Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Classification of assemblies

Assemblies may be classified according to different

Factors :

by the constructional typology, by the external design, by

the installation conditions, by the function carried out.

 

Open-type and enclosed assemblies

 

According to the constructional typology the Standard

IEC 61439-1 distinguishes between open-type and enclosed assemblies.

-  Enclosed assembly

An assembly is enclosed when there are protected

panels on all its sides so as to provide a degree of

protection against direct contact not lower than IPXXB

(see Chapter 4). Assemblies intended to be installed

in common environments shall be of enclosed type

 

-  Open-type assembly

 

An assembly, with or without front covering, in which

the live parts of the electrical equipment are accessible. Such assemblies can be used only in places

where skilled persons have access for their use.

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