Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Outdoor enclosures - Part 2: Sectional specification - Coordination dimensions for cases and cabinets

Specifies the internal and external coordination dimensions and pitches for outdoor enclosures consisting of cases and cabinets. Is applicable for the development of detail specifications for cases and cabinets exposed to the outdoor environment on non-weather-protected locations.

Structures mécaniques pour équipement électronique - Enveloppes de plein air - Partie 2: Spécification intermédiaire - Dimensions de coordination pour baies et coffrets

Spécifie les pas et les dimensions de coordination intérieures et extérieures pour les enveloppes de plein air consistant en baies et coffrets. Est applicable au développement de spécifications particulières pour les baies et les coffrets soumis à l'environnement de plein air dans des lieux exposés aux intempéries.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
26-Jan-2000
Drafting Committee
WG 3 - TC 48/SC 48D/WG 3
Current Stage
DELPUB - Deleted Publication
Start Date
17-Nov-2011
Completion Date
26-Oct-2025

Relations

Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 61969-2:2000 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies coordination dimensions for outdoor electronic equipment enclosures, specifically focusing on cases and cabinets. This part of IEC 61969 applies to mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic equipment installations exposed to outdoor environments without weather protection.

The standard provides both internal and external coordination dimensions and pitch values for cases and cabinets, ensuring consistent interface compatibility. These dimensions facilitate the design and manufacturing of outdoor enclosures that withstand climatic challenges while maintaining interoperability between various equipment modules.

Derived from IEC 60917-2, the internal dimensions align with mounting requirements of subracks specified in IEC 60917-2-2 and IEC 60297-3. External dimensions are increased compared to IEC 60917-2 to address outdoor environmental factors such as weather exposure.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Purpose
    IEC 61969-2 targets the coordination of mechanical structures for outdoor electronic equipment enclosures intended for use in non-weather-protected locations. It helps standardize the key dimensional interfaces of outdoor cases and cabinets.

  • Coordination Dimensions
    The standard specifies internal dimensions for mounting hardware like subracks and trays and external dimensions designed to account for environmental protection needs outdoors. This dual focus enables manufacturers to develop equipment housings that are both functional and durable.

  • Design Modularity
    Based on modular principles from IEC 60917-1, the dimensional coordination supports modular design and integration of various enclosure components, facilitating ease of assembly and maintenance.

  • Normative References
    IEC 61969-2 references critical standards such as:

    • IEC 60917-2: Modular order for mechanical structures in electronic infrastructure.
    • IEC 60917-2-2: Specific dimensional requirements for cases and front panels.
    • IEC 60297-3: Dimensions for 19-inch subracks and plug-in units.
  • Compatibility Assurance
    The standard ensures interface compatibility between equipment from different manufacturers by unifying the dimensional parameters of outdoor electronic enclosures.

Applications

IEC 61969-2:2000 is vital for industries where outdoor electronic equipment housings must endure climate exposure while maintaining standard mechanical interfaces, including:

  • Telecommunications Infrastructure
    Enclosures for base stations, telecom cabinets, and roadside electronic units use standard coordination dimensions for seamless integration.

  • Industrial Automation and Control
    Protective cases for control panels and instrumentation installed externally benefit from standardized dimensions.

  • Energy and Utilities
    Outdoor cabinets housing power electronics or monitoring systems rely on these guidelines to ensure equipment interchangeability and protection.

  • Public Safety and Security Systems
    Outdoor enclosures for surveillance and emergency communication devices require adherence to these standards to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

By following IEC 61969-2, manufacturers and users minimize integration issues, reduce custom engineering costs, and improve maintenance efficiency across various outdoor ruggedized electronic equipment.

Related Standards

  • IEC 61969-1: Design guidelines for mechanical structures of outdoor electronic equipment
  • IEC 61969-2-1: Specific dimensional requirements for outdoor electronic cabinets
  • IEC 61969-2-2: Detailed specifications for case dimensions in outdoor enclosures
  • IEC 60917 Series: Defines modular mechanical structure orders for electronic infrastructures
  • IEC 60297 Series: Standard for 19-inch subracks and plug-in units, widely applicable in electronic equipment racks

Summary

IEC 61969-2:2000 plays a crucial role in the standardization of mechanical coordination dimensions for outdoor electronic equipment enclosures. By defining both internal mounting and external environmental dimensions, it facilitates the production of reliable, compatible outdoor cases and cabinets that meet climatic challenges. This standard supports modular design approaches and promotes international unification in the manufacturing and deployment of outdoor electronic infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, safety, and equipment interoperability.

Standard

IEC 61969-2:2000 - Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Outdoor enclosures - Part 2: Sectional specification - Coordination dimensions for cases and cabinets Released:1/27/2000 Isbn:2831851173

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IEC 61969-2:2000 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Outdoor enclosures - Part 2: Sectional specification - Coordination dimensions for cases and cabinets". This standard covers: Specifies the internal and external coordination dimensions and pitches for outdoor enclosures consisting of cases and cabinets. Is applicable for the development of detail specifications for cases and cabinets exposed to the outdoor environment on non-weather-protected locations.

Specifies the internal and external coordination dimensions and pitches for outdoor enclosures consisting of cases and cabinets. Is applicable for the development of detail specifications for cases and cabinets exposed to the outdoor environment on non-weather-protected locations.

IEC 61969-2:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.240 - Mechanical structures for electronic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
61969-2
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2000-01
Structures mécaniques pour équipement
électronique – Enveloppes de plein air –
Partie 2:
Spécification intermédiaire –
Dimensions de coordination pour baies et coffrets
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment –
Outdoor enclosures –
Part 2:
Sectional specification –
Coordination dimensions for cases and cabinets
Numéro de référence
Reference number
CEI/IEC 61969-2:2000
Numéros des publications Numbering
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sont numérotées à partir de 60000. issued with a designation in the 60000 series.
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indiquent respectivement la publication de base, la the base publication, the base publication incor-
publication de base incorporant l’amendement 1, et la porating amendment 1 and the base publication
publication de base incorporant les amendements 1 incorporating amendments 1 and 2.
et 2.
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et littéraux
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En ce qui concerne la terminologie générale, le lecteur
For general terminology, readers are referred to
se reportera à la CEI 60050: Vocabulaire Electro-
IEC 60050: International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
technique International (VEI).
(IEV).
Pour les symboles graphiques, les symboles littéraux
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et les signes d'usage général approuvés par la CEI, le
approved by the IEC for general use, readers are
lecteur consultera la CEI 60027: Symboles littéraux à
referred to publications IEC 60027: Letter symbols to
utiliser en électrotechnique, la CEI 60417: Symboles
be used in electrical technology, IEC 60417: Graphical
graphiques utilisables sur le matériel. Index, relevé et
symbols for use on equipment. Index, survey and
compilation des feuilles individuelles, et la CEI 60617:
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Symboles graphiques pour schémas.
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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
61969-2
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2000-01
Structures mécaniques pour équipement
électronique – Enveloppes de plein air –
Partie 2:
Spécification intermédiaire –
Dimensions de coordination pour baies et coffrets
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment –
Outdoor enclosures –
Part 2:
Sectional specification –
Coordination dimensions for cases and cabinets
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SOMMAIRE
Pages
AVANT-PROPOS . 4
INTRODUCTION .8
Articles
1 Domaine d'application et objet. 10
2 Références normatives. 10
3 Vue générale d’un équipement . 12
4 Dimensions de coordination – Dimensions des baies et coffrets. 14
Figure 1 – Vue générale d'un équipement . 12
Figure 2 – Dimensions de coordination d'une baie ou d'un coffret de plein air. 14
Bibliographie . 18

61969-2  IEC:2000 – 3 –
CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION .9
Clause
1 Scope and object . 11
2 Normative references. 11
3 Arrangement overview . 13
4 Coordination dimensions – Dimensioning of cases and cabinets . 15
Figure 1 – Arrangement overview. 13
Figure 2 – Outdoor case or cabinet coordination dimensions. 15
Bibliography . 19

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COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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STRUCTURES MÉCANIQUES POUR ÉQUIPEMENT ÉLECTRONIQUE –
ENVELOPPES DE PLEIN AIR –
Partie 2 : Spécification intermédiaire –
Dimensions de coordination pour baies et coffrets
AVANT-PROPOS
1) La CEI (Commission Électrotechnique Internationale) est une organisation mondiale de normalisation composée
de l'ensemble des comités électrotechniques nationaux (Comités nationaux de la CEI). La CEI a pour objet de
favoriser la coopération internationale pour toutes les questions de normalisation dans les domaines de
l'électricité et de l'électronique. A cet effet, la CEI, entre autres activités, publie des Normes internationales.
Leur élaboration est confiée à des comités d'études, aux travaux desquels tout Comité national intéressé par le
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Internationale de Normalisation (ISO), selon des conditions fixées par accord entre les deux organisations.
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n’est pas engagée quand un matériel est déclaré conforme à l’une de ses normes.
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l’objet de droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. La CEI ne saurait être tenue pour
responsable de ne pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et de ne pas avoir signalé leur existence.
La Norme internationale CEI 61969-2 a été établie par le sous-comité 48D: Structures
mécaniques pour équipement électronique, du comité d'études 48 de la CEI: Composants
électromécaniques et structures mécaniques pour équipements électroniques.
Le texte de cette norme est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
48D/212/FDIS 48D/218/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cette norme.
Cette publication a été rédigée selon les Directives ISO/CEI, Partie 3.
La CEI 61969 comprend les parties suivantes, sous le titre général: Structures mécaniques
pour équipement électronique – Enveloppes de plein air:
– Partie 1: Guide de conception
– Partie 2: Spécification intermédiaire – Dimensions de coordination pour baies et coffrets
– Partie 2-1: Spécification particulière – Dimensions des baies
– Partie 2-2: Spécification particulière – Dimensions des coffrets

61969-2  IEC:2000 – 5 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES –
Part 2: Sectional specification –
Coordination dimensions for cases and cabinets
FOREWORD
1) The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of the 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, the IEC publishes International Standards. 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
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Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the
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from all interested National Committees.
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of standards, technical specifications, technical reports or guides and they are accepted by the National
Committees in that sense.
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Standards transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional standards. Any
divergence between the IEC Standard and the corresponding national or regional standard shall be clearly
indicated in the latter.
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equipment declared to be in conformity with one of its standards.
6) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject
of patent rights. The IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61969-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 48D: Mechanical
structures for electronic equipment, of IEC technic
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