scope:

The scope of this standard is to provide requirements for low-voltage (600 V (ac) and below) definitepurpose switching (DPS) devices (other than power circuit breakers) for use in metal-enclosed, lowvoltage, power circuit breaker switchgear described in IEEE Std C37.20.1™-2002.¹ These switching devices may be used in motor control or other repetitive duty applications and have the following characteristics:

a) Drawout type, three-pole construction

b) Integral current-limiting fuses for short-circuit protection

c) Power operated, with integral or separately mounted overcurrent protective device

In this standard, the term "DPS device" denotes a definite-purpose switching device conforming to the requirements of this standard.

Purpose

This standard provides guidance in evaluating switching devices, other than low-voltage power circuit breakers conforming to IEEE Std C37.13™, that are intended to be applied in metal-enclosed, low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear.

¹ For information on references, see Clause 2.