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GB
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 29.120.50
K 09
Replacing GB/T 13955-2005
Installation and operation of residual
current operated protective devices
ISSUED ON. DECEMBER 29, 2017
IMPLEMENTED ON. JULY 01, 2018
Issued by. General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and
Quarantine of the People's Republic of China;
Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of
China.
Table of Contents
Foreword ... 4
Introduction ... 6
1 Scope ... 7
2 Normative references ... 7
3 Terms and definitions ... 8
4 Application of RCDs ... 13
4.1 Protection against direct contact electric shock accidents ... 13
4.2 Protection against indirect contact electric shock accidents ... 13
4.3 Selective protection ... 14
4.4 Equipment and locations where RCD shall be installed ... 14
4.5 Cases where RCD may not be installed ... 15
5 Selection of RCDs ... 16
5.1 Technical conditions of RCDs ... 16
5.2 Technical parameters of RCDs ... 16
5.3 Selection of RCD according to the power supply mode of electrical
equipment ... 16
5.4 Selection of rated operating current of RCDs ... 16
5.5 Adopting selective protection method ... 17
5.6 Selection of RCD according to the working environment of electrical
equipment ... 17
5.7 Selection of RCD operation parameters ... 18
5.8 Selection of RCD for special loads and locations ... 18
6 Installation of RCDs ... 19
6.1 Installation requirements for RCDs ... 19
6.2 Requirements of RCDs for the grid ... 20
6.3 Construction requirements for installation of RCDs ... 20
7 Operation and management of RCD ... 24
Annex A (normative) System earth type ... 26
Annex B (normative) Rated value of RCD ... 30
Annex C (informative) Diagrams of selective protection reference modes ... 34
Bibliography ... 37
Foreword
This Standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This Standard replaces GB/T 13955-2005 “Installation and operation of residual
current operated protective devices”. Compared with GB/T 13955-2005, except
for editorial modifications, the main technical changes are as follows.
- ADD GB/T 14048.1, GB/T 20044, GB/T 22387, GB/T 22794 and GB/T
28527 (see Clause 2 of this Standard);
- DELETE GB 14287 (see Clause 2 of 2005 edition);
- MODIFY the definitions of the terms “direct contact”, “indirect contact”,
“residual current” and “assemble type residual operated protection devices”
(see 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.29 of this Standard, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.24 of 2005 edition);
- ADD the terms and definitions of “group of loads”, “selective protection”,
“main protection”, “middle protection” and “end protection” (see 3.12, 3.13,
3.14, 3.15, 3.16 of this Standard);
- DELETE the term and definition of “residual current operated electrical fire
monitoring system” (see 3.26 of 2005 edition);
- CANCEL the restrictions on “power supply and consumption system of
which the power neutral point is directly earthed” and the restrictions on
rated frequency (see Clause 1 of this Standard, Clause 1 of 2005 edition);
- DELETE the contents of “alarm RCD” and “residual current operated
electrical fire monitoring system” (see introduction);
- ADD “5.4 c) when used in the cases where the power line carrier has an
influence on the line leakage current, the influencing factors of the non-
power frequency leakage current shall be considered.” (see 5.4);
- ADD the requirements for the installation of RCDs in rural areas, agricultural
sites (see 4.4.1 of this Standard, 4.5.1 of 2005 edition);
- DELETE the “concentratedly installed electric energy meter box in rural
areas” (see 4.4.2 of this Standard, 4.5.2 of 2005 edition);
- DELETE the TN-C earth type in Table 1 (see Table 1 of this Standard, Table
1 of the 2015 edition);
- For the relevant requirements for the maintenance and operation, fault
finding of RCDs, propose specific operational and management plans, and
Installation and operation of residual
current operated protective devices
1 Scope
This Standard specifies the relevant requirements for correct selection,
installation and application of residual current operated protective devices
(RCD) and their operational management.
This Standard applies to AC power supply systems with a rated voltage not
exceeding 400 V.
This Standard does not apply to the protection against electric shock accidents,
electrical equipment damages or electrical fire accidents between phases or
between phases and N lines.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of
this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
GB/Z 6829 General requirements for residual current operated protective
devices
GB/T 10963.1 Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent
protection for household and similar installation - Part 1. Circuit-breakers for
a.c. operation (GB/T 10963.1-2005, IEC 60898.1.2002, IDT)
GB/T 14048.1 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1. General
rules (GB/T 14048.1-2012, IEC 60947-1.2011, MOD)
GB/T 14048.2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2. Circuit-
breakers (GB/T 14048.2-2008, IEC 60947-2.2006, IDT)
GB 14050-2008 Types and safety technical requirements of system earthing
GB/T 16916 (all parts) Residual current operated circuit-breakers without
integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCB) (GB/T
16916.1-2014, IEC 61008-11.2012, MOD; GB/T 16916.21-2008, IEC 61008-
protection) or protection of a single electrical equipment (three-level protection).
3.17
residual current operated circuit-breaker without integral overcurrent
protection (RCCB)
A residual current operated circuit-breaker that cannot perform overload and/or
short circuit protection functions.
3.18
residual current operated circuit-breaker with integral overcurrent
protection (RCBO)
A residual current operated circuit-breaker that can perform overload and/or
short circuit protection functions.
3.19
RCD’s functionally independent of line voltage
An RCD of which the testing, judgment and breaking functions are independent
of power supply voltage.
3.20
RCD’s functionally dependent on line voltage
An RCD of which the testing, judgment and breaking functions are related to
power supply voltage.
3.21
break time of RCD
Time elapsed from the moment when the residual operating current is suddenly
applied to the moment when all the pole arcs are extinguished.
3.22
limit non-actuating time
The maximum delay time when the RCD does not operate after a residual
current value greater than the residual non-operating current is applied to the
RCD.
3.23
alarms, or communication devices.
3.30
portable move type residual current operated protective devices
An RCD that is portable.
4 Application of RCDs
4.1 Protection against direct contact electric shock accidents
In the protection against direct contact electric shock accidents, the RCD is only
used as a supplementary protection measure of the basic protection measure
of direct contact electric shock accidents (excluding the protection against
direct contact electric shock accidents formed between phases, phases and N
lines).
For the protection against direct contact electric shock accidents, a time-delay
RCD shall be used with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
4.2 Protection against indirect contact electric shock accidents
4.2.1 General requirements
The main measure for the protection against direct contact electric shock
accidents is to use the protection method of automatically cutting off the power
supply when an earth fault occurs due to insulation damage of electrical
equipment, to prevent the exposed accessible conductors of the electrical
equipment from having harmful effects due to continuously carrying dangerous
voltage or electrical equipment damage. When the line has an earth fault due
to insulation damage, and the earth fault current value is less than the operating
current value of the overcurrent protection device, the RCD shall be installed.
When the RCD is used for indirect contact electric shock accidents, it shall be
properly matched with the electrical network system earth type (the type of
electrical network earthing system is in accordance with the specifications of
4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of GB 14050-2008, see Annex A).
4.2.2 Protection requirements for TN systems
4.2.2.1 For TN-C systems using RCD, the exposed accessible conductors of
electrical equipment shall be earthed independently to form a local TT system
according to the specific conditions of electric shock protection measures.
4.2.2.2 In TN systems, the TN-C system shall be retrofitted to TN-C-S, TN-S
shall be considered.
a) It shall fully consider the earth leakage current value of electrical lines and
equipment. If necessary, it may obtain the earth leakage current of the
protected lines or equipment through actual measurement;
b) When the earth leakage current value changes due to seasonal and
weather changes, RCD of which the operating current is adjustable shall
be considered;
c) When it is used in locations where the application of a power line carrier
affects line leakage current, the factors affecting the non-power frequency
leakage current shall be considered.
5.5 Adopting selective protection method
When the selective protection method is adopted, the series test simulation
selective operation test shall be carried out by using the test device before
installation, ensuring the coordination of the operation characteristics.
5.6 Selection of RCD according to the working environment of electrical
equipment
The selection of RCD shall be based on the working environment of the
following electrical equipment.
a) RCD shall be compatible with the environmental conditions of use;
b) For the electrical equipment in the area where the power supply voltage
deviation is within the standard range, the RCD with the operation function
related to the power supply voltage shall be selected. Otherwise, the RCD
with the operation function independent of the power supply voltage shall
be selected.
c) Under special use conditions (“standard working conditions for use”
exceeds or specified by the national standards of RCD related products,
such as. GB/Z 6829, GB/T 14048.2, GB/T 16916, GB/T 16917), the RCD
with appropriate environmental indicators shall be selected, and
appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that the RCD is working
properly;
d) For household appliance protection, if necessary, the RCD that satisfies
overvoltage protection may be selected;
e) For RCD installed in harsh environments such as flammable, explosive,
humid or corrosive gases, the RCD with special protective conditions shall
be selected according to relevant standards, or corresponding protective
water fountains, water parks, bathrooms, greenhouse farming and nursery, and
aquatic product processing areas, it shall select the RCD with a rated residual
operating current of 10 mA and without time delay.
When working on metal objects, operating hand-held power tools or using lights
with unsafe voltage, it shall select the RCD with a rated residual operating
current of 10 mA and without time delay.
For electrical equipment connected to outdoor overhead lines, and when an
overvoltage may occur, it may take special protection measures (for example.
using overvoltage protection devices such as surge protectors), and select the
RCD with enhanced tripping resistance.
In general, type AC RCDs are used. For electrical equipment with a large
number of electronic components, when the power supply unit fault contains a
pulsating DC component, it shall use type A RCDs. For electrical equipment of
which the load has inverter, three-phase AC rectifier, inverse converter, UPS
device and special medical equipment (for example. X-ray equipment, CT), etc.
that produce smooth DC residual current, special type B RCDs that can operate
with pulsating DC residual current and smooth DC residual current.
For arc welding transformers, it shall use special anti-shock protection devices.
For RCDs at all levels, it can optionally select RCDs with information display
(such as operating time, outage time, operation parameters, residual current
value), measurement, storage, or communication functions.
6 Installation of RCDs
6.1 Installation requirements for RCDs
The installation requirements for RCDs are as follows.
a) The installation of RCDs shall meet the requirements of GB/Z 6829, GB/T
14048.1, GB/T 16916, GB/T 16917, GB/T 20044, GB/ 28527, GB/T 22794,
GB/T 22387 and other relevant standards;
b) The installation of RCDs shall fully consider the power supply mode,
power supply voltage, system earthing method and protection mode;
c) The type, rated voltage, rated current, short-circuit breaking capacity,
rated residual operating current and break time of RCDs shall meet the
requirements of the protected line and electrical equipment;
d) RCDs shall be properly wired in different system earthing methods. The
correct wiring methods in single-phase, three-phase three-line, three-
b) When installing the residual current circuit-breaker, there shall be
sufficient arcing distance in the direction of arc discharge as required.
c) For assemble type RCDs, the connection of the control circuit shall use
copper conductors with a cross-sectional area of not less than 1.5 mm2.
d) When installing the RCD, the N line and PE line shall be strictly
distinguished. The N line of three-pole four-line or four-pole four-line
RCDs shall be connected to the protective device. The N line passes
through the RCD shall not be used as a PE line, and shall not be earthed
repeatedly or connected to the exposed accessible conductor of the
device. The PE line shall not be connected to the RCD.
e) After the RCD is installed, the earthing protection measures for the original
lines and equipment shall be checked and adjusted in accordance with
the requirements of 6.1d), 6.2b) and 6.3d).
f) Before the RCD is put into operation, it shall operate the test button, check
the working characteristics of the RCD and confirm that it can operate
normally.
g) Inspection items after RCD installation.
1) Test once using the test button, it shall operate correctly;
2) Switch on and switch off the RCD with rated load current once, it shall
operate reliably.
h) The installation of RCDs shall be carried out by professionals who have
passed the technical assessment.
i) The property owner shall establish and preserve the installation and test
record of RCDs.
See Table 1 for the RCD wiring method.
7 Operation and management of RCD
After the RCD is put into operation, the operation-maintenance manager shall
establish a corresponding management system for residual current operated
protective devices and establish an operation record.
After the RCD is put into operation, the test button shall be operated periodically
to check whether the operation characteristics are normal. The number of tests
shall be increased during the lightning strike period and the peak period of
power consumption.
For hand-held power tools, portable electrical equipment and RCDs for
discontinuous use, the test shall be carried out before each use.
In order to test the operation characteristics of the residual current device and
their changes during operation, the operation manager shall equip a dedicated
test device and shall carry out the operation characteristic test periodically.
The operation characteristics test items.
a) test the residual operating current value;
b) test the break time;
c) test the limit non-actuating time.
Electronic RCD, based on the effective working life of electronic components,
has a working life of 6 years. If the specified working life is exceeded, a
comprehensive inspection shall be carried out. Based on the inspection results,
it may be decided whether or not to continue operation.
Before the RCD that has been shut down for various reasons is used again, the
operation characteristic test shall be carried out to check whether the operation
of the device is normal.
When the RCD is subjected to the operation characteristic test, it shall use the
special test device that has been tested and qualified by the relevant national
departments, and performed by professionals. It is strictly forbidden to use the
phase line to directly short-circuit to earth or use animal as a test object.
After the RCD operates, trial current delivery is allowed once when the cause
of the operation is not found put after inspection. If it operates again, the cause
and fault shall be found out, continuous forced current delivery is not allowed.
If necessary, carry out an operation characteristic test. After checking to confirm
Annex B
(normative)
Rated value of RCD
B.1 Rated frequency (f)
The rated frequency is 50 Hz.
B.2 Rated voltage (Un)
The rated voltage is 230 V or 230 V/400 V or 400 V.
B.3 Rated voltage of auxiliary power supply (Usn)
The priority values of the rated voltage of auxiliary power supply are.
a) DC. 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 60 V, 110 V, 220 V.
b) AC. 12 V, 24 V, 36 V, 48 V, 220 V, 400 (380) V.
B.4 Rated current (In)
The rated current values are. 6 A, 10 A, 16 A, 20 A, 25 A, 32 A, 40 A, 50 A, 63
A, 80 A, 100 A, 125 A, 160 A, 200 A, 250 A, 315 A, 400 A, 500 A, 630 A, 700 A,
800 A.
B.5 Rated residual operating current (IΔn)
The rated residual operating current values are. 0.006 A, 0.01 A, 0.03 A, 0.05
A, 0.1 A, 0.2 A, 0.3 A, 0.5 A, 0.8 A, 1 A, 3 A, 5 A, 10 A, 20 A, 30 A.
B.6 Rated residual non-operating current (IΔn0)
The priority value of the rated residual non-operating current is 0.5IΔn.
If other values are used, it shall be greater than 0.5IΔn.
NOTE. The value of 0.5IΔn refers only to power frequency AC residual current.
B.7 Break time of RCD
The maximum break time of RCDs for direct contact supplementary protection
is shown in Table B.1.
The maximum break time of RCDs for indirect contact protection is shown in
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