IEC 61058-2-1:2018
Switches for appliances - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches

Standard No.

IEC 61058-2-1:2018

Release Date

2018

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Latest

IEC 61058-2-1:2018

Replace

IEC 23J/432/CDV:2017 IEC 61058-2-1:2010

Scope

Clause 1 of IEC 61058-1:2016 is applicable except as follows: Addition: This document applies to cord switches (mechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A. Throughout this document, the word "appliance" means "appliance or equipment". These switches are intended to be operated by a person, via an actuating member or by actuating a sensing unit. The actuating member or sensing unit can be integral or arranged separately from the switch. The transmission of a signal between the actuating member or sensing unit and the switch can be made either physically or electrically (for example, electrical, optical, acoustic or thermal). Switches which incorporate additional control functions governed by the switch function are within the scope of this document. This document also covers the indirect actuation of the switch when the operation of the actuating member or sensing unit is provided by a remote control or a part of an appliance such as a door. NOTE 1 Electronic switches can be combined with mechanical switches giving full disconnection or micro-disconnection. NOTE 2 Electronic switches without a mechanical switch in the supply circuit provide only electronic disconnection. Therefore, the circuit on the load side is always considered to be live. NOTE 3 For switches used in tropical climates, additional requirements can apply. NOTE 4 Attention is drawn to the fact that the standards for appliances can contain additional or alternative requirements for switches.

IEC 61058-2-1:2018 Referenced Document

• IEC 60227-1:2007 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements
• IEC 60227-2:1997 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 2: Test methods
• IEC 60227-3:1993 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V; part 3: non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring
• IEC 60227-4:1992 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V; part 4: sheathed cables for fixed wiring
• IEC 60227-5:2011 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
• IEC 60227-6:2001 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connections
• IEC 60227-7:1995 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 7: Flexible cables screened and unscreened with two or more conductors
• IEC 60245-1:2003 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements
• IEC 60245-2 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 2: Test methods
• IEC 60245-2:1994 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 2: Test methods

IEC 61058-2-1:2018 history

• 2018 IEC 61058-2-1:2018 Switches for appliances - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches
• 2010 IEC 61058-2-1:2010 Switches for appliances - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches
• 1970 IEC 61058-2-1:1992/AMD1:1995 Amendment 1 - Switches for appliances - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches
• 1992 IEC 61058-2-1:1992 Interrupteurs pour appareils - Partie 2-1: Règles particulières pour les interrupteurs pour c?bles souples (Edition 1.0; (Amendment 1-1995))