IEC 60851-1:20 21规定了绕组线测试方法的一般注释。它还给出了IEC 60851（所有部分）中使用的术语的定义。IEC 60851-2至IEC 60851-6的内容概述见附录A。本第三版取消并取代1996年出版的第二版及其修正案1:20 03和修正案2:20 09。本版构成技术修订版。与上一版相比，此版本包括以下重大技术变更: 修订第2条，更新规范性参考文献清单； 修订为3.2试验的大气条件； 3.2增加了关于试验频率和管理的备注； 修订附录A以更新IEC 60851系列试验的目录。

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:

1. revision to Clause 2 to update the list of normative references;
2. revision to 3.2 atmospheric conditions for testing;
3. addition to 3.2 with remarks concerning frequency and management of tests;
4. revision to Annex A to update the contents list of IEC 60851 series of tests.