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EXT56 SWITCHBOARDS

With limited space in modern electrical rooms, more
installations are shifting outdoors—sometimes out of
necessity. Whether driven by project constraints or
site-specific requirements, these critical assets must be
protected from Australia’s demanding environmental
conditions.

Backed by over 25 years of switchboard innovation,
IPD has expanded its trusted Techno product with the
EXT56 outdoor modular system. Extensively tested and
certified to AS/NSZ 61439 standards, including Part
4 for construction site assemblies, EXT56 provides a
durable, design-verified solution rated to IP56 for harsh
environments. Featuring marine-grade aluminium
construction, internal arc fault containment, and full
modular flexibility, EXT56 has been widely adopted
across infrastructure, utilities, hospitals, and industrial
sites nationwide. With fast assembly, stock availability,
and local engineering support, it’s a proven system built
to perform—rain or shine.

The EXT56 system has been subjected to additional testing to comply with part 4 of the
AS/NSZ 61439 standard that covers particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites. A
newly designed venting system rated to IP56 was also included in the test. This development enhances
IPD’s outdoor switchboard offering and provides users with a fully design verified solution for their
construction sites and mobile power distribution applications.

Product features Benefits to you

√ Tested to IP56 at Austest Laboratories. √ Reduced lead times with standard sizes that are available
off the shelf.
√ Complies with the new
√ Supplied as a flat pack, it is quick and easy to assemble.
AS/NSZ 61439.1&2 : 2016 Design
Verification standards. √ Full access all around the switchboard resulting in reduced
assembly times and costs.
√ Complies with AS/NSZ 61439.4 : 2016
Particular requirements for assemblies √ Modifications and extensions can be done easily with
for construction sites. minimum downtime & costs
√ Current rating up to 3200A. (Contact √ EXT56 does away with the need for additional housing thus
IPD for higher ratings) reducing the installation footprint and site costs.
√ Tested for Internal Arcing Fault
Containment in accordance with
AS/NZS 61439.1&2 : 2016, Appendix ZD.
(Subjected to agreement)
√ External cladding is made from marine
grade aluminium with stainless steel as
an option.

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