scope:

This standard applies to screw-type and screwless types clamping units for connecting devices, either as separate entities or as integral parts of equipment, for the connection of electrical copper conductors (complying with IEC publication 60228), rigid (solid or stranded) and/or flexible, having a cross-sectional area of 0.2 mm2 up to and including 35 mm2 and equivalent AWG sizes with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. with a frequency up to and including 1 000 Hz, and 1 500 V d.c. This standard does not apply to clamping units: a) for connection by crimping or soldering; b) for data and signalling circuits; c) for flat quick-connect terminations, insulation-piercing connecting devices and twist-on connecting devices, which are covered by IEC 61210, IEC 60998-2-3 and IEC 60998-2-4 respectively.