IEC 61439 Part 0 to 7 for Assemblies

IEC 61439, Low Voltage Power Switchgear and Controlgear ASSEMBLIES. Discrimination between TTA and PTTA eliminated by verification approach.
IEC StandardDescription
IEC61439-0Guidance to specifying assemblies
IEC61439-1General rules
IEC61439-2Power Switchgear and Controlgear (PSC)
IEC61439-3Distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons (DBO)
IEC61439-4Assemblies for construction sites (ACS)
IEC61439-5Assemblies for power distribution in public networks
IEC61439-6Busbar trunking systems (Busway)
IEC61439-7Assemblies for specific installations at public sites such as marinas, camping sites, market squares and Electrical Vehicles
LV Switchboard Assemblies
What is Switchgear ASSEMBLY ?

Assembly is a combination of LV Switchgear and Controlgear with associated Busbar, Enclosure, power and control wiring, Completely assembled with all Electrical and Mechnical Interconnections, designed and manufactured to be used as complete system, to be used for a common Purpose of Switching, Protection, Isolation, Measurement etc.

What is PTTA – Partially Type Tested ASSEMBLY ?

A Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assembly, having both Type Tested and Non Type Tested Arrangements – Derived by Calculations. In this case Destructive test like Short Circuit withstand and Temperature rise limits Tests are derrived by extrapolation from Type Tested ASSEMBLIES.

What is TTA – Type Tested ASSEMBLY ?

A Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assembly, fully Type Tested that is for each Characteristics of Standard requirement Varification is done by actual Test. Hence these Assembly is perefered for mission critical operations with no compromis / calculation for the Performance and Protection.

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