MNS R main low voltage distribution switchgear Index General Introduction ..........................2 Technical data ..........................3 Construction and functional characteristics Switchgear frame ........................4 Earthing ............................4 Circuit-breakers used ........................5 Circuit-breaker compartment ...................... 5 Instrument compartment ......................6 Busbar compartment ........................7 Main busbars ..........................
General Introduction currents involved and the effective these requirements. In addition to The MNS R main low voltage distri- short-circuit levels require high per- that, due to a perfect integration with bution switchgear with rear access formances switchgears. Furthermore, all the latest generation of ABB appa-...
Technical data Reference Standards ABB SACE L.V. MNS R switchgear Standards conformed to CEI EN 60439-1, IEC 439-1 Test certification Test certificates ABB SACE, ACAE LOVAG and SINAL Electrical Data Rated voltages Rated insulation voltage up to 1000 V AC 1500 V DC...
Construction and functional characteristics Switchgear frame All compartments are meccani- cally segregated from the others. The MNS R frame is based on The switchgear is pre set for modular 2 mm thick still C sec- easy extensions on both sides.
With all the widrawable circuit- breakers, in order do guarantee the maximum safety level to the operator, the apparatus handling can be carried out with the door closed. Circuit-breaker compartment with Isomax Circuit-breaker compartment with Emax ABB SACE...
Instrument compartment with protection relay mounted on the door in dedicated wiring channels. Each circuit-breaker terminal blocks are separated from the others and prop- erly identified. Internal compartment with auxiliary apparatus and terminal boxes ABB SACE...
Main busbar system with connections for incoming busbars and bus-tie from the top Main busbars MNS R main busbars are available for currents up to 6300 A. Main busbars, as well as distribution busbars, can be completely segregated. Each MNS R...
Construction and functional characteristics Distribution busbars MNS R distribution busbars are avail- able for currents up to 4000 A. Distri- bution busbars, branched directly from main busbars, are vertically in- stalled either on the right or on the left in the column. They are feeding out-...
Construction and functional characteristics Segregation forms The MNS R segregation forms are compliant with the relevant standard IEC 60439-1 annex D. The purpose of the segregations is mainly to allow safety access to the internal parts of the switchgear to operational person-...
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MNS R form 3a, 3b and 4b construction solutions Form 3a Construction solution of one unit with moulded-case View from the top of a column with moulded-case circuit-breaker in form 3a segregated circuit-breaker in form 3a Form 3b Construction solution of one unit with moulded-case...
Construction and functional characteristics Construction solutions with ABB Typical units and cross-sections Emax air circuit-breakers and ABB The ABB MNS R switchgear is de- Isomax and Tmax moulded-case cir- signed for the installation of ABB cuit-breakers Emax air circuit-breakers as well as...
Ventilation The ABB MNS R switchgear have A= Apparatus area B= Busbar area been studied to create separated air C= Cable area flows for all the internal compartments in order to guarantee an efficient natu- ral ventilation to all the installed com- ponents.
Standardisation Typical configurations The ABB MNS R switchgear has great application flexibility. Several assembly configurations are possible, for incom- ing, outgoing and bus-ties. Some examples are given below: Typical Incoming/Outgoing solutions PC 3.0 PC 3.0 PC 3.0 PC 3.0 PC 3.0 PC 3.0...
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SACE SACE SACE SACE MORSETTIERE MORSETTIERE MORSETTIERE MORSETTIERE MORSETTIERE MORSETTIERE Depth: 1400-1600 Depth: 1400-1600 Typical Incoming and Bus-tie solu- tions for main busbar system from 5000 to 6300 A For customised solutions, please contact ABB SACE S.p.A. directly ABB SACE...
Versions Available versions Arc-proof Version according to UL Standards The ABB MNS R switchgear is avail- On request, in order to achieve the ABB MAX SG is the solution available able in the following versions/types: maximum safety level, is available a...
Versions Power Motor Control Center integrated solutions By means of a busbar transition panel, it is possible to make Power Motor Control Centers to supply widrawable motor control feeder units. ABB SACE...
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FRONT VIEW LATERAL SECTION MAIN BUSBARS COMPARTMENT 200/300 EARTHING 800/900 BUSBAR 1025/1200/1400/1600 POWER CABLE ENTRY INTERNAL DIVISIONS Drawers/apparatus area Auxiliary cable area Power cable connection area (form 4b) Power cable entry/exit Vertical busbar area 200/300 800/900 FRONT ABB SACE...
To integrate the moulded-case and air circuit-breakers fit- ted with electronic releases into correct installation man- agement, ABB SACE supplies SD-View 2000, a “ready to use” system consisting of software which, when installed on a personal computer with standard configuration, al- lows full control of the low voltage electrical installation.
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Internet. The graphic pages relative to each circuit-breaker are particularly intuitive and easy to use. Modbus RTU on RS-485 RS232-RS485 Converter Tmax T4-T5 Isomax S4-S7 Emax E1-E6 with PR222DS/PD with PR212/P with PR112/PD or PR113/PD and PR212/D-M ABB SACE...
1400x400 - 650 mm size for columns with 1400x600 1400 and 1600 mm. depth 1600x200 For other overall dimensions, please 1600x300 contact ABB SACE – L.V. 1600x400 Switchgear and Systems Division 1600x600 Ø15 mm holes for M12 expansion FRONT dowels...
Tests and certifications The Power Center MNS R switchgear have been tested according to relevant IEC standards, among which the following stand out: – Test report n° 100310: Short-circuit 50 kA 1s – Test report n° 100397: Short-circuit 75 kA 1s –...
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