Schneider Low Voltage

Switchboard compliance
to IEC61439-1&2

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IEC61439-1 & 2 Original Manufacturer and Assembly Manufacturer:
Both involved in tested assemblies
The power of a standard adapted to your needs

Standard IEC 61439 clearly defines

IEC standards are today legal or market references. The new IEC 61439-1 & 2 is the reference 30 years the type of verifications that must be
conducted by both organisations
for the construction of electrical LV switchboards. IEC 61439 fully satisfies the requirements experience in the involved in final conformity of the
of designers and users of new generation LV switchboards: safety of persons and equipment, construction of tested solution: the Original Manufacturer,
electrical availability, long-term reliability and [Link] guarantee these essential values, switchboards (and the
associated standards). guaranteeing assembly system design
the standard sets a wide range of requirements. These include designing a “system”
and the Assembly Manufacturer,
compliant in all aspects, checking interactions and consistency between switchgear and
responsible for the final conformity

100%
equipment, providing protection against electrical, mechanical and structural hazards, and
of the switchboard.
simplifying system maintenance and upgrading cycles.
of switchboard
architectures are tested Specifier
and conform to > Specifies the needs and
IEC standards. constraints for design,
installation, operation and

Full

n*
Schneider Electric/IEC upgrading of the complete

ificatio
system.
Standard: a long success story
support > Checks that its requirements

t spec
have been fully integrated by
Ever since the construction of its first electrical switchboard, Schneider Electric has never For panel-builders the Assembly Manufacturer.

Projec
ceased its commitment to Assembly Manufacturers to guarantee “fully compliant” and contractors Depending on the application,
systems, and so much more. Schneider Electric has always considered that conformity of the specifier could be the
end-user or a design office.
its solutions to IEC standards was a minimum, a springboard allowing it to go further still in its

3 million
offer to users. And indeed, in its role as Original Manufacturer, Schneider Electric constantly
proves on an everyday basis that it does so.

Schneider Electric tested

LV electrical distribution
switchboards in operation
world-wide. Tes
ted
tem As
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ly Sys Assembly bly
mb
Asse Manufacturer
(Panel builder)
The organisation (whether
or not the same as the OM)
responsible for the
completed assembly .
Original He is responsible for End-User
"Routine verifications"
Manufacturer on each panel produced, Should ask for a certified
The organisation that has according to the standard. LV switchboard.
carried out the original If he derivates from the By systematically requesting
design and the associated instructions of the original routine verifications,
verification of an assembly manufacturer he has to carry he ensures that the assembly
out again design verifications. system used is compliant.
system .
He is responsible for the
"Design verifications" listed by
IEC 61439-2 including many
electrical tests.

* Schneider Electric has developed

a specification guide.

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 The main 10 functions
The main 10 functions
of standard IEC 61439
All the verifications proposed by standard IEC 61439 contribute to the achievement
of 3 basic goals: safety, continuity of service and compliance with end - user requirements
user requirements

Safety Continuity of service

Voltage stress withstand capability Maintenance and modification capability

Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification
Insulation to withstand long-term voltages, > Measurement of clearances and creepage > Visual inspection of clearances Capability to preserve continuity of supply without impairing > IP tests > Effectiveness of mechanical
transient and temporary overvoltages distances (subject to design conditions and safety during Assembly maintenance or modification. > Mechanical operation tests actuating elements
guaranteed through clearances, creepage > Power frequency dielectric test creepage distances) Through basic and fault protection and optional removable (especially for removable parts) > Check protection of persons
distances and solid insulation. > Impulse withstand voltage test, when > Power frequency dielectric test parts. against electric shocks
clearances are greater than specified values

Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
Current-carrying capability Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification
Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification Properly function and avoid generation of EMC disturbances > EMC tests according None
Protect against burns by limiting > Temperature rise tests > Visual inspection through incorporation of electronic devices complying with to product standards or generic
excessive temperatures: the relevant EMC standard, and their correct installation. EMC standards
> Or comparison with a tested reference design, > Random verification of tightness
> when any single circuit is continuously under restrictive conditions
loaded to its rated current and > Or, under very restrictive conditions, calculations
> when any circuit is continuously loaded to with safety margins (including 20% derating of
its rated current multiplied by its rated devices)
diversity factor.

Compliance with end-user requirements

Short-circuit withstand capability
Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification
Withstand short-circuit thanks to short-circuit > Short-circuit tests (Icc and Icw) of the main > Visual inspection
protection devices, short-circuit coordination, circuit, including the neutral conductor, Capability to operate the electrical installation
and capability to withstand the stresses and of the protection circuit Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification
resulting from short-circuit currents in > Or comparison with a tested reference design Properly function, according to: > By inspection > Visual inspection
all conductors. under restrictive conditions > The The electrical diagram and the specifications (voltages, > Impulse withstand voltage test > Effectiveness of mechanical
co-ordination, etc.) by selecting, installing and wiring the of isolating distance for optional actuating elements and
appropriate switching devices. withdrawable units function test (where relevant)
Protection against electric shock > The specified operating facilities (Access to Man-Machine
Interfaces, etc.) through accessibility and identification.
Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification
Hazardous live parts are not accessible > IP XXB test and verification of insulating materials > Visual inspection of basic
(basic insulation protection) and accessible > Mechanical operation tests and fault protection Capability to be installed on site
conductive parts are not hazardous for life > Random verification of
> Verification of dielectric properties Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification
(fault protection, and continuity of protective tightness of the protective
> Measurement of the resistance between each Withstand handling, transport, storage and installation constraints, > By inspection > Number, type and
equipotential bonding). circuit connections
exposed conductive part and the PE terminal and be capable to be erected and connected through selection or > Lifting test, taken from identification of terminals
> Short-circuit strength of the protection circuit design of the enclosure and the external terminals, and by means IEC 62208 for external conductors
of provisions and documentation.

Protection against fire or explosion hazard Protection of the Assembly against environmental conditions
Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification Needs & design requirements Design verification Routine verification
Protect persons against the fire hazard: > Glow wire test None Protect the Assembly against mechanical and atmospheric None
> IP test
resistance to internal glowing faulty elements, > Special test according to IEC TR 61641, conditions through selection of materials and various design > IK test
through selection of materials and various where specified provisions. > Corrosion test
design provisions.
> UV test (outdoor only)

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 IEC61439 and Schneider Electric
IEC 100% compatible!
solutions: 100% compatible!
From small tertiary to large industrial sites, Schneider Electric designed a plenty of solutions
answering to IEC61439-1 & 2 requirements but also improving significantly safety,
operating availibility and cost control...for a long time."
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Small tertiary / buildings Large industrial sites
Offers Offers

Safety Continuity of service Safety Continuity of service

“Linergy” busbar “Compact NSX” circuit-breakers Locking of live parts “Tesys U” motor feeder
Providers optimum Total discrimination, remote indication of motor overloads and actuation High level of safety Modular concept offering excellent open-endedness, without uncabling
performance in Icw of a contact switch (SDTAM module), direct access to maintenance and protection, the power base.
withstand (1s short indicators, etc. preventing all on-load Functional units replaced or added easily, without need for tools.
circuit) with a third of operations: IP20 3 in 1 systems are available: simple, open-ended and compact.
the wieght of equivalent rating “Polypact” row splitter blocks shields, connections protected by
Copper busbar. Front access to all For practical and reliable device rows: total insulation, reliable a plug-in outlet, access possible to Modularity of functional switchboards
phase connections enables direct connection without maintenance. switchgear only after opening the Can be modified or upgraded easily.
and safer maintenance approach. circuit-breaker and withdrawing Free spaces are provided for "last minute" addition of motor feeders or new
the drawers, status indicators to functions.
Some 3 times lighter than
a standard copper busbar prevent risk of error, etc.
“Distribloc” centralised splitter blocks “Masterpact” circuit-breakers
for equivalent short-circuit
Modular quick-connection monobloc splitter blocks Designed to automatically monitor and manage the energy sources of
performances. Thermal monitoring the LV distribution network, thus guaranteeing installation reliability.
“Acti9” circuit-breakers Thermal monitoring of
temperature rises
Guarantee total
using probes installed
safety during
at the heart of the
maintenance and
sensitive areas (e.g. busbars,
absolute protection
Compliance with end-user requirements drawer contacts), thus reducing Compliance with end-user requirements
against electric shocks,
the likelihood of failure and
provide zero-risk lockdown,
Specifier guide shortening maintenance times. Specifier guide
protect loads, etc.
A reference support designed by Schneider Electric to guarantee fully A reference support designed by Schneider Electric to guarantee fully compliant
Functional units and panel compliant specifications (end-users) and assemblies (Assembly “PolyFast” system specifications (end-users) and assemblies (Assembly Manufacturer).
components Manufacturer).
The PolyFast
Guarantee electrical continuity
Withdrawable drawers
partitioned All switchboard upgrades are possible with power on,
of Prisma Plus switchboards terminals without interruption of service and completely safely.
thanks to scribe system. guarantee 3 positions: connected, test and disconnected.
perfect insulation of connection Switchboard configurations and settings are made on the
Fastening grids
against electric shocks. front face.
Attached to front
A Schneider Electric exclusivity!
plates, door hinges Withstand to harsh environments
and panels, Excellent mechanical strength for installations in seismic areas and for sensitive
they guarantee applications.
electrical continuity at the 1st Various degrees of protection (IP30, IP41 or IP54) for installations in corrosive
assembly ¼ turn. atmospheres (e.g. cement works, iron and steel, etc.).

* Using only Schneider Electric devices guaranties the complience with IEC as well as the reliability of installations.

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Blokset

Type-tested Low Voltage

Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant
for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA

Fields of applications General data

Ref nery, gas, Mines, metallurgy, Food-processing Infrastructure, tunnel, Water treatment Standard environment
petrochemical cement works subway reference standards IEC 60439-1 / IEC 61439-2
IEC 60529
climatic resistance damp heat withstand IEC 60068-2-30
dry heat withstand IEC 60068-2-2
low temperature withstand IEC 60068-21
salt spray withstand IEC 60068-2-11
installation indoor
earthquake withstand IEC68-3-3 and UBC / CBC
HN20E53
environment (CEM) type 2
Requirements Continuity of supply Environment and safety Avaibility and performance Continuity of supply Continuity of supply
and safety and safety and environment
Mechanical data
Solutions > Intelligence in the motor control > Specific “anti-corrosion” treatment > Tightness ensured by IP54 > Internal arc protection. > Feeders on fix or withdrawable cable entry top / bottom
and the electrical distribution. on conductive parts. elements. > Withdrawable solutions systems.
> Tightness ensured by IP54
access front / rear
> Dependability. > Fault prevention by intelligent > Specific “anti-corrosion” treatment
> Rapid restarting after an incident. guaranteed parts. motor control centers (iMCC). on conductive parts. degree of protection (IP) 20 / 31 / 42 / 54
> Internal arc protection. form 2b / 3b / 4a / 4b
withdrawability F F F / WWW
dimensions (mm) height 2200
Offer overview width 600 / 700 / 800 / 900
1000 / 1100 / 1200 / 1300
Its broad choice of columns allows Blokset to satisfy all your requirements and the performance needs of your applications, even in harsh environments. depth 400 / 600 / 1000
installation modularity height 2200 mm 40 modules of 50 mm
in a cubicle
panel coating epoxy / polyester powder
polymerised, > 50 μ
panelling colour RAL 9002 / 7016
D Dc Mf Mw2 Ms

Application
Distribution (PCC) Electrical data
Motor (MCC) rated insulation voltage (Ui) 1000 V
Fonction rated operational voltage (Ue) 415 / 690 V CA
Incoming cubicle rated frequency (F) 50 / 60 Hz
Distribution cubicle
rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) 12 kV
Type rated auxiliary circuit voltage 230 V AC max.
Disconnectable surge category IV
Withdrawable
degree of pollution 3
Fixed
rated current (In) 6300 A
vertical busbar rating 3200 A
Schneider Electric horizontal busbar short-term rated current (Icw) 1s 50 / 85 / 100 kA rms

“Best in class” products vertical busbar short-term rated current (Icw) 1s

rated conditional short-circuit current (lcc)
50 / 85 kA rms
up to 100 kA
internal arcing protection according to IEC 61641 85 kA eff 0.3 s
earthing diagram TT-IT-TNS-TNC
current limit of power incoming and outgoing feeders up to 6000 A
power limit of motor control feeders up to 250 kW 415 / 690 V

Power circuit protection Energy consumption and Motor motion control Motor protection and control Process automation
and control quality metering
> Masterpact, Compact NS and > PowerLogic PM 800 > Altivar 31, 61, 71 and Altistart 48 > TeSys T, TeSys U and TeSys D > Quantum, Premium and M340
Compact NSX
A range of circuit breakers for LV AC A range designed for management of A range of variable speed drives and A broad range of relays, controllers and A range of programmable logic controllers
protection, control and disconnection your energy: metering, quality, availability. progressive starters for very simple variable motor management systems covering all for process control, including
of circuits and loads. speed control, offering a wide choice of your needs, from the simplest to the most communication, diagnostic and data
installation powers, applications and advanced. storage functions.
protection.

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Blokset

Type-tested Low Voltage Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant

for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA

Solution overview
PCC device cubicles

h powe
r ower ower factor
Very hig High p High p ders Power tion
d rs
e rs / fee
ders
rs / fee
ders e rs / fee correc
rs / fee o m e o m e In c o m
income in c in c cubicle
cubicle cubicle cubicle

Type of cubicle D D D D DC
In distribution
4000 / 6000A 3000 / 3600A 800 / 3300A 800 / 3300A 800 / 3300A
busbar
Incomers NW40b / 63b NW40 / NW32 / NS3200 NW08-25 / NT06-16 / NS630b-2500 NW08-25 / NT06-16 / NS630b-2500 -

Feeders NW08-25 / NT06-16 / NS630b-2500

> 630A NW40b / 63b NW 40 / NW 32 /NS 3200 NW08-25 / NT06-16 / NS630b-2500 -
Distribution

y 630A
C60 / EZC100 / NSX100-630 / Power factor
- - -
NS100L / NS400L correction

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Blokset

Type-tested Low Voltage Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant

for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA

Solution overview
MCC device cubicles

speed
le Variable oft ed for
rs cubic s Optimiz
Feede drive &
cubicle rawers
starter MCC d

Type of cubicle Mf Ms Mw2

In distribution 800 / 3300A 800 / 3300A 400 / 2000A
busbar
Incomers - - -

Feeders b f xed mounting plates VSD y 55 kW b drawer y 250 kW

b f xed mounting plate y 250 kW
b f xed mounting plates SS y 250 kW
MCC

Blokset Mw2
For MCC application drawers, Mw2 is an optimized solution, robust,
reliable and secure.
The Mw2 satisfy the motor control needs of the most demanding
processes.

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Blokset

Cubicles
Type-tested Low Voltage Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant Type D
for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA For NW08-25, NT06-16 and
NS630b-2500 devices
Cubicles
Type D Functional unit
Busbar for type D cubicle
For NW40b-63 devices high power,
dedicated to NW08-25, NT06-16, NS630b-2500 devices,
Functional unit full height busbar.

Busbar for type D cubicle Allowable intensity at 35 °C IP31 (A) Icw max. Qty of bars
Hor i zont al busbar ( kA) 10 0 x 5 m m 125 x 5 m m
Single busbars
very high power,
1500 50 1
dedicated to NW40b-63 devices, 2550 50 / 85 2
height-reduced busbar. 3250 50 / 85 3
3800 50 / 85 4
4100 50 / 85 5
Allowable intensity at 35 °C IP31 (A) Icw max. Qty of bars Double busbars
Hor i zont al busbar ( kA) 10 0 x 5 m m
5100 50 / 85 2x3
5100 100 2x3 6000 50 / 85 2x4
6000 100 2x4 6600 50 / 85 2x5
6600 100 2x5
Dimensions
Type of distribution Circuit breaker Type of connection Qty of cubicle
Incomer or Masterpact NW08-25 (2 or 3) direct connection from the top 1
distribution feeder direct connection from the bottom
front or rear connection
Dimensions Masterpact NT06-16 (3 or 4) direct connection from the top 1
Compact NS630b-2500 (3 or 4) direct connection from the bottom
Type of distribution Type of connection Qty of cubicle rear connection
1 incomer or 1 distribution feeder direct connection from the bottom 1 2 incomers + 1 coupling Masterpact NW08-25 (2 or 3) direct connection from the top 2
direct connection from the bottom
front or rear connection
front or rear connection
2 incomers + 1 coupling direct connection from the bottom 3 Masterpact NT06-16 (3 or 4) direct connection from the top 2
front or rear connection Compact NS630b-2500 (3 or 4) direct connection from the bottom
1 source changeover direct connection from the bottom 2 front or rear connection
front or rear connection 1 source changeover Masterpact NW08-25 (2 or 3) direct connection from the top 1
direct connection from the bottom
front or rear connection
Cubicles Masterpact NT06-16 (3 or 4)
Compact NS630b-2500 (3 or 4)
direct connection from the top
direct connection from the bottom
1

Type D front or rear connection

For NW32-40 and NS3200 devices Cubicles

Functional unit Type D
Busbar for type D cubicle For C60, EZC100 and NSX100-630 devices
high power,
dedicated to NW and NS devices, Functional unit
height-reduced busbar. Busbar for type D cubicle
small power,
dedicated to C60, EZC100, NSX100-630 devices,
Allowable intensity at 35 °C IP31 (A) Icw max. Qty of bars full height busbar.
Hor i zont al busbar ( kA) 125 x 5 m m
Allowable intensity at 35 °C IP31 (A) Icw max. Qty of bars
3250 50 / 85 / 100 3 Hor i zont al busbar ( kA) 10 0 x 5 m m 125 x 5 m m
4100 50 / 85 / 100 5 Single busbars
1500 50 1
2550 50 / 85 2
3250 50 / 85 3
3800 50 / 85 4
4100 50 / 85 5
Double busbars
5100 50 / 85 2x3
6000 50 / 85 2x4
Dimensions 6600 50 / 85 2x5
Dimensions
Type of distribution Circuit breaker Type of connection Qty of cubicle
Type of functional unit Rating (A) No. of pole Type of connection
1 incomer or Masterpact NW32-40 direct connection from the top 1
Fixed < 63 3P / 4P front connection
1 distribution feeder Compact NS3200 direct connection from the bottom
front or rear connection 63 to 100 3P / 4P front connection
Fixed 100 to 630 3P / 4P front connection
2 incomers + 1 coupling Masterpact NW32-40 direct connection from the top 3 rear connection
Compact NS3200 direct connection from the bottom
Plug-in 100 to 630 3P / 4P front connection
front or rear connection
rear connection
1 source changeover Masterpact NW32-40 direct connection from the top 2 Withdrawable 100 to 630 3P / 4P front connection
Compact NS3200 direct connection from the bottom rear connection
front or rear connection

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Blokset

Type-tested Low Voltage Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant

for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA
Cubicles
Cubicles Presentation
Mw2
Cubicle
Functional unit
The Blokset switchboards consist of a framework and busbar assembly designed
Vertical Mw2 busbar to combine in the same cubicle functional units of varying technologies, grouping
designed for MCC functional units in drawer, both distribution and motor control applications.
full height busbar.
A complete range of configurations to satisfy the requirements of each site:
cubicles available in 1 height, 8 widths and 3 depths, to allow integration in all
Rated current In (A) No. of bars / phase Icw max (kA) environments and ensure optimum installation modularity,
IP31 / 35°C switchboard supplied by busbar trunking and / or cables,
Single vertical busbars front or rear, top and / or bottom connections,
400 1 x 20 x 8 25 choice of functional unit output partitioning:
630 1 x 30 x 8 37.5 incomers: forms 3b, 4b,
1000 1 x 50 x 8 60 feeders: forms 2b, 3b, 4a, 4b.
Double vertical busbars
800 2 x 20 x 8 50
1250 2 x 30 x 8 75
2000 2 x 50 x 8 85

Dimensions
All functional units
Type of functional unit Type of connection
Drawer side connection from the front
rear connection

Cubicles Busbars
Busbar coating
Mf
Busbar coating none silver tin nickel epoxy
horizontal busbar
Functional unit vertical busbar D
Busbar for Mf cubicle vertical busbar Mw2
protection against ... corrosive corrosive internal arc
designed for MCC xed functional units, environment environment
full height busbar.

Rated current In (A) Icw max. Qty of bars

IP31 / 35°C
Hor i zont al busbar ( kA) 10 0 x 5 m m 125 x 5 m m
Single busbars
Horizontal busbar
1500 50 1 Selection table
2550 50 / 85 2
Allowable intensity at 35 °C IP31 (A) Icw max. Qty of bars
3250 50 / 85 3 Horizontal busbar standard roof (kA) 100 x 5 mm 125 x 5 mm
3800 50 / 85 4
Single busbars
4100 50 / 85 5
1500A 50 1
Double busbars
from 1500 to 2550 50 / 85 2
5100 50 / 85 2x3 from 2550 to 3250 50 / 85 3
6000 50 / 85 2x4 from 3250 to 3800 50 / 85 4
6600 50 / 85 2x5 from 3800 to 4100 50 / 85 5
Double busbars
Dimensions from 4100 to 5100 100 2x3
from 5100 to 6000 100 2x4
All functional units
from 6000 to 6600 100 2x5
Type of functional unit Type of connection
Fixed in functional unit side connection from the front
rear connection

The dimensions of the functional units are in the MCC choice pages, page 23.

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Blokset

Type-tested Low Voltage Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant

for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA
Cubicles
Cubicles Associating cubicles and compartments
Associating cubicles and compartments
Type of connection

Device cubicles architecture

D, Mf, Ms, Dc device cubicle:

horizontal Device installation zone

busbar
Double horizontal busbar
Modularity 32 modules
Single horizontal busbar BDC: bottom direct connection RC: rear connection TDC: top direct connection SC: side connection

vertical
Modularity 36 modules
busbar Note: 1 module = 50 mm. Columns for rear connection (RC)
For rear connection (RC), a solution depth 600 mm is possible for small In (y 630 A).
An additional compartment depth 400 mm is added for In > 630 A.
device
installation
zone
RC columns panorama
switchboard depth 600 mm switchboard depth 1000 mm
device
cubicle C 400
width

Mw2 device cubicle:

700 mm A/C 600 A 600

700 700
Double horizontal busbar top
device
Cubicle height 2200 mm cubicle
No. of poles 3P 3P+N width C 400
Modularity 30 modules 28 modules 900 mm
V A/C 600 V A 600

Single horizontal busbar top and botton

200 700 200 700
Cubicle height 2200 mm
device
No. of poles 3P 3P+N cubicle
Modularity 34 modules 32 modules width C 400
Note: 1 module = 50 mm. A device cubicle 1200 mm

C cable compartment A/C 600 A 600

Link cover double horizontal busbar V vertical busbar compartment
Double horizontal busbar top 1200 1200
Bottom link cover dimension 62.5 mm 162.5 mm Columns for side connection (SC)

Link cover single horizontal busbar In case of a side connection switchboard, the depth is unique allthrough its
Single horizontal busbar botton length: 600 mm.
Top link cover dimension 52.5 mm 152.5 mm To the right of the device cubicle, compartments (width 200, 400 or 700 mm) are
Single horizontal busbar top added in order to give way for the cables and device connections, according to the
Bottom link cover dimension 62.5 mm 162.5 mm
size and the quantity of cables to be connected.
Due to the position of the horizontal busbar, device connection can be made
indifferently from the top or from the bottom of the switchboard.

SC columns panorama (switchboard depth: 600 mm)

column width 900 / 1100 mm column width 900 mm

A C 600 V A C 600

700 200 / 400 200 700 200 / 400

A device cubicle

C cable compartment

V vertical busbar compartment

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Blokset

Type-tested Low Voltage Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant

for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA

Functional units Functional units

Main functional units types
Feeder’s Service Index
Fixed on mounting plate
Composition

3 rd letter : auxiliaries connection (coils, contacts, …)

2 nd letter : Power downstream connection fixed device
1 letter : Power upstream connection
st

Letters and signification

FFF Connection is fixed
DDD Connection is deconnectable
WWW Connection is withdrawable

Blokset offers several options to answer the installation needs and the service
device on base
continuity required.
FFF power upstream and downstream connections are fixed,
PCC drawers PCC drawer sizes
auxiliaries are fixed.
DDD power upstream and downstream connections are disconnectable, In (A)
auxiliaries are disconnectable.
WWW power upstream and downstream connections are withdrawable, 630
auxiliaries is withdrawable. Full width
NSX400-630

250
Full width
NSX250
160
Full width
Making the right choice NSX160
125
NG125
100
Operation Maintenance Evolution
The switchboard NSX100
must permit Setting Checking Addition 57
Cleaning Half width
Padlocking Modif cation Mw2 full width drawer NG125
Repairing Expansion 25 NSX100
Half width
C60 Drawer
size
The application’s 2 modules 4 modules 4 modules 6 modules
continuity of service is: (100 mm) (200 mm) (200 mm) (300 mm)
MCC drawers
FFF FFF FFF MCC drawer sizes
Not required Setting, padlocking may Switchgear shut down Switchgear extension is KW
disturb remaining part of shall be foreseen only possible when shut
switchgear down
250

DDD DDD DDD Full size

Expected Functional unit shut Functional unit shut -
down possible without down possible with no 200
disturbnce on the operation on cables Full size
remaining parts Functional unit
replacement in a short Mw2 half width drawer 110
time Full size
75
Full size
WWW WWW WWW 45
Mandatory Functional unit shut Functional unit shut - Full size
30
down possible without down possible with no Half size
disturbance on the operation on cables 18.5
remaining parts Functional unit Full size
15 Drawer
Test position offered ith replacement in a short Half size
height
power disconnected time
2 modules 4 modules 6 modules 6 modules 10 modules 12 modules
Mw2 full width drawer (100 mm) (200 mm) (300 mm) (300 mm) (500 mm) (600 mm)

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Type-tested Low Voltage Switchboard IEC61439-1&2 compliant

for heavy industry, data-centers and any application above 2000 kVA

Functional units Functional units

Electrical distribution Electrical distribution
In > 630 A In < 630 A
Selection of the functional unit - rated 415 V - 50 / 60 Hz - IP31 / 35 °C Selection of the functional unit - rated 415 V - 50 / 60 Hz - IP31 / 35 °C
In (A) Icw max (kA) Max. qty of circuit breakers Type of circuit breaker Cubicle In distribution Withdrawability In (A) Device Max. qty of Max. modularity Cubicle
per cubicle busbar (A) devices (1 module = 50 mm)
4000 < In < 6000 100 1 NW 40b-63b Drawer In < 63 C60 1 2 modules half width
63 < In < 125 NG125 1 4 modules half or full width (1)
16 < In < 100 NSX100 1 4 modules half or full width

125 < In < 160 NSX160 1 4 modules full width

160 < In < 250 NSX 250 1 4 modules full width
400 < In < 630 NSX630 1 6 modules full width
type D
3000 < In < 3600 85 / 100 1 NW40 Mw2
85 1 NW32 Whitdrawable 100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 1 6 modules
85 1 NS3200 (chassis) vertical position
100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 2 8 modules
horizontal position
400 < In < 630 NSX400-630 1 8 modules
vertical position

Plug-in 100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 4 6 modules

type D vertical position
800 < In < 3300 85 2 NW20-25 3200 100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 1 3 modules
85 3 NW16 horizontal position
85 2 NS2000 - NS2500 100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 2 3 modules
85 2 NS1600b horizontal position
NS630b
400 < In < 630 NSX400-630 1 4 modules
NT06-16
horizontal position
Fixed In < 63 C60 24 3 modules
63 < In < 100 EZC100 6 6 modules
vertical position
100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 4 6 modules
type D vertical position
800 < In < 1600 85 3 NW08-16 1600 100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 1 3 modules
50 / 85 4 NS630b - NS1600 horizontal position
50 / 85 6 NS630b - NS1000 100 < In < 250 NSX100-250 2 3 modules
(horizontal position) horizontal position
42 / 85 4 NT06-16 type D
400 < In < 630 NSX400-630 1 4 modules
horizontal position
(1)Depending on Iq.

Selection of the functional unit - rated 690 V - 50 / 60 Hz - IP31 / 35 °C

type D Withdrawability In (A) Device Max. qty of Max. modularity Cubicle
(1) These are recommended configurations. For extended one, please consult us. devices (1 module = 50 mm)
Drawer In < 100 NS100L 1 4 modules
100 < In < 400 NS400L 1 6 modules

Mw2
Fixed In < 100 NSX160 / NS100L 1 3 modules
100 < In < 250 NSX 250 1 3 modules
400 < In <630 NSX400-630 / NS400L 1 4 modules

type D

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