IEC 62606:2013+A1:2017 applies to arc fault detection devices (AFDD) for household and similar uses in a.c. circuits. An AFDD is designed by the manufacturer:
- either as a single device having opening means able to open the protected circuit in specified conditions; or
- as a single device integrating a protective device; or
- as a separate unit, according to Annex D assembled on site with a declared protective device. The contents of the corrigendum of November 2013 have been included in this copy.

This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2013) and its amendment 1 (2017). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.