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    INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  13-09-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  06-12-2012

    Publisher:  National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 General
    2 Definitions
    3 Classification
    4 Characteristics and ratings
    5 Product marking, installation and maintenance information
    6 Service and storage conditions
    7 Construction
    8 Performance requirements and tests
    Annex A - SPACINGS VERIFIED BY TESTING
    Annex B - TYPICAL IMPULSE TEST CIRCUIT
    Annex C - EXAMPLES OF CLEARANCE AND CREEPAGE MEASUREMENT
    Annex D - FLOWCHARTS FOR DETERMINING CLEARANCE AND CREEPAGE
    Annex E - ELECTRICAL NOISE TESTS

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    Describes all standards of a general nature in order to obtain uniform application of requirements throughout the range of industrial control and systems equipment.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Electrical Manufacturers Association
    Status Superseded
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    ASME AG-1 : 2019 CODE ON NUCLEAR AIR AND GAS TREATMENT
    GGG-S-58 Revision F:1993 Saw, Radial Overarm, Woodworking (No S/S Document)
    MIL-B-18796 Revision F:1984 BURNERS, SINGLE: OIL, GAS, AND GAS-OIL COMBINATION FOR PACKAGED BOILERS (320,001 TO 125,000,000 BTU/HR THERMAL OUTPUT CAPACITY)
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    ASHRAE HDBK REFRIGERATION : 2014 ASHRAE HANDBOOK - REFRIGERATION
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    OO-J-571 Revision F:2015 JOINTERS, WOODWORKING
    MIL-B-28685 Base Document:1990 BAGHOUSE, REVERSE PULSE JET; FOR PACKAGED BOILEK3 FIRED ON COAL OR A COMBINATION OF COAL AND GAS, COAL AND OIL, OR COAL-GAS-OIL (2,000,000 TO 125,000,000 BTU/HR THERMAL OUTPUT CAPACITY)
    IEEE C37.59-2007 IEEE Standard Requirements for Conversion of Power Switchgear Equipment
    MIL-DTL-2212 Revision K:2014 CONTACTORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRIC MOTOR AC OR DC, AND ASSOCIATED SWITCHING DEVICES
    ASME AG 1 : 2012 CODE ON NUCLEAR AIR AND GAS TREATMENT
    MIL-F-80113 Revision D:1988 FURNACE, VACUUM, HEAT TREATING AND BRAZING
    F-S-2911 Base Document:1997 STOKERS, MECHANICAL - FOR PACKAGED BOILERS FIRED ON COAL OR A COMBINATION OF COAL-GAS, COAL-OIL, OR COAL-GAS-OIL (2,000 TO 50,000,000 BTU/HR THERMAL OUTPUT CAPACITY)
    MIL-S-3788 Revision G:1991 SHAPER, WOODWORKING
    MIL-P-17552 Revision F:1991 PUMP UNITS, CENTRIFUGAL, WATER, HORIZONTAL, GENERAL SERVICE AND BOILER FEED, ELECTRIC MOTOR OR STEAM TURBINE DRIVEN
    MIL-A-43657 Base Document:1969 ABSORBER, VAPOR, SYNTHETIC SOLVENT DRY CLEANING UNITS
    F-B-2902 Base Document:1990 BOILERS, STEAM WATERTUBE (BENT TUBE, MULTI-DRUM AND CROSS DRUM) PACKAGED TYPE (10,000,000 TO 125,000,000 BTU/HR THERMAL OUTPUT CAPACITY)
    API 540 : 1999 : R2006 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN PETROLEUM PROCESSING PLANTS
    OO-P-2895 Base Document:1997 PLANT, AGGREGATE, SECONDARY, WITH CONE CRUSHER, MOBILE, 75 TON PER HOUR CAPACITY
    MIL-B-18966 Revision C:1984 BLOCKING PLANT, CONCRETE
    MIL-C-23742 Base Document:1963 CONTROL CENTERS, ALTERNATING CURRENT - NAVAL SHIPBOARD
    MIL M 29212 : B NOTICE 1 MIXING PLANT, ASPHALT, DRUM TYPE, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN, 120 TONS PER HOUR CAPACITY
    MIL-B-17095 Revision H:1990 BOILERS, STEAM, WATERTUBE (BENT TUBE, MULTI-DRUM AND CROSS DRUM) PACKAGED TYPE (10,000,000 TO 125,000,000 BTU/HR THERMAL OUTPUT CAPACITY)
    A-A-59266 Base Document:1998 Grinding Machine, Universal, Cylindrical, External, Center-Type
    API 14F:2008 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS
    MIL-B-45022 Revision F:1992 BLAST CLEANING CABINETS
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    F-B-2910 Base Document:1998 BURNERS, SINGLE: OIL, GAS, AND GAS-OIL COMBINATION FOR PACKAGED BOILERS (320,001 TO 125, 000,000 BTU/HR THERMAL OUTPUT CAPACITY)
    MIL-L-44142 Revision A:1986 LAUNDRY UNIT, TRAILER MOUNTED
    WW-F-2743 Revision A:1998 FURNACES, WARM AIR & HEATERS, UNIT, FORCED AIR CIRCULATION, OIL & GAS FIRED
    CC-G-2745 Base Document:1984 GENERATOR SETS, DIESEL ENGINE, ALTERNATING CURRENT, FOR FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION; 10 KW THROUGH 1000 KW (NOT STOCKED)
    MIL-C-11085 Revision D:1986 CONVEYOR, BELT; (FLAT, SKID-MOUNTED, ELECTRIC-MOTOR-DRIVEN, 24-INCH-WIDE BELT, 50-FOOT-LONG FRAME; CAPACITY, 25 POUNDS PER FOOT, 75 TONS PER HOUR)
    MIL-F-80188 Revision B:1985 FURNACE, HEAT TREATING, ELECTRIC, METAL LINED, BOX DESIGN
    MIL-F-80089 Revision B:1986 FURNACES, HEAT-TREATING, GAS-FIRED, BOX-TYPE, DIRECT-FIRED AND FULL-MUFFLE DESIGN
    OO-S-236 Revision E:2015 SAW, CIRCULAR, TABLE TYPE, WOODWORKING, SINGLE TILTING ARBOR, FLOOR MOUNTED
    MIL-B-45081 Revision E:1991 BLAST CLEANING MACHINE: SELF-CONTAINED TUMBLE TYPE, WITH DUST COLLECTOR
    NEMA ICS 5, Annex E-2002 (R2008) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROXIMITY SWITCHES SUITABLE FOR USE IN STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS
    NEMA ICS 7 : 2014 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: ADJUSTABLE - SPEED DRIVES
    NEMA ICS 4:2015 Application Guideline for Terminal Blocks
    NEMA ICS 20:2009 (R2015) Informational Guide to Electrical Industrial Topics
    NEMA ICS 61800-2:2005 Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems, Part 2: General Requirements—Rating Specifications for Low Voltage Adjustable Frequency AC Power Drive Systems
    NEMA ICS 5, Annex F-2002 (R2012) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: HIGH-PRESSURE POWER WASH TEST PROCEDURE FOR SELF-CONTAINED CONTROL-CIRCUIT DEVICES
    NEMA KS 1:2013 Heavy Duty Enclosed and Dead-Front Switches (600 Volts Maximum)
    NEMA ICS8 : 2011 APPLICATION GUIDE FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS CRANE AND HOIST CONTROLLERS
    NEMA ICS 18:2001 (R2007) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS
    IEEE 1623-2004 IEEE Guide for the Functional Specification of Medium Voltage (1 kV - 35 kV) Electronic Shunt Devices for Dynamic Voltage Compensation
    IEEE 421.3-1997 IEEE Standard for High-Potential Test Requirements for Excitation Systems for Synchronous Machines
    NEMA ICS 2.4 : 2003(R2012) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: NEMA AND IEC DEVICES FOR MOTOR SERVICE - A GUIDE FOR UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES
    NEMA ICS 3:2005 (R2010) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: MEDIUM VOLTAGE CONTROLLERS RATED 2001 TO 7200 VOLTS AC
    ANSI C93.4 : 2012 REQUIREMENTS FOR LINE TUNING UNITS
    ASTM F 1433 : 1997 : R2004 Standard Specification for Mechanically Refrigerated Shipboard Air Conditioner
    NEMA ICS 7.2 : 2015 APPLICATION GUIDE FOR AC ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVE SYSTEMS
    NEMA ICS 3.1 : 2009(R2014) GUIDE FOR THE APPLICATION, HANDLING, STORAGE, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF MEDIUM-VOLTAGE AC CONTACTORS, CONTROLLERS, AND CONTROL CENTERS
    ASTM F 1433 : 1997 : R2010 Standard Specification for Mechanically Refrigerated Shipboard Air Conditioner (Withdrawn 2019)
    IEEE C37.13.1-2006 IEEE Standard for Definite Purpose Switching Devices for Use in Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
    IEEE C62.23-1995 IEEE Application Guide for Surge Protection of Electric Generating Plants
    NEMA ICS 6-1993 (R2006) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures
    IEEE C37.105 : 2010 QUALIFYING CLASS 1E PROTECTIVE RELAYS AND AUXILIARIES FOR NUCLEAR POWER GENERATING STATIONS
    NEMA PB 2:2011 Deadfront Distribution Switchboards
    NEMA ICS 2:2008 Controllers, Contactors and Overload Relays Rated 600 V
    NEMA ICS 10.2 : 2005 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS - PART 2: STATIC AC TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
    NEMA ICS 9 : 1993 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: POWER CIRCUIT ACCESSORIES
    IEEE 649-2006 IEEE Standard for Qualifying Class 1E Motor Control Centers for Nuclear Power Generating Stations
    ASTM F 1433 : 1997 Standard Specification for Mechanically Refrigerated Shipboard Air Conditioner
    UFC 3-535-01 : Change 1 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA - VISUAL AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES
    NEMA ICS 10.1 : 2005 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS - PART 1: ELECTROMECHANICAL AC TRANSFER SWITCH EQUIPMENT
    NEMA ICS 61800-1:2002(R2007) Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems, Part 1: General Requirements—Rating Specifications for Low Voltage Adjustable-Speed DC Power Drive Systems
    IEEE C37.96-2012 IEEE Guide for AC Motor Protection
    NEMA ICS 2-1996, Part 8 (R2004, R2009) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS CONTROLLERS, CONTACTORS, AND OVERLOAD RELAYS RATED NOT MORE THAN 2000 VOLTS AC OR 750 VOLTS DC- PART 8: DISCONNECT DEVICES FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
    NEMA BU 2 : 1996 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION AND TESTING OF LOW VOLTAGE BUSWAY
    NEMA ICS 5, Annex B-2002 (R2008) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: TYPICAL PROXIMITY SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
    NEMA ICS 7.1:2014 Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation and Operation of Adjustable Speed Drive Systems
    IEEE 45.6-2016 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard--Electrical Testing
    IEEE 3001.5-2013 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Application of Power Distribution Apparatus in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
    ASME HST 4 : 1999 : R2010 PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC WIRE ROPE HOISTS
    ASME HST 4M : 1991 PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC WIRE ROPE HOISTS
    API 14F REDLINE : 2008 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS
    IEEE 3001.11-2017 IEEE Recommended Practice for Application of Controllers and Automation to Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
    ASME NUM 1 : 2009 RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CRANES, MONORAILS, AND HOISTS (WITH BRIDGE OR TROLLEY OR HOIST OF THE UNDERHUNG TYPE)
    ASME HST 4 : 1999 : R2004 PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC WIRE ROPE HOISTS

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