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    I.S. EN 50102:1997

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    DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AGAINST EXTERNAL MECHANICAL IMPACTS (IK CODE)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1997

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
      3.1 Enclosure
      3.2 Degree of protection against mechanical impacts
      3.3 IK code
    4 Designations
      4.1 Arrangement of the IK code
      4.2 Characteristic group numerals of the IK code and
          their meanings
      4.3 Application of the IK code
      4.4 Marking
    5 General requirements for tests
      5.1 Atmospheric conditions for tests
      5.2 Enclosures under test
      5.3 Specifications to be given in the relevant product
          standard
    6 Test to verify the protection against mechanical impacts
    7 Test apparatus
      7.1 Spring hammer
      7.2 Pendulum hammer
      7.3 Vertical hammer
    Annex A (informative) Shapes of striking elements

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    Deals with the classification of the degrees of protection provided by enclosures against external mechanical impacts when the rated voltage of the protected equipment is not greater than 72.5 kV. Only applies to the enclosures of equipment where the specific standard establishes degrees of protection of the enclosure against mechanical impacts.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current

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    EN 60068-2-62 : 1995 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2: TEST METHODS - TEST EF: IMPACT, PENDULUM METHOD
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