scope:

This part of IEC 61810 applies to electromechanical elementary relays (non-specified time all-or-nothing relays) for incorporation. It defines the basic safety-related and functional requirements for applications in all areas of electrical engineering or electronics, such as:

• general industrial equipment,

• electrical facilities,

• electrical machines,

• electrical appliances for household and similar use,

• information technology and business equipment,

• building automation equipment,

• automation equipment,

• electrical installation equipment,

• medical equipment,

• control equipment,

• telecommunications,

• vehicles,

• transportation,

• etc.

Compliance with the requirements of this standard is verified by the type tests indicated.

In case the application of a relay determines additional requirements exceeding those specified in this standard, the relay should be assessed in line with this application in accordance with the relevant IEC standard(s) (for example IEC 60730-1, IEC 60335-1, IEC 60950-1).