Planning with SIVACON 8 PS - Siemens

Planning with LRC6.2 System components6.2.12 Additional equipmentJoint blockThe joint block is used for the trunking units' electrical and mechanical connections. LRCtrunking units are usually supplied without joint units (junction blocks or monoblocks, as theyare also known). Accordingly, you need to make provision to plan and order joint blocksseparately as appropriate for the number of trunking unit connections.Figure 6-8Joint unitAccessories for busbar connections with joint blocksOnce the electrical link with the joint block has been established, it needs to be cast withepoxy resin. For this purpose, moulding casts, cast resin mix, separators and various toolsare provided as accessories. Casting mould Cast resin mix Tool setFixing brackets for horizontal installationVarious types of fixing bracket are available:● Mounting position: edgewise or flat● Mounting characteristic: run supported or fixed.The standard supporting brackets are:● LR..-BHF type for edgewise mounting● LR..-BHH type for flat mountingPlanning with SIVACON 8 PS222 Planning Manual, 10/2007, A5E01541101-01