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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................2Distribution Systems...............................................................4Switchboard Definition.........................................................10Overcurrent Protective Devices...........................................14Switchboard Construction....................................................19Service Section.....................................................................27Service Section Main Disconnect Devices...........................33Distribution Section..............................................................37Power Supply Systems........................................................40Service Entrance Equipment................................................42Switchboard Grounding.......................................................45Ground Fault Protection........................................................50Switchboard Ratings.............................................................54SB1, SB2, and SB3 Switchboards.........................................57RCIII Switchboards................................................................61Super Blue Pennant Switchboards.......................................64Commercial Metering Switchboards...................................66Speciality Service Entrance Switchboards..........................68Information Needed To Order Switchboards......................72Review Answers...................................................................74Final Exam.............................................................................75
 
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Introduction
Welcome to another course in the STEP 2000 series,
S
iemens
T
echnical
E
ducation
P
rogram, designed to prepare ourdistributors to sell Siemens Energy
&
Automation productsmore effectively. This course covers
Switchboards
andrelated products.Upon completion of
Switchboards
you should be able to:Explain the role of switchboards in a distribution systemDefine a switchboard according to the National ElectricalCodeExplain the need for circuit protectionIdentify various components of a switchboardIdentify various service entrance methodsExplain the difference between hot and cold sequence inrelation to current transformersIdentify types of main and distribution devices available for Siemens switchboardsIdentify various Siemens switchboards
 
3This knowledge will help you better understand customerapplications. In addition, you will be better able to describeproducts to customers and determine important differencesbetween products. You should complete
Basics of Electricity
and
Molded Case Circuit Breakers
before attempting
Switchboards
. An understanding of many of the conceptscovered in these courses is required for
Switchboards
.If you are an employee of a Siemens Energy
&
Automationauthorized distributor, fill out the final exam tear-out card andmail in the card. We will mail you a certificate of completion ifyou score a passing grade. Good luck with your efforts.Clampmatic, Vacu-Break, Sensitrip, and Speedfax areregistered trademarks of Siemens Energy
&
Automation, Inc.ACCESS, Sentron, and Super Blue Pennant are trademarks ofSiemens Energy
&
Automation, Inc.National Electrical Code®and NEC®are registeredtrademarks of the National Fire Protection Association,Quincy, MA 02269. Portions of the National Electrical Codeare reprinted with permission from NFPA 70-1993, NationalElectrical Code Copyright, 1992, National Fire ProtectionAssociation, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is notthe complete and official position of the National FireProtection Association on the referenced subject which isrepresented by the standard in its entirety.Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and UL are a registeredtrademarks of Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Northbrook, IL60062.National Electrical Manufacturers Association is located at2101 L. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Theabbreviation NEMA is understood to mean NationalElectrical Manufacturers Association.
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