Type-tested assemblies (TTA)

No.   Requirement to be tested TTA
1 Overtemperature limit Proof of overtemperature limit by testing (type testing)
2 Insulation Proof of insulation by testing
3 Short-circuit resistance Proof of short-circuit resistance by testing (type testing)

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Effectiveness of the PE conductor circuit

Proof of the perfect connection between bodies, switchgear assemblies and PE conductor circuits


Short-circuit resistance of the PE conductor circuit



Proof of the perfect connection between bodies of the switchgear assembly and PE conductor circuit (type testing)

Proof of the short-circuit resistance of the PE conductor by testing (type testing)
5 Creepage distances and clearances Proof of creepage distance and clearances (type testing)
6 Mechanical function Proof of mechanical function (type testing)
7 IP protection category Proof of IP protection category (type testing)
8 Wiring, electrical function Viewing of switchgear assemblies including wiring and electrical function testing if necessary (unit testing)
9 Insulation Insulation testing (unit testing)
10 Protective measures Checking of protective measures and continuous PE conductor circuits (unit testing)
11 Insulation resistance Proof of insulation resistance if test was not carried out

Partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA)

No. Requirement to be tested PTTA
1 Overtemperature limit Proof of compliance with overtemperature limit by testing or extrapolation
2 Insulation Proof of insulation by testing or proof of insulation resistance
3 Short-circuit resistance Proof of short-circuit resistance by testing or extrapolation of similar type-tested assemblies

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Effectiveness of the PE conductor circuit

Proof of the perfect connection between bodies, switchgear assemblies and PE conductor circuits



Short-circuit resistance of the PE conductor circuit



Proof of the perfect connection between bodies of the switchgear assembly and PE conductor circuit


Proof of the short-circuit resistance of the PE conductor circuit by testing or respective design and arrangement of the PE conductor
5 Creepage distances and clearances Proof of creepage distance and clearances
6 Mechanical function Proof of mechanical function
7 IP protection category Proof of IP protection category
8 Wiring, electrical function Viewing of switchgear assemblies including wiring and electrical function testing if necessary
9 Insulation Insulation test or proof of insulation resistance
10 Protective measures Checking of protective measures
11 Insulation resistance Proof of insulation resistance if test was not carried out