IEC 61439 Low Voltage Switchgear & Control Assemblies
Organisation profile
A leading independent provider of electrical power distribution and protection equipment to the world market, serving blue-chip clients on all continents from over 100,000 sq/ft of lean-manufacturing facilities in Europe and the USA.
Our extensive product range incorporates Modular Plantrooms and Skids, Packaged Substations, LV switchgear, Busbar Trunking, UPS systems, Static Transfer Switches, PDU’s, RPP’s and Power Monitoring Packages enabling us to provide end-to-end Low Voltage power systems
Training aim
Familiarise engineers with the factors driving change in the standards, and the improvements they can expect as a result.
Learning objectives
Familiarise engineers with the factors driving change in the standards, and the improvements they can expect as a result. Generate an awareness of the new standard and its progress through the regulatory bodies. Understand the implications the new standard will have in terms of how they specify switchgear & assemblies
Course outline
Brief course content:
Introduction
Background: Current Standard BS EN 60439
Overview of the gaps in the standard that are driving the change
Introduction of the new standard: IEC 61439
Significant changes brought about by the new standard
Implications for specifications and purchase of switchgear
Current status of standard
Summary / Closure
Trainer's profile
Jerome McEvoy MIET, Principal Engineer Electrical & R&D
29 years experience in the design, manufacture and testing of motor control and power distribution products. Manages and designs projects for
manufacturing/enhancing Anord's portfolio of test certification, including the development of new products.
Course duration
1.5 hours
Assessment & certification
Q&A Session at the end
Attendance Certificate issued
Who should attend
Engineering Technicians
Chartered Engineers
Incorporated Engineers
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