Prisma Plus LV Switchboards - POWERLAB

Enclosure characteristicsSystem GSelection of enclosures accordingto the premisesCharacteristicsThe IP and IK degrees of protection provided by an enclosure must be specified asa function of the various external influences defined by standard IEC 30364-5-51, inparticular:b presence of foreign solid bodies (code AE)b presence of water (code AD)b mechanical stress (code not specified)b capability of persons (code BA)b ....Prisma Plus switchboards are designed for indoor installation.Unless the rules, standards and regulations of a specific country stipulate otherwise,Schneider Electric recommends the following IP and IK values based on Frenchguide UTE C 15-103 (November 1997).Using the table1 Opposite the relevant premises, read the recommended IP and IK values.2 The b symbol indicates the enclosure or cubicle satisfying the criteria of the UTEguide.Any enclosure or cubicle with a higher degree of protection can also be used.3 If several degrees of protection are possible (refer to the standard for more details)and the v and b symbols are indicated (e.g. 24 v /25 b ), enclosures that correspondto the higher degree of protection (b) are suitable for the lower degree ofprotection (v).Example:Selection of an enclosure for a laundry room.Minimum degree of protection: IP23/IK02A wall-mount enclosure with a door (plain or transparent), a canopy and a gasketoffer IP43/IK08 degrees of protection and are therefore suitable for this application.Type of premisesEnclosure or cubicleWall-mountenclosure without door with door with door + canopy with door + canopy+ gasketFloor-standingenclosureMin. IP/IKrequiredIP IKwithout door with door with door + canopy with door + canopy+ gasketIP30/IK07 IP30/IK08 IP31/IK08 IP43/IK08 IP55/IK10Domestic or comparable premises or locationsPorch 24 07 bBathrooms (see washrooms)Bicycles, motorcycles, tricycles, etc. 20 07 b(premises for)Water, sewer and heating23 02 bconnectionsLaundries 23 02 bCellars, garages, furnace rooms 20 02 v /07 b bBedrooms 20 02 bTrash rooms 25 07 bHalls in cellars 20 07 bCourtyards 24 v /25 b 02 v /07 b bKitchens 20 02 bShower rooms (see washrooms)Indoor stairways and alleys 20 02 v /07 b bOutdoor stairways and outdoor alleys 24 07 bwithout roofsOutdoor alleys with roofs 21 02 bAttics (roof space) 20 02 bGarden shelters 24 v /25 b 02 v /07 b bLatrines 20 02 bDustbin rooms 25 02 v /07 b bIroning room 21 02 bAccess ramps to garages 25 07 bIP55158