DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN VDE 0100-510
; VDE 0100-510:2011-03
Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-51: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Common rules (IEC 60364-5-51:2005, modified); German implementation HD 60364-5-51:2009
Errichten von Niederspannungsanlagen - Teil 5-51: Auswahl und Errichtung elektrischer Betriebsmittel - Allgemeine Bestimmungen (IEC 60364-5-51:2005, modifiziert); Deutsche Übernahme HD 60364-5-51:2009
Overview
This standard introduces the selection and erection of electrical equipment. It contains common rules for compliance with safety measures, requirements regarding satisfactory operation of the installation during intended use and requirements regarding the corresponding foreseeable external influences. With respect to DIN VDE 0100-510 (VDE 0100-510):2007-06, the following essential modifications have been made: a) requirements for conformity with standards are now available without particular conditions for Germany and contain additional requirements regarding the manufacturer's declaration; b) correction of print errors in Table ZA.1; c) incorporation of measures for reduction of protective conductor currents; d) concurrency factor shall be taken into account instead of usage factor for performance; e) marking of PEL and PEM conductors has been incorporated. The responsible Committee is K 221 "Elektrische Anlagen und Schutz gegen elektrischen Schlag" ("Electrical installations and protection against electric shock") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Informational Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
Document: references other documents
Document: referenced in other documents
Responsible national committee
DKE/K 221 - Elektrische Anlagen und Schutz gegen elektrischen Schlag
Responsible international committee
IEC/TC 64 - Electrical installations and protection against electric schock
