1. Overview of PowerCube Units and ANSI frames
Davide Bani, Product Management – June 2015
ABB Cassettes
Overview of PowerCube Units and ANSI frames

2. ABB Fix units PowerCube family and ANSI units
Cassettes are available in different configurations all IEC units are available, on request, with earthing switch:
Enclosures type PB/E – PB/RE
Mounting frame type PB/F-PB1/FL
Enclosure type PB/N
Modules type PB/M – PB/RM
PowerCube PB6 – 36kV
PowerCube type Powerbloc 36kV..40.5kV
ANSI units
PowerCube units are designed to be used as main component of the switchgear providing a consistent base to develop a wide range of switchgear typical units according to latest IEC standard ( )
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3. PowerCube type PB: Units up to 24kV - Summary
PowerCube type PB/F: Frame up to 2000A 31,5kA
Circuit breaker / Contactor interface
Pre-assembled and pre-tested safety interlocks
Earthing switch on request
High OEM content to design the panel
PowerCube type PB/E: Enclosure
Complete cell: PB/F + Arc proof door and top low auxiliary connections
Wider range than PB/F (up to 4000A 50kA)
Medium OEM content to design the panel
PowerCube type PB/M: Module
Complete module: Apparatus and Cable access or voltage transformer compartment
VT compartment on request
More complete ABB proposal to design the panel
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4. PowerCube type PB/M Module structure
Circuit-breaker / Contactors / Service truck
Natural cooling ratings
12÷17kV A ..50kA
24kV A 31,5kA
Forced ventilation ratings
12÷17kV A ..50kA
24kV A 31,5kA
With apparatus compartment
PowerCube type PB/M
Without apparatus compartment (risers)
PowerCube type PB/RM
Terminals
Earthing switch (on request)
Feeder
compartment
Metallic shutters
VT compartment (on request, not available on all units)
Fan (when applicable)
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5. PowerCube type PB/E Enclosure structure
Natural cooling ratings
12÷17kV A ..50kA
24kV A 31,5kA
Forced ventilation ratings
12÷17kV A ..50kA
24kV A 31,5kA
With apparatus compartment
PowerCube type PB/E
Without apparatus compartment (risers)
PowerCube type PB/RE
Terminals
Metallic shutters
Earthing switch (on request )
Circuit-breaker / Contactors / Service truck
Fan (when applicable)
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6. PowerCube type PB/F – PB/FL Mounting frame structure
PowerCube PB/F:
Natural cooling ratings
12÷17kV A ..31,5kA
24kV A 31,5kA
Forced ventilation not applicable
Riser units not available
PowerCube PB/FL
Eathing switch not available
Suitable for VM1/A/P according ANSI std
Metallic shutters
Terminals
Earthing switch (on request )
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7. Units up to 24kV: Suitable apparatus
PowerCube type PB
Units up to 24kV: Suitable apparatus
VD4
VM1
V-Contact
VSC/P
HD4
HD4 service trucks
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8. PowerCube type PB Enclosures type PB/N for MCC panels
Compact MCC cassette:
Up to 12kV
400mm wide panels
390A rated current with 2 BS type fuses in parallel at 7,2kV
Suitable for Internal arc proof panels
short circuit level according to installed fuses
Apparatus:
V-Contact VSC/PN
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9. Enclosures type PB/N for MCC panels
PowerCube type PB
Enclosures type PB/N for MCC panels
The apparatus can assume 3 different positions:
Disconnected position
Test/Isolated position
Service position
Earthing automatically operates between test and disconnected position
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10. Enclosures type PB/N for MCC panels
PowerCube type PB
Enclosures type PB/N for MCC panels
Position contacts:
Extract-isolated/test-connected
Metallic shutter
Automatic earthing switch
Main teminals (flat copper bar)
Area for internal arc gas exit
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11. Enclosures type PB/N for MCC panels
PowerCube type PB
Enclosures type PB/N for MCC panels
Door interlock
Rack-in/out operating slot
Earthing switch and auxiliary connector inspection window
Sensor not to rack in with open door
On the panel
On the contactor
Plug and socket:
Cord with socket on the panel
Fix plug on the contactor
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12. PowerCube type PB Module type PB6 up to 36kV
Module up to 36kV:
1000mm wide panels
Up to 2500A rated current
Suitable for Internal arc proof panels
Short circuit level up to 31,5kA
Earthing switch on request
Branches on request
Related apparatus:
VD4
HD4
VT truck
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13. PowerCube type PB Module type PB6 up to 36kV
Natural cooling ratings
36kV A 31,5kA
Forced ventilation ratings
36kV A 31,5kA
With apparatus compartment
PowerCube type PB6
Without apparatus compartment (risers)
PowerCube type PR6
With terminals
With branches
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14. Base of TCA – Technical Cooperation Agreement
PowerCube type PB
Base of TCA – Technical Cooperation Agreement
TCA is a contract that allow the customer to receive an ABB panel knowledge to reduce time to market for an IEC fully certifiable panel
ABB will provide to customer dedicated PowerCube connections to manufacture panel busbar system (differentiation from other customers)
The customer manufacture the complete panel
ABB provide to customer PowerCube PB/M and apparatus
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15. PowerCube type Powerbloc Module type Powerbloc up to 40,5kV
Module up to 40,5kV:
1200mm wide panels
Up to 2500A rated current
Suitable for Internal arc proof panels
Short circuit level up to 31,5kA
Earthing switch on request
Related apparatus:
VT truck
HD4
VD4
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16. PowerCube type Powerbloc Module type Powerbloc up to 40,5kV
With terminals
Natural cooling ratings
40,5kV A 31,5kA
Forced ventilation ratings
40,5kV A 31,5kA
Available with:
Apparatus compartment
VT truck compartment
Riser
Earthing switch on request
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17. ANSI fix part for ANSI breaker Cassette and L-Frame
Units up to 27kV:
914.4mm (36in) wide panels
Up to 3000A rated current
Manufactured
in ABB US – Lake Mary
Related apparatus:
ADVAC
AMVAC
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18. PowerCube type Powerbloc ANSI kits
Provides flexibility for an OEM to utilize a minimum number of components and maximize the value added.
Breaker, PT, CPT, and Drawout Fuse Kits include the unassembled minimum components necessary
Breaker compartment kit offerings include:
5-15 kV / 50 kA
27 kV / 25 kA
5-15 kV / 63 kA
Door kit available with appropriate hardware and labels
UL recognition provided as a standard for all compartment kits
15 kV Kit
27 kV kit
63 kA Kit
CPT Kit
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19. ANSI fix part for ANSI breaker L-Frames
ABB’s L-Frames are an assembled breaker kit with the inclusion of a floor pan and back panel
Breaker L-Frame offerings include:
5-15 kV / 50 kA
27 kV / 25 kA
5-15 kV / 63 kA
Door kit available with appropriate hardware and labels
UL recognition provided as a standard for all L-frames
L-Frame w/ Metal Shutters
L-Frame w/ Lexan Shutters and Circuit Breaker
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20. ANSI fix part for ANSI breaker Cassette
Breaker Compartments
15kV: 1200A, 2000A, 3000A breaker compartments, 50kA
27kV: 1200A, 2000A breaker compartments, 25kA
Standard metal shutters and dual secondary disconnect
PT, CPT, and Fuse Compartments
19” PT compartments
38” CPT/fuse compartment
Rack In/Rack Out capabilities
Instrument Compartments
Dedicated compartment design isolates control equipment and circuits from high voltage areas
Available in 19”, 38”, or 57” height with 22” depth
Supplied with grommets for cross panel wiring
Supplied with cutouts for wiring to upper and lower primary compartments in the same vertical section
Cassette
compartments
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