Standard pour le système d'entraînement électrique, systèmes de contrôle, et le système de chargeur pour moteur électrique actionné dispositifs de transport

Note: NOI  for UL 111 was withdrawn on June 19, 2018 as requested by the responsible SDO.

Note: Scope updated 2018-03-20 as per a request from the responsible SDO.

1.1 These requirements cover Multioutlet Assemblies and factory assembled wiring kits for installation in Multioutlet Assemblies. Multioutlet Assemblies consist of a raceway, multiple outlet wiring devices that provide power for connection of utilization equipment. Multioutlet Assemblies are intended for use in dry locations, other than hazardous (classified) in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, CSA-C22.1 for Canada and the National Electrical Code®, NFPA 70®a. for the United States. Multioutlet Assemblies are intended to be connected to branch circuits operating at potentials not exceeding 1000 volts between conductors, frequencies between 50 - 400 Hz and DC (Direct Current) circuits.

a NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code and NEC® are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.

1.2 Multioutlet Assemblies are intended to be permanently wired. In Canada Multioutlet Assemblies installed as a “pole-type” assemblages are permitted to be installed with cord and plug connection in accordance with Rule 12-010 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, CSA-C22.1.

1.3 Except as noted in 1.2, general purpose cord and plug connected outlet assemblies are covered by the following standards:

     a) Cord reels and multi-outlet assemblies, CSA-C22.2 No. 308 for Canada;

     b) The Standard for Relocatable Power Taps, UL 1363, for the United States; or

     c) The Standard for Furniture Power Distribution Units, UL 962A, for the United States.

1.4 Multioutlet Assemblies may be provided with:

     a) Fuses or other supplementary overcurrent protection;

     b) Switches;

     c) Suppression components;

     d) EMI filters;

     e) LED drivers;

     f) Luminaires;

     g) Ballasts;

     h) Motors;

     i) Control circuits;

     j) Transformers;

     k) Relays;

     l) Indicator lights; and

     m) Other similar equipment.

1.5 A Multioutlet Assembly may be provided with channels for additional power circuits, control circuits, power limited circuits and communication circuit wiring for audio, video and data.

1.6 These requirements do not cover surface metal raceways or surface nonmetallic raceways. Surface raceways are evaluated to the following Standards:

     a) Surface raceway systems, CSA-C22.2 No. 62 for Canada;

     b) Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings, UL 5 for the United States;

     c) Nonmetallic Surface Raceways and Fittings, CSA-C22.2 No. 62.1 for Canada; and

     d) Nonmetallic Surface Raceways and Fittings, UL 5A for the United States

1.7 For the United States this standard does not cover assemblies that only incorporate receptacles of the GFCI type. These assemblies are covered by the Standard for Ground-fault Circuit-Interrupters, UL 943.

1.8 This Standard contains the following supplements:

     a) Supplement SA – Modular Factory-Wired Floor-Mounted Multioutlet Assemblies

     b) Supplement SB – Motor-Operated Multioutlet Assemblies