EN 50298:1998

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Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - General requirements

Superseded date

12-12-2003

Published date

10-20-1998

Publisher

European Committee for Standards - Electrical

1 General
    1.1 Scope and object
    1.2 Normative references
2 Definitions
    2.1 Empty enclosure
    2.2 Protected space
    2.3 Cover
    2.4 Door
    2.5 Mounting plate
    2.6 Cable gland plate
    2.7 Removable cover
    2.8 Enclosure manufacturer
    2.9 Box
    2.10 Cubicle
3 Classification
    3.1 The type of material
    3.2 The method of fixing
    3.3 The intended location
    3.4 The degree of protection
    3.5 The rated insulation voltage (for enclosures made
          of insulating materials)
4 EMC requirements
5 Information to be given regarding the enclosure
    5.1 Marking
    5.2 Documentation
6 Service conditions
    6.1 Normal service conditions
    6.2 Special service conditions
    6.3 Conditions during transport and storage
7 Design and construction
    7.1 General
    7.2 Dimensions
    7.3 Mounting arrangements
    7.4 Static loads
    7.5 Lifting and transport support
    7.6 Access to the interior of the enclosure
    7.7 Protective circuit
    7.8 Dielectric strength
    7.9 Degree of protection (IK code)
    7.10 Degree of protection (IP code)
8 Type tests
    8.1 General conditions of tests
    8.2 Marking
    8.3 Static loads
    8.4 Lifting
    8.5 Verification of axial loads of metal inserts
    8.6 Verification of degree of protection against
          external mechanical impacts (IK code)
    8.7 Verification of degree of protection (IP code)
    8.8 Properties of insulating materials
    8.9 Verification of the dielectric strength
    8.10 Verification of the continuity of the protective
          circuit
    8.11 Verification of resistance to weathering
    8.12 Verification of resistance to corrosion

The object of this standard is to specify definitions, classifications, characteristics and test requirements of enclosures to be used as part of switchgear and controlgear assemblies in accordance with the EN 60439 series, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. at frequencies not exceeding 1 000 Hz, or 1 500 V d.c. and suitable for general use for either indoor or outdoor applications. This standard applies to empty enclosures, prior to the incorporation of switchgear and controlgear components by the user, as supplied by the enclosure manufacturer. This standard does not apply to enclosures which are covered by other specific products standards (e.g. IEC 60670, household and similar installations). Compliance with the safety requirements of the applicable product standard is the responsibility of the final assembly manufacturer. This standard may serve as a basis for other technical committees

Committee	CLC/TC 17D
DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	European Committee for Standards - Electrical
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	EN 62208:2011

Standards	Relationship
DIN EN 50298 : 1999	Identical
UNE-EN 50298:1999	Identical
CEI EN 50298 : 1ED 1999	Identical
NEN EN 50298 : 1998	Identical
NBN EN 50298 : 1999	Similar to
SN EN 50298 : 1998	Identical
I.S. EN 50298:1999	Identical
BS EN 50298:1999	Identical
NF EN 50298 : 1999	Identical
VDE 0660-511 : 2012	Identical

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