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Standard Copper Busbar (DIN 46433) PDS-60mm

60mm System - 200-1600A Busbar

APPLICATION:
Busbar is the conductor for primary power in a system and provides the mechanical structure on which all components are
mounted. Busbar comes in a flat or I-shaped cross section.

DESCRIPTION:
Busbars, to DIN 46433
Tin plated copper busbars make contact position preparation easy.

Flat busbars with components fitted have the following current carrying capacities at 35°C ambient temperature and 65°C
busbar temperature:

12x5(mm) – 200 A 12x10(mm) – 360 A

20x5(mm) – 320 A 20x10(mm) – 520 A
30x5(mm) – 450 A 30x10(mm) – 630 A
I-Section busbars – 1250 A and1600 A

Current Capacity of Busbars

The higher current carrying capacities to DIN 43671
were obtained under operating conditions. The busbar
temperature is normally positively influenced by mounting com-
ponents on the busbar and by air circulation within the installa-
tion. If the ambient conditions change, a correction factor can be
derived from the diagram to the right.

It is possible to establish a correction factor k2, related to ambi-

ent temperature for flat busbars, in accordance with DIN 43671,
from the diagram to the right. This correction factor should be
taken into account when conditions change and loading is con-
tinuous.

Example: A 30 x 10 tin plated busbar can under normal condi-

tions be loaded with 630 A. With a loading of 800 A, for instance,
a correction factor k2 of 1.3 is necessary. It follows from the dia-
gram that with this factor and 35°C air temperature, the busbar
heats up to 85°C. Therefore, under this condition, components
with a withstand of 85°C or higher will need to be used.

CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-1000V AC,
Refer to index for agency information. 75-1500V DC). Refer to BIF document #8002 or contact Bussmann Application Engineering
at 636-527-1270 for more information.

Form No. PDS-60mm Busbar

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Standard Copper Busbar (DIN 46433) PDS-60mm
60mm System - 200-1600A Busbar
Busbar Splice
For connecting identical cross-section busbar without drilling
Current carrying Overall Permissible** Clamp-screw Torque Spacing* Part no.
capacity of length busbar in•lb N•m between
terminals displacement (mm) systems(mm)
630 A 40 2 1xM12 266 30 13– 20 PDS01823
630 A 40 2 2xM8 133 15 9– 20 PDS01990
630 A 95 5 2xM10 177 20 50– 60 PDS01141
630 A 150 5 2xM12 266 30 100–110 PDS01886
* Spacing between systems is the allowable distance between ends of busbar
** Permissible busbar displacement is the maximum allowable mis-alignment of the busbars between systems.

Flat Busbar
200A to 630A Applications, tin plated, other lengths on request
Cross Section Length Rated Package Dimensions Part no.
Dimensions current Quantities on page
12 x 5 0.8 m 200 A 3 PDS01618-8M
1.6 m 3 15 PDS01618-16M
2.4 m 10 PDS01618-24M
20 x 5 0.8 m 320 A 3 PDS01620-8M
1.6 m 3 15 PDS01620-16M
2.4 m 10 PDS01620-24M
30 x 5 0.8 m 450 A 3 PDS01622-8M
1.6 m 3 15 PDS01622-16M
2.4 m 10 PDS01622-24M
12 x 10 0.8 m 360A 3 PDS01623-8M
1.6 m 3 15 PDS01623-16M
2.4 m 10 PDS01623-24M
20 x 10 0.8 m 520 A 3 PDS01624-8M
1.6 m 3 15 PDS01624-16M
2.4 m 5 PDS01624-24M
30 x 10 0.8 m 630 A 3 PDS01625-8M
1.6 m 3 15 PDS01625-16M
2.4 m 5 PDS01625-24M

Flat Busbar Splice

for connecting identical cross-section busbar together without drilling. Different lengths are available to span different
gaps.
Busbars Cross Length Spacing between Can be used Package Dimensions Part no.
Section Dimensions (mm) (mm) systems (mm)* up to Quantities on page
20 – 30 x 5 / 10 40 9 – 20 630 A 6 15 PDS01990
40 13 – 20 630 A 6 15 PDS01823
95 50 – 60 630 A 3 15 PDS01141
150 100 – 110 630 A 3 15 PDS01886
3 units required for a 3-pole connection,
use PDS01025 and PDS01026 for covering.
*Spacing between systems is the allowable distance between ends of busbar

I Busbar
used in applications requiring more ampacity in a small place
Type Busbar Rated Package Quantities Dimensions Part no.
length (m) current on page
I section, tin plated 2.40 1250 A 1 15 PDS01609
2.40 1600 A 1 15 PDS01608

CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-1000V AC,
Refer to index for agency information. 75-1500V DC). Refer to BIF document #8002 or contact Bussmann Application Engineering
at 636-527-1270 for more information.

Form No. PDS-60mm Busbar

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Standard Copper Busbar (DIN 46433) PDS-60mm
60mm System - 200-1600A Busbar

DIMENSIONS (mm):

+ .1 mm Part No. a b
b – .5 mm PDS01990 40 –
PDS01823 40 –
PDS01141 95 36
.5 mmR
+ .1 mm PDS01886 150 85
a – .3 mm

Part No. a (mm) b (mm)

PDS01618-8M
PDS01618-16M 5 12
PDS01618-24M
PDS01620-8M
PDS01620-16M 5 20
PDS01620-24M
PDS01622-8M
PDS01622-16M 5 30
PDS01622-24M
PDS01623-8M
PDS01623-16M 10 12 PDS01609 PDS01608
PDS01623-24M
PDS01624-8M
PDS01624-16M 10 20
PDS01624-24M
PDS01625-8M
PDS01625-16M 10 30
PDS01625-25M

CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-1000V AC,
Refer to index for agency information. 75-1500V DC). Refer to BIF document #8002 or contact Bussmann Application Engineering
at 636-527-1270 for more information.

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products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Bussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information contained in this bulletin. Once a product has been select-
ed, it should be tested by the user in all possible applications.

Form No. PDS-60mm Busbar

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