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PB500056-57
PB500057-57
Technical annexes
International enclosure standard
Standards IEC62208*
Standard tests of standard IEC 62208
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Static loads: test 1.25 x maximum admissible load during 1 hour.
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Lifting: applicable to enclosures with lifting accessories.
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Axial loads of metal inserts: 500 N for 10 seconds for M8 inserts.
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IK code: test according to standard IEC 62262 with pendulum impact tester.
After testing, the enclosure keeps its IP rating.
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IP rating: test according to standard IEC 60529. Degree of protection
against access to dangerous parts and the penetration of solid bodies
and against the penetration of water.
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Thermal stability at a temperature of 70 °C: 7 days.
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Resistance to heat: ball test at 70 °C (1).
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Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire: glow wire test according
to IEC 60695-2-10 and IEC 60695-2-11 (1).
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Dielectric strength: 5000 V (1).
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Protection circuit continuity (2): resistance not to exceed 0.1 ohm.
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Weather resistance: duration 500 h (cycle: rain 5 minutes + UV lamp
25 minutes).
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Corrosion resistance:
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For indoor enclosures:
- 6 cycles of 24 hours of the damp heat test at 40 °C and relative humidity
of 95%.
- 2 cycles of 24 hours of the salt mist test at 35 °C.
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For outdoor enclosures:
- 12 cycles of 24 hours of the damp heat test at 40 °C and relative humidity
of 95%.
- 14 cycles of 24 hours of the salt mist test at 35 °C.
Our empty enclosures are marked CE according to the Low-Voltage Directive
(LVD). It is the responsibility of the final equipment manufacturer to respect
regulations in force.
(1) Information required for enclosures made from insulating material.
(2) For metal enclosures.
Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
General rules.
Application
For empty enclosures before adding the user's switchgear, in the condition as
supplied by the manufacturer.
Field of application
Demands for testing the enclosures to be used as part of the switchgear assemblies
for voltages of less than 1000 V alternating current and 1500 V direct current.
Information supplied by the manufacturer
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Commercial trademark of the manufacturer: Schneider Electric.
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Mechanical characteristics, materials, conditions for use.
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Conditions for use:
Ambient air temperature for outdoor installations: -25 to +40°C.
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Atmospheric conditions for outdoor installations: the humidity can temporarily
reach 100% at a temperature of 25°C.
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Transport and storage conditions: from -25 to +55°C; for limited periods not
exceeding 24 h: up to +70°C.
* European standard EN 62208 is identical to IEC 62208. European countries publish this
standard according to the body in each country (for example BS EN 62208 in the UK).