• which can be removed without the use of a tool.
• After installation according to the manufacturers installation instructions the protection against
touching of live parts for SPDs, which may be accessible for uninstructed persons, shall at least
comply with the requirements for 1P2XC according IEC 60529.
• The connection between the earthing terminals and all accessible conductive parts shall be of
low resistance.
• Compliance is checked by the tests in accordance with IEC 60529 and in accordance with
Subclause 8.3.1 of IEC 61643-11:2011.
6.2.2 Residual current ps
• For SPDs with a terminal for the protective conductor, the residual current fpg shall be
measured when SPD terminals are connected to a power supply at the maximum continuous
operating voltage (cv)
• Compliance is checked by the test according to 7.4.1.
6.2.3 Voltage protection level Up
• The measured limiting voltage(s) of the SPD shall not exceed the voltage protection level that is
specified by the manufacturer.
• Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with Subclause 8.3.3 of IEC 61643-11:2011.
6.2.4 Operating duty
• The SPD shall be capable of withstanding specified discharge currents during application of the
maximum continuous operating voltage cpy without unacceptable changes in its characteristics.
• In addition voltage switching SPDs or combination SPDs shall be able to interrupt any follow
current up to the short-circuit current rating (scev)
• Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 7.42
6.2.5 Disconnectors and status indicators
6.2.5.1 Disconnectors
• SPDS with OCFM failure mode shall have disconnectors (which can be either internal, external or
both). Their operation shall be indicated by a corresponding status indicator.
• Table 4 provides information on the inclusion of disconnectors during the various type tests. The
required behaviour of disconnectors during and after various type tests is given by items F.G.
Hand J of Table 5, and is checked by the tests in accordance with 7.4.3.
6.2.5.2 SC-means
• SPD with SCFM failure mode shall have a SC-means. Its operation shall be indicated by a
corresponding status indicator.
6.2.5.3 Thermal protection
• SPDs shall be protected against overheating due to degradation or overstress.
• This test is not performed on PV SPDS containing only voltage-switching components and/or
ABD devices.
• Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 7.4.3.2
6.2.5.4 SPD failure mode
• An SPD shall fail without causing a hazardous condition or withstand the declared scav which
may occur during an SPD failure.
• Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 7.4.4.
• This test is not applied to SPD mode(s) of protection that contains voltage-switching
components only.
• Due to possible hazard to people and property resulting from the DC arcing during replacement,
plug-in Short-Circuit Mode (SCFM) SPDs (which can be replaced without a tool) require
appropriate means for disconnection which shall be declared by the man "acturer. Compliance
is checked by inspection of the installation instructions with reg to the requirement in 6.11.317)
6.2.5.5 Status indicators
• The manufacturer shall provide information about the function of the indicator and the actions
to be taken after change of status indication.
• A status indicator may be composed of two parts (one of which is not replaced when e.g. a plug
module is changed), linked by a coupling mechanism which can be mechanipal, optical. audio,
electromagnetic, etc. The part of the status indicator which is not replaced (eg. base part of
socker) shall be capable of operating at least 50 times.
• The action of the coupling mechanism which operates the non-replaced part of the status
indicator may be simulated by means other than operation of the section within the replaced
part of the SPD, ea a separate electromagnet or a spring Where there is an appropriate standard
for the type of indication used, this shall be met by the non-replaced part of the status indicator,
with the exception that the Indicator need only be tested for 50 operations
6.2.6 Insulation resistance
• The insulation resistance of the SPD shall be sufficient with respect to leakage current and
protection against direct contact
• Compliance is checked by the test given in Subclause 8.3.6 of IEC 61643-11:2011.
6.2.7 Dielectric withstand
• The dielectric withstand of the housing of the SPD shall be sufficient with respect to insulation
breakdown and protection against direct contact.
• Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 7.4.5.
6.2.8 Continuous current fcpy
• The current flowing through the plus and minus terminals of the SPD shall be measured when
energized at the maximum continuous operating voltage Ucpy, and connected according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Compliance is checked by the test in accordance with 7.4.6.
