SIST EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3:2006

• Abstract:

  The present document details requirements for outdoor enclosures which are supplied fully equipped. The outdoor enclosures may be used for housing telecommunication equipment, forming part of a telecommunication network, installed outdoors on the ground. Requirements in the present document do not apply to outdoor enclosures or cabinets that can be entered by maintenance personnel. The operating authorities should be given the data needed to help them plan infrastructure for outdoor applications. This includes equipment and traffic areas and installation transport (freight elevators, loading ramps, etc.) as well as locations of deployment for the outdoor equipment (streets, pavements, private areas, open public areas etc.).

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2006
• ICS: 33.040.30 - Switching and signalling systems
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3 (1999-02) - Equipment practice; Engineering requirements for outdoor enclosures; Part 1: Equipped enclosures

Overview

SIST EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3:2006 sets out the engineering requirements for outdoor enclosures supplied fully equipped, intended for use in housing telecommunication equipment as part of outdoor telecommunications networks. This Slovenian national standard aligns with the European EN 301 169-1 and addresses key aspects essential for the selection, planning, and deployment of outdoor telecom enclosures. The scope focuses on ground-mounted, fully equipped cabinets, excluding walk-in or enterable outdoor enclosures. The standard is designed to support operating authorities and infrastructure planners in managing the installation and operational needs of outdoor telecommunication equipment.

Key Topics

• Definition and Features of Outdoor Enclosures
  The standard details requirements for cabinets used outdoors in open-air, weather-exposed, and stationary environments. These enclosures accommodate electronic or electrical equipment and are delivered as complete, pre-equipped units by a supplier.

• Dimensional Coordination
  SIST EN 301 169-1 defines outside height, width, and depth with specific formulas and recommended values.

  • Outside Height (H): Steps of 200 mm increments
  • Outside Width (W): Steps of 100 mm increments
  • Outside Depth (D): Steps of 100 mm increments

• Guidelines for Plinths and Top Covers
  Optional plinth dimensions are provided as guidelines, allowing flexibility for mounting requirements and cable accommodations. Top cover width and depth may extend up to 25 mm on each side to allow for water drainage, vents, or similar features.

• Installation Planning Data
  The standard highlights the importance of sharing relevant enclosure data with operating authorities to aid in infrastructure planning, including installation logistics at various locations such as streets, pavements, public, and private areas.

• Preferred Cabinet Dimension Values
  Recommended dimension values are included to standardize enclosure sizes while allowing some adaptability to project needs.

Applications

SIST EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3:2006 is vital for:

• Telecommunications Network Deployment:
  Ensuring consistent enclosure specifications simplifies installation and integration of network components in outdoor environments.

• Public and Private Infrastructure Planning:
  Supporting efficient use of ground space and compliance with local installation requirements (e.g., loading ramps, elevators, traffic areas).

• Operational Continuity:
  Protecting sensitive telecom equipment in varying climatic and environmental conditions, reducing maintenance and downtime.

• Procurement and Supplier Management:
  Facilitating clear specification of enclosure parameters between buyers, network operators, and enclosure suppliers.

• Urban Technology Solutions:
  Enabling the deployment of smart city, IoT, and next-generation communication infrastructure in public spaces.

Related Standards

To ensure compatibility, quality, and safety, SIST EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3:2006 references and complements several other important standards:

• ETS 300 119 Series:
  Covers general equipment practice and engineering requirements for racks, cabinets, and miscellaneous enclosures.

• EN 301 169-2:
  Focuses on unequipped outdoor enclosures.

• IEC 61969-2:
  Specifies coordination dimensions for cases and cabinets intended for outdoor use.

• EN 60439-6:
  Provides general requirements for empty enclosures used in low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.

Conclusion

Adhering to SIST EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3:2006 enables manufacturers, suppliers, and network operators to ensure outdoor telecommunication enclosures meet robust engineering requirements for urban and rural deployment. Compliance supports reliable network performance, installation efficiency, and future infrastructure scalability, making it an essential reference for telecommunications engineers and infrastructure planners.

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Equipment practice; Engineering requirements for outdoor enclosures; Part 1: Equipped
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Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 169-1 Version 1.6.3
ICS:
33.040.30 Komutacijski in signalizacijski Switching and signalling
sistem systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3 (1999-02)
European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Equipment practice;
Engineering requirements for outdoor enclosures;
Part 1: Equipped enclosures
2 EN 301 169-1 V1.6.3 (1999-02)
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DEN/EE-00001-1 (ato90k20.PDF)
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword .4
Introduction .4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions and symbols.6
3.1 Definitions . 6
3.2 Symbols . 6
4 Definition of outdoor enclosures .6
4.1 Features. 6
4.2 Internal equipment . 6
5 Co-ordination dimensions for outdoor enclosures.7
5.1 General. 7
5.2 Co-ordination dimensions. 7
5.2.1 Outside Height (H). 7
5.2.2 Outside Width (W). 7
5.2.3 Outside Depth (D). 7
5.3 Guidelines for plinth dimensions (optional). 8
5.3.1 Outside height (H ). 8
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5.3.2 Outside width (W ). 8
p
5.3.3 Outside depth (D ). 8
p
5.4 Top cover dimensions. 8
5.4.1 Outside width (W ). 8
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5.4.2 Outside depth (D ). 8
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5.5 Cabinet dimension values . 9
Annex A (informative): Illustrative figures .10
Bibliography.11
History.12
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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Equipment
Engineering (EE).
The present document is part 1 of a multi-part EN covering Equipment practice; Engineering requirements for outdoor
enclosures as identified below:
Part 1: "Equipped enclosures";
Part 2: "Unequipped enclosures".
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 12 February 1999
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 May 1999
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 30 November 1999
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 November 1999
Introduction
The present document is part 1 of a two-part EN, aimed at setting out on a common basis, the installation engineering
requirements for telecommunication practice, housing equipment forming part of a telecommunications network. Part 1
specifies the engineering requirements for outdoor enclosures and part 2 the engineering requirements for unequipped
outdoor enclosures.
The present document shall be referred to when the supplier is asked for a complete solution.
The present document applies to the outdoor enclosures of all telecommunication equipment which forms part of a
telecommunications network. The requirements for outdoor enclosures which this part lays down are based on the work
of IEC Sub Committee 48D/WG 3 (see subclause 2.1).
Illustrative figures are contained in annex A.
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