I.S. EN 50298:1999
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EMPTY ENCLOSURES FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Hardcopy , PDF
09-01-2004
English
01-01-1999
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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
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