What is BS EN 60669-2-2 - Switches for household about?
Switches for household are devices which help us control lights, fans and other appliances. BS EN 60669-2-2 applies to electromagnetic remote-control switches (hereinafter referred to as RCS) with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.
Who is BS EN 60669-2-2 - Switches for household for?
BS EN 60669-2-2 on switches for household is helpful for:
- Domestic requirements
- Commercial requirements
- Housing and hotel businesses
Why should you use BS EN 60669-2-2 - Switches for household?
Having access to reliable requirements is essential to prepare and use quality switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations. BS EN 60669-2-2 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, general notes on tests, classification and dimensions which allows them to manufacture and test switches for household effectively.
BS EN 60669-2-2 provides users with efficient and standardized switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations.
What has changed since the last update?
BS EN 60669-2-2:2006 supersedes EN 60669-2-2:1997 + A1:1997 which has been withdrawn.
BS EN 60669-2-2:2006 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 60669-2-2:1997:
- Clarification of the scope to exclude electronic RCS (to be covered by EN 60669-2-1)
- Introduction of symbols under Clause 8
- Introduction of requirements for SELV/PELV
