What is BS EN 62271‑201‒ AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear /controlgear about?
BS EN 62271‑201 is a part of an international multi-series standard that covers general specifications for high-voltage switchgear and control gear.
BS EN 62271‑201 specifies requirements for prefabricated solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for alternating current of rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV for indoor installation and for service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz.
BS EN 62271‑201 supplements the standards for the individual components regarding their installation in switchgear and control gear assemblies. Components contained in solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear are designed and tested in accordance with their various relevant standards.
BS EN 62271‑201 is also applicable to switching devices having disconnecting and/or earthing functionalities apart from other functions, such as high-speed earthing switch, circuit-breaker, and switch-disconnector.
Note: BS EN 62271‑201 does not preclude that other equipment may be included in the same enclosure.
Who is BS EN 62271‑201‒ AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear /controlgear for?
BS EN 62271‑201 on AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear /controlgear is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of high-voltage switchgear and controlgear
- Dealers and distributors of high-voltage switchgear and controlgear
- Designers and developers of high-voltage switchgear and controlgear
- Test/ service providers for AC solid-insulation enclosures
Why should you use BS EN 62271‑201‒ AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear /controlgear?
The solid insulating enclosure is a part of solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear providing a specified degree of protection of equipment against external influences and a specified degree of protection against electric shock by limiting the approach to or contact with live parts and against contact with moving parts.
BS EN 62271‑201 illustrates the technical specifications for the designing and construction of AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear, which includes requirements for liquids and gases in switchgear and controlgear. This helps the users to manufacture good quality high voltage switchgear and control gear.
It contains the detailed type test methods and specifications for alternating current solid insulation enclosures high-voltage switchgear and controlgear that provide mechanical switching, complying with the international standards.
BS EN 62271‑201 gives you the tests methods to verify the characteristics of HV AC solid-insulation enclosures, under the various operating conditions. It lays out provisions for the installation of AC solid-insulation enclosures and their uses with all associated components. These characteristics could help you to serve as a basis for estimating the performance of these high voltage AC solid-insulation enclosures in different electrical circuits too.
Solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear complying with BS EN 62271‑201 can be safely touched when energized.