Voltage Classification IEC
Voltage Classification IEC
AC voltages have been classified in various manners. In earlier times, there were just two categories LV and HV. As the level of voltages increases, there was a need for more levels. However, there was ambiguity as to where each band ended and the other began. For instance, !V can be "V in some systems and HV in another. #he International $lectrotechnical Commission has classified the voltages into the following levels %I$C &''()*. #his classification system is fast gaining acce+tance. Low Voltage "edium Voltage High Voltage , u+ to '''V , '''V to (-!V , (-!V to .(' !V
$/tra High Voltage , above .(' !V. In some situations, the term 0ltra High Voltage is used to denote voltages above )'' !V. In addition, the I$C defines a voltage band !nown as the $/tra Low Voltage with a AC voltage less than 1' V.