Low Voltage

Low-Voltage
Switchboards
SIVACON
Contents Page
Introduction .................................... 4/2
Advantages .................................... 4/2
Technical data ............................... 4/3
Cubicle design ............................... 4/4
Busbar system ............................... 4/5
Installation designs ...................... 4/6
Circuit-breaker design ................. 4/6
Withdrawable-unit design .......... 4/7
In-line plug-in design ................. 4/13
In-line-type plug-in
design 3NJ6 ................................. 4/14
Fixed-mounted design ................ 4/15
Communication with
PROFIBUS®-DP ........................... 4/16
Frame and enclosure ................. 4/17
Forms of internal separation .... 4/18
Installation details ...................... 4/19
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Low-Voltage Switchboards
Introduction Reliable power supplies are conditional General

on good availability, flexibility for process- The SIVACON low-voltage switchboard
1 related modifications and high operating is an economical, practical and type-tested
Low-voltage switchboards form the link safety on the part of the switchboard.
between equipment for generation, trans- switchgear and controlgear assembly
mission (cables, overhead lines) and Power distribution in a system usually (Fig. 3), used for example in power engi-
transformation of electrical energy on the comes via a main switchboard (power neering, in the chemical, oil and capital
one hand, and the loads, such as motors, control center or main distribution board) goods industries and in public and private
2 solenoid valves, actuators and devices and a number of subdistribution boards building systems.
for heating, lighting and air conditioning or motor control centers (Fig. 1). It is notable for its good availability and
on the other. high degree of personnel and system
As the majority of applications are supplied safety. It can be used on all power levels
with low voltage, the low-voltage switch- up to 6300 A:
3 board is of special significance in both ■ As main switchboard (power control
public supply systems and industrial plants. center or main distribution board)
■ As motor control centre
■ As subdistribution board.
With the many combinations that the
4 SIVACON modular design allows, a wide
range of demands can be met both in
up to 4 MVA
fixed-mounted plug-in and in withdrawable-
up to 690 V Cable or busbar system unit design.
All modules used are type-tested (TTA), i.e
they comply with the following standards:
5 up to 6300 A Incoming circuit-breaker
■ IEC 60439-1
■ DIN EN 60439-1
3-50 Hz LT Main switchboard
■ VDE 0660 Part 500
Circuit-breakers as also
feeders to the sub- ■ DIN VDE 0106 Part 100
6 up to 5000 A distribution boards ■ VDE 0660 Part 500, supplement 2,
IEC 61641 (arcing faults)
Certification DIN EN ISO 9001
Connecting cables
7
Advantages of a SIVACON
ST
ET FT switchboard
■ Type-tested standard modules

8 up to up to
up to 630 A ■ Space-saving base areas from
630 A 400 x 400 mm
100 A
■ Solid wall design for safe cubicle-
to-cubicle separation
Subdistribution
up to ■ High packing density with
9 630 A
board e. g. services
up to 40 feeders per cubicle
up to (Lighting, heating,
air conditioning, ■ Standard operator interface for all
100 A
etc.) withdrawable units
■ Test and disconnected position
M M M M M M M M with door closed
10 Motor control center 1 Motor control center 2 up to 100 A ■ Visible isolating gaps and points
in withdrawable-unit in withdrawable-unit of contact
design for production/ design for production/ ■ Alternative busbar positioning
manufacturing manufacturing Control
at top or rear
■ Cable/bar connection from above
LT = Circuit-breaker design or below
ET = Withdrawable-unit design
FT = Fixed-mounted design
ST = Plug-in design
Fig. 1: Typical low-voltage network in an industrial plant
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Technical data at a glance

1
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 1000 V

Rated operational voltage (Ue) up to 690 V 2
Busbar currents (3- and 4-pole):
Horizontal main busbars
Rated current up to 6300 A
Rated impulse withstand current (Ipk) up to 250 kA
3
Rated short-time withstand current (Icw) up to 100 kA
Vertical busbars
for circuit-breakers design
See horizontal main busbars 4
for fixed-mounted design / plug-in design
Rated short-time withstand current (Icw) up to 50 kA* 5
for withdrawable-unit design
Rated short-time withstand current (Icw) up to 65 kA* 6
Device rated
Circuit-breakers up to 6300 A
Cable feeders up to 1600 A
Motor feeders up to 630 A 7
Power loss per cubicle with combination
of various cubicles (Pv) approx. 600 W**
Degree of protection to IEC 60529, EN 60529 IP 20 up to IP 54
* Rated conditional short-circuit current Icc up to 100 kA 8
** Mean value at simultaneity factor of all feeders of 0.6
Fig. 2
1 2 3 4
9
1 Circuit-breaker-design cubicle
with withdrawable circuit-breaker
3WN, 1600 A
2 Withdrawable-unit-design cubicle
with miniature and normal
10
withdrawable units up to 250 kW
3 Plug-in design cubicle with in-line
modules and plug-in fuse strips
3NJ6
4 Fixed-mounted-design cubicle
with modular function units
Fig. 3: SIVACON low-voltage switchboard
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Cubicle design
1
The cubicle is structured in modular grid 400 600
based on one modular spacing (1 M)
corresponding to 175 mm. The effective
device installation space with a height of
1750 mm therefore represents a height
2 of 10 M. The top and bottom space each
has a height of 225 mm (Fig. 5).
A cubicle is subdivided into four function
compartments:
■ Busbar compartment
3 ■ Device compartment
■ Cable connection compartment
■ Cross-wiring compartment
In 400 mm deep cubicles, the busbar com-
partment is at the top; in 600 mm deep
4 cubicles it is at the rear. In double-front
systems (1000 mm depth) and in a power
control center (1200 mm depth), the bus-
bar compartment is located centrally.
The switching device compartment
5 accommodates switchgear and auxiliary
equipment.
The cable connection compartment is lo-
cated on the right-hand side of the cubicle.
With circuit-breaker design, however, it is
below the switching device compartment 600 400 400 400 400
6 (Fig. 4).
The cross-wiring compartment is located
at the top front and is provided for leading
control and loop lines from cubicle to
cubicle.
7
10
Busbar compartment Cable connection compartment

Device compartment Cross-wiring compartment
Dimensions in mm
Fig. 4: Cubicle design
Busbar system
1
Together with the PEN or PE busbars,
and if applicable the N busbars, the phase
conductor busbars L1, L2 and L3 form
the busbar system of a switchboard. Top space Switching device compartment
One or more distribution buses 2
and/or incoming and outgoing feeders
can be connected to a horizontal main
busbar. Depending on requirements, 225 225
this main busbar passes through several
cubicles and can be linked with another
main busbar via a coupling. 3
A vertical distribution busbar is connected
with the main busbar and supplies
outgoing feeders within a cubicle. 2200 10 x 10 x
175 175
In a 400 mm deep cubicle (Fig. 5a) the
phase conductors of the main busbar are 4
always at the top; the PEN or PE and N
conductors are always at the bottom.
The maximum rated current at 35 °C is
1965 A (non-ventilated), and 2250 A (venti-
225 225
lated); the maximum short-circuit strength
is Ipk = 110 kA or Icw = 50 kA, respectively. 400 200 400
5
In single-front systems with 600 mm
cubicle depth (Fig. 5b), the main busbars Bottom space
are behind the switching device compart- a) b)
ment. In double-front systems of 1000 mm
depth (Fig. 5c), they are between the two 6
switching device compartments (central).
The phase conductors can be arranged at
the top or bottom; PEN, PE and N conduc-
tors are always at the bottom. The maxi-
mum rated current is at 35 °C 3250 A
(non-ventilated) or 3500 A (ventilated); 7
Ipk = 250 kA or Icw = 100 kA, respectively. 225 225
In 1200 mm deep systems (power control
center) (Fig. 5d) the conductors are
arranged as for double-front systems, but
in duplicate; the phase conductors are 8
always at the top. The maximum rated
current at 35 °C is 4850 A (non-ventilated) 2200 10 x 2200 10 x
or 6300 A (ventilated); Ipk = 220 kA, 175 175
Icw = 100 kA.
225 225
400 200 400 400 400 400

10
c) d)
Dimensions in mm
Fig. 5: Modular grid and location of main busbars
Installation designs
1
The following designs are available
for the duties specified:
■ Circuit-breaker design
■ Withdrawable-unit design
2 ■ Plug-in design
■ Fixed-mounted design
Circuit-breaker design
3
Distribution boards for substantial energy
requirements are generally followed by
a number of subdistribution boards and
loads. Particular demands are therefore
4 made in terms of long-term reliability and
safety. That is to say, ”supply“, ”coupling“
and ”feeder“ functions must be reliably
available over long periods of time. Mainte-
nance and testing must not involve long
standstill times. The circuit-breaker design
5 components meet these requirements.
The circuit-breaker cubicles have separate
function spaces for a switching device
compartment, auxiliary equipment com-
partment and cable/busbar connection
6 compartment (Fig. 7).
The auxiliary equipment compartment is
above the switching device compartment.
The cable or busbar connection compart-
ment is located below. With supply from
7 above, the arrangement is a like a mirror
image. The cubicle width is determined by
the breaker rated current.
Breaker rated Cubicle width

current
8 [A] [mm]
IN to 1600 400/500
Fig. 7: Circuit-breaker cubicle with withdrawable circuit-breaker 3WN, 1600 A rated current
IN to 2500 600
IN to 3200 800
9 IN to 6300 1000
The high short-time current-carrying capaci- In the test position the auxiliary contacts
ty for time-graded short-circuit protection are closed. In the disconnected position
(up to 500 ms) assures reliable operation both main and auxiliary contacts are open.
Fig. 6 of sections of the switchboard not affected Mechanical interlocks ensure that, in the
by a short circuit. process of moving from one position to
Circuit-breaker design 3WN
With the aid of short-time grading control another, the circuit-breaker always reaches
10 The 3WN circuit-breakers in withdrawable- for very brief delay times (50 ms), the the OPEN state or that closing is not
unit or fixed-mounted design are used stresses and damage suffered by a switch- possible when the breaker is between
for incoming supply, outgoing feeders and board in the event of a short-circuit can be two positions.
couplings (longitudinal and transverse). substantially minimized, regardless of the The circuit-breaker is always moved with
The operational current can be shown on preset delay time of the switching device the door closed. The actual position in
an LCD display in the control panel; there concerned. which it is can be telecommunicated via
is consequently no need for an ammeter The withdrawable circuit-breaker has a signaling switch.
or current transformer. three positions between which it can be A kit, switch or withdrawable unit can
moved with the aid of a crank or spindle be used for grounding and short-circuiting.
mechanism. In the connected position the
main and auxiliary contacts are closed.
Withdrawable-unit design A distinction is made between miniature

(sizes 1/4 and 1/2) and normal withdraw-
able units (sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4) (Fig. 9). 1
A major feature of withdrawable-unit The normal withdrawable unit of size 1
design is removability and ease of replace- has a height of one modular spacing
ment of equipment combinations under (175 mm) and can, with the use of a mini-
operating conditions, i.e. a switchboard ature withdrawable unit adapter, be re-
can be adapted to process-related modifi- placed by 4 withdrawable units of size 1/4
cations without having to be shut down. or 2 units of size 1/2. The withdrawable
2
Withdrawable-unit design is used therefore units of sizes 2, 3 and 4 have a height of
mainly for switching and control of motors 2, 3 and 4 modular spacings, respectively.
(Fig. 8). The maximum complement of a cubicle is,
for example, 10 full-size withdrawable
Withdrawable units units of size 1 or 40 miniature withdrawa- 3
ble units of size 1/4 .
The equipment of the main circuit of an
outgoing feeder and the relevant auxiliary
equipment are integrated as a function unit
in a withdrawable unit, which can be easily
accommodated in a cubicle. 4
In basic state, all equipment and movable
parts are within the withdrawable unit con-
tours and thereby protected from damage.
The facility for equipping the withdrawable
units from the rear allows plenty of space
for auxiliary devices. Measuring instru- 5
ments, indicator lights, pushbuttons, etc.
are located on a hinged instrument panel,
such that settings (e.g. on the overload
relay) can be easily performed during
operation. 6
10
Fig. 8: High packing density with up to 40 feeders per Fig. 9: SIVACON withdrawable units size 1, size 1/4 and 1/2
cubicle
Moving isolating contact system

For main and auxiliary circuits the with-
1 L3 drawable units are equipped with a moving
L2 isolating contact system. It has contacts
on both the incoming and outgoing side;
L1 they can be moved by handcrank such that
N Connected position they come laterally out of the withdrawa-
2 ble unit and engage with the fixed contacts
in the cubicle. On miniature withdrawable
units the isolating contact system moves
upwards into the miniature withdrawable
unit adapter.
A distinction is made between connected,
3 disconnected and test position (Fig. 10).
In the connected position both main and
auxiliary contacts are closed; in the discon-
L3 nected position they are open. The test
position allows testing of the withdrawable
L2
4 L1
unit for proper function in no-load (cold)
state, in which the main contacts are open,
N Disconnected position but the auxiliary contacts are closed for the
incoming control voltage.
In all three positions the doors are closed
and the withdrawable unit mechanically
5 connected with the switchboard.
This assures optimal safety for personnel
and the degree of protection is upheld.
Movement from the connected into the
test position and vice-versa always passes
6 through the disconnected position; this
assures that all contactors drop out.
L3
L2
Operating error protection
L1
N Test position Integrated maloperation protection in
7 each withdrawable unit reliably prevents
moving of the isolating contacts with the
main circuit-breaker ”CLOSED“ (handcrank
cannot be attached) (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10: Withdrawable-unit principle
10
Fig. 11: Operating error protection prevents travel of the isolating contacts when the master switch is “ON”
Indicating and signaling

The current position of a withdrawable 1
AZNV Test AZNV/Test unit is clearly indicated on the instrument
panel. Such signals as ”feeder not avail-
able“ (AZNV), ”test“ and ”AZNV and test“
21 can be given by additional alarm switches.
The alarm switch in the compartment
- S21 (S21) is a limit switch of NC design; that 2
- X19 - X19 - X19 COM in the withdrawable unit (S20) is of NO
22
design. Both are actuated by the main
21 21 isolating contacts of the withdrawable unit
- Q1 - S21 - Q1 - S21 (Fig. 12).
22
- S20 22 3
AZNV
Test
WU Compt. WU Compt. WU Compt.
4
X19 = Auxiliary isolating contact
S20 = Alarm switch in withdrawable unit*
S21 = Alarm switch in compartment*
5
WU = Withdrawable unit
Compt. = Compartment
*actuated by main isolating contact

6
7
Main isolating Aux. isolating In with- In compartment
contact contact drawable unit
- S 20 - S 21
1 NO 1 NC
8
Connected
9
*
Disconnected
10
Test
*No signal, as auxiliary isolating contact open
Fig. 12: Circuitry and position of main and auxiliary contacts
Vertical distribution bus (plug-on bus)

The vertical plug-on bus with the phase
1 conductors L1, L2 and L3 is located on the
left-hand side of the cubicle and features
safe-to-touch tap openings (Fig. 13).
The vertical PE, PEN and N busbars are
on the right-hand side of the cubicle in
2 a separate, 400 mm wide cable connection
compartment, equipped with variable cable
brackets.
Fig. 13: Arcing fault-protected plug-on bar system

5 embedded in the left of the cubicle
Rated currents – fused and withdraw-

able unit sizes of cable feeders Device Rated With-
current drawable
6 unit
size
Type [A]
7 D306 35 1/4 / 1/2
3KL50 63 1
3KL52 125 1
3KL53 160 2
8 3KL55 250 2
3KL57 400 2
3KL61 630 3
Rated currents – non-fused and with-
drawable unit sizes of cable feeders Device Rated With-
current drawable
9 unit
size
Type [A]
3RV101 12 1/4 / 1/2
10
I
3RV102 25 1/4 / 1/2 / 1
3RV103 50 1/2 / 1
3RV104 160 1
3VF3 160 1
3VF4 250 2
3VF5 400 2
3VF6 630 4
Fig. 14
Power ratings – fused and withdraw-

able unit sizes of motor feeders
1
FVNR FVR Star-delta starters
Full-voltage Full-voltage Full-voltage Star-delta starters Withdrawable

non-reversing (FVNR) non-reversing (FVNR) reversing (FVR) [kW] unit size
motor starters motor starters motor starters 6
Normal-duty start [kW] Heavy-duty start [kW] Reversing circuit [kW]
400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V
11 11 11 7.5 7.5 11 5.5 5.5 5.5 – – – 1/4
18.5 22 22 15 15 22 18.5 22 22 – – – 1/2 7
22 22 37 22 30 37 22 22 22 30 37 55 1
75 90 90 45 55 90 45 55 55 55 75 90 2
160 200 160 90 132 132 110 132 160 132 160 160 3
250 355 500 160 200 375 250 315 375 – – – 4 8
– – – 250 315 400 3+3
– – – 355 355 500 4+4
Fig. 15
9
10
Power ratings – non-fused with

overload relay and withdrawable unit sizes of motor feeders
1
FVNR FVR Star-delta starters
3 I I I
5
Coordination type 1
Full-voltage Full-voltage Full-voltage Star-delta starters Withdrawable

6 motor starters motor starters motor starters
400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V
7 11 11 – 4 3 – 5.5 5.5 – – – – 1/4
18.5 18.5 – 11 15 – 11 11 – – – – 1/2
22 30 – 11 15 – 22 30 – 22 30 – 1
75 90 – 37 45 – 75 90 – 55 75 – 2
8 160 200 – 132 160 – 160 200 – 110 132 – 3
250 250 – 160 200 – 250 315 – 200 250 – 4
Coordination type 2
9 Full-voltage Full-voltage Full-voltage Star-delta starters Withdrawable
motor starters motor starters motor starters
10 400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V 400 V 500 V 690 V
7.5 7.5 – 4 0.37 – 0.55 0.75 – – – – 1/4

18.5 18.5 – 11 11 – 7.5 7.5 – – – – 1/2
22 30 – 11 15 – 22 30 – 22 30 – 1
75 90 – 37 45 – 55 75 – 55 75 – 2
160 200 – 132 160 – 160 200 – 110 132 – 3
250 315 160 200 – 250 315 – 160 100 – 4
Fig. 16
In-line plug-in design Rated currents – non fused and modul-

height of cable feeders
1
The in-line plug-in design represents a low-
priced alternative to both the classic fixed- Device Rated Modul-
mounted and the convenient withdrawable current height
unit design. By virtue of the supply-side
plug-in contact, the modules provide the Type [A] [mm]
facility for quick interchangeability without 2
the switchboard having to be isolated. This 3RV101 12 50
design is therefore used wherever chang-
I
3RV102 25 50
ing requirements are imposed on opera-
tion, if for example motor ratings have to 3RV103 50 100
be changed or new loads connected. 3RV104 100 100 3
In-line plug-in modules, a cost-effective,
compact design for: Fig. 18
■ Load outgoing feeders up to 45 kW
■ 3RV outgoing circuit-breaker units up to
100 A 4
Power ratings – non-fused with
The modules are fitted with the new overload relay and module height of motor feeders
SIRIUSTM 3R switching devices. The com-
pact overall width of the SIRIUS 3R devic-
es, as well as the facility for lining them up FVNR FVR
with connecting modules, are particulary
noticeable in the extremely narrow con- 5
struction of the in-line modules. A lateral
guide rail in the cubicle facilitates handling
when replacing a module and at the same
time ensures positive contact with the
plug-in bus system. I I 6
Coordination type 1
Full-voltage non-reversing (FVNR) Full-voltage reversing (FVR) Modulheight 8
motor starters motor starters [mm]
Normal-duty start [kW] Reversing circuit [kW]
400 V 400 V
11 – 50 9
45 11 100
– 45 200
Coordination type 2
10
Full-voltage non-reversing (FVNR) Full-voltage reversing (FVR) Modulheight
motor starters motor starters [mm]
Normal-duty start [kW] Reversing circuit [kW]
400 V 400 V
7.5 – 50
45 7.5 100
– 45 200
Fig. 17: In-line plug-in design combined with plug-in Fig. 19

fuse strips 3NJ6
In-line-type plug-in design 3NJ6

1
In-line-type switching devices allow space-
saving installation of cable feeders in
a cubicle and are particularly notable for
their compact design (Fig. 20).
The in-line-type switching devices feature
2 plug-in contacts on the incoming side.
They are alternatively available for cable
feeders up to 630 A as:
■ Fuse module
■ Fuse-switch disconnectors
3 (single-break)
■ Fuse-switch disconnectors
(double-break)
with or without solid-state fuse monitoring
■ Switch disconnectors
4
The single- or double-break in-line-type
switching devices allow fuse changing
in dead state.
The main switch is actuated by pulling
5 a vertical handle to the side.
The modular design allows quick reequip-
ping and easy replacement of in-line-type
switching devices under operating condi-
tions.
6 The in-line-type switching devices have
a height of 50 mm, 100 mm or 200 mm.
A cubicle can consequently be equipped
with up to 35 in-line-type switching
devices.
7 Vertical distribution bus (plug-on bus)

The vertical plug-on bus with the phase
conductors L1, L2 and L3 is located at the
back in the cubicle and can be additionally
fitted with a shock-hazard protection.
8 The vertical PE, PEN and N busbars are
on the right-hand side of the cubicle in Fig. 20: Cubicle with in-line-type switching devices
a separate, 400 mm wide cable connection
brackets.
9 Fuse-switch disconnector Device Rated In-line-
(single break) current type size
10 Type [A] Height [mm]
3NJ6110 160 50
3NJ6120 250 100
3NJ6140 400 200
3NJ6160 630 200
Fig. 21: Rated currents and installation data of in-line-type switching devices
Fixed-mounted design
1
In certain applications, e.g. in building
installation systems, either there is no
need to replace components under
operating conditions or short standstill
times do not result in exceptional costs.
In such cases the fixed-mounted design
2
(Fig. 22) offers excellent economy, high
reliability and flexibility by virtue of:
■ Any combination of modular function
units
■ Easy replacement of function units after 3
deenergizing the switchboard
■ Brief modification or standstill times
by virtue of lateral vertical cubicle
busbars
■ Add-on components for subdivision and 4
even compartmentalization in accord-
ance with requirements.
Modular function units

The modular function units enable versatile 5
and efficient installation, above all when-
ever operationally required changes or ad-
aptations to new load data are necessary
(Fig. 23). The subracks can be equipped as
required with switching devices or combi- 6
nations thereof; the function units can be
combined as required within one cubicle.
When the function modules are fitted in
the cubicle they are first attached in the
openings provided and then bolted to the
cubicle. This securing system enables 7
uncomplicated ”one-man assembly“.
Vertical distribution bus (cubicle busbar)

The vertical cubicle busbar with the phase
conductors L1, L2 and L3 is fastened to 8
the left-hand side wall of the cubicle and Fig. 22: Variable fixed-mounted design
offers many connection facilities (without
the need for drilling or perforation) for
cables and bars. It can be subdivided at
the top or bottom once per cubicle (for 9
group circuits or couplings). The connec-
tions are easily accessible and therefore
equally easy to check. A transparent
shock-hazard protection allows visual
inspection and assures a very high degree
of personnel safety. 10
The vertical PE, PEN and N busbars are on
the right-hand side of the cubicle in a sepa-
rate, up to 400 mm wide cable connection
brackets.
Fig. 23: Fused modular function unit with direct protection, 45 kW
Communication with
1 PROFIBUS® -DP
With SIMOCODE®-DP for motor and
cable feeders and the interface DP/3WN
for circuit-breakers type 3WN, SIVACON
2 offers an economical possibility of ex-
changing data with automation systems.
The widespread standardized, cross-manu-
facturer-PROFIBUS®-DP serves as the bus
system, offering links to a very diverse
range of programmable controllers.
3 ■ Easy installation planning
■ Saving in wiring
Communication-capable circuit-breaker
3WN (Fig. 25)
4
■ Remote-control for opening and closing
■ Remote diagnostics for preventive main-
tenance
■ Signalling of operating states Fig. 24 Fig. 25: 3WN circuit-breaker
5 ■ Transmission of current values e.g. for
power management
Communication-capable motor
protection and control device
6 SIMOCODE-DP (Fig. 26)
■ Integrated full motor protection
■ Extensive control functions
■ Convenient diagnostics possibilities
■ Autonomous operation of each feeder
7 via an operator control block
AS-interface (Fig. 27)

■ Status messages via AS-I modules
(On/Off/Control)
8
Fig. 26: SIMOCODE-DP in size 1/4 withdrawable unit Fig. 27: AS-interface modules 41
10
Frame and enclosure

Top busbar 1
The galvanized SIVACON cubicle frames system
are of solid wall design and ensure reliable
cubicle-to-cubicle separation.
The enclosure is made of powder-coated
steel sheets (Fig. 28 and 29).
A cubicle front features one or more doors,
2
depending on requirements and cubicle
type. These doors are of 2 mm thick, pow-
der-coated sheet steel and are hinged
on the right or left (attached to the frame).
Spring-loaded door locks prevent the doors 3
from flying open unintentionally, and also
ensure safe pressure equalization in the
event of an arcing fault.
Degree of protection (against foreign 4

bodies/water, and personnel safety)
A distinction is made between ventilated
and non-ventilated cubicles.
Ventilated cubicles are provided with slits
in the base space door and in the top plate 5
and attain degree of protection in relation
to the operating area of IP 20/21 or
IP 40/41, respectively. Rear busbar
Non-ventilated cubicles attain degree system
of protection IP 54.
In relation to the cable compartment, 6
degree of protection IP 00 or IP 40, is Fig. 28: Rear and top busbar system Fig. 29: Device compartment can be separated from
generally attained. interconnected busbar
Cubicle dimensions and 7

average weights
Height Width Depth Rated current Approx. weight
[mm] [mm] [mm] [A] [kg]
Circuit-breaker design 8
2200 500 400 up to 1600 285
600 up to 2000 390
500 600 up to 1600 325
600 up to 1600 335
600 up to 2500 440 9
800 up to 3200 540
1000 up to 4000 700
1000 1200 up to 6300 1200
Withdrawable-unit design/plug-in design 10

2200 1000 400 420
600 480
1000 690
Fixed-mounted design
2200 1000 400 320

600 380
1000 550
Fig. 30: Cubicle dimensions and average weights
Form of internal separation

1 Form 1
Functional unit
In accordance with IEC 60439-1, (Fig. 32)
Depending on requirements, the function 1 Terminal for external conductors
compartments can be subdivided as per 2 2
1 Main busbar
the following table: 4 2 Busbar
2 4 4 4 3 Incoming circuit
3
4 4 Outgoing circuit
Form
4
1 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b
4
3 Circuit-
breaker
design
With- Form 2a Form 2b
drawable-
4 unit
1 1
design 2 2 2 2
Plug-in 4 4
design 4 4 4 4 4 4
– 3 NJ6 3 3
5 – In-line 4 4
4 4
Fixed- 4 4
mounted
design
6 – Modular
– Compen-
sation Form 3a Form 3b
Fig. 31 1 1
7 2 2 2 2
4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4
3 3
4 4
8 4 4
4 4
9
Form 4a Form 4b
1 1
2 2 2 2
10 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4
3 3
4 4
4 4
4 4
Fig. 32: Forms of internal separation to IEC 60439-1
Installation details Floor penetrations

The cubicles feature floor penetrations
for leading in cables for connection, or for
1
Transport units an incoming supply from below (Fig. 35).
For transport purposes, individual cubicles
of a switchboard are combined to form
a transport unit, up to a maximum length
Cubicle depth 400 mm
of 2400 mm. 2
The transport base is 200 mm longer than 25 Diameter 14.1
the transport unit and is 190 mm high. The
transport base depth is:
323 215 400
3
Cubicle
depth [mm] 400 600 1000 1200 75
38.5
Cubicle width - 100
Transport
base depth [mm] 900 1050 1460 1660
Cubicle width 4
Fig. 33
Cubicle depth 600 mm
If the busbar is at the top, the main bus-
bars between two transport units are con- 25 Diameter 14.1
nected via lugs which are bolted to the 5
busbar system.
If the busbar is at the rear, the individual
bars can be bolted together via connection 523
elements, as the conductors of the
right-hand transport unit are offset to the
left and protrude beyond the cubicle edge. 323 6
250 600
Mounting 75
38.5
Cubicle depths 400 mm and 600 mm: Cubicle width - 100
■ Wall- or 7
■ Floor-mounting Cubicle width
Cubicle depths 1000 mm and 1200 mm:
■ Floor-mounting Cubicle depth 1000 mm, 1200 mm
The following minimum clearances
25 Diameter 14.1 8
between the switchboard and any
obstacles must be observed:
75
Clearances 250
9
1000
Cubicle or
100 mm 75 mm 100 mm depth - 77 1200
Switchboard 250 10
38.5 75
Cubicle width - 100
Fig. 34
Cubicle width
There must be a minimum clearance of
400 mm between the top and sides of the Free space for cables and
cubicle and any obstacles. bar penetrations
Fig. 35: Floor penetrations
Operating and maintenance gangways

All doors of a SIVACON switchboard can
1 be fitted such that they close in the direc-
tion of an escape route or emergency exit.
If they are fitted differently, care must be
taken that when doors are open, there is
a minimum gangway of 500 mm (Fig. 36).
2 20001) In general, the door width must be taken
into account, i.e. a door must open through
at least 90°. (In circuit-breaker and fixed-
mounted designs the maximum door width
is 1000 mm.)
3 If a lifting truck is used to install a circuit-
breaker, the gangway widths must suit the
dimensions of the lifting truck.
600 600
4
700 700 700 700
Dimensions of lifting truck [mm]
1) Minimum gangway height under covers or enclosures Height 2000
Width 680
5
Depth 920
Minimum gangway width [mm]
Approx. 1500
6
Fig. 37
7
Min. gangway width Free min. width
Escape route 600 or 700 mm 500 mm1)
2)
8
10 1) Where switchboard fronts face each other, narrowing of the gangway

as a result of open doors (i.e. doors that do not close in the direction
of the escape route) is reckoned with only on one side
2) Note door widths, i.e. it must be possible to open the door
through at least 90°
Dimensions in mm
For further information please contact:
Fax: ++ 49 - 3 41- 4 47 04 00
Fig. 36: Reduced gangways in area of open doors www.ad.siemens.de

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Introduction Reliable power supplies are conditional General

■ Type-tested standard modules

Technical data at a glance

Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 1000 V

Fig. 3: SIVACON low-voltage switchboard

Busbar compartment Cable connection compartment

Fig. 4: Cubicle design

400 200 400 400 400 400

Fig. 5: Modular grid and location of main busbars

Breaker rated Cubicle width

Withdrawable-unit design A distinction is made between miniature

Moving isolating contact system

Fig. 10: Withdrawable-unit principle

Indicating and signaling

*actuated by main isolating contact

*No signal, as auxiliary isolating contact open

Fig. 12: Circuitry and position of main and auxiliary contacts

Vertical distribution bus (plug-on bus)

Fig. 13: Arcing fault-protected plug-on bar system

Rated currents – fused and withdraw-

Power ratings – fused and withdraw-

Full-voltage Full-voltage Full-voltage Star-delta starters Withdrawable

Power ratings – non-fused with

Full-voltage Full-voltage Full-voltage Star-delta starters Withdrawable

7.5 7.5 – 4 0.37 – 0.55 0.75 – – – – 1/4

In-line plug-in design Rated currents – non fused and modul-

Fig. 17: In-line plug-in design combined with plug-in Fig. 19

In-line-type plug-in design 3NJ6

7 Vertical distribution bus (plug-on bus)

10 Type [A] Height [mm]

3NJ6120 250 100

3NJ6140 400 200

3NJ6160 630 200

Modular function units

Vertical distribution bus (cubicle busbar)

Fig. 23: Fused modular function unit with direct protection, 45 kW

AS-interface (Fig. 27)

Frame and enclosure

Degree of protection (against foreign 4

Cubicle dimensions and 7

Withdrawable-unit design/plug-in design 10

2200 1000 400 320

Fig. 30: Cubicle dimensions and average weights

Form of internal separation

Fig. 32: Forms of internal separation to IEC 60439-1

Installation details Floor penetrations

Fig. 35: Floor penetrations

Operating and maintenance gangways

Minimum gangway width [mm]

10 1) Where switchboard fronts face each other, narrowing of the gangway

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