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1.1.
Our equipment is designed according to European standards, as IEC 439-1, EN 60439-1, VDE 0660 part 500, BS 5486 Part 1, and UTE 63-412. We're manufacturing in ABB Argentina since 1998, with a license of ABB Lademburg, Germany, the ABB MNS LV switchgears and controlgears. Some of their main characteristics are the following: They are the equipment with the highest quality level that ABB has. They are only assembled in ABB factories, on a worldwide basis. There're 29 ABB factories in the world where these equipment are built, in all cases, using exactly the same technology. They have a modular design. They are TTA ones (Type Tested Assembly), with type test certificates, according to IEC 439-1 (see description of these tests and some certifications in the enclosed file). They have an arc proof design, according to IEC 61641 and VDE 0660 part 508 (see description of these tests and its certification in the enclosed file). They have, between others, the following certificate: Earthquake Test for Security Areas in Nuclear Power Stations.
In the enclosed test certificates you could find some additional information regarding these equipment.
SURFACE PROTECTION
All frames parts and construction elements for internal separation are galvanized. Side plates, doors and front covers are protected by means of paint in layers.
FOUNDATION
The erection of the switch gear having cable entries at the bottom requires a foundation with an opening or a cable duct. The switch gear can either be mounted on concrete floors or on foundation frames of steel sections. The area on which the switch gear is to be erected must be level.
1.2.
The MNS switchgear and controgear assemblies are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the following standards: IEC CEI 60439-1; IEC 61641; EN 60 439; DIN VDE 0660, Part 500; BS 5486; UTE 63-412.
The circuit breakers are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the following standards: IEC 60947-2 EN 60947 IEC 1000 UL 489 CSA C22.2
And are according to the followings CE directives: Low Voltage Directives (LVD) N 73/23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) N 89/336 EEC
The MNS switchgear and controlgear are TTA type: Type-tested switchgear assemblies. This means, according to the standard IEC 60439-1, the following: a low-voltage switchgear and controlgear ASSEMBLY conforming to an established type or system without deviations likely to significantly influence the performance, from the typical ASSEMBLY verified to be in accordance with this standard. Throughout this standard, the abbreviation TTA is used for a type-tested low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly. To fulfill the technical requirement stated in IEC CEI 60439, also the following standards has been taken into account: Normative references The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IEC 60038:1983, IEC standard voltages IEC 60050(441):1984, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) Chapter 441: Switchgear, controlgear and fuses IEC 60364-5-54:1980, Electrical installations of buildings Part 5: Selection and erection of electrical equipment Chapter 54: Earthing arrangements and protective conductors IEC 60417 (all parts), Graphical symbols for use on equipment. Index, survey and compilation of the single sheets IEC 60445:1988, Identification of equipment terminals and of terminations of certain designated conductors, including general rules for an alphanumeric system IEC 60446:1989, Identification of conductors by colours or numerals IEC 60447:1993, Man-machine interface (MMI) Actuating principles IEC 60502:1994, Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables for rated voltages from 1 Kv to 30 kV IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) IEC 60664-1:1992, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests IEC 60750:1983, Item designation in electrotechnology IEC 60865 (all parts), Short-circuit currents Calculation of effects IEC 60890:1987, A method of temperature-rise assessment by extrapolation for partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA) of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear IEC 60947-1:1988, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: General rules IEC 60947-3:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units IEC 60947-4-1:1990, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 4: Contactors and motor-starters Section 1: Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters IEC 61000-4-2:1995, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test Basic EMC Publication IEC 61000-4-3:1995, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test IEC 61000-4-4:1995, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical fast transient burst immunity test Basic EMC Publication IEC 61000-4-5:1995, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge immunity tests IEC 61117:1992, A method for assessing the short-circuit withstand strength of partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA) CISPR 11:1990, Limits and methods of measurement of electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment
1.3.
TEST CERTIFICATES
- Low Voltage MCCs and Power Centers Germanisher Lloyds, Hamburg (shipping) ASTA, Great-Britain (Resist. to accidental arcs acc. to IEC 1641, VDE 0660 part 508). ASTA, Great-Britain (Type Test Certificates acc. to IEC 60439-1, Clause 8.2) Federal Ministry for Regional Planning, Building and Urban Development, Bonn (shelters). DRL German Research Institute for Aerospace e.V., Julich (Earthquarke Test for Security Areas in Nuclear Power Stations), for a MNS special version. - LV Breakers All tests according to IEC 947-2, EN 60947 (harmonized in 17 CENELEC countries), UNE EN 60947 and IEC 1000, according to CE directives: - "Low Voltage Directives" (LVD) Nro 73/23 EEC. -"Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive" (EMC) Nro 89/336 EEC. Certificates were issued by ACAE (Associazione per la Certificazione delle Apparecchiature Elettriche), Italy. Besides, the circuit breakers are according to the standard for shipping applications, and have been homologated for the following shipping registers: RINA (Registro Italiano Naval) Det Norske Veritas Bureau Veritas Germanischer Lloyd Lloyds Register of Shipping Polskj Reiestr Statkow - LV Contactors All tests according to IEC 947-4-1 (1990-05 and corrigendum Dec. 91 Amd.1 (199411), EN 60947-4-1 (1992-01), EN 60947-1 (Electromagnetic disturbances), and Amd. A1 (1995-01), Test Sequence I, II and IV. Certificates were issued by SEMKO, Sweden (Member of LOVAG, Low Voltage Agreement Group). - LV Switch Disconnectors Switch Disconnectors OETL and Switch Disconnector Fuse OESA All tests according to IEC 947-1, EN 60947-1, IEC 947-3 and EN 60947-3. Certificates were issued by KEMA and ASTA. - LV Overload Relays All tests according to IEC 947-4-1, EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660, NFC 63 650 and BS 4941. Certificates were issued by Phys.-Technische Bundesanstalt PTB, Germany.
- Protection Relays with Microprocesors (SPA family) ABB Transmit Oy, Relays and Network Control Vassa, Finlandia KEMA Registered Quality Nederland B.V Arnhem, The Netherlands (Holanda) - LV CTs All tests according to IEC 44. Certificates were issued by High Voltage Laboratory, Universidad de la Plata, Argentina. - LV VTs All tests according to IEC 44. Certificates were issued by High Voltage Laboratory, Universidad de la Plata, Argentina.
1.4.
The Standard CEI IEC 60439-1, in its point 8, states the following: 8 Test specifications 8.1 Classification of tests The tests to verify the characteristics of an ASSEMBLY include: - type tests (see 8.1.1 and 8.2) - routine tests (see 8.1.2 and 8.3). The manufacturer shall, on request, specify the basis for the verifications. NOTE Verifications and tests to be performed on TTA and PTTA are listed in table 7. 8.1.1 Type tests (see 8.2) Type tests are intended to verify compliance with the requirements laid down in this standard for a given type of ASSEMBLY. Type tests will be carried out on a sample of such an ASSEMBLY or on such parts of ASSEMBLIES manufactured to the same or a similar design. They shall be carried out on the initiative of the manufacturer. Type tests include the following: a) verification of temperature-rise limits (8.2.1); b) verification of the dielectric properties (8.2.2); c) verification of the short-circuit withstand strength (8.2.3); d) verification of the effectiveness of the protective circuit (8.2.4); e) verification of clearances and creepage distances (8.2.5); f) verification of mechanical operation (8.2.6); g) verification of the degree of protection (8.2.7). These tests may be carried out in any order and/or on different samples of the same type. If modifications are made to the components of the ASSEMBLY, new type tests have to be carried out only in so far as such modifications are likely to adversely affect the results of these tests. 8.1.2 Routine tests (see 8.3) Routine tests are intended to detect faults in materials and workmanship. They are carried out on every new ASSEMBLY after it has been assembled or on each transport unit. Another routine test at the place of installation is not required. ASSEMBLIES which are assembled from standardized components outside the works of the manufacturer of these components, by the exclusive use of parts and accessories specified or supplied by the manufacturer for this purpose, shall be routine-tested by the firm which has assembled the ASSEMBLY. Routine tests include the following: a) inspection of the ASSEMBLY including inspection of wiring and, if necessary, electrical operation test (8.3.1); b) a dielectric test (8.3.2); c) checking of protective measures and of the electrical continuity of the protective circuit (8.3.3). These tests may be carried out in any order. NOTE: The performance of the routine tests at the manufacturer's works does not relieve the firm installing the ASSEMBLY of the duty of checking it after transport and installation. So, we propose to make the routine test, and to give you test certificates of the type tests.
But it doesnt cover the 100% of the effects that could be of risk, for example, Toxic gases. For our Switchgear design, besides the cited criterions, ABB adopted the following additional premises: 1. The plastic components used in the assembly should have properties that must contribute to the Arcing self-extinction. 2. The thermal and mechanical stress in the switchgear should be confined to the arcing origin place (one module). 3. After of the Arc presence, it should be possible to remove the affected module without inconvenient, with switch on voltage. 4. The emitted gases should not be poisonous.
5. The Arcing and their consequences should not put in danger the human life. The ABB Switchgears MNS are TTA type (Type Tested Switchgear Assembly), according to IEC 60439-1, with Arc-Proof Design, according to IEC 61641. In case of an internal arcing in one of these switchgear, it would behave in the following way: Human safety: The emitted gases should be driven toward the Switchgear superior part, and they would leave to the exterior through the flaps foreseen for this circumstance. Any person should be hurt or burnt for any element. The mentioned gases would not be poisonous. Operative safety: The Arcing effects should remain limited to the place in which the arcs have arisen. In all moment, the other modules and the total of the switchgear should go on working normally. The affected module should be able to be withdrawn normally. At worst, it could be necessary to replace the module. If it is necessary to clean the area where the arcing was produced, it could be done in a programmed way and without difficulty. Conclusion: higher security, reliability and operative continuity, for the process, and higher safety, for the personal (operation and maintenance).
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REFERENCE LIST
The first version of the MNS system was developed more than 25 years ago. Up to now, more than 700.000 cubicles have been sold, all over the world. So, the reference list is very extended, and include nuclear power stations, off shore applications, ships, mines, refineries, etc. Besides this, some companies like Dow Chemical Company, Bayer, Procter & Gamble, Exxon Mobil, etc., have signed global agreements with ABB, and use MNS equipments for all the new factories they're building all over the world. From Argentina, we're supplying MNS switchgears and controlgears not only to the Argentinean market, but also to Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, Mexico, Ecuador, Pilliphines, etc., for some of the most important projects in these countries. For instance, in Argentine we have supplied MNS equipments for the following projects: Dow Chemical, PBB Dow Chemical, Polisur Solvay Indupa Tecpetrol Repsol YPF, La Plata Repsol YPF, Lujn de Cuyo Repsol YPF, Nuequn Pecom Energa, Campana Monsanto Bayer Pecom Energa, Puesto Peter Profertil Mega (Petrobras, Dow, Repsol) Telecom Ericsson Diveo Techtel IMPSA Loma Negra Aluar Siderar Peugeot Philip Morris Aguas Argentinas Masisa Ledesma Cerro Vanguardia Petrochemical Petrochemical Petrochemical Petrochemical Refinery Refinery Refinery Chemical Chemical Chemical Oil and gas Agrochemical Gas separation plant Telefonical Data Center Data Center Termoelectrical Power Station Alvarez Condarco Cement Aluminium Metalurgycal Cars Cigarettes Utility (water) Pulp & paper Pulp & paper Mining
And outside Argentine, we have supplied MNS equipments for the following projects:
Ancap Saceem Noranda Unilever Sade (Petrobrs, Repsol YPF) Dow Chemical Petrobras, Reduc OCP IMPSA (Kalayan) Rosebel Gold Mines SIDOR
Refinery Utility (water) Mine Consumer industry Gas Petrochemical Refinery Oil and gas Hidroelectric power station Mining Metallurgy
Uruguay Uruguay Chile Chile Bolivia Brasil Brasil Ecuador Filipinas Surinam Venezuela
TECHNICAL DATA:
TYPE SWITCHGEAR : STANDARDS : RATED INSULATION VOLTAGE Ui : RATED MAX. OPERATING VOLTAGE Ue: RATED INSULATION LEVEL : TTA ABB MNS 3, Modular Low Voltage Switchgear system IEC439-1, CEI 439-1, EN 60 439-1, DIN VDE 0660 PART 500, BS 5486, UTE 63-412, IEC 61641 1000 V AC 690 V AC Test withstand voltage for power circuit 2,5 kV, 50 Hz, 1min Test withstand voltage for Control circuit 2,0 kV x 1min 8 KV peak (1,2 / 50 micro-sec. wave) up to IP54 up to 60 hz MNS Standard special treatment procedure The max. Length of a transport unit is 3000mm According to VDE 0100 Gr.C 0,6 acc. to VDE Short time max. value +40C Short time peak value for electronic control +40C Max. Mean value over a 24h period +35C Minimum value -5C Max. 90% Up to 1000m above sea level up to 6300A up to 100KA up to 250KA
IMPULSE WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: DEGREE OF PROTECTION : FREQUENCY : PAINTING : TRANSPORT UNIT : MEASURING OF INSULATION : DIVERSITY FACTOR : ROOM TEMPERATURE :
RELATIVE AIR HUMIDITY : HEIGHT ABOVE SEA LEVEL : MAIN-BUSBARS : Nominal Current: Short circuit proof ( 1sec ): Short circuit peak value: DISTRIBUTION-BUSBARS : Nominal Current : Short circuit proof ( 1sec ): Short circuit peak value: TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION TYPE :
up to 2000A up to 86KA up to 165KA Direct Connection to Bus Bar Technique Withdrawable Plug-in Fixed Arc proof design, acc. To IEC 61641
SAFETY