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The level of short-circuit current the breaker can interrupt and then continue to operate normally. Selectivity Categories: Category A: Breakers without a deliberate short-time delay. Category B:

| Standard | Scope | |----------|-------| | | Circuit-breakers for household (domestic) installations – typical use in homes, not industrial. | | IEC 60947-1 | General rules for all low-voltage switchgear – must be used together with part 2. | | IEC 60947-4-1 | Contactors and motor-starters. | | IEC 60947-6-2 | Transfer switching equipment (e.g., automatic transfer switches). | | IEC 61439 | Low-voltage switchgear assemblies (panels, boards) – references 60947-2 for component selection. |

Modern breakers often include microprocessors that provide advanced protection settings and metering, all governed by the Annexes within IEC 60947-2. Conclusion

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IEC 60947-2 is the internationally recognized technical standard governing low-voltage circuit breakers