Safe power distribution,

intelligent data and process

management
Totally Integrated Power – ­
SIVACON S8 low-voltage switchboard

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Contents
Totally Integrated Power 2 Application examples 18
SIVACON S8 low-voltage switchboard – 3 Frame, enclosure, and busbars 20
safe and intelligent power distribution
Circuit-breaker design 22
System overview 4
Universal mounting design 24
SIVACON S8 – standard-compliant, 10
Fixed-mounted design with front covers 28
design verified low-voltage switchboard
In-line design, plug-in 30
Solutions for high seismic requirements 11
and vibrations In-line design, fixed-mounted 32

Safety as an integral part – 12 Reactive power compensation 34

arc resistance Support 36
SIMARIS control – solution for uniform operation 14 Technical data 38
and monitoring
Project checklist 40
Connection to energy management, 16
control, or automation systems with SIVACON S8

Totally Integrated Power

Industries, buildings, and facilities all depend on electrical
power. To ensure that power makes its way in a reliable,
safe, and efficient manner  in increasingly complex distribu-
tion environments, automation and digitalisation need
to work hand-in-hand. Totally Integrated Power (TIP) is
Siemens’ unique approach portfolio for all power supply
applications in every voltage level that enables accurate
and individual solutions that meet these demands –
for any industry. TIP offers specifically customised solutions
for the automotive, chemical, construction, oil and gas,
and mining industries as well as data centers, harbors, and
buildings of all sizes. Of course Siemens has the right
TIP solution that fits to the specific demands for other
markets, too.

SIVACON S8 – Intelligent power distribution for TIP

SIVACON S8 sets standards as a power distribution board or
Motor Control Center (MCC) for industrial applications or in
the infrastructure. The switchboard system for the simple
and consistent distribution of power allows a high level of
personnel and switchboard safety and, due to its optimal
design, offers a wide range of possible uses. Thanks to the
modular design, the switchboard can be optimally adapted
to every requirement when designing the complete system.
Combining a high level of safety with a modern design and
the SIMARIS control HMI, the switchboard provides an
efficient solution.

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­ IVACON S8 low-voltage switchboard –
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safe and intelligent power distribution
Your benefits at a glance
• High level of safety for personnel and switchboard by
means of design verification according to IEC 61439-2
• Personnel and switchboard safety in case of internal
arcing proven by means of testing according to IEC/TR
61641
• High flexibility due to innovative modular design
• Integration in energy management solutions via
communication-capable switching and measuring
devices
• Clear display of extensive measured values, status,
and diagnostics information
• Preventive maintenance supported by diagnostics
information
• Consistently design verified connection to SIVACON 8PS
busbar trunking systems
Tested safety
SIVACON S8 stands for safety at a high level. The low-voltage
switchboard is a design verified power switchgear and
controlgear assembly; the design is verified by tests accord-
ing to IEC 61439-2. Its physical properties have been verified
at the testing laboratory for both operation and failure
situations. Personnel safety is furthermore ensured by
verification of the test under conditions of arcing in accord-
ance with IEC/TR 61641.
Flexible solutions
SIVACON S8 offers intelligent solutions which can be
adapted to match your requirements. Different mounting
designs can be combined in one cubicle with ease. The
flexible modules allow for the simple exchange or addition
of functional units. The SIVACON S8 modules undergo
a continuous innovation process, thereby ensuring the
technical progress for the overall system.
Intelligent switchboard
Using the SIMARIS control visualisation application, all
communication-capable switching devices of the SIVACON S8
low-voltage switchboard can be operated and monitored
uniformly. Status information and measured values of
devices are displayed comprehensively and clearly.
Detailed warnings and error messages enable simple and
fast diagnostics of the cause of the fault. The data can be
connected with higher level automation or energy manage-
ment systems. This provides a high level of switchboard
availability and transparency of the power flows.
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SIVACON S8 –
system overview
Cubicle design
Circuit-breaker design
Mounting design • Fixed-mounted design
• Withdrawable design
Functions • Incoming feeder
• Outgoing feeder
• Bus coupler
Rated values • up to 6,300 A
Type of connection front or rear
Cubicle width (mm) 400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,400
Internal separation Form 1, 2b, 3a, 4b,
4 type 7 (BS)
Busbar position top, rear
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) SIMARIS control (option)
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Universal mounting design Fixed-mounted
design
• Withdrawable design • Fixed-mounted
• Fixed-mounted design with design with
compartment doors front covers
• Plug-in design
• Cable feeders • Cable feeders
• Motor feeders (MCC)
• up to 630 A • up to 630 A
• up to 250 kW
front or rear front
600, 1,000, 1,200 1,000, 1,200
Form 3b, 4a, 4b, Form 1, 2b, 3b, 4a, 4b
4 type 7 (BS)
top, rear top, rear
SIMARIS control (option) SIMARIS control
(option)
In-line design, In-line design, Reactive power compensation
plug-in fixed-mounted
• Plug-in design • Fixed-mounted • Fixed-mounted design
design

• Cable feeders • Cable feeders • Central compensation

of reactive power

• up to 630 A • up to 630 A • unchoked up to 600 kvar

• choked up to 500 kvar

front front front

1,000, 1,200 600, 800, 1,000 800

Form 3b, 4b Form 1, 2b Form 1, 2b

top, rear rear without, top, rear

SIMARIS control (option) – –

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Highlights

Tested safety

Design verification by means of Lockable disconnected position

tests according to IEC 61439-2, for safe commissioning and
arc resistance by means of tests maintenance
according to IEC 61641, earth-
quake upgrade, certification
for application on ships and
offshore platforms according to
DNV and GL

Arc-resistant distribution busbar Patented low-wear with-

embedding drawable unit contact system
for long service life

Shutter with double-action for Mechanical coding of

normal and small withdrawable withdrawable units and
units compartments with up to
9,216 possibilities

Operating-error-proof and Consistently design verified

uniform operating concept connection to SIVACON 8PS
throughout all sizes of busbar trunking systems
withdrawable units

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SIVACON S8 –
system overview
Cubicle design
Circuit-breaker design
Mounting design • Fixed-mounted design
• Withdrawable design
Functions • Incoming feeder
• Outgoing feeder
• Bus coupler
Rated values • up to 6,300 A
Type of connection front or rear
Cubicle width (mm) 400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,400
Internal separation Form 1, 2b, 3a, 4b,
4 type 7 (BS)
Busbar position top, rear
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) SIMARIS control (option)
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Universal mounting design Fixed-mounted
design
• Withdrawable design • Fixed-mounted
• Fixed-mounted design with design with
compartment doors front covers
• Plug-in design
• Cable feeders • Cable feeders
• Motor feeders (MCC)
• up to 630 A • up to 630 A
• up to 250 kW
front or rear front
600, 1,000, 1,200 1,000, 1,200
Form 3b, 4a, 4b, Form 1, 2b, 3b, 4a, 4b
4 type 7 (BS)
top, rear top, rear
SIMARIS control (option) SIMARIS control
(option)
In-line design, In-line design, Reactive power compensation
plug-in fixed-mounted
• Plug-in design • Fixed-mounted • Fixed-mounted design
design

• Cable feeders • Cable feeders • Central compensation

of reactive power

• up to 630 A • up to 630 A • unchoked up to 600 kvar

• choked up to 500 kvar

front front front

1,000, 1,200 600, 800, 1,000 800

Form 3b, 4b Form 1, 2b Form 1, 2b

top, rear rear without, top, rear

SIMARIS control (option) – –