Products and Devices

4.4 Low-Voltage Devices

4.4.4 Subdistribution Systems

General Subdistribution systems, as an essential component for the reliable power supply to all consumers of a building, are used for the distributed supply of circuits. From the subdistribution boards, cables either lead directly or via ground contact outlets to the consumer. Protective devices are located within the subdistribution systems. These are: Fuses Miniature circuit-breakers RCD (residual current devices) Circuit-breakers Overvoltage protection They provide protection against personal injury and protect: Against excessive heating caused by non-permissible currents Against the effects of short-circuit currents and the resulting mechanical damage. In addition to the protective devices, a subdistribution system also contains devices for switching, measuring and monitoring. These are: Disconnectors KNX/EIB components Outlets Measuring instruments Switching devices Transformers for extra-low-voltages Components of the building control systems Conguration The local environmental conditions and all operating data have utmost importance for the conguration of the subdistribution systems. The dimensioning is made using the following criteria: Ambient conditions Dimensions Mechanical stress Exposure to corrosion Notes concerning construction measures Wiring spaces Environmental conditions Electrical data Rated currents of the busbars Rated currents of the supply circuits Rated currents of the branches Short-circuit strength of the busbars Rating factor for switchgear assemblies Heat loss Protection and installation type Degree of protection Observance of the upper temperature limit Protective measures Installation type (free-standing, oor-mounted distribution board, wall-mounted distribution board)

Accessibility, e.g., for installation, maintenance and operating Type of construction Number of operating faces Space requirements for modular installation devices, busbars and terminals Supply conditions The number of subdistribution boards in a building is determined using the following criteria: Floors A high-rise building normally has at least one oor distribution board for each oor. A residential building normally has one distribution system for each apartment. Building sections If a building consists of several sections, at least one subdistribution system is normally provided for each building section. Departments In a hospital, separate subdistribution systems are provided for the various departments, such as surgery, OP theater, etc. Safety power supplies Separate distribution boards for the safety power supply are required for supplying the required safety equipment. Depending on the type and use of the building or rooms, the relevant regulations and guidelines must be observed, such as IEC 60364-7-710 and -718, DIN VDE 0100-710 and -718 and the MLAR (Sample Directive on Fireproong Requirements for Line Systems). Standards to be observed for dimensioning IEC 60364-1, DIN VDE 0100-100 Low voltage electrical installations -Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, denitions IEC 60364-4-41, DIN VDE 0100-410 Protection against electric shock IEC 60364-4-43, DIN VDE 0100-430 Protection against overcurrent IEC 60364-5-51, DIN VDE 0100-510 Selection and erection of electrical equipment; common rules IEC 60364-5-52, DIN VDE 0100-520 Wiring systems DIN VDE 0298-4 Recommended values for the current carrying capacity of sheathed and non-sheathed cables DIN VDE 0606-1 Connecting materials up to 690 V; Part 1 Installation boxes for accommodation of equipment and/or connecting terminals DIN 18015-1 Electrical systems in residential buildings, Part 1 planning principles

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