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Enclosure standards
Standards IEC 62208 and EN 50298 lay down definitions, classifications,
characteristics and test requirements for enclosures used for switchgear and
controlgear assemblies.
They apply to empty enclosures before installation of the devices by the
panelbuilder, as supplied by the manufacturer.
They apply to one-piece enclosures and to enclosures supplied in kit form.
Type tests of standard EN 50298
1
- Static load
2
- Hoisting
3
- Axial loads of metal inserts
4
- IK code
5
- IP code
6
- Thermal stability
7
- Resistance to heat
8
- Resistance to abnormal heat and to fire
9
- Dielectric strength
10
- Protective-circuit continuity
11
- Weather resistance
12
- Corrosion resistance
13
- Marking
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marking
e
marking is a regulatory symbol attributed under the sole responsibility of the
manufacturer and intended for the verification authorities of the European countries
that enforce the European regulations.
It allows free circulation of a product in the European Union and certifies that it
complies with the basic requirements in all the applicable European directives.
e
marking is not a quality symbol and does not indicate conformity with a standard
The
e
declaration is intended exclusively for the authorities in charge of verifying
compliance with the applicable regulations and it is drafted, signed and held for
presentation to the authorities by the manufacturer.
For the Prisma Plus range, the declaration is the responsibility of the Schneider
Electric unit that has designed and developed the product.
For LV switchboards, the declaration is the responsibility of the panelbuilder.
The following products receive
e
marking:
all products that are liable to endanger the safety of persons, animals and property
(LV directive)
all products likely to emit electromagnetic disturbances above a standardised
threshold or to be disturbed during operation (EMC directive).
Consequences:
the Prisma Plus range falls under the LV directive only
LV switchboards are covered by the LV directive and may also fall under the EMC
directive, depending on the type of devices incorporated.
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b
b
b
e
For the Prisma Plus range,
e
marking is applied:
on the packing of "mechanical" components
on the product itself for "electrical" components.
For the LV assemblies created by the panelbuilder,
e
marking is applied:
on the packing
on the rating plate (if applicable)
on one of the documents accompanying the switchboard when it is shipped.
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b
b
b
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Standards
Standards and
Prisma Plus tested
switchboards