TIASTAR Motor Control Center

Overview of TIASTAR
Siemens Energy & Automation introduces the TIASTAR (tie-star) Motor Control Center to meet the growing needs of our consumers. The TIASTAR MCC enhancements have been created from listening to our customers and offering a wider selection of options. Providing the best of Siemens proven motor control centers (MCCs), System 89 and Model 95+, TIASTAR is designed to be the industrys leading value. From its sturdy metal cabinet to the best-of-breed Siemens technology within, TIASTAR has no equal. Siemens TIASTAR MCC with PROFIBUS-DP communications combines heavy-duty industrial construction and user friendly features to deliver detailed diagnostics and control by communicating between MCC units and a PLC or DCS. Unlike other manufacturers network offerings, Siemens offering is non-proprietary and is designed to simplify, not complicate, your life. So whatever you need, you can rest assured that your TIASTAR MCC can meet your needs. While we think Siemens TIASTAR MCC is a wise investment, it is important for you to know that advanced capabilities can be added any time during the life of the product. Siemens doesnt think you should pay for pre-wiring or design features that dont have an immediate payback.

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General Features and Benefits
The most effective means for grouping low voltage motor starters, associated control and distribution equipment is through the use of motor control centers. Siemens MCCs allow grouping this equipment in a common sheet steel enclosure. All 36" motor starter units (through NEMA Size 5 for FVNR) and all feeder disconnects through 250 amperes can be mounted with drawout construction. All devices within the MCC are powered from a common horizontal bus and three phase vertical bus located in each section. Once installed in its centralized operating plant location, manual supervision and monitoring can be performed safely, and remote supervision can be provided through the Siemens ACCESS data communication system. Domestic Design Standards The following are the principal domestic standards which apply to motor control center design, testing, construction and application. The TIASTAR Motor Control Center complies fully with the latest version of all these standards. NEMA AB-1 Molded Case Circuit Breakers ICS 1 General Standards for Industrial Control ICS 2 Standard for Industrial Control Devices, Controllers and Assemblies ICS 18 Standard for Motor Control Centers UL 845 Motor Control Centers 508 Industrial Control Equipment 891 Switchboard Design 94 Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts, Devices, and Appliances 489 Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit Breaker Enclosures 991 Tests for Safety-related Controls Employing Solid-state Devices NFPA National Fire Protection Association 70 National Electrical Code IEEE IEEE-STD-693-1997, IEEE Recommended Design Practice for Seismic Design of Substations Construction Details Siemens TIASTAR Motor Control Centers are composed of a number of vertical sections bolted together. That allows for future addition of MCC vertical units so the equipment can expand with customer needs. The standards structure is 90 in. (2286 mm) high, plus a 1.125 in. (29 mm) high channel sill. Front-only structures can be either 15 in. (381 mm) or 20 in. (508 mm) deep. Back-to-back mounted structures are 30 in. (762 mm) or 40 in. (1016 mm) deep, and consist of two horizontal and vertical buses. This allows for correct bus phasing on the front or rear. Siemens provides a 21 in. back-to-back design, consisting of a common horizontal and vertical bus structure, for applications where available footprint is limited. UL Listed Starters Siemens offers a wide range of UL Listing for the industry from NEMA Size 0 through 6, including reduced voltage, two-speed, wye-delta and part-winding type starters. Drives and Soft Starts Siemens VFD (variable frequency drives) and RVSS (reduce voltage solid state starters) are available in our MCC. The range for VFD is fractional hp to 300 hp-VT and 1hp to 600 hp for RVSS. These applications are designed to meet the robust industrial environment and are cost effective for todays market. Power Monitoring Siemens line of power meters provides market leading technology for power quality measurement. These products continually change to meet growing needs for power quality and energy monitoring. Siemens TIASTAR MCCs are fully capable of installing any of Siemens power meters for your needs. Please review the full line of Siemens power meters at www.sea.siemens.com. Overload Protection Siemens understands customer needs vary from motor to motor. That is why we offer 4 lines of overload protection. For basic needs you can specify bi-metal ambient compensated overloads. If single phase is a concern our customers can specify ESP100, and for the most advanced motor protection, customers can consider SIMOCODE overloads that provide detailed information and control.

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ESP100 Solid State Overloads ESP100 solid state overload relays are self powered, requiring no separate 120V source to power the circuit board. They provide phase loss protection, fewer connection points and high repeat trip accuracy which results in longer motor life and cost savings. NEMA Class 10, 20 and 30 trip curves are available for a variety of applications.
The ESP100 solid state overload provides phase loss protection for the motor by tripping within three seconds upon complete loss of one phase of a three phase motor branch circuit. Each overload has at least a 2:1 current adjustment range with the adjustment dial reading out in full load amps. In addition to the markings on the dial there are audible clicks which allow for extremely fine tuning. The heaterless construction of these overloads minimizes energy costs and the costs of cabinet ventilation or cooling. Solid state overloads can be used at temperatures from 30C to 70C and are rated for 50Hz and 60Hz applications. ESP100 panel mounted overloads can be used to upgrade existing starter applications where panel mounted thermal overloads are used. In addition, ESP100 overloads can be panel mounted when used with other types of controllers, such as DP, IEC contactors, and soft starts. ESP100 overloads can be used on high voltage applications, making them ideal for use with vacuum contactors and other high voltage control. ESP100 overloads can be retrofitted on existing contactors using the retrofit plate suffixes or on other brands using the plates listed in the competitive retrofit plates table on page 16-48.

SIMOCODE Pro SIMOCODE Pro is the latest generation of Motor Management System (Smart Overload) bringing a new level of flexibility and functionality within the Siemens smart motor control center. By means of a PROFIBUS DP interface, it can easily be linked to higher-level automation systems. SIMOCODE Pro implements all motor protection and control functions, determines operational, diagnostic and statistical data and organizes the communication between the automation system and MCC bucket.
The SIMOCODE Pro consists of two device series with different levels of functionality:

Thermal Overloads Bimetal Ambient Compensated Bimetal ambient compensated overload relays protect both the motor and equipment by opening the control circuit when the motor experiences an overload condition. The bimetal overload relay may be set for either manual or automatic reset and can be supplied with standard Class 20 heater elements or optional Class 10 heater elements as required. An ambient compensated model of the bimetal overload is available.

SIMOCODE Pro C (Compact) The compact motor management system can be used for Full Voltage Nonreversing (FVNR) starters, Full Voltage Reversing (FVR) starters, and base overload functionality.
SIMOCODE Pro C CT Module

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Keypad
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SIMOCODE Pro V (Variable) The variable motor management system has an even greater range of functions, including voltage and power monitoring and expandable modules for additional I/O, as well as temperature and ground fault protection.
CT Module SIMOCODE Pro V

Expandable Module

Keypad
(Door Mounted)

Note: For detailed information on the SIMODE Pro please contact the local Siemens Sales Office.

ESP100 Solid State Overload

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Quality Features Exceed Standards

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The horizontal bus compartment is isolated from the horizontal wireways by a crystal clear polycarbonate barrier that makes visible and infrared maintenance inspection a breeze. The barrier is easily removed when access to the horizontal bus is required.

For ease in wiring and inspection, terminal blocks are mounted on a swing-out side barrier.

A racking lever on all plug-in units ensures that they are fully engaged with the vertical bus. An interlock with the disconnect device ensures that a plug-in unit is not inserted or removed from the vertical bus when the unit is energized.

Horizontal bus design keeps the bus in the top 12" of the structure, never behind units, for easy maintenance and accessibility.

A positive stop in the TEST position indicates that a plug-in unit is fully withdrawn from the vertical bus.

Copper bus and heavy-duty insulators safely distribute power to sections. Copper bus, standard throughout, is conservatively rated at 50-degree rise and provides up to an optional 100,000A withstand capacity.

Pilot devices are mounted on a sturdy formed-metal panel attached with two captive screws to the MCC unit door for easy access to internal components. For unit removal and test, the pilot device panel is easily removed from the door and mountd on the unit.

A copper clip on plug-in units engages and grounds units at all times.

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The unit disconnect operating handle features a simple, rugged design. ON and OFF are clearly indicated by position, color and word. The TRIP indication is clearly displayed on circuit breaker equipped units.

A positive stop mechanism prevents the unit from falling out of the structure during unit removal.

Important Additional Features: All wiring and components meet or exceed the requirements of UL, CSA, ENEMA, EEMAC, and NEC Pre-wired components are professionally harnessed to industrial terminal blocks Full depth wire tie rods are standard in each vertical wireway White interior increases visibility for easy wiring, maintenance and inspection Modular units are fully interchangeable Each TIASTAR MCC is designed to satisfy your most exacting specifications White on black base operating handle is easy to identify

A screwdriver operated defeater mechanism allows access to an energized unit by authorized personnel.

All doors swing open a minimum of 110 for easy unit access and removal.

Plug-in unit stab assemblies include self-aligning stab clips with spring steel backup springs. Wires from the stab clips to the line-side of the circuit breaker or disconnect switch are contained in the stab housing and are isolated phase-to-phase until the wires enter the MCC.

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