In the field of industrial automation, the design and operation of electrical systems are based on the relevant standards and their correct application. The following is an overview of the most important relevant standards and how they help us in our work.
Perhaps one of the most important standards is the MSZ EN IEC 60364 series of standards, which contains recommendations for the safe operation of electrical equipment and its protection. It is a fully comprehensive set of guidelines and recommendations that should be taken into account when designing and constructing electrical installations. The standard covers electrical systems used in industrial automation and provides recommendations for the design, operation, maintenance and safe use of systems. Its specifications will help in the design and installation of equipment and systems used in industry and will assist designers and installers to ensure safety in the workplace and the efficient operation of electrical systems. The requirements of the standard include the correct application of voltage, current and frequency, and the correct use of insulation systems and earthing systems.
The MSZ EN IEC 60204 series of standards has been developed to ensure the proper electrical safety of machinery and equipment. This series of standards regulates electrical safety in the field of industrial automation and contains important recommendations for the electrically safe operation of machinery. It covers equipment, machinery, control systems and switchgear cabinets. The standard requires these devices to operate in accordance with all relevant electrical safety standards, including electronic control systems. Its general specifications include design recommendations for electrical connectors and switches, and recommendations for the necessary insulation and earthing systems. The standardalso specifies the correct location of electrical control systems and switchgear cabinets and the use of appropriate enclosures and safety devices.
The EN IEC 61439 series of standards provides recommendations for the control of switching and control equipment; the standard aims to ensure the reliable operation of equipment and electrical safety in the design, manufacture and installation of switching and control equipment, and it specifies requirements for the design, assembly and operation of switching and control equipment: these include material and mechanical standards for switchgear and controlgear, and requirements for electrical insulation, wiring and earthing systems. Other specifications relate to circuit protection devices used in switchgear and controlgear, voltage distribution systems and testing of switchgear and controlgear: the standard requires that all components of the switchgear and controlgear comply with the required standards and that the operation of the equipment is thoroughly checkedafter assembly and commissioning.
The MSZ EN IEC 62305 series of standards provides recommendations for the design and installation of lightning protection systems. The aim of the series of standards is to ensure the reliable and safe operation of electrical systems. It specifies that the design and installation process for lightning protection should take into account the lightning conditions of the environment and the sensitivity of the equipment. It also requires that all elements of lightning protection, such as protective devices, wiring, earthing systems and enclosures, are properly designed to protect electrical systems from the harmful effects of lightning.
In the field of industrial automation, safe operation is of paramount importance and the MSZ EN IEC 61508 series of standards has been developed accordingly. This series of standards regulates the electrical safety of automation in safety-critical systems such as chemical plants, power plants or transport systems. It specifies that systems used in industrial automation may have safety-critical functions and that their operation must be reliable. The standard requires that the design, planning, testing and operation of such systems comply with all relevant standards. Other requirements include risk assessment at all stages of the systems life cycle and documentation of the system architecture and operation. The standard also requires the verification of the reliability and security of all system components, as well as testing and maintenance processes.
The MSZ EN IEC 61511 series of standards has been developed for the design and installation of electrical systems for process safety. The requirements of the standard series are intended to ensure process safety in the chemical, oil and gas and other related industries. Systems used in industrial automation must be reliable and safe. The standards state that safety should always be a primary consideration in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of systems. Its requirements include risk assessment of systems and the identification of appropriate protection measures to reduce risks. The standard requires the design of a robust system architecture and the verification of all system components for reliability and security. The series of standards effectively helps to ensure the safe operation of systems used in industrial automation. Compliance with the requirements of the standard reduces the risk of accidents and errors and improves the safety of workers and the environment. The application of the series of standards increases the reliability and efficiency of systems and contributes to compliance with process safety standards.
