System Guide
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Annex 54
MNS iS Communication 30 Items subject to agreement between
Communication interface 30 manufacturer and user 54
OPC 31
Time synchronisation 32
Dual redundancy 33
Complete solution
ABB offers the possibility to provide an all in one solution when
MNS iS is used in conjunction with other power and automa-
tion technologies from ABB.
Fieldbus
MControl 1 MControl 1
Control & Control &
Protection Protection
MControl n MControl n
Control & Control &
Protection Protection
MControl 60 MControl 60
Control & Control &
Protection Protection
MLink
MView
Control condapter
MControl
Power condapter
MStart / MFeed
Switchboard construction
MNS iS as part of the ABB low voltage switchg ear solution Notable system advantages with regard to design aspects:
uses the well proven ABB MNS standard design aspects.
MNS aspects described in this section are fully applicable to - Optimum personal protection
MNS iS. - Design verified by testing
- Arc fault containment acc. criteria 1-7
MNS system is a verified low voltage switchgear design in - High operational reliability and availability
accordance with IEC 61439 series and IEC 61641. - Earthquake-, vibration- and shock-proof designs are
available
The consistent application of the modular principle both in - Maintenance-free busbar construction
electrical and mechanical design as well as the use of stand- - Simple retrofitting procedures
ardized components allows its flexible and compact design. - Compact, space-saving design
Depending on operating and environmental conditions - Easy project and detail engineering through standardised
different design levels are offered. components
1 Equipment compartment 2
3
All equipment, including the standard motor starter modules
(MStart) in withdrawable design, is situated therein. 1
1
The compartment can be divided in horizontal and vertical
sub-compartments.
4 Busbar compartment
Contains the MNS main busbar system and distribution bars.
The distribution bars are embedded in the multifunction sepa-
ration wall (MFW) which is located between the equipment
compartment and the busbar compartment. System highlights
- Functional areas are separated from each other in
accordance with IEC 61439 series.
- Power cables are fully separated from the control and com-
munication cables, thus avoiding electromagnetic interfer-
ences.
- Different access rights to cable compartments can be
granted using different key locks.
Switchboard arrangements
MNS iS cubicles can be arranged as follows: For switchgear dimensions, see Technical Data section.
- in standard execution (back-to-wall),
- back-to-back or
- duplex.
Standard (Back-to-wall)
Duplex
Back-to-back (common busbar compartment)
Cable compartments
Access to components such as electronic protection relays
within standard switchgear is usually not possible if the module
is energized.
Distribution bars
A fully phase segregated and encapsulated 3 or 4 pole distri-
bution bar system runs the full height of the cubicle. The
distribution bars are silver plated as standard.
The contact has been subjected to several tests in order to System highlights
prove the sophisticated design and the high quality: - Although IEC 61439 series requires 200 connection cycles
only, the MNS contact system is tested, certified and proven
- Verification by testing acc. IEC 61439 series for contact cycles (plug in/unplug) up to 1,000
- Corrosion test acc. DIN 50017 and IEC 60068-2-60 - The contacts are silver coated as standard
- Crimping quality check acc. IEC 61238-1 - Full individual phase segregation assured prior to the
- Vibration and shock test acc. IEC 60068-2-6 and connection of the power contact. See illustrations on the
IEC 60068-2-27 following page.
Control
- Stop / Start / Reset
Engineering
- Interrogation of control and protection parameters
- Download of configuration and protection parameters
Process information
- Current in Amps
- Current in %
- Thermal image
- Time to trip
- Time to reset
- Active, reactive and apparent power
Maintenance
- Module insertion cycles
- Contactor switching cycles
- Main contact temperature
- Hours run
- Module serial number
Communication interface
The MLink is the scalable platform for the interface between The communication between the MLink and MControl utilizes
the process control system and the MControl modules. The a real time, master-slave protocol running at 10 Mbps, which
connection to the PCS is possible with the MLink functioning continuously polls all the MControls. Each MControl requires
as a standard fieldbus slave device, supporting the following 2 ms to receive a command and 2 ms to set the relevant status
protocols: information. A maximum of 60 MControls may be connected
to a single MLink.
- Profibus DP and DP V1 The figures shown here are based upon an Ethernet connection
- ProfiNet I/O to the PCS.
- Modbus RTU
- Modbus TCP Examples:
For the given number of MControls connected, the following
In addition to the fieldbus interface the MLink also provides a system internal response time figures are applicable.
separate Ethernet port. This interface is available as standard
and easily enables the following applications to be simultane- For 60 MControls
ously available over a standard Ethernet network (see illustra- Communications overhead 18 ms
tion below): 1st Poll (command received) 60 x 2 ms = 120 ms
2 nd Poll (set status) 60 x 2 ms = 120 ms
- Parameterization / configuration
- Web Interface MNS iS response time 258 ms
- OPC DA (data access)
- OPC AE (alarms and events) For 30 MControls
Communications overhead 18 ms
To offer the maximum flexibility for fieldbus control structure 1st Poll (command received) 30 x 2 ms = 60 ms
the option exists to directly connect to the MControl with 2 nd Poll (set status) 30 x 2 ms = 60 ms
Profibus DP. Please refer to page 36 for more details.
MNS iS response time 138 ms
Fieldbus
MControl 1 MControl 1
Control & Control &
Protection MStart 1 Protection MStart 1
MControl n MControl n
Control & Control &
Protection MStart n Protection MStart n
MControl 60 MControl 60
Control & Control &
Protection MStart 60 Protection MStart 60
Several OPC clients may access the MNS iS OPC server. This System highlights
allows different user applications to receive information from - Simultaneous information exchange between switchgear
MNS iS devices. and PCS / SCADA systems through dedicated communica-
tion interfaces and OPC.
One of the advantages of MNS iS is its capability of handling - Simple integration of OPC server with inbuilt automatic
multiple data paths. For example, process control data is configuration.
handled via the fieldbus interface. This data can be kept to - Reduced engineering effort in fieldbus interfaces and process
a minimum with MNS iS therefore reducing the data points control systems.
exchanged with the plant control system to critical process - Accurate time stamp of alarm and events is available for
data only. All other system variables, such as maintenance analysis in process control systems.
Fieldbus
MLink 1 MLink n
OPC Data Provider OPC Data Provider
* OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) was used by Microsoft in their architecture.
Time synchronization
MNS iS has the capability to be easily enabled for time syn- Option 1
chronization. Typically one time server provides the time syn- A time server exists in the switchgear network. Its time signal
chronization signal for the entire installation, this signal is then is received by all MLinks and distributed internally. 3rd party
distributed through the entire network. This means that all products allow the connectivity to a GPS receiver for highly
connected assets such as the MControls are synchronized to accurate time synchronization plant wide.
the same time. When an alarm or event occurs within the
system this information is then available via the OPC Server Option 2
together with time stamp. If no time server is available, one MLink is configured as time
server. The time signal is sent to all other MLinks on the
The MLink receives the accurate time via standard Ethernet switchgear network and processed accordingly.
protocol NTP (network time protocol) from a time server
residing in the switchgear control network. Alternatively one GPS – Global positioning system
MLink can be configured to act as a time server. The satellite global positioning system (GPS) distributes pre-
cise time, frequency and position worldwide.
Time stamped messages are not sent through fieldbus inter- An atomic clock runs in every satellite whose time is constantly
faces in MNS iS. transmitted together with the orbital data. The GPS receiver
records the data of up to 6 satellites and uses this information
to calculate its position and time. This information is then used
by a time server and the signal is distributed as described
above.
SNTP Server
(Optionally
w/GPS Receiver)
OPC Server
MLink 1 MLink n
Opt. 1 Time Client Time Client
Opt. 2 Time Server
MControl 1 MControl 1
Control & Control &
Protection Protection
MControl n MControl n
Control & Control &
Protection Protection
MControl 60 MControl 60
Control & Control &
Protection Protection
MView
MLink MLink Web Interface
Primary Backup
MControl 1 MControl 60
MControl 2 MControl 59
MControl n MControl n
I/O interfaces
MNS iS provides the scalability to fulfill the different require- Relay card
ments for plant operation and control resulting from the wide Two options exist for relay cards to be added to the
variation of plant operational procedures across both industries MControl:
and specific customers’ philosophies. - Relay card with 1 NO + 1 NC contacts
- Relay card with 2 NO + 1 NC contacts
Digital signals
Digital signals such as pushbuttons, limit switches etc. are The operation of these relays is independent from the
directly connected to the MControl main board. MControl itself. Switching of the contacts requires a 24 V DC
signal to be applied to the relay coil. For further technical in-
The following I/Os are provided as standard: formation, please refer to page 52.
- 7 binary inputs (24 V DC)
- 4 relay outputs (up to 230 V AC) Motor temperature PTC
Optionally more digital signals can be connected to additional Motor winding temperature supervision is provided by using
I/O cards: the PTC input card type. The board contains 1 measurement
- 7 DI (110 V AC or 230 V AC) input for PTCs according DIN 44081 and 44082.
- 4 DI /2 DO (230 V AC or 24 V DC)
Short circuit situations or open connections at the PTC
Analog signals connection are monitored by the circuit supervision.
Analog input and output signals e.g. position measuring or
current indication can be connected using the analog I/O Motor temperature PT100
card: Two options exist for the PT100 function:
- 1 analog input and 1 analog output - PT100 single channel input
- 2 analog inputs - PT100 triple channel input
The signal level is 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-10 V DC Both of the options have a 4 wire configuration for measuring
(selectable). PT100 in accordance with IEC 60751.
Profibus Direct
MNS iS offers the possibility to connect directly to the
MControl
Main board with add-on cards MControl with Profibus DP V0 and DP V1, where the
and Profibus interface MControl then acts as a standard Profibus slave device.
Control Protection
NR-DOL TOL
Protection
Phase Loss
Application
Motor 1ABC01
Protection
Underload
Maintenance
Temperature
Maintenance
SwitchCycles
Monitoring
Current Value
Alarm issued
Trip delay not exceeded
Motor keeps running Motor trips
Alarm issued
Trip level
Alarm level
Trip delay
Trip delay
Alarm and trip data set according to motor manufacturer's specification and process needs
100%
Earliest manual or
automatic start
Start
inhibit
Time
Thermal capacity must be below "Start inhibit" to allow a motor start. start command
stop command
System status
MNS iS provides detailed system status information with
respect to communication, hard-/software interlocking and
asset availability.
Contactor MStart 24 V DC
Em-Stop control voltage Em-Stop
(optional) Aux. contact S1 MControl
DI1
Start
Start K1
command
Contactor MStart
control
Stop Em-Stop S1
Stop
command
Start
K0 command
K1 K0 K1
M M
ABB’s goal is to ensure the assets’ maximum performance Each condition has a cause and suggested action for
and availability. ABB has supplied over 1.4 million MNS problem resolution.
cubicles from its world wide manufacturing locations. Each
of these locations operates with an after sales and service Asset monitoring sets the next standard for integrated main-
department, offering unparalleled global support. tenance procedures enabling higher switchgear availability
through proactive maintenance.
Regular services
ABB offers comprehensive service and support during the
whole life time of the switchgear:
- Engineering assistance
- Product training
- Spares holding
- Installation and commissioning
- Service planning
- Hardware and software support
- Upgrades, expansions and modifications
Plant
Availability
Repair
Reactive
Commissioning
Maintenance
Life Cycle
Incomer
Equipment compartment Busbar compartment
Width 400 / 600 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 mm
Depth + Options 400 mm (+ 80mm pagoda for withdrawable devices) 200 / 400 mm
600 mm (+ 80mm pagoda for withdrawable devices) 200 / 400 mm
800 mm (for ≥ 4000 Amp) 200 / 400 mm
Height 2200 mm
Withdrawable modules
6E/4 6E/2 6E
height 150mm; width 150mm height 150mm; width 300mm height 150mm; width 600mm
Fixed modules
Height 2200 mm (full cubicle height), width 400 or 600 mm
Abbreviations:
MM = Measuring module
MSD = Main switching device (fused or fuseless)
MStart selection
Rated voltage = 400 V
ED modules – Fused
50/ 65/ 80 kA, type 2 coordination
Module size
Withdrawable Type Fixed Type
Type 6E/4 6E/2 6E 8E 12E 16E 24E 400 mm 600 mm
3pole 25 A 63 A 125 A 250 A 400 A 600 A
4pole 63 A 125 A 250 A 600 A
ED modules - Fuseless
50/ 65 kA, type 2 coordination
Module size
Withdrawable Type Fixed Type
Type 6E/4 6E/2 6E 8E 12E 16E 24E 400 mm 600 mm
3pole 25 A 63 A 160 A 250 A 400 A 630 A
4pole 63 A 160 A 400 A 630 A
(50 kA only)
MStart selection
Rated voltage = 500 V
ED modules – Fused
50 kA, type 2 coordination
Module size
Withdrawable Type Fixed Type
Type 6E/4 6E/2 6E 8E 12E 16E 24E 400 mm 600 mm
3pole 25 A 63 A 125 A 250 A 400 A 600 A
4pole 63 A 125 A 250 A 600 A
ED modules - Fuseless
50 kA, type 2 coordination
Module size
Withdrawable Type Fixed Type
Type 6E/4 6E/2 6E 8E 12E 16E 24E 400 mm 600 mm
3pole 63 A 160 A 250 A 400 A 630 A
4pole 160 A 400 A 630 A
ED modules – Fused
50/ 65 kA, type 2 coordination
Module size
Withdrawable Type Fixed Type
Type 6E/4 6E/2 6E 8E 12E 16E 24E 400 mm 600 mm
3pole 25 A 63 A 200 A 315 A 500 A
4pole 63 A 200 A 500 A
ED modules - Fuseless
50/ 65 kA, type 2 coordination
Module size
Withdrawable Type Fixed Type
Type 6E/4 6E/2 6E 8E 12E 16E 24E 400 mm 600 mm
3pole 250 A 400 A 630 A
4pole 160 A 400 A 630 A
Relay card Nominal switching Max switching Coil nominal Coil nominal Coil pick-up Coil drop-off
specfications capacity voltage operating power voltage
1 NO 1 NC 8 A 250 V AC 380 V AC 200 mW 24 V DC 18 V DC 2.4 V DC
8 A 30 V DC 125 V DC
2 NO 2 NC 6 A 250 V AC 440 V AC 500 mW 24 V DC 18 V DC 2.4 V DC
6 A 30 V DC 30 V DC
User defined functions and characteristics Reference clause (IEC 61439 series)
Electrical system
Earthing system 5.5, 8.4.3.2.3, 8.6.2, 10.5, 11.4
Rated voltage Un (Volts) 3.8.8.1, 5.2.1, 8.5.3
Overvoltage category 5.2.4, 8.5.3, 9.1, Annex G
Unusual voltage transients, voltage stresses, temporary overvoltages 9.1
Rated frequency fn (Hz) 3.8.11, 5.4, 8.5.3, 10.10.2.3, 10.11.5.4
Additional on site testing requirements: wiring, operational performance and function 11.10
Short circuit withstand capability
Prospective short circuit current at supply terminals Icp (kA) 3.8.6
Prospective short circuit current in the neutral 10.11.5.3.5
Prospective short circuit current in the protective circuit 10.11.5.6
SCPD in the incoming functional unit 9.3.2
Co-ordination of short-circuit protective devices 9.3.4
including external short-circuit protective device details
Data associated with loads likely to contribute to the shortcircuit current 9.3.2
Protection of persons against electric shock in accordance with IEC 60364-4-41
Type of protection against electric shock - Basic protection (protection against direct contact) 8.4.2
NOTE This type of protection is intended to protect against electric shock due to direct contact
within the ASSEMBLY during normal service conditions.
Type of protection against electric shock - Fault protection (protection against indirect contact) 8.4.3
NOTE These types of protection are intended to protect against the consequences of a fault
within the ASSEMBLY.
Installation environment
Location type 3.5, 8.1.4, 8.2
Protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies and ingress of liquid 8.2.2, 8.2.3
External mechanical impact (IK) 8.2.1, 10.2.6
NOTE IEC 61439-1 does not nominate specific IK codes.
Resistance to UV radiation (applies for outdoor assemblies only unless specified otherwise) 10.2.4
Resistance to corrosion 10.2.2
Ambient air temperature – lower limit 7.1.1
Ambient air temperature – upper limit 7.1.1
Ambient air temperature – daily average maximum 7.1.1
Maximum relative humidity 7.1.2
Pollution degree 7.1.3
Altitude 7.1.4
EMC environment 9.4, 10.12, Annex J
Special service conditions (e.g. vibration, exceptional condensation, heavy pollution, corrosive 7.2, 8.5.4, 9.3.3, Table 7,
environment, strong electric or magnetic fields, fungus, small creatures, explosion hazards, heavy
vibration and shocks, earthquakes)