Specifies requirements for all types of semiconductor converters of the self-commutated type and semiconductor converters which contain at least one part of a self-commutated type, including direct a.c. converters and d.c. converters for all applications. This Standard is identical to and has been reproduced from IEC 60146-2:1999.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee EL-027 has reviewed the content of this publication and inaccordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determinedthat the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the originaldate of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions ofsuch documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures forreconfirmation on 25 September 2013.The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-027:Australian Communications and Media AuthorityAustralian Industry GroupBureau of Steel Manufacturers of AustraliaEngineers AustraliaRMIT University