scope:

This part of IEC 62246 applies to the switching performance of heavy-duty reed switches for use in industrial applications based upon Part 1. This part of IEC 62246 specifies reliability tests, rated making and breaking capacities, rated impulse voltages, rated conditional short-circuit currents, temperature rise and construction testing in addition to the requirements of Part 1. Heavy-duty reed switches are glass sealed contact units and include high pressure sealed types. This part of IEC 62246 does not apply to mercury-wetted reed contact units.