In january 2009 the iec 61439, the new standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was published. Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391 standard and the relevant iec 614392. Iec standards often have multiple subpart documents. Standard iec 614391 defines the general rules for low voltage switchgear assemblies. Iec 61439 the new standard for lowvoltage switchgear and. Standard title edition iec 61439 0 guideline april 20 iec 61439 1 general rules 08142011 iec 61439 2 power switchgear and controlgear assemblies 08192011 iec 61439 3 distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons 02162012 iec 61439 4 assemblies for construction sites 11152012. This document is only used for personal research purposes and not to used for business or other. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. 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. Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391 standard and the relevant iec. They are meant as a check for compliance of an assembly with the requirements of the standard. List of international electrotechnical commission standards.
This standard is an adoption with national modifications. Standard title edition iec 614390 guideline april 20 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 61439. For each type of electrical assembly only two parts of the standard are necessary to determine all requirements. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear. Iec standards for control panels siemens industrial. Iec 614391 general rules iec 614392 power switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en.
Introduction market situation objectives of the new standard 2. The purpose of this standard is the harmonisation of most of the general regulations and requirements for lowvoltage. The iec 60439 standards were ambiguous about how to assess compliance of partially type tested assemblies. Significant technical changes with respect to the last edition of iec 604391.
Iec 61439 standard follows the philosophy of iec 60947 series i. The new standard iec 61439 low voltage switchgear and. 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. Refer table 1 the iec 60439 standards were ambiguous about how to assess. 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. Assemblies shall comply with the relevant part of the 61439 series. The new standard follows the philosophy of iec 60947 series i. Iec 6143912009 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1 general rules this document was uploaded by 989me. The vast majority of devices that contain or use electronic or generate electricity relies on iec international standards and conformity assessment systems to perform. Significant technical changes with respect to the last edition of iec 60439 1.
Iec 61439 the new standard 15 summary and conclusion the new standard iec 61439 introduces important modifications in comparison with the current standard iec 60439 on lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. To purchase the new standard from standards australia, click on. To verify the current status of this type of information, we recommend contacting the member body mb or national certification body ncb of the relevant country. The iec iecee is not responsible for, nor will it take any position related to, the accuracy or validity of the information provided. Siemens offers free resources and support on iec standards so that you can be sure your control panel is ready for export. Clauses of iec 614391 and iec 614392 that are not addressed within this specification shall remain fully applicable as written. Assemblies must comply with the specific standards dedicated to them. One of the main features of iec 614391 is that the discrimination between type tested assemblies tta and partially type tested assemblies ptta. The new standard describes three design verification processes for assemblies and requires a routine verification for. The principal standard for lowvoltage power switchgear and controlgear assemblies is bs en 614392, when read in conjunction with the general rules document, bs en 614391 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. Where there is no direct corresponding iec 61439 clause, a new reference.
Iec 61439 1 en 61439 1 general requirements for lowvoltage switchgear assemblies iec 61439 2 en 61439 2 power switchgear and controlgear assembly psc power switchgear and iec 61439 3 en 61439 3 distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo distribution boards intended to iec 61439 4 en 61439 4. This was the aim of an international project group which had been working on a task named radical restructuring and revision of. Visit our website to access our free resources and support. Lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies general rules iec 61439 1, ed. This standard has brought considerable clarity in technical interpretation.
Iec international standards and conformity assessment for. As the original manufacturer, siemens bears the responsibility for design verification of sivacon s8, sivacon s4 or alpha 3200. Note 1 throughout this standard, the term assembly see 3. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439. Reflects the needs of the user 100% tible ask for iec standard and quality.
Within the iec 61439 series of standards for lowvoltage 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. All about design and assembly according to iec 61439. I learned this during my 40 years of activities in the electrical sector. Iec standards are today legal or market references. To purchase the new standard from standards australia, click on the link below. This first edition of iec 614391 standard cancels and replaces the fourth edition of iec 604391. Iec 61439 fully satisfies the requirements of designers and users of new generation lv switchboards. 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. The structure of the new standard is clearer with a general part and product specific parts.
Download legrand workshop specifications from the ecatalogue. Iec international standards and conformity assessment. This publication is to be read in conjunction with iec 614391. 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. 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. Iec standard 61439 1 covers low voltage switchgear and control gear assembliesdistribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. Some key differences are that the distinction between type tested assemblies tta and partially type. All about design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439 portal61439 all about iec 61439 en 61439. Original manufacturer this is the organization that carried out the original design and the corresponding verification of the controlgear assembly according to the relevant controlgear assembly standard din en iec 614391 3. Iec 614391 is general rules standard to be referred to by subsidiary product parts of iec 61439 series. As the original manufacturer, siemens bears the responsibility for design verification of sivacon s8, sivacon s4 or alpha 3200 controlgear assemblies, as well. Assemblies for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. This edition of iec 614391 includes the following technical modifications compared to the last edition of iec 604391. Lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies general rules iec 614391, ed.
The new iec 61439 standard history of restructuring the iec 60439 standard the new. Iec standards for industrial control panels differ greatly from the nfpa and ul standards used in the united states. This first edition of iec 61439 1 standard cancels and replaces the fourth edition of iec 60439 1. 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. Extract from standard 614391 comment unlike iec 604391, conformity cannot be established simply on the basis of the general rules iec 614391. Standards protect consumers standards make sure that products work together safely and as intended. This standard applies to lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies assemblies only when required by the relevant assembly standard.
The standard iec 61439 is for complete assemblies, therefore a certification cannot be issued for empty enclosures according to this standard. Work book the standard iec 61439 in practice abb group. Is responsible guarantee cerfified, tested integrated system specifies. This is the organization that carried out the original design and the corresponding verification of the controlgear assembly according to the relevant controlgear assembly standard din en iec 614391 3. After a first reading my initial impressions are that it is a more clearly defined standard.
Eldon enclosures comply with the new standard iec 61439. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Please use the search box for finding the right iec standard. The ieciecee is not responsible for, nor will it take any position related to, the accuracy or validity of the information provided. Iec standard 614391 covers low voltage switchgear and control gear assembliesdistribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. Siemens en iec 61439 1 2 newsletter en electromagnetic. This standard cannot be used alone to specify an assembly or used for a purpose of determining conformity. Project manager industrial components, member of sc 17d mt11 the new iec 61439 series, technical seminar, 10 november 2010, singapore 2 contents 1.
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