IEC 60851-1:2021规定了绕组线试验方法的一般说明。它还给出了IEC 60851（所有部分）中使用的术语的定义。附录A中给出了IEC 60851-2至IEC 60851-6的内容概览。本第三版取消并取代了1996年出版的第二版及其修订件1:2003和修订件2:2009。本版为技术修订版。本版本包括与前一版本相比的以下重大技术变更:；对第2条进行修订，以更新规范性引用文件清单；对3.2试验大气条件的修订；在3.2中添加关于试验频率和管理的备注；修订附录A，以更新IEC 60851系列试验的内容列表。

IEC 60851-1:2021 specifies the general notes on methods of test for winding wires. It also gives the definitions for terms used in IEC 60851 (all parts). A survey of the contents of IEC 60851-2 to IEC 60851-6 is given in Annex A. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1996, and its amendment 1:2003 and amendment 2:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:;revision to Clause 2 to update the list of normative references;revision to 3.2 atmospheric conditions for testing;addition to 3.2 with remarks concerning frequency and management of tests;revision to Annex A to update the contents list of IEC 60851 series of tests.