IEC60060Reihe

The IEC 60060 series, commonly referred to as the IEC 60060-Reihe, is a collection of international standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that governs high-voltage test techniques. It provides standardized definitions, methods, and procedures used in the testing of electrical insulation and high-voltage equipment.

The series covers a range of topics related to high-voltage tests, including impulse voltage and impulse current testing, dielectric withstand tests, and related measurement techniques. It also addresses the specification of test waveforms, calibration procedures for measuring equipment, and general requirements for test laboratories. The aim is to ensure consistency, reliability, and comparability of test results across laboratories, manufacturers, and utilities worldwide.

The IEC 60060-Reihe is organized into several parts, each focusing on a particular aspect of high-voltage testing. Typical components include terms and definitions, measurement methods and instrumentation, and guidance on the generation and evaluation of standardised test impulses (such as lightning and switching impulses). The parts are periodically updated to reflect advances in insulation materials, test equipment, and metrological practices.

Applications of the series span the development, qualification, and validation of high-voltage equipment such as cables, transformers, insulators, switchgear, and other insulation systems. By providing harmonised procedures, the IEC 60060-Reihe supports international trade, safety, and quality assurance in the field of high-voltage engineering.

In practice, engineers consult the relevant parts of the series when planning test campaigns, selecting equipment, and interpreting results for insulation coordination and compliance with international benchmarks.