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Abstract

Applies to three-phase a.c. switches and switch-disconnectors having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV and for rated frequencies from 16 2/3 Hz up to and including 60 Hz. Is also applicable to the operating devices of these switches and to their auxiliary equipment. It is intended to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 2650. This Standard is technically equivalent to and contains the full content of IEC 60265:1998 and its Corrigendum:2000.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-007 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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Australian Industry Group
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The University of New South Wales

Scope

This Part of IEC 60265 is applicable to three-phase, alternating current switches and switch-disconnectors having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV and for rated frequencies from
16 2/3 Hz up to and including 60 Hz.
This standard is also applicable to the operating devices of these switches and to their auxiliary equipment.
Switch-disconnectors are also covered by IEC 60129.
General principles and provisions of this standard may also be applicable to single pole switches intended for application in single-phase systems. The requirements for dielectric tests and making and breaking tests should be in accordance with the requirements of the specific application.
NOTE 1 –Except where special clarification is required, the term “switch” is used to refer to all kinds of switches and switch-disconnectors within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 2 –Earthing switches are not covered by this standard. Earthing switches forming an integral Part of a switch are covered by IEC 60129.
NOTE 3 –This standard is not applicable to switching devices attached as an accessory to a high-voltage fuse assembly or its mounting and operated by opening and closing the fuse assembly.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 29/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/07/2016
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Committee	EL-007
Supersedes	DR 01059 CP AS 1025.1-1984