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CEI 61439-2 Ed.2: Ensembles d'appareillage de basse tension - Partie 2: Ensembles d'appareillage à puissance

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Deleted: FOREWORD 4¶
1 CONTENTS 1 Scope 6¶
2 Normative references 6¶
2 FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................4 3 Terms and definitions 6¶
3.1 General terms 6¶
3 1 Scope ...............................................................................................................................6 3.2 Constructional units of
PSC-ASSEMBLIES 7¶
4 2 Normative references .......................................................................................................6 4 Symbols and
5 3 Terms and definitions .......................................................................................................6 abbreviations 7¶
5 Interface characteristics 8¶
6 3.1 General terms .........................................................................................................6 5.3.3 Rated diversity factor
(RDF) 8¶
7 3.2 Constructional units of PSC - ASSEMBLIES ...................................................................7 5.5 Other characteristics 8¶
8 4 Symbols and abbreviations ...............................................................................................7 6 Information 8¶
6.1 PSC-ASSEMBLY designation
9 5 Interface characteristics ...................................................................................................8 marking 8¶
7 Service conditions 8¶
10 5.3.3 Rated diversity factor (RDF) ....................................................................................8 8 Constructional
requirements 8¶
11 5.5 Other characteristics ...............................................................................................8 8.2 Degree of protection
12 6 Information .......................................................................................................................8 provided by an ASSEMBLY
enclosure 8¶
13 6.1 PSC - ASSEMBLY designation marking .........................................................................8 8.2 Degree of protection
14 7 Service conditions ............................................................................................................8 provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY
enclosure 8¶
15 8 Constructional requirements .............................................................................................8 8.2.1 Protection against
mechanical impact 8¶
16 8.2 Degree of protection provided by an ASSEMBLY enclosure ....................................8 8.2.101 Degree of protection
of withdrawable parts 9¶
17 8.2 Degree of protection provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY enclosure ..............................8 8.3.2 Clearances 9¶
18 8.2.1 Protection against mechanical impact......................................................................8 8.4.3.2.2 Requirements for
earth continuity providing
19 8.2.101 Degree of protection of withdrawable parts ..................................................9 protection against the
20 8.3.2 Clearances ..............................................................................................................9 consequences of faults within
the ASSEMBLY 9¶
21 8.4.3.2.2 Requirements for earth continuity providing protection against the 8.4.5.1 Devices to be operated
22 consequences of faults within the ASSEMBLY.........................................................9 or components to be replaced
by ordinary persons 9¶
23 8.4.5.1 Devices to be operated or components to be replaced by ordinary 8.4.5.2 Requirements related
24 persons ...................................................................................................................9 to accessibility in service by
authorized persons 9¶
25 8.4.5.2 Requirements related to accessibility in service by authorized 8.4.5.2.101 Operating and
26 persons ...................................................................................................................9 maintenance gangways within a
27 8.4.5.2.101 Operating and maintenance gangways within a PSC- PSC-ASSEMBLY 9¶
8.5.2 Removable and
28 ASSEMBLY 9 withdrawable parts 9¶
29 8.5.2 Removable and withdrawable parts .........................................................................9 8.5.2.101 Withdrawable ... [1]
30 8.5.2.101 Withdrawable parts .................................................................................... 10 Deleted: FOREWORD 3¶
1 Scope 5¶
31 8.5.2.102 Interlocking and padlocking of removable and withdrawable parts ............. 10 2 Normative references 5¶
32 8.5.101 Description of the types of electrical connections of functional units .......... 10 3 Terms and definitions 5¶
3.1 General terms 5¶
33 8.101 Internal separation of PSC-ASSEMBLIES.............................................................. 10 3.2 Constructional units of
34 9 Performance requirements ............................................................................................. 11 PSC-ASSEMBLIES 6¶
4 Symbols and
35 10 Design verification .......................................................................................................... 11 abbreviations 7¶
5 Interface characteristics 7¶
36 10.3 Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES ....................................................................... 11 6 Information 7¶
6.1 PSC-ASSEMBLY designation
37 10.9.3.2 Impulse withstand voltage test................................................................... 11 marking 7¶
38 10.13 Mechanical operation ............................................................................................ 11 7 Service conditions 8¶
8 Constructional
39 11 Routine verifications ....................................................................................................... 11 requirements 8¶
40 11.8 Mechanical operation ............................................................................................ 11 9 Performance
requirements 11¶
41 Annexes............................................................................................................................... 15 10 Design verification 11¶
11 Routine verifications 11¶
42 Annex AA (informative) Forms of internal separation (see 8.101) ......................................... 16 Annexes 15¶
Annex AA (informative) Forms
43 Annex BB (informative) Items subject to agreement between the ASSEMBLY of internal separations (see
44 Manufacturer and the User ............................................................................................. 19 8.101) 16¶
Annex BB (informative) Items
45 Bibliography........................................................................................................................ 22 subject to agreement between
46 Figure AA.1 – Symbols used in Figures AA.2 and AA.3 ......................................................... 16 the ASSEMBLY manufacturer and
the user 19¶
Bibliography 22¶
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47 Figure AA.2 – Forms 1 and 2 ................................................................................................ 17

48 Figure AA.3 – Forms 3 and 4 ................................................................................................ 18
Deleted: ¶
49 Table 101 – Values of assumed loading ................................................................................ 12
Figure AA.1 – Symbols used in
50 Table 102 – Test voltages across the open contacts of equipment suitable for isolation ........ 12 Figures AA.2 and AA.3 16¶
Figure AA.2 – Forms 1 and
51 Table 103 – Electrical conditions for the different positions of withdrawable parts ................. 13 2 17¶
Figure AA.3 – Forms 3 and
52 Table 104 – Forms of internal separation .............................................................................. 14 4 18¶
¶
53 Table BB.1 – Items subject to agreement between the ASSEMBLY Manufacturer and the ¶
54 User...................................................................................................................................... 19 Figure AA.1 – Symbols used in
Figures AA.2 and AA.3 16¶
55 Figure AA.2 – Forms 1 and
2 17¶
56 Figure AA.3 – Forms 3 and
4 18¶
Deleted: ¶
Table 101 – Values of assumed
loading 12¶
Table 102 – Test voltages
across the open contacts of
equipment suitable for
isolation 12¶
Table 103 – Electrical
conditions for the different
positions of withdrawable
parts 13¶
Table 104 – Forms of internal
separation 14¶
Table BB.1 – Items subject to
agreement between the
ASSEMBLY Manufacturer and the
User 19¶
¶
¶
Table 101 – Values of assumed
loading 12¶
Table 102 – Test voltages
across the open contacts of
equipment suitable for
isolation 12¶
Table 103 – Electrical
conditions for the different
positions of withdrawable
parts 13¶
Table 104 – Forms of internal
separation 14¶
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60 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND
61 CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES –
62
63 Part 2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies
64
65
66 FOREWORD
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90 6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
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97 indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
98 9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
99 patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
100 International Standard IEC 61439-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 17D: Low-voltage
101 switchgear and controlgear assemblies, of IEC technical committee 17: Switchgear and
102 controlgear.

103 This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. It constitutes a
104 technical revision.

105 This second edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the
106 last edition of IEC 60439-2:

107 [To be added.]

108 The text of this standard is based on the following documents:

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110 Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
111 voting indicated in the above table.

112 This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

113 This standard is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61439-1. The provisions of the general
114 rules dealt with in IEC 61439-1 (hereinafter referred to as Part 1) are only applicable to this
115 standard insofar as they are specifically cited. W hen this standard states “addition”,
116 “modification” or “replacement”, the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly..

117 Subclauses that are numbered with a 101 (102, 103, etc.) suffix are additional to the same
118 subclause in Part 1.

119 Tables and figures in this Part 2 that are new are numbered starting with 101.

120 New annexes in this Part 2 are lettered AA, BB, etc.

121 In this standard, terms written in small capitals are defined in Clause 3.
122 NOTE Throughout the IEC 61439 series of standards, the term ASSEMBLY (see 3.1.1 of Part 1) is used for a low-
123 voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly.
124 A list of all parts of the IEC 61439 series, under the general title Low-voltage switchgear and
125 controlgear assemblies can be found on the IEC website.

126 The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
127 the maintenance result date 1 indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
128 the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be

129 • reconfirmed;
130 • withdrawn;
131 • replaced by a revised edition, or
132 • amended.

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133 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND

134 CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES –
135
136 Part 2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies
137
138
139

140 1 Scope
141 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

142 Addition:

143 This standard defines the specific requirements of power switchgear and controlgear
144 assemblies ( PSC-ASSEMBLIES ), the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or
145 1 500 V d.c.

146 Throughout this part, the abbreviation PSC-ASSEMBLY is used for a power switchgear and
147 controlgear ASSEMBLY (see 3.1.101).

148 This standard does not apply to the specific types of ASSEMBLIES covered by other parts of
149 IEC 61439.

150 2 Normative references

151 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

152 Addition:

153 IEC 60947-3:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 3: Switchgear,

154 disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units

155 IEC 61140:2001, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and
156 equipment – Basic safety publication

157 IEC 61439-1, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 1: General rules

158 3 Terms and definitions

159 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

160 3.1 General terms

161 Additional definitions:

162 3.1.101
163 power switchgear and controlgear assembly ( PSC-ASSEMBLY)
164 low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly used to distribute and control energy for all Deleted: ASSEMBLY
165 types of loads, intended for industrial, commercial and similar applications where operation by
166 ordinary persons is not intended
167 NOTE It is not excluded for a PSC-ASSEMBLY to be located in an area accessible to ordinary persons.
168 3.1.102
169 test situation
170 condition of a PSC-ASSEMBLY or part of it in which the relevant main circuits are open on its
171 supply side but not necessarily isolated whilst the associated auxiliary circuits are connected,
172 allowing operation tests of the incorporated devices

173 3.1.103
174 form of internal separation
175 classification of physical separation within a PSC-ASSEMBLY .
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176 3.2 Constructional units of ASSEMBLIES

177 Replacement of the title:

178 3.2 Constructional units of PSC - ASSEMBLIES

179 Additional definitions:

180 3.2.101
181 withdrawable part
182 removable part intended to be moved from the connected position to the isolated position and
183 to a test position, if any, whilst remaining mechanically attached to the PSC-ASSEMBLY

184 3.2.102
185 test position
186 position of a withdrawable part in which the relevant main circuits are open on its supply side
187 but not necessarily isolated and in which the auxiliary circuits are connected allowing
188 operation tests of the incorporated devices, the withdrawable part remaining mechanically
189 attached to the PSC-ASSEMBLY
190 NOTE The opening may also be achieved without any mechanical movement of the withdrawable part by operation
191 of a suitable device.
192 3.2.103
193 isolated position
194 position of a withdrawable part in which an isolating distance is established in main and
195 auxiliary circuits on its supply side, the withdrawable part remaining mechanically attached to
196 the PSC-ASSEMBLY
197 NOTE The isolating distance may also be established without any mechanical movement of the withdrawable part
198 by operation of a suitable device.
199 3.2.104
200 isolating distance (of a withdrawable part)
201 clearance between open contacts meeting the safety requirements specified for disconnectors

202 [IEV 441-17-35: 1984. modified]

203 Addition:

204 3.101 Electrical connections of functional units

205 3.101.1
206 disconnectable connection
207 connection which is connected or disconnected by manual operation of the connecting means
208 without a tool

209 3.101.2
210 withdrawable connection
211 connection which is connected or disconnected by bringing the functional unit into the
212 connected or isolated position

213 3.102 Gangways within PSC-ASSEMBLIES

214 3.102.1
215 operating gangway within a PSC-ASSEMBLIES
216 space to be used by the operator for the proper operation and supervision of the PSC-
217 ASSEMBLY

218 3.102.2
219 maintenance gangway within a PSC-ASSEMBLIES
220 space which is accessible to authorized personnel only and primarily intended for use when
221 servicing the installed equipment

222 4 Symbols and abbreviations

223 This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
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224 5 Interface characteristics

225 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

226 5.3.3 Rated diversity factor (RDF)

227 Addition:

228 In the absence of an agreement between the ASSEMBLY manufacturer and user concerning the
229 actual load currents, the assumed loading of the outgoing circuits of the ASSEMBLY or group of
230 outgoing circuits may be based on the values in Table 101.

231 5.5 Other characteristics

232 Replacement of item l):
233 l) the type of construction - fixed, removable or withdrawable parts (see 8.5.2.101 to
234 8.5.2.103);
235 Addition:
236 m) the form of internal separation (see 8.101);
237 n) the types of electrical connections of functional units (see 8.5.101).

238 6 Information
239 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows

240 6.1 ASSEMBLY designation marking

241 Replacement of the title and item d):

242 6.1 PSC - ASSEMBLY designation marking

243 d) IEC 61439-2;
244 6.2.1 Information relating to the ASSEMBLY
245 Replacement of the title:

246 6.2.1 Information relating to the PSC - ASSEMBLY

247 Addition:

248 l) form of internal separation (see 8.101);

249 m) types of electrical connections of functional units (see 8.5.101).

250 7 Service conditions

251 This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

252 8 Constructional requirements

253 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

254 8.2 Degree of protection provided by an ASSEMBLY enclosure

255 Replacement of the title:

256 8.2 Degree of protection provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY enclosure

Deleted:
257 8.2.1 Protection against mechanical impact
Inserted: ¶
258 Replacement of text: Where a degree of protection
provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY
259 Where a degree of protection provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY enclosure against mechanical enclosure against mechanical
260 impact is declared by the original manufacturer this shall be verified in accordance with impact is declared by the
original manufacturer this shall
261 IEC 62262.
be verified in accordance with
IEC
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Deleted: Subclause 8.2.1 of
262 Additional subclause: Part 1 is not applicable. ¶

263 8.2.101 Degree of protection of withdrawable parts

264 The degree of protection indicated for PSC-ASSEMBLIES normally applies to the connected
265 position (see 3.2.3) of withdrawable parts. The ASSEMBLY manufacturer shall indicate the
266 degree of protection obtained in the other positions and during the transfer between positions.

267 PSC-ASSEMBLIES with withdrawable parts may be so designed that the degree of protection
268 applying to the connected position is also maintained in the test and isolated positions and
269 during transfer from one position to another.

270 If, after the removal of a withdrawable part, it is not possible to maintain the original degree of
271 protection e.g. by closing a door,, an agreement shall be reached between the ASSEMBLY Deleted: is not maintained
272 manufacturer and user as to what measures shall be taken to ensure adequate protection.
273 Information provided by the ASSEMBLY manufacturer may take the place of such an agreement.

274 8.3.2 Clearances

275 Addition:

276 Where functional units are mounted on withdrawable parts, the isolation provided in the
277 isolated position shall at least comply with the requirements in the relevant specification for
278 disconnectors (see IEC 60947-3). This applies with the equipment in new condition, taking
279 account of the manufacturing tolerances and anticipated changes in dimensions due to wear.

280 The isolating distance between the withdrawable unit main contacts and their associated fixed
281 contacts in the isolated position shall be capable of withstanding the test voltage for the
282 declared impulse withstand voltage as specified in Table 102.

283 8.4.3.2.2 Requirements for earth continuity providing protection against the
284 consequences of faults within the ASSEMBLY
285 Replacement of last paragraph:

286 When removable or withdrawable parts are equipped with a metal supporting surface, these
287 surfaces shall be considered sufficient for ensuring earth continuity of protective circuits
288 provided that the pressure exerted on them is sufficiently high. The continuity of the protective
289 circuit of a withdrawable part shall remain effective from the connected position to the isolated
290 position inclusively.

291 8.4.5.1 Devices to be operated or components to be replaced by ordinary persons

292 This subclause of Part 1 is not applicable.

293 8.4.5.2 Requirements related to accessibility in service by authorized persons

294 Additional subclause:

295 8.4.5.2.101 Operating and maintenance gangways within a PSC-ASSEMBLY

296 Operating and maintenance gangways (see 3.102.1 and 3.102.2) within an ASSEMBLY shall
297 comply with the requirements for basic protection as specified in IEC 61140. The design and
298 construction of such gangways shall be agreed upon between ASSEMBLY Manufacturer and
299 User.

300 Recesses within a PSC-ASSEMBLY of limited depth, in the order of 1 m, are not considered to
301 be gangways.

302 8.5.2 Removable parts

303 Replacement of the title:

304 8.5.2 Removable and withdrawable parts

305 Replacement of text:
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306 The removable and withdrawable parts shall be so constructed that their electrical equipment Deleted: 8.5.2.101 General¶
307 can be safely removed and/or isolated from or connected to the main circuit whilst this circuit
308 is live. The removable and withdrawable parts may be provided with an insertion interlock Deleted: Minimum c
309 (see 3.2.5 of Part 1).

310 Clearances and creepage distances (see 8.3 of Part 1 and 8.3.2 above) shall be complied
311 with in the different positions as well as during transfer from one position to another.
Deleted: ¶
312 NOTE It may be necessary to
ensure that these operations
313 Additional subclauses: are not performed under load.¶
8.5.2.102 Removable parts¶
Removable parts shall have a
314 8.5.2.101 Withdrawable parts connected position (see 3.2.3 of
Part 1) and a removed position
315 Withdrawable parts shall have in addition an isolated position (see 3.2.103) and may have a
(see 3.2.4 of Part 1).
316 test position (see 3.2.102), or a test situation (see 3.1.102). They shall be distinctly located in
317 these positions. These positions shall be clearly discernible. Deleted: 103

318 In PSC-ASSEMBLIES with withdrawable parts all live parts shall be protected in such a manner
319 that they cannot unintentionally be touched when the door, if any, is open and the
320 withdrawable part is withdrawn from the connected position or removed. Where an obstacle or
321 shutter is used they shall meet the requirements of 8.4.5.2.5 of Part 1, and warning labels
322 shall be provided.

323 For the electrical conditions associated with the different positions of withdrawable parts, see
324 Table 103.
Deleted: 104
325 8.5.2.102 Interlocking and padlocking of removable and withdrawable parts
326 Unless otherwise specified the removable and withdrawable parts shall be fitted with a device,
327 which ensures that the apparatus can only be removed/withdrawn and/or re-inserted after its
328 main circuit has been interrupted.

329 In order to prevent unauthorized operation the removable and withdrawable parts or their
330 associated ASSEMBLY location may be provided with a lockable means to secure them in one Deleted: for a padlock or lock
331 or more of their positions.

332 Addition:

333 8.5.101 Description of the types of electrical connections of functional units

334 The types of electrical connections of functional units within PSC-ASSEMBLIES or parts of PSC-
335 ASSEMBLIES can be denoted by a three-letter code:

336 – the first letter denotes the type of electrical connection of the main incoming circuit;
337 – the second letter denotes the type of electrical connection of the main outgoing circuit;
338 – the third letter denotes the type of electrical connection of the auxiliary circuits.
339 The following letters shall be used:

340 – F for fixed connections (see 3.101.1);

341 – D for disconnectable connections (see 3.101.2);
342 – W for withdrawable connections (see 3.101.3).
343 Addition:
344 8.101 Internal separation of PSC-ASSEMBLIES
345 Typical arrangements of internal separation by barriers or partitions are described in
346 Table 104 and are classified as forms (for examples, see Annex AA).

347 The form of separation and higher degrees of protection shall be the subject of an agreement
348 between ASSEMBLY Manufacturer and User.
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349 PSC-ASSEMBLIES can be divided to attain one or more of the following conditions between
350 functional units, separate compartments or enclosed protected spaces:

351 – protection against contact with hazardous parts. The degree of protection shall be at least
352 IP XXB;
353 – protection against the passage of solid foreign bodies. The degree of protection shall be at
354 least IP 2X.
355 NOTE The degree of protection IP 2X covers the degree of protection IP XXB.
356 Separation may be achieved by means of partitions or barriers (metallic or non-metallic),
357 insulation of live parts or the integral housing of a device e.g. a moulded case circuit breaker.

358 See 8.4.2.3 of Part 1 with regard to stability and durability of barriers and partitions.

359 See 8.4.5.2 of Part 1 and above with regard to accessibility for maintenance on isolated
360 functional units.

361 9 Performance requirements

362 This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

363 10 Design verification

364 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

365 10.3 Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES

366 Addition:

367 The degree of protection associated with withdrawable parts as specified in accordance with
368 8.2.101 shall be verified in accordance with IEC 60529.

369 10.9.3.2 Impulse withstand voltage test

370 Addition:

371 The impulse withstand voltage capability of the isolating distance between the withdrawable
372 units’ main contacts and their associated fixed contacts shall be verified to confirm
373 compliance with 8.3.2.

374 10.13 Mechanical operation

375 Addition:

376 In the case of withdrawable parts, the operating cycle includes any physical movements from
377 the connected to the isolated position and back to the connected position.

378 11 Routine verifications

379 This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

380 11.8 Mechanical operation

381 Replacement:

382 Verification shall include the checking of interlocking and locking arrangements associated
383 with removable and withdrawable parts.
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384 Table 101 – Values of assumed loading

Type of load Assumed loading factor Deleted: Number of main

circuits
Electric actuator 0,2
Deleted: 2 and 3
Motors ≤ 100 kW 0,8
Deleted: 9
Motors > 100 kW 1,0
Deleted: 4 and 5
Cable feeder 0,6 Deleted: 6 to 9 inclusive
Deleted: 0,7
385 Table 102 – Test voltages across the open contacts of equipment suitable for isolation Deleted: 10 (and above)

Test voltages and corresponding altitudes during test

Rated impulse
withstand U 1,2/50 , a.c. peak and d.c. a.c. r.m.s.
voltage kV kV
U imp
Sea Sea
level 200 m 500 m 1000 m 2000 m level 200 m 500 m 1000 m 2000 m
kV
0,33 1,8 1,7 1,7 1,6 1,5 1,3 1,2 1,2 1,1 1,06
0,5 1,8 1,7 1,7 1,6 1,5 1,3 1,2 1,2 1,1 1,06
0,8 1,8 1,7 1,7 1,6 1,5 1,3 1,2 1,2 1,1 1,06
1,5 2,3 2,3 2,2 2,2 2,0 1,6 1,6 1,55 1,55 1,42
2,5 3,5 3,5 3,4 3,2 3,0 2,47 2,47 2,40 2,26 2,12
4 6,2 6,0 5,8 5,6 5,0 4,38 4,24 4,10 3,96 3,54
6 9,8 9,6 9,3 9,0 8,0 7,00 6,80 6,60 6,40 5,66
8 12,3 12,1 11,7 11,1 10,0 8,70 8,55 8,27 7,85 7,07
12 18,5 18,1 17,5 16,7 15,0 13,10 12,80 12,37 11,80 10,60
386
387 Table 103 – Electrical conditions for the different positions of withdrawable parts

Circuit
Incoming main circuit
Outgoing main circuit
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Position
Method of connection
Connected position Test situation/position Isolated position Removed position
(see 3.2.104) (see 3.1.101/3.2.105) (see 3.2.106) (see 3.2.108)
Incoming line plug and
socket or other connection
facilities
Outgoing line plug and
socket or other connection a) a)
facilities or or

Auxiliary circuit Plug and socket or similar

connection facilities

Condition of circuits within withdrawable parts Live Live Dead if no backfeed is

Auxiliary circuits ready for present
operational testing

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Condition of outgoing PSC-ASSEMBLY terminals of main Live Live or not disconnected b) Dead if no backfeed is Dead if no backfeed is
circuits present present
The requirements of 8.4.4 of Part 1 shall be complied with.
Earth continuity shall be in accordance with 8.4.3.2.2 and maintained until the isolating distance is established.
a)
Depending on design.
b)
Depending on the terminals being fed from alternative sources of supply such as a standby supply.

= connected

= isolated

= open, but not necessarily isolated

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388 Table 104 – Forms of internal separation

Main criteria Subcriteria Form

No internal separation Form 1
Terminals for external conductors not separated Form 2a
Separation of busbars from the functional units from busbars
Terminals for external conductors separated Form 2b
from busbars
Separation of busbars from the functional units Terminals for external conductors not separated Form 3a
and separation of all functional units from one from busbars
another. Separation of terminals for external
conductors from the functional units, but not from Terminals for external conductors separated Form 3b
those of other functional units from busbars

Separation of busbars from all functional units
and separation of all functional units from one
another. Separation of terminals for external
conductors associated with a functional unit from
those of any other functional unit and the
busbars.
Terminals for external conductors in the same Form 4a
compartment as the associated functional unit
Terminals for external conductors not in the Form 4b
same compartment as the associated functional
unit, but in individual, separate, enclosed
protected spaces or compartments

389
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390 Annexes
391 Annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.

392 Additional annexes:

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393 Annex AA
394 (informative)
395
396 Forms of internal separation (see 8.101)
397
398

Busbars, including distribution busbars

Enclosure
Internal Functional unit Terminal(s) for
separation external conductors

IEC 057/04
399
400 Figure AA.1 – Symbols used in Figures AA.2 and AA.3
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401 Form 1
402 No internal separation

403

404

405 Form 2
406 Separation of busbars from the functional units

Form 2a: Form 2b:

Terminals not separated from busbars Terminals separated from busbars
IEC 1121/99
407

408 Figure AA.2 – Forms 1 and 2

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409 Form 3
410 Separation of busbars from all functional units
411 +
412 Separation of all functional units from one another
413 +
414 Separation of terminals for external conductors from the functional units, but not from
415 those of other functional units
416

417
418 Form 3a: Form 3b:
419 Terminals not separated from busbars Terminals separated from busbars

420
421 Form 4
422 Separation of busbars from all functional units
423 +
424 Separation of all functional units from one another
425 +
426 Separation of terminals for external conductors associated with a functional unit from
427 those of any other functional unit and the busbars
428

Form 4a: Form 4b:

Terminals in same compartment Terminals not in same compartment
as associated functional unit as associated functional unit

429 IEC 1123/99

430 Figure AA.3 – Forms 3 and 4

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431 Annex BB
432 (informative)
433
434 Items subject to agreement between
435 the ASSEMBLY Manufacturer and the User Deleted: m
436 Deleted: u

437 The following information is subject to an agreement between the ASSEMBLY Manufacturer and Deleted: m
438 the User. In some cases information declared by the ASSEMBLY Manufacturer may take the Deleted: u
439 place of an agreement.
Deleted: m
440 Table BB.1 – Items subject to agreement between Deleted: m
441 the ASSEMBLY Manufacturer and the User
Deleted: u

User defined functions and characteristics Reference clause Standard User

b a
(for Parts 1 and 2) arrangement requirement

Electrical system
Earthing system 5.5, 8.4.3.2.3, 8.6.2,
10.5, 11.4
Rated voltage U n (Volts) 3.8.8.1, 5.2.1, 8.5.3
Overvoltage category 5.2.4, 8.5.3, 9.1,
Annex G
Unusual voltage transients, voltage stresses, temporary 9.1 No
overvoltages
Rated frequency f n (Hz) 3.8.11, 5.4, 8.5.3,
10.10.2.3, 10.11.5.4
Additional on site testing requirements: wiring, operational 11.10
performance and function
Short circuit withstand capability
Prospective short circuit current at supply terminals I c p (kA) 3.8.6
Prospective short circuit current in the neutral 10.11.5.3.5 60 % of phase
values
Prospective short circuit current in the protective circuit 10.11.5.6 60 % of phase
values
SCPD in the incoming functional unit 9.3.2
Co-ordination of short-circuit protective devices including 9.3.4
external short-circuit protective device details
Data associated with loads likely to contribute to the short- 9.3.2
circuit current
Protection of persons against electric shock in
accordance with IEC 60364-4-41
Type of protection against electric shock - Basic protection 8.4.2 Basic protection
(protection against direct contact)
NOTE This type of protection is intended to protect against
electric shock due to direct contact within the ASSEMBLY
during normal service conditions.
Type of protection against electric shock - Fault protection 8.4.3
(protection against indirect contact)
NOTE These types of protection are intended to protect
against the consequences of a fault within the ASSEMBLY.
Installation environment
Installation location 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 8.1.4, Deleted: type
8.2.2
Protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies and ingress 8.2.2, 8.2.3 Outdoor: IP X3
of liquid
External mechanical impact (IK) 8.2.1, 10.2.6
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b a
(for Parts 1 and 2) arrangement requirement
NOTE IEC 61439-1 does not nominate specific IK codes.
Resistance to UV radiation (applies for outdoor assemblies 10.2.4 Standard
only unless specified otherwise)
Resistance to corrosion 10.2.2 Standard
Ambient air temperature – lower limit 7.1.1 Indoor: –5 °C
Outdoor: –25 °C
Ambient air temperature – upper limit 7.1.1 40 °C
Ambient air temperature – daily average maximum 7.1.1 35 °C
Maximum relative humidity 7.1.2 Indoor: 50 % @
40 °C
Outdoor: 100 %
@ 25 °C
Pollution degree 7.1.3 Industrial: 3
Altitude 7.1.4 ≤ 2000 m
EMC environment 9.4, 10.12, Annex J
Special service conditions (e.g. vibration, exceptional 7.2, 8.5.4, 9.3.3
condensation, heavy pollution, corrosive environment, strong Table 7,
electric or magnetic fields, fungus, small creatures, explosion
hazards, heavy vibration and shocks, earthquakes)
Installation method
Type 3.3, 5.5
Movable 3.5.4 Deleted: Portability

Maximum overall dimensions and weight 6.2.1

External conductor type(s) 8.8
Direction(s) of external conductors 8.8
External conductor material 8.8
External phase conductor, cross sections, and terminations 8.8 Standard
External PE, N, PEN conductors cross sections, and 8.8 Standard
terminations
Special terminal identification requirements 8.8
Storage and handling
Maximum dimensions and weight of transport units 6.2.2, 10.2.5
Methods of transport (e.g. forklift, crane) 6.2.2, 8.1.7
Environmental conditions different from the service conditions 7.3
Packing details 6.2.2
Operating arrangements
Access to manually operated devices 8.4, 8.5.5
Isolation of load installation equipment items 8.4.2, 8.4.3.3, 8.4.5.2
Maintenance and upgrade capabilities
Requirements related to accessibility in service by ordinary 8.4.5.1 No
persons; requirement to operate devices or change
components while the ASSEMBLY is energised
Requirements related to accessibility for inspection and 8.4.5.2.2 No
similar operations
Requirements related to accessibility for maintenance in 8.4.5.2.3 No
service by authorized persons
Requirements related to accessibility for extension in service 8.4.5.2.4 No
by authorized persons
Method of functional units connection 8.5.1, 8.5.2
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b a
(for Parts 1 and 2) arrangement requirement
NOTE This refers to the capability of removal and re-
insertion of functional units.
Protection against direct contact with hazardous live internal 8.4 No
parts during maintenance or upgrade (e.g. functional units,
main busbars, distribution busbars)
Method of functional units connection 8.5.101
NOTE This refers to the capability of removal and re-
insertion of functional units.
Form of separation 8.101

Capability to test individual operation of the auxiliary circuits 3.1.102, 3.2.102,

relating to specified circuits while the functional unit is 3.2.103, 8.5.101,
isolated Table 103
Current carrying capability
Rated current of the ASSEMBLY I nA (Amps) 3.8.9.1, 5.3,
8.4.3.2.3, 8.5.3, 8.8,
10.10.2, 10.10.3,
10.11.5, Annex E
Rated current of circuits I nc (Amps) 5.3.2
Rated diversity factor 5.3.3, 10.10.2.3, According to
Annex E product
standards
Ratio of cross section of the neutral conductor to phase 8.6.1 100 %
conductors: phase conductors up to and including 16 mm 2
NOTE Current in the neutral may be influenced where there
are significant harmonics, unbalanced phase currents, or
other conditions in the load that will necessitate a larger
conductor.
Ratio of cross section of the neutral conductor to phase 8.6.1 50 % (min.
conductors: phase conductors above 16 mm 2 16 mm 2 )
NOTE For the standard value, the neutral current is
assumed not to exceed 50% of the phase currents. Current in
the neutral may be influenced where there are significant
harmonics, unbalanced phase currents, or other conditions in
the load that will necessitate a larger conductor.
a
For exceptionally onerous applications, the user may need to specify more stringent requirements to those in the
standard.
b
A grey column entry indicates that there is no standard arrangement for functions or characteristics and the user
should specify their requirements.

442
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443 Bibliography
444 The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable.

445

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FOREWORD 4
1 Scope 6
2 Normative references 6
3 Terms and definitions 6
3.1 General terms 6
3.2 Constructional units of PSC-ASSEMBLIES 7
4 Symbols and abbreviations 7
5 Interface characteristics 8
5.3.3 Rated diversity factor (RDF) 8
5.5 Other characteristics 8
6 Information 8
6.1 PSC-ASSEMBLY designation marking 8
7 Service conditions 8
8 Constructional requirements 8
8.2 Degree of protection provided by an ASSEMBLY enclosure 8
8.2 Degree of protection provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY enclosure 8
8.2.1 Protection against mechanical impact 8
8.2.101 Degree of protection of withdrawable parts 9
8.3.2 Clearances 9
8.4.3.2.2 Requirements for earth continuity providing protection against the
consequences of faults within the ASSEMBLY 9
8.4.5.1 Devices to be operated or components to be replaced by ordinary
persons 9
8.4.5.2 Requirements related to accessibility in service by authorized
persons 9
8.4.5.2.101 Operating and maintenance gangways within a PSC-
ASSEMBLY 9
8.5.2 Removable and withdrawable parts 9
8.5.2.101 Withdrawable parts 10
8.5.2.102 Interlocking and padlocking of removable and withdrawable parts
10
8.5.101 Description of the types of electrical connections of functional units
10
8.101 Internal separation of PSC-ASSEMBLIES 10
9 Performance requirements 11
10 Design verification 11
10.3 Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES 11
10.9.3.2 Impulse withstand voltage test 11
10.13 Mechanical operation 11
11 Routine verifications 11
11.8 Mechanical operation 11
Annexes 15
Annex AA (informative) Forms of internal separation (see 8.101) 16
Annex BB (informative) Items subject to agreement between the ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer and the User 19
Bibliography 22
1 Scope 6
2 Normative references 6
3 Terms and definitions 6
3.1 General terms 6
3.2 Constructional units of PSC-ASSEMBLIES 7
4 Symbols and abbreviations 7
5 Interface characteristics 8
5.3.3 Rated diversity factor (RDF) 8
5.5 Other characteristics 8
6 Information 8
6.1 PSC-ASSEMBLY designation marking 8
7 Service conditions 8
8 Constructional requirements 8
8.2Degree of protection provided by an ASSEMBLY enclosure 8
8.2Degree of protection provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY enclosure 8
8.2.1 Protection against mechanical impact 8
8.2.101Degree of protection of withdrawable parts 9
8.3.2 Clearances 9
8.4.3.2.2 Requirements for earth continuity providing protection against the
consequences of faults within the ASSEMBLY 9
8.4.5.1Devices to be operated or components to be replaced by ordinary persons 9
8.4.5.2Requirements related to accessibility in service by authorized persons 9
8.4.5.2.101Operating and maintenance gangways within a PSC-ASSEMBLY 9
8.5.2Removable and withdrawable parts 9
8.5.2.101Withdrawable parts 10
8.5.2.102Interlocking and padlocking of removable and withdrawable parts 10
8.5.101Description of the types of electrical connections of functional units 10
8.101Internal separation of PSC-ASSEMBLIES 10
9 Performance requirements 11
10 Design verification 11
10.3Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES 11
10.9.3.2Impulse withstand voltage test 11
10.13Mechanical operation 11
11 Routine verifications 11
11.8Mechanical operation 11
Annex AA (informative) Forms of internal separations (see 8.101) 16
Annex BB (informative) Items subject to agreement between the ASSEMBLY
manufacturer and the user 19