Safety of low voltage switchgear assemblies in South Africa – Part 1.
Date
2005
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Publisher
EE Publishers.
Abstract
A technical analysis was undertaken to investigate the safety implications of the introduction of the category Specially Tested Assembly (STA) into the South African standard SANS 1473-1:2003. The testing requirements specified for a Specially Tested Assembly (STA) are compared to the testing requirements specified for a Type-Tested Assembly (TTA), tested in accordance with standard IEC 60439-1:1999. The technical inadequacies and the potential safety risks associated with an assembly that is certified as a STA are exposed, and remedial measures proposed.
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Keywords
Electric switchgear., Assembly line methods., Manufacturing processes--Automation., Manufacturing industries--South Africa., Manufacturing industries--Quality control.
Citation
Bonner, M.J., Ijumba, N.M. 2005. Safety of low voltage switchgear assemblies in South Africa – Part 1. Energize October pp. 53–59.