• BS EN 61439-6:2012

    Current The latest, up-to-date edition.

    Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Busbar trunking systems (busways)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-09-2012

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols and abbreviations
    5 Interface characteristics
    6 Information
    7 Service conditions
    8 Constructional requirements
    9 Performance requirements
    10 Design verifications
    11 Routine verifications
    Annexes
    Annex C (informative) - Specification schedule
    Annex D (informative) - Design verification
    Annex AA (informative) - Voltage drop of the system
    Annex BB (informative) - Phase conductor characteristics
    Annex CC (informative) - Fault-loop zero-sequence impedances
    Annex DD (informative) - Fault-loop resistances and reactances
    Annex EE (informative) - Determination of the magnetic field in
             the vicinity of the BTS
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications
    Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential Requirements
             of EU Directive 2004/108/EC
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines the definitions and states the service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for low voltage BTS.

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    IEC 61439-6:2012 lays down the definitions and states the service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for low voltage BTS (see 3.101) as follows:
    - BTS for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V in case of a.c. or 1 500 V in case of d.c.;
    - BTS intended for use in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electric energy consuming equipment;
    - BTS designed for use under special service conditions, for example in ships, in rail vehicles, and for domestic applications (operated by unskilled persons), provided that the relevant specific requirements are complied with;
    - BTS designed for electrical equipment of machines. Supplementary requirements for BTS forming part of a machine are covered by the IEC 60204 series. This first edition of IEC 61439-6 cancels and replaces the third edition of IEC 60439-2 (2000) and its Amendment 1 (2005), and constitutes a technical revision. This edition of IEC 61439-6 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the latest edition of IEC 60439-2:
    - alignment on the second edition of IEC 61439-1 (2011) regarding the structure and technical content, as applicable;
    - introduction of new verifications, accordingly;
    - correction of inconsistencies in resistance, reactance and impedance measurements and calculations;
    - numerous editorial improvements.

    This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61439-1:2011.

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    Committee PEL/121/2
    Development Note Supersedes BS EN 60439-2 & 09/30194263 DC. (09/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7671(2008) : 2018 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS 6423:2014 Code of practice for maintenance of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
    BS 8602:2013 Method for assessment of fire integrity of cast resin busbar trunking systems for the safety critical power distribution to life safety and fire fighting systems
    14/30275063 DC : 0 BS 6423 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 1 KV
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 61439-1:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: General rules
    IEC 60439-2:2000+AMD1:2005 CSV Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 2: Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways)
    IEC 60909-0:2016 Short-circuit currents in three-phase a.c. systems - Part 0: Calculation of currents
    2004/108/EC : 2004 DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 15 DECEMBER 2004 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND REPEALING DIRECTIVE 89/336/EC
    IEC 60570:2003+AMD1:2017 CSV Electrical supply track systems for luminaires
    EN 60332-3-10:2009 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 3-10: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Apparatus
    IEC 61786:1998 Measurement of low-frequency magnetic and electric fields with regard to exposure of human beings - Special requirements for instruments and guidance for measurements
    IEC 61439-1:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: General rules
    ISO 834-1:1999 Fire-resistance tests Elements of building construction Part 1: General requirements
    IEC 60332-3-10:2000+AMD1:2008 CSV Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 3-10: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Apparatus
    EN 60439-2:2000/A1:2005 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEMS (BUSWAYS)
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