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  • BS EN 62040-1 : 2008

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    UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS (UPS) - PART 1: GENERAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2008

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope and specific applications
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General conditions for tests
    5 Fundamental design requirements
    6 Wiring, connections and supply
    7 Physical requirements
    8 Electrical requirements and simulated abnormal conditions
    9 Connection to telecommunication networks
    Annex A (normative) - Tests for resistance to heat and fire
    Annex B (normative) - Motor tests under abnormal conditions
    Annex C (normative) - Transformers
    Annex D (normative) - Measuring instruments for touch
            current tests
    Annex E (normative) - Temperature rise of a winding
    Annex F (normative) - Measurements of clearances and
            creepage distances
    Annex G (normative) - Alternative method for determining
            minimum clearances
    Annex H (informative) - Guidance on protection against
            ingress of water and foreign objects
    Annex I (normative) - Backfeed protection test
    Annex J (informative) - Table of electrochemical potentials
    Annex K (normative) - Thermal controls
    Annex L (normative) - Reference loads
    Annex M (normative) - Ventilation of battery compartments
    Annex N (normative) - Minimum and maximum cross-sections
            of copper conductors suitable for connection
    Annex O (informative) - Guidance for disconnection of batteries
            during shipment
    Annex P (informative) - Short-time withstand current
            test procedure - Guidance and typical values
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Pertains to uninterruptible power systems (UPS ) with an electrical energy storage device in the d.c. link.

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    Committee PEL/22
    Development Note Supersedes BS EN 62040-1-1, BS EN 62040-1-2 & 06/30158289 DC. (03/2009) 2008 Edition remains current. 2008 Edition Re-Issued in June 2013 & incorporates AMD 1 2013. Supersedes 11/30244898 DC. (07/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

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    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS

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