Mini Form
Mini Form
MiniFORM
Switchboards
MiniFORM
MiniFORM
MiniFORM switchboards
Arrangement Modules
Arrangement modules 1 - 6 6
Arrangement modules 7 - 12 7
Arrangement modules 12 - 14 8
Arrangement modules 15 - 21 9
Contents
Fuse Switches
Fuse Switches for arrangement modules 10
Solid copper links for fuse switches 10
Compatibility of Fuse Switches and Fuse Links 10
Fuse Links
Red Spot 400 Series Fuse Links for fuse switches 11
Red Spot Standard Fuse Links for fuse switches 11
Accessories
Switchboard accessories 12
Extension components 12
Auxiliary switches for fuse switches 13
Copper links for fuse switches 13
Help/Technical Info
Your first MiniFORM switchboard 14
A typical switchboard / options 15
Coupling/compatibility of MiniFORM arrangements 16
Dimensions of arrangements 18
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MiniFORM Switchboards MiniFORM
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What could be simpler?
Arrangements selected are just coupled together
to produce the required switchboard.
MiniFORM Switchboards
Arrangement 5 + Arrangement 10 + Arrangement 5*
63A, 100A, 200A and
250A rating in the
small frame 1 size
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MiniFORM
MFM/2-ARR2
CABLES
CABLES
CABLES
MFM/2-ARR4
MFM/2-ARR3
BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS
CABLES
Circuits 4 5 5 5 5 5
Cable direction Top or Bottom Bottom Top Bottom Top Bottom
Outgoing
Cable size 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2
Fit ext. trunking? Top or bottom Bottom Top Bottom Top Bottom
Feed / rating 63A - 250A Direct to busbars Direct to busbars Via busbars Via busbars Direct to busbars
Cable direction Top or bottom Top Bottom Top
Incomer Cable size 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 400mm2
Cable sizeB 400mm2 400mm2
Fit ext. housing? Top Bottom Top
Height (mm) 771 949 949 949 949 1650
Dimensions Width (mm) 457 457 457 457 457 457
Depth (mm) 406 406 406 406 406 406
Notes
A. Fuse Switches included with arrangement modules do not include Fuse Links.
B. Maximum cable size that can be terminated when extension housing (MFM/2-MCEH) is used.
C. Applicable when 400A / 630A unit is used for an outgoing circuit.
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MFM/2-ARR7 MFM/2-ARR8 MFM/2-ARR9 MFM/2-ARR10 MFM/2-ARR11
Arrangement Modules
CABLES CABLES
400A 630A
UNIT UNIT MFM/2-ARR12-400 MFM/2-ARR12-630
Notes
A. Fuse Switches included with arrangement modules do not include Fuse Links.
B. Maximum cable size that can be terminated when extension housing (MFM/2-MCEH) is used.
C. Applicable when 400A / 630A unit is used for an outgoing circuit.
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CABLES CABLES
BLANK BLANK
HOUSING HOUSING
(COVER) (HINGED DOOR)
400A 630A
UNIT UNIT MFM/2-ARR15-B MFM/2-ARR15-HK
BLANK BLANK
HOUSING HOUSING
(COVER) (HINGED DOOR)
Circuits 1C 1C
Cable direction TopC TopC
Outgoing
Cable size 400mm2 400mm2
Fit ext. trunking? Bottom Bottom
Feed / rating 400A (via busbarsC) 630A (via busbarsC)
Cable direction Top Top
Incomer Cable size 120mm2 120mm2
Cable sizeB 400mm2 400mm2
Fit ext. housing? Top Top
Height (mm) 949 949 771 771 949 949
Dimensions Width (mm) 457 457 457 457 457 457
Depth (mm) 406 406 406 406 406 406
Notes
A. Fuse Switches included with arrangement modules do not include Fuse Links.
B. Maximum cable size that can be terminated when extension housing (MFM/2-MCEH) is used.
C. Applicable when 400A / 630A unit is used for an outgoing circuit.
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MFM/2-ARR17 MFM/2-ARR20
EXTENSION EXTENSION
MFM/2-ARR16-B MFM/2-ARR16-HK HOUSING MFM/2-ARR18 HOUSING MFM/2-ARR21
Arrangement Modules
CABLES CABLES
BLANK BLANK
HOUSING HOUSING
(COVER) (HINGED DOOR)
800A 800A
UNIT MFM/2-ARR19 UNIT
800A 800A
UNIT UNIT
CABLES CABLES
EXTENSION EXTENSION
HOUSING HOUSING
Notes
A. Fuse Switches included with arrangement modules do not include Fuse Links.
B. Maximum cable size that can be terminated when extension housing (MFM/2-MCEH) is used.
C. Applicable when 400A / 630A unit is used for an outgoing circuit.
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Copper Links
Order reference
Link rating Short 6 digit
63A Solid copper link P110153-10 402131
100A Solid copper link P110154-10 402132
200A Solid copper link P110155-10 402133
250A Solid copper link P110155-10 402133
400A Solid copper link P110156-10 402134
630A Solid copper link P110157-10 404017
800A Solid copper link P110157-10 404017
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Fuse Links for Fuse Switches
Order reference
Rating BS88 Dim. Ref. Util. Cat.1 415/440V 660V
2A A2 gG GTIA2 TIA2
4A A2 gG GTIA4 TIA4
6A A2 gG GTIA6 TIA6
10A A2 gG GTIA10 TIA10
16A A2 gG GTIA16 TIA16
20A A2 gG GTIA20 TIA20
25A A2 gG GTIA25 TIA25
32A A2 gG2 GTIA32 TIA32
35A A3 gG GTIS35 TIS35
40A A3 gG GTIS40 TIS40
Fuse Links
50A A3 gG GTIS50 TIS50
• Renowned ‘Red Spot’ HRC
63A A3 gG2 GTIS63 TIS63
Fuse Links
32A A4 gG GTCP32 TCP32
40A A4 gG GTCP40 TCP40 • In accordance with BS 88
50A A4 gG GTCP50 TCP50 and IEC 269-2
63A A4 gG GTCP63 TCP63 • ASTA Certified 80kA
80A A4 gG GTCP80 TCP80
100A A4 gG2 GTCP100 TCP100
2A gG TBC2
4A gG TBC4
6A gG TBC6
10A gG TBC10
16A gG TBC16
20A gG TBC20
25A gG TBC25
32A gG TBC32
35A gG TBC35
40A gG TBC40
50A gG TBC50
63A gG TBC63
125A B2 gG GTF125 TF125
160A B2 gG GTF160 TF160
200A B2 gG2 GTF200 TF200
250A gG GTKF250 TKF250
250A gG GTKM250 TKM250
315A gG GTKM315 TKM315
355A C1 gG GTM355 TM355
400A C1 gG2 GTM400 TM400
450A C2 gG TTM450
500A C2 gG TTM500
560A C2 gG TTM560
630A C2 gG2 TTM630
670A C3 gG TLM670
710A C3 gG TLM710
750A C3 gG TLM750
800A C3 gG TLM800
1 Utilisation Category ‘gG’ ie full range breaking capacity fuse links for general application including
the protection of motor circuits.
2 Extended range fuse links ‘gM’ for protection of motor circuits also available at this rating.
For further information on the above see GE Power Controls Low Voltage Industrial Fuse Links catalogue.
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Extension components
Order reference
Short 6 digit
Extension housing 203mm MFM/2-MCEH 404506
For arrangement modules 2,3,6-13
Cable trunking extension 153mm MFM/2-MCTE6 404509
For vertical extension of 5 stack modules and arrangements 14-16
Cable trunking extension 229mm MFM/2-MCTE9 404510
For vertical extension of 5 stack modules and arrangements 14-16
Stack joint joining strip MFM/2-MCTJS 404511
For use with MCTE6 and MCTE9
Protection barrier MFM/2-MCTB 404508
Use with MCTE6 & MCTE9 when used on arrangements 1,2,4,6,8,9,17,21
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Fuse Link adapters
Order reference
Type Short 6 digit
Fuse link adapter for CM-MT100 P94707-20 404160
Fuse link adapter for CM-MT400/630/800 P94707-30 404161
Copper Links
Order reference
Link rating Short 6 digit
63A Solid copper link P110153-10 402131
100A Solid copper link P110154-10 402132
200A Solid copper link P110155-10 402133
250A Solid copper link P110155-10 402133
400A Solid copper link P110156-10 402134
630A Solid copper link P110157-10 404017
800A Solid copper link P110157-10 404017
• Converts fuse switch to fuse
disconnector
Auxiliary Switches
CM-MT Order reference
Auxiliary type Rating Short 6 digit
Front wired, 4W 63A - 250A P94781-10 –
Front wired, 4W 400A - 800A P94782-10 404212
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MiniFORM
Basic arrangements
Non-extendable
MiniFORM Switchboards
Extendable
• For coupling to create composite switchboards
• Busbars factory fitted
• Couple extendable units using an interconnection kit (MFM/2-MED)
• Use one position for incomer (max 250A2)
BUSBARS BUSBARS
• Direct connect to busbars option
CABLES
• Incoming and outgoing options: Frame 1: 63A, 100A, 200A, 250A2
• For incomer greater than 250A use arrangement with Frame 2 CM-MT
CABLES 2 Maximum outgoer fuse rating 160A to discriminate with 250A incomer
Frame 2 arrangements
Extendable
CABLES CABLES
• For coupling to create composite switchboards where incomer and/or
outgoer required exceeds 250A
400A 400A
UNIT UNIT • Busbars factory fitted
• Couple extendable units using an interconnection kit (MFM/2-MED)
BUSBARS BUSBARS
• Frame 2 CM-MT arrangements for incomers / outgoers greater than
250A
• Incoming and outgoing options:
Frame 1: 63A, 100A, 200A, 250A1
Frame 2: 400A, 630A, 800A3
1 Maximum 1 x 250A fuse switch per 5 stack
3 Maximum outgoer fuse rating 560A to discriminate with 800A incomer
Fitting fuse switches View shown with CM switch door open and busbar shroud and cover
plate removed.
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Remove adjacent busbar end covers and replace with busbar chamber
Simple switchboards bracket and insulation barrier. Then fit 3 phase busbar links to provide
the electrical connection.
MiniFORM arrangements are mounted to a suitable wall via their own jig
drilled steel back sheet. Floor-standing MiniFORM are available via the
Licensed Assembler network, please contact the sales office.
MiniFORM Switchboards
CABLES
+ + + = CABLES
400A 400A
UNIT
Links Links
UNIT
Designer switchboards The MiniFORM arrangements are selected based upon the size of
incoming and outgoing Fuse Switches required, the space allowed for the
Requirement: Switchboard and the direction of the cables.
1 x 630A incomer
1 x 400A out Solution 2
Bottom incomer
1 x 250A out
Bottom out
2 x 200A out CABLES 63 63
CABLES
CABLES
CABLES CABLES
3 x 100A out 100 100
2 x 63A out
630 100 400 630 200
250 200
Solution 1
Top incomer
Bottom out
250 200
400
CABLES
CABLES
100 200
Solution 4
100 100 Bottom incomer
CABLES Top out
63 63 63 63
CABLES
CABLES
CABLES
100 100
250 200
Solution 3
Top incomer
Top out
250 200
400 630 630
CABLES
CABLES
100 200
100 100
63
CABLES CABLES CABLES
63
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CABLES
400A 630A
CABLES
UNIT UNIT
CABLES
MFM/2-ARR1 MFM/2-ARR2 MFM/2-ARR3 MFM/2-ARR4 MFM/2-ARR5 MFM/2-ARR6 MFM/2-ARR7 MFM/2-ARR8 MFM/2-ARR9 MFM/2-ARR10 MFM/2-ARR11
3
15 way MiniFORM panel
Incomer: Bottom
Outgoers: Bottom 3
25 way MiniFORM panel
An alternative configuration Incomer: Bottom
Outgoers: Top and bottom
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EXTENSION EXTENSION
HOUSING HOUSING
MiniFORM Switchboards
HOUSING HOUSING
400A 800A 800A
OR 630A UNIT UNIT
UNIT
EXTENSION EXTENSION
HOUSING HOUSING
MFM/2-ARR12 MFM/2-ARR13 MFM/2-ARR14 MFM/2-ARR15 MFM/2-ARR16 MFM/2-ARR17 MFM/2-ARR18 MFM/2-ARR19 MFM/2-ARR20 MFM/2-ARR21
Arrangement No.
MFM/2-ARR... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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3 l
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Arrangement dimensions
MFM/2-ARR3
MFM/2-ARR1 MFM/2-ARR2 MFM/2-ARR3 Side view MFM/2-ARR4
406
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL 375
OPTIONAL
CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING 457
CABLE EXTENSION
432
229
229
229
203
343
153
153
153
CABLES BUSBARS
771
740
949
918
949
918
949
918
949
918
Dimensions
CABLES
153
229
153
153
203
203
OPTIONAL
229
229
CABLE TRUNKING
229
229
203
153
153
375
BUSBARS
CABLES
400A BLANK
771
740
OR 630A HOUSING
949
918
949
918
949
918
949
918
UNIT 400A
OR 630A
UNIT
CABLES
BUSBARS BUSBARS
153
229
203
OPTIONAL
203
CABLE TRUNKING
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
CABLE EXTENSION CABLE EXTENSION
406
229
229
EXTENSION
153
375
HOUSING*
BLANK BUSBAR
CHAMBER BUSBARS
CABLES
BLANK
HOUSING 800A
UNIT
949
918
949
918
949
918
949
918
949
918
BLANK 800A
HOUSING UNIT
CABLES
BLANK BUSBAR
CHAMBER BUSBARS
153
229
203
229
EXTENSION
HOUSING*
EXTENSION * Extension housing supplied loose
OPTIONAL
CABLE TRUNKING HOUSING*
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MFM/2-ARR6 MFM/2-ARR7 MFM/2-ARR8 MFM/2-ARR9 MFM/2-ARR10
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING
CABLE EXTENSION CABLE EXTENSION CABLE EXTENSION
229
229
203
203
203
153
153
400A 630A
Dimensions
CABLES
UNIT UNIT
1650
1619
1650
1619
1650
1619
1650
1619
1650
1619
BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS
CABLES 400A
UNIT
CABLES CABLES
153
153
153
203
203
229
229
229
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
CABLE EXTENSION CABLE EXTENSION
CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING
406
OPTIONAL 375 OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING
229
229
229
229
EXTENSION
203
153
153
153
153
HOUSING*
CABLES
800A
UNIT
1650
1619
1650
1619
1650
1619
1650
1619
1650
1619
630A 800A
UNIT UNIT
CABLES CABLES
EXTENSION
153
153
203
203
203
229
229
HOUSING*
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
CABLE EXTENSION CABLE EXTENSION CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING
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