Description

UL 61810-1 – Standard for Electromechanical Elementary Relays – Part 1: General Requirements

Electromechanical Elementary Relays – Part 1: General and Safety Requirements
UL 61810-1
1 Scope

This part of IEC 61810 applies to electromechanical elementary relays (non-specified time all-or-nothing relays) for incorporation into low voltage equipment (circuits up to 1000 V alternate current or 1500 V direct current). It defines the basic functional and safety requirements and safety-related aspects 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 (e.g. railways).

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) (e.g. IEC 60730-1, IEC 60335-1, IEC 60950-1).