Portable Power-Distribution Equipment

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Published Date: November 03, 2009

Last Revision: January 15, 2010

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1.1 These requirements cover portable power-distribution equipment rated 600 volts or less and 1600 amperes maximum. They are intended for either single- or multi-phase supply and are intended to distribute power in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (NEC).

1.2 These requirements cover portable power-distribution equipment intended for use in the following locations:

a) Carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar locations in accordance with Article 525 of the NEC;
b) Exhibition halls in accordance with Article 518 of the NEC;
c) Motion picture and television studios and similar locations in accordance with Article 530 of the NEC;
d) Theaters, audience areas of motion-picture and television studios, and similar locations in accordance with Article 520 of the NEC; and
e) Temporary installations at construction sites in accordance with Article 590 of the NEC.

1.3 These requirements do not cover portable power-distribution equipment:

a) Intended to be mounted above or adjacent to the lighting unit it supplies. These devices are covered by the Standard for Stage and Studio Luminaires and Connector Strips, UL 1573.
b) Intended to be connected to the load side of branch circuits, such as:
1. 1) Relocatable power taps. These devices are covered by the Standard for Relocatable Power Taps, UL 1363;
2. 2) Cord sets. These devices are covered by the Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, UL 817;
3. 3) Convention-center Cord Sets. These devices are covered by the Standard for Exhibition Display Units, Fabrication and Installation, UL 2305; and
4. 4) Current taps. These devices are covered by the Standard for Current Taps and Adapters, UL 498A.

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January 15, 2010		Revision
November 03, 2009		Revision
August 16, 2004		Revision
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December 12, 2007	View Summary of Topics p1640_2_20071212_sum.html Summary of Topics This document contains Practical Application Guidelines related to UL 1640.

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March 29, 2004	View Summary of Topics b1640_2_20040329_sum.html Subject 1640 Bulletin Dated: March 29, 2004 SUMMARY OF TOPICS This bulletin proposes the following changes in requirements: 1. Corrections to National Electrical Code (NEC) Article references in paragraphs 1.2 and 63.6 in accordance with the 2002 NEC, and editorially revising the term "construction-site" in paragraphs 51.1, 59.1, 61.1, and 63.1 to reference "temporary locations" and/or "temporary installations" to align requirements with similar terms in the NEC. 2. Increased ampacity limitation levels in paragraph 1.4 and Tables 5.1 and 10.1 for portable power-distribution equipment intended to be rated above 1200 amperes. 3. Addressing incomplete requirements for inlet and receptacle covers in paragraph 7.6.1 and new Section 24A. COMMENTS DUE: MAY 7, 2004
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June 02, 2003	View Summary of Topics b1640_2_20030602_sum.html Subject 1640 Bulletin Dated: June 2, 2003 SUMMARY OF TOPICS This bulletin proposes the following changes in requirements: 1. To add ground-fault protection for personnel requirements for equipment used at carnivals in new Section 16A; and revise the ground-fault protection for personnel requirements for construction-site units in paragraph 53.1 in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70-2002. 2. To revise/update the inlet and receptacle cover requirement in paragraph 7.6.1 in accordance with a request from the industry. COMMENTS DUE: JULY 11, 2003
March 19, 2003	View Summary of Topics b1640_2_20030319_sum.html Subject 1640 Bulletin Dated: March 19, 2003 SUMMARY OF TOPICS This bulletin proposes the following changes in requirements: 1. To clarify ratings of circuit breakers that are suitable for various supply ratings. 2. To expand the options on the use of individual single-pole circuit breakers protecting 3-phase configuration receptacles. 3. To add paragraph 33A.1 to clarify that the intended pin configuration for multi-pole receptacles be permanently marked on the equipment. 4. To revise paragraph 11.4.2 to remove the word "natural" from the term "natural gray" as a term to describe a grounded conductor. This change is consistent with the 2002 National Electrical Code. 5. To editorially revise paragraph 13.2.10 to clarify the intent of the circuit breaker application requirement. COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 30, 2003

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Bulletin Dated: March 29, 2004

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This bulletin proposes the following changes in requirements:

1. Corrections to National Electrical Code (NEC) Article references in paragraphs 1.2 and 63.6 in accordance with the 2002 NEC, and editorially revising the term "construction-site" in paragraphs 51.1, 59.1, 61.1, and 63.1 to reference "temporary locations" and/or "temporary installations" to align requirements with similar terms in the NEC.

2. Increased ampacity limitation levels in paragraph 1.4 and Tables 5.1 and 10.1 for portable power-distribution equipment intended to be rated above 1200 amperes.

3. Addressing incomplete requirements for inlet and receptacle covers in paragraph 7.6.1 and new Section 24A.

COMMENTS DUE: MAY 7, 2004

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SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This bulletin proposes the following changes in requirements:

1. To add ground-fault protection for personnel requirements for equipment used at carnivals in new Section 16A; and revise the ground-fault protection for personnel requirements for construction-site units in paragraph 53.1 in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70-2002.

2. To revise/update the inlet and receptacle cover requirement in paragraph 7.6.1 in accordance with a request from the industry.

COMMENTS DUE: JULY 11, 2003

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Subject 1640

Bulletin Dated: March 19, 2003

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This bulletin proposes the following changes in requirements:

1. To clarify ratings of circuit breakers that are suitable for various supply ratings.

2. To expand the options on the use of individual single-pole circuit breakers protecting 3-phase configuration receptacles.

3. To add paragraph 33A.1 to clarify that the intended pin configuration for multi-pole receptacles be permanently marked on the equipment.

4. To revise paragraph 11.4.2 to remove the word "natural" from the term "natural gray" as a term to describe a grounded conductor. This change is consistent with the 2002 National Electrical Code.

5. To editorially revise paragraph 13.2.10 to clarify the intent of the circuit breaker application requirement.

COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 30, 2003

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Standard	Edition	Title
67	14	Panelboards
334	2	Outline of Investigation for Theater Lighting Distribution and Control Equipment

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Panelboards

334

Outline of Investigation for Theater Lighting Distribution and Control Equipment

Portable Power-Distribution Equipment

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Revisions and Related Documents

UL 1640 is referenced in the following list of UL Standards

Portable Power-Distribution Equipment

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Subject 1640

Bulletin Dated: March 29, 2004

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

Subject 1640

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Subject 1640

Bulletin Dated: March 19, 2003

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

UL 1640 is referenced in the following list of UL Standards

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