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Abstract

Proposes the adoption of IEC 60898-2:2003 as a joint Australian/New Zealand Standard. Contains essential safety and associated requirements for single-pole and two-pole circuit-breakers which are suitable for operation with divert current and have a rated d.c. voltage not exceeding 220 V for single-pole and 440 V for two-pole circuit-breakers, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated d.c. short-circuit capacity not exceeding 10 000 A. This draft Standard is intended for use in conjunction with IEC 60898-1 (which has been prepared as a revision of AS/NZS 4989:1997). Annex ZZ lists variations for Australian and New Zealand conditions.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-004:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association
Consumers Federation of Australia
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Engineers Australia
International Accreditation New Zealand
New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association
NSW Fair Trading
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Worksafe New Zealand

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

Addition at the end of the first paragraph:

This standard gives additional requirements for single- and two-pole circuit-breakers which, in addition to the above characteristics, are suitable for operation with direct current, and have a rated d.c. voltage not exceeding 220 V for single-pole and 440 V for two-pole circuit-breakers, a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated d.c. short-circuit capacity not exceeding 10 000 A.

NOTE This standard applies to circuit-breakers able to make and break both a.c. current and d.c. current.

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General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10/06/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
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Committee	EL-004
Supersedes	DR 04123 CP