IEC 61969-1:2020
(Main)Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment - Outdoor enclosures - Part 1: Design guidelines
Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment - Outdoor enclosures - Part 1: Design guidelines
IEC 61969-1:2020 contains design guidelines for outdoor enclosures and is applicable over a wide field of mechanical, electromechanical and electronic equipment and its installation where a modular design is used. The objectives of this document are:
- to provide an overview of specifications for enclosures focused on requirements for outdoor applications for stationary use at non-weather protected locations, and
- to achieve product integrity under outdoor conditions and to ease product selection for the sourcing of outdoor enclosures from different vendors.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- alignment with the content of ETSI EN 300 019 and IEC 60721 series latest editions, particularly with the actualization of climate conditions;
- new requirements added to reflect market requirements on environmental issues;
- improvement on terminology and overall editorial improvement.
Structures mécaniques pour les équipements électriques et électroniques - Enveloppes de plein air - Partie 1: Lignes directrices pour la conception
L'IEC 61969-1:2020 fournit des lignes directrices pour la conception des enveloppes de plein air et s’applique à une grande variété d’équipements mécaniques, électromécaniques et électroniques et à leur installation en configuration modulaire. Le présent document est destiné:
- à fournir une vue d’ensemble des spécifications applicables aux enveloppes, portant essentiellement sur les exigences propres aux applications de plein air pour une utilisation à poste fixe à des emplacements non protégés contres les intempéries, et
- à assurer l’intégrité du produit dans des conditions extérieures et à faciliter le choix du produit lors de l’approvisionnement en enveloppes de plein air auprès des différents vendeurs.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2011. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- alignement sur le contenu de l’édition la plus récente des séries ETSI EN 300 019 et IEC 60721, en particulier concernant l’actualisation des conditions climatiques;
- ajout de nouvelles exigences pour refléter celles du marché relatives aux questions environnementales;
- amélioration de la terminologie et modifications éditoriales générales.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Coordination dimensions . 9
5 Environmental requirements, tests and safety aspects . 9
5.1 Classification of environmental conditions . 9
5.2 Static load. 11
5.3 Dynamic stress . 11
5.4 Seismic performance . 11
6 Electromagnetic shielding . 12
7 Thermal management and acoustic noise suppression . 12
Bibliography . 13
Figure 1 – Typical outdoor enclosure . 6
Figure 2 – Locations of outdoor enclosures . 9
Table 1 – Environmental conditions . 10
Table 2 – Safety aspects . 11
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES –
Part 1: Design guidelines
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61969-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 48D: Mechanical
structures for electrical and electronic equipment, of IEC technical committee 48: Electrical
connectors and mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with the content of ETSI EN 300 019 and IEC 60721 series latest editions,
particularly with the actualization of climate conditions;
b) new requirements added to reflect market requirements on environmental issues;
c) improvement on terminology and overall editorial improvement.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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48D/720/FDIS 48D/723/RVD
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This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61969 is intended as a generic guide for the development of further parts within
this series of standards, and it provides design guidelines for outdoor enclosures.
The products covered by IEC 61969 (all parts) are empty enclosures for outdoor locations, to
be equipped with application-specific solutions combinations of electrical and electronic
equipment, and to be used at non-weather protected locations above ground. This standard is
followed by
IEC 61969 (all parts) consists of:
– a design guidelines general part (IEC 61969-1);
– a coordination dimension standard (IEC 61969-2 Ed 2);
– an environmental requirements and tests, safety aspects standard (IEC 61969-3 Ed 2).
IEC 61969-2 and IEC 61969-3 should be read in conjunction with this document.
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES –
Part 1: Design guidelines
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61969 contains design guidelines for outdoor enclosures and is applicable over
a wide field of mechanical, electromechanical and electronic equipment and its installation
where a modular design is used.
The objectives of this document are:
– to provide an overview of specifications for enclosures focused on requirements for outdoor
applications for stationary use at non-weather protected locations, and
– to achieve product integrity under outdoor conditions and to ease product selection for the
sourcing of outdoor enclosures from different vendors.
These enclosures are considered to contain any equipment and provide protection for the
outdoor installed facilities against unwanted environmental impacts. The installed equipment
may can be, but is not limited to, subracks or chassis according to IEC 60917-2-2 (all parts) or
IEC 60297-3-101 (all parts). A typical outdoor enclosure is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Typical outdoor enclosure
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-581, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 581: Electromechanical
components and mechanical structures for electronic equipment
IEC 60068 (all parts), Environmental testing
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment (available at http://www.graphical-
symbols.info/equipment)
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and vertical
flame test methods
IEC 60950 (all parts), Information technology equipment – Safety
IEC 60297-3-101, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series –
Part 3: Subracks and associated plug-in units
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60721 (all parts), Classification of environmental conditions
IEC 60721-3-2, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3-2: Classification of groups
of environmental parameters and their severities – Transportation and handling
IEC 60721-3-4, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations
IEC 60825-1, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment specification and requirements
IEC 60917 (all parts), Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic
equipment practices
IEC 60950-1, Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61140, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and equipment
IEC 61439-5, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 5: Assemblies for
power distribution in public networks
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IEC 61587-1, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 series – Part 1: Climatic, mechanical tests Environmental requirements, test set-up
and safety aspects for cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis under indoor condition use and
transportation
IEC 61587-2, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment –Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 – Part 2: Seismic tests for cabinets and racks
IEC 61587-3, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and 60297
– Part 3: Electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets, racks and subracks
IEC 61969 (all parts) Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Outdoor enclosures
IEC 62194, Methods of evaluating the thermal performance of enclosures
IEC 62262, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
IEC 62305-4, Protection against lightning – Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within
structures
ISO 1518-1, Paints and varnishes – Determination of scratch resistance – Part 1: Constant-
loading method
ISO 3864, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs
ISO 3864-2, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs
ISO 7779, Acoustics – Measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and
telecommunications equipment
ETSI EN 300 019-1-4, Equipment Engineering (EE) – Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment – Part 1-4: Classification of
environmental conditions – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
+ A1:1997
ETSI EN 300 194-2-4, Equipment Engineering (EE) – Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment – Part 2-4: Specification of
environmental tests – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
+ A1:1997
ETSI EN 300 753, Equipment Engineering (EE) – Acoustic noise emitted by
telecommunications equipment
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-581
and in the IEC 60917 series, as well as the following, apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
outdoor enclosure
enclosure exposed to the outdoor environment, for stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations, for the protection of electrical and electronic equipment installed inside against
outdoor environmental conditions
Note 1 to entry: An outdoor enclosure is applicable for wide field of equipment, (e.g. communication system,
industrial or signal control, etc.)
Note 2 to entry: The typical installation locations of outdoor enclosures are shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 – Locations of outdoor enclosures
3.2
heat transfer rate
k
factor measured property with units of W/(m K), a measure of the rate of heat transfer
Note 1 to entry: Detailed calculations for determination of the enclosure design dependent heat management
properties, including the heat transfer rate, are described in IEC 62194.
3.3
static load
maximum mechanical load that an enclosure is able to sustain in static condition without
mechanical failure, as the gross weight of enclosure including all deemed equipment, multiplied
by a safety factor 1,25
4 Coordination dimensions
The dimensions of outdoor enclosures consist of coordination dimensions as given in
IEC 61969-2 Ed.2.0. The coordination dimensions provide the range and systematic stipulation
of possible enclosure internal and external dimensions.
5 Environmental requirements, tests and safety aspects
5.1 Classification of environmental conditions
The classification of environmental conditions for outdoor enclosures is based on requirements
as defined in IEC 60721-3-2 and IEC 60721-3-4, and the tests are in accordance with the
relevant parts of the IEC 60068 series.
The selection of relevant requirements, as indicated in Table 1 and Table 2, was made with the
focus on outdoor specific conditions and, in addition on structural design and safety aspects.
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The purpose of this standard is to achieve product integrity under outdoor conditions and to
ease product selection for the sourcing of outdoor enclosures from different vendors. For details
see IEC 61969-3.
Table 1 – Environmental conditions
Requirement Test specification
Temperature ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4 or
IEC 61587-1
Humidity ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4or
IEC 61587-1
Atmospheric pressure ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Corrosive gases ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4or
IEC 61587-1
Corrosive liquids ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Solar resistance ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Biological resistance ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Protection against ETS-300019-1-4 ETS-300019-2-4
rodents and birds
Requirements and tests may be part of the user specification
Protection against ETS-300019-1-4 ETS-300019-2-4
insects and termites
Requirements and tests may be part of the user specification
Weather resistance Climatic conditions Additional IEC 60529 for tightness
Thermal management Requirements may be application specific For thermal enclosure properties
see IEC 62194
Acoustical noise ETSI EN 300 753 ISO 7779
suppression
Paint (colour, gloss, May be part of the users’ specification ISO 1518-1, etc.
adhesion, flex, scratch, For extreme conditions, anti-graffiti may be required
etc.) Paints and varnishes – Scratch test
Heat transfer rate k Methods of evaluating the thermal performance of
enclosures IEC 62194
NOTE For details about classifications of environmental conditions, see IEC 61969-3.
Table 2 – Safety aspects
Requirement Test specification
Earth bonding The responsibility of the vendor is to Using IEC 60950-1 and
provide sufficient conductivity between IEC 61439-5 for equipped
different parts of the enclosure and means enclosure
for the earth bonding of equipment
IEC 61010-1/IEC 60825-1
IEC 61140
Lightning strike To be observed in the total “Earth IEC 62305-4
bonding network” concept
Mechanical safety IK code according to IEC 62262 For testing IEC 60068-2-75
Vandalism Requirements shall be part of the vendor Tests may be part of the vendor
specification specification
a
General warning, caution, risk of danger ISO 3864-2, B.3.1
Warning labels
Caution, risk of life ISO 3864-2, B.3.2
Caution, risk of electric shock ISO 3864-2, B.3.6
Caution, hot surface IEC 60417
Security, vandalism protection Requirements for the resistance of the Tests may be part of the user
enclosure and the locking devices against specifications
unauthorised access
Flammability Material properties may be specified by IEC 60695-11-10
user
a
Application of warning labels (on the outside accessible surface and/or inside an outdoor enclosure) is the
responsibility of the system integrator, as it depends on a risk assessment on the outdoor enclosure completely
populated with the application-specific electrical and electronic equipment.
5.2 Static load
The static load capacity definition of an outdoor enclosure shall be based on the intended
transport and handling conditions as they occur at the installation place of erection. For safety
reasons the maximum static load should be calculated with 1,25 times of the nominal load.
Outdoor enclosures deemed to be installed on ground are considered street enclosures,
typically e.g. for traffic controls or last mile telephone line distribution, which need special
precautions against physical impacts.
Pole- and wall- mounted enclosures may be out of the reach of persons whereas the weather
impact may cause special precaution for the stability of the installation.
5.3 Dynamic stress
Dynamic stress shall be considered during transportation, handling at the place of installation
and in respect to possible environmental impacts. If the enclosure is loaded with equipment,
the maximum weight should be specified by the vendor in respect to the classification of
environmental conditions as under 5.1.
5.4 Seismic performance
In case of geographically defined earthquake zones installation deemed to occur in a seismic
hazard zone, a standard enclosure may be tested with internally mounted dummy loads
simulating the equipment and structural anchoring simulating the place of installation.
The results of such tests can be used as reference for the product offering by a standard
enclosure vendor, but it does not exempt from final equipment testing.
The test conditions are described in IEC 61587-2.
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6 Electromagnetic shielding
In order to achieve electromagnetic compatibility of a final installation, the enclosure may be
part of the total shielding concept. As a pre-testing, the shielding performance test may be
performed in order to gain the required level of attenuation by the enclosure. The test set-up
and the test procedure are described in IEC 61587-3.
7 Thermal management and acoustic noise suppression
Thermal management is the key to survival of electronic equipment in general but especially if
exposed to the outdoor environment.
The heat transfer rate k is important for designing the outdoor enclosure because the value
affects the temperature difference between inside and outside of the enclosure.
As a prime measure the design concept shall be considered for the insulation against heat and
cold from the outside environment. Next would be the measure for the heat dissipation from the
inside out and, as a precaution against low external temperature requiring internal heating.
Depending on the climate conditions and the heat generated inside the enclosure the thermal
management may be resolved by passive cooling only. In case of exceeding temperature limits
the enclosure may be fitted with active cooling devices, such as filter fans, air to air heat
exchangers or air conditioners. For selection of the suitable active cooling the required energy
consumption (cost factor and impact to the environment) and the local noise level limits should
be carefully considered (regulatory requirements in rural and urban areas). For the method of
enclosure thermal performance evaluations see IEC 62194.
As a prime measure, thermal insulation against heat and cold from the outside environment
shall be considered for the enclosure.
Next, measurement of the heat dissipation from the inside out shall be performed.
If low external temperatures will be experienced, internal heating should be considered.
Depending on the climate conditions and the heat generated inside the enclosure, thermal
management may be achieved by passive cooling only.
In cases where the internal temperature of the enclosure would exceed temperature limits, the
enclosure may be fitted with active cooling devices, such as filter fans, air to air heat exchangers
or air conditioners.
For selection of a suitable active cooling system the required energy consumption (cost factor
and impact to the environment) and the local noise level limits should be carefully considered
(regulatory requirements in rural and urban areas).
For the method of enclosure thermal performance evaluations, see IEC 62194.
Bibliography
IEC 60068-2-1, Environmental testing – Part 2-1: Tests – Test A: Cold
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests – Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-5, Environmental testing – Part 2-5: Tests – Test Sa: Simulated solar radiation at
ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-10, Environmental testing – Part 2-10: Tests – Test J and guidance: Mould growth
IEC 60068-2-11, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-11: Tests – Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60068-2-14, Environmental testing – Part 2-14: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-30, Environmental testing – Part 2-30: Tests – Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h +
12 h cycle)
IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-60, Environmental testing – Part 2-60: Tests – Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas
corrosion test
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
IEC 60297 (all parts), Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Dimensions of
mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series
IEC 60297-3-100, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Dimensions of mechanical
structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series – Part 3-100: Basic dimensions of front panels,
subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets
IEC 60917 (all parts), Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic
equipment practices
IEC 60917-1, Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electrical and
electronic equipment practices – Part 1: Generic standard
IEC 60917-2, Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic
equipment practices – Part 2: Sectional specification – Interface co-ordination dimensions for
the 25 mm equipment practice
IEC 61587-2, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment –Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 – Part 2: Seismic tests for cabinets and racks
IEC 61587-3, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and 60297
– Part 3: Electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets and subracks
IEC 61969-2, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Outdoor enclosures – Part 2:
Coordination dimensions
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IEC 61969-3, Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment – Outdoor
enclosures – Part 3: Environmental requirements, tests and safety aspects
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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INTERNATIONALE
Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment –
Outdoor enclosures –
Part 1: Design guidelines
Structures mécaniques pour équipement électrique et électronique –
Enveloppes de plein air –
Partie 1: Lignes directrices pour la conception
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Coordination dimensions . 9
5 Environmental requirements, tests and safety aspects . 9
5.1 Classification of environmental conditions . 9
5.2 Static load. 10
5.3 Dynamic stress . 10
5.4 Seismic performance . 10
6 Electromagnetic shielding . 11
7 Thermal management and acoustic noise suppression . 11
Bibliography . 12
Figure 1 – Typical outdoor enclosure . 6
Figure 2 – Locations of outdoor enclosures . 8
Table 1 – Environmental conditions . 9
Table 2 – Safety aspects . 10
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES –
Part 1: Design guidelines
FOREWORD
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all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC Publication(s)”). Their
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Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
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International Standard IEC 61969-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 48D: Mechanical
structures for electrical and electronic equipment, of IEC technical committee 48: Electrical
connectors and mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with the content of ETSI EN 300 019 and IEC 60721 series latest editions,
particularly with the actualization of climate conditions;
b) new requirements added to reflect market requirements on environmental issues;
c) improvement on terminology and overall editorial improvement.
– 4 – IEC 61969-1:2020 © IEC 2020
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
48D/720/FDIS 48D/723/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61969 series, published under the general title Mechanical structures
for electrical and electronic equipment – Outdoor enclosures, can be found on the IEC website.
Future standards in this series will carry the new general title as cited above. Titles of existing
standards in this series will be updated at the time of the next edition.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61969 is intended as a generic guide for the development of further parts within
this series of standards, and it provides design guidelines for outdoor enclosures.
The products covered by IEC 61969 (all parts) are empty enclosures for outdoor locations, to
be equipped with application-specific combinations of electrical and electronic equipment, and
to be used at non-weather protected locations above ground.
IEC 61969 (all parts) consists of:
– a design guidelines general part (IEC 61969-1);
– a coordination dimension standard (IEC 61969-2);
– an environmental requirements and tests, safety aspects standard (IEC 61969-3).
IEC 61969-2 and IEC 61969-3 should be read in conjunction with this document.
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES –
Part 1: Design guidelines
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61969 contains design guidelines for outdoor enclosures and is applicable over
a wide field of mechanical, electromechanical and electronic equipment and its installation
where a modular design is used.
The objectives of this document are:
– to provide an overview of specifications for enclosures focused on requirements for outdoor
applications for stationary use at non-weather protected locations, and
– to achieve product integrity under outdoor conditions and to ease product selection for the
sourcing of outdoor enclosures from different vendors.
These enclosures are considered to contain any equipment and provide protection for the
outdoor installed facilities against unwanted environmental impacts. The installed equipment
can be, but is not limited to, subracks or chassis according to IEC 60917 (all parts) or
IEC 60297 (all parts). A typical outdoor enclosure is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Typical outdoor enclosure
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment (available at http://www.graphical-
symbols.info/equipment)
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and vertical
flame test methods
IEC 60721-3-2, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3-2: Classification of groups
of environmental parameters and their severities – Transportation and handling
IEC 60721-3-4, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations
IEC 60825-1, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment specification and requirements
IEC 60950-1, Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61140, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and equipment
IEC 61439-5, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 5: Assemblies for
power distribution in public networks
IEC 61587-1, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 series – Part 1: Environmental requirements, test set-up and safety aspects for
cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis under indoor condition use and transportation
IEC 62194, Methods of evaluating the thermal performance of enclosures
IEC 62262, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
IEC 62305-4, Protection against lightning – Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within
structures
ISO 1518-1, Paints and varnishes – Determination of scratch resistance – Part 1: Constant-
loading method
ISO 3864-2, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs
ISO 7779, Acoustics – Measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and
telecommunications equipment
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ETSI EN 300 019-1-4, Equipment Engineering (EE) – Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment – Part 1-4: Classification of
environmental conditions – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
ETSI EN 300 019-2-4, Equipment Engi
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Outdoor enclosures –
Part 1: Design guidelines
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Enveloppes de plein air –
Partie 1: Lignes directrices pour la conception
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Coordination dimensions . 9
5 Environmental requirements, tests and safety aspects . 9
5.1 Classification of environmental conditions . 9
5.2 Static load. 10
5.3 Dynamic stress . 10
5.4 Seismic performance . 10
6 Electromagnetic shielding . 11
7 Thermal management and acoustic noise suppression . 11
Bibliography . 12
Figure 1 – Typical outdoor enclosure . 6
Figure 2 – Locations of outdoor enclosures . 8
Table 1 – Environmental conditions . 9
Table 2 – Safety aspects . 10
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES –
Part 1: Design guidelines
FOREWORD
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rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61969-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 48D: Mechanical
structures for electrical and electronic equipment, of IEC technical committee 48: Electrical
connectors and mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with the content of ETSI EN 300 019 and IEC 60721 series latest editions,
particularly with the actualization of climate conditions;
b) new requirements added to reflect market requirements on environmental issues;
c) improvement on terminology and overall editorial improvement.
– 4 – IEC 61969-1:2020 © IEC 2020
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
48D/720/FDIS 48D/723/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61969 series, published under the general title Mechanical structures
for electrical and electronic equipment – Outdoor enclosures, can be found on the IEC website.
Future standards in this series will carry the new general title as cited above. Titles of existing
standards in this series will be updated at the time of the next edition.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61969 is intended as a generic guide for the development of further parts within
this series of standards, and it provides design guidelines for outdoor enclosures.
The products covered by IEC 61969 (all parts) are empty enclosures for outdoor locations, to
be equipped with application-specific combinations of electrical and electronic equipment, and
to be used at non-weather protected locations above ground.
IEC 61969 (all parts) consists of:
– a design guidelines general part (IEC 61969-1);
– a coordination dimension standard (IEC 61969-2);
– an environmental requirements and tests, safety aspects standard (IEC 61969-3).
IEC 61969-2 and IEC 61969-3 should be read in conjunction with this document.
– 6 – IEC 61969-1:2020 © IEC 2020
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES –
Part 1: Design guidelines
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61969 contains design guidelines for outdoor enclosures and is applicable over
a wide field of mechanical, electromechanical and electronic equipment and its installation
where a modular design is used.
The objectives of this document are:
– to provide an overview of specifications for enclosures focused on requirements for outdoor
applications for stationary use at non-weather protected locations, and
– to achieve product integrity under outdoor conditions and to ease product selection for the
sourcing of outdoor enclosures from different vendors.
These enclosures are considered to contain any equipment and provide protection for the
outdoor installed facilities against unwanted environmental impacts. The installed equipment
can be, but is not limited to, subracks or chassis according to IEC 60917 (all parts) or
IEC 60297 (all parts). A typical outdoor enclosure is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Typical outdoor enclosure
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment (available at http://www.graphical-
symbols.info/equipment)
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and vertical
flame test methods
IEC 60721-3-2, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3-2: Classification of groups
of environmental parameters and their severities – Transportation and handling
IEC 60721-3-4, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations
IEC 60825-1, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment specification and requirements
IEC 60950-1, Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61140, Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and equipment
IEC 61439-5, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 5: Assemblies for
power distribution in public networks
IEC 61587-1, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 series – Part 1: Environmental requirements, test set-up and safety aspects for
cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis under indoor condition use and transportation
IEC 62194, Methods of evaluating the thermal performance of enclosures
IEC 62262, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
IEC 62305-4, Protection against lightning – Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within
structures
ISO 1518-1, Paints and varnishes – Determination of scratch resistance – Part 1: Constant-
loading method
ISO 3864-2, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs
ISO 7779, Acoustics – Measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and
telecommunications equipment
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ETSI EN 300 019-1-4, Equipment Engineering (EE) – Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment – Part 1-4: Classification of
environmental conditions – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
ETSI EN 300 019-2-4, Equipment Engineering (EE) – Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment – Part 2-4: Specification of
environmental tests – Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
ETSI EN 300 753, Equipment Engineering (EE) – Acoustic noise emitted by
telecommunications equipment
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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3.1
outdoor enclosure
enclosure exposed to the outdoor environment, for stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations, for the protection of electrical and electronic equipment installed inside against
outdoor environmental conditions
Note 1 to entry: An outdoor enclosure is applicable for wide field of equipment, (e.g. communication system,
industrial or signal control, etc.)
Note 2 to entry: The typical installation locations of outdoor enclosures are shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 – Locations of outdoor enclosures
3.2
heat transfer rate
k
property with units of W/(m K), a measure of the rate of heat transfer
Note 1 to entry: Detailed calculations for determination of the enclosure design dependent heat management
properties, including the heat transfer rate, are described in IEC 62194.
3.3
static load
maximum mechanical load that an enclosure is able to sustain in static condition without
mechanical failure, as the gross weight of enclosure including all deemed equipment, multiplied
by a safety factor 1,25
4 Coordination dimensions
The dimensions of outdoor enclosures consist of coordination dimensions as given in
IEC 61969-2. The coordination dimensions provide the range and systematic stipulation of
possible enclosure internal and external dimensions.
5 Environmental requirements, tests and safety aspects
5.1 Classification of environmental conditions
The classification of environmental conditions for outdoor enclosures is based on requirements
as defined in IEC 60721-3-2 and IEC 60721-3-4, and the tests are in accordance with the
relevant parts of the IEC 60068 series.
The selection of relevant requirements, as indicated in Table 1 and Table 2, was made with the
focus on outdoor specific conditions and on structural design and safety aspects.
Table 1 – Environmental conditions
Requirement Test specification
Temperature ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4 or
IEC 61587-1
Humidity ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4 or
IEC 61587-1
Atmospheric pressure ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Corrosive gases ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4 or
IEC 61587-1
Corrosive liquids ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Solar resistance ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Biological resistance ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Protection against rodents and Requirements and tests may be part of the user specification
birds
Protection against insects and Requirements and tests may be part of the user specification
termites
Weather resistance Climatic conditions Additional IEC 60529 for tightness
Thermal management Requirements may be application specific For thermal enclosure properties
see IEC 62194
Acoustical noise suppression ETSI EN 300 753 ISO 7779
Paint (colour, gloss, adhesion, May be part of the users’ specification ISO 1518-1, etc.
flex, scratch, etc.) For extreme conditions, anti-graffiti may be
required
Paints and varnishes – Scratch test
Methods of evaluating the thermal
Heat transfer rate k
performance of enclosures IEC 62194
NOTE For details about classifications of environmental conditions, see IEC 61969-3.
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Table 2 – Safety aspects
Requirement Test specification
Earth bonding The responsibility of the vendor is to Using IEC 60950-1 and
provide sufficient conductivity between IEC 61439-5 for equipped
different parts of the enclosure and means enclosure
for the earth bonding of equipment
IEC 61010-1/IEC 60825-1
IEC 61140
Lightning strike To be observed in the total “bonding IEC 62305-4
network” concept
Mechanical safety IK code according to IEC 62262 For testing IEC 60068-2-75
Vandalism Requirements shall be part of the vendor Tests may be part of the vendor
specification specification
a
General warning, caution, risk of danger ISO 3864-2
Warning labels
Caution, risk of life ISO 3864-2
Caution, risk of electric shock ISO 3864-2
Caution, hot surface IEC 60417
Security, vandalism protection Requirements for the resistance of the Tests may be part of the user
enclosure and the locking devices against specifications
unauthorised access
Flammability Material properties may be specified by IEC 60695-11-10
user
a
Application of warning labels (on the outside accessible surface and/or inside an outdoor enclosure) is the
responsibility of the system integrator, as it depends on a risk assessment on the outdoor enclosure completely
populated with the application-specific electrical and electronic equipment.
5.2 Static load
The static load capacity definition of an outdoor enclosure shall be based on the intended
transport and handling conditions as they occur at the installation place.
Outdoor enclosures deemed to be installed on ground are considered street enclosures,
typically e.g. for traffic controls or last mile telephone line distribution, which need special
precautions against physical impacts.
Pole- and wall- mounted enclosures may be out of the reach of persons whereas the weather
impact may cause special precaution for the stability of the installation.
5.3 Dynamic stress
Dynamic stress shall be considered during transportation, handling at the place of installation
and in respect to possible environmental impacts. If the enclosure is loaded with equipment,
the maximum weight should be specified by the vendor in respect to the classification of
environmental conditions as under 5.1.
5.4 Seismic performance
In case of installation deemed to occur in a seismic hazard zone, a standard enclosure may be
tested with internally mounted dummy loads simulating the equipment and structural anchoring
simulating the place of installation.
The results of such tests can be used as reference for the product offering by a standard
enclosure vendor, but it does not exempt from final equipment testing.
The test conditions are described in IEC 61587-2.
6 Electromagnetic shielding
In order to achieve electromagnetic compatibility of a final installation, the enclosure may be
part of the total shielding concept. As a pre-test, the shielding performance test may be
performed in order to gain the required level of attenuation by the enclosure. The test set-up
and the test procedure are described in IEC 61587-3.
7 Thermal management and acoustic noise suppression
Thermal management is the key to survival of electronic equipment in general but especially if
exposed to the outdoor environment.
The heat transfer rate k is important for designing the outdoor enclosure because the value
affects the temperature difference between inside and outside of the enclosure.
As a prime measure, thermal insulation against heat and cold from the outside environment
shall be considered for the enclosure.
Next, measurement of the heat dissipation from the inside out shall be performed.
If low external temperatures will be experienced, internal heating should be considered.
Depending on the climate conditions and the heat generated inside the enclosure, thermal
management may be achieved by passive cooling only.
In cases where the internal temperature of the enclosure would exceed temperature limits, the
enclosure may be fitted with active cooling devices, such as filter fans, air to air heat exchangers
or air conditioners.
For selection of a suitable active cooling system the required energy consumption (cost factor
and impact to the environment) and the local noise level limits should be carefully considered
(regulatory requirements in rural and urban areas).
For the method of enclosure thermal performance evaluations, see IEC 62194.
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IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests – Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-5, Environmental testing – Part 2-5: Tests – Test Sa: Simulated solar radiation at
ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-10, Environmental testing – Part 2-10: Tests – Test J and guidance: Mould growth
IEC 60068-2-11, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-11: Tests – Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60068-2-14, Environmental testing – Part 2-14: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-30, Environmental testing – Part 2-30: Tests – Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h +
12 h cycle)
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primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-60, Environmental testing – Part 2-60: Tests – Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas
corrosion test
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
IEC 60297 (all parts), Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Dimensions of
mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series
IEC 60297-3-100, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Dimensions of mechanical
structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series – Part 3-100: Basic dimensions of front panels,
subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets
IEC 60917 (all parts), Modular order for the development of mech
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