Accessories
All standard Monarch IP accessories are compatible
Additional accessories have been designed to support the heavy-duty busbar systems as well as internal parts such as shelves, barriers, separation panels, covers and escutcheons necessary to maintain IP rating.
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 | Passed | The resistance to corrosion was tested using a representative samples. Report; 103687. | |
| Thermal stability (relates to non-metal enclosures) | 10.2.3.1 | N/A | This clause refers mainly to plastic enclosures. | |
| Resistance to abnormal heat and fire (due to internal electric effect) | 10.2.3.2 | Passed | All insulating materials supplied have been tested to 960ºC glow-wire Standard. Plus ES report; 103863 |
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| Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation | 10.2.4 | Passed | UV ratings refer mainly to plastic enclosures however metal Powder-coat painted enclosures incorporates UV stabilization. AkzoNobel report; 20LSR178 | |
| Lifting | 10.2.5 | Passed | Lifting is verified by test, if required. Generally this relates to larger switchboards to which lifting means (lugs) have been provided. Plus ES report; 103687 | |
| Mechanical Impact | 10.2.6 | Passed | IK10; Metal enclosure systems have been tested to exceed IK10 (20 Joules). | |
| Marking | 10.2.7 | Assembler | 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 | Passed / Plus ES2 | IP66; Ingress Protection (IP) rating needs to be verified by test or by assessment. Plus ES report; 103687 |
| 3 | Clearances | 10.4 | Assembler | 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) 4 Creepage distances 10.4 respectively |
| 4 | Creepage distances | 10.4 | Assembler | |
| 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 | Passed / Plus ES2 | Equipotential protective earth bonding points are required to be verified by test to less than 0.1ohm. Similar enclosure designs have been tested by Plus ES report; 103687 | |
| Short-circuit withstand strength of the protective circuit | 10.5.3 | Passed / Plus ES2 | Protective circuit verification can be by test or comparison with a reference design. Plus ES report; 103687. | |
| 6 | Incorporation of switching devices and components | 10.6 | Assembler | 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 Standard’s requirements for these verification points and incorporate these into complete design verification documentation. |
| 7 | Internal electrical circuits and connections | 10.7 | Assembler | |
| 8 | Terminals for external conductors | 10.8 | Assembler | |
| 9 | Dielectric Properties | 10.9 | ||
| Power-frequency withstand voltage | 10.9.2 | Passed / Plus ES2 | Dielectric properties have been tested as per Plus ES report; 103687. | |
| Impulse withstand voltage | 10.9.3 | |||
| 10 | Temperature-rise limits | 10.1 | Designer or Assembler | 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. Designers need to use AS/NZS 60890 for Monarch IP Series of enclosures with a rating not exceeding 1600A. Higher ratings need to be referred to B&R. Plus ES report: 103814. |
| 11 | Short circuit withstand strength | 10.11 | Passed / Plus ES2 | Monarch IP low-voltage switchboards are designed and tested in full compliance with AS/NZS 61439 and have been externally verified to withstand 50kA rms for 3s. |
| 12 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) | 10.12 | Assembler | 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 | Assembler | 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. |
