Description
- Model: IEC/EN 60947
- Brand: ABB
- Series: ABB Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
- Core Function: Defines low-voltage switchgear and controlgear requirements
- Product Type: International / European electrical standard
- Key Specs: IEC/EN 60947-1 | Low-voltage switchgear | Industrial controlgear
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Reference | IEC/EN 60947 |
| Manufacturer / Brand | ABB |
| Standard Family | IEC/EN 60947 |
| Primary Subject | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear |
| Part 1 | IEC/EN 60947-1 — General rules |
| Relevant Applications | Switchgear, controlgear, industrial control devices |
| Related Parts | IEC/EN 60947-2, 60947-4-1, 60947-5-1 and other applicable parts |
| Compliance Context | IEC / EN |
| Product Temperature | Depends on the specific ABB device |
| Electrical Rating | Depends on the specific ABB product |
| IP Protection | Depends on the specific ABB device |
| Dimensions / Weight | Not applicable to the standard itself |
ABB IEC/EN 60947
ABB’s current documentation uses IEC/EN 60947-1 for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear general rules. Specific ABB products then reference the applicable subparts, such as IEC/EN 60947-4-1 for contactors and starters and IEC/EN 60947-5-1 for control-circuit devices.
Product Introduction
IEC/EN 60947 is a standards family covering low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. ABB uses applicable sections of this family across products such as contactors, overload relays, pushbuttons, selector switches, emergency stops, and circuit breakers.
The reference IEC/EN 60947 alone is not a specific ABB component model. For procurement or engineering substitution, the exact ABB device and applicable standard part must be identified. For example, ABB overload relays can be specified to IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, and IEC/EN 60947-5-1, while ABB miniature circuit breakers may reference IEC/EN 60947-2.
Application Scenarios & Engineering Considerations
The key issue here is identification. IEC/EN 60947 is a compliance standard, not a unique spare-part number. Using the standard number alone to purchase an ABB replacement would be like specifying “IEC motor” without giving the motor frame size or rating.
Typical Applications
- Contactors and Motor Starters
ABB contactor and overload-relay products reference IEC/EN 60947-4-1 for low-voltage contactor and motor-starter requirements. - Control Circuit Devices
Pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, and emergency-stop devices can fall under IEC/EN 60947-5-1 and related sections. ABB documentation also specifies IP ratings and electrical ratings for these devices. - Circuit Breakers
ABB low-voltage circuit breakers may reference IEC/EN 60947-2, which addresses circuit-breaker requirements and performance characteristics such as short-circuit ratings. - Industrial Panel Compliance
The standard family provides the technical framework used when selecting and documenting low-voltage switching and control equipment in industrial control panels.
Engineering Case
A procurement request that says only “ABB IEC/EN 60947” is technically incomplete. The correct next step is to identify the ABB product family, exact catalog number, rated voltage, rated current, utilization category, and applicable 60947 subpart.
That distinction matters because two ABB devices can comply with different sections of IEC/EN 60947 while having completely different electrical functions and installation requirements.
Compatibility & Replacement Matrix
| Reference | Compatibility Assessment | Engineering Note |
|---|---|---|
| ABB IEC/EN 60947 → Same ABB device with same catalog number | Applicable | Confirm the exact product and rating |
| IEC/EN 60947-1 → ABB low-voltage device | General framework | Part 1 contains general rules; product-specific parts may also apply |
| IEC/EN 60947-4-1 → ABB contactor / starter | Application-specific | Verify utilization category and electrical ratings |
| IEC/EN 60947-5-1 → ABB control-circuit device | Application-specific | Verify contact configuration, Ui, Ith, and Ie |
| IEC/EN 60947-2 → ABB circuit breaker | Application-specific | Verify poles, voltage, Icu/Ics, and trip characteristics |
| “IEC/EN 60947” → Any ABB replacement | Not sufficient | Standard number alone cannot establish interchangeability |
Procurement warning: Do not treat IEC/EN 60947 as an ABB model number. It identifies a standards family. The actual replacement must be determined from the ABB catalog number and device type.
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