IEEE 15-1959
AIEE American Standard for Industrial Control Apparatus
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About This Item
15-1959 is the English-language AIEE American Standard for Industrial Control Apparatus, addressing technical expectations for control equipment used in power, energy, and industrial applications. As a superseded standard, it remains relevant for reference, legacy equipment review, and historical comparison of design and testing practices. It is especially useful where industrial control apparatus must support consistent operation, reliable performance, and orderly integration within electrical and automated systems.
About 15-1959
15-1959 sets out a formal framework for industrial control apparatus, helping define how such equipment should be described, evaluated, and applied in engineering practice. In the context of AIEE American standards, it likely reflects the technical requirements and terminology used for control devices and related components at the time. This makes the document valuable for understanding legacy specifications, interpreting older equipment documentation, and reviewing how industrial control standards were structured for practical use.
Where is 15-1959 used?
This standard is most relevant in settings where industrial control apparatus is part of electrical power systems, process control installations, and industrial automation equipment. It may be used when reviewing control panels, switching arrangements, relays, and related devices in facilities that depend on dependable command and protection functions. Engineers, maintenance teams, and procurement specialists may consult 15-1959 when working with legacy installations, replacement parts, or documentation tied to older control system designs.
Importance in practice
In practice, 15-1959 helps support consistency in design interpretation and technical communication for industrial control apparatus. Using a recognized standard can reduce uncertainty during specification, inspection, testing, and equipment comparison, especially when dealing with older systems. For organizations managing legacy assets, the document may assist in maintaining compatibility, avoiding mismatched components, and preserving safe, predictable operation. It also provides a useful reference point for compliance review and engineering records.
- Industrial control apparatus terminology
- Legacy AIEE technical reference
- Power and industrial applications
- Design and testing context
- Superseded standard status
- Publication Date: 1958
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Robotics and Control Systems
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