CT 181436

MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes
XP High Power range

System range System components and list numbers Installation General Fixing brackets Jointing 500-2500A Jointing 3200 - 6300A Earthing at feed end (PE) Separation distances between runs Fire stops Testing and commissioning Maintenance Tap-off units wiring and fitting Drawings and dimensions - End feed cable capacities Circuit diagrams Technical data 500A 1600A - Rated values - Electrical properties - Voltage drop - Circuit protection - IP rating - Weights - Neutral currents
Technical data 2000A 6300A - Rated values - Electrical properties - Voltage drop - Circuit protection - IP rating - Weights - Neutral currents
Special applications: - Functional earth (Clean earth) - Integrity in fire conditions - Harmonic currents in the neutral - Thermal expansion along a run - Building movement units - XP trunking on DC - Neutral size in tap-off - harmonics
SYSTEM RANGE High power trunking from 500A to 6300A rated current on a 3-phase a.c. supply up to 1000V. Compact, sandwich construction for lowimpedance - with copper conductors and an aluminium case. Available in 2,3,4,5 or 6-pole configuration as feeder or distribution trunking, including rising main. A range of plug-in tap-off units with choice of circuit-protective device (circuit-breakers, fuse switches etc.).
Tables
XRFB selection XRFB adjustment
XP is applied as an engineered system that involves site measurement of the trunking run. The required components are specified selecting from a standard range and, where necessary utilizing non-standard pieces to complete the required system. The components that may be regarded as standard are described in the tables below. This is not an exclusive list as customengineered components may be supplied. List numbers are not catalogued, since the flexibility of the product leads to hundreds of combinations. The list numbers are used to form the Bill of Material for the system supplied. Back to main index
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range System components and list numbers
Component Straight lengths See Drg. XP1 for dimensions Description Current ratings [A]: 500, 800, 1000, 1350, 1600, 2000, 2500 with Velocity overlapping conductor joint. Pole configurations 2, 3 or 4 with case as PE. 1, 2 or 3 metre feeder (no tap-off outlets). Degree of protection IP4X or IP54. Current ratings [A}: 500, 800, 1000, 1350, 1600, 2000, 2500 with Velocity overlapping conductor joint. Pole configurations 2, 3 or 4 with case as PE. 1, 2 or 3 metre distribution (up to 3 tap-off outlets on each side). Degree of protection IP4X or IP54. Example of list number Example: XAF3134 XA = XP range A series F = feeder trunking 3 = 3 metre length IP4X 13 = 1350 A 4 = 4-pole Example: XAD3204F3X XA = XP range A series D = distribution trunking 3 = 3 metre length 20 = 2000 A 4 = 4-pole F3 = 3 T/O outlets on front X = IP54 Example: XAF3404 XA = XP range A series F = feeder trunking 3 = 3 metre length IP4X 40 = 4000 A 4 = 4-pole Example: XAF3405 XA = XP range A series F = feeder trunking 3 = 3 metre length IP4X 40 = 4000 A 5 = 5-pole Example: XAD3205NF3 XA = XP range A series D = distribution trunking 3 = 3 metre length 20 = 2000 A 5 = 5-pole N = 200% neutral F3 = 3 T/O outlets on front All above ratings with 6 poles used as TP and 200% neutral + internal PE or clean earth. 1, 2 or 3 metre feeder or distribution. Example: XAF3136 XA = XP range A series F = feeder trunking 3 = 3 metre length IP4X 13 = 1350 A 6 = 6-pole Example: XA084JP XA = XP range A series 08 = 800A 4 = 4pole JP = joint pack
Current ratings [A}: 3200, 4000, 5000, and 6300, with cassette joint. Pole configurations 2, 3 or 4 with case as PE. 1, 2 or 3 metre feeder or distribution up to 5000A; 2 metre maximum at 6300A. Degree of protection IP4X or IP54. All above ratings with 5 poles used as TP&N + internal PE or clean earth. 1, 2 or 3 metre feeder or distribution.
All above ratings with 5 poles used as TP and 200% neutral with case as PE. 1, 2 or 3 metre feeder or distribution.
Spares Spare joint pack only required if it should become necessary to replace a damaged joint.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range System components and list numbers [contd]
Flange units in ratings to match the straight lengths (as above) to take off a feed to the trunking from a transformer housing or to connect to a switchboard. Size 1 or 2 according to the length. Reverse flange unit as above to connect the opposite end of the trunking run. Example: XA2104FU XA = XP range A series 2 = size 2 (See Fig XP1) 10 = 1000A. 4 = 4-pole FU= flange unit
Example: XA2104RFU XA = XP range A series 2 = size 2 (See Fig XP1) 10 = 1000A. 4 = 4pole RFU= reverse flange unit Example: XA1104AFRHFU XA = XP range A series 1 = size 1 (See Fig XP1) 10 = 1000A. 4 = 4pole AFRH = angle flat right-hand FU= flange unit Example: XA2324AEFU XA = XP range A series 2 = size 2 32 = 3200A. 4 = 4pole AE = angle edge FU= flange unit Example: XA1135EF XA = XP range A series 1 = size 1 (See Drg. XP5) 13 = 1350A. 5 = 5pole EF = end feed unit
Flange unit with built-in angle flat, flat right-hand or flat lefthand. See below for description of angles. Flange unit with built-in angle edge 3200A 5000A*. Fits in either direction angled either away from, or forward from the front face. End feed units (cable connection) For connectable cable sizes see Drg. XP5 End-feed unit for cable connection to the trunking system in ratings to match the straight lengths (as above) up to 1600 A rating. 2000A and 2500A can be made to special order. End feed as above fitted with 3 or 4-pole switch as incomer to trunking run.
Example: XA1134EFSW4PX XA = XP range A series 1 = size 1 (See Drg. XP5) 13 = 1350A. 4 = 4pole EF = end feed unit SW4P = 4pole switch X = IP54 Example: XA1084CFLH XA = XP range A series 1 = size 1 (See Drg. XP5) 08 = 800A. 4 = 4pole CF = centre feed unit LH = left hand
Centre-feed unit for connection of cable feed partway along the trunking run in ratings to match the straight lengths (as above) up to 1600 A rating. 2000A and 2500A can be made to special order.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY

XP High Power range System components and list numbers [contd]
Angles See Drg. XP3 A flat angle turns the face of the trunking laterally through 90o. A right-hand angle turns the face (tapping face in the case of distribution trunking) to the right as viewed from the normal direction of run. Sizes 1, 2 & 3 according to the length of the bars. A left-hand angle turns the face (tapping face in the case of distribution trunking) to the left as viewed from the normal direction of run. Sizes 1, 2 & 3 according to the length of the bars. An edge angle up to 2500A turns the face of the trunking perpendicularly through 90o either away from (OE), or forward from the front face (IE) - sizes 1, 2 & 3 according to the length of the bars. An edge angle from 3200A to 6300A fits in either direction angled either away from, or forward from the front face sizes 2 and 3. Note: Up to 2500A an edge angle may be made as a Velocity angle. An edge offset (Z) provides a perpendicular step in the face of the trunking either away from, or forward from the front face (See Drg. XP3). Sizes 1, 2 & 3 according to the length of the bars. Velocity angles lengths of trunking in ratings 500A up to 2500A may be connected at right angles (90o) using the standard joint, forming an edge angle. This requires a set of angled covers to replace the covers supplied with the trunking. Note: The cover kit varies with the trunking rating but is independent of the number of poles. Radial Velocity joint the Velocity angle principle is used to provide o angles greater than 90 at ratings up to 2500A. Using two joints in three trunking sections a slanted offset is provided (See Drg. XP4). Units with up to 3 joints (4 sections of bar) may be supplied. Cover to seal open end of run IP54 as standard. Note: The end cover varies with the trunking rating but is independent of the number of poles. Important Note: The joint on the open end must be fixed in place when cover is fitted (See Installation). Reverse end cover to seal forward end of run for example when a reverse end-feed is used. Includes a joint block to insulate the ends of the bars. Universal fixing bracket to support a horizontal run or to secure a riser to a vertical surface. Requires Unistrut to be added on site. Used for all ratings of trunking. Universal fixing bracket complete with 400mm length of Unistrut Riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) spring-loaded floor-fixing to distribute the weight of riser over the floors of a building. Number of springs increases with trunking rating to match the weight see XRFB selection.
Application Notes
Example: XA2204AFRH XA = XP range A series 2 = size 2 (See Drg. XP2) 20 = 2000A. 4 = 4pole AFRH = Angle flat right-hand
Example: XA2204AIE XA = XP range A series 2 = size 2 (See Drg. XP2) 20 = 2000A. 4 = 4pole AE = Angle edge See below. Example: XA1204EZ XA = XP range A series 1 = size 1 20 = 2000A. 4 = 4pole EZ= Edge offset Example: XA20AEX XA = XP range A series 20 = 2000A. o AEX = 90 joint cover kit Example: XA2204 RVJ3 XA = XP range A series 2 = size 2 20 = 2000A. 4 = 4pole RVJ = radial Velocity joint 3 = 3 sections Example: XA40ECX XA = XP range A series 40 = 4000A. EC = End cover X = IP54 Example: XA08RECX XA = XP range A series 08 = 800A. REC = Reverse end cover X = IP54 XPUFB
End covers
Fixing brackets
XPUFBU Example: XPRFB X = XP range RFB = riser fixing bracket 2 = 2 springs
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range System components and list numbers [contd]
Universal code letters added to list numbers X added at the end of the list number of any of the trunking components signifies an IP54 protection rating N added after the numerals of a 5 bar component list number signifies a neutral size 200% (double) that of the phase poles. T added after the numerals of the list number of any of the trunking components signifies tinned copper bars. Where the above letters are combined the sequence of use is N T after the numerals with X at the end of the part number Tap-off units are all metal-clad rated to IP4X or IP54. Incorporated protective devices are as follows: Plug-in tap-off unit with MCCB up to 630A. fitted with an MCCB of the maximum rating in the frame size.
Application Notes
Example: XAF3404X As XA3404 with degree of protection increased to IP54. Example: XAF3405N 3m 4000A trunking - 3-phase and 200% neutral Example: XA1165TEF 1600A 5-bar end-feed with tinned copper bars Example: XA1055NTAFLHX
Tap-off units
Example: XT3125MB XT = tap-off unit for XP 3 = 3-phase 125 = 125A MB = MCCB Example: XT3200MB100 XT = tap-off unit for XP 3 = 3-phase 200 = 200A frame size MB = MCCB 100 = 100A MCCB Example: XT3100MBA Example: XT3100MB/MD SPECIAL
Plug-in tap-off unit fitted with an MCCB of less than the maximum rating in the frame size.
Additional features with MCCB tap-off units: Adjustable trip unit on MCCBs up to 160A (adjustable trip is standard on ratings above 160A). Motor-drive for remote switching In-line tap-off point with MCCB 800A to 1600A. Built into a section of trunking to special order. Plug-in tap-off unit with fuse-combination switch up to 630A with BS88 fuses The fuse-combination switch is classified as a switch-disconnector- fuse according to IEC60947-3. Plug-in tap-off unit with fuse-combination switch up to 630A with type NH fuses Plug-in tap-off unit with fuse-combination switch fitted with fuses of less than the maximum rating in the frame size. The examples given are for TP&N application. Units can be supplied for other applications e.g. SP&N, 5-pole (for TP&N + internal PE) and other types of protective device. Back to main index
Example: XT3200BFS XT = tap-off unit for XP 3 = 3-phase 200 = 200A B = BS88 fuses FS = Fuse switch Example: XT3200NFS N = NH fuses Otherwise as above. Example: XT3200BFS160 200 = 200A frame size B = BS88 fuses FS = Fuse switch 160 = 160A Fuses Back to XP index
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range INSTALLATION
XP is an engineered system where the components are selected based on site measurements using standard pieces where possible. Site-measure (make-up) pieces are manufactured to fit.
Fig. 1 A typical isometric drawing - showing trunking run details for manufacturing.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range INSTALLATION [contd]
Fig 2 Showing fit of joint cover for correct alignment and maintenance of IP rating.
End cap.
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XPUFB Universal fixing bracket A. The Unistrut rail is fixed to a flat surface and the trunking clamped as shown in Fig.3 or Fig 4. Care should be taken that the brackets allow for the trunking to align correctly (See above). B. When used in a lateral run the bracket is used in conjunction with drop-rods bolted directly to the back of the Unistrut rail. This forms a trapeze for the trunking to sit in see Fig.5 In all cases the maximum spacing between the supports shall be not be more 2 metres, with support within 0.5 m of any joint in each direction. Arrangements for support of particular components are shown in Fig. 6.
Fig. 3
Fig 4
Fig.5 Trapeze-type support for trunking in a lateral run - using XPUFB
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range
Fig. 6
INSTALLATION [contd]
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See Spring compression tables 12 to
Adjustment where the rear bracket is not accessible for adjustment See Method of assembly above. Support springs that are inaccessible for adjustment after installation may be adjusted for dimension X using nut A before the bracket is fitted to the trunking. The dimension X should be maintained by the adjustment of nut B if necessary. The remainder of the assembly is carried out in accordance with the above instructions.
Selection of XRFB The support height is ideally worked out from the joint below the slab to the joint nearest the slab above, rounded off to the nearest 0.5 mm (see sketch for example), however it is more usual to take the total floor height and multiply by the weight per metre. The required XRFB is selected from the tables 1a to 11b.
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XP High Power range INSTALLATION [contd]
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range INSTALLATION [contd] Application Notes
Earthing arrangements at feed end a) case as PE and b) external earth conductor Case as PE Internal connection (See Drg.XP1) Flanges are provided with an earthing connector with a bolt through the flange plate for connection of a PE conductor internally. A single bolt is used up to 2500A and two bolts from 3200A to 6300A. The earthing connector may be moved to the other side of the flange if necessary. This arrangement has been short-circuit tested for a phase-to-earth fault of 48kA for 1 second, equivalent to a symmetrical 3-phase fault of 80kA for 1 second. Case as PE External connection. As an alternative to the above an incoming PE conductor of a suitable size must be connected to the trunking profile as shown in 2. below. This arrangement will provide a phase-to-earth fault rating of 48kA for 1 second, equivalent to a symmetrical 3phase fault of 80kA for 1 second. External (copper) earth conductor. See 1 below for factory fitted arrangement. Connection of a suitably sized incoming PE conductor to this conductor will provide a phase-to-earth fault rating of 48kA for 1 second, equivalent to a symmetrical 3-phase fault of 80kA for 1 second.
Separate external PE conductor Supplied to order Section through trunking shows external copper earth bar running laterally - bolted to brackets on trunking profile 1.
2. Connecting external conductor when using case as PE An earthing conductor of the appropriate size must be connected to the trunking profile in the area indicated. Care must be taken not to damage the sections retaining the conductors
Conductors
Separation distance between adjacent runs Trunking runs side by side the recommended minimum distance is 325mm centres. Space is needed for the removal of a length of trunking from a completed run as shown by area F in Fig. 13. In the case of ratings up to 2500A either shaded area D or E is required for removal of the joint bolt, depending on the bolt direction.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range Fire stops
Recommendations for the construction of fire-stops where trunking penetrates walls and floors classified as fire barriers. Note: Mempower, as the trunking manufacturer, does not take the responsibility for the specification, rating or construction of the fire-stop. Internally XP trunking does not require any fire-stop measures, as there is no air space to allow the passage of hot gases. Typical arrangement of the external fire-stop A semi-rigid mineral-fibre board [e.g. Hilti CP670] with an intumescent coating is used to fill the aperture around the trunking. The board is cut to closely follow the profile of the trunking and the edges of the aperture. The board is layered to fill the space completely, with intumescent filler [e.g. Hilti CP606] between layers. According to the type of material and the fire rating required each board will be up to 60mm thick. A total thickness of 150mm has been shown to provide a 4hour rating. The edges of the boards and all joints will be sealed with the intumescent filler, which will also be overlapped on surrounding surfaces by approximately 50mm. Careful consideration needs to be given to the access required to complete the fire-stop. It may be necessary to install sections of fire-stop at the stage of installation of the trunking if access afterwards is impossible e.g. trunking runs in close proximity to each other. In the application of the above a layer of impermeable foil should be wrapped around the trunking in the area of the fire-stop, following the profile, to prevent the possibility of chemical attack from any of the materials applied.
Application Notes
Testing and commissioning
Contd overleaf
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range

Maintenance procedure [Contd]
Application Notes
Tap-off units Wiring and fitting

The fitting and removal of tap-off units should be carried with the trunking disconnected from the supply. Wiring It is preferable that the wiring is carried out before plugging on to the busbar, where this is practicable. When machining is carried out on the enclosure any swarf and debris must be removed. After completing the wiring ensure that any covers removed are replaced. An insulation resistance test should be carried out between poles and poles to earth at 500 volts. Wiring after fitting to the bar The tap-off outlets are internally shrouded and barriered to permit the connection of outgoing cables. Opening the door is only possible with the protective switching device is OFF thus isolating the outgoing terminals. If any machining is carried out on the enclosure ensure that no swarf and debris falls behind the barriers. Before closing the door carry out an insulation resistance test on the outgoing circuit between poles and poles to earth at 500 volts.
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Tap-off units Wiring and fitting [Contd]
Fitting (Plugging on to the bar) Switch off the tap-off unit protective device (fuse-switch or circuit breaker) and open the door. The door is interlocked with bar to prevent on-load plugging. Remove the cover from the tap-off outlet on the bar. Slacken the bolts on the four securing clamps and slide outwards to the ends of the slots. Line-up the narrower pair of earth contacts with the location slots in the trunking face (See figure above) and the wider earth contacts to the outside edges of the trunking. Press the tap-off unit firmly against the trunking until it touches at both ends and the door interlock clamps engage. Slide the four securing clamps to engage with the trunking and tighten the bolts to a torque of 12Nm. Removal (Unplugging from the bar) Switch off the tap-off unit protective device (fuse-switch or circuit breaker) and open the door. The door is interlocked with bar to prevent on-load removal slacken the bolts on the four securing clamps and slide outwards to the ends of the slots. Disengage the door interlock clamps by pulling the release lever forwards and pull the tap-off unit from bar straight and square. Fitting and removal of units over 125A rating will generally require two persons and in some cases mechanical handling equipment will be required,
INSTALLATION [contd] Application Notes
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Drawings and dimensions

Drg XP1 Straight length cross-section
Rating [A] Dim A [mm] Dim B [mm] Rating [A] Dim A [mm] Dim B [mm] 800 125 147 3200 340 370 1000 140 162 4000 410 430 1200 155 177 1350 170 192 1600 200 222 2000 235 257 2500 275 297
5000 490 520
6300 701 725
Dimensions A and 175mm are for the trunking body. Dimensions B and 233mm are for the joint area with covers in place. Note: Dimensions A and B are independent of the number of bars. Back to main index Back to XP index
Length in all cases 500 mm min. joint c/l to joint c/l
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range Drg XP2 - Flanges Joint end A Drawings and dimensions [Contd] Application Notes
Flange unit (straight) all ratings A = Panel face to joint centre line Size 1 2 Minimum Maximum Dim A [mm] 500 500-1500 300 2700
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) Fully dimensioned drawings available on request.
Joint end A
Flange angle flat - all ratings A = Panel face to centre line of trunking B = Centre-line of trunking to joint centre-line Size 1 2 3 (Up to 2500A) Minimum Maximum Dim A [mm] Dim B [mm]
200
350
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) flange angle flat lefthand. Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. Note: The sizes (1,2 or 3) in the tables are used to reflect the length of conductor used. The lowest size for a given component (1 or 2) is the standard manufactured. Larger sizes are used only where necessary for a particular scheme.
Flange angle-edge 3200A 5000A A = Panel face to centre line of trunking B = Centre-line of trunking to joint centre-line Size 3200A 2 3 Minimum Maximum Dim A [mm] 4000A 5000A 3200A Dim B [mm] 4000A 5000A
350
400
450 500 A + B = 2000
550
600
Joint end
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) flange angle inside edge Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. 6300A details on request
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Drg XP3 Angles & offsets
Drawings and dimensions [Contd]
Application Notes
Angle flat - all ratings A = Centre-line of trunking to joint centre-line Size 1 2 3 (Up to 2500A) Minimum Maximum Dim A [mm]
350
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) angle flat right -hand Fully dimensioned drawings available on request.
Joint end
Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. Angle-edge 3200A 5000A
Joint end
A = Centre-line of trunking to joint centre-line Size 3200A 1 2 Minimum Maximum 500 1000 Dim A [mm] 4000A 550 1000 5000A 600 1000
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) angle inside edge Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. 6300A details on request
A B
Angle flat offset (Z) - all ratings A = Centre-line of trunking to joint centre-line B = Trunking centre line to centre line Size 1 2 3 (Up to 2500A) Minimum Maximum Dim A [mm] Dim B [mm]
350
350
Joint end
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) angle flat right hand offset Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. Fully dimensioned drawings available on request.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power rang
Drg XP3 Angles & offsets (Contd.)
Angle-edge offset 3200A 5000A A = Centre-line of trunking to joint centre-line B = Trunking centre line to centre line Size 3200A Dim A [mm] 4000A 5000A 3200A Dim B [mm] 4000A 5000A
Joint end
2 3 Minimum Maximum
500 875
550 875
600 875
600 1000
650 1000
750 1000
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) angle edge offset Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. 6300A details on request
Drg XP4 Radial velocity offset

Radial velocity offset (3-leg) up to 2500A A = Joint to joint centre-line
Size 2 3 Minimum Maximum
Dim A [mm] 500
A A
Example shown 4-bar (T, P&N) angle flat right -hand Fully dimensioned drawings available on request. Fully dimensioned drawings available on request.
Note: The sizes (1,2 or 3) in the tables are used to reflect the length of conductor used. The lowest size for a given component (1 or 2) is the standard manufactured. Larger sizes are used only where necessary for a particular scheme.
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Drg XP5 End-feeds and centre-feeds
End-feed un-switched Dim. A B C [mm]. Up to 500 750 750 1350A 1600A Cable connection capacity: Up to 1350A 2 x 240 mm2 per pole 1600A D 300
End-feed switched 3 pole or 4-pole Dim. A B C D [mm]. Up to 500 750 1000 300 1350A 1600A Cable connection capacity according to switch rating details on application. End-feeds at 2000A and 2500A supplied to special order.
A
Centre-feed un-switched Dim. A B C [mm]. Up to 375 750 1500 1350A 1600A Cable connection capacity: Up to 1000A 2 x 300 mm2 per pole 2 1200A 2 x 400 mm per pole 1350A - 2 x 400 mm2 per pole 2 or 4 x 240 mm per pole D 800
Centre-feeds at 2000A and 2500A supplied to special order.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range Drawings and dimensions [Contd]
Drg XP6 Flat tee (branch) units
A
Dim. [mm]. Up to 1350A 1600A
Application Notes
Flat tee left hand A B C 1500 800 750
D 750
Flat tees at 2000A and 2500A supplied to special order.
D B
TAP-OFF UNITS WITH FUSE COMBINATION SWITCHES/ BS88 FUSES AND TAP-OFF UNITS WITH MCCBS
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range Circuit diagrams
PE
Case
PE L1 L2 L3 N
L1 L2 L3 N
Tap-off units
1-ph Fig. 1 Standard 5-pole feeder trunking on a TP&N + E supply. 3-ph
Fig. 2 5-pole distribution trunking on a TP&N + E supply. Single-phase tap-off units must be evenly distributed across the phases to minimise the current in the neutral.
FE L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L3 N
Case
PE
Case PE
Fig. 3 4-pole trunking on a TP&N + E supply with the aluminium case as PE
Fig.4 5-pole trunking on a TP&N + E supply with

functional earth conductor (Clean earth).
Case
PE L1 L2 L3 N PE L1 L2 L3 N
Case
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XP High Power range
Fig. 6 5-pole feeder trunking with 200% neutral + separate PE on a TP&N + E supply.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range Technical data Application Notes
500A 800A 1000A 1200A 1350A 1600A Standards BSEN60439-2, EN60439-2, IEC60439-2 Rated current 500A 800A 1000A 1200A 1350A 1600A This is the maximum current per pole. Single-phase tap-off units must be evenly distributed across the poles so as not to exceed the current rating in one pole or the neutral. Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac This is a.c. voltage that the trunking system is designed for and is the maximum 3-phase voltage that trunking system is designed to operate at in service. Rated frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Phase resistance R20 [m/m] 0.0692 0.0692 0.0529 0.0428 0.0359 0.0272 - This is the resistance R20 (at 20oC) of the conductor of each phase pole and the neutral and is used in the calculation of fault current, earth-loop impedance and voltage drop. Phase resistance Rt [m/m] 0.0726 0.0786 0.0601 0.0486 0.0409 0.031 - This is the resistance Rt at full-load operating temperature of the conductor of each phase pole and the neutral and is used in the calculation of earth-loop impedance where required by wiring regulations. Phase reactance 50Hz [m/m] 0.0351 0.0351 0.031 0.0251 0.0211 0.0181 - This is the inductive reactance X of each phase pole and the neutral and is used in the calculation of fault current, volt-drop and circuit impedance PE resistance 1 (at 20oC) 0.0692 0.0692 0.0529 0.0428 0.0359 0.0272 Internal copper bar [m/m] PE resistance 2 (at 20oC) 0.0182 0.0182 0.0173 0.0165 0.0158 0.0146 Aluminium case [m/m] The PE resistance and reactance are used in the calculation of the fault level to earth. Volt-drop [V/A/100m] Unity pf 0.0115 0.0136 0.0103 0.00874 0.00720 0.00565 0.9 pf 0.0116 0.0135 0.0105 0.00863 0.00723 0.00583 0.8 pf 0.0109 0.0126 0.0097 0.00796 0.00663 0.00531 - 0.7 pf 0.0101 0.0116 0.0090 0.00729 0.00622 0.00493 This figure allows an estimate to be made of the voltage drop along a run. This is the phase-to-phase voltage drop per ampere of load, along a 100m run without tap-offs. When loaded with tap-off units evenly distributed along the run the figures are multiplied by 0.55. See example of application below. Note that it is advisable to check the actual voltage drop on the completed installation. Overload current protection Rated current of fuses or circuit500A 800A 1000A 1200A 1350A 1600A breaker Fault current protection (S/C) - Rated 1-second short-time withstand current Icw [kA] 40 40 57 68 74 80 - Peak current withstand [kA] 84 84 125 150 162 176 The short-time current and time together with the peak withstand current allow determination of circuit-breaker characteristics required for S/C protection. Weight of trunking [Kg/m] 4-bar (TP&N + case earth) 20 20 23 27 30 37 Degree of protection to IP 4X or IP54 BSEN60529
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range Technical data [contd.]
2000A 2500A 3200A 4000A 5000A 6300A Standards BSEN60439-2, EN60439-2, IEC60439-2 Rated current 2000A 2500A 3200A 4000A 5000A 6300A This is the maximum current per pole. Single-phase tap-off units must be evenly distributed across the poles so as not to exceed the current rating in one pole or the neutral. Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac 1000 Vac This is a.c. voltage that the trunking system is designed for and is the maximum 3-phase voltage that trunking system is designed to operate at in service. Rated frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Phase resistance R20 [m/m] 0.0212 0.0154 0.0136 0.0106 0.0085 0.0049 - This is the resistance R20 (at 20oC) of the conductor of each phase pole and the neutral and is used in the calculation of fault current, earth-loop impedance and voltage drop. Phase resistance Rt [m/m] 0.0241 0.0174 0.0155 0.0120 0.0096 0.0063 - This is the resistance Rt at full-load operating temperature of the conductor of each phase pole and the neutral and is used in the calculation of earth-loop impedance where required by wiring regulations. Phase reactance 50Hz [m/m] 0.0141 0.0127 0.0091 0.0070 0.0056 0.0041 - This is the inductive reactance X of each phase pole and the neutral and is used in the calculation of fault current, volt-drop and circuit impedance PE resistance 1 (at 20oC) 0.0212 0.0154 0.0136 0.0106 0.0085 0.0049 Internal copper bar [m/m] PE resistance 2 (at 20oC) 0.0133 0.0121 0.0119 0.0096 0.0084 0.0068 Aluminium case [m/m] The PE resistance and reactance are used in the calculation of the fault level to earth. Volt-drop [V/A/100m] Unity pf 0.00463 0.00375 0.00283 0.00231 0.00206 0.000752 0.9 pf 0.00466 0.00393 0.00280 0.00233 0.00187 0.000955 0.8 pf 0.00420 0.00376 0.00265 0.00221 0.00177 0.000925 - 0.7 pf 0.00408 0.00353 0.00236 0.00215 0.00172 0.000894 This figure allows an estimate to be made of the voltage drop along a run. This is the phase-to-phase voltage drop per ampere of load, along a 100m run without tap-offs. When loaded with tap-off units evenly distributed along the run the figures are multiplied by 0.55. See example of application below. Note that it is advisable to check the actual voltage drop on the completed installation. Overload current protection 2000A 2500A 3200A 4000A 5000A 6300A Rated current of circuit-breaker Fault current protection (S/C) - Rated 1-second short-time withstand current Icw [kA] 80 90 100 100 100 100 - Peak current withstand [kA] 187 198 220 220 220 220 The short-time current and time together with the peak withstand current allow determination of circuit-breaker characteristics required for S/C protection. Weight of trunking [Kg/m] 4-bar (TP&N + case earth) 45 55 67 83 102 165 Degree of protection to IP 4X or IP54 BSEN60529 Back to main index Back to XP index
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range Technical data [contd.]
Voltage drop Examples: Case 1. . 1000A XP trunking run total length 50 metres. 20 tap-off units evenly distributed along the the run. Tap-off ratings the same and similarly loaded, drawing a total load of 870A at 0.9 power-factor. Volt-drop at the far end of the run = 0.0105 x 870 x 50/100 x 0.55 = 2.51 volts ph to ph. Case 2. .
Supply
1000A XP trunking run total length 50 metres. 7 tap-off units evenly distributed over the last 10 metres. Tap-off ratings the same and similarly loaded, drawing a total load of 870A at 0.9 power-factor. Volt-drop at the far end of the run = (0.0105 x 870 x 40/100) + (0.0105 x 870 x 10/100 x 0.55) = 4.16 volts ph to ph. Note that the volt-drop figure for the trunking has to be added to the volt-drop of the circuit from the supply source to the trunking feeder, to obtain the overall volt-drop according to the Wiring Regulations.
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Neutral current The neutral conductor within the busbar trunking is of the same capacity as the phase conductors (100% neutral). Particular care needs to be taken to ensure that the neutral current is not excessive. Conditions under which this can arise include the following: Unbalanced load the connections to single-phase tap-off units on a 3-phase system must be alternated across the phases along the run to balance the load. Harmonic currents Electronic equipment and luminaires with electronic control gear generate harmonics in the supply current. Certain harmonic currents accumulate in the neutral of the supply, even when the load is balanced across the phases. Usually this is not a problem with a 100% neutral but in the case of total loads near to the full rating of the trunking this should be checked. Either consult the manufacturer of the equipment and, if necessary, size the trunking according to the neutral current or split the load over two or more circuits. See also Technical Note Harmonic currents in the neutral.
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XP High Power range Special applications

Functional earth - also referred to as noiseless earth or clean earth In certain applications it is desirable to have an earth conductor that is not used as the protective earth (PE) for the system. This is to enhance the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) function of the system, for example with supplies to buildings with a high concentration of data processing equipment. Using a separate earth conductor for connecting functional parts of equipment minimizes the risk of spurious signals or unwanted levels of voltage that might be present in the PE. MP trunking can be produced with a clean earth by isolating the earth terminals in the end feed and at each joint, from the case. A protective earth (PE) terminal is available at the end-feed in addition to a clean earth terminal. This protective earth terminal serves to bond the trunking case.
Integrity in fire conditions A. Building Penetration. The busbar trunking standard BSEN60439-2 calls for the testing of fire-barrier elements inside trunking, to international standard ISO834. This test is to verify the barrier properties where trunking passes through a fire-rated wall or floor. Mempower XP has no need of internal firebarriers (not necessary with the compact construction) as proven by test. Measures required external to the trunking are described under Installation Fire stops. B. Integrity of the circuit under fire conditions There is no test specified for busbar trunking at present, either in BS or IEC standards. However, BS6387 details tests for the integrity of CABLES under fire conditions. It allocates a code for the performance according to the test severity. For example: o CWZ = Circuit maintained for 3 hours in 950 C flame; circuit maintained under specified fire conditions with water; circuit maintained under specified fire conditions with mechanical shock. Although the tests are not strictly applicable to busbar trunking, tests have been made on XP trunking to indicate a measure of integrity. The code is not quoted since it only applies to cables but the equivalent would be BSW. The tests conducted were as follows: Circuit maintained for 3 hours in 750 oC flame; circuit maintained for 20 minutes in 950 oC flame; circuit maintained under specified fire conditions with water.
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes XP High Power range Special applications [Contd.]
Technical Note Harmonic currents in the neutral Rating factors for harmonic currents accumulating in the neutral. The system electrical designer should take into account the load characteristics in determining the RMS value of the neutral current in each part of the circuit. Research has shown that a concentrated load consisting of computer supply systems results in up to 161% of rated current flowing in the neutral. The standard full-load current rating of busbar trunking to BSEN60439-2 is based on a balanced 3-phase load without current in the neutral. Hence any significant amount of current in the neutral, due to harmonics, will require a reduction in the phase current to avoid excessive temperature rise in effect a de-rating factor. In the absence of actual data on the value of the neutral current, but assuming the load to consist solely of computer supplies, then typical factors would be: a) Half-size neutral - rate the trunking at 57% of normal full-load current. b) Full size neutral rate the trunking at 70% of normal full-load current c) Double neutral - rate the trunking at 81% of normal full-load current These are worst-case conditions the load will usually be mixed, some circuits having harmonics and others without harmonics. Note: In most cases a diversity factor already applies and the maximum load at any one time is typically less than 75%, requiring no further de-rating with a double neutral. See also Size of the neutral in tap-off units
Technical Note thermal expansion along the run Linear expansion (or contraction) of a busbar trunking run needs to be considered in terms of the heating and cooling due to electrical loading and changes in ambient temperature. In the case of XP trunking the design of the joint allows for up to 5mm of lateral expansion in both the conductors and the casing and this is accumulated along the run, with a joint at every 3 metres minimum (i.e. on a 60m run the total allowance is at least 100mm). Thus there is no need for a separate expansion element with this range. The movement is permitted in the joint by clamping the overlapping ends of the bars or the clamping plates on each trunking unit with a through-bolt positioned in slots or gaps in the bars, applying high axial pressure via special conical washers to maintain the required pressure irrespective of the lateral movement of the bars due to thermal expansion. The design of the joint allows for lateral expansion in both the conductors and the casing. The UFB clamps to the lateral faces of the extruded aluminium case which allows lateral movement under the forces of thermal expansion and contraction. Note: It is necessary to consider separately a case of building movement, for example when a trunking run bridges two buildings on different foundations. This is achieved by fitting a special unit into the run to provide exceptional movement. Back to main index Back to XP index
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Busbar trunking Unit for Building Movements Sample Design Specification 5000A XP trunking unit to accommodate transverse movements of 90 mm vertically and 50mm horizontally. A sheet steel enclosure incorporating: - a standard flange unit on the input (e.g.XA504FU, according to bar configuration). - A flexible element in each phase, comprising multiple round copper braids insulated with heat-shrink tubing. - A special flange unit on the output. The input flange-plate is solidly bolted to the enclosure and this element is fixed to Building A. The output flange element is free to move in any direction perpendicular to the run of the trunking, by the specified 90 mm; it is restrained in the lateral direction. The output trunking element is fixed to Building B. The movable element is secured for transport and installation. Dimensions (guide only): 1128 x 900 enclosure cross-section, length 600. Insertion length between joint centres 1600. All dimensions in mm.
XP trunking on DC
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Fig. 1 2-pole feeder trunking on DC with aluminium case as PE
Fig. 2 3-pole feeder trunking on DC with mid-wire
Idc = irms ac thermally, therefore the rated current on DC is identical to the AC rated current. The short-time rating heating effect Idc 2 t = irms 2 t therefore the rated short-time withstand current on DC is identical to Icw on AC. There is no asymmetry to a DC short-circuit current and no oscillation due to frequency, hence using the AC ratings for short-circuit performance is conservative. The short-circuit levels in service on DC are usually not high due to the inherent high impedance of the source (generators or UPS link). Trunking may be rated at DC voltage = AC voltage x 1.414. Voltage drop is calculated from Vd = Idc x (2 x R20). Low-voltage, high current DC (battery circuits) needs special consideration of volt-drop and may necessitate over-sizing of the current rating. Switching devices (e.g. in feeders) need to be DC rated. Back to main index Back to XP index
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Technical note - Size of the neutral in tap-off units for circuits supplying equipment producing significant harmonics in the supply.
Research on the characteristics of circuits supplying computers has shown the RMS current in the neutral of a 4-wire supply to consist of largely 3rd and 9th harmonics amounting to a maximum of 161% of the line current. Circuit-protective devices and their enclosures, including tap-off units, are rated for a balanced 3phase load with zero neutral current. Introduction of neutral current requires consideration of the thermal effects on performance. The size of the neutral circuit within the tap-off is designed to take account of the above conditions, making the following assumptions: a) RMS harmonic resultant (Current THD) = 161% In as above. b) Load factor 75% In. Thus the neutral size must be: 0.75 x 1.61 x In = 1.21 x In minimum This is often exceeded for reasons of design convenience, but for tap-off units 120% rated neutral should be adequate in practice. The available neutral ratings for XP tap-offs are as follows: Rating (In) [A] 63 100 160 200 250 315 400 Standard neutral size [A] % In 63 100 100 100 160 100 200 100 250 100 315 100 400 100 Maximum neutral size [A] % In 126 200 200 200 320 200 400 200 500 200 630 200 630 157
In the case where circuit calculations show that neutral capacity needs to exceed that shown in the right-hand column of the table above, a larger tap-off unit should be selected. Similarly where the neutral is switched in the tap-off unit it will usually be necessary to select a larger switching device to provide an increased neutral rating.
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XRFB SELECTION Table 1a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 500A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted. Rating 500A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Rating 500A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Rating 800A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Rating 800A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3 3 3 3
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Application Notes
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 5 6
2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2
Table 1b - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 500A bar. Distribution with tap-off units fitted.
Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 5 6
Table 2a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 800A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted.
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Table 3a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 1000A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted. Rating 1000A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3
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Rating 1000A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3
Table 4b - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 1200A bar. Distribution with tap-off units fitted
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Table 5a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 1350A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted. Rating 1350A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3
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Application Notes
Rating 1600A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Rating 1600A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3
Distribution with tap-off units fitted 3 4 5 6
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Table 7a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 2000A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units Rating 2000A No. of bars Support ht. 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Rating 2000A No. of bars Support ht. 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 3 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2
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Application Notes
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2
Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4
Rating 2500A No. of bars Support ht. 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4
Table 8b - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 2500A bar.
Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4
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Table 9a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 3200A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted. Rating 3200A No. of bars Support ht. 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2
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Application Notes
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4
Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4
Table 10a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 4000A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tapoff units fitted.
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4
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Table 10b - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 4000A bar. Distribution with tap-off units fitted Rating 4000A No. of bars Support ht. 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Table 11a - Selection of riser fixing bracket (spring hanger) for 5000A bar. Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted. 3 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4
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Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 5 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 6 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4
Rating 5000A No. of bars Support ht. 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 5 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 6 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4
Rating 5000A No. of bars Support ht. 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4
Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 2 off XRFB2 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 5 2 off XRFB2 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 6 1 off XRFB2 1 off XRFB4 1 off XRFBH2 1 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4 2 off XRFBH4
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XP RISER FIXING BRACKETS - Adjustment Dimension X is the compressed length of the spring after adjustment. Rating 500A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted Dimension X 3 4 5 6 140 140 140 140 140 135 135 140 140 140 140 135 135 135 140 140 140 135 135 130 130 140 140 135 135 130 130 130 Distribution with tap-off units fitted Dimension X 3 4 5 6 135 135 130 130 130 125 125 135 135 130 130 125 125 120 135 130 130 125 125 120 120 135 130 130 125 120 120 115
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Table 12 - 500A Compressed distance of 4 springs to support trunking height shown.
Rating 800A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-offs Dimension X 3 4 5 6 140 140 140 140 140 135 135 140 140 140 140 135 135 135 140 140 140 135 135 130 130 140 140 135 135 130 130 130
3 135 135 130 130 130 125 125
Distribution with tap-offs Dimension X 4 5 135 135 130 130 125 125 120 135 130 130 125 125 120 120
6 135 130 130 125 120 120 115
3 135 135 130 130 125 125 120
6 130 130 125 100 120 115 110
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XP RISER FIXING BRACKETS - Adjustment Dimension X is the compressed length of the spring after adjustment. Rating 1200A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-offs Dimension X 3 4 5 6 140 140 135 135 135 130 130 140 140 135 135 130 130 130 135 135 130 130 130 125 125 135 130 130 130 125 120 120 Distribution with tap-offs Dimension X 4 5 135 130 130 125 120 120 115 130 125 120 120 115 110 110
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3 135 130 130 125 125 120 120
6 130 125 120 120 115 110 105
3 135 130 130 125 120 120 120
6 125 120 120 115 110 105 100
Table 16 1350A Compressed distance of 4 springs to support trunking height shown.
3 130 130 125 120 120 115 110
6 120 115 115 110 105 100 95
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XP RISER FIXING BRACKETS - Adjustment Dimension X is the compressed length of the spring after adjustment. (6) = 6-springs duty RFBH (8) = 8-springs All other figures refer to 4-springs Shaded figures = heavy-
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3 130 125 120 120 115 110 105
6 120 110 100 100 95 90 105(6)
Table 18 - 2000A Compressed distance of springs to support trunking height show
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-offs Dimension X 3 4 5 6 130 130 125 120 120 115 115 125 125 120 115 110 110 105 120 120 110 110 105 100 95 115 110 105 100 95 90 105(6)
3 125 120 115 115 110 105 100
Distribution with tap-offs Dimension X 4 5 120 115 105 105 100 95 90 115 110 100 100 95 90 105(6)
6 110 105 90 90 105(6) 100(6) 100(6)
Table 19 - 2500A Compressed distance of springs to support trunking height shown.
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-offs Dimension X 3 4 5 6 125 125 120 115 110 110 105 120 115 110 105 100 95 90 110 110 105 100 90 110(6) 105(6) 105 100 95 90 105(6) 100(6) 95(6)
3 120 115 110 105 100 95 90
Distribution with tap-offs Dimension X 4 5 115 110 100 100 90 105(6) 105(6) 110 100 95 110(6) 105(6) 100(6) 95(6)
6 100 95 90 100(6) 100(6) 90(6) 100(8)
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XP RISER FIXING BRACKETS - Adjustment Dimension X is the compressed length of the spring after adjustment. (6) = 6-springs duty RFBH (8) = 8-springs All other figures refer to 4-springs Shaded figures = heavy-
TABLES
Application Notes
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-offs Dimension X 3 4 5 6 120 120 110 110 105 100 95 115 110 100 100 90 105(6) 100(6) 110 100 90 105(6) 100(6) 95(6) 95(6) 100 90 105(6) 100(6) 90(6) 90(6) 100(8)
3 115 110 105 100 95 110(6) 105(6)
Distribution with tap-offs Dimension X 4 5 110 100 95 110(6) 105(6) 100(6) 95(6) 100 90 105(6) 100(6) 95(6) 90(6) 100(8)
6 90 105(6) 100(6) 90(60 100(8) 100(8) 90(8)
Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-offs Dimension X 3 4 5 6 115 110 105 100 90 106(6) 105(6) 105 100 90 105(6) 100(6) 95(6) 90(6) 95 105(6) 100(6) 95(6) 90(6) 100(8) 95(8) 90 100(6) 90(6) 100(8) 95(8) 90(8) 90(8)
3 110 100 95 110(6) 105(6) 100(6) 95(6)
Distribution with tap-offs Dimension X 4 5 100 90 105(6) 100(6) 95(6) 105(8) 100(8) 90 100(6) 100(6) 90(6) 100(8) 95(8) 90(8)
6 105(6) 95(6) 105(8) 100(8) 90(8)
Information on 6300A trunking available on request
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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes

XP High Power range

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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY

XPUFBU Example: XPRFB X = XP range RFB = riser fixing bracket 2 = 2 springs

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Fig.5 Trapeze-type support for trunking in a lateral run - using XPUFB

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See Spring compression tables 12 to

MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY Application Notes

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Testing and commissioning

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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range

Tap-off units Wiring and fitting

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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range

INSTALLATION [contd] Application Notes

Drawings and dimensions

5000 490 520

6300 701 725

Length in all cases 500 mm min. joint c/l to joint c/l

450 500 A + B = 2000

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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range

Drawings and dimensions [Contd]

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Drawings and dimensions [Contd]

Drg XP4 Radial velocity offset

Size 2 3 Minimum Maximum

Dim A [mm] 500

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Drawings and dimensions [Contd]

Centre-feeds at 2000A and 2500A supplied to special order.

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Flat tee left hand A B C 1500 800 750

Flat tees at 2000A and 2500A supplied to special order.

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Fig.4 5-pole trunking on a TP&N + E supply with

XP High Power range

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Fig. 1 2-pole feeder trunking on DC with aluminium case as PE

Fig. 2 3-pole feeder trunking on DC with mid-wire

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MEMPOWER BUSBAR TRUNKING BUSDUCT / BUSWAY XP High Power range

Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 5 6

Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 5 6

Feeder & Distribution w/o tap-off units fitted 4 5 6

Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 5 6

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Rating 1000A No. of bars Support height 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 3

Distribution with tap-off units fitted 4 5 6