Regulatory and Certification Information

Explanation of enclosure cabinet regulations

Purcell Systems enclosures conform to various regulatory and certification standards including NEMA, GR-487, UL 60950-1,UL 508A,and ETSI.

NEMA Ratings

NEMA is a trade association for the electrical manufacturing industry for products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end-use of electricity. The NEMA standard for outdoor enclosures and cabinets provides general information on the performance standards of enclosure types to architects, engineers, installers, inspectors and other interested parties. Most market segments using enclosures will require NEMA ratings.

NEMA Ratings Detailed Information

Telcordia GR-487

Telcordia is a telecommunications research and development company that defines and documents telecommunication standards. Telcordia GR-487-CORE standard specifies a suitable environment to house electronic and passive equipment in cabinets or enclosures in an Outside Plant environment. Most enclosures for wireline and wireless applications will require GR-487-CORE.

Telcordia GR-487-CORE Information

UL 60950-1 Standard

UL is a global independent safety testing company that defines safety standards and verifies that products meet their standards. The UL 60950-1 standard is applicable to mains-powered or battery-powered information technology equipment with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. The UL 60950-1 standard is applicable to information technology equipment designed for use as telecommunication terminal equipment and network infrastructure equipment, regardless of the source of power. Most market segments using enclosures will require the UL 60950-1 Listing Mark.

UL 60950-1 Information

UL 508A Standard

UL is a global independent safety testing company that defines safety standards and verifies that products meet their standards. The UL 508A certification is an industrial control panel directive, which is sought by electrical inspectors. A UL 508A Listing Mark shows that the panel complies with an acceptable safety standard. Some market segments using enclosures will require the UL 508A Listing Mark.

UL 508A Information

ETSI EN 300 019 - Environmental Engineering (EE)

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) produces globally-applicable standards for Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), including fixed, mobile, radio, converged, broadcast and internet technologies. ETS 300 019 is concerned with environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment.

ETSI EN 300-019

ETSI EN 301 169 - Equipment Practice

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) produces globally-applicable standards for Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), including fixed, mobile, radio, converged, broadcast and internet technologies. ETS 301 169 ) is aimed at setting out the installation engineering requirements for telecommunication practice, housing equipment forming part of a telecommunications network.

ETSI EN 301-169

ETSI EN 300 119 - Equipment Engineering (EE)

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) produces globally-applicable standards for Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), including fixed, mobile, radio, converged, broadcast and internet technologies. ETS 300 119 specifies the installation engineering requirements for the telecommunication practice.

ETSI EN 300-119