What is PD IEC TR 63196 about?
PD IEC TR 63196 defines the energy efficiency aspects of switchgear and control gear products complying with IEC 60947 (all parts), IEC 61095 and IEC 62626 (all parts), and associated assemblies complying with IEC 61439 (all parts), in the context of the overall system energy efficiency. PD IEC TR 63196 references energy policy aspects, as well as product and system aspects.
PD IEC TR 63196 generally assumes electrical energy input, whereas the output can be a number of different products and/or services.
Other than energy efficiency aspects, PD IEC TR 63196 does not cover environmental impacts.
Who is PD IEC TR 63196 for?
PD IEC TR 63196 on switchgear and control gear is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of switch gears and control gears
- Designers of wind turbine blades
- Testing houses/ service/certification providers for switch gears and control gears
- Entities dealing and ensuring efficiency of the system
Why should you use PD IEC TR 63196?
Control gear refers to the electrical disconnect switches, fuses, and circuit breakers used to control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment.
PD IEC TR 63196 helps to harmonize energy efficiency requirements. Guidance in product standards increases the awareness that certain provisions in publications can have a significant impact on energy efficiency. It also identifies energy efficiency aspects and promotes an understanding of how systems or devices can become more energy efficient.
Overall, PD IEC TR 63196 guides users to use a structured methodology and a systems approach to support the diffusion of energy-efficient technologies and to accelerate the uptake of the next generation of energy-saving technologies. These guide users to use enabling technologies to move toward energy efficiency.
