Thursday, September 5, 2013

The new IEC 61439: better or worse than its predecessor 60439?

Improvements in IEC 61439 series compared to IEC 60439 series. The new document structure: Readability of the IEC 61439 has been improved compared to the IEC 60439 by implementing the new structure of the clauses: a) Clauses for normative reference and definitions are separated; b) Newly introduced in clause 4 is a table with all the typical units for LV systems; c) Also...

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

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 ...