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Spectra Series Switchboards

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Contents

Section 1 - Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Section 2 - Features and Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section 3 - Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 4 - Sizing and Dimension
4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Typical Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Class 1 Switchboard - Group Mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4 Class 2 Individually Mounted Main Group Mounted Feeders/
Class 5 Individually Mounted Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5 Utility Metering Compartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.6 Outdoor Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.7 Instrument and Metering Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.8 Busway Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.9 Low Voltage Transition Sections and Dual Voltage Switchboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.10 Conduit Entrance Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.11 Switchboard Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 5 - Application Data
5.1 Standards/Codes/Ratings/Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2 Protective Device Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.3 Power Break® II Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4 WavePro™ Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5 High Pressure Contact Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.6 Molded Case Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.7 Fusible Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.8 Surge Protective Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.9 Power Management Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.10 Power Metering Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.11 Equipment Ground Fault Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.12 Automatic Transfer Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.13 Wire/Lug/Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Section 6 - Additional GE Switchboard Offerings
Class 3 Switchboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Section 7 - CSI Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reference Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Appendix
Seismic Compliance Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trip Units by Main Breaker and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Section 1 – Introduction

Introduction Spectra Series® Switchboards

Spectra Series™ Switchboards offer a state-of the-art
design that provides the high quality, safety and
reliability long associated with GE group-mounted
switchboards. Spectra Series Switchboards are designed
and manufactured to meet the stringent GE internal
standards along with NEMA, NEC, UL and cUL require-
ments. In addition, Spectra RMS™ and Record Plus
Circuit Breakers meet all NEMA, NEC, IBC Seismic, UL
and cUL requirements, plus those for JIS and IEC.

Class 1

• Group-Mounted Main and Feeders

Front-Connected
– 1200A Mains maximum
– 1200A Feeders maximum
– Rear alignment standard
– Minimum depth 25"
– Main lugs to 2000A
– May be mounted against wall
• Main and Feeder Devices Group-Mounted
– Molded case circuit breakers
– Fusible switches type ADS (Spectra plug-in only)
– Spectra RMS® molded case circuit breakers
– Spectra RMS molded case circuit breakers with
microEntelliGuard™ trip units
– Record Plus molded case circuit breakers
– Current-limiting circuit breakers
– Integral ground fault with Power+, EntelliGuard TU
and microEntelliGuard
– Integral protective relay functions with EntelliGuard TU
and microEntelliGuard
– Integral network communications with EntelliGuard TU
and microEntelliGuard
– Ground fault alarm, neutral protection, ZSI and
waveform capture

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Section 1 – Introduction

• Feeder Devices, Group-Mounted

– Molded case circuit breakers
– Fusible switches type ADS (Spectra plug-in only)
– Spectra RMS® molded case circuit breakers
– Spectra RMS molded case circuit breakers with
microEntelliGuard™ trip units
– Record Plus molded case circuit breakers
– Current-limiting circuit breakers
– Integral ground fault with Power+, EntelliGuard TU
and microEntelliGuard
– Integral protective relay functions with EntelliGuard TU
and microEntelliGuard
– Integral network communications with EntelliGuard TU
Class 2 and microEntelliGuard
– Ground fault alarm, neutral protection, ZSI and
• Individually-Mounted Main, Group-Mounted waveform capture
Feeders Front Accessible or Front/Rear
– 5000A Mains maximum (WavePro®)
– 1200A group-mounted feeders maximum
– Rear alignment standard or front and rear alignment
– Utility CT Compartments
– Main lugs to 6000A
– Depths: Mains 25" - 60" Feeders 25” minimum
– Plug-In or Bolt-On Construction for group-mounted
feeders
• Mains Individually-Mounted
– Power Break® II insulated case circuit breakers
800-4000A with Power+ or EntelliGuard® trip units
– High pressure contact switches 800-4000A
– Integral ground fault with Spectra Series, Power
Break Series and WavePro
– Integral protective relay functions with
EntelliGuard TU
– Integral POWER LEADER network communications
with EntelliGuard TU
– Bolted Pressure Switches 800 - 4000A
– WavePro low voltage power circuit breakers

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Section 1 – Introduction

AV3 Access Switchboards Spectra Series® Switchboards

Class 3 Class 5

• Features and Options • Individually-Mounted Mains and Feeders

– Rear accessible – 800A - 4000A
– Front and rear alignment — HPC Switch
– Depths 50-60 inches — PowerBreak II
– Molded case/insulated case/low voltage power – 400A - 1200A
circuit breaker mains — Spectra Breaker
– Molded case and insulated case distribution sections – 800A - 4000A Bolted Pressure Switch
– Copper bus – WavePro Breaker (Mains & Tie Devices only)
– Feeder operating handles “thru the door” – 800A - 5000A WavePro Breaker
• Main and Tie Devices - Individually Mounted
– Spectra molded case breaker up to 1200A Note: For applications requiring insulated/isolated bus,
– PowerBreak II insulated case breaker up to 4000A generator control and extensive relaying refer to AV-3
– WavePro low voltage power circuit breaker up to or PowerBreak.
5000A
• Feeder Devices, Individually Mounted
– Spectra molded case circuit breaker - E (150A),
F (250A), G (600A), K (1200A) frame breakers, 80 &
100% rated
– Current limiting breakers
• General Construction Features
– Tin plated copper main bus - standard, silver
plating optional
– 2000A silver plated copper vertical (riser) bus –
standard in MCCB sections
– Shutters available on ICCB and LVPCB main and tie
breakers
– 6000A main bus rating - maximum
– Plug-in MCCB mounting with racking bolts - standard
– Standard 30 cycle bus short circuit withstand rating
up to 85ka allows LVPCB main w/o instantaneous trips
– 200ka bus bracing available with fused main device
— Bare bus standard
— Optional insulated horizontal main bus with phase
isolated vertical bus available in all sections
— Bus sizing based on 1000A IN2 current density
— 15/30/45 inch wide MCCB sections
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Section 2 – Features and Characteristics

Flexibility, Reliability, Simplicity & Safety

GE has designed a bus bar interior for use in Spectra
Series™ (group-mounted) Switchboards and Spectra
Series Power Panelboards.

The distribution section interior is the basic building

block, designed for use with either fusible switches
(plug-in only) or molded case circuit breakers, or both.
Standard lifting plates, shown, are optional (NEMA 1 only).
The modularity of Spectra Plug-in is possible because
the interior is designed to accept device modules with
spring-reinforced jaws and pressure-locked connec-
tions. The jaws and connections are an integral part of
the branch modules.

Spectra Series Plug-In™ circuit breaker modules accept standard

off-the-shelf GE breakers and are available for single- or double-
branch mounting (through 600A) without any modifications,
assuring proper phase arrangement.

Spectra Series Plug-In branch fusible modules can be

single- or double- (through 200A) mounted, two- or three-pole.

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Section 2 – Features and Characteristics

Spectra Switchboard — Group-Mounted Spectra Bolt-In

Interior Design Vertical bus oriented edge- Bolted connection between
The vertical design of the bus maximizes convective wise for ease of bolted switchboard vertical bus and
heat transfer. The bus bar insulator system provides breaker strap connections. breaker primary connection.
short circuit bracing to 200 kA, 600-volt spacing (with-
out having to add baffles) and eliminates the need for
any additional insulation.

Spectra Plug-In

Mounting support Double-insulated system consisting of bus

brackets between support assemblies of molded, glass-filled
bus support rails polyester insulation and insulating tubes
and mounting rails. over high-strength steel bolts spaced on 7"
centers that prevent bus bars from distorting
Vertical bus is pre-
during short-circuit conditions.
drilled for location
Mounting rails (2) of breakers in any
with means for posi- standard position.
tioning, engaging and
grounding pressure-
locked connections.
(plug-in only).

Anti-turn device utilized at the bolted connection

between the breaker strap and vertical bus.

Isolated bus
support rails (2).

Spectra Plug-In™ Switchboard Construction

The universal interior has made possible a family of
modular components that provide the flexibility unique
to the Spectra Series™ product line. By utilizing modular
assembly and pressure-locked connections to the
interior, maintenance and tests are easier and faster.
Standard bus is aluminum, heat rated Interior cross-member
per UL. Optional ratings include 750A psi supports for mounting
or 600A psi aluminum and heat rated rails and bus support
This innovative design approach also facilitates field
per UL, 1000A psi or 800A psi copper. All rails. reconfiguration. Branch fusible units can be removed
vertical bus bars are silver plated. and circuit breaker units substituted.

Field changes are quick and easy. Fusible switch and circuit breaker modules each consist
of two assemblies: the protective device (fusible switch
unit or molded case circuit breaker) and a connecting
mechanism. The connecting mechanisms are the inter-
mediate electrical/mechanical connections between the
protective device and the bus structure in the interior.
The fusible connecting mechanism is in the same
housing as the fusible switch unit. The molded case
circuit breaker connecting mechanism is separate from
the breakers and is designed to accept standard GE
circuit breakers.

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The electrical connection is made utilizing spring-rein-

forced jaws that engage the bus bars. This type of
proven design, long utilized in switchgear and busway,
provides a reliable and superior electrical connection.

Mechanical connection is made with a positive, self-

aligning, spring-loaded locking device bolted to each
side of the mounting module. When the device module The fusible switch module has a self-aligning bracket screwed
is inserted in the interior, this mechanism springs into to the interior mounting rails.
place and positive engaging latches secure the module
to the interior mounting rails. I
Spring
Reinforced Jaw
To prevent personnel from accidentally releasing the
locked pressure connections, circuit breaker modules I
handles are bolted to each side of the module. Fusible B
modules are bolted directly to the interior mounting rails.

Bus Bar
I

F = I (L x B)
where
F = Clamping Force
I = Current
L = Conductor Length
B= Electromagnetic Field
The circuit breaker mounting module has provisions for
bolting various breaker ratings in place and barriers to The spring-reinforced jaw clamps onto the interior bus and maintains
divert ionized gases away from line terminals of opposite the electrical connection. At short circuit, a strong electro-magnetic
devices on the same module. Both types of connector- field develops around the jaw. The resulting force increases the jaw
mounting modules are UL listed and CUL certified. pressure on the bus and maintains a secure connection. The design
creates current paths and generates clamping forces as shown in
the illustration.

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Features
The main and utility CT compartments are designed to
offer maximum flexibility. Individually-mounted main is
available with Power Break II insulated case circuit
breakers, 800A-4000A; high pressure contact switches,
800A-4000A; fusible switches, 400A-1200A; WavePro
low voltage power circuit breakers, 800A-5000A; molded
case circuit breakers, including microEntelliGuard,
400A-1200A; and bolted pressure switches. (800 - 4000A).
Standard utility current transformer compartments have barriers
rear, top and bottom. Door has concealed hinges, three-point
catch, with lockable and sealable handle. Optional side barriers are
available. Current transformer compartments to meet other utility
requirements are available.

A hinged door is standard on instrument and metering compartments.

Type HPC high pressure contact switches are available with

ITI ground fault relay.

PCU units are available, allowing for motor starter Power Breaker II circuit breakers with EntelliGuard TU and
applications up to 15hp. (plug-in only) Power+ trip units are available as mains, submains, and ties
in switchboards.

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Spectra Series® Switchboards
Section 3 – Terminology

Spectra Series Terminology Bolt-on is a type of panelboard or switchboard interior

where overcurrent devices require hardware to be fixed
30 cycle withstand is the capability of the insulating to the panel.
and spacing materials to withstand fault currents up to
30 cycles or half of a second. Branch Circuit is the circuit conductor between the
final overcurrent device protection and the outlets or
Accessible means not permanently closed in by the point of use.
switchboard section structure, and capable of being
inspected and maintained through access plates or doors Bus Bar is a solid aluminum or copper alloy bar that
without disturbing the switchboard section structure. carries current to the branch or feeder devices in a power
panelboard or switchboard. There is at least one bus
Ambient Temperature is the temperature of the sur- bar for each phase of the incoming electrical service.
rounding medium that comes in contact with a fuse,
breaker or conducting bus within a switchboard Bus Stub is a prefabrication provision manufactured in
defined by UL 891 as 40°C for switchboard. the switchboard for connection of incoming service or
load busway.
Ampacity is the amount of current in amps a conductor
can carry continuously under the conditions of use Class I-Group mounted main and feeders.
without exceeding its temperature rating.
Class II-Individually mounted main and group mounted
AMP Rating is the amount of current a fuse will carry feeders.
continuously without deterioration, or a circuit breaker
without tripping and without exceeding temperature Class III-Individually mounted main and feeders with
rise limits specified for a particular fuse or circuit compartmentalization (not available in Spectra
breaker by NEC requirements and UL standards. Switchboard.)

Amp Setting, adjustable varies the continuous current- Class V-Individually mounted mains and feeders without
carrying ability of a breaker through a predetermined compartmentalization.
range.
Compartment is an area within a section that is so
Arcing Fault is a high-impedance connection caused constructed as to isolate devices in that compartment
by current flowing through air between two live from the surrounding area except for openings used
conductors. for interconnections, control or ventilation.

Arcing Time, in a fuse, is the amount of time that Compression Lug, also called a crimp lug, is a lug that
elapses between the melting of the current-responsive is crimped to hold cable.
element, such as a link, to the final circuit interruption.
Arcing time is dependent upon such factors as circuit Continuous Load is when the maximum current is
voltage and impedance. expected to continue for three hours or more.

Available Short-Circuit Current is the maximum rms Current Density is rated current divided by the cross-
(root-mean-square) symmetrical current at a given point section area of the conducting member (cable, bus bar,
in a power system, operating with maximum generating etc.) expressed in amps per square inch.
capacity and connected load, can deliver to any zero
impedance short circuit applied at that given point. Current Sensors internally mounted current transformers
(CT) used by circuit breakers to measure current.
Blank Space Only is specified when corresponding Produce lower secondary current than traditional CTs,
vertical bus device mounting and connecting straps
are not furnished. Dead Front construction is where energized parts are
not exposed to a person on the operating side of the
equipment.
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Distribution Switchboard is any switchboard which is Fire Pump Disconnect serves only the code required
not UL listed for service entrance or classified as a fire pump. It must be connected ahead of any main
main switchboard. device and sized to carry the locked rotor current of
the fire pump per NFPA-20. It also must be located in
Double-Branch is mounting that has two fusible switch an enclosure separate from other service disconnects.
units or circuit breakers installed side by side.
Frame Size is the physical size of the breaker with a
Draw-Out Mounted device can be removed from the specific range of amp ratings. For example, an F Frame
stationary portion of a switchboard without unbolting breaker is available in ratings of 70 amps to 250 amps
connections or mounting supports. Draw-out mounting in a 225 amp frame.
is available in Power Break II and WavePro devices only.
SPECTRA MAIN
Electrically Operated refers to an electrically operated SECTION ARRANGEMENT
mechanism to remotely open and close a circuit Customer SE UL
Meter
breaker and charge the spring. Typically used in E
P
M
automatic throwover schemes and automatic control Ground MP
Fault
schemes. Monitor
Panel Main

Electrical Service or System is the conductors and Utility

Compartment
equipment which delivers energy from the electrical When
Required
supply system to the wiring system of the premises
served. The service or system consists of the number
of phases, number of wires, voltages and amps. Type 5 2.5 3.12 (Typ.)
(Typ.)
of service determines the number of poles on the main
Conduit Space
device, the number of poles valid for feeder or branch .625 Dia.
(Typical all
Selections)
devices and the minimum voltages for 1-, 2-, or 3-pole (Typ.)
Mounting Holes
breakers and fusible switches.

Enclosure is a constructed case to protect personnel

against contact with the enclosed equipment and to Front Accessible is a UL classification requiring that all
protect the enclosed equipment against environmental bus and device connections are accessible from the
conditions. front.

Equipment Grounding is the interconnection and Front Only Connected is a UL classification requiring
grounding of electrical conduction material that either that all line & load connections can be made from the
encloses or is adjacent to power conducting components. front of the switchboard.

Expansion Kit is an assembled kit that can be installed Front/Rear Access is configured where rear access is
in an empty side of a double-branch fusible switch unit required for some or all of the line and load connections.
to create a new fusible switch unit It includes the handle,
base plate, cover plate, load base and switch. Front and Rear Line-Up occurs when all sections in a
switchboard lineup are the same depth and front and
Feeder Circuit is all circuit conductors between the rear surfaces are aligned.
service equipment or the source of a separately derived
system and the final branch-circuit overcurrent device. Full Height Bus refers to the maximum vertical bus
length available for the group mounted panel section.
Filler Mounts on side of fusible switch module, circuit
breaker module, or between side trims to cover the Fully Rated Bus refers to having the same ampacity
front of the enclosure. The fillers plus trim comprise the for the horizontal bus across the whole line-up.
enclosure front around the installed devices.

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Fuseholder or Fuse Block is an assembly of fuse clips Interrupting Rating is the highest rms-rated current a
and insulation for mounting and connecting a fuse into fuse or breaker is intended to interrupt under specified
the circuit. conditions.

Fusible Switch is a device that can switch off current flow Jaw refers to the metal parts that grip the interior bus
and to which a fuse(s) is added to protect conductors. bar and conduct electricity to the module bus bars. The
jaws are spring-reinforced to provide a highly reliable
Ground Bus is horizontal bus which is electrically con- electrical connection.
tinuous with the switchboard housing for termination
of circuit ground conductor. Key Interlock, commonly called Kirk-keys, provides a
mechanical method to interlock two or more devices
Ground Fault is a fault condition created when an utilizing a removable key which can only be inserted in
energized conductor comes in contact with earth one location at one time.
ground or metallic structure, or causes an arc current
to flow to ground. Line refers to the incoming (live) side of equipment or
device.
Group (Panel)-Mounted device is one of a closely
grouped assembly of devices which is mounted on a Load is the outgoing (switched) side of equipment or
common base or mounting surface utilizing panelboard device.
type construction. The total assembly is then mounted
in a switchboard combination or distribution section. Lug is a device to terminate cables.

Handle Lock Device is a mechanism to insert a lock to Magnetic Trip is synonymous with instantaneous trip
prevent operation of a circuit protective device. Most and describes a tripping action with no intentional time
commonly used to lock device in the open or off delay. Current exceeding the magnetic trip level will
position for safety while performing maintenance. actuate the trip mechanism and open the breaker
contacts immediately.
Heat Rise is the maximum temperature a component
in a switchboard can increase in temperature over a Main Device is a single device that disconnects all
defined amount 65°C per UL 891. ungrounded switchboard conductors, other than control
power conductors when used, from the supply bus.
I2t is the measure of heat energy developed within a
circuit, in which I2 stands for effective let-through Main Lug is the connecting means between the
current squared and t is time in seconds. incoming service cable and the bus bar.

Individually Mounted means device which is not Mechanical Lug is a terminal with one or more wire
panel-mounted and which may or may not be enclosed binding screws that are tightened to hold the conductor
in its own compartment. Separated from other devices or cable.
to minimize undesired influence from them. (i.e. GE
Class 3 and PowerBreak Switchboard). Power Break II, Mimic Bus functionally displays internal buswork by
HPC, WavePro and BPS devices are individually mounted applying tape or plastic strip on equipment exterior.
in Spectra.
NEMA Type 1 Enclosure - General Purpose Indoor is
Interior refers to the side rails, bus bars and insulation intended primarily to prevent accidental contact of
system that mounts in the enclosure. It is energized personnel with the enclosed equipment. The enclosure
through the main device (lugs, fusible switch or circuit is intended for use indoors where it isn't exposed to
breaker) and, in turn, energizes the installed circuit- unusual service conditions, dripping or splashing water,
protective devices (fusible switch or circuit breaker). steam or conductive dusts (NEMA PB2-5.02).

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NEMA 3R Outdoor Enclosures are intended for use in Rejection Fuse and Clip is a combination of fuses and
wet locations or outdoors to protect the enclosed clips that will not accept fuses of lower ratings and
equipment against rain. They are sleet (ice) resistant types. Can be used for Class R and other fuse types.
but are not dust, snow or sleet (ice) proof. If conduit
connections are provided, these enclosures shall have Reverse Feed. The following devices have been tested
a conduit hub or equivalent provision for watertight and are listed for reverse feeding: Fixed trip molded case
connections at the conduit entrance when the conduit circuit breakers, MET, and Spectra Circuit Breakers.
enters at a level higher than the lowest live part. They Reverse feed devices may have incoming (line) bottom
have provisions for drainage. and load top. They simplify bottom feed connections
and minimize switchboard depth. High pressure contact
Overcurrent is any current in excess of the rated current switches (HPC) can be specified as bottom-fed devices.
of equipment or the ampacity of a conductor that can Power Break II circuit breakers with EntelliGuard TU
result from an overload, a short circuit or a ground fault. and Power+ programmers can be reverse-fed without
special ordering.
Phase Failure Relay senses a loss of voltage in any of
the three phases of a power system. It is used to alarm Rotor is a mechanism in a fusible switch unit that
or trip an overcurrent device. mechanically ensures all switch blades open/close
simultaneously.
Plug-in is a type of panelboard and disconnect with
capability to be connected without requiring hardware Selective Tripping is the application of circuit breakers
to be fixed to the panel. or fuses in series, so that, of the breakers or fuses
carrying fault current, only the one nearest the fault
Plug-in Mounted device for line and load is one that can opens and isolates the faulted circuit from the system.
be plugged in to make electrical connections to a line
and load bus bar. The device need not be self-supporting Series-Connected Rated Panel means the UL Listed
when withdrawn. It may be removed when switchboard short-circuit rating of the panel is equal to the IC rating
is energized. of the main protective device when properly applied
with branch circuit protective device. See section 6.2
Pole is the number of output terminals on a fusible for further details.
switch or breaker that must be insulated and separated
from each other. Service Disconnect is a device or group of devices that
disconnects all ungrounded load conductors from the
Power Panelboard is any panelboard that is not a service (supply) conductors. The number of service
lighting or appliance panelboard as specified by UL disconnects is limited to 6 per the NEC.
and NEC and is not limited as to the number and rating
of branch circuits, except for available spacing and Service Entrance Equipment usually consists of circuit
physical size. The dead-front panelboard is accessible breakers or switches and fuses and their accessories. It
from the front only. is located near the point of entrance of supply conduc-
tors to a building and is intended to constitute the main
Quick-make, Quick-break refers to the action of mech- control and means of cutoff for the supply to the building.
anism, where the speed of the contacts in opening and Service entrance equipment have a removable link
closing a breaker or fusible switch is not controlled by between the neutral bus and ground bus. The main
the operator. device must also be barriered from feeder devices.

Rear-Only Connected switchboards have all incoming Shunt Trip opens a circuit protection device by remote
and outgoing cable or bus connections accessible from control.
the rear. Other connections may be front accessible.
Single-Branch is A mounting module with a single
Rear Line-Up Sections in a switchboard line-up are device mounted in a designated vertical space. Refers
different depths and rear surfaces are aligned. to breakers or fused units.

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Section 3 – Terminology

Space and Busing for future when space and busing is Trip Function is that portion of the breaker that senses
only required for future inclusion of any specified fault conditions, controls the associated logic functions
devices, appropriate device supports, proper bus con- and initiates and powers the breaker trip device.
nections and corresponding vertical bus are furnished.
Trip Mechanisms are independent of manual control
Split Bus refers to a division in carrying current bars of handles. The breaker will trip when a fault occurs, even
the panel interior, of 1 1/4", to isolate line or load of the if the handle is held in the "ON" position.
panel board. Split bus arrangements allow arc fault
breakers to isolate a section of the panel bus. Under Voltage release instantaneously trips the breaker
when voltage (control or line) drops to 30%-70% of
Standard (80%) and 100% Ratings Circuit breakers or nominal rating.
fusible switches are to be applied at 80% of their ratings
unless the overcurrent devices and the assemblies in Voltage is electrical pressure that moves electrons
which they are mounted are listed for operation at 100% through a conductor and is measured in volts.
of their ratings (NEC Articles 210-22(c), 220-3(a), 220-
10(b), 384-16(c). Refer to listings for available 100% Voltage Rating is the rms alternating current voltage at
rated devices. which a fuse or circuit breaker is designed to operate.

Stationary-Mounted device can be removed only by X Value is an arbitrary vertical measurement of the
unbolting electrical connections and mounting supports. usable mounting space on a panelboard for a fusible
Should only be removed when switchboard is deenergized. switch or breaker. X is equal to 1 3/8 inches (1.375").
Height of the interior is the sum of the horizontally
Sub-main is a disconnect provided for the connection mounted, panel-mounted components.
of a wire or a cable to a bus bar fed by an over current
protective device in the panelboard.

Switchboard, per the NEC, is a large single panel, frame

or assembly of panels on which are mounted (on the
face, back or both) switches, overcurrent and other
protective devices, buses and usually instruments.
Switchboards are generally accessible from the rear as
well as from the front and are not intended to be
installed in cabinets.

Tapered Bus on UL 891 is the downsizing of the

Busway ampacity based diversity standards.

Thermal Trip protects against sustained overloads. A

bimetallic element reacts time-wise in inverse proportion
to the current. If a circuit is overloaded, heat from
excessive current flow causes the bimetal to bend,
actuating the trip mechanism to open the breaker.

Time Delay is a term used by NEMA, ANSI and UL to

denote a minimum opening time of 10 seconds on an
overload current five times the amp rating of a circuit
breaker or Class H, K, J and R fuses. Time delay is useful
to let through momentary current inrushes, such as in
motor startups, without interrupting the circuit.

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Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

4.1 General Switchboard Sizing Section width is determined by the width required for
Considerations the largest breaker in the section.
The following rules and arrangements must be consid-
3” Width
ered when sizing and dimensioning Spectra Series
switchboards.
A Top Cover
Switchboard depth is the most variable of section
dimensions, as depth varies depending on the type,
size, feed direction, the combination of devices Group
Available Mounted
required and the circuitry involved. Feeder Distribution
X Height Section

Switchboard depth and section width can usually be

increased in 5" increments, up to 60", to accommodate
unusual arrangements, large number of conduits, or B 3” Bottom Cover

when existing footprints need to be matched.

The standard switchboard height is 90", but reduced Panel “X” Height A (in.) B (in.)
height switchboards of 78" are available. 18X 28 28
23X 21 28
Group Mounted 28X 21 21
The group mounted sections utilize a panel mount 33X 14 21
arrangement similar or identical to that used in distribution 38X 14 14
43X 7 14
panels. Group mounted breakers can be used as feeders
48X 7 7
or mains for switchboard sections 1200A and below. 53X 7 0
Group mounted breakers are typically 80%, but 100%
rated group mounted breakers are available for 800A
G frames and 1200A K frames for trip ratings of 60A to
1200A with fully adjustable trip ratings and 125A to 3X
100 100 3X
1200A for traditional trip breakers. 150 150 3X
225 225 3X
250 250 3X
In addition to circuit breakers and fusible switches, 400 400 4X
600 600 4X
additional devices that may be available to mount in 250 3X
the group mounted area of the switchboard include 400 4X
600 4X
SPD, meters and motor starters. 800 6X
1200 6X
Sizing
GE SPD 7X
Breakers are sized by X space requirements where 77”
X=1.375". Smaller frame brakers are available twin See page 20 for more details
mounted or double branch mounted in which two
breakers of the same frame size are mounted adjacent Bolt-on Branch Devices
to each other. Single branch mounting is the only option Max.
“X”
Min.
available for larger frame breakers, such as the 800A Mounting Breaker Breaker Frames Width
Height
Amps (in.)
and 1200A K frames. 100 THQB, THHQB, TEY, TEB, FC, FB 3 35
150 TED, THED, SE 3 35
Double 225 TQD, THQD 3 35
250 SF, FE 3 35
400, 600 SG, FG 4 40
250 SF, FE 3 35
400, 600 SG, FG, SGHC, SGLC, SGPC 4 35
Single
SKHA, SKLA, SKHC, SKLC 6 40
800, 1200
SKPA, SKPC 6 45
1X space adder: Note that 1X space must be added to each single or double branch
mounted breaker that has internal accessories requiring side exit control wiring.
These include shunt trip, auxiliary switches, bell alarms and undervoltage releases.
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Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

6'-7" Handle Rule Wiring Terminals (Lugs)

3”
Pressure type mechanical lugs suitable for 250-600
KCMIL aluminum or copper wire are provided for short
circuit ratings to l00,000A. Above 100,000A, compression
type lugs may be required.

When oversize lugs are required, a lug section with

minimum width shown in Section 6.17 may be furnished.
6’-7” (79”)
Bussed Pull Sections
3” Section has cross bus that connects to adjacent main
section bus.

The National Electrical Code (Article 240.24) requires

that switches or circuit breakers shall be installed so
that the center of the grip of the operating handle of
the switch or circuit breaker when in its highest position
is not more than 6'-7" above the floor or working platform. Main
Device
Housekeeping pads that elevate the switchboard
above the standing surface may violate this rule. If'
housekeeping pads are specified, they may have to be
extended for the full working space.

Wiring Bending Space Bussed Pull Section

3”
Bussed Pull Sections
Main Lugs 20”
Standard (in.) Minimum (in.)
28” Amperage
Utility
Width Depth Width Depth
Utility 800 35 25 25 25
90”
1000 35 25 25 25
Main
Main 1200 35 25 25 25
3” 1600 35 25 30 25
2000 35 25 30 25
2500 35 25 35 25
Side View Front View
3000 35 25 35 25
4000 40 30 40 30
5000 45 40 45 40
The National Electrical Code latest issue (Tables 312.6
(a)) specify minimum wire bending space. A 20" unit
height allowance as shown in Section 5.13 will meet
NEC requirements and provide wire bending space for
front and rear accessibility. The 20" allowance for wire
bending space may be utilized for metering, but not for
devices. If there is rear accessibility, then it may be
possible to reduce or eliminate the 20" allowance.
Refer to factory.

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Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

Blank Pull Sections

Pull sections are available in widths and depths from
15" to 60" in 5" increments. Depth is the same as the
main section. The pull section provides space for Top Cover
pulling and installing cables. It is also used in bottom 21 H Y

feed applications when reverse feed devices cannot be 1200 SK

600 SG 400 SG
used. A barrier is provided for service entrance to meet 600 FG 400 FG
NEC requirements. Busing and lugs are not provided. 250 SF 250 SF
150 SE 150 SE
150 FE 150 FE
100 FB 100 FB
150 SE 150 SE
225 TQD 225 TQD

Bottom Cover

Main
Device
Group Mounted Class 1
Main Lugs Only (Bolt-on and Plug-in)
Top or Bottom Cable Min. Min.
Amp Rating Entry Max. Feeder Depth Width
X-Height (in.) (in.)②
400, 600, 800, 1000,
Blank Pull Section 38① 25 35
1200, 1600, 2000
① 38X interior for front only connection, 43X available with rear access.
Blank Pull Sections ② Minimum section width shown. Wider Section may be required.
Amperage Width Depth Refer to branch sizing tables.
800-1200 15 25
1600-2000 20 25
2500 25 25
3000 30 25 Main Circuit Breaker (Bolt-on and Plug-in)
4000 35 30 Main Available Min.
Amp
Type Device X- Feeder Depth
Range
Height X-Height (in.)
FGV, FGN,
400-600 4 34 25
FGH, FGL, FGP
Standard Circuit SGDA, SGHA,
EUSERC Pull Sections 125-600 4 34 25
Breaker SGLA, SGPA
Pull sections to EUSERC utility requirements are available in widths SKHA, SKLA,
300-1200 6 32 25
from 30" to 50". The minimum widths for each amperage are shown SKPA
in the table below. The standard landing uses two (2) 1/2" steel studs SGHC, SKLC,
60-600 4 34 25
on 1 1/4" vertical centers per 400A of rating. Multiple positions are SGPC
MicroEntelliGuard
SKHC, SKLC,
separated by 2". These sections are designed for bottom entry, 300-1200 6 32 25
SKPC
with open bottoms. A barrier is provided for service entrance to FGV, FGN.
meet NEC requirements. Busing for landings is included. Record Plus 400-600 4 34 25
FGH, FGL, FGP

Landing Min. Min.

Amperes
Positions Width (in.) Depth (in.)
400 1 30 25
800 2 30 25
1200 3 35 25
1600 4 40 25
2000 5 40 25
2500 7 50① 35
3000 8 50① 40
4000 10 50① 40
① Refer to local utility specification.

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4.2 Typical Drawing

M 1200A 1200A
SE UL UL UL

8
1200A 1200A 1200A
SKHC12
1200A
NO FUTURE
1200A 1200A EXTENSIONS
PROVIDED
Main 21 21 U
2X FILLER 3X FILLER
1 2
12 13
24
3 4 14 15
ZZ
1200A
5 16

Utility 6 7 17 18
8 9 19 20
G
10 11 21 BLANK
28
42
3X FILLER 28X 42
3X FILLER 28X
N
1200A 1200A 1200A

BUSSING DIAGRAM

24 21 21 (3) 600 MCM CU

1 2 3 MECHANICAL (1 HOLE) AL
PER PHASE & NEUTRAL
FRONT VIEW

Top Conduit Area Bottom Conduit Area

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

3 3
6 6 6

3 3 3 3
Conduit Area Conduit Area 3 3 3 3
19D x 34W 19D x 34W 7 3 Conduit Area Conduit Area
Conduit Area 16D x 34W 16D x 34W
21D x 25W

3 3 3 3
5 3 5

Front Plan View Front Plan View

ACCESS TO: Front Only PHASE: 3P4W GE STANDARD UTILITY (28 INCH)
TM CLASS: 2 AMPERE: 1200A CODE ZZ
LABEL: U/L SE BUS MTL: Cu Heat
C/T TYPE Window
VOLTAGE: 480/277V PLATE: Silver Plate
P/T TYPE
STYLE: Bolt-On RATING: Fully Rated
BUS BRACING (RMS SYM): 65000A PER GE DWG 75C143813 PV101,101A,101B
DEV.MIN.INT.RATING (RMS SYM): 35000A PER PWR CO SPEC. 75C323045A SH. 1

SwitchBoard / Device Information

Circuit No. Device Amps Poles Labels Lugs/Cable Size Notes
Main SKHC12 1200 3 4,5,6
1 SELA 150 3 (1) - #12 - 3/0 AWG - Mechanical AL
2 SELA 150 3 (1) - #12 - 3/0 AWG - Mechanical AL
3 SGHA4 400 3 (2) - 2/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL
4 SGHA4 400 3 (2) - 2/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL
5 SKHA8 800 3 (3) - 3/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL
6 SGHA6 500 3 (2) - 2/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL
7 SGHA6 500 3 (2) - 2/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL
8 SFHA 250 3 (1) - #8 - 350 MCM - Mechanical AL
9 SFHA 250 3 (1) - #8 - 350 MCM - Mechanical AL
10 SELA 60 3 (1) - #12 - 3/0 AWG - Mechanical AL
11 SELA 60 3 (1) - #12 - 3/0 AWG - Mechanical AL
12 SELA 150 3 (1) - #12 - 3/0 AWG - Mechanical AL NOTES:
13 SELA 150 3 (1) - #12 - 3/0 AWG - Mechanical AL 1. Copper ground bus furnished.
14 SFHA 250 3 (1) - #8 - 350 MCM - Mechanical AL 2. Shipping splits between each section,
ship each section separately.
15 SFHA 250 3 (1) - #8 - 350 MCM - Mechanical AL
3. Switchboard furnished with fully
16 SKHA8 800 3 (3) - 3/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL rated panel.
17 SGHA6 500 3 (2) - 2/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL 4. Device furnished with MET
18 SGHA4 400 3 (2) - 2/0 - 500 MCM - Mechanical AL (LSIG) programmer.
19 SFHA 250 3 (1) - #8 - 350 MCM - Mechanical AL 5. Device is furnished with integral
ground fault protection.
20 SFHA 250 3 (1) - #8 - 350 MCM - Mechanical AL
6. Device furnished with padlocking
21 SELA 60 3 (1) - #12 - 3/0 AWG - Mechanical AL provisions.

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Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

4.3 Class 1 Switchboard – Group Mounted Main Device

Top Bottom
Main Min. Panel Main Main
Amp
Main Lug Type Device
Range
"X" Width "X"
Standard Main Lug Termination Height (W) Height A B C A B C
Quantity and Size Minimum Width SGDA,
Ampere Rating
per Ø and N (W) SGHA, 400-
4 35 38X 14 21 49 14 21 49
400 & 600 (2) 1/0-600MCM 35 SGLA, 600
Circuit SGPA
800 & 1000 (3) 1/0-600MCM 35
Breakers
1200 (4) 1/0-600MCM 35 SKHA,
800- 40
1600 (5) 1/0-600MCM 35 SKLA 6 38X② 14 14 56 23 21 56
1200
2000 (6) 1/0-600MCM 35 SKPA 45
Over 2000 ① 4/600-
10 45 38X 14 7 63 0① 21 63
① Rear access required. H,K,R
Fusible 4/600-
ADS 10 40 38X 14 7 63 0① 21 63
Switch J,T
Panel Rating Panel X Height (X=1.375") A B C 800-
19 45 43X 14 7 63 0① 21 63
23X 21 28 35 1200
33X 21 14 49 ① Rear access required.
400-2000A ② SKHA and SKLA available in 48X.
38X 21 7 56
43X 21 0 63
Switchboard Frame
Note: For bottom feed, reverse A & B dimensions.
Neutral Bus
Width (W)

Switchboard Frame
Neutral Bus Cover 3” A
Width (W)

10”
Ref. 20”
3” Ref.
Cover A Main

Ground Ground
C
Bar Bar

90”
Panel
Circuit “X”
Circuit Breakers
Breakers and/or Height
and/or C
Fusible Switches
90” Fusible
Switches Panel See Branch
“X” Sizing Tables
See Height
Branch
Sizing Cover B
Tables

1.50 25”
Cover B Typ. 3”
Front View Side View
Cable Fed Main Devices With or Without CT’s
1.50 25”
Typ. 3”
Front View Side View
Distribution Section
Panel "X" Height A B C
23X 21 28 35
33X 14 21 49
38X 14 14 56
43X 7 14 63
53X 7 0① 77
① Rear access required.

Distribution section front view same as main lug section.

Distribution section side view same as main lug section
side view except omit lugs.
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Section Layout Notes • After determining all applicable conditions, lay out
• These switchboard arrangements assume line cables switchboard and calculate branch circuit "x" heights,
enter top. When line cables enter from below, neutral including future space. Add spaces sufficient to fill
and ground bus are mounted at bottom, and A and B panel to standard X increment.
cover dimensions are reversed.
• All dimensions are in inches and X values (1X = 1 3/8
inches). ADS Fusible Switch Branch Device Sizing (Spectra Plug-In Only)
• Front access to load cables requires a 7" high cover Switch Fuse Blank
Min.
X
Min.
minimum. Branch Volts Poles Width Depth
Rating Class Option Height
(in.) (in.)
• Front access to neutral and/or ground bus requires a
Double 240V
14" high cover minimum. 30A
Branch 600V
2, 3P H, K, R Yes 40 4X 25
• Any circuit breakers with externally wired accessories
Double 240V 4X
(such as shunt trip, undervoltage release, auxiliary 60A 2, 3P H, K, R Yes 40 25
Branch 600V 5X
switches) will require a 1X filler between adjacent H, J, K,
devices. Double 240V 5X
100A 2, 3P R Yes 40 25
Branch
• For double branch units, only same circuit breaker 600V T 7X
type devices can be mounted across from each other. Single
H, K, R No
Branch
5 2.5 (Typ.) 3.12 (Typ.) 240V 40
200A Double 2, 3P J, T Yes 7X 25
Branch
Double
600V H, K, R Yes 45
Conduit Space Branch
(Typical all Single 240V J, T 40
Selections) 400A 2, 3P No 10X 25
.625 Dia. (Typ.) Branch 600V H, K, R 45
Mounting Holes Single 240V J, T 40
600A 2, 3P No 10X 25
Branch 600V H, K, R 45
• All single branch circuit breakers, in service entrance 800A Single 240V
2, 3P L No 45 19X 25
equipment, are mounted with load lugs staggered to 1200A Branch 600V
allow for equal cabling in both wire gutters. Main
device line lugs are located on the left side.

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Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Branch Device Sizing – Molded Case Circuit Breaker Branch Device Sizing –
Plug-In Bolt-On
3-Pole 2-Pole 3-Pole 2-Pole
Max. Min. Min. Max. Min. Min.
Breaker Module② Module② Breaker Module② Module②
Mounting Breaker Width Depth Mounting Breaker Width Depth
Frames X X Frames X X
Amps (in.) (in.) Amps (in.) (in.)
Height Height Height Height
THQB, THHQB, TED, FB 3 2 35 25
3 — 35 25
TEY, TEYF TEY, TEYF 3 — 35 25
100 SE, SF 3 3 35 25 100
SE, SF, THED 3 3 35 25
SG 4 4 40 25
SG 4 4 40 25
FB 3 2 35 25
TEB, TED, TED 3 2 35 25
3 2 35 25
TQD, THQD 150 SE, SF 3 3 35 25
150 THED, SF 3 3 35 25
SG 4 4 40 25
SG 4 4 40 25
SF 3 3 35 25
TQD, THQD 3 2 35 25 Double 225
225 SF, FE➃ 3 3 35 25 SG 4 4 40 25
Double
SG 4 4 40 25 SF, FE➃ 3 3 35 25
250
TJD 6 6 45 25 SG 4 4 40 25
250 SF 3 3 35 25 400 SG 4 4 40 25
SG 4 4 40 25
SG, FG 4 4 40 25
TJD 6 6 45 25
400 micro-
SG 4 4 40 25 600① EntelliGuard
SG, FG 4 4 40 25 4 — 40 25
trip unit SGHC,
micro- SGLC, SGPC
600① EntelliGuard SF 3 3 35 25
4 — 40 25 250
trip unit SGHC,
SGLC, SGPC SG 4 4 35 25
Double 150 SEDA, SEHA, SG 4 4 35 25
4 4 40 25 400
Adjacent SELA, SEPA SK 6 6 40 25
to Fusible SFHA, SFLA,
Switch 250 SFPA
4 4 40 25 SG, FG 4 4 35 25
SF 3 3 35 25 micro-
250 Single 600 EntelliGuard
SG 4 4 35 25 4 — 35 25
trip unit SGHC,
TJD 6 6 35 25 SGLC, SGPC
400
SG 4 4 35 25
SKH, SKL 6 6 40 25
SG, FG 4 4 35 25
micro-
micro- 1200
600 EntelliGuard
Single EntelliGuard 6 — 40 25
4 — 35 25 trip unit SKHC,
trip unit SGHC, ➂
SKLC, SKP
SGLC, SGPC
SK 6 6 40 25 ① Double branch mounting available through 3000A.
② Add 2x to height for accessories on breakers.
micro- ➂ SKP requires 45" minimum width if used as a main breaker with cables.
1200 EntelliGuard ➃ FE shown at 100kAIC at 3X. If 150 kAIC, then X height is 5X.
6 — 40 25
trip unit SKHC,
SKLC, SKP ➂

Single SF 4 4 40 25
Adjacent
250
to Fusible
Switch SKP 6 6 45 25
① Double mounting not available in 2500A or higher main bus rating.
② Add 1x to height for accessories on breakers.
➂ SKP requires 45" minimum width if used as a main breaker with cables.
➃ FE shown at 100kAIC at 3X. If 150 kAIC, then X height is 5X.

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Spectra Series® Switchboards
Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

Branch Devices, Group Mounted, Breakers 100% Sample Feeder Mounting

Equipment Rated 25
"

3-Pole 2-Pole
Max. Min. Min.
Breaker Module① Module①
Mounting Breaker Width Depth
Frames X X
Amps (in.) (in.)
Height Height
14"
Spectra RMS
Breaker 150 150 3X
Twin 400 4 4 40 25
SGHHA, 250 250 3X
SGLLA, SGPPA 600 600 4X
Spectra RMS
600 4X
Breaker
Single 1000 8 6 40 25
SKHHA, SKLLA, 800 6X
SKPPA ➃

Spectra RMS 1200 6X

Breakers
with micro-
EntelliGuard
Twin 400 4 – 40 25
Trip Unit
SGHHC,
SGLLC,
SGPPC 63" 43X
Spectra RMS
Breakers 7"

with micro-
40"
EntelliGuard
Single 1000 8 – 40 25 Spectra Breakers
Trip Unit
SKHHC,
SKLLC,
SKPPC➃ 25
"

Spectra RMS
Breakers
with micro- 7"
EntelliGuard
Twin 400 6 or 5➂ – 40 25 30A 30A 4X
Trip Unit➁
SGHHC, 60A 60A 5X
SGLLC,
SGPPC 100A 100A 5X
Spectra RMS
Breakers 200A 200A 7X
with micro-
EntelliGuard
Single 1000 8 – 40 25
Trip Unit➁ 400A & 600A 10X
SKHHC,
SKLLC,
SKPPC➃
① Add 1X per double or single branch for internal accessories side control wiring space
(Shunt trip, auxiliary switch, bell alarm, undervoltage release).
800A & 1200A 19X
② A voltage module must be used with microEntelliGuard trip units with metering.
➂ An auxiliary switch must be installed on breakers with microEntelliGuard trip units.
A 1X space for side control wiring is included.
➃ SKPP requires 45" minimum width.

77" 53X

45"
Ads Fused Switches

Notes
• 600A frame breakers can only twin mount on main bus under 2500A.
• 800A & 1200A breakers can mount in 40" wide section for 65kA
and under. For 100kA ratings, 45" section is required, except for
SKPP breakers, which always require a 45" wide section.
• X=1.375"
• Front/Rear Access 53X interior available.
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• Font Only Access 43X interior available.
Spectra Series® Switchboards
Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

4.4 Class 2 Individually Mounted Main Group

Mounted Feeders/Class 5 Individually
Mounted Switchboard Large
Single section arrangements with main device and utility Branch
Device
cabinet are furnished through 2000A ratings when the 2000A
90
utility does not require potential transformers. If customer Max.
metering and/or ground fault relay is required, service
cables must enter from above. Otherwise, two sections
are provided. Max
Section Width and
Depth are
Customer Meter Determined by the
7"
Largest Dimension
SE UL
Pull Cover
in Sizing Tables
E
P Intermix Panel Circuit Breakers
M
or ADS Swtiches (May be Located
Above or Below Large Branch)
90 Intermix Design – side or rear access is required.
Main
84 Cable exit must be same as end panel.

Utility Compartment
When Required
5 2.5 3.12 (Typ.)
(Typ.)

Conduit Space
(Typical all
.625 Dia. Selections)
(Typ.)

Spectra Main Section Arrangement

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Section 4 – Sizing and Dimensions

The dimensions shown are minimum widths and depths CT Compartment Dimensions
of switchboard sections containing CT compartments CT Ampere Minimum Section Minimum Section
only. If there are other devices located in the section, Centerline Ratings Width (inches)① Depth (inches)①
actual width will be based on the largest device 600
required. Also, the entire switchboard lineup depth will 800
1000
be based on the largest device depth required. 1200
9" or 11" 35 35
1600
The following utilities have approved the type of 2000
metering compartment shown. Compartments are 2500
available with the following features: 3000
• CT bus bars mounted on high impact glass fiber poly- 4000 40 40
① Add 5" to depth when busway entrance is required.
ester insulation and arranged in an edgewise plane.
• Door with concealed hinges, 3-point catch and lock,
handle seal over CT compartment barriers rear and
bottom (top). Note: The bottom barrier is furnished at
top if main device is over CT compartment.
• 9" or 11" centerline is standard. For other centerlines,
refer to factory.
• CT bus bars drilled for transformers with NEMA
terminations.
• #10-32 and 1/4-20 screws for potential taps.
• Removable links provided if part of utility requirements.
• Cold sequence metering has CT compartment on load
side of main device. Hot sequence CT compartment
is on line side.

Power Break II Dimensions (Inches)

Includes Incoming Lugs and Customer Meter CTs
Stationary① Draw Out①➁➂
Amp Rating Manual Electrical Manual Electrical
Unit Section Unit Section Unit Section Unit Section
Frame Sensor Height Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Depth
800➁ 200, 400, 800 20" 30" 25" 20" 30" 25" 20"① 30" 40" 20"① 30" 40"
1600 800, 1000, 1600 20 30 30 20 30 30 20 30 40 20 30 40
2000➁ 2000 20 30 30 20 30 30 20 30 40 20 30 40
2500 1000, 2000, 2500 40 40 35 40 40 35 32 30 40 32 30 40
3000 3000 40 40 35 40 40 35 32 40 40 32 40 40
4000 4000 40 40 40 40 40 40 44 40 45 44 40 45
① Width and depth will vary depending on neutral risers, lug arrangement
and number of devices included in the section.
➁ Max. of 72 secondary contacts.
➂ Rear access may be required for 2500A through 4000A drawout.

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Main Devices (Inches)

Device Stationary Draw out
Type Ampere Min. Unit Min. Section Min. Section Min. Unit Min. Section Min. Section
Designation
Rating Height Width Depth➁➅ Height Width Depth➁➅
800 28"① 30" 25" -- -- --
1200 32① 30 25 -- -- --
THPR➆
1600 32 30 25 -- -- --
High Pressure Contact
2000 40 30 25 -- -- --
Switches
2500 44 35 30 -- -- --
THPC 3000 44 40 35 -- -- --
4000➂ 52 40 40 -- -- --
800 28 25 30 -- -- --
1200 32 30 30 -- -- --
1600 32 30 30 -- -- --
Bolted Pressure Switches QA or CBC 2000 32 30 30 -- -- --
2500 36 35 35 -- -- --
3000 48 45 35 -- -- --
4000 48 45 35 -- -- --
SG 600 20 25⑤ 25 -- -- --
MCCB Standard & Hi-Break
SK 1200 24 25⑤ 25 -- -- --
30 800 -- -- -- 28 30 40➃
50 1600 -- -- -- 28 30 40➃
T50H 2000 -- -- -- 28 30 40➃
WavePro
75 3200 -- -- -- 32 35 50
100 4000 -- -- -- 32 40 50➃
125 5000 -- -- -- (refer to factory GE-Houston)
Metering -- -- 25 25 -- -- --
Ground Fault-Ground Break -- 8 25 25 -- -- --
800 -- 28H x 35W x 35D -- -- --
Automatic Throwover
4000 -- 28H x 35W x 35D -- -- --
① CT compartment on line side requires 4" filler.
➁ If metering CTs are required, add 5" to depth. For devices at extreme top or bottom,
depth shown may not provide sufficient conduit entrance space.
See Section 5.10 for conduit space available.
➂ When integral ground fault is present, a 4" filler is required on the load side.
➃ Additional depth for metering CTs not required for any stationary units or for
electrical drawout units.
⑤ 30" width is recommended for 1200A devices or when more than three devices
are stacked in one section.
➅ If vertical neutral bar is required, add 5" to depth.
➆ Not available in electrical unit.

4.5 Utility Metering Compartments

For current utility metering compartment information,
please contact your local account manager or
specification engineer.

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4.6 Outdoor Enclosures Typical switchboard, walk-in, double doors

NEMA 3R outdoor enclosures consist of standard
indoor cubicles and components enclosed with a front
frame and roof assembly to provide a weather resistant
structure. Any number of sections may be bolted
together. However, all sections must be of the same
depth. Standard outdoor construction consists of:
• Flat roof
• Section height 91"
• Front and rear venting
• Galvanized end caps, front/rear louvered doors and
rear covers
• Standard screen behind louvers
• Single door 15"W – 35"W
• Double door 40"W – 60"W
• Wind stop on each door
• 3-point catch with provisions for padlock
• Front extensions: non-walk in 5", 10" & 11", 4.7 Instrument and Metering Arrangements
walk in 35" & 40" Instruments and metering for mains and feeders can
• 110 mph wind rating be provided in top compartment of switchboard.
• Floor sills 1.5" Minimum height and width for different types of
switchboards are shown. The minimum height should
Options available are: be increased in indicated increments as necessary to
• Gasketing accommodate required instruments and/or meters.
• Fluorescent light, 120-volt, 15-amp and grounded Some preferred arrangements are shown. Hinges door
convenience outlet is standard on all meter doors.
• Rodent guards
• Rear doors same as front with wind stops
• Lifting brackets
• Inside, movable, 4-way hoist and trolley (walk-in only)
• Busway entrance
• 130 mph wind rating (excludes walk-in)
• Filters

106” Max Roof

91”
91”

40W to 60W Frt Extn Basic Swbd 15W to 35W

Double Doors 5”, 10” or 11” - Non Walk-in 15 to 60 Deep Single Doors
35” or 40” - Walk-in
Double Section Front View Double Section Side View Double Section Back View Single Section Front View

Note: For busway top exit application flat roof is used.

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Abbreviation Description CL
A Ammeter type AB40-250
V Voltmeter type AB40, 250 6”
TFR CL
EPM EPM
PQM PQM “W ”

TER
TEL
AS Ammeter Switch
VS Voltmeter Switch Top View
PL Pilot Light
TFF CL
PB Push Button CL CL
6”
GFR ITI GF Relay Transition Transition
Section CL Section

① TFR requires rear access or must be preassembled into switchboard

before it is set into place.

EPM 8” EPM 8”
2200 6000
Front
CL

12” Min.

PQM II 12” EPM

9650
12” Front View

PL 15” 15”
Transition Transition
A V 8” 8” Section Section
AS VS
PB
➁ 15" dimensions become 20" on outdoor switchboards.

4.8 Busway Entrance 4.9 Low Voltage Transition Sections and

The Spectra Series Busway switchboard stub may
connect to the switchboard top main bus or the line or
Dual Voltage Switchboards
Spectra Series Low Voltage Transition Sections
load terminals of a device in the switchboard section into
Transition sections are required for connection of low
which it enters. All dimensions shown are to centerline
voltage Spectra Series switchboards to all liquid-filled
of busway. The above is based on individually-mounted
transformers 750 to 2500 kVA. They are also required
devices in switchboards. For main lug connection to
for connection of switchboards to motor control centers.
group mounted switchboards, refer to factory. When
Transformer and transition sections are always aligned
two busway runs enter a switchboard section, refer to
on center of depth of both sections.
factory. For busway entrance locations other than
Spectra Series™, refer to factory.
Transition section depth is determined by device and
circuitry of service entrance section. Transformer
Switchboard Stubs
depth can be deeper, the same or shallower than the
Both top and bottom entrance is available, however,
transition section depth.
TFR is the recommended standard entrance position.
Dimensions for bottom entrance are the same as top
Note that the minimum allowable switchboard depth is
entrance. Note that TEL and TER entrance positions
35" for connection to a transformer.
require a separate 15-inch wide switchboard transition
section adjacent to the switchboard main device for
For the 1500 and 2000 kVA, 95 BiL transformers, a 100"
entrance. Also, note that TFRB (bottom entry) requires
high transition section is required. The switchboard
rear access.
remains 90" high.
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Transition sections are 15" wide. Consult factory for 4.10 Conduit Entrance Space
non-standard applications. Incoming Line Sections
Depth
3 TC
Top Conduit area (TC) = Depth - 6"

Incoming Additional
Section Section(s)
Neutral location

Side Conduit
90” Front Rear
View Area
90” or
78” Plan View
Aux Neutral
Ground Used only on
front access
Service
Entrance
switchboards
6 3
Front
Neutral
LINE BOTTOM
Bottom Conduit area (BC) = Depth - 9"
3 BC 6

“W” “D”
Drawing is for basic guideline purposes, refer to factory for exact dimensions.

Spectra Series Dual Voltage Switchboards

750 and 1000 kVA transformers are provided in NEMA 4.11 Switchboard Weights
1 transformer enclosures. Primary and secondary Estimated Switchboard Weights
flanges to switchboard sections do not require transition Due to the variety of sections, devices and circuitry, it
sections. is not feasible to give total weights for specific combi-
Transition
nations. However, an estimate may be made by selecting
Section section enclosure, bussing and device weights. The
resulting total weights are in a ±20% range and should
be used for estimating purposes only. The following
tables and sections may be used to estimate the
switchboard weight.
Transformer

Switchboard Enclosure
Use the following table to determine the weight of the
steel only for each switchboard section, based on the
89.5” & 90” High
width and depth and whether indoor or outdoor.
Core & coil type QLC transformers provided in switchboard enclosures
cable connected to primary and secondary by equipment plant.
NEMA 1 Indoor Switchboard Enclosure Weight (lbs)
(with shipping skid and covers on all sides)
Self-Cooled Section Widths (inches)
KVA Depths
Width Depth 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
30 30" 35" 25 270 303 336 369 402 435 470 503 536 569
45 30" 35" 30 303 336 369 402 435 470 503 536 569 602
75 35" 35" 35 336 369 402 435 470 503 536 569 602 635
112.5 40" 35" 40 369 402 435 470 503 536 569 602 635 668
150 45" 40" 45 402 435 470 503 536 569 602 635 668 701
50 435 470 503 536 569 602 635 668 701 734
55 470 503 536 569 602 635 668 701 734 767
60 503 536 569 602 635 668 701 734 767 800

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NEMA 3R Outdoor (non walk-in) Switchboard Enclosure Weight (lbs)

(with shipping skid and covers on all sides)
Vertical Bus
Section Widths (inches)
Depths
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
25 488 549 610 671 732 793 854 915 976 1037
30 549 610 671 732 793 854 915 976 1037 1098
35 610 671 732 793 854 915 976 1037 1098 1159
40 671 732 793 854 915 976 1037 1098 1159 1220
45 732 793 854 915 976 1037 1098 1159 1220 1281
Thru Bus
50 793 854 915 976 1037 1098 1159 1220 1281 1342
55 854 915 976 1037 1098 1159 1220 1281 1342 1403
60 915 976 1037 1098 1159 1220 1281 1342 1403 1464

Switchboard Internal Bus Weights Use the following table to determine the weight of the
The following table is used to determine the weight of vertical bussing for Group Mounted Sections. The table
the horizontal (through) bus within the switchboard assumes a worst case 2000A vertical bus with the
section. The bus material, bus ampacity and section vertical height determined by the X spacing (x=1-3/8”).
width determine the weight in pounds for the through Connection bus between panel and through bus is
bus in each section. included.

Spectra Interior Weights (based on 2000A vertical bus)

Through Bus weights (lbs.) (3P4W)
With 2000A through bus With 4000A through bus
Section Width (inches)
Material Ampacity Mounting Weight (lbs) Mounting Weight (lbs)
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Space Cu Al Space Cu Al
800 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 34 37
13X 126 68 13X 181 90
1200 13 17 21 25 29 33 37 41 45 49
18X 142 83 18X 197 105
1600 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Aluminum 2000 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 23X 150 98 23X 214 120
2500 21 28 35 42 49 56 63 70 77 84 28X 175 112 28X 230 134
3000 25 33 41 49 57 65 73 81 89 97 33X 192 127 33X 247 149
4000 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 38X 209 142 38X 264 164
800 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 43X 225 157 43X 280 179
1200 25 33 41 49 57 65 73 81 89 97 48X 242 172 48X 297 194
1600 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 53X 258 187 53X 313 209
2000 37 50 63 76 89 102 115 128 141 154
Copper
2500 45 61 78 91 109 125 141 157 173 189
3000 54 73 92 111 130 149 168 187 206 225 For Class 1 switchboards without thru bus, subtract 28
4000 70 96 122 148 174 200 226 252 278 304 lbs. for Al and 82 lbs. for Cu from the 2000A through
5000 87 120 153 186 219 252 285 318 351 384 bus section of the table above.

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Use the following tables to determine the weight of the Switchboard Overcurrent Device Weights
bus used to connect individually mounted devices to the The weight of each individual breaker or fused switch must
horizontal bus and the weight of utility compartments. be added to determine the overall weight of the switchboard.

Overcurrent Device Weights

Bussing to Individually Mounted Devices Device Type Approx Lbs.
THQB, TEY, TED, FB, SE, FC 5
Device Weight (lbs) Molded Case TQD, SF, FE 10
Amperage Cu Al Circuit Breakers SG, FG 20
600 48 28 SK 50
800 48 28 30-30 15
60-60 15
1200 73 37 100-100 25
1600 91 45 Group Mounted 200-200 65
2000 115 48 Fusible Switches ADS 100 25
(does not include 200 50
2500 141 63 fuses) 400 50
3000 168 73 600 50
4000 226 91 800 75
1200 75
5000 285 N/A 800A Manual 71
800A Electric 80
1600A Manual 79
Utility Compartment Weights (lbs) 1600A Electric 88
Does not include section weight 2000A Manual 79
PowerBreak II 2000A Electric 88
Ampere Weight (lbs) Stationary 2500A Manual 178
Rating Cu Al 2500A Electric 187
1000 80 70 3000A Manual 179
3000A Electric 188
2000 100 80 4000A Manual 320
3000 120 90 4000A Electric 329
4000 150 100 800A Manual 140
800A Electric 155
1600A Manual 205
1600A Electric 220
PowerBreak II 2000A Manual 233
Use the following table to determine the weight of the 2000A Electric 247
Draw-out (includes
2500A Manual 336
bussing necessary to connect a device within a switch- substructure) 2500A Electric 376
board to an external Spectra Busway. The weights 3000A Manual 342
below do not include the weight of the switchboard 3000A Electric 382
4000A Manual 464
stub which is furnished with the busway. 4000A Electric 504
800A Manual 200
800A Electric 205
Busway (40" Section) Bus Riser Amperage Cu Al 1600A Manual 245
800 126 74 1600A Electric 250
2000A Manual 220
1200 194 98 2000A Electric 225
1600 242 120 WavePro Draw-out 2500A Manual 475
2000 308 126 (includes substructure) 2500A Electric 485
TFR, TFRB 3000A Manual 475
2500 378 168 3000A Electric 485
3000 450 194 4000A Manual 535
4000 608 242 4000A Electric 545
5000A Manual 575
5000 768 - 5000A Electric 585
800 174 102 800A 100
1200 267 135 1600A 160
HPC Switches (does 2000A 190
1600 333 165 not include fuses) 2500A 240
2000 423 174 3000A 400
TFF, TFFB 4000A 450
2500 519 231
800A 140
3000 618 267 1200A 230
Bolted Pressure
4000 834 333 2000A 250
Switches (does not
5000 1053 - 2500A 330
include fuses) 3000A 500
4000A 550
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Group Mounted Breakers with Hardware. Special Sections

Use the following table to determine the weight of the For blank or aux sections, use the enclosure weights
breakers with the appropriate mounting hardware for the width and depth of the section required.
when the devices are group mounted. Weights include
two breakers for twin mounted devices. For bussed pull sections, use the enclosure weights,
add the through bus weight for the amperage and bus
Group Mounted, Combined Breaker & Mounting Hardware material and then add the weight for the lug landing
Style straps based on the amperage of the connection.
Breaker Mounting
Bolt-on Plug-In
THQB, TEY, FC Twin 13 18 Bussed Pull Sections Adder
TED, FB, SE Twin 13 18 Lug Strap Weight (lbs)
TQD, SF, FE Twin 24 30 Amperage Cu Al
Single 24 38 600 33 19
SG,FG
Twin 48 65 800 33 19
SK Single 62 77 1200 49 25
1600 61 30
2000 76 33
2500 91 42
Switchboard Component Weights
3000 111 49
Use the following Table to determine the weight of any
4000 148 61
additional components which may be within the
5000 186
switchboard. This weight is added to the total for the
switchboard sections.
For any other special sections – which may include
Switchboard Component Weights automatic transfer switches, transformers or any other
Weight Weight devices – please consult the factory.
Type Type
(lbs) (lbs)
Ammeter-voltmeter 15 SPD 25
Metering CT Incoming 8-18 PQM II Meter 5
Metering CT ind ckt 2 EPM 2200 Meter 2
Metering VT 10 EPM 4500 Meter 35
CPT 150 VA 6 EPM 6000 Meter 2
CPT 300 VA 7 EPM 9650 Meter 13
CPT 500VA 13 Modbus Monitor 20
Meter Switch 5 Automatic Throw-over 50
Test Block 5 Kirk Lock 2
ITI GF Relay 1.5 3P Fuse Block w/fuses 3

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Example Weight Calculation:

The following example utilizes copper bus, a bussed
pull section, an individually mounted feeder serving
a busway riser and then group mounted devices.

2000A
Spectra
Busway

7"
PQ MII
14" 6X Filler

20"
6X Filler

GE
80 SELA 125 SELA
PowerBreak II
GE PowerBreak II 2000A 400 SGLA
4000A Fixed Mntd
4000A Draw-out 20" 1000 SKLA
Bussed
Pull Section 600 SGLA

225 SFLA 175 SFLA

44"
6X Filler

6X Filler

2X Filler

SPD

77" 5 3X "
45

40" 40" 30" 40"

Spectra Bus Stub

Shipped
Seperately

Thru Bus
Group Mounted
From Lug
Breakers
A Section

B Vertical Bus
C

Thru Bus
Breaker Thru Bus
Breaker
Neutral Riser

Thru Bus To Thru Bus

Dist Sections

Neutral Bus Neutral Bus

N Neutral Bus

The various components in each individual section are

added together for the total weight of the sections.

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4

Component Weight (lbs) Component Weight (lbs) Component Weight (lbs) Component Weight (lbs)
Enclosure 569 Enclosure 569 Enclosure 503 Enclosure 569
Thru bus 200 Thru bus 200 (2) Thru bus 148 Thru bus 200
Lug straps 148 Ind. hardware 226 Ind. hardware 115 53X interior 313
Breaker 464 Breaker 79 Twin SE 13
Meter 5 Busway add 308 Twin SF 24
CT 54 Single SG 24
CPT 6 Single SG 24
Single SK 62
SPD 25
Section Totals: 917 1724 1153 1254

Total Estimated Weight = 5048 lbs

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Section 5 – Application Data

5.1 Standards/Codes/Ratings/Conditions
System Selectivity and Protection
The design of a protective system involves two separate
but interrelated steps:
1. Selection of the proper device. P1
2. Selection of the setting for the devices to achieve the
degree of protection and selectivity desired.

A protective device is selective with another protective P2

device if the downstream device operates first when
both see the same fault current.
P1 Fault
By the proper selection and setting of protective devices,
the system designer can achieve a time current coor-
P1 is Selective with P2
dination (selectivity) among these devices that provides If P2 Opens First for a Fault at F1, P1
the maximum circuit and equipment protection consis- Provide Timed Backup Protection for P2
tent with the service continuity requirements. Protective
device coordination is generally a compromise between
P2 P1
maximum protection and maximum service continuity.
To maintain maximum service continuity, only the
devices supplying the defective element should open.
This may require time delay of upstream devices.
However, this prevents maximum protection that
requires the upstream protective device to open
instantaneously for a fault anywhere in the system. A
Time
coordination study should be performed to determine
the degree of selectivity that may be achieved.

Device Selection
All protective devices should be applied within their
ratings - voltage, frequency, current and short circuit -
under usual switchboard service conditions. Additional
device selection considerations may be required if the Current
equipment is part of a system with required selectivity
per the NEC. Device selections need to be made
carefully to properly fulfill selectivity requirements.

Size and Number of Services Service Entrance Equipment

The use of services rated 2000 amperes or less is The National Electric Code has specific rules for the
strongly recommended for better protection, service equipment that controls and protects the service or
continuity and lower cost. Smaller transformers permit supply of electricity to a building.
lower rated protective devices, which provide better
protection and service continuity. The National Electrical The general rule is that a building is to be supplied by
Code recognized this in Section 230.2(c), which permits only one service. Exceptions include fire pumps, multiple
two or more services when the capacity requirements occupancy buildings, high capacity and large areas
are in excess of 2000 amperes at 600 volts or less. (NEC 230.2(a). The single service shall consist of not
more than six switches or circuit breakers (NEC 230.71).

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The service disconnecting means shall be located System Voltage Rating

either inside or or outside of a building at a readily No. of phases No. of wires AC DC
accessible location nearest the point of entrance of the 600/347②, 480Y/277,
3 4
208Y/120
service conductors (NEC 230.70).
3 4① 240/120
3 3 600, 480, 240, 120
Switchboards used as service equipment shall be 1 3 240/120 125/250
marked "suitable for use as service equipment" and 1 2 120, 240, 277 125/250
shall provide: ① Delta with neutral at center of one leg
1. A bonding jumper to bond the enclosure and ground ② Canadian
bus to the neutral (NEC250.24(a)).
2. A neutral disconnect link to disconnect neutral from Current
premises wiring (NEC 230.75). The continuous current ratings of switchboards are
3. A barrier to isolate service bus bars and terminals 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000 and
from rest of switchboard. 5000 amperes.

Ground fault protection shall be provided for solidly Switchboard bus bars are rated on a current density
grounded wye services with more than 150 volts to basis -750A per square inch for aluminum and 1000A
ground but not exceeding 600 volts phase-to-phase per square inch for copper or heat rated. (Tested per
for each service disconnecting means rated 1000 standard).
amperes or more (NEC 230.95).
Frequency
Switchboard Enclosure AC switchboards are rated 60 Hertz and may be
The standard switchboard enclosure is a NEMA Type 1 applied on 50 Hertz services without derating. For
general purpose indoor enclosure. It is intended prima- other ratings, refer to factory.
rily to prevent accidental contact of personnel with live
parts and to provide protection against dirt and foreign Insulation Level
objects. NEMA 1 enclosures should be used indoors in Switchboards have an insulation level rating at twice
dry locations. the rated voltage plus 1000 volts. The dielectric test for
this rating consists of applying a 60 hertz voltage for 1
Devices may require ventilation for operation at rated minute phase-to-phase and phase-to ground with
current. The standard switchboard enclosure should switching devices closed.
not be used in environments where ventilation is not
acceptable. Working Space
The National Electrical Code (Article 110.26) requires
Outdoor enclosures are available and should be used that sufficient access and working space shall be
outdoors to protect the equipment against rain, and provided and maintained about electrical equipment to
indoors where water may intrude, such as beneath fire permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of
sprinklers. such equipment.

Switchboard Ratings The minimum working space required by the National

Switchboards are designed, tested and rated to Electric Code for switchboards 150 volts-to-ground is
Underwriters Standard 891 for dead-front switchboards three (3) feet. For voltages over 150 volts-to-ground,
and NEMA Standard PB2 for dead-front distribution three feet is required from the enclosure to insulated
switchboards. surfaces, three and one-half (3-1/2) feet to grounded
surfaces, including concrete, and four (4) feet to
exposed live parts. Working space is required from all
accessible surfaces (front, rear, sides).

Working space is not required in back of switchboards

(Class 1, Class 2) when all connections are accessible
from locations other than the back.
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Access and Entrance to Working Space are marked with a short circuit rating. The switchboard
At least one entrance of sufficient area shall be provided will be fully rated or series connected rated. When fully
to give access to the working space about switchboards. rated, the short circuit rating of the switchboard is that
For switchboards rating 1200A or more and over six of the lowest rated device in the switchboard. Series
feet wide, there shall be one entrance not less than connected ratings are based on short circuit ratings
twenty-four (24) inches wide and six and one-half given to two or more devices connected in series.
(6-1/2) feet high at each end (NEC 110-26(c)).
In either case, the bus bar bracing must be equal to or
Exceptions to this are: exceed the short circuit rating of the switchboard. Bus
1. Where the equipment location permits a continuous bar bracings available are 65,000, 100,000, 150,000
and unobstructed way of exit travel. and 200,000 rms symmetrical amperes; 65,000 is the
2. Where work space is double the amount required. standard bracing.

Phase Arrangement Short-Circuit Rating Tests

The phase arrangement on three-phases buses is A, B, Switchboard buses are tested and assigned short-circuit
C, from top to bottom, front to back, or left to right as ratings in according with UL Standard No. 891 and
viewed from the front of the switchboard. On three- NEMA Standard No. PB-2. The test current duration is
phase, four-wire delta-connected systems, the B-phase three cycles and the test circuit power factor is 20%.
shall have the higher voltage to ground and is marked
"Hi-Leg." Devices are tested and rated in accordance with the
applicable standards.
Protective Device Continuous Current Ratings
The continuous load supplied by a protective device If the switchboard, including devices, is applied in a cir-
shall not exceed 80% of the device rating unless the cuit with a power factor less than it is tested at, derating
switchboard, including the protective device, is UL listed may be required. Refer to applicable standards or the
for continuous operation at 100% of its rating. The factory.
non-continuous load may be 100% of the device rating.
A continuous load is one that continues for three hours Unless otherwise noted, all GE switchboards meet the
or more. latest revision of the following standards:
• UL 50 Cabinets and Boxes, Electrical
Standard group mounted MCCBs are 80% rated. 100% • UL 67 Panelboards
ratings are available with the Spectra G up to 400A • UL 98 Enclosed and Dead Front Switches
and K up to 1200A. • UL 489 Circuit Breakers, Molded Case and
Circuit Breaker Enclosures
All individually-mounted molded case circuit breakers • UL 512 Fuseholders
are standard (80%) rated only. • UL 891 Dead Front Switchboards
• UL 969 Marking and Labeling
Fusible switches 30-1200A group-mounted or individu- • Article 384 National Electrical Code
ally-mounted are standard (80%) rated only. • NEMA PB1 Panelboards; NEMA KS1, Switches
• NEMA PB2 Switchboards
Insulated case circuit breakers (Power Break II) can be • CSA Certified as Distribution Switchboards
80% or 100% rated. • Federal Specifications Panelboards W-P-115a
Molded Case Circuit Breakers, WC-357B/GEN Fusible
High pressure contact and bolted pressure switches Switches, W-S-865C
are 100% rated in switchboards.
Note: Only switchboards containing all UL listed/
Switchboard Short-Circuit Ratings recognized devices can be UL labeled.
Switchboards shall be applied on a system having an
available short-circuit current not greater than the In addition to meeting or exceeding all applicable stan-
short circuit rating of the switchboard. All switchboards dards shown above, Spectra Series switchboards meet

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GE's more stringent internal requirements, offering a 2. Switchboards can be applied for use in altitudes up
greater margin or performance and safety. to 6600 feet (2000 meters). Above 6600 feet, the
derating factors in Table on following page apply.
The following classifications and limitations of switchboard 3. Ambient temperature rating of installed protective
distribution sections have been established by Underwriters devices should not be exceeded without derating. The
Laboratories and the National Electrical Code. ambient temperature ratings of the most frequently
used devices are listed in Table on following page.
Note: An overcurrent protective device is a circuit breaker This temperature is around the device inside the
pole or single fuse. switchboard enclosure. Refer to the applicable
device standard for derating factors.
4. The National Electrical Code specifies ampacity of
Standard Test Circuit
Device conductors for various temperatures. Standard ratings
UL ANSI NEMA Power Factor (%)
are based on 30°C (86°F) ambient. Higher ambient
Molded Case Circuit
489 AB-1 20 temperatures will require derating as shown in NEC
Breakers
Power Break II Circuit Table 310-16. Maximum operating temperature of
489 AB-1 20
Breakers conductor insulation must not exceed that shown in
Low Voltage Power NEC Table 310-16.
1066 C37.50 20
Circuit Breakers 5. All device lugs and equipment lug assemblies are UL
High Pressure
Contact Switches
977 KS-2 20 listed and rated for use with conductors whose
Bolted Pressure ampacity is based on the ampere rating of 75°C
977 KS-2 20
Switches (167°F) conductors, which is in compliance with NEC
Fusible Switches 98 20 11.14. Higher temperature ratings may be used and
Fuses 198 E.B FU-1 20 in some cases should be used, but it must be
applied at it's 75°C ampacity. Lugs rated for 90°C
(stamped AL9CU). However, cables terminating in
Service Entrance Equipment our equipment can only be sized to 75°C.
• Must be located near the point of entrance of building 6. Switchboards will resist seismic forces of 0.6G in any
supply conductors. direction when installed with structurally certified
• Switchboard distribution sections may have up to six fasteners in accordance with the installation
operating handles to entirely disconnect switchboards instructions.
from the source. 7. For unusual service conditions, such as corrosive
• Must include connector for bonding and grounding atmosphere, vibration or unique equipment
neutral conductor. arrangements, refer to factory.
• A service entrance-type UL label must be factory
installed and will be provided on the equipment
(when specified). Altitude Temperature Voltage
Feet Meters Derating Derating
Service Conditions 6600 2000 1.00 1.00
1. Switchboards are rated for use in a 40°C room 8500 2600 .99 .95
ambient per UL891. For higher ambients, the current 13000 3900 .96 .80
rating of the equipment should be derated by
multiplying factors in the following Table. Short circuit ratings are not affected by altitude.

Device Ambient Temperature Rating

Room Switchboard Current
Derating Factor Molded Case and Insulated Case Circuit Breakers 40°C
Ambient °C
ADS Fusible Switches 40°C
25–40 1.00
Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers 55°C
50 .78
High Pressure Contact and Bolted Pressure Switches 40°C

For seismic compliance certification, see the Appendix.

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5.2 Protective Device Ratings The upstream protector can be a molded case breaker
Series Connected Ratings or fuse. Device combinations are not limited to those in
UL permits assigning a short circuit rating to a combi- the same equipment; They can be in different equip-
nation of molded case circuit breakers or fuses and ment, such as a switchboard feeder and a panelboard
molded case circuit breakers connected in series that main, or a switchboard feeder and panelboard branch-
is higher than the lowest rating protective device of the es in a main lug panelboard. Any distance between
combination. This is defined as series connected ratings. devices is permitted. To be a valid series rating applica-
The combination rating cannot exceed the rating of tion, total fault current magnitude must flow through
the protective device farthest upstream, although it will both protectors. Thus, fault current contribution from
exceed the rating of the downstream protector. motors, as well as power source fault current, must
flow through upstream and downstream protectors.
The upstream protector can be a molded case breaker
or fuse. Device combinations are not limited to those in Molded case circuit breakers may be applied as fully
the same equipment. They can be in different equipment, rated or series rated. In a fully rated system (figure
such as a switchboard feeder or a panelboard main adjacent), the short circuit rating of all protective
versus panelboard branches. Any distance between devices is equal to or exceeds the circuit short circuit
devices in different equipment is permitted. Total fault requirement. If mounted in equipment, the bus short
current magnitude must flow through both protectors. circuit withstand rating and equipment short circuit
Thus, fault current contribution from motors, as well as rating must also exceed the circuit available current.
power source fault current, must flow through
upstream and downstream protectors. In a series connected system (figure adjacent), the
short circuit rating of the upstream protector is “full”
Molded case circuit breakers may be applied as fully (meets or exceeds the available current in the system),
rated or series connected. but the downstream protector is not fully rated (is
rated less than the system available).
In a fully rated system, (figure adjacent), the short circuit
rating of all protective devices is equal to, or exceeds, In series or fully rated combinations, both protectors
the circuit short circuit requirement and, if mounted in may open on short circuits. Conversely, in selectively
equipment, the bus short circuit withstand rating and coordinated systems, only the device closest to the
equipment short circuit rating exceeds the circuit overcurrent of fault is permitted to open. In these sys-
available. tems, both devices must be fully rated, and the short
circuit level to which they are selective must be known.
In a series connected system, (figure adjacent), the
short circuit rating of the upstream protector is fully Examples where selectivity is desirable (and often
rated but the downstream protector is not fully rated. required) include:
• Buildings with important loads such as: elevators,
UL permits assigning a short circuit rating to a combi- emergency lighting, critical ventilation, etc.
nation of protective devices that is higher than the • Manufacturing facilities where loss of power can
lowest rating of the downstream device. This rating of result in economic loss due to production downtime
two devices in series is defined as a series rating. or damage to equipment.
Series ratings can exist for a combination of molded • Hospitals and medical facilities where life support is
case circuit breakers, or a combination of fuses and critical.
molded case circuit breakers. The rating of the combi-
nation cannot exceed the rating of the upstream Series Ratings are listed in publication DET-008.
device in the combination, but can exceed that of the Selectivity Ratings are listed in publication DET-537.
downstream device.

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ISC = Available 50KA @ 480Y/277V

Service-Unlimited Available
1500KVA, 13800 – 480Y/277V Switchboard Feeder SGL
Z = 5.75%, IFLA = 1500 √3(.480) = 1806A or Panelboard Main 400A
Series Rating Combination
65KA
65KA @ 480Y/277V
1806
ISC Available = .0575 = 31,415A., X/R = 4.5 Panelboard
Branch TEY
100A
AV-Line Switchboard SSH 2000A 14KA
65KA
Bus IC = 50KA ______________________________________________
31,415 1445A
SGH FBN SGH SGH
400A 100A 400A 400A ISC = Available 50KA @ 480Y/277V
35KA 65KA 35KA 35KA
ISC = 32,860 Switchboard Feeder SGL
X/R - 4.5 or Panelboard Main 400A
65KA
Series Rating Combination
ISC = 30,000 31,445A Not Applicable Since
ISC = 1445 X/R = 3.6 50 Total I SC Does Not Flow
HP Thru Both Protectors
1SC = 361/.25 Motor Control Center TEY That is SGL (Source Only) and
= 1445A 100A TEY (Source & Motor Contribution)
Total Connected 40
Motor Load = 300P HP 14KA
1FLA = 300 √3(.480) = 361A
1SC = 361/.25 = 1445A
X/R = 4.0

THED
Panelboard
480Y/277V
400A

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5.3 Power Break® II Circuit Breaker inserting a ground fault rating plug. An optional target
Basic Configuration module allows for fault indication monitoring and also
The insulated case circuit breaker - GE pioneered the functions as a trip unit health indicator.
design and created the name. Power Break® II insulated
case circuit breakers offer reliable, flexible and easy- Rating Plugs
to-use circuit protection. The same interchangeable rating plugs are used in all
of the EntelliGuard TU trip units across the entire Power
Power Break II circuit breakers are UL Listed, CSA Break II breaker product line. Rating plugs are the key
Certified and IEC Certified for up to 200,000 amps at devices that establish the current rating of the breaker.
240 volts rms symmetrical interrupting capacity without They provide an essential scaling function for the unit's
fuses or current limiters. These insulated case circuit microprocessor and ensure maximum accuracy.
breakers can be applied on ac power systems through
600 volts. Featuring a 2000A compact design up to 40% Rating plugs have rejection features that allow them to
smaller than its predecessors, Power Break II circuit break- be inserted only with breakers containing the correct
ers consist of three envelope sizes from 800 to 4000 amps. current sensors. Rating plugs for the EntelliGuard TU
trip units are compatible with Power Break and AKR
Greater Convenience and Operational Safety. breakers with EntelliGuard TU trip units. See Table below.
The controls and status indicators you need most are
readily accessible. The flush-mounted handle, ON/OFF Rating Plug and Current Sensor Ratings
Frame Sensor
buttons, rating plug test receptacles, bell alarm reset Envelope Max. Rating
buttons (with or without lockout) are easily reached, and Rating Plug Amps (X)
Size Rating (Amps)
all are double-insulated from live components. For added (Amps) (S)
security, a standard padlock device lets you prevent 200 100, 150, 200
800
400 100, 150, 200, 225, 250, 300, 400
accidental or unauthorized closing of the breaker.
300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700,
800, 1600 800
750, 800
Quick, Error-Free Installation of Universal 2000 1000 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 750, 800
Accessories 1600 600, 700, 750, 800, 900, 1000, 1100,
1600
Drop-in bell alarm, bell alarm with manual lockout, 1200, 1250, 1500, 1600
750, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200,
shunt trip (with or without lockout) and undervoltage 2000 2000
1250, 1500, 1600, 1900, 2000
release install in seconds. No special tools. No breaker 1000 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 750, 800
disassembly. Just slide them into place. The modules 750, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200,
2500 2000
1250, 1500, 1600, 1900, 2000
are universal across all frame sizes, and each is 3000 1000, 1100, 1200, 1250, 1500, 1600,
mechanically keyed to its compartment so you make 2500
1900, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2500
the right connection, every time. These accessories are 3000 3000
1200, 1250, 1500, 1600, 1900, 2000,
field installable and upgradeable. 2200, 2400, 2500, 3000
1500, 1600, 1900, 2000, 2200, 2400,
4000 4000 4000
2500, 3000, 3600, 3400, 4000
Advanced, Solid-State Trip Units
EntelliGuard TU trip units give you new ways to moni-
tor and control the Power Break II breaker with Current Sensors
unprecedented ease. A simple keypad lets you program Toroidally wound current sensors are furnished for all
and display a variety of functions, including tripping major protective functions, and for use with all Power
characteristics, remote communications, status infor- Break II trip units. Toroidal sensors, including a second
mation and protective relaying. The trip unit display also air-core winding, are provided with the high-range
allows viewing of many standard metering parameters as instantaneous function. Current sensors are factory
well as pickup alarms, trip target indications and fault installed and are not changeable in the field. There are
status information. For less demanding functionality, 11 current ratings for the Power Break II breaker line
the Power+ trip unit gives you a second choice in through 4000 amps. See table above for current ratings.
Power Break II breaker control. Tripping characteristics Rating plugs must be coordinated with the current
are easily adjusted by a set of simple-to-use switches. sensor rating (S) listed on the face of the rating plug.
The trip unit is upgradable to ground fault by simply

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Accessory Configuration
Activation of the bell alarm - alarm only and bell alarm
with lockout are controlled by switch settings on the
rear of the trip unit. To change the conditions that acti-
vate these accessories, configure the trip unit switch
settings as described below.

Accessory Switch Settings

Factory
Switch Function
Setting
1 Disable Shunt trip activates bell alarm - alarm only
2 Disable UVR trip activates bell alarm - alarm only
3 Enable Protection trip activates bell alarm - alarm only
4 Disable Shunt trip activates bell alarm/lockout
5 Disable UVR trip activates bell alarm/lockout
6 Enable Protection trip activates bell alarm/lockout

Power+™ Trip Unit Characteristics

Frame Long-Time Short-Time
Envelope Sensor Rating
Max. Amp Current Setting (C) (Pick-Up) Delay① (Seconds Pick-Up (Multiple of Delay (Seconds
Size (Amps) (S)
Rating Multiple of Rating Plug Amps (X) 4 Bands) Current Setting) (C) 3 Bands)
800 200, 400, 800
2000 1600 800, 1000, 1600 I2t in①
2000 2000 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, .10, .21, .35
0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 0.95, 1.0 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 20
2500 1000, 2000, 5.0, 7.0, 9.0 I2t out➁
3000 .10, .21, .35
3000 2500, 3000
4000 4000 4000

Trip Unit Characteristics (continued)

Adjustable Adjustable Ground Fault
Instantaneous Instantaneous
Envelope Pick-Up (Multiple
Pick-Up without ST Pick-Up with ST Delay➂
Size of Sensor Amp
(Multiple of Rating (Multiple of Rating (Seconds 3Bands)
Plug Amps) (X) Plug Amps) (X) Rating)

2000 1.5 thru 15.0 0.20 thru 0.60 I2t in➃

1.5 thru 10.0 .10, .21, .35
I2t out➁
3000 1.5 thru 13.0 0.20 thru 0.37 .10, .21, .35
4000 1.5 thru 9.0 1.5 thru 9.0 0.20 thru 0.30
① Time delay shown at 600% of current setting at lower limit of band.
➁ Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. All pick-up tolerances are ±10%.
➂ Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. Ground fault pick-up not to exceed 1200 amps.
➃ Time delay shown at 200% of pick-up at lower limit of band.

X = Rating plug amps

S = Sensor amp rating
C = Long-time current setting (pick up)

For complete information on Power Break II circuit breakers, refer to publication GET-8052.

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5.4 WavePro™ Low Voltage Power Circuit EntelliGuard TU Trip Unit

Breakers The EntelliGuard TU trip unit offers optimum circuit
WavePro Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker protection and optimum system reliability simultane-
The GE line of WavePro Low Voltage Power Circuit ously with little or no compromise to either of these
Breakers is intended for use in commercial, industrial and critical functions. Reliability and arc flash protection, in
utility applications. Built to withstand intense service one package, at the same time, all the time.
conditions, these circuit breakers provide the ultimate
in system selectivity because of their high withstand EntelliGuard TU series trip units are available as the
capabilities. These circuit breakers are UL listed and standard controller for new production EntelliGuard G
meet the ANSI standards for low-voltage power circuit ANSI/UL 1066, UL 489 and IEC circuit breakers.
breakers. The WavePro line consists of six frame sizes EntelliGuard TU designs are also available as direct,
with current ratings of 800 to 5000 amperes and short- functional replacements for GE PowerBreak II, WavePro,
circuit ratings through 200,000 amperes. AKR and AK circuit breakers. EntelliGuard TU trip units
are also available in kit form for many popular non-GE
Power+ Trip Unit and older GE low voltage power circuit breakers (refer
The Power+ trip unit is available on GE low voltage to DEH-4567).
power circuit breakers. It provides the same true RMS
sensing as the EntelliGuard TU trip units. The liquid
crystal display and keypad are replaced by plug-in
modules and rotary switches. The plug-in module
provides optional LED targets for overload, short circuit
and ground fault trips. View and reset push buttons are
also provided to monitor status, including a battery
check LED. The rating plug module serves the dual pur-
pose of providing the trip rating for the circuit breaker
as well as ground fault protection when required. All
pickup and delay settings are selected with detented
rotary switches.

WPF-16 Electrically Operated Circuit Breaker

Key Product Features
Secondary disconnects – up to 72 secondary disconnect
points – dedicated terminals for all accessories
Engraved metal nameplate – 15-digit catalog
number, rating and serial number
Removable arc chutes provide quick
access to main contact
Trip unit – Power+, EntelliGuard TU
Optional Bell Alarm with target –
with or without lockout
Rating plug
Retractable pump handle for spring charging
True closed door drawout capability

Operating push buttons OPEN/CLOSE Indicators for contact status

OPEN/CLOSED, closing spring status
CHARGED/DISCHARGED, drawout position
CONNECT/TEST/DISCONNECT
Padlock provisions (keeps breaker trip free)

Drawout mechanism access cover Open Fuse Lockout

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Breaker Features➂ Power+, EntelliGuard TU Trip Unit Characteristics

• Designed to meet ANSI C37.13, C37.16, C37.17 and Long-time Short-time
Sensor Long-time
tested to ANSI C37.50 Frame
Max.
Rating Pickup
Amp (LT) (Pickup) Delay① Delay
• Listed and labeled to UL-1066 and CUL C22.2 Size (Amps) Multiple of [Band]
(Multiple of
[Band]
Rating Long Time)
• 100% rated (requires 90C wire sized at 75C to (CT) Rating Plug (Seconds) (Seconds)
(LT)
comply with UL), 40°C room ambient temperature Amps (In)
• Six frame sizes: 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, 4000, 5000 WPS-08 /
WPH-08 150,
• Integral spring charging handle standard on manual 800 400,
WPX-08 /
and electrically operated breakers WPF-08
800 Power+ Power+
I2T in①
• Improved breaker rating rejection feature 0.5 thru 1.1 1.5, 2.0, 2.5,
0.40
WPS-16 / in steps of 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 2
• Trip unit is mounted in the breaker escutcheon, “thru 800, [1] [2] I T out➁
WPH-16 1600 0.1 7.0, 9.0
the door” access 1600 [3] [4]
WPF-16 2.4, 4.9,
• True closed-door drawout for maximum operator safety WPS-20 2000 2000 9.8, 20
• Breaker drawout position indicator in the escutcheon WPS-32 / EntelliGuard EntelliGuard
• Up to 72 secondary disconnect points — accessories 3200 3200
WPH-32 TU TU [1] [2] [3]
have dedicated wiring points WPS-40 4000 4000 0.5 thru 1.1 1.5 thru 9.0 .10, .21,
in steps of in steps of .35
• Choice of three trip units WPS-50 5000 5000 0. 05 0.5
• Short circuit ratings through 200,000 amperes rms ① Time delay shown at 600% of current setting at lower limit of band.
symmetrical ➁ Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. All pick-up tolerances are ±10%.
• Metal frame construction provides rigidity and
In or X = Rating plug amps
endurance CT or S = Sensor amp rating
• Easy access to main components to facilitate LT or C = Long-time current setting
ST = Short-time characteristic
inspection and maintenance
• Optional "power management ready" for easy field
upgrade

Power+, EntelliGuard TU Trip Unit Characteristics

Adjustable Ground Fault
Frame Size Instantaneous Pickup Instantaneous Pickup with Delay without
Pickup (Multiple of Sensor Delay with
without ST (Multiple of ST (Multiple of Rating Plug 2 I2t① [Band]
Amp Rating) (CT) I t (Seconds)
Rating Plug Amps) (In) Amps) (In) (Seconds)
WPS-08 / WPH-08 Power+ Power+ Power+
WPX-08 / WPF-08 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, .20, .25, .30, .35,
WPS-16 / WPH-16 7.0, 9.0, 10.0 9.0, 10.0, 13.0, 15.0 .40, .45, .50, .60
WPF-16 EntelliGuard TU EntelliGuard TU
WPS-20 1.5 thru 15.0 in steps of 0.5 0.20 thru 0.60 in steps of 0.01
Power+ Power+
1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, .20, .22, .24, .26, .28, .44 at 200%
EntelliGuard TU [1] [2] [3]
WPS-32 / WPH-32 9.0, 10.0, 13.0 .30, .34, .37 of pickup at
1.5 thru 10.0 in steps of 0.5 .10, .21, .35
EntelliGuard TU EntelliGuard TU lower limit
1.5 thru 13.0 in steps of 0.5 0.20 thru 0.37 in steps of 0.01 of band
Power+ Power+ Power+
1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 9.0 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 9.0 .20, .22, .24, .26, .28, .30
WPS-40
EntelliGuard TU EntelliGuard TU EntelliGuard TU
1.5 thru 9.0 in steps of 0.5 1.5 thru 9.0 in steps of 0.5 0.20 thru 0.30 in steps of 0.01
EntelliGuard TU EntelliGuard TU EntelliGuard TU
WPS-50②
1.5 thru 7.0 in steps of 0.5 1.5 thru 7.0 in steps of 0.5 0.20 thru 0.24 in steps of 0.01
① Time delay shown at lower limit of band. Ground fault pick up not to exceed 1200 amps.
② Power+ not available on 5000 amp (WPS-50) circuit breaker.

In or X = Rating plug amps

CT or S = Sensor amp rating
LT or C = Long-time current setting
ST = Short time characteristic

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EntelliGuard TU Trip Unit Features (All Frames)➂ WavePro Breaker Interrupting Ratings
Trip Unit Suffix Rated Short-Circuit RMS
PM AC Frame Symmetrical kA
Function Description Breaker
M (Metering Voltage, Size Short- With Without
Type
(Metering) & Nominal (amps) Time Instantaneous Instantaneous
Relaying) (max) Withstand Trip Trip
Selectable phase current, WPS-08 800 30 30 30
Amperes (A) X X
±2.0% WPH-08 800 42 42 42
Voltage (V) L-L or L-N Volts, ±1.5% X X
WPX-08 800 50 50 50
Energy (kWh, Total energy usage on
X X WPS-16 1600 42 42 42
MWh) breaker, ±3.5%
600 WPH-16 1600 65 65 65
Real Power (kW) L-L or L-N Power, ±3.5% X X
(635) WPS-20 2000 65 65 65
Frequency (Hz) Circuit Frequency, ±1 Hz X X
WPS-32 3200 65 65 65
Undervoltage Adjustable pickup: 50-90%;
X WPH-32 3200 85 85 85
Trip adjustable delay: 1-15 s, OFF
Overvoltage Adjustable pickup: 110-150%; WPS-40 4000 85 85 85
X WPS-50 5000 85 85 85
Trip adjustable delay: 1-15 s, OFF
Voltage Adjustable pickup: 10-50%; WPS-08 800 30 30 30
X
Unbalance adjustable delay: 1-15 s, OFF WPH-08 800 42 42 42
Current Adjustable pickup: 10-50%; WPX-08 800 65 65 65
X
Unbalance adjustable delay: 1-15 s, OFF WPS-16 1600 50 50 50
Adjustable pickup: 10-990 kW; 480 WPH-16 1600 65 65 65
Power Reversal X
adjustable delay: 1-15 s, OFF (508) WPS-20 2000 65 65 65
Setup as line-to-load or load- WPS-32 3200 65 65 65
Power Direction X
to-line WPH-32 3200 85 85 85
Communication X X WPS-40 4000 85 85 85
① Time delay shown at lower limit of band. Ground fault pick up not to exceed 1200 amps. WPS-50 5000 85 85 85
② Power+ not available on 5000 amp (WPS-50) circuit breaker.
WPS-08 800 30 42 30
In or X = Rating plug amps WPH-08 800 42 50 42
CT or S = Sensor amp rating
LT or C = Long-time current setting
WPX-08 800 65 65 65
ST = Short time characteristic WPS-16 1600 50 65 50
240 WPH-16 1600 65 65 65
(254) WPS-20 2000 65 65 65
Product Specifications➂ WPS-32 3200 65 85 65
Fused Breaker Ratings (Max. 600 Vac. 50/60 Hz) WPH-32 3200 85 130 85
Breaker Frame Size Fuse Rating, A① Interrupting Rating WPS-40 4000 85 130 85
Type (amps) Min. Max. RMS Symmetrical kA WPS-50 5000 85 130 85
WPF-08 800 300 1600 200 ① The maximum fuse rating is the largest fuse that tests show will result in proper
performance of the breaker and fuse in combination under short-circuit conditions.
WPF-16 1600 450 2500 200 Only Gould-Shawmut fuses should be used for proper coordination.
WPS-20② 2000 2000 2500 200 ② Fuses are mounted on separate fuse roll-out element.
WPS-32② 3200 2000 4000 200
WPS-40② 4000 2000 5000 200
WPS-50② 5000 2000 5000 200
Operating Time (Cycles on 60 Hz Base; All Frame Sizes)
Shipping Weight Closing electrically
Draw-Out Breaker Net (lbs) Time from energizing closing circuit
Element Manual Electrical until contacts touch 5
WPS/WPH/WPX-08 200 205 Open (maximum clearing time)
WPF-08 245 250
WPS/WPH-16 210 215
With instantaneous overcurrent trip 3
WPF-16 255 260 With shunt trip 3.5
WPS-20 220 225
WPS/WPH-32 475 485 For further information on WavePro Low Voltage
WPS-40 535 545
WPS-50 575 585
Power Circuit Breakers, refer to DET-167

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5.5 High Pressure Contact Switches Options Available

GE type HPC switches are UL Listed in accordance with Manual Operation - For manual, high-interrupting
Standard 977, Fused Power Circuit Devices. capacity, disconnects not requiring remote tripping
and/or ground-fault protection.
The overcenter toggle mechanism provides stored
energy, quick-make/quick-break operation. Multiple Electric Trip - For remote tripping or for use with
spring-loaded, high-pressure current-carrying contacts Ground Fault. All electric trip switches are the same
and an arcing contact arm provide excellent current size as manual devices.
carrying capability without sacrificing high interrupting
fault performance. These switches can interrupt, on a Blown-fuse Protector - Provides single phase protection
make and break basis, a minimum of 12 times their by tripping switch when a fuze blows or when switch is
nameplate ratings without fuse assistance at 600 volts closed with a blown fuse or no fuse installed. Suitable for
ac. Complete HPC switch and Class L fuse coordination system voltage of 208-480 volts ac. Mounted internally.
is therefore achieved for all levels of fault current up to Does not provide protection of voltage loss of the
200,000 rms amperes symmetrical at 600 volts ac power source.
maximum. Type HPC switches used as service
disconnects comply with the National Electrical Code Auxiliary Switch - Provides remote indication of main
Section 230-65 for adequate short-circuit current and contact position. Switch elements are Type AB, single
ground-fault protection. pole, double-throw. Switch element ratings are: 0.25A
at 250Vdc; 0.5A at 125Vdc; 6.0 Amps at 240Vac.
• High durability, safety of operation - High dielectric
strength. Glass-reinforced insulating case. External Ground Fault Relay – ITI Ground Fault Relays
• High interrupting capability - Arc chute of unique and Sensors are designed to form a system for detecting
construction suppresses arcs and cools gases rapidly, a ground fault current on a ground ac power system.
When a ground fault exceeds a selected Current level
providing quick arc interrupting and extended switch
and Time Delay setting, the relay initiates a trip signal
life. for a shunt trip disconnect device to open and clear the
• High transient voltage withstanding - Interphase fault. This ITI system is designed to provide protection
partitions mesh with switch cover to completely iso- for electrical equipment, not protection for personnel.
late each pole.
• Extended switch life - Preloaded constant pressure 1. Integral test panel with Push To Test and Shunt Trip
pivot eliminates braid whip and fraying on high Bypass pushing for ease in proper operational
short-circuit currents and repeated operations. testing of the system, with or without tripping the
• Positive "On-Off" indication - Green (Off), red (On), protective device
eliminates any question about the position of the 2. “Power on” LED indicator in cover
switch contacts. 3. Positive visual trip indicator, manual reset
• Easy operation - Quick Make - Extra heavy duty, low 4. Infinitely adjustable Time Delay
5. Discrete current threshold adjustment
torque rotary-operated closing mechanism. L-handle
6. Panel or door mounting
800-1600 amperes; T-handle 2000 amperes and above. 7. Rear terminal kit and clear plastic cover standard
• Emergency Open - Quick Break - Fingertip "Off" button with door mounting
instantly opens the switch contacts. 8. Electromechanical relay output, positive “ON” and
• Positive door and switch interlock - Separate fuse “OFF”
access door is not required. 9. Operates with molded case and power circuit
breakers, bolted pressure switches or fusible
disconnect switches
Product Forms
10. Meets NEC service entrance equipment standards
• Top Feed - Line terminals at top of switch.
• Bottom Feed - Line terminals at bottom of switch;
fuses are de-energized when switch is in Off position.
Same size switchboard as top feed. When switch-
board is bottom fed it permits shallow design. Space
for running feed to top terminals is not required.

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GE HPC Switch Interrupting Ratings • All frame sizes have maximum UL listed interrupting
Available Ratings Contact ratings of 200 kA @ 240 Vac and 100 kA @ 480 Vac
Interrupting Switch-fuse
Rating Based on Combination with 600 Vac ratings to 65 kA depending on frame
Type Continuous Maximum Ability to Operate at Switch-rated size. UL listed current limiting versions are provided
Amperes ac Volts on Overload ac Volts with through the SG600 frame for the 65 kA @ 480 Vac
Unassisted by Class L Fuse
the Fuse
and the 100 kA @ 480 Vac models, with no increase
800, 1200, "Open" -
in physical frame size.
1600, 2000, 12X amp rating; • Spectra® RMS Mag-Break instantaneous-only motor
HPC/R 600 200,000
2500, 3000, "Close-Open" - circuit protectors also use the same digital, solid-state
4000 12X amp rating trip unit and rating plugs as the circuit breakers. The
interchangeable rating plug establishes the instanta-
For further information on HPC switches, see GET-6205 neous pickup range (with tracking short-time) but
or contact your local GE Account Manager. does not change the frame ampere rating.
• Spectra® RMS molded case switches have a fixed,
high-set instantaneous trip (without tracking short-time
function) and have short-circuit withstand ratings equal
5.6 Molded Case Circuit Breakers to their equivalent breaker frame size interrupting
Features rating in most cases.
• Spectra® RMS breakers are ambient insensitive. Trip
Spectra® RMS Molded Case Circuit Breakers times will not vary over the range 10-50°C breaker
SE150, SF250, SG600, and SK1200 circuit breaker frames ambient. Refer to GET-7002 for further application
have a digital, solid-state, rms sensing trip system with information.
field installable, front-mounted rating plugs to establish • Spectra® RMS breakers contain no parts that would
or change the breaker ampere rating. Adjustable support fungus growth and are, therefore, inherently
instantaneous with tracking short-time is standard on fungusproof.
all frames including SE150. The trip system uses digital
sampling to determine the rms value of sinusoidal and Record Plus® Molded Case Circuit Breakers
nonsinusoidal currents. Record Plus® represents the very latest in molded case
circuit breaker design. Utilizing design features such as
microEntelliGuard Trip Units double-break rotary contact structures and advanced
Spectra® SG600 and SK1200 breakers are now available ablative materials to enhance interruption, Record Plus®
with microEntelliGuard™ trip units - the newest and most is capable of interrupting ratings up to 200kA. High
advanced trip unit available in the Spectra® line of kAIC ratings, selective coordination, reduced arc flash
molded case circuit breakers. Based on the EntelliGuard® energy, and current limitation embody the core design
TU trip unit platform, the microEntelliGuard™ trip unit principles of Record Plus®.
has the same HMI interface and incorporates the
advanced features and protective functions for improved FC 100 and FB 100 circuit breakers are supplied with
system protection, coordination, selectivity, performance factory installed non-user interchangeable thermal-
and diagnostic capabilities. The microEntelliGuard™ trip magnetic trip units and can be supplied with or without
unit uses the same universal rating plugs and test kit lugs. FB breakers are available in 1-, 2- and 3-pole
offered for the EntelliGuard® TU trip unit. versions. FC is available in 2- and 3-pole versions, both
in a 3-pole footprint.
A complete circuit breaker consists of a UL listed circuit
breaker frame and a rating plug (UL listed interchangeable FE250 and FG600 circuit breakers are supplied equipped
trip unit). Terminal lugs for cable connection are available with factory installed non-user interchangeable elec-
if required. tronic trip units that feature the use of front accessible,
• All frames use the same UL listed, field-installable user installed rating plugs to establish or change the
internal accessories (auxiliary switch, shunt trip, breaker’s amp rating. Rating plugs are user specified
undervoltage release and bell alarm). and ordered under separate product number.

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Instantaneous pickup levels are adjustable and set via Quick Reference Guide
a front-mounted adjusting knob. Both are available in Ratings do not apply to molded case switches.
2- and 3-pole versions, each in a 3-pole footprint.
The interruption ratings and voltages shown in the
All frames use common internal accessories (auxiliary tables are maximum ratings. A circuit breaker of the
switches, UV releases, shunt trips, and bell alarms) UL type given in the left-hand column may be applied at
listed for field installation. the given circuit voltage in any electrical distribution
system where the available fault current at the load
UL listed maximum short circuit ratings at 480VAC are terminals of the breaker does not exceed the value in
150kA for the 100A frames and 200kA for the 600A frames. the table. That circuit breaker type may also be applied
at intermediate values of circuit voltage provided the
Unless noted otherwise, all circuit breakers and available fault current at the load terminals of the
accessories are listed in UL file number E11592. breaker does not exceed the value in the table for the
higher value of voltage.
Other MCCB Features
• UL489 Listed
• Broad product line to meet virtually any application
need.
• Reduced downtime. A tripped breaker is easily spotted
and can be immediately reset after the fault has been
corrected.
• Eliminates single phasing. A common trip bar discon-
nects all poles simultaneously on both overloads and
short circuits.
• Offers application flexibility through the use of a wide
variety of accessory devices and special attachments.
• Repetitive operation — no fuses to replace.
• Breakers can be repetitively tested. Fuses must be
destroyed to confirm calibration accuracy.

For more information on these products, order publica-

tions listed in Sections 21 and 22.

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Section 5 – Application Data

Q-Line (UL file E-11592; Fixed Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit)

THQL 32015

UL Listed Interrupting Ratings—

rms Symmetrical kA
Maximum
Circuit Voltage Rating Vac Vdc Dimensions (in.)
Breaker Ampere No. Std.
Type Rating Poles ac dc 120 120/240 240 277 480 600 125 250 H W D A B C E Pack

1 — 1 50
TQL/TQB/ 120/240 52
10 2 — — — — — — — 3 9/32 2 2 3/8 — — — — 25
TQC 52
3 240 — 3 15
15-70 1 — 1 50
THQL1 120/240 10
THQB1 15-125 2 — —
— — — — — 3 9/32 2 2 3/8 — — — — 25
THQC1 10
15-100 3 240 — 3 15
15-70 1 — 1 50
THHQB1 120/240 22
2 — — — — — — — 3 9/32 2 2 3/8 — — — — 25
THHQC1 15-100 22
3 240 — 3 15
15-70 1 — 1 50
120/240 22
THHQL1 15-125 2 — — — — — — — 3 9/32 2 2 3/8 — — — — 25
22
15-100 3 240 — 3 15
1 — 1 50
TXQL1 120/240 65
TXQB1 15-30 2 — — — — — — — 3 9/32 2 2 3/8 — — — — 25
TXQC1 65
3 240 — 3 15
TQDL 125-200 2 120/240 — — 10 — — — — — — 6 1/16 2 2 3/8 — — — — 12
THQDL 125-200 2 120/240 — — 22 — — — — — — 6 1/16 2 2 3/8 — — — — 12
100-225 2 240 10 10 2 3/4 — 1
TQD1 — — — — — — — 6 9/16 2 5/8 2 7/16 2 7/16 27/32
100-225 3 240 — 10 4 1/8 11/16 1
100-225 2 240 22 22 2 3/4 — 1
THQD1 — — — — — — — 6 9/16 2 5/8 2 7/16 2 7/16 27/32
100-225 3 240 — 22 4 1/8 11/16 1
2 240 22 22 10 1
TJD 250-400 — — — — — — 10 1/8 8 1/4 3 13/16 3 15/16 3 13/16 1 3/8 1 3/16
3 240 — 22 1
CB3 Ground Fault, Equipment Ground Fault and Arc Fault (UL File E-51075; Fixed Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit)
THQB
1 120 10 — 1 10
THQC
THQL 15-30 — — — — — — — 3 9/32 2 3/8 — — — —
...GF, GFEP, 2 120/240 — 1 2 10
AF
THHQL
...GF
THHQB 15-30 1 120 — 22 — — — — — — — 3 9/32 1 2 3/8 — — — — 10
...GF
AF
1 UL listed as HACR (heating, air conditioning and refrigeration).
2
Not UL listed.

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10-1200A Circuit Breakers

Thermal Magnetic Trip

TJJ, TJK, THJK TFJ, TFK, THFK

TEY and TEYF (UL File E-11592; Fixed Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit; CUL LR 57114)
UL Listed Interrupting Ratings— kA
Maximum
Voltage Rating Vac Vdc Dimensions (In.) Approx.
Circuit Ship
Breaker Ampere No. 120/ Wt./Std.
Type Rating Poles ac dc 120 240 240 277 480 600 125 250 5001 H W D A B C E Pack

1 277 125 65 14 14 — 10 — — 1
TEY2 15-100 2 250 — — — 10 — 5 1/4 2 3 1/16 — — — — —
— 5
480/277 65 14 14
3 — — — — 3

1 277 125 65 14 14 — 10 — — 1
TEYF2 15-100 2 250 — — — 10 — 5 1/4 2 3 1/16 — — — — —
— 5
480/277 65 14 14
3 — — — — 3

E150 (UL File E-11592; Fixed Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit; CUL LR 57114)
1 120 125 10 — 5 — — 1 3/8 26 lb/24
—
2 3 2 250 — — — — — 5 — 6 5/16 2 3/4 3 3/8 2 41/64 2 15/64 23/32 24 lb/12
TEB 10-100
240 — 10
3 — — — — 4 1/8 11/16 28 lb/8
10-100 3 1 277,347 4 125 — 14 10 — 10 — — 1 3/8 26 lb/24
—
TED2 3 2 480 250 — — — 10 — 6 5/16 2 3/4 3 3/8 2 41/64 2 15/64 23/32 24 lb/12
10-150 18 — 18 —
3 480, 600 500 14 — 10 4 1/8 11/16 28 lb/8
15-30 1 277,347 4 125 — 65 — — 20 6 — — 1 3/8 — 26 lb/24
15-100 2 480 250 65 — 20 6 — 24 lb/12
THED 2 — — 6 5/16 3 3/8 2 41/64 2 15/64 23/32
65 — 25 — 4 1/8 11/16
15-150 3 600 500 18 — 10 28 lb/8
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K1200 (UL File E-11592; Interchangeable Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit; CUL LR 40350)

2 250 10 — 33 lb/1
TKM8 300-800 600 — — 42 — 30 22 — 15 1/2 8 1/4 5 1/2 8 9/16 5 11/16 1 3/8 5/8
3 500 20 22 39 lb/1
2 38 lb/1
TKM12 600-1200 600 — — — 42 — 30 22 — — 15 1/2 8 1/4 5 1/2 8 9/16 5 11/16 1 3/8 5/8
3 41 1/2 lb/1
2 250 40 — 33 lb/1
THKM8 300-800 600 — — 65 — 35 25 — 15 1/2 8 1/4 5 1/2 8 9/16 5 11/16 1 3/8 5/8
3 — 40 22 39 lb/1
2 38 lb/1
THKM12 600-1200 600 — — — 65 — 35 25 — — — 15 1/2 8 1/4 5 1/2 8 9/16 5 11/16 1 3/8 5/8
3 41 1/2 lb/1
1 UL listed with poles in series for 500 Vdc ungrounded battery applications. 3 10 amp not UL listed. 5 480Y/277 Vac.
2 UL listed as HACR (heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration). 4 UL listed/CUL Certified for 10kA @ 347 Vac (TED) and 6 UL listed at 10,000 amps
18kA @ 347V (THED). Also rated 10kA @ 480V but not UL listed.

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15-1200A Circuit Breakers

Electric Trip Spectra® RMS Breakers

SE 150
Spectra® RMS Circuit Breakers UL/CUL Ratings
Solid-State with Interchangeable Trip Unit (Rating Plug)
Circuit UL Listed Interrupting Rating—kA Dimensions Inches (mm) Approx. Ship
Breaker Ampere No. Maximum Wt./Std.
Type Rating Poles Vac 240 Vac 480 Vac 600 Vac H W D A B C E Pack
SE150 Current Limiting (UL File No. E-11592; CUL LR 40350)1
2 480 —
SED2, 3 18 18
3 600 14
15-150
2 480 —
SEH2 65 25
3 600 18 6.31 4.12 3.38 2.41 2.47 .69 .72 5.65 lb/1
2 480 — (160) (105) (86) (61) (63) (18) (18)
SEL 100 65
3 600 25
15-150
2 480 —
SEP 200 100
3 600 25
SF-250 Current Limiting (UL File No. E-11592; CUL LR 40350)1
2 480 —
SFH2 70-250 65 35
3 600 22
2 480 —
10.12 4.12 3.81 3.87 3.87 .69 1.19 9.15 lb/1
SFL 100 65
3 600 25 (257) (105) (97) (98) (98) (18) (30)
70-250
2 480 —
SFP 200 100
3 600 25
SG600 Current Limiting (UL File No. E-11592; CUL LR 40350)1,4

SGH12, 5 60-150 3 600 65 35 25

2
SGD2 240 65 — —
3
125-400
2 600
SGH42 65 35 25
3 600
2 600
SGH62 250-600 65 35 25
3 600
SGL15 3 600 100 65 65
10.09 5.50 3.81 4.45 3.30 .91 1.18 15.85 lb/1
60-150
SGP15 3 600 200 100 65 (256) (140) (97) (113) (84) (23) (30)
2 600 6 6
SGL4 100 65 65
3 600
125-400
2 600
SGP4 200 100 65
3 600
2 600
SGL6 100 65 65
3 600
250-600
2 600
SGP6 200 100 65
3 600
SK1200 (UL File No. E-11592; CUL LR 40350)1,4
2
SKH8 600 65 50 25
3
2
SKL8 300-800 600 100 65 42
3
2
SKP8 600 200 100 65
3
15.50 8.25 5.50 8.56 5.69 1.38 .62 47.6 lb/1
2 (394) (210) (140) (217) (145) (35) (16)
SKH12 600 65 50 25
3 7 7

2
SKL12 600-1200 600 100 65 42
3
2
SKP12 600 200 100 65
3
1 UL listed as HACR (heating, air conditioning and refrigeration). 5 microEntelliGuard™, MicroVersaTrip® Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM® Trip Units only.
2 Not current-limiting circuit breaker. 6 Add 1.76 inches (45 mm) to each end with lugs and lug cover installed.
3 UL List as HID (high intensity discharge). 7 Add 4.00 inches (101 mm) to upper end for SKP (100 kAIC-480V) lug cover.
4 Includes microEntelliGuard™, MicroVersaTrip® Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM® Trip Units.
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15-600A Record Plus® Circuit Breakers

FG 600

FC 100 Amp Frame; Current Limiting (UL File No. E-11592)

Maximum UL Listed Interrupting Ratings - IEC Listed Interrupting Ratings, Approx.
Circuit Voltage rms Symmetrical Amperes (in Thousands) Icu, Amperes (in Thousands) Ship
Breaker Ampere No. Rating Vac Vdc Vac Vdc Dimensions in. (mm.) Wt./Std.
Type Rating Poles AC DC 240 480 600/347 250 (2p) 500 (3p) 220-240 400-415 500 250 (2p) 500 (3p) H W D Pack
FCS 15-100 2, 3 600 500 42 25 18 22 30 36 22 14 22 30 6.4 (162.6) 3.0 (76.2) 3.2 (81.3) 2.5 lb/1
FCV 15-100 2, 3 600 500 65 35 22 25 35 50 30 18 25 35 6.4 (162.6) 3.0 (76.2) 3.2 (81.3) 2.5 lb/1
FCN 15-100 2, 3 600 500 150 65 25 30 42 85 50 22 30 42 6.4 (162.6) 3.0 (76.2) 3.2 (81.3) 2.5 lb/1
FCH 15-100 2, 3 600 500 200 100 35 42 65 100 80 36 42 65 6.4 (162.6) 3.0 (76.2) 3.2 (81.3) 2.5 lb/1
FCL 15-100 2, 3 600 500 200 150 42 65 80 200 150 50 65 80 6.4 (162.6) 3.0 (76.2) 3.2 (81.3) 2.5 lb/1
FB 100 Amp Frame; Current Limiting (UL File No. E-11592)
Maximum UL Listed Interrupting Ratings - Approx.
Circuit Voltage rms Symmetrical Amperes (in Thousands) Ship
Breaker Ampere No. Rating Vac Dimensions in. (mm.) Wt./Std.
Type Rating Poles AC DC 240 277 347 480 600/347 H W D Pack
1 600/347 — 35 35 22 — — 6.45 (163.8) 1.36 (34.5) 3.28 (83.3) 1.1 lb/1
FBV 15-100 2 600/347 — 65 — — 35 22 6.45 (163.8) 2.74 (69.6) 3.28 (83.3) 2.6 lb/1
3 600/347 — 65 — — 35 22 6.45 (163.8) 4.11 (104.4) 3.28 (83.3) 3.3 lb/1
1 600/347 — 65 65 25 — — 6.45 (163.8) 1.36 (34.5) 3.28 (83.3) 1.1 lb/1
FBN 15-100 2 600/347 — 150 — — 65 25 6.45 (163.8) 2.74 (69.6) 3.28 (83.3) 2.6 lb/1
3 600/347 — 150 — — 65 25 6.45 (163.8) 4.11 (104.4) 3.28 (83.3) 3.3 lb/1
1 600/347 — 100 100 35 — — 6.45 (163.8) 1.36 (34.5) 3.28 (83.3) 1.1 lb/1
FBH 15-100 2 600/347 — 200 — — 100 35 6.45 (163.8) 2.74 (69.6) 3.28 (83.3) 2.6 lb/1
3 600/347 — 200 — — 100 35 6.45 (163.8) 4.11 (104.4) 3.28 (83.3) 3.3 lb/1
1 600/347 — 100 100 42 — — 6.45 (163.8) 1.36 (34.5) 3.28 (83.3) 1.1 lb/1
FBL 15-100 2 600/347 — 200 — — 150 42 6.45 (163.8) 2.74 (69.6) 3.28 (83.3) 2.6 lb/1
3 600/347 — 200 — — 150 42 6.45 (163.8) 4.11 (104.4) 3.28 (83.3) 3.3 lb/1
FE 250 Amp Frame; Current Limiting (UL File No. E-11592)
Maximum UL Listed Interrupting Ratings - Approx.
Circuit Voltage rms Symmetrical Amperes (in Thousands) Ship
Breaker Ampere No. Rating Vac Dimensions in. (mm.) Wt./Std.
Type Rating Poles AC DC 240 480 600 H W D Pack
FEN 250 2 480 - 150 65 - 6.70 (170.1) 4.11 (104.4) 3.52 (89.5) 4.5 lb/1
FEN 250 3 480 - 150 65 - 6.70 (170.1) 4.11 (104.4) 3.52 (89.5) 4.5 lb/1
FEH 250 2 480 - 200 100 - 6.70 (170.1) 4.11 (104.4) 3.52 (89.5) 4.5 lb/1
FEH 250 3 480 - 200 100 - 6.70 (170.1) 4.11 (104.4) 3.52 (89.5) 4.5 lb/1
FG 600 Amp Frame; Current Limiting (UL File No. E-11592)
Maximum UL Listed Interrupting Ratings - EN 60947-2 Interrupting Ratings, Approx.
Circuit Voltage rms Symmetrical Amperes (in Thousands) Icu, Amperes (in Thousands) Ship
Breaker Ampere No. Rating Vac Vac Dimensions (in.) Wt./Std.
Type Rating Poles AC DC 240 480 600 240 400-415 690 H W D Pack
2 600 — 150 65 25 — — — 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1
FGN 250-600
3 600 — 150 65 25 85 50 10 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1
2 600 — 200 100 35 — — — 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1
FGH 250-600
3 600 — 200 100 35 100 80 22 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1
2 600 — 200 150 42 — — — 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1
FGL 250-600
3 600 — 200 150 42 200 150 40 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1
2 600 — 200 200 65 — — — 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1
FGP 250-600
3 600 — 200 200 65 — — — 10.31 (262.0) 5.46 (138.7) 4.53 (115.0) 22 lb/1

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5.7 Fusible Switches Available in Spectra Plug-In Construction Only

Spectra Plug-In Integral fuse puller on the 30-amp
Arc chute cover through 200-amp switches
Switch handle –
Module Features comfortable thermo-
plastic handle grip Cover with full hinge
Fusible ADS Switches
All Spectra Series fusible switch units are quick-make,
quick-break. The powerful mechanisms are over-center
types. When operated, stored energy opens the blades
quickly, interrupting the circuit. Contacts and blades
are self-aligning and spring-reinforced. The design of
the switch takes advantage of the magnetic forces Standard copper/aluminum
during short-circuit to prevent popping of the contacts mechanical lugs. Compression Load base
lugs are optional
while the fuse clears the circuit.

The 30 amp through 200 amp switches are double-

break designs that allow internal and external visible Short-Circuit Ratings
proof of contact separation. The blades of the switch Fusible Switch Units
are mounted in a single rotor to ensure simultaneous The short-circuit or interrupting rating of the fusible
multiple operation. The 100 amp through 200 amp switch is the lower of the fuse or the switch rating.
designs have two blades per pole, a feature of the GE Spectra Series➀ switches have a 200,000 amp short-
heavy-duty safety switch. The bright red handgrip is circuit rating.
highly visible. Fuse pullers are a standard feature.
Fuse Classification
Maximum
The 400 amp through 1200 amp designs are modular Available
UL Short-Circuit Max
Amp Application
with heavy copper blades. The contact separation is Class
Rating
Rating in Sym. Voltage
visible. The long, rotary handle makes these high-amp RMS Amps
switches easy to throw. All fuse types available in these H 15-600 10,000 250/600 One-time general
J 15-600 200,000 600 purpose
switches are bolted in place and easily removable.
50,000 Fast-acting rejection
RK1 15-600 100,000 250/600 sizing mains & feeders,
All current-carrying parts are tin or sliver-plated. Wiping current limiting
200,000
action ensures clean, cool-running contact surfaces. Rejection means avail-
The 30 amp through 200 amp switches have double- able in two forms:
branch capability for all fuse types. L 800-1200 200,000 600
Fast-acting mains &
feeders; Time-delay
motor starting current
Single-branch 30 amp through 100 amp (and 200 amp limiting
T and J fuse only as an option) modules have a fusible 100,000 Duel element rejection
switch unit on one side and a blank space on the other. R 30-600 250/600 means, motor starting
200,000 current limiting
Larger units are single-branched switches.
Fast-acting small
T 100-800 200,000 250/600 physical mains &
A narrow T-fused 200 amp double-branch module is feeders, current limiting
available in the same width as the 30 amp module,
saving panel space.
① Ratings are based on latest revision of the National Electric Code Article 430.
Class R fuse clips are standard on 30 through 600 amp Horsepower ratings for switches with Standard Class H fuses are based on one-time
fuses having minimum time delay. When time delay fuses are used, the horsepower
and class L are standard on 800 and 1200 amp design. ratings are maximum for the switches.
Optional fuse clips include H, J, K and T through 600
amp design. U/L prohibits converting class R clips to
another type in the field.

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Maximum Horsepower➀ Fusible Switch Features and Benefits

Volts, ac Volts, dc • Mounted on load side on main device
Rating in
2-Pole 3-Pole 2-Pole 3-Pole
Amps①
120 240 480 600 240 480 600 125 250
• UL 1449 3rd Edition, Type 1 and Type 2
With Standard Fuses • cUL, CSA C22.2
30 1/2 1 1/2 3 3 3 5 7 1/2 2 5 • 0% to 95% non-condensing humidity
60 1 1/2 3 5 10 7 1/2 15 15 5 10 • -40° F to 149° F (-40° C to +65° C) operating temperature
100 - 7 1/2 10 15 15 25 30 - 20 • UL 96A, for use in lightning protection systems
200 - 15 25 30 25 50 60 - 40
400 - - - - 50 100 125 - 50
• UL 1283, EMI/RFI noise filter
600 - - - - 75 150 200 - 50 • Tranquell ME
With "Time-delay" Fuses – 65/130kA to 100/200kA per mode/phase ratings
30 2 3 7 1/2 10 7 1/2 15 20 3 - – device tested to a minimum of 5,000 category C3
60 3 10 20 25 15 30 50 - - impulses per mode
100 - 15 30 40 30 60 75 - -
200 - 15 50 50 60 125 150 - -
• Tranquell HE
400 - - - - 125 250 350 - - – 125/250kA to 300/600kA per mode/phase ratings
600 - - - - 200 400 500 - - – device tested to a minimum of 20,000 category C3
① Ratings are based on latest revision of the National Electric Code Article 430.
impulses per mode
Horsepower ratings for switches with Standard Class H fuses are based on one-time • Thermally protected MOVs eliminate the need for
fuses having minimum time delay. When time delay fuses are used, the horsepower
ratings are maximum for the switches.
additional upstream over current protection
• NO/NCForm C dry type contacts for remote monitoring
• Green status indicating lights, red alarm light
For information on Process Control Units (PCUs), refer • Audible alarm with test/disable feature
to publication DET-104. • Standard LCD surge counter

Assembly End View – Plug-in

5.8 Surge Protective Device
SPD in Spectra Switchboards
GE Tranquell™ Surge Protective Devices (SPD) are the Bus
standard SPD offering in GE Spectra Series Switchboards.
The entire Tranquell HE and ME line-up has been engi- Ground
neered to the highest standards and is designed for
rigorous duty and long life, as evidenced in our outstanding SPD
minimum repetitive surge current capacity test results. Neutral
Third-party tested per IEEEC62.62 and NEMA LS-1 for the
rated 8x20 s surge current, per mode with fusing included. Display

Assembly End View – Bolt-on

Bus

Ground

SPD
Neutral

Display

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5.9 Power Management Control System 5.10 Power Metering

The GE POWER LEADER Power Management System EPM 2200 Digital Power Meter
offers a complete selection of components and software.
Components include electronic meters, protective
relays, digital circuit breakers and Modbus Monitors.
The communication protocol is Modbus® RTU or
Ethernet TCP/IP which is open and non-proprietary.

Electronic meters offered are the PQM II, EPM 2200,

EPM 6000 and EPM 9650. The circuit breaker trip units The EPM 2200 meter measures more than 40 electrical
are the microEntelliGuard. The Modbus Concentrator power parameters providing a low-cost, multifunction
transfers data to the Modbus network and meter. The monitoring solution for industrial and power generation
Modbus Monitor is a display device that allows the applications. EPM 2200 can easily be mounted in a panel
user to view data at one location on the switchboard. for generator monitoring, substation automation and
Voltage modules provide voltage inputs and compo- more. This meter supports an optional RS485 Modbus
nents control power to the circuit breaker trip units. interface with baud rates ranging from 9600 to 57.6K
Standard drivers are available for GE/FANUC PLC's, and
other GE and 3rd party devices. Features and Benefits
• Economical meter for circuit monitoring of panels,
The microEntelliGuard™ trip unit communicates via main feeds, branch circuits, and gensets
Modbus RTU. It is not necessary to use a Modbus • True RMS measurement
Concentrator. • Universal operation - 50 / 60 Hz, user programmable
for medium or low voltage circuits
• Mounts in 92mm DIN and ANSI C39.1 round cut-outs
Applications
Typical Spectra Switchboard with Power Management • Monitoring of electrical loads such as generator panels,
MODBUS NETWORK MULTINET feeders, switchgear, etc.
3 TO • Low and medium voltage applications
CT PC
PQM 2 Monitoring and Metering
PT • Measurements of 3-phase real time amps, volts,
1
CPT
power, energy, power factor and frequency
ENTELLIGUARD • 0.5% Accuracy
TU
• Optional RS-485 Modbus and KYZ pulse outputs
VOLT.
MOD User Interface
MET MET MET MET
• Brilliant 3 line LED Display
• Easy-to-use faceplate programming

C/B COMM. NETWORK

For more information and a free demonstration contact

your local GE sales office.

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EPM 6000 Power Meter Applications

• Continuous metering of electrical loads such as
generator panels, feeders, switchgear, etc.
• Provides remote status when used with EnerVista
suite of software
• Low and Medium voltage applications
• Replaces multiple analog meters saving space and
installation costs
EPM 6000 is the industry’s highest performance revenue Monitoring and Metering
grade panel meter. Based on the latest technology and • True RMS multifunction measurements including
an all new platform, EPM 6000 has a superior cost to Voltage, Current, Power, Frequency, Energy, etc.
performance ratio and significantly outperforms other • Meets ANSI C12.20 (0.2%) and IEC 687 (0.2%)
metering products many times its price. Accuracy Classes
• Future field upgradeable for added functionality
EPM 6000 can easily by mounted in a panel for generator without removing installed meter
monitoring, substation automation and more. The • Load percentage graphical bar for instant load
unique combined ANSI and DIN mounting structure visualization
allows easy installation making it perfect for new User Interface
metering applications as well as retrofit for existing • RS485 Modbus Protocol up to 57.6K Baud
analog meters. • 3 Line .56" Bright Red LED Display
• Front IRDA Port laptop communication
Through a built-in infra-red (IRDA) port, the meter can
be programmed through a laptop computer without a
physical wire connection to the meter, making pro- EPM 9650 Power Quality Meter
gramming or data download convenient and safe.
Using standard high speed Modbus communications,
the meter can also provide data to RTUs, PLCs and
other control devices. When used with the GE
Communicator Software (integrated with EnerVista
Launchpad), the meter can be remotely monitored.

The EPM 6000 excels in metering energy accurately The EPM 9650 is GE’s most advanced 9000 meter with
exceeding ANSI C12.20 (0.2%) and IEC 687 (0.2%) energy advanced power quality capability and waveform
measurement standards. The unit utilizes high speed recording functions. The unit utilizes ACCU-Measure®
DSP technology with high resolution A/D conversion to Technology to provide highly accurate revenue grade
provide revenue certifiable accuracy for utility billing, readings coupled with advanced data analysis. The
substation metering, sub-metering and critical metering unit measures over 15,000 electrical parameters
applications. including real time harmonics to the 127th order, voltage
surges and sags, waveform recordings, transients and
Features and Benefits a large assortment of advanced monitoring functionality.
• High accuracy Multifunction Power meter The unit also provides advanced expandable I/O with
• Superior performance at competitive pricing up to 256 points for control, data acquisition and alarms
• Ultra compact, easy to install, program and use functions. This meter is ideally suited for critical power
• 0.2% Class Revenue Certifiable energy and demand applications, common couplings with Utilities, load or
metering process control and most other power monitoring
• Fits both ANSI and DIN cut-out applications.
• Large 3 line .56” bright LED display for better visibility
and longer life Features and Benefits
• User programmable for different system voltages • Power/Energy accuracy better than 0.04% provide
and current measurements highest grade revenue accuracy

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• Harmonics measurements to the 127th order including • Medium and low voltage systems
%THD and K-Factor in real time • Commercial, industrial, utility
• Waveform Scope Mode on all channels • Flexible control for demand load shedding, power
• Multiple Historical, Alarm and Power Quality Logs factor, etc.
• Advanced Waveform Recording and Analysis • Power Quality analysis tool
• Up to 512 Samples per Cycle Resolution Protection and Control
• Four digital communication ports with standard • A V W var VA varh Wh PF Hz unbalance
Modbus Protocol • A W var VA demand
• Advanced Alarms and Control Set-Point Functions • Load shedding
• Up to 256 points of expandable I/O • Power factor control
• 3 Line LED or Touch-Screen LCD displays • Pulse input totalizing
• Ideal for critical loads, site-wide monitoring, power Monitoring and Metering
transformers, transmission lines, feeders, and generators • Ia Ib Ic In
• Va Vb Vc Vab Vbc Vca
• V I unbalance
PQMII Power Quality Meter • True PF crest and K factor
• Hz W var VA
• Wh varh VAh W cost
• Demand: A W var VA
• Harmonic analysis through 63rd with THD and TIF
• Event recorder - 150 events
• Waveform capture
• Data logger - 98,000 events
The PQM II is an ideal choice when continuous moni- • Voltage Disturbance Recorder (VDR)
toring of a three phase system is required. It provides User Interface
metering for current, voltage, real and reactive power, • Front RS232 serial port (1,200 to 19,200 bps)
energy use, cost of power, power factor and frequency. • Two Rear RS485 serial ports
Programmable setpoints and 4 assignable output • Ethernet connectivity provided by MultiNet
relays allow control functions to be added for specific • EnerVista software is provided for setup and monitoring
applications. This includes basic alarm on over/under functions
current or voltage, unbalance, demand based load • Dial-in modem capabilities
shedding, and capacitor power factor correction control.
More complex control is possible using the 4 switch
inputs which also can be used for status such as
breaker open/closed, flow information etc. 5.11 Equipment Ground Fault Protection
The National Electrical Code Section 230-95 requires
New In Version 2.10: ground fault protection of equipment for solidly
• Voltage Disturbance Recorder (VDR) to monitor voltage grounded wye electrical service of more than 150 volts
dips (voltage sags) and voltage spikes (voltage swells) to ground, but not exceeding 600 volts, phase-to-phase,
with capacity for 500 sag/swell events. for each service disconnecting means rated 1000
• DNP 3.0 Communications Protocol standard feature. amperes or more. The maximum setting of the ground
Features and Benefits fault protection shall be 1200A and the maximum time
• Mounting Versatility delay shall be one second for ground fault currents
• Keypad with large illuminated 40-character display equal to or greater than 3000A. The following discus-
• Any assignable output may be used to trigger an alarm sion applies only to solidly grounded wye systems.
• May be connected to DCA or SCADA systems Ungrounded and resistance grounded systems require
• Flash upgradable special considerations and should be referred to your
• Compatible with MultiNet Serial to Ethernet Converter local GE representative.
Applications
• Metering of distribution feeders, transformers, gener- The NEC requirement is for ground fault protection
ators, capacitor banks and motors only on the main protective device. This is satisfactory

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only if loss of power to the entire system is acceptable Break insulated case circuit breakers, WavePro low
under ground fault conditions. If not acceptable, then voltage power circuit breakers and molded case circuit
ground fault protection should be applied on successive breakers are self-powered. The consist of three compo-
downstream protectors until an acceptable level of nents, a programmer, current sensors and flux shifter,
system outage is obtained. The NEC recognizes this which are integral parts of the circuit breaker.
lack of selectivity and requires health care facilities
which have ground fault protection to have two levels The EntelliGuard TU and Power Plus trip units can be
with selectivity between the main and feeder devices. used to detect ground fault current as it flows out from
the source, or as it returns to the source, A neutral
Detection of Ground Fault Current sensor (current transformer) is available for systems
Ground fault current may be monitored as it flows out with neutral loading.
from the source or as it returns to the source. In either
case, care must be exercised to ensure that there is When monitoring the outgoing ground fault current,
not ground connection on the neutral downstream the currents in each phase and neutral, if used, are
from the ground fault sensors, and that systems with summed up vectorially. In the absence of ground fault
neutral interties and multiple grounds have ground currents, the vector sum of the phase and neutral
fault sensors properly placed and connected so that all currents, IG is zero. When a ground fault occurs, the
returning ground fault current is detected. Spot networks, vector sum, IG corresponds to the ground fault current.
secondary selective arrangements (main-tie-main) and When ordering the EntelliGuard TU unit, suffix G provides
systems with emergency generators are the most fre- integral ground fault protection.
quently encountered examples of multiple ground and
neutral interties which require special consideration. G N A B C
Power
Fortunately, the most commonly encountered system, Supply
and
Phase
the radial, lends itself to straightforward designs. Function Trip
Ground Function
Function
Ground Fault Equipment To
Ground fault protection may be supplied as an integral Protection
Device
part of the trip unit used with molded case, insulated
case and WavePro low voltage power circuit breakers.

NEC230-95(c) reads as follows: the ground fault protection When monitoring the returning ground fault current,
system shall be performance tested when first installed. the EntelliGuard TU unit with suffix GR is ordered. The
The test shall be conducted in accordance with approved neutral CT is placed in the ground return circuit, not
instructions which shall be provided with the equipment. the neutral circuit. The trip unit responds to the current
A written record of this test shall be made and shall be which the CT sees. Extreme care must be taken to insure
available to the authority having jurisdiction. that the CT is placed to detect all of the returning
ground fault currents.
Testing by qualified personnel
Performance testing of the ground fault protection sys-
tem should be undertaken only by qualified personnel.
GR R
Particularly in the tests requiring the use of a high-current
test set, it is usually necessary to obtain the services of To
A B C N
a qualified testing organization. General Electric's Protective
Device
Installation and Service Engineering organization, the
Apparatus Service Shops, and GE's extensive FAS
(Factory Authorized Service) Teams are qualified and
equipped to provide this testing service. Ground Fault Relays
ITI ground fault relays and sensors are designed to
EntelliGuard TU Trip Units form a system for detecting a ground fault current on
EntelliGuard TU and Power Plus units used on Power a ground ac power system. When a ground fault

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exceeds a selected Current level and Time Delay setting,

the relay initiates a trip signal for a shunt trip disconnect Circuits which use MicroVersaTrip® integral ground
device to open and clear the fault. This ITI system is fault protection follow:
designed to provide protection for electrical equipment, Extension of Integral
not protection for personnel. In the circuit shown in the Figure below, the neutral
sensor secondary windings, in addition to being con-
Ground Sensor (Zero Sequence) Ground Fault nected to their respective breaker, are interconnected
Protection with each other in a loop circuit. With this arrangement,
In this frequently used application, the CT surrounds all the circuit is responsive to ground fault current only,
phase conductors and neutral, if existing. The magnetic regardless of its return path to the source supplying
fluxes produced by current flowing in the power con- ground fault current. Each breaker must have an auxil-
ductors cancel if there is no ground fault current and iary contact connected as shown. The auxiliary contact
the output to the relay is zero. This is often referred to "a" is open when the breaker is open. When the breaker
as the "zero sequence" method of detecting ground faults. is closed "a" is closed. One breaker must always be
open so its neutral sensor will be disconnected from its
Residual Ground Fault Protection associated breaker to provide the driving force to assure
Ground Break can also be used in a residual arrange- that the current flows around the sensor loop circuit.
ment. A rely, residually connected, monitors the outgoing
ground fault currently using three current transformers
in a 3-phase, 3-wire system, or four current transformers Source #1 Source #2
in a 3-phase, 4-wire system.
GRD GRD
The phase and neutral currents, if existing, add vectori-
52-1
ally to zero if there is no ground fault current and there 52-2
is no output to the relay. A A
Neutral Bus

To A
Protective
G N A B C Device GRD
GSR Phase Bus
52-BT

Circuit Breaker Trip Units

To
Protective Power Plus, EntelliGuard TU and microEntelliGuard
G N A B C Device units used on Power Break insulated case circuit
breakers, WavePro low voltage power circuit breakers
R
and molded case circuit breakers are self-powered.
They consist of three components – a programmer,
current sensors and flux shifter – which are integral
parts of the circuit breakers.

The MicroVersaTrip and Power Plus trip units can be

Multi-Source Systems used to detect ground fault current as it flows out from
Multi-Source systems with ground neutral interties, the source or returns to the source. A neutral sensor
such as secondary selective and spot networks, (current transformer) is available for systems with
require special ground fault circuitry. There are many neutral loading.
circuits and types of electrical equipment that can be
used to provide proper ground fault protection.

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• Panel or door mounting.

When monitoring the outgoing ground fault current, • Rear terminal kit and clear plastic cover standard
the currents in each phase and neutral, if used, are with door mounting.
summed up vectorially. In the absence of ground fault • Electromechanical relay output, positive “ON” and “OFF.”
currents, the vector sum of the phase and neutral • Operates with molded case and power circuit breakers,
currents, IG, is zero. When a ground fault occurs, the bolted pressure switches, fusible disconnect switches.
vector sum, IG, corresponds to the ground fault current.
When ordering the MicroVersaTrip unit, suffix G provided Operating Range: Trip currents of 5-60, 30-360,
integral ground fault protection. or 100-1200A. Time delay from
0.10 to 1 second. (Adjustable)
Input Power: 2 VA plus shunt coil
G N A B C
requirements. Rated @ 120 Vac.
Power
Supply Input Withstand: 200,000 Amperes RMS for
and
Phase 3 cycles, 50/60 Hz.
Function
Trip Nominal Input Voltage: 120 Volts ac, 125 Volts dc, 24
Ground Function
Function Volts dc, 48 Volts dc.
To
Frequency: 50/60 Hz.
Protection
Device
Ambient Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C
Only for use with GFL sensors.
Approximate weight 1.5 lbs.
ITI Ground Fault Current Detection Systems
Contact Rating
Device Input Power Inrush Cont.
120 Volts ac 10 A 3A
125 Volts dc 1A 1A
48 Volts dc 4A 4A
24 Volts dc 8A 8A

These Class 1 Model ITI Ground Fault Relays and

Sensors are designed to form a system for detecting a
ground fault current on a ground ac power system. When 5.12 Automatic Transfer Switches
a ground fault exceeds a pre-selected Current level and ZTE Series Transfer Switches
Time Delay setting, the relay initiates a trip signal for a GE Zenith ZTE Series transfer switches deliver:
shunt trip disconnect device to open and clear the fault. • Reliability
This ITI system is designed to provide protection for • Ease of operation
electrical equipment, not protection for personnel. • Troubleshooting & diagnostics
• Flexibility to adapt to site changes
• Meets NEC service entrance equipment standards. • Scalability to grow with a facility
• Available in three basic styles, “Standard,” “Form C” • Simple & low-cost facility integration
or “Zone Interlocking” for coordination of single or
multiple ground fault devices in system. Momentary loss of electric power to critical loads can
• Integral test panel with Push To Test and Shunt Trip endanger life, cause severe financial losses, or both.
Bypass pushing for ease in proper operational testing Today’s 7x24 service centers, critical healthcare facilities
of the system, with or without tripping the protective and data centers demand more than just continuity of
device. power. The quality of power delivered to the load, the
• “Power On” LED indicator in cover. effectiveness of periodic system testing and the ability
• Positive visual trip indicator, manual reset. to diagnose outages and disturbances in the electrical
• Infinitely adjustable Time Delay. system are issues that have serious implications for
• Discrete current threshold adjustment. critical facilities.

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Poor power quality damages equipment and increases Control panel

maintenance costs. Inherent power problems stay Control switches and indicating lights are mounted on
hidden when testing is ineffective or incomplete. Going the ATO cover. These devices include the breaker control
beyond source switching and addressing the issues of switches, test switch, manual-automatic selector switch,
complete power quality requires a whole new level of and lights to indicate breaker status (open, closed, tripped
ATS capability. on overcurrent), source power available and manual mode
of operation, along with UPS indication and control.
GE: Your Power Quality Partner
Since 1930, GE has designed and manufactured Programmable logic control
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) – products specifically GE Fanuc 90-30 with EPROM memory backup.
designed to keep critical loads energized and protect
personnel, facilities and businesses against losses. The Circuit breakers
technological advances of the Zenith ZTE firmly estab- Power Break II
lishes GE as not only a worldwide leader in the design
and manufacture of ATS, but a trusted Power Quality Standard and optional features
Partner. • Normal sources are monitored by adjustable voltage-
sensing relays. They will detect a drop in voltage
New Technology Solutions below a predetermined level. Standard setting is 75%
GE’s Zenith ZTE Series of transfer switches goes beyond dropout, 98% pickup. Other calibrations are available
just source switching. Integral metering and communi- in a range of 76% to 100% for dropout and 85% to
cations, high level diagnostics and unsurpassed flexibility 99% for pickup.
make the Zenith ZTE a perfect solution for today’s critical • 5 second time delay (PLO adjustable) prevents auto-
source switching. matic throwover from transferring to alternate source
during momentary outages.
Global Service Capability • Engine-start contact closes after 5 second time delay
The Zenith ZTE is backed by the global service capabili- upon loss of normal source. The 5 second delay is
ties and resources of one of the world’s largest PLC adjustable. Prevents engine cranking caused by
corporations, capable of providing solutions to all of momentary power outages.
your power quality needs. • 5 minute engine cool-down (PLC adjustable) provides
unloaded running time for engine before shutdown.
Features of ATOs with 2 circuit breakers • Voltage-frequency relay for the alternate power
Description source prevents transfer to that source until voltage
Standard automatic thrower (ATO) units have the func- and frequency are more than 98%.
tions and features described here. Every effort should • 15 minute retransfer delay (PLC adjustable) before
be made to apply the standard instead of specifying automatic retransfer from alternate to normal source
special features and functions. after normal source is restored. Should normal power
be restored and the alternate power source lost during
Two ATO units the retransfer timing period, transfer of the load back
The 2-breaker unit is for use with a single bus power to normal source will occur instantaneously.
circuit where source 1 is the normal source and source • “Manual-Auto” keyed selector switch provides choice
2 is the alternate source. See Fig. 1. of manual or automatic mode of operation:
– Manual position – disconnects automatic control
PLC and enables manual control of breakers.
Control
– Auto position – enables fully automatic operation
Load and disconnects manual control of breakers.
Source Source • Breaker control switch permits closing and tripping of
2 Alt. Bkr. Nor. Bkr. 1
breakers when the manual/auto selector switch is in
FIG. 1 manual position.

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• “Test-Norm” keyed test switch. This maintained contact UPS ON MAIN #1 CLOSED GEN CLOSED Exerciser Tuner
XFER NO-XFER

selector switch functions as follows (when the manu-

WHITE RED RED
al-auto selector switch is set for automatic operations):
– Test position – simulates loss of phase and causes MAIN #1 TRIPPED GEN TRIPPED SOURCE #1 AVAIL.
* Key Operator

the throwover to alternate source. As long as they

keyed test switch is left in the “Test” position, the AMBER AMBER WHITE

load will be supplied from the alternate source.

PLC
Returning the keyed test switch to “Norm” position CONTROL POWER MAIN #1 OPEN GEN OPEN SOURCE #2 AVAIL. MANUAL MODE

will retransfer the load to the normal power source.

GREEN GREEN GREEN WHITE BLUE
– Normal position – enables normal operation
• Indicating light shows the following: UPS UPS OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE NORMAL TEST MANUAL AUTO
ENABLE BYPASS
ATO:
Green – Breakers open
Red – Breakers closed * Key Operator * Key Operator

Amber – Breaker trip by overcurrent NOTE: Ship in UPS Bypass!

White – Source power available *Key operated switch with key removal in both positions
Blue – Manual mode of operation
UPS: Operating instructions
White – UPS on Two-breaker automatic throwover
Green – PLC control power available Automatic operation – keyed selector switch on auto
• Breakers are electrically interlocked to prevent the 1. When normal source fails, engine starts and load is
sources from being paralleled. transferred to the alternate source.
• Bypass switches on drawout breakers disconnect 2. When normal source is restored, retransfer takes
automatic closing and tripping control from a fully place automatically after delay (adj. 1-30 min.)
withdrawn breaker. 3. If manual retransfer is preferred, turn the keyed
• Manual retransfer to normal instead of automatic selector switch to manual after transfer to alternate
retransfer can be accomplished by turning the source.
“Manual-Auto” keyed selector switch to “Manual” any 4. Engine shutdown after cool-off (adj. 5-10 min.)
time after an automatic transfer from normal to 5. Testing – use the keyed test switch to simulate loss
alternate source, but before the end of the retransfer of normal source.
timing period. Then the load may be transferred back
to the normal source by using the breaker control Manual operation – keyed selector switch on manual
switches to trip the alternate breaker and close the 1. Use breaker control switches to transfer loads.
normal breaker. 2. To start engine, turn keyed test switch to test.
3. To shut down engine, turn keyed test switch to normal.
Optional features
A plant exerciser timer keyed switch offers the same UPS operating instructions
function as the keyed test switch except on an auto- Typical operation – selector switch on UPS enable
matic basis. It can be set for daily or weekly operation. It 1. Upon start-up, UPS will be on and charging without
can also be set to operate without transferring the load. output. The UPS will be bypassed if UPS switch is in
UPS enabled or UPS bypass position. PLC control
power light should be on.
2. To enable output, press the test button on the UPS until
a short beep is heard. The UPS on light will turn on.

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3. The switch should now be in the UPS enable position. Manual control
If not, turn switch to this position. Manual transfer
4. If UPS fails and power is still available, the UPS will 6. To manually transfer load from normal to alternate
be bypassed to allow power to PLC. source (when normal source is still available):
5. If replacing the UPS, turn selector to UPS bypass. This – Turn the keyed selector switch to “Manual.”
will allow the UPS to be shut down without disturbing – Turn the keyed test switch to “Test.” Engine starts
the PLC. Caution: Wiring to UPS circuit is still alive! if normal source fails, engine will start automatically.
6. If for some reason the power is lost while the selec- – Alternate source available light indicates when
tor switch is in UPS bypass position, the UPS will not voltage and frequency are more than 98%.
supply power to the PLC. Turn selector switch to UPS – Use breaker control switches to trip normal breaker
enable position to allow the UPS to power the PLC. and close alternate breaker.

Automatic control Manual retransfer

Normal control 7. To manually retransfer load from alternate to normal
1. When normal source is available at rated voltage source:
and the keyed selector switch is on auto, the normal – Turn the keyed selector switch to “Manual.”
main breaker will be closed and the load will be – Turn the keyed test switch to “Normal.” The normal
served by the normal power source. source light will indicate if the source is available
– Use breaker control switches to open alternate
Automatic transfer breaker and close normal breaker.
2. When normal source voltage drops below the – Engine will shut down after cool-off period.
dropout setting of the 3-phase undervoltage relay:
– After 5 second delay (adj.) the engine start contact Manual retransfer after automatic transfer
will close. 8. After an automatic transfer from normal to alternate
– When alternate source is present at more than source, if it is desired to manually retransfer the load
98% voltage, the normal breaker will open and the to normal, do the following:
alternate breaker will close, transferring the load – Turn the keyed selector switch to “Manual” any
to the alternate source time after the transfer to alternate source but
before the end of the retransfer timing period.
Automatic retransfer – After normal source is restored (as indicated by
3. When normal service is restored, automatic retransfer the light), use breaker control switches to transfer
will take place after a timing period (PLC adjustable). the load by opening alternate breaker and closing
Should normal power be restored and the alternate normal breaker.
power source lost during the retransfer period, the – Turn the keyed selector switch to “Auto” if automatic
load will be instantaneously transferred back to the mode of operation is then desired.
normal source. For manual retransfer after automatic – If the keyed selector switch is left in “Manual,” the
transfer, see step 8. manual mode light (blue) will remain on as a reminder
that the system is not set to automatic control.
Engine shutdown
4. Following retransfer, the engine will shut down after Overcurrent lockout and reset
a 5 minute cool-off period. 9. When a breaker trips on overcurrent, it will be locked
out mechanically to prevent reclose until hand reset.
Testing This is indicated by its amber indicating light. To reset,
5. Loss of normal source may be simulated by turning push the yellow bell alarm button on the breaker.
the keyed test switch to “Test.” This will initiate
transfer as described in step 2. This load will be sup- Interlocking
plied from the alternate source as long as the keyed 10. Interlocking provisions prevent interconnections of
test switch is left in the “Test” position. Return the normal and alternate sources. Both breakers may
keyed test switch to “Normal” and retransfer will be in the open position, but both cannot be in the
proceed as described in steps 3 and 4. closed position simultaneously.

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Time delay settings Standard and optional features

11. All time delay settings are internal to the PLC • Normal sources are monitored by adjustable voltage-
program. They may be adjusted by the following sensing relays. They will detect a drop in voltage
methods (requires optional equipment): below a predetermined level. Standard setting is 75%
– Portable PC computer loaded with GE Fanuc dropout, 98% pickup. Other calibrations are available
Logicmaster software in a range of 75% to 100% for dropout and 85% to
– GE Fanuc hand-held programmer. 99% for pickup.
• Adjustable time delay (factory set at 5 seconds)
Features of ATOs with 3 circuit breakers before automatic throwover from normal to alternate
Description source is provided to override momentary outages.
Standard automatic thrower (ATO) units have the func- • Adjustable timing (1 to 30 minutes, factory set at 15
tions and features described here. Every effort should minutes) provides delay before automatic retransfer
be made to apply the standard instead of specifying from alternate to normal source after normal source
special features and functions. is restored. Should normal power be restored and the
alternate power source lost during the retransfer timing
Three-breaker ATO units period, transfer of the load back to normal source will
The 3-breaker ATO unit is for use with a sectionalized occur instantaneously.
bus power circuit where source 1 and 2 are normal • “Manual-Auto” keyed selector switch provides choice
sources, usually separate utility services. A normally of manual or automatic mode of operation:
open bus tie breaker connects the two sections of the – Manual position – disconnects automatic control
main bus. See Fig. 1. and enables manual control of breakers.
– Auto position – enables fully automatic operation
PLC and disconnects manual control of breakers.
Control
• Breaker control switch permits closing and tripping of
Load Load
breakers when the manual/auto selector switch is in
Source Source manual position.
1 Nor. Bkr. Alt. Bkr. 2
• “Test #1-Norm-Test#2” test switch. This maintained
FIG. 1 keyed selector switch functions as follows (when the
manual-auto selector switch is set for automatic
Control panel operations):
Control switches and indicating lights are mounted on – Phase failure relay protection. Designed to protect
the ATO cover. These devices include the breaker con- against phase loss and phase unbalance in a
trol switches, test switch, manual-automatic selector power system. The output contacts change their
switch, and lights to indicate breaker status (open, normal state only when a phase loss or unbalance
closed, tripped on overcurrent), source power available occurs for longer that the preset trip delay. The PFR
and manual mode of operation. relay operates in conjunction with the UV relay to
initiate the throwover process.
Programmable logic control – Test position simulates loss of phase and causes
GE Fanuc 90-93 with EPROM memory backup. throwover to alternate source, as long as the test
PLC logic written in Versapro switch is left in the “Test” position. The load will be
supplied from the alternate source. Returning the
Circuit breakers test switch to the “Norm” position will retransfer
Power Break II the load to the normal power source.

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• Indicating light show the following: 4. Testing – use the keyed test switch to simulate loss
ATO: of normal or alternate source.
Green – Breakers open
Red – Breakers closed Manual operation –selector switch on manual
Amber – Breaker trip by overcurrent 1. Use breaker control switches to transfer loads.
White – Source power available
Blue – Manual mode of operation Interlock prevents closing all three breakers.
UPS (if used):
White – UPS on Overcurrent trip lockout – to reset, push breaker trip
Green – PLC control power available button.
• Breakers are electrically interlocked to prevent the
sources from being paralleled.
• Bypass switches on drawout breakers disconnect UPS operating instructions
automatic closing and tripping control from a fully Typical operation – selector switch on UPS enable
withdrawn breaker. 1. Upon start-up, UPS will be on and charging without
• Manual retransfer to normal instead of automatic output. The UPS will be bypassed if UPS switch is in
retransfer is readily accomplished by using the stan- UPS enabled or UPS bypass position. PLC control
dard controls. This is done by turning the selector power light should be on.
switch to manual any time after an automatic transfer 2. To enable output, press the test button on the UPS until
from normal to alternate source, but before the end a short beep is heard. The UPS on light will turn on.
of the retransfer timing period. Then the load may be 3. The switch should now be in the UPS enable posi-
transferred back to the normal source by using the tion. If not, turn switch to this position.
breaker control switches to trip the alternate (or bus 4. If UPS fails and power is still available, the UPS will
tie) breaker and close the normal breaker. be bypassed to allow power to PLC.
5. If replacing the UPS, turn selector to UPS bypass. This
will allow the UPS to be shut down without disturbing
UPS ON MAIN #1 CLOSED TIEN CLOSED MAIN #2 CLOSED
the PLC. Caution: Wiring to UPS circuit is still alive!
WHITE RED RED RED 6. If for some reason the power is lost while the selec-
MAIN #1 TRIPPED TIEN TRIPPED MAIN #2 TRIPPED SOURCE #1 AVAIL.
tor switch is in UPS bypass position, the UPS will not
supply power to the PLC. Turn selector switch to UPS
AMBER AMBER AMBER WHITE
enable position to allow the UPS to power the PLC.
PLC MAIN #1 OPEN TIEN OPEN MAIN #2 OPEN
CONTROL POWER SOURCE #2 AVAIL. MANUAL MODE

Automatic control
GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN WHITE BLUE
Normal control
UPS UPS
ENABLE BYPASS
OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE Normal
TEST 1 TEST 2 MANUAL AUTO 1. When both normal sources are available at rated
voltage and the selector switch is on auto, the bus
* Key Operator # Key Operator
tie breaker will be open and both main breakers will
NOTE: Ship in UPS Bypass!
be closed, serving their respective loads.
*Key operated switch with key removal in all (3) positions
#Key operated switch with key removal in both positions Automatic transfer
2. When source voltage on one of the normal sources
drops below the dropout setting of the 3-phase
Operating instructions undervoltage relay:
Three-breaker automatic throwover – After 5 second time delay (PLC adj.), the main
Automatic operation – keyed selector switch on auto breaker will open and the bus tie breaker will close,
1. When normal source fails, its load is transferred to transferring the load to the alternate source
the alternate source.
2. When normal source is restored, retransfer takes Automatic retransfer
place automatically after delay. 3. When normal service is restored, automatic retransfer
3. If manual retransfer is preferred, turn the keyed will take place after a timing period of 15 min. (PLC
selector switch to manual after transfer to alternate adjustable). Should normal power be restored and
source. the alternate power source lost during the retransfer
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timing period, the load will be instantaneously trans- Overcurrent lockout and reset
ferred back to the normal source. For manual 8. When a breaker trips on overcurrent, it will be
retransfer after automatic transfer, see step 7. locked out electrically and mechanically to prevent
reclose until hand reset. This is indicated by its
Testing amber indicating light. To reset, push the yellow bell
4. Loss of either normal source may be simulated by alarm button on the breaker.
turning the keyed test switch to “Test.” This will initiate
transfer as described in step 2. The load will be sup- Interlocking
plied from the alternate source as long as the test 9. Interlocking provisions prevent interconnections of
switch is left in the “Test” position. Return the keyed normal and alternate sources. All breakers may be
test switch to “Normal” and retransfer will proceed in the open position, but only two can be in the
as described in steps 3 and 4. closed position simultaneously.

Manual control Time delay settings

Manual transfer 10. All time delay settings are internal to the PLC
5. To manually transfer load from one normal source program. They may be adjusted by the following
to the alternate normal source: methods (requires optional equipment):
– Turn the selector switch to “Manual.” – Portable PC computer loaded with GE Fanuc
– Source available light should indicate power available Logicmaster software
on the source to which transfer is to be made. – GE Fanuc hand-held programmer.
– Use breaker control switches to trip normal breaker
and close bus tie breaker. Phase failure relay
11. The phase failure relay has adjustable time delay
Manual retransfer settings of 1 to 10 seconds. The relay will automati-
6. To manually retransfer load from alternate to normal cally reset upon restoration of normal power.
source: Factory setting will be on minimum.
– Turn the selector switch to “Manual.”
– Source available light should indicate power available
on the source to which transfer is to be made.
– Use breaker control switches to trip bus tie breaker 5.13 Wire/Lug/Cable
and close normal breaker. Wiring Terminals (Lugs) Main Lug Connection
Pressure type mechanical lugs suitable for 250-600MCM
Manual retransfer after automatic transfer aluminum or copper wire, are provided for short circuit
7. After an automatic transfer from one of the normal ratings to 100,000A. Above 100,000A, compression
sources to the alternate source, if it is desired to type lugs are provided for all amperages.
manually retransfer the load back to the normal
source, do the following: When oversized lugs are required, a lug section with
– Turn the selector switch to “Manual” any time after minimum width may be furnished.
the transfer to alternate source but before the end
of the retransfer timing period.
– After the missing normal source has been restored
(as indicated by its light), use the breaker control
switches to transfer the load by tripping the bus
tie breaker and closing the main breaker.
– Turn the selector switch to “Auto” if automatic
mode of operation is then desired.
– If the selector switch is left in “Manual,” the manual
mode light (blue) will remain on as a reminder that
the system is not set to automatic control.

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Lug sizes and quantity also apply to main devices Minimum Cable Bending Space Reference Tabulation
Standard Main Lug Terminations (75°C Cable Ampacity Rating Applies)
Ampere Quantity and Size Lug Conductor MCM Size Cable Bending
Amps
Qty Al Cu 500 750 Space
Rating Per Ø and Ñ 3 x x 12
800 (3) 250-600 MCM 2 x x 16
800①
3 x x 12
1000 (4) 250-600 MCM
3 x x 19
1200 (4) 250-600 MCM 3 x x 12
1600 (6) 250-600 MCM 3 x x 19
1000①
4 x x 13
2000 (7) 250-600 MCM 3 x x 19
2500 (9) 250-600 MCM 4 x x 13
3 x x 19
3000 (10) 250-600 MCM 1200①
4 x x 13
4000 (13) 250-600 MCM 4 x x 21
5000 (15) 250-600 MCM 5 x x 13
4 x x 21
6000 (18) 150-600 MCM 1600
6 x x 13
Note: Lug sizes do not apply to Class I group mounted MCCB mains. Quantity will vary. 5 x x 21
Chart based on 500 MCM AL cable rated at 310 amps per cable. 6 x x 13
5 x x 21
2000
7 x x 13
6 x x 21
Standard Lug sizes unless otherwise noted 7 x x 13
6 x x 21
Lugs Cable Range Cable Material Qty. Holes 2500
9 x x 13
#14 - 1/0 CU/AL 1 7 x x 21
#6 - 2/0 CU/AL 1 8 x x 13
Aluminum #6 - 350MCM CU/AL 1 7 x x 21
3000
Mechanical 10 x x 13
1/0 - 600MCM CU/AL 1
8 x x 21
3/0 - 800MCM CU/AL 1 11 x x 13
500 - 1000MCM CU/AL 2 9 x x 21
4000
#14 - 2/0 CU 1 13 x x 13
Copper 11 x x 21
#6 - 350MCM CU 1
Mechanical 14 x x 13
300 - 800MCM CU 1
11 x x 21
#8 - 1/0 CU/AL 1 5000
17 x x 13
2/0 - 4/0 CU/AL 1 13 x x 21
#4 - 300MCM CU/AL 1 ① Compression lugs are provided at 100 KA
Aluminum 250 - 350MCM CU/AL 1
Compression 2/0 - 500MCM CU/AL 1 or 2
400 - 600MCM AL 1 or 2 Standard Fusible Switch Module Terminations (Cu/Al Mechanical)
500 - 750MCM AL 1 or 2 Amp Rating Voltage Wire Size (Cu/Al) # Wires Per Pole
750 - 1000MCM AL 2 30 240/600 #14-#2 1
#6 - 1/0 CU 1 60 240 #14-#2 1
Copper 2/0 - 300MCM CU 1 60 600 #14-1/0 1
Compression 250 - 500MCM CU 1 or 2 100 240/600 #14-1/0 1
200 240/600 #6-250 MCM 1
500 - 750MCM CU 1
400 240/600 1/0-250 MCM or #2-600 MCM 2 or 1
600 240/600 1/0-250 MCM or #2-600 MCM 4 or 2
800 600 1/0-250 MCM or #2-600 MCM 6 or 3
1200 600 1/0-250 MCM or #2-600 MCM 8 or 4

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Optional Fusible Switch Module Terminations Molded Case Circuit Breaker Lugs, Line Shields,
Max # Wires Per Pole Covers and Bus Connectors
60A 60A Catalog
30A 100A 200A 400A 600A 800A 1200A Accessory Wire Size For Use With
240V 600V Number
Cu/Al Mechanical #14-6 Cu, #12-2 Al TQC (15-60A) TQAL 3
#6 - 350 MCM 1 2 2 4 4 #4-1/0 Cu-Al TQC (70-100A) TQAL 4
3/0 - 800 MCM Cu #1-300 MCM TQD TCAL 25
250 - 800 MCM Al E150, THLC1, TB1
#14-8 TCAL 14
(15-30A)
Cu Mechanical E150, THLC1, TB1
#14-3 Cu, #12-1 Al TCAL 12
#4 - #14 1 1 (15-60A)
#6 - #14 1 E150, THLC1, TB1
#6-2/0 Cu, #4-2/0 Al TCAL 12A
(70-90A)
#6 - 1/0 1 1 E150, THLC1, TB1
#6 - 250 MCM 1 #3-3/0 Cu, #1-3/0 Al TCAL 15
(100-150A)
1/0 - 600 MCM 2 2 4 #4-300 MCM F225 Load end TCAL 24
1/0 - 4/0 4 4 8 4 Line end TCAL 26
Copper-
Cu/Al Compression Aluminum J400, J600 (thru 400A)
#8 - 1/0 1 1 1 1 Lugs (1) 6-600 MCM or
TJD TCAL 43
(2) 2/0-250 MCM
#4 - 300 MCM 1 (2) 4/0-350 MCM Cu or
J600 (45-600A) TCAL 63
2/0 - 500 MCM 2 2 4 4 (2) 300-500 MCM Al
400 - 500 MCM Cu 2 2 4 4 (1) 750 MCM Cu-Al J400, TJD TCAL 47
400 - 600 MCM Al 2 2 4 4 (2) 3/0-250 MCM Cu-Al
750 - MCM Cu 2 2 4 4 (2) 1/0-250 MCM or
K1200 TCAL 41
(1) #4-600 MCM
500 - 750 MCM Al 2 2 4 4
(2) 2/0-500 MCM K1200 TCAL 61
Cu Compression
(3) 3/0-500 MCM K1200 TCAL 81①➁
#6 - 1/0 1 1 1 1
(4) 250-350 MCM or TCAL 121➃
2/0 - 300 MCM 1 K1200 (1000-1200A)
(4) 250-500 MCM Al
250 - 500 MCM 2 2 4 4 (4) 250-350 MCM TK4V - Load end TCAL 131➃
400 - 750 MCM 2 2 4 4 #14-2/0 E150, TB1 (thru 150A) TCO 12
#1-300 MCM TQD (100 -225A) TCT 25
F225 Load end TCO 24
#14-300 MCM Line end TCO 26
Copper Only (1) 6-600 MCM or
J400 TCO 43
Lugs with (2) 2/0-250 MCM
Follower and (2) 250-350 MCM J600 TCO 63
Extra Plating (1) 1/0-600 MCM or
K1200 TCO 41➁
(2) 1/0-250 MCM
(2) 2/0-500 MCM K1200 TCO 61
(3) 250-500 MCM K1200 (700-1000A) TCO 81A
(4) 250-400 MCM K1200 (1200A) TCO 121
TEB, TEC, TED, THED TEDLS
Line Shield TFH and TFK TFKLS
TJJ and TJK TJKLS
TCO41, TCAL41 Lugs 789A448G3➂
Lug Cover,
TCO61, TCAL61,
TKM Breaker
(two per TCAL81 Lugs, TCO81A 789A448G1
breaker) TCO121; TCAL 121
789A448G2
Lugs
Connector
TKM TKMC1
(back strap)
① Not suitable for 1000-amp aluminum conductor.
➁ Not UL listed.
➂ End cover supplied with 800A frame is used as lug cover.
➃ Suitable for 500 MCM copper for voltage drop considerations.

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Spectra® RMS Lugs, Lug Covers, and Bus Lugs

Wire Range (Qty.)
Accessory For Use With Copper Aluminum Product Number Description Ampacity Range1
SE150 (1) #12-3/0 (1) #12-3/0 TCAL18 Single lug 15-150
SF250 (1) #8-350 kcmil (1) #8-350 kcmil TCAL29 Single lug 70-250
(2) 2/0-500 kcmil or (2) 2/0-500 kcmil or TCLK2652 2-pole lug kit2 125-600
Plated extruded aluminum SG600
(1) #8-600 kcmil (1) #8-600 kcmil TCLK3652 3-pole lug kit2 125-600
lugs for terminating
Cu 275-1200
copper or aluminum cables (3) 350-750 kcmil (3) 350-750 kcmil TCAL124 Single lug
Al 225-1100
SK1200
(3) 3/0-500 kcmil (3) 3/0-500 kcmil TCAL81 Single lug 300-800
(4) 250-500 kcmil (4) 250-500 kcmil TCAL125 Single lug 600-1200
Three lug covers for
SE150 – – SE3LCK –
upper (line) end
Three lug covers for
SF250 – – SF3LCK –
upper (line) end
Replacement Lug Covers 3-pole lug cover for
SG1LCK –
and End Covers upper (line) or lower (load) end
SG600 – –
3-pole lug cover for
SG1BCK4 –
upper (line) or lower (load) end4
Lug cover for upper (line)
SK1200 – – SK1LCK3 –
or lower (load) end3
SE150 (1) #12-3/0 – TCO18 Single lug 15-150
SF250 (1) #8-350 kcmil – TCO19 Single lug 70-250
(2) 2/0-500 kcmil or – TCOK265 2-pole lug kit 125-600
SG600
Plated Copper Lugs (1) #8-600 kcmil – TCOK365 3-pole lug kit 125-600
(3) 250-500 kcmil – TCO81A Single lug 300-800
SK1200 (4) 250-400 kcmil – TCO121 Single lug 600-1200
(3) 350-750 kcmil – TCO124 Single lug 600-1200
(4) 250-500 kcmil – TCO125 Single lug 600-1200
SE150 (1) #12-3/0 (1) #12-3/0 TCAL18LV Single lug with .25
Line voltage control wire kit Quick Connect 15-150
SF250 (1) #8-350 kcmil (1) #8-350 kcmil TCAL29LV 70-250
for terminating control wire for Control Voltage
at breaker lugs SG600 – – SGLVK Single .25 Quick Connect –
SK1200 – – SKLVK Single .25 Quick Connect –
for MicroVersaTrip® Plus
and PM trip units –
SPCOV1 Replacement cover
Cover with access to
SPCOV2 –
instantaneous set point
Clear rating plug cover
SG600 / SK1200 – – Cover with no access
with provision for wire seal SPCOV3 –
to instantaneous set point
for microEntelliGuard™ trip units
SPCOV1C Replacement cover –
SPCOV3C Cover with no access –
1Both copper and aluminum cables may not cover full ampacity range.
2With lug cover for line or load end.
3100kA, 480 Vac (SKPA) uses longer lug cover/arc shield on upper end. Use Product Number SKPSHLD for replacement. May be used on other SK1200 devices.
4Required for line end bus connection.

Record Plus Lugs and Lug Kits

Wire Range (Qty.)
For Use With Copper Aluminum Product Number Description Ampacity Range
FCAL12 Single lug
#14-10 15-20
FCALK12 3-pole lug kit
FB100 /FC100 FCAL13 Single lug
#10-4 25-60
FCALK13 3-pole lug kit
FCAL14 Single lug
#4-1/0 70-100
FCALK14 3-pole lug kit
FCAL15 Single lug
#14-3/0 150
FCALK15 3-pole lug kit
FE250
FCAL16 Single lug
#8-250 kcmil #8-350 kcmil 250
FCALK16 3-pole lug kit
Top #8-400 kcmil #6-500 kcmil FCALK218H 3-pole lug kit 100-600
Bottom #2/0-600 kcmil
FG600
Top #8-400 kcmil #6-500 kcmil FCALK318H 2-pole lug kit 100-600
Bottom #2/0-600 kcmil

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Class 3 Switchboard Standard full height 2000A silver-plated copper riser

AV3 Access™ Switchboard bus allows for easy breaker add-ins to future spaces.
The reliability and flexibility of AV3 Access Switchboards • Riser bus bracing (RMS symmetrical).
are now available with all the advantages of Power – 65kA
Break II Insulated Case Circuit Breakers. – 100kA
• Meets UL 891 and NEMA PB2 standards for switch- • Main bus bracing (RMS symmetrical).
board construction. – 65kA
• Standard rugged plug-on molded case circuit breaker – 100kA
design for interchangeability with same compartment – 150kA
heights. – 200kA
• Indoor and outdoor (walk-in and non-walk-in) enclosure – 5000A maximum main bus rating
available (5000A offering indoor only). • Industry-exclusive 30 cycle short circuit withstand
• Optional POWER LEADER™ Power Management bus rating up to 85kA eliminates need for instanta-
System capability (AKR, Power Break II, SG, SK). neous tripping function.
• 100% rated Spectra Molded Case Circuit Breaker • Optional double- or triple-wide rear compartment
combines ease of use and state-of-the-art perform- permits easy accessibility for cable terminations and
ance in 150A, 250A, 600A and 1200A frame sizes. maintenance.
• Convenient “thru-the-door” access to breaker controls,
trip units and rating plugs.
• Fully equipped solid state microEntelliGuard™ trip units
on SG/SK breakers and EntelliGuard® TU trip units on
Power Break II/AKE breakers provide additional savings.
• Individual breakers isolated (top, bottom and rear)
from adjacent breaker compartments and main
bus/rear cable compartment.
• Padlocking capability for additional safety (optional).

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Standards and Interrupting Ratings

Standards
Equipment
AV3 Access Switchboard
• UL 891
• NEMA PB-2

Insulated Case Circuit Breaker

Power Break II
• UL 489
• CUL C22.2 No. 5.1
• NEMA AB-1
• IEC (pending)

Molded Case Circuit Breaker

Spectra
• UL 489
• NEMA AB-1

Low Voltage Circuit Breaker

WavePro
• ANSI C37.13; C37.16; C37.17; C37.50; C37.51
• UL-1066

Interrupting Rating, RMS symmetrical (kA)

Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Spectra
Frame 150A 250A 600A 1200A
Size SEDA SEHA SELA SEPA SFHA SFLA SFPA SGDA SGHA SGLA SGPA SKHA SKLA SKPA
240Vac 18 65 100 200 65 100 200 65 65 100 200 65 100 200
480Vac 14 25 65 100 25 65 100 — 35 65 100 50 65 100
600Vac 10 18 25 25 18 25 25 — 25 65 65 25 42 65

Record Plus
Frame 100A 250A 600A
Size FBV/FCV FBN/FCN FBH/FCH FBL/FCL FCS FEN FEH FGN FGH FGL FGP
240Vac 65 150 200 200 42 150 200 150 200 200 200
480Vac 35 65 100 150 25 65 100 65 100 150 200
600Vac 22 25 35 42 18 — — 25 35 42 65

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Insulated Case Circuit Breakers – Main Devices

Power Break II
Frame Size 800A 1600A 2000A 2500A 3000A 4000A
Standard
240Vac 65 85 85 100 100 100
480Vac 65 65 65 100 100 100
600Vac 50 50 50 85 85 85
High-Break
240Vac 100 125 125 200 200 200
480Vac 100 100 100 150 150 150
600Vac 65 65 65 100 100 100
Short-time
(0.5 sec) 25 30 30 42 42 42

Low Voltage Circuit Breakers – Main Devices

AKR
Frame Size 800A 1600A 2000A 3200A 4000A 5000A
Breaker Type AKR-30 AKR-30H AKR-50 AKR-50H AKRT-50H AKR-75 AKR-75H AKR-100 AKR-125
Instantaeous
84"
240Vac 18 65 100 200 65 100 200 65 65
480Vac 14 25 65 100 25 65 100 — 50
600Vac 10 18 25 25 18 25 25 — 25
Short-time
240Vac 18 65 100 200 65 100 200 65 65
480Vac 14 25 65 100 25 65 100 — 50
600Vac 10 18 25 25 18 25 25 — 25 Available compartment
height is 84"

Main and Feeder Devices

Main & Tie Devices Feeder Devices①
Device
Type Structure Manual & Electrical Operations Manual & Electrical Operations
Rating
Unit Height Section Width Section Depth Unit Height Section Width Section Depth
Molded Case Circuit Breakers
80%
150
100% 14"➁ 14"➁
80%
250
100%
Spectra 15" 45", 50", 60" 15" 45", 50", 60"
80%
600
100% 21" 21"
80%➂ 21", 28"
1200
100%➃ 35" 35"

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Main Devices➄
Insulated Case Circuit Breakers Height Width Depth
Stationary
800
Drawout 14"
Stationary 22" Std
1600
Drawout 30" Opt
Stationary 50", 60"
2000
Power Drawout 21"
Break II Stationary
2500
Drawout 35" 22" Std
Stationary 30" Opt
3000
Drawout
22" Std
4000➅ Drawout 42" 60"
30" Opt
➀ Feeder devices can be located in the same section with mains rated 3000A and lower.
➁ Requires 7" blank at top to meet 6’6" rule.
➂ Maximum 3 per stack with 21" blank.
➃ Maximum 2 per stack with 14" blank.
➄ A 2" transition is needed when using a Power Break II or AKR main device.
➅ Selections adjacent to a 4000A device or AKR breaker must be a minimum of 30"
wide. Add 2" for non walk-in outdoor construction.

Breaker type Device combination Frame size Breaker cubicle Minimum section Minimum equipment Optional
or bus rating (amperes) vertical height width ③ depth [Front/Rear equipment
(inches) (inches) compt] (inches) depth (inches)
WPS-08
WPH-08 800 60 [30 / 30] 67/74
WPX-08
WPF-08 21 22 67 [37 / 30] 74/81**
WPS-16 60 [30 / 30] 67/74
WPH-16 1600 60 [30 / 30] 67/74
WPF-16 67 [37 / 30] 74/81**
WPS-20 60 [30 / 30] 67/74
WPS-20 with fuse roll-out 2000 56 60 [30 / 30] 67/74/81 ➁
WPS-32 30 60 [30 / 30] 67/74/81 ➁
WPH-32 35 60 [30 / 30] 67/74/81 ➁
3200
WPX-32 60 [30 / 30] 67/74/81 ➁
WPS-32 with fuse roll-out 84 38 60 [30 / 30] 67/74/81 ➁
WPS-40 35 30 60 [30 / 30] 67/74/81 ➁
WPX-40 4000 35 30 60 [30 / 30] 67/74/81 ➁
WPS-40 with fuse roll-out 84 38 67 [37 / 30] 74/81**
WPS-50 74 [37 / 37] 81**
WPX-50 5000 35 38 74 [37 / 37] 81**
WPS-50 with fuse roll-out ➀ 74 [37 / 37] 81**
1600-4000A main bus rating — — — 60 [30 / 30] 67/74
5000A main bus rating — — — 67 [30 / 37] 74/81 ➁
➀ Breaker and fuse roll-out must be mounted in separate vertical sections
➁ 81" depth available only when these devices are used in a line-up with items identified with **
③ Section width can be increased for additional cable / conduit space. 22" sections can be increased to 30" wide, 30" wide sections can be increased to 38" wide.

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Section 7 – CSI Specifications

SECTION 16402: LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARDS GROUP MOUNTED DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 26 24 13: LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARDS GROUP MOUNTED DISTRIBUTION

PART 1 GENERAL 1.07 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Manufacturer shall provide [3] copies of installation,
A. Low Voltage, Front-Accessible and Front/Rear-Accessible operation and maintenance procedures to owner in
switchboards with circuit breaker for mains and feeders accordance with general requirements of Division [1] [01]
and/or fusible switches for mains and feeders as specified and Division [16] [26].
below and shown on the contract drawings. 1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QUALIFICATIONS)
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS A. Manufacturer shall have specialized in the manufacture
A. [16415] [26 36 23] Automatic Transfer Switches. and assembly of low voltage switchboards for [25] years.
B. [16479] [26 43 13] Surge Protective Devices B. Low voltage switchboards shall be listed and/or classified
1.03 REFERENCES by Underwriters Laboratories in accordance with standards
A. The low voltage switchboards and protection devices in listed in Article 1.03 of this specification.
this specification are designed and manufactured C. Equipment shall be qualified for use in seismic areas as
according to latest revision of the following standards follows:
(unless otherwise noted). 1. High seismic loading as defined in IEEE Std 693-1997,
1. ANSI 61 with 1.33 amplification factor.
2. ANSI/NEMA PB 2, Deadfront Distribution Switchboards 2. IBC-2009, Sds = 1.05g, Ss = 158%, Ip = 1.5, for all z/h
3. ANSI/NEMA PB 2.1, General Instructions for Proper greater than 0 and Sds = 1.67g, Ss = 250%, Ip = 1.5,
Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of for z/h equal to 0 in accordance with ICC-ES-AC156.
Deadfront Distribution Switchboards Rated 600 Volts 3. Seismic compliance shall be qualified only through
or Less shake table testing. Compliance by calculation is not
4. ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code acceptable.
5. NEMA AB 1, Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Molded 1.09 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Case Switches A. Contractor shall store, protect, and handle products in
6. NEMA KS 1, Fused and Non - fused Switches accordance with recommended practices listed in
7. UL 489, Molded Case Circuit Breakers manufacturer’s Installation and Maintenance Manuals.
8. UL 891, Dead Front Switchboards B. Ship each switchboard section in individual shipping
9. UL 98, Enclosed and Dead Front Switches splits for ease of handling. Each section shall be mounted
10. UL 977, Fused Power Circuit Devices on shipping skids and wrapped for protection.
11. [UL 1066, Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers] C. Contractor shall inspect and report concealed damage
1.04 DEFINITIONS to carrier within 48 hours.
A. Front-Connected only shall be as defined by UL 891 D. Contractor shall store in a clean, dry space. Cover with
standard which requires that all line and load connections heavy canvas or plastic to keep out dirt, water, construction
for phase, neutral, and ground conductors can be made debris, and traffic. Heat enclosures to prevent condensation.
and maintained from the front of the switchboard without E. Contractor shall handle in accordance with manufacturer’s
access to the rear. recommendations to avoid damaging equipment,
B. Front-Accessible shall be as defined by UL 891 standard installed devices, and finish. Lift only by manufacturers
which is an enclosure in which all bus and device con- recommended procedures.
nections are accessible from the front. If necessary, a 1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS (SITE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS)
limited number of devices shall be permitted to be A. Follow (standards) service conditions before, during and
removed to achieve this accessibility. after switchboard installation.
1.05 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION B. Low voltage switchboards shall be located in well-
A. The power system feeding Switchboard (insert designation) ventilated areas, free from excess humidity, dust and dirt
is [208] [480] [575] volts, [50] [60] Hertz, 3 phase, [3-] [4-] and away from hazardous materials. Ambient temperature
wire, [solidly grounded wye] [ungrounded delta] [corner of area will be between minus 30 and plus 40 degrees C.
grounded delta] [mid - phase grounded delta] [low resist- Indoor locations shall be protected to prevent moisture
ance grounded wye] [high resistance grounded wye]. from entering enclosure.
B. Switchboard(s) shall have [front connected and rear 1.11 WARRANTY
aligned for mounting against a wall] [front and rear A. Manufacturer warrants equipment to be free from defects
access]. [Switchboards shall be front and rear aligned.] in materials and workmanship for 1 year from date of
1.06 SUBMITTALS installation or 18 months from date of purchase, whichever
A. Manufacturer shall provide [3] copies of the following occurs first.
documents to owner for review and evaluation in 1.12 FIELD MEASUREMENTS
accordance with general requirements of Division [1] [01] A. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements
and Division [16] [26]: to verify that equipment shall fit in allocated space in full
1. Product Data on specified product; compliance with minimum required clearances specified
2. Shop Drawings on specified product; in National Electrical Code.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS 12. Switchboard Service Entrance sections shall comply

2.01 MANUFACTURER with UL Service Entrance requirements including a UL
A. General Electric Company products have been used as service entrance label, incoming line isolation barriers,
the basis for design. Other manufacturers’ products of and a removable neutral bond to switchboard ground
equivalent quality, dimensions and operating features for solidly grounded wye systems.
may be acceptable, at the Engineer’s discretion, if they 13. The group mounted feeder breaker and/or main devices
comply with all requirements specified or indicated in within switchboards shall be circuit breakers or fusible
these Contract documents. switches as indicated on the drawings. Mounting for
2.02 EQUIPMENT [plug-in] connections. Mounting for fusible switches
A. Furnish GE Type Spectra Switchboards (or approved equal). shall be Spectra Plug-In construction.
2.03 COMPONENTS C. Incoming Section
A. Refer to Contract Drawings for actual layout and location 1. Incoming section shall be (pick one)
of equipment and components; current ratings of devices, [utility pull section]
bus bars, and components; voltage ratings of devices, [bussed pull section]
components and assemblies; interrupting and withstand [blank pull section]
ratings of devices, buses, and components; and other [direct cable connection to main breaker]
required details. [busway stub-in entering {the top}{the bottom}]
B. Standard Features [the side] [as shown on drawings]
1. Switchboards shall be fully self-supporting structures 2. Furnish switchboard(s) arranged for [bottom entry of
with 90 inch tall vertical sections (excluding lifting incoming cable.] [top entry of incoming cable.]
eyes and pull boxes) bolted together to form required 3. Provide [mechanical] [crimp compression type] lugs
arrangement. in the quantity and size required per the contract
2. Switchboard frame shall be die formed, 12 gauge steel drawings. All lugs shall be tin-plated aluminum and
with reinforced corner gussets. Frame shall be rigidly UL listed for use with [copper cable.] [aluminum
bolted to support cover plates (code gauge steel), bus cable.] Lugs shall be rated for 75 degree C. Cable.
bars and installed devices during shipment and 4. [Furnish switchboard(s) [List each by designation]
installation. [where indicated on the drawings] with a transition
3. All sections may be rolled, moved or lifted into position. for close - coupled connection to a transformer.]
Switchboards shall be capable of being bolted directly D. Bus Bars
to the floor without the use of floor sills. 1. Bus bars shall be [tin-plated aluminum] [silver-plated
4. All switchboard sections shall have open bottoms and copper][tin-plated copper]. The bus bars shall have
removable top plate(s) to install conduit. sufficient cross sectional area to meet UL 891 tem-
5. Front-Connected switchboard sections shall be [rear perature rise requirements. Phase and neutral bus
aligned] [front and rear aligned] for placement against ampacity shall be as shown on the plans. The neutral
a wall. Front/Rear-Access switchboards shall be front bus shall have the same ampacity as the phase bus.
and rear aligned. 2. Bus bars shall be mounted on high impact, non-tracking
6. Switchboards shall be UL listed. insulated supports. Joints in the vertical bus are not
7. Switchboards that are series rated to short circuit permitted.
requirements shall be appropriately labeled. Tested 3. Bus bars shall be braced to withstand mechanical forces
UL listed combination ratings shall be included in UL exerted during short circuit conditions as indicated in
recognized Component Directory (DKSY2). drawings, but in no case less than 65KA RMS SYM.
8. All covers shall be fastened by hex head bolts. 4. Bus joints shall be bolted with high tensile steel Grade
9. Provide hinged doors over metering compartments 5 bolts. Belleville type washers shall be provided with
and individually mounted device compartments. All aluminum bus.
doors shall have concealed hinges and be fastened 5. Ground Bus shall be sized to meet UL 891. Ground
by hex head bolts. bus shall extend full length of switchboard. {Ground
10. Switchboard protective devices shall be furnished as bus shall be copper]
listed on drawings and specified herein, including 6. A-B-C bus arrangement (left to right, top to bottom,
interconnections, instrumentation and control wiring. front to rear) shall be used throughout to assure
Switchboards and devices shall be rated for the voltage convenient and safe testing and maintenance. Where
and frequency listed on the drawings. special circuitry precludes this arrangement, bus bars
11. Switchboard current ratings, including all devices, shall be labeled.
shall be based on a maximum ambient temperature 7. All feeder device line and load connection straps shall
of 40 degree C per UL Standard 891. With no derating be rated to carry current rating of device frame (not
required, temperature rise of switchboards and devices trip rating).
shall not exceed 65 degrees C in a 40 degree C ambient 8. The main incoming bus bars shall be rated for the main
environment. protection device frame size or main incoming conductors,
if there is no main device.
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9. Main horizontal bus bars shall be [standard tapered and negative energy.
per UL] [fully rated and arranged for future extensions]. d. The Monitor shall record and store total bi-directional
E. Enclosure accumulated energy and total accumulated apparent
1. Switchboard(s) shall be [NEMA 1] [NEMA 3R non walk-in] energy.
[NEMA 3R walk-in] deadfront construction or as indicated e. The Monitor shall monitor max/min average demand
on drawings. values for all current and power readings. The demand
2. NEMA 3R construction shall be as listed below. interval shall be user programmable. [Maximum
a. Consist of standard indoor cubicles with a front frame and minimum values shall be stored with a
and roof assembly to provide a weather resistant date/time stamp.]
structure. Filtered front and rear roof vents. Space
heaters [fed from control power transformer in NOTE TO SPECIFIER: THE FOLLOWING REFLECTS CAPABILITIES OF
switchboard.] [fed from separate source as indicated THE EPM6000:
on drawings.] 4. The Monitor shall have an accuracy of +/- 0.1% or better
b. Front hinged doors with 3 point catch with padlocking for volts and amps, and 0.2% for power functions,
provision and wind stop. Bolted rear covers. and shall meet IEC687 (0.2%)
c. Walk-in construction shall have a minimum 30 inch 5. The monitor shall include a three line, integrated,
wide clear walk through space light-emitting diode (LED) display.
d. [Front to rear full depth lifting beams.] a. The Monitor must be capable of displaying one leg
e. Include the following options of volts, amps and total power simultaneously.
(1) Thermostatic control for space heaters. b. The display shall provide user access to all phase
(2) Gasketing. voltages (phase to neutral and phase to phase),
(3) [Fluorescent lighting and convenience outlets.] currents (phase and neutral) , watts, VARs, VA,
(4) [Rear hinged doors with 3 point catch with power factor, frequency and kwh
padlocking provision and wind stop.] c. The display must provide user access to max/min
F. Utility Metering Section values for all displayed quantities.
1. Provide utility metering section where indicated on d. The display shall have a % load bar display for
drawings. Pull section and metering compartment shall ease of full load viewing
comply with [EUSERC and] [utility name] requirements. 6. The monitor shall be microprocessor based and shall
2. Compartment shall be barriered from the rest of the be fully user programmable.
section, have a hinged lockable front cover, removable 7. [The monitor shall be provided with an RS485 digital
bus links with provisions for mounting current trans- communications port. The Monitor shall communicate
formers, and when required, provisions for mounting using a MODBUS RTU protocol and shall have a
voltage transformers. Current and voltage transformers communication baud rate of at least 57k.]
shall be supplied and installed by the utility company. 8. [The monitor shall be provided with one KYZ pulse
G. User Metering outputs]
1. Provide a UL listed and digital multifunction power
monitor. The monitor case shall be fully enclosed and NOTE TO SPECIFIER: THE FOLLOWING REFLECTS CAPABILITIES OF
shielded THE GE PQMII METER
2. The monitor shall accept a voltage monitoring range 9. The Monitor shall have an accuracy of +/- 0.2% or
of up to 600 volts, phase to phase. better for volts and amps, and 0.4% for watts.
a. The Monitor shall withstand 200% rated current 10. Voltages and currents shall be sampled at 64 samples
continuously. It shall withstand 10X rated current per cycle.
for at least 3 seconds. Isolation shall be no less 11. The Monitor shall have up to 1MB of non-volatile RAM
than 2500V AC. for data trending and waveform capture.
b. Surge withstand shall conform to IEEE a. The monitor shall be capable of retaining historical
C37.90.1,62.41 and IEEE 1000-4 data in a non-volatile memory with a programmable
c. Shall have a standard ANSI C39.1 case mount. number for a single parameter. The user can select
3. The Monitor shall provide true RMS measurements of any combination of values to be stored.
voltage, phase to neutral and phase to phase; current, b. Interval of snapshots shall be triggerable on pro-
per phase and neutral; real power, reactive power, grammable changes of state of voltage and current.
apparent power, power factor and frequency. c. The Monitor shall store waveform events for all 6
a. The Monitor must be capable of providing readings channels of voltage and current for a minimum of
for both instantaneous and average readings. 100 events. Each event will consist of readings of
b. The Monitor must also be capable of providing all 60 cycles, 10 cycles prior to the event, and 50 cycles
single phase real, apparent, reactive power and past the event.
power factor values. d. Event recording shall be triggered when the RMS of
c. The Monitor shall record and store total bi-directional voltage or current exceeds user programmable
energy. It shall include separate registers for positive high-speed set points.
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e. The Monitor must be able to record each of the 8 samples per millisecond. All changes in status shall
channels of voltage or current per event if the be time stamped to the nearest millisecond and placed
event continues past the initial 60 cycles. Recording in an event log with time and event label information.
duration set-point shall be programmable.] 19. Power meter shall provide a separate IRIG-B input for
12. The Monitor shall have three serial communication time synchronizing to GPS time signal. IRIG-B input
port; 1 RS232C and 2 RS485. Ports must be capable shall accept un-modulated time signal input from a
of communicating simultaneously to different devices. standard GPS satellite clock.
13. The Monitor shall communicate using a MODBUS RTU 20. Power meter shall be equipped with 4MB of non-volatile
or DNP open protocol and support communications RAM for recording logs and programming information.
baud rates of up to 19.2K a. Meter shall store historical trending data, power quality
14. The Monitor shall calculate the harmonic signature, data, and waveform recordings in memory.
%THD and K-Factor for all voltage and current inputs b. In the event of loss of control power, data stored in
with valid data for harmonic spectrum capability to memory shall be retained for at least 10 years.
the 32nd harmonic. c. Memory shall be allocated to the various logging
15. The Monitor must be capable of capturing a graphic functions required. All logging features required
image of the waveform for each of the 6 channels of shall be simultaneously available at the specified
Voltage and Current and make it available in a RAM buffer levels. Exercising any one feature at the specified
for retrieval through the digital communication port. level shall not limit exercising of any or all other
features to their full, specified level.
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: THE FOLLOWING CAPABILITIES ARE FURNISHED d. Meter shall store all programming and set-up
ON THE GE EPM9650Q METER. parameters in non-volatile memory. In the event of
16. The monitor shall have the following minimum accuracy loss of control power, meter programming data stored
requirements. in memory shall be retained for at least 10 years.
a. Voltage accuracy shall be within less than 0.01% 21. Power meter shall measure and record the magnitude
for the 1 second readings and less than 0.1% for and phase angle of all harmonics through the 127th
the100 millisecond readings. for all voltages and currents. Meter shall provide %THD
b. Current accuracy shall be within less than 0.025% and K-Factor for all channels. All harmonic values
for the 1 second readings and less than 0.1% for shall be available through the digital communications
the 100 millisecond readings. ports in real time.
c. Power and energy accuracy shall be within less 22. Power meter shall capture and record all CBEMA
than 0.04% at unity PF and within 0.06% at 0.50 PF. quality events. CBEMA events shall be date/time
d. Frequency accuracy shall be within less than 0.001 Hz. stamped to the millisecond. Entries to CBEMA log shall
e. Power meter shall meet ANSI C12.20 and IEC 687 include date/time stamp, duration, and magnitude
accuracy requirements. information. The CBEMA log shall be downloadable
17. Power meter shall provide multiple digital communi- through the digital communications ports.
cation ports and support multiple open protocols. 23. Power meter shall capture and record out-of-limit
a. Meter shall include four (4) independent, digital conditions in a log. Entries to Limits log shall be made
communication ports. Each port shall be RS-485 anytime a monitored quantity exceeds the user set
architecture. Port 1 shall be user selectable as limit assigned to that quantity. Entries to the Limits
either RS-232 or RS-485 architecture. log shall be time stamped to the millisecond and
b. Each port shall be user configurable with regard to include the measured quantity value and label.
speed, protocol, address, and other communications 24. Power meter shall provide waveform recording to
parameters. All ports shall support a maximum capture and record transients and quality problems
communication speed of 115k baud simultaneously. on current and voltage waveforms. Meter shall sample
c. One communication port shall be configurable as waveform at a user configurable rate of 16 to 512
either a Master or a Slave port. The Master configu- samples per cycle (60Hz cycle).
ration shall enable the unit to act as an RTU and a. Meter shall hold at least 96 records of waveform
interface with other Modbus devices and EI I/O recording in non-volatile memory. Each record shall
Modules communicating using Modbus RTU protocol. be a minimum of 8 cycles in duration at the highest
d. Meter shall offer both Modbus and DNP 3.0 open sample rate or 64 cycles in duration at the lowest
protocols as standard configurations. All instanta- sample rate. Each waveform record shall include
neous data, logged data, event data, power quality pre-event and post-event data.
analysis and waveform information shall be available b. A waveform record shall be taken whenever the
using these open protocols. RMS value of voltage or current exceeds user-set
18. Meter shall have at least eight high-speed status inputs limits or a status change occurs on any one of the
for capturing external events. All high-speed status eight high-speed status inputs.
inputs shall be monitored at a user set rate from 1 to
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H. METERING TRANSFORMERS c. [auxiliary contacts]

1. All instrument transformers shall be UL listed and d. [bell alarm]
classified as indicated in drawings. L. Molded Case Circuit Breakers
2. Current Transformers shall be as shown on drawings 1. Furnish GE Spectra RMSô or Record Plus Molded Case
with burden and accuracy to support connected Circuit Breakers.
meters and relays as required by [ANSI/IEEE C57.13]. 2. Group mounted breakers shall be connected to the
3. Potential transformers shall be provided where indicated vertical bus by [bolted connections] [modular plug-in
on drawings with burden and accuracy to support construction].
connected meters and relays as required by 3. Individually mounted molded case circuit breakers
[ANSI/IEEE C57.13]. shall be stationary mounted.
I. Main Devices 4. Circuit breaker frames shall be constructed of a high-
1. Main device shall be [individually mounted, insulated strength, molded, glass-reinforced polyester case and
case circuit breaker] [individually mounted high pressure cover. Breakers shall have an overcenter, toggle handle-
contact fusible switch] [individually mounted molded operated, trip free mechanism with quick make, quick
case circuit breaker][group mounted molded case circuit break action independent of the speed of the toggle
breaker]. Provide device as specified in appropriate handle operation. The design shall provide common
article below. tripping of all poles. Breakers shall be suitable for
2. Tie device(s), if included, shall be the same as the reverse feeding.
main device. 5. Breakers shall have ON and OFF position clearly marked
3. Where indicated provide the following with the main on escutcheon. Breakers shall include a trip-to-test
device: means on the escutcheon for manually tripping the
a. [Phase failure relay] breaker and exercising the mechanism and trip latch.
b. [shunt trip] 6. Breakers shall include factory installed mechanical
c. [undervoltage release] lugs. Lugs shall be UL listed and rated 75 or 60/75
d. [auxiliary contacts] degrees C as appropriate. Breakers shall be standard,
e. [bell alarm] or 80 percent rated.
J. Transfer Switch 7. Breakers [larger than 150 amps] shall use digital true
1. Where indicated on the drawings, provide a transfer RMS sensing trip units and a rating plug to determine
switch between the main device and feeder devices. the breaker trip rating.
Transfer switch shall be a GE Zenith type ZTS or 8. [Each main, feeder, and tie breaker with a frame size
approved equal. Refer to Section [16415] [26 36 23], 400 amps and larger shall have digital electronic trip
Automatic Transfer Switches. units} as described in Article 2.03.N.]
2. Transfer switch shall be [3-pole] [4-pole], [manual 9. [Circuit breakers with trip ratings greater than 250
transfer] [delayed transition] [closed transition]. amperes to 1200 amperes shall be UL listed as 100
3. Transfer switch shall transfer load from [utility to percent continuous duty rated [where indicated on
generator] [utility to utility]. the drawings].]
K. Feeder Devices 10. Breaker digital electronic trip units shall be as
1. [Feeder devices 1200 amps and smaller shall be group described in Article 2.03.N.
mount molded case circuit breakers with bolted M. Insulated Case Circuit Breakers
connections] [Feeder devices 1200 amps and smaller 1. Insulated case circuit breakers shall be individually
shall be group mounted with plug-in construction] mounted.
[Feeder devices 1200A and smaller shall be ADS 2. Main and tie breakers shall be [manually] [electrically]
fusible switches in Spectra Plug-In construction operated, [stationary] [drawout] mounted. Feeder
Intermixing of fusible switches and circuit breakers breakers (larger than 1200 amps) shall be [manually]
within the group mounted section shall not require [electrically] operated, [stationary] [drawout] mounted.
any special hardware or construction] Provide 3. Breakers shall be constructed of a high dielectric strength,
devices as specified in appropriate article below. glass reinforced insulating case. The interrupting
2. Feeder devices larger than 1200 amps shall be indi- mechanism shall be arc chutes. Steel vent grids shall be
vidually mounted [Insulated Case circuit breaker] used to suppress arcs and cool vented gases. Interphase
[HPC fusible switches] as indicated on the drawings. barriers shall to isolate completely each pole.
3. All circuit protective devices shall have the following 4. Breakers shall contain a true two-step stored energy
minimum symmetrical current interrupting capacity: operating mechanism which shall provide quick
[18kA] [25kA] [35kA] [50kA] [65kA] [100kA] [or as listed make, quick break operation with a maximum five
on the contract drawings]. cycle closing time. Breakers shall be trip free at all
4. Where indicated provide the following with the feeder times. Common tripping of all poles shall be standard.
device(s): 5. Insulated Case circuit breakers shall be rated to carry
a. [shunt trip] 100 percent of their frame ampacity continuously.
b. [undervoltage release]
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6. A charging handle, close push-button, open push- d. Short time pickup and delay. Short time pickup
button, and Off/On/Charge indicator shall be located shall be adjustable from 1.5 to 9 times the long
on the breaker escutcheon and shall be visible with time pickup setting in 0.5 increments with an OFF
the breaker compartment door closed. option. Provide minimum of 12 short time delay
7. Where drawout breakers are specified, the drawout bands with three selectable I2t bands.
design shall permit the breaker to be withdrawn from e. [Adjustable ground fault pickup and delay. Ground
an engaged position, to a test position, and to a dis- fault pickup shall be adjustable from 0.4 to 1.0
engaged position. times the breaker sensor rating in 0.05 increments.
8. Breaker digital electronic trip units shall be as Provide a minimum of 15 ground fault delay bands
described in Article 2.03.O. with three selectable I2t bands.] [Where indicated
N. Digital Electronic Trip Unit for Molded Case Circuit Breakers on the drawings provide GF alarm only function
1. Each main, feeder[, and tie circuit breaker shall be which shall operate an output control contact]
equipped with a digital electronic trip unit. The trip unit
shall provide protection from overloads, [and] short SPECIFIER NOTE: NEUTRAL PROTECTION MAY BE ADVISABLE IN
circuits [and ground faults]. The protective trip unit shall 120/208V APPLICATION OR OTHER APPLICATIONS WHERE EXCESSIVE
consist of a solid state, microprocessor based pro- TRIPLEN HARMONICS MAY BE ENCOUNTERED. TRIPLE HARMONICS
grammer; tripping means; current sensors; power supply CAN CAUSE NEUTRAL CURRENTS TO EXCEED 150% OF THE PHASE
and other devices as required for proper operation. CURRENT. IF THE NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS, INCLUDE EQUIPMENT
2. Furnish GE microEntelliGuard digital electronic trip BUS AND TERMINATIONS ARE NOT SUITABLY SIZED THIS COULD
units or equal that complies with all of the following. RESULT IN OVERLOADED CONDUCTORS OR EQUIPMENT.
3. The protective trip unit shall consist of a solid state, f. [Neutral Protection: Trip shall provide ability to protect
microprocessor based programmer; tripping means; against neutral conductor overload. Protection shall
current sensors; power supply and other devices as be the same as that for the phase conductors with
required for proper operation. settings at 50%, 100% or 150% of phase conductor
4. Long time and short time protective functions shall protection settings for long time and short time
have true RMS sensing technology for harmonic rich pickups and delays. Sensing shall be provided via a
currents including up to the 19th harmonic. neutral current sensor or from a summation
5. High contrast liquid crystal display (LCD) unit shall display calculation using phase current sensor signals.]
settings, trip targets, and the specified metering displays.
6. A multi-button keypad shall provide local setup and SPECIFIER NOTE: ZSI IMPLEMENTATION REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO
readout of all trip settings on the LCD. LEVELS OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS THAT HAVE ZSI CAPABILITY. THE
7. UL Listed interchangeable rating plug. It shall not be DOWNSTREAM BREAKER THAT SENDS THE SIGNAL AND THE
necessary to remove the trip unit to change the rating UPSTREAM BREAKER THAT RECEIVES IT AND ADJUSTS ITS PROTECTION
plug. Rating plugs shall be available in sizes from 40% TIMING ACCORDINGLY. GE SPECTRA MICROENTELLIGUARD G AND
to 100% of the breaker sensor rating K FRAME CBS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE ZSI FOR THE INSTANTANEOUS
8. The trip unit shall have an integral test jack for testing via FUNCTION. INSTANTANEOUS ZSI ENABLES SELECTIVITY BETWEEN
a portable test set and connection to a battery source. THESE MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND SIMILARLY EQUIPPED
9. Noise immunity shall meet the requirements of IEEE ENTELLIGUARD G, OR WAVEPRO CIRCUIT BREAKERS UP TO THE
C37.90. FULL SHORT CIRCUIT RATING OR WITHSTAND RATING OF THE
10. The trip unit shall display trip targets for long time, LINE SIDE DEVICE.
short time, and ground fault, if included. g. [Zone Selective Interlocking for Short Time and Ground
11. Provide visual illuminated indication of the trip unit Fault protection.] [Zone Selective Interlocking for Short
(normal, pickup, trip, error). Time, Ground Fault and Instantaneous protection.]
12. The trip unit shall be provided with a ten event trip
history log. Each trip event shall be recorded with type, SPECIFIER NOTE: ALSO KNOWN AS A MAINTENANCE SWITCH OR
phase and magnitude of fault that caused the trip ALTERNATE SETTING GROUP. CALLED A RELT SETTING IN GE
13. As a minimum, the trip unit shall have the following LITERATURE. IN GE SWITCHBOARDS IT WILL BE PROVIDED ON
protective functions: INDIVIDUALLY MOUNTED BREAKERS ONLY, NOT ON GROUP MOUNTED
a. Current setting or long time pickup, adjustable from BREAKERS. A 3-POSITION SWITCH WILL BE PROVIDED THAT ALLOWS
50% to 100% of the rating plug value. TESTING OF CONTROL POWER AND INDICATES TRIP PROTECTIVE
b. Adjustable long time delay with typical inverse time STATUS VIA A CONTACT CLOSURE PROVIDED BY THE TRIP UNIT.
characteristics (minimum of 10 bands). In addition, h. [Reduced Energy Let-Through (RELT) Instantaneous
a set of straight line fuse shaped long time delay trip. When specified this feature shall be provided
bands shall be provided to facilitate selectivity with on individually mounted breakers to provide a tem-
downstream fuses (minimum 7 bands). porary setting for the instantaneous trip setting of
c. Instantaneous pickup, adjustable from 2.0 to 10 the breaker. Setting shall be adjustable down to
times the rating plug in 0.5 increments 1.5X of the rating plug and shall be enabled
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through a switch mounted on front of the switchboard. unit shall consist of a solid state, microprocessor
The switch shall be combined with an indicating based programmer; tripping means; current sensors;
light that positively indicates that the RELT is enabled power supply and other devices as required for prop-
or disabled.] er operation. Furnish GE Entelliguard TU digital elec-
14. The trip unit shall display rms current, each phase, on tronic trip units as specified below.
the LCD. 2. As a minimum, the trip unit shall have the following
protective functions unless otherwise indicated on the
SPECIFIER NOTE: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR ADVANCED drawings:
METERING OPTIONS: a. adjustable current setting or long time pickup;
15. [The following monitored values shall also be displayed b. adjustable long time delay (22 bands);
on the trip unit LCD: c. switchable, adjustable short time pickup and delay
a. Voltage, rms, line-to-line, or line-to-neutral; (11 bands) with 3 I2t selectable slopes;
b. Energy, KWH, total; d. adjustable instantaneous pickup;
c. Demand KWH, over an adjustable time period of 5 e. [adjustable ground fault pickup and delay] [Where
to 60 minutes; indicated on the drawings provide GF alarm only
d. Peak demand, KW, user resettable; function]
e. Real power, KW, line-to-line, line-to-neutral; f. [Reduced Energy Let-Through (RELT) Instantaneous
f. Total (apparent) power, KVA, line-to-line, line-to-neutral. trip. When specified this feature shall be provided to
g. Reactive Power, KVAR, line-to-line, line-to-neutral. provide a temporary setting for the instantaneous
h. Power Factor (%) trip setting of the breaker. Setting shall be adjustable
i. Frequency (Hz)] down to 1.5X of the rating plug and shall be enabled
16. Trip shall be provided with serial communications through a switch mounted on front of the switchboard.]
using Modbus RTU protocol. Manufacturerís literature
shall provide full register map. SPECIFIER NOTE: ZSI IMPLEMENTATION REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO
17. Trip unit shall provide waveform capture capability for LEVELS OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS THAT HAVE ZSI CAPABILITY. THE
fault events. Capture data shall include 4 cycles before DOWNSTREAM BREAKER THAT SENDS THE SIGNAL AND THE
and 4 cycles after the event or can be initiated through a UPSTREAM BREAKER THAT RECEIVES IT AND ADJUSTS ITS PROTECTION
Modbus command. Data shall be provided in a Comtrade TIMING ACCORDINGLY. GE POWERBREAK II CBS ARE ABLE TO
file format for use by power management system. PROVIDE ZSI FOR THE INSTANTANEOUS FUNCTION. INSTANTANEOUS
18. If a manufacturerís trip unit can not incorporate the ZSI ENABLES SELECTIVITY BETWEEN THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
above specified metering functions, separate device(s) AND SIMILARLY EQUIPPED ANSI RATED ENTELLIGUARD G OR
with equal function shall be provided for each breaker WAVEPRO CIRCUIT BREAKERS UP TO THE FULL SHORT CIRCUIT
RATING OR WITHSTAND RATING OF THE LINE SIDE DEVICE.
SPECIFIER NOTE: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR PROTECTIVE g. [Zone Selective Interlocking for Short Time and Ground
RELAY OPTION: Fault protection.] [Zone Selective Interlocking for Short
19. [The following protective relay functions shall be provided. Time, Ground Fault and Instantaneous protection.]
User shall be able to enable or disable each option as 3. As a minimum, the trip unit shall include the following
required by the coordination study. If the manufacturers features:
trip unit cannot incorporate the specified functions, a. Long time and short time protective functions, if
separate device(s) with equal function shall be provided provided, shall have true RMS sensing technology
for each breaker. and thermal long time memory.
a. Undervoltage, adj. pickup, 50 to 90 percent; adj. b. Ground fault protective function, if provided, shall
delay, 1 to 15 seconds. contain a memory circuit to integrate low level arcing
b. Overvoltage, adj. pickup, 110 to 150 percent; adj. fault currents with time, to sum the intermittent
delay, 1 to 15 seconds. ground fault spikes.
c. Voltage unbalance, adj. pickup, 10 to 50 percent; c. High contrast liquid crystal display (LCD) unit shall
adj. delay, 1 to 15 seconds. display settings, trip targets, and the specified
d. Current unbalance, adj. pickup, 10 to 50 percent; metering displays.
adj. delay, 1 to 15 seconds. d. Multi-button keypad to provide local setup and
e. Reverse power, adj. pickup, 10 KW to 990 KW; adj. readout of all trip settings on the LCD.
delay, 1 to 15 seconds. e. UL Listed interchangeable rating plug. It shall not
f. Load alarm, adj. ON, 0.55 to 1.0 x Longtime pickup; be necessary to remove the trip unit to change the
adj. OFF, 0.5 to 0.95 x Longtime pickup.] rating plug.
O. Digital Electronic Trip Unit for Insulated Case Circuit Breakers f. An integral test jack for testing via a portable test
1. Each insulated case PowerBreak II breaker shall be set and connection to a battery source.
equipped with a digital electronic trip unit. The trip g. A mechanism for sealing the rating plug and the
unit shall provide protection from overloads, [and] trip unit.
short circuits [and ground faults]. The protective trip
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h. Noise immunity shall meet the requirements of ments (1 to 15 seconds) and shall be able to be
IEEE C37.90.2. switched OFF. If the manufacturers trip unit can not
i. Display trip targets for long time, short time, and incorporate the specified functions, separate device(s)
ground fault, if included. with equal function shall be provided for each breaker.
j. The trip unit shall keep a log of the last ten events a. Undervoltage, adj. pickup, 50 to 90 percent; 1%
including overcurrent trips, protective relay trips. increment adj. delay, 1 to 15 seconds.
The log shall store rms currents, phase, type of trip, b. Overvoltage, adj. pickup, 110 to 150 percent; 1%
trip counter, time and date for each event. increment adj. delay, 1 to 15 seconds.
k. Instantaneous trip shall utilize filtering which permits c. Voltage unbalance, adj. pickup, 10 to 50 percent;
fully selective operation with downstream current adj. delay, 1 to 15 seconds.
limiting devices up to the short time rating of the d. Current unbalance, adj. pickup, 10 to 50 percent;
circuit breaker, when the instantaneous pickup is 1% increment adj. delay, 1 to 15 seconds.
set above the current limiting threshold. e. Reverse power, selectable direction, adj. pickup, 10 KW
to 990 KW; 10kW increment adj. delay, 1 to 15 seconds.]
SPECIFIER NOTE: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR COMMUNICATION P. Individually Mounted Fusible Switches
OPTION: 1. Furnish GE type HPC high pressure contact fusible
l. [The trip unit shall include Modbus RTU communication switches.
capability. The trip unit, through dedicated secondary 2. High pressure contact fusible switches shall be butt
terminals on the breaker, shall provide a communication type contact construction with multiple, spring loaded
port for communication with and access to a remote com- main arms and an arcing arm per pole. An over-center
puter. All metering, setpoints, protective trip counts, and other toggle mechanism shall provide quick make, quick
event signaling shall be retrievable by the remote computer.] break operation.
4. The trip unit shall include the following metering functions, 3. Switches shall have a molded insulating case and
which shall be displayed on the LCD (if the manufacturers cover with integrally molded interphase partitions. All
trip unit can not incorporate the specified functions, current carrying parts shall be silver plated copper.
separate device(s) with equal function shall be provided 4. Fusible switches shall be equipped with mounting
for each breaker): provisions for UL class L fuses. Switches shall have an
a. Current, RMS, each phase; interrupting rating of 200 kAIC RMS SYM at 600V when
used with class L fuses. Provide a complete set of UL
SPECIFIER NOTE: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR METERING OPTION: class L fuses for each switch.
b. [Voltage, RMS (V), line-to-line or line-to-neutral. 5. Switches shall be rated for making and breaking 12
c. Energy (kWh, MWH, GWH), each phase and total, times nameplate rating current at 600 VAC. Switches
user resettable. shall be rated to carry 100 percent of their frame
d. Peak Power Demand (KW, MW), user resettable. ampacity continuously.
e. Real power (KW, MW), each phase and total. 6. Switches shall be manually operated and stationary
f. Reactive power (KVAR, MVAR), each phase and total. mounted. Switches shall have a front mounted operating
g. Apparent power (KVA, MVA) , each phase and total handle for charging the closing springs and closing the
h. Frequency (Hz). switch and a push-button for opening the switch.
i. Power factor. Switches shall include a visible external ON - OFF indicator.
j. Waveform capture capability. Upon triggering, a total 7. Switches shall have defeatable, front access, coin proof
of eight cycles of voltage (each phase) and current interlocks. Interlocks shall prevent opening switch door
(each phase) shall be recorded. The eight cycles shall when switch is ON and prevent turning switch ON
include four pre-trigger and four post-trigger cycles. when door is open. Switches shall include provisions
The waveform capture shall be configurable to trigger for padlocking the switch in the open position.
by manually over communications (when specified), 8. Provide the following UL listed accessories:
by a overcurrent trip, by a protective relay trip (when a. [120] [240] [480] VAC Electric trip [and control
specified), or by a current alarm. Waveform data power transformer].
shall be available in “Comtrade” file format via serial b. [Blown- fuse Protector.]
communications or at a front port at the trip unit.] c. [Provision for Key Interlock.]
d. [Auxiliary Switches with [1] [2] [3] [4] single-pole,
SPECIFIER NOTE: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR PROTECTIVE double-throw elements.]
RELAY OPTION: e. Ground fault protection} relay with mechanical
5. [The trip unit shall include all of the following protective ground fault indicator, test function, adjustable
functions. It shall be possible to disable, by user pro- current pick-up and time delay, and current sensors
gramming, any combination of unwanted protective as required. Ground fault relay shall have an internal
functions. Except for reverse power, relay settings shall memory circuit that integrates intermittent arcing
be in 1 percent steps over indicated range. Each function ground faults with time.]
shall have a time delay, adjustable in 1-second incre-
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Q. Group Mounted Fusible Switches PART 3 EXECUTION

1. Furnish GE type ADS group mounted fusible switches. 3.01 EXAMINATION
2. Fusible switches shall be quick make, quick break type A. The following procedures shall be performed by the
with over center mechanism. Contacts and blades Contractor.
shall be self-aligning and spring reinforced. 1. Examine installation area to assure there is enough
3. Fusible switches rated 600 amps or less shall be clearance to install switchboard.
equipped with UL class [{J}{R}] fuse clips and fuses. 2. Check concrete pads for uniformity and level surface.
Fusible switches rated above 600 amps shall be 3. Verify that Spectra Seriesô switchboards are ready to
equipped with UL class L fuse clips and fuses. Provide install.
a complete set of fuses for each switch. 4. Verify field measurements are as [shown on
4. External handle shall be padlockable in OFF position. Drawings] [instructed by manufacture].
Handle shall be interlocked with switch cover to prevent 5. Verify that required utilities are available, in proper
access to switch interior when switch is ON. Interlock location and ready for use.
shall have an override release. 6. Beginning of installation means installer accepts
5. Switches shall include factory installed mechanical lugs. conditions.
Lugs shall be UL listed and rated 75 or 60/75 degrees 3.02 LOCATION
C as appropriate. Switches shall be standard, or 80 3.03 INSTALLATION
percent rated. Additional provisions and editing may be required for this part.
6. Switch and fuse assembly shall have an interrupting A. Installation shall be performed by the Contractor.
rating as indicated on the contract drawings. 1. Install per manufacturer’s instructions.
2.04 FINISH 2. Install required safety labels.
A. All steel surfaces shall be chemically cleaned prior to painting. 3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL N/A
B. Exterior paint color shall be ANSI 61 Light Gray over 3.05 ADJUSTING N/A
phosphate-type rust inhibitor. 3.06 CLEANING
2.05 ACCESSORIES
A. Fuses
1. Manufacturer: Ferraz Shawmut (or equal).
2. Interrupting Rating of all fuses shall be [200,000] RMS
amperes.
B. [Furnish adhesive plastic strip mimic bus for switchboards.]
C. [Furnish nameplates for each device} as indicated in
drawings. Color schemes shall be as indicated on drawings.]
D. [Provide Surge Protective Device system as specified in
Section [16479] [26 43 13].]
2.06 TESTING

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Reference Publications
Integrated Switchboards
• DEA-373A
Commercial Metering Switchboards
• DEA-340
Jiffy II Switchboards
• DEA-344
Busway
• DE-307
ZTS
• Standard: PB-5066
• Delay: PB-5067
• Bypass: PB-5068
DC
• GIZ-2691
Process Control Unit (PCU)
• DET-104
PowerBreak II
• GET-8052
Powerpanel
• GET-7006
AV3 Access Switchboard
• DET-138

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Appendix
Seismic Compliance Certification
For Spectra & Jiffy Series Switchboards
Qualified to IEEE-693-1997 HIGH Level with 1.33 Amplification Factor.
Qualified to IBC-2009 Sds = 1.05g, Ss = 158%, Ip = 1.5, for z/h > 0
Sds = 1.67g, Ss = 250%, Ip = 1.5, for z/h = 0
in accordance with ICC-ES-AC156.
10

Peak: 1.70g TRS

g 1

RRS
ZPA: 0.68g

0.1
1 10 100
Frequency [Hertz]

Lowest equipment natural frequency: 4.5 Hz Qualified by shake-table testing, Wyle Laboratories, May, 1998,
July, 1998, March, 2001

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NAMED EQUIPMENT MEETS OR EXCEEDS

ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO IEEE-693-1997 AND IBC-2003.

Certification Report Prepared by

W. E. Gundy & Associates, Inc.
P.O.Box 2900, Hailey, ID, 83333

See GE document 10095999P1 for Certification Report, interpretation of test data and P.E. stamp.

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Appendix
Trip Units by Main Breaker and Functions
Trip Units
MicroVersaTrip® Plus MicroVersaTrip® PM Power + EntelliGuard® TU microEntelliGuard™
Power® Break II ● ● ● ●
Main Breaker
Spectra® ● ● ●
Long ● ● ● ● ●
Short ● ● ● ● ●
Instantaneous ● ● ● ● ●
Ground ● ● ● ● ●
Ground Fault Alarm ● ●
Neutral Protection ● ●
Functions
ZSI ● ● ●
RELT ● ● ●
Waveform Capture ● ● ●
Metering ● ● ●
Communications ● ● ●
Protective Relays ● ●
Note: MicroVersaTrip® is in legacy status and is for replacement only.

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Information provided is subject to change without notice. Please verify all details with GE. All values are design or
typical values when measured under laboratory conditions, and GE makes no warranty or guarantee, express or
implied, that such performance will be obtained under end-use conditions.

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