Socomec UL General Catalog

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.
CORPO 441 A
Proven expertise
Tesla Lab is an independant laboratory
specialized in testing of LV switchgears,
components and switchgear assemblies.
4 million dollars has been invested since 2011
in this 21528 ft 2 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 kArms1s) short-circuit platform,
three 10 kA overload platforms and many
other test facilities covering 21528 ft 2 for:
functional tests,
mechanical tests: endurance,
dielectric tests,
environmental tests: vibrations,
Ingress Protection (IP),
temperature rise tests up to 60 °C/140 °F
ambient.
International partnership
The laboratory is recognized by the major
certification bodies worldwide: member
of ASEFA and LOVAG, it is accredited
by COFRAC, UL (CTDP), CSA (shared
certification) and DERA (WMT).
The partnership with many international
certification bodies guarantees the quality
andsafety requirements in each country.
Implementation of standard IEC / EN 61439
Electrical switchgear
manufacturers
IEC / EN61439 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
IEC61439 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
TeslaLab can perform all of the tests
required by IEC / EN61439 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, DERA, UL,
CSA, COFRAC, ASTA).
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