BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 BSI Standards Publication Low-voltage surge protective devices Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems - Requirements and test methods bsi.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 BRITISH STANDARD National foreword ‘This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018. It is derived from IEC 61643-11:2011, It supersedes BS EN 61643-11:2012, which is withdrawn, The CENELEC common modifications to this document have been provided in their entirety in the European Endorsement Notice. BSI's policy of providing consolidated content remains unchanged; however, in the interest of expediency, in this instance BSI have chosen to collate the relevant content at the beginning of this document. ‘The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee PEL/37/1, Surge Arresters - Low Voltage A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. © The British Standards Institution 2018 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2018 ISBN 978 0 580 93590 9 ICS 29.240.01; 29.240.10 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations. This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 April 2018 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date ‘Text affected 30 April 2018 Implementation of CENELEC amendment A11:2018: European foreword and Annex ZA amended, Subclause 7.5.5 and Annexes ZC and 22 addedBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61643-11 NORME EUROPEENNE +A11:2018 EUROPAISCHE NORM October 2012 es 29,240; 29 240.10 English version Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems - Requirements and test methods (IEC 61643-11:2011, modified) Parafoudres basse tension - Uberspannungsschutzgerate fiir Partie 11: Parafoudres connectés aux Niederspannung - systémes basse tension - Teil 11: Uberspannungsschutzgerate fur Exigences et méthodes d'essai den Einsatz in Niederspannungsanlagen - (CEI 61643-11:2011, modifiée) Anforderungen und Prifungen (IEC 61643-11:2011, modifiziert) This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-08-27. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the cancitions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date ists and bibliographical references conceming such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibilly of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centro has the same status as the oficial versions. CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, tay, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Noway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom, CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europaisches Komitee fiir Elektrotechnische Normung Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels © 2012 CENELEC- Al rights of exploitation in any form and by ary means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members, Rof, No, EN 61643-11:2012€BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 European foreword This document (EN 61643-11:2012) consists of the text of IEC 61643-11:2011 prepared by IEC/SC 37A “Low-voltage surge protective devices", together with the common modifications prepared by CLC/TC 37A “Low voltage surge protective devices". The following dates are fixed: + atest date by which this document has fo be (cop) 2013-08-27 implemented at national level by publication ofan identical national standard of by endorsement + atest date by which the national standards conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn (dow) 2018-08-27 This document supersedes EN 61643-11:2002 + A11:2007, ‘The main changes with respect of EN 61643-11:2002 + A11:2007 are the complete restructuring and improvement of the test procedures and test sequences. Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 61643-11:2011 are prefixed 2". Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This standard covers the principle elements and objectives for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (LVD - 2014/35/EU), Foreword to amendment A11 This document (EN 61643-11:2012/A11:2018) has been prepared by CLCITC 37A "Low voltage surge protective devices” The following dates are fixed: + latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2018-09-23 implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement + latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2021-03-23 with this document have to be withdrawn Annex ZC applies to portable SPDs classified as pluggable equipment type A according to EN 62368-1. Attention is drawn to the possibilty that some of the elements of this documnent may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A1 -3- EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 61643-11:2011 was approved by CENELEC as a European ‘Standard with agreed common modifications. Scope 34.14 3.4.28 3.1.36 3.1.39 44 COMMON MODIFICATIONS ‘Modify the Scope as follows: This part of EN 61643 is applicable to devices for surge protection against indirect and direct effects of lightning or other transient overvoltages. These devices are called ‘Surge Protective Devices (SPD). These devices are designed to be connected to 50 Hz a.c. power circuits, and equipment rated up to 1000 V r.m.s. Performance characteristics, safety requirements, standard methods for testing and ratings are established. These devices contain at least one nonlinear component and are intended to limit surge voltages and divert surge currents. ‘Modity the note as follows: + the measured limiting voltage, determined for front-f-nave sparkover (i applicable) and the measured Timiting voltage, determined from the residual voltage measurements upto f andlor Ine respectively for test classes Il andior =the measured liming voltage determined for the combination wave measurements up to Us fr test clas Il. ‘Modify the definition as follows: ‘SPD disconnector (disconnector) device for disconnecting an SPD, or part of an SPD, from the power system in the event of SPD failure NOTE This disconnecting device is not required to have isolating capabiliy for safety purposes. It to prevent a persistent fault on the system and Is used to give an indicaton of an SPO's failure. Disconnectors can be either iniernal (bitin) or extemal [required by the manufacturer) of both, There may be more than fone disconnectorfuncton, for example an aver-cutrent protection function and a thermal protection function. ‘These functions may be in separate unt. ‘Modify the heading definition as follows: sparkover voltage or trigger voltage of a voltage switching SPD Add a note to the definition: NOTE Acconting to installation standard HO 60364-5534, k shal be qua 10 fac ‘Modify the subclause as follows: Frequency range is from 47 Hz to 53 Hz a.c. 018BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 53 5.713 5.8 5.10.4 5.10.2 Replace 5.3 by the following: Types 1, 2 and 3 SPDs- Class |, Il and Ill tests Information required for class |, Il and class III tests is given in Table 2. Table 2 Tests of types 1, 2 and 3 SPDs Type of SPD Tests | Required information | Test procedures (see subclauses) Type 1 Class | np 8.1.1; 8.1.2;813 Type 2 Class II h 8.1.2; 8.13 Type 3 Class Ill ss 8.1.4; 8.1.4.1 Modiity the title as follows: Both (one part internal and one part external) Delete text: According to IP code of IEC 60529, Modify the subclause as follows: ‘AC between 47 Hz and 53 Hz. Modify the subclause as follows. ‘AC other than the range of 47 Hz to 53 Hz. Replace complete clause by: void Delete row k dealing with k (tip current factor) Modify a4) as follows: ‘The SPD type and discharge parameters for each mode of protection declared by the ‘manufacturer and printed next to each other: + for Type 1: “Type 1” and "fgg" and the value in kA, andlor TAP (11 in a square) and “Ing and the value in kA (2.9. [T7] ing: 10 kA); ‘+ for Type 2: “Type 2” and */, * and the value in kA, and/or T}(T2 in a square) and “/, * and the value in kA (e.g. [T2] h: 10 kA); © for Type 3: “Type 3° and “Uj and the value in kV, and/or 4T3H(T3 im a square) and “Us<* and the value in KV (e.9. [T3) Use: 5 KV); Modify last paragraph of a8) as follows: ‘An SPD may be classified according to more than one test class (e.g. Type 1 [Ti] and Type? [T2). In this case, the tests required for all declared test classes shall be performed. If in such case the manufacturer declares only one protection level, only the highest protection level shall appear in the marking7.2.2 724 7.2.5.3 7.25.3 7.2.5.4 TA5A 7.45.2 781.2 7.6.1.3 BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 ‘Modlfy 610) to read b10) void ‘Modify b14) to read b14) Inox (if declared by the manufacturer). Modify c7) to read ct) wid Aad a 3” paragraph. This test is not performed on SPDs for connection N-PE only. Add after the first paragraph: The SPD shall be .......changes in its characteristics. “in addition voltage switching type SPDs or combination type SPDs shall be able to interrupt any follow current up to the short-circuit current rating (le=).” Modify the 2° paragraph to read: ‘Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.5.3 and 8.3.5.3.2. Remove the 3” paragraph Replace the 2” paragraph by: A status indicator may be composed of two parts (one of which is not replaced when e.g. a plug module is changed), linked by a coupling mechanism which can be mechanical, optical, audio, electromagnetic, etc. The part of the status indicator which is not replaced (e.g. base part of socket) shall be capable of operating at least 50 times Replace reference to IEC 61000 series by reference to EN 61000-6-1 Replace reference to |EC 61000 series by reference to EN 61000-6-3. ‘Add new requirement: 7.6.1.2 Maximum discharge current Imax If the manufacturer declares Inae this parameter shall be tested in accordance with the test in 83.3.4 Add new requirement: 7.6.1.3 Vibration and shock Information on vibration and shock tests for transportation and special applications can be found in Annex ZB. Modify the note as follows: NOTE For some tests, special proparad samples are roquiredBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 84 84 Table 3 Table 3 Table 3 Table 3 Table 3 E criteria Table 4, E criteria Table 5 83.2 -6- Add the following Note after the 11” paragraph (second bullet): NOTE Tissue paper thin, soft and rather strong paper, generally used to wrap breakable objects and \whose weight stands between 12 gim* and 25 gin Correct miss spelling at the end of 2” line of the 10” paragraph: «8 required for the L-PE.... (the t of the word the is missing) Add footnote ° to the line “Operating duty test” in Table 3, Add footnote * to read as follows (bottom of Table 3): “For the whole operating duty test (including he adtitional duty tet, applicable) one separate sat of ‘samples may be used. Replace the test description in test sequence 7 "For SPDs classified outdoor” to read: Environmental tests for outdoor SPDs Replace in the line of test sequence 7 *O" by Delete *O = optional’ in Table 3 (bottom) Add after Thermal stability ‘Modify second paragraph as follows: ‘The SPD shall be connected as for normal use according to the manufacturer's instructions to a power supply at the reference test voltage (Urer). The current that flows through each terminal is measured. Its resistive component (momentary value of current measured at the crest of the voltage sine wave) shall not exceed a value of 1 mA, or the total current shall not have changed by more than 20 % compared to the initial value determined at the beginning of the relevant test sequence. ‘Modify fourth paragraph as follows: In addition, for SPD modes connected N-PE only the current through the PE-terminal shall be measured, whereas the terminals are connected to a power supply at the maximum continuous operating voltage (U,). Its resistive component (momentary value of current measured at the crest of the voltage sine wave) shall not exceed a value of 1 mA, of the total current shall not have changed by more than 20 % compared to the initial value determined at the beginning of the relevant test sequence. Delete line 8.3.5.3.1 Replace the 1" paragraph to read: All modes of protection of the SPD shall be connected as for normal use according to the manufacturer's instructions. The line to PE voltage of the supply system shall be adjusted to the reference test, voltage Uner:BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 83.3 Replace Figure 5 by: Clase | ort! Clase Test fo measure the residual voltage with 8/20 current impulse (590 8.3.3.1) LO tetherea ~~ switching component? ‘Gee 7.1.41) yes Test 19 measure the linling voliage Front of wave sparkover est meas eligi (ioe 835.2) wth he combination ware Desermine the measuod Timing voltage Pass rien 83.38 ¥ ‘Tests completed ‘Chosk that the measured limiting voltage oes not exceed the voltage peotesion level Ur as eclared by the manufacture.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 3.3.4 83.4.4 3.4.2.2 Replace the whole clause by Residual voltage with 8/20 current impulses a) When testing SPDs to class |, 8/20 current impulses with a sequence of crest values of approximately 0,1; 0,2; 0,5; 1,0 times the crest value of lin, shall be applied. When testing SPDs to class II, 8/20 current impulses with a sequence of crest values of approximately 0,1; 0,2; 0,5; 1,0 times /, shall be applied. If the SPD contains only voltage-limiting components, this test needs only to be performed at crest values of lin, for test class | or /, for test class I. One sequence of positive polarity and one sequence of negative polarity are applied to the SPD. b)_ When Inge i$ declared by the manufacturer an additional 8/20 current impulse with a crest value Of /nax shall be applied at the polarity that showed higher residual voltages in the previous tests a). c) The interval between individual impulses shall be long enough for the sample to cool down to ambient temperature, d) A current and a voltage oscillogram shall be recorded for each impulse. If relevant, the (absolute) crest values shall be plotted into a discharge current versus residual voltage diagram t0 | OF np A curve which best fits the data points shall be drawn. There shall be sufficient points on the curve to ensure that there are no significant deviations on the curve up t0 J, OF hag. ) The residual voltage used for determining the measured limiting voltage is the highest voltage value corresponding to the range of currents for # class I: UP t0 hn class Il: up to fh, NOTE The residual voltage Is the highest crest value measured during surge current flow. Any high frequency alsturbances and spkes before and during cutrent low caused by specific generator design, like crowbar gonerators, are dsrogarded, f) The value for determining Umax is the highest residual voltage measured at surge CUTTENtS UP tO Jp, Inax OF I Ings 88 applicable depending on the SPD test ciass. Replace the 3° and 4” paragraphs starting with ‘The measured limiting...” and ending with *..negative surge applied.” to read! ‘The measured limiting voltage shall be checked and shall be below or equal to Up ‘The measured limiting voltage shall be determined, using the tests described in 8.3.3, but the test of 8.3.3.1 is performed only with an 8/20-surge current with a crest value corresponding to lin for Test Class | or with J, for Test Ciass Il and the test of 8.3.3.3 is performed only at Us. for Test class Il Replace the whole paragraph by: The test sample shall be connected to a power frequency voltage at U. with a prospective short-circuit current equal to the short circuit current rating /..- declared by the manufacturer and with a power factor in accordance with Table 8, except for SPDs Which are only connected between neutral and protective earth in TT- and/or TN- Systems, for which the prospective short-circuit current shall be at least 100 A.8.3.5.2 8.3.5.3 Test Procedure 8.3.5.3.1 and Table 5 8.3.5.3.2 8.3.5.3.2 Test Procedure 8.3.5.3.2 Pass criteria 842141 Table 11 8.43 Pass criteria 843 Table 15 8.6.4.1 Table 19 BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 -9- ‘Add a note to the thermal stability test at the end of sample preparation. NOTE Separate prepared sets of samples may be needed for this test ‘Modify the text of 2nd paragraph of Test procedure in a) to read: The test is carried out twice with Uper applied once at (45 + 5) electrical degrees and ‘once at (90 + 5) electrical degrees after the zero crossing of the voltage Remove the entire part. And the relevant line in Table 5. ‘Add the sentence after the 2 bullets: For all types of SPDs with U. up to 180 V, the conditioning voltage may be reduced to 600 V" if for voltage switching type SPDs and for combination type SPDs, any voltage switching components operate at this voltage. Replace the full last paragraph of Test procedure by: If all measurements of the tests on the first set of samples (100 A test set up): ‘+ either show a disconnection within 5 s during the application of the conditioning voltage or ‘+ the current through the sample during the application of User after conditioning does not exceed a value of 1 mA, or ‘+ the current through the sample during the application of User after conditioning does not exceed the intial value determined at Ure before the test by more than 20 % no further test is performed. ‘Modify in the pass enteria the 2” bullet of the exception as follows. SPDs where the current is interrupted or no significant current flows during the ‘application of Uner Add the note after the text “where no disconnection occurs” NOTE Significant curent means that the current through the sample duting the application of User after Conditioning does not exceed a valua of 1 mA or does not exceed the inal value determined at Ups before the test by more than 20% Remove column “American Wire Gauge” ‘Modify pass criteria to read: The air clearances and creepage distances shall not be smaller than the values indicated in Table 15 and Table 16, whereby Table 16 shall be applied to items 1), 2) and 3) according to Table 15. ‘Move footnote * from first column Uns. to second column < 2 000V Remove column AWG/MCMBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 =10- 6AA ‘Modify the pass enteria text to read: The pass criteria C, F and G according to Table 4 and the following additional pass criteria shall apply. 8.6.1.2 Replace "if a maximum overcurrent protection is specified by the manufacturer, the ‘SPD shall be loaded for 1 h with a current equal to k times that maximum overcurrent protection. The factor k shall be selected from Table 20." by if an external maximum overcurrent protection is specified by the manufacturer, the SPD shall be loaded for 11h with a current equal to 1,6 times the rated current of that ‘maximum overcurrent protection.” 8.6.1.2 ‘i Table 20 Dolete Table 20 but keep the numbering (add void) Annex A, Table Al Replace Table A.1 by Table A.1— Reference test voltage values Nominal | Expected Reference test voltage Une (V] voltage (depending on the mode of protection) [AG system | regulation of Power distribution system the power LN Vottaget™) | distribution a LE La NPE Leite | System, (ren) max) 3 conductor “Three phase Tr-system wee | | cerae | cvraron | Neutral | Pam — | Vera Use Wa distribution |} °a 230/400 10 - 255 440 - 4 conductor Three phase Tresyster with | (mm — (rstovr00}% | (t+Tovt00} | (+Touooy | (1+ToVt09} a | ot 1 ante, [fae | ° Ue Use Us Use oo 230/400 10 255 256 440 255 4 conductor ‘Three phase TNCsystom | mm — Tovt00}% | (teTovtoo | te NC-nie Uelthe os (tsTovt00}¢ | (1eTouto0% | (t+ToU100} _ astiovion | —— Ure Use Us oo. 230/400 10 255, 255 440 - Three phase ‘aneeand (rstovt00 | (eTouro0} | (r+TeLto9% | (14TeUt00} with PE and | § conductor }eTovi0n}+ | (4+ToVIOO} | (tH " Neutral Mec ve Ure Use Us Use distributionBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 ot. EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 Nominar | Expected Reference test voltage Use- V1 lominal ‘voltage (Gepending on the mode of protection) AC ystem | regulation of Power distribution system the power LN Vottaget”) | station | CoN, Lee La NPE pewiua| sytem LeemyiLt | 2ystem, —— eo 230/400 10 255 255, 440 255 4 conductor “Three phase I- ssystom with | ggg (4sTovt00} | (1¢TovI00) | (t+ToIrIOo}+ | (1+TovI00}¢ Neutral | Come Yds Tol ont Uo Ua Us Gan °9 200/400 10 255 440 40 255 3 conductor “Three phase IT- system without (Tattoo; | (+Tovi00 Neutral Us to ~ CeeTatooy | tetovon- _ sztbuton ‘ . ea. 200 10 - 255, 255 3 conductor ‘Single-phase | guy (14T0V100) | (1+ToV100}+ (14 ToV100)- Says oh Ta ~ THS-eysiem XS Me Ure Ure Ue eo 230 10 255 255, - 255 NOTE: higher votage rogulton is required for certain applications (for example + 15 %), subject © a special agreement batwoon the manufacturer and the user Annex B Remove Table 8.2 and Table B.3 and text related fo B.2 and B.3. Annex B, Modify as follows: BA For specific applications with conditions different from the ones given in Table B.1, the TOV test values Ur and the testing duration may be defined by agreement between the manufacturer and the user, depending on actual network configurations and conditions. The values of Ur and the corresponding duration(s) shall be declared on the SPDs data sheet according to 7.1.1 c1) Annex D ‘Add in sequence 1 after thermal stability :° Table D.1BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 Annex D Table D.1 Annex ZA Annex ZB Bibliography =12- Replace the test description in test sequence 7 "For SPDs classified outdoor” to read: Environmental tests for outdoor SPDs Add Annex ZA (See annexes) Add Annex ZB (See annexes) ‘Add the following references: EN 60068-2-6, Environmental testing — Part 2-6: Tests — Test Fe: Vibration (sinusoidal) (IEC 60068-2-6) EN 60068-2-27, Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests — Test Ea and guidance: ‘Shock IEC 60068-2-27) EN 60068-2-64, Environmental testing — Part 2-64: Tests - Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance (IEC 60068-2-64) EN 60721-3-3, Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3: Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities — Section 3: Stationary use at weather protected locations (IEC 60721-3-3) EN 61373, Railway applications — Rolling stock equipment — Shock and vibration tests (IEC 61373) HD 60364-5-534, Low-voltage electrical installations — Part 5-53: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Isolation, switching and control ~ Clause 534: Devices for protection against overvoltages (IEC 60364-5-53:2001/A1 (CLAUSE 534)BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 78 EN 61643-11:2012+411:2018 Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application, For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. NOTE When an international publication has been mociied by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EHD applies, Publication Year Title EN/HD Year IEC 6060-1 1989 High-voltage test techniques - HD 588.1 $1” 1991 + corr. March 1990 Part 1: General definitions and test ++ corr. March 1992 requirements lec 60112 : Method for the determination of the proof and EN 60112 : the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 - (IP Code) IEC 606641 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 6064-1 2007 low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests IEC 60695-2-11 2000 Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-11 2001 + corr. January 2001 Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end- products IEC 61000 series Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61000 series IEC 61180-1 - High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage EN 61180-1 - equipment - Part 1: Definitions, test and procedure requirements IEC 60364 series Electrical installations of buildings / HD 384 / series Low-voltage electrical installations HD 60364 IEC 62368-1 2014 —Audiovideo, information and EN 62368-1 2014 ‘communication technology equipment - (mod) Part 1: Safety requirements 41) HD $88.1 St is superseded by EN 60060-1:2010, which is based on IEC 60060-1:2010,BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 =14- Annex ZB (informative) Vibration and shock test ZB.1_ General This annex gives information if the manufacturer declares performances for vibration and shock conditions. ZB.2_ Vibration and shock test ZB.2.1 General Vibration and shock tests shell be performed according to ~ EN 60068-2-6 for sinusoidal vibration test, ~ EN 60068-2-64 for broadband random vibration test, and ~ EN 60068-2-27 for shock test. ZB.2.2 Transporta Usually SPDs within their packaging are subjected to mechanical stress due to transportation. This should be checked by a vibration and shock test in accordance with EN 60721-3-2, ZB.2.3 Special applications Special applications of SPDs may require additional vibration and shock tests, on the device itself. Typical values can be found in EN 60721-3-3. The typical values can be as shown in Table ZB.1.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -15- EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 ‘Table ZB.1— Typical Vibration and shock test parameters for various environments, Environment | EN 60721-3-3 | Sinusoidal Shock | Random references vibrations Vibrations Commercial 3M3 0,75 mm 0,29 FT 8| 5g 6ms NA building Hz 1-150 Hz 5 cycles Industrial oma 3.5mm 1gFT85| 159 | 15g 6ms Hz1-150Hz | 11ms | 100/axe/sens 10 cycles Severe 3M5 3.5mm 1gFT85| 30g | 25g 6ms industrial Hz1-150Hz | 6ms | 100/axe/sens 10 cycles Hard 3M6 7.5mm2gFTB | 30g | 259 6ms Hz1-150Hz | 6ms | 100/axe/sens 10 cycles Extreme MB 15mm5gFT9 | 30g | 259 6ms Hz1-150Hz | 6ms | 100/axe/sens 5 cycles Furthermore other applications like railway may require different parameters that are given in corresponding standards or directly from application. For instance required parameters for railway vibration and shock tests are given in EN 61373. During the sinusoidal and random vibration tests (if requested), the sample should be powered under U. with a short circuit capability of at least 5A. ZB.3_ Pass criteria Pass criteria C, D, E, G and | according to Table 4 shall apply.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -16- Annex ZC (normative) Additional requirements for portable SPDs classified as pluggable equipment type A Annex ZC applies to portable SPDs classified as pluggable equipment type A according to EN 62368-1. NOTE A pluggable equipment type Ais an equipment that is intended for connection to the mains via non-industrial plug and socket-outlet or via a non-industrial appliance coupler, or both. These equipment are dedicated to household and similar It does not apply to — portable SPDs for industrial and similar use, — portable SPDs that are designed to be permanently connected to the fixed installation with a reliable earth (e.g. mounted in 19” racks). If not otherwise mentioned, Annex ZC amends specific requirements of this European Standard. All requirements not mentioned in this annex shall be applied unchanged as provided in Table 3. In Clause ZC.x below, the same numbering of the sub-clauses has been kept as in the main document. 2C.7.7 Specific requirements for portable SPDs classified as pluggable equipment type A For portable SPDs considered as pluggable equipment type A, the following specific requirements apply. — __ Every mode of protection shall be provided with an appropriate internal disconnector(s). No external disconnectors shall be required. All tests shall be passed by the SPD itself. —_ Live terminals shall not be specifically assigned to a line terminal or to a neutral terminal. All live terminals shall be tested in the samie way (due to possible inversion). — _ Noexceptions related to N-PE mode of protection of the main document apply to portable SPDs. — Wherever disconnector operation is required, it shall be provided by internal disconnector(s). — _ Internal disconnectors dedicated to the SPD function shall not be resettable or replaceable. — The short circuit current rating hicx shall not be lower than 1 500 A. — _Allpossible protection modes shall be tested, ie. live to live and live to PE, when applicable. Voltage limiting components shall be rated to a minimum value of 1,25 times the nominal rated voltage of the system for which the SPD is designed, e.g, 230 + 25 % min. for 230 AC systems. When a mode of protection contains more than one voltage limiting component in series, this requirement applies to the sum of the voltage ratings of all voltage limiting components connected in series. For SPDs with no protection mode connected to PE, no additional requirement applies, For SPDs with a protection mode connected to PE, this protection mode shall consist of at least one voltage limiting component (e.g. MOV) and one voltage switching component (e.g. GDT) connected in series. Portable multiservice SPDs designed to protect more than one kind of service e.g. power, data, and telecom system, shall be provided with modes of protection referring to a common reference point. NOTE: This common reference point is normally connected to PE or the equipotential bonding system of the fixed installationBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -17- EN 61643-11:20124A11:2018 All clearances and creepage distances, including distances along outer surfaces of components, shall comply with the requirements for basic insulation of overvoltage category Il and pollution degree 2. Compliance is checked by visual inspection and the relevant tests of Clause 8 in conjunction with this ‘Annex ZC. 20.8.3.5.3 Short-circuit current behaviour tests b) Test at low short-circuit current The prospective short-circuit current shall be set to 100 A, Pass criteria Pass onteria C,H, |, J, K, M and N according to Table 4 shall apply. ZC.8.3.5.3.2 Additional test for SPD’s fallure mode simulation Pass criteria Pass criteria C, H, |, J, M and N according to Table 4 shall apply. 26.8.3.8 Behaviour under temporary overvoltages (TOVs) Tests are applied: —__ between live terminals; — between live terminals and PE, if applicable. Table B.1 is replaced by Table ZC.B.1 with conditions corresponding to the worse conditions of TT and TN systems. Urs is set to minimum 255 V AC. NOTE For household and similar use, installations fed by IT system are limited to the line-to-ine a.c system voltages (without distributed neutral conductor). Table ZC.B.1 - TOV test values for systems complying with IEC 60364 series for portable SPDs For tr= 55. For tr = 120 min For fy = 200 ms (HV- (Lv-system faults in (LV-system faults in system faults) ‘consumer installation) distribution system (requirement in 7.2.8.2 and loss of neutral) and test in 8.3.8.2) Withstand Withstand mode or safe Safe failure mode required failure mode required mode required * Tests between r fonaneaniien 1,32 * User 3% Upee Not applicable Tests between % x we Pee 43% Uper 3x Uner 1.200 + Urer 5 _Applicable for SPDs with protection mode connected to PE 2C.8.3.8.2 TOVs caused by faults in the high (medium) voltage system ‘The prospective short-circuit current of the power source for Urer shall be set to 100 A.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -18- Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission's standardization request relating to harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary means of conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits [2014 OJ L96). (Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations. Table ZZ.1 — Correspondence between this European standard and Article 3 of Directive 2014/53/EU [2014 OJ L153] Safety Objectives of Directi Clause(s) / sub-clause(s) va 5 nev once eit Paras No (Ayla) 4. 2,3, 4, 5, 7.1, 8.2, Annex ZC, Annex D (A)(b) 7.1, 7.3, 8.2, 8.4, Annex ZC, Annex D (Xe) 4.8.1, Annex ZC, Annex D (2)(@) 55, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, all tests for which pass criteria C, E, | apply, all tests for which H, J apply, 9, Annex ZC, Annex D. 2b) 724, 1.25, 1.2.5.2, 128, 75.1, 154,834, 83.5 and annex ZC, 8.3.5.2, 8.3.8 and annex ZC, 8.6.1 and 8.6.4, 9, Annex D (2) (©) 7.45.1 and 7.4.5.2, 9, Annex ZC, Annex D ae 726,727, 734,752, 636,637,643 and Annex F.3, Annex ZC, Annex D ee) 7.3.5, 7.6.1.3, 8.44, 9 and annex ZB, Annex ZC, Annex D Be) 7.4.2, 7.4.3, 752, 83.5.1, 852,853,854 and Annexes F.1, F.2, F4 and F.5, 9, Annex ZC, Annex D. Oe 7.25,7.28,75.1,754, 635,638,661 and 8.6.4, 9, Annex ZC, Annex D WARNING 4 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European standard is maintained in the list published in the Oficial Journal of the European Union. Users of this standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union, WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this standard.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -2- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 CONTENTS FOREWORD 7 INTRODUCTION ..osceessesve pose 7 oe 9 1 Scope. 10 2 Normative references 10 3. Terms, definitions and abbreviations 10 3.1. Terms and definitions... "1 3.2 Abbreviations ... 16 4 Service conditions .. 18 4.1 Frequency 18 4.2 Voltage. 18 4.3 Air pressure and altitude 18 4.4 Temperatures 18 4.5 Humidity... 18 5 Classification...... 18 5.1. Number of ports 5.1.1 One 5.1.2 Two 5.2 SPD design 5.2.1 Voltage switching 5.2.2 Voltage limiting 5.2.3 Combination 5.3 Class, II and Ill tests . 5.4 Location . 8.4.1. Indoor... 5.4.2 Outdoor 55 lity... Accessible 5.2 Inaccessible 5.8 Mounting method... 5.6.1 Fixed... 5.6.2 Portable. 5.7 Disconnectors (including overcurrent protection)... 5.7.1 Location 5.7.2 Protection functions. 5.8 Degree of protection provided by enclosures 5.9 Temperature and humidity range 5.9.1 Normal 5.9.2 Extended... 5.10 Power system... 8.10.1 AC between 47 Hz and 63 Hz.. 5.10.2 AC other than the range of 47 Hz to 63 Hz 5.11. Multipole SPD .. 5.12. SPD failure behaviour 5.12.1. open circuit (standard type SPD) .. 5.12.2. short-circuit (short-circuiting type SPD) .BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -3- 6 Preferred values for SPD. . “ . 20 6.1. Preferred valves of impulse discharge current limp for class | tests 20 6.2 Preferred values of nominal discharge current for class Il tests /, 20 6.3 Preferred values of open-circuit voltage for class III tests Use 20 6.4 Preferred values of voltage protection level Up... 20 6.5 Preferred values of r.m.s. maximum continuous operating voltage U, 20 Requirements. . . 24 7.1 General requirements 2 7.1.4 Identification 2 7.4.2 Marking 22 7.2 Electrical requirements 22 7.2.4 Protection against direct contact 22 Residual current pe oo BB Voltage protection level Up 23 Operating duty... 23 Disconnectors and status indicators 23 Insulation resistance. 24 Dielectric withstand .. 24 7.2.8 Behaviour under Temporary Overvoltages 24 7.3. Mechanical requirements. 25 7.3.1 Mounting ... 25 73.2 Screws, current carrying parts and connections 25 7.3.3. External connections 25 7.3.4 Airclearances and creepage distances. 27 7.3.5 Mechanical strength 27 7.4 Environmental and material requirements. 27 7.4.1. Protection provided by enclosure (IP code). 27 7.4.2 Heat resistance 7.4.3 Fire resistance. 7.4.4 Tracking resistance . 7.4.8 Electromagnetic compatibilily. co 7.5 Additional requirements for specific SPD designs. 7.5.1 Two port SPDs and one port SPDs with separate input/output terminals ... . 7.5.2 Environmental tosts for outdoor SPOS 7.5.3 SPDs with separate isolated circuits .... 7.5.4 Short-circuiting type SPDs... 29 7.6 Additional requirements as may be declared by the manufacturer . . 7.6.1 One-port and two-port SPDs. 29 7.6.2 Two port SPDs only. 29 Type tests 29 8.1 General testing procedures .. 2030 Impulse discharge current used for class | additional duty test. 36 Current impulse used for class | and class II residual voltage and operating duty tests . Voltage impulse used for class | and Il sparkover tests Combination wave used for class III tests. 8.2 _Indelibity of markings. 8.3 Electrical tests.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -4- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Protection against direct contact. 40 Residual current [pe . 40 Measured limiting voltage a Operating duty test 44 Disconnectors and safety performance of overstressed SPDs 48 Insulation resistance. 54 Dielectric withstand 55 83.8 Behaviour under Temporary Overvoltages (TOVs) 56 8.4 Mechanical tests ... 60 8.4.1 Reliability of screws, current-carrying parts and connections 60 8.4.2. Terminals for external conductors. 61 8.4.3 Verification of air clearances and creepage distances. 65 8.4.4 Mechanical strength 68 8.5 Environmental and material tests. 72 8.5.1 Resistance to ingress of solid objects and to harmful ingress of water.....72 8.5.2 Heat resistance .. 72 8.5.3 Ball pressure test 73 8.5.4 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire. sents 74 8.5.5 Tracking resistance 75 8.6 Additional tests for specific SPD designs 75 8.6.1 Test for two-port SPDs and one-port SPDs with separate input/output terminals 75 8.6.2 Environmental tests for outdoor SPDs 78 8.6.3 SPDs with separate isolated circuits 78 8.6.4 Short-circuiting type SPDs. 78 8.7 Additional tests for specific performance if declared by the manufacturer... 78 8.7.1 Total discharge current test for multipole SPDs 78 8.7.2 Test to determine the voltage drop ... 79 8.7.3. Load-side surge withstand capability... 79 8.7.4 Measurement of voltage rate of rise du/dt.. -80 9 Routine and acceptance tests. 80 9.1 Routine tests 80 9.2 Acceptance tests 80 Annex A (normative) Reference test voltages for SPDS UREp vovevor-vsesniennnnnentnnneeneenes BY Annex B (normative) TOV Ratings 86 ‘Annex C (normative) Tests to determine the presence of a switching component and the magnitude of the follow current 89 Annex D (normative) Reduced test procedures .. 91 Annex E (informative) Alternative circuits for testing SPDs under TOVs caused by faults in the high (medium) voltage system 93 Annex F (informative) Environmental tests for outdoor SPDs 94 Annex G (normative) Temperature rise limits .. 96 Bibliograph 7 Figure 1 - Metallic screen test set-up 34 Figure 2 ~ Example of a decoupling network for single-phase power... 39 Figure 3 - Example of a decoupling network for three-phase power 39 Figure 4 — Alternate test for the measured limiting voltage 39BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -5- Figure 5 ~ Flow chart of testing to check the voltage protection level Up, 42 Figure 6 — Flow chart of the operating duty test 45 Figure 7 - Test set-up for operating duty test... . 46 Figure 8 ~ Operating duty test timing diagram for test classes | and I 47 Figure 9 — Additional duty test timing diagram for test class | . 48 Figure 10 — Operating duty test timing diagram for test class III 48 Figure 11 - Test circuit for SPD with ‘sj lower than the declared short-circuit rating... 52 Figure 12 - Test circuit for SPD's failure mode simulation 53 Figure 13 - Timing diagram for SPD’s failure mode simulation. “ 53 Figure 14 — Example ofa test circuit to perform the test under TOVs caused by faults in the low voltage system 57 Figure 15 - Timing diagram for the test under TOVs caused by faults inthe low voltage system oes Figure 16 — Example of circuit for testing SPDs for us TT systems under TOVs caused by faults in high (medium) voltage system ....... 59 Figure 17 ~ Timing diagram for use in testing SPDs under TOVs caused by faults in the high (medium) voltage system using circuit of Figure 16 60 Figure 18 - Test apparatus for impact test . 69 Figure 19 — Striking element of the pendulum hammer. 70 Figure 20 - Ball thrust tester. eosin 73 Figure 21 — Loading rod for ball thrust tester. 73 Figure 22 - Examples for appropriate test circuits of the load side short-circuit test(s)........77 Figure E.1 - Examples of a three-phase and single-phase circuit for use in testing SPDs under TOVs caused by faults in the high (medium) voltage system 93 Table 1 — List of Abbreviations 7 Table 2 - Class I, Il and Ill tests ... . 19 Table 3 — Type test requirements for SPDs 32 Table 4 - Common pass criteria for type tests 34 Table 5 — Cross reference for pass criteria versus type tests 35 Table 6 - Preferred parameters for class | test - esse 36 Table 7 - Tests to be performed to determine the measured limiting voltage .. 43 Table 8 — Prospective short-circuit current and power factor 50 Table 9 ~ Dielectric withstand .. . Table 10 ~ Screw thread diameters and appl d torques ... Table 11 - Cross-sections of copper conductors for screw-type or screwless terminals ........62 Table 12 — Pulling forces (screw terminals)....:.ssocsrstssestinsiststiesenstsetisntssisetseeseeses 8 Table 13 - Conductor dimensions. Table 14 — Pulling forces (screwless terminals)... 64 Table 15 — Air clearances for SPDs . Table 16 ~ Creepage distances for SPDs. 67 Table 17 — Relationship between material groups and classifications... 68 Table 18 ~ Fall distances for impact requirements 7 Table 19 - Test conductors for rated load current test 75BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -6- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Table 20 ~ Current factor k for overload behaviour 76 Table 21 — Tolerances for proportional surge currents 79 Table A.1 - Reference test voltage values “ 82 Table B.1 - TOV test values for systems complying with IEC 60364 series 86 Table B.2 - TOV test parameters for North American systems 87 Table B.3 - TOV test parameters for Japanese systems 88 Table D.1 — Reduced test procedure for SPDs complying with IEC 61643-1:2005.. 92 Table G.1 - Temperature-rise limits 96BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -7- INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION LOW-VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES — Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems — Requirements and test methods FOREWORD 1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). 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IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. International Standard IEC 61643-11 has been prepared by subcommittee 37A: Low-voltage surge protective devices, of IEC technical committee 37: Surge arresters. This first edition of IEC 61643-11 cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 61643-1 published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect of the second edition of IEC 61643-1 are the complete restructuring and improvement of the test procedures and test sequencesBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -8- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 The text of this standard is based on the following documents: FDIS Report on voting ‘37A/229/F IS STAI2S2/RVO Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on voting indicated in the above table. 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Users should therefore print this publication using a colour printer.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -9- INTRODUCTION This part of IEC 61643 addresses safely and performance tests for surge protective devices (SPDs). There are three classes of tests: The Class | test is intended to simulate partial conducted lightning current impulses. SPDs subjected to Class | test methods are generally recommended for locations at points of high exposure, e.g., line entrances to buildings protected by lightning protection systems. SPDs tested to Class II or Ill test methods are subjected to impulses of shorter duration. SPDs are tested on a “black box” basis as far as possible. IEC 61643-12 addresses the selection and application principles of SPDs in practical situations.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -10- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 LOW-VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES - Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems — Requirements and test methods 1 Scope This part of IEC 61643 is applicable to devices for surge protection against indirect and direct effects of lightning or other transient overvoltages. These devices are packaged to be connected to 50/60 Hz a.c. power circuits, and equipment rated up to 1000 Vrms. Performance characteristics, standard methods for testing and ratings are established, These devices contain at least one nonlinear component and are intended to limit surge voltages and divert surge currents, 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies IEC 60060-1:1989, High-voltage test techniques — Part 1: General definitions and test requirements IEC 60112, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing ~ Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods ~ Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products IEC 61000 (all parts), Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) IEC 61180-1, High-voltage test techniques for low voltage equipment ~ Part 1: Definitions, test and procedure requirements 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions and abbreviations apply.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -11- 3.1 Terms and definitions 344 surge protective device SPD device that contains at least one nonlinear component that is intended to limit surge voltages and divert surge currents NOTE An SPD is a complete assembly, having appropriate connecting means, 3.4.2 one-port SPD ‘SPD having no intended series impedance NOTE A one port SPD may have separate input and output connections. 3.1.3 two-port SPD SPD having a specific series impedance connected between separate input and output connections 34d voltage switching type SPD SPO that has a high impedance when no surge is present, but can have a sudden change in impedance to a low value in response to a voltage surge NOTE Common examples of components used in voltage switching type SPDs are spark gaps, gas tubes anc thyristors, These are sometimes called "crowbar type" components, 3.4.5 voltage limiting type SPD SPD that has a high impedance when no surge is present, but will reduce it continuously with increased surge current and voltage NOTE Common examples of components used in voltage limiting type SPDs are varistors and avalanche breakdown diodes. These are sometimes called “clamping type" components, 3.1.6 combination type SPD SPD that incorporates both, voltage switching components and voltage limiting components The SPD may exhibit voltage switching, limiting or both 3.4.7 short-circuiting type SPD SPD tested according to Class II tests which changes its characteristic to an intentional internal short-circuit due to a surge current exceeding its nominal discharge current /, 3.4.8 mode of protection of an SPD an intended current path, between terminals that contains protective components, ¢.g. line-to- line, line-to-earth, line-to-neutral, neutral-to-earth, 3.1.9 nominal discharge current for class Il test In crest value of the current through the SPD having a current waveshape of 8/20BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =12- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 3.1.10 impulse discharge current for class | test Sig crest value of @ discharge current through the SPD with specified charge transfer Q and specified energy W/R in the specified time 3.4.44 maximum continuous operating voltage UY maximum r.m.s. voltage, which may be continuously applied to the SPD's mode of protection NOTE The Uz value covered by this standard may exceed 1 000 V. 3.1.12 follow current ty peak current supplied by the electrical power system and flowing through the SPD after 2 discharge current impulse 3.4.13 rated load current A maximum continuous rated r.m.s. current that can be supplied to a resistive load connected to the protected output of an SPD 3444 voltage protection level u, maximum voltage to be expected at the SPD terminals due to an impulse stress with defined voltage steepness and an impulse stress with @ discharge current with given amplitude and waveshape NOTE The voltage protection level is given by the manufacturer and may not be exceeded by: ~ the measured limiting voltage, determined for tront-of-wave sparkover (if applicable) and the measured limiting voltage, determined from the residual vollage measurements at amplitudes corresponding to fy And/or hyn respectively for test classes Il andor the measured limiting voltage at Ugg, determined for the combination wave for test class Il 3.4.15 measured limiting voltage highest value of voltage that is measured across the terminals of the SPD during the application of impulses of specified waveshape and amplitude 3.4.16 residual voltage Yes crest value of voltage that appears between the terminals of an SPD due to the passage of discharge current 3.1.17 temporary overvoltage test value Ur test voltage applied to the SPD for a specific duration fy, to simulate the stress under TOV conditions 3.4.48 load-side surge withstand capability for a two-port SPD ability of a two-port SPD to withstand surges on the output terminals originating in circuitry downstream of the SPDBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 =13- 3.4.19 voltage rate-of-rise of a two-port SPD rate of change of voltage with time measured at the output terminals of a two port SPD under specified test conditions 3.1.20 4,2/50 voltage impulse voltage impulse with a nominal virtual front time of 1,2 jis and a nominal time to half-value of 50 us NOTE The Clause 6 of IEC 6080-1 (1989) defines the voltage impulse definitions of front time, time to halt- value and waveshape tolerance. 3.4.24 8/20 current impulse current impulse with a nominal virtual front time of 8 us and a nominal time to half-value of 20 us NOTE The Clause 8 of IEC 60060-1 (1989) defines the current impulee definitions of front time, time to hall-value and wavashape tolerance, 3.4.22 combination wave a wave characterized by defined voltage amplitude (Ugc) and waveshape under open-circuit conditions and a defined current amplitude (Icy) and waveshape under short-circuit conditions NOTE The voltage amplitude, current amplitude and waveform that Is delivered to the SPD are determined by the combination wave generator (CW) impedance Z, and the impedance of the DUT. 3.1.23 open circuit voltage Yoe open circuit voltage of the combination wave generator at the point of connection of the device under test 3.1.24 combination wave generator short-circuit current tow prospective short-circuit current of the combination wave generator, at the point of connection of the device under test NOTE When the SPD is connected to the combination wave generator, the current that flows through the device Is generally less than fey 3.4.25 thermal stability SPD is thermally stable if, after heating up during the operating duty test, its temperature decreases with time while energized at specified maximum continuous operating voltage and at specified ambient temperature conditions 3.1.26 degradation (of performance) undesired permanent departure in the operational performance of equipment or a system from its intended performance 3.4.27 short-circuit current rating 'sccr maximum prospective short-circuit current from the power system for which the SPD, in conjunction with the disconnector specified, is ratedBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -14- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 3.1.28 SPD disconnector (disconnector) device for disconnecting an SPD, or part of an SPD, from the power system NOTE This disconnecting device is not required to have isolating capability for safety purposes. Its to prevent @ persistent fault on the system and is used to give an indication of an SPD's failure, Disconnectors can be internal (built in) oF extemal (roquired by tho manufacturer). There may be more than one disconnector function, for ‘example an over-current protection function and a thermal protection function. These functions may be in separate Units, 3.1.29 degree of protection of enclosure iP classification preceded by the symbol IP indicating the extent of protection provided by an enclosure against access to hazardous parts, against ingress of solid foreign objects and possibly harmful ingress of water 3.1.30 type test conformity test made on one or more items representative of the production [IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-16] 3.4.34 routine test test made on each SPD or on parts and materials as required to ensure that the product meets the design specifications [IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-17, modified] 3.4.32 acceptance tests contractual test to prove to the customer that the item meets certain conditions of its specification [IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-23] 3.1.33 decoupling network an electrical circuit intended to prevent surge energy from being propagated to the power network during energized testing of SPDs NOTE This electrical circuit is sometimes called a "back titer” 3.1.34 Impulse test classi 31.34.41 class I tests tests carried out with the impulse discharge current imp, with an 8/20 current impulse with a crest value equal to the crest value of /imp, and with a 1,2/50 voltage impulse 3.1.34.2 class Il tests tests carried out with the nominal discharge current J,, and the 1,2/50 voltage impulse 3.1.34.3, class Ill tests tests carried out with the 1,2/50 voltage - 8/20 current combination wave generatorBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -15- 3.1.35 residual current device RCD switching device or associated devices intended to cause the opening of the power circuit when the residual or unbalance current attains a given value under specified conditions 3.1.36 sparkover voltage of a voltage switching SPD trigger voltage of a voltage switching SPD maximum voltage value at which the sudden change from high to low impedance starts for a voltage switching SPD 3.1.37 specific energy for class I test wir energy dissipated by a unit resistance of 1 2 with the impulse discharge current limp NOTE This is equal to the time integral of the square of the current (W/R ={i*d1) 3.1.38 prospective short-circuit current of a power supply bp current which would flow at a given location in a circuit if it were short-circuited at that location by a link of negligible impedance NOTE This prospective symmetrical current is expressed by its rms value 3.1.39 follow current interrupt rating Mh prospective short-circuit current that an SPD is able to interrupt without operation of 2 disconnector 3.1.40 residual current tre current flowing through the PE terminal of the SPD while energized at the reference test voltage (Uger) when connected according to the manufacturer's instructions 3.4.41 status indicator device that indicates the operational status of an SPD, or a part of an SPD. NOTE Such indicators may be local with visual and/or audible alarms andior may have remote signalling andior output contact capability 3.4.42 output contact contact included in a circuit separate from the main circuit of an SPD, and linked to a disconnector or status indicator 3.1.43 multipole SPD type of SPD with more than one mode of protection, or a combination of electrically interconnected SPDs offered as a unitBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =16- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 3.1.44 total discharge current Hota current which flows through the PE or PEN conductor of a multipole SPD during the total discharge current test NOTE 1 The aim is to take into account cumulative effects that occur when multiple modes of protection of & multipole SPD conduct at the same time. NOTE 2 trotat Is particularly relevant for SPDs tested according to test class |, and Is used for the purpose of lightning protection equipotential bonding according to IEC 62305 series 3.4.45 reference test voltage Oper 1.m-s. value of voltage used for testing which depends on the mode of protection of the SPD, the nominal system voltage, the system configuration and the voltage regulation within the system NOTE The reference test voltage is selected from Annex A based on the information given by the manufacturer according t0 7.1.1 b8) 3.1.46 transition surge current rating for short-circulting type SPD fans, 8/20 impulse current value exceeding the nominal discharge current /,, that will cause a short circuiting type SPD to short-circuit 3.1.47 Voltage for clearance determination Umax highest measured vollage during surge applications according 8.3.3 for clearance determination 3.1.48 maximum discharge current Imax crest value of a current through the SPD having an 8/20 waveshape and magnitude according to the manufacturers specification. Imax i8 equal to or greater than J, 3.2 Abbreviations The Table 1 below provides the list of abbreviations used in this standard.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -17- Table 1 — List of Abbreviations ‘Abbreviation Description Definition/clause General abbreviations ‘ABD avalanche breakdown device 7252 owe combination wave generator 34.22 Reb residual current device 34.38 bur device under test General ® degree of protection of enclosure 3129 Tov temporary overvoltage General SPD surge protective device 344 k {rip current factor for overload behaviour Table 20 z Ticive impedance (of combinalion wave generator) 146) Wik ‘specific energy for class I test 34.37 FL 2) and/or [13] | product marking for test classes | I waa TOV application time for testing s4a7 to voltage Ue ‘maximum continuous operating vollage Bait User Reference test voliage 345 Use ‘open circuit voltage of the combination wave generator 3.1.22, 3.1.28 u, voltage protection level aaa Une residual vottage 31.16 Une ‘voltage for clearance determination 317 u temporary overvoltage test value S417 ‘Abbreviations related to current lone impulse discharge current for class | test 3.4.10 Toe maximum discharge current 31.48 ‘nominal dlacharge current for class I fst 319 follow current 34.12 h {ollow current interupt rating 31.39 rated load currant 34.13 Tew short-circuit current ofthe combination wave generator 3424 short-ciroult current rating 34.27 prospective short-circuit current of the power supply 3138 lee residual current at Upee 31.40 Troe {olal discharge current for multipole SPD 34.44 Tans transition surge currant rating for short-circulting type SPD 31.46BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =18- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 4 Service conditions 4.1 Frequency Frequency range is from 47 Hz to 63 Hz a.c 4.2 Voltage The voltage applied continuously between the terminals of the surge protective device (SPD) must not exceed its maximum continuous operating voltage Uc. 4.3 Air pressure and altitude Air pressure is 80 kPa to 106 kPa. These values represent an altitude of +2 000 m to -500 m, respectively. 4.4 Temperatures + normal range: ~5 °C to +40 °C NOTE. This range addresses SPDs for indoor use in weather-protected locations having neither temperature nor humidity control and corresponds to the characteristics of external influences code ABA in |EC 60364-5-51, + extended range: -40 °C to +70 °C NOTE This range addresses SPDs for outdoor use in non weather protected locations: 45 Humi ity «normal range: 5 % to 95% NOTE This range addresses SPDs for indoor use in weather-protected locations having neither temperature nor humidity control and corresponds to the characteristics of external influences code ABS in IEC 60364-5-51, ‘+ extended range: 5 % to 100 % NOTE This range addresses SPDs for outdoor use in non weather protected locations. 5 Classification The manufacture shall classify the SPDs in accordance with the following parameters. 5.1 Number of ports 54.1 One 5.1.2 Two 5.2 SPD design 5.2.1 Voltage switching 5.2.2 Voltage limiting 5.2.3 Combination 5.3 Class |, Il and Ill tests Information required for class I, class Il and class II tests is given in Table 2.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -19- Table 2 - Class |, Il and Ill tests Tests Required information Test procedures (see subclauses) Class | Timp 841 812,8.18 Class I hy 8128.13 Class U, B14 81a 5.4 Location 5.4.1. Indoor SPDs intended for use in enclosures and/or inside buildings or shelters. SPDs installed in outdoor enclosures or shelters are considered for indoor use. 5.4.2. Outdoor SPDs intended for use without enclosures and outside of buildings or shelters (e.g. on low voltage overhead lines), 5.5 Accessibility 5.5.1 Accessible ‘An SPD which can be fully or partly touched by an unskilled person, without the use of a tool to open any covers or enclosures, once installed 5.5.2 Inaccessible An SPD which cannot be touched by an unskilled person either due to being mounted out of reach (e.g. mounted on overhead lines) or due to being located within enclosures which can only be opened by using a tool, once installed 5.6 Mounting method 5.6.1 Fixed 5.6.2 Portable 5.7 Disconneetors (including overcurrent protection) 5.7.1 Location 5.7.4.4 Internal 5.7.1.2 External 5.7.4.3, Both (internal and external) 5.7.2 Protection functions 5.7.2.1 Thermal 5.7.2.2 Leakage current 5.7.2.3 Overcurrent 5.8 Degree of protection provided by enclosures According to IP code of IEC 60529.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -20- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 5.9 Temperature and humidity range 5.9.1 Normal 5.9.2 Extended 5.10 Power syste 5.10.1 AC between 47 Hz and 63 Hz 5.10.2 AC other than the range of 47 Hz to 63 Hz This may require additional and/or modified test procedures. 5.11, Multipole SPD 5.12. SPD failure behaviour 5.12.1. open circuit (standard type SPD) 5.12.2 short-circuit (short-circuiting type SPD) 6 Preferred values for SPD NOTE Proferred values means values which are often used in practice. Depending on real concitions lower and in some cases higher values may be needed, 6.1 Preferred values of impulse discharge current limp for class I tests j 1 limp 15 2 510; 12.8; 20 and 25 kA Q@ 05; 1 25; 5 6,25; 10 and 12,5 As WIR 0,25; 1,0; 6,25; 25; 39; 100 and 156 KIO 6.2 Preferred values of nominal discharge current for class II tests Jy, 0,05; 0,1; 0,25; 05; 1.0; 1,5; 2.0; 25; 3,0; 5,0; 10; 15 and 20 kA 6.3. Preferred values of open-circuit voltage for class Ill tests Us. Ot 0.2 08 1% 2 3 4 5 6 10 and 20kV 6.4 Preferred values of voltage protection level U, 0,08; 0,09; 0,10; 0,12; 0,18; 0,22; 0,33; 04; 0,5; 06; 07; 0,8 0,9; 1,0; 12; 15; 18; 20; 25; 3,0; 40; 5,0; 60; 8,0 and 10kV 6.5 Preferred values of r.m.s. maximum continuous operating voltage U, 45; 52; 63; 75; «85, «95; 110; 130; 150; 175; 220; 230; 240; 255: 260; 275; 280; 320; 335; 350; 385; 400; 420; 440; 460; 510 530; 600; 635; 660; 690; 800; 900; 1000; 1.500; 1800 and 2 000 VBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -21- 7 Requirements 7.4 Gener I requirements 7.4.4 Identification The following information shall be provided by the manufacturer. Markings which are mandatory on the body, or permanently attached to the body, of the SPD: a1) Manufacturer's name or trademark and model number a2) Maximum continuous operating voltage U,, (one value for each mode of protection) a3) Type of current: a.c. or *~" and/or frequency a4) Test classification and discharge parameters shall be printed next to each other for each mode of protection declared by the manufacturer: For test class |: either “test class I” and "Iigp" and the value in kA, and/or {Ti} (T1 in a square} and “my and the value in kA For test class Il: either “test class II” and “/," and the value in kA, and/or F2(T2 in a square) and “/,”" and the value in kA For test class II either “test class III” and "Ug." and the value in kV, and/or {73} (T3 in a square) and "Ugg" and the value in kV. a5) Voltage protection level Up (one value for each mode of protection) a6) Degree of protection provided by the enclosure (IP code) if >1P20 a7) Identification of terminals or leads (if not otherwise identified on the devices) a8) Rated load current /, for two port SPDs and for one port SPDs with separate input and output terminals. Where space does not allow all the above markings to be placed, the manufacturer's name or trademark and model number is sufficient on the SPD; other remaining required markings shall appear on the installation instruction. An SPD may be classified according to more than one test class (e.g. test class | (T1) and test class Il (T2)). In this case, the tests required for all declared test classes shall be performed. If in such case the manufacturer declares only one protection level, the highest protection level shall appear in the marking Information which shall be provided with the products to be delivered: b1) Location (See 5.4) 2) Number of ports b3) Method of mounting b4) — Short-circuit current rating /scca (exemptions see 7.2.5.3) bs) Ratings and characteristics for external disconnector(s), if required b6) Indication of disconnector operation (if any) b7) Orientation for normal installation, if significant b8) Installation instructions — type of LV systems (TN-system, TT-system, IT-system)BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =22- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 — intended connection (line to neutral, line to ground, neutral to ground, line to line) = nominal a.c. system voltages and maximum allowed voltage regulation for which the SPD is designed, mechanical dimensions, lead lengths, etc. b9) Temperature and humidity range (see 4.4 and 4.5) b10) Follow current interrupt rating fy, (except in the case of voltage-limiting SPDs) b11) Residual current /pe b12) Transition surge current rating for short-circuiting type SPD rans b13) The minimum distance from any earthed conductive surface at which the SPD can be installed b14) fax: (optional). Information which shall be available in a product datasheet: ct) Temporary overvoltage rating Uy and/or the type(s) of power system(s) the SPD is designed for according to Annex B and corresponding connection details 2) Total discharge current Jy.) for multipole SPDs (if declared by the manufacturer) and the corresponding test class 3) Voltage drop for two port SPDs c4) Loadside surge withstand capability for two-port SPDs (if declared by the manufacturer) 5) Information about replaceable parts (indicators, fuses, etc. if applicable) 66) Voltage rate of rise du/dt (if declared by the manufacturer) 7) Current factor k, if different from Table 20 68) Modes of protection (for SPDs with more than one mode of protection) Information which shall be provided by the manufacturer for type testing: d1) Presence of switching component(s) (see Annex C) d2) Follow current to be expected during preconditioning test (< 500 A or > 500 A - see Annex C) 43) If the status indication circuitry does not use certified components operated within their ratings, the manufacturer shall provide the appropriate testing standards for the specific component to allow it to be tested d4) Isolation and dielectric withstand of separate isolated circuits d5) prospective short-circuit current for conditioning according 8.3.5.3.2 Compliance is checked by visual inspection 7.1.2 Marking Markings on the device shall be indelible and legible and shall not be placed on screws or removable parts. NOTE A plug-in SPD module is not considered a removable part Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.2. 7.2 Electrical requirements 7.2.1 Protection against direct contact These requirements are valid for accessible SPDs where the maximum continuous operating voltage U, is above 50 V rm.sBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 =23- For protection against direct contact (inaccessibility of live parts), SPDs shall be designed in such a way that live parts cannot be touched when the SPD is installed for the intended use. SPDs, except SPDs classified for mounting out-of-reach-only, shall be so designed that, when they are wired and mounted as for normal use, live parts are not accessible, even after removal of parts which can be removed without the use of a tool. The connection between the earthing terminals and all accessible parts connected thereto shall be of low resistance. Compliance is checked by the tests according IEC 60529 and according 8.3.1 7.2.2 Residual current lpg For all SPDs with a terminal for the protective conductor, the residual current Jpg shall be measured when all SPD terminals are connected to a power supply at the reference test voltage (Uer) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Compliance is checked by the test according 8.3.2 7.2.3 Voltage protection level U, The measured limiting voltage of the SPDs shall not exceed the voltage protection level that is specified by the manufacturer. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.3 7.2.4 Operating duty The SPD shall be capable of withstanding specified discharge currents during application of the maximum continuous operating voltage U, without unacceptable changes in its characteristics, Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.4 7.2.5 Disconnectors and status indicators 7.2.5.1 Disconnectors The SPD shall have disconnectors (which can be either internal, external or both), except SPDs for connection N-PE in TN and/or TT systems only. Their operation shall be indicated by a corresponding status indicator. The required behaviour of the disconnectors during and after various type tests is given in Table 3. Table 3 provides information on the inclusion of disconnectors during the various type tests The required behaviour of disconnectors during and after various type tests is given by pass criteria F, G, H and J of Table 4, and is checked by the tests in accordance with 8.3.5. 7.2.5.2. Thermal protection SPDs shall be protected against overheating due to degradation or overstress This test is not performed on SPDs containing only voltage switching components and/or ABD devices. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.5.2.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =24- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 7.2.5.3 Short-circuit current behaviour ‘An SPD shall fail without causing a hazardous condition or withstand the prospective short- circuit currents of the power system that may occur during an SPD failure. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.5.3, 8.3.5.3.1 and 8.3.5.3.2. The test according 8.3.5.3.1 is only performed if the declared follow current interrupt rating /, is smaller than the test current. These tests are not performed on SPDs classified for outdoor use and for mounting out of reach and for SPDs for connection N-PE in TN and/or TT systems only. 7.2.5.4 Status indicators The manufacturer shall provide information about the function of the indicator and the actions to be taken after change of status indication. A status indicator may be composed of two parts (one of which is not replaced on replacement of the SPD), linked by a coupling mechanism which can be mechanical, optical, audio, electromagnetic, etc. The part of the status indicator which is not replaced shall be capable of operating at least 50 times NOTE The action of the coupling mechanism which operates the non-replaced part of the status Indicator may be simulated by means other than operation of the section within the replaced part of the SPD, e.g. a separate electromagnet or a spring Where there is an appropriate standard for the type of indication used, this shall be met by the non-replaced part of the status indicator, with the exception that the indicator need only be tested for 50 operations. 7.2.6 Insulation resistance The insulation resistance of the SPD shall be sufficient with respect to leakage currents and protection against direct contact. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.6 7.2.7 Dielectric withstand The dielectric withstand of the SPD shall be sufficient with respect to insulation breakdown and protection against direct contact. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.7. 7.2.8 Behaviour under temporary overvoltages An SPD shall pass the TOV-tests according 8.3.8.1 and 8.3.8.2 and shall fulfil the pass criteria according to the relevant tables in Annex B and according 8.3.8.1 and 8.3.8.2 NOTE 1 The tests given in 8.3.8.1 and 8.3.8.2 do not take into account the possibilty of a surge occurring simultaneously with a TOV event SPD shall withstand the overvoltages caused by faults or disturbances in the high voltage system or fail in manner not creating a hazard. SPDs, for which the manufacturer declares in his installation instructions that they may be installed in TT-systems between neutral and PE upstream the main RCD, shall pass the TOVBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 =25- NOTE 2 This covers the application described in 534.2.3.3 of IEC 60364-5-53, 7.2.8.1 TOVs caused by faults or disturbances in the low voltage system For SPDs with a Uc greater than or equal to U; there is no need to perform this test This test shall be performed in accordance with 8.3.8.1 7.2.8.2 TOVs caused by faults in the jigh (medium) voltage system For SPDs with a Uc greater than or equal to Uy there is no need to perform this test Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.3.8.2. 7.3 Mechanical requirements 7.3.1 Mounting SPDs shall be provided with appropriate means for mounting that will ensure mechanical stability Mechanical coding/interlock shall be provided to prevent incorrect combinations of plug-in ‘SPD modules and sockets. ‘Compliance is checked by visual inspection, 7.3.2 Screws, current carrying parts and connections Compliance is accordance with 8.4.1 and checked by inspection and trial mounting. 7.3.3 External connections Electrical connections shail be possible using one of the following means: * screw terminals and bolted connections; + screwless terminals; * insulation piercing connections; * flat quick connect terminations; + flying leads; + other equally effective means or + standardised plugs and/or sockets. The following requirements do not apply to standardised plugs and/or sockets: Terminals shall be designed for the connection of cables having a minimum and a maximum cross-sectional area according to 8.4.2. Terminals shall be fastened to the SPD in such a way that they will not work loose if the clamping screws or the lock nuts are tightened or loosened, A tool shall be required to loosen the clamping screws or the lock nuts. a) Terminals for external conductors shall be such that the conductors may be connected so as to ensure that the necessary contact pressure is maintained permanently. The terminals shall be readily accessible under the intended conditions of use.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 = 26- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 b) The means for clamping the conductors in the terminals shall not serve to fix any other component, although they may hold the terminals in place or prevent them from turning. ©) Terminals shall have adequate mechanical strength, d) Terminals shall be so designed that they clamp the conductor without undue damage to the conductor. e) Terminals shall be so designed that they clamp the conductor reliably and between metal surfaces. f) Terminals shall be so designed or positioned that neither a rigid solid conductor nor a wire of a stranded conductor can slip out while the clamping screws or nuts are tightened. 7.3.34 Screw terminals a) Screws and nuts for clamping the conductors shall have a metric ISO thread or a thread comparable in pitch and mechanical strength NOTE. SI, BA and UN threads may be used as they are virtually equivalent in pitch and mechanical strength to metric 150 threads. b) Terminals shall be so fixed or located that, when the clamping screws or nuts are tightened or loosened, the terminals shalll not work loose from their fixings to the SPDs. These requirements do not imply that the terminals shall be so designed that their rotation or displacement is prevented, but any movement shall be sufficiently limited so as to prevent non-compliance with the requirements of this standard. The use of sealing compound or resin is considered to be sufficient for preventing a terminal from working loose, provided that: + the sealing compound or resin is not subject to stress during normal use, and + the effectiveness of the sealing compound or resin is not impaired by temperatures attained by the terminal under the least favourable conditions specified in this standard. ©) Clamping screws or nuts of terminals intended for the connection of protective conductors shall be adequately secured against accidental loosening. d) Screws shall not be made of metal that is soft or liable to creep, such as zinc or aluminium Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests in accordance with 8.4.2.1. 7.3.3.2 Screwless terminals Terminals shall be so designed and constructed that a) each conductor is clamped individually. During the connection or disconnection the conductors can be connected or disconnected either at the same time or separately, b) it is possible to clamp securely any number of conductors up to the maximum provided. Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests in accordance with 8.4.2.2. 7.3.3.3 Insulation piercing connections Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests in accordance with 8.4.2.3. 7.3.3.4 Flat quick connect terminations Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests in accordance with 8.4.2.4 (under consideration)BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -27- 7.3.3.5 Pigtail connections (flying leads) Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests in accordance with 8.4.2.5. 7.3.3.6 Standardi ed plugs and/or socket outlets Plugs and socket outlets shall correspond to the relevant international or national requirements (e.g. IEC 60884-1, IEC 60320-series). 7.3.4 Air clearances and creepage distances The SPD shall have sufficient air clearances and creepage distances. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.4.3. 7.3.5 Mechanical strength All parts of the SPD relating to the prote: mechanical strength. ion against direct contact shall have sufficient Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.4.4. 7.4 Environmental and material requirements SPDs shall operate satisfactorily under the service conditions specified in accordance with Clause 4. 7.4.1 Protection provided by enclosure (IP code) SPDs shalll be provided with an enclosure for protection against ingress of solid objects and water in accordance with the IP code declared by the manufacturer. Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests in accordance with 8.5.1 7.4.2 Heat resistance ‘SPDs shall be sufficiently resistant to heat. Compliance is checked by the tests in accordance with 8.3.5.1, 8.5.2 and 8.5.3. 7.4.3 Fire resistance Insulating parts of the housing shall be either non-flammable or self-extinguishing. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.5.4. 7.4.4 Tracking resistance The tracking index of insulating materials, which may create a conductive path between electrical connections, are checked by the test in accordance with 8.5.5. Testing is not necessary if the creepage distances are greater or equal to double the values indicated in 8.4.3 or in case of insulating materials made out of ceramic, mica or similar materials.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =28- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 7.4.5 Electromagnetic compatibility 7.4.5.1 Electromagnetic immunity SPDs either incorporating no electronic circuits or incorporating electroni its in which all components are passive (for example diodes, resistors, capacitors, inductors, varistors and other surge protective components) are not sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances expected under normal service conditions and therefore no immunity tests are required. For SPDs containing sensitive electronic circuits, refer to IEC 61000 series. 7.4.5.2 Electromagnetic omission For SPDs not incorporating electronic circuits, or incorporating electronic circuits that do not generate fundamental frequencies greater than 9 kHz in normal operation, electromagnetic disturbances can only be generated during protective operations. The duration of these disturbances is in the order of microseconds to milliseconds. The frequency, level and the consequences of these emissions are considered as part of the normal electromagnetic environment of low-voltage installations. Therefore, the requirements for electromagnetic emissions are deemed to be satisfied and no verification is necessary. For SPDs containing electronic circuits that perform a switching function operating at a frequency of 9 kHz or greater, refer to IEC 61000 series 7.5 Additional requirements for specific SPD designs 7.5.1 Two port SPDs and one port SPDs with separate input/output terminals 7.5.1.1 Rated load current /, The manufacturer shall declare the rated load current ‘Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.6.1.1 7.5.1.2 Overload behaviour The SPD shall not be damaged or altered by overloads, which may occur in normal use. Compliance with this requirement is checked according to 8.6.1.2 7.8.1.3 Load-side short-circuit rating The SPD shall be able to carry the currents caused by a power short-circuit on the load side until it is interrupted either by the SPD itself or by an internal or external disconnector. Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 8.6.1.3. 7.5.2 Environmental tests for outdoor SPDs. Outdoor SPDs shall be sufficiently resistant to UV radiation and corrosion. For proposed test procedures refer to 8.6.2 and Annex F. olated circuits 7.5.3 SPDs with separat Where a SPD includes a circuit that is electrically isolated from the main circuit, the manufacturer shall provide information about the isolation and dielectric withstand voltages between the circuits as well as the relevant standards that the manufacturer is claiming conformity withBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 =29- Where there are more than two circuits, declarations shall be made with regard to each combination of circuits. The isolation and dielectric withstand between the main circuits and separate isolated circuits shall be tested according to 8.3.6 and 8.3.7. 7.5.4 Short-circuiting type SPDs These SPDs shall be capable of withstanding a short-circuit current test at their declared short-circuit current rating after having been overstressed by a surge current according to their transition surge rating Ian: Compliance is checked in accordance with 8.6.4 7.5.5 Portable SPDs classified as pluggable equipment type A For portable SPDs classified as pluggable equipment Type A, the additional requirements given in Annex ZC apply. Compliance is checked by tests of Annex ZC. 7.6 Additional requirements as may be declared by the manufacturer 7.6.1 One-port and two-port SPDs 7.6.1.1 Total Discharge Current Iyotai (for multipole SPDs) This test is only conducted if the manufacturer claims a total discharge current. Compliance is checked in accordance with 8.7.1 7.6.2 Two port SPDs only 7.6.2.1 Voltage drop The voltage drop shall be checked in accordance with 8.7.2. 7.6.2.2 Load-side surge withstand capability If the manufacturer declares a load-side surge withstand capability then compliance is checked in accordance with 8.7.3 7.6.2.3 Voltage rate of se du/dt If the manufacturer declares a du/dt value for a two port SPD contai value shall be tested in accordance with 8. 19 a filtering device, this 8 Type tests Type tests are carried out as indicated in Table 3 on three samples per test sequence. Within any test sequence, the tests shall be carried out in the order given in Table 3. The order in which test sequence are carried out may be varied. Test on terminals shall be performed on three terminal samples for each construction/terminal type. (An SPD with at least three identical terminals fulfils this sample requirement). A sample has passed a test sequence of Table 3 if all the requirements of the relevant test clauses and the relevant pass criteria are fulfilled. If all required samples pass a test sequence, the design of the SPD is acceptable for that test sequence. If two or more test samples fail a test sequence, the SPD does not comply with this standard In the event that a single sample does not pass a test, this test, and those preceding in the same test sequence that may have influenced the result of this test, shall be repeated with three new samples, but this time no failure of any sample is allowed.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =30- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 A set of three samples may be used for more than one test sequence, if agreed by the manufacturer. NOTE For short-circuit current behaviour according 8.3.5.3 special prepared samples are required. If the SPD is an integral part of a product covered by another standard, the requirements of the other standard shall apply to those parts of the product, which do not belong to the SPD section of the product. The SPD section shall comply with the general (7.1), the electrical (7.2), the environmental and material (7.4) requirements of this document. The mechanical requirements of other standards shall also be applied to the SPD. 8.1 General testing procedures If not otherwise specified, the reference standard for high voltage test procedures is IEC 61180-1 Unless otherwise specified, a.c. values given in this standard are r.m.s. values. The SPD shall be mounted and electrically connected in accordance with the manufacturer's installation procedures. Neither external cooling nor heating shall be employed When not otherwise specified, the test shall be performed in free air and the ambient temperature shall be 20°C + 15°C. I not otherwise specified, for all tests where a power supply at Uger oF Up is required, the voltage tolerance for testing shall be ° % When testing SPDs for which the manufacturer supplies integral cables, the full length of those cables shall form part of the SPD under test. If not otherwise specified, during the test, no maintenance or dismantling of the SPD is allowed. External disconnectors shall be selected according to the manufacturer's instructions and connected for testing if required according to Table 3. All tests shall be performed on each mode of protection declared by the manufacturer, however, if some modes of protection have identical circuitry, one single test can be performed on the mode of protection which presents the most vulnerable configuration, using new samples each time. For multimode devices (e.g. 3 phase SPD) in which the protective component circuitry is identical, the testing of each of the modes (e.g. three phases) can fulfil the three sample requirement. For SPDs with a designated N terminal which may be applied in systems without distributed neutral according to the manufacturers instructions, separate testing is required for he L-PE mode of protection with the neutral being unconnected. If the use of tissue paper is required according to Table 3: + For fixed SPDs: tissue paper shall be fixed at a distance of 100 mm +20 mm in all directions of the sample, except the mounting surface. + For portable SPDs: tissue paper shall be wrapped loosely around on all sides of the SPD including the bottom side. If required according to Table 3, a metallic screen shall be located adjacent to all sides of the SPD at the minimum distance specified in 7.1.1 b13). Details, including distances of theBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 =31- metallic screen from the SPD, shall be stated in the test report. The characteristics of the metallic screen shall be as follows: + Structure: — Woven wire mesh — Perforated metal or expanded metal * Ratio hole area/total area: 0,45-0,65 + Size of hole not exceeding 30 mm” * Finish: bare or conductive plating * Resistance: The resistance between the furthest point of the metallic screen and the connection point of the metallic screen shall be sufficiently low not to limit the short- circuit current of the screen circuit The metallic screen shall be connected via a 6A gLigG fuse to one of the SPD terminals under test (Figure 1). The connection of the screen shall be changed to the other SPD- terminal after each short-circuit application. [—fiacee= a Metalic screen 1 Power easuse | ‘requaney YD Ble, — 1 1 1 ee 4 4 Distance matalico SPO fee sam jure 1 — Metallic screen test set-up If the manufacturer sets different requirements for the external disconnector(s) depending upon the prospective short-circuit current of the supply system, all relevant test sequences shall be performed for every combination of required disconnector(s) and corresponding prospective short-circuit currents. Throughout the entire type testing procedure, the status shown by the indicator(s) shall give a clear sign of the status of the part to which it is linked. Where there is more than one method of status indication, for example local and remote indication, each type of indication shall be checked It should be noted that good testing techniques are required for impulse testing and measurements. This is needed to ensure that correct test values are measured and recorded. SPDs shall not create any hazard when operated under the test conditions in accordance with this standard.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =32- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Table 3 — Type test requirements for SPDs Test Test description External | Tissue | Met Subclause [disconnect] paper ‘est | test | Test ors | used | used | Test | Test | requirementitest |connected lass | /etass 1! elas mt 1 [identification and marking | 7.1-117.1.2/8.2 : : A [A Mounting 734 : : ALA Terminals and connections | 7.3.2/7 3.9/84.2 : : a [A Testing for protection lagainst direct contact 720834 : : A TATA Environment, IP code 7411851 - - a [ata Residual current 7221832 - - a_[A (Operating duty test 724/834 (Operating duty tost for tost | 8.3.4.2/8.3.4.5/ classes |, Nor Ill 834.5 a - : ALATA [Adiional ty test for test aaa A al-l|- [Thermal stapiity 7252/8352 | A - i a | a LA [air clearances and creepage distances 794/843 : : aA; ALA Ball pressure test 742/883 z z aA_| A_[A Resistance to abnormal heat and fire 743/854 : : ALATA [Tracking resistance 744/855 - - a [ata 2 [Voltage protection level 7.2.818.5.3 Residual voltage 8334 : zi a. AT Front of wave sparkover 7 jvottage 89.32 ALA Limiting voltage with 3333 . ~|-tTa combination wave ‘2b [See below - only applicable 3 [Insulation resistance 7.2.6/0.36 zi a | ALA Dielectric withstand 7271837 - - a [a [a See below - only if applicable Mechanical strength Tasead : Z a [a [a a Temperature withstand 725/838. , : 4° [Heat resistance 7.421852 z atTata [Tov tests 728/838 [Tvs caused by fauts or | 79 40.304 ldisturbances in the low A A : Atala jvoltage system [Tovs caused by faults in the high (medium) voltage | 7.2.8.289.8.2° | A A : alata system 3° |Shortcireult current 725s/easa| A 7 ~ a lala behaviourBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -33- Table 3 - Type test requirements for SPDs (continued) [Additional taste for specific SPD designs issu ren Metalic Test | Test description eisconnectors|,,©,,| sereen | Test, | Test, | Test sequence] requirementtest ‘connected [a2] “Grea: | 286! [eset ass [Additional teste for wwo-port SPDs and one port-SPDs Separate input / output terminals 36° [Rated load current T5A1/8611] A -]- ]4l4la overload behaviour [7.51.21 86.1.2 -{- [ata lca 2b |Load side short-circuit, current behaviour 7513/8613) a i a a [Additional tosts if dectared by the manufacturer 2a° [Load side surge jwithstand 782.1/87.2 76.22/87." A : alata 76.1.4 /8.7.0 ala 6 [Total discharge current test for multipole SPDs [Additional teste for outdoor use SPDs 7 |For SPDs classified (orden. 7.5.218.6.2 ° Atal. [Additional tosts for SPDs with separate isolated circuits 3a Jisolation between 753/836) separate circuits 337 : alata [Additional tests for short-circuiting type SPDs 8 [change of characteristic procedure [preconditioning to 754/864 - - Jal. short-circuited |condition) [Surge withstand test (in short-circuited 754/864 - -|a Jeondition) IShort-circult current behaviour {in short- 7541864 A -Joa - Jal - [circuited condition) [A = applicable |= not applicable [0 = optional external disconnacars connected means that all isconnectare as specified by the manufacturer shall be tested with the SPD during the type tests, except for RCDs, which are not tested during the ‘operating duty test according to 8.3.4 For these tests intial measurements of leakage currents according to Table 4, pass criterion E may be necessary For this test sequence more than one set of samples may be needed.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A1 =34- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Table 4 — Common pass criteria for type tests ‘Thermal stabilty shall be achieved. The SPO ie considered lo be thermally stable f the crest of the resistive component of the current flowing into the SPD or the power dissipation shows ellher a decreasing tendency or does not inctease during 15 min of U, voltage application immediately after the application of Uc. I he test itself is performed with the SPO energized at U,. then U, either remains applied for these 15 min wilKGul interruption oF is reapplied within loss than 30 Voltage and current records and visual inspection shall show no indication of puncture or lashover. No visible damage shall occur during the test Aftar the lest, small indants and cracks not impairing the protection against direct contact are disregarded during this check, uniass the degree af protection (IP-code) given for the 'SPD is no longer provided, There shell be no visual evidence of burning of the sample afler the test ‘Values for measured limiting voltage after the test shall be below or equal to Up. The measured limiting voltage shall be determined, using the tests describad in 8.3.3, but the test of 8.3.31 is performed only with a 8/20-surge turrant with a erest value Of Jjmp for Test Class | or with Jp for Test Class Ml or with the test of 83.3.3 but only at Ugg for Test class il No excessive leakage currents shall occur afler the test Tne SPD shall be connected as for normal use accorsing to the manulacturer's instructions to a power supply at the reference tost valtage (Uae). The current that flows through each terminal fs measured. Its resistive wave) shall net excead a value of 1 mA, or the current shail not levant test component (measured at the éresl of the si have changed by more than 20 % compared to the ini value determined at the beginning of th sequence Any cosettable or rearmable discannector shall be switched off manually, if applicable, and the di shall be checked by application of two times Ug or 1 000 V a.c., whichever is groatar During the test, no lashover, breakdown of insulation either intaraally (puncture) of externally (Wracking) or any other manifest disruptive discharge shall occur In adaltion for SPD modas connected N-PE only tha current through the PE-terminal shall be measured, whereas the terminals are connected fo @ power supply at the maximum continuous operating votage (Uc). Is resistive Component (measured at the crest of the sine wave) shall not exceed a value of 1 mA, or the current shall not have ‘changed by more than 20 % compared tothe inal value determined atthe beginning of the relovant last sequence. It there is more than one possible connection arrangement for normal use, this check shall be performed for al arrangements Exiemnal disconnaciors a8 specified by the manufacturer hi order after the test. For the purpose of this clause, working order means that there is no damage to the disconnector and that i is still operational. Operation can be checked either manually {where possible) ar by a simple electrical teat agreed between the manufacturer and the laboratory ‘ot operate during the Tesi and shall be in working Internal disconnectors as specified by the manufacturer shall nol operate during the test and shall be in working order after the test For the purpose of this clause, working order means that there 's no damage of the dlsconnector and that is stil operational. Operation can be checked either manually (where possible) ar by a simple electrical test agreed between the manufacturer and the laboratory Disconnection shall be provided by one or more internal andior external disconnector(a), Their corect indication shall be checked ‘SPDs with an IP degree equal to, or greater than, [P20 shall not have live parts accessible with the standardized test finger applied with a force of 5 N (see IEC 60828), except the live parts which were already accessible before the tast when the SPD is filled as in normal use If disconnection (internal of external) accurs during the test, there shall be clear evidence of effective disconnection of the corresponding protective components) It internal isconnection occurs, the test sample is connected as for normal use at the maximum continuous operating voltage Uz and at rated frequency for 1 min. The test source shall have a short-circuit current capablity {8qual or greater than 200 mA. The current thal flows through the relevant protective components shall not exceed value of 1 mA. Currents through components connected in parallel to the relevant protective component(s). or otherwise connected (e.g. indicator circuits) are disregarded for this measurement, as long as they cannol cause a current through the relevant protective components) In addition tne current through the PE-terminal, Including parallel ciults and otner circuits (e.g. Indicator circus), iTany, shal not exceed 1 mA. It there is more than one possible connection arrangement for normal use, this check shall be performed fo arrangements. The short-circuit current from the power source, if any, shall be int and/or exteenal disconnector(s}. pled within 5 § by one oF more internal The tissue paper shall not catch fre. There shall be no explosion or other hazard to either personnel or the facility ‘There shall be no flashover to the melallic screen and the 6 A gL/9G fuse connecting the screen shall not operate during the test ‘Alter completion ofthis test the samples shall be allowed to relum to room temperature and be connected to a power source al Ug for 2h ‘The residual current shall be monitored and not exceed the value measured at the beginning of the test by more than 10 % 018,BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -35- Table 5 — Cross reference for pass criteria versus type tests Pass eteria aye }ol|olelrielHf}ijulKie clause 8.3.3.4 ala A 3.3.4.6 alalalalalala 8.3.5.1 A A 8.3.5.2 A alata 8.3.5.3 a) A alalala 8.3.5.3 b) A clalcle 8.3.5.3.1 A alalala 8.3.5.3.2 A c]alc 8.3.8.1 a) A alalalala 8.3.8.1 b) alalalalalala A A 8.3.8.2 a) A alalalala 8.3.8.2 b) ajalalala A A AlA 8.5.2 A A 8644 A ala 8.6.1.2 a) A alala 8.6.1.2 b) alata A 8.6.1.3 a) A A alalala 8.6.1.3 b) alala alalala 8.6.4.2 A A 8.6.4.3 A alalala B74 alalala A A 873 alalalalalala applicable conditionally applicableBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 = 36 - 61643-11 © IEC:2011 8.1.1. Impulse discharge current used for class | additional duty test The Impulse discharge current passing through the device under test (SPD) Is defined by the Crest Value limp. the Charge Q and the specific energy WR. The impulse current shall show no polarity reversal and shall reach limp within 50 ts. The transfer of the charge Q shall occur within § ms and the specific energy WAR shall be dissipated within 5 ms. The impulse duration shall not exceed 5 ms. Table 6 gives values of @ (As) and W/R (kJ/Q) for example values Of lim, (KA). The relationship between hing, Q@ and W/R is as follows: xa where a=5» 104s imp 5 * 10% s WIR = limp? x b where b= Table 6 ~ Preferred parameters for class | test Timp @ wR within 50 us within 5 ms. within 5 ms. ka As kia 25 128 186 20 10 00 128 6.25 39 70 5 25 5 28 625 2 1 1 1 05 0.25 NOTE One of the possible test impulses which meet the above parameters is the 10/350 waveshape proposed in IEC 62305-1 The following tolerances shall apply: © limp 10 %/+10 % =o 10 %/+20 %; * wR =10 %I+45 %. 8.1.2 Current impulse used for class | and class II residual voltage and operating duty tests The waveshape is 8/20. The tolerances on the current waveshape passing through the device under test are as follows: © crest value +10 % front time +10 % © time to half value =10 % A small overshoot or oscillation is tolerated provided that the amplitude of any oscillation is not more than 5 % of the crest value. Any polarity reversal after the current has fallen to zero shall not be more than 30 % of the crest value.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -37- In the case of two port devices, the magnitude of the reversal shall be less than 5 %, so that it does not affect the measured limiting voltage. 8.1.3 Voltage impulse used for class | and Il sparkover tests The standard voltage waveshape is 1,2/50. The tolerances of the voltage waveshape of the open circuit voltage at the points where the device under test (DUT) will be connected are the following © crest value 25% © front time £30 % + time to half value +20 % Oscillations or overshoot may occur at the crest of the impulse. If the frequency of such oscillations is more than 500 kHz or the duration of the overshoot is less than 1 y's, a mean curve shall be drawn and, for the purpose of the measurement, the maximum amplitude of this mean curve defines the measured crest value of the test voltage. Oscillations exceeding 3 % of the crest value are not allowed on the rising portion of the voltage impulse between 0 % and 80 % of the crest value. The measuring devices shall have an overall bandwidth of a least 25 MHz and the overshoot shall be less than 3 % The short-circuit current of the test generator shall be less than 20% of the nominal discharge current J, of the SPD. 8.1.4 Com n wave used for class Ill tests The standard impulse of a combination waveform generator is characterized by the output voltage under open-circuit conditions and the output current under short-circuit conditions The open-circuit voltage shall have a front time of 1,2 jis and a time to half value of 50 ys The short-circuit current shall have a front time of 8 us and a time to half value of 20 us. NOTE 1 For further guidance on this subject see IEEE C62.48:2009 a) The tolerances of the open circuit voltage Ugg at the points where the device under test (DUT) will be connected are as follows + crest value 25% + front time +30 % * time to half value +20 %. These tolerances are for the generator alone, without any SPD or power supply circuit being connected. Oscillations or overshoot may occur at the crest of the impulse. If the frequency of such oscillations is more than 500 kHz or the duration of the overshoot is less than 1 p's, a mean curve shall be drawn and, for the purpose of the measurement, the maximum amplitude of this mean curve defines the measured crest value of the test voltage. Oscillations exceeding 3 % of the crest value are not allowed on the rising portion of the voltage impulse between 0 % and 80 % of the crest value. The measuring devices shall have an overall bandwidth of at least 25 MHz and an overshoot of less than 3 %. b) The tolerances of the short-circuit current /,, at the points where the device under test (DUT) will be connected are as follows:BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 = 38 - 61643-11 © IEC:2011 * crest value +10 % + front time +10 % + time tohalfvalue +10 %. These generator tolerances shall be met with or without any power supply circuit being connected, depending if the test has to be performed energised or un-energized. A small overshoot or oscillation is tolerated provided that the amplitude of any oscillation is not more than 5 % of the crest value. Any polarity reversal after the current has fallen to zero shall not be more than 30 % of the crest value ©) Test setup: The fictive impedance Z; of the generator shall be nominally 2.9. By definition, the fictive impedance is the ratio of the crest value of the open-circuit voltage U,, divided by the crest value of the short-circuit current leg. The above waveform and tolerance requirements only apply to the test performed at the value of Ugc declared by the manufacturer, which may require some generator adjustment to achieve. For tests performed below Ugo under clause 8.3.3.3 b), no further generator adjustment is required, and the same settings shall be used. The generator coupling element shall preferably be realised by a varistor element with a rating as close as possible to the continuous operating voltage Uc of the device under test, to ensure comparable results among different test laboratories. NOTE 2 This avoids oxcessive offorts for test set-ups because of the non-linearity In the generator coupling element which influences the total generator impedance at different settings for Ugg, The maximum values for crest open-circuit voltage U,, and crest short-circuit current J, are 20 kV and 10 kA respectively. Above these values (20 kV /10 kA), class Il tests shall be performed. The possibility of using decoupling networks for energized testing depends on the internal design of the SPD. * when the SPD does not contain reactive components, the decoupling network is not required, * when the SPD contains reactive components, but does not contain any voltage switching components, preferably no decoupling network shall be used or the measured limiting voltage test according 8.3.3 may be performed by using the alternate test procedure according 8.1.4.1. * when the SPD contains reactive components and voltage switching components, no decoupling network shall be used. Coupling elements and decoupling networks are only necessary for energised testing, Examples for decoupling networks are given in Figure 2 and Figure 3.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © 1EC:2011 =39- Combination wave generator Decoupling coupim nwo | Saana 1 Lee - T AC power El. i supply network N = SPD Pe—+ ae . 4 Ground reference vec 203i Figure 2 - Example of a decoupling network for gle-phase power Combination wave generator Coupling at Decoupling network ly ee . AC power Ly oe . supply network poly ls . SPD N . PEs . Figure 3 - Example of a decoupling network for three-phase power 8.1.4.1 Alternate test circuit to determine the measured limiting voltage (8.3.3) out a decoupling network ‘Two-port SPDs with reactive components create interaction with the reactive components of a back filter. This can produce artificially low values of measured limiting voltage. Tests in such cases shall use the alternative test circuit according Figure 4. a) For a.c. rated SPDs a d.c. voltage of U."\2, shall be applied to the SPD via a diode. The impulse shall preferably be applied via a varistor. b) The application of the impulse shall occur at 100 ms ~'?% after closure of S1. The d.c. voltage shall be disconnected within 10 ms after impulse application. c) Reverse polarity tests can be conducted by reversing the SPD connection to the test circuit. Combination ‘generator Coupling element DC bias generator ° measured U, 2 forac spo liming Upforde. + votage Figure 4 - Alternate test for the measured limiting voltageBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =40- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 8.2 Indelibility of markings This test shall be applied on markings of all types except those made by impressing, molding and engraving. The test is made by rubbing the marking by hand for 15 s with a piece of cotton soaked with water and again for 15s with a piece of cotton soaked with aliphatic solvent hexane with a content of aromatics of maximum 0,1% volume, a kauributanol value of 29, initial boiling- point approximately 65 °C and specific gravity of 0,68 gicm’) After this test, the marking shall be easily legible. 8.3 Electrical tests 8.3.1 Protection against direct contact 8.3.1.1 Insulated parts The sample is mounted as for normal use and the test is conducted using conductors of the smallest cross-sectional area and then again using conductors of the largest cross-sectional area specified in 8.4.2 The standard test finger (in accordance with IEC 60529) is applied in every possible position. For plug-in SPDs (which can be changed without a tool), the test finger is applied in every possible position, when the plug is partially inserted or completely inserted in a socket outlet An electrical continuity indicator operating from a voltage of not less than 40 V and not more than 50 V, one side of which is connected between the all live terminals of the sample linked together and the other side is connected to the test finger to check for the possibility of contact with any live part of the sample. 8.3.1.2 Metal parts Metal parts which are accessible when the SPD is wired and mounted as for normal use shall be connected to earth through a low resistance connection, except of small screws and the like, isolated from live parts, for fixing bases and covers or cover plates of socket-outlets. A current (derived from an a.c. source having a no-load voltage not exceeding 12 V) equal to 1,5 times the rated load current or 25 A, whichever is the greater, is passed between the earthing terminal and each of the accessible metal parts in turn The voltage drop between the earthing terminal and the accessible metal part is measured and the resistance is calculated from the current and this voltage drop. The resistance shall not exceed 0,05 2. NOTE Care should be taken that the contact resistance between the tip of the measuring probe and the metal part under test does not influence the test results. 8.3.2 Residual current Ipg The SPD shall be connected as for normal use according to the manufacturer's instructions The voltage shall be adjusted to the reference test voltage of (Uacr). The residual current flowing through the PE terminal is measured. NOTE 1 If the manufacturer allows more than one configuration for the SPD installation, this test should be performed for every configuration. NOTE 2 The true r.m.s. current value should be measured.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -a- NOTE 3. If the SPD contains a terminal which is dedicated to be connected to a PEN conductor only, then this terminal Is not considered to be a PE terminal Pass criteria The measured residual current value shall not exceed the value declared by the manufacturer according 7.1.1 b11). 8.3.3 Measured limiting voltage The tests on the different SPD types to determine their measured limiting voltages shall be performed according to the flow chart in Figure 5 and the following Table 7BS EN 61643-1 2012+A11:2018 =42- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Class ih est to measure the residual voltage with 8720 currant impulse (s028.3.3.1) Is there @ switching ccompenont? See Tt-1 dt) No. Yes Test to measure the limiting Front of wave sparkover test voltage with the combination (see 8.3.3.3) (e00 8.5.3.2) Determine ‘measures ing voltage Teste completed Crack that the measured limiting vollage doas not exceed the voltage protection level Up as declared by the manufacturer Figure 5 - Flow chart of testing to check the voltage protection level UpBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 =43- Table 7 — Tests to be performed to determine the measured limiting voltage Class Class Class ti Test 83.3.1 x x Test 63.32 x e Test 63.33 x ® To be performed only on voltage switching and combination type SPDs. The following specific test conditions apply. a) All one-port SPDs shall be tested unenergized. b) All two-port SPDs shall be tested energized for the tests according 8.3.3.1 and 8.3.3.3 by means of a voltage source having a nominal current of at least 5A at U,. Positive impulses are applied at the (90 = )° point and negative impulses at (270 + 5)" point on the sinusoidal voltage waveform. ©) For a one-port SPD having terminals, the test is performed without external disconnectors and the voltage is measured at the terminals. For a one-port SPD having connecting leads the voltage is measured with external lead lengths of 150 mm. For a two-port SPD, and a one-port SPD having separate load terminals, the voltage for determining the measured limiting voltage is measured at the outputiload port or load terminals of the SPD and the voltage for determining Up,ax is measured at the input/line port or terminals of the SPD d) The measured limiting voltage and U,,g, are determined by the tests performed according to Figure 5 and Table 7, relevant to the SPD test class. 8.3.3.1 Residual voltage with 8/20 current impulses a) When testing SPDs to class |, 8/20 current impulses with a sequence of crest values of approximately 0,1; 0,2; 0,5; 1,0 times the crest value of Im, shall be applied. When testing SPDs to class Il, 8/20 current impulses with a sequence of crest values of approximately 0.1; 0,2; 0,5; 1,0. times /,_—_shall_~—-be applied If the SPD contains only voltage-limiting components, this test needs only to be performed at crest values of imp for test class 1 or [, for test class Il When Inax is declared by the manufacturer an additional 8/20 current impulse with a crest value of /jnqx Shall be applied and the residual voltage shall be measured and recorded. b) One sequence of positive polarity and one sequence of negative polarity are applied to the SPD. ¢) The interval between individual impulses shall be long enough for the sample to cool down to ambient temperature. d) A current and a voltage oscillogram shall be recorded for each impulse. If relevant, the (absolute) crest values shall be plotted into a discharge current versus residual voltage diagram to /, OF limp. A Curve which best fits the data points shall be drawn. There shall be sufficient points on the curve to ensure that there are no significant deviations on the CUTVE UP £0 fy OF limp e) The residual voltage used for determining the measured limiting voltage is the highest voltage value corresponding to the range of currents for: # class I: Up t0 limp + class I: up to J, NOTE The residual voltage is the highest crest value measured during surge currant flow. Any high frequency disturbances and spikes before and during current flow caused by specific generator design, like ‘crowbar generators, are disregarded f) The value for determining Umax is the highest residual voltage measured at In, Imax OF Imp: 88 applicable depending on the SPD test class,BS EN 61643-1 =44— 61643-11 © IEC:2011 8.3.3.2 Front-of-wave sparkover voltage The 1,2/50 voltage impulse is used. The generator voltage is set to an open circuit output voltage of 6 kV. a) 10 impulses are applied to the SPD. five of positive and five of negative polarity. b) The interval between individual impulses shall be long enough for the sample to cool down to ambient temperature. ©) If sparkover is not observed during each of the 10 impulses on the front of the wave, then a) and b) above are repeated with the generator output voltage increased up to a maximum 10 kV. This shall be recorded in the test report. d) The voltage at the SPD shall be recorded with an oscilloscope. ©) The value for determining the measured limiting voltage and Umax is the maximum sparkover voltage recorded during this test. 8.3.3.3 Limiting voltage with the combination wave To perform this test a combination wave generator is used a) The interval between the individual impulses shall be long enough for the sample to cool down to ambient temperature. b) The voltage of the combination wave generator is set to provide an open-circuit voltage of 0,1; 0,2; 0,5; 1,0 times the Ug¢ as declared by the manufacturer for the SPD. If the SPD only contains voltage-limiting components this test needs to be carried out at Upc only. ¢) With these generator settings four surges will be applied to the SPD at each amplitude: two with positive and two with negative polarity d) An oscillographic record shall be made of the current delivered by the generator into the SPD and the voltage at the output port of the SPD for each impulse. @) The value for determining the measured limiting voltage and Umax is the maximum voltage recorded during this test. NOTE This may elther be the sparkover voltage or the residual voltage depending on the SPD design. 8.3.3.4 Pass criteria for all measured iting voltage tests The pass criteria B, C, | and M according to Table 4 shall apply. 8.3.4 Operating duty test ‘An overview is given in the flow chart for the operating duty test in Figure 6. 2012+A11:2018BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 = 45 Operating duty test 8.3.4 500 A or less Follow current Above 500 A ‘See 7-1-1 d2) (annex C.2) Characteristics [Characteristics of source ‘of source inas.a24 ing.3.4.2.2 Determine the measured limiting voltage in 8.3.3, Test class | ‘what \ Test class Il and Ill (Operating duty ‘esl n8.3.4.3 Additional duty test ina3..4 is the test clase? Ad Operating duty test ingaas. or 8.3.45 I Pass ofteria| in83.46 Test completed Figure 6 - Flow chart of the operating duty test 8.3.4.1 General This is a test in which service conditions are simulated by the application of a stipulated number of specified impulses to the SPD while it is energized at the maximum continuous operating voltage U, via an a.c. source according to 8.3.4.2. The test setup shall comply in with the circuit diagram given in Figure 7 The measured limiting voltage shall be determined using the tests described in 8.3.3, To avoid overstress of the samples, the test is performed: ‘© according to 8.3.3.1, but only at a crest value corresponding to limp for test class | * according to 8.3.3.1, but only at /, for test class I!BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =46- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 * according to 8.3.3.3, but only at Ug, for test class Ill with one positive and one negative surge applied. key Uc: power frequency source according 8.3.4.2 D: SPD gisconnectors, as specified by the 2 manufacturer ue e ) urge DUT? Device under Test (SPD) ur ‘Surge: 8/20 current for Class | and Il operating (SPD) duty test according 8.3.4.3, Impulse discharge current hypp for waeitonal tury ex aceon, S44 Combination wave for Class Ill operating feo at duty test according 8.3.4.5 Figure 7 - Test set-up for operating duty test 8.3.4.2 Power frequency source characteristics for the operating duty test 8.3.4.2.1 SPDs with follow current 500 A or less The test sample shall be connected to a power frequency voltage source. The impedance of the power source shall be such that during the flow of follow current the crest value of the power frequency voltage, measured at the SPD terminals, does not fall below the crest value of its U, by more than 10 %. 8.3.4.2.2 SPDs with follow current above 500 A The test sample shall be connected to a power frequency voltage at U, with a prospective short-circuit current being: + either equal to the follow current interrupt rating |,; declared by the manufacturer in accordance with Table 8 = of 500A whichever is greater, except for SPDs which are only connected between neutral and protective earth in TT- and/or TN-Systems, for which the prospective short-circuit current shall be at least 100 A. NOTE For information on SPO follow current interrupt rating coordination with the available prospective short- Circuit current of the particular power distribution system at the point of installation, refer to IEC 61643-12 anc IEC 60364-5-53, Subclause 534.2.3.5. 8.3.4.3 Class | and Il operating duty tests Three groups of five impulses of 8/20 current impulses with positive polarity shall be applied The test samples are connected to a power source according to 8.3.4.2. Each impulse shall be synchronized to the power frequency. Starting from 0° the synchronization angle shall be increased in steps of 30° with a tolerance of + 5° for each synchronization angle. The tests are described in Figure 8. The SPD shall be energized at U,. The prospective short-circuit current of the power source shall comply with 8.3.4.2 during the application of groups of impulses. After the application of each group of impulses and after the interruption of the last follow current (if any) the SPD shall remain energized without interruption for at least 1 min to check for reignition. After the last group of impulses and the 1 min period the SPD either remains applied or is reapplied within less than 30s to U, for another 15min to check for stability. For that purpose, the short-circuit capability of the power source (at Uc) may be reduced to 5 A.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -47- When testing SPDs to class |, 8/20 current impulses with a crest corresponding to fim, shall be applied. When testing SPDs to class II, 8/20 current impulses with J, shall be applied NOTE If an SPD is classified for test class | and test class Il, this test may be performed only once, but with the most severe set of parameters of both test classes, subject to agreement by the manufacturer. ‘Surge current Operating duty test impulses ‘il Ue | | 18 min i 35 min 25 min (ec oor Figure 8 — Operating duty test timing diagram for test classes | and I The interval between the impulses is 50 s - 60 s, the interval between the groups is 30 min - 35 min, It is not required that the test sample is energized between the groups. All current impulses shall be recorded and the current records shall show no sign of puncture or flashover of the samples 8.3.4.4 Addi nal duty test for test class | This test is carried out with current impulses in steps up to lin Passing through the SPD. The SPD shall be energized at U,. The prospective short-circuit current of the power source shall be 5 A during the application of impulses. After the application of each impulse and after interruption of each follow current (if any) the SPD shall remain energized without interruption for at least 1 min to check for re-ignition. After that period the SPD either remains applied or is reapplied within less than 30s to U,for another 15 min to check for stability. For that purpose the short-circuit capability of the power source shall also be 5 A Current impulses of positive polarity shall be initiated in the corresponding positive crest value of the power frequency voltage source to the energized test sample as follows. a) One current impulse at 0,1 limp: check thermal stability; cool down to ambient temperature b) One current impulse at 0,25 Imp: check thermal stability: cool down to ambient temperature. ©) One current impulse at 0,5 imp: check thermal stability; cool down to ambient temperature. d) One current impulse at 0,75 Imp: check thermal stability; cool down to ambient temperature. ) One current impulse at 1,0 | temperature. limp! check thermal stability: cool down to ambient The timing diagram is described in Figure 9BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 = 48 61643-11 © IEC:2011 ‘Additional duty test for test class Powered at Uc during and after each impulse current shot [0.1 hinp [2.25 fimp|8 timp {9.78 tmp|1-0 Fimp limp Ue) | Ue | | Ue Us| | Ue 5A 5A. | SA 5A 5A 18min 15min 15min 18min 18min ec ssov4 Figure 9 - Additional duty test timing diagram for test class | 8.3.4.5 Class Ill operating duty tests The SPD is tested with three groups of impulses corresponding to Ug, with * five positive impulses initiated at crest value of positive half cycle (45°) + five negative impulses initiated at crest value of negative half cycle (45°) * five positive impulses initiated at crest value of positive half cycle (45°) The timing diagram is described in Figure 10. Combination wave impulses SUL Li) Aue fy fm 30 min 30 min vee ante Figure 10 ~ Operating duty test timing diagram for test class III 8.3.4.6 Pass criteria for all operating duty tests and for the additional duty test for test class I The pass criteria A, B, C, D, E, F, G and M according to Table 4 shall apply. 8.3.5 Disconnectors and safety performance of overstressed SPDs 8.3.5.1 Temperature withstand test The SPD is kept in a heated cabinet at an ambient temperature of 80 °C +5 K for 24 h. The pass criteria € and G according to Table 4 shall apply. 8.3.5.2 Thermal stability Test settings This test procedure addresses two different designs: * for SPDs containing only voltage limiting components the following procedure a) applies.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 =49- * for SPDs containing both voltage limiting and voltage switching components the following procedure b) applies ‘Sample preparation For SPDs with different non-linear components connected in parallel, this test has to be performed for every current path of the SPD by disconnectingfinterrupting all the remaining current paths. If components of the same type and parameters are connected in parallel, they shall be tested as one current path. Any voltage switching component within the current path under test, which is connected in series with a voltage limiting component shall be short-circuited by a copper wire or dummy with a diameter such that it does not melt during the test. ‘The manufacturer shalll provide samples prepared according to the above requirements. a) Test procedure for SPDs having only voltage limiting components The test samples shall be connected to a power frequency source. The voltage shall be high enough to allow a current to flow through the SPD. For this test, the current is set to a constant value, The tolerance for the test current is +10 %. The test is started at a value of 2 mA r.m.s. for the first sample, or at Us, if the leakage current at Uc does already exceed 2 mA r.m.s. This value of current is then increased in steps of either 2mA or 5% of the previously adjusted test current, whichever is greater. For the other two samples the starting point shall be changed from 2mA to a current corresponding to 5 steps below the current value at which the first sample disconnected Each step is maintained until thermal equilibrium is reached (i.e. variation of temperature at the hottest spot less than 2 K within 10 min). The outer surface temperature on the hottest spot of the housing of the SPD (for accessible ‘SPDs only) and the current through the SPD are monitored continuously. NOTE 1 The hottest spot of the SPD may be determined by an intial test or alternatively many points may be rmonitorad in order to datarmine the hottest spot This test is interrupted if all non-linear components under test are disconnected. The voltage shall not be increased further in order to avoid any malfunction of disconnectors. NOTE 2 In case of doubt that all non-linear components are disconnected a visual inspection should be parformed. NOTE 3. Cracking of components alone is not considered as disconnection, If the voltage across the SPD falls below Uger during the test, the current regulation is discontinued and the voltage is adjusted back to Uger and maintained for a duration of 15 min, Continuous current monitoring is not longer required, The source shall have a short- circuit current capability which will not limit the current before any disconnector operates. The maximum available current value shall not exceed the short-circuit current rating declared by the manufacturer. b) Test procedure for SPDs having a voltage switching component in series with other components. The SPD is energized with a power frequency source at Uper and having a short-circuit current capability which will not limit the current before any disconnector operates. TheBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =50- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 maximum available current value shall not exceed the short-circuit current rating declared by the manufacturer. If no significant current flows, test procedure a) shall be followed. NOTE 4 The usage of “no significant current” infers that the SPD has not entered its onset of conduction transition (Le. SPD remains thermally stable) Pass criteria The pass criteria C, H, I, J, M and O according to Table 4 shall apply. In addition for indoor SPDs the surface temperature rise shall not exceed 120 K during and after the test. Five (5) min after disconnection of all non-linear components under test the surface temperature rise shall not exceed 80 K. 8.3.5.3 Short-circuit current behaviour tests This test is not applied to SPDs which are either ‘* classified for outdoor use and for mounting out of reach, or + for connection N-PE in TN and/or TT systems only. Table 8 - Prospective short-circuit current and power factor Ip (kA) | % cose (0) pats 0.98 18 < Ip 30 09 30 58 -0% st, <5 545% min “3% or, 2 0.8 after current interruption Figure 13 - Timing diagram for SPD’s failure mode simulationBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -54- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Each of the following tests shall be performed on a new set of three preconditioned samples as above at Uper with a short-circuit current of 100 A, 500A and 1 000 A, respectively, unless these values exceed the declared short-circuit rating of the SPD. ‘A further test shall be performed on three preconditioned samples as above and at Uper with a prospective short-circuit current equal to the manufacturer's declared short-circuit current rating. For this test, the time interval between the completion of the conditioning test and the application of Upeg shall be as short as possible and shall not exceed 100 ms. If all oscillograms of the tests on the first set of samples (100 A test set up) show a disconnection within 5 s during the application of the conditioning voltage, no further test is performed. Pass criteria The pass criteria C, |, M and N according to Table 4 shall apply. In general pass criteria H and J according to Table 4 shall apply in addition, except for + short circuiting type SPDs + SPDs where the current is interrupted during the application of Uper where no disconnection occurs. For this test any damage to electronic indicator circuitry during the conditioning test is not regarded as a failure 8.3.6 Insulation resistance This test is not applicable to SPDs having a metallic enclosure connected to protective earth. ‘Sample preparation Additional entry holes for cables, if there are any, are left open. If there are any knockouts, one of them is opened. Coverings and other parts which are detachable without tools, are removed and undergo the same moisture treatment, Test procedure The moisture treatment is carried out in a humidity cabinet at a relative humidity of 93 % 43 % RH. The air temperature is kept at all points, where the test sample can be positioned, within #2 K at a suitable temperature T between 20 °C and 30 °C. Before putting the test samples into the humidity cabinet, they shall have a temperature between T and (T+4) in °C. NOTE 1 In most cases the test samples can be brought to the required temperature, if they are kept at least 4 h at this temperature before the moisture treatment The test samples shail be kept in the humidity cabinet for 2 days (48 h). NOTE 2. The required humidity can be achieved by putting in the humidity cabinet, a saturated hydrous solution of Sodium sulphate (Na2S0q) or potassium nitrate (KNOs), having a sufficient contact surface with the ai After a delay of between 30 min and 60 min following the humidity treatment, the insulation resistance is measured 60 s after having applied a d.c. voltage of 500 V. This measurement is carried out in the humidity cabinet or in the room into which the specimens were brought to reach the determined temperature, after having refitted the parts which might have been detached.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -55- The measurement has to be performed as follows: a) between all interconnected live parts and the SPDs body accessible to accidental contact The expression "body" in the sense of this test means + all touchable metal parts and a metal foil on surfaces of insulating material, which are touchable after installation as for normal use, ‘+ the surface on which the SPD is mounted, if necessary, covered with metal foil, ‘+ screws and other facilities for fastening the SPD on its support. For these measurements, the metal foil is put on in such a way, that perhaps existing casting mass is effectively tested. Protective components connected to PE may be disconnected for this test. b) between the live parts of the SPD main circuit and live parts of separate isolated circuits, if there are any. Pass criteria The insulation resistance shall not be lower than + 5'M0 for the measurements according to a), + 2M® for the measurements according to b). 83.7 Dielectric withstand SPDs classified for outdoor use are tested between the terminals with the internal parts removed. During this test, the SPD is subjected to sprinkling according to 9.1 of IEC 60060-1. SPDs classified for indoor are tested as indicated in a) and b) of 8.3.6 SPDs aro tested with an a.c. voltage according to Table 9. Starting with not more than half the required a.c. voltage, this voltage is increased to the full value within 30 s which is maintained for 1 min. Table 9 — Dielectric withstand ‘SPD continuous operating voltage [AC test voltage v ww 1 7 22 33 00 < U, < 1 200 42 4.200 5 kA tested according to class I! shall be capable of clamping conductors with a cross-section of at least 4 mm2,BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =62- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 8.4.2.1 Terminals with screws 8.4.2.1.1 General These tests are made by means of a suitable screwdriver or spanner applying a torque as shown in Table 10. The terminals are fitted with copper conductors of the smallest or largest cross-sectional areas specified in 8.4.2, solid or stranded, whichever is least favourable. The conductor is inserted into the terminal for the minimum distance prescribed or, where no distance is prescribed, until it just projects from the far side, and in the position most likely to assist the wire to escape. The clamping screws are then tightened with a torque equal to two-thirds of that shown in the appropriate column of Table 10, Each conductor is then subjected to a pull of the value, in newtons, shown in Table 12. The pull is applied without jerks, for 1 min, in the direction of the axes of the conductor space. During this test, the conductor shall not move noticeably in the terminal. Table 11 - Cross-sections of copper conductors for screw-type or screwless terminals ‘Maximum continuous load current for Range of nominal cross-sections to be clamped two-port SPDs or one-port SPDs with (single conductor) ‘Separate inputfoutput terminals * A mm ‘American Wire Gauge Up to and including 13 1102.6 18 to 14 Above 13 up to and including 16 tod 181012 Above 16 up to and including 25 15106 161010 Above 25 up to and including 32 2810 10 14108 Above 32 up to and including 90 41016 12106 Above 50 Up to and including 80 10 10 25 Bt Above 80 Up to and including 100 16 10 35 6t02 Above 100 up to and including 125 25 t0 50 Ato4 ® It is required that, for current ratings up to and including 50 A, terminals be designed to clamp solid conductors as well as rigid stranded conductors; the use of flexible conductors is permitted. Nevertheless, itis permitted that terminals for conductors having cross-sections from 1 mm? up to 6 mm? be designed to clamp solid conductors onlyBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -63- 8.4.2.1.2 Pull-test for screw terminals, Table 12 - Pulling forces (screw terminals) Cross-section of conductor ftcceptedbytneterminal’ | Upto4 | Uptos | Upto10 | Uptoss | uptoso Pa 0 0 0 0 100 a) The terminals are fitted with copper conductors (solid or stranded), of the smallest or largest cross-sectional areas as specified in 8.4.2, (whichever is the least favourable) and the terminal screws are tightened with a torque equal to two-thirds of the values shown in the appropriate column of Table 10. The terminal screws are then loosened and the part of the conductor which may have been affected by the terminal is inspected. Pass criteria The conductors shall show neither undue damage nor severed wires Conductors are considered to be unduly damaged if they show deep or sharp indentations. During the test, terminals shall not work loose and there shall be no damage such as breakage of screws or damage to the head slots, threads, washers or stirrups, that will impair the further use of the terminal. b) The terminals are fitted with a rigid stranded copper conductor according to Table 13 Before insertion in the terminal, the wires of the conductors are suitably reshaped The conductor is inserted into the terminal until the conductor reaches the bottom of the terminal or just projects from the far side of the terminal and in the position most likely to assist a wire to escape. The clamping screw or nut is then tightened with a torque equal to two-thirds of that shown in the appropriate column of Table 10. Pass criteria After the test, no wire of the conductor shall have slipped out of the SPD terminal Table 13 - Conductor dimensions Range of nominal cross ‘sections to be clamped Stranded conductor rome Number of wi 1102.5* 7 1 t04* 7 18106° 7 2,510 10 7 41018, 7 1010.25 7 161035, 9 25 to 50 Under consideration © the terminal is intended to clamp solid conductors only (see table footnote of Table 11), the testis not performed.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 -64- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 8.4.2.2 Screwless terminals Compliance is checked by the following tests. The terminals are fitted with new copper conductors (solid or stranded), of the smallest or largest cross-sectional areas as specified in 8.4.2, (whichever is the least favourable). Each conductor is then subjected to a pull of the value shown in Table 14. The pull is applied without jerks for 1 min in the direction of the axis of the conductor. Pass criteria During the test, there shall be no movement of the conductor in the terminal or any indication of damage. Table 14 — Pulling forces (screwless terminals) [Gross sectional areal Ts] 20] 38] 55] 80] @ ] 2] 3 mm? os | ors | 10 | Ys | 25 |e | @ | to | we | 25 | 38 Pall force so | 30 | as | 40 | so | 60 | a0 | oo | x00 | 138 | 190 8.4.2.3 Insulation piercing connections 8.4.2.3.1 Pull test on terminals designed for single core conductors Compliance is checked by the following tests. The terminals are fitted with new copper conductors (solid or stranded), of the smallest or largest cross-sectional areas as specified in 8.4.2, (whichever is the least favourable) Screws, if any, are tightened according to Table 10. The conductors are connected and disconnected five times, new conductors being used each time. After each connection the conductors are subjected to a pull, without jerks, for 1 min in the axis of the tapping conductor according to the value given in Table 14. Pass criteria During the test. there shall be no movement of the conductor in the terminal or any sign of damage. 8.4.2.3.2 Pull test on terminals designed for multi-core cables or cords The pull-out test on the SPD terminals designed for multi-core cables or cords is carried out as for single core conductors, except that the pull force is applied to the entire multi-core cable or cord instead of to the individual core. The pull force is calculated according to the following formula: F= F(x) vn where F is the total force to apply; nis the number of cores; F(x)is the force for one core according to the cross-section of one conductor (see Table 14), During the test, the cable or cord shall not slip out of the terminals.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -65- 8.4.2.4 Flat quick connect terminations Under consideration. 8.4.2.5 Pigtail connections (flying leads) 8.4.2.5.1 Pull test on flying lead conductors Compliance of an integral flying lead, intended to be connected in the field to the power system, shall be checked by the following tests. A flying lead and anchorages shall withstand without damage or detachment a direct pull of 89 N for one minute, applied to the lead from any angle which the construction or the device will allow. Pass criteria During the test, there shall be no movement of the conductor or any sign of damage. 8.4.3 Verification of air clearances and creepage distances SPDs for domestic and similar applications shall be designed for pollution degree 2. SPDs for more stringent environmental applications may require special precautions, ¢.9. an appropriate SPD housing or an additional enclosure, which will ensure pollution degree 2 for the SPDs. NOTE SPD-housings without ventilation openings are considered to provide adequate protection to limit the pollution sufficient to allow the application of pollution degree 2 requirement to internal creepage distances. For SPDs for outdoor and out of reach applications pollution degree 4 applies. This may be reduced to pollution degree 3 for internal distances, if they are covered by an adequate housing ensuring pollution degree 3 conditions The electrode spacing of spark gaps shall not be considered for the determination of air clearances and creepage distances. Pass criteria The air clearances and creepage distances shall not be smaller than the values indicated in Table 15 and Table 16. NOTE For altitudes exceeding 2 000m refer to IEC 60684-1:2007, Table F.2, and use Umax 2 Input parameter to the columns for Case A ~ in homogeneous field conditions, to dotarmine the required clesrances. But in any caso, the minimum requirements according Table 15 of this standard should be fulfilled for mechanical reasons.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11: -66- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Table 15 — Air clearances for SPDs >4000V >6 000 Umax” <2o00v | Ni eseud ids _ ez 87s _ oor waists ss LL 10 waysks NA pepuno.6 o Bulpum jesued z6L _ (eq) eee. 62h (Zoz) 002 eseyd eons - vee 9% ze oez ()+ A agen | 11 | gat) M4) | seul deieee uonnquisip | T1/3a-7 semod aut wiaishs uonngiysip 19m0d x jouoneinbe: | aBey0n 26e300 wiaysks oy (uopoajoad jo peroetea jeuluow apo 043 uo Buypuedap) 429 eBe3I0n ys9} souerzjoyBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 = 86 - 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Annex B (normative) TOV Ra! gs The test procedure depends on the intended application of an SPD in a low-voltage power distribution system according to the installation instructions given by the manufacturer. For systems defined in IEC 60364 series, values are given below in Table B.1 Table B.1 - TOV test values for systems complying with IEC 60364 series ‘Application | TOV test parameters ‘SPDs connacted to: For 28 8 For t,=120 min For t,=200 ms (Lv-system faults in (LV-system faults in (HV-system faults) consumer installation) | distribution system and loss | (requirement to 7.2.8.2 {requirement to ‘of neutral ‘and test 8.3.8.2), 7.284 (requirement to 7.2.8.4 and test 8.3.8.1) ‘and test 8.3.8.1) Withstand mode | Withstand or safe failure Withstand or safe required mode acceptable failure mode acceptable TOV test values Uy (Vv) TN-systems: Connected (-(PE)N or L-N) 1,32 * User 18 * Une Connected N-PE Connected LL Trsystems Connected LPE 19 Uper 1,32 « Une 1200 + User Connected LN 1,32 Unee 39x Une Connected N-PE 1200 Connected LiL Tr-systems Connected LPE 1200 * User Connected LN 1.32 x nee 33x Uper Connected N-PE 1200+ User Connected LL Upee reference test voltage used for testing and taking Into account the maximum voltage regulation of the power system (see Annex A). In TN: and TT-systems: nominal a.c. r.m.s. line voltage to earth; in IT-systems: nominal a.c. voltage between line conductor and neutral conductor or midpoint conductor, as appropriate (see 442.1.2 of IEC 60364-4-44:2007) 1.82% _Upes equals 1.4 x U, in case the voltage regulation does not exceed +10 % (see 442.5 of IEC 60364-4-44:2007). NOTE As voltage ragulation exceeds 10 % in some counties, only Uger Is used in this standard for general applicability. Further information on voltage regulation can be found in IEC 60038.BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -87- B.1__ Special distribution system requirements Some countries require additional TOV test values and testing durations as given below. For specific applications with conditions different than the ones given in Table B.1 and different from the special distribution system requirements given below, the TOV test values Ur and the testing duration may be defined by agreement between the manufacturer and the user, depending on actual network configurations and conditions. The values of Uy and the corresponding duration(s) shall be declared on the SPDs data sheet according to 7.1.1 c1). For North American systems the values are given below in Table B.2. Table B.2 ~ TOV test parameters for North American systems Values are under considerationBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11: = 88 - 61643-11 © IEC:2011 For Japanese system values are given below in Table B.3. Table B.3 - TOV test parameters for Japanese systems Application TOV test parameters LV system faults HV system faults ‘Not specified for ty=120 min uration fort for ty (LV-system faults in disiribution system and loss of neutral Withstand or safe failure mode acceptable (requirement to 7.2.8.4 ‘and test 8.3.8.1), SPDs connected to: TOV test values Uy [V] TN systems Connected L-N(PE) or LN V8 Uper ‘Connected NPE ‘Connected L-L TT systems Connected L-PE V8 Unce 180+ User | 300+ Uper | 600+ Uper ‘Connected L-N V8 * Oper ‘Connected NPE 150 300 600 Connected L-L TT systems ‘Connected L-PE 1.200 User Connected L-N 3% Uner ‘Connected N-PE 1 200° User Connected LL Unee Teference test voltage used for testing and taking into account the maximum voltage regulation of the power system (see Annex A). NOTE 1 These values are requ 4 by ministorial ordinance of technical standards for electrical facilities. NOTE 2 As voltage regulation exceeds 10 % in some countries, Uper is used in this standard only for general appiicabilily. Further information on voltage regulation can be found in IEC 60038 018,BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -89- Annex C (normative) Tests to determine the presence of a switching component and the magnitude of the follow current These tests should be performed by the manufacturer to provide the information required according to 7.1.1 d1) and/or 7.1.1 42) C.1_ Test to determine the presence of a switching (crowbar) component This test has to be performed only if the internal design of the SPD is not known. A new sample shall be used for this test only. The standard 8/20 current impulse is used for class | and class II tests of SPDs with a crest value according to J, OF limp a5 declared by the manufacturer. For class Ill test of an SPD, a combination wave generator shall be used with an open-circuit voltage equal to the Us. declared by the manufacturer. One impulse shall be applied to the SPD (in the case of a two-port SPD, the impulse shall be applied to its input and output terminals). Oscillographic record of the voltage across the SPD shall be taken (in the case of a two-port ‘SPD, the voltage measurement shall be taken across the input terminal of the SPD) If the waveshape of the recorded voltage shows a sudden collapse, the SPD is considered as containing a switching (crowbar) component. €.2 Test to determine the magnitude of the follow current This test is intended to determine if the crest value of the follow current is above or below 500 A. If the internal design and the crest value of the follow current of the SPD are known, this preliminary test is not required. a) The test shall be made with a separate test sample. b) The prospective short-circuit current shall be /, = 1,5kA with a power factor cos 9 = 0,95 ©) It Is connected to a power frequency voltage source with sinusoidal a.c. voltage. The power frequency voltage measured at the terminals, shall be the maximum equal to the continuous maximum operating voltage Uc °, %. The frequency of the a.c. voltage source shall correspond to the rated frequency of the SPD. d) The follow current shall be initiated with an impulse current 8/20 or a combination wave. e) The crest value shall correspond to In, limp OF Upe f) The current impulse shall be initiated 60 electrical degrees before the crest of the power frequency voltage. Its polarity shall coincide with the polarity of the half wave of the power frequency voltage in which it is initiatedBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =90- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 9) If at this synchronization point there is no follow current, then the impulse current 8/20 has to be initiated later in steps of 10 electrical degrees each in order to determine if a follow current is generatedBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -91- Annex D (normative) Reduced test procedures Number of samples to be submitted and test sequence to be applied for verification of conformity, For products already tested according to IEC 61643-1:2005, the simplified test procedure according to Table D.1 may be applied For new products, complete type tests and samples according to Clause 7 and Table 3 are required,BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =92- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Table D.1 — Reduced test procedure for SPDs complying with IEC 61643-1:2005 Test sequence Test description Subclause _| Testing required 7 [eentteaton ane maning Tara aae Yes Neunting 734 No [Terminals a comastone TaaTa.aEAD Ne Testing te proocion spans doe arta 72.0834 No. [Ensirnmert, Peace TAA (85a Ne Resaual urn 7221832, Yes peraung aay vat PPRIER] Ne ‘Oparaing daly Tal fortes Sasane 1 Trang BSa2/ 63.05) 6305 Ne [Ferma sity Ta52/8355 Yes [iclesrancer and caepage deanoee Tareas Yes Ba eressure test 742/853 Ne. Rossanes fo abnormal heat and fe TASTES No. [racung resistance 744/85 Ne. 2 [tage Prtesion ev 7238.38 Ne Residual votage asst No. Frnt o wave sarhver vlage 332 No. En Taare be 7 ~ [See below - only W appicable [Temperature withstand 72578551 No. @ [aoa ressinee [XFIETSI Te [roves 728/838 Yes “TOs eased by Tall ne Tow woage oye Tza1/esat Yes Tvs suse by fate nthe righ vole system 7232/6382 Yes BF [Shorea eurert etarou tests 72518353 Yes Test Test description Subelause Testing sequence required Be° | Rated bad covert ead Teett cm Bb | Lond sch shor-creat caren bohaonr 7513/8613 Yor 3b__| Valoge cep 76217872 No ‘Dat | Lond ede surge wiheand 7221873 Yee Load se shore erent boaviw ea 75.1.3/861.5 Yes 6 ___| Toa dnchargeeuront ves fr muliple SPOe [AREIEEAI Yes 7 Far SPDs castes ouoor 7521862 Yer ‘3a | lesan betneeneaparat reas 7aa/e26/837 No @ ‘Shang of naactarss proseurepraonaiionng To Shar aveaed Tease yee Siege nihlnd Wa in soe Srevted endion) 75a 186 Yes shateut urentbetavou fest (In ahor led eondion) 754/866 yes © For this test sequence more than one set of samples may be needed,BS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 61643-11 © IEC:2011 -93- Annex E (informative) Alternative circuits for testing SPDs under TOVs caused by faults in the high (medium) voltage system Franstormar TOV-Transformer 1200 Tine diagren Lek, Transformer Ky PE TOV Transformer Tine dagam 1200 r= we Ky —4- *00me— 2 ks vie of L Figure E.1 — Examples of a three-phase and single-phase circuit for use in testing SPDs under TOVs caused by faults in the high (medium) voltage system vec manBS EN 61643-11:2012+A11:2018 =94- 61643-11 © IEC:2011 Annex F (informative) Environmental tests for outdoor SPDs F.1 Accelerated aging test with UV radiation Expose three complete SPDs, as to be installed for outdoor use, to 1 000 h of UV radiation (UV-B) and water spray as follows: 500 cycles of 120 min each, consisting of 102 min of UV light at 60 °C, 18 min of UV light and water spray at 65 °C and 65 % RH. The UV radiation shall be according to |SO 4892-2, method A. ISO 4892-1 and ASTM 151 are to be used for general guidance for the test. The samples shall be connected to a power source at U, during the test and residual current shall be monitored at 120 min intervals. After completion of this test, the samples shall be tested according to F.2 Pass criteria During and after the test the samples shall be visually inspected for voids, cracks, tracking and surface erosion. The residual currents shall not increase by more than 10 %. The degree of tracking, surface erosion and cracking shall be assessed to determine if this will compromise the enclosure of the product to meet the other electrical and mechanical performance requirements of this standard. F.2_ Water immersion test The test is performed in accordance with Figure 8 of IEC 60099-4. The test samples shall be kept immersed in a vessel, in boiling de-ionized water with 1 kg/m* of NaCl, for 42 h. NOTE 1 The characteristics of the water described above are those measured at the beginning of the test. NOTE 2. This temperature (boiling water) can be reduced to 80 °C (with a minimum duration of 168 h, @.9. one week) when the manufacturer claims that the material of the sealing system is not able to withstand the Bolling temperature for a duration of 42 h. At the end of boiling, the SPD shall remain in the vessel until the water has cooled down to approximately 20 °C (+ 15 °C) and shall be maintained in the water till the verification tests are performed. After the water immersion test the samples shall be subjected the dielectric test (see F.3) F.3 Dielectric test The test samples shall be subjected to a dielectric test at a power frequency sinusoidal voltage of 1 000 V plus twice the reference test voltage Uper for 1 min and the leakage current shall be measured. The test voltage shall be applied as follows: a) SPD with metallic housing with or without mounting bracket The voltage shall be applied between all terminals or external leads which are not internally connected to the housing, neither directly nor through surge protective components, connected together, and the metallic housing. If all terminals and external leads are connected directly or through components to the conductive housing, this test is not performed b) SPD with non-conductive housing with non-conduct e of without mounting bracket