What is BS EN 61587-4 - Protection for cabinet systems about? 
Cabinets are useful in preventing electrical shock to equipment users and help in protecting the contents from the environment. BS EN 61587-4 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment.
BS EN 61587-4 provides the combinations of different degrees of protection for cabinet systems regarding IP code, climate levels, static and dynamic load tests, electromagnetic shielding and seismic requirements. The design guide in BS EN 61587-4 provides the easy selection of defined performance levels for an optimal economical solution that can be ensured by ordering a cabinet with specific properties.
Who is BS EN 61587-4 - Protection for cabinet systems for? 
BS EN BS EN 61587-4 on protection for cabinet systems is useful for: 
- Manufacturers of electronic devices
- Manufacturers of computers
- Manufacturers of circuit boards
- Manufacturers of automotive parts
- Aerospace industries
- Medical transportation
- Product development teams
- Maintenance and augmentation teams  
- Fault management teams
- Quality control personnel
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61587-4 - Protection for cabinet systems?
Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. Cabinets are electrical enclosures for electrical or electronic equipment to mount switches, knobs and displays. There are certain standardized specifications contributing to the performance of cabinets and subracks.
Based on this optimal economical solution for a cabinet system, BS EN 61587-4 helps the user to select a cabinet matching the performance level of the application. Based on this economical optimal solution for a cabinet system, BS EN 61587-4 helps to provide for a modular cabinet economical system supported by multiple vendors. The guidelines in BS EN 61587-4 help you to perceive different degrees of protection for cabinet systems that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
