General ways of identification of the Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear under EEQCO as per phased implementation plan

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....e of the 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 com....

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.... (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 1.2. (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) 10th 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) 10th 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 &nb....

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.... A)- All ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016. 1.8  Low  -  Voltage  Switchgear  and Controlgear: Circuit  Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision)  10th May 2027   DC Circuit - Breakers (Category  -B) - All ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016. 2.1 (a) 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 ) 10th May 2025 All  AC utilization categories Upto 250A, Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020. except the test listed below in Sr. No. 2.1.(b) of this table. 2.1 (b)  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, Disconne....

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....cal 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 ) 10th May 2025 Contactor -All AC utilization categories Upto 32A All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. except the test listed below in Sr. No. 3.1.(b) of this table. 3.1. (b)  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 ) 10th May 2026* Contactor -All AC utilization categories Upto 32A 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 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 3.2  Low  -  Voltage  Switchgear  and Controlgear: ....

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....bsp;-  Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: a.c. semiconductor motor controllers and contactors for non - Motor loads IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters  Section  3 Semiconductor Controllers and Semiconductor Contactors  for Non-Motor Loads ( Third Revision ) 10th May 2025 All types of product ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 3 : 2020. 6.1. (a)  Low  -  Voltage  Switchgear  and Controlgear: electromechanical control  circuit devices IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements  Section  1 Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices (Second Revision ) 10th May 2025  All  AC utilization categories Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016. except the test listed below in Sr. No. 6.1(b) of this table. 6.1. (b)  Low  -  Voltage  Switchgear  and Controlgear: electromechanical control  circuit devices IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2....

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....itchgear  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 10th May 2026 All  devices with all types of actuator All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016. Note.- A product grouping guideline for obtaining a license from certifying and enforcing authority, i.e., Bureau of Indian Standards in this regard will be issued separately with the approval of the Competent Authority, if required.  * Subjected to the condition that Manufacturer shall submit declaration to Bureau of Indian Standards for submission of a report of test compliance by 10th    [F. No. 8(1)/2018-HEI-Part(1)] VIJAY MITTAL, Jt. Secy. Note.- The principal Order, i.e., the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide notification number S.O. 4044(E), dated the 11th November, 2020. Subs....

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....ical specification mentioned on the label: The product under the scope of the current implementation may through following general parameters a) Current Type: - AC or Alternating Current - By Symbol: By Rating: 50/60Hz b) Category: Category / Cat. - Cat. A/ Category A c) Rated Voltage (Ue/V) d) Rated Current (In) e) Product Standard Number: - IS/IEC 60947-2 The indicative visual example of the same is as follows: Examples Example 1: Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) 400A PUS "E04 400A Rated Current (In) Rated Voltage (V/Ue) U. N 220/240 380/415 Teu/Ket Ics/5HV Alternating Current/AC (By Symbol): 690 2. ? ? ? 110 200 200 110 110 Category/CAT. A 0 6 ~50/60HZ CAT.A UimpXKV IEC/EN 60947-2 GB/T 14048.2 Alternating Current/AC (By Rating): 50/60 Hz O Product Standard Number: 60947-2 Example 2: Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) Rated Voltage (Ue/V) Category/ CAT. A Cot. A Ue Mau [KA] IEC/EN 60947-2 50+60 Hz 240 65 415 50 500 15 690 10 ΕΞ 250 10 I Ics-100%lcu Uimp-BKV U-800V Ir-kin P 0.6. I DPX3 160 4 201 37 In-180A Ta-40-50°C Rated Current (In) Alternating Current/AC (By Rating): 50/60Hz Product Standard Number: 60947-2 Example 3: Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB) 40A....

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.... - X of Schedule - II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018: https://www.bis.gov.in/wp- content/uploads/2023/06/3-Guidelines-for-Grant-of-Licence.pdf 6. Product Specific Guidelines for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers conforming to IS/IEC60947-2:2016: https://heavyindustries.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023- 09/product-specific-guidline.pdf 7. Fee Structure for application under Scheme-X: https://www.bis.gov.in/wp- content/uploads/2023/06/4-Fees-under-Scheme-X.pdf *** Annexure -I An indicative list of various products Covered under Existing scope of EEQCO Sr. No. Reference Image 6 1 2 3 DRX 125 A Product Description Product Standard MCCB- upto 630 A IS/IEC Rated operational voltage: Ue (V) = up to 440 V Rated current: In (A) = 250-320-400-500-630 A AC circuit breaker Category -A, 60947- 2:2016 MCCB- upto 630 A IS/IEC Rated operational voltage: Ue (V) = up to 440 V Rated current: In (A) = 400-500-630 A 60947- 2:2016 AC circuit breaker Category -A, MCCB- upto 630 A IS/IEC Rated operational voltage: Ue (V) = up to 440 V Rated current: In (A) = 400-500-630 A AC circuit breaker Category -A, 60947- 2:2016 pepenent 4 MCCB- upto 630 A IS/IEC Rated operatio....