EN 62262:2002/A1:2021
(Amendment)Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
Schutzarten durch Gehäuse für elektrische Betriebsmittel (Ausrüstung) gegen äußere mechanische Beanspruchungen (IK-Code)
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes de matériels électriques contre les impacts mécaniques externes (Code IK)
Stopnje zaščite pred mehanskimi udarci, ki jo ohišja nudijo električni opremi (koda IK) - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Oct-2021
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 70 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 70 - IEC_TC_70
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 15-Oct-2021
- Completion Date
- 15-Oct-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 23-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 62262:2002/A1:2021 is a European standard developed by CLC that specifies the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts, commonly referred to as the IK code. This standard aligns with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021 and establishes classifications, definitions, test requirements, and designations related to the mechanical robustness of equipment enclosures. It applies to electrical equipment with rated voltages up to 72.5 kV and ensures protection against harmful mechanical impacts that could compromise equipment safety or operation.
The update incorporated in Amendment 1 (A1:2021) revises classifications, test procedures, and normative references to align with current environmental testing standards and clarify test acceptance criteria. This standard supports manufacturers, designers, and testing bodies in evaluating and certifying the mechanical impact resistance of electrical enclosures.
Key Topics
IK Code Classification
Defines the classification system from IK00 to IK11 corresponding to impact energies ranging from 0.14 joules to 50 joules. IK ratings indicate the level of protection enclosures provide against mechanical impacts such as hammer strikes or blunt force.Definitions and Terminology
Clear definitions including "enclosure" and related terms ensure consistent understanding and application. Enclosures protect internal electrical equipment from often damaging external mechanical forces.Test Requirements and Procedures
Specifies uniform testing methods using standardized impact energies and equipment, such as hammer tests outlined in IEC 60068-2-75. Tests verify whether enclosures maintain their protective properties after mechanical impacts.Designation Format
The IK code uses a two-digit numeral (00 to 11) attached to enclosures to indicate their mechanical impact resilience. This code helps in rapid identification of product robustness.Acceptance Criteria
Post-test evaluations require that enclosures sustain no damage impairing their protection rating, sustaining their functional and safety integrity after impact.Links to Normative References
References important international standards like IEC 60529 (IP Code for protection against foreign bodies and water) and IEC 60068 series for environmental testing, ensuring harmonized test methods.
Applications
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Enables producers to classify and certify enclosure robustness against mechanical impacts, ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.Product Design and Development
Assists engineers in selecting enclosure materials and designs that meet required IK protection levels for varied operational environments.Safety Compliance and Testing
Provides test labs and certification bodies with standardized methods to assess impact resistance, facilitating international recognition and market access.Infrastructure and Industrial Installations
Critical for installations where electrical equipment is exposed to physical impacts-such as public spaces, industrial environments, and outdoor applications-to prevent damage and hazards.Equipment Selection Guidelines
Helps procurement specialists and facility managers to select products with suitable mechanical protection ratings, balancing durability and budget.
Related Standards
IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
Addresses protection against ingress of solids and liquids, complementary to IK mechanical impact protection.IEC 60068-1 and IEC 60068-2-75 - Environmental Testing
General guidance and specific hammer impact tests used to verify compliance with the IK code.IEC 60050-826 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary, Electrical Installations
Provides harmonized terminology critical for standardization applications such as enclosure definitions.Product-Specific Standards
Individual technical committees may integrate IK code classifications and testing within their product standards, sometimes adding complementary requirements.
By following EN 62262:2002/A1:2021, stakeholders ensure that electrical equipment enclosures meet verified mechanical impact standards, enhancing safety, reliability, and compliance in diverse environments. The IK code is a vital part of protective enclosure specification, widely recognized in electrical engineering and product certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 62262:2002/A1:2021 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)". This standard covers: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
EN 62262:2002/A1:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2021
Stopnje zaščite pred mehanskimi udarci, ki jo ohišja nudijo električni opremi (koda
IK) - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021)
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external
mechanical impacts (IK code) (IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021)
Schutzarten durch Gehäuse für elektrische Betriebsmittel (Ausrüstung) gegen äußere
mechanische Beanspruchungen (IK-Code) (IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021)
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes de matériels électriques contre les
impacts mécaniques externes (Code IK) (IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62262:2002/A1:2021
ICS:
29.020 Elektrotehnika na splošno Electrical engineering in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62262:2002/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2021
ICS 29.020
English Version
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical
equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
(IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021)
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes de Schutzarten durch Gehäuse für elektrische Betriebsmittel
matériels électriques contre les impacts mécaniques (Ausrüstung) gegen äußere mechanische
externes (Code IK) Beanspruchungen (IK-Code)
(IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021) (IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 62262:2002; it was approved by CENELEC on 2021-10-08. CENELEC members
are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 62262:2002/A1:2021 E
European foreword
The text of document 70/157/FDIS, future IEC 62262/AMD1, prepared by IEC/TC 70 “Degrees of
protection provided by enclosures” was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 62262:2002/A1:2021.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2022–07–08
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2024–10–08
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
The Annex ZA of EN 62262:2002 applies with the following changes:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
Delete the following reference:
IEC 60050(826) 1982 International electrotechnical vocabulary - - -
Chapter 826: Electrical installations of
buildings
Replace the following references:
IEC 60068-1 1988 Environmental testing – Part 1: General - -
and guidance
IEC 60068-2-75 1997 Environmental testing – Part 2–75: Tests -
Test Eh: Hammer tests
With the following new references: -
IEC 60068-1 - Environmental testing - Part 1: General EN 60068-1 -
and guidance
IEC 60068-2-75 - Environmental testing - Part 2–75: Tests - EN 60068-2-75 -
Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 62262 ®
Edition 1.0 2021-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AM ENDMENT 1
AM ENDEMENT 1
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes de matériels électriques
contre les impacts mécaniques externes (Code IK)
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.020 ISBN 978-2-8322-1023-5
– 2 – IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021
© IEC 2021
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES
FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AGAINST EXTERNAL
MECHANICAL IMPACTS (IK CODE)
AMENDMENT 1
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 this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC Publication(s)”). Their
preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely with the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Commi
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