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Main circuit (of a switching device)

0112/2///62683#ACG183

all the conductive parts of a cam-switch included in the circuit which it is designed to close or open

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Ancestors (top) → ACG183 (highlighted) → subclasses and powertype instances. Capped at 12 each; see the full lists in the sections below.

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Inherited properties (124) — click to expand
ACE401number of polesINT_TYPE

number of electrically separated conducting paths of the main circuit of a switching device

lowest number of isolated sets of contacts that represent either normally open, normally closed, change over or cross-over function for which the device is intended

greatest number of isolated sets of contacts that represent either normally open, normally closed, change over or cross-over function for which the device is intended

ACE449step angleENUM_STRING_TYPE

number of degrees between each defined position of the device

ACE456with OFF-positionENUM_BOOLEAN_TYPE

availability of a defined position in which all contacts are open

ACE461return to OFF-positionENUM_BOOLEAN_TYPE

availability of at least one defined position in which the device returns to a position in which all contacts are open

number of contact elements, included in a control circuit or an auxiliary circuit and mechanically operated by the switching device or the actuator, which close before any normally open contact

ACE483contact sequenceENUM_STRING_TYPE

relation between the different operator positions versus the status of the association of contact sets in series or parallel operations

ACE424rated currentLEVEL(MAX) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

maximum uninterrupted current equal to the conventional free-air thermal current (lth)

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-21, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-21, at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-21, at a rated operational voltage of 690 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-22, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-22, at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-22, at a rated operational voltage of 690 V a.c.

ACE475rated operational voltage, AC-22LEVEL(MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

maximum value of the AC voltage at which the switching device is intended to operate under the condition of the utilisation category AC-22

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-23, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-23, at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-23, at a rated operational voltage of 690 V a.c.

value of current at which the contact is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-15, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-1, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category AC-3 at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category AC-3 at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

value of current at which the contact is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-13, at a rated operational voltage of 24 V d.c.

ACE479rated operational current, DC-21REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-21

ACE480rated operational voltage, DC-21LEVEL(MAX) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

maximum value of the DC voltage at which the switching device is intended to operate under the condition of the utilisation category DC-21

ACE426rated operational current, DC-22REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-22

ACE459rated operational voltage, DC-22LEVEL(MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

maximum value of the DC voltage at which the switching device is intended to operate under the condition of the utilisation category DC-22

ACE481rated operational current, DC-23REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-23

ACE482rated operational voltage, DC-23LEVEL(MAX) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

maximum value of the d.c. voltage at which the switching device is intended to operate under the condition of the utilisation category DC-23

ACE463category of operating cyclesENUM_STRING_TYPE

additional letter to the utilisation category code giving the distinction between frequent (A) and infrequent operation (B)

value of power of the single-phase motor load that the switching device is intended to control under the specified conditions at a rated operational voltage of 120 V 60 Hz

value of power of the three-phase motor load that the switching device is intended to control under the specified conditions at a rated operational voltage of 460 V 60 Hz

value of power of the three-phase motor load that the switching device is intended to control under the specified conditions at a rated operational voltage of 575 V 60 Hz

current stated by the manufacturer used for the temperature-rise tests of the equipment when mounted in a specified enclosure

ACE440ambient air temperatureLEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

operating temperature limits, determined under prescribed conditions, of the air surrounding the complete switching device

ACE455rated operational voltageLEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

range of voltage combined with a rated operational current intended to be switched by the device under specified conditions

ACE453fuse systemSTRING_TYPE

family of fuses following the same physical design principles with respect to the shape of the fuse-links, type of contact, etc. EXAMPLE: NH, BS, NF, H

code composed of one or more letters: The breaking range followed by the utilization category, and if needed, the time delay class EXAMPLE: gG, aM, gN class J ,gN class CC

ACE454size of the fuse-linkSTRING_TYPE

specified set of dimensions of fuses within a fuse system, each individual size covering a given range of rated currents for which the specified dimensions of the fuses remain unchanged EXAMPLE: 00, 10 x 38 mm, 0,405 x 1,5 in

ACE438conventional free air thermal currentLEVEL(MAX) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

maximum current carried continuously by unenclosed equipment in free air without the temperature rise of the various parts exceeding the limits specified

ACE429rated operational current, 400 VREAL_MEASURE_TYPE

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-3, at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

ACE430rated operational current, 40 °CREAL_MEASURE_TYPE

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the specified conditions, at the ambient temperature of 40 °C

number of contacts included in the main circuit of a mechanical switching device, intended to carry, in the closed position, the current of the main circuit, for which the force for opening the contacts is provided by an electromagnet

number of contacts included in the main circuit of a mechanical switching device, intended to carry, in the closed position, the current of the main circuit, for which the force for closing the contacts is provided by an electromagnet

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-3, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-1, at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category AC-6b at a rated operational voltage of 400 V a.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category AC-6b at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category DC-1 at a rated operational voltage of 440 V d.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category DC-1 at a rated operational voltage of 220 V d.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category DC-3 at a rated operational voltage of 440 V d.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category DC-3 at a rated operational voltage of 220 V d.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category DC-5 at a rated operational voltage of 440 V d.c.

value of power of the load that the switching device is intended to control under the conditions of utilization category DC-5 at a rated operational voltage of 220 V d.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-1, at a rated operational voltage of 440 V d.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-1, at a rated operational voltage of 220 V d.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-3, at a rated operational voltage of 440 V d.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-3, at a rated operational voltage of 220 V d.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-5, at a rated operational voltage of 440 V d.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category DC-5, at a rated operational voltage of 220 V d.c.

ACE739thermal memoryENUM_BOOLEAN_TYPE

ability of an overload protection for which the thermal time/current characteristic is not reset after the interruption of the current

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-7a, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

value of current at which the switching device is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-7b, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

ACE444rated voltageLEVEL(MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

voltage assigned by the manufacturer for a specified operating condition of an accessory

ACE451signal indicatorENUM_BOOLEAN_TYPE

device associated with a switch to indicate the circuit state visually

number of contact elements, included in a control circuit or an auxiliary circuit and mechanically operated by the switching device or the actuator, which close when actuated

number of contact element combinations included in a control circuit or an auxiliary circuit and mechanically operated by the switching device or the actuator, each combination including one make contact element and one break contact element

maximum number of contacts element combinations included in a control circuit or an auxiliary circuit and mechanically operated by the switching device or the actuator, available as options, each combination including one make contact element and one break contact element

ACE602rated control voltage, a.c., 50 HzLEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

range of r.m.s. rated voltage at the frequency of 50 Hz applied to the control circuit or its supply

ACE604rated control voltage, a.c., 60 HzLEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

range of r.m.s. rated voltage at the frequency of ­60 Hz applied to the control circuit or its supply

ACE606rated control voltage, d.c.LEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

range of DC rated voltage applied to the control circuit or its supply

ACE521motor-operator closing timeREAL_MEASURE_TYPE

time elapsed between the energisation of the motor operator and the closing of the main contacts of the device

ACE522motor-operator opening timeREAL_MEASURE_TYPE

time elapsed between the energisation of the motor operator and the opening of the main contacts of the device

ACE608compatible with PLC outputsENUM_BOOLEAN_TYPE

rated control supply voltage and current of the device compatible with the digital output characteristics of a PLC

ACE531supply voltage limitLEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

range of supply voltage of a device including supply tolerances, from the lower limit to the upper limit

ACE532rated supply frequencyENUM_STRING_TYPE

frequency of the supply assigned to a device by the manufacturer for a specified operating condition

ACE533rated operational current, a.c.LEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

range of current combined with an AC rated operational voltage intended to be switched by the device under specified conditions

ACE534rated operational current, d.c.LEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF INT_MEASURE_TYPE

range of current combined with a DC rated operational voltage intended to be switched by the device under specified conditions

ACE537OFF-state currentREAL_MEASURE_TYPE

the current which flows through the load circuit of the proximity switch in the OFF-state

ACE538ON-state current, minimumLEVEL(MIN) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

minimum current necessary to maintain the ON-state conduction of the switching element

ACE539voltage dropREAL_MEASURE_TYPE

voltage measured across the switching element when carrying the operational current flow under specified conditions.

ACE516contact element action typeENUM_STRING_TYPE

type of driving a contact element of a control device in which the velocity of contact motion is dependent or not of the velocity of motion of the actuator

number of contact element combinations, each combination including one make-contact element and one break contact element

electrical ratings based on a rated conventional enclosed thermal current, a maximum operational voltage and AC utilization categories

electrical ratings based on a rated conventional enclosed thermal current, a maximum operational voltage and DC utilization categories

number of on-load operating cycles which will be attained or exceeded by 90 % of all devices tested, without repair or replacement of any part

number of contact elements, included in a control circuit or an auxiliary circuit and mechanically operated by the switching device or the actuator, which open with a delay when actuated

ACE501rated operational current, AC-12REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

value of current at which the contact is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-12

value of current at which the contact is intended to operate, under the conditions of utilization category AC-14, at a rated operational voltage of 230 V a.c.

ACE544type of analogue outputENUM_STRING_TYPE

current or voltage output signal which varies continuously depending on the sensing quantity

ACE545rated power (of a type of lamp)REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

value of the power of a given type of lamp declared by the manufacturer or the responsible vendor, the lamp being operated under specified conditions

ACE546time delay setting rangeLEVEL(MIN,MAX) OF REAL_MEASURE_TYPE

limits of the setting of the time delaying a control signal

ACE547triggering edgeENUM_STRING_TYPE

direction of the front edge of the signal initiating the function

ACE548triggering inputENUM_STRING_TYPE

input signal used to initiate the function

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Metadata#

Version
1
Revision
1
Status
Standard
Publisher
IEC
Published in
IEC 62683DB
Responsible committee
IEC/TC 121
Change request
C00136
Dates
  • Original: 2025-06-10
  • Current version: 2025-06-10
  • Current revision: 2025-06-10

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Main circuit (of a switching device)
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(开关电器的)主电路
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all the conductive parts of a cam-switch included in the circuit which it is designed to close or open
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Version history1#

  1. Current rev 01
    04 Jun 2025 · 22:40 UTC by BATCH 00000836
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