MINISTACK
Fuse Switch Disconnector Units
Contents
Introduction 3
Range 3
Ordering details 5-6
Dimensions 7-21
Operation and Maintenance Procedure 22
Technical and Performance Data 23
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Ministacks
ALSTOM Industrial Products Division The fuse switch disconnectors are
is continually developing the Ministack defined as follows:
range of switches to provide for the
requirements of consulting engineers, CMS
contractors and switchboard builders. Standard types which have been
The latest range of Ministacks include: tested with the arc being initiated
on the load side terminals.
■ Uprated busbar (910A) for 100A
& 200A stacks, 2 to 10 high. CMSE
■ New style sandwiched copper Special types tested where the arc
cable connectors fitted to the rear was initiated within the fuse switch
moulding of 100A & 200A units. disconnectors and substantial 3-phase
■ 3&4 high 400A & 630A Ministacks. arcing currents were not interrupted CMS
by the fuse links for the full duration
■ NEW comprehensive range of
of test time nominated.
mixed stacks.
The Ministack now offers industry a Service Requirements and
clear choice in low voltage switchboard Temperature Rise Guidelines
design. This design suits Form 1 to (CL.6.1.1) – AS3947.1
Form 4 types of separation. With the Under normal service conditions as
addition of optional terminal shrouds defined in AS3947-1 (i.e. “The ambient
plus the necessary barriers provided air temperature does not exceed
by the switchboard builder, Form 4 +40°C and its average over a period
separation is achievable. of 24 hrs does not exceed +35°C”),
Fuse switch disconnector units are individual switch units in a stack are
available which have been successfully fully rated. Derating is however
tested, and meet the requirements of necessary when switch ratings exceed
the standard test as indicated by the assigned main busbar rating. CMSE
Clause EE3 in Appendix EE of AS3439.1
Load diversity to be taken into account.
or special test as specified in Clause
EE6 of Appendix EE. For reliable operation, regular main-
tenance is required. Refer page 22.
Range:
Main Busbar Incomer Direction
Switch Rating Amps Outgoing Terminal Connection Types Height of Stack Above Below Above & Below Busbar Rating Amps
100 & 200 Front Connected – Right Hand 2-10H Above Below Above & Below 910
Front Connected – Left Hand
Back Connected
400 & 630 Front Connected – Right Hand 2-4H Above Below Above & Below 1000
Front Connected – Left Hand
Back Connected
800 Front Connected – Right Hand 1&2H Above Below Above & Below 1000
Front Connected – Left Hand
Back Connected
Mixed Stacks Front Connected – Right Hand See page 4 Above Below Above or Below 1000/910
Front Connected – Left Hand
Back Connected
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New Mixed Stacks
Mixed Stacks are now available in standard configurations up to 9 high,
by combining 100A up to 800A switch disconnector CMS/CMSE units.
The following table lists the standard configurations available.
Mixed Stack Configuration
Large Switch Disconnector Small Switch Disconnector
400A, 630A or 800A 100A or 200A
or Future Space for 400A/630A or Future Space for 100A/200A
CMS/CMSE Unit CMS/CMSE Unit
Quantity per Stack Quantity per Stack
1 x 400A/630A or Future 400A/630A plus 1 up to 8 of above
1 x 800A plus 1 up to 6 of above
2 x 400A/630A or Future 400A/630A plus 1 up to 6 of above
3 x 400A/630A or Future 400A/630A plus 1 up to 3 of above
2 x 400A/630A or Future 400A/630A plus 1 x 800A
2 x 800A
Accessories
Key Interlocks: Castell, Lowe & Fletcher
Auxiliary Contacts: Up to 2 C/O contacts per switch
Terminal Shrouds: 2 part terminal shrouds to suit all switches
Notes
1. CMSE Appendix EE Ministacks supplied less in-fill panels,
refer data sheet page 11.
2. Doors supplied loose unpainted c/w accessories and fasteners
or switch doors are available fitted and painted.
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Ministack Quotation – Ordering Details
1. Draw switch layout in space
provided or attach drawings.
Note:
Space for Future units, write as
(FUT.1/200A) or (FUT.4/630A)
2. Show incomer positions of
EXAMPLE riser busbars, either above,
Above below or above and below.
100
200
200A
100
200
200A
400A
FUT.
1/200A
Below
2a. Show position of outgoing
EXAMPLE
terminals, front connected,
*
left hand, right hand or back
200A For extended
F/C RH connected as indicated:
B/C 100A/200A F/C
load terminals,
* add letter E, i.e.
F/C LH
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Ministack Quotation – Ordering Details (cont.)
3. Tick the required riser busbar short time withstand:
100A & 200A Ministacks 63kA for 1 sec
400A/630A/800A Ministacks 50kA for 3 sec
400A/630A/800A Ministacks 63kA for 1 sec
Mixed Stacks 100A to 800A 50kA for 3 sec
Mixed Stacks 100A to 800A 63kA for 1 sec
4. Tick the required switch type:
CMS (Standard)
CMSE (Appendix EE)
5. Tick the required door type:
Loose switch doors supplied unpainted
or
Switch doors painted and fitted
Colour – N42 Storm Grey – AS2700
6. Accessories:
Add the following codes to switches as detailed:
Dust-proofed CMS units DP
(CMSE IP54 as standard)
Key Interlocks:
■ Lowe & Fletcher L&F _*_
■ Castell C_*_
■ *Add symbol, e.g. L&FA
Auxiliary Switches:
■ Auxiliary contacts for 100A/200A switches AUX-C/O
Max. No. of contacts = 2
■ Auxiliary contacts for 400A/630A/800A AUX-C/O
Max. No. of contacts = 3
■ Add No. of contacts to Code, e.g. AUX2C/O
Terminal Shrouds (3 Phase Set):
■ 100A - 800A add Code TS
Typical example:
200A CMS, dust-proofed c/w 2 aux C/O contacts,
Code = 200A DP aux 2C/O TS
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Dimensions
100A/200A CMS Outline
SIDE VIEW
DETAIL A
MAXIMUM VERTICAL BUSBAR CAPACITY 910A
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW
FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
STANDARDS F/C TERMINALS OPTIONAL EXTENDED F/C TERMINALS
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Dimensions
400A/630A CMS Outline
PLAN VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
DETAIL A
MAXIMUM VERTICAL BUSBAR CAPACITY 1000A
SIDE VIEW
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Dimensions
100A/200A CMS Cutout & Mounting
FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
Dimensions
400A/630A CMS Cutout & Mounting
FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
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Dimensions
800A CMS Outline
DETAIL A
MAXIMUM VERTICAL BUSBAR CAPACITY 1000A
NOTE: Refer page 8 for dimensions
of outgoing terminals
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
Dimensions
800A CMS Cutout Details
FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
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Dimensions
Mixed 100A/200A/400A/630A CMS Outline
NOTES:
1. Refer pages 7 & 8 for dimensions of outgoing terminals
2. Also available with 100A/200A F/SW at the top and
400A/630A F/SW at bottom, refer to combination table below.
3. NOT SUPPLIED WITH CMSE APPENDIX EE STACKS.
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
DETAIL A
MAXIMUM VERTICAL BUSBAR CAPACITY 1000A
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Dimensions
Mixed 100A/200A/400A/630A CMS Cutout Details
FRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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Dimensions
Mixed 100A/200A/800A CMS Outline
NOTES:
1. Refer pages 7 & 8 for dimensions of outgoing terminals
2. Also available with 100A/200A F/SW at the top and 400A/630A/
800A F/SW at the bottom, refer to combination table below.
3. NOT SUPPLIED WITH CMSE APPENDIX EE STACKS
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
DETAIL A
MAXIMUM VERTICAL BUSBAR CAPACITY 1000A
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Dimensions
Mixed 100A/200A/800A CMS Cutout Details
FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
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Dimensions
Mixed 100A/200A/400A/630A/800A CMS Outline
NOTES:
1. Refer pages 7 & 8 for dimensions of outgoing terminals
2. Also available with 100A/200A F/SW at the top and 400A/630A/
800A F/SW at the bottom, refer to combination table below.
3. NOT SUPPLIED WITH CMSE APPENDIX EE STACKS
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
DETAIL A
MAXIMUM VERTICAL BUSBAR CAPACITY 1000A
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Dimensions
Mixed 100A/200A/400A/630A/800A CMS Cutout Details
FRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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Dimensions
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2H 800A CMS Outline & Cutout Details
FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
NOTES:
1. Refer page 8 for dimensions of outgoing terminals
2. Refer page 10 for side view details
3. Refer page 13 for dimesions of incoming terminals
Dimensions
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FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
NOTES:
1. Refer page 8 for dimensions of outgoing terminals
2. Refer page 10 for side view details
3. Refer page 13 for dimensions of incoming terminals
Mixed 400A/630A/800A CMS Outline & Cutout Details
Arcing Fault Containment Cubicle
Construction Guide for 100A/200A CMSE
PLAN VIEW DETAIL A
NOTES:
1. Refer page 7 for outline dimensions of fuseswitches
2. Use optional F/C extended terminals as required (L/H or R/H sides)
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
(COVERS REMOVED FOR CLARITY)
SECTION VIEW ‘A–A’ SECTION VIEW VENT FLAP DETAIL
(LEFTHAND CABLE ZONE) (RIGHTHAND CABLE ZONE)
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Arcing Fault Containment Cubicle
Construction Guide for 400A/630A/800A CMSE
NOTE: Refer pages 8 & 10 for outline
dimensions of fuseswitches
PLAN VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
(COVERS REMOVED FOR CLARITY)
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Arcing Fault Containment Cubicle
Construction Guide for 400A/630A/800A CMSE
SECTION VIEW ‘A–A’ SECTION VIEW ‘A–A’
(LEFTHAND CABLE ZONE) (RIGHTHAND CABLE ZONE)
DETAIL A
VENT FLAP DETAIL
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Operating & Maintenance
Operation Maintenance Suggested Specification
The following information details the It is recommended that a six monthly ■ All fuse switch stacks are to be rated
correct operating procedure for the inspection and test be made using the at either 50kA or 63kA and conform
standard equipment supplied on a following procedures: to the requirements of AS3439.1.
Ministack assembly. Note: If the equipment is operating Fuse switch disconnector units shall
in a dusty or corrosive atmosphere, be rated at 660V AC and 250V DC.
Fuse Switches
this inspection should be made more ■ All fuse switch stacks shall be
(a) Withdraw the sliding operating frequently and appropriate remedial provided with an integral fully
handle. action taken. shrouded riser busbar system,
(b) Move the handle upwards to the encapsulated within the DMC
‘ON’ position or downwards to Fuse Switches moulding of the fuse switch
the ‘OFF’ position. Operate the (a) Turn switch off. disconnector units. The line side
switch handle firmly to its full limit. connection from the switch to the
(b) Remove moving carrier from switch.
riser busbar system, shall be of a
Carrier Removal/Fuse Replacement (c) Visually check carrier contact blades plug in type.
for discolouration and arcing ■ All combination fuse switch units
damage, replace if excessive.
shall be fitted with ASTA20 certified
(d) Clean switch blades if necessary LV HRC fuse links.
and regrease. ■ Fuse switch stacks are to be
(e) Ensure all fuse connections are ALSTOM Ministacks or equivalents.
tight to following torque values : The fitted fuse links are to be GEC,
1/200A – 8-11 Nm EE or GE Red Spot or equivalents.
4/630/800A – 12-15 Nm ■ All future fuse switch disconnector
spaces shall be supplied to allow
fitting of future switch units at a later
date without supply interruptions.
Note: The application of grease should
To remove the fuse carrier, open only be made on the lead-in chamfer
the front door, withdraw operating of the blades. The amount used should
handle and apply sufficient upward not be excessive. Shell LGP1 or Darina
pressure to the operating handle R2 grease must be used. DO NOT
to release the interlock while at the use vaseline or petroleum jelly.
same time pulling the fuse carrier Transport
outwards in a horizontal direction.
DO NOT depress the door safety Switch must be transported in
interlock during this operation. ‘ON’ position.
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Technical & Performance Data
Description CMS100 CMSE100 CMS200 CMSE200 CMS400 CMSE400 CMS630 CMSE630 CMS800 CMSE800
Rated enclosed thermal current Ith 100A 100A 200A 200A 400A 400A 630A 630A 800A 800A
(fuse links fitted)
Degree of protection, front door & fascia (AS1939)
Standard IP42 IP54 IP42 IP54 IP42 IP54 IP42 IP54 IP31 IP52
Dustproofed IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 – –
Insulation voltage Ui 415V 415V 415V 415V 415V 415V 415V 415V 415V 415V
AC22 Ie @415v 100A 100A 200A 200A 400A 400A 630A 630A 800A 800A
AC23 Ie @415v 100A 100A 200A 200A 400A 400A 630A 630A 800A 800A
Actual test currents on AC23 @457V 0.35p.f.
Make current 800A 800A 1200A 1200A 3200A 3200A 3800A 3800A 4800A 4800A
Break current 800A 800A 1200A 1200A 3200A 3200A 3800A 3800A 4800A 4800A
Maximum fuse switch capacity
L.V fuse link fitted TCP100M200L TCP100M200L TF200M315L TF200M315L TM400M450L TM400M450L TTM630L TTM630L TLM800L TLM800L
Motor size – HP @ 415V 75 75 150 150 270 270 450 450 570 570
Motor size – kW @ 415V 55 55 110 110 200 200 335 335 425 425
Fused short circuit at 440V 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA
Max. peak through peak currents (fuse cut-off) 22kA 22kA 38kA 38kA 42kA 42kA 73kA 73kA 73kA 73kA
Standard fused short circuit current at 415V A .C. 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA
DC performance DC23 275V T/C 15 milliseconds 100A 100A 200A 200A 400A 400A 630A 630A 800A 800A
Busbar riser rating (enclosed) 910A 910A 910A 910A 1000A 1000A 1000A 1000A 1000A 1000A
Busbar riser system rated short time withstand current 63kA rms for 1 second,139 kA peak 50kA rms for 3 second,105 kA peak
TCA Test Report No 68409C TCA Test Report No 59340C
or
85kA rms for 1 second,187kA peak 63kA rms for 1 second,139 kA peak 63 kA rms for 1 second,
TCA Test Report No 68551C TCA Test Report No 64178C 139kA peak TCA
Test Report No 64177C
Internal arcing fault containment to AS1136-1-1988 50kA rms for 0.2 second, 50kA rms for 0.2 second,
Note: Tests performed relate to CMSE switched only TCA Test Report 68003 TCA Test Report 68009
63kA rms for 0.1 second, 63kA rms for 0.1 second,
TCA Test Report 68004 TCA Test Report 68010
Fuse Link Selection Fuse switch disconnector type CMS & CMSE
Rating A TIA2-32# TIS35-63# TB2-63 TBC2-63 TC80&100L TCP80&100L TF125,16&200# TKF250&315# TKM250&315L TM355&400# TTM450-630L TLM670-800L
100 C C
200 C C
400 B B B B
630 B B B B
800 B B B B
# Motor rated fuse links also available
TIA32M35-63L TIS63M80&100L TCP100,160&200L TF200M2&315L TKF315M355L TM400M450L
Fuse link fits direct B designates type B adaptor C designates type C adaptor
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