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60998-2-3:2004

Incorporating corrigendum no 1

Connecting devices for

low-voltage circuits for

household and similar

purposes —

Part 2-3: Particular requirements for

connecting devices as separate entities

with insulation-piercing clamping units

The European Standard EN 60998-2-3:2004 has the status of a

British Standard

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This British Standard was

published under the authority

of the Standards Policy and

This British Standard was published by BSI It is the UK implementation of

EN 60998-2-3:2004, incorporating corrigendum November 2006 It was derived

by CENELEC from IEC 60998-2-3:2002 It supersedes BS EN 60998-2-3:1994 which is withdrawn

The CENELEC common modifications have been implemented at the appropriate places in the text and are indicated by tags (e.g )

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee PEL/23, Electrical accessories, to Subcommittee PEL/23/2, Connecting devices

A list of organizations represented on PEL/23/2 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

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

Amendments issued since publication

16841Corrigendum No 1

31 January 2007 Change to 10.107.2

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as separate entities with insulation-piercing clamping units

(IEC 60998-2-3:2002, modified)

Dispositifs de connexion

pour circuits basse tension

pour usage domestique et analogue

Partie 2-3: Règles particulières

pour dispositifs de connexion

en tant que parties séparées

avec organes de serrage

à perçage d'isolant

(CEI 60998-2-3:2002, modifiée)

Verbindungsmaterial

für Niederspannungs-Stromkreise für Haushalt und ähnliche Zwecke Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen für Verbindungsmaterial

als selbständige Betriebsmittel mit Schneidklemmstellen (IEC 60998-2-3:2002, modifiziert)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2004-03-01 CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat 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 responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom

Incorporating corrigendum November 2006

Foreword

The text of the International Standard IEC 60998-2-3:2002, prepared by SC 23F, Connecting devices,

of IEC TC 23, Electrical accessories, together with common modifications prepared by the CENELEC

Reporting Secretariat SR 23F, was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as

EN 60998-2-3 on 2004-03-01

This European Standard supersedes EN 60998-2-3:1993

The following dates were fixed:

– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented

at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2005-03-01 – latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2007-03-01 This Part 2-3 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 60998-1:2004

It supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in EN 60998-1, so as to convert it into the

European Standard: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with insulation

piercing clamping units

Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2-3, that subclause applies as far

as is reasonable Where this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”, the relevant

text in Part 1 should be adapted accordingly

In this standard, the following print types are used:

- requirements proper: in roman type;

- test specifications: in italic type;

- explanatory matter: in smaller roman type

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Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard IEC 60998-2-3:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a

European Standard with agreed common modifications

COMMON MODIFICATIONS

10.102 In Table 101, delete NOTE 1

10.102 In Table 101, NOTE 2, delete "and for AWG conductors, on ASTM B172-71, ICEA Publication

S-19-81, ICEA Publication S-66-524 and ICEA Publication S-65-516."

10.106 In Table 103, delete NOTE 1 and NOTE 2

10.107.1 In Table 104, delete NOTE 1 and NOTE 2

Annex BB Delete the whole annex

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CONTENTS

1 Scope 4

2 Normative references 4

3 Definitions 4

4 General 5

5 General notes on tests 5

6 Main characteristics 5

7 Classification 5

8 Marking 6

9 Protection against electric shock 6

10 Connection of conductors 7

11 Construction 11

12 Resistance to ageing, to humid conditions, to ingress of solid foreign objects and to harmful ingress of water 11

13 Insulation resistance and electric strength 12

14 Mechanical strength 12

15 Temperature rise and electrical performances 12

16 Resistance to heat 14

17 Clearances and creepage distances 14

18 Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat and fire 15

19 Resistance of insulating material to tracking 15

20 EMC requirements 15

Annex A A (normative) Number of sets of samples to be submitted to the tests 19

iFugre 101 T –est apparasut 51

iFugre 102 xE –malpfo e sett-poistn 61

iFugre 103 xE –malpfo e CIsDP 71

Tabl101 e – aRetc dotcennign capactiy annoc dntcelbac eoudnotcrs 7

Tlbae 102 N –omianl idamrete fo thread 8

Tabl301 e – eRtalinoeb pihswtnee magieh ,ssht narc do-ssesctilano area oc foudnotcrs 01

Tlbae 104 R –elaitonship between pull forca end crsos-sectional raae 01

Tlbae AA.1 muN –bre fo sest fo samples and test sequcnese 91

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2 roNmtaivr eeferecnse 4

3 feDiniitons 4

4 Gerenal 5

5 Gerenal notes on setts 5

6 aMin chracateristcis 5

7 lCsasification 5

8 aMrknig 6

9 rPtocetion gaaisnt elcertic shcok 6

01 oCncention fo conductros 7

11 oCsnrtcuiton 11

21 Resistnace to iegagnot , humdi condtinoisot , gniress of sodil forengi objects aot dn rahmflu nirgess fo awret 1 1 31 snIualtion resistance and elcertci stregnht 21

41 ceMhnacial strength 21

51 Temreptarue rise and leecrtcial perfromcnase 21

61 seRistance ot heat 41

71 lCearacnse and creepage distances 41

81 Resistnace of insulanitg materila ot baonrmal taeh adn ifre 51

91 seRistance fo sniualtign maretial to rtcaking 51

02 MEr Ciuqerements 51

Annex A A (nromative) muNreb fo sest fo samples ot eb sumbtiett do htset ets

Figure 101 – Test apparatus 15

Figure 102 – Example of test-points 16

Figure 103 – Example of ICPDs 17

Table 101 – Rated connecting capacity and connectable conductors 7

Table 102 – Nominal diameter of thread 8

Table 103 – Relationship between mass, height and cross-sectional area of conductors 10

Table 104 – Relationship between pull force and cross-sectional area 10

Table AA.1 – Number of sets of samples and test sequences 19

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CONNECTING DEVICES FOR LOW-VOLTAGE CIRCUITS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR PURPOSES –

Part 2-3: Particular requirements for connecting

devices as separate entities with insulation-piercing clamping units

NOTE In the text of this standard, connecting devices with insulation piercing clamping units are referred to

as IPCDs (insulation-piercing connecting devices)

NOTE 1 The removal of the sheath of the cable, if necessary, is not considered as a previous stripping

NOTE 2 Examples of IPCDs are given in Figure 103

non reusable IPCD

IPCD that can be used only once

This clause of Part 1 is applicable

5 General notes on tests

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

5.3 Replacement:

The tests are carried out in the sequence listed for each set in Annex AA

5.4 Replacement:

The necessary number of new samples to be submitted to the tests is divided into sets as

detailed in annex AA and this standard is met if all tests are satisfied

7.102 Classification according to the method of making the connection

• with a general purpose tool;

• with a special tool;

• by hand

7.103 Classification according to conductor type

• IPCDs for rigid solid conductors only;

• IPCDs for rigid (solid or stranded) conductors only;

• IPCDs for flexible conductors only;

• IPCDs for rigid (solid and/or stranded) and flexible conductors

7.104 Classification according to conductor insulation

• IPCDs for conductors according to IEC 60227;

• IPCDs for conductors according to IEC 60245;

• IPCDs for special conductors specified by the manufacturer

7.105 Classification according to the number of cores

in the conductor to be connected

• IPCDs for one core conductors;

• IPCDs for multicore cables or cords

8 Marking

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

Additional subclauses:

8.101 The following shall be indicated on the smallest package unit:

• if the IPCD is non-reusable or non-removable (7.101) (absence of marking indicates the IPCD is reusable);

• the connection and disconnection procedure, if necessary (for example, screw torque values if higher than stated in Table 102);

• the combinations of cross-sectional areas and types of conductors according to the classification of 7.103, 7.104 and 7.105 for which the IPCD is designed (method of connection according to 7.102 if necessary)

The manufacturer shall describe the types of cable and of insulation suitable for his system

if the contact pressure is being transmitted through this conductor insulation.

8.102 IPCDs classified according to 7.103 shall be marked as follows:

• terminals declared for solid conductors with the letter(s) “s” or “sol”;

• terminals declared for rigid conductors with the letter “r”;

• terminals declared for flexible conductors with the letter “f”

• terminals declared for rigid (solid and/or stranded) and flexible conductors need not be marked

This marking shall appear where it is practical on the end product or on the smallest package unit or in technical information and/or catalogues

9 Protection against electric shock

This clause of Part 1 is applicable

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10 Connection of conductors

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

Additional subclauses:

10.101 An IPCD shall accept one or more unprepared conductors of the same or of different

nominal cross-sectional areas, rigid (solid or stranded) and flexible, as declared by the

manufacturer

10.102 The relationship between the rated connecting capacity of clamping units and

connectable conductors as well as data on the diameters of conductors are given in

Table 101

Table 101 – Rated connecting capacity and connectable conductors

Connectable conductors and their theoretical diameters

0,51 0,63 0,9

0,53 0,66 1,1

0,2 0,34 0,5

0,61 0,8 1,1 0,75 0,75 1,0 1,2 0,75 1,3

NOTE 2 Diameters of the largest rigid and flexible conductors are based on Table 1 of

IEC 60228 and IEC 60344 Text deleted

a Dimensions for Class 5 flexible conductors only, according to IEC 60228A

10.103 The disconnection of a conductor from a reusable or non-reusable IPCD shall require

an operation other than a pull on the conductor only It shall be necessary to take deliberate

action to disconnect it by hand or with a suitable tool

Compliance is checked by the tests of 10.106 and 10.107

10.104 An IPCD shall be adequately locked against unintended loosening

Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests of 10.106 and 10.107

10.105 If an IPCD uses screws for wire connection, the following test shall be performed

before each test:

Screws of reusable IPCDs are tightened and loosened 5 times by means of an appropriate tool applying the torque as stated in the corresponding column of Table 102 A new conductor end is used each time the screw is loosened and subsequently re-tightened

Screws of non-reusable and non-removable IPCDs are tightened once with the torque as stated in the appropriate column of Table 102

Higher values of torque may be used if so stated by the manufacturer of the IPCD, when the relevant information is provided

Table 102 – Nominal diameter of thread

Torque Nm Nominal diameter

0,05 0,1 0,2 0,25 0,3 0,4 0,7 0,8 0,8 1,2 2,5 – – –

– – – – – – 1,2 1,2 1,4 1,8 2,5 3,5 4,0 5,0

0,1 0,2 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,8 1,2 1,8 2,0 2,5 3,5 4,0 – –

0,1 0,2 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,8 1,2 1,8 2,0 3,0 6,0 10,0 – –

– – – – – – 1,2 1,8 2,0 3,0 4,0 6,0 8,0 10,0

Column I applies to screws without heads if the screw, when tightened, does not protrude from the hole, and to other screws which cannot be tightened by means of a screwdriver with a blade wider than the diameter of the screw

Column II applies to screws which can be tightened by means of a screwdriver with a blade wider than the diameter of the screw

Column III applies to screws which are tightened by means other than a screwdriver

Column IV applies to screws and nuts, other than nuts of mantle clamping units, which are tightened

by means other than a screwdriver

Column V applies to nuts of mantle clamping units, which are tightened by means other than a screwdriver.

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During the test a reusable IPCD shall not be damaged so as to impair its further use, for

example the breakage of screws or damage to the head slots, threads, washers, or stirrups

The shape of the blade of the test screwdriver shall suit the head of the screw to be tested

The screws shall be tightened in one smooth and continuous application of the torque

10.106 New IPCDs are fitted with new single-core conductors of the type and of the

minimum and the maximum cross-sectional areas as declared by the manufacturer and are

tested in the apparatus shown in Figure 101

The test shall be carried out on 6 samples: 3 with the smallest conductor cross-sectional area

and 3 with the largest conductor cross-sectional area

The length of the test conductor shall be 75 mm longer than the height H specified in Table 103

The test conductor is connected according to the manufacturer’s classification (7.102), in the

clamping unit

Clamping screws, if any, are tightened with the torque according to 10.105

Each conductor is subjected to the following test

The end of the conductor is passed through an appropriate sized bushing in a platen

positioned at a height H below the equipment as given in Table 103 The bushing is

positioned in a horizontal plane, such that its centre line describes a circle of 75 mm diameter,

concentric with the centre of the clamping unit in the horizontal plane The platen is then

rotated at a rate of approximately (10 ± 2) r/min

The distance between the mouth of the clamping unit and the upper surface of the bushing

shall be within 15 mm of the height in Table 103 The bushing may be lubricated to prevent

binding, twisting or rotation of the insulated conductor A mass, as specified in Table 103, is

suspended from the end of the conductor The duration of the test is 15 min

During the test, the conductor shall neither slip out of the clamping unit nor break near the

clamping unit

Reusable and non-reusable IPCDs shall not, during this test, damage the conductor in such a

way as to render it unfit for further use

ICPDs which are designed for use with multicore cables or cords only shall not be subjected

to this test

Table 103 – Relationship between mass, height and cross-sectional area of conductors

Conductor cross-section Diameter of

0,75

6,5 6,5

260

260

0,3 0,4 1,0

1,5

6,5 6,5

260

260

0,4 0,4 2,5

4,0

9,5 9,5

280

280

0,7 0,9 6,0

10,0

9,5 9,5

280

280

1,4 2,0 16,0

25,0

13,0 13,0

300

300

2,9 4,5

a If the bushing hole diameter is not large enough to accommodate the conductor without binding, a bushing

having the next largest hole size may be used.

b Tolerance for height: H ± 15 mm

10.107 IPCDs are subjected to the pull-out test according to

• 10.107.1 for IPCDs designed for single-core conductors;

• 10.107.2 for IPCDs designed for multicore cables or cords

10.107.1 Pull-out test on IPCDs designed for single-core conductors

After the test of 10.106, the same samples are subjected to a pull, in one smooth and

continuous application, for 1 min in the axis of the tapping conductor according to the value of

Table 104

During the test the conductor shall not slip out of the IPCD

Table 104 – Relationship between pull force and cross-sectional area

10.107.2 Pull-out test on IPCDs designed for multi-core conductors

The pull-out test on IPCDs designed for multicore cables or cords is carried out according

to 10.107.1 except that the pull force is applied to the entire multicore cable or cord instead of

to each individual core