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Product Catalogue

IBAR HX Range

HX Tap-Offs

2 Contents

1 Introduction 3

2 Tap-offs Overview 4-5

3 Tap-off Connection Detail 6-7

4 Tap-off Internals 8

5 Installation 9

6 Technical Detail 10-11

7 Functional Devices 12-13

8 Metering 14

9 PMS / DCIM Integration 15

10 iControl Integration 15

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Ref: IBAR-HXTO-CATPublished 21/10/14Revision 1.0.1Author: AB

1 - IntroductionA truly end to end solution

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HX Tap-offs are part of the IBAR HX range of high power busbar trunking systems.

HXA/HXC utilise a sandwich arrangement of individually insulated busbars (using a specialist epoxy resin coating)which are contained within a unique two piece, IP55 rated, Aluminium trunking / housing.

The HX range is available with a HDHC Copper (99.9%) BS EN 13601 or 6101 Aluminium conductor.

About IBAR

IBAR (EMEA) Ltd is part of the Mardix Group of companies.

The IBAR range of power distribution busbar trunking system products has been developed to meet the growing demands of the critical power industry.

Employing innovative designs to improve performance and reduce costs we have invested in the best available technologies to ensure our finished product is of the highest quality.

Our highly skilled engineering teams and applications engineers can tailor a solution to meet even the most demanding requirements.

IBAR employs more than 45 years of leading-edge experience incorporating all the quality, reliability and innovation for which our group is renowned.

All IBAR product is manufactured within the UK to the latest British Standards (BS EN 61439-6).

From small scale to multi million pound projects, we hope you will make IBAR your first choice for busbar.

Tap-offs can be installed on to IBAR Distribution Busbar at any suitable tap-off location point. Tap-offs are typically used on vertical rising mains within multi-storey buildings to distribute power to each floor/area, the tap-off can be used to directly feed equipment or final circuits via a PDU or Distribution Board.

Distribution busbar and tap-offs are also common place within manufacturing / industrial environments where shop floor layouts are dynamically changed to meet the current production demands.

IBAR tap-offs incorporate a unique quick connectTM actuation system that automatically operates the IP4X tap-off point shutters (tap-off points are IP55 rated whilst the covers are in place). The tap-off is simply positioned onto the busbar at a tap-off location and the levered operation clamps the unit ensuring correct engagement every time. Once the installation is complete the tap off cannot be removed, or the door opened, whilst the tap-off circuit breaker is in the ON position.

The IBAR’s standard range of tap-offs is available with options for all major component manufacturer’s protective devices such as;

• Schneider Electric• ABB• Terasaki• Siemens

Our range of tap-offs include a fully welded steel enclosure and feature multiple cable glanding plates and fully shrouded neutral and protected-earth bars. All tap-off doors and breaker connection shrouds feature ‘Mardix Thermagrid’ technology to facilitate safe thermal imaging of the circuit breaker and connections whilst live.

Tap-offs are available with options for environmental and power monitoring including MID (Ofgem) approved meters, which can be fully integrated within a head-end ENMS, SCADA or DCIM system (i.e. Mardix IMS).

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4 2 - Tap-offs Overview

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3 - Tap-off Connection DetailTap-off location in fully locked off state (padlock and security bolt)

Close-up of tap-off location with IP55 cover hinged down / removed

IP4X shutter mechanism

Optionalsecurity padlock

Safety sprung shutter opened(NB: For visualisation purposes only)

Tap-off locator pins

IP55 coverSecurity fixing(fitted as standard)

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Tap-off showing rear connections and tap-off location shutter actuating blades

Close-up of copper connecting spring clamps and tap-off location shutter actuators

Precision moulded tap-off location shutter actuators

Tap-off locator pin guideand locked final pin position

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4 - Tap-off Internals8

Current Transducers (CTs)

MotorisedMCCBThermal Imaging

Grids

Meter / CT Fuses

CT Shorting Links

Case EarthConnection Tab

Circuit Breaker Connection Busbar

Copper ConnectionBusbar Tabs

CableGlanding Plate

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5 - InstallationIBAR HX range Tap-off boxes have been designed to be easily installed utilising a unique actuation system.

First the tap-off location cover on the busbar is opened(removing any security fixings) the tap-off circuit breaker is turned to the off position and then the tap-off box outer door is removed (un-coupling any in-door meters / controls). This allows the actuating handle to be raised, the busbar tap-off location pins can then enter the locating mechanism on the tap-off box.

Once correctly located the actuating handle is lowered which draws the tap-off assembly in toward the tap-off location point, the tap-off box shutter actuators open the safety sprung shutters on the busbar tap-off location allowing the sprung clamps to access the busbar tabs. The case earth connection is made first, followed by the integral conductors.

Any cabling can then be terminated via the integral glanding plates (or via optional built-in plug sockets), then following succesful testing / commissioning procedures the door can be replaced and the circuit breaker closed.

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Typical Arrangement (100-250A)

Typical Arrangement (400-630A)

100-250A Tap-off Unit 400-630A Tap-off Unit Configurations

10 6 - Technical Details

Tap-off Units

Plug-in style tap-off units are used to quickly and easily distribute power to loads or secondary distribution systems e.g. other busbar or PDUs etc.

IBAR tap-offs incorporate a unique quick connectTM actuation system that automatically operates the IP4X tap-off point shutters (tap-off points are IP55 rated whilst the covers are in place).

The tap-off is simply positioned onto the busbar at a tap-off location and the levered operation clamps the unit ensuring correct engagement every time. Once the installation is complete the tap off cannot be removed, or the door opened, whilst the tap-off circuit breaker is in the ON position.

The tap-off points are made from durable, self-extinguishing, halogen free performance polymers with padlock rings on the hinged cover to enable additional security if required. Moisture, dust and dirt are prevented ingress to IP55 whilst the covers are closed and whilst a tap-off unit is connected.

The plug-in tap-offs are interchangeable between busbar systems provided the configuration is the same.

Safety and operation of MCCB style tap-offs

• Units cannot be plugged in or out with door closed• Units can only be fitted in the correct orientation to suit the phase

rotation of the bar• Earth make first and break last through an extended earth contact

design• No live parts accessible when door open (IP2X)• Door cannot be opened with MCCB in ON position (MCCB type dependent)

Characteristics

• IP55 as standard with no accessories required.• Standard MCCB units are fitted with fixed, front connected devices with

extended rotary handles.• Fully welded construction for maximum rigidity• Standard glanding areas on end and sides of box directly opposite the

incoming MCCB terminals.• Available with galvanised steel or aluminium gland plates (G or A)

Options

• Cable spreader boxes for side or end entry• Metering for landlord applications, MID (Ofgem) approved• BMS Monitoring of breaker status and/or metering• Remote open/close of MCCB• Fused Switches• Integral socket arrangements with fixed or whip type sockets.• Integrated distribution boards• Choice of standard RAL colour finishes

100-250A Tap-off Unit

Tap-off Rat ing (Amps) Slot s Required A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) Weight (kg)

100 1 580 310 294 34250 1 580 310 294 36400 1 829 360 329 45630 1 829 360 329 47

7 - Functional Devices12

Example Functional Devices

ABB Tmax

Tmax family is now available as a complete range of moulded case circuit-breakers up to 1600 A.

With the same frame size, the circuit-breakers in the Tmax family, are available with different breaking capacities and different rated uninterrupted currents.

The electric arc interruption system used on the Tmax circuit-breakers allows the short-circuit currents of very high value to be interrupted extremely rapidly.

The considerable opening speed of the contacts, the dynamic blasting action carried out by the magnetic field and the structure of the arcing chamber contribute to extinguishing the arc in the shortest possible time, notably limiting the value of the specific let-through energy I2t and the current peak.

The Tmax T4, T5 and T6 circuit-breakers can be equipped either with TMF, TMD, TMG or TMA thermomagnetic trip units, MA magnetic only trip units or electronic trip units.

Schneider ElectricCompact NSX 100-630A

The Compact NSX combines intelligent metering and monitoring with impeccable protective functions.

Features include:

• Five breaking performances from 36 to 150 kA at 415 V

• Isolation with positive break indication

• Large range of electronic and thermal-magnetic protections

• Earth leakage protection by associated Vigi Module

• Measure of main electrical values: I, U, P, E, THD, f, CosF

• Wide range of common auxiliaries and accessories interchangeable on site

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Example Functional Devices

Socomec FuserblocFuse combination switches up to 1250A

Fuserbloc are manually operated multipolar fuse combination switches. They make andbreak on load and provide safety isolation and protection against overcurrent for any lowvoltage electrical circuit.

Features include:

• High breaking capacity: Protection against overloads and shortcircuits thanks to high breaking capacity fuses (100 kA rms)

• Positive break indication

• Complete isolation of the fuse with double breaking per pole (top and bottom of fuse)

• Mechanical or electronic fuse melting detection system (see DDMM or FMD).

Schneider ElectricActi-9 Isobar B type 3 phase distribution

Tap-offs can also be supplied with a fully integrated final circuit pan assembly typically up to 12way triple pole / 36way single pole.

Options for metering of the main supply / split board or final circuits are also available.

Fully shroudedneutral bars

Wide range of incomers

Fully shroudedconnections

Standard, meter ready, split metered and multi service options

Fully encapsulatedbusbar system

Conversion of any outgoing way in to neutral

Wide range of add-onauxiliaries, e.g. shunttrips, auxiliary switches,add-on earth leakagemodules, etc

Interlock to prevent operation unless device is fitted

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Example Metering Options

Metering Options

Schneider Electric - PM5110

The PowerLogic PM5110 power meter are the new benchmark in affordable, precision metering. The ideal fit for high-end cost management applications, providing the measurement capabilities needed to allocate energy usage, perform tenant metering and sub-billing, pin-point energy savings, optimise equipment efficiency and utilisation, and perform a high level assessment of the power quality in an electrical network.

Schneider Electric - PM5111

The PM5111 offers Class 0.5S for active energy metering and compliance to regulations EN50470-1/3 (MID), IEC 61557-12, IEC 62053-21/22 and IEC 62053-23.

Schneider Electric - iEM3255

More than just kWh meters, the iEM3255 meter provides a full view of energy consumption with full four-quadrant measurement of active and reactive energy delivered. Additionally, extensive real-time measurements (V, I, P, PF) give users greater detail on their energy usage, and where required support of multiple tariffs gives customers the flexibility to match the billing structure of their utility.

The iEM3255 offers Class 0.5S for active energy metering and compliance to regulations EN50470-1/3 (MID), IEC 61557-12, IEC 62053-21/22 and IEC 62053-23.

Ethernet Comms Modules

Typically required one per every twenty two devices. Each ethernet gateway requires only a single ethernet cable (fibre also available) wiring back to a network switch for integration.

Typically the uplink connection to the installations meter / PMS / BMS network is made via an ethernet switch within the source switchboard or other suitable SCADA / PMS outstation panel.

MID APPROVED

MID APPROVED

Metering and control options can be built into the IBAR HX range tap-off boxes to enable remote (PLC) management of motorised breakers in load-shedding activities or to provide requisite monitoring or MID approved tenant metering for landlord’s billing requirements.

Breaker status’ / power consumption data can be incorporated within SCADA / Power Managementhead end systems.

Metering solutions are inclusive of all major meter manufacturers such as Schneider Electric, Janitza, Socomec, ABB and Autometers etc.

The IBAR HX range of distribution busbar trunking solutions can also be supplied with optional integrated Modbus and/or Ethernet comms channel.

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Part No.

HXC-16-4P-PF-ST

Serial No.21347/001/14/001 B01

Current [InA]1600

Voltage [Ue]690

Frequency [fn]50

RMS Fault [lcw]65

IP Rating55

# Bars / Poles4 / TP&N

Neutral Rating100%

Earth Rating100% PE CASE

Complies WithBS EN 61439-6

Designed and Made in Britain by IBAR (EMEA) Ltd

Unit 1, Westmorland Business Park, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NS, UK.

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iControl CloudTM

Service Tag

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159 - PMS / DCIM Integration

10 - iControl Cloud IntegrationEvery IBAR tap-off is fitted with an iControl Cloud tag, this enables tap-offs to be referenced within a particular busbar run together with arrangement drawings, commissioning reports and lifecycle servicing reports to be uploaded and retained for the life of the asset.

iControl Cloud can be extended to include any other asset, full details are available online at;

www.icontrol-cloud.com

Tap-off metering and control data can be fully integrated into Mardix’s range of scalable monitoring and control solutions. These systems are designed to meet the challenges which facilities managers in critical power and cost sensitive environments face. The right tools transform data into information and provide you with everything you need to cut energy costs, avoid downtime, and optimise equipment usage.

Each tap-off can be fully proven within the head end system during factory testing stages, saving time on-site.

Key benefits

• Globally leading dedicated power quality and energy management software

• Collect system-wide data from: PowerLogic ION series power quality analysers and meters, Micrologic trip units, and Sepam protection relays

• View real-time and historical data, status and alarms

• Pre-configured and custom reports / trending

• Power quality analysis and compliance reporting to international standards (IEC 61000-4-30, EN50160)

• Fully installed, commissioned, tested and life cycle supported systems by dedicated specialist engineers

Once integrated within a PMS system the tap-off metering data can be integrated within Mardix imsTM Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system. Tap-offs featuring sub-metering or final circuit monitoring solutions can be interrogated via the single web based interface and used in capacity planning operations.

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