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Glossary

ENreinforced insulation 
single insulation system applied to live parts, which provides a degree of protection against electric shock equivalent to double insulation under the conditions specified

NOTE A single insulation system does not imply that the insulation must be one homogeneous piece. It may comprise several layers which cannot be tested singly as basic or supplementary insulation.


TC/SC:82Terms     Info     Publications
Published in:IEC 62109-1, ed. 1.0 (2010-04) Terms     Info
Reference number:3.80

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