1Any conflicts between this specification and their applicable

Materials System Specifications Engineerin,g Standards

Standard Drawings or indust,r y standards, codes and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Process & Control Systems
2.2Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company
or
Buyer Representative, whoshall follow internal company procedure
and forward such requests to the Manager, Process & Control Systems

2.3The designation �Commentary�is usedto label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements

Page 2of 23

Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standards Committee Issue Date: 1

January 2013

Instrument Control Cabinets -Indoor

3 References
Referenced standards and specifications shall be the latest edition, revision or
addendum in effect on the date of the Purchase Order, unless stated otherwise.

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 70(2011) National Electrical Code
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems
NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts
Maximum)
International Electro-Technical Commission
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements
International Society for Measurement and Control
ISA RP60.6 Nameplates, Labels and Tags for Control Centers
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
8/???? 8/?6WDQGDUG?IRU?6DIHW\?7HVW?IRU?)ODPPDELOLW\?RI?3ODVWLF?
0DWHULDOV?IRU?3DUWV?LQ?'HYLFHV?DQG?$SSOLDQFHV?

Page 3of 23

Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standard

Instrument Control Cabinets -Indoor

4 Definitions
Control Panel:A surface with cut-out(s) used to mount control devices and/or
instrument indicators (e.g., totalizers, pushbuttons, pullbuttons, indicating
lights, meters,
annunciators, etc.).
Control Cabinet:An enclosed structure containing electronic equipment and wiring
for process control / status devices. (The front surface of a control cabinet may
include
a control panel.). Cabinets containing DCS field termination assemblies (FTAs)
should
be treated as control cabinets.
Marshalling Cabinet:A cabinet containing mainly terminal strips and wire
terminations. The field wiring is normally terminated in the Marshalling Cabinet.
Cabinets:Generically used within this specification; refers to all of the above.
5General Requirements
5.1Engineering Units
All dimensions and measurements shall be in the �International System of Units�
(SI), and may be followed by the equivalent value in English units between
brackets. When not critical, the equivalent dimensions may be rounded off to
their nearest practical value.
Exception:
This requirement does not apply to the vendor's standard documentation.
5.2Environmental Conditions
All cabinet equipment and wiring shall be designed for continuous operation at
50�C, and relative humidity 80% maximum (non-condensing) and 20% minimum.
Commentary Note:
The temperature of 50�C allows for a 35�C room ambient plus a 15�C rise within
the cabinet.
5.3Heat dissipation calculations shall be submitted for any cabinet that houses
power supplies, PCs or other heat generating components. The calculations
shall show that the components installed inside the cabinet will not be exposed
to a temperature above their temperature rating.

Page 4of 23

Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standard

Instrument Control Cabinets -Indoor

6 Design
6.1Style
The cabinets shall be rigid and self-supporting. Unless otherwise specified, the
cabinets shall be free standing, floor mounted type. Instruments and electronic
accessories shall be wired in accordance with this specification. Indoor cabinets

shall be made of metal. When multiple cabinets are provided, it is highly

recommended that they are identical in construction and external appearance.
6.2Drawings
6.2.1The cabinet fabricator shall supply detailed drawings for review and
approval.
6.2.2The detailed drawings, shall as a minimum, contain the following
information:
a)Cabinet fabrication drawings showing dimensions for exterior,
openings, removable plates, doors and door swings, internal
cabinet segregation, internal frame supports/bracing, ventilation
louvers, lifting bolts, and shipping breaks.
b)Cabinet layout drawings showing the locations and arrangements
of all electronic equipment, terminal strips, fuses, plastic ducts,
raceways, pushbuttons, switches, lamps, name plates,
annunciators, rack-mounted equipment, power supplies,
convenience outlets, lighting and grounding strips. Electronic
equipment manufacturer and model numbers shall be shown.
c