Low-voltage Electrical Installations - Part 5-54: Selection and Erection of Electrical Equipment - Earthing Arrangements and Protective Conductors
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IEC 60364-5-54:2011 is a standard that focuses on the selection and installation of electrical equipment for low-voltage electrical installations. The standard specifically addresses earthing arrangements and protective conductors to ensure the safety of the electrical installation. This edition of the standard is a technical revision, superseding the previous edition from 2002.
One notable change in this edition is the clarification of the definition of a protective conductor. This helps in understanding the purpose and role of protective conductors in the electrical installation. Additionally, the standard provides improved specifications for the mechanical characteristics of earth electrodes. This ensures that the earthing system is effective and reliable.
Furthermore, this edition of the standard introduces the concept of an earth electrode for protection against electric shock and lightning protection. These additions enhance the safety measures to protect against electrical hazards. The standard also includes annexes that provide detailed information on concrete-embedded foundation earth electrodes and soil-embedded earth electrodes, offering practical guidance for implementing effective earthing arrangements.
| Edition | 3.0 |
| ICS Codes | 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general 91.140.50 - Electricity supply systems |
| Language(s) | English + French |
| File Size | 1.5 MB |
