BS EN 50298:1999
Withdrawn
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Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. General requirements
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26-10-2018
English
15-06-1999
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1 General
1.1 Scope and object
1.2 Normative references
2 Definitions
2.1 Empty enclosure
2.2 Protected space
2.3 Cover
2.4 Door
2.5 Mounting plate
2.6 Cable gland plate
2.7 Removable cover
2.8 Enclosure manufacturer
2.9 Box
2.10 Cubicle
3 Classification
3.1 The type of material
3.2 The method of fixing
3.3 The intended location
3.4 The degree of protection
3.5 The rated insulation voltage (for enclosures made
of insulating materials)
4 EMC requirements
5 Information to be given regarding the enclosure
5.1 Marking
5.2 Documentation
6 Service conditions
6.1 Normal service conditions
6.2 Special service conditions
6.3 Conditions during transport and storage
7 Design and construction
7.1 General
7.2 Dimensions
7.3 Mounting arrangements
7.4 Static loads
7.5 Lifting and transport support
7.6 Access to the interior of the enclosure
7.7 Protective circuit
7.8 Dielectric strength
7.9 Degree of protection (IK code)
7.10 Degree of protection (IP code)
8 Type tests
8.1 General conditions of tests
8.2 Marking
8.3 Static loads
8.4 Lifting
8.5 Verification of axial loads of metal inserts
8.6 Verification of degree of protection against
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
8.7 Verification of degree of protection (IP code)
8.8 Properties of insulating materials
8.9 Verification of the dielectric strength
8.10 Verification of the continuity of the protective
circuit
8.11 Verification of resistance to weathering
8.12 Verification of resistance to corrosion
Specifies definitions, classifications, characteristics and test requirements of enclosures in accordance with EN 60439 series.
| Committee |
PEL/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 94/203610 DC. (03/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| EN 50298:1998 | Identical |
| DIN EN 50298 : 1999 | Identical |
| NF EN 50298 : 1999 | Identical |
| NBN EN 50298 : 1999 | Identical |
| NEN EN 50298 : 1998 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 50298:1999 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 50298:1999 | Identical |
| SN EN 50298 : 1998 | Identical |
| EN 60695-2-1-1 : 1996 | FIRE HAZARD TESTING - TEST METHODS - GLOW-WIRE END-PRODUCT TEST AND GUIDANCE |
| HD 528 : 200S2 | A METHOD OF TEMPERATURE-RISE ASSESSMENT BY EXTRAPOLATION FOR PARTIALLY TYPE-TESTED ASSEMBLIES (PTTA) OF LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
| ISO 11469:2016 | Plastics — Generic identification and marking of plastics products |
| IEC 60068-2-11:1981 | Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2-11: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist |
| EN 50102:1995/corrigendum Jul. 2002 | DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AGAINST EXTERNAL MECHANICAL IMPACTS (IK CODE) |
| EN 60439-5:2006 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 5: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSEMBLIES FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION IN PUBLIC NETWORKS |
| ISO 4628-3:2016 | Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of degradation of coatings — Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance — Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting |
| EN 60695-2-1-0 : 1996 | FIRE HAZARD TESTING - TEST METHODS - GLOW-WIRE TEST METHODS - GENERAL |
| IEC 60068-2-2:2007 | Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat |
| EN 60439-1:1999/A1:2004 | LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 1 - TYPE TESTED AND PARTIALLY TYPE TESTED ASSEMBLIES |
| ISO 4892-2:2013 | Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps |
| IEC 60068-2-75:2014 | Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests |
| IEC 60670:1989+AMD1:1994 CSV | General requirements for enclosures for accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations |
| ISO 179:1993 | Plastics Determination of Charpy impact strength |
| EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 | DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015) |
| ISO 2409:2013 | Paints and varnishes Cross-cut test |
| ISO 178:2010 | Plastics Determination of flexural properties |
| IEC 60068-2-30:2005 | Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle) |
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