scope:

This part of IEC 61810 applies to electromechanical elementary relays (non-specified time allor-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 shall be assessed in line with this application inaccordance with the relevant IEC standard(s) (for example IEC 60730-1, IEC 60335-1, IEC 60950).