Bals Elektrotechnik receptacle combinations systems complying with new low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies standard IEC 61439

The new standard IEC 61439:2012 has replaced the previous IEC 60439. It describes the design, construction and requirements for low-voltage switchgear assemblies and therefore has a considerable impact on electrical power distribution in industry, for domestic installation and on construction sites.

With Bals Elektrotechnik receptacle combinations, you are protected in every aspect: Our most recent generation fully meet the specifications of the new standard.

The basic requirements are defined in IEC 61439-1 General definitions and adapted to the specifics of the respective application by the addition of corresponding standard part. We therefore make a distinction between 3 categories in this product group:

IEC 61439-2: Power switchgear and control gear assemblies
IEC 61439-3: Distribution boards
IEC 61439-4: Assemblies for construction sites

All combination devices produced by Bals Elektrotechnik in accordance with the basic standard IEC 61439-1 and the corresponding specific sections IEC 61439-2, 61439-3, 61439-4 can without exception be operated by non-experts. This includes the plug in and plug out of as well as the operation of safety devices installed by us, such as miniature circuit breakers or residual current circuit breakers.

The operating elements are installed in such a way that they comply with protection degree IP 2X, which also covers protection degree IP XXB (IEC 61439-3 Paragraph 8.2.2. and IEC 61439-2 Paragraph 8.101 Note 1).

Non-experts are, of course, not permitted to open the housings under voltage. For this reason, it is only possible to open our housings using a suitable tool.

With Bals Elektrotechnik receptacle combinations systems you meet the specifications of the IEC 61439 standards without running any risk with regard to safety requirements or plant commissioning.