IEC61439

Thenewinternationalstandard
seriesforLowVoltageSwitchgear
andControlgearAssemblies
3PhaseDesign
RobSwann&CraigMcKee
The61439Series
Howthestandardpartscompare
IEC60439
Part1:TypeTestedandPartiallytypetestedAssemblies
Part2:Busbartrunkingsystems
Part3:Distributionboards
Part4:AssembliesforConstructionSites
Part5:Assembliesforpowerdistribution
The61439Series
Howthestandardpartscompare
IEC61439
Part1:GeneralRules
Part2:PSC Assemblies
Part3:Distributionboards
Part4:AssembliesforConstructionSites
Part5:Assembliesforpowerdistribution
Part6:Busbartrunkingsystems
The61439Series
Howthestandardpartscompare
IEC61439
Part1:GeneralRules
Part2:PSC Assemblies
The61439Series
IEC61439
Part1:GeneralRules
Part2:PSC Assemblies
61439 Part1:2009
GeneralRules
Crossreferencedbyallotherpartsoftheseries.
Doesnotneedtobespecified,complianceto
oneoftheotherpartsofthestandard
automaticallydeterminesitscompliance.
61439 Part2:2009
PowerSwitchgearandControlgearAssemblies.
low voltageswitchgearandcontrolgear
assemblyusedtodistributeandcontrol
energyforalltypesofloads,intendedfor
industrial,commercialandsimilar
applicationsoperatedbyskilledorinstructed
persons
61439 Part2:2009
Duringthisseminar,wewillbefocusedon
Part2:2009.
Whichmeansthatwewillbecoveringboth
Partselementscontainedinparts1&2.
61439 Part2:2009
WhatisanAssembly?
61439 Part2:2009
WhatisanAssembly?
Enclosure
IncomingDevice
AirCircuitBreaker(ACB)
MouldedCaseCircuitBreaker(MCCB)
Isolator
Busbars
Main
Distribution
OutgoingDevices
MouldedCaseCircuitBreakers(MCCB)
FusedIsolators
MiniatureCircuitBreakers(MCB)
Additionalpowercircuits(formotorcontrol)
EarthBar(protectiveconductor)
61439 Part2:2009
WhatisanAssembly?
TheStandardalsonowrecognisesthatthere
maybemorethanonecompanyresponsible
fortheverificationofthefinalAssembly.
OriginalManufacturer
AssemblyManufacturer
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61439 Part2:2009
Howdoyoucomplytothestandard?
60439: PTTA(partiallyTypeTested)or
TTA(TypeTested)Assemblies.
61439: DesignVerification&Routine
Verification
61439 Part2:2009
HowdoyouachieveDesignVerification?
Verificationbytesting
Verificationbycalculation
Verificationbydesignrules
Notallcharacteristicscanbeverifiedbyeachof
theabove
60439 Part1
Temperatureriselimits
Dielectricproperties
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Effectivenessoftheprotectivecircuit
ExposedParts
ShortCircuitwithstand
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
MechanicalOperation
Degreeofprotection
60439 Part1
Temperatureriselimits
Dielectricproperties
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Effectivenessoftheprotectivecircuit
ExposedParts
ShortCircuitwithstand
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
MechanicalOperation
Degreeofprotection
61439 Part2:2009
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Allofthecharacteristicsrequireverificationbytest.
Resistancetocorrosion
Propertiesofinsulatingmaterials
Resistancetoultravioletradiation
Lifting
Mechanicalimpact
Marking
61439 Part2:2009
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Enclosure
61439 Part2:2009
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Allofthecharacteristicsrequireverificationbytest.
Resistancetocorrosion
Metallicindoorenclosuresandexternalparts
Metallicinternalcomponentsofindoorandoutdoorassemblies
uponwhichmechanicaloperationmaydepend.
Metallicoutdoorenclosuresandexternalparts
Resistancetoultravioletradiation
Ifmanufacturedfrom/coatedinsyntheticmaterialandfor
installationoutdoors
Lifting
Marking
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Strengthofmaterialsandparts
InternalParts
61439 Part2:2009
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Allofthecharacteristicsrequireverificationbytest
Propertiesofinsulatingmaterials
Verificationofthermalstabilityofenclosures
Onlyrelevanttoenclosuresortechnicallysignificantexternalparts
manufacturedofinsulatingmaterial.
Verificationofresistanceofinsulatingmaterialstonormalheat
Partsthatsupportconductors
Otherparts
Verificationofresistanceofinsulatingmaterialstoabnormal
heatandfireduetointernalelectriceffects
Partsthatsupportconductors
Otherparts
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
IEC60529
TheIP(IngressProtection)isbrokendownto2
elements
IPXX ProtectionagainstSolidObjects
IPXX Protectionagainstwateringress
Degreeofprotection
IEC60529
IPXX ProtectionagainstSolidObjects
IP2X 12.5mmProbe
IP3X 2.5mmProbe
IP4X 1mmProbe
IP5X Dust(nopressure) 8hours
IP6X Dust(negativepressure) 8hours
Degreeofprotection
IEC60529
IPXX Protectionagainstwateringress
IPX1 VerticalDrips 10Minutes
IPX2 Dripsat15angle
IPX3 Sprayat0&60angle
IPX4 Sprayatallangles
IPX5 PressuredJet
IPX6 HighPressuredJet
IPX7 Temporarysubmersion
IPX8 Continuoussubmersion(depthmustbestated)
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
ClearancesandCreepagedistances
Clearance:
Thedistancefromaliveconductortoanother
liveconductororearththroughair.
Creepage:
Thedistanceoverthesurfaceofinsulating
materialfromaliveconductortoanotherlive
conductororearth
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityof
protectivecircuits
Protectionagainstconsequencesofafault
withintheassembly
ResistanceMeasurement
Protectionagainstconsequencesoffaultsin
externalcircuitssuppliedthroughthe
assembly
Shortcircuitwithstandverification
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Selection
ToSuittheassembliesapplication
Installation
Tobeinstalledinaccordancewiththemanufacturers
instructions
Nottoimpairtheirproperfunction
Accessibility
Adjusting&resettingshallbeeasilyaccessible
Considerationofadjacentfunctionunits
Nottoolowortoohigh
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
MainCircuits
Suitableforshortcircuit
Busbars
connections
Neutralconductorsize
AuxiliaryCircuits
Bare&Insulatedconductors
SuitableforTemperaturerise
SuitableforInsulationvoltage
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Suitabilityofconnectionofexternalconductor
Typeofmaterial Copper/Aluminium/Both
Sizeofexternalconductor
Sizeofcableaccess
Enablescorrectcableinstallation
Marking
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
DielectricProperties
PowerFrequency
Assessestheinsulationresistance
Impulse
Assessestheabilitytotheassemblytocopewith
avoltagespike
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
TemperatureRiseLimits
Therehasbeenasignificantchangetotheway
assembliesareratedforitsoperational
current.
Ratedcurrent
OftheAssembly(I
nA
)
Ofacircuit(I
nc
)
Rateddiversityfactor(RDF)
TemperatureRise
Limitsthateffecttheratingsare:
BuiltinComponents
Busbarsandconductors,Plugincontactsof
removableorwithdrawablepartswhich
connecttobusbars
Discretearrangementsofplugandsockettype
connections
TemperatureRiseLimits
MaximumAmbientTemperature
40DegreesC
50DegreesC
MaximumWorkingTemperature
MaximumWorkingTemperature MaximumAmbientTemperature=TemperatureRise
135C 50C=85K(C)
Thetemperaturemeasuredandconsideredistherisethat
isachievedafterstabilisation(>1Kin1Hour)
levelofriseisstatedinK(Kelvin)1K=1C
TemperatureRiseLimits
SpecifiedLimits
(Basedat40DegreesCMaximumAmbient)
Terminalsforexternalinsulatedconductors:70K
ManualOperatingMeans
OfMetal:15K
OfInsulatingMaterial:25K
Accessibleexternalenclosuresandcovers:
MetalSurfaces:30K
InsulatingSurfaces:40K
BareCopperbusbars&Conductors:105K
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TemperatureRiseLimits
100AmpDevice,unenclosedrating.
(I
n
)IEC60947
Asanexample:
61439 Part2:2009
TemperatureRiseLimits
100AmpDevice,fittedinacompartment.
61439 Part2:2009
TemperatureRiseLimits
Temperatureriselimitsaremetbefore100%
ofInrating.Example80A
100AmpDevice,fittedinacompartment.
Asanexample:
61439 Part2:2009
TemperatureRiseLimits
80Amps
Disclosedratingofcircuit:Inc=80A
Asanexample:
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption1
Alloutgoingwaystestedwithadiversityof1
Theratedcurrentofeachcircuitisrequiredtobestatedby
theoriginalmanufacturer.
Thisratingisexpectedtobelessthanthemaximum
ratingofthedevice.
Testingthiswayneedsleastnumberofteststobe
performed.
Thismethodoftestisalsolikelytoresultinthelowestrated
currentofeachdevice
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption1
Whereanassumedratedcircuitis
applied.Asectionof5offcircuits,
withinanassembly,nowhasadiversity
factorof1applied.
DisclosedRatingofCircuit(I
nc
)=60A
Asanexample:
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption1
Busbars,incomingdevice&
outgoingdevices(withDiversityof1)
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Verificationbytestoption2
Eachsizeofoutgoingwaytestedtoestablishitsratedcurrent,
thentestassemblywithadiversityfactorapplied.
Theratedcurrentofeachcircuitisprovenbythelaboratory
Thecompleteassemblyistestedwhole,witharated
diversityappliedtoalloftheoutgoingways
Thismethodoftestwillprovidearatedcurrentforall
outgoingways,andhavearateddiversity
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption2
Asectionof5off80Ampscircuits(I
nc
),
withinanassembly,nowhasadiversity
factorof0.8applied.
Asanexample:
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption2
Individualoutgoingdevices
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption2
Busbars,incomingdevice&
outgoingdevices(withDiversity)
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption3
Eachsizeofoutgoingway,mainbusbarsanddistributionbusbarstestedto
establishtheirratedcurrent,thentestassemblywithadiversityfactor
applied.
Theratedcurrentofeachcircuitisprovenbythelaboratory
Theratedcurrentofthemainbusbarsisprovenbythelaboratory
Theratedcurrentofthedistributionbusbarsisprovenbythelaboratory
Thecompleteassemblyistestedwhole,witharateddiversityappliedto
alloftheoutgoingways
Thismethodoftestwillprovidearatedcurrentforalloutgoingways,
andhavearateddiversity,aswellashavingaratedcurrentforthemain
busbarsandthedistributionbusbars
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption3
Asectionof5off80Ampscircuits(I
nc
),
withinanassembly,nowhasadiversity
factorof0.8applied.
Asanexample:
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption3
Individualoutgoingdevices
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption3
Mainbusbars,incomingdevice
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption3
Mainanddistributionbusbars,
incomingdevice.
61439 Part2:2009
Verificationbytestoption3
Busbars,incomingdevice&
outgoingdevices(withDiversity)
61439 Part2:2009
TemperatureRiseLimits
Aswellasverificationbytestthereare2othermethodsof
verification:
Derivationofratingsforsimilarvalues
(thiscanonlybeperformedfromatesteddesign)
Calculation basedondesignrules.
Thiscanonlybedoneonsinglecompartmentassembliesbelow
630Ampsor
Onamultiplecompartmentassemblybelow1600A
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
ShortCircuitWithstandStrength
ThereareThreeformsofDesignVerificationmethodsavailable:
Verificationbytheapplicationofdesignrules
(Achievedbypositivecompletionofthechecklist Table13)
Verificationbycomparisonwithareferencedesign
(followingguidelineswithinthestandard)
Verificationbytest
61439 Part2:2009
ShortCircuitWithstandStrength
Busbars,incomingdevice&
outgoingdevices
ShortCircuitWithstandStrength
Testsconducted
3phasemainbars
1phasetoneutralmainbars
ShortCircuitWithstandStrength
50kAfor1secondteston2xcopperbar
ShortCircuitWithstandStrength
Testsconducted
3phasemainbars
1phasetoneutralmainbars
3phaseoutgoingcircuits
1phasetoneutraloutgoingcircuits
ShortCircuitWithstandStrength
OutgoingDevices
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
DesignVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Strengthofmaterialsandparts
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Temperatureriselimits
Shortcircuitwithstandstrength
Electromagneticcompatibility
MechanicalOperation
61439 Part2:2009
RoutineVerificationcharacteristics
Construction
Degreeofprotectionofenclosures
Clearancesandcreepagedistances
Protectionagainstelectricshockandintegrityofprotectivecircuits
Incorporationofswitchingdevicesandcomponents
Internalelectricalcircuitsandconnections
Terminalsforexternalconductors
MechanicalOperation
Performance
Dielectricproperties
Wiring,operationalperformanceandfunction
61439 Parts1&2:2009
ToSummarise
PTTA & TTA replaced by design verification
Original and Assembly manufacturer recognised
Clarity provided in where design rules and calculation can be
used
Routine verification introduced to cross reference design
verification
New tests required on enclosure
Changes in the temperature rise test procedure
Wherecan3PhaseDesignHelp?
3PhaseDesigniscapableofproviding:
ToEndUsers&Consultants
Guidanceininterpretingthestandard
Assistanceinitsincorporationintotheirspecification
Reviewofassemblymanufacturestechnicaldocumentation
Wherecan3PhaseDesignHelp?
3PhaseDesigniscapableofproviding:
Original&AssemblyManufacturers
Assistanceindeterminingthemostsuitabletestprocedure
Guidanceinthedesignofthetestarrangements
Assistanceinapplicationofdesignrulesandcalculation
Thankyouforyourtime.
Pleaseaskanyquestions?
RobSwann&CraigMcKee
rob@3phasedesign.com
cm@3phasedesign.com
www.3phasedesign.com
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