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GE engineers ha·ve broken the weight barrier
with Spectra Series ™ bus way. Its computer-
designed, all-aluminum housing is up to 50%
. lighter than other busway- while providing the
current-carryingcapacity (up to 5,000 amps)
and short-circuit protection you've always
counted on from GE buswav.
' retains over 90% of its original contact pres-
Less weight means big labor savings.
Since Spectra Series bus way is lighter than
'l other busways, it's easier to handle and hang.
u _,;/
You save on labor and installation time- for a
rock-bottom total installed cost.
"
Enoxy insulation n:rotects your investment.
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"
GE has applied more than three decades of
experience with material coatings to bring
" Spectra Series busway from GE.
advanced epoxy insulation technology to
• Spectra Series busway. Our special Class B
130°C Blue Coatn1 epoxy insulation
" provides tougher, longer life (50 years
11!
expected) than mylar, PVC, and glass tape
used by other manufacturers.
,.
A load of extras.
" Both plug-in and feeder configurations offer
,. identical low voltage drop. In fact, it's one of the
most efficient bus way systems available .
..
"
Our exclusive adjustable joint connector
allows quick ± 112" busway length adjustment-
right in the field. This new level of flexibility
makes it easy to cope with unexpected building
variations during installation.
Spectra Series bus way also includes our
specially designed belleville spring washer that
sure. So you get a more secure, reliable and
virtually maintenance-free joint.
Our new busway can often be hung with a
unique GE hanger that employs just a single
drop rod. Plug-assist and plug-position locators
' make installation a snap (even on larger plugs).
And 50% housing ground is standard.
Tip the scale in your favor. Choose new
Quick Index Pages
~ Key Features 2-7
~ Electrical Data ~ 8-11
~ Physical Data 12-28
IT:~ Plugs 29-·30
~£! Cataloging 31-34
lit~ Guide .Form Specifications 35
3
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)i Spectra Series'" busway features an

aluminum housing that cuts busway
1veight up to 50%- reducing
installation costs. Single bolt joint (1\
with positive torque connection at
50 ft.-lbs. is standard.

Sections can be hung every 10

feet with just a single drop rod
hanger standard up to 2000
\1
J amp. Spectra bus is extremely
light- enough to lighten
ceiling loa.ds up to 50%.

Easy-to-install, rugged vertical riser

hanger supports simplify busway instal-
lation and adjustment.
6
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INTEGRATED HOUSING GROUND RESIS1R.NCE
Spectra Series busway's all-aluminum housing provides an
extremely low impedance ground path with less resistance
(more continuous current capacity) than internal ground
bus bars for both copper and aluminum systems.
Spectra Series busway's integrated housing ground
resistance values exceed NEC 250-94 standards for mini-
mum ground conductors.
Joint housing ground connections are silver-plated
aluminum.
Plug-in outlet grounding is supplied with silver-
plated copper tabs bolted to the aluminum housing for
superior continuity through optional bus plug ground stabs.
An internal copper ground bus bar (50% capaci1y, .125 inch
thick) is available to provide a complete copper system.
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Table 8.1
-- -
DC Resistance Ohms x 10·3/100 Ft@ 75°C
Bar Width Integrated Housing Ref. Aluminum fnternal<D Copper Internal
Ground 50% Ground Bus 50% Ground Bus
1.625 1.14 8.62 5.15
2.250 1.07 6.22 3.72
2.875 1.01 4.87 2.91
3.375 .96 4.15 2.48
4.250 .89 3.29 ·1.95
4.500 .87 3.11 1.84
5.750 .79 2.44 1.44
6.500 .75 2.15 1.27
7.500 .70 1.86 1.07
) 8.250 .67 1.70 1.00
<D Spectra Series busway is not available with an internal aluminum ground bus bar. The housing satisfies 50% ground bus conductor ~\
~·
requirements.

EffECTS Of HARMONICS ON SUSWAY SIZING

Graph8.2
Contact your local ED&C sales office for complete
100 details on the effects of nonlinear loads on Busway.
Graph 8.2 provides percent derating required to
tn
90 compensate for triplen harmonics on the neutral
Q..
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conductor.
< 80
c
!.U
70 BUSWAY OPERATION AT OTHER fREQUENCIES
~
Q: Spectra Series busway continuous current ratings are·tor
~ 60
"' 50/60Hz frequency. For 400Hz operation, de-rate bus to
85% load.
50.
0 50 100 150 200
% NEUTRAl CURRENT
8
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SHORT-CIRCUIT RATINGS power takeoffs and reducers, is equal to the lower of the
Spectra Series busway uses a unique double-insulated tie short-circuit rating of the protective device or the busway
bolt through the center of the bus-bars, providing predict- with which the fitting is used. For example, afusible power
able, consistent strength and high short-circuit ratings. takeoff rated 200,000 amps with Class J fuses when
The ratings shown below are UL recognized rms installed on a busway rated 150,000 amps would have a
symmetrical amps for both feeder and plug-in phase-to- rating ot-150,000 amps.
phase and phase-to-ground. Tests were run at three cycles Standard short-circuit busway ratings can be given
minimum per UL standards.Additional tests were run at a higher UL Listed short-circuit rating when protected by
(f six cycles. specific J, T. Rand Class Lfuses as shown below.
The short-circuit rating of the busway system with
protective devices that are part of the busway, such as
Table 9.1 Short-Circuit Ratings Plug-In and Feeder. Table 9.2 Maximum Fuse Sizes for Increased Short-Circuit Protection
to either 1OOKA or 200KA.
Aluminum (kA} Copper{kA)
Amp r---
Rating 3 1 3 3 1 3 Max 'T' Fuse Sizes

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225
Cycles Sec.
50 24
Sees. Cycles Sec.
14 50 36
Sees.
21
Amp Rating
Al cu l 100KA
For increased
Short-Circuit Rating .
200KA
\.: 400 85 24 14 50 36 21
600 85 24 14 85 36 21 225 225 1200Cll 800°
800 100 42 24 85 36 21 400 400 1200Cll SOO<D
1000 100 50 29 100 51 29 600 1200Cll 800°
1200 125 62 36 100 65 37 600 800 2000Cll 1200Cll
1350 150 84 49 100 76 44 1000 - 2000Cll
1600 150 95 55 125 95 55 800 1200 - 2500Cll
(t 2000 150 121 70 150 129 75 1000 1350 - 2500Cll
2500 200 132 76 150 150 107 1200 1600 - 3000Cll
3000 200 169 97 200 191 110 1350 2000 - 4000Cll
4000 200 200 140 200 200 149 1600 - - 4000Cll
5000 - - - 200 200 200 2000 2500 - 4000Cll
<D Also 600J, BOOT or 400R
STANDARDS ell Also 600J, BOOT or 600R

· Spectra Series busway conforms to the latest revisions

of: NEMA BU-1; ANSI/UL 857; federal spec W-B-811b;
CSA certification pending.

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·~
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HIGHER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES
Spectra Series busway may be operated continuously
at its assigned ratings without exceeding the maximum PLUG-IN OR FEEDER, ONE OR TWO STACK
hot-spot temperature rise of 55°C. provided the ambient
temperature does not exceed 4CfC. For higher ambient
temperatures the ratings should be reduced by applying
CEILING
1 s·*
CEILiNG
_L
1"
the appropriate multiplier per table 10.1.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR HEAT DISSIPATION
(Note: Actual minimum distance may be dictated by W'CCP tfl
devices mounted on busway or by hanging methods.) L WALL

)
Table 10.1
-+I--
Ambient
Temperature
Degrees C
40
45
I Multiplier

1.00
.95
WALL II &.l~
WALL

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50 .90
Fig.10.1
55 .85
60 .80 (3" FOR RISER *4" mimmum provides clearance lor 30-100 amp fusible plugs.7"
FLANGE OR SPAING
HANGER CLEARANCE) minimum for 200 amp fusible plugs.8" minimum for all other plugs.
65 .74
70 .67

Graph10j
PROXIMITY 1.00 I
Below is a drawing that shows the possible positions of busways relative
iEDGEWI oEMOur IrED

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't
to walls and to each other. Refer to Graph 10.1 for the proper multiplier
required to maintain a 55°C rise in a 40°C ambient.
If horizontally mounted busways are three high, there is an 1M
v TO WALL

additional multiplying factor of 0.95 for the top run and 0.975 for the / I I
center run. The average current hours per week the busway runs at full
load will need to be taken into account to determine if the installation
1ill
I
requires derating as shown in Graph 10.1.
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STRAIGHT LENGTHS: DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
1-'l------ "A"------+1 :.._____---;f
T
) Fig.12.1 One Bar Per Phase
[ 4.501N.
114MM

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Fig.12.2 Two Bars Per Phase

Table 12.1 Plug-in and Feeder, all bus is UL Listed@ 600 Volts

AC Bar Sizes oc G) Approx. weight

-',
Ampere Fig. "A" Width Width x Thickness Ampere lbs./ft.
Rating No. Inches MM (Inches) Rating 3-Wire 4-Wire

225 12.1 4% 111 1%xY. 600 5 6

400 12.1 4% 111 1%xY. - 5 6
600 12.1 4% 111 1%xY. 800/1000 5 6
800 12.1 5% 143 2/cxY. 1350 6 7
~
::::> 1000 12.1 6Ys 156 3%xY. 1600 7 8
2
1200 12.1 7 178 4Y.xY. - 8 9
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1350 12.1 8}f 216 5%xY. 2500 9 10
< 1600 12.1 9Y. 235 6}fxY. - 10 12
2000 12.1 11 279 8Y.xY. 3000 12 15
2500 12.2 15 jf 394 (2)4 Yz X Y. 4000 17 20
) 3000 12.2 18 457 (2)5% XY. - 19 23
4000
225
12.2
12.1 4%
23 584
111
(2)8 Y. X Y,
1%xY.
6000
800
25
8
30
9
e)
400 12.1 4% 111 1%xY. - 8 9
600 12.1 4% 111 1%xY. - 8 9
800 12.1 4% 111 1%xX 1000/1200 8 9
a: 1000 12.1 5 127 2XxX 1350/1600 10 12
w 1200 12.1 5% 143 2/cxX -- 12 15
c..
c..
0 1350 12.1 6Ys 156 3%xX 2000 14 17
(.;)
1600 12.1 7 178 4XxX 2500 16 20
2000 12.1 8Ys 216 5%xX 3000 21 26
'
2500 12.1 10X 260 7YsxX 4000 26 33
3000 12.2 15 381 (2)4 Xx X 5000 32 40
4000 12.2· 18 457 (2)5% X X 6000 42 52
5000 12.2 21 Ys 546 (2)7 jf X X 8000 52 66
CD DC bus is 4-wire with "+ - + -" polarity.

12
 OUTDOOR/DRIP PROOF CONSTRUCTION Fig.14.1 Outdoor Joint
Feeder and plug-in busway are available with either indoor
or drip-resistant construction; feeder is also available in
outdoor construction. All but indoor have water-resistant '\ J
seam coatings and joint covers for outdoor or sprinkler pro- B c 0 ~ t.J v
tection. Joint seams are factory engineered, eliminating
.J
the need for field installation caulking.
~ JOINT CAPS
a .
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JOINT COVERS

!NTEflr\IATIOi\IAt !ElECTRICAl.. CODE-DEGREES OF PROTECTION (PER IEC529)

Tab!e14.1
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Spectra Series Nameplate
· Jh.asway' I Designation
:/Type··· Marking
,.c.

Indoor IP409 (I NOR)

Dripproof
Flat(j) IP439 DRP-PRF
Edgewise® IP549 DRP-PRF
Riser IP549 DRP-PRF ~:
-
Outdoor IP549 I (OUTDR)
(j) Horizontally mounted- Bars paraliel to the floor.
<2l Horizontally mounted- Bars perpendicular to the floor.

14
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STRAIGHT lENGTHS: PlUG-IN AND FEEDER

Spectra Series busway is available in ratings from
225-5000 amps in both feeder and plug-in using
~~~,.~·- ~
,~=
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~,
common joint and housing parts. q: JOINT 1 JOINT
I ., Plug-in lengths are available in 2-, 4-, 6-,8- and
Fig.15.1 Plug Outlet Locations

l
)
10-foot lengths, and feeder lengths are also available in
2- to 10-foot lengths in 1/s-inch increments. The ± 1/z-inch

~· (f adjustable, removable joint is attached to one end of each

section (AKA "joint-end"). JOINTS WITH ± 1h. INCH AOJUSTABIUTY
l Plug-in busway has up to 10 unobstructed,
l
!
usable plug outlets, standard as shown (trapeze JIIl..
hanger positions may obstruct some openings).
Vertical riser plug-in busway is also available with
plug outlet openings on one side (when the other
side is inaccessible) for even greater value.
!,~

~
Plug outlet covers are molded of tough, impact and
~~
~~~)' ~---
~
\._ chemical resistant polycarbonate thermoplastic.
Copper and aluminum plug outlet tabs are welded 0 -u- -v

to the edge of the feeder busbars before epoxy 8 114"

l coating.
PLUG-IN FlAT\I'JISE MOUNTED
Fig.15.2 Nominal Position

-~

Unless otherwise specified, horizontal runs of plug-in bus-

I )
way will be furnished with the phase,0 side label on the GROUND SIDE ON TOP

ct bottom of the bus bar stack so that plug On/Off position

pointer, and labels will be visible from the floor. Operating
handles will be on the end walls (for hook stick access).
Additionally, vertical risers of plug-in buswaywill be fur-
nished with the phase (j) side label on the right so that the
line-side of the plug will be up, and operating handle will
1
be on the right side.
1

I
l

I -

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\Y Fig.15.3 Typical Plug Mounting
aSIDE
l - OOOO~M

15
 FITIINGS tical to straight lengths. All turn dimensions are defined
Spectra Series busway has a complete family of fittings
TM from the centerline of the joint end to the centerline of
to meet virtually all layout requirements using the compact the busway as 'X" "Y," and "Z" (where applicable) leg
minimum sizes shown. Special turns such as flat angles lengths. Table 17.2-17.7 Dimensions listed are standard.
other than 90° and crosses are also available. Variable leg lengths are available in 1/s" increments. The
Nomenclature for completely defining the turn is total footage of any one fitting cannot exceed 10 feet
defined by looking into the joint end with phase Cb side in length.
facing down on the busway as shown in Fig.16.1.
Every piece of bus is labeled to maintain proper Note: Offsets and combination elbows are typically used 4\
~·
phasing. All housing width and depth dimensions are iden- only when standard elbows will not fit.

UP

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JOINT END
! Fig.16.1
DOWN

16
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Turns Table 17.2 Flat Elbows
Up or down elbows {Edgewise) Left or right elbows {Flat)
.:::

t JT

<t Bus
Al 225-1350 12 12
<t JT
1600-3000 18 18
L -

--- 'iii!!T 4000 24 24

\
Up elbow shown
Elbows
Right elbow shown cu 225-2000 12 12
I
J 2500-4000 18 18
Up or down tees {Edgewise) Left or right tees {Flat)
5000 24 24
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' Table 17.4 Flat Tees

1$1~7''
'

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Standard Dimensions(lriches) ·
AMPS X y z
c;_ JT Al 225-1200 12 12 12
~
Down tee shown Right tee shown
1350-3000 18 '18 18

;--
Tees 4000 24 24 24
·.,;,_ - Up or down offsets {Edgewise) Left or right offsets {Flat) cu 225-1600 12 12 12
2000-4000 18 18 18
'JL .. It JT 5000 24 24 24
Table 17.6 Flat Offsets
-~--
Standard Dimensions (Inches)
AMPS _. y
) X 'i(:

c• *Note: For 8.25" bar

width, "Y" = 8"
Al 225-1350
1600-3000
12
18
5
5
12
18
Down offset shown Right offset shown 4000 24 8 24
Offsets cu 225-2000 12 r
::J 12
<t Bus 2500-4000 18 5 I 18

~i¥!¥'"
5000 24 I 8 I 24
Tab!e 17.7 Combination Quick Elbows
,, .
• Standc:rd Dimensions (Inches)
AMPS .x y . ·. z

" :
'",
.
-"

Combination Elbow
Al 225-1350
1600-2500
3000-4000
cu 225-2000
10
10
10
10
8
12
16
8
12
18
24
12
2500-3000 10 12 18
4000-5000 10 16 24 17
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~ AlTERNATE CABlE TAP BOXES Table 19.1 Dimensions (inches)

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4 BOX.,USWA~ ~
225.
400 17 26 17 26 15
/
/ DIRECTIO~)-· II
LUG •

(SEESELO
J.
600
800
17
17
26
26
17
17
26
26
15
15
2
3
1000 17 26 17 26 15 3
1200 20 29 20 29 18 4
END AND BOTH SIDES
1350 20 29 20 29 18 4
ARE REMOVABLE 18 5
1600 20 29 20 29
t 2000 26 29 26 29 18 6
2500 26 29 18 8
Fig.19.1 Alternate End Tap Box: Feeder or Plug-In
2500 26 29
-WTB
C2l 24" dimension changes to 28" for 5000-Amp or if optional
one ground lug per phase lug is required
2
3000 33 34133134 23 I 9
4000 33 34 33 34 23 l 12
l 5000 39 134 I 23 15
·"''

t CD Mechanical Type (CU-AL wire) Lugs Standard; Crimp Type Optional.

One Ground Lug Standard through 3000-Amp CU. Two Ground Lugs
Standard for 4000-Amp AL 5000-Amp. CU. Optional One Ground Lug
per Phase Lug.

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LUG
::§--,...1 CCI LUG
DIRECTION r<r==='='T ------>-
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. J f---C f--C
L "GSIDE" 1 t------ L _ _ _ _.....,

Fig.19.2 Standard Box Down Position, Side View Fig.19.31nverted Box Up Position, Side View

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TRANSFORMER TAPS Table 21.1 Dimensions (inches) Three Phase End Tap
Number"~
; _;~?Of2; :;t;j

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L
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600 I 17 17 2
(tiNT~ 800 17 17 2
1000 17 17 2
POLYESTER GLASS
1200 20 20 3
BOTTOM PANELS FOR
FIELD CUT-OUT
1350 20 20 3
1600 20 20 3
Fig.21.1 Three-Phase End Tap 2000 26 26 4
2500 - 26 5

t T
2500
I 3000
26
33
-

33
5
6
15" 2
4000 33 33 8
i I A0 ~"~co~ ~ 11 N 5000 - 39 10
0 SIDE DOWN ~43/s"- ' <D Mechanical Type (CU-AL wire) Lugs Standard; Crimp Type
REF Optional. One Ground Lug Standard. Two Ground Lugs Standard for
4000-Amp AL. 5000-Amp CU. Optional One Ground Lug per Phase
Fig.21.2 Standard Lug Position Lug.

t (?)24" dimension changes to 28" for 5000-Amp or if optional

one ground lug per phase lug is required /' ~ A._
17'12''/)"-..~

>n
/

~
~
1000 16 2
1200 16 16 3
., 1350 20 16 3
1600 20 16 3
2000 20 20 4
2500 20 5
2500 24 5
3000 32 24 6 POLYESTER GLASS
2
t 4000 32 32 8 BOTTOM PANELS FOR
FIELD CUT-OUT
5000 32 10
®Mechanical Type (CU-AL wire) Lugs Standard; Crimp Type
,, Optional. One Ground Lug Standard. Two Ground Lugs Standard for Fig.21.3 Single-Phase Transformer Taps
4000-Amp AL. 5000-Amp CU. Optional One Ground Lug per Phase
'~
Lug.
21
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FlANGED END STUB SWITCHBOARD/SWITCHGEAR STUB

Provides a universal stub for field connections. Spectra Series offers full factory coordination to other
Available with or without lugs. (Refer to factory for GE equipment as shown. Other entrance combinations
specifications of flanged end stub with lugs.) are available. Refer to company. Straight and Elbow
Accepts all NEMA lugs up to 1 7/8" wide. (See cable Stubs are available with flange to q:_ joint or elbow
tap box data for lug type and quantity.) dimensions per Table 20.1. REFER To GE PuB. GEr-s937
FOR SWITCHGEAR DATA.
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SIDE VIEW
T

ru
4'12' MOTOR CONTROL CENTER GE POWER BREAK
SWITCHBOARDS CLASS 4
~
_l GE AV-LINE~
CLASS 1, 2, 3, 5
SWITCHBOARDS
Fig.22.3
GE TYPE AKD-8
SWITCHGEAR
~

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r-~·p--1 Table 22.1 Stubs, Flanged Ends

r-2"-l Fig.22.1 Flanged End without Lugs

_.-··Min. str;~~Qimensions- Uie(;€~sr?:£~

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BAR HOlE PATIERN .";~::l:s~ ~~:rbt~:t··- \:i~~~~s~
(1 STACK AND 2 STACK ARE SAME.)

1: BAR
(All holes are .438 x .562 rectangles.)
ct:BAR
AL 225- 600
800-1200
8
8
l 6
6
l 4
5
e
lfl
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+
1.062 I !
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1

-j.75 ..__
I g -+j1.50j+-l
-1.50f--
l

I
-
1350
1600-2000
2500
3000
4000
8
8
8
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
10
11
13
BAR
WIDTHS: 1%"- 2!4'' 2W'- 3%" 41/4"-41/2"
cu 225-1000 8 6 4
Fig.22.2 8
1200-1600 w
6 5
2000 8 6 6
_
I I
_
I
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1 lJ±-D- ~u
I I I I
2500
3000
8
8
6
6
7
9
j1.so/~/1.soj__ t -12.00 1-12.00 L
BAR
. -.j1.50 l- __, 2.00 r- 4000 8 6 11
WIDTHS( 5:W'- 6'h" 81f•" 5000 10 6 13
<DAdd 1inch to dimensions shown forGE Type AKD-8 Switchgear
22
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FlANGED END (WITHOUT LUGS)<DCUTOUT & DRilliNG PATIERN

~
L
rI· , :1., c J, ~ ·1
I
I
i ) l

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) I' L~
/2
$- ~ -$- rt0'E"'"" CUTOU 1 l I~ L__---
-$- {!7 {!7 -$- _j ~ I"--OPENING
--- CUTOUT

I I E -..j F __J I 5/16 DIA TYP

rt .
!
~~-,1 t
"·-~-' "··ll1

'
-~ 225-1200AL
225-1600 cu

1350-2000AL
I 23.1 I 11:1 I 5X I 5/\ I 4% I 5Y. I - - I 10:1

1 211 1 15x 1 7% 1 7'/s 1 6% 1 4% I 9X I 14X

2000-2500 cu

2500 AL I 23.2 I 19 X I 9 'Is I 9% I 8 'Is I 4 'Xs I 9% I 14 Xs I - I 18%

3000 cu

3000-4000AL -1 212 1 27 x 1 13% 1 13'/s 1 12%1 5/\ I 10X I 15% I 21 I 26X

4000-5000 cu

)i '

<DRefer to Company for dimensions on Flanged Ends with Lugs.

23
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POWER TAKEOFFS Table 24.3

-·- o·.... ,.,. ..............
Power Take-Off Device
Spectra Series Flex-A-Tap™ joints accept bolted - -

power takeoff devices up to 1600 amps for many RATING I TYPE ' . "H" ''W"' "D"
100A OMR 17 3/4 93/a 63/4
applications. :
200A OMR 24 3/a 151fz 71/4
The compact size and flexibility resulting from the
400A OMR 1S 1S 1/z 179hs
modular design allow takeoffs to be mounted at any 400A OMW 1S 1Slfz 179hs
joint. whether feeder or plug-in. See Fig. 24.1 600A OMR 24 1S1fz 17 9hs

-
SODA & 1200A OMR 45 1/s 36 3/4 123/4
Table 24.1 225A FJ 173/4 93/4 73/4
Device Amp Rating 400A JJ 24 15 1/z 103/4
Fusible Switches (600A, OMW Only) 600A JK 24 15 1/z 103/4
Molded Case Circuit Breakers (KM,PB) 1600A Max. 600-BOOA KM 36 15 1/z 103/4
Cable Boxes 1600 A Max.
600A JH. JL, J4V. JL4V 36 15 1/z 103/4
1200A K4V. KL4V. KM.
KH.KL
WITH OR WITHOUT 45 112 151/z 103/4
GROUND FAULT
400A . TB4 TAl-BREAK 30 151/z 103/4
-
600A TB6 TRI-BREAK 44 3/4 15 1/z 103/4
SODA TB8 TAl-BREAK 49 3/4 151/z 103/4
fig.24.1 Flex-A-Tap'" PTO 150A TE & TB1 173/4 93/4 63/4
Table 24.2 Meter Mod Ill® Widths
AMPS "B" Dimension
Al225-1600
cu 225-2000 I 163/4
AL 2000
cu 2500 I 20
AL 2500
cu 3000 I 25
Al3000 28 3/4
cu 4000
())side I 'l·~)!ll cu 5000 I 32

GROUPED METERING POWER

SEE TABLE 24.3 TAKE-OFF
DEVICE
SEE TABLE 24.2

Fig.24.3 Flatwise PTO Section

24
 I

END BOXES
End Boxes are used to terminate busway runs. No joint is
!
required, and the end surface of the box is even' with the " / "",.-:. ",_.""', A+l> .. ~
)
)..-. joint centerline. See Table 26.1 for "f\' dimension. Box is . ._.;/····y·· .....
secured via joint cap bolts. /;:-: \... ........
,_.~-::':::_, """
~ ,,
) --// ....

( /;:' / 1(/ ~ fD',-~-----

"' ,1'
/ /

' ' :, ' ' ' ::"" ' '

' / "/ / /)
:;.~ I
/ / / .;_'I /' 4%"

"t '<"___
'
_.. / /

"' / /
",
/

_.._..,"
/ /

/ -;;. /
//.,.-
_ _.._. -:-

_,"'"
/
, I
J'f:,
I,.,._..,

Ji0K
.;::;;::-::,..;;y:'
'--"'l'
....

'll,
- _/_,.. /
- ...._ /
/ /
/....
/ / 1'9\1-·
':<JI ct. 7JOINT
:_...!-~~
-( .... / I "
y / / / /

'--<:........ ~....;.."=
;;::"./
'0-

Fig.25.1

.,

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l
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; WAll, CEiliNG AND FlOOR FLANGES
q
L_ Flanges are used to close wall openings when busway
runs pass through walls, ceilings and floors. See Table 26.1
) tor "A' dimensions. Hole pattern aligns with spring riser A+ 5%"

brackets. See Fig.28.1.

I END PLATE
Note: Floor or wall cutouts should be 1" larger than
applied busway.

SIDE PLATE

END PLATE

t
25
 '
NO fUSE REDUCERS

'
~. i Table 26.1 "A' Dimensions (inches)
'·
~~~., No. of Stacks Amp
225
Aluminum
43/s
Copper
43/s
400 43/s 43/s
~ 600 43/s 43/s
801)' 55/s 43/a

t'
'W{
1
1000
1200
1350
1500
61fs
7
81/2
9'/•
5
55/a
61fa
7
f
i-:
2000
2500
11
-
81h
11
2500 15 1/z -
i; 2
3000 18 15 (I)
4000 23 18
;~ .I 5000 - 23
-~ Note: Per NEC 364-11, a no-fuse reduced busway shall not exceed /~
q' 50 feet in length and have a current rating at least 1h the rating of the
upstream overcurrent protective device. 36"

I
;.-,t

fi~
EXPANSION I.ENGTHS-THERMAl
EXPANSION ± 1"-BUILDING EXPANSION ± 2"
Consideration should be given to the effects of thermal Fig. 26.1 Reducer
expansion. The ± 1" expansion fittings may be necessary ~ JO!NT
for long straight runs of 150 feet or more, particularly if the
busway is not free to move at the ends of the run. The use
of the ± 2" expansion fitting is recommended when the
busway run crosses a building expansion joint

Table 26.2 "W" Dimensions (inches)

No. of Stacks Amp
225
400
600
Aluminum
16
16
16
Copper
16
16
16
,/,.. 41
800 16 16
1000 175/s 16
1 17 5/s 16
1200
1350 21 5/s 17 5/a 223 /a"

L~
1600 215/e 17 5/e
2000 215/a 215/s
2500 - 215/s
2500 29 -
3000 29 29 y 1 7 7 / e " ( ± 1") 211fa''(±2")
2
4000 335fa 29
5000 - 33 5/e
~

Fig.26.2 Expansion Length

26
. ;."";~ ~-·

TRANSPOSITION lENGTHS
A transposition length is available in any dimension from
three feet through 10 feet. Standard lengths are 36" and
4Z' "A" dimension varies with ampere rating. See Table
26.1 for "K dimension.

A G (42" for 2000·4000 AL

~:=?€~
2500·5000 CU)

G A

A C

~=><=2N
N Fig. 27.1 Transposition Length
G G

A~G
B N
C A
N B
G c

BUSWAY FIELD CHECK PIECES/

REPlACEMENT PIECES
A Field Check Piece is a length of busway inserted into a
run after the major portion of that run has been installed.
This permits the release of straight lengths and portions of
the run with known dimensions long before final dimen-
sions are set. Valuable time is saved by installing busway
early in a construction project and using Field Check Pieces
to complete the job. The ± 1h-inch joint will provide even
further flexibility.
To determine the length of piece(s) to be inserted,
measure the opening length "L'' as shown from the end of
each housing and subtract 81/4 inches. This equals the bus-
way length "X" from center line of joint to joint and is the JOINT~ TO JO(NT ~X= L • 8 %"

.,:
. way to measure all Spectra Series busway pieces.

NOMINAL POSITION
JOINTS WITH ± 112-INCH ADJUSTABIUTY
Every Spectra Series busway is supplied with the ± 1/z-
inch adjustable joint as standard. The modular joint pack is
preassembled to one end of each piece of busway and
shipped in the "nominal" position. The joint caps have four
housing mounting holes (eight on 5000 amp Copper) that Fig. 27.3 Joint Cap
contain twistouts permitting expansion or contraction of
the joint up to 1/z inch in either direction.
27
 HANGERS

VERTICAl MOUNTING
Spring hangers are furnished to support the busway at
each floor. When the floor-to~floor span is over 16 feet
support for the spring hanger should be provided. The
quantity of springs supplied is based on busway weight.
Simple adjustment procedures are included with insta lla-
tion instructions. Mounting holes align with floor flanges.
Cat. No. (SBR 'X") where 'X"= Quantity of springs 1, 2 or 3

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING (I)

~ "<'"-
~~2"1
I '""" '"'
Fig.28.1
Furnished one for e.ve1y 10 feet. Designed for 1f2-inch Cat. No. SBR "X"
diameter drop rods. A+5i2 ~
MIN. CLEARANCE

_ NOTE: FLOOR OR WALL OPENING

SWAY BRACING~ ,•:-\ SHOULD PROVIDE W'CLEARANCE
ANCHOR POINTS .<-' ).
ALL AROUND BUSWAY. _
WHENREQ'D ~ ,/_-' , , ~ , ---~
......... ,.. ?f ;_;
SWAY BRACING
.. ..... ~ ......... ,s:?'~;,~
•

$4:::-:..;~
......... ,... \) ..... r
ANCHOR POINTS
..
WHEN REQ'D '-.., '
-+jill':

--:-~:::::: ,-,-:~ >· ~,--;(;!~:~:,:>"'

"'rJt. ,..... ;,'
/ . ; -·~ :;~,::. ~,.~-. . .~,. ::~ ~
'--.:~
/~~~~~~~:;;~;:j
+ -
4
"
••• _.. - --~~ ~.:--'<---- l
~~~- rr .... l$.t,..,;-; .. ' ,"': ........-
•~r-::- ..•:t•: . . . ;:. , . . +' r:-: . '- . ;"""".::."",' . . .:-.: eo::",..,,.. ,..... . . ,.,.,.. . :~s-::;
,:>4 .. "" ,."',." . . ..
~

~JJ:"')~-~~:~ <,: . ~ Fig.28.2 One Stack (Standard) Flatwise

~

""""'',.' '"'
r~·~
... .; ;;~"'

/ ~' / ~-
,.

~~------
<(";!- .... "' ........ ,..""" .,., ...
Cat.No.SBF"XX" .. ~:~r-·;c,~t..... , ... ..,,.. , . .
""f-
~:"J··~
II I'' '""
..... ,,,.. ...
, " ...

~1~,.: .-<·<- ~'

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Fig.28.3 One Stack Edgewise
Cat.No.S8E45
WHERE "XX" = BAR WIDTH
16 = 15/s 33 = 33/a 57= 57/s
22 = 21/4 42 = 41/4 65 = 61/z

I
28 = 27/s 45 = 4 /z
1 82 = 81/4

1;=:"':."'.!!:::::-.::~~~!!!!!!:i'r.........l!:::::.:.!:.::_...:::::::==:.:;-:-::
...
:::.:::.:~;;;::::.:::::::
:::::::.::::::::::.':.:::: '}!
1 liZ .r '1:'1.1.21 '1-'J.t-a ...anv~s~, ~_ 'lJ.. s.u.-:..::&.'1.1..-..r."S. ~"L-:. ss.r• r.-..:-.:r.r.:
~ ~

DROP ROD
J----------- "W"
<t Fig. 28.4. One or two Stack Flatwise Trapeze
<t

CAT. NO. STACKS BAR WIDTHS "W" (inches)

SBTE (1) 15/s"-4 112" 10 1/4
SBTF (1) 5314''-8 1/4" . 14 Fig.28.5 Edgewise Trapeze
SBTG (2) 41/4'' -4 1/z" 18 112 Cat.No.SBT
SBTH (2) 53/4"-6 1/z" 22 1/z
28 SBT J (2) 81/4" 26
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Table 29.2 Fusible Plug Horsepower Ratings@

Device 3-Phase Horsepower Ratings
Rating WithNECFuses ·· • With Time Dalay Fuses
In . 240
EAR Switch-operated fusible plugs are equipped with type Amperes
480' 600 240 480' SllO
Volts Volts· Volts Volts Volts Volts
OMR quick-make, quick-break mechanisms, in ratings from 30 3 5 7112 10 20 20
30 to 600 amps, 240 and 600 volts. Positive pressure NEC 60 N2 15 15 20 40 50
100 15 ··. 25 30 30 60 75
fuse clips are furnished standard. They are also available
200 25 50 60 60 125 150
with class "J" or "R" fuse clips. 400 50 100 125 250 350
125'
Circuit breaker plugs are available with molded case 600 75 150 200 200 400 500

l circuit breakers, in ratings from 15 to 800 amps; 240 to 600 ®Ratings are based on NEC Article 430. Horsepower ratings for
'I volts. plugs with NEC fuses are based on one-time fuses having mini-

'I
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,, Both fusible and circuit breaker Spectra Series bus-
way plugs have:
• Plug assist mechanism standard on plugs rated
mum time delay. When time delay fuses are used, the horsepower
ratings are maximum for the plug.
Table 29.3 Circuit Breaker Plug Interrupting Ratings®
,I l
above 100 amps. Trip
l • A cover interlock that prevents opening the cover Circuit Breaker Range
'! Rating
j when the switching device is in the "ON" position. The inter-
''
'j
~
!
lock can be defeated by operating the release mechanism
through the door. However. by bending down a tab inside
the cover, the interlock becomes non-defeatable.
Frame

Standard Frames
1 Number
of
Poles
in
Amperes or
240-V
480-V 600-Y

! TEB 1,2,3 15-100 10 - -

'l
"A device interlock that prevents the svvitching
j device from being accidentally operated when the cover
TEO
TE04
1
2,3
15-50
15-100
14
18
-
14
-
-
! 1s open. TED6
TFJ,®TFK®
3
2,3
15-150@
70-225
18
25
14
22
14
22
I • A provision to padlock the plug in the "OFF" position TJJ, TJK4 2,3 125-400 42 30 22
'l when the cover is closed (suitable for single padlock with TJK6 2,3 250-600 42 I 30 22
' a 5/1s-inch shank).
• A handle that can be mounted either on the side or
TKMB
TJ4V
TK4V I
2,3
3
3
300-800
150-600
400-800 ..
42
42
42
I 30
30
30
22
22
22
end of the plug. in addition, the handle may be mounted in Hi-Break" Frames
/'
one of two positions at each location. THEDe» 2-3 15-150@ 65 25 18
l
I e .. A handle that can be operated by a hook stick.
• A safety interlock that prevents insertion or
THFK®
THJK4
THKM8
2-3
2·3
2-3
70-225
125-400
300-800
65
65
65
25
35
35
22
25
25
!I removal of the plug when in the "ON" position. THJ4V 3 150-600 65 35 25
• Positive locator pin for exact, safe positioning. TJH6S 3 60-600 65 35 25
i TKL4V 3 400-800 100 65 42
li Table 29.1 Recommended Type QMR and OMWD Fusible Switch
TKH8S 3
Higltlnterruptin_!l65KAIC Frames
300-800 65 ' 50 25

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Comhin:>tinn~

Fusible
·Switch
Amp-
...

U/l
C: Fuse
·. . .
Short-Circuit
Rating In
Amperes·
RMS
Tl'l

tr~4
THLC1
w
I .. 3 J 15-150
70-225
225-400
10()
100
85
65
65
65
25
25

Type Description ·
i eres Class Symmetrical THLC2
THLC4
H One-Time 10,000
.I QMR 3D-600 R
j
Current Limiting Rejection
Current Limiting Rejection
200,000
200,000
Tri-Brellk'" Frames
T81 2-3 15-100 200 200 200

I TB4 3 125-400 200 200 200

e The interrupting rating of the fuse must equal or exceed the short-
circuit rating of the switch.lf it is lower, then the interrupting rating of
the switch is the same as for the fuse. Both OMR and OMW switches
have no short-circuit ratings if renewable fuses are used.
T86
TBB
3
3
300-600
600-800
®These are maximum ratings regardless of the busway rating.
®110-150-amp trip ratings are available for 3-poie only.
200
200
200
200
200
200

<D For type OMW, refer to Company.

• ®2-pole rated 480 Vac Max .

29
 Table 30.1 Soectra RMS"·' Circuit Breaker Bus Plugs {Outer Dimensions)
Dimensions ·
~\:''~~s~
Tier:;~ Frame> '·'Handle Q). : • Plu?"i" Figure~;
.. :o. :.--. --· - .. We·.· .•• L. ' • D
· fjeight ,,.· .·Out ets· ..
fol T
-~

~w;j
--·~ :-~ . . , ,i

W
lowest SED 11.00 13.00 8.00 9.12 25 1 A

_L~
SEH 11.00 13.00 8.00 9.12 25 1 A

-
SFH 11.00 21.25 9.00 9.5 41 1 A
low
NC SA SGH 16.75 24.50 1200 9.5 91 1 8
SKH 16.75 36.50 1200 18 160 2 8
10"0" I I -- NORMALPLUG-INSIOE
SEl 11.00 13.00 8.00 9.12 25 1 A
Mid SFL 11.00 21.25 9.00 9.5 41 1 A
SGl 16.75 24.50 12.00 18 91 1 8
SKl 16.75 36.50 12.00 18 160 2 8
Elevation View SEP 11.00 13.00 8.00 9.12 25 1 A

..-)
Peak SFP 11.00 21.25 9.00 9.5 41 1 A
SGP 16.75 24.50 1200 18 91 1 8
-,- SKP 16.75 36.50 12.00 18 160 2 8
12""
-L__L__!,
<D Maximum distance from enclosure bottom to handle tip.
Typical Vertical Application /

TOP EDGE Table 30.2 Molded Case Circuit Breakers

OFBUSWAY
Dimen~ions ,:-/·:·~;-_
:
Type. .·:(:
··.:·,:'·.. .
·,·.-:.• ·.• ''·(Inches). .•.·, • :· · 1--' <<)
... Fraine
.W . L:.· D ... .....·

TEB 11.00 13.00 8.00 A

TED. THEO
Standard 18.50
TFJ. TFK. THFK 11.00 9.50 A
and
Hi·8reak® TJJ. TJK4. TJK6 16.75 24.50 12.00 8
THJK4. THJK6
TKM8. THKM8. THK 16.75 36.50 12.00 8
With 36.. 50
TJ4V. THJ4V. Neutral Sensors 16.75 12.00 B
TJl4\f Without 24.50
Neutral Sensors
With
TK4V. THK4V. Neutral Sensors 46.25
Figure A Micro· 16.75 12.00 B
Door hinges at left end. All dimensions Versa Trip® TKl4V Without
Neutral Sensors 36.50
are shown over largest part of plug. Trip Unit
With
I TJH. TJl Neutral Sensors
16.75 36.50 12.00 8
I Without
Neutral Sensors
With 55.00
i
Fused
TKH. TKl

TB1
Neutral Sensors
Without
Neutral Sensors
16.75

11.00
45.25
18.50
1200

8.00
8

A
e
Current TB4 30.50
limiting TB6 16.75 45.25 12.00 B
TB8

Figure B
Door hinges at top. All dimensions
are shown over largest part of plug.
30 24 13.00 I 18.63
60 25 240 i 1.25
NA
QMR I 100 28 and 18.75 I 8.75 I A
1---
Decimal Fraction 200 46 600 16.00 24.50
.12
., 400 135
.38 "
ll 600 160 20.50 24.50 NA 118.75
.63 % NA = Not Available
.88
""

30
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'"I
I FUSIBLE BUS PLUG CATALOG NUMBERING SYSTEM

1
...:.r--... Table 31.1

j) l '
Code
SB
Description
Spectra Bus
SB

J
3 6 2 R G R p I

(tf Type AC Armor Clad

FVK FVK Bus
·-I
J Service
3
4
303W
304W

Fl
! Volts
2 240V
6 600V
·l
r 'I ~·
1 30
2 60
3 100
Amps
I ~f 4 200
5 400
''i~
6 600
J )
I -
R QMR

i • j
Switch
w
G
QMW
Ground Stab

~
Ground
Omit None
R Class R
~ Fuse Clips J Class J

~
I Omit Class H

jI
Plug
Assist
p Plug Assist
(Std. on 200-600) -
Omit None
j
=j Drip
I Cover & Base

e Resistant
-------------------
Omit-----
Gasketing
None ---

:-•

31
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 BUSWAY PLUGS add Suffix "P" to Catalog Number.
Plug assist is furnis~ed as standard on all circuit breaker When a grounding stab to engage internal or integrated
plugs except in the 100-amp frame sizes. housing ground bus is required, add Suffix "G" to Catalog
If plug assist is required on the 100-amp frame sizes, Number. Standard ground path is through plug hangers.
Table 33.1 Circuit Breaker Plugs
38-4W 38-4W
Type Type Type
Catalog Frame Catalog Frame
Frame Number
Number
Standard Circuit Breakers<D Standard Circuit Breakers<D
15 5831E8 $841 EB 125 S8312JK4 S8412JK4

I
I
I
20
25
30
. S832EB
5832.5E8
5833E8
5842EB
SB42.5EB
S843E8 1JK4
150
175
200
S8315JK4
58317JK4
S8320JK4
S8415JK4
SB417JK4
S8420JK4
35 S833.5E8 S843.5E8

Ii f.:
f
to rtt 1EB
240
Volts
40
45
50
60
S834E8
S834.5E8
S835EB
S836E8
5844EB
5844.5E8
S845C:B
SB46EB
600
Volts
225
250
300
350
400
S8322JK4
58325JK4
58330JK4
SB335JK4
58340JK4
ssm~K4
S8425JK4
58430JKt
S8435JK4
SB440JK4
Hi-Break"' Circuit Breakers<D
15 SB31HED
20 • SB32HED
S841HED
SB42HED
25 SB32.5HEO S842.5HED
70 S837E8 SB47EB
! 80 S838E8 5848E8 250 SB325JK6 S8425JK6 30
35
S833HED
SB33.5HEO
S843HED
S843.5HED
i
i
so S839E8 5849E8 300
350
S8330JKS
S8335JK6
58430JK6
S8435JK6 40 SB34HEO S844HED
100 58310E8 S8410E8 1JK6 45 SB34.5HEO SB44.5HED
I 15
20
S831tD4
5832ED4
5841ED4
S842ED4
600
Volts
400
450
S8340JK6
S8345JK6
58440JK6
58445JK6
1HED
600 50 SB35HED SB45HEO
S836HEO S846HED
I 25
30
S832.5ED4
5833E04
5842.5E04
S843E04
500
600
S8350JK6
S8360JK6
58450JK6
S8460JK6
Volts 60
70
80
SB37HED
SB38HED
S847HEO
S848HED
I 1ED4
35
40
45
SB33.5ED4
S834ED4
SB34.5E04
S843.5ED4
S844ED4
S844.5ED4
300
350
SB330KM
S8335KM
SB430KM
S8435KM
90
100
SB39HED
SB310HEO
S849HEO
S8410HEO

l 480
Volts 50
60
SB35E04
S836E04
S845E04
SB46E04
1KMB
600
400
450
58340KM
58345Kiv1
58440KM
58445KM
110
125
SB311HED
SB312.5HED
S8315HEO
58411HEO
58412.5HED
S8415HED

~}
500 S8350KM S8450KM 150
70 S837E04 S847E04 Volts
600 S8360KM S8460KM 70 SB37HFK S847HFK
,, 80 5838E04 S848ED4 700 S8370KM 58470KM 80 S838HFK S848HFK
90 SB39E04 S849ED4
BOO S8480KM

'
S8380KM 90 S839HFK S849HFK
100 S8310ED4 SB410ED4
150 S8315TJR S84151JR 100 S8310HFK S8410HFK
15 S831ED6 5841E06 1HFK 110 S8311HFK S8411HFK
TJ4V 200 S8320TJR S8420TJR 600
20 S832ED6 5842ED6 S8312HFK S8412HFK

~
300 SB330TJR 58430TJR 125
25 S832.5ED6 S842.5ED6 600 Volts
5843ED6 Volts 400 S8340TJR 58440TJR 150 SB315HFK S8415HFK
30 S833E06 S8450TJR
35 S833.5E06 S843.5E06 500 S8350TJR 175 SB317HFK S84 i 7HFK
r·- 40
45
S834E06
S834.5ED6
5844ED6
5844.5E06 1K4V
600
400
58360TJR
58340TKR
58460TJR
58440TKR
200
225
S8320HFK
S8322HFK
S8420HFK
SB422HFK
b
c.._flt.
1ED6
600 50
60
S835ED6
SB36E06
S845E06
S846E06
600
Volts
600
BOO
58360TKR
SB380TKR-
S8460TKR
5B480TKR
125
150
S8312HJK4
S8315HJK4
S8412HJK4
S8415HJK4
Volts
l 70 S837ED6 S847EDS 175 SB317HJK4 S8417HJK4
!
e 80 S838ED6 5848ED6 Tri-Break~ Circuit Breakers® 1HJK4 200 SB320HJK4 58420HJK4
90 S83SE06 S849EDS 600 58422HJK4
~ 100 S83iOE06 SB410ED6
(includes Limiters)
Volts
225 58322HJK4
SB425HJK4
S8325HJK4
~
250
110 S8311ED6 58411 ED6 15 5831 B1E05 584181E05
125 58312.5ED6 SB412.5ED6 20 S83281E05 SB4281E05 300 SB330HJK4 S8430HJK4
S8415E06 5832.581 E05 5842.581 E05 350 58335HJK4 S8435HJK4
~ 150 S8315E06 25
30 S83381 E05 S84381E05 400 58340HJK4 S8440HJK4
~ 70 5837FJ S847FJ
S848FJ 35 S833.581E05 5843.581 E05 300 58330HKM 58430HKM
80 5B38FJ

if S839FJ S849FJ 40 S83481E05 SB4481E05 350 58335HKM S8435HKM

90 5834.581 E05 S844.581E05
100 58310FJ S8410FJ 45
110 58311FJ S841fFJ 181 583581 E09 S84581E09
1HKMB 400 58340HKM I S8440HKM
50 600

~
TtJ
600
Volts
125
150
S8312FJ
58315FJ
S8412FJ
S8415FJ
600
Volts 60
70
so
S83681 E09
SB3781E09
583881ED9
SB4681E09
SB4781E09
S84881E09
Volts
450
500
600
S8345H.KM
S8350HKM
S8360HKM
I S8445HKM
S8450HKM
58460HKM
58417FJ
~
175 SB317FJ 700 58370HKM 58470HKM
200 58320FJ S8420FJ 90 SB3981E09 S84981E09 800 58380HKM S8480HKM
225 S8322FJ S8422FJ 100 S831081E09 5841081E09
t 70 S837FK S847FK 110 S831181E10 S841181E10
150 58315THJR
SB320THJR
58415THJR
. S8420THJR
b
~
80
90
5838FK
5839FK
S848FK
S849FK
125
150
S8312.581E10
SB31581E10
SB4i2.581E10
S841581E10
JHJ4V
600
200
300
400
S8330THJR
S8340THJR I
S8430THJR
S8440THJR
:-- 100 S8310FK SB410FK 125 5831284F14 S841284F14 Volts

ry 1FK
600
Volts
110
125
150
S8311FK
SB312FK
SS315FK
SB411FK
SB412FK
S8415FK 184
150
175
200
S831584F14
S831784F14
S832084F14
S841584F14
S841784F14
S842084Fi4
500
600
150
58350THJR
S8360THJR
58315THJ5
S8450THJR
S8460THJR
S8415THJ5
175 S8317FK S8417FK 600 200 58320THJS 58420THJS
l
S8420FK 225 S832284F14 SB42284F14 TJH6S 300 58330THJS S8430THJS
200 58320FK
.~
Volts 250 5832584F14 5842584F14 600
225 SB322FK S8422FK 5843084F14 400 S8340THJS 58440THJS
300 S833084F14 Volts
125 S8312JJ 58412JJ 350 S833584F14 S843584F14 500 S8350THJS S8450THJS
I 150
175
S8315JJ
S8317JJ
S8415JJ
S8417JJ
400
300
S834084F14
5833086J14
5844084f14
S843086J14 TKL4V
600
400
S8360THJS
S6340THKR
S8460THJS
S8440THKR

r' ,,l
1JJ
600
Volts
200
225
250
58320JJ
S8322JJ
58325JJ
S8420JJ
SB422JJ
SB425JJ
186
600
350
400
450
5833586J14
S834086J14
S834586J14
S843586J14
5844086J14
S844586J14
600
Volts
1KHBS
600
800
400
S8360THKR
S8380THKR
58340THK5
S8460THKR
S8460THKR
S8440THKS

I 300 SB330JJ SB430JJ Volts

l

350 58335JJ S8435JJ 500 S835086J14 S345086J14 600 600 58360THK5 S8460THKS
400 58340JJ SB440JJ 600 S836086J14 5845086J14 Volts 800 SB380THKS
- -----
S8480THKS

~TBI is a fixed trip circuit breaker. ®Not ULlisted. 33

CD TEB, TED4. THEO, TFJ and TJJ are fixed trip circuit breakers.

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Table 34.1
Description Code F 3 H A 02 SL 02

Type
Feeder
Plug-In
Riser
F
p
R
u I
3PH, 3W 3
Service 3PH, 4W 4
Indoor
Integrated Housing H
Ground Internal Bus (A) G

Conductor
Copper c
Aluminum A
\

i
Am s
225
400
600
Code
02
04
06
e\
800 08
1000 10
1200 12
1350 13
1600 16
2000 20
2500 25
3000 30
4000 40

Configurations
Straight Length
Elbow Left
Code
SL
EL
ER
t
Elbow Right
Elbow Up EU
Elbow Down ED
Center Cable Tap Box CT
End Cable Tap Box ET
End Box EB
Flanged End FE
Flanged End with Lugs FL
l

ej
/

Type Feet Code

2 02
3 03
4 04
5 05
Feeder 6 06
7 07
8 08
9 09
10 'n
•u

2 02
Plug-In 4 04
Riser 6 06
8 08
10 10
"
Fittings (8) ST

(A) Available wih copper bus bars only.

(B) Refer to pages 15 through 17 for standard
dimensions.

Price and data subject to change without notice.

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: Guide furm Specifications
DRAWING NOTES FOR SPECTRA SERIESTM FEEDER
AND PLUG-IN BUSWAY
G
The following information should appear on the electrical
'" drawings:
:j
1. Amp rating, continuous.
2. Service: phase, wire, volts,
with or without internal ground.
3. Available short-circuit current at input end in amps rms
symmetrical.
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FEEDER BUSWAY SPECIFICATIONS
Where shown on plans, furnish and install atotally enclosed, low-
impedance busway system of the indicated ratings with all neces-
sary fittings, power takeoffs, hanging devices and accessories.
L·
Material and installation shall comply with all applicable
codes, recommended practices, and standards of ANSI. IEEE,
NEMA and UL. All components of the busway shall be UL Listed.
Arrangements, details, and locations shall be as shown on the
drawings and specified herein.
The housing shall be of extruded aluminum to provide maxi-
.• mum protection against corrosion from water and other contami-
nants normally encountered during construction. All hardware
shall be plated to prevent corrosion.
Tie bolts shall brace aluminum housing and bars to with-
stand, without damage or permanent distortion, short-circuit
currents of the magnitude shown on the drawings when tested
in accordance with UL standard. Busway shall be finished in
~ ~ANSI-61 grey enamel.
l Joints shall be of the one-bolt removable/isolatable type
'" v./ith through-bolts that can be checked for tightness without de-
energizing the system.lt shall be possible to make up ajoint from
one side in the event the busway is installed against awall or
ceiling. The joint shall be so designed as to allow removal of any
0
length without disturbing adjacent lengths. Belleville springs shall
be provided to give positive pressure over complete contact area.
:c Plug-in and feeder shall use identical parts, and all multi-stacks
shall be phase collected.
'" The maximum hot-spot temperature rise at any point in the
busway at continuous rated load shall not exceed 55°C above a
maximum ambient temperature of 40°C in any position.
Bus bars shall be suitably plated at all joints and contact
surfaces.
All insulation material shall be NEMA class B(130°C).
Horizontal runs of busway shall be UL Listed for h.anging on
10-foot centers in any position. Vertical riser runs of busway shall
be supported with rigid and/or spring hangers in positions indi-
cated on plans (max 16' centers).
Final field measurements shall be made by the contractor
prior to release for manufacture to assure coordination with other
trades.
The busway shall be General Electric Spectra Series.
··--·
4. Maximum voltage drop and power factor at output end
andwhether load is distributed along run or concentrated at end
of run.
5. Bus bar material (aluminum or copper).
6. Location of all fittings. For expansion fittings,
show amount of compensation required as"± inches,
total inches."
7. Limiting dimensions of busway width and depth where
passing through walls or floors or around obstructions.
8. Mounting position of busway (flatwise, edgewise, or
vertical riser).
PLUG-IN BUSWAY SPECIFICATIONS
Plug-in busway shall be identical to feeder construction and
performance except: •
There shall be five dead-front hinged cover type plug
outlets per side per 10-foot length. All outlets shall be usable
simultaneously.
PLUGS
Where shown on plans, furnish and install busway plugs of the
types and ratings indicated. When applicable, plugs shall be
UL labeled.
Housing shall completely enclose the switching device and
shall be of sheet steel furnished in ANSI-61 grey enamel over a
rust inhibitor. Provide stab shields that protect stabs and ground
plug body to busway housing before stabs make power contact
Provide grounding terminal inside plug body and adequate shield-
ing to prevent access to live parts when cover is open. A ground
stab to engage grounding tab on busway and internal ground bus
shall be provided when required. Provide means for padlocking
cover and operating handle in "OFF" position. The operating han-
dle shall be easily moved from end to side or vice versa so that it
will be in the correct position to operate from the floor. All current-
carrying parts shall be suitably plated.
Operating switch type plugs shall have positive quick-make,
quick-break interrupter, and positive-pressure fuse clips. Provide a
releasable cover interlock that prevents opening cover except
when switch is in "OFF" position. This interlock shall be convert-
ible to non-releasable type on the job. A releasable interlock pre-
venting closing switch with cover open shall also be included, as
well as an interlock to prevent insertion or removal from busway
when in "ON" position.
Circuit breaker type plugs shall have an interrupting rating
of not less than amps rms symmetrical. They shall have
a releasable cover interloc!<that prevents opening of cover except
with breaker in "OFF' position. This interlock shall be convertible
to non-releasable type on the job. An interlock to prevent insertion
or removal from busway when in "ON" position shall be provided,
as well as an interlock (releasable) to prevent closing circuit
breaker with cover open.
Plug assists shall be furnished on all plugs over 100 amps
that will mechanically engage or disengage the plug from the
busway, but only when the plug is in the "OFF" position.
35
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s w s s Q U A L T y A S S U R A N C
E

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What is Betaflam ?
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Through years of research and development, Studer Cables Switzerland has developed its own insulation
compounds to produce BETAflam - flexible, mineral insulated, fire resistant cables.
q

This special compound, which is incorporated with extremely high content of mineral, is subjected to a
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powerful electron beam cross linking process at our irradiation centres.

.-; With electron acceleration process, BETAflam flexible mineral insulated cable is able to withstand operating
temperature of up to 145 degree C. The strength characteristics are enhanced to achieve similar performance
<i as MICC cables. Moreover; it is flexible, lighter in weight and avoids termination problems which are related
to the design and installation of conventional MICC cables.

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• with special resin bonding material

What does electron 6eam crosslinking mean?

Insulation material of cables using standard XLPE are cross linked by chemical process to prevent it from
melting off the conductors. However, should there be an increase in temperature above 90 degree C, ageing
characteristics become dramatically worse and the cable loses its mechanical properties.

1 At the Studer irradiation centres, with the state-of-the-art technology in irradiation and using powerful
--.:5' electron beam accelerators to generate high energy electrons (Beta rays), we conduct electron beam
cross-linking on mineral insulated compounds developed by Studer to produce BETAflam flexible Ml
cables.

With this advanced technology in irradiation cross linking, no peroxides or hydrosilicons

into the synthetic mixtures as in the case with chemical cross linked polyethylene.
BETAflam flexible Ml cables achieve best performance by:

High mineral content with superior ageing performance and excellent

mechanical characteristics are not attainable from chemical
cross/inking process applicable for PVC I XLPE FR cables.
 BETAflam s w s s Q U A l T y A
J. Studer FleXI/l/e 1.11 CableS

Conformity to Approval Standards

BETAflam flexible mineral insulated cables are manufactured in
conformity t~ the following approved standards:

Fire and Mechanical Tests

BS 6387 Category C. W.Z.
Specification for performance requirements for cables required to
maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions. Applicable to cables
rated at voltages not exceeding 450!750V.
It tests electric cables for resistance to fire at 950 degree C for 3
hours, fire at 650 degree C for 15 minutes, then at 650 degree with
water spray for a further 15 minutes and fire at 950 degree C for 15
minutes with mechanical shock.

Flame Propagation Tests

IEC 332-3 Category A.B.C .
.~ DIN VDE 0472 Part 804/C
) Tests on bun?hed wires and cables under fire condition. This technical
report descnbes a method of type approval testing to define the
ability of bunched cables to restrain flame progagation in defined
conditions regardless of their application, i.e. power,
telecommunications (including data transmission and optical fibre
cables), etc.
3 test categories to test different amount of combustible material
contained in a bundle of cable.
Category A - High Density Cabling
7 litres of combustible material per metre exposed to flame for 40
minutes.

Category B - Medium Density Cablipg

3.5 litres of combustible material per metre exposed to flame for 40
minutes.
Category C - Low Density Cabling -
1.5 litres of combustible material per metre exposed to flame for 20
minutes.
) The cable specimens are placed vertically next to each other on a
vertical tray and are then exposed to the flame of a· ribbon burner
for a specified duration. After the removal of the flame, the cable
specimens must be wiped clean and the charred or affected portion
should not have rea~hed a height exceeding 2.5 metres.

Smoke Emission Tests

IEC 1034
DIN VDE 0472 Part 816
Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under
defined conditions. ·
Electric cables (1 metre length) to be tested are placed in a 3-metre
cube enclosure where a light beam is emitted through a transparent
window an.d projected across the enclosure to a photocell connected .
to a recorder at the opposite window. The recorder is adjusted to .
register from 0% for complete obscuration to 100% luminous
transmission. The cables are then subjected to fire where the
minimum light transmission is recorded. Acceptance criterion is a
minimum light transmission value greater than 60%. BETAflam
flexible Ml cables achieve light transmis_sion values above 80% .

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A L T y ASSURANCE-

Circuit-Integrity Tests
IEC 331
DIN VDE 0472 Part 814
Fire-resisting characteristics of electric cables.
Cables required to maintain circuit integrity must function even under
the influence of a continuous fire. Acable 1200 mm length is placed
over a gas burner and connected to a electrical supply at its rated
· voltage.
Fire is applied for a duration of 3 hours and temperature on the
cable at 750 degree C. After 3 hours the fire and electrical supply
is switched off.
Twelve hours later, the supply is switched on again. During the fire
and when the mains are switched on again, the cable must continue
to be operational.

· Halogen Content Tests

. IEC 754-2
DIN VDE 0472 Part 813
Test on gases evolved during combustion of electric cables.
Determination of degree of acidity of gases evolved during the
combu~tion of materials taken from electric cables by measuring
pH and conductivity.

Fire Performance of electric cable systems

DIN VDE 4102 Part 12
It defines the performance of a complete wiring system, i.e. the
cable with its supports, fixings, joints and termination boxes. The
system is exposed to very high temperatures and mechanical
stresses caused by distortion of the supports.
The complete system is installed in an oven of a minimum of 3m
length, 2m width and 2.5 height. 2 cables of the smallest cross
section to be certified and 2 cables of a cross section of 50mm2 are
tested. The temperature in the oven increases in accordance to the
standard characteristic, a duration of over 30 minutes at 950 degree
C to be certified as "E30". Another test at duration of over 90 minutes
at 1,035 degree C and certified as NE90".

BETAFLAM flexible Ml cables are approved by

SINGAPORE FIRE SAFETY BUREAU'
JABATAN PERKHIDMATAN BOMBA MALAYSIAl
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uder Flextble Ml Cables

BETAflam Ml Cables Current Ratings (0.6/1 kV)

•!

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Conductor - Spaced - - -_.. ' Touching

Size . . · . Vertical , .
Single
mm 2 Duct

0.
1 _,.g
l 8Ciml

r lliilm
o ..
4

b
NU l

1 • 25 21 14 21
1.5 '' 31 26 17 .26
2.5 42 35 22 35
4 56 46 29 45

6 72 59 38 56
10 102 84 53 n
16 135 111 71 100
25 180 148 92 131

35 222 181 109 158

50 269 219 132 189
70 344 279 165 235
\ ·=-
l I 95

120
426

501 • ...
345

403 •
206

238 •
285

328
l
I
150 575 461 2n 371
; 185 668 . 534 318 . 42f

I
!'
240
300
796
934
. ._. . .. 634
741
...
-
372
442 . !!!
494
565
l' 400 1098 " 863 - 508 . 646
; 500 1284 999 575 ' 734
1, """ 1503 . ""' • 675 • 629

I -
j mm
2
Is 0
~~ m
~
,.
I

!; 1 24 19 13 • 18
j. 1.5 30 24 16 ·. 23
'. ~

_
2.5 40 33 22 30
I-
j'
4 53 44 29 39

h'
1· :
6 69 56• 37 _ _ _, 49
10 98 79 ' 52 68

...,_t :: ·. .: •·• ::
• 16 130 105 · 67 _ m 88
f
l :~:
I
~ 1 : 50
70
95
260
332
413
- 208
265
328
131
161
195
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if> . ~jt,~
@

~~-.;~:·~~'~
~-~'\~-~ ~_~,-.,~.!:.>;.~
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165
205
249

120 485 384 227 -~_'it 286

150 557 440 257 t.l'%~*'$;~j\ 322
. 185 64 7 510 294 *~j";~,~~"-~@;$t
""~'«~>·· · ;,;;J'fu:c,j&;c;
367
l; - 240 773 606 348 ~~1~%1~i~ 427

l'
I I E Iii ~:!
630 ,,.•.,•.,.,..,.,..,.,,......
::·i:'t""\:t:;Ji.J.'-1·:~:·:);."-;:~,~~: 1444
•
'' ,.,.""'"'""~·····"•*
~:<.~:;::\it,:::t;._.::t-:;1..l::.~"1~~?~t~,
ill •"-"<•'"'""~""'"'"'""'' ill •,.,.i'l\l,8'6"~--~------· :
1094 ~~t.:.-:t}?.:,~~'$,~::t:t;.-.::§~ 590 s~~~~SJ !4.~:>:"%"-t~t;;~ 703

Ij TAchnical SnAcifications are subiect to chanae without orior notice.

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BETAflam Ml Cables Current Ratings (0.6/1 kV)

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Conductor Touching Conduit in Undergro .~~::~~:!.~~:~.- ~ -~ ~--
"'""·- "~ ''_ ~_::- ~: " ;

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Size . Insulation

mm2
or partially
surrounded· ~~~l:¥f~3~\ Burjed
·..Di~

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s· 64
I
'----" 10 90
16 118
25 157

35 193
50 233
70 294
95 363.

120 423
150 484
185 558

Conductor

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Size

mm 2 ~

1 19
~-
1.5 24
·,,
2.5 32
4 42

6 54
10 76
16 100
25 133

35 163
50 1.97
:_>.
70 251
95 308

-
...:
120 359
150 409
185 473

Technical Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Conductor---------

I
f . - - - - - PVC Insulation------:

I
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l
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1------- Sheath-------

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CONDUCTOR
CIRCULAR STRANDED CONDUCTOR
(MULTI CORE CONTROL CABLE)

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Table 2
SINGLE-CORE
PVC INSULATED & PVC SHEATHED CABLES
600/1000V

I.l 1.0 1/1.13 1.13 0.6 0.8 4.2 26 18.10

1.5
I -.
1/1.38 1.38 0.6 0.8 4.4 32 12.10
l j
10>
1,5
2.5
7/0.50
1/1.78
1.50
1.78
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8
4.5
5.0
33
46
13.60
7.41
I: .Jj) 2.5 7/0.67 2.01 0.7 0.8 5.3 49 7.41
4 7/.085 2.55 0.8 0.9 6.2 72 4.61
6 7/1.04 3.12 0.8 0.9 6.8 96 3.08
10 7/1.35 4.05 1.0 0.9 8.1 149 1.83

li 16
25
7/1.70
7/2.14
5.10
6.42
1.0
1.2
1.0
1.1
9.4 217 1.15

L
l 35 I 19/1.53 7.65 1.2 1.1
11.4
12.6
332
432
0.727
0.524

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Core !dent ificat ion: Red or Black
Shape: Circular stranded.

Table 3
TWIN-CORE
PVC INSULATED & PVC SHEATHED CABLES
600/1000V

1.0 1/1.13 1.13 0.6 0.9 6.7 60 18.1

1.5 1/1.38 1.38 0.6 0.9 7.2 73 12.1
1.5 7/0.53 1.59 0.6 0.9 7.6 80 12.1
2.5 1/1.78 1.78 0.7 1.0 8.6 109 7.41
I 2.5 7/0.67 2.01 0.7 1.0 9.1 116 7.41
4 7/0.85 2.55 0.8 1.0 10.7 164 4.61
6 7/1.04 3.12 0.8 1 .1 12.0 221 3.08
I

I I 10 7/1.35 4.05 1.0 1.2 14.9 349 1.83

I Core Identification: Red, Black

Shape: Circular stranded.
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CURRENT RATINGS
CURRENT RATINGS FOR
P.V.C. non-armoured single-core (1.0 mm 2 to 35 mm 2 )
(COPPER)
Single-circuit current ratings and associated volt drops for single-core p.v.c.-insulated cables, non-armoured, with or without sheath (B.S. 6004)
(ccoper conductors)

11.0 mm 2 to 35 mm 2 J

Conductor Bunched and Enclosed in Clipped direct-to a surface or on a cable tray,

conduit or trunking bunched and unenclosed

2 cables, single 3 or 4 cables, 3 or 4 cables,

phase a.c., or d.c., three-phase a . c. I 2 cables, single-
phase a.c., or d.c. three-phase a.c.
Nominal No. and dia
cross-sectional (mm)
area of wires
Volt drop Volt drop Volt drop Volt drop
Current per ampere Current per ampere Current per ampere Current per ~;mpen
rating per metre rating per metre rating per metre rating per metre

. 2
mm No./mm A mV A mV A mV A mV

1.0 1/1.13 11 40 9 35 13 40 12- 35

1.5 1/1.38 13 27 11 23 16 27 15 23
2.5_ 1/1.78 18 16 16 14 23 16 20 14
I

4 7/0.85 24 10 22 8.8 30 10 27 8.8

6 7/1.04 31 6.8 28 5.9 38 6.8 34 5.9
I
10 7/1.35 4.0 46 3.5
I 42 4.0 39 3.5 I 51

I 16
25
7/1.70
7/2.14
56
73
2.6
1.6
50 I 2.2 I 68 2.6
1.6
61
80
2.2
1.4
66 1.4 89
35 19/1.53 90 1.2 80 1.0 109
l 1..2 98 1.0

CURRENT RATINGS FOR

. P.V.C., non-armoured single-core (50 mm 2 to 630 mm 2 )
~ (COPPER)
Single-circuit current ratings and associated volt drops for single-core p.v.c,-insulated cables, non-armoured, with or without sheath
I B.S. 6004 or B.S. 6346) (copper conductors)
2 0
(50 mm to 630 mm"l

Clipped direct to a surface or

Bunched an.d enclosed in on a cable tray, bunched and ·
conduit or trunking Defined conditions
unenclosed
Nominal -
I cross-
sectional
2 cables, single- 3 or 4 cables,
phase three-phase
2 cables, single
phase
3 or 4 cables,
three phase
Flat or vertical 12 cables, single-
phase a.c., or d.c., or 3 or 4
Trefoil
(3 cables,

I area
of
Cur-
a.c., or d.c.
Volt.drop
a.c.

per am- Cur- Volt drop

a.c., or d.c.

Cur-
Volt drop
per am-
a.c.

Cur- Volt drop Cur-

cables three-phase)

Volt drop per ampere per

three-phase)

Cur· Volt drop

Con-
ductal

con- metre
rent pere per rent per am- rent pere per rent per am- rent rent per am-
duct or ra- metre ra· ra- metre ra- ra- ra- pere per
pere per pere·per Single- d.c. Three-
ting ting metre ting ting metre ting ting metre
phase phase

I
a .c. d.c. a.c. d.c. _I -
mm
2
A mV A mV A mV A mV A mV mV mV A mV mm·'

50 145 0.97 0.91 125 0.84 175 0.93 0.91 160 0.82 195 0.95 0.91 0.85 170 0.80 50
70 185 0.71 0.63 160 0.62 220 0.65-0.63 200 0.59 240 0.68 0.63 0.62 210 0.!?9 70
95 230 0.56 0.45 195 0.48 270 0.48 0.45 240 0.45 300 0.52 0.45 0.49 260 0.42 95

120 260 0.48 0.36 220 0.42 310 0.40 0.36 280 0.38 350 . 0.44 0.36 0.43 300 0.34 120
150 - - - - 355 0.34 0.29 320 0.34 I 410 I 0.39 0.29 0.39 350 0.29 150
. 185 .- - - - 405 0.29 0.24 365 0.30 · 47o I 0.35 0.24 0.36 400 0.25 185

240 - - - - 480 0.24 0.18 430 0.27 560 1 0.36 0.18 0.38 480 0.22 240
300 - - - - 560 0.22 0.14 500 0.25 660 0.33 0.14 0.35 570 0.19 300
- - - - 680 0.20.0.12 610 0.24 800 0.30 0.12 0.33 680 0.17 400

500
400
630
I -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
800 0.18 0.003
910 0.17 0.008
710 0.23
0.22
910
1040
0.28
0.26
0.086
0.068
0.31
0.30
770
880
0.16
0.15
500
630
820 i
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