Pooling our energies for building safety - Schneider Electric

Dedicating ourselves tosafe, simple low voltageswitchboards up to 3200 APrisma Plus, a modular and prefabricated solution based on a complete systemin kit form, that fully integrates Schneider Electric switchgear offerings.Energy is availablein the buildingsMounting plateAll the Schneider Electric offers (switchgear,busbars, distribution blocks, switchboards...)have been designed to operate together withoptimised performances: mechanical, electricaland communications consistency are ensured.Switchboards are organised by function and byzone, which improves reliability and facilitatesdesign, installation, operation and upgrading.All switchboard architectures are factory testedin line with specifications that go well beyondthe IEC standards.The same continuity of service is ensuredthroughout the switchboard’s entirelife cycle.SwitchgearBusbarpower connectionIncoming cables connectionFront plate> Exemple of functional unit541231 A cable connectionarea with completeaccessibility.2 A zone for functionalunits* dedicated to eachapplication in the building(lighting, HVAC, lifts, etc).3 A zone for currentdistribution with innovativebusbars. The multistagecurrent distribution bringslightness, ergonomics,and easy front access.4 IPXXB front plates forprotecting people from anydirect access to live parts.5 Attractive white finishto fit into any facility.* A functional unit includesswitchgear, mounting plate,front plate and connections.> Example of switchboard6

Ensuring the design ofoptimised, customisedswitchboards8

With the Prisma Plus solution,design offices are thoroughly efficient.Flexible design forbuilding applicationsand their operationThanks to Prisma Plus solutions, design officescan design and customise switchboards easilyand quickly:> organisation by functional units, eachcorresponding to an application in the building(lighting, HVAC, lifts, etc.)> organisation by dedicated physical zones:one for the functional units (switchgear, mountingplates, front plates), one for power distributionand one for connection.100% dependableand optimised design,in compliance with costsand deadlinesBy supporting design offices with the services andsoftware tools (Ecodial, Softher, Rapsody...) neededto quickly design switchboards, we help them tohighlight their professionalism: switchboards usingtested architectures and meeting the most stringentspecifications.Our tools and services also enable them to meetrequirements concerning compliance with costs anddeadlines: optimised selection of the appropriatecomponents for each switchboard (switchgear,distribution systems, enclosures with perfectelectrical and mechanical cohesion), front paneldesign and fast cost studies.100%of dedicated building switchboardarchitectures are tested in compliancewith IEC standards and can becustomised.9

10Producing tested, IECcompliant switchboards,with complete flexibility

100%of panelbuilders and contractors usingthe Prisma Plus solution can provethat their switchboards are tested andcompliant with IEC standards.With the Prisma Plus solution, panelbuilders andcontractors are thoroughly efficient.Assembly and installationin conformity with thestandardsThanks to the prefabricated Prisma Plus solutionand the consistency of the entire component set,assembly, wiring and installation can be performedwithout any difficulty in line with IEC standards.Panelbuilders and contractors work efficiently,whatever the complexity of the technicalspecifications: switchboards are dependable,delivered and installed right on time.Tests with issue ofa certificateWe propose tools to help panelbuilders andcontractors to perform tests and provide proofof those (procedure, training, quality inspectionguide, type certificates, etc.).Ease and speed of assemblyand installationThe Prisma Plus solution is designed for logical,obvious switchboard organisation: clarity of zonesdedicated to the functional units (switchgear,mounting plates, front plates), power distributionand cable connection.Specific tools are available to the panelbuildersand contractors to facilitate their work and helpthem work to state-of-the-art rules:> assembly guides and busbar link drawings,> “Prisma Plus Bill of Material”: tool for productreference determination,> “Softher”: software for calculating temperaturerise inside switchboard,> “Rapsody”: software to easily designan electrical switchboard.Switchboards that canbe easily modified, evenat anytimeDue to the modularity of the Prisma Plus solution,last minute changes are no longer a problem.Panelbuilders and contractors can very easilychange or add functional units without any loss oftime. Work comfort is improved.11

12Optimising switchboardoperation over the entireinstallation life cycle

With the Prisma Plus solution, the operatingand maintenance teams are thoroughly efficient.Safe, easy, fast andcost saving operationThe Prisma Plus solution reinforces installationcontinuity of service and offers maximum safetyfor contractors, operating and maintenance teamswhile facilitating their work. Service lead-times arereduced to the very minimum:> logical and self-evident switchboard layoutsby zone for easy access to switchgear, powerdistribution, connection points and cable ducts,> setting and testing can be performed easily.Switchboards easilymodifiable due to functionaldesignThe Prisma Plus functional solution is designedso that the switchboard can evolve easily with thebuilding in the event of renovation or extensionwork: modification, addition of functional units, oraddition of new enclosures or cubicles.The electrical installation still offers the sameguarantees of performance in terms of continuityof service and safety of life and property.100%of electrical connections are reliableand require no maintenance.13

100%satisfied1982The first functional switchboard made fromSchneider Electric system in kit form.3 milliontested electrical distribution and control Schneider Electriclow voltage switchboards are in operation worldwide.14

Some functional switchboard referencesRetailBuildingInfrastructureHotelSpain> El Corte InglésValdemoro> El Corte InglésGironaHospitalSpain> Hospital Puertadel Hierro> Clínica QuirónBarcelonaRussia> Federation tower(biggest tower of“Moscow City” project)> TV tower “Ostankino”> Residence of Presidentof Russia “Zavidovo”> Bolshoy Theatre> Kremlin mansion-houseSpain> Ciudad de laJustícia Barcelona> Sincrotron, Cerdanyola> Fira 2000 Barcelona> Palacio CongresosExpo ZaragozaSpain> New Madrid Airport> New TernimalBarcelona Airport> Highway M30 tunnelsin Madrid> Palma de MallorcaUndergroundSpain> Hotel SkyAdd your ownreferences15

Technical dataCubiclesA lcw lpk IP IK nbr of height width depth associabilityvertical mod.Cubicles 3200 A 85 kA 187 k 30/31/55 07 36 2000 mm 300 mm 400 mm widthrms/1s 08 400 mm 600 mm10 650 mm800 mmWall mounted and floor standing enclosuresA lcw lpk IP IK nbr of height width depth associabilityvertical mod.Enclosures 630 A 25 kA 53 k 30/31/40/ 07/08/ 4 300 mm 600 mm (enclosure) 235 mm width andrms/1s 43/54 10 6 500 mm 300 mm (cable duct) 235 mm height12 700 mm 235 mm16 900 mm 235 mm20 1100 mm 235 mm24 1300 mm 235 mm28 1600 mm 600 mm (enclosure) 305 mm width32 1800 mm 300 mm (cable duct) 305 mmPack wall mounted enclosureA IP IK nbr of raw height width depth associabilityPack 160 A 30 07/08 2 480 mm 555 mm 186 mm3 630 mm4 780 mm5 930 mm6 1080 mmThe Prisma Plus solution perfectly incorporates Schneider Electric switchgear:> Air circuit breaker: Masterpact NT, NW> Molded case circuit breaker: NSX, NS, Easypact> Modular devices: Multi 9, Acti 9,...> Source change over> Fuses switches: Fupact> Switches: Interpact> Speed drives: Altivar> Motor control: TeSys range,...> Control & signaling units: Harmony push buttons> ...To find out more> www.schneider-electric.com> Or refer to the technical catalogue> Or contact your distributorSchneider Electric Industries SAS43-45 Bd. Franklin-RooseveltF-92505 Rueil-MalmaisonFRANCETel. : +33 (0) 1 41 29 70 00www.schneider-electric.comDue to evolution of standards and equipment, characteristics indicated in texts and imagesin this document are binding only after confirmation by our departments.Publication: Schneider ElectricDesign: pemaco - 3D illustrations: PolynotesPhotos: Gettyimages/Gulfimages - Gettyimages/Stockbite-Georges DoyleMatton/Juice Images - Blend Images/Jupiter Images - Eyedea - © Bruno Moyen07/2009