Home and building electronic systems (HBES) are important accessories that functions to regulate the control of current flow throughout the circuit. BS EN 60669-2-5 is a part of IEC 60669 that applies to HBES switches with a working voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c. and a rated current up to and including 16 A for household and similar fixed electrical installations either indoors or outdoors and to associated electronic extension units.
In BS EN 60669-2-5 the word "HBES switch" is applied to describe all kinds of HBES devices e.g., switches, sensors, actuators, switched-socket-outlets, associated electronic extension units, etc.
HBES switches complying with BS EN 60669-2-5 are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 25 °C, but occasionally reaching 35 °C. BS EN 60669-2-5 also applies to mounting boxes for HBES switches, with the exception of those for flush-type HBES switches which are covered by IEC 60670-1.
Note 1: Functional safety aspects of HBES switches are not covered by BS EN 60669-2-5. Functional safety requirements are covered by the standards of the devices which are controlled by the HBES.
Note 2: BS EN 60669-2-5 is not intended to cover devices falling within the scope of IEC 60730.
BS EN 60669-2-5 on switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations is useful for:
The measuring conditions specified in BS EN 60669-2-5 provide guidelines for the installation of switches and other fixed electrical appliances in the household. The operation and control are performed:
The operation and control are transmitted:
Using BS EN 60669-2-5 guidelines you would have access to best practices for designing and manufacturing HBES so that end customers can use high-quality installations.
EN 60669-2-5:2016
IEC 60669-2-5:2013
IEC 60695-8-1:2016