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A cutting-edge laboratory
the backing of an expert
Created in 1965, SOCOMEC’s
laboratory brings its expertise to
guarantee the reliability and the
conformity of our products and
solutions.
Since 2015, the laboratory renamed
Tesla Lab – Power Testing and
Certification in 2015, offers its testing
and certification services to all its
customers.
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Proven expertise
Tesla Lab is an independant laboratory
specialised in testing of LV switchgears,
components and switchgear assemblies.
4 M€ has been invested since 2011 in
this 2000 m² laboratory, where 30 experts
guarantee the quality of the performed tests,
making the Tesla Lab one of the most modern
laboratories in Europe.
Vast range of tests
The laboratory has 100 MVA
(I cc
100 kA rms 1 s) short-circuit platform,
three 10 kA overload platforms and many
other test facilities covering 2000 m² for:
• functional tests,
• mechanical tests: endurance,
• dielectric tests,
• environmental tests: vibrations,
• Ingress Protection (IP),
• temperature rise tests up to 60 °C ambient.
International partnership
The laboratory is recognised by the major
certification bodies worldwide: member
of ASEFA and LOVAG, it is accredited
by COFRAC, UL (CTDP), CSA (shared
certification) and DEKRA (WMT).
The partnership with many international
certification bodies guarantees the quality
and safety requirements in each country.
Implementation of standard IEC / EN 61439
Electrical switchgear
manufacturers
IEC / EN 61439 standards define the
requirements of “Low voltage switchgear
assemblies” as well as the tests necessary
to ensure the achievement of the specified
levels of performance. The compliance
with these standards gives a guarantee of
safety and performance to the user of the
equipment
An original manufacturer
according to IEC / EN 61439
standards
Socomec offers a wide range of original
manufacturer solutions complying with
IEC 61439 standards.
• FLEXYS and CADRYS cabinet
systems designed for distribution panel
applications.
• Local switching and equipment cabinets
covering requirements in power availability
and safety.
• Components for integration.
Tesla Lab accredited by COFRAC
With its world-class testing facilities, the
Tesla Lab can perform all of the tests
required by IEC / EN 61439 standards for
switchgear assemblies
We can therefore help you to:
• define a verification program,
• perform conformity tests,
• issue test reports in order to get
certification from third party certification
bodies (ASEFA, LOVAG, DEKRA, UL,
CSA, COFRAC, ASTA…).
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