Altech Busbar Systems - Altech Corp.
Altech Busbar Systems The Altech Busbar system is an innovative way to jumper up to 57 poles of Altech Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)/ Manual Motor Controllers (MMC).
Without Busbar
The advantages of this jumper system are: • Installation time savings • Panel space savings • Less or no maintenance • High electrical ratings • Customers can cut the busbar without losing the UL approval
With Busbar
Tw o Po wer Feed Methods START/ END Feed Method
CENTER/ MIDDLE Feed Method
Rated current per phase
Rated current per power feed block
L1 80A
L2 80A
L3 80A
L1 2 18mm : 160A
25mm : 100A
100A
100A
25mm : 200A
2
18mm : 2
L1
L2
2
L2 160A
L3 160A
200A
200A
L3
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
L1
80/100A 80/100A
L2
80/100A
L3
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Accessories Power Feed Devices
Power Feed Lug
Application examples:
Power Feed Block* UL508 listed UL File 205412
Easy connection of the power supply wires to the busbar/MCB. Power Feed Devices ensures permanent connection.
UL508 listed UL File 205412
Type Designation T — (d)
DIN Rail Clip 16 mm (0.63 in.)
43.5 mm (1.71 in.)
Power Feed lug/block 50mm2 or 95mm2 cross-section area USA and Canadian design basics T-Terminal connection B-Busbar connection
31.6 mm (1.24 in.)
11 mm (0.43 in.)
35.6 mm (1.40 in.)
31.6 mm (1.24 in.) 35.6 mm B (1.40 in.)
A
63 mm (2.48 in.)
6.8 mm (0.27 in.)
Type/Cat. No. Electrical Ratings Terminal Site Acceptability Recommended/Required Torque Material of Lug Insulation Material For use with
3 mm (0.12 in.)
P50UT 115A/480VAC 10-1 AWG 4.5Nm (40lb. in.) MS58 Brass Zytel FR 72G25-V Plastic 18 and 25mm2 1-3 phase Busbar
63 mm (2.48 in.)
59 mm (2.32 in.)
(a) = (b) = (c) = (d) =
U — (c)
28.5 mm (1.12 in.) 21 mm (0.83 in.)
P 50 — — (c) (b)
88.5 mm (3.48 in.)
A
B
P95UB 200A/480VAC 1-4/0 AWG 19.5Nm (175lb. in.) MS58 Brass Zytel FR 72G25-V Plastic 18 and 25mm2 3 phase Busbar
Assembly Instructions P50UT
P95UB
The power feed lugs (Cat. # P50UT) fit together with the lugs of the busbar in the terminals of the MCB/MA.
Miscellaneous Accessories
Type/Cat. No: For use with:
End Caps
18/25CAP3P 18/25mm2 2&3 phase Busbar
Insulation Caps
BRS5 18/25mm2 1-3 phase Busbar
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BUSBAR ORDERING INFORMATION
1 PHASE UL508 listed UL File 205412
For choosing the proper busbar, please consider the following specifications: 1. Number of phases
56 x 17.8 = 996.8 mm (39.24 in.) 17.8 mm (0.70 in.)
3.5 mm (0.14 in.)
2. Number of devices / MMCs
2 mm (0.79 in.)
3. Number of poles/number of pins ❶
15 mm (0.59 in.)
15 mm (0.59 in.)
4. Sum of out going device currents
1007 mm (39.65 in.)
Type/Cat. No. Designation: 3 P — — (a) (b)
25 — (c)
U — (d)
3 — (e)
H — (f)
/
— (g)
(a) = Number of transverse copper strips inserted. (Can be 1, 2 or 3 for 1, 2 or 3 phases) (b) = Pin version (c) = 18mm2 or 25mm2 cross-section area (d) = USA and Canadian design basics (e) = 1 or 3 track insulation (f) = Blank - No Spacing H-Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) spacing (g) = Total number of pins
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
1P18U1/2 1P18U1/4 1P18U1/8 1P18U1/12 1P18U1/24 1P18U1/36 1P18U1/48 1P18U1/57
2 4 8 12 24 36 48 57
2x1 pole 4x1 pole 8x1 pole 12x1 pole 24x1 pole 36x1 pole 48x1 pole 57x1 pole
32 68 144 208 420 638 852 1009
1 PHASE UL508 listed UL File 205412
Technical Specifications:
36 x 27 = 972 mm (38.27 in.)
• Material of Busbar: E-Cu58 F25 Copper • Insulation Track Material:
27 mm (1.06 in.) 2 mm (0.79 in.)
4mm (0.16 in.)
Bergamid B700 Plastic (+130°C) • Electrical Ratings: 15 mm (0.59 in.) 15 mm (0.59 in.)
18mm2: 80A/480VAC 25mm2: 100A/480VAC • Manufactured according to VDE 0660 Part 100 and 502, VDE 0606, VDE 0659
982 mm (38.66 in.)
With Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) Spacing ❸
NOTES: ❶ Do not exceed the busbars rated current. ❷ For additional pin configurations,
please consult Altech.
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
1P18U1H/2 1P18U1H/4 1P18U1H/8 1P18U1H/12 1P18U1H/18 1P18U1H/24 1P18U1H/30 1P18U1H/37
2 4 8 12 18 24 30 37
2x1 pole 4x1 pole 8x1 pole 12x1 pole 18x1 pole 24x1 pole 30x1 pole 37x1 pole
48 102 206 314 472 640 804 982
❸ For one pole spacing busbars, please consult Altech.
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2 PHASE
3 PHASE
L2
L1 Copper strips Insulation Track
End Cap
L2
56 x 17.75 = 994 mm (39.13 in.) 17.75 mm (0.70 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
37 mm (1.46 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
2 mm (.079 in.)
L3
21 mm (0.83 in.)
End Cap
L2
L1 Copper strips Insulation Track
End Cap
L3
L1
L2
2 mm (.079 in.) 37 mm (1.46 in.)
55 x 17.75 = 976 mm (38.43 in.) 17.75 mm (0.70 in.)
UL508 listed UL File 205412
13 mm (.51 in.)
13 mm (.51 in.)
UL508 listed UL File 205412
End Cap
21 mm (0.83 in.)
L1 1009 mm (39.72 in.)
991 mm (39.02 in.)
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
2P18U3/4 2P18U3/8 2P18U3/12 2P18U3/18 2P18U3/24 2P18U3/36 2P18U3/48 2P18U3/56
2P25U3/4 2P25U3/8 2P25U3/12 2P25U3/18 2P25U3/24 2P25U3/36 2P25U3/48 2P25U3/56
4 8 12 18 24 36 48 56
2x2 pole 4x2 pole 6x2 pole 9x2 pole 12x2 pole 18x2 pole 24x2 pole 28x2 pole
65 137 208 315 421 635 849 991
3P18U3/6 3P18U3/9 3P18U3/12 3P18U3/18 3P18U3/24 3P18U3/36 3P18U3/48 3P18U3/57
3P25U3/6 3P25U3/9 3P25U3/12 3P25U3/18 3P25U3/24 3P25U3/36 3P25U3/48 3P25U3/57
6 9 12 18 24 36 48 57
2x3 pole 3x3 pole 4x3 pole 6x3 pole 8x3 pole 12x3 pole 16x3 pole 19x3 pole
101 154 208 315 421 635 849 1009
2 PHASE
3 PHASE UL508 listed UL File 205412
13 mm (.51 in.)
15 x 62.3 = 934.5 mm
13 mm (.51 in.)
62.3 mm (2.45 in.) 2 mm (.079 in.)
7 mm (0.28)
17.8 mm (0.70 in.)
2 mm (.079 in.) 37 mm (1.46 in.)
37 mm (1.46 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
22 x 44.5 = 979 mm (38.54 in.) 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) 17.8 mm (0.70 in.)
UL508 listed UL File 205412
21 mm (0.83 in.)
21 mm (0.83 in.)
1009 mm (39.72 in.)
982 mm (38.66 in.)
With Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) Spacing
❸
With Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) Spacing ❸
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
2P18U3H/4 2P18U3H/8 2P18U3H/12 2P18U3H/18 2P18U3H/24 2P18U3H/36 2P18U3H/46
2P25U3H/4 2P25U3H/8 2P25U3H/12 2P25U3H/18 2P25U3H/24 2P25U3H/36 2P25U3H/46
4 8 12 18 24 36 46
2x2 pole 4x2 pole 6x2 pole 9x2 pole 12x2 pole 18x2 pole 23x2 pole
74 164 253 386 520 787 1009
3P18U3H/6 3P18U3H/9 3P18U3H/12 3P18U3H/18 3P18U3H/24 3P18U3H/36 3P18U3H/48
3P25U3H/6 3P25U3H/9 3P25U3H/12 3P25U3H/18 3P25U3H/24 3P25U3H/36 3P25U3H/48
6 9 12 18 24 36 48
2x3 pole 3x3 pole 4x3 pole 6x3 pole 8x3 pole 12x3 pole 16x3 pole
110 172 235 359 484 733 982
❸ For one pole spacing busbars, please consult Altech.
❸ For one pole spacing busbars, please consult Altech.
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Without Busbar
The advantages of this jumper system are: • Installation time savings • Panel space savings • Less or no maintenance • High electrical ratings • Customers can cut the busbar without losing the UL approval
With Busbar
Tw o Po wer Feed Methods START/ END Feed Method
CENTER/ MIDDLE Feed Method
Rated current per phase
Rated current per power feed block
L1 80A
L2 80A
L3 80A
L1 2 18mm : 160A
25mm : 100A
100A
100A
25mm : 200A
2
18mm : 2
L1
L2
2
L2 160A
L3 160A
200A
200A
L3
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
80/100A
L1
80/100A 80/100A
L2
80/100A
L3
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Accessories Power Feed Devices
Power Feed Lug
Application examples:
Power Feed Block* UL508 listed UL File 205412
Easy connection of the power supply wires to the busbar/MCB. Power Feed Devices ensures permanent connection.
UL508 listed UL File 205412
Type Designation T — (d)
DIN Rail Clip 16 mm (0.63 in.)
43.5 mm (1.71 in.)
Power Feed lug/block 50mm2 or 95mm2 cross-section area USA and Canadian design basics T-Terminal connection B-Busbar connection
31.6 mm (1.24 in.)
11 mm (0.43 in.)
35.6 mm (1.40 in.)
31.6 mm (1.24 in.) 35.6 mm B (1.40 in.)
A
63 mm (2.48 in.)
6.8 mm (0.27 in.)
Type/Cat. No. Electrical Ratings Terminal Site Acceptability Recommended/Required Torque Material of Lug Insulation Material For use with
3 mm (0.12 in.)
P50UT 115A/480VAC 10-1 AWG 4.5Nm (40lb. in.) MS58 Brass Zytel FR 72G25-V Plastic 18 and 25mm2 1-3 phase Busbar
63 mm (2.48 in.)
59 mm (2.32 in.)
(a) = (b) = (c) = (d) =
U — (c)
28.5 mm (1.12 in.) 21 mm (0.83 in.)
P 50 — — (c) (b)
88.5 mm (3.48 in.)
A
B
P95UB 200A/480VAC 1-4/0 AWG 19.5Nm (175lb. in.) MS58 Brass Zytel FR 72G25-V Plastic 18 and 25mm2 3 phase Busbar
Assembly Instructions P50UT
P95UB
The power feed lugs (Cat. # P50UT) fit together with the lugs of the busbar in the terminals of the MCB/MA.
Miscellaneous Accessories
Type/Cat. No: For use with:
End Caps
18/25CAP3P 18/25mm2 2&3 phase Busbar
Insulation Caps
BRS5 18/25mm2 1-3 phase Busbar
Altech Corp.® • 35 Royal Road • Flemington, NJ 08822-6000 • Phone (908)806-9400 • FAX (908)806-9490 • www.altechcorp.com 35
BUSBAR ORDERING INFORMATION
1 PHASE UL508 listed UL File 205412
For choosing the proper busbar, please consider the following specifications: 1. Number of phases
56 x 17.8 = 996.8 mm (39.24 in.) 17.8 mm (0.70 in.)
3.5 mm (0.14 in.)
2. Number of devices / MMCs
2 mm (0.79 in.)
3. Number of poles/number of pins ❶
15 mm (0.59 in.)
15 mm (0.59 in.)
4. Sum of out going device currents
1007 mm (39.65 in.)
Type/Cat. No. Designation: 3 P — — (a) (b)
25 — (c)
U — (d)
3 — (e)
H — (f)
/
— (g)
(a) = Number of transverse copper strips inserted. (Can be 1, 2 or 3 for 1, 2 or 3 phases) (b) = Pin version (c) = 18mm2 or 25mm2 cross-section area (d) = USA and Canadian design basics (e) = 1 or 3 track insulation (f) = Blank - No Spacing H-Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) spacing (g) = Total number of pins
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
1P18U1/2 1P18U1/4 1P18U1/8 1P18U1/12 1P18U1/24 1P18U1/36 1P18U1/48 1P18U1/57
2 4 8 12 24 36 48 57
2x1 pole 4x1 pole 8x1 pole 12x1 pole 24x1 pole 36x1 pole 48x1 pole 57x1 pole
32 68 144 208 420 638 852 1009
1 PHASE UL508 listed UL File 205412
Technical Specifications:
36 x 27 = 972 mm (38.27 in.)
• Material of Busbar: E-Cu58 F25 Copper • Insulation Track Material:
27 mm (1.06 in.) 2 mm (0.79 in.)
4mm (0.16 in.)
Bergamid B700 Plastic (+130°C) • Electrical Ratings: 15 mm (0.59 in.) 15 mm (0.59 in.)
18mm2: 80A/480VAC 25mm2: 100A/480VAC • Manufactured according to VDE 0660 Part 100 and 502, VDE 0606, VDE 0659
982 mm (38.66 in.)
With Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) Spacing ❸
NOTES: ❶ Do not exceed the busbars rated current. ❷ For additional pin configurations,
please consult Altech.
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
1P18U1H/2 1P18U1H/4 1P18U1H/8 1P18U1H/12 1P18U1H/18 1P18U1H/24 1P18U1H/30 1P18U1H/37
2 4 8 12 18 24 30 37
2x1 pole 4x1 pole 8x1 pole 12x1 pole 18x1 pole 24x1 pole 30x1 pole 37x1 pole
48 102 206 314 472 640 804 982
❸ For one pole spacing busbars, please consult Altech.
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2 PHASE
3 PHASE
L2
L1 Copper strips Insulation Track
End Cap
L2
56 x 17.75 = 994 mm (39.13 in.) 17.75 mm (0.70 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
37 mm (1.46 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
2 mm (.079 in.)
L3
21 mm (0.83 in.)
End Cap
L2
L1 Copper strips Insulation Track
End Cap
L3
L1
L2
2 mm (.079 in.) 37 mm (1.46 in.)
55 x 17.75 = 976 mm (38.43 in.) 17.75 mm (0.70 in.)
UL508 listed UL File 205412
13 mm (.51 in.)
13 mm (.51 in.)
UL508 listed UL File 205412
End Cap
21 mm (0.83 in.)
L1 1009 mm (39.72 in.)
991 mm (39.02 in.)
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
2P18U3/4 2P18U3/8 2P18U3/12 2P18U3/18 2P18U3/24 2P18U3/36 2P18U3/48 2P18U3/56
2P25U3/4 2P25U3/8 2P25U3/12 2P25U3/18 2P25U3/24 2P25U3/36 2P25U3/48 2P25U3/56
4 8 12 18 24 36 48 56
2x2 pole 4x2 pole 6x2 pole 9x2 pole 12x2 pole 18x2 pole 24x2 pole 28x2 pole
65 137 208 315 421 635 849 991
3P18U3/6 3P18U3/9 3P18U3/12 3P18U3/18 3P18U3/24 3P18U3/36 3P18U3/48 3P18U3/57
3P25U3/6 3P25U3/9 3P25U3/12 3P25U3/18 3P25U3/24 3P25U3/36 3P25U3/48 3P25U3/57
6 9 12 18 24 36 48 57
2x3 pole 3x3 pole 4x3 pole 6x3 pole 8x3 pole 12x3 pole 16x3 pole 19x3 pole
101 154 208 315 421 635 849 1009
2 PHASE
3 PHASE UL508 listed UL File 205412
13 mm (.51 in.)
15 x 62.3 = 934.5 mm
13 mm (.51 in.)
62.3 mm (2.45 in.) 2 mm (.079 in.)
7 mm (0.28)
17.8 mm (0.70 in.)
2 mm (.079 in.) 37 mm (1.46 in.)
37 mm (1.46 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
22 x 44.5 = 979 mm (38.54 in.) 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) 17.8 mm (0.70 in.)
UL508 listed UL File 205412
21 mm (0.83 in.)
21 mm (0.83 in.)
1009 mm (39.72 in.)
982 mm (38.66 in.)
With Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) Spacing
❸
With Auxiliary Switch (1/2 pole) Spacing ❸
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
18mm2 Type/Cat. No.
25mm2 Type/Cat. No.
No. of Pins ❷
No. of MMC to Jumper
Length/ mm
2P18U3H/4 2P18U3H/8 2P18U3H/12 2P18U3H/18 2P18U3H/24 2P18U3H/36 2P18U3H/46
2P25U3H/4 2P25U3H/8 2P25U3H/12 2P25U3H/18 2P25U3H/24 2P25U3H/36 2P25U3H/46
4 8 12 18 24 36 46
2x2 pole 4x2 pole 6x2 pole 9x2 pole 12x2 pole 18x2 pole 23x2 pole
74 164 253 386 520 787 1009
3P18U3H/6 3P18U3H/9 3P18U3H/12 3P18U3H/18 3P18U3H/24 3P18U3H/36 3P18U3H/48
3P25U3H/6 3P25U3H/9 3P25U3H/12 3P25U3H/18 3P25U3H/24 3P25U3H/36 3P25U3H/48
6 9 12 18 24 36 48
2x3 pole 3x3 pole 4x3 pole 6x3 pole 8x3 pole 12x3 pole 16x3 pole
110 172 235 359 484 733 982
❸ For one pole spacing busbars, please consult Altech.
❸ For one pole spacing busbars, please consult Altech.
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