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Siemens TIASTAR Instruction Manual

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TIASTAR Motor Control Center
Instruction Guide
SFIS-70060-0509
May 2009

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  • Page 1 SFIS-70060-0509 May 2009 TIASTAR Motor Control Center Instruction Guide...
  • Page 2 Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Always de-energize and ground the equipment before maintenance. Read and understand this manual before installing, operating or maintaining the equipment. Maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel. The use of unauthor- ized parts in the repair of the equipment or tam- pering by unqualified personnel may result in dan- gerous conditions which may cause death or seri-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser.s purposes, the matter should be referred to the local Siemens sales office. The contents of this instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment or rela- tionship.

  • Page 4: General Information

    3) Bottom wireway 10) Divider side sheet assembly 16) Unit support assembly 4) Front bottom base channel (between adjoining sections) 5) Channel sills 11) Horizontal bus support 6) Top wireway 12) Standard vertical bus brace Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
  • Page 5 21) Bottom horizontal wireway (6") and formed cover plate 18) Vertical wireway 22) Bottom end cover plate 19) Removable door hinge 23) Top horizontal wireway and door (wireway 12" high) 20) Vertical wireway door 24) Top plates 25) Lifting angle Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 6: Receiving And Handling

    A claim should be immediately filed with the carrier, and the capacity of the handling means. If a vertical frame con- Siemens sales office should be notified if damage or loss is dis- tains power factor correction capacitors, reactors, or a covered.
  • Page 7 This assures a safe angle of 45 degrees or less. Figure 2 - Proper method for lifting a motor control center. Figure 3 - Load rated safety hook and shackle. Figure 4 - Motor Control Center, roller, and forklift handling. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 8: Skid Removal

    Installation section of this manual. Close doors and rein- stall covers as soon as possible to eliminate intrusion of dirt Any scratches or gouges suffered from shipping or handling and foreign materials into the MCC enclosure. should be touched up to prevent rusting. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Insulation (Megger) Test  Remove top plates from structure.  Cut conduit entry holes in top plates.  Reinstall top plates.  Install conduits Note: This checklist is not exhaustive and particular applications my require further procedures. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 10: Operating Environment

    Refer to the MCC lead sheet plan view located in the information packet for specific conduit area dimensions. Note: Conduit should not extend more than 21/2 inches above the floor surface. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 11: Mounting

    All Dimensions are Shown in Inches. Figure 5 - Top Conduit Entry: 15” 20” Shaded Area Indicates Conduit Entry Figure 6 - Anchor Bolt Location and Bottom Conduit Entry: 15” 20” Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 12: Top And Bottom Covers

    Grouting Method of Fastening Motor Control Center reduce the possibility that falling material, tools, or personnel could unintentionally contact the bus system or other live parts. Figure 8 - Welded Installation Figure 9- Reversible bottom end-cover plates Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 13: Installation Of Seismic Qualified Structures

    IBC 2006, CBC 2007, and IEEE 693, 8. Join the ground bus between the two adjacent sections, if 2005. This includes all TIASTAR MCCs, all NEMA types and MCC supplied. The Ground Bus Section in the manual details this sizes.
  • Page 14 Figure 11 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 15: Splice Kits

    Note: For complete splice kit installation details refer to instructions supplied with splice kits. Figure 12 - 1200A, 1600A L1 Connection Figure 14 - 600A, 800A Main Bus Connection, All Neutral Bus Connections. 600A Horizontal Ground Bus Connection Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 16: Pull Box Installation

    65 KA bracing. Using a strap rated less than 80 pounds will require the spacing distances to be reduced. For 100 KA bracing, cables must be supported in accordance with the special instructions provided with the motor control center. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
  • Page 17 Figure 15 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 18: Incoming Line Termination Arrangements, Main Lugs

    #2 - 600MCM CU/AL 2000A/42K-100K Bottom Qty = 6 #2 - 600MCM CU/AL * Space behind structure not available. ** Entire rear of structure not available. . Optional lugs available. Contact factory for size and rating. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
  • Page 19 3.12 Main Lugs Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 20: Incoming Line Termination Arrangements, Main Circuit Breakers

    . Optional lugs available. Contact factory for size and rating. 1 15-25A Lug size 12-10AL, 14-10CU, 30-100A. 10-1/0 CU-AL 2 800A - 1200A not available in back-to-back bottom mounting. 3 Stab opening at bottom of unit not available in rear. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
  • Page 21 3.13 Main Circuit Breakers Thermal magnetic molded type breakers are used for mains in the MCC. Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 22: Incoming Line Termination Arrangements, Main Fusible Switches

    Main fusible switches consist of the following: • 60 to 100A Siemens-Furnas brand switch and class R fuse clips. • 200 to 600A Siemens molded case switch and class R fuse holder. • 800 to1200A Siemens molded case switch and class L fuse holder.
  • Page 23 3.14 Main Fusible Switches Main fusible switches consist of the following: • 60 to 200A Siemens. Furnas brand switch and class R fuse clips. • 400 to 600A Siemens molded case switch and class R fuse holder. • 800 to1200A Siemens molded case switch and class L fuse holder.

  • Page 24: Load And Control Wiring

    B-D connects directly to the device terminals, which are compartment located immediately adjacent, and readily accessible, to the vertical wireway. Interwiring Between units in the same B-T connects directly to a load terminal block in, or adjacent motor control center to, the unit. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 25: Field Additions

    2. Unscrew the multi-turn latch on bottom plate of the unit. Rotate the latch until it disengages from the separator angle. Figure 46 Figure 47 Note: High density (6.) units do not utilize a multi-turn latch. 3. Open vertical wireway door. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 26: Plug-In Unit Addition

    Figure 51 - Padlocking in “test” position Figure 48 Operating handle in the “OFF” position Figure 49 Terminal blocks on swing plate Figure 50 - Optional pull apart terminal blocks Figure 52 - Fixed Mounted Panel Diagram Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 27: High Density Unit Installation

    1. To wire the unit, rotate the terminal block swing plate as shown in Figure 54. 2. Route the wires from the vertical wireway into the unit Handle Bracket Screw “B” behind the right unit side angle. Figure 56 Figure 54 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 28: Insulation (Megger) Test

    5 megaohm (one meg- designed to withstand megger voltage, ohm during start-up) consult your local Siemens sales office. should be disconnected before testing the rest of the motor control center.

  • Page 29: Operation

    Make sure that control wires or devices must ever be blocked in the .ON. position. Check all power cables are not touching the power bus. electrical interlocks for proper contact operation. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 30: Energizing Equipment

    With barriers (if applicable) in place, and unit doors closed This motor control center rating is clearly indicated on the lead sheet located in the information packet. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    (pg. 2 and 5). conditions which can cause death, serious injury, or equip- ment damage. Follow all safety instructions contained herein. Addition and Replacement of Control Units (page 24-26)  De-energize motor control center Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 32: General Inspection Of The Mcc

    NFPA mended by Siemens. Evidence of overheating may include Publication 70B, .Electrical Equipment Maintenance. may be discolored conductors, terminals, or parts; or melted, used as a guide to establish such a program.

  • Page 33: Periodic Cleaning

    1. Metal-to-Metal - Apply standard tightening torque as listed: parts are needed. Recommended Tightening Torques Thread Size Torque (lb.-in.) See the Siemens control catalog and the following replace- 8 - 32 ment part publications for starters. 10 - 32 27 - 32...

  • Page 34: Disconnect Operating Handle Adjustment

    Park necessary to adjust the disconnect operating handle. (The Siemens fusible disconnect switch for 30A, 60A, 100A, and 200A ratings does not require adjustment.) 1. Perform all disconnect operating handle adjustments with...

  • Page 35: Adjustment Notes

    Authorized person- nel may defeat the interlock in this situation by pushing down the exposed interlock arm lever. This releases the interlock so that the protective device may be turned “ON”. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 36: Terminals And Internal Conductors

    4. Perform the Pre-Energization checks procedures detailed on Page 29 herein, before restoring the equipment to service. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 37: Field Testing Of The Circuit Breakers

    If 2. Connect the series combination of breaker poles to a vari- either of these conditions exists, consult Siemens for overload able low voltage high current power source.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting The following information is required if it is necessary to write Siemens Controls relative to the equipment problem. 1. Manufacturer.s order number and part number, if available. Hazardous voltage. 2. Nameplate data on contactor or controller. Will cause death or serious per- 3.
  • Page 39 Where accelerating time approaches 12 seconds or more, special overload relay bypass devices and circuits would usually be required. Contact Siemens regarding such problems and supply complete data on locked-rotor starting current and total accelerating time under maximum load conditions.
  • Page 40 Blowing of secondary control Abnormal current or short circuit in Check for shorted magnet coils, shorted rectifiers, if supplied, grounds, loose or bent connections, mechanical binding in relay and contractor mechanisms, excessive operations, and incorrect secondary terminal connections. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

  • Page 41: Heatertables

    Fuse size may not exceed switch size. Note: If the rating specified is not a standard size for the circuit breaker manufacturer, use the next largest size. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
  • Page 42 Note: If the rating specified is not a standard sizes, the next larger size may be used. Fuse size for the circuit breaker manufacturer, use size may not exceed switch size. the next largest size. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
  • Page 43 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
  • Page 44 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. www.sea.siemens.com Publication No. SFIS-70060-0509 Printed in the USA...

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