These editions supersede the previous edition on bs en 604391 which will be withdrawn 01112014. The new iec 61439 standard history of restructuring the iec 60439 standard the new. Iec 61439 describes the definitions and states the service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics, and verification requirements for lowvoltage switchgear and control gear assemblies. This standard applies to lowvoltage assemblies intended. Automatic creation of parts and order lists pdf, excel or ascii. Beama technical bulletin why lowvoltage assemblies must comply with bs en 61439. The new 2012 edition of bs 61439 2 is the latest publication resulting from the continuing major restructure and renumbering of the bs en 60439 bs en 61439 series, and supersedes the 2011 edition. Therefore, we will continue to accept applications for testing and certification to bs en, en or iec 604391 but would encourage clients to test to the latest. The subclause also covers conductors in what is commonly termed the faultfree zone where. This standard applies to lowvoltage assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation. We use cookies to make our website easier to use and to better understand your needs. Guide to busbar trunking systems including bs en 614396. Starting november 1st, 2014, the standard is mandatory for all lvsas who should take notice of bs en 61439. Bs en 61439 1 is the general rules for the 61439 series and is referred to throughout bs en 61439 2.
Iec 61439 1 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1 general rules. Bs en 614391 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Most backordered items can be rushed in from the publisher in as little as 24 hours. Guide to busbar trunking systems including bs en 61439 6. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439. Guide to low voltage busbar trunking systems verified to. Design and assembly according to iec 61439 en 61439. The new series of iec 61439 standards were published in january 2009.
Part 2 of the standard defines the specific requirements of power switchgear and controlgear assemblies psc assemblies, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1,000 v a. This standard has brought considerable clarity in technical interpretation. Verification of compliance with the general requirements of the iec 614391. Work book the standard iec 61439 in practice abb group. Once you have purchased your british standards download you will be entitled to download one copy of each british standards pdf onto a single computer. This can be as part of machinery, or within ships or railway vehicles. Bs en 614391 provides definitions, service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Matthias kratzke jurgen dufner basic standards definitions of personal protection, calculation and test procedures, assessment bases.
If the legal requirements are not met, the purchaser has no liability protection. Dinvde or bs in some cases have differing numbering for historical reasons, but in terms of content are largely identical to the iec and en. It is expected that iec 61439 1 will shortly replace iec. Lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear technical document. One of the main features of iec 614391 is that the discrimination between type tested assemblies tta and partially type tested assemblies ptta. As a result of this regulation, consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies will need to comply with bs en 61439 3 and have their enclosure manufactured from noncombustible material or enclosed in a cabinet or enclosure constructed of noncombustible material.
The new series features some organizational changes, but the most significant changes have a direct impact on the work of specifiers in selecting equipment for their clients facilities. Jun 26, 2019 bs en 614391 pdf date bs en is withdrawn and bs en and bs en in addition iec and iec have been amended, clarified and. Use the download button below or simple online reader. Home publication index british standards institution bs en 614391. For each type of electrical assembly only two parts of the standard are necessary to determine all requirements.
Electrical distribution pillar specification series bs en 61439 background in the electrical industry the basic specification for the manufacture and installation of all electrical products is covered by a series of international manufacturing and product installation standards. This part of iec 6 defines the immunity test methods and range of preferred test levels for electrical and electronic equipment connected to lowvoltage power supply networks for voltage dips. As of november 2014, the previous iec 60439 standard series for lowvoltage equipment has been replaced by the new iec 61439 standard series. Pdf edition 1 of guide to bs en 61439 free download pdf. An example of a bs standard that cannot be purchased as a downloadable british standard is bs 5252f. Find similar items this product falls into the following categories. Key issues and challenges associated with the introduction of bs en 61439 1. Bsi bs en 604391 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear. Reference to en 61439 implies that the basic requirements of the directive have been met.
K0321 routine verification protocol pdf 052015 2cpc 000 321 l0201. An example of a downloadable british standard is bs en iso 9001. The file extension pdf and ranks to the documents category. Voltimum uk marketing committee 4th may 2005 presentation in pdf. Standard iec 614391 defines the general rules for low voltage switchgear assemblies. In order to read a secure pdf, you will need to install the fileopen plugin on your. Technical bulletin why lowvoltage assemblies must comply with bs en 61439. Is your current switchgear supplier compliant and are you. In order to read a secure pdf, you will need to install the fileopen plugin on your computer.
One important aspect emphasised in the iec 61439 is the earthing system as this has. Mar 31, 2020 bs en 614391 pdf date bs en is withdrawn and bs en and bs en in addition iec and iec have been amended, clarified and. Bts for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 v in case of a. Distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. The regulation implementation is delayed until 1st january 2016 as stated in note 2 but also stated in note 2 is, but does not preclude compliance with the regulation before that date. Download edition 1 of guide to bs en 61439 free in pdf format. Mar 30, 2018 bs en 60439 3 pdf iec 61439 the new standard for low voltage switchgear and, voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was published iec 60439 3 still valid home publication index british standards institution bs en 614392. Andy the policy is what it says in bs7671 in respect of consumer units in domestic premises. Bs en 61439 1 provides definitions, service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
The design verification comprises of the following verifications. Iec 60439, the standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was under restructuring from the last decade. Introduction market situation objectives of the new standard 2. Principally, these requirements are detailed in bs en 61439 6.
Quick guide to bs en 61439 what is the new standard about. Documents sold on the ansi webstore are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format, however some iso and iec standards are available from amazon in hard copy. Project manager industrial components, member of sc 17d mt11 the new iec 61439 series, technical seminar, 10 november 2010, singapore 2 contents 1. New standard for lv switchgear, controlgear assemblies. The principal standard for lowvoltage power switchgear and controlgear assemblies is bs en 61439 2, when read in conjunction with the general rules document, bs en 61439 1 assemblies conforming to this standard are deemed to satisfy the relevant essential. Iec 61439 standard for low voltage switchgear and controlgear. Bs en 61439 2 pdf the new standards iec and iec replaced the previous standard iec is a product standard which defines the specific requirements. Accept and continue learn more about the cookies we use and how to change your settings.
From what ive gathered, bs en 61439 and its predecessor bs en 60439, both had fire resistant requirements in them glow wire test i think. This was the aim of an international project group which had been working on a task named radical restructuring and revision of iec 60439 series since 1998. Iec 614391 archives electrical safety testing laboratory. For each type of electrical assembly only two parts.
To be read in conjunction with bs en 61439 1 cross references. Michael smith switchgear ltd are to ce mark lv switchgear assemblies in line with bs en 614392. Busbar trunking systems busways standard by britishadopted european standard, 09302012. Iec 61439 1 en 61439 1 general requirements for lowvoltage switchgear assemblies iec 61439 2 en 61439 2 power switchgear and controlgear assembly psc power switchgear and iec 61439 3 en 61439 3 distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo distribution boards intended to iec 61439 4 en 61439 4.
Sandford electrical is one of the few uk companies accredited by a uk certified body stating that they have met the requirements of bs en 61439. Eldons eps is a tested assembly system according to iec 61439 eldon support in the design verification stage eldon has carried out different tests and developed specific tools to facilitate design verification of the assemblies according to the standard iec 61439. All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document. Guarantees the performance of low voltage switchgear assemblies lvsa addresses previous ambiguities diversity, circuit rating, device substitution is bs en 61439 mandatory. Guide design and assembly according to iec 61439 en. Iec standard 61439 1 covers low voltage switchgear and control gear assembliesdistribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons dbo. The fileopen plugin works with adobe reader and other viewers. Only two parts of the standard are information from abb necessary to determine all requirements. Guide to low voltage busbar trunking systems verified to bs. References to the bs en in this guide apply equally to the en and iec standards. New standard for lv switchgear, controlgear assemblies the iec 61439, the new standard for lowvoltage lv switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was published in 2009 to harmonise and define all general requirements for lv electrical assemblies. Customers are therefore assured that their projects will meet the relevant legislated standards. Bs en 61439 1 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. In january 2009 the iec 61439, the new standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was published.
Iec 61439 1 lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1. Blackburn starling has implemented these changes and is able to offer a product which complies with these new standards. Astm standards annual book of astm standards bs standards csn standards din standards iec standards iso. Compliance to bs en 614393 required from january 2016. Find the most uptodate version of bs en 604391 at engineering360. The more demanding noncombustible requirement with a hint at ferrous metal is indeed purely bs 7671 amd 3 and only applies to domestics, so its perfectly possible to have items that comply with bs. The principal standard for lowvoltage power switchgear and controlgear assemblies is bs en 61439 2, when read in conjunction with the general rules document, bs en 61439 1 assemblies conforming to this standard are deemed to satisfy the essential requirements of both the low voltage directive and the emc directive and may bear the ce marking. Content provider british standards institution bsi.