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CHART I I6<.:6*<276*4 :7<.,<276 (I) "*<260; <7 IEC 529
CHART II NEMA / I C:7;; "./.:.6,.
The chart below provides a cross-reference from NEMA to lnternational Protection (lPj Ratings. This cross-reference is an
approximation based on the most current information available. lt is not sanctioned by NEMA, lEC, or any other regulatory
body. This chart should be used only as a guideline.
IEC 529 NEMA "*<260;
:7<.,<276 "*<260; 1 2 3 3" 4 4( 5 6 12 13
I 00
I 10
I 11
I 20
I 21
I 22
I 23
I 30
I 31
I 32
I 33
I 40
I 41
I 42
I 43
I 50
I 51
I 52
I 53
I 54
I 55
I 56
I 60
I 61
I 62
I 63
I 64
I 65
I 66
I 67
I 68
IP 0X
IP 1X
IP 2X
IP 3X
IP 00
IP 10 IP 11 IP 12
IP 20 IP 21 IP 22 IP 23
IP 30 IP 31 IP 32 IP 33 IP 34
IP 40 IP 41 IP 42 IP 43 IP 44
IP 50 IP 54 IP 55
IP 60 IP 65 IP 66 IP 67 IP 68
IP 4X
IP 5X
IP 6X
IP X0 IP X1 IP X2 IP X3 IP X4 IP X5 IP X6 IP X7 IP X8
No Protection Protection Protection Protection Protection Protection Protection Protection
Protection against against against against against against against against
dripping dripping dripping splashing water jets heavy seas effects submersion
water water even water even water from from any from any of
falling when tilted when tilted any direction direction immersion
vertically 15 60 direction
vertically
No protection No protection
Protection against Protection against
touching with large solid
the hand bodies > 50mm
Protection against Protect. against
touching with med., solid bod-
the finger ies > 12.5 mm
Protection against Protection
touching with tools, against small,
wires, etc., solid bodies
> 2.5 mm > 2.5 mm
First Digit
Second Digit Degree of Water Protection
Protection against Protection
touching with tools, against small,
wires, etc., solid bodies
> 1 mm > 1 mm
Protection against Protection
touching with tools, against internal
wires, etc., dust
> 1 mm accumulation
Protection against Protection
touching with tools, against all
wires, etc., dust
> 1 mm penetration
Protection Modes to
EN 60529
DIN VDE 0470 Part 1
Protection
against penetra-
Person tion of foreign
touching bodies
In some countries a third digit is added. It gives information about the mechanical properties of the equipment.
This designation has not yet been standardized according to current DIN and IEC regulations.
Devices in this catalogue correspond to digit IP .7.
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The table below indicates the numbers of terminals and conductors which can be used in the respective Altech/Spelsberg junction box:
Box Size Applies to Conductor cross section mm
2
Rated Minimum Altech/Spelsberg Number of
Cross-Section Box Volume Box Terminals and
mm
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cm
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Models Conductors 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16
HP 70/80 Terminal 6 5
Conductor 20 15
2.5 mm2 115 cm3 Abox 025
HP 90
Terminal 8 6 5
4 mm2 200 cm3 Abox 040 Conductor 24 20 15
HP 100
Terminal 10 8 6 5
6 mm2 300 cm3 Abox 060 Conductor 30 24 20 15
Terminal 12 10 8 6 5
10 mm2 500 cm3 Abox 100 Conductor 36 30 24 20 15
Terminal 18 15 12 8 6 5
16 mm2 825 cm3 Abox 160 Conductor 54 45 36 24 20 15
Maximum permissible number of terminals and conductors to
DIN 57606/VDE 0606
Properties of used Materials
TK//AK/AKL and Abox
series
TK/TG/AK-i/AKL/EK and
Abox-i series
TK/TG/EK/AK/AKL
hinged door and
transparent lid
TG Series
Membrane plugs,
membranes Abox
025/040
Entry Spouts
AL series
HP series
All data given according to specifications of manufacturers; no guarantee from Altech/Spelsberg can be claimed.
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80 C
176 F
130 C
266 F
130 C
266 F
90 C
194 F
110 C
230 F
100 C
212 F
130 C
266 F
120 C
248 F
70 C
158 F
120 C
248 F
120 C
248 F
80 C
176 F
80 C
176 F
70 C
158 F
100 C
212 F
100 C
212 F
-25 C
-13 F
-40 C
-40 F
-40 C
-40 F
-40 C
-40 F
-30 C
-22 F
-40 C
-40 F
-40 C
-40 F
-30 C
-22 F
HB
V - 2
(5V)
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(5V)
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HB
HB

V - 2
650 C
1202 F
960 C
1706 F
850 C
1562 F
650 C
1202 F
750 C
1382 F
650 C
1202 F

960 C
1760 F
Temperature Resistance Flammability Rating acc. to
DIN EN 60695
-25 40 C
-13 104 F
-35 80 C
-31 176 F
-35 80 C
-31 176 F
-25 40 C
-13 104 F
NA
NA
-35 75 C
-31 167 F
-25 40 C
-13 104 F
Temperature Range
to Maintain IP Rating
Polystyrene,
flame resistant,
impact resistant
Polycarbonate,
glass fibre rein-
forced, flame-
impact resistant
Polycarbonate,
transparent
ABS, flame
resistant, impact
resistant
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
Polyethylene, flame
resistant
Aluminum Al 12Si
Polypropylene,
flame resistant
Material Product
Short-Term Constant Min. Temp. UL 94 VDE 0471
Material Product
Chemical Resistance Materials
Polystyrene,
flame resistant,
impact resistant
ABS
Polycarbonate,
glass fibre rein-
forced, flame-,
impact resistant
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate,
transparent
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
Polyethylene, flame
resistant
Polyurethane
Aluminum Al 12 Si
Polypropylene,
flame resistant
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transparent lid
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025/040
Entry Spouts
Lid seals for all
models
AL series
HP series
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The degree of weather resistance given by the polycarbonate enclosures used is generally adequate. The
enclosures have been tested under practical conditions in tropical regions for many years. If transparent lids are
used, it is recommended to protect them against the direct effects of sun radiation.
The American UL testing laboratories have approved several types of the PC series. A part of this examination is the
test for UV resistance (UL 746 C).
The weather proof test according to DIN 53 387 / 1000 hours was conducted at the "National Materials Testing
Authority" in Dortmund.
Materials tested: Polyethylene gray + black Polycarbonate, 15% GV, gray
Polypropylene gray Polycarbonate, transparent
TPE gray Polycarbonate, smoky topaz
FS 131 gray
Note: The test reports can be obtained from us free of charge.
UV - Resistance
For installation in air raid shelters in accordance with standard test class RK 0.63/6.3, safety degree A.
Devices up to an allowable weight of 2 kg are not subject to compulsory testing.
Of the larger enclosures, the following types have been tested and approved:
TK 2518, TK 3625 as empty enclosure
RK 2518, RK 3625 as serial terminal enclosure
EK 12, EK 24 as distribution box
AK 12, AK 24 as distribution board (Application certificate 023/95)
Approval through Bureau Veritas
The following program series have been approved (Nr. 2661/2869/BO/OD) and are consequently suitable for
installation in ships and shipyards:
EK- Series distribution boards
Nautic- Series junction boxes
RK- Series terminal boxes
TK- Series empty enclosures
Shock-Testing by the Federal Office for Civil Defense
Polyurethane - sealing material
All enclosure types utilize a seal composed of a dual-component, specialty mixture. The seals are halogen-free,
chemically resistant (see summary on pg. 120) and especially temperature resistant. The seals are inserted by
robots, are exactly evenly distributed, and have a solid grip on the upper section of the enclosure. Consequently, a
secure and safe respect reliable function of the seals is guaranteed.
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A B C D
HP- Series
HP 70/80 38.5 (1.52) 31.5 (1.24)
HP 90 40 (1.57) 33 (1.30)
HP 100 52.5 (2.07) 46.5 (1.83)
Abox/Abox-i - Junction boxes
Abox/Abox-i 025 42 (1.65) 36 (1.42)
Abox/Abox-i 040 45 (1.77) 39 (1.54) 34 [TS 15] (1.34)
Abox/Abox-i 0 49 (1.93) 49 (1.93) 41.5 (1.63) 38.5 (1.52)
Abox/Abox-i 100 60 (2.36) 60 (2.36) 52.5 (2.07) 49.5 (1.95)
Abox/Abox-i 160 71 (2.80) 71 (2.80) 63.5 (2.50) 60.5 (2.38)
Abox/Abox-i 350 92 (3.62) 92 (3.62) 84.5 (3.33) 81.5 (3.21)
AK/AKi - Distribution Boxes
AK/AKi03 85 (3.35) 79 (3.11) 71.5 (2.81)
AK/AKi05 to 24 111 (4.37) 105 (4.13) 98.5 (3.88)
AK/AKi14 to 70 117.5 (4.63) 114 (4.49) 96 (3.78)
AKL/AKi - Enclosures
AKL/AKi 1 to 4 117.5 (4.63) 114 (4.49) 106.5 (4.19) 110 (4.33)
AKL/AKi 2-h to 4-h 194.5 (7.66) 191 (7.52) 183.5 (7.22) 187 (7.36)
EK- Distribution boxes
EK 002 69 (2.76) 69 (2.76) 63.5 (2.50)
EK 004/008/012/024 103 (4.06) 97 (3.82) 89.5 (3.52)
TK- Enclosures - low cover
TK 77/97/99/1309/1809 45 (1.77) 45 (1.77) 40 [TS 15] (1.57) 36 (1.42)
TK 1111 53 (2.09) 53 (2.09) 45.5 (1.79) 44 (1.73)
TK 1313 63 (2.48) 63 (2.48) 55.5 (2.19) 54 (2.13)
TK 1811/1818/2518 81 (3.19) 75 (2.95) 67.5 (2.66) 72 (2.83)
TK 3625 103 (4.06) 97 (3.82) 89.5 (3.41) 94 (3.70)
TK- Enclosures - high cover
TK 77/97/99/1309/1809 69 (2.72) 69 (2.72) 64.0 [TS 15] (2.52) 60 (2.36)
TK 1111 77 (3.03) 77 (3.03) 69.5 (2.74) 68 (2.68)
TK 1313 87 (3.43) 87 (3.43) 79.5 (3.13) 78 (3.07)
TK 1811/1818/2518 103 (4.06) 97 (3.82) 89.5 (3.52) 94 (3.70)
TK 3625 156 (6.14) 150 (5.90) 142.5 (5.61) 147 (5.79)
TK- Enclosures - extra high cover
TK 1811/1818/2518 16 156 (6.14) 150 (5.90) 142.5 (5.61) 147.5 (5.81)
TG - Enclosures
TG88/1208/1212/1608-6 46.7 (1.84) 39.7 (1.56) 32 (1.26) 37 (1.46)
TG88/1208/1212/1608-9 76.7 (3.02) 69.7 (2.74) 62 (2.44) 67 (2.64)
TG1612/2012/2516/3023-9 81.7 (3.22) 74.7 (2.94) 67 (2.64) 72 (2.83)
TG2012/2015-8 66.7 (2.63) 59.7 (2.35) 52 (2.05) 57 (2.24)
TG2516-12 111.7 (4.40) 104.7 (4.12) 97 (3.82) 102 (4.02)
TG3023-11 101.7 (4.00) 94.7 (3.73) 87 (3.43) 92 (3.62)
Clearance Installation Heights for Spelsberg Enclosures
A) from base bottom
B) from standoffs in base

C) from top of mounting rail NS 35
(mounted on base standoffs)
D) from top of plastic mounting plate
[all dimensions in mm (in)]
Series A B C D
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End View
AK Top Only
End View
AK / AKL
Side View
AkII / AKL
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AK and AKL Knockout Details
End view
AK - Bottom Only
AKL - Top and Bottom
End view
AK - Top Only
Side view
AK
AKL