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ASTA Certificates 21 24
Project References 25
Sandwich System Sandwich System
to protect them from water and moisture that can Fault Level for 1 Sec Up to 600A 25 kA
Tin / silver contact with the conductor.
Plating 800A-1000A 50 kA
cause reduction in dielectric strength. Likewise, TOUs are provided with padlocking.
Aluminum Conductor 1250A-2000A 65 kA
aluminium Busbars are made of high-conductivity
2500A-6300A 100 kA
electrical grade aluminium.
Degree of Protection (IP) IP-54, IP-55, IP-67 & IP-68
Copper Busduct System Enclosure GS or Aluminum Profile
Joint Electro-galvanized Steel Housing Enclosure Coating Epoxy Powder Coating
Or Extruded Aluminum Profile Housing R R
Direct contact jointing, which ensures total and Y Y Enclosure Thickness 1.6 mm (GI), 2mm (Al)
B B
higher surface area contact, results in less G Profile
power-loss and cooler performance. Epoxy Configuration 3P3W, 3P4W, 3P5W
Compound
All joints are maintenance-free with one bolt. Insulation 3-phase 3-wire with housing ground 3-phase 3-wire with integral ground (with / without Integral
The high-strength bolt is insulated with a high earth)
quality insulation material. Joint Direct Contact
R R
For uniform distribution of the clamping force, Y Y Insulation Class Class F throughout length
B B
N / Class H at joints
all bolted connections are equipped with a N
G
Tin / silver Insulation Material Epoxy Compound
leaf spring. Plating
Copper Conductor Fire Rating 750C for 3 Hrs
A maintenance-free lock nut is provided where 3-phase, 4-wire with housing ground 3-phase, 4-wire with integral ground
& 50% or 100% Neutral & 50% or 100% Neutral Seismic Zone Level 4
the outer head will be twisted off, once it reaches
Ambient Temp. 50C
the appropriate torque. R
Fire Resistant Copper Busduct System R
Y
Reference Standard IEC 60439 1 & 2
Y
B
B
N * 12 KV at termination / Origin of installation
Enclosure / Housing Electro-galvanized Steel Housing N
N
N
G
Galvanized steel housing or extruded aluminum
profile housing with epoxy powder-coated by an 3-phase, 5-wire with housing ground 3-phase, 5-wire with integral ground
& 200% Neutral & 200% Neutral
automated electrostatic process to achieve fire MICA Film
resistance. Epoxy
G
R
Compound
The housing also gives integral ground as Insulation
Y
B
standard requirement where it acts as an earth N
G
conductor.
Tin / silver
Due to its compact, sandwich-type construction, Plating 3-phase 4-wire with 25% + 25% integral ground
Copper Conductor and 100% Neutral
it does not require an internal fire-stop barrier.
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Accessories Accessories
Elbows
Straight Run Feeder Type Straight Run Plug-in Type
Elbows are angle units which enable the BBT system to change directions.
Various types of elbows can be provided as per requirement, as shown below.
Maximum 3000 mm
Min. length: 500 mm
Two plug-in holes can be provided on the top and bottom of the Busduct
Plug-in positions are determined by the size of the plug-in boxes the length between
the boxes and joint points
W D
Where the Busduct passes through a wall or floor, an opening of 150 mm larger than the Busduct cross- Minimum Distance between Parallel-Installed Busduct
section should be provided. Joints may not occur inside walls or floors as per NEC i.e., the minimum
clearance that must be maintained in various installation situations. Edgewise Installation
190mm
Joint Cover Joint Cover 190mm
Busduct jointing point and the floor/ceiling surface Flat-wise Installation Plug-In Type Busduct
through floor installation
Plug in Busduct
100 mm 100 mm
Floor / Ceiling Surface
Joint Cover
Joint Point If a vertical spring hanger is to be used
Joint Cover
Joint Point
on the floors, the distance must be more
than 450 mm. Otherwise, the distance
Base 450 mm Base 350 mm
Channel Channel must be more than 350 mm, if a vertical
75 mm 75 mm
fix hanger is used.
Expansion Joint
Note: Joint should not be installed in between walls or floors For horizontal run, it is recommended to provide an expansion joint after every 40 metres.
For vertical run, it is recommended to provide an expansion joint after every 60 metres.
Expansion joints are designed to come in between the vertical hangers.
Minimum Clearance between Busduct, Wall, Floor and Beams
Ceiling and wall Beam
SUPPORT 3000 mm 3000 mm
200 mm
200 mm
Joint Cover
A vertical spring hanger is installed to support the Busduct in each floor. When the height between the
stories exceeds 4 metres, a middle support is required.
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Installation, Operation & Maintenance
cause serious damage and will void the warranty.) To prevent the Busducts from being damaged
when hoisting them with a rope, insert thick
Standard Internal
pieces of rag or corrugated cardboard between
them. For Busducts rated 2500A and above, it is
recommended to use a piece of strong wood to Busduct
Horizontal Hanger
bear the weight.
Ensure that there is no damage to the
conductor contact surfaces and insulating
materials before jointing of the Busduct. Also to Vertical Spring Hanger Installation
ensure they are not soiled with debris and other Vertical Spring Hangers are used on subsequent
foreign matter, if any, clean them thoroughly with floors to absorb any expansion of the Busduct.
a dry cloth. Moreover, immediate support must be provided if C - Channel
Make loose joints of the Busduct over the whole the floor-to-floor distance exceeds 5 metres.
run. After measuring the dimensions, proceed
with the normal jointing. Temporarily support the Busduct section in place.
It is recommended that the Megger checking be Fit the C-Channel (not supplied) onto the floor. Fix
partially conducted on each piece during on the bolts (not supplied) onto the slab in order
installation. If the Megger value is found to be to hold the C-Channel firmly to the slab. Slab
abnormal after installing the whole route, much Drill the C-Channel with opening hole of 14 mm
more time will be required to detect faulty parts. to accommodate the fixed support rod. Locate the
If the work is temporarily halted during hole in line with the centre line of the side of the
construction, then the ends of the connecting Busduct housing. The distance in between these
* This document is based on information available at the time of publication.
section should be protected from water and dust. two holes from centre to centre is 65 mm [E].
While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, the information contained
here in does not cover every possible contingency in connection with Do not use the installed Busduct as a scaffold or
installation, operation and maintenance. material yard.
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Drill the Busduct housing with opening hole of When an MF Nut is fastened, the outer nut head,
12 mm with the height around 190mm [F] from 12 mm can be tightened with any long-handle wrench until
the top of the C Channel to install the L-Channel the neck is twisted off and reaches the locked nut
F
bracket by using M10 bolts supplied. The distance in E
14 mm prerequisite.
between these two holes from centre to centre is
60mm [G].
Fix the rod to the top of the C-Channel together
with the nuts as shown [1].
Try to adjust the top nut on both sides until the
height from the bottom of the L-Channel to the
Joint Cover
top of the C-Channel is around 155mm as shown
[H]. While the height from the bottom of L- L - Channel
Top
Channel to the bracket of the vertical spring Nut
Joint Bolt
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE IP54 JOINT HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE IP55 JOINT
Rubber Gasket
on its Entire Length
Joint Cover
Joint Cover Joint Cover
Joint Bolt
Rubber
Joint Bolt Gasket
3
1. Put the jointing tool inside the joint holes in order to check
Bolt
whether the holes are align to each other.
2. Connect both the ends of the two busducts. That is, by joining
1. Put the jointing tool inside the joint holes in order to check
together the end of the load side of one busduct to the supply
whether the holes are align to each other.
2. Connect both ends of the two busducts. That is, by joining side of another busduct.
3. Insert the joint bolt into the holes together with the joint 5 Joint Cover
together the end of the load side of one busduct to the supply
support and leaf spring, make it sure that the joint support is
side of another busduct.
3. Insert the joint bolt into the holes together with the joint properly place on the joint bolt stopper. On the other side,
support and leaf spring, make it sure that the joint support is screw the joint lock nut (maintenance free nut) to the other
properly place on the joint bolt stopper. On the other side, end of the joint bolt together with the leaf spring.
4. Place the IP55 side cover at both side of the joint part.
screw the joint lock nut (maintenance free nut) to the other
Screw it with the bolts and nuts (M8x16). Nut
end of the joint bolt together with the leaf spring. (M8 x 16)
5. Close it with the joint cover on the top and bottom.
4. Close it with the joint cover on the top and bottom.
Screw it with the bolts and nuts (M8x16).
Screw it with the bolts and nuts.
Joint Cover 5
Bolt
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Installation, Operation & Maintenance
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE IP67 JOINT HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE IP68 JOINT
Rubber Gasket
on its Entire Length
Rubber Gasket Joint Cover
on its Entire Length
Joint Cover
Bolt 1 1. Put the jointing tool inside the joint holes in order to check
whether the holes are align to each other.
2. Connect both the ends of the two busducts. That is, by joining
together the end of the load side of one busduct to the supply
1. Put the jointing tool inside the joint holes in order to check side of another busduct.
Bolt
whether the holes are align to each other. 3. Insert the joint bolt into the holes together with the joint
2. Connect both the ends of the two busducts. That is, by joining support and leaf spring, make it sure that the joint support is
together the end of the load side of one busduct to the supply properly place on the joint bolt stopper. On the other side, 6 Epoxy Resin
side of another busduct. screw the joint lock nut (maintenance free nut) to the other
3. Insert the joint bolt into the holes together with the joint 5 Joint Cover end of the joint bolt together with the leaf spring.
support and leaf spring, make it sure that the joint support is 4. Place the joint side cover at both the ends of the joint part.
properly place on the joint bolt stopper. On the other side, Screw it with the bolts and nuts.
screw the joint lock nut (maintenance free nut) to the other 5. Place the bottom joint cover at the bottom and screw it with
end of the joint bolt together with the leaf spring. the bolts and nuts.
4. Place the IP67 side cover at both side of the joint part. 6. Pour the epoxy resin inside the joint part until it is fully filled
Screw it with the bolts and nuts (M8x16). (M8x16)
up. And, it is not necessary to wait for the epoxy resin
5. Close it with the joint cover on the top and bottom. to solidify.
Screw it with the bolts and nuts (M8x16). 7. Close it with the top joint cover and screw it with the bolts 7 Joint Cover
and nuts.
Filled up with
Epoxy Resin
Joint Cover 5
Bolt
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Ingress Protection (IP)
Test and Checking After Installation The protection of enclosures against ingress of The degrees of protection are most commonly
Check the whole route and measurement of would give a value of approximately 100M dirt or against the ingress of water is defined in expressed as 'IP' followed by two numbers, e.g.
insulation resistance of the whole structure being (1000V Megger). If it is below 10M, it has to be IEC-60529 (BSEN60529:1991). Conversely, an IP65, where the numbers define the degree of
carried out once the laying of the Busduct is checked due to factors that can reduce the enclosure which protects equipment against ingress protection.
complete. insulation. of particles will also protect a person from potential
Other factors would include: hazards within that enclosure, and this degree of
To measure the insulation resistance, disconnect 1) Whether the Busduct is damaged protection is also defined as a standard.
the equipment after the plug-in box is installed. 2) Whether the connecting parts are precisely fixed
Once the breaker is set to 'OFF' position, conduct 3) Whether the bolts for connecting the equipment 1st Digit
2nd Digit
the measurement. are securely fastened Protection against Human Contact/
Protection against Foreign Bodies Protection against Water Ingress
4) Whether the hangers are securely supporting
The insulation resistance value cannot be specified the Busduct
due to the differences of the length of the route and 5) Whether the vertical spring hanger is fixe
properly 0 No special protection 0 No special protection
the environmental factors. In a dry atmosphere, it
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Conventional System Conventional System
This is a totally metal-enclosed air-insulated Busduct Busbars Plug-in Box Type Air-insulated
system which complies with the characteristics and The bus conductor is available in tin-plated The Plug-in Box is safely grounded with earth Rated Current 100 A to 400 A
structure specified in BS 5486-2, IEC 60439-2, JIS C 99.99% pure copper. springs and they are the first to make contact Conductor Material Copper
8364, NEMA, ANSI and CSA. Busbar is supported with fiberglass reinforced with the Busduct when the Plug-in Box is Rated Operating Voltage Up to 415 V
SMC insulator which withstands above 180C. installed. Peak Impulse Withstand
Low-capacity power supply systems are widely Internal or provision for external earth bars Voltage 6 kV
When the Plug-in box is attached to the Bus Duct,
used for various factories, machine shops, school are available, as required. Power Frequency With-
the neutral line is the first to connect forming a
laboratories and commercial buildings. stand voltage for 1min 25kV
solid neutral circuit. Likewise, the neutral plug is
For most indoor locations where there is a need Enclosure/Housing System Frequency 50 Hz & 60 Hz
the last to break circuit while disconnecting the
for small blocks of conveniently available power, The indoor Busduct is totally enclosed in non-
Fault Level for 1 Sec 20 kA
plug-in box from the Bus Duct to provide total
the conventional system serves as a highly Degree of Protection (IP) - 54
ventilated housing made of 1.6 mm thick epoxy neutral line priority over all the energized lines.
rationalized solution with various features. Enclosure Galvanize Steel Sheet
powder-coated electro-galvanized steel sheet. The built-in interlock system prevents opening of
A total of 6 plug-in holes per 3000 mm unit Enclosure Coating Epoxy
the cover when the device inside is ON.
are available for various capacity ranges of Enclosure Thickness 1.6 mm
Accessories A safety provision will prevent the installation
Configuration 3P4W, 3P5W (with /
the system..
A complete set of elbows, tees, terminations for or removal of a plug-in box when it is ON. without integral earth)
transformers and switchgear, floor flanges and Joint Multiple Bolt Direct
Straight Run end closures are available. Joint System
Insulator Class Class H
Insulator Material SMC
Design Ambient Temp. 50C
Reference Standard IEC 60439 1&2
Cable
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Medium Voltage System Medium Voltage System
The Medium Voltage system is a non-segregated Joint Space Heaters/Thermostat Type Air-insulated
phase Busduct designed for inter-connection of Splice plates joint, which are equal in cross section As per customer requirements, space heaters or Rated Current 400 A to 5000 A
switchgear, power transformers or other related to the main Busduct. thermostats are mounted inside the housings, Conductor Material Copper & Aluminium
equipment, providing a wide range of ratings to spaced at approximately 2-metre intervals along Rated Operating Voltage 3.6 kV to 33 kV
allow proper application for a variety of installation the length of the Busduct run. These prevent Peak Impulse Withstand
Enclosure/Housing Voltage 50 kV 195 kV
conditions. The Busduct is designed, manufactured condensation and detect temperature changes.
Indoor and outdoor ducts are totally enclosed
and tested in accordance with IEC 62271-200:2003 Power Frequency With-
in non-ventilated housings. stand Voltage for 1min 20 kV
Epoxy-powder coated aluminum or electro- Accessories
System Frequency 50 Hz & 60 Hz
Busbars galvanized plus stainless steel housings A complete set of elbows, tees, terminations for
Fault Level for 1 Sec 70 kA
99.99% pure copper conductor is available in to meet a variety of environment conditions. transformers and switchgear phase transpositions,
Degree of Protection (IP) 54, 55 & 65
either tin or silver plating at the contact surface. expansion joints, wall flanges, flexible conductors,
Enclosure GI+ Stainless Steel &
Busbars are equipped with heat-shrinkable bushing boxes, bushing stud connectors and Aluminium
sleeves. terminal enclosures are available. Enclosure Coating Epoxy
Busbars are supported by flame-retardant epoxy Enclosure Thickness 2 mm
insulators. Configuration 3P3W (with/without
Provision for internal or external earth bars. internal earth
Joint Splice plate multiple Bolt
Straight Length Insulator Material Heat Shrinkable Tube
Reference Standard IEC 62271 200
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ASTA Certificates ASTA Certificates
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ASTA Certificates ASTA Certificates
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Project Reference Notes
Residential Apartments Stock Holding Corporation of India, Metso Paper Mill, Noida (2008)
Shreepati Tower, Mumbai (2002) Mumbai (2009) Global Tech., Noida (2009)
Godrej Towers, Mumbai (2003) Ceejang House (2009) Allison Transmission, Chennai (2009)
Plumeria Garden, Delhi (2007) TCE, Jamshedpur (2009) Four Star International Ltd. (2009)
Rattha Somerset, Chennai (2008) JP Hydro, Delhi (2010)
Parinee Developers (2009) Airports, Railways and Ports
Blue Ridge (2009) Resorts & Hotels DMRC, Delhi (2005)
Taj Mahal Hotel & Tower, Mumbai (2006) DMRC, Vadodara (2005)
IT/ITES Taj Hotel, Bangalore (2007) Hyderabad International Airport (2006)
TCS IT Park, Mumbai (2001) Mariott Courtyard Hotel Andheri, ICTT, Kochi (2005)
Vanenburg IT Park, Hyderabad (2002) Mumbai (2009) DMRC, Mumbai (2009)
Sahara Amby Valley IT Park, Mumbai (2002) Leela Palace Hotel, Mumbai (2009) Bangalore International Airport (2010)
Inte IT Park, Bangalore (2002) RAS ADTAR Hotels Pvt. Ltd. (2009)
TCS IT Park, Hyderabad (2003) Hotel Akriti, Noida (2009) Hospitals
Magarpatta Cyber City IT Park, Pune (2003) Jaypee Greens, Noida (2009) Godrej Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2003)
Hallmark Foundation IT Park (2003) Pullman Hotel (2010) Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (2006)
Wipro IT Park, Hyderabad (2004) Novotel Hotel, Mumbai (2010)
L&T Cyber IT Park, Bangalore (2004) Oil & Gas Plants
Wipro IT Park, Bangalore (2004) Educational Institutions and Laboratories L&T Gas Rejection Project (2005)
TCS IT Park, Kolkata (2005) Cipla R&D Lab, Mumbai (2005)
Jasmin Infotech IT Park (2007) Welinkar Institute, Mumbai (2005) Electricity Generation Plant
GKS Technology IT Park (2007) International School, Bangalore (2005) BARC, Kalpakkam (2009)
Wipro Data Center, Mysore (2009) International Business School,
Bangalore (2005) Other Countries having Henikwon SCM
Offices & Commercial Buildings IMTMA, Bangalore (2006) Busduct installations
MTNL Charkop, Mumbai (2002) BARC, Mumbai (2006) Algeria
Vyasya Bank (2002) Jubliant Organisys R&D Lab., Mysore (2009) Bangladesh
Godrej Towers, Mumbai (2003) IIT Powai, Mumbai (2009) Bahrain
State Bank of India (2004) RRCAT, Indore (2009) China
HSBC Bank, Hyderabad (2004) Chile
ITPL, Bangalore (2004) Shopping Centers Egypt
MTNL, Delhi (2002) Safal Fruit and Vegetable - Hong Kong
Indian Overseas Bank (2005) Auction Market (2002) Indonesia
HSBC Bank, Kolkata (2005) Sahara, Gurgaon (2004) Iran
World Bank (2005) Inorbit Mall, Mumbai (2006) Ireland
Dell Computers, Bangalore (2005) Ascendas Mall, Bangalore (2009) Japan
EGL Signature Fidelity - Lulu International Shopping Mall (2009) Malaysia
Manyatha, Bangalore (2005) Phoenix Mall, Mumbai (2009) Maldives
White Field Palms, Bangalore (2005) Mexico
DMRC, Delhi (2005) Assembly Lines Mauritius
Sales Tax Building, Mumbai (2005) MICO, Nasik (2000) Myanmar
Sahara, Lonavala (2005) Technova Imaging System, Mumbai (2000) Nigeria
Sahara Grace, Mumbai (2005) BSES, Delhi (2000) Philippines
Power Plaza (2005) Hyundai, Chennai (2004) Pakistan
Uppal, Delhi (2005) MICO, Bangalore (2005) Romania
R&R Tech (2006) Jubliant Organisys, Mysore (2005) Sri Lanka
HCL, Bangalore (2006) Nokia Mobile Phone Facility, Chennai (2005) Singapore
IMTMA Exhibition Center, Renault Nissan Automotive, Chennai (2009) Thailand
Bangalore (2006) Daimler, Chennai (2009) Taiwan
VP Stadium, Mumbai (2006) Turkmenistan
IBM Manyatha, Bangalore (2007) Industries UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai,
Astra Infonet, Bangalore (2007) SSG, Chennai (2000) Qatar, Sharjah, Kuwait,
Ascendas Park, Chennai (2008) Vishnu Prayang (2005) Saudi Arabia, Oman, etc.)
ANZ Manyata Embassy Park, Seepz++ Andheri, Mumbai (2005) UK
Bangalore (2008) American Power Conversion (2006) Vietnam
Premier L.T. Parks Pvt. Ltd. (2009) Perlos, Chennai (2007)
TATA Power Project Intelenet (2009) Moog Controls (2007)
Marine Electrical, Mumbai (2009) RPG Raychem, Pune (2008)
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