PCT 1548495
PCT 1548495
PCT 1548495
1. SCOPE
1.1. This standard covers the requirements for indoor low voltage, high performance
industrial type motor control center and switchgear, comprising busbars and functional
units, such as incoming, bus section, motor starter and outgoing feeder units.
1.2. This standard shall be read in conjunction with the requisition.
2. SERVICE CONDITIONS
2.1. The equipment shall be suitable for operating indoors in a safe location for use in a
pollution degree 3 environment (IEC 61439-1, par. 7.1.3).
2.2. The degree of protection of the system shall be IP42
2.2. The ambient temperature inside the substation / switch room is maximum 40°C, with a
maximum average of 35°C, over 24 hours. The lower limit of ambient air temperature is -
5°C.
2.3. The installation location altitude is less than 2000 meters. If altitude is greater than 2000
meters, de-rating of the assembly may be considered.
5.1. CONSTRUCTION
5.1.1. The switchgear shall be of a modular design, flush fronted, floor mounting and self-
supporting. The complete system shall be designed to have front and/or rear access,
depending on the requisition.
5.1.2. The switchgear shall comply with form ‘4b’ according IEC 61439-2, appendix AA.
5.1.3. The maximum height shall not exceed 2300 mm., excluding a possible separate
foundation frame and / or ventilation cowl, possible cable and bus duct connections on
top, or mounting on elevated floors.
5.1.4. The general construction shall be sufficiently rigid to accept the weight of a man
(nominally 100 kg.) on the top without harmful distortion.
5.1.5. A suitable lifting facility shall be available for each shipping section.
5.1.6. The switchgear enclosure protection degree shall be IP42 minimum according to
IEC-60529.
5.1.7. The design of the switchgear shall permit the erection of extension cubicles at either end
without disconnecting power to the switchgear until it is required to connect the busbars
together and without the need for metal cutting equipment or drilling busbars.
5.1.8. The switchgear / MCC shall be designed for a diversity factor of 0.8 (80%) for vertical
sections with two or more functional units. The switchgear/MCC supplier shall submit, at
quotation stage, test reports to prove these factors, taking in account the temperature
rise limits according to the IEC standards.
5.1.9. All withdrawable units shall be so designed, that disconnection of any terminated main-
or auxiliary wiring / cables is not necessary.
5.1.10. All structure dimensions shall be according to DIN 41-488.
5.4. COMPONENTS
5.4.1. Circuit breakers (ACBs) shall have a stored-energy closing and breaking mechanism.
They shall be rated according to IEC 60947-2 category B. Circuit breakers shall have a
mechanical ON / OFF indication on the front as well as mechanical indication of the
charged/discharged state of the stored energy mechanism.
5.4.2. Contactors shall have a making / breaking capacity according to IEC 60947, as AC21 for
incomers and outgoing feeders and AC23 for motor starters. The ON/OFF indications
shall clearly be indicated on the front by means of the handle or a mechanical indicator.
5.4.3. Current transformers shall be of the epoxy enclosed type and provided with a removable
short circuit link. The accuracy shall be 1M5 (incomers and outgoing feeders), resp. 3M5
(motorstarters) for measuring and 5P10 for protection purposes. The secondary side
shall be 5A for incomers and outgoing feeders and 1A for motor starters.
5.4.4. Measuring devices shall be flush mounted and shall have an enclosure with a degree of
protection of at least IP42. Meters used for incoming units shall be 96 x 96 mm. and for
outgoing feeders and motor starters 48 x 48 mm. Number and type of required meters
shall be specified.
5.4.5 The trip class of the motor overload protection in the circuit breaker shall be electronic
and adjustable, at least of trip class 10 in accordance with IEC 60947-4-1.
5.5. ARRANGEMENTS
5.5.1. Unless otherwise specified, the manufacturer is free to arrange the items in the best
engineered manner into a common line-up.
5.5.2. The functional (withdrawable) units are to be rated such, that they can be placed at any
height, into each section.
5.5.3. Large (fixed) starters are preferred to be mounted in lower positions in their respective
panels .
5.5.4. Each switchgear / MCC shall include if shown in the requisition documents:
- 10% spare of the installed outgoing feeder units, with a minimum of one per each
compartment size installed.
- 10% space of the installed motorstarter units, with a minimum of one per each
compartment size installed.
6.3. ACCESSIBILITY
6.3.1. A mechanical interlock shall be provided on all "switching" enclosures to prevent the
cover or door being opened unless the component is in the "off" position.
6.3.2. With any door open or with unit withdrawn it shall not be possible to insert an IP2X test
finger (IEC 60529) on to live parts.
6.3.3. To comply with item 6.3.2. Shrouding is mandatory; shutters shall not be used to achieve
the IP2X rating.
8. INCOMING UNITS
8.1. Incoming units shall be provided with an independent manually operated air circuit
breaker as specified. If specified in the data sheet, an electrically operated ACB can be
required. Depending on the ratings, for instance if less than 800A / 40kA, the incoming
unit can also be an independent MCCB section.
8.2. Air circuit breakers shall be of the draw-out type. They shall be provided with a direct
working short circuit protection and time delayed overcurrent protection of the electronic
type. The time of selectivity between the circuit breakers must be achieved with a ZSI –
Zone Selective Interlocking system - according described into IEC 61912-2 – Low
voltage switchgear and control gear. The ZSI system must not require any auxiliary
power to its operation, and it may be applied for faults between phases, earth-faults or
both.
8.3 Each incoming unit shall be mounted in a separate compartment and shall not be
mounted in the same panel as outgoing feeder/ starter units.
8.4 Each incoming unit shall be provided with a separate metering compartment. The type
and number of required meters shall be as specified in the requisition.
16. LABELING
16.1. Labels shall be "resopal" or similar, with black letters on a white background. They shall
be fixed to the switchgear by means of proven durable self-threading screws or rivets or
by insertion into the appropriate mounting slot.
16.2. One label per compartment, indicating the compartment number (A, B, C, etc.) and the
connected equipment and/or equipment number, shall be provided. Minimum label
dimension 63 x 21.7 mm. Letter heights shall be at least 4 mm.
16.3. Each removable or withdrawable unit shall contain the same equipment as indicated on
the front door.
16.4. Safety shutters for ACB’s shall be clearly labeled with 25 mm high white letters on a red
background, as follows:
- Busbar shutters marked "BUS-BAR"
- Incoming circuit shutters marked "INCOMING SUPPLY"
16.5. Removable safety shrouds shall be fitted with "DANGER" warning labels.
17. PAINTING
17.1. The standard painting method is:
- pre-treatment (degreased, phosphate coating, made passive)
- powder coating (thermosetting powder with epoxy resin as base, applied electrostatically
in average layer thickness of 60 – 70 micrometers)
17.2. The color of all outer walls (rear wall, top plates, compartment covers and external
sidewalls) shall be RAL7035.
17.3. Profiles, support brackets, mounting plates, separations, partitions, etc. inside the
enclosure shall be of galvanized sheet steel.
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT:
- Location : Indoor
- Altitude : <= 2000 m
- Ambient temperature (24 hr average) : 35 degrees C
- Pollution degree : 3
- Degree of protection : IP42
SUPPLY DETAILS:
- Earthing system : [TN-S] ; [TN-C-S]
- External connection : L1, L2, L3, N, PE
- Rated Voltage (Un) : [415V] ; [440V] ; [480V]
- Rated frequency (fn) : [50 Hz] ; [60 Hz]
- Rated short-term withstand current (Icw) : [50 kA] ; [65 kA] ; [80 kA]