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Rittal RiLine60 – three systems
switchgear manufactures.
Approval status RiLine60
approval of RiLine60
Background information on UL The AHJ considers the use of UL-recog- Application areas for UL 508 and
UL or Underwriter Laboratory was founded nized or UL-listed components an impor- UL 508A
in 1894 as a non-profit-making organisa- tant indication that a system complies with UL 508 describes industrial control compo-
tion for testing and certification. UL oper- the safety requirements to NFPA 70. This nents and is therefore the decisive stand-
ates five testing laboratories in the United saves time and money during construction ard for the assessment of Rittal SV compo-
States and subsidiaries worldwide, with an and commissioning of the equipment, as nents. For example, this standard contains
emphasis on product testing aimed at gen- the UL symbol indicates that testing of the information on:
eral safety. components and/or of the system did not ● Starters
reveal any foreseeable risks with regard ● Relays and contactors
Why are UL approvals important?
to fire, electric shock and associated dan- ● Circuit-breakers
● International regulations and standards
gers. ● Controllers
such as NEMA and IEC are used as
UL 508A describes industrial control pan-
a basis by manufacturers for product The UL symbols: “UL-listed” or
els and is therefore the decisive standard
developments and subsequent testing. “UL-recognized”
for switchgear manufacturers.
● Nationally recognised test laboratories When labelling UL-approved products,
confirm and certify that a product a general distinction is made between For example, this standard contains infor-
complies with the specific standards; Recognized Components and Listed mation on:
in North America this is carried out Devices: ● Machine controllers
by organisations such as UL or CSA ● Elevator controllers
1 (Recognized Components)
(Canadian Standards Association). ● Crane controllers
This label is used on products which
● For many applications, the sole use of ● Equipment for heating, air-conditioning
are not complete in terms of their appli-
UL and/or CSA-approved products is a and ventilation systems
cation. These products are listed in the
requirement; consequently, it is advisa- Both standards describe control systems
UL’s “yellow component database”.
ble to design electrical controllers for for general industrial applications with a
The correct use of such components
North American applications with suita- rated voltage of up to 600 V. The maximum
must make due allowance for the
ble UL-approved components. permissible ambient temperature is 40°C.
“Conditions of Acceptability”, listing the
How does the US system for electrical framework conditions and application Distinguishing between feeder- and
safety work? parameters approved by the UL. branch-circuits
Every piece of electrical equipment Standard UL 508A makes a distinction
2 (Listed Devices)
(machine/plant) is tested by the compe- between feeder-circuits and branch &
Here, it is only important to note that
tent local inspector (AHJ = Authority control circuits. Generally speaking, the
the remarks and rating data specified
Having Jurisdiction) prior to commission- term “feeder-circuits” refers to the part of
on the product are observed with the
ing. The AHJ has the final say with regard the circuit located at the supply end before
application. Terminals for field-wiring
to commissioning. All AHJs use Standard the last over-current protective device (a
are authorised as Listed Devices
NFPA 70 (NFPA = National Fire Protection device approved to UL 489). Increased
(cf. point 3).
Association) as a basis, which is generally requirements with regard to creepage dis-
regarded as the NEC (National Electrical tances and clearances apply to this part
Code). NFPA 70 is therefore an important of the circuit.
basis for UL 508A (Industrial Control
Panels).
1 2
Note:
The use of a base tray is compulsory for UL applications.
75 75
70 70
65 65
Ip peak short-circuit current [kA]
55 55
50 50
45 45
40 40
35 35
30 30
25 25
20 20
200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
Busbar support spacing [mm] Busbar support spacing [mm]
PLS busbar supports Settings IRMS (Ieff.) of the test equipment with-
out pre-fuse:
for feeder-circuits
700 A (PLS 800)/1400 A (PLS 1600), Support spacing IRMS Support spacing IRMS
3-pole mm kA mm kA
60 mm bar centre distance, 200 22 150 35
for Mini-PLS special busbars. 500 14 500 25
Note:
SV 9342.050 (PLS 1600) Model No. SV 9341.050 (PLS 800) Model No. SV 9342.050 (PLS 1600)
With a pre-fuse, the following short-circuit
value can be achieved: 80 80
Support spacing: 250 mm 75 75
Fuse: Class L 1400 A
70 70
IRMS: 65 kA
65 65
Ip peak short-circuit current [kA]
60 60
55 55
50 50
45 45
40 40
35 35
30 30
25 25
20 20
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
Busbar support spacing [mm] Busbar support spacing [mm]
70
65 b
60 a
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
70 Support
Model No. SV 9342.004 Busbar
spacing
RMS
65 mm kA
60 mm bar centre distance, mm
Ip peak short-circuit current [kA]
45
40
35
30
25
20
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