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GEMINI IP66Distribution and Automation switchboards

ABB SACE

ECS division

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Gemini - summary

Section 1: overview 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

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PROTECTIT

MultipurposeBoxes

GEMINI

SECTION 1: OVERVIEW

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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

Overview

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Some applicationsMACHINE CONTROLMACHINE CONTROL UNDERGROUND PARKINGUNDERGROUND PARKING

OUTDOOR PARKINGOUTDOOR PARKING

CAR WASHINGCAR WASHING

Overview

Meterboard

MAIN BREAKERMAIN BREAKER

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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

Overview

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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

Overview

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Range

Gemini will put forward a complete range of sizes to meet all installation requirements

Overview

WIDTH

HEIGHT

DEPTH

SIZE

Internal and external dimensions (mm)

MODULI DIN

750 840

216 (36x6)

900 1005

330 360

500 590

120 (24x5)

750 855

330 360

500 590

96 (24x4)

600 700

230 260

375 460

450 550

230 260

54(18x3)

375 460

72 (18x4)

600 700

230 260

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180 210

300 400

250 335

24 (12x2)

1 3 4 5 6

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Standards and approvals

The Gemini enclosures fully comply with the requirements of the EN 50298 (IMQ approval) and IEC 60670, and allow the configuration of boards required by IEC 60439-1 Standard

EN 50298 “Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear

assemblies. General requirements.”

IEC 60439-1 “Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Part 1 –

Type tested and partially type-tested assemblies”

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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

Overview

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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)

Overview

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Glow Wire Test

Self-extinguishing degree of protection

GWT (Glow wire Test, according to IEC 60695-2-1 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

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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

Overview

The use of thermoplastic material has led to the production of a switchboard which is 100% ecologically compatible

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Web

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

http://bol.it.abb.com

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SECTION 2: INNOVATION FACTORS

Product innovations

Material innovations

Process innovations

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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 …

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Product innovations

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Nice aesthetic design thanks to co-injection moulding

The aesthetic design of the transparent door is a coordinated project on image of products

Innovationfactors

“Round” aesthetic design

Gemini is not a squared box!

Product innovations

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Product innovations

Frame with integrated vertical wiring duct ( patented)

Frontal cabling: comfort in the wiring

process (no need of turning upside-down the frame)

Innovationfactors

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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)

Innovationfactors

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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

Innovationfactors

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Material innovations

The environmental friendliness and safety are major issues to which utility companies, top GRP boxes users, are more and more sensitive

Innovationfactors

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Process innovations

The co injection process allows to get a sandwich of two materials, with a compact external skin and an expanded core

Innovationfactors

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

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The new mould machine

Dimensions: 15 m x 4,40 mClamping force: 2.300 tons

Innovationfactors

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The new mould machine

Co-injection screws

Innovationfactors

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SECTION 3: CATALOGUE ITEMS

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BoxCatalogue items

24 Mod.(12x2)

54 Mod.(18x3)

72 Mod.(18x4)

96 Mod.(24x4)

120 Mod.(24x5)

216 Mod.(36x6)

Six sizes: dimensions (external, mm): 335x400x210

460x550x260

460x700x260

590x700x260

590x855x360

840x1005x360

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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)

Catalogue items

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Door

Two different types of door available:

Transparent smoky door

Opaque door (RAL7035)

Easy door installation on the box (no tools)

Catalogue items

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Door

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

Catalogue items

>180°

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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

LocksCatalogue items

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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

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Velcro fixing points (on both the box and the door packages) permit an easy transportation

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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

Distribution application itemsCatalogue items

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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

Catalogue items

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Integrated vertical wiring duct

Snap-on fixing on the box

Distribution – the uprightsCatalogue items

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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

Distribution - DIN railsCatalogue items

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Snap-on fixing on the uprights without using tools

Fine depth adjustment to fit any kind of device

Distribution – DIN railsCatalogue items

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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

Distribution - Cover panels for devicesCatalogue items

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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

Catalogue items Distribution - Cover panels for devices

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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

Distribution - Blank cover panelsCatalogue items

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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)

Distribution - Modular base platesCatalogue items

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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

Distribution – TMAX kitCatalogue items

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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

Distribution – TMAX kitCatalogue items

T4 and T5 can also be installed in a traditional manner (on metal base plate, no specific kit available)

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Distribution – TMAX installation

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

Catalogue items

size type

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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

Distribution - Wiring Ducts kitCatalogue items

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Automation application items

What can you fill in the switchboard? Base plate

Inner door

MCCB’s

MCB’s

command and control equipments

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And don’t forget our wiring ducts

Catalogue items

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Automation - Base plates

Three types of bottom base plates are available: Metal base plate

Insulating base plate

grid metal base plate

Catalogue items

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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

Automation Automation - Base plates

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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

Catalogue items Automation - Base plates

30mm

7,5 mm

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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

Catalogue items

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IP40 guaranteed with external door opened

Note: The inner door is not available for the 1st size

Catalogue items Automation - Inner door

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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

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Other accessories

Wall fixing brackets

Kit for fixing on pole

Pedestal

Catalogue items

Wall installation is also possible drilling the box bottom (covers for double insulation included in the box)

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IP42 Ventilation kit

Anti-condensation kit with GORE® membrane

Universal cutter

Module covers

Plastic spacer

Other accessoriesCatalogue items

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SECTION 4: COMPETITORS

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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

CompetitorsCompetitors

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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

Made of…Competitors

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Competitors: Gewiss, Schneider, Hager, GE/Vynckier, Legrand, Hymel

Advantages:

Good mechanical properties

GRP switchboardsCompetitors

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!)

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Competitor: SCAME (Easybox series) Easybox switchboards are made with a

traditional single injection technology

Advantages: They’re recyclable They’re looking “good”

PBT switchboardsCompetitors

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

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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)

Choosing ABB…Competitors

Disadvantages: … we don’t find any

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