1. GEMINI IP66 Distribution and Automation switchboards
ABB SACE
ECS division

2. Gemini - summary Section 1: overview Section 2: innovation factors
What is Gemini – Technical and dimensional features – Material – Environment – Software – Standards
Section 2: innovation factors
product - material - process innovation
Section 3: catalogue items
Control & Command – Distribution
Boxes and door – C&C accessories - Distribution accessories – common accessories
Section 4: competitors
competitors – products – why choosing ABB

3. PROTECTIT Multipurpose Boxes GEMINI
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW
PROTECTIT
Multipurpose
Boxes
GEMINI

4. Overview
Applications
Gemini is a new Distribution and Control&Command insulating switchboard
Gemini can be used for different applications for commercial and industrial sectors (and for some residential applications):
Control & Command (automation) of machinery, apparatus,…
Distribution (with traditional use of modular apparatus)
By using partial plates to be inserted in the frame, Gemini can also be used for mixed applications

5. Some applications Overview MACHINE CONTROL UNDERGROUND PARKING
CAR WASHING
Meter
board
MAIN BREAKER
OUTDOOR PARKING

6. Applications by sector
Overview
Applications by sector
RESIDENTIAL
Outdoor of houses, Swimming pool control equipment, automatic garden lighting and watering
COMMERCIAL
Outdoor in parking-lot, in commercial centers, washing car centers, garages, building services, hospitals, distribution networks, camping places, public swimming places, marinas, traffic signs,control equipment for automatic watering for agriculture, public garden equipment for protection and control, zoos, shows and exhibitions for stands, mobile shows, festivals and concerts, theme and attraction parks
INDUSTRY
Motor control cabinets, triangle motor applications, pump command applications, water treatment, thermic centrals, alimentatory factories, lift control panel, control equipment for machines

7. Gemini On Gemini you can install: IP degree of protection = IP66
Overview
Gemini
 On Gemini you can install:
DIN components
MCCB’s automation components
power terminals
IP degree of protection = IP66
Other features:
Colour: grey RAL7035
24 up to 216 DIN modules
Rated uninterrupted current, Iu ≦ 400A
Rated service voltage, Ue ≦ 690V
Insulation class II
Operating temperature: -25°C ÷ +100°C
IK10
GWT = 750°C

8. Overview
Range
Gemini will put forward a complete range of sizes to meet all installation requirements
Internal and external dimensions (mm)
WIDTH
24 (12x2) 54
(18x3)
72 (18x4)
96 (24x4)
120 (24x5)
216 (36x6)
HEIGHT
DEPTH
MODULI DIN
SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6

9. Standards and approvals
Overview
Standards and approvals
The Gemini enclosures fully comply with the requirements of the EN (IMQ approval) and IEC 60670, and allow the configuration of boards required by IEC Standard
EN 50298
“Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. General requirements.”
IEC
“Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Part 1 – Type tested and partially type-tested assemblies”

10. IP degree: IP66 Gemini has a very high degree of protection
Overview
IP degree: IP66
Gemini has a very high degree of protection
The IP degree indicates the degree of protection against the penetration of solid bodies (first digit) and against water penetration (second digit)
The 1st “6” means “totally dust proof” (no dust can penetrate)
The 2nd “6” means protected against jets of water similar to sea waves

11. Double insulation and IK degree
Overview
Double insulation and IK degree
Gemini is an insulating enclosure. The double insulation symbol means that Gemini provides a protection against indirect contacts.
The mechanical resistance is 20 Joule. This means that Gemini reaches the highest range of the IK degree: IK10 (EN 50102)

12. Glow Wire Test Self-extinguishing degree of protection
Overview
Glow Wire Test
Self-extinguishing degree of protection
GWT (Glow wire Test, according to IEC Standards): simulates the types of thermal stress in order to assess the danger of fire using a simulation.
Gemini reaches a test temperature of 750°C

13. Overview
Environment
Gemini was born with a design goal of total recycling capacity: a radical change introduced into a sector dominated by a material not recyclable, such as polyester.
A LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) report has been compiled during the design phase
Gemini has adequate instructions on how to dispose the product at the end of its life
The use of thermoplastic material has led to the production of a switchboard which is 100% ecologically compatible

14. Overview
Web
All the information (catalogues, certifications, instruction sheets,…) about Gemini series will be available on Internet.

15. SECTION 2: INNOVATION FACTORS
Product innovations
Material innovations
Process innovations

16. No need of tools! Product innovations
factors
Product innovations
Mounting fastness (few parts, all snap-on fixing without using tools):
Door
Frame
DIN rails
Cover panels
TMAX kit
Wiring ducts kit
Base plates
Inner door …
No need of tools!

17. Gemini is not a squared box!
Innovation
factors
Product innovations
Nice aesthetic design thanks to co-injection moulding
The aesthetic design of the transparent door is a coordinated project on image of ABB products
“Round” aesthetic design
Gemini is not a squared box!

18. Innovation
factors
Product innovations
Frame with integrated vertical wiring duct (ABB patented)
Frontal cabling:
comfort in the wiring process (no need of turning upside-down the frame)

19. Innovation
factors
Material innovations
Almost all the competitors are offering GRP (glass reinforced polyester) switchboards:
Gewiss: 46QP series
Hager: Londra series
Legrand: Marina series
Schneider/Sarel: Thalassa series
GE/Vynckier: Aria series
Himel: Polymel series
Only Scame offers a thermoplastic switchboard (traditional single injection process)

20. Material innovations The Gemini thermoplastic material versus GRP:
factors
Material innovations
The Gemini thermoplastic material versus GRP:
has the same sturdiness
has the same mechanical features
has the same resistance to oils
plus:
keeps its mechanical features over time
is safe to handle (there are problems in polyester panels due to the glass fibre contained in the GRP coming to the surface)
is completely recyclable

21. Innovation
factors
Material innovations
The environmental friendliness and safety are major issues to which utility companies, top GRP boxes users, are more and more sensitive

22. Innovation
factors
Process innovations
The co injection process allows to get a sandwich of two materials, with a compact external skin and an expanded core
Advantages :
Allows to obtain a product less heavy than GRP:
average –20%
Allows to use 5/6 mm thickness for the box, so the sturdiness is the same of the GRP products

23. The new mould machine Dimensions: 15 m x 4,40 m
Innovation
factors
The new mould machine
Dimensions: 15 m x 4,40 m
Clamping force: tons

24. Innovation
factors
The new mould machine
Co-injection screws

25. SECTION 3: CATALOGUE ITEMS

26. Box Six sizes: dimensions (external, mm): 335x400x210 460x550x260
Catalogue items
Box
Six sizes: dimensions (external, mm):
335x400x210
460x550x260
460x700x260
590x700x260
590x855x360
840x1005x360
24 Mod.
(12x2)
54 Mod.
(18x3)
72 Mod.
(18x4)
96 Mod.
(24x4)
120 Mod.
(24x5)
216 Mod.
(36x6)

27. Catalogue items
Box
The hinges are pre assembled onto the box and permit to reverse the door
2 hinges (sizes 1-2)
3 hinges (sizes 3-4-5)
4 hinges (size 6)

28. Door Two different types of door available: Transparent smoky door
Catalogue items
Door
Two different types of door available:
Transparent smoky door
Opaque door (RAL7035)
Easy door installation on the box (no tools)

29. Door Easy installation and maintenance:
Catalogue items
Door
>180°
Easy installation and maintenance:
door opening more than 180°
Two or three locks (sizes 5 and 6) for every door:
Double-wing locks as standard

30. Catalogue items
Locks
You can substitute the standard locks (double-wing locks) with one of the following :
Square lock
Triangular lock
The Gemini box is provided with a universal key (double-wing - square - triangular locks)
A safety key lock with handle is also available

31. Catalogue items
Ordering information
You have two different ways to order the Gemini switchboards:
a single code that comprises both box and door (transparent or opaque) in the “same package”. The door is not yet assembled: first you complete the wiring and then you assemble the door
different codes for boxes and doors, managed separately: this allows to optimize the wholesalers’ shelf room 1 2
Velcro fixing points (on both the box and the door packages) permit an easy transportation

32. Distribution application items
Catalogue items
Distribution application items
What can you fill in the switchboard?
Uprights with:
DIN rail
Modular plate
Cover panels
TMAX kit
Wiring ducts kit
MCCB’s
MCB’s and DIN apparatus
Unifix L
Entrelec terminals

33. Distribution – the uprights
Catalogue items
Distribution – the uprights
Distance between rows:
150mm
225mm
300mm
pitch 75 mm
Fine depth adjustments of accessories (pitch 12,5 mm):
DIN rail
Modular plate
TMAX kit
Wiring ducts kit 75
150
225
300

34. Distribution – the uprights
Catalogue items
Distribution – the uprights
Integrated vertical wiring duct
Snap-on fixing on the box

35. Distribution - DIN rails
Catalogue items
Distribution - DIN rails
Double face DIN rail (EN 50022)
You can install Unifix L on the bottom side
Modules:
1st size: 12 modules per row
2nd and 3rd size: 18 modules per row
4th and 5th size: 24 modules per row
6h size: 36 modules per row

36. Distribution – DIN rails
Catalogue items
Distribution – DIN rails
Snap-on fixing on the uprights without using tools
Fine depth adjustment to fit any kind of device

37. Distribution - Cover panels for devices
Catalogue items
Distribution - Cover panels for devices
Versatility: two different heights:
1 module high (150 mm)
1 + ½ module high (225 mm)
The DIN rail is included in each panel
The panels are snap-on mounted and are hinged on both sides

38. Distribution - Cover panels for devices
Catalogue items
Distribution - Cover panels for devices
Due to safety reasons, the panels can be removed only by means of tools (i.e.: a screwdriver)
Integrated labelling system:
transparent tilting flange to protect and fix the label
Each panel is provided with module covers

39. Distribution - Blank cover panels
Catalogue items
Distribution - Blank cover panels
Versatility: three different heights:
½ module high (75 mm)
1 module high (150 mm)
2 modules high (300 mm)
The panels are snap-on mounted and are hinged on both sides
Due to safety reasons, the panels can be removed only by means of tools

40. Distribution - Modular base plates
Catalogue items
Distribution - Modular base plates
Two different heights:
1 module high (150 mm)
2 modules high (300 mm)
The modular plates are snap-on mounted on the uprights
Fine depth adjustments
Metal galvanized plates (2 mm thickness)

41. Distribution – TMAX kit
Catalogue items
Distribution – TMAX kit
For T1, T2 and T3
Horizontal mounting
Two modular plates:
150mm height
300mm height
The panel with vertical hole is included
The plate is snap-on mounted on the uprights
Fine depth adjustments

42. Distribution – TMAX kit
Catalogue items
Distribution – TMAX kit
The panel is snap-on mounted and is hinged on both sides
Due to safety reasons, the panel can be removed only by means of tools
T4 and T5 can also be installed in a traditional manner (on metal base plate, no specific kit available)

43. Distribution – TMAX installation
Catalogue items
Distribution – TMAX installation
size
type
Legend for TMAX installation:
D = DIN rail
O1 = modular plate 150mm
O2 = modular plate 300mm
K1 = kit TMAX 150mm
K2 = kit TMAX 300mm
T = base plate

44. Distribution - Wiring Ducts kit
Catalogue items
Distribution - Wiring Ducts kit
Two different sizes for the wiring ducts:
25x60 (BxH, mm)
40x60 (BxH, mm)
The wiring ducts are snap-on installed on the Fix-O-Rapid, and the Fix-O-Rapid is snap-on installed on the supports
The complete kit is snap-on mounted on the uprights
Fine depth adjustments

45. Automation application items
Catalogue items
Automation application items
What can you fill in the switchboard?
Base plate
Inner door
MCCB’s
MCB’s
command and control equipments …
And don’t forget our wiring ducts

46. Automation - Base plates
Catalogue items
Automation - Base plates
Three types of bottom base plates are available:
Metal base plate
Insulating base plate
grid metal base plate

47. Automation - Base plates
Hooks and feet are snap-on fixed on the base plate
Thanks to them the base plate is snap-on fixed on the box, without using any tool

48. Automation - Base plates
Catalogue items
Automation - Base plates
30mm
There are different depths (depending on the Gemini box size; pitch 30 mm) the plate can be inserted into
A further fine adjustment (only for metal plates, three positions; pitch 7,5 mm) is provided by hooks and feet
7,5 mm

49. Automation - Inner door
Catalogue items
Automation - Inner door
On the inner door you can install push buttons, handles, instruments, …
The inner door is hinged on left and right side
Snap-on assembling and disassembling without using tools

50. Automation - Inner door
Catalogue items
Automation - Inner door
IP40 guaranteed with external door opened
Note: The inner door is not available for the 1st size

51. Automation - Wiring ducts
Catalogue items
Automation - Wiring ducts
The ECS division provides a wide range of wiring ducts:
Slots 4/6 or 8/12
From 15x17 up to 150x100 (mm)
How to install them on the base plates?
Using the Fix-O-Rapid (it requires only two holes of 7mm for every bar)
Rivets
Screws

52. Other accessories Wall fixing brackets Kit for fixing on pole Pedestal
Catalogue items
Other accessories
Wall fixing brackets
Kit for fixing on pole
Pedestal
Wall installation is also possible drilling the box bottom (covers for double insulation included in the box)

53. Other accessories IP42 Ventilation kit Anti-condensation kit
Catalogue items
Other accessories
IP42 Ventilation kit
Anti-condensation kit
with GORE® membrane
Universal cutter
Module covers
Plastic spacer

54. SECTION 4: COMPETITORS

55. Competitors
Competitors
Depending on the countries, the market leader is one of the followings:
Gewiss 46QP
Scame Easybox
Hager-Lume Londra
Legrand Marina
GE / Vynckier Aria
Schneider / Sarel Thalassa
Himel Polymel

56. Competitors
Made of…
We can group the competitors’ switchboards by material as follows:   
GRP switchboards
Glass Reinforced Polyester
Thermosetting material
PBT switchboards (only SCAME)
PolyButylene Terephthalate
Thermoplastic material

57. Competitors
GRP switchboards
Competitors: Gewiss, Schneider, Hager, GE/Vynckier, Legrand, Hymel
Advantages:
Good mechanical properties 
Disadvantages:
They’re not safe to handle due to the glass fiber coming to surface
They lose their mechanical features after the glass fiber coming to surface (limited UV resistance)
They’re not recyclable
They need tools to assemble the components
ugly aesthetic (it’s a squared box!) 

58.   PBT switchboards Competitor: SCAME (Easybox series)
Easybox switchboards are made with a traditional single injection technology
Advantages:
They’re recyclable
They’re looking “good” 
Disadvantages:
They’re flexible and give a perception of weak products (they’re having a very limited success)
They need tools to assemble the components 

59.  Choosing ABB… Advantages: Disadvantages:
Competitors
Choosing ABB…
Advantages:
same mechanical features of GRP products
keep mechanical properties over time
IP66 degree of protection
safe to handle
Less heavy (avg. –20%)
100% recyclable
Versatility (wide range of accessories)
Integrated vertical wiring ducts and very simple snap-on assembling operations without using tools (time saving = cost saving) 
Disadvantages:
… we don’t find any