MI 3122 Smartec Z Line-Loop / RCD Standards applied
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2.3 Standards applied
The MI 3122 Smartec Z Line-Loop / RCD instrument is manufactured and tested according
to the following regulations, listed below.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
IEC/ EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements -- Part 1: General requirements
Class B (Hand held equipment used in controlled EM environments)
IEC/EN 61326-2-2 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements -- Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test
configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for
portable test, measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-
voltage distribution systems
Safety (LVD)
IEC/ EN 61010 - 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC/ EN 61010 - 031 Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical
measurement and test
Functionality
IEC/ EN 61557 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and
1500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of
protective measures
Part 1 General requirements
Part 3 Loop resistance
Part 6 Residual current devices (RCDs) in TT and TN systems
Part 7 Phase sequence
Part 10 Combined measuring equipment
Other reference standards for testing RCDs
IEC/ EN 61008
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral
overcurrent protection for household and similar uses
IEC/ EN 61009
Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent
protection for household and similar uses
IEC/ EN 60755
General requirements for residual current operated protective
devices
IEC 60364-4-41
Electrical installations of buildings - Part 4-41: Protection for safety
- Protection against electric shock
BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations
AS / NZ 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment