Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies (IEC 61439-2:2011)

This part of IEC 61439 defines the specific requirements of power switchgear and controlgear assemblies (PSC-ASSEMBLIES) as follows: - ASSEMBLIES for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V in case of a.c. or 1 500 V in case of d.c.; - stationary or movable ASSEMBLIES with or without enclosure; - ASSEMBLIES intended for use in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electric energy consuming equipment; - ASSEMBLIES designed for use under special service conditions, for example in ships and in rail vehicles provided that the other relevant specific requirements are complied with; - ASSEMBLIES designed for electrical equipment of machines. Supplementary requirements for ASSEMBLIES forming part of a machine are covered by the IEC 60204 series. This standard applies to all ASSEMBLIES whether they are designed, manufactured and verified on a one-off basis or fully standardised and manufactured in quantity. The manufacture and/or assembly may be carried out other than by the original manufacturer (see 3.10.1). This standard does not apply to individual devices and self-contained components, such as motor starters, fuse switches, electronic equipment, etc. which will comply with the relevant product standards.This standard does not apply to the specific types of ASSEMBLIES covered by other parts of IEC 61439. For ASSEMBLIES not covered by other parts this part applies.

Niederspannungs-Schaltgerätekombinationen - Teil 2: Energie-Schaltgerätekombinationen (IEC 61439-2:2011)

Ensembles d'appareillage à basse tension - Partie 2: Ensembles d'appareillage de puissance (CEI 61439-2:2011)

La CEI 61439-2:2011 définit les exigences spécifiques applicables aux ensembles d'appareillage de puissance (ENSEMBLES EAP) comme suit:  - ENSEMBLES dont la tension assignée ne dépasse pas 1 000 V en courant alternatif ou 1 500 V en courant continu;   - ENSEMBLES fixes ou mobiles avec ou sans enveloppe;  - ENSEMBLES destinés à être utilisés avec des équipements conçus pour la production, le transport, la distribution et la conversion de l'énergie électrique et la commande des matériels consommant de l'énergie électrique;  - ENSEMBLES conçus pour être utilisés dans des conditions spéciales d'emploi, par exemple à bord de navires et de véhicules sur rails, à condition que les autres exigences spécifiques correspondantes soient respectées;  - ENSEMBLES conçus pour le matériel électrique des machines. Les exigences supplémentaires pour les ENSEMBLES faisant partie d'une machine sont couvertes par la série CEI 60204. Cette seconde édition annule et remplace la première édition publiée en 2009, dont elle constitue une révision technique. Cette deuxième édition inclut les modifications techniques importantes suivantes par rapport à la dernière édition de la CEI 61439-2:   - clarification du domaine d'application;  - révision des exigences pour les parties débrochables et amovibles;  - révision de l'essai d'impact mécanique (10.2.6);  - extension du Tableau 101;  - revue du Tableau BB.1 pour refléter les exigences et les vérifications modifiées;  - revue générale de la formulation du texte.   Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 61439-1:2009.

Sestavi nizkonapetostnih stikalnih in krmilnih naprav - 2. del: Sestavi močnostnih stikalnih in krmilnih naprav (IEC 61439-2:2011)

Ta del standarda IEC 61439 določa posebne zahteve za sestave močnostnih stikalnih in krmilnih naprav (PSC-SESTAVI): – SESTAVI, katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 1000 V v primeru izmenične napetosti ali 1500 V v primeru enosmerne napetosti; – stacionarni ali premični SESTAVI z ohišjem ali brez; – SESTAVI, namenjeni za uporabo na področju proizvodnje, prenosa, distribucije in pretvarjanja električne energije ter za nadzor opreme, ki uporablja električno energijo; – SESTAVI, namenjeni za uporabo v posebnih pogojih obratovanja, na primer na ladjah in železniških vozilih, pod pogojem da so izpolnjene druge ustrezne specifične zahteve; – SESTAVI za električno opremo strojev. Dodatne zahteve za SESTAVE, ki so del stroja, zajema skupina standardov IEC 60204. Ta standard se uporablja za vse SESTAVE, ne glede na to, ali so oblikovani, proizvedeni in preverjani enkratno ali v celoti standardizirani in proizvedeni v velikih količinah. Proizvodnja in/ali sestavljanje lahko izvaja oseba, ki ni prvotni proizvajalec (glej 3.10.1). Ta standard ne velja za posamezne naprave in avtonomne sestavne dele, kot so zaganjalniki motorjev, varovalčna stikala, elektronska oprema itd., ki je skladna z ustreznimi standardi za izdelke. Ta standard ne velja za posebne vrste SESTAVOV, ki jih zajemajo drugi deli standarda IEC 61439. Za SESTAVE, ki niso zajeti v drugih delih, velja ta del.

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Publication Date
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Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
05-Mar-2012
Due Date
10-May-2012
Completion Date
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 2: Power switchgear and
controlgear assemblies (IEC 61439-2:2011)
Niederspannungs-Schaltgerätekombinationen - Teil 2: Energie-
Schaltgerätekombinationen (IEC 61439-2:2011)
Ensembles d'appareillage à basse tension - Partie 2: Ensembles d'appareillage de
puissance (CEI 61439-2:2011)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61439-2:2011
ICS:
29.130.20 Nizkonapetostne stikalne in Low voltage switchgear and
krmilne naprave controlgear
SIST EN 61439-2:2012 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 61439-2:2012

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61439-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 29.130.20 Supersedes EN 61439-2:2009


English version


Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies -
Part 2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies
(IEC 61439-2:2011)


Ensembles d'appareillage  Niederspannungs-
à basse tension - Schaltgerätekombinationen -
Partie 2: Ensembles d'appareillage de Teil 2: Energie-
puissance Schaltgerätekombinationen
(CEI 61439-2:2011) (IEC 61439-2:2011)





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with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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EN 61439-2:2011 - 2 -
Foreword
The text of document 17D/440/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 61439-2, prepared by SC 17D, "Low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear assemblies", of IEC/TC 17, "Switchgear and controlgear" was submitted to
the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 61439-2:2011.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2012-06-23
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2014-09-23

standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61439-2:2009.
EN 61439-2:2011 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 61439-2:2009:
— clarification of the scope;
— revision of requirements for withdrawable and removable parts;
— revision of mechanical impact test (10.2.6);
— extension of Table 101;
— review of Table BB.1 to reflect modified requirements and verifications;
— general editorial review.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 61439-1. The provisions of the general rules dealt with
in EN 61439-1 (hereinafter referred to as Part 1) are only applicable to this standard insofar as they are
specifically cited. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”, the relevant text in
Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
Subclauses that are numbered with a 101 (102, 103, etc.) suffix are additional to the same subclause in
Part 1.
Tables and figures in this Part 2 that are new are numbered starting with 101.
New annexes in this Part 2 are lettered AA, BB, etc.
In this standard, terms written in small capitals are defined in Clause 3.
NOTE Throughout the EN 61439 series of standards, the term ASSEMBLY (see 3.1.1 of Part 1) is used for a low-voltage switchgear
and controlgear assembly.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For the relationship with EU Directive see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61439-2:2011 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Addition to Annex ZA of EN 61439-1:

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60947-3 2008 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-3 2009
Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switch-
disconnectors and fuse-combination units


IEC 61140 - Protection against electric shock - Common EN 61140 -
aspects for installation and equipment


IEC 61439-1 2011 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear EN 61439-1 2011
assemblies -
Part 1: General rules

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EN 61439-2:2011 - 4 -
Annex ZZ
(informative)

Coverage of Essential Requirements of EC Directive 2004/108/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers all
relevant essential requirements as given in Article 1 of Annex I of the EC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directives concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the products falling within
the scope of this standard.

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IEC 61439-2
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies –
Part 2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies

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Partie 2: Ensembles d'appareillage de puissance

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 7
5 Interface characteristics . 7
6 Information . 8
7 Service conditions . 8
8 Constructional requirements . 8
9 Performance requirements . 11
10 Design verification . 11
11 Routine verification . 12
Annex AA (informative) Forms of internal separation (see 8.101) . 16
Annex BB (informative) Items subject to agreement between the ASSEMBLY
manufacturer and the user . 19
Bibliography . 23

Figure AA.1 – Symbols used in Figures AA.2 and AA.3 . 16
Figure AA.2 – Forms 1 and 2 . 17
Figure AA.3 – Forms 3 and 4 . 18

Table 101 – Values of assumed loading . 12
Table 102 – Test voltages across the open contacts of equipment suitable for isolation . 12
Table 103 – Electrical conditions for the different positions of withdrawable parts . 13
Table 104 – Forms of internal separation . 14
Table BB.1 – Items subject to agreement between the ASSEMBLY manufacturer and the
user . 19

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND
CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES –

Part 2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies


FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
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3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
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6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61439-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 17D: Low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear assemblies, of IEC technical committee 17: Switchgear and
controlgear.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This second edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the
last edition of IEC 61439-2:
• clarification of the scope;
• revision of requirements for withdrawable and removable parts;
• revision of mechanical impact test (10.2.6);
• extension of Table 101;

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• review of Table BB.1 to reflect modified requirements and verifications;
• general editorial review.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
17D/440/FDIS 17D/445/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61439-1. The provisions of the general
rules dealt with in IEC 61439-1 (hereinafter referred to as Part 1) are only applicable to this
standard insofar as they are specifically cited. When this standard states “addition”,
“modification” or “replacement”, the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
Subclauses that are numbered with a 101 (102, 103, etc.) suffix are additional to the same
subclause in Part 1.
Tables and figures in this Part 2 that are new are numbered starting with 101.
New annexes in this Part 2 are lettered AA, BB, etc.
In this standard, terms written in small capitals are defined in Clause 3.
NOTE Throughout the IEC 61439 series of standards, the term ASSEMBLY (see 3.1.1 of Part 1) is used for a low-
voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61439 series, under the general title Low-voltage switchgear and
controlgear assemblies can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND
CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES –

Part 2: Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies



1 Scope
NOTE 1 Throughout this part, the abbreviation PSC-ASSEMBLY (see 3.1.101) is used for a power switchgear and
controlgear ASSEMBLY.
This part of IEC 61439 defines the specific requirements of power switchgear and controlgear
assemblies (PSC-ASSEMBLIES) as follows:
– ASSEMBLIES for which the rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V in case of a.c. or
1 500 V in case of d.c.;
– stationary or movable ASSEMBLIES with or without enclosure;
– ASSEMBLIES intended for use in connection with the generation, transmission,
distribution and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electric energy
consuming equipment;
– ASSEMBLIES designed for use under special service conditions, for example in ships
and in rail vehicles provided that the other relevant specific requirements are complied
with;
NOTE 2 Supplementary requirements for ASSEMBLIES in ships are covered by IEC 60092-302.
– ASSEMBLIES designed for electrical equipment of machines. Supplementary
requirements for ASSEMBLIES forming part of a machine are covered by the IEC 60204
series.
This standard applies to all ASSEMBLIES whether they are designed, manufactured and verified
on a one-off basis or fully standardised and manufactured in quantity.
The manufacture and/or assembly may be carried out other than by the original manufacturer
(see 3.10.1).
This standard does not apply to individual devices and self-contained components, such as
motor starters, fuse switches, electronic equipment, etc. which will comply with the relevant
product standards.This standard does not apply to the specific types of ASSEMBLIES covered
by other parts of IEC 61439. For ASSEMBLIES not covered by other parts this part applies.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60947-3:2008, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 3: Switches, disconnectors,
switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units
IEC 61140, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and
equipment

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IEC 61439-1:2011, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 1: General
1
rules
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 General terms
Additional definitions:
3.1.101
power switchgear and controlgear assembly
PSC-ASSEMBLY
low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly used to distribute and control energy for all
types of loads, intended for industrial, commercial and similar applications where operation by
ordinary persons is not intended
NOTE It is not excluded for a PSC-ASSEMBLY to be located in an area accessible to ordinary persons.
3.1.102
test situation
condition of a PSC-ASSEMBLY or part of it in which the relevant main circuits are open on its
supply side but not necessarily isolated whilst the associated auxiliary circuits are connected,
allowing operation tests of the incorporated devices
3.1.103
form of internal separation
classification of physical separation within a PSC-ASSEMBLY
3.2 Constructional units of ASSEMBLIES
Replacement of the title:
3.2 Constructional units of PSC-ASSEMBLIES
Additional definitions:
3.2.101
withdrawable part
removable part intended to be moved from the connected position to the isolated position and
to a test position, if any, whilst remaining mechanically attached to the PSC-ASSEMBLY
3.2.102
test position
position of a withdrawable part in which the relevant main circuits are open on its supply side
but not necessarily isolated and in which the auxiliary circuits are connected allowing
operation tests of the incorporated devices, the withdrawable part remaining mechanically
attached to the PSC-ASSEMBLY
NOTE The opening may also be achieved without any mechanical movement of the withdrawable part by operation
of a suitable device.
___________
1
 To be published.

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3.2.103
isolated position
position of a withdrawable part in which an isolating distance is established in main and
auxiliary circuits on its supply side, the withdrawable part remaining mechanically attached to
the PSC-ASSEMBLY
NOTE The isolating distance may also be established without any mechanical movement of the withdrawable part
by operation of a suitable device.
3.2.104
isolating distance (of a withdrawable part)
clearance between open contacts meeting the safety requirements specified for disconnectors
[IEC 60050-441:1984, 441-17-35, modified]
Addition:
3.101 Electrical connections of functional units
3.101.1
disconnectable connection
connection which is connected or disconnected by manual operation of the connecting means
without a tool
3.101.2
withdrawable connection
connection which is connected or disconnected by bringing the functional unit into the
connected or isolated position
3.102 Gangways within PSC-ASSEMBLIES
3.102.1
operating gangway within a PSC-ASSEMBLIES
space to be used by the operator for the proper operation and supervision of the PSC-
ASSEMBLY
3.102.2
maintenance gangway within a PSC-ASSEMBLIES
space which is accessible to authorized personnel only and primarily intended for use when
servicing the installed equipment
4 Symbols and abbreviations
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 Interface characteristics
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.4 Rated diversity factor (RDF)
Addition:
In the absence of an agreement between the ASSEMBLY manufacturer and user concerning the
actual load currents, the assumed loading of the outgoing circuits of the ASSEMBLY or group of
outgoing circuits may be based on the values in Table 101.

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5.6 Other characteristics
Replacement of item l):
l) the type of construction – fixed, removable or withdrawable parts (see 8.5.1 and 8.5.2 of
Part 1);
Addition:
m) the form of internal separation (see 8.101);
n) the types of electrical connections of functional units (see 8.5.101).
6 Information
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 ASSEMBLY designation marking
Replacement of the title and item d):
6.1 PSC-ASSEMBLY designation marking
d) IEC 61439-2;
7 Service conditions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Constructional requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.2 Degree of protection provided by an ASSEMBLY enclosure
Replacement of the title:
8.2 Degree of protection provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY enclosure
8.2.1 Protection against mechanical impact
Replacement of text:
Where a degree of protection provided by a PSC-ASSEMBLY enclosure against mechanical
impact is declared by the original manufacturer this shall be verified in accordance with
IEC 62262 (see 10.2.6).
Additional subclause:
8.2.101 PSC-ASSEMBLY with withdrawable parts
The degree of protection indicated for PSC-ASSEMBLIES normally applies to the connected
position (see 3.2.3) of withdrawable parts. The ASSEMBLY manufacturer shall indicate the
degree of protection obtained in the other positions and during the transfer between positions.
PSC-ASSEMBLIES with withdrawable parts may be so designed that the degree of protection
applying to the connected position is also maintained in the test and isolated positions and
during transfer from one position to another.

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If, after the removal of a withdrawable part, it is not possible to maintain the original degree of
protection e.g. by closing a door, an agreement shall be reached between the ASSEMBLY
manufacturer and user as to what measures shall be taken to ensure adequate protection.
Information provided by the ASSEMBLY manufacturer may take the place of such an agreement.
8.3.2 Clearances
Addition:
For withdrawable parts, the isolation provided in the isolated position shall at least comply
with the requirements in the relevant specification for disconnectors (see IEC 60947-3). This
applies with the equipment in new condition, taking account of the manufacturing tolerances
and anticipated changes in dimensions due to wear.
The isolating distance between the withdrawable unit main contacts and their associated fixed
contacts in the isolated position shall be capable of withstanding the test voltage for the
declared impulse withstand voltage as specified in Table 102.
8.4.3.2.2 Requirements for earth continuity providing protection against the
consequences of faults within the ASSEMBLY
Replacement of the title:
8.4.3.2.2 Requirements for earth continuity providing protection against the
consequences of faults within the PSC-ASSEMBLY
Replacement of last paragraph:
When removable or withdrawable parts are equipped with a metal supporting surface, these
surfaces shall be considered sufficient for ensuring earth continuity of protective circuits
provided that the pressure exerted on them is sufficiently high. The continuity of the protective
circuit of a withdrawable part shall remain effective from the connected position to the isolated
position inclusively.
8.4.6.1 Devices to be operated or components to be replaced by ordinary persons
This subclause of Part 1 is not applicable.
8.4.6.2 Requirements related to accessibility in service by authorized persons
Additional subclause:
8.4.6.2.101 Operating and maintenance gangways within a PSC-ASSEMBLY
Operating and maintenance gangways (see 3.102.1 and 3.102.2) within an ASSEMBLY shall
comply with the requirements for basic protection as specified in IEC 61140. The design and
construction of such gangways shall be agreed upon between ASSEMBLY manufacturer and
user.
Recesses within a PSC-ASSEMBLY of limited depth, in the order of 1 m, are not considered to
be gangways.
8.5.2 Removable parts
Replacement of the title:
8.5.2 Removable and withdrawable parts
Replacement of text:

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SIST EN 61439-2:2012
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The removable and withdrawable parts shall be so constructed that their electrical equipment
can be safely removed and/or isolated from or connected to the main circuit whilst this circuit
is live. The removable and withdrawable parts may be provided with an insertion interlock
(see 3.2.5 of Part 1).
Clearances and creepage distances (see 8.3 of Part 1 and 8.3.2 above) shall be complied
with in the different positions as well as during transfer from one position to another.
Additional subclauses:
8.5.2.101 Withdrawable parts
Withdrawable parts shall have in addition an isolated position (see 3.2.103) and may have a
test position (see 3.2.102), or a test situation (see 3.1.102). They shall be distinctly located in
these positions. These positions shall be clearly discernible.
In PSC-ASSEMBLIES with withdrawable parts all live parts shall be protected in such a manner
that they cannot unintentionally be touched when the door, if any, is open and the
withdrawable part is withdrawn from the connected position or removed. Where an obstacle or
shutter is used they shall meet the requirements of 8.4.6.2.5 of Part 1.
For the electrical conditions associated with the different positions of withdrawable parts, see
Table 103.
8.5.2.102 Interlocking and padlocking of removable and withdrawable parts
Unless otherwise specified the removable and withdrawable parts shall be fitted with a device,
which ensures that the apparatus can only be removed/withdrawn and/or re-inserted after its
main circuit has been interrupted.
In order to prevent unauthorized operation the removable and withdrawable parts or their
associated ASSEMBLY location may be provided with a lockable means to secure them in one
or more of their positions.
Addition:
8.5.101 Description of the types of electrical connections of functional units
The types of electrical connections of functional units within PSC-ASSEMBLIES or parts of PSC-
ASSEMBLIES can be denoted by a three-letter code:
– the first letter denotes the type of electrical connection of the main incoming c
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