TMI BlogGeneral ways of identification of the Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear under EEQCO as per phased implementation planX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... EEQCO is scheduled to come into effect from 10.11.2024. 3. In this regard, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has shared a document (attached as Appendix-A to the said OM) highlighting general ways of identification of the product under EEQCO as per the phased implementation plan for ready reference. 4. It is requested that necessary action may be taken to sensitize officers under your jurisdiction regarding the said matter. 5. The difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board. Hindi version follows. Yours faithfully, DHANANJAY SINGH Under Secretary to the Government of India Email: [email protected] Tele: 011-23094012 Encls: as above. File No.8(1)/2021-HEI Government of India Ministry of Heavy Industries (HEI Division) Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 1st November 2024 Office Memorandum Subject: General ways of identification of the Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear under EEQCO as per phased implementation plan. The undersigned is directed to inform that the Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued the Electrical Equipment Quality Control Order (EEQCO), 2020, for Low Voltage Switchgear. The first phase of the EEQCO is scheduled to come into effect from 10th Nov ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... reakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2025 AC Circuit - Breakers (Category - A)- All ratings above 630A , upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.2. (b) of this table. 1.2. (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit - Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2026* AC Circuit - Breakers (Category - A)- All ratings above 630A , upto 440V AC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in Annex J and All test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of the IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 1.3. (a) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2025 AC Circuit Breakers (Category -B)- All ratings upto 2000 A, upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.3.(b) of this table. 1.3. (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026* All AC utilization categories Upto 250A, Upto 440V AC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in clause 9.4 and all test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 2.2 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026 All AC utilization categories Upto 630 A, Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020. 2.3 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2027 A ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tarters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2027 Starter- All AC utilization categories direct-on-line a.c. starter All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 3.4 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2028 Starter- All AC utilization categories. All other Starters All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 3.5 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2028 All DC utilization categories. All DC ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 4. Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: a.c. semic ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nts Section 1 Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2027 All DC utilization categories, All DC ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016 7. Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear proximity switches IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 2 : 2019 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 2 Proximity Switches ( First Revision ) 10 th May 2025 All types of product ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 2 : 2019. 8.1 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 5 Electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function 10 th May 2025 All devices with button type actuator All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016. 8.2 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements ..... 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