Scope of Testing
Low Voltage Switchgear
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Standard specifications/ Equipment/Techniques used
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| Verification of Temperature rise, up to 5000 A, 3 phase AC | IEC 61439-1 Edition 2 2011-08 IEC 61439-2 Edition 2 2011-08 |
| Verification of dielectric properties a. Power Frequency withstand voltage up to 4.5 kV b. Impulse withstand voltage up to 20 kV peak c. Insulation resistance test – Up to 5 kV / 950 GΩ |
IEC 61439-1 Edition 2 2011-08 IEC 61439-2 Edition 2 2011-08 |
| Verification of clearance and creepage distances | IEC 61439-1 Edition 2 2011-08 IEC 61439-2 Edition 2 2011-08 |
| Verification of degree of protection Up to IP55 | IEC 60529 Edition 2.2 2013-08 IEC 61439-1 Edition 2 2011-08 IEC 61439-2 Edition 2 2011-08 |
| Verification of strength of materials and parts (Lifting) Up to 5000 kg | IEC 61439-1 Edition 2 2011-08 IEC 61439-2 Edition 2 2011-08 |
| Verification of mechanical operation | IEC 61439-1 Edition 2 2011-08 IEC 61439-2 Edition 2 2011-08 |
| Electrical continuity of earthed metallic parts test | IEC 61439-1 Edition 2 2011-08 |
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