IEC 61439-1:2020/COR2:2023
(Corrigendum)Corrigendum 2 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: General rules
Corrigendum 2 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: General rules
Corrigendum 2 - Ensembles d'appareillage à basse tension - Partie 1: Règles générales
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IEC 61439-1 IEC 61439-1
Edition 3.0 2020-05 Édition 3.0 2020-05
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Ensembles d'appareillage à basse tension –
assemblies –
Partie 1: Règles générales
Part 1: General rules
CO RRI G E NDUM 2
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a) clarification that power electric converter systems, switch mode power supplies, uninterruptable power supplies and adjustable speed power drive systems are tested to their particular products standard, but when they are incorporated in assemblies the incorporation is in accordance with the IEC 61439 series of standards;
b) introduction of a group rated current for circuits within a loaded assembly and the refocusing of temperature-rise verification on this new characteristic;
c) addition of requirements in respect of DC;
d) introduction of the concept of class I and class II assemblies regarding protection against electric shock.
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