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Iec 61439 PDF
Iec 61439 PDF
November 2014
CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION 3
2.
IEC 61439
3.
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4.
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11
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12
12
12
13
14
14
15
5.
16
6.
ANNEXES 18
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1.
INTRODUCTION
The new standard IEC 61439 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies came into
force in November 2014. This standard withdraws the previous standard IEC 60439.
IEC 61439 describes the definitions and states the service conditions, construction requirements,
technical characteristics, and verification requirements for low-voltage switchgear and control gear
assemblies.
This standard applies to low-voltage assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation,
transmission, distribution and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electric energy.
Need to conform to this standard. The CE marking is
required for the low-voltage switchgear and control gear
assemblies in the European Economic Area. It states that
the product is assessed before being placed on the market
and meets EU safety, health and environmental protection
requirements. The manufacturer must prepare a Declaration
of Conformity (CE DoC) and must be able to demonstrate that
they have met the Low Voltage Directive, and the way to do
that is to comply with the relevant harmonised standards which
for electrical panels is at least the IEC 61439.
Affected market segments. In the past there was the
feeling that the IEC 60439 was affecting only to the Power &
Distribution panels but all the segments are affected by the new standard (Automation & Control,
Machine builders, Building).
Eldon provides the market with enclosure solutions that are part of the assembly , therefore Eldon
products are affected directly by the IEC 61439 standard:
Enclosures
Busbar supports
Thermal management equipment
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2.
IEC 61439
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2.2.3. Service conditions. Normal service conditions, assemblies conforming to this standard
are intended for use under the defined normal service conditions.
Ambient air temperature, -5C to 35C for indoor, and -25C to 35C for outdoor.
Humidity conditions, less than 50% at 40C for indoor and 100% at 25C for outdoor.
Pollution degree, for industrial applications usually pollution degree 3
Altitude, less than 2000 m
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2.2.5. Design verification. Design verification is intended to check the assemblys design
compliance with the requirements. There are three verification methods: test, comparison with a
tested reference design, and verification assessment.
Construction features verification
Performance verification
2.2.6. Routine verification. Routine verification is intended to detect faults in materials and
workmanship and determine proper functioning of the manufactured assembly. This verification
is made on every assembly.
Construction features verification
Performance verification
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3.
3.1.1. Strength of material parts: the standard states the following where an empty enclosure
in accordance with IEC 62208 is used, and it has not been modified so as to degrade the
performance of the enclosure, no repetition of the enclosure testing is required.
3.1.2. Degree of protection of enclosures: the standard states the following where an empty
enclosure in accordance with IEC 62208 is used, a verification assessment shall be performed
to ensure that any external modification that has been carried out does not result in a
deterioration of the degree of protection. In this case no further testing is required.
Eldon enclosures have been tested according to the standard IEC 62208 by the independent
laboratory KEMA-DEKRA who has issued the certificates, and enclosures are marked with the
KEMA KEUR mark. The information about the KEMA-DEKRA certificates is included in Annex 01.
The standard IEC 61439 is for complete assemblies, therefore a certification cannot be issued for
empty enclosures according to this standard. However, Eldon can state that:
Eldon enclosures comply with the new standard IEC 61439
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Eldon becomes an original manufacturer, and in conclusion all assemblies manufactured using
the Eldon assembly system and follow the design and manufacturing rules included in the EPS
manual; do not need to be tested again. The tested assemblies can be used as a reference design
verified by test.
Therefore Eldon can state:
Eldons EPS is a tested assembly system according to IEC 61439
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4.
Eldon has carried out different tests and developed specific tools to facilitate design verification of
the assemblies according to the standard IEC 61439.
The design verification comprises of the following verifications:
4.1. Strength of materials and parts
Assemblies shall be manufactured of materials capable of withstanding the mechanical, electrical,
thermal, and environmental stresses.
The verification includes different tests:
Resistance to corrosion
Properties of insulating materials
Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation
Lifting
Mechanical impact
Marking
Eldon enclosures have been tested and certified according to the IEC 62208:2011 by KEMADEKRA. This test lets our customers use the certificate without performing any additional test but
only if the enclosure has not been modified in any way so as to degrade the performance of the
enclosure.
KEMA-DEKRA certificate details can be found in Annex 01.
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Using as a reference design the assemblies tested by Intertek-Semko, Eldon has created the
design tables for the different busbar supports. Following the rules in this tables our customers
can design derivations which will comply with the standard and making possible a short-circuit
verification by comparison with a reference design using calculation. The design tables are included
in Annex 04.
4.11. Electromagnetic compatibility
The standard considers two possible environments (A and B) based in the EMC requirements, and
the assembly manufacturer will declare which environment is the assembly suitable for. No EMC
tests are required on final assemblies if the following conditions are fulfilled:
Incorporated components comply with the relevant EMC product standards.
Installation and wiring has been made following the component manufacturers mounting
instructions.
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5.
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STANDARD COMPLIANCE
Is the compliance with this standard obligatory?
The assembly compliance with this standard is the easiest way to comply with the applicable
EC Directives (EMC and Low-Voltage), which are required to put the CE mark in the assembly.
Can Eldon certify his products according to the IEC 61439 standard?
No, Eldon is not providing switchboard or controlgear assemblies, then Eldon can not make
a certificate for his products according to this standard. Eldon is offering the certificate for his
products (empty enclosures) according to the relevant standard for this type of products IEC
62208, Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
Is Eldon providing the IEC 61439 certificate for their empty enclosures?
No, it is not possible because the standard compliance must be stated by the design and
routine verification which must be done for the complete enclosure and taking in consideration
the application.
Do Eldon enclosures comply with the IEC 61439 standard?
Yes, because Eldon enclosures have been tested according to the IEC 62208 and it covers the
IEC 61439 relevant requirements for the enclosures. On top of that the Eldon certificate about
the IEC 62208 lets to our customers use this certificate and avoid further verifications about:
-- Strength of material and parts
-- Degree of protection of enclosures
Eldon is providing a Declaration of Compliance of the enclosures with the relevant requirements
stated in the standard IEC 61439-1&2 for the empty enclosures.
The tests already carried out according to the old standard IEC 60439 must be
repeated?
No, the tests conducted in accordance with IEC 60439, fulfil the requirements of the relevant
part of IEC 61439, and they dont need to be repeated. For example the temperature rise tests
carried out by Eldon for the EPS system, or the short-circuit tests carried out for the enclosures
earthing connections, can be used for the design verification of new designs.
Eldon enclosures with filter fans mounted in our factory comply with the standard?
The assembly of filter fans and exhaust filters can affect the IP and IK of the enclosures, and
enclosure values must be updated according to the filter fans information. The components
selected in accordance with the standard, and installed following the manufacturers mounting
instructions, can avoid the repetition of component verifications. The verification of the
assembly about the degree of protection can be made by verification assessment taking in
consideration the degree of protection provided by the filter fans and exhaust filters.
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ANNEX 01
KEMA-DEKRA Certificate
KEMA-DEKRA declares in the below certificates that the product ranges included have been
certified on the basis of a type test according to the standard IEC 62208:2011.
KEMA-DEKRA Certificate N 2171237-01 includes the following product ranges:
Wall mounted enclosures: MAS, MAD, MAP, ASR, ADR, AFS
Floor standing enclosures: MCS, MCD, MKS, MKD, MCSS, MCDS
MAS, Mild steel wall mounted enclosure, single door
Method of fixing: Wall mounted
Type of material: Powder painted steel
Intended location: Indoor (severity corrosion test A)
Resistance to ultra-violet radiation: N/A because is intended for indoor locations
Lifting: N/A
Degree of protection, mechanical impact: IK10
Degree of protection, solids and liquids: IP66
MAD, Mild steel wall mounted enclosure, double door
Method of fixing: Wall mounted
Type of material: Powder painted steel
Intended location: Indoor (severity corrosion test A)
Resistance to ultra-violet radiation: N/A because is intended for indoor locations
Lifting: N/A
Degree of protection, mechanical impact: IK10
Degree of protection, solids and liquids: IP66
MAP, Mild steel wall mounted enclosure, panel
Method of fixing: Wall mounted
Type of material: Powder painted steel
Intended location: Indoor (severity corrosion test A)
Resistance to ultra-violet radiation: N/A because is intended for indoor locations
Lifting: N/A
Degree of protection, mechanical impact: IK10
Degree of protection, solids and liquids: IP55
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ANNEX 02
Intertek-Semko Statement of Test Result ( STR )
Below, you can find the test results details included in the issued STR (Statement of Test Results)
SE-1405658 by Intertek-Semko. The tests have been carried out according to the standard IEC
61439.
Clearances and Creepage distances
Horizontal busbar system Eldon MSHS
Rated impulse withstand voltage: 8 kV
Measured clearances: 12 mm
Rated insulation voltage: 800 V
Pollution degree 3
Material group IIIa
Measured creepage distances: 12,5 mm
Horizontal busbar system Eldon EUBS
Rated impulse withstand voltage: 6 kV
Measured clearances: 8,5 mm
Rated insulation voltage: 1000 V
Pollution degree 3
Material group IIIa
Measured creepage distances: 16 mm
Horizontal busbar system Eldon MSFH
Rated impulse withstand voltage: 8 kV
Measured clearances: 12 mm
Rated insulation voltage: 1000 V
Pollution degree 3
Material group IIIa
Measured creepage distances: 16 mm
Horizontal busbar system Eldon MSVH
Rated impulse withstand voltage: 8 kV
Measured clearances: 12 mm
Rated insulation voltage: 1000 V
Pollution degree 3
Material group IIIa
Measured creepage distances: 16 mm
Horizontal busbar system Eldon ECBS
Rated impulse withstand voltage: 8 kV
Measured clearances: 12 mm
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ANNEX 03
KEMA Test Report N2088000.01
Below, you can find the test results details included in the KEMA Test report N2088000.01.
Earthing stud M8
Test conditions
Cable section: 35 mm2
Torque: 15 Nm
Test results
Short-time withstand current (Icw): 17,7 kA during 71 ms
Peak withstand current (Ipk): 35,3 kA
Earthing mounting plate connection M8
Test conditions
Cable section: 35 mm2
Torque: 15 Nm
Test results
Short-time withstand current (Icw): 20,5 kA during 62 ms
Peak withstand current (Ipk): 40,7 kA
Earthing floor standing enclosures bottom plate connection M6
Test conditions
Cable section: 25 mm2
Torque: 15 Nm
Test results
Short-time withstand current (Icw): 10,7 kA during 61 ms
Peak withstand current (Ipk): 21,2 kA
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ANNEX 04
Eldon Busbar Supports short-circuit withstand strength.
ECBS, Compact Busbar Supports
ECBS205TN
Maximun distance between supports (mm)
1 par per
phase
2 bars per
phase
lpk (kA)
11
24
48
63
82
114
145
152
165
lcc(kA)
6,5
12
23
30
39
52
66
69
75
25 x 5
1000
527
261
200
154
110
30 x 5
1000
578
286
219
169
120
40 x 5
1000
667
331
253
195
139
108
50 x 5
1000
746
370
284
218
156
108
63 x 5
1000
837
416
318
245
175
108
80 x 5
1000
944
468
359
276
175
108
25 x 5
1000
746
370
284
218
156
30 x 5
1000
817
406
311
239
171
108
40 x 5
1000
944
468
359
276
175
108
50 x 5
1000
1000
524
401
309
175
108
63 x 5
1000
1000
588
451
342
175
108
80 x 5
1000
1000
663
508
342
175
108
ECBS110TN
Maximun distance between supports (mm)
1 bar per
phase
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Ipk (kA)
11
24
48
63
82
114
145
152
165
Icc (kA)
6,5
12
23
30
39
52
66
69
75
25 x 10
1000
1000
503
386
296
161
100
30 x 10
1000
1000
551
422
315
161
100
40 x 10
1000
1000
637
488
315
161
100
50 x 10
1000
1000
712
534
315
161
100
60 x 10
1000
1000
780
534
315
161
100
1 bar per
phase
Ipk (kA)
24
48
63
82
114
145
152
165
187
209
Icc (kA)
12
23
30
39
52
66
69
75
85
95
30 x 10
1000
596
456
351
251
197
189
161
125
100
40 x 10
1000
688
527
405
290
208
190
161
125
100
50 x 10
1000
769
590
453
324
208
190
161
125
100
60 x 10
1000
843
646
497
336
208
190
161
125
100
80 x 10
1000
973
746
574
336
208
190
161
125
100
100 x 10
1000
1000
834
641
336
208
190
161
125
100
120 x 10
1000
1000
914
656
336
208
190
161
125
100
EUBS210TN
Maximun distance between supports (mm)
1 bar per
phase
2 bars per
phase
Ipk (kA)
24
48
63
82
114
145
152
165
187
209
231
Icc (kA)
12
23
30
39
52
66
69
75
85
95
105
30 x 10
1000
747
572
440
315
248
237
218
192
172
155
40 x 10
1000
863
661
508
364
286
274
252
222
197
161
50 x 10
1000
965
739
568
407
320
306
282
247
197
161
60 x 10
1000
1000
810
623
446
351
336
309
247
197
161
80 x 10
1000
1000
935
719
515
405
375
317
247
197
161
100 x 10
1000
1000
1000
804
576
410
375
317
247
197
161
120 x 10
1000
1000
1000
881
631
410
375
317
247
197
161
30 x 10
1000
1000
810
623
446
351
336
309
272
243
220
40 x 10
1000
1000
935
719
515
405
388
357
314
281
237
50 x 10
1000
1000
1000
804
576
453
433
399
352
290
237
60 x 10
1000
1000
1000
881
631
497
475
437
362
290
237
80 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
728
574
549
466
362
290
237
100 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
814
601
550
466
362
290
237
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1 bar per
phase
2 bars per
phase
3 bar per
phase
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Ipk (kA)
24
48
63
82
114
145
152
165
187
209
231
Icc (kA)
12
23
30
39
52
66
69
75
85
95
105
30 x 10
1000
747
572
440
315
248
237
218
192
172
155
40 x 10
1000
863
661
508
364
286
274
252
222
199
172
50 x 10
1000
965
739
568
407
320
306
282
248
210
172
60 x 10
1000
1000
810
623
446
351
336
309
263
210
172
80 x 10
1000
1000
935
719
515
405
388
338
263
210
172
100 x 10
1000
1000
1000
804
576
437
400
338
263
210
172
120 x 10
1000
1000
1000
881
631
437
400
338
263
210
172
30 x 10
1000
1000
810
623
446
351
336
309
272
243
205
40 x 10
1000
1000
935
719
515
405
388
357
313
250
205
50 x 10
1000
1000
1000
804
576
453
433
399
313
250
205
60 x 10
1000
1000
1000
881
631
497
475
402
313
250
205
80 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
728
519
475
402
313
250
205
100 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
814
519
475
402
313
250
205
120 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
837
519
475
402
313
250
205
30 x 10
1000
1000
992
763
546
430
411
378
313
250
205
40 x 10
1000
1000
1000
881
631
497
475
402
313
250
205
50 x 10
1000
1000
1000
985
705
519
475
402
313
250
205
60 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
772
519
475
402
313
250
205
80 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
837
519
475
402
313
250
205
100 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
837
519
475
402
313
250
205
120 x 10
1000
1000
1000
1000
837
519
475
402
313
250
205
800 mm
Peak
RMS
1s
RMS
3s
Peak
RMS
1s
RMS
3s
Part No.
97
44
28
73
33
28
MSHS403010
105
48
30
79
36
30
MSHS404010
123
56
35
92
42
35
MSHS405010
132
56
35
92
42
35
MSHS406010
132
60
40
106
48
40
MSHS408010
132
60
45
119
54
45
MSHS410010
132
60
50
132
60
50
MSHS412010
400 mm
600 mm
Peak
RMS
1s
RMS
3s
Peak
RMS
1s
RMS
3s
Peak
RMS
1s
RMS
3s
Part No.
53
35
25
63
30
30
53
25
25
Front support
74
50
35
90
43
30
74
35
25
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