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1 MNS
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S Design & Components
1.1 Switchboard
Construction
MNS
i
S as part of the ABB Low Voltage
Switchgear solution uses the well proven ABB
MNS standard design aspects. MNS aspects
described in this section are fully applicable to
MNS
i
S.
MNS system is a verified design in accordance
with IEC61439-1/-2.
The consistent application of the modular
principle both in electrical and mechanical design
as well as the use of standardized components
allows its flexible and compact design.
Depending on operating and environmental
conditions different design levels are offered.
Notable system advantages with regard to
design aspects:
Compact, space-saving design
Easy project and detail engineering
through standardised components
Verified design acc. IEC 61439-1/-2
Earthquake-, vibration- and shock-proof
designs are available
Easy retrofitting without the need for
switchgear de-energizing
Maintenance-free busbar construction
High operational reliability and availability
Optimum personal protection
1.1.1 Functional
separation
The switchboard is divided into vertical and
horizontal compartments thus separating different
functional areas.
As even power cabling and control wiring are
strictly separated within MNS
iS
, the switch-
board is structured as follows:
Figure 1 Functional areas: Incomer and MCC
1. Equipment compartment
All equipment, including the standard motor
starter modules M
Start
or feeder modules
M
Feed
in withdrawable design, is situated
therein. The compartment can be divided in
horizontal and vertical sub compartments.
2. Control cable compartment
Contains the integrated control devices
M
Control
, control cables and terminals.
3. Power cable compartment
Contains power cables and connection units.
4. Busbar compartment
Contains the MNS main busbar system and
distribution bars. The distribution bars are
embedded in the Multifunction Separation Wall
(MFW) which is located between the Equipment
compartment and the Busbar compartment
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ABB MNS
i
S System Setup & Operation Quick Guide / System Release 6.0 – Rev.2 / Aug. 2011