BS EN 60898-2:2021 Electrical accessories. Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations. Circuit-breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation
What is BS EN 60898-2 about?
BS EN 60898-2 discusses about Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations. BS EN 60898-2 gives additional requirements for single- and two-pole circuit-breakers which, in addition to the above characteristics, are suitable for operation with direct current, and have a rated DC voltage not exceeding 220 V for single-pole and 440 V for two-pole circuit-breakers, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated DC short-circuit capacity not exceeding 10 000 A.
Note 1: BS EN 60898‑1 does not cover Circuit-breakers intended to protect motors
Note 2: BS EN 60898-2:2021 is intended to be used in conjunction with BS EN 60898-1
Who is BS EN 60898-2 for?
BS EN 60898-2 on c ircuit-breakers for a.c. and d.c. operation is applicable to: