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IEC 62208:2023

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Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - General requirements

Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - General requirements

IEC 62208:2023 applies to empty enclosures, as provided by the enclosure manufacturer, prior to the incorporation of switchgear and controlgear components by the assembly manufacturer. This document specifies general definitions, classifications, characteristics and test requirements of enclosures to be used as part of switchgear and controlgear assemblies (e.g. in accordance with the product standard in the IEC 61439 series), the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC, and suitable for general use for either indoor or outdoor applications. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) consideration of the modifications introduced in IEC 61439-1:2020;
b) alignment of test procedures with the newest relevant standards.

Enveloppes vides destinées aux ensembles d'appareillages à basse tension - Exigences générales

L'IEC 62208:2023 s'applique aux enveloppes vides, dans l'état dans lequel elles sont fournies par le fabricant d'enveloppes, avant incorporation des composants d'appareillage par le fabricant de l'ensemble. Le présent document spécifie les définitions, les classifications, les caractéristiques et les exigences d'essai générales des enveloppes à utiliser en tant que partie d'ensembles d'appareillage (selon par exemple la norme de produit de la série IEC 61439), dont la tension assignée ne dépasse pas 1 000 V en courant alternatif ou 1 500 V en courant continu pour usage général extérieur ou intérieur. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2011. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) prise en compte des modifications introduites dans l'IEC 61439-1:2020;
b) alignement des procédures d'essai sur les toutes nouvelles normes applicables.

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Status
Published
Publication Date
31-May-2023
ICS
29.130.20 - Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
Technical Committee
SC 121B - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
Drafting Committee
MT 6 - TC 121/SC 121B/MT 6
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
30-Jun-2023
Completion Date
01-Jun-2023
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Revises
IEC 62208:2011 - Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - General requirements
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .4
INTRODUCTION .6
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms and definitions .8
4 Classification . 10
5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC requirements) . 11
6 Information to be given regarding the enclosure . 11
6.1 General . 11
6.2 Marking . 11
6.3 Documentation . 12
6.3.1 General . 12
6.3.2 Dimensions . 12
6.3.3 Mounting arrangements . 13
6.3.4 Permi
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