1 Scope
This document covers internal
arc-fault control devices, hereinafter referred to as
IACD, which are intended to:
detect internal arc-faults in
low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, by processing (at
a minimum) the optical effect of an internal
arc-fault, and
operate mitigation device (either
external or combined)
in order to minimize the effects of the internal
arc-fault (see Figure 1).
For the purpose of this document the terms "light" or "optical"
covers more than visible spectra. They may cover also, for example, infrared
or ultraviolet electromagnetic radiations (see Annex D).
For combined-type IACD, this document is considered
in addition to the relevant product standard for internal
arc-fault
mitigation devices (IARD per IEC TS 63107:2020 ). Compliance
to the relevant product standard is mandatory and cannot be claimed by
testing to this document alone.
NOTE 1 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies are usually
described by