Low Voltage Power Distribution and Motor Control Center Technical Specification

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TECHNICAL
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
ELECTRICAL
Low Voltage
Power Distribution Board and Motor Control Center
up to 7000A
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Table of Contents
1 GENERAL 3
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Documentation 3
1.2.1 Drawings 3
1.2.2 Operating Instructions 4
1.2.3 Delivery of Documentation 4
1.3 Quality Assurance 4
1.4 Factory Acceptance Test 5
1.5 Design Verification by Verification Tests 5
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1.6 Routine Verification 5
1.7 Test Reports 5
2 PRODUCTS 6
2.1 Applicable Standards 6
2.2 Technical Data of the Switchgear 7
2.3 Main Features 8
2.4 Technical Requirements 9
2.4.1 General 9
2.5 Required Panel Types 11
2.5.1 Circuit Breaker Technology for Incoming Feeder Panel, Coupler Panel and
Outgoing Feeder Panel 11
2.5.2 Outgoing Feeder Panel in Universal Mounting Design 13
2.5.2.1 Withdrawable Design 14
2.5.2.2 Plug-in In-line Design 15
2.5.2.3 Fixed-mounted Design 16
2.5.3 Outgoing Feeder Panel for Plug-in horizontal In-line Switch Disconnectors 16
2.5.4 Panels for Reactive Power Compensation 17
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1 GENERAL
This specification shall be applied to works carried out for the ……………………………. Project. It
describes the technical requirements for design, manufacturing, testing and supply of Low Voltage
Power Distribution Boards and Motor Control Centers (MCCs) up to 7000A in modular technology and
maximum personal and plant safety.
In addition to this technical specification the enclosed project single line diagrams, block diagrams and
data sheets are describing the detailed tender scope and have to be fully covered. Any deviations from
the specified requirements shall be mentioned in a deviation list and submitted together with the offer.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Low Voltage Power Distribution Board and Motor Control Center up to 7000A shall comply with
the requirements outlined in this specification due to the important nature of the switchgear items for
the project, today’s advanced switchgear manufacturing technology and commercial benefits for the
manufacturing processes. Only power switchgear and controlgear assembly with design verification in
accordance with IEC 61439-2 (formerly TTA) shall be considered.
1.2 DOCUMENTATION
Any documentation shall be made available in English language.
1.2.1 DRAWINGS
The low voltage switchgear shall be documented with a CAE system according to IEC 60617. The
switchgear documentation shall be split in a general part covering the requirements for the complete
switchgear system and in a specific documentation related to each typical of the switchgear.
The general part of the switchgear documentation shall include cover page, list of documents, single
line diagram, general arrangement - front view, plan view with floor cutouts, floor fixing details and
profiles and ring cable circuit diagrams.
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The typical related documentation per switchgear panel type shall include cover page, list of
documents, single line diagram, auxiliary power supply AC / DC, schematic for control, interlocking
and signalling, part lists and terminal diagrams.
The complete detail drawings shall be submitted for inspection and approval before start of
manufacturing. The vendor shall only start his manufacturing work based on the approved
documentation.
The vendor has to provide the documentation for approval in electronic format. The final revision of the
documentation shall be made available as printout in A4 format and as pdf-file. Additionally, it has to
be supplied on data carriers in dxf or dwg format.
1.2.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating instructions cover the documentation for transport, installation, connection and
commissioning, maintenance and disposal of the switchgear. This kind of documentation shall be part
of the scope of supply for the switchgear.
1.2.3 DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTATION
Document Description With offer After PO* + Weeks

General arrangement and single line diagram, outline and X PO + 1
foundation drawings, floor cutout diagrams, technical data
sheets for each circuit type
Typical documentation for each circuit type consisting of PO + 6
circuit and terminal diagrams, single line diagrams, front
view, arrangement drawings
Parts list for each circuit type PO + 6
Quality Procedure PO + 6
Quality Plan PO + 6
ISO 14001 Environment Certificate X
ISO 9001 Certificate X
Technical Specification and Data Sheet X
Documentation of summary of the relevant verification tests X
and cover sheets for the project specific of Low Voltage
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Power Distribution Board and Motor Control Center Type

Test Certificates in accordance with IEC 61439-1
Test certificate of the implemented routine verification in Delivery Date + 1
accordance with IEC 61439-1
Catalogue of Low Voltage Power Distribution Board and X
Motor Control Center offered
Operating instruction/procedures PO + 6
Commissioning instruction/procedures PO + 6
Installation Instruction PO + 6
PO* - Purchase Order
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Manufacturers are to be vendors regularly engaged in manufacturing of switchboards, whose products

are to be in satisfactory use under similar service conditions for not less than 10 years and shall have
an independently certified quality management system to ISO 9001 and a certified environmental
management system according to ISO 14001.
Quality Procedure, Quality Plan as well as ISO 9001and ISO 14001 certificates shall be submitted with
the offer.
1.4 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST
The manufacturer shall notify the engineer 4 weeks in advance of the factory acceptance tests (FAT)
of the switchgear. The engineer will be entitled to witness all or any parts of the FAT. The factory
acceptance tests shall include full mechanical and electrical function tests. A copy of the TTA
certificates and routine test results shall be made available in accordance with item 1.3.3 above.
1.5 DESIGN VERIFICATION BY VERIFICATION TESTS
The manufacturer of the Switchgear Assembly shall supply with the offer full design verification
certification in accordance with IEC 61439-2 for verification of following:
a) Strength of materials and parts
b) Degree of protection of enclosures
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c) Clearance in air and creepage distances
d) Protection against electric shock and integrity of protective circuits
e) Incorporation of switching devices and components
f) Internal electric circuits and connection
g) Terminal for external conductors
h) Dielectric properties
i) Temperature rise limits
j) Short circuit withstands strength
k) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
l) Mechanical operation
Offers not accompanied by the aforementioned verification test certification requirements shall not be
considered.
The electrical components to be used in the construction and assembly shall be identical to those
used in the design verification. The type of devices and method statement of testing shall be clearly
stated. The verification tests certification shall be from an independent Type Testing Laboratory.
A copy of the verification test certificate shall be supplied with the offer.
1.6 ROUTINE VERIFICATION
Before the Switch Boards are shipped, they are subjected to the routine test in accordance with IEC
61439-1.
A test certificate of the implemented routine verification has to be enclosed with the order
documentation.
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1.7 TEST REPORTS
Upon request, an EC declaration of conformity in accordance with EN 45014 shall be enclosed after
order placement. The corresponding test reports as well as a certificate for the quality / environmental
management system in accordance with ISO 9001/ISO 14001 shall also be provided upon request.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Preferential reference is made below to the international standards of the IEC. The regulations listed
there shall be satisfied in full with the latest issues. The relevant verifications shall be submitted with
the quotation.
The manufacturer of the power distribution board must maintain and verify a certified quality management
system in accordance with EN/ISO 9001, and a certified environmental management system in
accordance with EN/ISO 14001.
The qualifications below must be verified by the declaration of conformity:

- Design Verification by test in accordance with the requirements of IEC61439-1 & 2
- Maintenance-free busbar screw connections
- Touch protection as a minimum IP20 as defined in IEC60529 in accordance with the requirements
of IEC61439-1 & 2.
- EC Declaration of conformity in accordance with 2006/95/EC - Directive of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 12 December on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electrical equipment designed for the use within certain voltage limits.
The switchboard must be designed in accordance with the EMC Guideline in accord with IEC 61439 -1 & 2
Design Verification requirements (and 2004/108/EC - Directive of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 15. December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility
When connecting busbar trunking systems, verification of a type test for the connection of the busbar
systems to the distribution board must be submitted.
Verification of materials in accordance with IEC61439-2 Para. 11 must be included with the delivery of the
distribution board.
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Earthquake-strengthened version for seismic requirements Test standards:

• German edition EN 60068, part 3-3 (DIN); Environmental testing;
Seismic test methods for equipments; Guidance; 1993
• German edition EN 60068, part 2-6 (DIN)Environmental testing;
Test Fc and guidance: Vibration sinusoidal; 2007
• German edition EN 60068-2-57 (DIN), Environmental testing;
Test Ff and guidance: Vibration Time-history method; 2000
2.2 TECHNICAL DATA OF THE SWITCHGEAR
Rated insulation Main circuit up to 1000 V

voltage (Ui)
Rated operational Main circuit up to 690 V

voltage (Ue)
Clearances in air Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 8 kV

and creepage
distances Overvoltage category III
Pollution degree 3
Busbars Rated current up to 7000 A

(3-pole and 4-pole)
Rated impulse withstand current (Ipk) up to 330 kA
Rated short-time withstand current (Icw) up to 150 kA, 1s
Circuit breaker up to 6300 A

Device rated
Cable feeders up to 630 A
currents
Motor outgoing feeders up to 250 kW
Internal separation IEC 61439-2, Section 8.101 up to Form 4b
BS EN 61439-2 up to Form 4 type 5/6
Surface treatment Coating in accordance with DIN 43656
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Frame parts, bases Sendzimir-galvanized

Doors Powder-coated
Side panels Powder-coated
Back panels, roof plates Sendzimir-galvanized
Ventilation roof (IPX1, IPX2) Powder-coated

Standard colour of the RAL 7035, light grey
powder-coated parts Design parts: Blue Green Basic
(Coating thickness 100 ± 25 µm)
IP degree of In accordance with IEC 60529 IP30 • IP31 • IP40 • IP41 • IP42
protection • IP54
Dimensions Preferred dimensions Height (without
2000 • 2200 mm
Switchboard / MCC base):
enclosure outer Width: 200 • 350 • 400 • 600
dimensions. 800 • 850 • 1000 • 1200 mm
Depth (single-
500 • 600 • 800 mm
fronted):
Depth (double-
1000 • 1200 mm
fronted):
2.3 MAIN FEATURES
The switchgear shall have at least the following main design features:
• Combination of various installation systems in a single cubicle

... for space-optimized installation
• Variable cubicle heights 2000 mm and 2200 mm
... for easy adaptation to all requirements
• Variable busbar positions up to 7000 A, top and bottom
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• Flexible cable connection (top/bottom/rear)

… for all requirements
• Reactive-power compensation up to 600 kvar per cubicle
• Standardized labeling system
... for labeling cubicles and feeders
• Closure system
... for single or central locking
• Doors with universal hinges
... for easy changing of hinge side
• Movement to the connected, test or disconnected position with the door closed
… for high personal safety
• End-locking withdrawable mechanics
… for safe handling
• Up to 48 withdrawable units per cubicle
• Small withdrawable units up to 63 A
… for high packing densities
• Shutters for withdrawable design
… for personal safety
• Arc-resistant vertical busbar embedding (phase separation)
… for system protection and personal safety
• Lockable disconnected position
… for safe commissioning and maintenance
• Optional withdrawable unit coding with up to 9216 options
… for non-interchangeability
Complete switchgear to be designed according to the latest applicable IEC publications as well
as to the latest requirements of the public utility provider as relevant for this project.
2.4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
2.4.1 GENERAL
All distribution board panels shall be installed on-site with: Rear panel, zinc plated
-Design side panels on the end cover panels on the right and left, powder-coated
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-Panel-to-panel separation
-side-by-side connection kits
-Labels for devices and switch panels
-Cable connecting systems
-Main busbars with transport separators
-Cross-wiring channels
-Cable brackets for cable entries
-Universal hinge for modular doors
Rack and Enclosure
The rack parts must be made of 2.5 mm thick sheet steel profiles with rows of holes all the way round
in a hole pattern of 25 mm. Enclosure parts as well as doors consist of 2 mm thick steel sheet.
Rack parts, top plates and rear panels are made of sendzimir coated sheet steel. Doors, side panels,
and covers must be made of powder-coated sheet steel. All rack parts must be screwed together, and
cover parts are secured to the rack with self-tapping internal torx screws.
The doors must be equipped with locks that are resistant to internal arcing faults, and in the case of
side-by-side installation of the panels, they must have a door opening angle of 125°(stand-alone
installation 180°). The door hinges must be easily changed to adapt to the specified escape route. The
top plates of the power distribution board must be provided with pressure relief.
If necessary the installation must have an earthquake-resistant design.
Cable and Busbar Connections
It must be possible to insert cables and busbars from above and from below. Clamping rails must be
mounted in the panels for securing the cables.
Busbar System
The busbar system must be made of electrolytic copper.
All busbar connections must be maintenance-free throughout the entire service life of the switchboard.
The main busbar system is arranged at the top or at the back (top and/or bottom) of the panel.
Installation of two busbar systems for simultaneous operation per panel must be possible. The neutral
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conductor and PEN conductor bars are assigned physically to the line conductor bars. The protective
conductor bars (PE) must be arranged at the front of the panel for ease of access.
The busbars must be identified in accord with the following markings:
Line conductor: L1, L2, L3

PE/PEN conductor: Green/yellow
N conductor: N
Resistance to Internal Arcing
Verification of internal arcing limitation must be made in accordance with IEC/TR61641 by complying
with criteria 1-6.
A level concept for Low Voltage Power Distribution Boards and Motor Control Centers with
requirements regarding protection against arcs in accordance with IEC/TR 61641 shall be used. Level
1 implies personnel protection without extensive limitation of the arcing effects within the board. Level
2 additionally limits the damage to the board’s section or double-front unit. Levels 3 and 4 furthermore
limit the effects to the functional compartment or the arc’s place of origin, e.g. to the busbar
compartment, device compartment, withdrawable unit or connection compartment. This allows for
flexible and cost-favorable adjustments to the operator’s actual requirements.
The arc levels describe the classification in accordance with the characteristics under arcing
conditions and the limitation of arcing effects to the board or specific board areas (sections, functional
compartments, …)
Arc Level
 Level 1: Personnel protection without extensive limitation of the arcing effects within the
board
 Level 2: Personnel protection with limitation of the arcing effects to a section or double-front
unit
 Level 3: Personnel protection with limitation of the arcing effects to the main busbar
compartment in a section or double-front unit as well as to the device or cable connection
compartment
 Level 4: Personnel protection with limitation of the arcing effects to the arc’s place of origin
Isolated Main Busbar
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With “insulated main busbar”, the main busbar system L1-3 of the board and the vertical busbars for
circuit breaker panels must be insulated by means of protective tape, which excludes the formation of
arcs. This functional compartment then corresponds to an arc-free zone in accordance with the
standard. The N Conductor is not classified as dangerous for protection against arcs and therefore
there is no insulation necessary.
To this the cable connection should be covered after fixing the cables with an insulating fabric.
Through this the formation of an arc at the cable connection is prevented, especially in incoming
sections
Transport Units
One or more sections form a transport unit. The length of a transport unit amounts to optional
maximally 1400 mm / 1600 mm or 2400 mm. For transport, optionally 2 transport rails per section are
delivered with the Switch Board. For transport by crane, these transport rails must be mounted on the
Switch Board.
All panels must be mounted on wooden skids for transport on low-lift platform trucks.
The horizontal busbars must be implemented along the entire length of the transport unit. The
transport units must be connected to each other at the installation location. The connection points of
the main busbars shall be made accessible from top or from the front via installation openings, and
must be covered after installation so that they are safe-to-touch. The arrangement of the low voltage
panels is independent of the position of the main busbar system and the technical design and can be
freely selected.
Labeling
Labeling of sub-section doors and sections
Every section must be equipped with a section labeling bar as a standard, into which optionally paper
or plastic labels can be inserted. In addition, all sub-section doors assigned to the device sub-sections
must be equipped with a feeder labeling bar, which can be used for feeder labeling in the same
manner as the section labeling bar. The section and feeder labeling bars are permanently must be
mounted on the doors by means of plastic rivets and are therefore captive even at high ambient
temperatures.
A mimic diagram must be attached to the front of the switchboard with self-adhesive black film.
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2.5 REQUIRED PANEL TYPES
The following panel types shall be available in single front and double front systems up to the max.
busbar rated current of 7000 A:
- Circuit breaker technology for incoming feeder panel, coupler panel and outgoing feeder
panel
- Outgoing feeder panel in universal mounting design
- Outgoing feeder panel for plug-in horizontal in-line switch disconnectors
- Panels for reactive power compensation
2.5.1 CIRCUIT BREAKER TECHNOLOGY FOR INCOMING FEEDER PANEL,

COUPLER PANEL AND OUTGOING FEEDER PANEL
General
The switch panel must comprise the following function compartments:
• Equipment compartment
• Auxiliary or measuring instrument compartment
• Cable or busduct connection compartment
• Busbar compartment
• Cross-wiring compartment
The section width is matched to the size of the employed circuit breakers. This allows for a very
compact design.
Functions
The circuit breaker design section has to be designed as incoming / outgoing feeder section or as
busbar coupler (longitudinal or transverse). It must be available for 3- and 4-pole applications from 630
A to 6300 A in different forms of internal separation up to form 4b.
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Design
The circuit breaker design sections can be optionally equipped with air circuit breakers (ACB) or with
molded-case circuit breakers (MCCB). The circuit breakers are provided as withdrawable air circuit
breakers (ACB), as fixed-mounted circuit breakers or on plug-in sockets (MCCB).
Air circuit breaker design

Within the design with air circuit breaker, only cubicles with one circuit breaker are acceptable.
The air circuit breakers have to be installed in a withdrawable frame. Operation is realized in
compliance with the degree of protection (up to IP54) through the door directly at the circuit breaker or
via optionally installed remote trip units. In the withdrawable circuit breaker design with withdrawable
frame, the circuit breaker should be set from the operation via the test to the disconnected position
with the door closed. The degree of protection (up to IP54) is maintained with all three circuit breaker
positions.
Molded-case circuit breaker design

The molded-case circuit breakers are fixed-mounted or on plug-in sockets behind the device
compartment door. In accordance with the design, operation is realized on the door by means of a
door coupling rotary operating mechanism, which prevents opening of the device compartment door in
the ON state, or behind the door directly on the circuit breaker or by means of an optional motor drive.
Cable and Busduct Connection Compartment
The circuit breaker design has to feature a large cable and busduct connection compartment, which
allows for cable and busduct entry from the top or bottom irrespectively of the main busbar system’s
position. Connection by the customer has to be established at separate terminal bars and not at the
terminals of the circuit breaker.
As an alternative the cable connection should be realized at the rear side of the cubicle (not with
busbar at rear side)
When connecting a busbar trunking systems with a rating higher than 1600 A, the connection must be
design-verified.
Auxiliary and Measuring Equipment Compartment
A removable device support plate should be provided in the section for the installation of additional
auxiliary devices, DIN rails, cable ducts, terminal blocks, etc. Measuring devices and operating
elements must be installed in the door.
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Additional Equipment
Optional the circuit breaker design section has to be additionally equipped with a cable-side and/or
main busbar-side short-circuit and ground-fault protection device.
2.5.2 OUTGOING FEEDER PANEL IN UNIVERSAL MOUNTING DESIGN
The switch panel must enable the combination of different installation technologies, such as the
installation of withdrawable units, plug-in in-line switch disconnectors, as well as fixed-mounted cable
feeders.
General
- Busbar compartment
- Equipment compartment
- Cable connecting compartment
- Cross-wiring compartment
Functions
The outgoing feeder section in universal mounting design must offer the possibility of installing feeders
up to a rated current of 630 A each. It has to be available as 3- and/or 4-pole version. Depending on
the requirements, the section should be realized with form of internal separation 2b, 3b, 4a or 4b.
The panel should be designed in different technology types. Cable feeders in fixed-mounted design,
plug-in in-line fuse switch disconnectors and motor starters or cable feeders in withdrawable version
can all be installed.
Distribution busbar system
The vertical distribution busbars (phase conductors L1, L2, L3) must be arranged at the rear left of the
section.
The protective and PEN conductor bars are installed separately from the phase conductors at the right
of the section. The neutral conductor bars are mounted in the cable connection compartment and / or
at the rear left in the section next to the phase conductors.
In the withdrawable section design, the distribution busbar system can be optionally embedded in an
arc-resistant manner. The phases are then protected against each other (phase separation). The
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system must be separated from the device compartment by means of covers for shock protection with
test finger-proof tap openings (IP20B). In addition, the system must offer optional shutters with “double
action” functionality for maximum personnel and system safety.
Device compartment
Depending on the selected section height 2000 mm or 2200 mm, the device compartment has a
maximum component height of 1600 mm or 1800 mm. The device compartment can be divided into
sub-sections by means of stiffener plates. The device compartment can be divided into up to three
different equipping sub-compartments. These sub-compartments are provided for equipping with
feeders in the following designs:
- Withdrawable design
- Fixed-mounted design
- Plug-in in-line design
2.5.2.1 WITHDRAWABLE DESIGN
Design of Sub-Sections
The sub-sections have to consist of a support plate with withdrawable unit guide, sub-section door and
connection points for cables and lines which positioned at the lateral right or rear of the section. The
withdrawable sub-sections are provided with an isolating gap on the incoming and outgoing feeder
side each. The outgoing feeder bars in the sub-section must be equipped with covers for shock
protection with test finger-proof tap openings as a standard.
No connection works are required within the withdrawable sub-sections.
The withdrawable compartments are to be closed with a rigid modular door.
Conversion work on the withdrawable compartments must be possible during operation of the system.
Design of withdrawable Units
It must be possible to incorporate the withdrawable units into the system easily and without force.
The withdrawable units have to consist of a basic withdrawable unit, a mounting plate, an instrument
panel as well as an isolating contact system both for the main and control circuit. The withdrawable
unit sizes have to be flexibly adjusted to the system’s required performance. They should be available
in heights from 100 mm to 800 mm. All withdrawable units have to feature an operator error protection
against operation of the isolating contact system under load. The withdrawable units must be
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optionally equipped with a mechanical coding system, which prevents confusion of withdrawable units
within the Switch Board. The main switch has to be locked in the OFF position.
Optionally, mechanical withdrawable unit coding with up to 9216 coding options must be available to
prevent mixing up withdrawable units of the same size.
The withdrawable units have to equipped with a movable, low-wear isolating contact system, which
allows for setting of the disconnected, test and operation position without moving the withdrawable unit
with the sub-section door closed while maintaining the degree of protection (up to IP 54). In the
disconnected position, all withdrawable parts such as the isolating contacts must be positioned inside
the device contour and are thus protected against damage. Withdrawable units of all sizes have to
feature a uniform operating and display interface. In addition to the main switch, the individual
positions can be locked.
The withdrawable unit position must be signaled clearly by a color indicator.
Operation and signaling devices must be installed in a swivel instrument panel.
Contactor combinations must equipped with an auxiliary isolating contact with up to 40 poles, which is
equipped with contacts according to the circuit diagram.
Miniature withdrawable units size 1/4 and 1/2
For the withdrawable unit design, also miniature withdrawable units in size ¼ and ½ with 150 mm and
200 mm height must be available in addition to standard withdrawable units. Special adapter plates
with integrated connections to the plug-in busbars and connection points from the supply unit for
withdrawable units of these sizes. The tap openings must feature a test finger-proof design (IP 20B).
Operation and signaling devices have to be installed into the front cover of the withdrawable unit.
The withdrawable units must equipped with a 26-pole auxiliary isolating contact, which is equipped
with contacts according to the circuit diagram. Optionally a 40-pole auxiliary isolating contact (at
1/2module design) should be possible.
Conversion of sub-sections
Conversion of sub-sections has to be possible while the Switch Board is energized. No drilling,
welding or cutting works are required.
Spare installation compartments
Spare installation compartments for subsequent expansions and retrofitting of withdrawable units
should be provided. The cutouts in the doors have to be covered with blanking covers.
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Test position and disconnected position
The control voltage for operation of the contactors can either be tapped downstream the main switch
or supplied to the withdrawable unit via the auxiliary isolating contacts with external control voltage
source. If the control voltage is tapped downstream the main switch, the withdrawable unit is de-
energized after disconnection of the main switch. The test position requires supply of an external
control voltage.
The disconnected position is set by moving the withdrawable unit. The required isolating gap is both
realized in the main circuit and in the auxiliary circuit.
The auxiliary isolating contact has to be moved for changing from disconnected position to the test
position.
2.5.2.2 PLUG-IN IN-LINE DESIGN
In the lower 600 mm of the device compartment, 2-, 3- or 4-pole plug-in in-line switch disconnectors
can be installed. The plug-in fuse switch disconnectors must be of the in-line type. Depending on the
requirements, the switch disconnectors should be alternatively equipped as:
- Double-interrupting switch disconnector with utilization category AC22

The devices must be connected to the distribution busbar system via an adapter with a height of 600
mm. The vertical busbar channel must be covered to make it finger-safe IP20B. Replacement or
refitting must be possible during operation.
The plug-in switch disconnectors are equipped with a supply-side plug-in contact. Cable connection is
realized on the front directly on the device. The disconnector door terminates the system to the front.
The disconnectors are directly operated on the device. The switch position must be signaled clearly by
means of a colored indicator. The disconnector can be optionally equipped with a motor drive for
remote operation. Up to four required current transformers can be installed in the disconnector inside
the device contours. Signaling and measuring devices should be integrated in the disconnector.
2.5.2.3 FIXED-MOUNTED DESIGN
Installation has to take place on modular plates. All modules and individual devices must be closed to
the front by a modular door. The switching devices and protection devices are installed on modular
device holders. The molded case circuit breakers (MCCB) are available in 3- and 4-pole version. The
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devices are fixed-mounted onto the device holder and directly connected to the distribution busbar.
Cable connection must be realized directly on the device or, in case of increased requirements, via
special cable connection terminals. Depending on the form of internal separation, the device
compartment can be closed with a section-high door or with a sub-section door if a version with sub-
sections is used. The devices are optionally operated behind the door or on the door by means of a
front rotary operating mechanism. For individual configuration, the system offers freely equippable
device holders. The feeders can be equipped with up to three current transformers. They must be
secured on the connection rails. Signaling or measuring devices are to be installed in the sub-section
door.
Cable Compartment
For running the cables up and connecting them, a 400-mm or 600-mm wide cable connecting
compartment must be provided that is closed by its own door.
Cable brackets must be provided for clamping the cables.
2.5.3 OUTGOING FEEDER PANEL FOR PLUG-IN HORIZONTAL IN-LINE SWITCH

DISCONNECTORS
General
- Busbar compartment
- Equipment compartment
- Cable connecting compartment
- Cross-wiring compartment
Functions
Depending on the requirements, the in-line switch disconnectors should be alternatively equipped as:

Replacement of an outgoing feeder (rated current to 630 A) as well as a fuse must be possible without
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shutting down the switchboard.
Design
The vertical plug-in rails (line conductor L1, L2, L3) must be arranged at the back of the panel and
must be provided with touch protection to make them finger-safe (IP 20B). The PE, PEN or neutral
conductors are installed in the cable connecting compartment. In 4-pole switched systems, the neutral
conductor must be assigned to line conductors L1, L2, L3 at the back of the panel.
With up to 35 plug-in rails, it must be possible to populate the equipment compartment as required.
The device front of the rail or blanking covers with the ventilation openings forms the termination to the
front.
The plug-in rail must be equipped with a plug-in contact on the incoming side, and must have a fixed
connection on the outgoing side.
Signaling units and measuring instruments must be provided in the rail. The integral current
transformers must be assembled on the cable connection side.
Cables must be connected directly on the switching device. Cable brackets must be provided for
clamping the cables.
Cable Compartment
For running the cables up and connecting them, a 400-mm or 600-mm wide cable connecting
compartment must be provided on the right hand side that is closed by its own door.
Cable brackets must be provided for clamping the cables.
2.5.4 PANELS FOR REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION
Reactive power compensating panel in fixed-mounted design for assembling restricted or unrestricted
reactive power control units can be erected in the distribution board network with a main busbar
throughout, or separately.
• Busbar compartment
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• Equipment compartment
• Cross-wiring compartment
The capacitor modules must be connected to each other via link rails. Optionally, the link rail can be
disconnected from the main busbar via a switch disconnector module.
The entire height of the equipment compartment should be used for installing the controller modules or
capacitor modules. The device compartment is to be closed with a panel-height door with ventilation
slits.
It must be possible to access and check the modules from the front.
The controller module with fan is to be implemented as follows:
- Circuit breakers for protecting the control voltage

- Fan subassembly
- Temperature controller
- Temperature relay for protection against temperature rise
The reactive power controller is to be equipped with a digital display for installation in the panel door:
- Transformer connection ../1 A und ../5 A

- Measuring voltage 200-700 V
- Supply voltage 230 V 50/60 Hz +/-15%,
- 6 or 12 output relays for controlling the capacitor contactors
- Variably adjustable control series
- Manual or automatic C/k setting
- Cos phi setpoint adjustable from 0.8 ind to 0.80 cap.
- Manual mode/automatic mode
- Zero-voltage release after max. 40 ms
- Terminals for fault message relay (open in case of a fault)
- Response times: Connection time, break-time and
- discharge time, parameterizable from 1s to 1200s
The following electrical quantities must be calculated and displayed:
- Current, voltage, frequency, harmonics, THD, active power, apparent power, reactive
power, reactive power lacking for the set cos phi, reactive power connected, cos(phi), total
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switching operations per capacitor stage, control cabinet temperature, saving of the following
measured values/maximum values:
- max. voltage, active power, apparent power, reactive power, temperature, THD for U and I
Other properties: Suitable for
- Four-quadrant operation Controller variants (option):

- RS 232 or 485 interface
- Additional signaling relay, programmable
- Optionally for:
- Fan controller, supply, overcurrent,
- Signaling of harmonics limit value
- Remote control (master/slave)
Capacitor module comprising:
- Module plate
- LV HRC fuse switch disconnector
- 60mm busbar adapter system
- LV HRC fuse link
- Discharge reactor/resistor
- MKK power capacitors with round windings, installed in aluminum pot, a self-healing plastic
dielectric N2 as impregnating agent and an internal overpressure disconnector
- Power loss < 0.5 W/kvar measured at the connecting terminals, or < 0.3 W/kvar in the
dielectric
- Service life min. 100 000 h
- Permissible overload of 1.5 x In
- Capacitor contactor (unrestricted)/motor contactor with auxiliary contacts
- Number in accordance with panel description:
Restriction in accordance with panel description:
Reactor with iron core
- Designed for fundamental and harmonic currents

- With linear inductance up to 1.7 (7%) / 1.8 (5.67%) times the rated reactor current Ieff
- With temperature switch for insulating material class T40/H
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For p = 5.67%:
Restricted reactive power control unit
- For central compensation of the reactive power in systems with a proportion of non-linear
loads >20% of the total load, and high intrinsic generation of harmonics
- For preventing resonances between capacitors and system inductances
- With filtering of the 5th harmonic up to approx. 50%
- With sufficient blocking of sound frequencies > 350 Hz
For p = 7%:
- for central compensation of the reactive power in systems with a proportion of non-linear
- With sufficient blocking effect with regard to sound frequencies > 250 Hz
For p = 14%:
- for central compensation of the reactive power in systems with a proportion of non-linear
- With sufficient blocking effect with regard to sound frequencies > 160 Hz
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REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED

1.2.2 Operating Instructions 4

1.2.3 Delivery of Documentation 4

1.3 Quality Assurance 4

1.4 Factory Acceptance Test 5

1.5 Design Verification by Verification Tests 5

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1.6 Routine Verification 5

1.7 Test Reports 5

2.1 Applicable Standards 6

2.2 Technical Data of the Switchgear 7

2.3 Main Features 8

2.4 Technical Requirements 9

2.5 Required Panel Types 11

2.5.2 Outgoing Feeder Panel in Universal Mounting Design 13

2.5.2.1 Withdrawable Design 14

2.5.2.2 Plug-in In-line Design 15

2.5.2.3 Fixed-mounted Design 16

2.5.4 Panels for Reactive Power Compensation 17

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Any documentation shall be made available in English language.

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1.2.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.2.3 DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTATION

Document Description With offer After PO* + Weeks

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Power Distribution Board and Motor Control Center Type

Manufacturers are to be vendors regularly engaged in manufacturing of switchboards, whose products

1.4 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST

1.5 DESIGN VERIFICATION BY VERIFICATION TESTS

a) Strength of materials and parts

b) Degree of protection of enclosures

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c) Clearance in air and creepage distances

d) Protection against electric shock and integrity of protective circuits

e) Incorporation of switching devices and components

f) Internal electric circuits and connection

g) Terminal for external conductors

i) Temperature rise limits

j) Short circuit withstands strength

k) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

1.6 ROUTINE VERIFICATION

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1.7 TEST REPORTS

2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The qualifications below must be verified by the declaration of conformity:

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Earthquake-strengthened version for seismic requirements Test standards:

2.2 TECHNICAL DATA OF THE SWITCHGEAR

Rated insulation Main circuit up to 1000 V

Rated operational Main circuit up to 690 V

Clearances in air Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 8 kV

Busbars Rated current up to 7000 A

Rated short-time withstand current (Icw) up to 150 kA, 1s

Circuit breaker up to 6300 A

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Frame parts, bases Sendzimir-galvanized

Back panels, roof plates Sendzimir-galvanized

Ventilation roof (IPX1, IPX2) Powder-coated

2.3 MAIN FEATURES