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BY ALTAWAKOL ELECTRIC

C-Way
X-Way
BUSDUCT System
Contents
The Busduct System …………………………....…………. 2
Busduct Advantage …………………………......…………. 3
Application …………………………......................…………. 4
System Overview ……………….........…………..…………. 6
Feeder ……………….............................…………..…………. 9
Fittings ……………………….............................…..…………. 10
End/Feed in Tap ……………............……………..…………. 18
Plug-in Unit …………………....................………..…………. 20
Joint Connection …………………………..…..........………. 21
Hanger System …………………………..………..............…. 22
Technical Data …………………………..…...............………. 26
Catalogue Numbering System …………...........….. 31

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THE BUSDUCT SYSTEM

X-way & C-way series Busduct are designed to carry voltage range below
AC 1000V, and carry the current range of 630A to 6400 A. Joint Kit Connections
provide more space to connect which reduce the contact resistance to its
minimum while connecting products. X-way & C-way series Busduct comes with
a standard IP 54 rating. X-way & C-way system insulation property is epoxy (class
F-155°C).

C-Way
X-Way
• X-way & C-way , Epoxy Coating, AL
Extrusion Housing, Joint Kit.

• X-way Designed for low voltage

products below AC 1000V, and
between 630A to 5000 A.

• C-way Designed for low voltage

products below AC 1000V, and
between 630A to 6400 A.

• One of the most widely used

Busduct systems.

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BUSDUCT
ADVANTAGE
Easy installation
The busbar’s junction and fixing systems have been designed and created to install busbar easily, we can replace
multiple runs of cable and cable tray with a single run of busbar Because Pulling and cable tray installation for
cables can be difficult, and requires a longer construction period, therefore increases the cost. Busduct use a
simple installation method to connect specific length of products, which requires a shorter installation period.

Flexibility
The junction boxes can be inserted and removed from their outlets when the Busduct is electrically powered
and inserted in another plug outlet. During installing the Busduct inside a building, it allows you to easily
change the destination of its intended use of the rooms, thus giving also advantages to those who manage and
locate the various parts of the building.

Compact Design
The compact design of the bus duct system provides high space efficiency at up to 50% compared to the
cables. While cables require larger space to install multi lines as well as additional space for coiling areas, the
bus ducts use proper fittings to maximize space efficiency.

Excellent Short Circuit

The Busduct system has a high tolerance for short circuit. Its stability and reliability make it perfect for a high
capacity energy transmission system.

Distribution of loads
When supplying power using cables each load has to be connected individually to cables which waste space, and an
additional distribution panel is also required. On the other hand, Busducts are separated from a single line at a plug
box which simplifies the electric power system. A MCCB can be installed at the plug box to effectively shut off fault
current. Also multiple tap-off points allow flexible supply of additional loads at any time.

Economical and Cost Saving

X-way & C- way Busduct system uses aluminum housing and joint kit connections which enables easy installation
with less time and low cost.

Reduced Dimensions
The overall dimensions of the busbars are generally smaller than an equivalent system made with cables,
especially when the currents to be carried exceed 1000 A and when several cables in parallel are necessary to
ensure such capacity.
Other advantages can be achieved when there are changes of direction where the radius of curvature of the
cables is minimal and enough to not damage the insulating material; busbars allow you to change directions
with 90° angles, thus optimizing the small spaces used in service areas.

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BUSDUCT System
APPLICATION
Used in:

Buildings
Bus-duct system flexibility and expandability as well as easy
maintenance property of the bus duct provides the best
alternative to improve the existing problems than cable systems,
also the demands for more electricity for families are growing

Data center
Most data centers add or replace server racks frequently as
the workloads they support increase. Busway’s flexibility and
expandability enable IT facilities to accommodate such changes
more swiftly, simply and cost-effectively. In addition, busway
doesn’t require remote power panels, so it lowers capital outlays
and conserves expensive floor space.

Hospitals
Like data centers and factories, hospitals are constantly installing
and repositioning equipment. Busway simplifies and reduces the
cost of those processes at a time when budgets in healthcare
are tighter than ever. Also stability of the power supply in the
hospital is perhaps it also empowers hospitals to dedicate space
they would otherwise use for distributing power to delivering
care instead.

Commercial and Residential

Structure
In an office building or apartment tower, every square foot
devoted to power distribution leaves one less square foot
available for rent.
Also the Busduct can be applied to high-rise buildings and
office buildings.
With its trimmer profile, busway maximizes leasable floor space,
resulting in greater revenue and richer profits

Plants/Factory
Most power plants are related to heavy-duty loads and other
electrical equipment. Using a Busduct to feed those devices
directly from overhead busway is both simpler and cheaper than
running cables, also supporting new or re-arranged assembly
lines is as easy as adding more pieces, relocating bus plugs or
replacing feeder segments with plug-in sections.

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C-Way
X-Way
System BUSDUCT
PRODUCT LINE-UP

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SYSTEM
Overview
Insulation properties:
Busbars are fabricated from high strength conductivity copper, the phase and neutral bars are insulated
with class F, 155°C epoxy insulation, The epoxy powder is applied over the full length of the preheated bar
except for the joint and contact surface, The consistent thickness and smooth surface of the epoxy provides
a high quality insulation, Epoxy provides optimum resistance to water absorption and chemical erosion
with excellent dielectric strength. C-way / X-way Busway insulation is Class F, 155°C Rated. Every bus bar
and completed assembly is dielectric tested to ensure the insulation is free of defects.

Conductors
The C-way / X-way series conductors have a compact construction with high efficiency conductivity. The
conductor may be ordered in copper. The connection of the conductors is tin plated in order to reduce
contact resistance and to resists outside elements from attaching to the bars.

Housing
The C-way / X-way Busway incorporates an all-aluminum housing profile which is enclosed, non-ventilated
housing resists rust and other elements, distributes heat away from the conductors. It is constructed with
a lightweight two-piece all aluminum extruded housing, the two-piece housing is bolted together, and also
an optional optical fiber temperature sensor can be installed at the housing.

Connection
Joint Kit: used as a connection between two parts of X-way & C-way Busduct, It is possible to remove any
joint connection assembly to allow electrical isolation or removal of a busway length without disturbing
adjacent busway lengths. Isolation joint stacks are available and used to electrically isolate a busway
section(s) within a busway run. (Assembly Torque 85 N/M)

Standard
• IEC 61439-1 [(previous standard) IEC 60439-1] (Power Switch gear and Control gear Assemblies)
• IEC 61439-6 [(previous standard) IEC 60439-2] (Busbar Trunking Systems)
• NSEN 60439 Busways
• NEMA BU 1.1 Busways

Service Condition
• Ambient Temperature: -15°C ~ 55°C
• Relative Humidity: 95% or below

Permissible OperatingTemperature
The cross section areas of the conductor and housing profile are designed to meet the standard permissible
operating temperature of IEC 61439-1 and 6. Therefore the temperature rise limit of the housing is within
55°C or less of the ambient temperature

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Eco-Friendly
The C-way / X-way Busduct uses components without hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium,
mercury, chrome, PBBs, PBDs
Labour Saving
Using C-way / X-way Busway instead of cable and conduit can create savings of up to 20% - 30% on total
installed costs. C-way / X-way busway is lightweight, compact and takes half the time to install as cable and
conduit.
Testing
Each piece of C-way / X-way Busway is factory tested before shipping. Tests performed include dielectric
tests, which are used to insure integrity of insulation. In addition C-way / X-way Busway is tested in
accordance with both UL and IEC standard.
Coating
In order to improve heat radiation and to prevent corrosion, as well as to fit in with the surroundings, we
apply electrostatic epoxy power coating after treating the surface, A wide range of color is available to
meet the needs of our clients.

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STRAIGHT ELEMENT

C-way / X-way Busduct uses insulation with a thermal class F rating 155°C for each phase. Busduct housing
is constructed with a lightweight and rugged, all-aluminum extruded housing. There are no seams or welds
across the top or bottom of the housing. There are no fastening bolts or screws that penetrate the housing
to enter the Busbars.
It can be used at the voltage range of AC 1000V or less, and the current range between 630A to 6400 A
Feeder elements:
- standard length: 3 m
- special length: from 0.5 m to 3 m

Distribution elements with tap-off outlets:

- standard length: 3 m
- standard tap-off sockets: spaced at 850 mm intervals on both sides
- Busduct system comes with standard IP54 rating.

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Feeder

Dimension (mm) Weight(g/m)

X-way Ampere (A) Fig.
A H 3W 4W 4W+50%E 4W+100%E

630 110 9,228 10,575 11.248 11,920

800 140 12,950 15,100 16,150 17,250
1000 160 17,300 20,000 21,350 22,700 Fig.(1-1)
1250 180 19,883 23,100 24,700 26,300
1600 210 24,235 28,265 30,300 32,300
CU 120
2000 320 34,810 40,210 42,910 45,610
2500 360 39,976 46,410 49,610 52,810 Fig.(2-1)
3200 420 48,680 56,740 60,810 64,810
4000 540 59,909 69,560 74,360 79,160
Fig.(3-1)
5000 630 72,965 85,055 91,160 97,160

Dimension (mm) Weight(g/m)

C-way Ampere (A) Fig.
A H 3W 4W 4W+50%E 4W+100%E

630 110 14.265 17.220 18.698 20.175

800 140 17.420 21.360 23.330 25.300
1000 140 19.984 24.712 27.076 29.440
Fig.(1-1)
1250 160 23.730 29.640 32.595 35.550
1600 180 27.576 34.668 38.214 41.760
CU 2000 210 120 33.195 42.060 46.493 50.925
2500 280 47.460 59.280 65.190 71.100
3200 360 55.152 69.336 76.428 83.520 Fig.(2-1)
4000 420 66.390 84.120 92.985 101.850
5000 480 82.728 104.004 114.642 125.280
Fig.(3-1)
6400 630 99.585 126.180 139.478 152.775
     
630 140 8.840 9.920 10.460 11.000
800 140 9.688 10.984 11.632 12.280
1000 160 10.860 12.480 13.290 14.100 Fig.(1-1)
1250 180 12.032 13.976 14.948 15.920
1600 210 13.890 16.320 17.535 18.750
AL 120
2000 320 21.720 24.960 26.580 28.200
2500 360 24.064 27.952 29.896 31.840 Fig.(2-1)
3200 420 27.780 32.640 35.070 37.500
4000 540 36.096 41.928 44.844 47.760
Fig.(3-1)
5000 630 41.670 48.960 52.605 56.250

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Fittings
Elbow
C-way / X-way Elbows provide a
simple, convenient method of
changing the direction (left, right,
up or down) of the busway run.
Elbow angle is 90° other angles are
also available upon request.

Flatwise Elbow Sections

Flatwise elbow sections are used for left and right directional changes when the busway system is mounted in
the horizontal plane (busbars runs parallel to the floor). The joint kit assembly may be moved to the opposite leg
to change the orientation from left to right or right to left. All Elbows are supplied with one joint kit assembly.
Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y

630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 FE I F 335 335

800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 FE I F 365 365
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 FE I F 385 385
1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 FE I F 405 405
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 FE I F 435 435
CU
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 FE I F 545 545
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 FE I F 585 585
3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 FE I F 645 645
4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 FE I F 765 765
5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 FE I F 855 855

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y

630 C-WAY 06 CU 2 0 FE I F 325 325

800 C-WAY 08 CU 2 0 FE I F 335 335
1000 C-WAY 10 CU 2 0 FE I F 345 345
1250 C-WAY 12 CU 2 0 FE I F 365 365
1600 C-WAY 16 CU 2 0 FE I F 400 400
CU 2000 C-WAY 20 CU 2 0 FE I F 435 435
2500 C-WAY 25 CU 2 0 FE I F 505 505
3200 C-WAY 32 CU 2 0 FE I F 575 575
4000 C-WAY 40 CU 2 0 FE I F 645 645
5000 C-WAY 50 CU 2 0 FE I F 750 750
6400 C-WAY 64 CU 2 0 FE I F 855 855

630 C-WAY 06 AL 2 0 FE I F 335 335

800 C-WAY 08 AL 2 0 FE I F 350 350
1000 C-WAY 10 AL 2 0 FE I F 365 365
1250 C-WAY 12 AL 2 0 FE I F 385 385
1600 C-WAY 16 AL 2 0 FE I F 435 435
AL
2000 C-WAY 20 AL 2 0 FE I F 505 505
2500 C-WAY 25 AL 2 0 FE I F 545 545
3200 C-WAY 32 AL 2 0 FE I F 645 645
4000 C-WAY 40 AL 2 0 FE I F 705 705
5000 C-WAY 50 AL 2 0 FE I F 855 855

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Edgewise Elbow Sections

Edgewise elbow sections create up and
down directional changes. The neutral
phase bus bar lies on the inside of the
bend for edge up elbows. The neutral
phase bus bar lies on the outside
of the bend for edge down elbows.
C-way / X-way busway elbow sections
are connected with a joint kit at one
of its ends for direct connection to the
busway systems. All Elbows are supplied
with one joint kitassembly.

Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y

630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 EE I F
800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 EE I F
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 EE I F
1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 EE I F
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 EE I F
CU 350 350
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 EE I F
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 EE I F
3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 EE I F
4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 EE I F
5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 EE I F

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y

630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 EE I F
800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 EE I F
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 EE I F
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 EE I F
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 EE I F
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 EE I F 350 350
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 EE I F
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 EE I F
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 EE I F
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 EE I F
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 EE I F

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 EE I F
800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 EE I F
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 EE I F§
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 EE I F
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 EE I F
AL 350 350
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 EE I F
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 EE I F
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 EE I F
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 EE I F
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 EE I F

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Offsets
Offsets can be utilized to solve difficult
contour problems and save space. It is
a convenient method of changing the
direction (left, right, up or down) of
the busway run. In applications where
space does not allow for two connected
elbows, a single offset can bypass an
obstruction. All offsets are supplied with
one joint kit assembly.

Flatwise Offset

Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y Z

630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 FO I F 335 320 335

800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 FO I F 365 380 365
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 FO I F 385 420 385
1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 FO I F 405 460 405
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 FO I F 435 520 435
CU
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 FO I F 545 740 545
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 FO I F 585 820 585
3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 FO I F 645 940 645
4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 FO I F 765 1000 765
5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 FO I F 855 1360 855

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y Z

630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 FO I F 325 300 325

800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 FO I F 335 320 335
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 FO I F 345 340 345
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 FO I F 365 380 365
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 FO I F 400 450 400
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 FO I F 435 520 435
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 FO I F 505 550 505
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 FO I F 575 625 575
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 FO I F 645 730 645
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 FO I F 750 800 750
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 FO I F 855 940 855

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 FO I F 335 320 335

800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 FO I F 350 350 350
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 FO I F 365 380 365
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 FO I F 385 420 385
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 FO I F 435 520 435
AL
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 FO I F 505 520 505
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 FO I F 545 580 545
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 FO I F 645 730 645
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 FO I F 705 740 705
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 FO I F 855 940 855

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Edgewise Offset

Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y Z

630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 EO I F
800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 EO I F
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 EO I F
1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 EO I F
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 EO I F
CU 350 350 350
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 EO I F
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 EO I F
3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 EO I F
4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 EO I F
5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 EO I F

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y Z

630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 EO I F
800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 EO I F
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 EO I F
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 EO I F
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 EO I F
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 EO I F 350 350 350
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 EO I F
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 EO I F
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 EO I F
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 EO I F
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 EO I F

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 EO I F
800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 EO I F
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 EO I F
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 EO I F
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 EO I F
AL 350 350 350
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 EO I F
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 EO I F
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 EO I F
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 EO I F
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 EO I F

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Combinations
Combinations are used to create edge to flat
and flat to edge changes in the busway run.
All combinations are supplied with one joint kit
assembly.

Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y Z

630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 CO I F 335 330 350

800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 CO I F 365 360 350
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 CO I F 385 380 350
1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 CO I F 405 400 350
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 CO I F 435 430 350
CU
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 CO I F 545 540 350
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 CO I F 585 580 350
3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 CO I F 645 640 350
4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 CO I F 765 670 350
5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 CO I F 855 850 350

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y Z

630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 CO I F 325 320 350

800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 CO I F 335 330 350
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 CO I F 345 340 350
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 CO I F 365 360 350
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 CO I F 400 395 350
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 CO I F 435 430 350
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 CO I F 505 500 350
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 CO I F 575 570 350
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 CO I F 645 640 350
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 CO I F 750 745 350
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 CO I F 855 850 350
 
630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 CO I F 335 330 350

800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 CO I F 350 345 350

1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 CO I F 365 360 350

1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 CO I F 385 380 350

1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 CO I F 435 430 350

AL
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 CO I F 505 500 350

2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 CO I F 545 540 350

3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 CO I F 645 640 350

4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 CO I F 705 700 350

5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 CO I F 855 850 350

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Tees
Tees are used to simplify directional and
place orientation changes in a busway
system. Tees can make 90o bends left or
right branches, and up and down branches
from the busway run. All tees are supplied
with two joint kit assemblies.

Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y
630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 TE I F 560 360

800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 TE I F 590 390

1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 TE I F 610 410

1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 TE I F 630 430

1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 TE I F 660 460

CU
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 TE I F 770 570

2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 TE I F 810 610

3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 TE I F 870 670

4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 TE I F 990 790

5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 TE I F 1080 880

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
X Y
630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 TE I F 560 350

800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 TE I F 590 360

1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 TE I F 610 370

1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 TE I F 630 390

1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 TE I F 660 425

CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 TE I F 770 460

2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 TE I F 810 530

3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 TE I F 870 600

4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 TE I F 990 670

5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 TE I F 1080 775

6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 TE I F 1080 880

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 TE I F 560 360

800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 TE I F 590 375

1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 TE I F 610 390

1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 TE I F 630 410

1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 TE I F 660 460

AL
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 TE I F 770 530

2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 TE I F 810 570

3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 TE I F 870 670

4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 TE I F 990 730

5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 TE I F 1080 880

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In-Line Disconnect Cubicles and Expansion Fittings

Expansion
Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
M IN MAX
630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 EX I F
800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 EX I F
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 EX I F
Expansion typically are installed 1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 EX I F
in the center of long busway CU
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 EX I F
1000 3000
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 EX I F
runs, and at the beginning of 2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 EX I F
riser runs to minimize stress on 3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 EX I F

the lower most device. 4000

5000
X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 EX I F
X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 EX I F

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
M IN MAX
630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 EX I F
800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 EX I F
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 EX I F
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 EX I F
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 EX I F
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 EX I F 1000 3000
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 EX I F
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 EX I F
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 EX I F
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 EX I F
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 EX I F

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 EX I F
800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 EX I F
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 EX I F
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 EX I F
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 EX I F
CU 1000 3000
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 EX I F
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 EX I F
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 EX I F
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 EX I F
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 EX I F

In-Line Disconnect Cubicles X-way Ampere (A) Code Dimension (mm)

M IN MAX
630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 DC I F
800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 DC I F
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 DC I F
Cubicles provide a means of 1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 DC I F
mounting switches or circuit CU
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 DC I F
1000 3000
breakers wheren power feeds to 2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 DC I F
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 DC I F
or pulls from the busway system. 3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 DC I F
When bolted connections are 4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 DC I F
preferred, cubicles may be 5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 DC I F

used in place of plug-in units. Dimension (mm)

C-way Ampere (A) Code
Cubicles can also be used at 630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 DC I F
M IN MAX

ampere ratings that exceed 800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 DC I F

standard plug-in unit ratings. 1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 DC I F
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 DC I F
Modifications to cubicles can be 1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 DC I F
made in order to accommodate CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 DC I F 1000 3000
key interlocks, ground fault 2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 DC I F
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 DC I F
detector systems. 4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 DC I F
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 DC I F
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 DC I F

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 DC I F
800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 DC I F
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 DC I F
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 DC I F
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 DC I F
CU 1000 3000
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 DC I F
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 DC I F
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 DC I F
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 DC I F
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 DC I F

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Reducer X-way Ampere (A)

Primary secondary
Code
Dimension (mm)
MIN. MAX.
630 -- --

A reducer is used to connect 800

1000
--
630 & 800
--
X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 RE I F
a large capacity Busduct to a 1250 800 & 1000 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 RE I F
small capacity Busduct. It can CU 1600 1000 & 1250 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 RE I F
1000 3000
be reduced for an economical 2000 1250 & 1600 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 RE I F
2500 1600 & 2000 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 RE I F
setup to distribute loads. It is 3200 2000 & 2500 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 RE I F
used to reduce the allowable 4000 2500 & 3200 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 RE I F
ampere rating in those sections 5000 3200 & 4000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 RE I F

of the busway that don’t require C-way Ampere (A)

Code
Dimension (mm)

a higher rating. An overcurrent Primary

630
secondary
-- --
MIN. MAX.

circuit breaker can be installed 800 -- --

on request. 1000 630 & 800 C-way 10 CU 2 0 RE I F
1250 800 & 1000 C-way 12 CU 2 0 RE I F
1600 1000 & 1250 C-way 16 CU 2 0 RE I F
CU
2000 1250 & 1600 C-way 20 CU 2 0 RE I F 1000 3000
2500 1600 & 2000 C-way 25 CU 2 0 RE I F
3200 2000 & 2500 C-way 32 CU 2 0 RE I F
4000 2500 & 3200 C-way 40 CU 2 0 RE I F
5000 3200 & 4000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 RE I F
6400 4000 & 5000 C-way 64 CU 2 0 RE I F

630 -- --
800 -- --
1000 630 & 800 C-way 10 AL 2 0 RE I F
1250 800 & 1000 C-way 12 AL 2 0 RE I F
1600 1000 & 1250 C-way 16 AL 2 0 RE I F
AL 1000 3000
2000 1250 & 1600 C-way 20 AL 2 0 RE I F
2500 1600 & 2000 C-way 25 AL 2 0 RE I F
3200 2000 & 2500 C-way 32 AL 2 0 RE I F
4000 2500 & 3200 C-way 40 AL 2 0 RE I F
5000 3200 & 4000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 RE I F

Phase Rotation Fitting X-way Ampere (A) Code

MIN.
Dimension (mm)
MAX.
630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 PR I F
800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 PR I F
A Phase rotation fitting can 1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 PR I F
be used when the application 1250
1600
X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 PR I F
X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 PR I F
requires a phase rotation in the CU
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 PR I F
1000 3000

power supply, phase rotation 2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 PR I F

3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 PR I F
fittings can be ordered for phase 4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 PR I F
and ground, phase only and 5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 PR I F

ground only
Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
MIN. MAX.
630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 PR I F
800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 PR I F
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 PR I F
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 PR I F
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 PR I F
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 PR I F 1000 3000
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 PR I F
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 PR I F
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 PR I F
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 PR I F
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 PR I F

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 PR I F
800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 PR I F
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 PR I F
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 PR I F
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 PR I F
AL 1000 3000
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 PR I F
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 PR I F
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 PR I F
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 PR I F
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 PR I F

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END/FEED IN TAP

Flanged End
Flanged End (GE) Flanged End (50% -100%E)

B B B B B B B B B B
Fig (4-1)

Dimension (mm)
X-way Ampere (A) Code
A B
630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 FE I F
800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 FE I F
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 FE I F
1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 FE I F
100
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 FE I F
CU 160
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 FE I F
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 FE I F
3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 FE I F
4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 FE I F
120
5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 FE I F

Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
A B
630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 FE I F
800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 FE I F
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 FE I F
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 FE I F
100
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 FE I F
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 FE I F 160
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 FE I F
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 FE I F
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 FE I F
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 FE I F 120
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 FE I F

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 FE I F
800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 FE I F
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 FE I F
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 FE I F
100
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 FE I F
AL 160
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 FE I F
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 FE I F
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 FE I F
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 FE I F
120
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 FE I F

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Flanged End with box

3W Dimension (mm) 4W Dimension (mm) 5W Dimension (mm)

X-way Ampere (A) Code
A L C A L C A L C
630 X-WAY 06 CU 2 0 FB I F 320 270 440 320 270 540 320 270 640
800 X-WAY 08 CU 2 0 FB I F 350 270 440 350 270 540 350 270 640
1000 X-WAY 10 CU 2 0 FB I F 370 270 440 370 270 540 370 270 640
1250 X-WAY 12 CU 2 0 FB I F 390 270 440 390 270 540 390 270 640
1600 X-WAY 16 CU 2 0 FB I F 420 270 440 420 270 540 420 270 640
CU
2000 X-WAY 20 CU 2 0 FB I F 530 270 440 530 270 540 530 270 640
2500 X-WAY 25 CU 2 0 FB I F 570 270 440 570 270 540 570 270 640
3200 X-WAY 32 CU 2 0 FB I F 630 270 490 630 270 590 630 270 690
4000 X-WAY 40 CU 2 0 FB I F 750 270 490 750 270 590 750 270 690
5000 X-WAY 50 CU 2 0 FB I F 840 270 490 840 270 590 840 270 690
       
3W Dimension (mm) 4W Dimension (mm) 5W Dimension (mm)
C-way Ampere (A) Code
A L C A L C A L C
630 C-way 06 CU 2 0 FB I F 320 270 440 320 270 540 320 270 640
800 C-way 08 CU 2 0 FB I F 350 270 440 350 270 540 350 270 640
1000 C-way 10 CU 2 0 FB I F 370 270 440 370 270 540 370 270 640
1250 C-way 12 CU 2 0 FB I F 390 270 440 390 270 540 390 270 640
1600 C-way 16 CU 2 0 FB I F 420 270 440 420 270 540 420 270 640
CU 2000 C-way 20 CU 2 0 FB I F 530 270 440 530 270 540 530 270 640
2500 C-way 25 CU 2 0 FB I F 570 270 440 570 270 540 570 270 640
3200 C-way 32 CU 2 0 FB I F 630 270 490 630 270 590 630 270 690
4000 C-way 40 CU 2 0 FB I F 750 270 490 750 270 590 750 270 690
5000 C-way 50 CU 2 0 FB I F 840 270 490 840 270 590 840 270 690
6400 C-way 64 CU 2 0 FB I F 860 270 510 840 270 610 840 270 710

630 C-way 06 AL 2 0 FB I F 320 270 440 320 270 540 320 270 640
800 C-way 08 AL 2 0 FB I F 350 270 440 350 270 540 350 270 640
1000 C-way 10 AL 2 0 FB I F 370 270 440 370 270 540 370 270 640
1250 C-way 12 AL 2 0 FB I F 390 270 440 390 270 540 390 270 640
1600 C-way 16 AL 2 0 FB I F 420 270 440 420 270 540 420 270 640
AL
2000 C-way 20 AL 2 0 FB I F 530 270 440 530 270 540 530 270 640
2500 C-way 25 AL 2 0 FB I F 570 270 440 570 270 540 570 270 640
3200 C-way 32 AL 2 0 FB I F 630 270 490 630 270 590 630 270 690
4000 C-way 40 AL 2 0 FB I F 750 270 490 750 270 590 750 270 690
5000 C-way 50 AL 2 0 FB I F 860 270 510 840 270 610 840 270 710

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Plug – in Unit
Straight Sections C-way / X-way Busduct can be ordered with Aluminum or copper Busbars. Aluminum
bars are available in 630-5000 ampere sections. Copper bars are available in 630-6400 ampere sections.
C-way / X-way Busway includes an integral ground bar or an isolated ground bar in all ampere ratings.
Standard Busduct length is 3000mm.
Plug in/Tap-off intervals This Busduct comes with an overcurrent blocking device (MCCB, Fuse) in order to
protect the wires while distributing loads. For plug-in feeder, the required minimum intervals of a plug-in
(800A or less) and a tap-off (1000A, 1250A).

Plug-in Feeder

)MCCB Frame (AF )Plug-in Hole intervals (mm

100 , 65 , 50 650

250 650

400 900

800 , 630 1000

1250 , 1000 1300

Plug-in Box w
D
Dimension (mm)

MCCB Frame (AF) W

D H
3W 4W

630 200 250 220 450

H

800 200 250 220 450

1000 250 300 220 750

1250 350 400 220 800

1600 400 450 220 1200

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Joint Connection
Each Busway piece is connected with a joint kit, the
joint kits feature a single bolt design and a special
torque indicating, double headed break-off bolt,
this eliminates the need for torque wrenches and
assures proper torque during installation, both
joint plates of the joint kit and the conductors
are tin plated. It prevents the joint plate from
discoloration and corrosion.

Double Headed Bolts

Double –headed bolts are used to ensure a proper torque level when installing the joint kit. If a torque
wrench applies a pressure of 85 N/M to the outer bolt head, the head of the outer bolt and the tag attached
to it will be sheared off automatically.
It is possible to remove any joint connection assembly to allow electrical isolation or removal of a busway
length without disturbing adjacent busway length.
The remaining bolt head can be re-used when tightened to 85 N/M using a torque wrench.

Number of Double headed bolts

Number Of D.H Bolts 1 2 3

)X-way Ampere (A CU 1600 , 1250 , 1000 , 800 , 630 3200 , 2500 , 2000 5000 , 4000

       

CU 2000 , 1600 , 1250 , 1000 , 800 , 630 4000 , 3200 , 2500 6400 , 5000

)C-way Ampere (A

AL 1600 , 1250 , 1000 , 800 , 630 3200 , 2500 , 2000 5000 , 4000

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Hanger System
Hangers are available to support X-way & C-way busway in both vertical and horizontal applications.

Vertical Mounting Hanger

Spring and rigid hanger must be used to provide secure mounting of the busway run in vertical applications.

Spring hangers
support the weight of the busway on each floor and also compensate
for minimal building movement and thermal expansion. A medium
hunger should be installed between floors exceeds 4.5 meters.

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Horizontal Hanger

Standard Hanger
The standard installation method for these hangers is
to install them horizontally at 1.5 meters intervals. They
generally require 12mm diameter stud bolts.

Wall Mounted
Wall Mounted Hangers are used for horizontal
applications close to a wall. The busway can be mounted
either edge wise or flat wise to the wall. Wall Mounted
Hangers ensures the minimum clearance between the
wall and the busway run.

Single Drop rod Hanger

A complete offering of hangers is available to support
X-way & C-way Busway in both vertical and horizontal
applications. Single drop rod hangers support X-way
& C-way Busway in horizontal applications on (3m)
centers. Additional hangers may be used if structural
requirements mandate their use.

End Closers
End closers safely terminate a busway run and protect
the bus bar ends. End closers may be removed easily in
order to extend a busway run. End closers are shipped
with Glastic insulation pieces.

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Wall Flange

Roof, wall and floor flanges are available

for X-way & C-way busway. When the
busway run passes through a roof, wall or
ceiling, a flange should be used. Flanges
do not offer support to the busway.
Flanges provide a means of covering the
hole created in the existing structure. The
standard dimension of a wall opening
should be 30mm larger than the external
dimensions of the X-way & C-way Busduct.

The required minimum distances from a wall for heat dissipation

The required minimum distances between a busduct and a wall, or celling are shown below

Wall , Ceiling Wall , Ceiling Ceiling Wall

250mm BEAM 100mm

200mm
100mm

Wall Wall Wall

100mm
100mm 100mm

Joint

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Flexible connections

Flexible braid connections are used to connect the transformer

to the connection interface of the busbar when mechanically
uncoupling the two elements is required, to prevent the
transmission of vibrations.

The distance between the phases can be designed according to your needs
When ordering, specify: holes on transformer side (dimensions A, B, Ø, D) and length

Dimensional data Flexible

Flexible

holes on busbar side

holes on busbar
L

side to be specified

holes on
transformer side
B

to be specified

ØD
A

Number Of Connection Per Phase 1 2 3

)X-way Ampere (A CU 1600 , 1250 , 1000 , 800 , 630 3200 , 2500 , 2000 5000 , 4000

         

CU 2000 , 1600 , 1250 , 1000 , 800 , 630 4000 , 3200 , 2500 6400 , 5000

)C-way Ampere (A

AL 1600 , 1250 , 1000 , 800 , 630 3200 , 2500 , 2000 5000 , 4000

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Technical Data
Impedance and Voltage drop
The formula to measure the voltage drop of busduct is shown below. The impedance and voltage drop values for
aluminum and copper conductors are shown in the table below.
The values listed are measure between upper and middle lines at 50Hz installation.
If the line is particularly long (> 100 m), it will be necessary to check the value of the voltage drop. For systems with
power factor (cos ɵ ) not lower than 0.8 the voltage loss can be calculated using the following formulas:

Where:
rv= voltage drop
Ib= the current that supplies the busbar [A]
b= the distribution factor of the current
L= the length of the busbar [m]

The current distribution factor “b” depends on how the circuit is fed and on the distribution of the electric loads
along the busbar:

The distribution factor of the current “b”

Supplies at one end and load
b=1
at the end of the line
Supplies at one end and with
b=2
load evenly distributed
Supplies at both ends and with
b = 1/4
load evenly distributed
Central supply with loads
b = 1/4
at both ends
Central supply with
b = 1/8
load distributed evenly

10-3 Ω / 100M,50Hz Voltage drop ( V/100m )

X-way Ampere (A)
R Z X 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
630 12 2.5 12.25 11.84 11.585 12.15 11.71
800 7.5 2.3 7.48 11.165 10.795 11.26 10.71
1000 6 2.84 6.64 11.155 10.775 11.23 10.67
1250 6 1.38 6.15 11.315 10.905 11.355 10.76
1600 3.75 1.46 4.03 10.05 9.7 10.105 9.59
CU
2000 3 1.35 3.29 9.98 9.62 10.015 9.49
2500 2.5 1.15 2.75 9.73 9.365 9.745 9.22
3200 2 0.91 2.2 10.03 9.68 10.08 9.565
4000 1.5 0.67 1.64 9.995 9.65 10.05 9.545
5000 1.25 0.6 1.39 9.635 9.28 9.65 9.135
   
10-3 Ω / 100M,50Hz Voltage drop ( V/100m )
C-way Ampere (A)
R Z X 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
630 7.49 3.38 8.22 9.36 8.75 8.96 8.17
800 7.49 3.19 8.14 11.63 10.95 11.27 10.38
1000 5.49 2.48 6.02 10.9 10.18 10.43 9.51
1250 4.39 2.03 4.84 10.99 10.24 10.47 9.5
1600 3.1 1.42 3.41 9.9 9.23 9.45 8.59
CU 2000 2.4 1.12 2.65 9.65 8.98 9.17 8.31
2500 1.86 0.87 2.05 9.36 8.7 8.89 8.05
3200 1.54 0.71 1.69 9.86 9.19 9.4 8.54
4000 1.35 0.61 1.48 9.65 9.02 9.23 8.42
5000 1.2 0.56 1.32 9.65 8.98 9.17 8.31
6400 0.39 0.43 1.03 9.31 8.68 8.87 8.05
   
630 13.98 3.38 14.38 14.32 14.42 15.34 15.25
800 7.97 2.17 8.26 10.7 10.64 11.25 11.04
1000 6.83 1.83 7.07 11.41 11.37 12.03 11.83
1250 5.55 1.51 5.75 11.64 11.57 12.24 12.02
1600 3.82 1.02 3.95 10.2 10.17 10.76 10.59
AL
2000 3.08 0.83 3.19 10.31 10.26 10.86 10.67
2500 2.4 0.66 2.49 10.1 10.03 10.6 10.39
3200 1.91 0.51 1.98 10.2 10.17 10.76 10.59
4000 1.54 0.42 1.59 10.34 10.28 10.87 10.67
5000 1.15 0.31 1.19 9.62 9.58 10.13 9.96

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Harmonics
In a distribution system, currents and voltages should have a perfectly sinusoidal shape. However, in practice the
equipment contains electric devices such as changeover devices or dimmers that make the load not linear. The
currents absorbed, although at regular intervals and with frequencies equal to that of the rated voltage, sometime
have a non-sinusoidal wave form, which has the following negative effects:
• worsening of the power factor;
• heating of the Neutral;
• additional losses in electric machinery (transformers and motors);
• instable operation of the protection elements (thermal magnetic and earth leakage circuit breakers).
In industrial plants these conditions have been occurring for a longtime, However, they are now occurring more and
more in service sector distribution systems, where, from backbone distribution (which uses three-phase lines), one-
phase loads are often distributed, which contributes to increasing the unbalance of the electric system.

Each type of non-sinusoidal periodical wave may be split into a more or less large number of sinusoids (called
harmonic components), which frequency a whole multiple of the frequency of the wave shape observed.

A deformed current at a frequency of 50 Hz, like for example that represented by the red line on the figure, consists
of many sinusoidal currents with frequency of 50 Hz (fundamental), 100 Hz (second harmonic components), 150 Hz
(third harmonics), and so on.

The presence of current harmonics represents an important problem, causing overload conditions both on phase
conductors, and on any Neutral conductor, and results in the reduction of the conductor permitted load.

Total distortion (THD)

( )
Uh
H 2
THD% = 100
h=2 U1

Measurement of
harmonic distortion
carried out with a
network analyser
Fundamental (50 Hz) Fifth harmonic (250 Hz)
Third harmonic (150 Hz) Resulting wave shape

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Short Circuit strength

In order to calculate the value of the estimated short circuit current at any point of the circuit, it is sufficient to
apply the formulas shown below, knowing the impedance calculated at the origin of the system up to the point
being assessed.
In the formulas shown below, the value of the short circuit power is considered infinite and the short circuit
impedance is equal to 0. This makes it possible to define short circuit current values higher than the actual ones,
but generally acceptable

Line resistance RL = resistance of the line upstream

RL = r * L r = specific line resistance
L = upstream line length (m)

Line reactance XL = upstream line reactance

XL = x * L x = specific line reactance

TRANSFORMER resistance RE = transformer secondary equivalent resistance

1000 Pcu Pcu = transformer COPPER losses (W)
RE =
3In 2 In = transformer Rated current (A)

ZE = transformer secondary equivalent impedance

TRANSFORMER impedance Vc = phase voltage (V)
ZE = Vcc% V c
2
Vcc% = percentage short circuit voltage
100 P P = transformer power (kVA)

TRANSFORMER reactance
XE = transformer secondary equivalent reactance
XE = ZE 2 – RE 2

Short circuit impedance

Zcc = total short circuit impedance
Zcc = (RL + RE) 2 + (XL + XE) 2

Estimated short circuit current lcc = symmetric component of the short circuit current (kA)
Icc = Vc * Zcc
3

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IP: Degree of Protection provided against intrusion

The protection enclosures are classified (IEC 60529) in according to their degree of protection against weather
conditions and external agents. The degree of protection is indicated by two digits (protection against solid bodies
and liquids) following the symbol IP.
To increase the ease of choice of the most suitable busbar, in according to installation requirements, below there is
a summary of their performance, based on the IP degree of protection according to the IEC 60529 standard.
IP 
1st digit IP 2nd digit IP
(Solid Particle Protection) (Liquid Ingress Protection)

0 No Protection 0 No Protection

Protection against solid bodies larger

1 1 Protection against falling drops of water
than 50 mm (e.g.: accidental contact)

15˚
Protection against solid bodies larger Protection against drops of water
2 2
than 12 mm (e.g.: finger) falling up to 15° from the vertical
˚
60
Protection against solid bodies Protection against drops of water
3 3
larger than 2.5 mm up to 60° from the vertical

Protection against solid bodies Protection against sprays of water

4 4
than 1 mm from all directions

Protection against jets of water

5 Protection against dust 5 from all directions

Protection against jets of water

6 Complete protection against dust 6 (similar force to heavy seas)

1m
7 Protection against the effects of immersion

m Protection against effects of immersion

8 under pressure

IK: degree of protection of equipment to mechanical impact.

Standard IEC 62262 defines an IK code that characterizes the aptitude of equipment to resist mechanical impacts on all sides

K Test h (cm) Impact Energy In Joules

IK 00 No Protection
IK 01 0,2 kg 7.5 0.15
IK 02 h 10 0.2
IK 03 17.5 0.35
IK 04 25 0.5
IK 05 35 0.7
IK 06 0,5 kg
20 1
h
IK 07 40 2
1,7 kg

IK 08 h 30 5

IK 09 5 kg 20 10
h

IK 10 40 20

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Suggestions for the project development

1. Customer: Checklist to be done during the project

……………………………………………
2. Project Name: 1. Verify the measurements of the drawings, the correct
…………………………………………… position of the equipment (MV/LV transformer and LV
electric board enclosures)
3. Application:
2. Check the availability of drawings required
Transport  (transformer, electric board, etc.)

Distribution  3. Check for the existence of unforeseen obstacles in the

installation which could impede the run of the Busbar
4. Rating: (for example pipelines, ventilation and air-conditioning
ducts).
……………. A
4. Agree upon who is responsible for providing the
5. Material:
connection from the Busbar to the other devices (MV/
Copper  LV transformer and LV electric boards).

Aluminum 
6. Icc at the beginning of the line:
………….. A
Example of drawing to attach:
7. Degree of Protection:
IP54 (Standard) 
Other 
8. Painting:
RAL 7035 (Standard) 
Different RAL ……….. 
9. Neutral Section:
Housing 
50% bar 
100% bar (Standard) 
200% bar 
10. Attach Busbar layout:
Drawing 
Dwg file 

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