background image

E M A X  LI N K  2  A B B R E V I ATE D   

LV  S W I TC H G E A R  A P P L I C AT I O N  G U I D E

3

— 

Table of contents

General description

Product description

General information

Section weight

 

Assembly construction

Structure description

Cubicle/device label

Section arrangement

Busbar compartments

Bus phases

10 

Bus ratings and sizes

10 

Horizontal neutral bus (optional feature)

10 

Ground bar

11 

Vertical distribution busbar

11 

Device compartment

11 

Section and location numbering

11 

Device location numbering

12 Wireways

Installation guidelines

13 

Installation location requirements

14 Preparation
14 

Section installation sequence

14 

Install and connect shipping splits

14 

Position shipping splits

14 

Connect sections

15 

Splice horizontal busbars

17 

Attach switchgear to floor

17 

Attach overhead lifting device

18 

Raise lift device

18 

Align wheels

18 

Push device off the forklift

18 

Operating the overhead lifting device

19 

Connect cable and wiring

21 

Direct connections to main sections

21 

Connect between horizontal and vertical wireways

21 

Connect control wiring between sections

22 

Inspect busbars

22 

Exterior metal damage repair

22 

Maintenance schedule

23 

Semi-annual inspection

23 

Annual inspection

23 

18-to-36-month inspection

24 

Torque fasteners

24 

Torque table

Summary of Contents for Emax Link 2 UR 1558

Page 1: ... APPLICATION GUIDE Emax Link 2 Abbreviated Low voltage metal enclosed drawout switchgear ...

Page 2: ...2 EMA X LINK 2 ABBREVIATED LV SWITCHGE AR APPLIC ATION GUIDE ...

Page 3: ...13 Installation location requirements 14 Preparation 14 Section installation sequence 14 Install and connect shipping splits 14 Position shipping splits 14 Connect sections 15 Splice horizontal busbars 17 Attach switchgear to floor 17 Attach overhead lifting device 18 Raise lift device 18 Align wheels 18 Push device off the forklift 18 Operating the overhead lifting device 19 Connect cable and wir...

Page 4: ...pping handling and installation A lineup may include more than one shipping split depending on the configuration Each vertical section is divided into several areas The instrumentation device compartment in the front of the section the bus compartment in the middle and the cable compartment for the end terminal connections at the back The front compartment within a section can be divided into smal...

Page 5: ...A 65kA 85kA E4 2 Rated current 800A 1200A 1600A 2000A 2500A 3200A Interrupting ratings rated voltage 65kA 85kA 100kA 240V 65kA 85kA 100kA 480V 65kA 85kA 100kA 600V Rated short time current 65kA 85kA 100kA E6 2 Rated current 4000A 5000A Interrupting ratings rated voltage 85kA 100kA 240V 85kA 100kA 480V 85kA 100kA 600V Rated short time current 85kA 100kA Environmental conditions Enclosure rating NEM...

Page 6: ...osed in a covering to protect them from atmospheric conditions during shipment however the covering is not suitable for storage outdoors For instructions regarding the various components refer to the manual associated with each product Crate dimensions H x W x D Number of sections in shipping block By selection width Section depth 72 84 One 18 22 30 24 X 78 28 X 78 36 X 78 24 X 90 28 X 90 36 X 90 ...

Page 7: ...631 kgs 5000A 38 0 in 965 mm 2207 lbs 1002 kgs 2344 lbs 1064 kgs Main Tie Main section 1200A 18 0 in 457 mm 1314 lbs 597 kgs 1340 lbs 608 kgs 2000A 22 0 in 559 mm 1807 lbs 820 kgs 1831 lbs 831 kgs 3200A 30 0 in 762 mm 2408 lbs 1093 kgs 2442 lbs 1109 kgs 5000A 38 0 in 965 mm 3663 lbs 1663 kgs 3800 lbs 1725 kgs Feeder section 3x1200A 18 0 in 457 mm 1375 lbs 624 kgs 1401 lbs 636 kgs 3x2000A 22 0 in 5...

Page 8: ...m the top bottom and sides of the equipment Lifting angles are provided to allow lifting by crane Cubicle device label Each cubicle and device are prominently labeled to display approval agency marking Section arrangement Vertical sections are composed of the following three main compartments 1 Device compartment Composed of up to four vertical locations that house the installed devices which are ...

Page 9: ... various configurations depending on the current rating Horizontal busbars Bus phases The horizontal busbar is located at the bottom of each section The phase arrangement of 3 phase horizontal busbar and vertical busbars is A B C from top to bottom or left to right as viewed from the front The busbar systems are installed in the lower level busbar compartment The tie busing will be installed at th...

Page 10: ...al tin plated copper Bus ratings and sizes Horizontal neutral bus optional feature When required a 100 rated neutral horizontal busbar is provided in the busbar compartment above the lower A phase horizontal busbar For 4 wire systems that have no line to neutral load requirements an incoming neutral connection point can be provided to facilitate the power system grounding connection but without ne...

Page 11: ...e switches In addition to the standard items listed above instrument compartments may also include ammeters voltmeters high resistance grounds HRGs potential transformers and relays These instruments can be installed inside the compartments or on the front of the instrument compartment door Section and location numbering Each section is sequentially numbered as the general arrangement drawings are...

Page 12: ... accessibility Cable compartment may have an optional cable support structure which is adjustable in vertical and horizontal position Top horizontal wireway The Top wireway provides the space for interconnection wiring and is covered by a steel hinged door secured by a bolted cover Top horizontal wireway Bottom horizontal wireway The bottom horizontal wireway is covered by a steel bolted cover and...

Page 13: ...se frame that is either embedded in the concrete floor or rests on a false floor on supports The floor must be straight and level to in 6 mm over the entire length of the line up Prepare proper openings in the floor wall and ceiling for cables conductors pipes bars and ventilation in accordance with the construction drawings provided Allow at least 2 5 ft 750 mm from the top of the highest section...

Page 14: ...able on the horizontal bussing Install and connect shipping splits Note Diagrams showing the location of fasteners and the appropriate torque values are included in the Torque Table section of this manual Installation guidelines Position shipping splits Remove the shipping splits from their pallets or skids If you need to support a multiple section shipping split at the base after removing it from...

Page 15: ...A and on the left hand side for phases B and C of each section Slide the splice links to the right or left to connect the bus to the adjacent section 1 After installing and connecting the shipping splits connect the main horizontal bus splice links and tighten the hardware to the specified torque Splice kits supplied from the factory are installed on the right hand side for neutral and phase A and...

Page 16: ...if provided You must splice the horizontal ground bus between adjacent sections in the cable compartment Splice links are provided on the right hand side of each section for neutral and Phase A and on the left hand side for Phases B C and the ground The links may be loosened and bridged to the adjacent section Note The holes at the ends of all busbars ensure adequate adjustment within the required...

Page 17: ...tructions To attach the lifting device 1 Remove the carriage stop from one end of the lineup Remove carriage stop 2 Loosen all rails for the overhead lift device and mount the locator plates Note that the plates have round bosses that mate with holes in the rails 3 Adjust the rails as required to loosely secure the locator plates in place with the bosses in their mating holes N O I T C E S B B E L...

Page 18: ...head lift device off the forklift onto the rails Test the continuous movement of the overhead lift device If the movement is correct reinstall the carriage stop bracket Operating the overhead lifting device Observe the following requirements when operating the circuit breaker lifting device The wheels must be properly set on track Do not depend upon the drum attachment to support the full breaker ...

Page 19: ... phase 18 22 30 38 800 4 X1 4 NA 3 24 18 22 30 38 1200 3 X1 4 NA 3 24 18 22 30 38 1600 4 X1 4 1 3 24 18 22 30 38 2000 4 X1 4 1 3 24 E4 2 breaker connection table 1600A 3200A Section width inches Continuous current Run backs sizes Number of lamination Number of lug pad phase Number of holes per phase 18 22 30 38 800 4 X1 4 NA 3 24 18 22 30 38 1200 3 X1 4 NA 3 24 18 22 30 38 1600 4 X1 4 1 3 24 18 22...

Page 20: ...ale 1 5 Detail B Scale 1 5 Space for Control cable Space for Power cable conduit Bottom top entry Section depth Conduit space depth Distance to bus compartment Distance between base channels A B C D 72 00 20 75 29 00 29 10 84 00 32 75 41 00 41 10 Section width Conduit space width Distance between anchor holes E F G 18 00 14 00 10 41 22 00 18 00 14 41 31 00 26 00 22 41 38 00 34 00 30 41 ...

Page 21: ... horizontal wireway are dedicated to control wires The horizontal wireway enables running control wiring between sections Connect between horizontal and vertical wireways There are openings available between the vertical locations A B C D for control wiring Openings are 2 5 in 63 5 mm in diameter Connect control wiring between sections The device compartment segregation walls have openings to conn...

Page 22: ...n equipment usage and the operating environment Perform a visual inspection front and rear to see that there is no evidence of loose parts warping or undue vibration Take steps to remedy any deficiencies of this nature that may appear Keep the assembly dry Cover to prevent moisture from dripping on the equipment Do not block vents Installation guidelines There are hazards of electrical shocks and ...

Page 23: ... prone to overheating Open all hinged panels and remove all bolted panels Clean insulation thoroughly Withdraw and clean all drawout components Clean the stationary portion of the switchgear by wiping with a clean cloth Compressed dry air is useful for cleaning inaccessible areas Remove covers of all panel devices where possible Check wiring for secure connections Clean contacts on relays and swit...

Page 24: ...max Link 2 LV switchgear torque table Union Description Screw English ft lbs Splice kit connections Breaker connections Run ins run backs to E1 2 breaker 3 8 16 33 Run ins run backs to E2 2 breaker 3 8 16 33 Run ins run backs to E4 2 breaker 1 2 13 78 Run ins run backs to E6 2 breaker 1 2 13 78 Bus bar ground connections Run ins to vertical riser 1 2 13 78 L connection to vertical riser 1 2 13 78 ...

Page 25: ... Hex head bolt nut Torque 40 50 lb ft 1 2 13 Hex head bolt nut Torque 40 50 lb ft 3 8 16 Hex head bolt nut Torque 20 25 lb ft 3 8 16 Hex head bolt nut Torque 20 25 lb ft 1 2 13 Hex head bolt nut Torque 40 50 lb ft 1 2 13 Hex head bolt nut Torque 40 50 lb ft 1 4 20 Tread forming screw Torque 4 6 lb ft Top horizontal wireway door Top plate Lifting angles Bottom plate 1 4 20 Hex head bolt nut Torque ...

Page 26: ...d to purchase orders the agreed particulars shall prevail ABB Inc does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for potential errors or possible lack of information in this document We reserve all rights in this document and in the subject matter and illustrations contained therein Any reproduction disclosure to third parties or utilization of its contents in whole or in parts is forbidden without...

Reviews: