Partitioning Type of partitioning

in Prisma P and PH cubicles

For most installations Prisma cubicles require no special partitioning.

The standard cubicles are designed to protect both people and the installation:
■ via front plates
■ door locks requiring a key or special tool for access to live parts.
In addition, various types of partitioning are available.
They make it possible to build Form 2, 3 and 4 electrical switchboards.
The form of separation is covered by an agreement between the manufacturer
and the user.

Minimum protection The recommended protection includes:

■ barriers on the horizontal and vertical transfer busbars to protect against
recommended for maintenance accidental direct contact with live parts
operations ■ upstream partitioning of the incoming device so that maintenance can be
carried out safely once this device is in the "off" position.
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Form 2 switchboard

Example of form 2b switchboard: Prisma P with fixed front-connected circuit breakers.

Definition of form 2:
■ separation of busbars from the functional units:
❏ protection against contact with live parts upstream from outgoing devices
❏ limitation of the risk of propagation of short-circuit currents between functional
units and busbars (electrical arcs or solid bodies).
Two types of form 2 separation as specified by standard IEC 60439-1
E38834(MGA+BT)
E38833(MGA+BT)

Form 2a Form 2b

■ form 2a:
Terminals for external conductors not separated from the busbars
Functional units are separated from the busbars, but not the terminals for
external conductors
■ form 2b:
Terminals for external conductors separated from the busbars
Functional units and terminals for external conductors are separated from the
busbars.
Prisma offers form 2b separation:
■ with partitioning between main and distribution busbars
■ for the protection of persons, Schneider recommends in addition:
❏ partitioning of upstream and downstream connections on the incoming device
(form 4 on incoming device)
❏ use of prefabricated connections with integrated terminal shields or installation
of upstream terminal shields on outgoing devices.

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Partitioning Type of partitioning
in Prisma P and PH cubicles

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Form 3 switchboard

Example of form 3b switchboard: Prisma P with fixed front-connected circuit breakers.

Definition of form 3:
Separation of busbars from the functional units and separation of all functional
units from one another. Separation of the terminals for external conductors from
the functional units but not from one another.
■ protection against contact with live parts
■ limitation of the risk of faults between each of the functional units (propagation
of electrical arcs, etc.).
Two types of Form 3 separation as specified by standard IEC 60439-1
E38835(MGA+BT)

E38836(MGA+BT)

Form 3a Form 3b

■ form 3a:
Terminals for external conductors not separated from the busbars
The functional units are separated from one another and from the busbars, but
the terminals for external conductors are not.
■ form 3b:
Terminals for external conductors separated from the busbars
The functional units are separated from one another and from the busbars. The
terminals for external conductors are separated from the functional units but not
from one another.
Prisma offers form 3b separation:
In addition to form 2 partitioning, add:
■ horizontal barriers.
In-duct connection assemblies can be used to separate the downstream
terminals of the device from the functional unit .

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Form 4 switchboard

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Example of form 4 switchboard: Prisma P with fixed front-connected circuit breakers.

Definition of form 4:
Separation of busbars from the functional units and separation of all functional
units from one another, including the terminals for external conductors which are
an integral part of the functional unit.
■ protection against contact with live parts and limitation of the faults between
each of the functional units (propagation of electrical arcs, etc.).
Two types of form 4 separation as specified by standard IEC 60439-1
E38837(MGA+BT)

E42677(MGA+BT)

Form 4a Form 4b

■ form 4a:
Terminals for external conductors in the same compartment as the associated
functional unit
■ form 4b:
Terminals for external conductors not in the same compartment as the associated
functional unit, but in protected spaces or separate closed compartments.
Prisma offers form 4a separation:
In addition to form 2 partitioning and horizontal barriers, add downstream terminal
shields to outgoing devices.

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 Partitioning Form 2 in single-depth
Prisma P and PH cubicles

A set of metal partitions can be installed in Prisma P and PH cubicles.

Form 2 partitioning They physically separate the horizontal and vertical busbars from the functional
units in accordance with standard IEC 439-1.
Form 2 partitioning protects against direct contact between operating personnel
and the main busbars when work is carried out on the switchboard.
It also protects the electrical installation by preventing contact between all foreign
objects and the live parts.

Partitioning between vertical busbars and devices

E40589(MGA+BT)

This is achieved using:

■ prefabricated connections between devices and busbars, complete with a
Form 2 barrier or barriers without connections (see selection table for mounting
plates and front plates).
When the switchboard includes modules reserved for future use, install a 1- to 6-
module divisible barrier
■ a set of additional metal barriers, installed at the top and bottom of the duct.
description cat. No.
1- to 6-module divisible barrier 07260
set of 2 additional form 2 barriers 07479

07479
E42674(MGA+BT)
E42670(MGA+BT)

07260

07260

Partitioning extension
For Prisma P, D = 600 mm, and Prisma PH, D = 700 mm switchboards, add a
depthwise partitioning extension.
E40590(MGA+BT)

description cat. No.

depthwise partitioning extension
for cubicles: Prisma P, D = 600 mm 07478
Prisma PH, D = 700 mm 07478

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 Front partitioning
Use a wicket door supplied with a lock and key.
A front barrier for a duct can be fitted to protect against direct access to the
busbars when the wicket door is open.
E40591(MGA+BT)

This barrier is mandatory if devices are mounted on the wicket door (indicator
lights, push buttons, etc.).

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description cat. No.

front barrier for duct
for Prisma P cubicle: W = 200 mm 07432
W = 300 mm 07443
W = 400 mm 07440
for Prisma PH cubicle: W = 300 mm 07430
Metal partition made up of 2 H = 850 mm panels, with ready-to-cut openings at
each end.
The barrier is supplied with:
■ a fuse-carrier mounting plate designed to take 4 Pratic adapters
■ a Pratic adapter 06619.
Note:
For rear partitioning, use a wicket door or a screw-on back panel.
07432
Inter-cubicle partitioning
E40593(MGA+BT)

When, in the adjoining cubicle, there are no devices connected to the busbars,
inter-cubicle partitioning is used to protect the busbars.
description cat. No.
inter-cubicle partitioning
for Prisma P cubicle: D = 400 mm 07433
D = 600 mm 07434
pour armoire Prisma PH : D = 500 mm 07433
D = 700 mm 07434
Metal partition made up of 2 H = 850 mm panels used to separate 2 cubicles
joined side-by-side. Ready-to-cut openings are provided at the top and bottom for
the passage of horizontal busbars. The partition is fitted to cable tie bars in
Prisma P and PH cubicles. The cubicles must be equipped with functional
uprights.

Horizontal partitioning
Metal barrier for partitioning of horizontal busbars running across the top or
bottom of 700 mm wide Prisma P and PH cubicles.
Extensions for ducts may be added on either side (W = 200, 300 or 400 mm).
07433 Vertical space occupied: three 50 mm vertical modules.
description cat. No
E27359(MGA+BT)

partition, W = 700 mm, for horizontal busbars

for Prisma P frame: D = 400 mm 07473
D = 600 mm 07474
for Prisma PH frame: D = 500 mm 07473 +
07477
D = 700 mm 07474 +
07477
add-on partition for duct, W = 200, 300 or 400 mm
for Prisma P frame: D = 400 mm 07475
D = 600 mm 07476
for Prisma PH frame: D = 500 mm 07475
D = 700 mm 07476

Partition, W = 700 mm, for horizontal busbars.

E42671(MGA+BT)

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 Partitioning Form 2 in double-depth
Prisma P and PH cubicles

Form 2 partitioning Partitioning between vertical busbars and devices

A metal assembly comprising:
■ an element fixed directly to the frame. It is equipped with systems for securing
cables or copper straps
■ a cover with ready-to-cut openings for the passage of horizontal busbars at 1/
E40594(MGA+BT)

3 and 2/3 the full height and at the top and bottom.
The assembly comes with self-adhesive gaskets designed to protect the cables.
The lateral partitioning can be installed on the right or left side of the busbars in a
Prisma P or PH cubicle.
Note:
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80
■ when the vertical busbars are located at one end of the switchboard, partitioning
with respect to the outside is provided by the side cover panel
■ when, in the adjoining cubicle, there are no devices connected to the busbars,
inter-cubicle partitioning is used to protect the busbars (see page 3).
description cat. No.
partition for vertical busbar
for Prisma P cubicle: D = 800 mm 07471
D = 1000 mm 07472
for Prisma PH cubicle: D = 1000 mm 07471 +
+ functional uprights 05900
D = 1200 mm 07472 +
+ functional uprights 05900

Front partitioning
Use a wicket door supplied with a lock and key.
A front barrier for a duct can be fitted to protect against direct access to the
busbars when the wicket door is open.
E40595(MGA+BT)

This barrier is mandatory if devices are mounted on the wicket door (indicator
lights, push buttons, etc.).
description cat. No.
front barrier for duct
for Prisma P cubicle: W = 200 mm 07432
W = 400 mm 07440
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for Prisma PH cubicle: W = 300 mm 07430

A metal barrier made up of two 850 mm high components, with ready-to-cut
openings at each end.
The barrier is supplied with:
■ a fuse-carrier mounting plate designed to take 4 Pratic adapters
■ a Pratic adapter 06619.
E40596(MGA+BT)

Horizontal partitioning
Metal barrier for partitioning of horizontal busbars running across the top or
bottom of 700 mm wide Prisma P and PH cubicles.
Extensions for ducts may be added on either side (W = 200, 300 or 400 mm).
Vertical space occupied: three 50 mm.
description cat. No.
partition, W = 700 mm, for horizontal busbars
for Prisma P frame: D = 800 mm (400 + 400) 07473
D = 1000 mm (400 + 600) 07474
for Prisma PH frame: D = 1000 mm (500 + 500) 07473 +
07477
Partition, W = 700 mm, for horizontal busbars. D = 1200 mm (500 + 700) 07474 +
07477
add-on partition for duct, W = 200, 300 or 400 mm
for Prisma P frame: D = 800 mm (400 + 400) 07475
D = 1000 mm (400 + 600) 07476
for Prisma PH frame: D = 1000 mm (500 + 500) 07475
D = 1200 mm (500 + 700) 07476

Add-on partition for duct.

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 Partitioning Form 3 in Prisma P and PH
cubicles

Form 3 partitioning A form 3 switchboard includes the following protective elements in addition to
form 2 partitioning:
■ horizontal barriers to separate functional units from one another
■ in-duct connection assemblies (see page ESB110F_5_1710) can be used to
separate the downstream terminals from the functional unit.

Form 3 partitioning protects personnel working within a switchboard against

contact with live parts belonging to adjacent functional units.
It also limits the risk of fault propagation between each of the functional units and
busbars (via electric arcs or falling objects, e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.).

Horizontal partitioning
054923

The metal barriers can be installed in Prisma P and PH cubicles, whatever their
depth.
description cat. No.
form 3 horizontal shield 07445
E27256(MGA+BT)
049223

Form 4 partitioning A form 4 switchboard is built by adding the following to a form 2 switchboard:
■ horizontal barriers to separate functional units from one another (see form 3)
■ downstream terminal shields on outgoing devices.
In-duct connection assemblies cannot be used.
Form 4 partitioning protects personnel working within a switchboard against
contact with live parts belonging to adjacent functional units, including the
terminals for external conductors.

Choice of downstream terminal shields

A range of downstream terminal shields may be ordered with the device.
E40614(MGA+BT)

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Partitioning Protective barriers

Front barriers Front barrier for duct

A metal barrier made up of two 850 mm high components, with ready-to-cut
openings at each end. The barrier is supplied with:
■ a fuse-carrier mounting plate designed to take 4 Pratic adapters
■ a Pratic adapter 06619
This barrier is used to obtain form 2 separation when devices are mounted on the
wicket door of the duct (indicator lights, push buttons, etc.).
description cat. No.
front barrier for duct
for Prisma P cubicle W = 200 07432
W = 300 07443
W = 400 07440
for Prisma PH cubicle W = 300 07430
E40616(MGA)E12853(BT)

Barrier for transfer busbars

Black insulated barrier, 3 mm thick.
description cat. No.
barrier for transfer busbars 07444
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