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Low voltage expert guides
of busbar distribution
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Contents
1. Busbar distribution system ............................................................
1.1 Performance criteria of a LV Busbar distribution .........................
1.2 Functions ..........................................................................................

- Level A : transmission and distribution with a small quantity of tap
points ........................................................................................................
- Level B : distribution with a large quantity of tap points ..................
- Level C : the final distribtution .........................................................
1.3 IEC 439.2 standards .........................................................................
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1.4 BBT protection ................................................................................. 10

- Overload protection ......................................................................... 10
- Short-circuit protection by circuit-breaker ........................................ 12
1.5 Busbar distribution coordination ................................................... 14
1.6 Summarizing busbar distribution characteristics ........................ 16
2. The Schneider busbar distribution System .................................. 17
2.1 Telemecanique BBT/MerlinGerin circuit-breaker coordination ... 20
- Protection of a transmission or distribution BBT downstream from
the Main Switchboard (MSB) ................................................................... 20
- Protection of a BBT by an NS400N limiting circuit-breaker ............ 21
2.2 Exclusive Features of the Schneider :
Enhanced bubar distribution coordination ................................... 23
- Application : enhanced BBT protection ........................................... 24
2.3 Final distribution .............................................................................. 25
2.4 Advantages of the Schneider System ...........................................
- BBT protection .................................................................................
- tap off boxes ....................................................................................
- Final distribution ..............................................................................
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2.5 Advantages and exclusive features of the Schneider System ....

- Comprehensive coordination choice guide tables ...........................
- standard performance circuit-breakers for all Isc < 70 kA ..............
- Optimization of the taap off box offer ..............................................
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2.6 Exclusive features and advantages of the Schneider System .... 28

- Sumarizing table .............................................................................. 28
3. Tables ................................................................................................ 29
In short
Busbar distribution
system
Design and production of a busbar distribution installation for
industrial and commercial buildings must meet 3 main
requirements: progressive upgradeability of the installation,
simplicity and dependability. Busbar distribution ensures
these requirements are fully met.
Three performance
criteria for a busbar
distribution installation:
upgradeability
simplicity
dependability
1.1 Performance criteria of a

LV Busbar distribution
1. Progressive upgradeability of the installation

Flexibility and Adaptability have become the key words in all commercial
and industrial activities which need to quickly adapt to the market in order to:
v meet their customers needs,
v cope with rapid changes and fluctuations in demand.
These performance criteria are expressed in terms of:
quantity of goods to be produced or of services to be provided....
v continually decreasing manufacturing lead time,
v quality: the level of quality of the products and associated services must be
equivalent whatever the decisive parameters (short lead time, large quantity to be
produced,...).
This implies permanent adaptation of production means as production rates are
stepped up after initial commissioning, and the process is completed by new
machines.
Busbar distribution, with its highly flexible design, fully covers these requirements.
2. Simplicity of the busbuar distribution

v easy to design: the study is feasible regardless of energy distribution and load
layout. Choice of equipment is predetermined and optimized.
v easy to install thanks to the factory-built concept.
3. Dependability
Dependable electrical distribution is optimized as a means of guaranteeing:
v safety of persons and equipment
v continuity of service (choice of grounding system, implementation of
discrimination techniques, breaking not required when making changes to the
installation....)
v reliability (reliable switchgear, factory-mounted subassemblies...)
v easy maintenance (simple, rapid modifications).
Dependability also guarantees an economic operating solution.
Busbar distribution fully meets these criteria.
To be
noticed
Busbar distribution
system
Distribution is divided up into

3 separate levels between the
transformer and the final
applications:
v level A: Transmission and
distribution with a small
quantity of tap points,
v level B: Distribution with a
large quantity of tap points
v level C: the final distribution
Busbar Trunking (BBT)
distribution fully covers the
requirements of each level by
providing:
v functions that are often
specific in nature;
v a high degree of operating
In large sites
Buildings in excess of 5 000 m2
The following diagrams represent standard installations which cover most cases
encountered in practice.
T transmission
MSB
Isc 30 to 80 kA
workwhop 1
T1 transmission supply
with a small
1000 to 5000 A
quantity of
tap points
workshop 2 supply
hall 2
supply
hall 1
supply
hall 3
supply
Isc 20 to 70 kA
Isc 20 to 50 kA
distribution
with a large
quantity of tap
points
i 400 A
i 800 A
bay 2
supply
bay 1
supply
100 to 250 A
Isc 10 to 40 kA
automation
enclosure
socket
enclosure
i 5 to
10 kA
i 40 A
i 40/
63 A
i 10 to 16 kA
Icc 10 to
15 kA
automation
lighting
enclosure
i 25 A
(40 A)
i 400 A
i 160 A
15 to 25 kA
i 400 A
20 to 70 kA
E 36283E
NB. right next to the machine or

built into the machine
manufacturing process moving tool

(maintenance, servicing)
use
lighting
large manufacturing process

industry
Systme de distribution
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In medium-sized and small sites
Buildings smaller than 5 000 m2
Level A
Transmission and
distribution
with a small
quantity of
tap points.
NB : does not concern
medium-sized
and small sites .
400 A
15 kA
10 to 15 kA
Level B
Distribution
with a large
quantity of
tap points.
100 to 250 A
warehouse
storage
i 5 kA
< 63 A
10 to 15 kA
Level C
Energy utilisation.
25 to 40 A
ID63 s
60 A
10 kA
30 mA
homogeneous load,
offices
final distribution
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purpose of building
lighting
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BBT in transmission and
quantity of tap points
high current ratings from
1000A to 5000 A
high short-circuit withstand
up to 150 kA
technological continuity
flexibility
BBT in Distribution with a
large quantity of tap points:
numerous tap off sockets
box positioning flexibility
safe, easy handling
Final distribution:
on-load opening
(emergency breaking)
local disconnection.
Busbar distribution
system
1.2 Functions
Level A: transmission and distribution
with a small quantity of tap points
Requirements
This level corresponds to Transformer/Main Switchboard (MSB) supply and
main distribution downstream from the Main Switchboard (MSB).
The requirements of this level as far as performance criteria are concerned
(see p. 3) are summarized in the table below:
Performance
criteria
Requirement
Upgradeability
**
Simplicity
***
Comments
modifications at this level of the
installation although rare are important;
new layouts do not affect main
distribution
Power is available at all points of the
installation as from the design stage.
Implementation simplified by the
factory-built BBT concept.
Dependability
continuity of service
safety
* : minor requirement
***
**
Distribution is entirely placed

downstream. Maintenance is performed
with power on.
Safety of persons must be guaranteed.
Maintenance is rare and is carried out
by qualified staff. A high degree of
reliability in the event of an electrical
fault is required.
** : average requirement
*** : major requirement
Busbar Trunking (BBT) with a small quantity of tap points for

transmission and distribution
The T0 busbar trunkings convey energy from the MV/LV transformer directly to the
Main Switchboard (MSB). The T1 busbar trunkings, downstream from the Main
Switchboard (MSB), convey and distribute energy to BBTs with a large quantity of
tap points which supply the various workshops. Use transmission and distribution
BBTs with a small quantity of tap points ensures a simple, suitable solution:
v the characteristics of the transmission BBTs authorize current ratings ranging from
1000 A to 5000 A and short-circuit withstand levels up to 150 kA.
v use of a flexible link to level B BBTs ensures technological continuity and flexibility
of the installation.
v BBTs have a small quantity of tap points, as the number of feeders to be supplied
(workshops, halls) is small.
v tap off boxes are of the power on fixed or withdrawable type.
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Level B: distribution with a large
Requirements
Two types of loads must be supplied downstream from the distribution BBTs:
v workshops and large machines (automation cubicle). In this case the short-circuit
and current levels may still be high (20 to 70 kA respectively and up to 800 A) (see
large sites on page 4).
v bays and small machines (switchboard, automation enclosure, lighting circuit...).
Short-circuit and power levels are lower, 10 to 40 kA respectively and up to 400 A.
Performance criteria are summarized in the table below
Performance
criteria
Requirement
Comments
Upgradeability
***
Major modifications are possible. The

tap off points (loads) evolve physically
and electrically, thus calling for:
distribution with high density tap off
sockets,
upgradeability without interrruption
of service continuity.
Simplicity
***
On design and installation.

It must be possible to place the tap off
boxes anywhere on the busbar trunking
whatever the Isc level.
***
Modifications are made without

breaking.
The tap off boxes can be connected
and disconnected with power on.
safety
***
Modifications made with power on

must be 100% safe:
direct contact protection
polarization for proper installation
of the tap off boxes
performances of the tap off box
equipped with its circuit-breaker
automatically compatible with the Isc
at the considered point.
Dependability
* : minor requirement ** : average requirement *** : major requirement
Busbar Trunking (BBT) with a large quantity
of tap points for distribution

BBT distribution meets the operators needs:
v a large quantity of tap off sockets.
v 100% safe connection of tap off boxes with power on.
v boxes can be placed anywhere on the BBT.
v easy, fully safe disassembling/reassembling/addition of tap off boxes.
v protection device placed near to the user, thereby ensuring easy handling.
Busbar Trunkings comply with the IEC 439-2 standard (see page 9) which
guarantees their quality and reliability whatever changes are made t
o the installation.
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Level C : the final distribution
Requirements
Downstream final distribution is often linked to the load. The performance criteria
requirements are:
Performance
criteria
Requirement
Upgradeability
***
**
Simplicity
Dependability
Comments
The BBT tap off boxes must be

standard. Protection devices must have
a wide setting range.
***
It is vital that protection of the load(s) in

the automation cubicle be fully
coordinated with the upstream
protection devices.
safety
***
Of persons and equipment.
* : minor requirement ** : average requirement *** : major requirement
The final distribution

It must meet a number of characteristics in order to ensure system performance, in
particular as concerns continuity of service and safety. On-load opening, necessary
for emergency breaking, and disconnection are requirements to be built into the
enclosure incoming switch. Moreover, the control and protection switchgear are
easily accessible to the user, thus making them easy to handle.
BBT
BBT
tap off
circuit-breaker
tap off
circuit-breaker
connecting
cable
connecting
cable
automation
cubicle
final distribution
enclosure
industrial
control
circuit-breaker
isolating
switch
E 39731E
E 36282E
isolating
switch
final distribution
circuit-breaker
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IEC 439-1 :
LV switchgear assemblies
IEC 439-2 :
second part : specific busbar
trunking rules.
General
Area of application:
busbar trunkings for power
and lighting distribution.
Factory quality :
Manufacturers guarantee
characterizing the product.
Product quality and
dependability guaranteed by a
series of factory tests.
Busbar distribution
system
1.3 IEC 439.2 standards
This standard concerns LV switchgear assemblies.
Busbar trunkings must comply with the rules
laid down in publications 439-1 and 2.
Dfinitions
Busbar trunking:
Switchgear type tested assembly in the form of a conductive network concerning,
in a duct, cableway or similar enclosure, busbars which are supported
by insulating materials.
This assembly can be made up of:
- busbar parts with or without tap off points,
- power supply, flexible links,
- branch busbar parts.
Electrical characteritics of the assemblies

The manufacturer must specify the mean values for the various phases:
R: mean ohmic resistance of the busbar trunking per meter
X: mean reactance of the busbar trunking per meter
Zf: impedance per meter of loop length, including the protection circuit (PE)
and the phase giving the highest impedance.
Indirect contact protection by automatic power supply breaking using
over current protection devices.
Construction arrangements
Busbar trunkings must be designed as type tested LV switchgear assemblies (TTA).
According to the manufacturers instructions, BBTs are designed to withstand
mechanical loads.
For safety reasons, an BBT equipped with tap off points must be designed
in such a way as to prevent incorrect connection of the tap off parts.
If three-phase ac is used, phase order must be constant throughout the BBT.
Temperature rise limits are defined on the enclosures and connection terminals.
Test specifications
Type tests are designed to check compliance with the specifications laid down for a
given BBT type.
Type tests are carried out on a copy of an BBT or on an BBT type produced using
the same or similar drawings.
Type tests consist of:
- checking temperature rise limits, dielectric properties, short-circuit withstand,
electrical continuity of the protection circuit, clearances and creepage distances,
mechanical operation, degree of protection, resistance, reactance and impedance,
and sturdiness of the construction.
The standard describes all the conditions and provisions of the tests laid down and,
if necessary, the results to be obtained.
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1.4 BBT protection
This must be provided in accordance with installation standards.
Overload protection
A 20% shift of the opening

currents results in a
minimum overcalibration of
10% of the busbar trunking
if fuse protection is used.
t(s)
The busbar trunking supplies loads: the total load current is lr.
Sizing characteristics for choice of BBT and overload protection are:
current rating lb = k1 x IT (k1 is the concentrationfactor)
rated busbar trunking current lnc > lb
permissible current as a function of temperature lz = f1 x lnc
(f1 is the temperature factor)
derating factor k2 linked to the type of switchgear:
- fuse
k2 = 1.1
- circuit-breaker
k2 = 1
1,25 to 1,6 In
For extension purposes, busbar trunking is normally protected for its rated current
lnc (or for their permissible current lz if the temperature factor f1 is applied).
E 39595E
In order to take account of busbar trunking thermal overload protection, the various
protection switchgear technologies and the maximum opening currents for
protection devices in overload conditions must be considered.
Calibration of thermal asymptotes
fuse
In
Iz = 1,1 In 1,45 Iz
Iz = Inc if fz = 1
times its rated curent (fuse ln)

v the circuit-breaker is calibrated to trip on overloads of between 1.05 and 1.3
(1.2 for circuit-breakers with electronic protection) times its setting current
(lr as a function of circuit-breaker ln).
Maximum opening current
v this current is set at most by the installation standards (IEC 364, NFC 15-100,...)
to 1.45 times the current permissible to the busbar trunking.
1,05 to 1,3 In
t(s)
v the distribution fuse is calibrated to trip on overloads of between 1.25 and 1.6
Example for a current lb = 400 A in an ambient temperature of 35C:

v Fuse protection:
lnc = lb x f1 x k2 = 400 x 1 x 1.1 = 440 A
The busbar trunking chosen is KSA50 (lnc = 500 A)
1000
v Circuit-breaker protection:
E 39594E
lnc = lb x f1 x k2 = 400 x 1 x 1 = 440 A

The busbar trunking chosen is KSA40 (lnc = 400 A)
In
Iz = In 1,45 Iz
circuit-breaker
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Setting circuit-breakers
equipped with electronic
trip units:
thermal protection lr
adjustable from 0.4 ln to ln
short-circuit protection from
2 lr to 10 lr
increased flexibility and
upgradeability.
Fineness of the thermal setting
v the fuse is given a fixed rating. Current changes in the device to be protected
require fuse replacement.
The difference between 2 fuse ratings is approximately 25%. Standard ratings
are given according to the series of characteristic numbers of the Renard series.
For example: 40 - 50 - 63 - 80 - 100 - 125 - 160 - 200 - etc.
v the circuit-breaker offers a setting fineness of:
- 5% for circuit-breakers equipped with conventional thermal-magnetic trip units,
- 3% for circuit-breakers equipped with electronic trip units.
For example: a circuit-breaker with a nominal rating of 100 A can easily be set to
values of lr = 100A, 95A, 90A, 85A, 80A.
For example: a circuit-breaker with a nominal rating of 100 A set at 90 A will be used
to protect a KSA10 busbar trunking (lnc = 100 A) which is used for an ambient
temperature of 50C (see table of maximum permissible temperatures
as a function of operating temperature).
Extensive setting range of circuit-breakers equipped with

electronic trip units
Circuit-breakers equipped with electronic trip units or setting dynamics in:
v thermal protection lr adjustable from 0.4 ln to ln
v short-circuit protection from 2 lr to 10 lr
For example: a 250 A circuit-breaker (NS250N equipped with an STR22SE)
can easily be set in:
v thermal protection of 100 to 250 A
v short-circuit protection of 200 to 2500 A
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Ir
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Im
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x In
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x Io
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x Ir
E 39749E
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If operating conditions are
different from rated conditions
of use, the circuit-breaker
offers enhanced optimization
of busbar trunking protection.
(e.g. operation at high
ambient temperatures of
45/50C).
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Exemple of setting possibilities
This ensures a high degree of flexibility with respect to:

modifications (flexibility), extensions (upgradeability): protection devices are
easily adapted to the application requiring protection and to the grounding
system used (protection of persons and equipment),
maintenance: use of this type of device considerably reduces
maintenance component stocks.
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In short
BBT sizing is determined
by 3 types of
characteristics:
the maximum peak
current, peak l
the maximum short-term
rms current, lcw
the thermal stress
(in A2s).
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Short-circuit protection by circuitbreaker
Inherent BBT characteristiques

BBT short-circuit sizing is determined by the following characteristics:
the maximum peak current, peak l:
This characteristic expresses the instantaneous electrodynamic withstand limits of
the busbar trunking. Peak current value is often the most restrictive instantaneous
characteristic for the protection device.
maximum short-term rms current lcw:
This characteristic expresses the permissible temperature rise limit of conductors for
a given period of time (0.1 to 1 s).
the thermal stress in A2s:
This characteristic expresses the instantaneous thermal stress withstand of the BBT.
Normally, if the short-circuit generates fault conditions that are compatible with the
first two characteristics, this constraint is naturally satisfied .
The assumed short-circuit current to be considered for BBT protection is the one
found at supply box level.
Circuit-breaker characteristics
circuit-breaker
Isc at point A
E 36854E
Circuit-breaker D must meet the requirements of product construction standards

(IEC 947-2,...) and installation standards (IEC 364 or relevant country standards), i.e.
its breaking capacity lcu* must be greater than short-circuit current Isc at the point
where it is installed.
*installation standard IEC 364 and the construction standards specify that the breaking capacity
of a circuit-breaker is:
v the ultimate breaking capacity, lcu, if it is not coordinated with an upstream protection device
v the breaking capacity enhanced by cascading, if there is coordination with the upstream
protection device.
BBT
Applications
Directly protected BBT
Two cases must be considered :
v directely protected busbar trunking

circuit-breaker lcu > assumed Isc at point A
circuit-breaker
BBT peak l > asymmetrical assumed or limited Isc at point A

BBT thermal withstand in lcw > thermal stress passing through the BBT
'A
v busbar trunking protected downstream from a cable

cable
circuit-breaker lcu > assumed Isc at point A

BBT peak l > asymmetrical assumed or limited Isc at point B
BBT thermal withstand in lcw > thermal stress passing through the BBT
B
E 36855E
BBT
BBT protected downstream

from a cable
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Circuit-breaker/busbar trunking coordination
This coordination depends on the type of circuit-breaker protecting the busbar

trunking.
Non-limiting or time-delayed circuit-breaker

I1
busbar trunking
Icw (u T)
T = 1s
busbar trunking
peak I
asymm
Isc
Isc
E 38884E
Non-limiting or time-delayed circuit-breaker

These are non-limiting (instantaneous or time-delayed) circuit-breakers and timedelayed limiting circuit-breakers, mainly of the air power (> 800 A) type.
The busbar trunking must be able to withstand the fault peak current to which it may
be submitted as well as thermal withstand during any time delay:
v the permissible peak current, peak l, of the BBT must be greater than the peak
value of the assumed asymmetrical short-circuit current, asymm. Isc, at point A.
The value of the asymmetrical short-circuit current is obtained from the value of the
symmetrical short-circuit current, Isc, multiplied by a standardized asymmetry factor
(k).
The first value of the 1st short-circuit asymmetry peak in the transient state is the
one that is taken into account.
Standardized table for calculating the asymmetrical short-circuit
current value of the 1st peak as a function

of rms Isc
Ipeak (kA)
250
Isc : assumed symmetrical short-circuit

kA (rms value)
assymetric factor
k
4,5 I 6
6 < I 10
10 < I 20
20 < I 50
50 < I
1,5
1,7
2,0
2,1
2,2
For example: for a circuit with a assumed short-circuit current of 50 kA rms, the first
peak reaches 105 kA (50 kA x 2.1): see figure opposite.
200
v the short-term short-circuit current, lcw, of the BBT, must be greater than the
150
current flowing through the installation for the duration of the short-circuit Isc
(duration T - total breaking time - including the time delay if any -).
For example: a KTA16 BBT has an lcw characteristic of 60 kA for T = 1 second, i.e. a
thermal stress withstand expressed in A2s equal to 3.6x109 A2s.
E 38885E
105 kA
100
50
rms Isc
0
4,5
10
20
50
100
If one of these relationships is not verified, a suitable higher rating must be chosen
for the BBT.
transient and steady states of a short-term short-circuit
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limiting circuit-breaker
This mainly concerns protection of BBTs by moulded case type circuit-breakers
(< 1250 A).
In this case it is ensured that the BBT withstands the peak current limited
by the protection device and the corresponding thermal stress.
v the current limited (peak l) by the circuit-breaker is < the peak current permissible
to the BBT.
v the thermal stress limited by the circuit-breaker is < the thermal stress permissible
to the BBT.
Checking BBT withstand in peak l
Ipeak (kA)
non-limiting
peak current
Isc
Ipeak
maximum current
permissible to the
busbar trunking
IL
current limitation
curve
E 38881E
peak current
limited in the
busbar trunking
Icc
assumed short-circuit
current
Checking BBt withstand in A2s

A2s
thermal stress
permissible to the
busbar
thermal stress
limitation curve
E 38882E
thermal stress
limited in the
busbar trunking
assumed short-circuit
current
If either of these conditions is not met, oversizing of the BBT will be required.
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BBT protection summarizing table
Network characteristics
Isc
Circuit-breaker characteristics / Short-circuit constraints
Icu Isc at point A
BBT characteristics / Short-circuit constraints (1)
peak l
Icw for T (3)
A2s
BBT withstand
permissible
instantaneous
at peak current
short-term current
thermal withstand
k
kA rms x f(T)
kA2s
peak l Isc x k (2)
Icw Icc
time-delayed non-limiting
circuit-breaker
limiting breaker-circuit
(1)
peak l IL limited
by the circuit-breaker
kA 2s (BBT) kA 2s limited
by the circuit-breaker
characteristics that are not applicable or that are naturally verified

the Isc of the network under consideration is that at the BBT connection point (at point A)
asymmetry factor (see page 13)

(2)
T: total breaking time including any time delays.
circuit-breaker
'A
circuit-breaker
cable
Isc at point A
E 36855E
E 36854E
BBT
BBT
the busbar trunking short-circuit protection level can be either total or partial:
v total protection: the busbar trunking is protected up to the ultimate breaking
capacity of the circuit-breaker
v partial protection: the busbar trunking is protected up to a high short-circuit
current level (e.g. 55 kA) but less than circuit-breaker ultimate breaking capacity
(lcu) (e.g. lcu = 70 kA).
Ipeak ()
Ipeak ()
total protection
total protection
BBT 1
BBT 1
partial
protection
partial
protection
BBT 2
BBT 2
E 39593E
E 39592E
circuit-breaker
curve
I (12 kA) Icu (25 kA)

BBT2
protection
limit
Non-limiting circuit-breaker
Isc
limiting
circuit-breaker
curve
I (25 kA)
BBT2
protection
limit
Icu Isc
(150 kA)
Limiting circuit-breaker
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Protection device
coordination:
System performance is
guaranteed by
standardization of circuitbreaker protection and BBT
busbar distribution.
The performance of a busbar
distribution system depends
on the specific characteristics
of each of its component
parts.
This performance will be
optimized by providing proper
coordination, obtained by a
system type design.
1.5 Busbar distribution

coordination
Continuity ofservice and discrimination
The previous chapters dealt with BBT overload and short-circuit protection.
An installation is always made up of a number of distribution levels.
Continuity of service must be guaranteed by ascending coordination
of protection devices from the load to the source. This coordination relies
on discrimination techniques.
Discrimination of protection devices consists of coordinating automatic
protection devices so that a fault occurring at any point of the network
is eliminated by the circuit-breaker immediately upstream from it and
by this circuit-breaker alone.
The performance of an electrical distribution system is guaranteed by
standardization of circuit-breaker protection and BBT busbar distribution.
1.6 Summarizing busbar

distribution characteristics
The performance criteria of a distributed electrical distribution installation
in industrial and commercial buildings call for functions whose characteristics
are summarized in the table below.
Criteria
relevant functions
upgradeability
simplicity
numerous tap off points

easy study and installation
easy site modification
discrimination of protection devices
modification with power on
protection device easily reset
controlled fault parameters (1)
on-load braeking and disconnection
safety
Level A
Level B
transmission and Distribution
distribution with with a large
a small quantity quantity of
of tap points
tap points
v
v
v
vital maximum performance

v normal performance
(1) System global control

- Circuit-breaker protection device coordination
- Inherent BBT performance
- Protection of persons and equipment
- Compliance with standards
- etc...
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Level C
final
distribution
v
v
The Schneider busbar

distribution System
Busbar distribution fully satisfies requirements for
upgradeability, simplicity, continuity of service and safety.
Schneider recommends a System type approach to perform the above functions.
These solutions are based on a Telemecanique BBT busbar distribution system,

protected by Merlin Gerin circuit-breakers, and provide:
simplicity of choice
homogeneity of solutions
rationalization of components
a manufacturers guarantee of System coordination
The two block diagrams on the following pages give some examples of the
Schneider circuit-breaker protected busbar distribution System.
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The Schneider busbar
distribution System
In large sites
Buildings in excess of 5 000 m2
KT20
1600A
55kA
400A
45kA
400A
40kA
160A
30kA
push
to
trip
push
to
trip
35kA
10kA
a
a
E 40139E
25A
15 kA
KSA40
Level A
KT20
.4
.2
.1
push
to
trip
KSA16
level B
push
push
to
trip
KBB
.4
.2
.1
Example of an industrial site
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Level C
Systme Schneider
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In medium-sized and small sites
Buildings smaller than 5 000 m2
400A
15kA
160A
10kA
,,,
,,,
,,,,
,,,,
push
to
trip
63A
8kA
E 40140E
25A
5kA
KSA16
push
to
trip
Level B
,
,
,
,,
,,
KNA63
Mg
multi
DPN
C40
N 1
230Va
4500
3
20750
T
OFF
KBA
Level C
Example of a supermarket
E 38790E
OFF
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To be
noticed
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2.1 Telemecanique BBT/Merlin Gerin
circuit-breaker coordination
In order to simplify choice,

Schneider presents the
results of each Merlin Gerin
circuit-breaker/Telemecanique
BBT combination directly in
table form (see page 30
onwards).
The approach used in the study examined earlier, applied to Merlin Gerin and
Telemecanique products, enhances the Schneider System.
Protection of a transmission or distribution BBT

downstream from the Main Switchboard (MSB)
The diagram opposite shows a T1 transmission BBT and a KT-16 distribution BBT
(1600 A) protected by a Masterpact M16 circuit-breaker with a 0.5 s time delay.
at point A, at the supply end of the KT-16 distribution BBT, the Isc is 55 kA.
Isc = 55 kA
A
MSB
The conditions laid down on page 15 are carefully verified:

for the Masterpact Isc (65 kA) > Isc (55 kW) at point A of the installation
for the busbar trunking
v the withstand current lcw (66 kA) for 1 s is greater than the short-circuit
current Isc (55 kA) for T = 0.5 s
v the peak withstand, peak l (130 kA) of the busbar trunking is greater than
E 36856E
the maximum asymmetrical peak current.
The following table lists the various constraints and characteristics of the circuitbreaker and busbar trunking.
Isc = 55 kA
MSB
A
E 39591E
transmission
BBT
non-limiting circuit-breaker
distribution
BBT
Network characteristics at point A

Isc = 55 kA in A
Circuit-breaker characteristics / short-circuit constraints
Icu = 65 kA 55 kA at point A
BTT characteristics / short-circuit constraints
peak l = 130 kA
Icw = 66 kA for 1s
A2 s
BBT withstand
permissible short-term
instantaneous
at peak current
current
thermal withstand
k
kA rms x f(1s)
kA2s
130 kA 55 kA x 2,2 66 kA 55 kA
for 1s
naturally verified characteristics
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Protection of an BBT by an NS400N
Limiting capacity
The circuit-breakers in the Compact NS range are limiting circuit-breakers
with a high limiting capacity.
A circuit-breakers limiting capacity expresses its ability only to let a limited
current IL lower than the assumed Isc asymmetrical peak short-circuit current,
through on a short-circuit.
The consequence is a considerable reduction in electrodynamic and thermal
stresses in the installation requiring protection.
NS400N
Applying limiting capacity to BBT protection
assumed Isc
at "B" 40 kA
KSA40
E 36857E
assumed Isc
at "A" 45 kA
This fault current limitation means that BBT protection level is extremely high.
With present-day circuit-breakers (Compact NS type), a 10% limitation
(IL /asymmetrical Isc) reduces to less than 1% the fault current flowing through
the installation.
The diagram opposite shows protection of the KSA40 distribution busbar trunking
by an NS400N limiting circuit-breaker. In this diagram:
the Isc is 45 kA at point A
A study of the various limitation curves shows that:
in B, the limited Isc is only 26 kA (instead of nearly 84 kA without limitation)
the energy limited in A2s is far lower than BBT withstand.
Protection of an BBT by an NS400N limiting circuit-breaker
kA peak
48 k
E 38936E
26 k
40 kA
Isc
a. current limitation NS
A2s
354 x 106
E 38937E
1,6 x 106
40 kA
Isc
b. energy limitation NS
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The following table lists the various constraints and characteristics of the circuitbreaker and BBT.
Network characteristics
Isc = 45 kA at point A
Isc = 40 kA at point B
Circuit-breaker characteristics / Short-circuit constraints
Icu = 45 kA 45 kA at point A
BBT characteristics / Short-circuit constraints (at point B)
peak l = 48 k
Icw for Ts
A2s = 354 x 106 A2s
BBT withstand
permissible short-term
instantaneous
at peak current
current
thermical withstand
k
kA rms
kA2s
48 k IL = 28 k
354 x 106 1,6 x 106 A2s
unapplicable characteristics
This table shows that the limitation performance of the Compact NS is vital to reduce
the stresses to which the busbar trunkings are subjected and in particular the
thermal stress.
The exceptional limitation of the peak current means that monitoring of the BBT
thermal stress criterion can be ignored (limited I2t << BBT withstand I 2t).
The following limitation curves immediately show the coordination characteristics.
106 x A2s
KSA63 (630 A)
1100
KSA40 (400 A)
Ipeak
k
354
KSA25 (250 A)
100
KSA63
67,5
49,2
NS630
NS400
KSA40
KSA16 (160 A)
20,2
KSA25
28
NS160
KSA16
E 38938E
L
13,6
6,8
H
KSA10
N
25
limited and canalis
NS100
70100 150
Isc
E 38939E
22
KSA10 (100 A)
NS250
H L NS630
NS400
H L
0,55
N
NS250
NS160
L NS100
Isc
limited A2s and canalis
These diagrams show that protection is provided in excess of the maximum Isc
encountered on installations.
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sjort
Im
Enhanced coordination has
many advantages:
Exclusive features of the
Schneider System
possibility of installing
circuit-breakers with standard
breaking capacity (anywhere
on the tap off BBT) downstream
from an BBT protected
by a Compact NS.
standard guarantee of total
distribution discrimination.
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2.2 Exclusive Features of the Schneider
System: Enhanced busbar distribution
coordination
Coordination between a Compact NS circuit-breaker (D1 placed upstream)
and a downstream circuit-breaker (D2) from the Merlin Gerin ranges protecting
an BBT, enhances the Isc withstand performance of this BBT.
Enhancement depends on the limitation performances and breaking technique
of the Merlin Gerin circuit-breakers.
Reminder: coordination between 2 protection devices

When 2 circuit-breakers are installed in series in an electrical installation,
their behavior when a short-circuit occurs downstream is referred to by the
term coordination (see diagram opposite).
This term covers 2 notions:
discrimination: only the circuit-breaker placed immediately upstream from the
fault eliminates the fault
cascading: the upstream circuit-breaker uses its limiting capacity to help the
downstream circuit-breaker eliminate the fault on breaking.
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D1
Coordination
Thus, according to the level of short-circuit to be eliminated, D1 and D2 may be:

discriminating: only D2 will eliminate downstream faults
cascading: D1 will help D2 eliminate short-circuits. In this case D2s short-circuit
capacity will be enhanced.
D2
Implementation of a D1 upstream circuit-breaker of the Compact NS type

coordinated with a D2 downstream circuit-breaker from a Merlin Gerin range,
simultaneously enhances:
breaking capacity by cascading of circuit-breaker D2,
as well as the discrimination level up to the enhanced breaking capacity of the
combination.
Coordination is defined and recognised by the switchgear standards (IEC 947) and
installation standards (IEC 364 or relevant country standards), and is guaranteed
by manufacturing tests or calculations.
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Application: enhanced BBT protection
D1
This cascading technique also considerably enhances BBT withstand characteristics

with respect to the assumed short-circuit current.
In the diagram opposite the KSA40 busbar trunking is protected by the NS 400 N
circuit-breaker (D1). A KSA16 tap off protected by an NS160N (D2) circuit-breaker is
placed on this busbar trunking.
NS400N
without coordination, the very high limiting capacity of the NS160N alone already
protects the KSA16 up to its ultimate breaking capacity Icu, i.e. 35 kA.
KSA40
E 36972E
D2
NS160N
KSA16
however coordination performance is enhanced as a result of enhanced

coordination with the upstream NS400N:
v enhanced breaking capacity of the NS160N which rises to 45 kA,
v enhanced discrimination: due to the techniques developed in the NS type
ranges, discrimination is total between the 2 protection devices, in other words up to
the enhanced breaking capacity of D2, i.e. 45 kA.
v enhanced busbar trunking withstand: tested coordination of Canalis KSA16 is
enhanced up to the enhanced Isc of the NS160N, i.e. 45 kA.
This exclusive Schneider System feature increases:
reliability, thanks to the high limitation of short-circuit current thermal and
electrodynamic stresses
continuity of electrical distribution service thanks to the increased
discrimination level.
45 kA
Enhanced protection of a KSA-16 BBT by an NS160N

circuit-breaker coordinated with an NS400N circuit-breaker.
The following table lists the various constraints and characteristics

of the circuit-breaker and BBT in coordination.
BBT protection
Canalis
KSA 16
protection limit
KSA16
descrimination limit
KSA16 characteristic
peak l = 22 k
A2 s = 20,2 106
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protected by
limiting D2
NS 160 N Icu = 35 kA
Icc = 35 kA
up to max. Isc = 35 kA
according to upstream
protection
Maximum stresses
on BBT if a
short-circuit occurs
Isc = 35 kA
IL = 19 k
A2s = 0,52 10 6
BBT protection
in coordination
protected by limiting D2
NS 160 N Icu = 35 kA
coordinated upstream
with D1
NS400 N Icu = 45 kA
Icc = 45 kA
up to max. Isc = 45 kA
guaranteed
Isc = 45 kA
I L = 20 k
A2s = 0,6 106
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2.3 Final distribution
The following diagrams optimize all the functions required for all industrial and
commercial building applications.
Protection:
v switchboard overcurrent protection is provided by the protection circuit-breaker
(DD) installed in the tap off box.
v feeder protection is provided by the circuit-breakers (DCI) installed at each feeder.
Continuity of service is optimum at feeder level:
v thanks to enhanced total discrimination between the protection devices
v thanks to easy access and resetting of the protection devices.
Maintenance: the switchboard incoming switch (IS) guarantees disconnection and
thus safety for maintenance, servicing and upgrading of the installation.
On-load opening: this function is performed by a switch. The incoming switch
places the installation out of operation should a problem arise, either by manual
control or automatically using an emergency punch button. This safety function
requires a high degree of reliability should a fault occur on the electrical installation.
Canalis
Canalis
tap off
circuit-breaker
tap off
circuit-breaker
DD
connecting
cable
connecting
cable
automation
cubicle
final distribution
enclosure
isolating
switch
IS
Industrial
DCI
control
circuit-breaker
E 41500E
E 39735E
isolating
switch
final distribution
circuit-breaker
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2.4 Advantages of the Schneider System
BBT protection
E42 563E
Merlin Gerin circuit-breakers offer:

overload and short-circuit protection,
an extensive setting range and thus protection device standardization,
coordination between the protection devices and the Telemecanique Canalis
BBTs:
v total discrimination:
1 to 6300 A between all Merlin Gerin circuit-breakers
v cascading:
- enhancement of low and medium power BBT short-circuit protection devices, thus
meeting all the short-circuit levels encountered.
- tap off protection using standard circuit-breakers regardless of where the tap off
box is placed on the Canalis BBT.
use of standard circuit-breakers simplifies the study process, while ensuring a high
degree of dependability.
quick, easy fault tracking.
simple reclosing ( resetting ) once the fault has been eliminated by the operator.
Canalis KSA busbar trunking
E42563E - 2
Tap off boxes

The Schneider System Canalis tap off boxes satisfy operators needs in terms of:
installation upgradeability without production downtimes
safety.
The tap off boxes:
v can be connected and disconnected with power on without risk to the operator
v are designed for installation at one-meter intervals on the distribution BBTs.
Tap off box
Final distribution
52125E
Automation enclosure
Prisma enclosure
automation cubicle
Switch
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The Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique protection switchgear optimizes switchboard

functions.
Coordination of upstream protection devices is provided and guaranteed by
Schneider:
v for distribution applications between Merlin Gerin Compact/Compact NS circuitbreakers and Compact NS/Multi 9 circuit-breakers.
v for industrial control applications between Merlin Gerin circuit-breakers and
Telemecanique industrial control circuit-breakers (motor circuit-breaker, Integral,...).
The coordination tables for the Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique protection circuitbreakers are available in the relevant product catalogs.
The Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique switches comply with the IEC 947-3
standard, and are designed to ensure AC23 on-load breaking and disconnection.
Their protection is guaranteed by coordination with the upstream Merlin Gerin circuitbreakers.
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2.5 Advantages and exclusive features
of the Schneider System
Total coordination of the Schneider System guarantees and enhances safety
of persons and equipment, continuity of service and installation upgradeability
and simplicity.
Total coordination is materialized by:
comprehensive coordination choice guide tables

Schneider proposes coordination tables for a busbar distribution system
from 1 to 5000 A:
v Merlin Gerin circuit-breakers: Multi 9, Compact, Compact CM, Masterpact
from 1 to 6300A.
v Telemecanique BBT: lighting BBT, low, medium and high power distribution BBT.
Whatever the installations short-circuit current, 2 table types directly supply
the appropriate BBTs and circuit-breakers:
v one to ensure coordination
v the other to ensure cascading and enhanced discrimination.
standard performance circuit-breakers for all Isc < 70 kA

The BBT tap off boxes are equipped with standard Compact NS circuit-breakers
and can be installed at any point of the BBT.
optimization of the tap off box offer

The extensive setting ranges of the circuit-breakers equipped with electronic
trip units.
in thermal protection, Ir is adjustable from 0.4 to In,
in short-circuit protection, Im is adjustable from 2 to 10 Ir,
allow optimization of the tap off box stocks required for maintenance and extension
purposes.
This feature helps enhance the natural flexibility and upgradeability of the BBTs.
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2.6 Exclusive features and advantages

of the Schneider System
summarizing table
Level A
transmission and
Criteria
Relevant functions
upgradeabilityone tap off connection every meter
extensive setting range of protection devices
easy installation
standard performance circuit-breakers
for all Isc 70 kA
simplicity
CB
BBT
comprehensive coordination choice

guide table
BBT,CB
optimization of the tap off box offer
continuty
of
service
safety of
easy, rapid BBT installation

easy installation modification
extensive protection enclosure range
total discrimination of BBT protection devices
Level B
distribution with
a large quantity
of tap points
BBT
CB
BBT
Level C
final distribution
CB
CB
BBT,CB
BBT,CB
CB
CB
BBT
BBT
BBT
BBT, CB
BBT
BBT
BBT
BBT, CB
BBT
CB
BBT
CB
CB
BBT, CB
BBT, CB
CB
CB
CB
BBT
CB
CB
BBT
CB
CB
total discrimination of protection devices for all

Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique
circuit-breaker ranges (1)
CB
modification without production downtimes

easily resettable protection device
system coordinated from 40 to 5000 A cascading
and total coordination of protection devices
persons and on)load breaking and disconnected coordinated

with upstream protection devices
equipment
testable protection devices
polarized tap off boxes
: exclusive advantage of the Schneider System

BBT
: performance owed to the Telemecanique BBTs
CB
: perfromance due to the Merlin Gerin et Telemecanique circuit-breakers
BBT, CB : performance due to the coordination of the Telemecanique BBTs with the
Merlin Gerin circuit-breaker
(1) In particular thanks to :

a system coordinated from 40 to 5000 A
cascading and total coordinition of protection device
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Merlin Gerin circuit-breakers

and Telemecanique Canalis
coordination tables
Masterpact, Compact , multi 9 /
Canalis KLE, KBA, KBB, KN, KSA en 380 / 415 V ......... p 31
Masterpact, Compact /
Canalis KVA, KVC, KTA, KTC, KHF en 380 / 415 V ......... p 32
Masterpact, Compact /
Canalis KSA, KVA, KVC, KTA, KTC, KHF en 660/ 690 V ............. p 34
enhanced coordination tables
041624E
54511E
053192E
86010E
54512E
049575E
035928E
Ta b l e s
Compact C amont - 1200 1350 A, 1000 A, 800 A Compact NS / Canalis KSA, KVA, KVC ....................................... p 39
Compact NS amont - 630 160 A Compact NS, Multi 9 / Canalis KSA, KLE, KBA, KBB ................ p 43
lis
052168E
cana
lis
025125E
054104E
036430E
cana
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Coordination between Merlin Gerin circuit breakers and

Telemecanique Canalis busbar trunking systems
When chosing a circuit breaker to protect a

busbar trunking system, it is necessary to
take into account:
c the usual rules concerning the circuit
breaker current settings:
Ib i Ir i Inc where
Ib = maximum load current
Ir = circuit breaker current setting
Inc = current rating of the busbar trunking
c the electrodynamic withstand of the

busbar trunking:
The peak current I limited by the circuit
breaker must be less than the
electrodynamic withstand capacity (or rated
peak current) of the busbar trunking.
Traditional circuit breaker

selection method
Installation example
Example
Consider two 630 kVA/400 V transformer
(Usc 4 %) supplying a main LV switchboard
for which the prospective short-circuit
current on the busbars is 44 kA.
From the switchboard, a 30-metre long
Canalis KVA63 transmission busbar
trunking system (630A) supplies a Canalis
KSA63 trunking system (630A) for
distribution with high-density tap-offs.
A tap-off on the KSA63 trunking supplies a
Canalis KSA16 trunking system.
The short-circuit level are respectively:
c 44 kA downstream of circuit-breaker CB1
and at the upstream connection of the
KVA63 trunking.
c 33 kA at the junction between the KVA63
transmission trunking and the KSA63
trunking for high-density tap-offs.
Coordination tables
The tables for coordinating Merlin Gerin
E40700E
E40701E
Application for Compact NS

range
CB1
CB1 = NS400H
(Breaking
capacity = 70 kA)
Isc = 65 kA
Ib = 360 A
CB2
CB2 = NS160H
(Breaking
capacity = 70 kA)
Isc = 65 kA
Ib = 140 A
What circuit breakers should be chosen

for CB1 and CB2 to protect the
installation against short-circuits ?
prospective Isc
circuit breakers
Isc protection level for KVA63
trunking
Isc protection level for KVA63
trunking
Isc protection level for KSA16
trunking
E39613E
The circuit breaker used to protect a

distribution circuit is chosen according to two
fundamental criteria:
c the maximum load current Ib flowing in the
supply circuit;
c the prospective short-circuit current Isc at
a point where the circuit breaker is to be
installed.
The circuit breaker is choosen such that:
v In circuit breaker u Ib,
v breaking capacity of the circuit breaker
u Isc.
Multi 9, Compact, Compact CM and

Masterpact circuit breakers with respect to
Telemecanique Canalis busbar trunking give
directly, for the different types of trunking
and circuit breakers, the maximum shortcircuit current for which the trunking is
protected.
CB1
44 kA
NS630N (45 kA breaking
capacity)
45 kA
CB2
33 kA
NS160N (35 kA breaking
capacity)
45 kA
35 kA
630 kVA
400 V
630 kVA
400 V
prospective Isc
44 kA
LV main
swichboard
D1 Disconnector
prospective Isc
44 kA
prospective Isc
33 kA
Canalis KSA 63
a 30-meter KVA63
transmission BBT
systems
D2 Disconnector
Canalis KSA
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the different types of Telemecanique busbar trunking

Type of busbar trunking
Busbar trunking for transmission
and distribution with low-density
tap-offs
Busbar trunking for distribution
with high-density tap-offs
Busbar trunking for lighting
distribution and management
Low power
Medium power
KVA 200 to 800 A
KVC 200 to 800 A
(380/415 V - 660/690 V)
KSA 100 to 800 A
(380/415 V - 660/690 V)
KN 40 to 100 A
(380/415 V)
KLE, KBA, KBB
K System
(380/415 V)
High power
KTA 1000 to 4000 A
KTC 1000 to 4000 A
(380/415 V - 660/690 V)
KHF 1000 to 4500 A
(380/415 V - 660/690 V)
Coordination tables between Merlin Gerin circuit breakers and Telemecanique Canalis
busbar trunking
Voltage : 380/415 V
type of Canalis busbar trunking
trunking rating (in A at 35C)
type of circuit breaker
Multi 9
Isc max. in kA ms.
16/20
C60N16/20
C60H16/20
C60L16/20
C60N25
C60H25
C60L25
NC100LH25
C60N40
C60H40
C60L40
NC100LH40
C60N63
C60H63
C60L63
NC100LH63
NS100N (1)
NS100H (1)
NS100L (1)
KLE-16/20
25
10
15
25
KBA-25
25
KBB-25
40
10
15
25
50
10
15
25
50
KBA-40
40
KBB-40
40
KN-04
63
10
15
25
50
10
15
25
50
10
15
25
50
25
25
25
KN-06
100
10
15
15
50
25
25
25
KN-10
25
25
25
(1) TM-D trip unit, rating 40 or 63 or 100 A and STR22SE rating 40 or 100 A

Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact
NS100N
NS100H
NS100L
NS160N
NS160H
NS160L
NS250N
NS250H
NS250L
NS400N
NS400H
NS400L
NS630N
NS630H
NS630L
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
CMN
M08N1
M10N1
M12N1
M08H1
M10H1
M12H1
M08H2
M10H2
M12H2
M08L1
M10L1
M12L1
100
25
25
25
20
20
20
17
17
17
KSA-10
160
25
70
90
36
70
70
36
55
55
30
30
30
KSA-16
250
36
70
150
36
70
150
45
45
45
30
30
30
KSA-25
400
KSA-40
500
KSA-50
630
KSA-63
800
45
70
150
45
70
150
26
26
30
45
70
150
30
30
40
45
70
150
40
40
55
40
40
55
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
40
40
40
45
70
150
50
50
80
50
50
80
50
50
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
50
50
50
KSA-80
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Coordination tables between Merlin Gerin circuit breakers

and Telemecanique Canalis busbar trunking systems (cont.)
voltage : 380/415 V
Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact

Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact

Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact
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200
NS250N
NS250H
NS250L
NS400N
NS400H
NS400L
NS630N
NS630H
NS630L
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
M08N1
M10N1
M08H1
M10H1
M08H2
M10H2
M08L1
M10L1
NS250N
NS250H
NS250L
NS400N
NS400H
NS400L
NS630N
NS630H
NS630L
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
M08N1
M10N1
M08H1
M10H1
M08H2
M10H2
M08L1
M10L1
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
M10N1
M12N1
M16N1
M20N1
M25N1
M10H1
M12H1
M16H1
M20H1
M25H1
M32H1
M40H1
M50H1
M10H2
M12H2
M16H2
M20H2
M25H2
M32H2
M40H2
M50H2
M10L1
M12L1
M16L1
M20L1
M25L1
KVA-20
315
35
70
100
35
35
35
KVC-20
200
35
70
100
35
35
35
KTA-10
1000
50
55
100
50
55
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
55
55
KVA-31
400
KVA-40
500
KVA-50
630
KVA-63
800
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
40
40
70
40
40
70
33
33
33
33
33
33
40
40
KVC-31
315
KVC-40
400
KVC-63
630
KVC-80
800
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
45
70
150
40
40
70
40
40
70
36
36
36
36
36
36
40
40
50
60
110
50
60
110
40
40
40
40
40
40
55
55
KTA-12
1200
50
70
150
50
70
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
85
85
65
65
65
KTA-16
1600
KTA-20
2000
40
40
40
55
55
60
60
60
60
60
40
40
40
55
55
65
65
65
73
73
60
60
60
60
60
130
130
105
105
105
73
73
73
73
73
130
130
130
KTA-25
2500
KTA-30
3000
55
55
55
55
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
80
80
80
80
86
86
86
86
130
130
130
KVA-80
50
60
110
50
60
110
40
40
40
40
40
40
55
55
KTA-40
4000
75
75
90
90
90
90
voltage : 380/415 V
Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact

Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact
KTC-10
1000
50
55
100
50
55
40
40
40
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
M10N1
M12N1
M16N1
M20N1
M25N1
M10H1
M12H1
M16H1
M20H1
M25H1
M32H1
M40H1
M50H1
M63H1
M10H2
M12H2
M16H2
M20H2
M25H2
M32H2
M40H2
M50H2
M63H2
M10L1
M12L1
M16L1
M20L1
M25L1
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
CMN
CMH
M08N1
M10N1
M12N1
M16N1
M20N1
M25N1
M08H1
M10H1
M12H1
M16H1
M20H1
M25H1
M32H1
M40H1
M50H1
M63H1
M08H2
M10H2
M12H2
M16H2
M20H2
M25H2
M32H2
M40H2
M50H2
M63H2
M08L1
M10L1
M12L1
M16L1
M20L1
M25L1
KTC-13
1350
50
70
150
50
70
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
40
40
40
50
50
50
55
55
KHF
1000
28
28
45
28
28
45
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
KTC-16
1600
KTC-20
2000
40
40
40
55
55
60
60
60
60
60
40
40
40
55
55
65
65
65
73
73
60
60
60
60
60
85
85
65
65
65
73
73
73
73
73
130
130
105
105
105
KTC-25
2500
KTC-30
3000
55
55
55
55
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
82
82
82
82
130
130
130
130
130
130
82
82
82
82
KTC-40
4000
KTC-50
5000
75
75
90
90
95
95
90
90
90
90
95
95
130
130
130
KHF
KHF
KHF
KHF
1200/1450 2200/2500 3000/3400 4000/4500
50
50
80
50
50
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
35
35
35
28
28
28
50
50
50
42
42
42
70
85
70
85
40
55
55
55
55
65
75
75
75
75
90
90
75
75
75
75
100
100
75
75
100
100
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
100
100
100
100
120
120
100
100
125
125
130
130
130
130
130
33

voltage: 660/690 V
Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact

Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact
34
NS100N
NS100H
NS100L
NS160N
NS160H
NS160L
NS250N
NS250H
NS250L
NS400N
NS400H
NS400L
NS630N
NS630H
NS630L
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
CMN
M08N1
M10N1
M12N1
M08H1
M10H1
M12H1
M08H2
M10H2
M12H2
M08L1
M10L1
M12L1
NS250N
NS250H
NS250L
NS400N
NS400H
NS400L
NS630N
NS630H
NS630L
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
M08N1
M10N1
M08H1
M10H1
M08H2
M10H2
M08L1
M10L1
KSA-10
100
8
10
20
8
10
20
8
10
15
KVA-20
200
8
10
20
10
20
20
KSA-16
160
8
10
75
8
10
75
8
10
20
10
17
14
KSA-25
250
8
10
75
8
10
20
10
20
28
KSA-40
400
KSA-50
500
KSA-63
630
KSA-80
800
10
20
35
10
20
35
25
26
26
10
20
35
25
29
30
10
20
35
25
35
45
25
35
45
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
20
20
35
25
40
60
25
40
60
25
40
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
KVA-31
315
KVA-40
400
KVA-50
500
KVA-63
630
KVA-80
800
10
20
75
10
20
35
10
20
75
10
20
35
10
20
75
10
20
35
10
20
75
10
20
35
33
33
50
33
33
50
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
25
40
60
25
40
60
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
voltage: 660/690 V
Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact

Compact
Icc maxi en kA eff.
Masterpact
NS250N
NS250H
NS250L
NS400N
NS400H
NS400L
NS630N
NS630H
NS630L
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
M08N1
M10N1
M08H1
M10H1
M08H2
M10H2
M08L1
M10L1
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
M10N1
M12N1
M16N1
M20N1
M25N1
M10H1
M12H1
M16H1
M20H1
M25H1
M32H1
M40H1
M50H1
M10H2
M12H2
M16H2
M20H2
M25H2
M32H2
M40H2
M50H2
M10L1
M12L1
M16L1
M20L1
M25L1
KVC-20
200
8
10
20
10
20
20
KTA-10
1000
25
40
60
25
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
KVC-31
315
KVC-40
400
KVC-63
630
KVC-80
800
10
20
75
10
20
35
10
20
75
10
20
35
10
20
75
10
20
35
25
36
60
25
36
60
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
25
40
60
25
40
60
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
KTA-12
1200
25
40
60
25
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
KTA-16
1600
KTA-20
2000
40
40
40
40
40
60
60
60
60
60
40
40
40
40
40
65
65
65
65
65
60
60
60
60
60
65
65
65
65
65
73
73
73
73
73
65
65
65
KTA-25
2500
KTA-30
3000
40
40
55
55
65
65
75
75
75
75
75
75
80
80
80
80
85
85
85
85
KTA-40
4000
75
75
85
85
85
85
65
65
65
35

voltage: 660/690 V
trunking rating (in A at 35 C)
Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact

trunking rating (in A at 35 C)
Compact
Isc max. in kA ms.
Masterpact
36
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
M10N1
M12N1
M16N1
M20N1
M25N1
M10H1
M12H1
M16H1
M20H1
M25H1
M32H1
M40H1
M50H1
M63H1
M10H2
M12H2
M16H2
M20H2
M25H2
M32H2
M40H2
M50H2
M63H2
M10L1
M12L1
M16L1
M20L1
M25L1
C801N
C801H
C801L
C1001N
C1001H
C1001L
C1251N
C1251H
CMN
CMH
M08N1
M10N1
M12N1
M16N1
M20N1
M25N1
M08H1
M10H1
M12H1
M16H1
M20H1
M25H1
M32H1
M40H1
M50H1
M63H1
M08H2
M10H2
M12H2
M16H2
M20H2
M25H2
M32H2
M40H2
M50H2
M63H2
M08L1
M10L1
M12L1
M16L1
M20L1
M25L1
KTC-10
1000
25
40
60
25
40
40
40
40
KTC-13
1350
25
40
60
25
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
40
40
40
50
50
50
55
55
KHF
1000
28
28
45
28
28
30
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
KTC-16
1600
KTC-20
2000
40
40
40
40
40
60
60
60
60
60
40
40
40
40
40
65
65
65
65
65
60
60
60
60
60
65
65
50
50
50
73
73
73
73
73
65
65
65
65
65
KTC-25
2500
KTC-30
3000
40
40
55
55
65
65
75
75
75
75
75
75
80
80
80
80
65
65
65
65
65
65
KHF
KHF
KHF
KHF
1200/1450 2200/2500 3000/3400 4000/4500
28
40
60
28
40
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
28
28
28
28
28
28
38
38
38
38
38
38
50
50
50
50
65
75
75
75
75
85
85
75
75
75
75
85
85
75
75
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
65
65
65
65
65
82
82
82
82
KTC-40
4000
KTC-50
5000
75
75
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
Coordination between circuit breakers and Telemecanique

Canalis busbar trunking systems
Cascading and reinforced discrimination
The use of current-limiting circuit breakers
makes it possible to implement coordination
techniques. This improves circuit breaker
performance in terms of breaking capacity
and continuity of service.
Coordination techniques are described and

recognised by the following standards:
c product standards IEC 947-1 and 947-2;
c installation standards IEC 364,
NF C15-100, etc.
Cascading
The use of a current-limiting circuit breaker
upstream to reinforce the breaking capacity
of a downstream circuit breaker.
Principle
Application for Compact NS range
Cascading
Cascading
E40702E
E40703E
Circuit breaker selection taking

coordination into account
CB1
CB1 = NS400H
Renforced
break. cap.
70 kA
CB2 = NS160N
(Breaking
cap. = 35 kA)
CB2
Isc = 65 kA
CB2 breaking capacity
Application for Compact NS range

E40704E
Principle
E40702E
Discrimination
In the event of an electrical fault on one
outgoing circuit, discrimination is the ability
of the electrical installation to maintain the
continuity of electrical power supplied to the
other circuits not concerned by the fault.
As a general rule, cascading and
discrimination techniques are applied
independently.
Schneider has developed an exclusive
system to conciliate cascading and
discrimination.
This system ensures discrimination up to the
reinforced breaking capacity of the
association of circuit breakers CB1 and CB2 .
CB1 = NS400H
CB1
Break. cap. +
discrimination
reinforced 70 kA
CB2
Isc = 65 kA
CB2 = NS160N
Isc = 65 kA
CB 2 breaking capacity
Discrimination ensured up to the reinforced
breaking capacity of CB2
37
Coordination between Merlin Gerin circuit breakers and

Telemecanique Canalis busbar trunking systems
Cascading and reinforced discrimination (cont.)
Application to a Canalis distributed
distribution system:
c reinforcement of the breaking capacity of
the NS 160N (CB2) up to 70 kA;
Source
E40705E
Cascading, reinforced discrimination and

reinforced protection of busbar trunking
systems (BTS)
This technique is the direct application of
cascading and discrimination techniques to
the protection of busbar trunking systems.
For various upstream circuit breakers and
upstream busbar trunking systems, the
tables below give directly:
c the level of short-circuit protection of the
busbar trunking;
c the downstream circuit breaker and
associated busbar trunking;
c the cascading breaking capacity of the
downstream circuit breaker;
c the level of reinforced discrimination of the
upstream and downstream circuit breakers;
c the level of reinforced protection of the
downstream busbar trunking.
CB1 = NS400H
KSA40 (400 A)
CB2 = NS160N
KSA16 (160 A)
70 kA
c discrimination between CB1 and CB2

ensured up to 70 kA;
c protection of Canalis KSA 16 busbar
trunking up to 70 kA.
Example of a table corresponding to the

above diagram.
rated current of the upstream busbar trunking: 315 and 400 A

Upstream circuit breaker
Associated trip unit
Upstream busbar trunking
Level of protection of the
upstream busbar trunking (kA)
Downstream circuit breaker
Downstream busbar trunking
Discrimination limit between
upstream and downstream
circuit breakers (kA)
Reinforced breaking capacity
of the downstream circuit
breaker (kA)
Reinforced protection of
the downstream busbar
trunking (kA)
38
NS400N
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
45
NS400H
NS400H
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
70
NS400L
STR23SE/STR53UE
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
KSA
/ KVA
/ KVC
315 and
400
A
315 and 400 A
70
150
NS160N
NS160H
KSA
160 A
NS100N
NS100H
TMD/STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100
100 A
A
70
70
150
70
150
70
45
70
70
150
70
150
70
45
70
70
25
70
70
NS100N
TMD/STR22SE
KSA
100 A
NS160N
NS160N
KSA
160 A
NS100N
TMD/STR22SE
KSA
100 A
45
45
45
45
KSA
KSA
160
160 A
A

and Telemecanique Canalis busbar trunking systems
source
E39614E
voltage: 380/415 V
upstream
circuit-breaker
level of protection
of the upstream
busbar trunking
upstream busbar
canalisation
reinforced cascading
and discrimination
between the 2 circuitbreakers
downstream
circuit-breaker
reinforced protection
of the downstream
busbar trunking
downstream
busbar trunking

C1251N
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
50
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A

50
of the downstream
circuit breaker (kA)
50
Reinforced protection of the
downstream busbar trunking(kA) 25

C1251N
STR45AE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
50
NS250N
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
NS250N
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
50
50
45
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
25
50
50
50
50
C1251N
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
50
NS100N TMD / STR22SE
40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A

50
of the downstream
50
C1251N
STR45AE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
50
100 A
KN
100 A

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
100 A
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
39

rated current of the upstream busbar trunking: 1200 and 1350 A (cont.)
C1251H
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
70
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A

70
of the downstream
70

NS250N
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
NS250N
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
70
70
45
40
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
C1251H
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
70
40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A

70
of the downstream
70
40
C1251H
STR45AE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
70
C1251H
STR45AE
KTA-12 / KTC-13
1200 and 1350 A
70
100 A
KN
100 A

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
100 A
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
50
50
50
50
50
rated current of the upstream busbar trunking: 1000 A

C1001N
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
50
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A

50
of the downstream
50
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
NS250N
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
50
50
45
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50


C1001N
STR45AE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
50

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
100 A

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
100 A
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
C1001H
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
55
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A

70
of the downstream
70
NS250N
C1001N
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
50

50
of the downstream
50
C1001N
STR45AE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
50
C1001H
STR45AE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
55
NS250N
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
NS250N
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
KSA
250 A
NS400N
NS630N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A 500 - 630 A
70
70
45
40
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
C1001H
STR35SE / STR55UE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
55
40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A

70
of the downstream
70
C1001H
STR45UE
KTA-10 / KTC-10
1000 A
55
100 A
KN
100 A

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
100 A
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
50
50
50
50
50
41

C801N
STR35SE / STR55UE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
50
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A

50
of the downstream
50
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
NS250N
KSA
250 A
NS400N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A
KSA
250 A
NS400N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A
50
50
35
50
50
50
35
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50


100 A
KN
100 A

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
100 A
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
C801H
STR35SE / STR55UE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
60
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
C801H
STR45AE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
60
NS250N
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
NS250N
KSA
250 A
NS400N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A
KSA
250 A
NS400N
STR23SE / STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 - 400 A
70
70
35
70
70
70
35
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
C801H
STR35SE / STR55UE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
60
40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A

70
of the downstream
70
42
C801N
STR45AE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
50

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A

70
of the downstream
70
NS250N
C801N
STR35SE / STR55UE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
50

50
of the downstream
50
C801N
STR45AE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
50
C801H
STR45AE
KVA-80 / KVC-80
800 A
60
100 A
KN
100 A

40 A
63 A
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
100 A
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
50
50
50
50
50

NS630N
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
500 and 630 A
45
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A

45
Reinforced breaking capacity of
the downstream circuit breaker (kA) 45
NS630H
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
500 and 630 A
70
NS250N
NS630L
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
500 and 630 A
150
NS250N
KSA
250 A
NS100N
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
NS250H
KSA
250 A
NS100H
NS160H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
KSA
100 A
160 A
45
45
70
70
70
150
150
150
45
45
70
70
70
150
150
150
45
45
70
70
70
70
70
70
KSA
250 A
NS630N
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
500 and 630 A
45
NS630H
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
500 and 630 A
70
NS630L
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
500 and 630 A
150

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

45
45
45
70
70
70
150
150
150
45
45
70
70
70
150
150
150
45
45
50
50
50
50
50
50

NS400N
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
45
NS100N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
100 A

45
NS400H
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
70
NS160N
NS400L
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
150
NS160N
KSA
160 A
NS100N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
100 A
NS160H
KSA
160 A
NS100H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
100 A
45
70
70
150
150
45
70
70
150
150
45
70
70
70
70
KSA
160 A
NS400N
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
45
NS400H
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
70
NS400L
STR23SE/STR53UE
KSA / KVA / KVC
315 and 400 A
150

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

45
45
45
70
70
70
150
150
150
45
45
70
70
70
150
150
150
45
45
50
50
50
50
50
50
43

Cascading and reinforced discrimination (cont.)
NS250N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
36
NS250H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
70
NS250L
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
150
NS100N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA-10
100 A
NS100N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA-10
100 A
NS100H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA-10
100 A
36
36
70
150
70
70
NS250N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
36
NS250H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
70
NS250L
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
150

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

40 A
63 A
100 A
KN
KN
KN
40 A
63 A
100 A

36
of the downstream
36

36
of the downstream
36
Associated trip unit (rating A)

C60N
16
KLE
16 A
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
70
70
70
150
150
150
36
36
50
50
50
50
50
50
NS250H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
70
C60N
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
NC100L
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
C60H
16
KLE
16 A
C60H
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
NC100L
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
NC100LH
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
25
36
40
40
50
70
25
36
40
40
50
70
25
36
40
40
50
50
NS250N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
36
C60N
40 A
KN
40 A

25
of the downstream
25
44
36
NS250N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
36

25
of the downstream
25
36
NS250H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA / KVA / KVC
200 and 250 A
70
C60N
63 A
KN
63 A
NC100L
40 A
KN
40 A
NC100L
63 A
KN
63 A
C60H
40 A
KN
40 A
C60H
63 A
KN
63 A
NC100L
40 A
KN
40 A
NC100L
63 A
KN
63 A
NC100LH
40 A
KN
40 A
NC100LH
63 A
KN
63 A
25
36
36
40
30
50
50
70
70
25
36
36
40
30
50
50
70
70
25
36
36
40
30
50
50
50
50

Associated trip unit (rating A)
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
160 A
36
C60N
16
KLE
16 A

25
of the downstream
25

NS160H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
160 A
70
C60N
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
NC100L
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40A
C60H
16
KLE
16 A
C60H
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
NC100L
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
NC100LH
25/40
KBA / KBB
25 - 40 A
25
36
40
40
50
70
25
36
40
40
50
70
25
36
40
40
50
50
NS160N
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
160 A
36
C60N
40 A
KN
40 A

25
of the downstream
25
NS160H
TMD / STR22SE
KSA
160 A
70
C60N
63 A
KN
63 A
NC100L
40 A
KN
40 A
NC100L
63 A
KN
63 A
C60H
40 A
KN
40 A
C60H
63 A
KN
63 A
NC100L
40 A
KN
40 A
NC100L
63 A
KN
63 A
NC100LH
40 A
KN
40 A
NC100LH
63 A
KN
63 A
25
36
36
40
40
50
50
70
70
25
36
36
40
40
50
50
70
70
25
36
36
40
40
50
50
50
50
45
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Low voltage expert guides

Merlin Gerin Modicon Square D Telemecanique

1. Busbar distribution system ............................................................

1.1 Performance criteria of a LV Busbar distribution .........................

1.2 Functions ..........................................................................................

1.3 IEC 439.2 standards .........................................................................

1.4 BBT protection ................................................................................. 10

2.5 Advantages and exclusive features of the Schneider System ....

2.6 Exclusive features and advantages of the Schneider System .... 28

1.1 Performance criteria of a

1. Progressive upgradeability of the installation

2. Simplicity of the busbuar distribution

Distribution is divided up into

NB. right next to the machine or

manufacturing process moving tool

large manufacturing process

Distribution is entirely placed

*** : major requirement

Busbar Trunking (BBT) with a small quantity of tap points for

Major modifications are possible. The

On design and installation.

Modifications are made without

Modifications made with power on

* : minor requirement ** : average requirement *** : major requirement

Busbar Trunking (BBT) with a large quantity

of tap points for distribution

The BBT tap off boxes must be

It is vital that protection of the load(s) in

Of persons and equipment.

* : minor requirement ** : average requirement *** : major requirement

The final distribution

Electrical characteritics of the assemblies

A 20% shift of the opening

times its rated curent (fuse ln)

Example for a current lb = 400 A in an ambient temperature of 35C:

lnc = lb x f1 x k2 = 400 x 1 x 1 = 440 A

Fineness of the thermal setting

Extensive setting range of circuit-breakers equipped with

Exemple of setting possibilities

This ensures a high degree of flexibility with respect to:

Inherent BBT characteristiques

Circuit-breaker D must meet the requirements of product construction standards

Two cases must be considered :

v directely protected busbar trunking

BBT peak l > asymmetrical assumed or limited Isc at point A

v busbar trunking protected downstream from a cable

circuit-breaker lcu > assumed Isc at point A

BBT protected downstream

This coordination depends on the type of circuit-breaker protecting the busbar

Non-limiting or time-delayed circuit-breaker

Non-limiting or time-delayed circuit-breaker

current value of the 1st peak as a function

Isc : assumed symmetrical short-circuit

transient and steady states of a short-term short-circuit

Checking BBt withstand in A2s

characteristics that are not applicable or that are naturally verified

asymmetry factor (see page 13)

* : minor requirement : average requirement * : major requirement

* : minor requirement : average requirement * : major requirement