IEC 62606:2013+AMD1:2017+AMD2:2022 applies to arc fault detection devices (AFDD) for household and similar uses in a.c. circuits. An AFDD is designed by the manufacturer:
- either as a single device having opening means able to open the protected circuit in specified conditions; or
- as a single device integrating a protective device; or
- as a separate unit, according to Annex D assembled on site with a declared protective device.
The contents of the corrigendum of November 2013 have been included in this copy.