IEC 61643-12 Testing
Low-voltage surge protective devices – Part 12: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power distribution systems – Selection and application principles
IEC 61643-12 Scope:
IEC 61643 12 and EN 61643 12 testing describes the principles for selection, operation, location and coordination of SPDs to be connected to 50 Hz to 60 Hz A.C. and to D.C. power circuits and equipment rated up to 1000 V r.m.s. or 1500 V D.C.
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IEC 61643-11 Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems – Requirements and test methods
IEC 61643-21 Surge protective devices connected to telecommunications and signaling networks – Performance requirements and testing methods
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