Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391 standard and the relevant iec. Iec 60061 lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv and with an overall. Iec technical standards are powerful documents providing directions for specifications, tests and types of equipment which will be commercialized in the worldwide market. The new standard describes three design verification processes for. Iec 61439 the new standard for lowvoltage switchgear and. Iec 61439 the new standard for lowvoltage switchgear and iec 61439 60439 genel bakis emo. History of restructuring activity sc 17d mt11 started more than 10 years ago the restructuring of the iec 60439 series.
Busbar trunking systems busways standard by international electrotechnical commission, 05232012. It is important to compliance your mccb panel board with this standard. Principally, these requirements are detailed in bs en 61439 6. Iec 60439, the standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was under restructuring from the last decade. As of november 2014, the previous iec 60439 standard series for lowvoltage equipment has been replaced by the new iec 61439 standard series.
The present technical manual is intended as an aid in project design and the application of lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear in switchgear assemblies and machine control. It replaces the iecen 60439 standard and became valid exclusively from 1 november 2014. Iecen 61439 is the new standard for the construction, application, characteristics and verification of switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The new series features some organizational changes, but the most significant changes have a direct impact on the work of specifiers in selecting equipment for their clients facilities. Presentation on iec 61439 verification and validation. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439. The general part 1 applies to switchgear, power distribution boards and control cabinets, while part 2 applies to power switchgear and controlgear assemblies. For switchgear combinations the standard iec 604391 is referred to that is in effect at issuance of this document. This workbook contains general information and proposals for designing, planning and building low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies in compliance with the applicable laws, directives and provisions. Guide to low voltage busbar trunking systems verified to bs en 614396 7 figure 2. They are meant as a check for compliance of an assembly with the requirements of the standard. Iec 61439 for low voltage switchgear and controllergear assemblies. An iectr 614390 specifiers guide is in preparation. This first edition of iec 61439 6 cancels and replaces the third edition of iec 604392 2000 and its amendment 1 2005, and constitutes a technical revision.
Assemblies for power distribution to supersede iec 604395 bs en 614396. Iec 614391 archives electrical safety testing laboratory. Mar 04, 2016 as of november 2014, the previous iec 60439 standard series for lowvoltage equipment has been replaced by the new iec 61439 standard series. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. The standard iec 61439 is for complete assemblies, therefore a certification cannot be issued for empty enclosures according to this standard. Comparisons and effects in connection with different standards. Iec 6143962012 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 6busbar trunking systems busways this document was uploaded by 989me. What is a lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assembly. List of international electrotechnical commission standards. This edition of iec 614396 includes the following significant technical changes. K0321 routine verification protocol pdf 052015 2cpc 000 321 l0201. The bs en 61439 series of standards the general rules document bs en 614391part 1 is not a product standard in its own right.
Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391 standard and the relevant iec 614392. This standard does not apply to the specific types of assemblies covered by other parts of the iec 61439 series, to supply track systems in accordance with iec 60570, to cable trunking and ducting systems in accordance with the iec 61084 series, nor to power track systems in accordance with the iec 61534 series. Iec 61439 5 assemblies for power distribution in public networks 08252014 iec 61439 6 busbar trunking systems 05232012 prestandard iec ts 61439 7 assemblies for specific applications such as marinas, camping sites, market squares, electric vehicle charging stations and similar 02192014 parts of the standard. Bts for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. Iec 614395 en 614395 cable distribution cabinetscable distribution cabinets iec 614396 en 614396 busbar distributorsbusbar distributors iec ts 614397 distributor for camping, market places, marinas and charging stations for electric vehicles distributoror for camping, markett iec tr 614390 planning guide for lowvoltage switchgear. The standard, whats changed contents definition of standard iec 61439 1 2 extract from standard iec 61439 1 3 47 the legrand range and certification the xl3 range 45 certification of preequipped xl3 enclosures 6 7 xl3 guide to migration 1. Eldon enclosures comply with the new standard iec 61439 3. Iec 614395 assemblies for power distribution in public networks 08252014 iec 614396 busbar trunking systems 05232012 prestandard iects 614397 assemblies for specific applications such as marinas, camping sites, market squares, electric vehicle charging stations and similar 02192014 parts of. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies on photo. The structure of the new standard is clearer with a general part and product specific parts. This edition of iec 614396 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the latest edition of iec 604392.
Important definitions to understand the standard are. The aim of the new standard is to harmonise all of the regulations and requirements for lowvoltage switch. Iec 61439 6 will replace iec 604392 still valid iec 61439 3 will replace iec 604393 still valid iec 61439 4 will replace iec 604394 still valid iec 61439 5 will replace iec 604395 still valid the new iec 61439 standard applies to enclosures for which the rated voltage is under v ac at frequencies not exceeding hz or 1500. Assemblies can be manufactured in accordance with either standard thru the phase. Guide to low voltage busbar trunking systems verified to. Iec 61439 5 en 61439 5 cable distribution cabinetscable distribution cabinets iec 61439 6 en 61439 6 busbar distributorsbusbar distributors iec ts 61439 7 distributor for camping, market places, marinas and charging stations for electric vehicles distributoror for camping, markett iec tr 61439 0 planning guide for lowvoltage switchgear. Work book the standard iec 61439 in practice abb group. Guide to low voltage busbar trunking systems verified to bs. This standard applies to all bts whether they are designed, manufactured and verified on a oneoff basis or fully standardized and manufactured in quantity. Iec standards often have multiple subpart documents. Iec 614391 general rules iec 614392 power switchgear and control gear assemblies replacing iec 604391 iec 614393 distribution boards to supersede iec 604393 iec 614394 assemblies for construction sites to supersede iec 604394 iec 614395 assemblies for power distribution to supersede iec 604395 iec 614396 busbar trunking systems. A combination of one or more lowvoltage switchgear with associated equipment.
Iec standard gd and nd iec system of conformity assessment. This standard does not apply to the specific types of assemblies covered by other parts of the iec 61439 series, to supply track systems in accordance with iec 60570, to cable trunking and ducting systems in accordance with the iec 61084 series, nor to power track systems in. Iec standard 614391 covers low voltage switchgear and control gear assembliesdistribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. Short history of restructuring the iec 60439 standard 2. The new standard iec 61439 low voltage switchgear and. References to the bs en in this guide apply equally to the en and iec standards. This first edition of iec 614396 cancels and replaces the third edition of iec 604392 2000 and its amendment 1 2005, and constitutes a technical revision.
This edition of iec 61439 6 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the latest edition of iec 604392. The first series of standards for switchgear and controlgear. Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations. This standard has brought considerable clarity in technical interpretation. It replaces the iec en 60439 standard and became valid exclusively from 1 november 2014. Eldon as original manufacturer and assembly system supplier. Iec 61439 6 2012 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 6 busbar trunking systems busways this document was uploaded by 989me. More specific assembly standards are included as part 2. Iec standard 61439 1 covers low voltage switchgear and control gear assembliesdistribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. Iec 614396 will replace iec 604392 still valid iec 614393 will replace iec 604393 still valid iec 614394 will replace iec 604394 still valid iec 614395 will replace iec 604395 still valid the new iec 61439 standard applies to enclosures for which the rated voltage is under v ac at frequencies not exceeding hz or 1500.
The standard, whats changed contents definition of standard iec 614391 2 extract from standard iec 614391 3 47 the legrand range and certification the xl3 range 45 certification of preequipped xl3 enclosures 67 xl3 guide to migration 1. Various equivalent methods are available according to the feature to be checked. The standard iec 61439 workbook lv switchgear and controlgear assembly in practice photo credit. After this specified date, the use of iec 61439 is mandatory for all new designed switchgear and control gear assemblies the planning and documentation must be executed in accordance with iec 614391. Iec 61439 for low voltage switchgear and controllergear.
Relationship between the two standards is as shown in the table below. Guide to low voltage busbar trunking systems verified to bs en 61439 6 7 figure 2. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec the numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000. The new standard for compliance with protection goals for personnel and plant protection en 61439 content of standard eniec 61439 e division into a general part and corresponding parts of the product similar to standard iec 60947 e classification of product parts, thus a clear assignment to the application is possible. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear. I learned this during my 40 years of activities in the electrical sector. Plugin units are designed to be accommodated at tapoff outlets at intervals along the distribution busbar trunking. In addition, yearly continuous surveillance tests ensure the compliance with iec standard, whatever the improvements of technical design and manufacturing processes. The new standard iec 61439 lowvoltage switchgear and control gear assemblies came into force in.
The new standard iec 61439 introduces important modifications in comparison with the current standard iec 60439 on lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Iec en 61439 is the new standard for the construction, application, characteristics and verification of switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free. Iec 60055 paperinsulated metalsheathed cables for rated voltages up to 1830 kv with copper or aluminium conductors and excluding gaspressure and oilfilled cables iec 60059 iec standard current ratings. The new series of iec 61439 standards were published in january 2009. Iec 614395 en 614395 cable distribution cabinetscable distribution cabinets iec 614396 en 614396 busbar distributorsbusbar distributors iects 614397 distributor for camping, market places, marinas and charging stations for electric vehicles distributoror for camping, markett iectr 614390 planning guide for lowvoltage switchgear.
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