IEC 60730-2-13:2017 PDF Download

The specifications for automatic electrical humidity sensing controllers used in various pieces of equipment are laid out in the standard IEC 60730-2-13:2017. These controls can be driven by electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, or a combination of electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, and solar thermal energy. They are used in conjunction with heating, air conditioning, and similar systems. The standard also applies to humidity sensing controllers used in public settings such as offices, retail establishments, healthcare facilities, and industrial settings.

Unless specifically indicated in the equipment standard, this standard does not apply to humidity sensing controllers used only in industrial process applications. Technical changes from the second version are included in the standard's third edition, which was released in 2017. In addition to introducing new requirements to address class B and C control functions of humidity sensing controllers, it also harmonizes the electromagnetic compatibility requirements with other Part 2 standards.

Along with IEC 60730-1, which outlines the fundamental specifications for automatic electrical controls, IEC 60730-2-13 is meant to be used. IEC 60730-1's pertinent provisions are supplemented or modified by this part to cover humidity sensing controllers explicitly. When this section refers to "addition," "modification," or "replacement," it means that the related requirement, test specification, or explanatory matter in Part 1 needs to be adjusted to account for these changes.