302 / 338
D-68
No applicable
Additional information
Enclosure characteristics
The IP and IK degrees of protection provided by an enclosure must be specified as a
function of the various external influences defined by standard IEC 30364-5-51, in
particular:
bb
presence of foreign solid bodies (code AE)
bb
presence of water (code AD)
bb
mechanical stress (code not specified)
bb
capability of persons (code BA)
bb
...
Prisma P switchboards are designed for indoor installation.
Unless the rules, standards and regulations of a specific country stipulate otherwise,
Schneider Electric recommends the following IP and IK values based on French
guide UTE C 15-103 (March 2004).
Using the table
1
Opposite the relevant premises, read the recommended IP and IK values.
2
The
b
symbol indicates the enclosure or cubicle satisfying the criteria of the UTE
guide.
Any enclosure or cubicle with a higher degree of protection can also be used.
3
If several degrees of protection are possible (refer to the standard for more
details) and the
v
and
b
symbols are indicated (e.g. 24
v
/25
b
), enclosures that
correspond to the higher degree of protection (
b
) are suitable for the lower degree
of protection (
v
).
Type of premises
Enclosure
Cubicle
with fixed frame with door + IP30
cover
with door + gasket
+ IP30 cover
with door + IP55
cover
Min. IP/IK
required
IP30/IK07
IP30/IK08
IP31/IK08
IP43/IK08
IP55/IK10
IP IK
Domestic or comparable premises or locations
Porch
24
07
bb
Bathrooms (see washrooms)
Bicycles, motorcycles, tricycles, etc.
(premises for)
20
07
bb
Water, sewer and heating
connections
23
02
bb
Laundries
21
02
bb
Cellars, garages, furnace rooms
20
02/07
bb
Bedrooms
20
02
bb
Trash rooms
25
07
bb
Halls in cellars
20
07
Courtyards
24/25 02/07
bb
Kitchens
20
02
bb
Shower rooms (see washrooms)
Indoor stairways and alleys
20
02/07
bb
Outdoor stairways and outdoor alleys
without roofs
24
07
Outdoor alleys with roofs
21
02
bb
Attics (roof space)
20
02
bb
Garden shelters
24/25 02/07
bb
Latrines
20
02
bb
Dustbin rooms
25
02/07
bb
Ironing room
20
02
bb
Access ramps to garages
25
07
bb
Selection of enclosures
according to the premises