Field FC

An IP66, special purpose, enclosure designed for isolated environments such as for ITS equipment and GPS receivers.

Australian Made

Product Information

Applications

The substantial growth in infrastructure in Australia, and the requirement to protect electronic equipment in outdoor or isolated locations has lead to the need for a flexible enclosure. Protection against vandalism and the functionality of the system are two of the major considerations when selecting an enclosure for isolated environments. B&R’s range of enclosures have been designed specifically to minimise vandalism.

The flexibility of this range allows it to be used in a variety of applications including: –

Housing of intelligent transport systems (ITS) equipment
GPS receivers and transmitters
Road monitoring and traffic management equipment
Radio communications equipment

Features

IP66 protection rating (with solid gland plate and flush side panels) – more info on IP ratings
Region D wind rated to AS1170.2-2002: Structural design actions – Wind actions
Flush front and rear doors with concealed hinges to minimise forced entry
Lifting lugs (eye bolts) on enclosure top
Plinths for corrosion protection
3-point locking, low profile handle to minimise damage to locking mechanism and key coded locking barrels
Door stays to retain door in open position
Rainhood/sunshield to minimise the effect of the elements
Adjustable internal mounting rail system
Reversible doors
3mm split aluminium gland plate

Construction

Powdercoated 2mm zinc coated steel
Polyester powdercoated T33 smoke blue textured gloss
Anti-graffiti coating also available
2mm marine grade aluminium and 1.5mm 316 stainless steel available on request

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Order Guide

Part Number	Height (mm)	Width (mm)	Depth (mm)	Usable Depth (mm)	Material
FC130706	1375	755	620	520	Zinc Coated Steel
FC160706	1675	755	620	520	Zinc Coated Steel
FC190706	1975	755	620	520	Zinc Coated Steel
FC220706	2275	755	620	520	Zinc Coated Steel
FC130706/S	1375	755	620	520	316 Stainless Steel
FC160706/S	1675	755	620	520	316 Stainless Steel
FC190706/S	1975	755	620	520	316 Stainless Steel
FC220706/S	2275	755	620	520	316 Stainless Steel
FC130706/A	1375	755	620	520	Aluminium
FC160706/A	1675	755	620	520	Aluminium
FC190706/A	1975	755	620	520	Aluminium
FC220706/A	2275	755	620	520	Aluminium

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Product Technical Leaflet

AS/NZS 61439 Statement of Compliance

Lloyd's Register Certificate

Road and Tunnel Infrastructure Solutions

Accessories

Cladding
Ventilated shelves
Baying kits
Rails and brackets
Thermostat
General accessories (light kit, door limit switch, plan holder and more)

Climate Control

For more information see our Climate Control page (opens in new tab)

AS/NZS 61439 Compliance

AS/NZS 61439 is the new series of standards for low-voltage (LV) switchgear and control gear assemblies. For more information on whether you need to comply see our AS/NZS 61439 page.

Click the bar below the requirements and responsibilities for complaince with AS/NZS 61439 for this enclosure.

The following definitions apply to this table: -

Original Manufacturer* - Switchboard designer and manufacturer of the switchboard enclosure.
Assembly Manufacturer* - A switchboard builder.
Original Equipment Manufacturer - The company who manufactured the switchgear used in final assembly.

*The original manufacturer and assembly manufacturer can be the same company or different companies.

If you are a SWITCHBOARD BUILDER this means you are the ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURER and you may be the ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER too. Any switchgear you order will need to be covered by the requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

B&R has some (but not all) of the responsibilities of the ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER.

If you are an END USER of the equipment you can see who has responsibility from these definitions.

No	Characteristic to be Checked	Clause	Responsibility	Comments
1	Strength of material and parts:	10.2
	Resistance to corrosion	10.2.2	Original Manufacturer	The Field FC Series of enclosures are made from steel and stainless steel and as such exceed standard requirements. Comparative testing done Plus ES report; 103687.
	Thermal stability (relates to non-metal enclosures)	10.2.3.1	Original Manufacturer	This clause refers mainly to plastic enclosures.
	Resistance to abnormal heat and fire (due to internal electric effect)	10.2.3.2	Original Manufacturer	All insulating materials supplied have been tested to 960ÂºC glow-wire Standard. Plus ES report; 103863
	Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation	10.2.4	Original Manufacturer	UV ratings refer mainly to plastic enclosures however metal Powder-coat painted enclosures incorporates UV stabilization. AksoNobel report; 20LSR178
	Lifting	10.2.5	Original Manufacturer	Lifting is verified by test, if required. Field FC enclosures are provided with lifting lugs; lift testing has yet not been completed.
	Mechanical Impact	10.2.6	Original Manufacturer	IK10; Metal enclosure systems have been tested to exceed IK10 (20 Joules).
	Marking	10.2.7	Assembly Manufacturer	Markings must be verified by test. Tests are performed by rubbing with water and petroleum spirits; generally done by the Switchboard Builder (Assembler).
2	Degree of protection of enclosures (IP)	10.3	Original Manufacturer	IP66; Ingress Protection (IP) rating needs to be verified by test or by assessment. SIMTARS report; NE11/0010
3	Clearances	10.4	Assembly Manufacturer	Clearance and creepage can only be verified by test. Switchboard Builders (Assembler) must maintain compliance by ensuring correct clearance and creepage distances are maintained at >8mm (Uimp=8kV) and >16mm (Ui=1kV) respectively.
4	Creepage distances	10.4	Assembly Manufacturer
5	Protection against electric shock and integrity of protective circuits	10.5
	Effective continuity between the exposed conductive parts of the ASSEMBLY and the protective circuit	10.5.2	Assembly Manufacturer	Equipotential protective earth bonding points are required to be verified by test to less than 0.1ohm.
	Short-circuit withstand strength of the protective circuit	10.5.3	Original Manufacturer	The Field FC Series are generally understood to be fitted with equipment making the switchboard not exceed 10kA prospective short-circuit withstand rating (Icp).
6	Incorporation of switching devices and components	10.6	Assembly Manufacturer	Points 6, 7 and 8 are largely the responsibility of the Switchboard builder (Assembler). It is a requirement that the Assembler follow guidance from the original manufacturer. The advice of original manufacturers such as B&R and switchgear manufacturers, needs to be adhered to. Switchboard Builders need to be aware of the Standards requirements for these verification points and incorporate these into complete design verification documentation.
7	Internal electrical circuits and connections	10.7	Assembly Manufacturer
8	Terminals for external conductors	10.8	Assembly Manufacturer
9	Dielectric Properties	10.9
	Power-frequency withstand voltage	10.9.2	Original Manufacturer	The Field FC Series of enclosures are provided as a basic empty enclosure and as such dielectric property verification has not been possible as internal configurations are not known. Dielectric properties need to be verified by Impulse withstand testing or by assessment, reference clearances and creepages
	Impulse withstand voltage	10.9.3	Original Manufacturer
10	Temperature-rise limits	10.1	Assembly Manufacturer	Temperature-rise can be determined by test or by comparison or by calculation. Temperature rise methods provided in AS/NZS 60890 can be used for switchboards not exceeding 1600A rating. The Field FC Series of enclosures are rated to 630A and therefore AS/NZS 60890 should be used by the Designer.
11	Short circuit withstand strength	10.11	Exempt	The Field FC Series are generally understood to be fitted with equipment making the switchboard not exceed 10kA prospective short-circuit withstand rating (Icp).
12	Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)	10.12	Original Equipment Manufacturer	Equipment installed in switchboards shall comply with the immunity requirements of the relevant product or generic EMC standard. The Switchboard builder (assembler) shall obtain from the device and or component manufacturer the specific performance criteria of the equipment based on the acceptance criteria given in the relevant standard.
13	Mechanical operation	10.13	Original Equipment Manufacturer	This verification testing need NOT be done on devices already been type tested according to their relevant product standard. Only if their mechanical operation has been modified does the assembly need to be retested by cycling it 200 times.

Case Studies

South Road Superway

B&R undertook the South Road Superway project, which, at the time of its construction, represents the largest single investment in a South Australian road project and is considered the state’s most complex engineering road construction project.