Certification according to IEC 61439
IEC 61439 is the international standard for safe low voltage in switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Discover and read more about the IEC 61439 certification here.
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Low voltage safety testing
For safe and secure energy distribution of power and control systems
Are you a manufacturer of distribution enclosures or switchgear? An assembler of low-voltage (LV) distribution equipment? Or a regulator or an energy wholesaler? Then you need a partner to help you ensure the reliability and safety of electricity distribution and control systems. DEKRA's low voltage safety specialists are at your disposal to provide you with the service you need.
DEKRA has in-house experts specialising in low voltage safety of switchgear and controlgear. We help you evaluate the safety and reliability in your product’s electricity transmission and energy distribution network. DEKRA ensures that you, as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or assembler, can demonstrate that your product complies with national and international standards, safety regulations and the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD). Our type test certificates and certificates will ensure smooth market access worldwide.
Benefits of low-voltage safety testing
- Improve the reliability and safety of your low voltage electrical distribution networks.
- Reduce the risk of costly or dangerous electrical failures.
- Demonstrate that your products comply with national and international standards.
Since electrical systems have become increasingly smart and (cloud) connected, cybersecurity is a key focus area at DEKRA. For example, smart distribution grids and industrial automation and control systems (IACS) within your organization. Exchanging data via cloud systems certainly offers many benefits to users. However, security remains a crucially important aspect. You need to be confident that devices and systems can withstand penetration attempts. It is therefore vital to identify and mitigate potential risks.
DEKRA provides insight into these cybersecurity risks. We not only test software and hardware for cybersecurity, but also organizations themselves. For components, systems and organisations that are part of a "critical infrastructure" (NIS2), we offer all testing and certification according to IEC62443, ISO 27001, IEC 15408 and other standards. Our Gap Analysis shows the scope for improvement of low voltage safety compared to the standard or desired position.
Relevant standards and directives for low voltage safety
We can test and certify any part of your product in terms of low voltage electrical safety. Our work is based on international and European standards such as:
- Low voltage directive (LVD)
- IEC 61439 series for assemblies, distribution boards and busbar trunking systems
- IEC 60947 series for switchgear and components
- IEC 60898 for individual components
- IEC 62208 for empty enclosures
- IEC 62955 for EV charging systems
- IEC/TR 61641 for internal arc testing
- IEC/TS 63107 for arc mitigation testing
- IEC 60898-1, IEC 61008-1, IEC 61009-1 and IEC 62423 for components offering (residual) protection
(Including EN and country specific requirements)
Our low-voltage testing services
Our specialists can carry out the required low-voltage safety tests at various locations. For example, in one of our various laboratories around the world, at your own laboratory or at one of our associated third-party laboratories under our supervision. We offer the following low-voltage safety testing services:
- testing of EV (electrical vehicle) charging systems
- RF and EMC testing
- all possible material tests, temperature increase and ageing
- IP and IK testing
- direct current (DC) testing, micro grids
- cybersecurity testing and certification
- compliance with RED Delegated Act (for example ETSI 303 645, Common Criteria)
You find a full overview of all low voltage standards in our IEC scope. Besides low-voltage testing, we also perform medium and high voltage testing.
Book a free session with our expert
Do you want to improve the reliability and safety of your electrical distribution networks? If so, we would be happy to help you! Just request a free online session with one of our experts. During this session, you will have the time to discuss your business case and ask all your questions to our expert about low voltage safety. Simply fill out the form below and we will contact you to set up a meeting as soon as possible.
