This part of iec 61439 lays down the definitions and states the service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for low voltage bts see 3. Thinfilm terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval, was released, which addresses new developments in the thinfilm technologies and shall reduce testing efforts. Pdf experiences with new standards for iec 61439 hien. This standard has brought considerable clarity in technical interpretation. New iec standard series for lowvoltage switchgear and. This standard withdraws the previous standard iec 60439. The numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000. 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.
These assemblies are used for the distribution of electrical energy in threephase systems see figure 101 for a typical distribution network. One of the main features of iec 61439 1 is that the discrimination between type tested assemblies tta and partially type tested assemblies ptta has been. Iec 61439 and how it compares with local standards ee. 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. Introduction market situation objectives of the new standard 2. En 673 specifies the requirements for testing items of equipment intended for use on railway vehicles which are subsequently subjected to vibrations and shock owing to the nature of railway operational environment. The new standard the introduction of the iec 61439 was intended to be a positive step forward in enabling panel and system builders to produce assemblies that meet essential quality and safety standards. The new series of iec 61439 standards were published in january 2009. Important definitions to understand the standard are.
Matthias kratzke jurgen dufner basic standards definitions of personal protection, calculation and test procedures, assessment bases iec 60364441 iec tr 6066421 iec 60529 protection against electric shock insulation coordination test devices and test procedures requirements for special. The redline version is not an official document, it is available in english only and provides you with a quick and easy way to compare all the changes between the official iec standard and its previous edition. Course goal after this course, you will know which are the most important requirements of the standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. This standard does not apply to specific types of assemblies covered by other parts of iec 61439 series.
Project manager industrial components, member of sc 17d mt11 the new iec 61439 series, technical seminar, 10 november 2010, singapore 2 contents 1. Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391 standard and the relevant iec 614392. Stahl as original manufacturer and manufacturer according to the standard is responsible for the construction, for the respective verification of the switchgear system, as well as for the completed assembly. Integrating socomec products in full compliance with the standard iecen 61439. The general part 1 applies to switchgear, power distribution boards and control cabinets, while part 2 applies to power switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Key issues and challenges associated with the introduction of bs en 61439 1 bs en 61439 1 and 61439 2. A combination of one or more lowvoltage switchgear with associated equipment. Sabelco electrical industries lowvoltage assemblies comply with sans 604391, sans 19731 and the sans 61439 series. Updated en 388 standard for protective gloves against mechanical risks 2016 edition as discussed above, the most significant change to the en 388 2016 standard is the formal inclusion of the iso 997 cut test method. Iec 61439 the new standard for low voltage components iec. List of international electrotechnical commission standards. Design qualification and type approval of pv modules acc. Significant technical changes with respect to the last edition of iec 604391. 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 67 xl3 guide to migration 1.
At present, the wiring code for low voltage installations, sans 10142, table 4. Assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. The new standard iec 61439 low voltage switchgear and. It has also introduced a new technical course, interpretation and implementation of iec 61439, to facilitate the use of iec 61439. This standard does not apply to the specific types of assemblies covered by other parts of iec 61439. How can a lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assembly be realized safely.
Iec 60439, the standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was under restructuring from the last decade. Ul nema standard iec standard description nfpa 70 iec 603641 use of electrical equipment nfpa 79 iec 602041 installation of electrical equipment ul508a iec 61439 1 design standards for industrial control panels ul 489 cbs design standards for individual components. This part of iec 61439 defines the specific requirements of power switchgear and controlgearassemblies pscassemblies as follows. Updated en 388 standard protective industrial products. This standard applies to lowvoltage switchgear and control gear assemblies assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. Blackburn starling has implemented these changes and is able to offer a product which complies with these new standards. Iec 61439 the rule is two parts for each type of assembly. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439. The new standard iec 61439 lowvoltage switchgear and control gear assemblies came into force in november 2014. Sep 15, 2016 the new standard for low voltage switchgear and control assemblies is iec 61439 series. Iec 61439 describes the definitions and states the service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics, and verification requirements for lowvoltage. Iec panel regulation verification and validation insulator stepper motor. The requirements and criteria given in the new standard en iec 614391, 2, ensured by a design verification procedure, are. Iso 997, also known as the tdm100 test, is similar to the astm f299215 test method used in the ansi 105 standard.
Iec 61439 2, and the compliance with the general rules iec 61439 1 is always implicit. Bts for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. Iec 614392, and the compliance with the general rules iec 614391 is always implicit. This part of the iec 61439 series lays down the definitions and states the service conditions,construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. This standard cannot be used alone to specify an assembly or used for a purpose of determining conformity. Standard iec 618505 first edition 200307 communication networks and systems in substations. General rules standard to be referred to by subsidiary product parts of iec 61439 series. In 2008 a second edition to this standard, namely iec 61646. This standard does not apply to individual devices and selfcontained components, such as circuit breakers, fuse switches, electronic equipment, etc.
More specific assembly standards are included as part 2. Asnzs 61439 is the new series of standards for lowvoltage lv switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The sentence tta switchgear according to iec 604391 is now replaced by power switchgear and. Thus, the international electrotechnical committee carried out an indepth reform of these standards, which led to the publication of the new renumbered series iec 61439. Pdf electrical installation guide according to iec. The purpose of the new iec 61439 is to harmonize, as far as practical, all of the general rules and requirements that apply to switchgear and control gear assemblies. Iec 61439 12009 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1 general rules this document was uploaded by 989me. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies on photo. In 1996 a comparable standard was developed for photovoltaic thinfilm modules. In accordance with adobes licensing policy, this file may be printed or viewed but. Iec 61439 clarifies that there is a difference between constructional requirements and internal separation. This first edition of iec 61439 1 standard cancels and replaces the fourth edition of iec 604391. Form of separation does not specify the construction if each functional unit is to be contained in its own compartment that is what should be stated. The standard series is an adoption of the iec 61439 series, with variations to include australian and new zealand conditions.
Certification of distribution assemblies is defined by international standard iec 614391. Parts 1 and 2 of the standard are addressed in this document, covering general rules, how the standard applies to power. The standard iec 61439 is for complete assemblies, therefore a certification cannot be issued for empty enclosures according to this standard. The compliance of an assembly is declared referring to the specific assembly standard e. Your reference guide to safe and reliable lv switchboards. The new standard iec 61439 lowvoltage switchgear and control gear assemblies came into force in. It was approved on behalf of the council of standards australia on 16 march 2016 and by the new zealand standards approval board on 4 may 2016.
Electrical installation guide according to iec international standards this guide has been written for electrical engineers who have to design, select electrical equipment, install these equipment and, inspect or maintain lowvoltage electrical installations in compliance with international standards of the international electrotechnical. This standard applies to lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies assemblies only when required by the relevant assembly standard. Introduction the new series of iec 61439 standards were published in january 2009. Where tests on the assembly have been conducted in accordance with the iec 60439, iec 61439. What is a lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assembly. Standard iec en 61439 integrating socomec products. Step 1 collecting all the project data step 2 assembly design and design verification step 3 assembly manufacture of the distribution. Schneider electric has developed a specification guide. In 2011, the international electrotechnical commission iec published the new iec 61439 standard series. Iec 61439 electrical conductor insulator electricity. Consequently this document uses the writing iec 61439 en 61439 in the following.
F662w iec 61439 standard webinar duration the duration is 1 hour. This standard governs the safety and performance of electrical panels. The new iec 61439 standard history of restructuring the iec 60439 standard the new. European standards and the uk 6 the 75 per cent of european standards that are not developed to meet european commission requests meet other market needs and include test methods, terminologies, specifications for products and services, business process standards and guidance on good practice. Testing and certification of low voltage switchgear and. The iec 61439 standard clearly defines the verifications that must be conducted by all parties involved. Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 61439 1 standard and the relevant iec 61439 2. This first edition of iec 614394 cancels and replaces the second edition of iec 604394 2004, and constitutes a. Note 1 throughout this part, the abbreviation pscassembly see 3. The redline version is not an official document, it is available in english only and provides you with a quick and easy way to compare all the changes betw. The new standard follows the philosophy of iec 60947 series i.
There is a precise conformity on the content of the standard 61439 in the iec and en world of standards. Iec standards often have multiple subpart documents. This edition of iec 61439 6 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the latest edition of iec 604392. Assemblies for specific applications such as marinas, camping sites, market squares, electric vehicle charging stations. Find the most uptodate version of iec 61439 3 at engineering360. Matthias kratzke jurgen dufner basic standards definitions of personal protection, calculation and test procedures, assessment bases iec 60364441 iec tr 6066421 iec 60529 protection against electric shock insulation coordination test devices and test procedures. The iec 61439 series of standards encompasses assemblies. Eldon enclosures comply with the new standard iec 61439 3. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec. Note 1 throughout this standard, the term assembly see 3. Iec en 61439 very precisely defines what elements are comprised in low voltage switchgear. Note 1 if a penda is equipped with additional equipment for example meters, in such a way that the main function is changed considerably, then other standards can also apply as agreed between user and manufacturer see 8.
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