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What is a switchboard used for ?
Safety
Reliability Availability
Maintenability
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IEC 60439 series
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
assemblies
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What about the main features?
Either a TTA or a PTTA equipment meeting IEC 60439 afford the same quality level
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The IEC 60439-1 standard gives
general rules for switchboards
construction
Reliability Availability
Conformity to IEC 60439 provides
an insurance on switchboard realization quality
Maintenability
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Classification according to IEC 60439-1
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IEC 60439-1 : Functional unit
Incoming
Auxiliary
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IEC 60439-1 proposes different type
V. Forms
of secured forms adapted to
each situation
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IEC 60439-1 The forms of internal separation
1. Maintenance people should not be in a dangerous situation, e.g. parts not under maintenance should not
create dangerous situation in parts under maintenance
2. Maintenance in one part should not create a dangerous situation in another part e.g. a screw or a tool falls
in another part
3. Danger in one part should not expand to other parts e.g. an arc in one part should not influence other parts
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Electrical connections for
functional units
F = Fixed
D = Disconnectable
W = Withdrawable
Identification
connections are codified with these 3 letters referring to :
1st : main incoming circuit
2nd : main outgoing circuit
3rd: auxiliary circuits
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What about test procedure ?
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They guarantee that the switchboard complies
with the necessary standard requirement
The 7 type tests are carried out on the most difficult and
unfavourable system configurations.
The assembled and cabled switchboards are made up of their
usual components, connection system…, equipped with
switchgear and assemblied and installed according to
industrial standards.
The tests are conducted either in approved laboratories
(Asefa, Kema, Lcie,…), or in a manufacturer laboratory.
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Test n°1
(8-2-1): temperature rise limits
Test performed by the manufacturer
How to proceed:
to measure the temperature of each equipment, after a delay
allowing a stabilized temperature, when each circuit is used
at its rated power and when the complete switchboard is
loaded with an appropriate diversity factor
Result to be obtain
temperature rise shall not exceed what the different
equipment can withstand
the temperature of accessible surfaces has to be checked
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Test n°2
(8-2-2): dielectric properties
Test performed by the manufacturer
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Test n°3
(8-2-3): short-circuit withstand
Test performed by the manufacturer
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Test n°4
(8-2-4): effectiveness of the protective
circuit
Test performed by the manufacturer
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Test n°5
(8-2-5): clearance and creepage distances
Test performed by the manufacturer
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Test n°6
(8-2-6): mechanical operation
Test performed by the manufacturer
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Test n°7
(8-2-7): degree of protection (IP, IEC
60529)
Test performed by the manufacturer
IP 1st digit:
protection of persons
protection against solids.
2nd digit: protection against liquids.
Note: in case of only protection of persons is needed, the 2 IP digits are replaced by x.
Example: IPxxB.
Additional letter (optional): protection of persons against contact with
live parts:
A: protect againts access of the back of the hand
B: protect against access of fingers Ø 12 mm
C: protect against access of a tool Ø 2.5 mm
D: protect against access of a tool Ø 0.1 mm.
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The 3 tests performed by the
panelbuilder
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Test n°8
(8-3-1): general inspection
Test performed by the panelbuilder
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Test n°9
(8-3-4): insulation resistance/(8-3-2):
dielectric test
Test performed by the panelbuilder
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Test n°10
(8-3-3): protective measures
Test performed by the panelbuilder
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What about the benefits?
Specifiers/consultants:
the certainty to prescribe a switchboard which ensures
the level of safety required by the user
Panel-builder / Installer:
confidence in products and swichboards systems,
following the standard
increase efficiency, easy to show conformity
Manufacturer:
products tested in real configurations
detailed instructions for fautless construction.
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