC operation, which is covered by IEC 60898-2.