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. The iec 61439 standard series defines clear regulations for. It is a replacement for iec60439 and is now the industry standard requirement for all low voltage switchgear and controlgear panel assemblies iec 61439. Supplementary requirements for bts forming part of a machine are covered by the iec 60204 series. Sep 15, 2016 the new standard for low voltage switchgear and control assemblies is iec 61439 series. 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. Note throughout the iec 61439 series of standards, the term assembly see 3. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en. Iec 61439 clarifies that there is a difference between constructional requirements and internal separation. Automatic creation of parts and order lists pdf, excel or ascii format. Iec 61439 en 61439 new tasks and responsibilities for the electrician iec 61439 en 61439 shows how a lowvoltage switchgear assembly, which is safe for the user, can be built.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with iec 614391. This is a step forward for the industry, providing access for system engineers to data delivered in situ which offered both a more realistic assessment and more accurate and reliable. This second edition cancels and replaces the edition firstpublished in 2009. The majority of the panel builders who we work with, dont know the standards. Mt 36mt 36 m i t f iec 60364maintenance of iec 60364553 cl 53153, clause 531 mt 37 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 532 mt 38 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 533 mt 39 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 535 to 537 mt 40 maintenance of iec 6036 medical locations 21 normalisation. This part of 61439 defines the specific requirements of acs as follows. Iec 61439 requires busbar systems to be tested by their manufacturers within enclosures rather than as previously happened as a standalone arrangement. Busbar systems and iec 61439 standards rittal the system. This standard governs the safety and performance of electrical panels. Assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed v in case of a. Assemblies for power distribution in public networks iec 61439 5. What is the difference between the new iec 61439 low voltage.
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. Beama comments on the change from iec 60439 to iec 61439. English template for management committees the iec. This standard is to be read in conjunction with iec 614391. Testing and certification of low voltage switchgear and. Room ambient temperature c according to iec 61439 en 61439 temperature range.
Published on august 19, 2016 august 19, 2016 105 likes 7 comments. The new series of iec 61439 standards were published in january 2009. The first issue pertains to the strict rules surrounding device substitution. Iec 61439 and its future specifiers and users guide, will give user and manufacturer an equal base of understanding and it will ease the product comparison of the various manufacturers. The new iec 61439 series of standards thus defines the construction of low.
Important definitions to understand the standard are. South africa adopted iec 61439 low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies in sans 61439, but has still not incorporated these documents into the wiring code. 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. In austria all references to hd 60364 andor iec 60364 must be. Assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a.
Iec 61439 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Iec 61439 en 61439 shows how a lowvoltage switchgear assembly, which is safe for. The standard gives details on the requirements of these products through testing and other verification methods. Let our experts teach you about related standards to realise your business potential and open new markets. Iec 61439 is the international electrotechnical commission standard which covers low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. 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. The european series of standards en 61439 has been adopted in. Work book 2cpc 000 305 b0101 1 work book on the seminar delivered by abb the standard iec 61439 prepared by. It is a replacement for iec60439 and is now the industry standard requirement for all low voltage switchgear and controlgear panel assemblies iec. E avenue oy came into existence in 2004 as the result of a merger between two competing manu. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439. In january 2009 the iec 61439, the new standard for low voltage switchgear and. Will not be included in iec 61439 series 29 coexistence of iec 60439 and iec 61439 series iec 614391 and iec 614392 are published today and 2nd edition is expected in 2011 new standards for busways, distribution boards etc.
Quadros electricos abb e a nova norma iec 61439 novonovo. The abb referred to as the company in this article mns switch gear solution has been subjected to iec 614392 2 compliance test. Specify power dissipation of the assembly for the rating of the ventilation room size. 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 e the design verification replaces tta and ptta. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439 enystar distribution boards up to 250 a and mi power distribution boards up to 630 a mi power distribution boards. Iec 61439 is the international electrotechnical commission standard which covers low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies. Iec 60760 flat, quickconnect terminations merged into iec 61210. International standard norme internationale webstore. Iec 614391 1 and iec 614392 2 standards and their interpreta tion are the subject of many articles and workplace discussions with little attention to that which follows compliance. This edition of iec 61439 6 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the latest edition of iec 604392. Verifications according to the new standard are more extensive and rigid than under the former standard. Assemblies intended for use on construction sites, both. Iec 60439, the standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was under restructuring from the last decade. Bts for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a.
Higher ambient temperatures must be considered in planning. This standard has brought considerable clarity in technical interpretation. A list of all parts of the iec 61439 series, under the general title lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies can be found on the iec website. Consultants and endusers are increasingly requesting compliance to this standard, which leads to confusion in the local market.
This standard cannot be used alone to specify an assembly or used for a purpose of determining conformity. Product requirements characteristics, product information, normal service. Standard iec 614391 defines the general rules for low voltage switchgear assemblies. In 2011, the international electrotechnical commission iec published the new iec 61439 standard series. Preamble this document is a test instruction and, therefore, refers only to the. Din en 61439 5 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 5. Norma iec 61439 padronizacao eletricidade avaliacao.
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