BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020 - Mechanical Structures for Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Thermal Management for Cabinets in Accordance with IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 Series

Introducing the BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020, a comprehensive standard that addresses the critical aspect of thermal management for cabinets used in electrical and electronic equipment. This standard is essential for ensuring optimal performance and longevity of your equipment by effectively managing air recirculation and bypass within indoor cabinets.

Key Features and Benefits

• Standard Number: BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020
• Pages: 30
• Release Date: 20th May 2020
• ISBN: 978 0 539 00717 6
• Status: Standard

This standard is meticulously designed to align with the IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 series, ensuring compatibility and consistency across various applications. It provides detailed guidelines and specifications for the mechanical structures of cabinets, focusing on the thermal management aspects that are crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of your systems.

Why Thermal Management Matters

In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, thermal management is a pivotal factor that influences the reliability and performance of the systems. Excessive heat can lead to equipment failure, reduced efficiency, and increased maintenance costs. The BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020 standard offers a robust framework to mitigate these risks by providing strategies for effective air recirculation and bypass within indoor cabinets.

Comprehensive Coverage

Spanning 30 pages, this standard delves into the intricacies of thermal management, offering insights and methodologies that are both practical and innovative. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Design considerations for optimal air flow
• Techniques for minimizing heat buildup
• Guidelines for implementing effective air recirculation
• Strategies for bypassing air to prevent overheating

Aligning with Industry Standards

The BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020 standard is part of a broader series that aligns with the IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 standards. This alignment ensures that your equipment and systems are not only compliant but also optimized for performance and safety. By adhering to these standards, you can be confident that your thermal management solutions are at the forefront of industry best practices.

Who Should Use This Standard?

This standard is indispensable for professionals involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Engineers and designers of electrical cabinets
• Facility managers responsible for equipment maintenance
• Quality assurance teams ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment

Enhance Your Equipment's Performance

By implementing the guidelines and recommendations outlined in the BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020 standard, you can significantly enhance the performance and reliability of your equipment. Effective thermal management not only extends the lifespan of your systems but also reduces the risk of unexpected failures and downtime.

Conclusion

The BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020 standard is a vital resource for anyone involved in the management of electrical and electronic equipment. Its focus on thermal management provides a strategic advantage in maintaining the efficiency and safety of your systems. Embrace this standard to ensure your equipment operates at its best, delivering consistent and reliable performance.

For more information on how this standard can benefit your operations, explore the detailed guidelines and recommendations it offers. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of electrical and electronic equipment management.

BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020

This standard BS EN IEC 62610-6:2020 Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment. Thermal management for cabinets in accordance with IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 series is classified in these ICS categories:

• 31.240 Mechanical structures for electronic equipment

This part of IEC 62610 which deals with thermal management for cabinets in accordance with IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 series, provides compatible measurement methods of recirculation ratio and bypass ratio which are indicators for defining quality of airflow in the forced air cooling that can be commonly applied to indoor cabinets for mounting subrack and/or chassis-based equipment.

NOTE 1 Both recirculation and bypass represent leakage airflows, i.e. detrimental phenomena in terms of cooling efficiency; their measurement is obviously aimed at their mitigation.

This document contains the following:

1. the definition of recirculation and bypass flow rates in the cooling of the cabinet,

2. the levels of the recirculation ratio RC,

3. the definition of the formula for the recirculation ratio RC_s of forced air cooling subrack and/or chassis-based equipment installed in the cabinet,

4. the definition formula of recirculation ratio RC_r and bypass rate BP_r of the entire cabinet,

5. the requirements of the measuring method of each temperature necessary for calculating the recirculation ratio RC_s, RC_r and bypass ratio BP_r.

NOTE 2 This document includes the definition of measuring bypass ratio, but excludes the definition of levels of bypass ratio.

The drawings used are not intended to indicate product design. They are only for explanatory indications for defining forced air cooling airflows.

The recirculation and bypass measurement methods dealt with in this document are assumed to be applied to a cabinet installed indoors. The cooling air inlet is at the front or the bottom of the cabinet and the heated air is exhausted to the rear or the top. These methods are also applicable to a cabinet that is installed outdoors and has a cooling device such as a heat exchanger or an air conditioner on the front or the back (see Annex C).

The recirculation ratio of a subrack or a cabinet is defined for each individual subrack or chassis-based equipment mounted in the cabinet or for the entire cabinet. The bypass ratio of a cabinet is defined for the entire cabinet.