Note 1 throughout this standard, the term assembly see 3. Assemblies using a test, iec 614391 describes two calculation methods which may. Where there is no direct corresponding iec 61439 clause, a new reference. This specification amends and supplements iec 614391 edition 2. As a result manufacturers and testing bodies often treated partially type. Kelly butler, beamas marketing director and george sutton the organisations lv switchboard technical committee chair, explain how market needs have primarily prompted the change from iec 60439 to iec 61439. Short circuit test in accordance with the standard iec 614391 for fuse systems. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439. 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. Our filtering technology ensures that only latest iec 61439. Eldons eps is a tested assembly system according to iec 61439 eldon support in the design verification stage eldon has carried out different tests and developed specific tools to facilitate design verification of the assemblies according to the standard iec 61439. Iec standard 61439 1 covers low voltage switchgear and control gear assembliesdistribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. Clauses of iec 61439 1 and iec 61439 2 that are not addressed within this specification shall remain fully applicable as written. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en.
Iec 61439 standard follows the philosophy of iec 60947 series i. This specification amends and supplements iec 61439 1 edition 2. A combination of one or more lowvoltage switchgear with associated equipment for open and closedloop control, measurement, signaling and protection, with all electrical and mechanical connections and structural parts din en iec 614391, 3. The new iec 61439 standard history of restructuring the iec 60439 standard the new. Iec 614391 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1. Bs en 614391 is the general rules for the 61439 series and is referred to throughout bs en 614392. Iec standards often have multiple subpart documents. Download iec 604391 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies typetested and partially ty.
This standard cannot be used alone to specify an assembly or used for a purpose of determining conformity. We are monitoring closely the covid19 novel coronavirus situation and our task force is continually assessing and responding to changes. The rated current of an electric circuit is the value of the current that can be carried by this electric circuit under standard operating conditions when it is operated alone. They are meant as a check for compliance of an assembly with the requirements of the standard. Refer table 1 the iec 60439 standards were ambiguous about how to assess compliance of partially type tested assemblies. The design verification comprises of the following verifications. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear. To purchase the new standard from standards australia, click on the link below. The relatively new switchgear and control gear standard, iec 61439 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, ensures compliance to the standard by a series of design and routine verifications.
In january 2009 the iec 61439, the new standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was published. Lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies general rules iec 614391, ed. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Bts for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30 seconds until download button will appead. One of the main features of iec 614391 is that the discrimination between type tested assemblies tta and partially type tested assemblies ptta.
The iec 60439 standards were ambiguous about how to assess compliance of partially type tested assemblies. Iec 61439 verification methods by steven mcfadyen on march 3rd, 2012 the relatively new switchgear and control gear standard, iec 61439 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, ensures compliance to the standard by a series of design and routine verifications. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. 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. Short circuit test in accordance with the standard iec 614391 for. Iec 61439, more than just an upgrade schneider electric blog. As an file sharing search engine downloadjoy finds iec 61439. 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. Iec 6143912009 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1 general rules this document was uploaded by 989me. Iec 614391 and iec 614392 are published today and 2nd edition is expected in 2011 new standards for busways, distribution boards etc. Work book the standard iec 61439 in practice abb group. It is important to compliance your mccb panel board with this standard.
I learned this during my 40 years of activities in the electrical sector. 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 assemblies iec 61439 1 en 61439 1. With our unique approach to crawling we index shared files withing hours. Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391. Beama comments on the change from iec 60439 to iec 61439. The assembly must be capable of carrying this current without exceding the max. Iogp report 560 s560 this iogp specification details requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, inspection and testing of low voltage power switchgear and controlgear assemblies psc assemblies. Iec 614393 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 3.
All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. At schneider electric, meeting our customers and partners expectations is our key priority. This was the aim of an international project group which had been working on a task named radical restructuring and revision of iec 60439 series since 1998. The new standard iec 61439 low voltage switchgear and. Iec technical standards are powerful documents providing directions for specifications, tests and types of equipment which will be commercialized in the worldwide market. The iec 60439 standards were ambiguous about how to assess. Project manager industrial components, member of sc 17d mt11 the new iec 61439 series, technical seminar, 10 november 2010, singapore 2. All about design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439 portal61439 all about iec 61439 en 61439. Assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. Supplementary requirements to iec 614391 and 2 lv switchgear. The principal standard for lowvoltage power switchgear and controlgear assemblies is bs en 61439 2, when read in conjunction with the general rules document, bs en 61439 1 assemblies conforming to this standard are deemed to satisfy the essential requirements of both the low voltage directive and the emc directive and may bear the ce marking. What is a lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assembly.
Distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. Iec 614391 general rules 08142011 iec 614392 power switchgear and controlgear assemblies 08192011 iec 614393 distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons 02162012 iec 614394 assemblies for construction sites 11152012 iec 614395 assemblies for power distribution in public networks 08252014 iec 614396 busbar. This publication is to be read in conjunction with iec 614391. Iec 614391 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1 general rules. Clauses of iec 614391 and iec 614392 that are not addressed within this specification shall remain fully applicable as written. Content provider international electrotechnical commission iec. Iec 614391 archives electrical safety testing laboratory. Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391 standard and the relevant iec 614392. Neogear the safest switchgear ever made low voltage. Iec 614391 is general rules standard to be referred to by subsidiary product 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. Introduction market situation objectives of the new standard 2. Din en 614391 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1.
Within the iec 61439 series of standards for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies assemblies a variety of data need to be specified by the user to enable the assembly manufacturer shortly the manufacturer to meet his expectations. The international electrotechnical commission iec standards are legal requirements and market references for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies. Certified type tested design according to the iec 6143912 and iec 61641 ed. This was the aim of an international project group which had been working on a task named radical restructuring and revision of iec. This document is only used for personal research purposes and not to used for business or other. Part 2 of the standard defines the specific requirements of power switchgear and controlgear assemblies psc assemblies, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1,000 v a. Standard iec 614391 defines the general rules for low voltage switchgear. Your reference guide to safe and reliable lv switchboards.