IEC-614391-1 &2 - For Switchgears - GMA-US - LR
IEC-614391-1 &2 - For Switchgears - GMA-US - LR
IEC-614391-1 &2 - For Switchgears - GMA-US - LR
reliable LV switchboards
IEC 61439-1 & -2 standard
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IEC 61439-1 & -2
The power of the IEC standard adapted to your needs.
4 million
or service.
Schneider Electric
tested LV electrical
distribution
switchboards are in
operation worldwide.
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Roles & Responsibilities
The IEC 61439 standard clearly defines the verifications that must be conducted
by all parties involved.
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As syst Manufacturer
(Panel Builder)
Responsible for routine
verifications on each panel
produced, according to
the standard.
If deviations from the End User
Original instructions of the original
Should always request a certified
manufacturer occur, they
Manufacturer are obliged to repeat the LV switchboard be built.
Carries out the original design and associated design verifications. By systematically requesting routine
verification of an assembly system. verifications, the End User ensures
that the assembly system
Responsible for the “design verifications” is compliant.
listed by IEC 61439-2.
End User will specify, purchase,
use, and/or operate the assembly.
* Schneider Electric has developed a specification guide.
The charts below identify the requirements and verifications associated with each goal.
Electrical safety
Current-carrying capability
Withstand short-circuit through • Short-circuit tests (Icc and Icw) • Visual inspection
protection devices, short-circuit of the main circuit, including the
coordination, and capability to neutral conductor and of the
withstand the stresses resulting from protection circuit
short-circuit currents in all conductors. • Or comparison with a tested
reference design under restrictive
conditions
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Protection against electric shock
Hazardous live parts are not • IP XXB test and verification of • Visual inspection of basic and
accessible (basic insulation insulating materials fault protection
protection) and accessible • Mechanical operation tests • Random verification of tightness
conductive parts are not hazardous • Verification of dielectric properties of the protective
for life (fault protection and continuity • Measurement of the resistance • Circuit connections
of protective equipotential bonding). between each exposed conductive
part and the PE terminal
• Short-circuit strength of the
protection circuit
Electrical Availability
Electro-Magnetic compatibility
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Schneider Electric solutions:
100% IEC 61439 certified
Schneider Electric provides many solutions in accordance with IEC61439-1 and -2 for greater
safety, reliability, and maintainability.
Panels
Prisma Okken
Enhance your commercial and industrial low-voltage Reliable and durable low-voltage switchboards that deliver
switchboard design (up to 4,000 A) with Schneider Electric’s intelligent power distribution and motor control — up to 7300 A.
Prisma range. • Industry-leading performance and smart grid-ready.
• Highly robust thanks to new pillar and reinforced door Seamless integration with energy management
• Simplified connectivity thanks to FDM121 and Linergy TA and control systems
connection technology • Designed to offer safe operation and maintenance,
• Performance with its metallic trunking support and and feature comprehensive internal arc and
extension enclosures short-circuit protection
• Seismic 2G tested and certified in accordance with the • All components and devices are designed by
IEC 60068-3-3 standard Schneider Electric, and offer full switchboard compatibility
as well as permanent thermal monitoring
• Designed to operate in the harshest of environments,
including areas that are prone to seismic activity
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Products
Future Ready Masterpact MTZ is a comprehensive range Full range of high performance molded case circuit breakers
of air circuit breakers (ACB) designed to protect electrical (MCCB) in three frame sizes designed to meet your needs
systems from damage caused by overloads, short circuits, from thermal-magnetic to advanced Micrologic trip units.
and equipment ground faults. It embeds advanced digital This range also features integrated earth leakage protection.
technologies and Micrologic X control units helping to
contribute to safety and energy efficiency.
TeSys U Linergy
The most compact motor starter. It covers main motor Complete range of power busbars for all switchboard
applications (direct on line, reversers, drive protection) architectures: centralized distribution, insulated system,
from 0 to 15 kW (0 to 32 A) ensuring a breaking capacity of staged distribution in duct. It is available for both copper or
50 kA with total coordination (according to IEC 60947-6-2). aluminum busbar systems and all IEC 61439 compliant.
General Rules Distribution Boards Construction Sites Cable Distribution Cables Busbar Trunking
IEC 60439-1 IEC 60439-3 IEC 60439-4 IEC 60439-5 IEC 60439-2
VS.
New
IEC 61439 for only “Tested Assemblies” with Design Verification
General Rules
IEC 61439-1
Power SC Assemblies** Distribution Boards Construction Sites Cable Distribution Cables Busbar Trunking
IEC 61439-2 IEC 60439-3 IEC 60439-4 IEC 60439-5 IEC 60439-6
* IEC 61439-1 & -2 published, January 2009. IEC 61439-3 to -6 published, 2011.
** Switchgear and control gear assemblies.
With the IEC 61439 standard, low voltage switchboard can no longer be
Partially Type Tested and must comply with the full assembly tests.
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Verification enhancements of the new IEC 61439 standard vs. the old IEC 60439
include the following:
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