GUIDE TO

FORMS OF
SEPARATION

Low Voltage Switchgear

and Controlgear
Assemblies:
BSEN 60439-1: 1994 (IEC
439-1)
Including Amendment No1: 1995

The Electrical Installation Equipment Manufacturers'

Association
INTRODUCTION TO EIEMA

E IEMA the Electrical Installation Equipment Manufacturers’

Association, is an autonomous, incorporated Association of British
manufacturers of electrical installation equipment. The
Association’s roots date back to 1915 as a product section of
BEAMA - The Federation of British Electrotechnical and
Allied Manufacturers’ Association.

EIEMA’s Low Voltage Distribution Switchboard Technical

Committee consists of major UK manufacturing companies
operating under the guidance and authority of the EIEMA Industrial
Products Group supported by specialist central services for
guidance on European Single Market, Quality Assurance, Legal and
Health & Safety matters.
EIEMA members actively participate in the work of numerous
International, European and National standards committees. This
provides the background and support to ensure safety and
performance for the design, development and manufacture of its
members’ products. The result is quality equipment of the highest
standard throughout each group of the Association.
Membership of EIEMA Low Voltage Distribution Switchboard
Technical Committee is conditional upon compliance with, or a
commitment to, achieving the stringent standards of quality to BS
EN ISO 9001:1994.

Other publications available from EIEMA:

Product and Members Guide Guide to the IP codes for

enclosures Guide to Switch & Fusegear Devices Guide to
Fuse Link Applications Guide to Circuit Breaker Standards
Guide to LV Busbar Trunking
Systems Guide to Residual Current Devices
Guide to Type Tested Assemblies and Partially Type Tested
Assemblies

Acknowledgements
EIEMA would like to thank IEC and BSI for reference to their
standards. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for their
assistance with Section 10.

This publication is available at £10 plus postage and packing

 CONTENTS

Section Page

An introduction to EIEMA

Preface 2

1 Introduction 3

2 Useful definitions 3

3 Fundamentals of separation 4

4 Achieving separation 5

5 Selecting a form of separation 6

6 Form 1 requirements 7

7 Form 2 requirements 8

8 Form 3 requirements 10

9 Form 4 requirements 12

1 Safe working 16
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1 Access for cabling 17

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1 Decision Tree 18
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1 Typical quotation questions 20

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EIEMA switchboard
manufacturers
 PREFA
CE I n May 1992 the first EIEMA Guide to the Forms of Separation to BS
5486 Part 1:1990 was published. That guide was accepted by Specifiers and
Industry alike and used almost universally as an industry standard,
providing a more clear understanding of the constructional requirements for
the various means of meeting internal separation for
Low Voltage Switchboard Assemblies.

In 1994, the Standard was amended and re-numbered to align with the
European Norm EN 60439-1. Also at this time an initiative by EIEMA
members contributed to the expansion of the various forms which
subsequently led to the publication of a National Annex to the Standard,
(see amendment 1: March 1995).

This fourth edition of the EIEMA guide reflects these changes and
therefore remains essential reading for both Specifiers and Users. It is
intended as an explanatory document to be used in conjunction with the
Standard. Study of this guide will enable Specifiers and Users to match
their specific requirements to the even wider range of options available
from member companies of the EIEMA Low Voltage Switchboard Technical
Committee. (See inside back cover)

The Standard specifically states that the Forms of Separation shall be

the subject of agreement between Manufacturer and User. EIEMA believes
this guide to be an appropriate basis for such an agreement and it will
assist in identifying the most suitable solution for each application. Other
forms of construction, however, are not precluded by the Standard.

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S EN 60439 Part 1, describes a system for classifying the various forms
INTRODUCTIO of separation to be provided principally for:

N • protection against contact with live parts belonging to the adjacent functional
units.

• limitation of the probability of initiating arc faults.

• protection against the passage of solid foreign bodies from one unit of an
Assembly to an adjacent unit.

Even though the Standard has now been revised with a UK National
Annex to provide a wider scope of forms, it still does not give detailed
advice on how to achieve these aims.
Manufacturers of switchboard assemblies employ many variations of
design to meet this protection and any other additional market
requirements.
The means utilised to achieve these conditions may be partitions or
barriers of metallic or non-metallic material. The partitions or barriers may
provide individual separate compartments or alternatively, barriered sub-
sections.
Greater clarification has been included within this guide by providing
some basic definitions of the terms used and explaining some of the various
methods employed by manufacturers to meet the required degree of
separation.
In general, the cost of an Assembly increases with enhanced levels of
separation, but choosing the most expensive arrangement will not
necessarily lead to the most appropriate solution.
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USEFUL
T
he Standard includes definitions relating to Assemblies. Those
particularly relevant to the separation of Assemblies include the
DEFINITIO following. The same clause
NS numbering has been used to aid cross reference to the Standard.

2.1.1 Assembly: “A combination of one or more low-voltage

switching devices together with associated control, measuring,
signalling, protective, regulating equipment, etc., completely
assembled under the responsibility of the manufacturer with all the
internal electrical and mechanical interconnections and structural
parts.” This includes floor standing or wall mounting distribution
switchboards, panelboards, and motor control centres using
electromechanical and / or electronic components. It does however
specifically exclude individual devices and self-contained components which
control a single circuit i.e., wall mounted starters and fuse switches.

2.1.5 Functional Unit: “A part of an assembly comprising all the

electrical and mechanical elements that contribute to the fulfilment
of the same function.” Essentially this is all parts necessary to form a
complete incoming or outgoing circuit. It includes all the main current
carrying equipment, including cable terminals, and control devices within
the assembly, that are necessary to form the complete circuit. It excludes
the connections from the unit to the busbars (busbar connections) and any
insulation or shrouding with which they may be provided with. (Generally
such connections have a short-circuit rating to match the rated current and
short-circuit characteristics of the functional unit and historically were

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referred to as ‘fault free
zones’).

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 2.2.1 Section: “A constructional unit of an assembly between two
successive vertical delineations”. Usually considered to be a single full
height column containing one or more functional units. Generally several
columns are required to complete an Assembly.

2.2.2 Sub-Section: “A constructional unit of an assembly between

two successive horizontal delineations within a section”. Abstract in
nature. The area or space within a column identified and bounded by two
adjacent and horizontal constructional members e.g., cross members or
shelves.

2.2.3 Compartment: “A section or sub-section enclosed except for

openings necessary for interconnection, control or ventilation.” An
enclosed area or space within an Assembly. Also includes a product
complete with its own integral housing (MCB, MCCB, Moulded Switch,
ACB) if protection to IP2X is assured. See also 2.4.5.

2.4.5 Enclosure: “A part providing protection of equipment against

certain external influences and in any direction, protection against
direct contact to a degree of protection of at least IP2X”.

2.4.10 Partition: “A part of the enclosure of a compartment

separating it from other compartments”. A component used to form the
top, bottom, sides, front or back of a compartment or enclosure and which
can be manufactured from metal or an appropriate plastic material.

2.4.11 Barrier: “A part providing protection against direct

contact from any usual direction of access (minimum IP2X) and
against arcs from switching devices and the like, if any”. Prevents
finger contact with live parts and / or protects operators from emissions
from switching devices. It can take the form of insulating material in direct
contact with the live part, e.g., heat shrink sleeving on a busbar.
Alternatively it can take the form of rigid insulation or an earthed metal
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screen appropriately positioned relative to the live part(s).
FUNDAMENTA
LS OF
I
n accordance with the Standard, separation of the various elements of
SEPARATION an Assembly: busbars, functional units, terminals, can be claimed
providing one or
more of the following criteria are met:

1. “Protection against contact with live parts belonging to adjacent

functional units. The degree of protection shall be at least IP2X or
IPXXB”

As a minimum, finger contact with live parts in adjacent functional units

is prevented. With Assemblies supplied by EIEMA Member Companies this
is extended to include protection against finger contact between: functional
units, adjacent busbars and busbar connections, and terminals as required
for the particular form of separation being considered.

The requirement is proven with the standard test finger.

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 2. “Limitation of the probability of initiating arcing faults”
Note: A second amendment to IEC 439-1 is presently being considered. This effectively
removes this requirement from the Standard, since no common repeatable method of testing
could be arrived at internationally.

EIEMA Members meet this non specific and probabilistic requirement

by; good design practices and ensuring, usually by type test, the operation
of switching and short circuit protective devices does not adversely affect
adjacent functional units or busbars.

3. “Protection against the passage of solid foreign bodies from one

unit of an Assembly to an adjacent unit. The degree of protection
shall be at least IP2X”

The minimum requirement is proven by the standard test finger not

being able to touch live parts in adjacent units and a 12mm ball not being
able to pass between units.

In practice a higher degree of protection may be required for horizontal

partitions to prevent small objects from falling between compartments and
should be identified in the contract specification.

These three fundamental criteria are interrelated. EIEMA Member

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Companies will therefore ensure all three are fully met in respect of the

ACHIEVING particular form of separation offered.

SEPARATIO
N
T
he fundamental requirements in the Standard are performance
criteria and not constructional details on how separation should be
achieved. There is a requirement that Assemblies are divided by means of
partitions or barriers (metallic or non-metallic) into separate compartments
or barriered sub-sections, but not for example:

• each functional unit to be in its own compartment;

• partitions and barriers to be manufactured from earthed metal, etc.

Separation can be achieved in several ways. Depending on a particular

application and the requirements for maintenance, this may include:

a) PVC sleeving, wrapping or plastic coating of conductors.

b) Insulated terminal shields or PVC ‘boots’.

c) Rigid insulated barriers or partitions.

d) Compartments formed from earthed metal.

e) A device’s integral housing.

Where a Specifier or User has a particular preference, this should be

clearly stated at the enquiry stage.

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I
n general, the price of an Assembly will increase with increased levels
SELECTIN of separation and / or types of construction. Choosing the arrangement
with the most
G A FORM internal barriers will not always lead to the most appropriate solution.
OF Where specific requirements are not stated or identified, the
SEPARATIO manufacturer is likely to assume the most cost effective solution will

N satisfy the customer’s needs and offer it accordingly.

To select the most suitable arrangement for each application,

EIEMA members recommend the following points are considered:

• Site and position of the Switchboard.

• Maintenance requirements of the switchgear.

• Skill level of personnel having access to the Assembly

• Probability of requiring access to the terminals of a particular circuit

with those adjacent live and still in service.

• Difficulty and / or inconvenience in isolating the complete Assembly.

• Price and benefits of the different forms.

Further guidance on selection is provided in the form of a decision tree,

see Section 12 page 18.

Key throughout
Busba Termin
rs al

Insulated
busbars Terminals
separated by
insulated
coverings or PVC
Conductors connecting
busbars to the outgoing
circuits
Terminals
separated by rigid
Short-circuit protective barriers
devices

Terminals
with
Denotes
individual
separation
rigid

On the following pages the various forms of separation are drawn

schematically. The forms shown in brackets ()are those included in a
proposed 2nd amendment to IEC 439-1, presently still under consideration.
e.g Form 4 type 3 (Form 4a Type 3).

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FORM
F
orm 1 covers overall Assemblies which are enclosed so as to provide
1 protection against contact with any internal live parts or
components, but where no
REQUIREMEN internal separation is provided for functional units or terminations.
TS For Form 1;

i Busbars are not separated from the functional units,

ii Functional units are not separated from other functional units.

iii Functional units are not separated from any incoming or outgoing

termination. iv Busbars are not separated from any incoming or

outgoing terminations.

FORM 1

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FORM
F
orm 2 defines overall Assemblies which are enclosed to provide
2 protection against contact with any internal live parts or
components, and where there is
REQUIREMEN internal separation of the busbars from functional units.
TS The following general conditions
apply;

i Busbars are separated from functional units

ii Functional units are not separated from other functional units.

Compliance with the requirements of Form 2 may be offered by EIEMA

manufacturers by any of the three methods. Specifiers and Users should
clearly state their preference.

FORM 2 (Form 2a)

Basic form as above. However, with this method terminals are not
separated from the busbars, or each other. The actual means of separation
is not defined in the Standard.

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

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 FORM 2 Type 1 (Form 2b Type 1)

Main criteria as FORM 2. Busbar separation is achieved by insulated

coverings,
e.g. PVC sleeving, wrapping or coating.
Terminals are therefore separated from the busbars, but not from
functional units or each other.

Insulati
on

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

FORM 2 Type 2 (Form 2b Type 2)

Main criteria as FORM 2. Busbar separation is achieved by metallic or

non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions.
Terminals are therefore separated from the busbars, but not from
functional units or each other.

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

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FORM
F
orm 3 defines overall Assemblies which are enclosed to provide
3 protection against contact with internal live parts and components,
and in which there is internal separation of the busbars from
REQUIREMEN functional units and separation of all
TS functional units from each other.

The following general conditions

apply;

i Busbars are separated from functional units.

ii Functional units are separated from each other.

iii Functional units are separated from incoming and outgoing

terminals. iv Incoming and outgoing terminals are not

separated from each other.

Compliance with the requirements of Form 3, may be offered by EIEMA

manufacturers by any of the three methods. Specifiers and Users should
clearly state their preference.

FORM 3a
Basic form as above. Terminals are not separated from the busbars or each
other.
The actual means of separation is not defined in the Standard.

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ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

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 FORM 3b Type 1
As basic Form 3. Busbar separation is achieved by insulated coverings,
e.g. PVC sleeving, wrapping or coating. Terminals are therefore separated
from the busbars, but not from each other.

Insulati
on

Inc min Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

o g ng ng ng
uni units units units
t

FORM 3b Type 2
As basic Form 3. Busbar separation is achieved by metallic or non-
metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Terminals are therefore separated from
the busbars, but not from each other.

Inco min Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

g ng ng ng
uni units units units

Incomi Outgoi
ng ng
Outgoing
cable cables
cables

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 FORM
F
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orm 4 covers overall Assemblies which are so enclosed as to
4 provide protection against contact with internal live parts and
components, and in which there is internal separation of the busbar
REQUIREMEN system from functional units, and separation of all functional units
TS from each other. Incoming and outgoing terminals are also required
to be separated from the busbars and from each other.

The following general conditions

apply;

i Busbars are separated from functional units.

ii Functional units are separated from each other.

iii Terminations to functional units are separated from each other.

Compliance with any of the requirements of Form 4 may be offered by

EIEMA manufacturers by any of the following seven methods. Specifiers
and Users should clearly indicate their preference.

FORM 4 Type 1 (Form 4a Type 1)

As basic Form 4. Busbar separation is achieved by insulated coverings,
e.g. PVC sleeving, wrapping or coating. Cables are terminated within the
same compartment as the associated functional unit. Cables may be
glanded elsewhere, e.g. in a common cabling chamber.
Insulati
on

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

Incomi Outgoi
ng ng
Outgoing
cable cables
cables

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2
 FORM 4 Type 2 (Form 4a Type 2)
As basic Form 4. Busbar separation is achieved by metallic or non-
metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Cables are terminated within the same
compartment as the functional unit. Cables may be glanded elsewhere, e.g.
in a common cabling chamber.

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

Incomi Outgoi
ng ng
Outgoing
cable cables
cables

FORM 4 Type 3 (Form 4a Type 3)

As basic Form 4. Busbar separation is achieved by metallic or non-
metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Cables are terminated within the same
compartment as the functional unit. The termination for each functional
unit has its own integral glanding facility.

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

Incomi Outgoi
ng ng
Outgoing
cable cables
cables

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 FORM 4 Type 4 (Form 4b Type 4)
As basic Form 4. Busbar separation is achieved by insulated coverings,
e.g. PVC sleeving, wrapping or coating. Terminals are external to the
functional unit and separated by insulated coverings, e.g. PVC boots. Cables
may be glanded elsewhere, e.g. in a common cabling chamber.
Note: Where connections between the cable terminals and the functional unit pass
through the same general compartment as the busbars, busbar separation may be

Insulati
on

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

Compartm
ent for
future use

Incomi Outgoi
ng ng
Outgoing
cable by insulated covering cables
achieved cablesof these connections only.

FORM 4 Type 5 (Form 4b Type 5)

As basic Form 4. Busbar separation is achieved by metallic or non-
metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Terminals are external to the functional
unit compartment and separated by insulated coverings, e.g. PVC boots.
Cables may be glanded elsewhere, e.g. in a common cabling chamber.

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

Incomi Outgoi
ng ng
Outgoing
cable cables
cables

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FORM 4 Type 6 (Form 4b Type 6)
As main criteria for Form 4. All separation is achieved by metallic or
non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Terminals are external to the
functional unit compartment and enclosed in their own compartment by
means of rigid barriers or partitions. Cables may be glanded elsewhere,
e.g. in a common cabling chamber.

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

Compartm
ent for
future use

Incomi Outgoi
ng Outgoing ng
cable cables cables

FORM 4 Type 7 (Form 4b Type 7)

As main criteria for Form 4. All separation requirements are achieved
by metallic or non-metallic rigid barriers or partitions. Terminals are
external to the functional unit compartment and enclosed in their own
compartment by means of rigid barriers or partitions complete with
integral glanding facility.

Incomi Outgoi Outgoi Outgoi

ng ng ng ng
units units units
unit

Compartm
ent for
future use

Incomi Outgoi
ng ng
Outgoing
cable cables
cables

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W
orking safely in part of an Assembly with adjacent sections live is
SAFE a sensitive issue but cannot be ignored when considering forms of
separation.
WORKIN
G First and foremost within the UK, the requirements of The Electricity At
Work Regulations 1989, must be complied with. Regulation 14 is
particularly pertinent and requires that:
WIT
H “No person shall be engaged in any work activity on or so near
any live conductor (other than one suitably covered with insulating
ADJACENT material so as to prevent danger) that danger may arise unless:

EQUIPMEN a) it is unreasonable in all the circumstances for it to be dead; and

T b) it is reasonable in all the circumstances for him to be at work on

or near it while it is live; and
ENERGISE c) suitable precautions (including where necessary the provision of
D suitable protective equipment) are taken to prevent injury.”

Regulation 4(4) in particular also applies to the provision and use of

protective equipment.
Effectively this means that where live working is being contemplated a
risk assessment and judgement must be made for every situation by the
Duty Holder*. This must take account of all relevant factors some of which
include:

• the effectiveness of isolating the Assembly,

• the task to be performed,

* Duty
Holder The term used
• the skill level of the personnel carrying out the work,
within the Electricity
At Work Regulations
• the level of separation within the Assembly,
1989 to refer to the
person appointed to
• the suitability of the separating barriers within the Assembly for the task
be responsible for the
electrical equipment, being considered,
systems and
conductors and any
• the effectiveness of using temporary protective measures,
work or activities
being carried out on
• use of correct tools, instruments and other work equipment,
or near the electrical
• use of warning signs, etc.
equipment. The Duty
Holder must be
Switchboard manufacturers therefore cannot give all embracing
competent and may
be the employer, an assurances for safe working, according to the form of separation with parts
employee, or a self-employed of the Assembly energised. Specifying a particular form of separation will
person. not guarantee this for any given Form number. It can only be provided on a
case by case basis depending on the work to be done. This is fully
recognised in the Standard and requires a separate agreement between
Manufacturer and User, as detailed in clause 7.4 and Annex E.

Note: For further reference see HSE publication Electricity at Work - Safe working practices
HS(G)85.

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ACCESS FOR
G
enerally for front access Assemblies cable compartments are
provided alongside the associated functional units. For rear access
CABLING Assemblies cabling
facilities are provided at the rear of the Assembly where working space is
required..

In both cases, operation and access to the functional units are normally
from the front.

If the Assembly is to be installed against a wall, the Assembly must be

designed to ensure that all necessary access can be gained from the front.

If the Assembly is to be installed in a position where there is adequate

working space all round, then cabling access may be from either front or
rear. Where the Specifier or User has a preference this should be clearly
stated in the enquiry.

Generally, for the same number of functional units, front access

Assemblies are much longer than the rear access alternative. Conversely
where cabling compartments are required at the rear, this necessitates a
deeper design of Assembly.

The size of cabling compartments and the general arrangement can be

influenced by the number and size of circuit cables and also the direction in
which the cables need to approach the Assembly, (e.g. from overhead or via
a trench).

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 Fundamen
tal
requireme
nts
Additional
The integrity
Assembly can beistotally
required by
isolated
separationfor
elsewhere of Functional units
all activities from access
involving
theany
of Busbars
kind

Access is required to Functional units

for limited maintenance with adjacent
circuits live
Access is required to the cable terminals of a
Functional unit with adjacent Functional
units live
A clear boundary is required between
Functional units and Cabling Contractor

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DECISION TREE Form Form 2
The most
1
appropriate solution Busbars and cable
for each requirement terminals in the same
compartment
should be
established NO YES
considering all
aspects of the For 2a
particular m
application as
indicated earlier.

Busbars are separated

This ‘decision from cable terminals by
tree’ is intended to insulated coverings
assist in a logical NO YES
approach to
identifying the
Form 2ype 1
preferred Form of
T
separation for the
Busbars are separated
assembly being
from cable terminals by
considered. rigid barriers

YES

Form 2 Type 2

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 Form 3 Form 4 Form 4 (Form 4b)
(Form 4a)

Busbars and cable

terminals in the same Busbar separation by Busbar and
compartment insulation. terminations
separated by
Cables glanded elsewhere
insulation. Cables
NO YES glanded elsewhere.
NO YES
Form 3a NO YES
Form 4a
Busbars are separated Type 1 Form 4b Type 4
from cable terminals by
insulated coverings
Busbar separation by rigid Busbar separation by rigid
barriers. barriers. Terminal
NO YES Cables glanded elsewhere. separation by insulation.
Cables glanded elsewhere.
Form 3b NO YES
Type 1 NO YES
Form 4a
Form 4b Type 5
Busbars are separated Type 2
from cable terminals by
rigid barriers Busbar and
Each Functional unit has terminations
an integral glanding separated by rigid
YES facility barriers. Cables
glanded elsewhere.
Form 3b YES
Type 2
NO YES
Form 4a
Type 3 Form 4b Type 6

Each Functional unit

has an integral
glanding facility

YES

Form 4b Type 7

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TYPICAL QUOTATION QUESTIONS
Full name & address Your ref:

Project title & location:

Name of Contact
Phone
no:
Fax no:
Dates: Quote by: Delivery by:
CPA Fixed price until:
Supply details: V. Ph. Hz

Internal separation:
External Finish:
(BS EN 60439-1 + Amendment 1)
Manufacturers Standard Colour:
FORM 1 2 3 4
Special (BS Colour Ref):
Indicate type required:
Fuses Fitted: Yes No
Prospective fault current: (lp) (1) kA
Spare fuses (indicate quantity):
Busbar/Panel Fault level: kA Secs % Earthing: Full length Earth
or limiting Device (specify): Bar:
Neutral Busbar: Half Full Earth bar extended adjacent to gland points

Type of incoming device Other (specify):

Isolator Upstream device
Fuseswitch
Supply Authority Requirements
MCCB
C/T Links: Location to incomer:
ACB
Yes No Before After
Outgoing Circuit Protective Device
Meter Space:
Fuseswitch
Yes No N/A
MCCB
ACB h. w. d.

Type of access: Rear Front Space Access Restrictions

Manufacturers Standard Height If yes, give details: Yes No

General:
min height mm max height mm
Specification attached Yes No
Degree of protection (BS EN 60529): Drawing(s) attached Yes No
IP2X IP3X IP4X Other (specify): Please attach all relevant information including a schematic

IP
Additional requirements: (3)
e.g: Metering, Functional or System
Interlocking, Control or protective relays etc.
Physical layout: (2), 3

Incoming cables Btm Top

Incoming position LHS RHS

Trench / Duct available Yes No

Outgoing cables Btm Top

Notes: 1/ Important especially where breakers are specified 2/ Please state all cable sizes and directions where known 3/ If
insufficient space give details on a separate sheet.

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Email: [email protected]
[email protected] k Website:
Cutler Hammer Eaton
Website: www.terasaki.com
Ltd
www.kes.co.uk
Mill Street
Ter-mate Ltd
Ottery St Mary,
MEM Circuit Leone Works, John
Devon England EX11
Protection and Street off
1AG Telephone:
Control Whitbread Street
01404 812131
Reddings Lane, New Basford,
Fax: 01404 815471 Nottingham England
Birmingham England
Email: ch-help- B11 3EZ Telephone: NG7 7HL
[email protected] 0121 685 2100 Telephone: 0115
Website: 978 4652
Fax: 0121 706 2012
www.ch.cutler-
Email: Fax: 0115 970 2106
hammer.com/global/uk
[email protected] Email: [email protected]
m Website:
Dorman Smith
www.memonline.com
Switchgear Ltd
Blackpool Road,
Merlin Gerin Ltd
Preston England
Low Voltage Equipment
PR2 2DQ Telephone:
01772 325400 Stafford Park 5
Telford,
Fax: 01772 726276
Shropshire
Website: England TF3 3BL
www.tycoelectronics.com
Telephone: 01952 290029
Fax: 01952 292238
Email: www.schneider.co.uk
Moeller Electric Ltd
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