KS C IEC 61557-6-2013(2023)
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c.－Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures－Part 6：Effectiveness of residual current

Standard No.

KS C IEC 61557-6-2013(2023)

Release Date

2013

Published By

Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)

Lastest

KS C IEC 61557-6-2013(2023)

Introduction

The KS C IEC 61557-6-2013 (2023) standard, published by the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), provides detailed guidelines on the testing, measuring, or monitoring devices used to ensure electrical safety protection in low-voltage distribution systems operating at AC up to 1000 V and DC up to 1500 V. This particular part of the standard focuses specifically on residual current devices (RCDs) within TT, TN, and IT systems.

The aim of this document is to ensure that RCDs effectively protect electrical installations from faults such as earth leakage currents which could lead to electric shock or fire hazards. It specifies requirements for both single-phase and three-phase systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage across various electrical setups commonly found in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

By adhering to these standards, manufacturers can design robust testing equipment that accurately evaluates RCD performance under diverse conditions simulating real-world scenarios. This includes precise measurement criteria and methods for assessing the effectiveness of protective devices under different fault types including earth faults, phase-to-earth short circuits, and other potentially hazardous situations.

This standard is crucial not only for ensuring personal safety but also for maintaining reliable operation of electrical systems by preventing downtime due to undetected electrical faults. Compliance with KS C IEC 61557-6 ensures that critical protection measures are in place, thereby enhancing overall system security and performance.

*** Please note: This description may not be accurate, please refer to the official documentation.

KS C IEC 61557-6-2013(2023) history

• 2023 KS C IEC 61557-6-2023 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c.－Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures－Part 6：Effectiveness of residual current devices(RCD) in TT, TN and IT systems
• 0000 KS C IEC 61557-6-2013(2018)
• 2013 KS C IEC 61557-6:2013 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c.－Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures－Part 6：Effectiveness of residual current devices(RCD) in TT, TN and IT systems