Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function-IS/IEC 60947-5-5 : 2016

An electrical Emergency Stop is a fail-safe control switch or circuit that, when de-energized, switches off any possible dangers outside the main power enclosure and stops the functioning of connected equipment. Emergency Stops, also known as "E-Stops," are a kind of pilot gadget that performs an emergency shutdown on a machine or electrical system. E-stops differ from standard "OFF" buttons in that they must pass a stringent set of tests and meet a long list of specifications.

As per the guidelines of BIS, low-voltage switchgear and control gear is electrical emergency stop devices with a mechanical latching function and shall be registered under the compulsory registration scheme from BIS registration as per IS/IEC 60947: PART 5: SEC 5: 2016. BIS Registration provides the right to manufacture, import, store, and sell or distribute this product in the Indian Market.