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The document provides detailed information about GE Power Controls' MiniFORM switchboards, including various arrangement modules, fuse switches, and accessories. It highlights the modular design, compliance with international standards, and the flexibility for custom configurations to meet modern installation requirements. The document also includes technical specifications, dimensions, and options for assembly, ensuring ease of installation and maintenance.
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Mini Form

The document provides detailed information about GE Power Controls' MiniFORM switchboards, including various arrangement modules, fuse switches, and accessories. It highlights the modular design, compliance with international standards, and the flexibility for custom configurations to meet modern installation requirements. The document also includes technical specifications, dimensions, and options for assembly, ensuring ease of installation and maintenance.
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GE Power Controls

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

3
MiniFORM Switchboards MiniFORM

Fuse reliability in compact modular format

• Switchboards in accordance • Fuse Switches in accordance


with BSEN 60439-1. with BSEN 60947-1.
The dependability and reliability of
fuses, proven quality that has stood • Manufactured in quality mild • CM-MT Fuse Switches give
the test of time and a modular steel 1.6mm for strength. high performance in compact
format that provides for hundreds of dimensions.
• Electro-statically applied epoxy
configurations - MiniFORM can truly
polyester powder coat paint • Removable fuse carriers offer
offer custom switchboards with off-
finish for high durability. safest conditions for replacing
the-shelf convenience.
fuses.
• Compact space saving design.
Manufactured in accordance with the
• Fuse carriers feature safety
latest British and International • From 2A - 560A for outgoing
interlock to prevent mis-
standards, the flexibility of the circuits.
insertion of wrong rating
MiniFORM arrangement modules • Incomer rating 63A - 800A. carrier.
allows virtually any combination of
• Modular ‘5 Stack’ • Fully shrouded contacts and
bottom or top entry for incomer and
Arrangements. terminals for protection against
outgoing circuits to satisfy the
demanding requirements of modern • Very flexible ‘Mix and Match’ accidental contact.
installations. When used in of arrangements to produce • Easy fit plug-in fuse switches
conjunction with world renowned the switchboard required. (63A - 250A) save installation
Red Spot Fuse Links the system • Any combination of incomers time.
offers superior fault level capability and outgoers arranged for • Red Spot Fuse Links give high
yet achieving discrimination is child’s bottom or top entry. performance 80kA Fault level
play.
• Easy uprating of circuits from capability.
Easy to install and easy to maintain, 63A to 100A, 200A or 250A if • Red Spot Fuse Links give
the MiniFORM system allows for required. reliable, predictable and
uprating of circuits or extension of
• Arrangements with busbars dependable performance.
the switchboard at a later date thus
protecting the investment by making extendable (site conditions • Discrimination easy to
the installation future proof. permitting). calculate for upstream and
Assembly of the Arrangements is a • All internal busbars and cable downstream devices.
simple operation or if you prefer connections are electroplated • Fuse Switches are heavy duty
GE Power Controls can offer a fully solid copper. quick make / break mechanism
assembled MiniFORM Switchboard with silver plated contacts.
• Option to assemble yourself or
through it’s licensed assembler
ready assembled through • Retractable operating handles.
network.
licensed assemblers.
Whatever the installation asks for...... • Operating handles can be
• All incoming and outgoing padlocked in the ‘OFF’ position.
MiniFORM has the answer!!
circuits cabled from the front.
• Safety interlocks prevent door
being opened when in ‘ON’
position.
• Provision for Castell interlock.

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What could be simpler?
Arrangements selected are just coupled together
to produce the required switchboard.

This switchboard comprises:

MiniFORM Switchboards
Arrangement 5 + Arrangement 10 + Arrangement 5*
63A, 100A, 200A and
250A rating in the
small frame 1 size

All cabling and


access to
Dedicated components from
cabling front of
compartments switchboard

Easy fit plug-in Fuse


Switches save time
(secured by 6 screws)

Removable fuse carriages


Uprating of circuits from offer high safety when
63A to 100A, 200A or replacing Fuse Links.
250A is therefore a simple
operation.
Ample cable termination
space (extension spreader
housing available for up to
400A, 630A and 800A 400mm2 cables).
rating in the larger
frame 2 size.

* plus required Fuse Switches and Fuse Links

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MiniFORM

MFM/2-ARR2

MFM/2-ARR1 MFM/2-ARR5 MFM/2-ARR6


Arrangement Modules

CABLES

CABLES

CABLES
MFM/2-ARR4

MFM/2-ARR3
BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS

CABLES

Order reference MFM/2-ARR1 MFM/2-ARR2 MFM/2-ARR3 MFM/2-ARR4 MFM/2-ARR5 MFM/2-ARR6


6 digit reference 404480 404496 404499 404500 404501 404502
Fuse switches included A 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100

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.

• For outgoing Fuse Switches see page 10


• For compatibility of Arrangements see page 17
• For accessories see page 12
• For technical information see page 14

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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

BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS

CABLES 400A 630A 400A 630A


UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT

CABLES CABLES CABLES CABLES CABLES

MFM/2-ARR7 MFM/2-ARR8 MFM/2-ARR9 MFM/2-ARR10 MFM/2-ARR11 MFM/2-ARR12-400 MFM/2-ARR12-630


404503 404504 404505 404481 404482 404483 404484
1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT400 1 x CM-MT630
1 x CM-MT400 1 x CM-MT630 1 x CM-MT400 1 x CM-MT630
5 5 (6C) 5 (6C) 5 (6C) 5 (6C) 1C 1C
Top Bottom (and topC) Bottom (and topC) Top (and bottomC) Top (and bottomC) BottomC BottomC
120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 400mm2 400mm2
Top Bottom Bottom Top Top
Direct to busbars 400A (via busbarsC) 630A (via busbarsC) 400A (via busbarsC) 630A (via busbarsC) 400A (via busbarsC) 630A (via busbarsC)
Bottom Top Top Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom
400mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2 120mm2
400mm2 400mm2 400mm2 400mm2 400mm2 400mm2
Bottom Top Top Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom
1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 949 949
457 457 457 457 457 457 457
406 406 406 406 406 406 406

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.

• For outgoing Fuse Switches see page 10


• For compatibility of Arrangements see page 17
• For accessories see page 12
• For technical information see page 14

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MiniFORM

MFM/2-ARR13-400 MFM/2-ARR13-630 MFM/2-ARR14-B MFM/2-ARR14-HK


Arrangement Modules

CABLES CABLES
BLANK BLANK
HOUSING HOUSING
(COVER) (HINGED DOOR)
400A 630A
UNIT UNIT MFM/2-ARR15-B MFM/2-ARR15-HK

BLANK BUSBAR BLANK BUSBAR


BUSBARS BUSBARS
CHAMBER CHAMBER

BLANK BLANK
HOUSING HOUSING
(COVER) (HINGED DOOR)

Order reference MFM/2-ARR13-400 MFM/2-ARR13-630 MFM/2-ARR14-B MFM/2-ARR14-HK MFM/2-ARR15-B MFM/2-ARR15-HK


6 digit reference 404485 404486 404487 404488 404489 404490
Fuse switches included A 1 x CM-MT400 1 x CM-MT630

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.

• For outgoing Fuse Switches see page 10


• For compatibility of Arrangements see page 17
• For accessories see page 12
• For technical information see page 14

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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

BLANK BUSBAR BLANK BUSBAR


BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS
CHAMBER CHAMBER

800A 800A
UNIT UNIT

CABLES CABLES

EXTENSION EXTENSION
HOUSING HOUSING

MFM/2-ARR16-B MFM/2-ARR16-HK MFM/2-ARR17 MFM/2-ARR18 MFM/2-ARR19 MFM/2-ARR20 MFM/2-ARR21


404491 404492 404493 404494 404495 404497 404498
1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT100 1 x CM-MT800 1 x CM-MT800 1 x CM-MT100
1 x CM-MT800 1 x CM-MT800
5 5 9 or 10
Bottom Top Bottom and top
120mm2 120mm2 120mm2
Top Top Top and / or bottom
800A 800A 800A 800A 250A or via busbars
Top Bottom Bottom Top Top or bottom
400mm2 400mm2 400mm2 400mm2 120mm2
400mm2
Top (included) Bottom (included) Bottom (included) Top (included)
949 949 1650 1650 949 949 1650
457 457 457 457 457 457 457
406 406 406 406 406 406 406

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.

• For outgoing Fuse Switches see page 10


• For compatibility of Arrangements see page 17
• For accessories see page 12
• For technical information see page 14

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MiniFORM

Fuse Switch Disconnectors


Order reference
Rating Short 6 digit
63A TP Fuse Switch CM-MT63 404200
100A TP Fuse Switch CM-MT100 404193
200A TP Fuse Switch CM-MT200 404195
250A TP Fuse Switch CM-MT250 404197
1 Supplied without fuse links
2 Only one 250A unit per 5 stack assembly

• In accordance with BSEN 60947-1


Fuse Switches

• All contacts and terminals shrouded


• Removeable fuse carriage provides for very safe fuse replacement
even with live switchboard
• Easy ‘plug-in’ fitting
• Heavy duty quick make/break mechanism
• Retractable operating handle
• Padlockable in ‘OFF’ position
• Safety interlock in ‘ON’ position

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 isolator/switch disconnector.

Fuse Switch / Fuse Link compatibility


Fuse type: Red Spot 400 Fuse type: Red Spot Standard
GTIA GTIS GTCP GTF GTKF GTM TIA TIS TCP TBC TC TF TKF TKM TM TTM TLM
Min Rating 2A 35A 35A 125A 250A 355A 2A 35A 32A 2A 80A 125A 250A 250A 335A 450A 670A
Max Rating 32A 63A 100A 200A 400A 32A 63A 100A 63A 100A 200A 315A 400A 630A 800A
Fuse Switch CM-MT63 l l l l
CM-MT100 s s l s s l
CM-MT200 l l l l
CM-MT250 l l l l l l
CM-MT400 n n l n n n n l l
CM-MT630 n n l n n n n l l l
CM-MT800 n n l n n n n l l l l

l Fuse type fits fuse switch without adaptor.


s Order Part No P94707-20 (fuse adaptor) when using this fuse type and fuse switch.
n Order Part No P94707-30 (fuse adaptor) when using this fuse type and fuse switch.

• For Arrangements see page 6


• For accessories see page 12
• For technical information see page 14

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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.

• For Arrangements see page 6


• For accessories see page 12
• For technical information see page 14

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MiniFORM

MiniFORM interconnection kit


Order reference
Short 6 digit
MiniFORM interconnection kit MFM/2-MED 404512
‘A’ bracket MFM/2-MESB 404513

• Complete kit of busbar links for connecting MiniFORM arrangements.


Switchboard accessories

• See table on page 17 for those arrangements requiring these


accessories.

Detachable neutral link assembly


Order reference
Short 6 digit
Detachable neutral link assembly MFM/2-MNL200 404514

• Enables quick disconnection of neutral, eg during testing.


• Mounted on common neutral bar if required, one per fuse switch.

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

• For Arrangements see page 6


• For technical information see page 14

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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

• See table on page 10 for fuse switch/fuse link combinations requiring

Fuse switch accessories


adapter.

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

• Auxiliary switch 4 Way (2NO+2NC)

• For Fuse Switches see page 10


• For Arrangements see page 6
• For technical information see page 14

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MiniFORM

The MiniFORM system comprises 21 basic building blocks (arrangements)


MiniFORM first timers which are suitable to accept a variety of fuse switches (type CM-MT) of
differing ratings.

Basic arrangements
Non-extendable
MiniFORM Switchboards

• For use as stand alone switchboard (1 x incomer, 4 x outgoers)


• Up to 5 CM-MT switches (frame 1)
• 63A, 100A, 200A, 250A1 options
• Supplied with 1 x 100A CM-MT fitted
• Fit HRC fuse links (rating as required) to use as Fuse Switch
• Fit solid copper links to use as an Isolator / Switch Disconnector
1 Maximum 1 x 250A fuse switch per 5 stack

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.

4 x M8 Posidriv screws to secure


CM switch to MiniFORM front plate

2 x M6 slotted screws to secure


the CM switch rear moulding to
the back-pack busbar moulding.

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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

BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS

Typical incomer Outgoing circuits Outgoing circuits Switches Complete switchboard

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

400 100 200

250 200
Solution 3
Top incomer
Top out
250 200
400 630 630
CABLES
CABLES

100 200

100 100

63
CABLES CABLES CABLES
63

Coupling arrangements together


Coupling holes Important
To gain access to the rear coupling holes the top and Do not remove all fuse switches. At least one fuse
bottom fuse switches (if fitted) require removal as switch must remain fitted in 5 stack arrangements.
follows: Earth continuity washers must be used. To ensure
• With the fuse switch in the OFF position, open the good earth connection between arrangement
door and push the operating handle upward modules.
against the interlock mechanism whilst pulling the Earthing arrangements
moving carriage out.
Each MiniFORM module is provided with at least 1 x
• Remove the 4 Posidriv screws on the front flange M10 internal earth stud. This allows each module to
of the unit. be separately earthed to a common external earth bar
• Release the 2 slot head screws located at each for those installations where in order to meet the
side of the rear switch moulding (requires long requirements of BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) Coupling holes
shaft screwdriver). regarding disconnection times a lower total earth
• Withdraw the fuse switch unit from the busbars loop impedance may be necessary.
and cable connections.
Replacement is the reverse of the above procedure.

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MiniFORM

Coupling of MiniFORM arrangements

CABLES

CABLES CABLES CABLES


MiniFORM Switchboards

400A 630A
CABLES
UNIT UNIT

BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS

CABLES 400A 630A


UNIT UNIT

CABLES CABLES CABLES

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

The DOs and DON’Ts of coupling MiniFORM arrangements

3 15 way MiniFORM panel


Incomer: Bottom
Outgoers: Top
6
This arrangement is not possible.

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

CABLES CABLES CABLES


BLANK BLANK

MiniFORM Switchboards
HOUSING HOUSING
400A 800A 800A
OR 630A UNIT UNIT
UNIT

BLANK BUSBAR BLANK BUSBAR


BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS
CHAMBER CHAMBER

400A 800A 800A


OR 630A UNIT UNIT
UNIT
BLANK
HOUSING

CABLES CABLES CABLES

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

The compatibility of MiniFORM arrangements

The following table indicates which arrangements can be coupled together.

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
Arrangement No. 1 l
2 l
3 l
4 n l l l l l l n l l l n l
5 n l l l l l l n l l l n l
6 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
7 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
8 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
9 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
10 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
11 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
12 n l l l l l l n l l l n l
13 n l l l l l l n l l l n l
14 l s
15 l l l l l l l l l l s l l l l
16 l l l l l l l l l s l l l l
17 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
18 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
19 n l l l l l l n l l l n l
20 n l l l l l l n l l l n l
21 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

s No accessories required when coupling these arrangements.


l Order Part No MED (interconnection kit) when coupling these arrangements.
n Order Part No P94707-30 (fuse adaptor) when using this fuse type and fuse switch.

• For coupling accessories see page 12

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MiniFORM

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

OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL


OPTIONAL
CABLE EXTENSION CABLE EXTENSION CABLE TRUNKING
CABLE TRUNKING

MFM/2-ARR5 MFM/2-ARR12 MFM/2-ARR12 MFM/2-ARR13 MFM/2-ARR14


Side view
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
CABLE TRUNKING CABLE TRUNKING
CABLE EXTENSION
406

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

MFM/2-ARR15 MFM/2-ARR16 MFM/2-ARR19 MFM/2-ARR19 MFM/2-ARR20


Side view
OPTIONAL
CABLE TRUNKING

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*

18 GE Power Controls
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

CABLES CABLES CABLES

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

MFM/2-ARR11 MFM/2-ARR11 MFM/2-ARR17 MFM/2-ARR18 MFM/2-ARR21


Side view

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

BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS BUSBARS

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

19
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GE Power Controls is the European arm of GE Industrial Systems, one of the
ten core businesses of the General Electric Company (USA), known inter-
nationally for its positive approach to its customers, its people and the world
we all live in.

GE Power Controls is a top class European supplier of low-voltage products


including wiring devices, residential and industrial electrical distribution
components, general purpose control products, enclosures and switchboards.
Most of the global demand for the company's products comes from OEMs,
wholesalers, installers and panel-board builders worldwide.

So, these are the facts, now the story behind them. GE Power Controls' name
is synonymous with technical expertise, quality of products and
services, and the broadness of its range. But this is not enough, in a
constantly changing and competitive environment we have to offer all this and
more. Over the next few years our product range will be dramatically
expanded and renewed .

The goal we have set for quality ensures no less than constant progress, as
part of GE's company-wide Six Sigma product and service excellence
initiative. This applies not only to our products and services but also to our
business conduct, where only the highest standards are good enough.
We believe that our most important asset is the trust our customers put in us.
We earn it by our continuing quest for improvement on every front and our
strong commitment to integrity and reliability.

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