Bus Duct / Bus Ways (Metabar & Isobar)

Bus Duct / Bus ways
(Metabar & Isobar)

IPD Group Ltd. © Copyright 2017
APPLICATION
SELECTION RANGE:
METABAR ISOBAR
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IPD Industrial Products is an Australian owned leading

manufacturer & distributor of a wide variety of low
voltage electrical, lighting, energy management and
industrial control products for the Australian Industry.
IPD traces its beginnings to the General Electric Company Ltd of

England, founded in 1886. The history of GEC can be found on
our website “About Us”. Over the years, the company
integrated the major electrical businesses of GEC, English
Electric, Marconi, WT Henley, Elliot Bros and A.E.I to comprise
Sandwich Isolated Phase Busducts
one of the most extensive and diverse electrical engineering (Low-Impedance) (11~38kV 100w 30000A)
and manufacturing organisations in the world. (400~6600A)
(upto 1.0kV)
In 1956, English Electric company opened its operation at
Regents Park in Sydney, and since then has provided
employment and training to thousands of people in the
Australian electrical industry. Today the business is a much
changed and diverse organisation, renamed IPD Group
Limited subsequent to the management buyout in 2005 and is
proudly a 100% Australian owned, managed and operated
company.
C&S Electric specialise in the design & manufacture of

busducts / busways and are managed in Australia by IPD.
All the range of busducts are well designed and thoroughly Air Insulated Segregated Phase Busduct
tested in line with IEC 61439-6. Both IPD & C&S Electric are (125~2000A) (3.3kV ~ 33kV)
accredited to ISO 9001:2008. (upto 1.0kV) (upto 5000A)
IPD designs and manufactures a large range of products

specifically suited to Australia. Our engineering team develops,
tests and certifies equipment ensuring conformity to Australian
and International standards delivering the highest customer
satisfaction.
You can find all IPD product catalogues, technical source

material, CAD blocks, reference material, specification and test
certification on our knowledge based website;
www.ipdgroup.com.au.
We welcome you to our business and look forward to being a

partner of choice. Lighting Non Segregated Phase Busduct
(125~40A) (415V ~1.1kV)
(500V AC)
Michael Sainsbury
CEO
BUSDUCT
Busduct is a system of distributing electric power using copper or aluminium busbars with suitable
enclosures to prevent the busducts from getting damaged from foreign bodies.
Busbars are now becoming irreplaceable simply because of the convenience and safety factor. While
using traditional cables, the cost of cabling and trunking and the time taken for installation is much
higher than busbars.
Installing busbars over conventional cabling has a range of advantages some of which are mentioned below:
DESIGN: HEAT ABSORPTION:

Busbars have a compact design through which compressed flat Since the design is compact and has a metal casing with well-defined
conductors can pass through the enclosure. Due to the compact surface, busbars can absorb heat generated during transmissions and
design, busbars require lesser space than traditional cabling systems distribution of electricity in the walls of the enclosure. Their system of
and this is a major advantage when thousands of amperes cooling is much better than traditional cabling system.
of electricity need to be transmitted.
FLEXIBILITY: BETTER RESISTANCE:

Busbars are more flexible in nature compared to cables in the sense Busbars have rigid design elements and hence have better
that it can be used in any kind of structure with any configuration. resistance than cables, especially in case of short circuits. Busbars
They are easily modifiable and hence the addition of an extra room have a minimum distance between the conductors which in turn
or building can be easily done. Busbars can also be relocated without reduces the induction of resistance. Busbars also have a thin and
much capital expenditure. flat tire which helps in optimal distribution of density of current and in
turn reduces resistance. Due to lower levels of density, voltage loss is
much lower than cables for the same length.
REDUCED LOSS OF ENERGY: LOWER ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD:

Busbars have lower resistance than cables. Hence the loss of energy Due to the compact design and the steel shell, a comparatively lower
due to transmission and distribution is lower in Busbars. Busbars electromagnetic field is created around a Busbar as compared to a
also have a limited growth of reactive power to operate compared cable. Hence, high loads of 4000 ampere to 5000 ampere can
to cable systems. eas i l y be c r eat ed n ear t he dat a c abl es w hic h is fre e from
electromagnetic interference.
LENGTH INDEPENDANCY : EASE OF DISTRIBUTION:

In case of traditional cables connecting a phase with high amperage, Busbars help in easy, efficient and safe distribution of line with the
the length of the cables varies both on location and connection. But in junction boxes in places where they are required. Moreover, the
case of Busbars, the difference of length is eliminated since they have location data junction boxes can be changed whenever and
the parameters of active and inductive resistance to ensure that the where-ever in the future. The junction boxes can be easily increased in
load on each phase is equal. the future as well with busbars.
STANDARD CELLS: SAFE AND SECURED:

Fully certified standard cells are an integral part of busbars which Busbars are fitted with a steel casing and cannot be damaged by
is meant to eliminate human error. Examples of such standard cell rodents as compared to cables.
include junction boxes and plugs. These are certified parts of busbars
which meet all kinds of safety standards.
Apart from these advantages, there are a variety of other benefits that busbars have over cables. With the network and distribution requirement grow-
ing day by day, traditional cables will soon be history and busbars will continue to gain importance.
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Metabar & Isobar Catalogue 2017 1
BUSDUCT / BUSWAYS VS. CABLES
S.No Busduct / Busways Cables
I Features:
Finishing is superior, hence adds to aesthetics of building. Improper laying of the cables may spoils the aesthetics
of building.
Power feeding to Multiple floor building can be done with Power tap off can be done from the single system installed..
single Bus-trunking system. Incase the load changes we have to just replace the Tap off
boxes of higher rating.
Power tap-off can be achieved from the single system in- Not possible. Additional cables need to be laid up to the
stalled. Incase the load changes, one may simply replace the particular floor.
Tap off boxes to higher ratings.
II Voltage Drop :
The voltage drop of bustrunking is less as compared to The voltage drop is more in cables.
cables.
III Structure :
Example for 3200A(Cu) dimensions : 151(w)x340(h) and Cables and supporting structure example for 700mm wide i.e.,
light in weight. cable tray etc. is very heavy and occupies more space.
Total run is made up of multiple elements which are joined As single lengths of multiple cables are installed, making them
together. Thus making the complete system maintenance maintenance non-friendly.
friendly.
Easy retrofitting of the elements is possible in case the Easy retrofitting of the element is not possible in case the location
location and the consumer load changes. and consumer load.
Totally enclosed, tamper-proof. Fit and forget system. Insulation can wear off with time. Can get damaged by rodents.
Has to be maintained on regular basis.
IV Degree of Protection :
IP54 for plug-in type, IP55/65 for feeder type. No protection as such.
V Enclosure :
It consists of busbars in a protective enclosure, including Cables are simply insulated with multiple layers of PVC.
straight lengths, fittings, devices and accessories.
High Short circuit strength & high fire protection. Low Short circuit strength & low fire protection.

BUSDUCT / BUSWAYS VS. CABLES
S.No Busduct / Busways Cables
VI Termination :
Direct termination through busbars. The method for cable termination is very cumbersome.
Termination is simple and easy. Additional supports are required to hold the cables inside the
panel.
Have a highly compact structure and can be bent up to 90 Cables are generally installed in bundles & with such cross sec-
degrees. tions they can not be bent tightly.
VII Time & cost consumption :
When sizing busbars the designer only needs to make calcu- It is necessary to protect each cable individually with a fuse and
lations on a single riser which reduces design time and costs. when laying the cables in bundles it is necessary to anchor them
properly so that they can withstand the electrodynamic forces
generated in the event of a short circuit. So, the designers have
to spend more time on calculations.
VIII Use of additional items :
No additional supports required. Heavy labor is required to lay the cables.
No extra holes/cutouts required. Holes to be made in the gland plate for fixing cable glands.
No cable tray required, supported on ceilings / walls. Cable tray or the digging of the trench is required to lay the
cables.
No special tools are required. Special tool are required for crimping the cable lugs.
Design verified switchgear assembly, limits defined in the Limits depend on the laying method and cable accumulation.
manufacturer’s catalogue. The derating factor must be determined / calculated.
IX Halogen Free :
Principally free from halogen. PVC cables are not free from halogen. Halogen-free cables are
very expensive.
X Damage by rodents :
Bus-bar systems cannot be damaged by rodents, this is Cables can be damaged by rodents.
prevented by the steel casing.

METABAR - SANDWICH BUSDUCT
Up to 1000V AC Three phase conductors and/or 50,100% protective

internal and isolated earth and 100 & 200% neutral
=Al-conductors range up to 5000A

=Cu-Conductors range up to 6300A
=DC application on request
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Compliance of standard IEC 61439 (1&6)
Busbar Arrangement Sandwich Type
Busbar Ratings Copper 630~6600A

Aluminum 400 ~5000A
3 phase + 50% Integral Ground Earth

3 phase + 100% Neutral + Integral Ground Earth
Busbar Configuration 3 phase + 100% Neutral + 50% Integral Earth
3 phase + 100% Neutral +100% Internal Earth + Integral Ground Earth
3 phase + 200% Neutral + Integral Ground Earth
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 1000 Volt, AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 1000 Volt, AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 12KV (1.2/50µs)
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Surface coating on Enclosure Powder coated (RAL-7032)
Busbar Material (Phase/Neutral) Copper 99.9% pure ETP grade Aluminum with high conductivity & strength
Busbar Material – Internal Earth (Optional) 1.5mm copper
Busbar Material - External Earth (Optional) Copper/Aluminum
Degree of Protection IP54 for plug in type , IP55 for feeder type (IP65 on request)
Fire rating 240 min. (ISO 834)
Seismic Compliance Zone-5

SBC (COPPER SANDWICH BUS DUCT)
3 Phase (100%)+ Integral 3 Phase (100%)+100% Neutral 3 Phase+100% Neutral 3 Phase+100% Neutral 3 Phase+200% Neutral+
ground Earth + Integral ground Earth +50% Integral Earth +100% Internal Earth + integral Ground Earth
integral Ground Earth
Rated Current (In) Amps 630 800 900 1000 1100 1250
Product Code -- SBC SBC SBC SBC SBC SBC
040N1 050N1 06N1 070N1 080N1 100N1
Busbar size per phase (No. of busbars) mm 6x40(1) 6x50(1) 6x60(1) 6x70(1) 6x80(1) 6x100(1)
Overall height (H) mm 85 95 105 115 125 145

Rates Three Phase RMS Short time current for 1 second (Icw) kA 40 50 50 65 65 80
Rated Single phase RMS short time current for 1 second (Ipk) kA 84 105 105 143 143 176
Rated Single phase RMS short time current for 1 second 1cw kA 24 30 30 39 39 48
Rated Single phase peak short time current (Ipk) kA 50.4 63 63 81.9 81.9 100.8
125N1 150N1 175N1 200N1 230N1 125N2

Rated Single phase peak short time current (Ipk) kA 132 132 132 132 132 198
150N2 175N2 200N2 230N2 175N3 200N3

Rated Single phase peak short time current (Ipk) kA 198 198 198 198 198 231

SBA (ALUMINIUM SANDWICH BUS DUCT)
3 Phase (100%)+ Integral 3 Phase (100%)+100% Neutral 3 Phase+100% Neutral +100% Internal 3 Phase+200% Neutral+
ground Earth + Integral ground Earth Earth + integral Ground Earth integral Ground Earth
Product Code ---- SBA SBA SBA SBA SBA SBA
040N1 050N1 060N1 070N1 080N1 100N1
Busbar size per phase {No. of busbars) mm 6x40(1) 6x50(1) 6x60(1) 6x70(1) 6x80(1) 6x80(1)
Overall Height (H) mm 85 95 105 115 125 125

Rated Three Phase RMS Short Time Current for 1 Second (lcw) kA 40 50 50 65 50 50
Rated Three phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 84 105 105 143 105 105
Rated Single Phase RMS Short Time current for 1 Second (lcw) kA 24 30 30 39 30 30
Rated Single phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 50.4 63 63 81.9 63 63
125N1 150N1 175N1 200N1 230N1 125N2

Rated Single phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 81.9 81.9 132 132 132 158.4
150N2 175N2 200N2 230N2 175N3 200N3

Rated Single phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 158.4 158.4 158.4 158.4 158.4 158.4

VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATION
∆N = k x √3 x ( Rt cos q + Xsin q ) x Is x L L is the length of the system being considered (M);

Where Cos q is the load power factor being considered;
∆V is the composite voltage drop of the system V; K is the load distribution factor:
Rt & X are the mean resistance and reactance value of the system (mΩ/mtr) k=1, if full load is concentrated at the end of the busbar trunking run;
IB is the actual load current of the circuit being considered (A); k=(n+ 1)/2n, if the load is uniformly spread between n branches.
STRAIGHT LENGTH (FEEDER)
=Transformer to Panel
=Panel to Panel
=Generator to Panel
=Panel to Rising main
=Panel to Horizontal Distribution Bustrunking

STRAIGHT LENGTH WITH PIP
=For tapping Power from Main Line through Plug-in-Boxes

=Plug-in point shown are indicative only
=Plug-in -Point (PIP) shall be as per the site requirement
(upto4 Nos max on either side)
=Same plug in point(PIP) Can be used for all rating PIBs
=PIP on both side at same position can be given in trunking with bus bar
size 1 OD mm & above
=PIP position to be fixed according to the PIB selected at that point
UNIBLOCK JOINT
=Joint can be fitted/ removed in installed condition without removal of section

=Heavy duty disc spring used on both sides for uniform distribution of pressure
=Joint can be tightened easily with help of spanner on nut side only.
(spanner not required on bolt head side)
=Shear off nut ensures tightness of joint at desired torque and eliminates the
need of torque wrench during installation
=Tamper proof cap over shear off nut prevents opening of nut after achieving
desired torque. Nut can only be opened after cap is broken

EDGE ELBOW
OFFSET EDGE ELBOW
FLAT ELBOW

OFFSET FLAT ELBOW
FLAT TEE
FLANGED END

FLANGE END WITH EDGE ELBOW
FLANGED END WITH FLAT ELBOW
END COVER
=It is used to terminate and to protect the end of plug-in bustrunking.

=It can be remove easily for extension of bustrunking .

FLANGED END BOX & FLANGE BELLOW
=Flange End Box are used for matching the standard Bustrunking flange assembly with the PaneV DG/ Trt. flange.
=Flange Bellow need to be fixed between Flanged End Box and Gen set termination box to avoid impact of vibrations of
Genset being transferred to bustrunking.

END FEED DIRECT
=To charge bustrunking through cables from one end of bustrunking.

=End feed is available with sufficient space for direct connection through lugs and bolts.
=300 mm length of bustrunking is integrally fitted (measured with bustrunking) along with
End Feed as standard practice so that joint between End Feed and bustrunking is exactly
same as joint of two normal bustrunking lengths.
=Undrilled cable gland plate is provided at bottom for multiple cable entry.
CENTER FEED DIRECT
=To charge bustrunking through cables from middle of bustrunking.

=Center feed Unit is available with sufficient space for direct connection through lugs and bolts.
=Undrilled cable gland plate is provided at bottom for multiple cable entry.
Center Feed Direct Center Feed with Switchgear

REDUCER
These are required to connect two dissimilar rating of bustrunking. Reducer may be designed
with switching or isolating device
Reducer ( Direct) Reducer ( Switchgear)
SECTIONAL ISOLATOR
These are required to isolate the bustrunking run, in between, for various reasons. Section Isolator Unit can be fitted with Load
Breaker Switches/ SF Us/ MCCBs.

PHASE TRANSPOSITION UNIT

=Phase transposition unit are used to change the relative position of the phase conductors in
order to balance the inductive reactances or to transpose the phases (such as NRYB to BYRN).
=To be used only in Indoor Application.
PHASE TRANSPOSITION UNIT (TYPE-1)
VERTICAL SUPPORT
=Vertical support is used to control Horizontal movement of sandwich rising main .

=Recommendation for using hangers per floor:-
- Vertical Support is recommended per floor per rising main along with rigid or spring
hanger when the floor height is between 3.5 to 4.5 Mtrs.
- Vertical Support is common for all ratings of Sandwich Rising Mains.
- Vertical Support is installed approximately at 2.0 Mir. Height for floor level.

VERTICAL RIGID HANGER

One set of Rigid hanger per rising main must be installed at the start of the rising mains (i.e. At the
lowest floor) to prevent expansion of bustrunking in downward direction. These can be fitted on 1
OOxSOXS (or equivalent) channels mounted on floor/ wall as shown below (not in scope of C&S
supply)
Recommendation for using hangers per floor:-

=Up to 4.5 M: 01 rigid hanger+01 Vertical support. {for ensuring vertical alignment of rising Mains.)
=4.5m> 6.0 M: 01 rigid hanger+01 Vertical support+01 Spring Hanger.
Spring Hanger
VERTICAL SPRING HANGER

One set of Spring hanger per rising main per floor (excluding lowest floor) need to be installed to sustain the bustrunking load and to
allow vertical expansion of bustrunking in upward direction only.These can be fitted on 1 OOxSOXS (or equivalent) channels mounted on
floors I walls as shown below (not in scope of C&S supply)
Recommendation for using hangers per floor :

=Up to 4.5 M: 01 Vertical spring hanger+ 01 Vertical support. /(for ensuring vertical alignment of rising mains.)
=4.5 M > 6.0 M: 02 Vertical spring hanger+01Vertical support.
Spring Hanger

EDGEWISE HORIZONTAL SUPPORT
These support need to be provided on horizontal feeder run at an interval of 1.5 Meter
(or as per site requirement).
FLATWISE HORIZONTAL SUPPORT

These support need to be provided on horizontal feeder run at an interval of 1.5 Meter (or as per site requirement).
PLUG-IN-BOX
=Plug in box enclosure is made from G.I with side hinged door.
=Plug in contacts are made out of silver plated copper with spring steel backup pressure clips for ensuring uniform pressure and low
contact resistance.
=For cables entry, provision of gland plates are provided on both sides and bottom of Plug in Box.
=Plug in box are suitable for MCB/MCCB’s with rotary handle and door interlocking.
=Plug in boxes are available with Interlocking with bustrunking to ensure “Plug-in” and “PlugOut” possible only in” OFF” Condition.
=Silver Plated contacts are properly shrouded / isolated.
=Plug in boxes can only befitted on to the Busducts with corrected polarity.
=Plug in box shall also be supplied with meters / sockets / lamps etc.

METABAR - COMPACT AIR INSULATED
Up to 100V AC
Three phase conductors and/or
50,100% Protective internal & isolated earth
And 100% Neutral
Al-conductors range up to 1250A

Cu-conductors range up to 2000A
DC application on request
Other frequencies on request
SPECIFICATIONS
Compliance of standard IEC 60439 (1&2) & IS 8623 (1&2)
Busbar Arrangement Air Insulated type
Busbar Ratings Copper 125 ~ 2000A

Aluminium 200 ~ 1250A
3 Phase+50% Integral Earth

3 Phase+100% Neutral+50% Integral Earth 3
Busbar Configuration Phase+200% Neutral+50% Integral Earth 3
Phase+100%Neutral+100% Isolated Earth
+50%Integral Earth
Rated Dielectric Voltage 3.5 KV r.m.s
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 12 kV (1.2/50 µs)
Rated Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Busbar Material (Phase/Neutral) Copper (full round edge),99.9% pure ETP grade Aluminium (full round
edge), 97.5% pure.
Degree of Protection IP 54

METABAR - AIR INSULATED
CBC (COPPER AIR INSULATED BUS TRUNKING)
3 Phase+50% 3 Phase+100% 3 Phase+200% 3 Phase+100%

Integral Earth Neutral +50% Neutral +50% Neutral+100%Isolated
Integral Earth Integral Earth Earth+50% Integral Earth
Product Code ---- CBC CBC CBC CBC CBC CBC
125 315 400 500 630 800
Busbar size per phase {No. of busbars) mm Dia 6.0 6x20(1) 6x30(1) 6x40(1) 6x50(1) 6x70(1)
Rated Three phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 7.5 40 63 73.5 105 105
Rated Single phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 4.5 24 36 44.1 63 63
Rated Current (In) Amps 1000 1250 1750 2000

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1000 1250 1750 2000
Busbar size per phase {No. of busbars) mm 6x90(1) 6x50(2) 6x70(2) 6x90(2)
Overall Height (H) mm 135 190 230 270
Rated Three Phase RMS Short Time Current for 1 Second (lcw) kA 50 50 65 65
Rated Three phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 105 105 143 143
Rated Single Phase RMS Short Time current for 1 Second (lcw) kA 30 30 39 39
Rated Single phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 63 63 81.9 81.9
CBA (ALUMINIUM AIR INSULATED BUS TRUNKING)
Rated Current (In) Amps 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250
Product Code ---- CBC CBC CBC CBC CBC CBC CBC CBC CBC
200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250
Busbar size per phase {No. of busbars) mm 6x20(1) 6x30(1) 6x40(1) 6x50(1) 6x70(1) 6x90(1) 6x50(2) 6x70(2) 6x90(2)
Overall Height (H) mm 85 85 85 95 115 135 190 230 270
Rated Three Phase RMS Short Time Cur- kA 10 15 25 30 35 50 50 50 50
rent for 1 Second (lcw)
Rated Three phase Peak short time cur- kA 17 30 52.5 63 73.5 105 105 105 105
rent (lpk)
Rated Single Phase RMS Short Time cur- kA 6 9 15 18 21 30 30 30 30
rent for 1 Second (lcw)
Rated Single phase Peak short time cur- kA 10.2 15.3 30 36 44.1 63 63 63 63
rent (lpk)

METABAR - AIR INSULATED
VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATION FORMULAE
∆V = k x √3 x ( Rt cos q + Xsin q ) x IB x L L is the length of the system being considered (M);

Where Cos q is the load power factor being considered;
∆V is the composite voltage drop of the system (V); K is the load distribution factor:
Rt & X are the mean resistance and reactance value of the system (?/m) k=1, if full load is concentrated at the end of the busbar trunking run;
IB is the actual load current of the circuit being considered (A); k=(n+ 1)/2n, if the load is uniformly spread between n branches.
ACCESSORIES
Following accessories will be supplied along with the Air insulated busduct system
=Straight Length (Feeder) =Flanged End with Edge Elbow

=Straigth Length (PIP) =Flanged End Box
=Uniblock Joint =Reducer
=Edge Elbow =Sectional lsolator
=Offset Edge Elbow =End Feed
=Flat Elbow =End Cover
=Offest Flat Elbow =Vertical Bracket
=Flat Elbow =Horizontal Bracket
=Flanged End =Fire Barrier Unit
=Flanged End with Flat Elbow =Plug - in - Box

METABAR - LIGHTING
- Up to 500V AC
- Three phase conductors
- Cu-conductors range up to 63A
=The Lighting Trunking (LB) system is the ideal solution for the lighting and low
power distribution mainly for industrial and commercial applications
=LB systems simplify the accurate and uniform installation of continuous lighting
layouts. Their high degree of flexibility, low fire load and uniform appearance
speak for themselves.
=LB is extremely easy and quick to be installed and shows its flexibility during
the planning of its installation, during the installation and in the everyday
usage.
=LB is optimum solution for fixing the trunking elements to raised floors, over
head and false ceiling due to its IP 55 protection degree.
=C&S LB systems are manufactured using the latest production
technologies available worldwide according to ISO standards and the product
is designed as per the IEC 60439 (1 &2) and IS 8623 (1 &2).
=LB system can be mounted edgewise or flat wise, horizontally or vertically in
any direction.
SPECIFICATIONS
Compliance of Standard IEC 60439 (1 &2) & IS 8623 (1 &2)
Busbar Ratings 25A,32A,40A
2P- L 1/N/PE (Housing)

4P- L 1 /L2/L3/N/PE (Housing)
Busbar Configuration 6P- L 1/L2/L3/N1/N2/E/PE (Housing)
6P- L 1/L2/L3/L4/L5/N/PE (Housing)
6P- L 1/N1/L2/N2/L3/N3/PE (Housing)
Rated Dielectric Voltage 2.5 KV r.m.s
Degree of Protection IP 55/IP 54
Busbar Material (Phase/Neutral) ETP grade copper 99.9% Pure (Tin Plated)
Degree of Protection IP 54

METABAR - LIGHTING
TECHNICAL DATA
2 Pole 4 Pole 6 Pole
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF LIGHTING BUS TRUNKING
Rated Current (In) Amps 25A 250 315

Product Code ---- LBC25 LBC32 LBC40
Phase/neutral cross section mm2 2.5 mm2 4.0 mm2 6.0 mm2
Rated Three Phase RMS Short Time Current (lcw) kA 2.0 2.3 3.3
Rated Three phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 3.0 3.6 5.0
Rated Single Phase RMS Short Time Current for (lcw) kA 1.2 1.4 2.0
Rated Single phase Peak short time current (lpk) kA 2.4 2.8 4.0
END FEED UNIT PLUG IN BOX

To energies the run through cables, its To draw the power form System up to 16 Amps,
available with or without MCB. available in 6A, 1 OA, 16A ratings with or
without fuse
BRACKET PLUG IN POINT

To support the run & luminaries in the system is required for taping power via Plug in Box.
by surface mounting or overhead suspension
FLEXIBLE ELBOW END COVER

It allows to change its direction with respect to Its is used to close the end of run and it can be
the distribution layout. remove easy for further expansion of run, com-
mon for all ratings.

METABAR - LIGHTING
STRAIGHT LENGTH
=Aluminum enclosure 1.0 mm thick serves as a protective earthing.
=Joint between two section is made through push fit joints ensure electrical continuity (PE) after tightening 2 joint cover screws.
END FEED UNIT

=End feed units are required to feed power to LB trunking system through cable.
=End feed units have terminals for connection of flexible copper cable up to 16sq. mm.
=Bolted Cover.
=Detachable gland plate for cable entry.
END FEED DIRECT

METABAR - LIGHTING
END FEED WITH MCB
PLUG IN BOX
=Available in 3 rating 06A, 1 0A, 16A.

=With fuse and without fuse.
=Automatically ensures matching of polarity with main trunking.
=Phase can be selected through repositionable contact plug.
=Earth contact make first and break last.

ISOBAR
ISOBAR range covers Isolated Phase Busduct, Segregated Phase Busducts and Non-Segregated Phase Busducts.
Today, C&S have an enviable track record of having associated with 6 units of 800 MW, 45 units of 660 MW, 33 units of 500 MW, 100 units of 250
MW, 50 units of 150 MW Thermal Power Stations, Hydro Power Plants and Nuclear Power Plants, besides many Captive/Private Power Projects of
capacity less than 100 MW.
ISOBAR Busduct have been successfully type tested for various type tests Viz Short circuit tests, temperature rise tests, d ielectric Voltage withstand test ,
earthquake resistant tests, degree of protections tests at renowned laboratories at KEMA Netherlands, Czech Republic, EDF-France
CPRI- Bangalore/ Bhopal , IIT-Roorkee etc.
ISOLATED PHASE BUSDUCT

C&S offers a wide range of natural air cooled Isolated Phase Busducts with voltage
rating of 11kV to 38 kV having current rating of 100 A to 30,000 A, with the short
circuit current withstand capacity of 312 kA / sec. & 844 kA peak. These Busducts have
applications in all generating stations from 50 MW & above.
SEGREGATED PHASE BUSDUCTS

C&S offers a wide range of Segregated Phase Busducts for Medium Voltage
applications from 3.3 kV to 33 kV upto 5000 A with a maximum Short Circuit
Current withstand capability of 50 kA rms for 3 sec. and 128 kA peak.
Segregated Phase Busducts find applications in power generating stations and industrial or
distribution plants for lower capacity generator connections, inter-connections
between switchgear and transformers.
NON-SEGREGATED PHASE BUSDUCTS

C&S offers a wide range of Non-Segregated Phase Busducts for Low Voltage
applications from 415 V to 1.1 kV up to 6500 A with a maximum Short Circuit
Current withstand capability of 80 kA RMS for 1 sec. and 180 kA peak.
Non-Segregated Phase Busducts are commonly used in industrial
utilities, power plants for interconnection between switchgear and
transformers and also for lower capacity of generator (viz DG sets).

ISOBAR - ISOLATED PHASE BUSDUCTS
C&S offers a wide range of natural air cooled Isolated Phase Busducts
from 11 to 38 kV up to 30000 A with Short Circuit Current withstand
capacity reaching test values even up to 312 kA RMS for 1 sec. and 844
kA peak. These IPB’s have applications in all type of generating stations
between 60 MW to 1000 MW.
=Isolated Phase Busducts are widely used in power generation units.

=Connection between generator phase terminals to generator transformer.
=Connection between generator phase terminals to generator circuit breaker
and generator transformer.
=Tap-off connections to unit auxiliary transformers, station service transformers,
excitation transformers and LA VT cubicles.
=Generator neutral formation.
=Delta formation in case of single phase transformer.
SALIENT FEATURE
=Excellent shielding under short circuit conditions, near elimination of forces.
=Eliminates phase-to-phase faults.
=Reduces proximity effect between the main current carrying conductors of the
adjacent phase to almost zero due to magnetic shielding, on the one hand,
and large center spacing, on the other.
=It provides complete protection for operating personnel from high touch or step
voltages across the enclosure and the metallic structure.
=Best suitable for adverse climatic and Highly polluted atmospheric conditions.
=The bus system is easy to manufacture, bend, handle and install.
CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS
Isolated Phase Busducts are designed, manufactured and tested as per the International Standards BIS 8084, ANSI/ IEEE C37.23-2003, IEC 62271
etc.

ISOBAR - ISOLATED PHASE BUSDUCTS
CONDUCTORS
The Bus conductor in tubular form is manufactured from aluminum alloy plates/ sheets by rolling Into standard cylinders and successive
standard cylinders are welded together to form shipping lengths for higher current ratings. Aluminum alloy extruded tubes are also used as bus
conductor for lower current ratings up to appx. 6000 A. To facilitate and improve the heat dissipating capacity and to reduce temperature rise
on the bus bars, matt black paint is always applied on its external surface.
ADVANTAGES OF TUBULAR BUSBARS

=Skin effect factor is minimum and very accurate thus less losses.
=Uniform heat dissipation over entire surface.
=Symmetry simplifies calculations and calculations are precise.
=Provides higher rigidity during short circuit.
=Shape facilitates the effect of self-centering during short circuit forces and hence uniform dielectric is maintained.
=Welding of bends/ tap-offs in tubular shape is more simplified than others.
=Tubular Busbars extruded or rolled facilitates manufacturing to a big extent i.e. increased production.
=Besides the above advantages, American Standards/IEEE (ANSI-C37-23) for Isolated Phase Busduct calls for circular Busbars.
ENCLOSURES (CONTINUOUS ENCLOSURE TYPE)

Enclosures are made from aluminum alloy plates/sheets rolled to a standard length. The successive standard lengths of enclosures are welded
together by means of bonding enclosures at site. The three phase enclosures are bonded in short circuit at all extremities by welding enclosure end
shorting plates for carrying nominal/ short circuit currents. One end of shorting plate is grounded for safety of personnel. Enclosures are supported at
the location, where a supporting ring in two halves is clamped to the enclosure.
ADVANTAGES
=Impossible to have Phase to phase fault.
=Excellent shielding to the busbars under short circuit conditions and near elimination of forces.
=Voltage rise in enclosure is very low due to its resistive origin and hence free access to the personnel.
=Provides excellent degree of protection- IP65.
=Undesirable current loops are avoided beyond a regular pattern, due to electrical isolation form structures and hence heating in
the supporting beams is eliminated.
Rated Voltage BIL Rated Current

kV kV Amps
17.5 38/95 2000, 4000, 5000
6000, 8000, 10000
2000, 4000, 5000
24 55/125 6000, 8000, 10000
12500, 14000, 19000
27 60/125 4000, 15000, 22000
24000, 26000
38 80/150 4000, 15000, 23000
26000

ISOBAR - SEGREGATED PHASE BUSDUCT
C&S offers a wide range of Segregated Phase Busducts for medium voltage applications from 3.3 kV
to 33 kV up to 5000 A with short circuit capacity of 50 kA for 3 sec.
Segregated Phase Busducts are widely used in power generating stations and industrial or distribution
plants for lower capacity generator connections, inter-connections between switchgear and transformers.
=Connection between generator phase terminals to

generator transformer.
=Connection between generator phase terminals to
generator circuit breaker and generator transformer.
=Tap-off connections to unit auxiliary transformers,
station service transformers, excitation transformers
and LA VT cubicles.
SALIENT FEATURES
=Excellent shielding under short circuit condition.
=Minimizes phase to phase faults.
=Designed for degree of protection of IP-55 for outdoor and IP-54 for indoor Busducts.
CONSTRUCTION
Segregated Phase Busducts are designed, manufactured and tested as per the National / International Standards BIS 8084, ANSI/IEEE C37.23,
IEC 62271 etc.
Rated Voltage BIL Rated Current

TOP SLOPING kV kV Amps
(ONLY FOR OUTDOOR HORIZENTAL)
1250 to 2000A
BARRIER
2500 to 3200A
Up to 7.2 28/60
3500 to 4000A
1250 to 2000A
12 35/75
2500 to 3500A
4000A
4000
15000
17.5 38/95 22000
EARTH CLEAT 24000
INSULATOR 26000
SUPPORTING CHANNEL 1250 to 2000A
38 80/150
2500 to 3200A
3500 to 4000A

ISOBAR - NON SEGREGATED PHASE BUSDUCT
C&S offers a wide range of Non-Segregated Phase Busducts for Low Voltage applications from 415 V to 1.1 kV up to 6500 A with a short
circuit capacity 80 kA for 1 sec.
Non-Segregated Phase Busducts are commonly used in industrial utilities, power plants for interconnection between switchgear and
transformers and also for lower capacity of generator
(viz DG sets).
=Connection between transformer to switchgear.

=Inter connection between switchgear to switchgear.
=Connection between DG set to transformer.
SALIENT FEATURES
=Reduced proximity effect by virtue of using flat Busbars.
=Designed for degree of protection of IP555 for outdoor and IP54 for indoor Busducts.
CONSTRUCTION
Non-Segregated Phase Busducts are designed, manufactured and tested as per IEC-61439/ BIS-8623.
SLOPING TOP SLOPING TOP

(ONLY FOR OUTDOOR HORIZONTAL) (ONLY FOR OUTDOOR HORIZONTAL)
EARTH CLEAT EARTH CLEAT
Rated Current Rated Current

Amps Amps
1250 2500
1600 3200/4000
2000

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Up to 1000V AC Three phase conductors and/or 50,100% protective

=Al-conductors range up to 5000A

Compliance of standard IEC 61439 (1&6)

Busbar Arrangement Sandwich Type

Busbar Ratings Copper 630~6600A

3 phase + 50% Integral Ground Earth

Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 1000 Volt, AC

Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 1000 Volt, AC

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 12KV (1.2/50µs)

Rated Frequency 50Hz

Surface coating on Enclosure Powder coated (RAL-7032)

Busbar Material – Internal Earth (Optional) 1.5mm copper

Busbar Material - External Earth (Optional) Copper/Aluminum

Fire rating 240 min. (ISO 834)

Seismic Compliance Zone-5

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Overall height (H) mm 85 95 105 115 125 145

Overall height (H) mm 170 195 220 245 275 340

Overall height (H) mm 390 440 490 550 660 735

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SBA (ALUMINIUM SANDWICH BUS DUCT)

Overall Height (H) mm 85 95 105 115 125 125

Overall Height (H) mm 170 195 220 245 275 340

Overall Height (H) mm 390 440 490 550 660 735

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VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATION

∆N = k x √3 x ( Rt cos q + Xsin q ) x Is x L L is the length of the system being considered (M);

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=Joint can be fitted/ removed in installed condition without removal of section

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FLANGE END WITH EDGE ELBOW