VDE 0100-705 DIN VDE 0100-705 DIN 57100-705 1984-11 PDF

Full title and description

DIN 57100-705:1984-11 — DIN VDE 0100-705; VDE 0100-705. Errichten von Starkstromanlagen mit Nennspannungen bis 1000 V; Landwirtschaftliche Betriebsstätten. German-language VDE specification covering the erection of power (low-voltage) installations in agricultural and horticultural premises (farm buildings, stables, greenhouses) with nominal voltages up to 1000 V.

Abstract

This part of the DIN/VDE 0100 series specifies requirements and good engineering practice for the design, selection and erection of low-voltage electrical installations in agricultural and horticultural premises. It addresses special environmental and operational conditions found on farms (moisture, soiling, corrosive atmospheres, mobile equipment), and provides guidance on protective measures, earthing and equipotential bonding, selection of equipment and installation methods appropriate for these locations.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / replaced (VDE specification; document marked as withdrawn).
• Publication date: November 1984 (edition: 1984-11; published 1 November 1984 in many bibliographic records).
• Publisher: VDE / DIN (issued as a DIN‑VDE / VDE specification; distributed via VDE Verlag / DIN media channels).
• ICS / categories: Electrical engineering — low‑voltage electrical installations (ICS group 29 — Electrical engineering).
• Edition / version: DIN 57100-705:1984-11 (also referenced as DIN VDE 0100-705:1984-11, VDE 0100-705:1984-11).
• Number of pages: 6 pages (German original).

Scope

The standard applies to the erection of power installations with nominal voltages up to 1000 V in agricultural and horticultural premises and specifies requirements for safe installation practice under the particular environmental and operational conditions of such locations. It is intended to be used together with the general parts of the DIN VDE 0100 (low‑voltage installation) series.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and definitions specific to agricultural and horticultural premises (types of buildings and equipment covered).
• Protection against electric shock (selection and arrangement of protective devices and measures appropriate to wet/soiled environments).
• Requirements for earthing and equipotential bonding adapted to farm buildings and electrically conductive structures.
• Selection and installation of electrical equipment and wiring methods resistant to moisture, dust and corrosive atmospheres; mounting and clearance rules for movable agricultural machinery.
• Special location considerations: stables, livestock housing, greenhouses, machinery areas — requirements for circuits, socket outlets and fixed equipment.
• References to other DIN/VDE parts and cited normative documents relevant to low‑voltage installation safety.

Typical use and users

Used by electrical designers, installation contractors, inspection bodies, safety engineers and facility managers who work on or inspect electrical installations in agricultural and horticultural settings. Also a reference for compliance officers and standards librarians maintaining historical or legacy installation documentation.

Related standards

This part belongs to the DIN/VDE 0100 (low‑voltage electrical installations) family. DIN 57100‑705:1984‑11 replaced the 1982 edition and was later superseded by DIN VDE 0100‑705 editions from 1992 and notably the 2007 edition (Low‑voltage electrical installations — Part 7‑705: Requirements for special installations or locations — Agricultural and horticultural premises). Users should consult the later DIN VDE 0100‑705 editions for up‑to‑date requirements.

Keywords

agricultural premises, horticultural premises, low‑voltage installations, erection of installations, VDE 0100, DIN 57100, earthing, equipotential bonding, protection against electric shock, farm electrical installations.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A DIN/VDE specification (DIN 57100‑705:1984‑11) that provided requirements for erecting low‑voltage (up to 1000 V) power installations in agricultural and horticultural premises.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covered location‑specific rules for design and erection of electrical installations on farms and similar premises — protective measures, earthing and bonding, selection and installation of equipment suitable for wet/soiled/corrosive environments, and special provisions for movable agricultural machinery.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Electricians, installation designers, inspectors, safety engineers, and agricultural facility managers — particularly when working on legacy installations or referencing historical requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded. DIN 57100‑705:1984‑11 is withdrawn and has been replaced by later DIN VDE 0100‑705 editions (notably 1992‑10 and the more recent 2007‑10 edition). Users should refer to the latest DIN/VDE 0100‑705 edition for current regulatory and technical requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is a part of the DIN/VDE 0100 series addressing low‑voltage electrical installations (the 0100 series covers general rules and many special locations/conditions).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Agricultural premises, horticultural premises, low‑voltage installations, VDE 0100, earthing, equipotential bonding, protection against electric shock, installation practice.