Regulations for control cabinets
Regulations for control cabinets
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Our small company produces a special technology equipment (consists of pumps, motors, plc etc) for general industrial use. I do design of the control cabinet. Which regulation documents must I follow for electrical installation inside the cabinet? The UK (EU) law is particularly interesting?
Another question, if we use 240V AC, do we have to install a general isolator into the control cabinet?
Thank You in advance, Wal
Another question, if we use 240V AC, do we have to install a general isolator into the control cabinet?
Thank You in advance, Wal





RE: Regulations for control cabinets
If located in the UK, then you will need to be CE compliant which is a bit more involved. If you follow NFPA70 and NFPA79, your circuit integrity or safety should be comparable to something that is CE compliant. It's been talked about that the US and UK electrical safety standards will be harmonized but not yet. In either place, the idea is to show due diligence on making a safe piece of equipment.
Good luck!
RE: Regulations for control cabinets
Don't be misled by statements saying that "the 2008 NEC" need be followed. Not one AHJ has yet officially adopted it.
RE: Regulations for control cabinets