IEC 62040-1-1:2002

Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) - Part 1-1: General and safety requirements for UPS used in operator access areas

applies to electronic uninterruptible power systems (UPS) with an electrical energy storage device in the d.c. link. It is to be used with IEC 60950-1 which is referred to in this standard as "RD".

Alimentations sans interruption (ASI) - Partie 1-1: Exigences générales et règles de sécurité pour les ASI utilisées dans des locaux accessibles aux opérateurs

s'applique aux alimentations sans interruption électroniques (ASI) possédant un dispositif d'accumulation de l'énergie sur la liaison à courant continu. Elle est utilisée conjointement avec la CEI 60950-1, qui est référencée «RD» dans la présente norme.

General Information

• Status: Replaced
• Publication Date: 29-Aug-2002
• ICS: 29.200 - Rectifiers. Convertors. Stabilized power supply
• Technical Committee: SC 22H - Uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
• Drafting Committee: WG 1 - TC 22/SC 22H/WG 1
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 11-Jun-2008

Relations

• Replaced By: IEC 62040-1:2008 - Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) - Part 1: General and safety requirements for UPS
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Corrected By: IEC 62040-1-1:2002/COR1:2002 - Corrigendum 1 - Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) - Part 1-1: General and safety requirements for UPS used in operator access areas
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Corrected By: IEC 62040-1-1:2002/COR2:2004 - Corrigendum 2 - Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) - Part 1-1: General and safety requirements for UPS used in operator access areas
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
62040-1-1
First edition
2002-08
Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) –
Part 1-1:
General and safety requirements for UPS
used in operator access areas
Alimentations sans interruption (ASI) –
Partie 1-1:
Prescriptions générales et règles de sécurité
pour les ASI utilisées dans des locaux
accessibles aux opérateurs
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62040-1-1
First edition
2002-08
Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) –
Part 1-1:
General and safety requirements for UPS
used in operator access areas
Alimentations sans interruption (ASI) –
Partie 1-1:
Prescriptions générales et règles de sécurité
pour les ASI utilisées dans des locaux
accessibles aux opérateurs
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5

1 Scope and specific applications. 7

1.1 Scope . 7

1.2 Specific applications . 7

2 Normative references . 8
3 Definitions . 8
3.1 General . 8
3.2 UPS electrical ratings . 9
3.3 Load types. 9
3.4 Connection to the supply .10
3.5 Circuits and circuit characteristics .10
3.6 Insulation.10
3.7 Equipment mobility .10
3.8 Insulation classes of UPS .10
3.9 Enclosures.10
3.10 Accessibility.10
3.11 Components .10
3.12 Power distribution.11
3.13 Flammability .11
3.14 Miscellaneous.11
3.15 Telecommunication networks.11
4 General conditions for tests.11
4.1 Operating parameters for tests .11
4.2 Loads for tests.12
4.3 Components .12
4.4 Power interfaces.12
4.5 Marking and instructions.12
4.5.1 General.12
4.5.2 Power rating .13
4.5.3 Safety instructions .13

4.5.4 Main voltage adjustment .14
4.5.5 Power outlets.14
4.5.6 Fuses .14
4.5.7 Wiring terminals.14
4.5.8 Battery terminals.14
4.5.9 Controls and indicators .15
4.5.10 Isolation of multiple power sources .15
4.5.11 IT power systems.15
4.5.12 Protection in building installation.15
4.5.13 High leakage current.15
4.5.14 Thermostats and other regulating devices.15
4.5.15 Language.15
4.5.16 Durability of markings .15

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4.5.17 Removable parts.15

4.5.18 Replaceable batteries .15

4.5.19 Operator access with a tool.16

4.5.20 Battery.16

4.5.21 Installation instructions .17

5 Fundamental design requirements.17

5.1 Protection against electric shock and energy hazards.17

5.1.1 Operator access .17

5.1.2 Access to ELV wiring .17

5.1.3 Discharge of capacitors in the primary circuit.17
5.1.4 Backfeed protection .18
5.1.5 Emergency switching device .18
5.2 Insulation.18
5.3 Limited current circuits.18
5.4 Provisions for protective earthing.19
5.4.1 Protective earthing.19
5.4.2 Bonding .19
5.5 AC and d.c. power isolation .19
5.5.1 Disconnect devices .19
5.5.2 Three-phase equipment .19
5.5.3 Switch as a disconnect .20
5.5.4 Multiple power sources .20
5.5.5 Ungrounded conductors .20
5.6 Overcurrent and earth fault protection.20
5.6.1 Basic requirements .20
5.6.2 Battery circuit protection .21
5.6.3 Location of protective device.21
5.6.4 Rating of protective device.21
5.7 Protection of personnel – Safety interlocks .21
5.7.1 Operator protection.21
5.7.2 Service person protection .22
5.8 Clearances, creepage distances and distances through insulation .23
5.9 External signalling circuits .23
5.10 Limited power source.23
6 Wiring, connections and supply .23

6.1 General .23
6.2 Connection to power.23
6.2.1 Means of connection.23
6.3 Wiring terminals for external power conductors.24
7 Physical requirements .24
7.1 Enclosure .24
7.2 Stability .24
7.3 Mechanical strength.24
7.4 Construction details .25
7.4.1 Openings .25
7.4.2 Gas concentration.25
7.4.3 Equipment movement .25

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7.5 Resistance to fire.25

7.6 Battery location.25

7.6.1 Accessibility and maintainability.25

7.6.2 Vibration .26

7.6.3 Distance .26

7.6.4 Insulation.26
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62040-1-1
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2002-08
Alimentations sans interruption (ASI) –
Partie 1-1:
Exigences générales et règles de sécurité
pour les ASI utilisées dans des locaux
accessibles aux opérateurs
Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) –
Part 1-1:
General and safety requirements
for UPS used in operator access areas

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INTERNATIONAL
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First edition
2002-08
Alimentations sans interruption (ASI) –
Partie 1-1:
Exigences générales et règles de sécurité
pour les ASI utilisées dans des locaux
accessibles aux opérateurs
Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) –
Part 1-1:
General and safety requirements
for UPS used in operator access areas

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.6

1 Domaine d’application et applications spécifiques .10

1.1 Domaine d’application.10

1.2 Applications spécifiques.10

2 Références normatives.12

3 Définitions.14

4 Conditions générales d’essais.20
4.1 Paramètres de fonctionnement pour les essais.20
4.2 Charges pour essais .20
4.3 Composants.22
4.4 Adaptation au réseau.22
4.5 Marquage et instructions .22
5 Prescriptions fondamentales de conception .32
5.1 Protection contre les chocs électriques et les dangers de transfert d’énergie .32
5.2 Isolation.36
5.3 Circuits à limitation de courant .36
5.4 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre .36
5.5 Séparation de la source d’alimentation alternative et continue.36
5.6 Protection contre les surintensités et les défauts à la terre.38
5.7 Protection du personnel – verrouillages de sécurité.42
5.8 Distance dans l’air, lignes de fuite et distances à travers l’isolation .44
5.9 Circuits de signalisation externes .44
5.10 Source à puissance limitée.44
6 Câblage, connexions et alimentation .46
6.1 Généralité.46
6.2 Raccordement à la source d’alimentation .46
6.3 Bornes pour les conducteurs externes d’alimentation .46
7 Prescriptions physiques.46
7.1 Enveloppe.46
7.2 Stabilité.48
7.3 Résistance mécanique.48

7.4 Détails de construction .48
7.5 Résistance au feu.50
7.6 Emplacement des batteries .50
7.7 Echauffements.54
8 Prescriptions électriques et simulation de conditions des défauts .56
8.1 Généralités.56
8.2 Rigidité électrique.56
8.3 Fonctionnement anormal et conditions de défaut.56
9 Connexion à des réseaux de télécommunications.58

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.7

1 Scope and specific applications .11

1.1 Scope.11

1.2 Specific applications.11

2 Normative references.13

3 Definitions.15

4 General conditions for tests .21
4.1 Operating parameters for tests .21
4.2 Loads for tests .21
4.3 Components.23
4.4 Power interfaces.23
4.5 Marking and instructions.23
5 Fundamental design requirements .33
5.1 Protection against electric shock and energy hazards .33
5.2 Insulation.37
5.3 Limited current circuits .37
5.4 Provisions for protective earthing .37
5.5 AC and d.c. power isolation.37
5.6 Overcurrent and earth fault protection .39
5.7 Protection of personnel – Safety interlocks.43
5.8 Clearances, creepage distances and distances through insulation.45
5.9 External signalling circuits.45
5.10 Limited power source.45
6 Wiring, connections and supply.47
6.1 General.47
6.2 Connection to power .47
6.3 Wiring terminals for external power conductors .47
7 Physical requirements.47
7.1 Enclosure.47
7.2 Stability.49
7.3 Mechanical strength.49
7.4 Construction details.49

7.5 Resistance to fire.51
7.6 Battery location.
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