Product Overview
A Sub Distribution Panel distributes electrical power from a main switchboard to specific terminal circuits or sub-zones within a facility. It houses circuit breakers, residual current devices (RCDs), and terminal blocks inside a protective enclosure, maintaining localized control, overload protection, and short-circuit isolation.
Primary Function: Feeder management, local circuit protection, and zone isolation.
Standard Configuration: Sheet steel enclosure, electrolytic copper busbars, DIN rail mounting systems, modular terminal neutral/earth bars.
Compatibility: Integrates with standard miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), and surge protection devices (SPDs).
Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Specification Range |
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Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) |
AC 230V / 400V (up to 690V on request) |
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Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) |
AC 690V |
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Rated Current (In) |
Up to 630A (Main Incomer); 1A - 125A (Branch Circuits) |
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Short-Circuit Withstand Rating (Icw) |
25kA to 50kA (1s) depending on frame size |
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Enclosure Protection Rating |
IP54 / IP65 (IEC 60529) |
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Busbar Material |
T1-grade Electrolytic Copper (Purity >= 99.9%), silver-plated joint surfaces |
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Enclosure Material |
1.2mm - 2.0mm Cold-rolled steel or SS304 Stainless Steel |
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Surface Finish |
Epoxy polyester powder coating, textured RAL 7035 / RAL 7032 |
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Standard Compliance |
IEC 61439-1/-2, CE, RoHS |
Key Features
Modular Interior Chassis: Removable DIN rail frames and adjustable mounting plates allow rapid installation of multi-brand modular switchgear.
Optimized Thermal Dissipation: Enclosure geometry and optional louvered ventilation maintain internal operating temperatures below 55 deg C at full rated load.
Partitioned Busbar System: Main busbars are isolated via flame-retardant insulating barriers (PC/ABS material) to prevent accidental direct contact during maintenance.
Integrated Earth & Neutral Bars: Dual copper bars featuring tunnel-type terminal screws secure wire pull-out resistance up to Class 3 standards.
Gasketed Sealing: Continuous polyurethane (PU) foam-in-place gasket on the door maintains IP65 dust and moisture ingress protection over thermal cycling.
Applications
Commercial Real Estate: Floor-level power distribution for lighting, HVAC sub-feeds, and server room branch circuits.
Industrial Manufacturing Plants: Machine-line local control drops, robotic cell power feeds, and auxiliary utility power management.
Renewable Energy Installations: Combiner and sub-distribution points for commercial rooftop photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
Infrastructure & Utilities: Water treatment pumping stations, tunnel ventilation control hubs, and outdoor municipal distribution nodes.
Customization
Engineered configurations match specific electrical schematics and enclosure spatial constraints.
Dimensional Alterations: Custom height, width, and depth dimensions down to 5mm increments utilizing Trumpf CNC laser cutting systems.
Hole Punching & Cutouts: Factory-machined gland plates, pre-punched push-button cutouts, and custom meter window apertures.
Busbar Sizing: Custom amperage ratings and specialized bending geometries for non-standard incoming feed locations.
Color Finishes: RAL color matching via electrostatic powder spray booths to meet specific architectural or corporate identity requirements.
Manufacturing & Quality Control
Production runs on standardized automation lines backed by strict in-process verification to ensure consistent dielectric and mechanical performance.
Sheet Metal Fabrication: CNC fiber laser cutting (Bystronic) and CNC multi-axis press brake bending guarantee dimensional accuracy within +/-0.2mm. (View factory cutting floor footage)
Welding & Sealing: Robotic MIG/TIG welding ensures continuous seam integrity on NEMA/IP rated enclosures prior to surface treatment.
Busbar Processing: Automated copper busbar punching, cutting, and bending centers maintain precise hole pitch and contact surface flatness.
Routine Factory Testing (IEC 61439):
Dielectric property testing at AC 2.5kV for 1 minute. (Watch high-voltage testing rig in operation)
Verification of protective circuit continuity (<0.1 Ohm resistance).
Mechanical operation checks on door latches, hinges, and interlock mechanisms.
Certifications & Documentation
Type Test Reports: Compliance verified through third-party laboratory testing for temperature rise limits, dielectric properties, and short-circuit strength.
Directives: CE conformity declared per Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU).
Material Traceability: Mill test certificates (MTC) available for raw steel sheets and copper busbars.
Documentation Package Supplied: Wiring schematics, terminal layout diagrams, CAD/STEP installation drawings, and individual test reports shipped with each lot.
Packaging & Delivery
Export-Grade Packaging: Panels are wrapped in anti-corrosion VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) film, secured on fumigation-free plywood pallets, and reinforced with edge protectors and steel strapping.
Component Protection: Internal switchgear and protruding handles are braced with shock-absorbing EPE foam to prevent transit vibration damage.
Lead Time: Standard configurations ship within 15 to 20 working days; custom engineered projects ship within 25 to 35 working days upon drawing approval.
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