Does anyone know if it is common practice or otherwise required to de-rate products in Europe to 80% (or some other %) of the rating of the branch circuit as is done in the US? Some product standards (such as 61000-3-2) apply to products rated up to 16A, so it would appear that products can be rated up to the branch rating. If this is the case, would it be acceptable to exceed the rating by 110% (as allowed by 60950) and still be usable on that branch circuit?
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