DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 61058-2-1
; VDE 0630-2-1:2011-08
Switches for appliances - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches (IEC 61058-2-1:2010); German version EN 61058-2-1:2011
Geräteschalter - Teil 2-1: Besondere Anforderungen an Schnurschalter (IEC 61058-2-1:2010); Deutsche Fassung EN 61058-2-1:2011
Overview
This International Standard applies to cord switches (mechanical or electronic) actuated by hand, by foot or similar, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household and similar purposes, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A. The responsible Committee is Subcommittee UK 542.2 "Geräteschalter" ("Switches for appliances") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.