IEC 61810-1-2019 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 61810-1:2015 — Electromechanical elementary relays — Part 1: General and safety requirements, amended by AMD1:2019 (commonly referenced as IEC 61810-1:2015+AMD1:2019). This part defines basic functional, performance and safety requirements, test procedures and documentation/marking requirements for electromechanical elementary (non‑specified time, all‑or‑nothing) relays intended for incorporation into low‑voltage equipment and a wide range of electrical and electronic applications.

Abstract

This standard sets out definitions, influence quantities, rated values, testing procedures (including provisions for North American assessment), insulation and endurance requirements, clearances/creepage, terminations, sealing, heat and fire resistance and product documentation for electromechanical elementary relays. The 2019 amendment (AMD1:2019) provides targeted updates to the base 2015 edition to clarify and extend certain requirements and tests.

General information

• Status: Current (base edition 2015, amended 2019).
• Publication date: Base edition published 25 February 2015; Amendment 1 published November 2019.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 29.120.70 (Relays).
• Edition / version: 4th edition (IEC 61810-1:2015) amended by AMD1:2019 — consolidated version often cited as IEC 61810-1:2015+AMD1:2019.
• Number of pages: Base publication 198 pages; Amendment 1 is 4 pages (consolidated publication retains the base pagination with amendment incorporated).

Key bibliographic and edition data are taken from the IEC product record and the AMD1:2019 amendment listing.

Scope

Applies to electromechanical elementary relays (non‑specified time, all‑or‑nothing relays) for incorporation into low‑voltage equipment (circuits up to 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC). It defines the functional and safety requirements and verification (type) tests necessary for use across industrial, household, information technology, building automation, transport and other electrical applications; where additional or higher requirements are needed for particular applications, further assessment against the relevant IEC standard(s) is recommended.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions, influence quantities and rated values for relays.
• Two main test procedures (procedure A from Edition 3 legacy and procedure B to reflect North American assessment requirements).
• General provisions for type testing: dielectric strength, electrical and mechanical endurance, contact performance under inductive loads, heating and temperature rise.
• Insulation requirements and verification after endurance testing; clearances and creepage distances and solid insulation checks.
• Requirements for terminations, sealing, marking and documentation.
• Special tests and annexes covering inductive contact loads, device application tests and test set‑ups; provisions for single‑mounting condition testing.
• Safety‑related aspects and basic safety requirements for incorporation into equipment.

Typical use and users

Used by relay manufacturers, component design engineers, test and certification laboratories, compliance/safety engineers, and product managers involved in low‑voltage electrical equipment. Typical applications include industrial control equipment, HVAC and building automation, consumer appliances, telecom and IT equipment, automotive/transport subsystems (where applicable), and any product integrating electromechanical relays that requires demonstrated conformity to internationally accepted safety and performance tests.

Related standards

Related parts of the IEC 61810 series such as IEC 61810-10 (additional functional and safety requirements for high‑capacity relays) and regional/adopted editions (EN/CENELEC, national adoptions). The IEC/UL harmonized variant (IEC/UL 61810-1) and EN adoption (EN 61810-1:2015/A1:2020) are also relevant for market‑specific compliance and certification.

Keywords

electromechanical relay; elementary relay; relay testing; dielectric strength; electrical endurance; mechanical endurance; clearances; creepage; insulation; IEC 61810; AMD1:2019; relay safety; low-voltage equipment.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 61810-1 is the international standard specifying general and safety requirements for electromechanical elementary relays (non‑specified time, all‑or‑nothing relays). The currently referenced publication is the 2015 4th edition amended by Amendment 1 (2019).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, rated values, influence quantities, test procedures (including provisions reflecting North American assessment), dielectric strength, electrical and mechanical endurance, clearances/creepage, terminations, sealing, heat/fire resistance, marking and documentation, plus informative/normative annexes for specific loads and test set‑ups.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Relay manufacturers, design and test engineers, conformity assessment bodies, product safety engineers and purchasing/specification teams that need to ensure relays meet internationally recognized functional and safety criteria for incorporation into equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The base edition published 25 February 2015 is current and was amended by AMD1 in November 2019; the consolidated (2015+AMD1:2019) text is the up‑to‑date reference. The IEC product record lists the publication and amendment and indicates stability through the mid‑2020s.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — IEC 61810 is a multipart series for electromechanical elementary relays (Part 1 covers general and safety requirements; other parts (for example Part 10) address specific functional aspects and safety requirements for high‑capacity relays). Regional adoptions and harmonized variants (EN, IEC/UL) also exist.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: electromechanical relay; elementary relay; IEC 61810-1; relay testing; electrical endurance; mechanical endurance; dielectric strength; clearances; creepage; insulation; AMD1:2019.