DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 50550
; VDE 0640-10:2015-07
Power frequency overvoltage protective device for household and similar applications (POP); German version EN 50550:2011 + AC:2012 + A1:2014
Schutzeinrichtung gegen netzfrequente Überspannungen für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen; Deutsche Fassung EN 50550:2011 + AC:2012 + A1:2014
Overview
This amendment to the European Standard applies to power frequency overvoltage protection devices (hereafter referred to as "POP") for household and similar uses, with a rated frequency of 50 Hz, a rated voltage 230 V a.c. (between phase and neutral), intended to be used in combination with a main protective device being either a CB in compliance with EN 60898-1 or EN 60898-2, a RCCB in compliance with EN 61008-1 or a RCBO in compliance with EN 61009-1. Table A.1 - Test sequences has been replaced. The responsible committee is Subcommittee DKE/UK 541.2 "Kleine Selbstschalter" ("Miniature circuit-breakers") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
