Merlin Gerin LV Switchgear, Fusegear & Electrical Distribution
Merlin Gerin LV Switchgear, Fusegear & Electrical Distribution
Merlin Gerin LV Switchgear, Fusegear & Electrical Distribution
Contents
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Introduction
In addition, when it comes to safety, Merlin Gerin feeder pillars are second
to none. Safety as a minimum is to IPXXB standards, this means that
even an operator is protected from potentially live conductors during
normal service conditions.
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Introduction
Reduces cabling
Requiring no external housing, outdoor feeder pillars are compact in
footprint size and can be installed closer to the point of demand. This
reduces substantially the length of cable runs and sizes required, which
is often a dominant cost during installation. The associated level of
expensive circuit protection can also be lower. As an added benefit for
the end user, operational costs are cut because shorter cables mean
lower losses.
All of which makes the robust enclosure, vandal proof and weatherproof
for reliable operation in all environmental conditions.
Fault make and load break switching can be safely performed by less
experienced operators, thanks to its ASTA-certified switching. The
switching utilises the fully transferable independent manual switching
mechanism, which, to ensure safety, is the only way that the fuse carrier
can be switched on or off. A fully interlocked design ensures correct
operation and switching does not depend on the skill of the operator, or
the speed with which the handle is turned.
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SAIF - Heavy duty cut-out range
The fully insulated design eliminates the need for direct earthing of the
cut out enclosure therefore facilitating flexibility in system earthing.
Flexible cabling arrangements allow for ring or radial systems, single or
multi-core cables, aluminium or copper conductors.
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Shielded fusegear
The fuseway design fully segregates the main busbars and each outgoing
circuit. Individual moulded phase shrouds provide easy access to cable
terminations whilst ensuring protection from the adjacent live circuits.
*All work on equipment that may be live must be carried out in complete compliance with the
electricity at work regulations and all safety procedures must be observed.
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Shielded heavy duty cut-out
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NS Feeder Pillar
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Opus - Operator Protection Upgradeable Safety
Feeder pillar
Transformer mounted or
freestanding. The outdoor
weatherproof enclosure can
be equipped with up to 14
Opus range outgoing
circuits.
Fuseboards
Fully shrouded to provide
IPXXB operator protection
from live conductors, a
fuseboard can be either
transformer, wall
or floor mounted, even part
of a MV/LV substation or
kiosk interior.
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Opus - Operator Protection Upgradeable Safety
Incoming disconnector
Off-load disconnector used to provide a
visible point of isolation from the incoming
transformer supply.
Operator protection from live conductors to
IPXXB in closed, open and transitional
positions.
Special insulated tool to operate the
Current transformers
disconnector.
The disconnector and
Disconnector and insulated handle fully switch disconnectors
accommodate an optional
interlocked to ensure that the disconnector integral CT for incoming
cannot be left in a transient position. load monitoring. The current
transformers are
Optional integral current transformers for encapsulated in epoxy resin
within moulded cases and
monitoring transformer load. comply with IEC 60185.
Vertical and horizontal configurations Test certificates indicating
ratio error and phase angle
available as either three pole or three pole are available upon request
for classes 1.0 and 0.5.
and neutral assemblies
Neutral link is rated at 50% that of the
phase rating as standard, full size
neutrals available upon request.
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Other Merlin Gerin public distribution products
Outdoor enclosures
Standard colour finish is dark grey to BS 381C although other colours are
available as an option.
The cubicles floor mounted and for indoor use only with the optional kit
for a fault free busbar connection to the Merlin Gerin Prisma range of
indoor switchboard. The circuit breaker use the micrologic control units
common across all ratings above 800A for protection and also includes a
local external trip button and padlock facilities to prevent the breaker from
being reset and switched 'On'.
Direct connection
to Prisma Plus
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MODE - Multiple Occupancy Distribution Equipment
Bespoke panel builders have traditionally served the distribution market, 300 amp 6 way MODE box
Safety has been considered a high priority in the MODE design and
operators are protected to IPXXB with the door open.
The MODE range use house service cut outs to BS 7657 for ratings of up
to 100A and for larger supplies over 100A the mode range can
accommodate several shielded fuseways for the outgoing distribution
circuits. The incoming supply can be provided from an externally mounted
heavy duty cut-out for requirements up to 200A, or via an integral
Shielded fuseway for ratings up to 500A.
Just four unit types, in three ratings, provide the 13 variants covering from
200A 6-single pole 100A ways up to a 500A 60-single pole 100A ways.
The 500A version is also available as standard with a dual incoming and
outgoing shielded fuseway and up to 30-single poles 100A ways for
distribution or incoming shielded fuseway and up to 12-single pole 200A
ways and 3-single pole 100A ways for a landlord supply.
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Package substations
Unit substations
Padmount substations
One-stop engineered package substation
Fast-Trans substations
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Further information
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Schneider Electric Ltd - Merlin Gerin LV switchgear
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MGLV 5488 V.3 DEC 2006