Faster - better - worldwide. controlgear production

Faster - better - worldwide. controlgear production

Faster - better - worldwide.

A new standard. A new opportunity. IEC 61439 is the new standard governing the production of switchgear and controlgear assemblies, and reinforces the holistic system concept of a low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly – an idea developed and successfully established over many years by Rittal. With its broad, modular range of products, Rittal – The System. covers virtually all plant categories, thereby offering a comprehensive approach to the construction of a switchgear and controlgear assembly and conformity with the new standard. Rittal products already come supplied with much of...

One standard for all switchgear and controlgear assemblies 6 What has changed under the new standard? 8 What does the new standard mean for you? 10 Complete solutions - Customised for IEC 61439 12 Protection category of enclosures 16 Verification of protective circuit function 18 Calculation of temperature rise 22 Tested busbar technology 24

Preparation of the design verification 28 II. Individual verifications and verification methods 31 III. Information included in the design verification 32 IV. Sample design verification 44 V. Verification of temperature rise using calculations 48 VI. Verification of short-circuit withstand strength 66 VII. Verification records of individual switchgear and controlgear assemblies 70 VIII. The routine verification 73 IX. Complete verification of a switchgear and X. Assembly cover sheet and design verification form 80 Copyright: © 2013 Rittal GmbH & Co. KG Wilhelm Becker Grafischer Betrieb eK, Haiger...

The new standard EC 61439, as the successor to standard IEC 60439, outlines the requirements and verifications for all low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The standard is applicable to power distri- butors, all switchgear and controlgear assemblies, meter boxes and Meter boxes Switchgear and controlgear Building distributors from wall-mounted enclosures ENCLOSURES » POWER DISTRIBUTION » CLIMATE CONTROL

distribution enclosures for private and commercial buildings, assemblies for construction sites and power distribution, and switchgear and controlgear assemblies in special zones such as marinas. Power distributors Main distributors Distribution boards

What has changed under the new standard? The terms for type-tested switchgear and controlgear assemblies (TTA) and partially type-tested switchgear and controlgear assemblies (PTTA) used in IEC 60439-1 have been abolished. In future, only the system as a whole will be considered, and the term 'switchgear and controlgear assembly' will apply. For new switchgear and controlgear assemblies, the type test report will be replaced by the design verification. The former routine test report will be replaced by the routine verification. The user or planner describes a low-voltage switchgear and controlgear...

The following content is currently envisaged: IEC 61439-2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies IEC 61439-4: Assemblies for construction sites IEC 61439-5: Assemblies for power distribution IEC 61439-6: Busbar trunking systems IEC 61439-7: Assemblies for specific applications, IEC/TR 61439-0: Guide to the specification of switchgear

What does the new standard mean for you? IEC 61439 provides the basis for a clear definition of the performance promise made between the user and manufacturer of a switchgear or controlgear assembly. In this way, fulfilment of the performance promise can be assessed and documented for both parties. Application of the new standard does not entail significantly more work than testing a TTA/PTTA assembly. The calculation method for temperature increase in systems up to 1600 A remains unchanged. For systems up to 630 A the procedure has even been simplified. IEC 61439 guides the manufacturer through...

Within the European trade zone, a declaration of CE conformity must be prepared for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The declaration makes reference to the Low-Voltage Directive, the EMC Directive and (where applicable) the Machinery Directive, as well as to product standard IEC 61439 and (where applicable) other standards such as IEC 60204 for the safety equipment of machines and plant. Any manufacturer wishing to produce and market standard-compliant switchgear or controlgear assembly after November 2014 must prepare a design verification and a routine verification. The switchgear...

Rittal – The System. Complete solutions – Customised for IEC 61439 Under the new standard IEC 61439, the complete low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly is a system comprised of: Climate control (RiTherm)

Preparation of a design verification is much easier with tested system solutions. Busbars (RiLine60, Maxi-PLS, Flat-PLS) Equipment (ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton, GE, …)

Strength of materials Most of the required verifications for material strength already exist, due to compliance with the requirements of standard IEC 62208 on empty enclosures. This is sufficient for the purposes of verification to IEC 61439, provided no major alterations are made to the empty enclosure. However, documentation of the mechanical properties is required. The Rittal TS 8 load brochure contains all the required data for professional execution of the mechanical configuration.

Rittal system benefits: ■ TS 8 load brochure containing all the required data on load options ■ Corrosion protection verifications for all enclosure types ■ All information on the transportation of enclosures | ^> Verification provided by Rittal!

Protection category of enclosures The protection category verification for enclosures ensures long-term protection of the valuable electrical equipment. Design verification within the framework of IEC 61439 requires separate testing. Rittal has its own laboratory division which is used, not only for one-off initial testing, but also for regular production monitoring.