Enclosure Form of Segregation
Enclosure Form of Segregation
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Features
Fully Type Tested options in accordance with EN 60439-1 ASTA Certified Form 1 to Form 4b Type 6 Horizontal busbars up to 2500A Wide range of busbar fault rating options Fully extendable at either end Front or rear access with cable entries top or bottom to suit application Compact modular design ACB, MCCB, Fuse Combination Switch and MCB options
Contents
Technical Specification General Information Internal Components Dorman Smith Internal Components Crompton Instruments Internal Components Bowthorpe TVSS Forms of Separation Ingress Protection Type Testing Dimensional Guide Company Profile
Benefits
Improved stacking densities Complete range of devices ensures Loadframe is suitable for any L.V. application Cost Effective
Applications
L.V. Power Distribution Industrial environments Commercial environments Public Buildings
Approvals
BS EN60439-1 EN 60439-1 IEC 60439-1 ISO 9001 EN 60529 IEC 60529
Product:
Modis 25
Name of Supplier:
ISO9001
Country of Origin:
England
Type of Product:
Standards:
Form of Separation:
Compliance to EN 60439-1 : 1991 Forms 1, 2, 3 & 4 as appropriate to specific project. National Annex accommodated
Designation:
IP Rating: External
IP Rating: Internal
Cabling Access:
Suitable for front or rear access cabling. Entry via gland plates that facilitate either top and/or bottom entry
By assembler
Busbars: Material
Busbars: Mounting
Busbars: Shielding
Non-conductive rigid insulated barriers or rigid sheet steel barriers 1250 2500A: 2500A: 50kA for 3s (Optional 50kA for 1s) 80kA for 1s
Switchboard Certification Bodies Type Testing Independent Certification: Temperature Rise Dielectric Properties Short Circuit withstand Strength Effectiveness of Protective Circuit Clearance and Creepage Distances Mechanical Operation Degree of Protection Earthing: ASTA ASTA ASTA ASTA ASTA ASTA ASTA ASTA Earth bar sized at 300mm2 for 50kA for 1s fault level and 500mm2 for 50kA for 3s and 80kA for 1s fault levels. Earth continuity of cladding is maintained by fixing screws specifically designed for this purpose 415V 690V 2500V Project specific Compliance with appropriate EN/IEC standards for the design and manufacture of Modis 25 and its complementary products means we are not required to comply with EN 50081 and EN 50082 as the individual standards make reference to comply with EMC emissions requirements Assemblers Standard Colour light grey RAL 7035 semi gloss 40/60 Microns 4-stage process of chemical spray degreasing, iron phosphate coating, automatic electro-static epoxy polyester film application and curing in a high temperature controlled oven
Rated Operational Voltage: Rated Insulation Voltage: Power Frequency Withstand Voltage: Rated Operational Current Ie: EMC Emissions
Scope of Use
The versatility of Modis 25 ensures that the products can be used as the ideal solution for the following applications; Main Switchboards Sub-Main Switchboards Package Substations Changeover Systems PLC Controlled Intelligent Switchboards Motor Control Centres
Available technologies can, when selected, permit communication between the switchboard and building / energy management systems.
Life Expectancy
The life expectancy of a Switchboard is inherently dependant on the frequency of use of the devices installed within it. Frequent use is usually defined as less than 5 times a day for a small device (i.e. up to 100A) and once a week for a larger device. Therefore, for example, a 200A fuse switch being switched once a day would have a life expectancy of at least 22 years. The switchboard and devices installed in it require no maintenance other than the actions recommended below. Unclad End View
Component Storage
Dorman Smith would not anticipate any degradation of any components in the event of the them being placed into storage prior to assembly, providing that the storage area was maintained as described in the above paragraph relating to switchboard storage.
Installation
A major benefit of the Modis 25 design is its physical strength. A typical section is capable of carrying over 1200kg without distortion. The practical benefit of this is that, when assembled, it can be shipped to site in multiple sections, where site conditions permit, to reduce installation times.
Positioning
Interconnecting Sections Step 2 When positioning the assembled switchboards into their final position we recommend that the floor level should have a tolerance of +/- 2mm per metre.
Operating Temperatures
In accordance with EN60439-1:1999 Section 6.1.1.1 the maximum ambient operating temperature should not exceed +40C or the minimum ambient be less than a lower limit of -5C at any point in time. The average temperature over a 24 hour period should not exceed +35C
Atmospheric Conditions
Section 6.1.2.1 of EN60439-1:1999 states that for indoor installations the air should be clean and have relative humidity not exceeding 50% at a maximum temperature of +40C. Higher relative humidities may be permitted at lower temperatures, for example 90% at +20C. Care should always be taken to moderate condensation which may occasionally occur due to variations in temperature.
Routine Maintenance
Interconnecting Sections Step 3 We would recommend that all switchboards are periodically inspected for the tightness of all current carrying connections (i.e busbar links). Additionally, the switchboard cover plates can be cleaned with a light solvent such as is typically found in ordinary detergents. This action would reduce the long term build up of dust and dirt surrounding the unit. Specific information relating to the maintenance of our switchboards is contained within the main O&M manual that is supplied post order. Routine maintenance recommendations for individual component parts will be as detailed in the relevant documentation relating to the particular product.
Seminars
EN60439-1 can seem a complicated standard to understand as it covers a wide range of topics that relate to switchboard design. To assist in understanding specific topics Dorman Smith offers a wide range of free technical seminars and training which cover all aspects of the standard from Type Testing through to an explanation of the Forms of Separation. If you wish to arrange any of these seminars please contact either your local sales contact or the main office.
MCBs: Loadlimiter XS
A comprehensive range of MCBs, featuring B, C & D characteristics, with a current range spanning from 6A to 63A. In addition to the single pole, double pole, triple pole and four pole devices a complete range of complementary RCBOs and RCCBs is available. Fully compliant with EN 60898 the Loadlimiter XS range is the ideal choice for final circuit protection within any switchboard or distribution scheme. Note that a detailed range of enclosure systems are also available for instances where final circuit distribution boards are sited remote from the actual switchboard. Loadlimiter XS MCBs
Meter Relays
A comprehensive range of digital and analogue meter relays, and digital bargraph indicators and controllers offering measurement, monitoring and control of any electrical or process parameter. Relays combine a highly accurate indicator with high and low set points, which operate alarm and control circuits when the monitored signal value deviates from the set point limits, ideally suited for process control and load shedding applications.
Digital Indicators
Meter Relays A highly versatile range of digital indicators providing accurate measurement and clear indication of AC and DC current, voltage and frequency. The range offers LED and LCD digital indicators, and bargraph indicators and controllers ideally suited for control panels and switchboards, monitoring systems, power generation and control applications.
Analogue Instruments
High quality analogue instruments designed to measure an extensive range of electrical and electronic parameters. Instruments are precision engineered and robust in design, ensuring accurate measurement and display in the most demanding of environments. This extensive range offers various styles, sizes and specifications to meet the exacting needs of industry. Further details of these products can be found in the appropriate product catalogues.
Analogue Instruments
Form 1
Fundamentals of Separation
In accordance with EN60439-1, separation of the various elements of an Assembly: busbars, functional units, terminals, can be claimed providing one or more of the following criteria are met: 1. Protection against contact with live parts belonging to adjacent functional units. The degree of protection shall be at least IP2X or IPXXB. As a minimum, finger contact with live parts in adjacent functional units is prevented. With Assemblies supplied by Dorman Smith Switchgear this is extended to include protection against finger contact between: functional units, adjacent busbars and busbar connections, and terminals as required for the particular form of separation being considered. The requirement is proven with the standard test finger. Form 4A Type 2 2. Protection against the passage of solid foreign bodies from one unit of an Assembly to an adjacent unit. The degree of protection shall be at least IP2X. The minimum requirement is proven by the standard test finger not being able to touch live parts in adjacent units and a 12mm ball not being able to pass between units. In practice, a higher degree of protection may be required for horizontal partitions to prevent small objects from falling between compartments and should be identified in the contract specification. These two fundamental criteria are interrelated. Dorman Smith Switchgear will therefore ensure all these are fully met in respect of the particular form of separation offered.
Typical Applications
Form 1 - No separation Typical applications are places where the switchboard is in a secure location and where failure of the switchboard will cause little or no additional disruption to other areas being fed by the switchboard. Form 4B Type 6 Form 2 - Separation of busbars from functional units. Applications may well be the same as Form 1 but where it is important that a fault in the switchboard need not affect all functional units being fed from the same busbar system. Form 3 - Separation of busbars from functional units and the functional units from one another but not their terminations. Should be applied where it is important to provide protection from internal live parts and where failure of functional units being fed from the same busbar would cause unacceptable disruption. Form 4 - Separation of busbars from functional units and the functional units from one another including their terminations. Should be applied where it is important to provide protection from internal live parts and where failure of functional units being fed from the same busbar would cause unacceptable disruption. Because all the terminations are separated it is possible to isolate and work on a single functional unit.
Main Criteria
Sub Criteria
Form
Type of Construction
No separation
Form 1
Separation of busbars from the functional units. Terminals for external conductors Form 2b separated from busbars.
Type 1 Busbar separation is achieved by insulated covering, e.g. sleeving, wrapping or coatings
Separation of busbars from the functional units and separation of all functional units from one another. Separation of the terminals for external conductors from the functional units, but not from each other.
Type 1 Busbar separation is achieved by insulated coverings, e.g. sleeving, wrapping or coatings Terminals for external conductors Form 3b separated from busbars. Type 2 Busbar separation is by metallic or non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions.
Type 1 Busbar separation is achieved by insulated coverings, e.g. sleeving, wrapping or coatings. Cables may be glanded elsewhere. Terminals for external conductors in the same compartment as the Form 4a associated functional unit.
Type 2 Busbar separation is by metallic or non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Cables may be glanded elsewhere.
Separation of busbars from the functional units and separation of all functional units from one another, including the terminals for external conductors which are an integral part of the functional unit.
Type 3 Bushbar separation is by metallic or non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions. The termination for each functional unit has its own integral glanding facility. Type 4 Busbar separation is achieved by insulated coverings, e.g. sleeving, wrapping or coatings. Cables may be glanded elsewhere. Type 5 Busbar separation is by metallic or non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Terminals may be separated by insulated coverings and glanded in common cabling chamber(s). Type 6 All separation requirements are by metallic or non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Cables are glanded in common cabling chamber(s). Type 7 All separation requirements are by metallic or non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions. The termination for each functional unit has its own integral glanding facility.
Terminals for external conductors not in the same compartment as associated functional unit, but in Form 4b individual, separate, enclosed protected spaces or compartments.
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Incoming Unit
Outgoing Units
Outgoing Units
Outgoing Units
Outgoing Cables
Form 4b Type 6
Incoming Unit
Outgoing Units
Outgoing Units
Outgoing Units
Compartment
Outgoing Cables
No protection. Full penetration of 50mm diameter sphere allowed. Contact with hazardous parts not permitted. Full penetration of 12.5mm diameter sphere not allowed. The jointed test finger shall have adequate clearance from hazardous parts. The access probe of 2.5mm diameter shall not penetrate. The access probe of 1.0mm diameter shall not penetrate. Limited ingress of dust permitted (no harmful deposit). Totally protected against ingress of dust.
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II IIIII III
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Back of hand
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The markings used to indicate the degree of protection consist of the letter IP (Ingress Protection) followed by two characteristic numerals. The first characteristic numeral designates the degree of protection with regards to solid objects. The second numeral designates the degree of protection against the ingress of liquid. It is intended to provide indication of: a) Protection of persons against access to hazardous parts inside enclosures and protection of the equipment inside the enclosure against the ingress of solid foreign objects. b) Protection of the equipment inside the enclosure against harmful ingress of water. For switchboard assemblies intended for indoor use EN60439-1 : 1999 states that there is no requirement for protection against ingress of water (clause 7.2.1.1) and that the IP references preferred for assemblies designated for indoor use are: IP00 IP2X IP3X IP4X IP5X
Where some degree of protection against ingress of water is required the following table gives the preferred IP combination numbers:-
III III
III III
III
IIII
II IIIIIII
Finger
III
II
Tool
Wire
Wire
Wire
Protection From Water Non-protected Protection against vertically falling drops of water Dripping up to 15 from the vertical Limited spraying Splashing from all directions Hosing jets from all directions Strong hosing jets from all directions Temporary immersion
Protected against the effects of immersion between 15cm and 1m. Protected against long periods of immersion under pressure.
Continuous immersion
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Why Type-Test?
EN60439-1 States: Type tests are intended to verify compliance with the requirements laid down in this standard for a given type of ASSEMBLY. Typical Arrangement Showing Available Cabling Space Type tests are carried out on a sample of such an ASSEMBLY or on such parts of ASSEMBLIES manufactured to the same or similar design. They shall be carried out on the initiative of the manufacturer The standard also requires switching devices and other components to comply with their own relevant standards. Type tests for assemblies are carried out for; Verification of Temperature Rise Verification of Dielectric Properties Verification of Short Circuit Withstand Strength Verification of the Effectiveness of the Protective Circuit Verification of Clearances and Creepage Distances Verification of Mechanical Operation Verification of the Degree of Protection
They are intended to; Loadswitch Cabled to EN60439-1 Form 4A Type 2 Prove the design capability Be conducted on representative samples for the design of Assembly, but are not intended to be undertaken on an Assembly which is subsequently put into service Be undertaken at the instigation of the manufacturer. It is recognised that it is impractical to test every conceivable configuration of circuit within an Assembly Be tested either in the manufacturers own laboratory or at an independent facility Have results recorded in reports or certificates that are available for examination
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800
600
500
45
800
600
500
2500A BUSBARS
1600A BUSBARS
1600A BUSBARS
2500A BUSBARS
1600A BUSBARS
1600A BUSBARS
TOP BUSBARS FRONT ELEVATION Note: Busbars can be mounted at the top or bottom of cubicles
BOTTOM BUSBARS FRONT ELEVATION Note: Busbars can be mounted at the top or bottom of cubicles
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600
500
500
500
600
Cubicle Depth B
H.BAR 1600A
H.BAR 1600A
H.BAR 1600A
MANUAL
1984
DRAWOUT VERT BB MF INTEGRA M-100 VERT BB 400A MCCB Y5H 125A MCCB Y2HX 125A MCCB Y2H 250A 160A MCCB Y3H 20A MCCB Y2H
315A
63A
TYPICAL EXAMPLE FRONT ELEVATION 600 510 45 500 410 500 410 500 410
Cubicle Depth B 45
PLAN VIEW
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500mm Wide 600mm Wide 800mm Wide 500mm Wide 600mm Wide 800mm Wide * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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500mm Deep (B) Cubicles 2356, 2170, 1984mm High Front Access Fuse Switch 200A-800A Y Frame MCCBs Y2-Y5 Y Frame MCCBs Y6 Z Frame ACBs Z2 up to 2000A Z Frame ACBs Z3 up to 2500A Horizontal Busbars 1250, 1600, 2500A Cableways
500mm wide 600mm wide 800mm wide 500mm wide 600mm wide 800mm wide * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Devices
Fuse Switches 63/200A 315/400A 630/800A 1 Mod = 62mm 3 Mod 6 Mod 12 Mod All fuse switches as standard are mounted A filler plate is required in 500w cubicles LH or for 600w mounting RH side
A filler plate is required Y2 Y3 Y5 MCCBs as for 600w mounting standard are mounted in 500w cubicles LH or Y6 MCCBs 600w cubicle RH side only
1 Mod = 62mm 10 Mod 10 Mod 600 wide sections only 800 wide sections only
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Company Profile
Dorman Smith Switchgear
Pedigree Since 1878 Dorman Smith products have been associated with high quality developments in all aspects of electrical switchgear. Historically, the company was a pioneer in the introduction of both fuse switch and moulded case circuit breaker technologies. Latterly, Dorman Smith was at the forefront of the utilisation of PLC control systems that provided intelligent switching of control circuits. Product Portfolio The Dorman Smith product portfolio caters for a wide range of applications covering a current span of 6A to 6300A. The range which encompasses MCBs, MCCBs, Fuse Combination Units, ACBs and all associated enclosure systems caters for the distributor, contractor, end client and OEM markets. The range offers proven reliability across a diverse array of industries including power generation, process control, industrial, commercial, utility, defence and energy management applications. Sheet Metal Facility at Dorman Smith Design and Development To meet the challenges of ever decreasing lead times and industry developments our design and manufacturing processes are constantly reviewed and updated. Dorman Smith is committed to continual product development and improvement. In addition to the mainstream product developments the company has been involved in the development of strategic customer partnerships for the supply of bespoke design solutions. Global Reach Under the Tyco banner, Dorman Smith now has a global presence enabling prompt response to customer requirements and regional specific technical expertise and application advice. The combination of local knowledge and over 120 years of research and product development ensures Dorman Smith products continue to provide the highest standards of performance and user convenience.
Manufacturing
The quality and reliability of Dorman Smith products is achieved through highly innovative manufacturing techniques, implemented by a multi skilled and flexible workforce. Dorman Smith Y-Frame MCCBs Quality Systems Dorman Smith design and manufacturing processes have ISO 9001 accreditation and all products carry the appropriate BS, EN and IEC approvals. Computer technology aids Dorman Smith designers to develop new products in harmony with customer requirements and to exceed the demands of international standards. Product Control All aspects of the manufacturing processes are vigorously controlled. To obtain consistently high levels of productivity and service the company operates Kanban control systems in conjunction with a fully integrated business computer system. This system provides the opportunity to delegate routine material transactions in the manufacturing cells and ensures a fast, reliable and cost effective method of manufacture. All the above disciplines enable Dorman Smith to provide the customer with a technically capable product at a competitive market rate.
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale. ALR, AMP, AXICOM, B&H, BOWTHORPE EMP, CROMPTON INSTRUMENTS, DORMAN SMITH, DULMISON, GURO, HELLSTERN, LA PRAIRIE, MORLYNN, RAYCHEM, and SIMEL are trademarks.
Energy Division a pioneer in the development of economical solutions for the electrical power industry. Our product range includes: Cable accessories, connectors & fittings, electrical equipment, instruments, lighting, insulators & insulation enhancement and surge arresters. For more information and your country contact person, please visit us at: http://energy.tycoelectronics.com Tyco Electronics UK, Dorman Smith Switchgear Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DQ, UK Phone: +44(0) 1772 325 400 Fax: +44(0) 1772 726 276 PAGE 00