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Structure of the EN 50085 stand- Important content for the user IK/IP protection rating
ard family Central to EN 50085 is the re- Manufacturers must classify their
The standard EN 50085 contains quirement for the manufacturer to products according to the IK and
various parts. Part 1 describes classify their systems. The planner IP protection ratings. The IK pro-
general items, applicable for all in- or erection engineer can thus com- tection rating is designed for im-
stallation systems. System-specific pare the requirements of the sys- pact protection and specifies the
requirements are dealt with in the tem they are planning with the sys- mechanical resistance of a hous-
appropriate subchapters: tem classification of the manufac- ing. The IP protection rating de-
turer, and find the solution which is scribes the protection provided by
EN 50085-1 right for them. However, the basic the housing, such as touch and
Electrical installation duct systems requirement is that the planner/e- moisture protection, and the pro-
for electrical installations – Part 1: rection engineer understands the tection of the installation against
General requirements basics of the classification. The foreign bodies. This test is carried
Publication: 2005-11 classification takes important prod- out according to EN 60529. How-
uct properties into account, such ever, a simple IK/IP number on the
EN 50085-2-1 as protection ratings, load capaci- product is only half the truth. Much
Electrical installation duct systems ties and areas of application. more important in this context is
for electrical installations – Part 2- the determination of the actual pro-
1: Special requirements for electri- tection rating: the test is carried
cal installation duct systems for out on brand-new products straight
walls and ceilings from the factory. The product is
Publication: 2007-10 aged before the test, in order to
simulate the influence of time on
EN 50085-2-2 plastic products. When testing the
Electrical installation duct systems protection against the ingress of
for electrical installations – Part 2- water, a defined quantity of in-
2: Special requirements for electri- gressed water is permitted. The
cal installation duct systems for quantity is relative to the product
underfloor, on-floor or flushfloor in- size. The protection rating deter-
stallation mined during the test only then ap-
Publication: 2009-07 plies when the product is installed,
used and maintained according to
EN 50085-2-3 the specifications of the manufac-
Electrical installation duct systems turer. Care in daily work is often
for electrical installations – Part 2- negligent. In the worst case, this
3: Special requirements for wiring means that there is no guarantee
duct system for installation in of the protection rating.
switchgear cabinets
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Publication: 1999-12
EN 50085-2-4
Electrical installation duct systems
for electrical installations – Part 2-
4: Special requirements for free-
standing installation units
Publication: During 2010
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Figure 1: Load testing of a heavy-duty cassette with 20 kN
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Figure 2: Load testing of a metal service outlet with 3 kN and a permitted bend of less than 6 mm
Summary
The new standard describes the
requirements for electrical installa-
tion systems in detail. The user
can make a simple, safe product
DIN EN 50085 die neue Europanorm für Installations-Systeme / en / 22/02/2011 (LLExport_01224)
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European classification
Classification to EN 50085-1
Wiring trunking
Cable trunking
Cable trunking
Service pole
GEK-K
GEK-A
GEK-A
WDK
LKM
SKL
ISS
GK
GS
VK
6.1 According to material *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2
According to impact resistance for installation and applica-
6.2 *1
tion
6.2.1 Electrical installation duct systems for impact energy 0.5 J x *1
6.2.2 Electrical installation duct systems for impact energy 1 J *1
6.2.3 Electrical installation duct systems for impact energy 2 J *1 x
6.2.4 Electrical installation duct systems for impact energy 5 J *1 x x
6.2.5 Electrical installation duct systems for impact energy 20 J *1 x x x x
According to temperature, as specified in the Tables 1, 2
6.3
and 3
Table 1: Minimum storage and transport temperatures ± 2
°C
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-25 x x x x x
-15 x x x
-5 x x
Table 2: Minimum installation and application tempera-
tures ± 2 °C
-25 x x x x x
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European classification
Classification to EN 50085-1
Wiring trunking
Cable trunking
Cable trunking
Service pole
GEK-K
GEK-A
GEK-A
WDK
LKM
SKL
ISS
GK
GS
VK
6.5 According to the electrical conductivity
Electrical installation trunking system with
6.5.1 x x x x x
electrical conductivity
Electrical installation trunking system without
6.5.2 x x x x x
electrical conductivity
According to the electrical insulation proper-
6.6
ty
Electrical installation trunking system without
6.6.1 x x x x x
electrical insulation property
Electrical installation trunking system with
6.6.2 x x x x x
electrical insulation property
According to the protection ratings offered
6.7
by the housing or casing to EN 60529:1991
According to protection against ingress of
6.7.1 IP20 IP30 IP41 IP40 IP40 IP30 IP30 IP30 IP30
solid foreign bodies
According to protection against ingress of
6.7.2
water
According to protection against contact with
6.7.3
dangerous parts
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According to protection against corrosive or
6.8 - - - - - - - - - -
impure substances
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European classification
Classification to EN 50085-2-1
Wiring trunking
Cable trunking
Cable trunking
Service pole
GEK-K
GEK-A
GEK-A
WDK
LKM
SKL
ISS
GK
GS
VK
Concealed/surface-mounded electrical installation
6.101.3
trunking on the wall or ceiling.
Concealed/surface-mounded electrical installation
6.101.3.1 x x x x x x x
trunking on the wall.
Concealed/surface-mounded electrical installation
6.101.3.2 x x x x x x x
trunking on the ceiling.
Electrical installation trunking on the wall and sup-
6.101.3.3 x
ported by the base.
Electrical installation trunking on the wall and sup-
6.101.3.4
ported by a different horizontal surface to the floor.
Electrical installation trunking system, mounted at a
6.101.4 x x x x x
distance to the wall or ceiling with fastenings.
According to the protection against contact between
liquids and insulated cables and parts carrying volt-
6.102
age in the case of skirting trunking and wet cleaning
of the floor
6.102.1 No data
Add to the instructions of the manufacturer, which
6.102.2 limit the installation position of the electrical installa- x x
tion trunking system.
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Classification to EN 50085-1
Height-adjustable cassettes
Screed-covered: EÜK ducts
Frame cassettes
EÜK UZD OKA EBK AIK GES RK.N RK .SL
6.1 According to material
Under consultation
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-25 x x x x x
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-15 x x x x
-5
-25
-15
-5
+5 x x x x x x x x x
+15
Ta-
Maximum application temperatures ±2 °C
ble 3
+60 x x x x x x x x x
+90
+105
+120
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Classification to EN 50085-1
Height-adjustable cassettes
Screed-covered: EÜK ducts
Frame cassettes
EÜK UZD OKA EBK AIK GES RK.N RK .SL
6.4 According to the resistance against fire spread
Electrical installation duct systems which allow the
6.4.1 x (x) (x)
spread of fire
Electrical installation duct systems which do not
6.4.2 x x x x x x
permit the spread of fire
6.5 According to the electrical conductivity
Electrical installation duct system with electrical
6.5.1 x x x x x x x x x
conductivity
Electrical installation duct system without electrical
6.5.2
conductivity
6.6 According to the electrical insulation property
Electrical installation duct system without electrical
6.6.1 x x x x x x
insulation property
Electrical installation duct system with electrical in-
6.6.2 x x x
sulation property
According to the protection ratings offered by the
6.7
housing or casing to EN 60529:1991
According to protection against ingress of solid
6.7.1 x x x x x x x x x
foreign bodies
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Classification to EN 50085-2-2
Height-adjustable cassettes
Screed-covered: EÜK ducts
Frame cassettes
EÜK UZD OKA EBK AIK GES RK.N RK .SL
6.101 Depending on the type of floor care
Electrical installation duct systems for dry floor
6.101.1
cleaning
Electrical installation duct systems for wet floor
6.101.2 x x x x
cleaning when the service outlet is not in use
Electrical installation duct systems for wet floor
6.101.3 x x x x
cleaning when the service outlet is in use
According to resistance to vertical loads affect-
6.102
ing a small surface area
6.102.1 Electrical installation duct systems for 500 N
6.102.2 Electrical installation duct systems for 750 N x
6.102.3 Electrical installation duct system for 1000 N
6.102.4 Electrical installation duct system for 1500 N x
6.102.5 Electrical installation duct system for 2000 N x
6.102.6 Electrical installation duct systems for 2500 N
6.102.7 Electrical installation duct system for 3000 N x x x x x
According to resistance to vertical loads affect-
6.103
ing a large surface area
6.103.1 Electrical installation duct systems for 2000 N
6.103.2 Electrical installation duct systems for 3000 N x
6.103.3 Electrical installation duct systems for 5000 N x x
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