IEC 61009-2-2:2024
Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 2-2: RCBOs according to classification 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6
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IEC 61009-2-2:2024 addresses residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses, specifically RCBOs in the classification groups identified in the title. It is relevant for teams assessing safety, product conformity, and documentation readiness for low-voltage protective devices used in consumer and comparable electrical installations. As a technical reference, IEC 61009-2-2:2024 supports engineering review, verification activities, and procurement decisions where consistent performance and regulatory preparation are important.
Purpose of IEC 61009-2-2:2024
The purpose of this document is to define requirements for RCBOs covered by classifications 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5 and 4.1.6, helping manufacturers and evaluators align product design and test planning with the intended protective function. It is commonly used during technical assessment, documented evaluation, and conformity assessment work for devices intended to combine residual current protection with overcurrent protection. For engineering teams, it provides a structured basis for validation and compliance workflows.
Compliance applications of IEC 61009-2-2:2024
IEC 61009-2-2:2024 is typically used in product development, laboratory evaluation, certification preparation, and quality assurance for RCBOs intended for household and similar applications. It may support testing workflows that examine protective behavior, operational consistency, and suitability for low-voltage electrical equipment. Procurement and compliance teams often rely on this type of technical document when reviewing product evidence, comparing design variants, or preparing conformity files for regulated markets and internal approval processes.
Benefits of IEC 61009-2-2:2024
Using IEC 61009-2-2:2024 can improve safety-focused product evaluation by giving stakeholders a clear technical reference for RCBOs within the stated classifications. It helps reduce ambiguity in test planning, supports more consistent verification activities, and can improve the quality of engineering documentation used in regulatory preparation. For organizations managing product approval or sourcing decisions, it may also strengthen procurement review, technical validation, and risk management by aligning expectations across design, test, and compliance functions.
- Technical reference for RCBOs with integral overcurrent protection in household and similar uses
- Supports conformity assessment, product evaluation, and laboratory testing workflows
- Useful for design review, compliance documentation, and regulatory preparation
- Helps align verification criteria for the listed RCBO classification groups
- Publication Date: 2024-11-21
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 2
- This Version: IEC 61009-2-2:2024 (2024-11-21)
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