AS/NZS 3190:2002 Approval and test specification - Residual current devices (current-operated earth-leakage devices)
- Abbreviation
- AS/NZS 3190:2002
- Amendment
- AS/NZS 3190:2002A1 - appended, published 06/11/2002.
- Valid from
- 15/05/2002
- Information provider
- Standards New Zealand,
- Author
- Standards New Zealand, Standards Australia
- Information type
- New Zealand Standard,
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY,
Description
This Standard specifies essential safety requirements for residual current devices for approval and test purposes.
It is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3100. Reprinted to append Amendment 1:2002.
Scope
This Standard applies to residual current devices and residual current relays intended to isolate supply or initiate a tripping signal to isolate supply to protected circuits, socket outlets or equipment in the event of a current flow to earth, which exceeds a predetermined level, and;
- (a) have rated residual currents not exceeding 300 mA;
- (b) have rated load currents not exceeding 125 A a.c.; and
- (c) designed for use at low voltage.
The devices may be fixed or portable or, may be integral with a switching device or miniature overcurrent circuit breaker or, may be supplied as a separate attachment.
This Standard does not apply to;
- (i) devices intended to be used with a particular circuit breaker other than a miniature overcurrent circuit-breaker, as defined in AS 3111; or
- (ii) devices intended to protect an electricity authority distribution system; or
- (iii) devices covered by AS 2081 and for protection of equipment for mines.
This resource is cited by:
AS/NZS 3190:2002 Approval and test specification - Residual current devices (current-operated earth-leakage devices)
This document is CITED BY:
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AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3190:2002 is cited by AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)