This part of IEC 61800 specifies requirements for adjustable speed power drive systems, or
their elements, with respect to electrical, thermal and energy safety considerations. It does not
cover the driven equipment except for interface requirements. It applies to adjustable speed
electric drive systems which include the power conversion, drive control, and motor or motors.
Excluded are traction and electric vehicle drives. It applies to d.c. drive systems connected to
line voltages up to 1 kV a.c., 50 Hz or 60 Hz and a.c. drive systems with converter input
voltages up to 35 kV, 50 Hz or 60 Hz and output voltages up to 35 kV.
Other parts of IEC 61800 cover rating specifications, EMC, functional safety, etc.
The scope of this part of IEC 61800 does not include devices used as component parts of a
PDS if they comply with the safety requirements of a relevant product standard for the same
environment. For example, motors used in PDS shall comply with the relevant parts of
IEC 60034.
Unless specifically stated, the requirements of this International Standard apply to all parts of
the PDS, including the CDM/BDM (see Figure 1).
NOTE In some cases, safety requirements of the PDS (for example, protection against direct contact) can
necessitate the use of special components and/or additional measures.
IEC 61800-5-1:2007 Referenced Document
IEC 60034 Rotating electrical machines - ALL PARTS*, 2018-01-08 Update
IEC 60034-1 Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance*, 2022-02-14 Update
IEC 60034-5 Corrigendum 1 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electrical machines (IP code) - Classification*, 2024-01-19 Update
IEC 60060-1:1989 High-voltage test techniques; part 1: general definitions and test requirements
IEC 60068-2-2:1974 Basic environmental testing procedures. Part 2 : Tests. Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-6 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)*, 2007-12-01 Update
IEC 60112:2003 Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials
IEC 60309 Corrigendum 1 - Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes
IEC 61800-5-1:2007 history
2023IEC 61800-5-1:2022/COR1:2023 Corrigendum 1 - Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements - Electrical, thermal and energy
2022IEC 61800-5-1:2022 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements - Electrical, thermal and energy
2016IEC 61800-5-1:2007/AMD1:2016 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements - Electrical, thermal and energy; Amendment 1
2016IEC 61800-5-1:2016 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements - Electrical, thermal and energy
2007IEC 61800-5-1:2007 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements - Electrical, thermal and energy
1970IEC 61800-5-1:2003/COR1:2003 Corrigendum 1 - Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements - Electrical, thermal and energy
2003IEC 61800-5-1:2003 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements; Electrical, thermal and energy