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LV & MV Busduct Systems

Compact, flexible, reliable and efficient
solutions for power distribution

*Photo is for illustration purpose only, as some joints are not cast.

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LV & MV Busduct Systems

ABB Low Voltage and Medium Voltage busducts are safe, compact, flexible, reliable
and efficient solutions for electrical power distribution.
The LV & MV Busduct Systems are an alternative to cabling and provide numerous
advantages to the installer and end customer including savings on space, time and
cost. There are additional savings due to reduced losses, voltage drop and flexibility
to reposition loads using tap-off points.
ABB provides a one-stop shop service in the supply and
support of a wide range of LV & MV Busduct products.
3.6kV to 17.5kV Medium Voltage IP68 Cast Resin Busduct
Up to 1kV Low Voltage IP68 Cast Resin Busduct
Up to 1kV Low Voltage IP55 Metal Enclosed Sandwich
Type Busduct

ABBs capability to deliver complete electrical package

solutions with quality and technologically advanced ABB
products is well known in the oil and gas, mining, Minerals,
power supply sectors, and data centres. With a wide range of
product, ABB can provide high levels of engineering expertise
in interface engineering to provide our customers with a high
quality and flexible electrical package solution that meets their
needs and requirements.
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LV & MV Busduct Systems

Product range
MV Busduct

LV Busduct

MV-MB

MV-R

SC-R

LV-S

Cast Resin

Cast Resin

Cast Resin

Sandwich type

Rated Voltage

3.6-7.2kV

3.6-17.5kV

<1kV

Ingress protection

IP68

IP68

IP68

IP55

Copper

1000 to 3200A

1250 to 5000A

600 to 6000A

600 to 6000A

Aluminum

800-2500A

N/A

400 to 5000A

400 to 5000A

Method of construction

Rated Current

Typical applications
Industrial
Mining, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, processing
plants, water treatment and desalinations plants
Generally cast resin type busducts are chosen for:
Corrosion resistance
Fire rating
Reliability
Compactness
Harsh outdoor environments
Infrastructure
Data centres, hospitals and airports
Generally cast resin type busducts are chosen for:
Fire rating
Reliability
Compactness

Manufacturing
Automotive and other manufacturing industries
Generally sandwich construction is chosen for:
Indoor and non-harsh environments

Infrastructure
Commercial buildings
Generally sandwich construction is chosen for:
Indoor and non-harsh environments
Cast resin for outdoor harsh environments

Standards
The ABB LV busduct range is built and type tested in
accordance with the below standards:
IEC61439-1
IEC61439-6
AS3439.2
The MV Busduct range is built and type tested as per
IEC/AS 62271.201.

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Both LV and MV busducts are manufactured and certificated

to the following management systems.
ISO 9001
OHS AS18001
ISO 140001

Benefits of Cast Resin Type Busduct

ABBs cast resin IP68 busduct provides a complete solution due to superior features when compared to cables.
The busduct has been designed with the following features and benefits:

IP68 throughout the complete route, even at the joints. Suitable for areas prone to storms, dust and corrosion
Compact overall dimensions
Tailor-made terminal elements for switchboards, transformers and generators
Totally maintenance-free joints
Simple erection and short installation time
Self-extinguishing insulations, which are halogen free, non-flammable and emit no toxic gas
Standard 3 hours fire rating, non-chimney effect (E30 and E90 according to DIN 4102-12)
Explosion protected (zone 2 & zone 22 according to EN60079-0).
Suitable to use in aggressive atmospheric conditions e.g. chemical, oil and gas industries etc.
Low voltage drop
High short circuit withstanding capacity
High mechanical strength
Cast Resin Busduct with aluminium conductors provide an option for the external termination to be copper.
The unique design and environment of the IP68 allows for the aluminium/copper transition to be encapsulated within the cast
resin, which eliminates the possibility of any galvanic corrosion
Mono block joining arrangement provides adjustment of +/- 5mm per joint
Chemical, UV and tropical climate resistant, no sun shades required
No grounding is required for the cast resin encapsulation. A condensation proof eliminates the need for space heaters

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Low Voltage Busduct

up to 1000V

Cast Resin Type LV Busduct

Features and benefits
Cast resin insulation and modular design
Applicable for all areas of power distribution
in all weather and site conditions
Wide ranging from 400A to 6000A
Provide ideal solution for portable switch room solution
where busduct bending can be achieved in very limited
space as small as 200mm height
Copper or aluminum conductors available (Aluminium
busbars are galvanically tin-plated along their entire length)
Most compact design
No fire barrier required due to 3 hour fire rated construction
5 year standard warranty (when installed and maintained
according to manufacturers specification)
Also suitable for DC application

Current Rating

Aluminum

Copper

Height (mm)

Conductor

(A)

cross-section

1000
1250
1400
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
1250
1600
1700
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
6000

(mm2)
480
600
720
960
1200
1440
1920
2400
2880
480
600
720
960
1200
1440
1920
2400
2880

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110
130
150
190
230
270
380
460
540
110
130
150
190
230
270
380
460
540

Ik (1sec.)

27
53
53
53
65
65
100
100
100
38
65
65
65
80
80
100
100
100

Ik (dyn.)
kA

Weight 4 wire

56
117
117
117
143
143
220
220
220
80
140
140
140
176
176
220
220
220

29
34
39
48
58
68
95
115
135
41
48
56
72
87
103
142
174
205

Type SC-R/

(kg/m)
SB080A
SB100A
SB120A
DB080A
DB100A
DB120A
QB080A
QB100A
QB120A
SB080K
SB100K
SB120K
DB080K
DB100K
DB120K
QB080K
QB100K
QB120K

100

100

120

140

PEN L1 L2 L3

N L1 L2 L3 PE

N N L1 L2 L3 PE

Low Voltage Busduct

up to 1000V
L1 L2 L3

Cast Resin Type LV Busduct

up to 6000A
100

120

140

L1 L2 L3

PEN L1 L2 L3

N L1 L2 L3 PE

N N L1 L2 L3 PE

100

100

120

140

L1 L2 L3

PEN L1 L2 L3

N L1 L2 L3 PE

N N L1 L2 L3 PE

100

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Low Voltage Busduct

up to 1000V

Sandwich type LV busduct

Features and benefits
Modular design
Ingress Protection-IP55 is suitable for indoor
application without a canopy
Ease of installation
Conversion elements are designed to join cast resin
type busducts (outdoor sections) with sandwich type
busducts (indoor sections), to achieve the most flexible,
and highest performance outcomes whilst maintaining
a low project cost
The 3mm thick extruded aluminium alloy enclosure
provide integral earthing
The aluminium enclosure helps to reduce magnetic
flux leakage
Copper or aluminium conductors are available. (Aluminium
busbars are galvanically tin-plated along their entire length)
Low maintenance cost and 3 year standard warranty
(when installed and maintained according to
manufacturers specification)
All busbars are fully insulated using a halogen free
polyester sheath of thermic class F.
It has a continuous operating temperature of 150C
Also suitable for DC application
Low temperature rise and natural cooling
Fixed and plug in type tap-off point

Double bar
120

120

Single bar
H

120

120

Technical data
Current

Height (mm)

Rating (A)
Aluminium

Copper

400
630
800
1000
1250
1400
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
600
800
1000
1250
1400
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
6000

Conductor
cross-section (mm 2)

90
90
90
110
130
150
190
230
270
420
500
580
90
90
90
110
130
150
190
230
270
420
500
580

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178
237
352
472
592
712
952
1192
1432
1904
2384
2864
178
237
352
472
592
712
952
1192
1432
1904
2384
2864

Ik (1sec.)
kA
12
12
27
53
53
65
65
65
80
100
100
100
23
23
36
53
53
65
65
80
80
100
100
100

Ik (dyn.)
kA
24
24
56
117
117
143
143
143
176
220
220
220
48
48
80
117
117
143
143
176
176
220
220
220

Weight

Type LV-S/

4 wire (kg/m)
8.5
10.5
12
14
16
18
21
25
28
43
51
57
13
16
19
25
31
37
47
56
66
96
114
134

SB 060 A03
SB 060 A04
SB 060 A06
SB 080 A
SB 100 A
SB 120 A
SB 160 A
SB 200 A
SB 240 A
DB160 A
DB200 A
DB240 A
SB 060 C03
SB 060 C04
SB 060 C06
SB 080 C
SB 100 C
SB 120 C
SB 160 C
SB 200 C
SB 240 C
DB160 C
DB200 C
DB240 C

Medium Voltage Busduct

3.6 to 7.2 kV

Monobody MV busduct
Features and benefits
Cast resin type busduct
3 phase in one physical block, one of the most
compact medium voltage busducts
Especially suitable for harsh environments
Copper or aluminum conductors are available
No earth bar is required due to cast resin insulation
instead of a metal enclosure

MV-R/MB

50

165

L1

L2
165

L3

310

Technical data
Current Rating (A)
Aluminium 800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
Copper
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
3200

Height (mm)
100
120
140
200
240
280
100
120
140
200
240
280

Conductor

Ik (1sec)
kA

Ik (dyn.)
kA

Weight

cross- Section (mm2)

360
480
600
960
1200
1440
360
480
600
960
1200
1440

27
27
53
53
65
65
38
38
65
65
80
80

56
56
117
117
143
143
80
80
140
140
176
176

38
45
53
76
91
106
44
54
64
94
113
133

Type MV-R/MB

3 wire (kg/m)
060-1A
080-1A
100-1A
080-2A
100-2A
120-2A
060-1K
080-1K
100-1K
080-2K
100-2K
120-2K

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Medium Voltage Busduct

3.6 to 17.5 kV

MV-R MV busduct
Features and benefits
Cast resin type
Applicable for all areas of power distribution
Wide current range from 1250A-5000A
Air and water-tight wall bushings
Non chimney effect
Copper conductors
The enclosure is made of 3mm thick aluminium
sheet to protect from mechanical damage and to
minimise magnetic flux leakage

Technical data
Current

Conductor

3.6/7.2kV

Rating (A)

cross-section

Outer

3 wire

Outer

3 wire

Outer

3 wire

(mm 2)

dimension

weight (kg/m)

dimension

weight (kg/m)

dimension

weight (kg/m)

600
800
1000
1200
1600
2000
2400
3000
3600

(AxB) (mm)
480x260
480x260
480x300
480x300
540x260
540x300
540x300
600x300
600x300

90
94
114
118
129
159
167
203
216

(AxB) (mm)
600x320
600x320
600x360
600x360
600x320
600x360
600x360
720x360
720x360

94
99
119
123
134
164
172
209
221

(AxB) (mm)
740x380
740x380
740x420
740x420
800x380
800x420
800x420
800x420
800x420

100
104
124
128
140
170
178
215
227

1250
1600
1750
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
5000

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12kV

17.5kV

Type MV-R/

060-01
080-01
100-01
120-01
080-02
100-02
120-02
100-03
120-03

Service and Support

ABB Australia provides a complete package solution for design, manufacture,

installation and servicing of LV & MV Busduct Systems.

Dedicated Busduct System execution team in Australia

Product management and project management
Engineering and workshop drafting
Complete coordination at site for busduct layout
dimensioning along with contractor/installer
Detailed busduct layout engineering

Coordination with switchgear and transformer/generator

supplier for tailor-made busduct termination
Site training in busduct installation for contractor
Site supervision during installation of busduct system
Supervision in testing and commissioning of the
busduct system

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ABB Australia Pty Limited

For general enquiries
Phone: 1800 222 435
E-mail: [email protected]

New South Wales

1 Bapaume Road,
Moorebank, NSW 2170
Phone: (02) 9753 7111

Western Australia
2 Metal Circuit,
Malaga WA 6090
Phone: (08) 9202 2666

Queensland
36 Archerfield Road,
Darra, QLD 4076
Phone: (07) 3713 9111

Victoria
601 Blackburn Road,
Notting Hill, VIC 3168
Phone: (03) 8577 7000

www.abbaustralia.com.au

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ABB is working continuously to improve our
products. We therefore reserve the right to change
designs, dimensions and data without prior notice.

DPD 3021 ABB LV MV Busduct Rev 01 FEB 2014

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