Friday, August 30, 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

IK Shock-Protection Rate

IK Shock-Protection Rate IK-Class  IK 00 No Shock-Protection  IK 01 Resistance against impacts with an energy up to 0,150 J IK 02 Resistance against impacts with an energy up to 0,200 J IK 03 Resistance against impacts with an energy up to 0,350 J IK 04 Resistance...

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Friday, August 16, 2013

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Overview of the main verification changes (IEC 61439 vs IEC 60439)

> Design verification   ·         Increased requirements for insulating materials and transient overvoltages withstand tests. ·         Temperature rise verification: ü  Verification by test of each functional unit loaded alone with its rated current ü  Clear methods for the selection...

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

ENCLOSURE CERTIFICATES & APPROVALS

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association 2101 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20037 NEMA Standards Publication No. 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum) NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS6 Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems   UL Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Il 60062 ...

What is IP69K?

The IP69K rating is for applications where high pressure and high temperature wash down is used to sanitize equipment. The IP69K test specification was initially developed for road vehicles, especially those that need regular intensive cleaning (dump trucks, cement mixers, etc), but has been widely adopted in the Food & Beverage industries as a test of products to withstand sanitary...

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Saturday, August 3, 2013

NEMA enclosure types

NEMA defines standards for various grades of electrical enclosures typically used in industrial applications. Each is rated to protect against designated environmental conditions. A typical NEMA enclosure might be rated to provide protection against environmental hazards such as water, dust,...

Friday, August 2, 2013

Electrical Panel Board Final Inspection and Testing

Final Inspection and Testing  QCI Carry out ROUTINE TESTS as per IEC 60439-1 standards. The following minimum tests must be performed:  Visual inspection test – Checking of the complete switchboard in accordance with IEC 60439-1 standards and approved drawings. Checking of Integrity of Wiring, Tightness of all joints, and Torque test on all bus connections, etc.  Di-electric...

Thursday, August 1, 2013