Welcome!

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Welcome!

Introduction to Industrial control panels for

North America and Europe

Overview about important:

- North American standards and regulations
- Requirements and approach for the European Market

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Speaker

SIEMENS
Gerhard Flierl
Graduate in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration

Industrial Automation
Industrial Controls

Application consulting:
- North American Standards and Codes
- European Directives and international IEC/ISO standards

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Note / exclusion of liability

The typical circuit diagrams and interpretations of the standard are not binding and do not claim to be complete regarding
configuration, equipment or any other eventuality. They do not represent any client-specific solutions and are only
intended to offer assistance for typical tasks.
Each person viewing this presentation is responsible for the correct operation of the products described. This
presentation does not relieve you of your responsibility regarding safe handling when using, installing, operating, and
maintaining the equipment.
By viewing this presentation you agree that Siemens cannot be made liable for possible damage beyond the above
mentioned liability clause.
We reserve the right to make changes and revisions to this informational documentation without prior announcement.
When writing these guidelines, a lot of tables and texts were lifted straight from the relevant standards. All users of this
documentation must always check whether the items quoted are still up to date or not.
The final decision about the appropriateness of applying the applicable standards must be made by the user of this
documentation.
The reproduction of this presentation and its distribution, utilization or the dissemination of its contents to third parties is
not permitted.

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Workshop agenda

Introduction to the Seminar / Basic differences between North America and Europe

Overview on North American requirements Overview on Requirements in Europe

Codes, standards, organizations and recent changes Introduction to European Directives

UL approval, terms and definitions CE marking and assessment procedure

SCCR – short circuit current ratings IEC and EN standards

Motor branch circuits Required verifications for control panels

Protective measures acc. UL/NFPA Protective measures acc. IEC/EN

Helpful tools, efficient planning & documentation Support, further information

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Now you certainly have questions ...

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Thank you for your attention!

Gerhard Flierl
Siemens Industry Inc.
Industrial Automation

5300 Triangle Parkway

Norcross 30092, Atlanta / GA

Phone: +1 (770) 871-3835

Cell Phone: +1 (404) 434-6403

E-mail: [email protected]

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- Introduction to the workshop
- Basic differences between North
America and Europe

ƒ Why this seminar?

ƒ Seminar objectives
ƒ Basic differences between North America and Europe

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Why this seminar?

ƒ Increasing confusion and uncertainty when deciding which European Directives are important
for control panel design

ƒ Which standards are important for control panel design and how can these be fulfilled?

ƒ Uncertainty with regard to the question: "Who holds the responsibility?"

ƒ How should the documentation be produced?

ƒ What is the distinction between the important Machinery directive [MD] 2006/42/EC and
Low-voltage directive [LVD] 2006/95/EC ?

ƒ To what extent is the EMC directive 2004/108/EC for control panel design important?

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Seminar objectives

ƒ Overview and introduction to European Directives and standards

ƒ Refresher and update for the relevant North American standards (UL/NFPA)

ƒ To provide assistance and support in understanding important European Directives and standards

ƒ To clarify the relationships between relevant standards and their significance for control
panel design

ƒ To perform the required verifications of the control panel as per IEC 61439-1 & -2

ƒ Suggestions for practical documentation that conforms to North American and IEC/EN
standards and European Directives

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The importance of standards

In general, standards are:

ƒ Standards are not laws – yet they are followed willingly and strictly. When they are followed they
are similar to laws

ƒ Reflect rules / the state of technology and are considered a proven method in the respective
field of application

ƒ A support function used to achieve a minimum level of procedure (in different countries, etc.)

ƒ Fulfilling standards is not an achievement – it is the minimum expected

ƒ The highest protection objectives of standards are: the safety of people, livestock, and property

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Organizations
The global use of standards

IEC, e.g.: EN, VDE, BS, NF

UL / NFPA / NEMA
UL / NFPA / NEMA / IEC
CSA / UL / NFPA / NEMA

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Differences between Europe & North America

Europe USA / North America

ƒ Responsibility of the equipment manufacturer ƒ Responsibility of the operator/user

ƒ Responsibility of the operator/user ƒ Protection targets and requirements are

defined by laws
ƒ Protection targets are defined by directives
ƒ Certification/listing of products
ƒ Presumption of conformity with the application
of harmonized standards (ISO9000 et seqq., ƒ Verification by independent NRTL/AHJ
self-certification, self-responsibility) (Electrical Inspector) (third-party certification)

+ Operating permission
of AHJ

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Extracts of the OSHA standards and NEC Ed. 2014

OSHA 1910.303(b)(2) Subpart S – Electrical / General requirements:

Installation and use: Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any
instructions included in the listing or labeling.

Definitions acc. NEC Art. 100:

Equipment: A general term, including fittings, devices, appliances, luminaires, apparatus, machinery, and the
like used as a part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation.
Listed: Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable
to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains
periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose
listing states that either the equipment, material, or service meets appropriate designated standards or has
been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
Labeled: Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of
an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation,
that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the
manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards…etc.
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Basic differences between U.S. and CE Markets
Standards – Comparison between USA and IEC

IEC 60204-1 IEC 61439-1

IEC 60204-1
IEC 61439-1

IEC 60947
IEC 61008

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Significant differences between IEC and UL control panels

2 Lighting 3 Enclosure interlocking

Receptacle
GFCI
1 Main disconnecting mean Identification of 4
conductors

MTW conductors 5
13 Power distribution

12 Protection devices according Substitution devices 6

UL508A, UL test report without UL - approvals

Max. Control voltage Transformer protection Motor controller Terminal Enclosure

10 9 Blocks 7
11
8

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Questions?

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Codes, standards and
organizations
ƒ Organizations
ƒ Standards and Codes
ƒ Recent changes in the codes and standards

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Standard Organizations – extract

UL:
Underwriter Laboratories publishes standards and certifies products in accordance with its own and other standards
(CSA, IEC,...). Headquarter: Northbrook, Illinois. In general, UL certification is not required by law. However, all Authorities
accept UL certification without restrictions.

CSA:
The Canadian Standard Association publishes standards and certifies products in accordance with its own and other
standards (UL, IEC,...). Headquarter: Toronto

NFPA:
The National Fire Protection Association publishes diverse regulations and directives such as NEC, NFPA79; NFPA70E;
NFPA70B

ANSI:
The American National Standards Institute is the highest level national standard authority in the USA. Most regulations
are based on the ANSI standard

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Organizations
The origin of UL

1893 World Exhibition in Chicago

Outbreak of a fire

1894 Start of UL
William H. Merrill opens the
“Underwriters Electrical Bureau”
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NFPA Organization

ƒ Foundation: 1896, due to increasing sprinkler system installations

ƒ Headquarters: Quincy, Massachusetts
ƒ Publication of over 300 standards to date

National Electrical Code NFPA79

or Electrical Standard for
NFPA70 Industrial Machinery

Standardization organization in the field of fire protection, electrical safety and building safety

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NRTLs According to OSHA
Excerpt from www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl

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Important Standards for OEMs and
Industrial Control Panel Manufacturers

National Electrical Code UL508A NFPA79

or Industrial Control Panels Industrial Machinery
NFPA70

NEC is the only statutory standard in the USA

UL508A and NFPA79 have a quasi-legislative character
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Standard References in the USA

NEC (NFPA 70) 2014 Art. 670

Electrical Standard
Art. 409.1 Scope for Industrial Machinery
Safety Standard for Industrial Control Panels

UL508A (Industrial Control Panels)

Chapt.65.1
These requirements cover industrial control panel
for industrial machinery.

NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery)

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Standards
Definition “Industrial Control Panels” in acc. with NEC 2011

Definition:
2 or more devices
installed in the power
circuit including their
control circuits and
control devices
Components suitable for an Industrial Control Panel Æ UL508A, Table SA1.1 e.g. motor starter
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Application of the wrong standard

Example: Scope of the UL508A…

… includes the following … does not include the following

- Industrial Control Panels - Panels for Construction Sites

- Flame Control Panels - Motor Control Center
- Industrial Machinery - Panels for Classified Locations
- Crane Control - Switchgear (UL891)
- Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment - Control Panels for Wind Mills
or photovoltaic
- Service Equipment
- Control Panels for Swimming Pools
- Industrial Control Panel Enclosures
- Alarmpanels
- Irrigation Equipment
- Fire Pump Stations

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Meaning of the NPFA79 2012 Edition…

Scope of the standard:

ƒ …application standard for electrical equipment and systems with
max. 600 V for operator and system protection
ƒ …from the electric infeed down to the individual machine modules
ƒ …for non-hazardous ambient conditions (non-hazardous locations)

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Industrial Machinery

Definition of "industrial machinery" according to NFPA79 & NEC70:

ƒ Motorized machine(s) for material processing (e.g. forming, pressing, cutting)
ƒ Not transportable by hand during operation
ƒ With corresponding modules, as the case may be (e.g. conveyor belts,
mounting accessories, testing equipment, packing units)
ƒ Including control technology with PLC controls, actuators / sensors

Definition of "industrial machinery" according to UL508A §65:

ƒ Metal-processing machines
ƒ Plastic-processing machines
ƒ Wood-processing machines
ƒ Mounting machines
ƒ Material-handling machines
ƒ Maintenance and testing equipment
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Examples of Industrial Machines Covered by NFPA79 – Annex C

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Example of the scope of application standards

NEC (NFPA70)
*) UL508A
*)
NFPA79

*)

*)
*) *)

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Definition of Terms
AHJ

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s):

Compliance with laws and codes is monitored by the responsible authorities of the respective federal
states, districts or municipalities
Example: State Electrical Commission, State Fire Marshal
The current NEC (National Electrical Code) serves as reference in most cases

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Extracts from the "Electrical Inspection Manual"

Approved:
Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. [Approval is a primary responsibility of an electrical
inspector. Investigations by a thirdparty and the listing and labeling that result are a great aid to inspectors in
this responsibility (see "Labeled„ and"Listed").]
Æ The inspector decides on what is and what is not accepted;
UL approvals serve as a great help and reference for the inspector

AHJ function:
The key to a successful and correct electrical inspection lies in applying the
rules of the Code, not the personal preferences of the inspector. To reiterate, if the installation meets the
Code requirements (including any local amendments) and is safe, the installation should pass inspection.
Æ The application of standards facilitates acceptance by the inspector

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Recent changes - National Electrical Code (NEC) 2014
Maximum voltage of an Industrial Control Panels has been changed from 600V to 1000V

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Recent changes - National Electrical Code (NEC) 2014
Maximum voltage of an Industrial Control Panels has been changed

When it comes to Industrial

control panels the NEC 2014
refers still to UL 508A!

Recommendation:
Industrial control Panels should
fulfill furthermore the UL 508A
Æ Maximum voltage 600V!

UL 508A is still
limited to 600V or
less!
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 UL 508A
Important changes

UL 508A was extended by the following specific use parts:

ƒ Fountain control panels
New!!!
ƒ Industrial control panels for irrigation equipment
ƒ Enclosures
ƒ Industrial machinery
ƒ Crane control
ƒ Service Equipment Use
ƒ Flame Control
ƒ Marine Use
ƒ Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment

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Definition of Terms
Listings / Symbols

UL„listed“Mark UL„classified“ UL„enhanced“

forUSAand MarkforUSAand MarkforUSAand
Canada Canada Canada

Notes: - Long transition time (approx. 10 years)

- The current “classified” and “listed” marks will not expire
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NEC Ed. 2014
Important changes – Spacings for Industrial Control Panels

409.106 Spacings
Spacings in feeder circuits between uninsulated live parts of adjacent components, between
uninsulated live parts of components and grounded or accessible non–current-carrying metal parts,
between uninsulated live parts of components and the enclosure, and at field wiring terminals shall
be as shown in Table 430.97(D).

Exception: Spacings shall be permitted to be less than those specified in Table 430.97(D) at circuit
breakers and switches and in listed components installed in industrial control panels.

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NEC Ed. 2014
Spacings in branch circuits and control circuits acc. UL508A

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NEC Ed. 2014
Spacings in feeder circuits acc. UL508A

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 UL 508A
Important changes

Enclosure Air conditioners are not part of short circuit current (SCCR) calculation when
cord-and-attachment plug connected or supplied from a branch circuit protected
maximum 60A

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 UL 508A
Important changes

Main Disconnect
Transformer peak-let-through currents
can be used to protect Branch circuits! Every Transformer is current limiting
Current limiting
device
Feeder circuit

Branch circuit Short circuit protection Short circuit protection Short circuit protection

contactor contactor contactor

Overload- Overload-
relay relay

motor motor heater

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UL 508A
Important changes

Previous rule:
A.) Transformer < 5kVA and max. 120V sec. => max. 2kA at the secondary side
Æ all devices at the secondary side for at least 2kA
B.) Transformer < 10kVA => max. 5kA at the secondary side
Æ. all devices at the secondary side for at least 5kA
C.) All other transformers are not considered as current limiting
Æ same short-circuit current at the secondary and primary side

SCCR • 2 kA SCCR • 5 kA SCCR • x kA

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UL 508A
Important changes

New rule:
ƒ Loads provided by a Transformer with isolated secondary acc. to UL 508A SB4.3.1
Possibility 1: For transformer with marked or known impedance (Z acc. To UL 508A), the maximum
secondary short circuit current will be calculated as follows:

All devices located at transformer secondary shall be • the calculated short circuit current rating (Isc)
Æ SCCR of the loads = Interrupting rating of primary overcurrent protection device
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UL 508A
Important changes

New rule:
ƒ Loads provided by a Transformer with isolated secondary acc. to UL 508A SB4.3.1
Possibility 2: For transformer with unknown impedance (Z acc. To UL 508A) or • 2,1%, the maximum
secondary short circuit current will be calculated as in possibility 1 described (assumption Z = 2,1 %) or
determined with Table SB4.3 (single phase) respectively SB4.4 (three phase) as follows:
1. Transformer kVA ” maximum value column 1 and
2. Secondary voltage not smaller as values in column 2. If the secondary voltage is between the values, the
next smaller voltage shall be used.

Table SB4.3 Table SB4.4

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UL 508A
Important changes

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UL 508A
Important changes

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 UL 508A
Important changes

Sizing of branch-circuit protection of a variable speed drive if not specified by the

manufacturer instruction

Up to now

As of now

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 UL 508A
Important changes

Protection devices in dc control circuits above 32V shall be approved for the rating equal
or greater

Excerpt from Certificate of compliance of Siemens supplementary protectors 5SY…

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NFPA 79 Ed. 2012
Grounding

NFPA79 Ed. 2007

8.2.3.1 The continuity of the equipment groundling
(protective bonding) circuit shall be ensured by effective
connections through conductors or structural
members.

NFPA79 Ed. 2012

8.2.3.1 The continuity of the equipment grounding
(protective bonding) circuit shall be ensured by effective
connections through conductors

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Questions?
Thank you for your attention!

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UL Approvals, Terms and
Definitions
ƒ Definitions
ƒ Terms and their background
ƒ Markings

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Definition of Terms
Listings / Symbols

ƒ Application of these products

requires the so-called CoAs
(Conditions of Acceptability)
ƒ The installer requires "special"
instructions = engineering
supervision
ƒ UL certificates (CoC’s) include the
‘Conditions of Accesptability’ or
www.ul.com/database

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Definition of Terms
Listings / Symbols

UL„listed“Mark UL„classified“ UL„enhanced“

forUSAand MarkforUSAand MarkforUSAand
Canada Canada Canada

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Definition of Terms
UL Product Categories

ƒ The CCN represents a clear description of the respective product

ƒ The respective CCN Guide Information clearly describes how and under which conditions the respective
product can or may be applied (www.ul.com/database)
ƒ Every AHJ or UL inspector can thus verify whether the respective product was correctly configured and
applied
ƒ The CCN should be additionally integrated in the parts list
Examples: DIVQ // DIVQ7 // NMTR2 // NMTR8

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Definition of Terms
UL Product Categories

Definition of the CCN (Category Code Number):

Numerical or alphanumerical character string for the exact identification of products according to UL standards!

Example:
Contactors Overcurrent relays
Product
(magnetic motor controllers) (overload relays)

Standard UL508 – Industrial Control Equipment

NLDX NKCR
UL-Listed

NLDX2 NKCR2
UL-Recognized

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SA1 list – UL508A

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Definition of Terms

ƒ Factory wiring = internal wiring = all components inside the industrial control panel
Æ the installer works under "engineering" supervision UL508A , § 29
ƒ Field wiring = all components inserted from the outside
Æ the installer implements his own professional know-how UL508A, § 28
ƒ Overcurrent = NEC Art. 100
overload and/or short circuit current and/or, where applicable, ground fault current

Excerpt from NFPA 79

Mandatory!

Recommendation!

UL terms cannot be converted one to one to IEC standards, they must be questioned!

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Factory / Field Wiring
Example – Excerpt from UL Database (www.ul.com/database)

Power distribution block

5ST25..
CCN: XCFR2
E-file: E80027

ƒ Code 1: Only factory wiring Code 2: Factory and field wiring

ƒ UL-listed products always feature a field wiring approval!
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Definition of Terms
Persons

Electrically instructed person

Electr. hazards / risks can be avoided through appropriate instruction or supervision

Electrically skilled person

Electr. risks can be detected and hazards avoided through appropriate training and experience

Qualified person
ƒ Knowledge and skills regarding the design and operation of electrical equipment
ƒ Safety training on the respective hazards (NEC 2008 Handbook Art. 100)

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Overview and Definition

Definitions acc. UL508A:

Feeder circuit:
Definition: FEEDER CIRCUIT – The conductors and circuitry on the supply side of the branch circuit
overcurrent protective device.
FCPD’s: UL489 (3WL; 3VL; 3RV17/18; 5SJ4…-.HG)
UL248-4…-12 (3NW; Class CC)
UL98

Branch circuit:
Definition: BRANCH CIRCUIT – The conductors and components following the last overcurrent
protective device protecting a load.
BCPD’s: Depending on application case
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Overview and Definition

-DISC

-FU1
-FU2

-T

-CON1
-OL1
-FU3
-CON2
-OL2

-M1 -M2

Control Circuit

Boundary Feeder and Branch

Viewing Direction

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Overview and Definition
Practical realization

Distance through air and over surface

UL 489
Circuit
ƒ Depending on voltage up to UL 98
UL 248 Breaker

Feeder Circuit
1 inch – distance through air
2 inches – distance over surface
Distribution

or Line Terminals
Load Terminals
Feeder circuits: see UL 508A table 10.2

Branch Circuit
0 – 125 V 126 – 250 V 251 – 600 V
Indication of the distances between the current-carrying wires and enclosure and the distances through
air and over surface

Branch circuits: see UL 508A table 10.1

0 – 50 V 51 – 150 V 151 – 300 V 301 – 600 V
Indication of the distances between current-carrying wires and enclosures and the distances through air
Motors Trans-
and over surface
former Heater
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NEC 2014 – Spacings for Industrial Control Panels

409.106 Spacings
Spacings in feeder circuits between uninsulated live parts of adjacent components, between
uninsulated live parts of components and grounded or accessible non–current-carrying metal parts,
between uninsulated live parts of components and the enclosure, and at field wiring terminals shall
be as shown in Table 430.97(D).

Exception: Spacings shall be permitted to be less than those specified in Table 430.97(D) at circuit
breakers and switches and in listed components installed in industrial control panels.

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Spacings in branch circuits and control circuits acc. UL508A

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Spacings in feeder circuits acc. UL508A

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Overview and requirements

ƒ There are different type of power supply networks in North America in regards to their
- design (e.g. wye, delta)
- grounding (ungrounded, grounded, high impedance grounded)

ƒ Generally, all voltages occurring in these network types are indicated (phase to phase / phase to ground)

ƒ Also the ground connection and the circuit on the secondary side of the transformer are indicated

ƒ Abbreviations and Indictaions of number of wires:

ƒ Number of phase wires: “phase”, “p”, or “‫”׎‬
ƒ Total number of wires: “wire” or “w”

Example of voltage ratings:

ƒ slash rating: 480Y/277V; 3‫׎‬4w
ƒ straight rating: 480V; 3p; 3w
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Overview and requirements

UL508A requires:
1.) For an industrial control panel with a slash voltage rating, the input terminals shall be marked:
“For use on a solidly grounded wye source only”

2.) The voltage rating of an industrial control panel shall not exceed the voltage rating of any component
connected to the source of supply. When an industrial control panel contains components marked with a
slash voltage rating, such as 120/240, 480Y/277, or 600Y/347, the voltage rating of the industrial control
panel shall be:

a) The complete slash voltage rating, when intended for connection to the higher voltage; or

b) Not more than the lower voltage rating

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Overview and requirements

NFPA79 requires:

A circuit breaker, self-protected combination motor, controller, or a manual motor controller marked
with a slash rating, such as 120/240V or 480Y/277V, shall be applied in a solidly grounded circuit where:

- the nominal voltage of any conductor to ground does not exceed the lower voltage rating
- and the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the higher voltage rating.

When slash-rated devices are connected to the supply circuit of the machine, the nameplate voltage rating
shall not exceed the lower voltage rating or shall include the complete slash rating.

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 Most Important Network Types in Detail
Grounded wye / solidly grounded wye

3p, 4w / grounded 480Y/277V AC

Slash rating:
L1
ƒ e.g.: 480Y/277V, solidly grounded wye Transformer L2
ƒ 3 phase; 4 wire L3

ƒ 3 phase; 3 wire

Possible devices phase-ground Ik

480Y/277V; 600/347V U = 277 V

across one
480V; 600V contact
worst case!

Note:
ƒ All devices having a slash rating with the indicated voltage or higher M
ƒ All devices having a straight rating with at least the higher of both voltages
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Most Important Network Types in Detail
Corner grounded delta
Transformer 480V AC
L1
Straight (Delta) rating: L2
L3
ƒ e.g.: 480V / 3 phase - 3 wire

Ik
Possible devices in this example: 480V; 600V
Phase - Ground

U = 480 V
Do not use: 480Y/277V; 600Y/347V across one contact
worst case!!

Note:
ƒ The devices switch full (=high) voltage at the first single pole short-circuit (phase to ground) M

The following applies to this network in principle: Only devices with straight rating must be used!
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Most Important Network Types in Detail
Ungrounded delta - Ungrounded wye
Transformer 480V AC
Straight rating: L1
ǻ/Y L2
ƒ e.g.: 480V / 3 phase - 3 wire L3

Betrieb requires
! Operation
Ik Insulation monitoring!
Possible devices in this example: 480V; 600V
Phase - Phase

U = 480 V
Do not use: 480Y/277V; 600Y/347V across one
contact
worst case!!
Note: Insulation
measuring
ƒ The devices switch the full (=high) voltage at the second single-pole
short-circuit (phase to ground) M

The following applies to this network in principle: Only devices with straight rating must be used!
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Agreements Between Manufacturer and Customer

The standard offers support in the form of a ready-made questionnaire in Annex B / NFPA79
(only informative!)

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 UL guidelines, chapter 5.8

SCCR –
Short Circuit Current Rating
ƒ Definition / Explanations

ƒ Procedure for Establishing the SCCR

ƒ Possibilities of Increasing the SCCR

ƒ Establishment of SCCRs – Examples

ƒ Device Data / UL-Reports

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Definition / Explanations

ƒ Requirement of NEC 2005 Art. 409 (mandatory since April 26, 2006)
Re-enforcement of the standards for “industrial control panels” Failures in determining the short-circuit current
rating (= SCCR) of an industrial control panel.
For the short-circuit current rating not only the short-circuit breaking capacity of, e.g. the circuit breaker is
needed, also the short-circuit current rating of every individual device is as relevant.
ƒ SCCR-relevant components in the main circuit, such as:
ƒ Circuit-breakers, contactors, soft starters, overload relays, but also
ƒ Terminals, busbars,
ƒ Supply to an control transformers,
ƒ Frequency converters, …
ƒ Further current limiting “effects” are not allowed to be considered
e.g.: that of wires, cables, busbars, …

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Definition / Explanation

ƒ What is this value for?

The indication of the SCCR value at the industrial control panel is to ensure that this control panel is only connected
to power supply where at the point of connection the available max. short-circuit current will not exceed the given
value on the nameplate.
Æ The target is fire and personal protection
ƒ Who specifies this value?
This can only be established as part of the agreement between the final user (contractor) and the supplier
(OEM).
ƒ Who determines the short-circuit current of the main power supply at the final user ?
ƒ Customer himself
ƒ Fault Studies to be carried out by accredited institutes
ƒ Licensed professional engineers
ƒ What should this value be?
Æ To be agreed between the customer and the contractor
Note: The higher the value, the more expensive the devices (compare devices with 35kA and devices with
100kA)
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Procedure for Establishing the SCCR

Determination of the short-circuit current rating (SCCR) acc. to NEC409.110 (4):

ƒ Step 1: Æ Has to be!

SCCR of the installed and UL-listed components

ƒ Step 2: Æ Has to be!

Establishment of the SCCR on the basis of standard values
(UL508A suppl. SB or UL-guide; chapter 5.8.4).

ƒ Step 3: Æ Optional, very helpfull!

SCCR of tested industrial control equipment assemblies
(series rating = 2 circuit breakers in series or combination tests = motor branch circuits)

ƒ Step 4: Æ Optional, not very helpfull!

Use of current limiting devices (transformers, fuses, circuit breakers)

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Procedure for Establishing the SCCR
Step 1

List the short circuit current ratings

of components, marked on
components or on instructions
provided with the components.

Excerpt of a method description from the “White Paper” by Siemens Energy & Automation (SE&A)

Establishment of the SCCR value on the basis of the parameters of installed and UL-listed
components
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Procedure for Establishing the SCCR
Step 2

List the short circuit current ratings of

components, from UL 508A, Table SB 4.1, if
no values on the nameplate or on
instructions provided with the components
(see step 1)

Establishment of the SCCR value using the table in UL508A. These standard values must be used if
the technical documents do not provide SCCR values for the applied devices.

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Procedure for Establishing the SCCR
Step 3

SCCR of tested industrial control equipment assemblies

ƒ Series rating tests
Series connection of 2 or more devices, which are able to automatically respond in short circuit cases without delay.
SB4.3.2 in UL508A
! Current limiting cannot be used here !
ƒ Combination tests
Series connection of any type of devices, e.g.:
ƒ Motor protection circuit breaker and contactor (=fuseless load feeders as type F acc. to UL508)
ƒ MCCB and terminal block

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Procedure for Establishing the SCCR
Step 3

Series rating Tested combinations

Fuse

MCCB MCCB
3VL 3VL

3RT
MCB MCB contactor
5SJ4..HG4 5SJ4..HG4
3RB
motor protection
relay
M

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Possibilities of Increasing the SCCR
Step 4 Use of transformers Æ SB 4.3.1

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Possibilities of Increasing the SCCR
Step 4 Use of transformers Æ SB 4.3.1

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Possibilities of Increasing the SCCR
Step 4 Use of transformers

1.) Single Phase Transformers:

Transformer Full-Load Current (IFL) = (Transformer kVA x 1000) / Voltage*

Short Circuit Current (ISC line-to-line) = ((Transformer Full Load Current (IFL )) / Transformer
Impedance (Z)

2.) Three Phase Transformers:

Transformer Full-Load Current (IFL) = (Transformer kVA x 1000) / (Voltage** x 1.732)

Short Circuit Current (ISC line-to-line-to-line) = ((Transformer Full Load Current

(IFL )) / Transformer Impedance (Z)

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Possibilities of Increasing the SCCR
Step 4

ƒ Use of current limiting fuses, when used as feeder elements Æ SB 4.3.3

ƒ Only fuses listed in UL508A – table SB 4.2 are applicable.
ƒ Use let-through values from the UL508A – table SB 4.2 ONLY
(manufacturer‘s values are NOT permissible)
ƒ Fuses are also standardized in the geometrical dimensions
Î manufacturer-independent replacement
ƒ The fuse is replaced by the service staff, which is shall not compare
the corresponding let-through values
(old fuse versus new fuse)

ƒ Note:
For practical application only partially useable, as, e.g.:
ƒ Standard contactor up to 37kW: max. 5kA
ƒ Standard busbar: max. 10kA
ƒ Standard terminal block: max. 10kA
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Possibilities to Increase the SCCR
Step 4

Attention:
Here, only the let-through values of UL508A (table SB4.2, §SB4.3.3) have to be used. Let-
Through values are peak values.
These HAVE TO BE compared with the rms (effective values) of the devices acc. to
UL508A.
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 Possibilities of Increasing the SCCR
Step 4

ƒ Use of current limiting circuit breakers, listed as “current limiting”, when applied as feeder element Æ SB
4.3.2
ƒ The circuit breaker must be listed as “current limiting”
ƒ The circuit breaker must be marked as “current limiting” (UL508A – SB 4.3.2)
ƒ The manufacturer has to publish the current limiting characteristics or data and provide them to the user
ƒ When replacing the circuit breaker by a different type or manufacturer, the SCCR value must be checked again
Æ engineering is required
Siemens “current limiting” breakers
ƒ Note:
For practical applications hardly usable, as, e.g.:
ƒ Standard contactor up to 37kW: max. 5kA
ƒ Standard busbar: max. 10kA
ƒ Standard terminal block: max. 10kA

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Establishment of SCCRs
Example 1

? What is the SCCR value for this combination ?

Example:
With circuit breaker: 3VL
Feeder circuit breaker (MCCB; UL489):
circuit breaker
SCCR rating for combinations rated current 40A / 480V,
switching capacity 35kA at 480V

SCCR 5kA
BCPD
3RV17 BCPD, circuit breaker acc. to UL489:
circuit breaker
rated current 15A / 480V,
Downstream the feeder circuit breaker (feeder), switching capacity 35kA at 480V
several motor branch circuits may be installed.
3RT contactor
Contactor / overload relay
rated current 10A / 460V
3RB max. short circuit current load:
overload relay
Establishment of the short circuit current (SCCR) in 5kA / 480V
acc. with NEC409.110 (4): SCCR has to be
determined acc. to a specified procedure (UL508A M Motor
suppl. SB or UL guide; chapter 5.8). operating current 10A

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Establishment of SCCRs
Example 2

? What is the SCCR value for this combination ?

Example:
Fuse is current limiting:
With circuit breaker: Fuse
rated current 20A,
SCCR rating for combinations switching capacity = 100kA
prospective Short Circuit Current = 50kA
Æ let-through value 3kA (class CC)
SCCR 35kA (in acc. with UL508A; table SB4.2)
BCPD
3RV17 BCPD, circuit breaker acc. to UL489:
circuit breaker
rated current 15A / 480V,
Downstream the feeder fuse (feeder), several switching capacity 35kA at 480V
motor branch circuits may be installed.
3RT contactor
Contactor / overload relay
rated current 10A / 460V
3RB max. short circuit current load:
overload relay
Establishment of the short circuit current (SCCR) in 5kA / 480V
acc. with NEC409.110 (4): SCCR has to be
determined acc. to a specified procedure (UL508A M Motor
suppl. SB or UL guide; chapter 5.8). operating current 10A

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Establishment of SCCRs
Example 3

? What is the SCCR value for this combination ?

Example:
Circuit breaker in acc. with UL489:
With circuit breaker: 3RV17
rated current 30A / 480V,
circuit breaker
SCCR rating for combinations switching capacity 35kA / 480V
Fuse
Fuse is current limiting:
SCCR 5kA rated current 20A,
switching capacity = 100kA
prospective Short Circuit Current = 50kA
Downstream the feeder circuit breaker (feeder), Æ let-through value 3kA (class CC)
several motor branch circuits may be installed. (in acc. with UL508A; table SB4.2)
3RT contactor
Contactor / overload relay
rated current 10A / 460V
3RB max. short circuit current load:
overload relay
Establishment of the short circuit current (SCCR) in 5kA / 480V
acc. with NEC409.110 (4): SCCR has to be
determined acc. to a specified procedure (UL508A M Motor
suppl. SB or UL guide; chapter 5.8). operating current 10A

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Establishment of SCCRs
Example 4

? What is the SCCR value for this combination ?

Example:
With circuit breaker: 3VL
Feeder circuit breaker (MCCB; UL489)
circuit breaker
SCCR rating for combinations as main disconnecting means:
rated current 40A / 480V,
switching capacity 100kA / 480V
SCCR 65kA
Downstream the feeder circuit breaker (feeder), 3RV20 Motor starter acc. to UL508, type E / F
rated current 20A,
several motor branch circuits may be installed. MV
switching capacity 65kA / 480Y/277V
Attention
Up to max. 480Y/277V 3RT2
See UL report
contactor
E156943; Vol.1; Sec.18
Establishment of the short circuit current (SCCR) in
acc. with NEC409.110 (4): SCCR has to be
determined acc. to a specified procedure (UL508A M Motor
suppl. SB or UL guide; chapter 5.8). Motor operating current 20A

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Establishment of SCCRs
Example 5

? What is the SCCR value for this combination ?

Example:
With circuit breaker: 3VL
Feeder circuit breaker (MCCB; UL489)
circuit breaker
SCCR rating for combinations as main disconnecting means:
rated current 40A / 480V,
switching capacity 100kA / 480V
SCCR 65kA
Downstream the feeder circuit breaker (feeder), 3RV20 Motor starter acc. to UL508, type E / F
rated current 20A,
several motor branch circuits may be installed. MV
switching capacity 65kA / 480Y/277V
Attention
Up to max. 480Y/277V 3RT2
See UL report
contactor
E156943; Vol.1; Sec.18
Establishment of the short circuit current (SCCR) in
acc. with NEC409.110 (4): SCCR has to be
determined acc. to a specified procedure (UL508A M Motor
suppl. SB or UL guide; chapter 5.8). Motor operating current 20A

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Device Data / Reports
Device data
ULguidelines; chapter 5.8.2

Siemens SIRIUS Contactor 3RT1035

Short Circuit Current 5kA, 600V

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Device Data / Reports
Reports

See report in the annex

Type F
Magnetic
Motor
Control

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Support from Siemens

http://www.usa.siemens.com/sccr

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 UL guidelines, chapter 6.2 / 6.3

Motor Branch Circuits acc. to UL

ƒ Definition of Terms / Explanations

ƒ Overview of Basic Devices
ƒ Construction Types acc. to UL 508
ƒ Self-Protected Combination Motor Controller
ƒ Various types – Single Installation and Group Installation
ƒ Suitable for Tap Conductor Protection in Group Installation
ƒ Explanations

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Overview – standard devices
UL guidelines, chapter 6.2.4

Motor Starter Combination – Example

Pos Basic Type UL Norm
21 Field wiring Terminal on the device
11 Disconnect switch UL 98 a 3RV
UL 98 MCS 3VL
13 Fuse, e.g. Class J VB2
UL 512 b
Circuit Breaker
12 UL 489 As minimum, the following
Overload & Short Circuit
shall be installed acc. to
3 / 5 Controller UL 508
UL508A: c
4 Overload protection UL 508 3RT
UL 508A Disconnect – (a)
22 Internal Wiring
NEC §310 3RU / 3RB
23 Field wiring Terminal UL 1059 Short Circuit Protection – (b) d
24 Motor disconnect (Option) UL 508
Motor Controller – (c)
25 Motor, 460 V SF 1,15 (name plate)
Overload Protection – (d)
8WA

3LD

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Definition of Terms / Explanations

Inverse-Time Circuit Breaker

Circuit breaker with overload and short-circuit protection (UL489)

Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breaker

Circuit breaker with short-circuit protection (UL489)

Solid State Motor Controller

Industrial control equipment rated in hp (horsepower) for remote switching of motors (UL508)

Magnetic Motor Controller

Industrial control equipment rated in hp (horsepower) for remote switching of motors (UL508 Part II)

Manual Motor Controller

Industrial control equipment rated in hp (horsepower) for manual switching of motors (UL508 Part III)
including motor overload protection, i.e. separate overload relay would not be neccessary

Overload Relay
Industrial control equipment for motor overload protection, set to motor current FLA (UL508 PART XI)
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Construction Types in acc. with UL508 / Table 76.2
Various constructions of combination motor controllers – A / B

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Construction Types in acc. with UL508 / Table 76.2
Various constructions of combination motor controllers – C / D

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Construction Types in acc. with UL508 / Table 76.2
Various constructions of combination motor controllers – E / F

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Definition of BCPD acc. UL

Branch Circuit Protection Device (BCPD):

A fuse or circuit breaker that has been evaluated to a safety standard for providing overcurrent protection

UL 248-4…12 fuse:
FUSE, BRANCH CIRCUIT TYPE – A fuse of Class CC, G, H, J, K, L, R, and T. These fuses are able to provide
branch circuit protection

UL 489 Circuit Breaker – inverse time:

INVERSE-TIME CIRCUIT BREAKER – A circuit breaker in which a delay is introduced into the tripping action
of the circuit breaker. The delay decreases as the magnitude of the current increases. These circuit breakers
are able to provide branch circuit protection.

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BCPD – Branch Circuit Protection Devices

Inverse time C.B.

UL489 C.B. / CSA 22.2 No. 5-09

3RV27/28 3RV17/18 3VL

Class CC Fuses acc.

UL248-4 / CSA 22.2 No. 248.4

3NW
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Motor Starters vs. Type E combination motor controller

Type E combination motor controller

acc. UL508 / CSA 22.2 No. 14
Æ Approved as branch circuit protection device
for motor loads only!
Æ Slash voltage rating only! 3RV2

Manual motor controller / motor starter

acc. UL508 / CSA 22.2 No. 14
Æ Approved as motor disconnect and motor overload protection 3LD
can not be used as a branch circuit protection device!
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Definition of Motor Starters

There are two types of Motor Starters certified for use in USA and Canada…
Motor Starters and Type E Combination Motor Controllers.
Motor Starters do not offer any branch circuit protection.
Type E Combination Motor Controllers offer branch circuit protection for motors.

Manual Motor Controller (Motor Starter):

A device designed for manual-only control of a motor under normal and locked rotor conditions. A motor controller may
incorporate a means to automatically interrupt motor overload currents. Some manual motor controllers are provided
with limited short circuit interrupting capabilities; however, the certification report will state that the ability of these devices to
open the short circuit currents was not evaluated. A manual motor controller is evaluated to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 14.

Type E Combination Motor Controller:

A single device designed to control a motor under normal and locked rotor conditions, disconnect the motor branch circuit
and interrupt short circuit and overload overcurrents having non-replaceable or integral discriminating overload and
short circuit sensors, and provided with one or more sets of contacts where the contacts cannot be isolated for separate
testing. A Type E combination motor controller is evaluated to the requirements of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 14-95.
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Definition of Terms / Explanations – Service Factor SF

Definition:
The service factor - SF - is a measure of periodically overload capacity at which a motor can operate
without overload or damage.
The NEMA standard Service Factor for fully enclosed motors is SF 1.0
SF: service factor SF 1.0 / SF 1.15 to be used for the overload setting of an overload relais
Important parameter for the setting of the Bi-metal relay. Only a Service Factors other than SF1.0 have to be
indicated on the nameplate.
SF1.0 is normally not indicated on the name plate. NEC 2011 – 430.32 (1)

Note:
SF = 1.0 corresponds to a setting value of 0.92 FLA
SF • 1.15 corresponds to a setting value of 1.0 FLA
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Assembly Options – Single or Group Installation

UL 508A differentiates between 2 installation variants:

ƒ Single installation = single motor circuit (chapter 31.3)
ƒ Group installation = motor groups (chapter 31.4)
1. Single installations
ƒ Manual self-protected combination motor controller (SPCMC) acc. to UL508 Type E (only 3RV)
ƒ Manual / magnetic self-protected combination motor controller (SPCMC) acc. to UL508 type F
(e.g. 3RA1 load feeder = 3RV+3RT)
ƒ Manual motor controller (only 3RV)
ƒ Manual / magnetic motor controller (3RV and 3RT)
2. Group installations / branch circuit protection for motors
ƒ Group installations
ƒ Group installations with additional approval
„Suitable for tap conductor protection in group installation“ (additional tests with UL508)
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Basic rules for sizing a motor branch circuit – Example

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Self-Protected Combination Motor Controller

Solution with SIRIUS

Excerpt from the UL

configuration manual
with tested combinations
(with UL report)

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Self-Protected Combination Motor Controller
Solution with SIRIUS

UL508 type F
Type F is a combination of:

self-protected combination motor controller (UL508 type E) )

+
magnetic motor controller / solid state motor controller

The completely assembled solution for type F starters:

3RA load feeders (type F magnetic motor controller)
Assembly:
3RV circuit breaker (with power supply terminal) + 3RT contactor

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Assembly Options
Single Installation

Manual / magnetic motor controller

Solution with SIRIUS

Excerpt from the UL configuration manual

with tested combinations
(with UL report)

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What is the definition of a Group Installation

Definition of a Group Installation: BCPD

A group of loads, consisting of two or more
motors, or one or more motors and other loads,
Starter Starter Contactor
are able to be protected by a single set of
branch circuit fuses or inverse – time circuit
breaker
Motor Motor Heater
as specified in Method A, B or C
(see the following slides for details)

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Sizing of Branch Circuit Protection for Motor Groups acc. UL/NEC
Method A – General requirements

ƒ Branch circuit protection not >20A @125V max., or not > 15A @600V
ƒ Each motor not >6A FLA,
ƒ Branch Circuit Protection not greater than any component restrictions, and
ƒ Coordinated with requirements for any non-motor loads per 31.4.4

31.4.4 For a group that includes other (non-motor) loads, additional branch circuit fuses or
inverse time circuit breakers shall be provided in each circuit

Exception: Where the ampere rating of the branch circuit protection determined in 31.4.1 does not
exceed the applicable branch circuit protection requirements in 31.5 – 31.8 for a non-motor load in the group,
additional branch circuit protection is not required

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Sizing of Branch Circuit Protection for Motor Groups acc. UL/NEC
Method A – Assembly

BCPD
Step 3: Branch Circuit
Protection Device does not exceed:
Æ 20A @ 125V
Æ 15A @600V Starter Starter Contactor

Motor Motor Heater

Step 1: Ceck starter for
specific instructions (UL certificate)

Step 2: FLA of each motor Step 4: Branch Circuit Protection meets

may not exceed 6A requirements in 31.4.4 for non-motor loads

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 Sizing of Branch Circuit Protection for Motor Groups acc. UL/NEC
Method B – General requirements

ƒ BCPD size complies with single motor requirements for each individual motor

ƒ Tap conductors not less than 1/3 the ampacity of branch circuit conductor,
or not less than 1/10 the amp rating of branch circuit protection if Manual Motor Controller
marked “Suitable as Tap Conductor Protection in Group Installations”

ƒ Additional branch circuit protection for non-motor loads unless branch circuit protection
device also meets 31.5 through 31.8 for non-motor loads in group

Fuses: C.B. inverse time:

225 percent of full-load motor current for a time delay 400 percent of full-load motor current for an inverse-
(dual element) fuse time circuit breaker not exceeding 100 amperes
400 percent of full-load motor current for a non-time 300 percent of full-load motor current for an inverse-
delay fuse or a Class CC time delay fuse not time circuit breaker rated more than 100 amperes;
exceeding 600 amperes;
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 Sizing of Branch Circuit Protection for Motor Groups acc. UL/NEC
Method B – Assembly

Step 1: Select Branch Circuit Step 3: Check if non-motor loads

Protection Device not to exceed require additional protection
single motor sizing for smallest motor

BCPD
Step 2: Ampacity of tap conductors
not less than 1/3 ampacity, or

1/10 rating of BCPD when manual Contactor

Starter Starter
motor controller is marked as “Suitable
for tap conductor protection in group
installations

Motor Motor Heater

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Sizing of Branch Circuit Protection for Motor Groups acc. UL/NEC
Method C – General requirements

ƒ All controllers marked for group installation with BCPD sized at the lesser of:
- the smallest group installation marking for BCPD, or
- the calculated BCPD for the largest motor + FLAS’s of other loads

ƒ Tap conductors sized per Method B

ƒ Non-Motor loads also protected per Method B

Applies to power conversion equipment with DC converter and inverter

sections on “common bus”

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 Sizing of Branch Circuit Protection for Motor Groups acc. UL/NEC
Method C – Assembly

Step 2: Size BCPD based on smaller

Step 4: Check if non-motor loads
1.) the size required of the largest motor plus
require additional protection
FLA of all other loads
or BCPD
2.) lowest BCPD marking for motor grouping

Starter Starter Contactor

Step 3: Verify tap conductor size

Motor Motor Heater

Step 1: Verify that all load side

devices are “Suitable for tap conductor
protection in Group Installations
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 How to size the Branch Circuit Protection Device
for Motor Groups acc UL/NEC?

Example for UL Circuit Breaker:

1.) 11 Amps x 250% = 27,5 Amps Verify if non-motor
2.) 27,5A + 5A + 5A = 37,5 Amps loads require
Æ 37,5 Amps for the BCPD BCPD additional protection
Next Standard size is 40 Amps

Starter Starter Contactor

Tap Conductors:
125% of the largest motor load
+ 100% of additional loads = 23,75 Amps Motor Motor Heater
Æ 23,75 / 3 = 7.9 Amps
UL508A Table 28.1 for ampacities of conductors:
Æ minimum 14 AWG for Power Circuits 11 Amps 5 Amps 5 Amps

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Example with the 3RM1 motor starter

Ampacity Y • 1/3 Amapacity X

16A max per infeed Y

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Explanations, Notes, Rating Plate Data
Motor branch circuit – nameplate of 3RV circuit breakers

Self-protected combination motor controller (E / F) Manual motor controller, suitable as tap conductor
with reference to adapter protection, in group installations
max. permissible short circuits for 240 V, 480Y/277 V, 600Y/347 V motor disconnect
suitable for group installation
Reference to the use in Max. permissible max. permissible grouping fuse / CB
combinations with motor‘s full load amps max. permissible short circuit current
contactors and soft starters (FLA max.)

Example: 3RV10 21

Indication of hp ratings for

200-208 V, 230 V, 460 V, 575 V

Breaks all phases simultaneously

Only CU wires for 75°C are allowed

General safety instructions

Ratio of 125% of tripping current : setting current

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Explanations, Notes, Rating Plate Data
Motor branch circuit – rating plate of 3RT contactors

Contactor Indication of hp ratings for motors, at 115 V, 230 V, 460 V, 575 V

Breaks all phases simultaneously

General purpose values (non-motor operated loads)

Permissible short circuit at 600 V AC, value 5 kA derived from UL508,

higher values from report

Maximum permissible RK5 fuse, maximum permissible circuit breaker

Only Cu lines for 75°C are allowed

Screwdriver specification: Pozidrive 2

Permissible torque in pound per inch and Nm

Wire stripping length, permissible wire cross sections in AWG

Example: 3RT10 2
Note: c … i… are placeholders to be supplemented with the technical data of the product (size-related).

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Explanations, Notes, Nameplate Data
Motor branch circuit – nameplate of overload relays

Ratio of tripping current : setting current = 125%

Maximum permissible RK5 fuse,

maximum permissible circuit breaker

Certified for 600 V AC (max.)

Permissible torque in pounds per inch
and Nm

Only Cu lines for 75°C are allowed

Permissible short circuit at 600 V AC,

value 5 kA derived from UL508,
Safety note for AUTO RESET higher values from report

Example: 3RU11 2 Note: c … i… are placeholders to be supplemented with the technical data of the product (size-related).

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Changes in the standard for industrial control devices

Complete transition
till Nov. 2017

UL 60947-4-1 is
aligned and
harmonized
with the
IEC 60947-4-1

This change is not addressed to the user of industrial control devices

but to the manufacturer of control devices!
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What does the transition from UL508 to UL60947-4-1 affect?

'LIIHUHQWW\SHRIFRRUGLQDWLRQDUH
DYDLODEOHIRU
(OHFWURPHFKDQLFDOFRQWDFWRUV
DQGPRWRUVWDUWHUV

Type of co-ordination 1 Type of co-ordination 2

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Panel Marking
According UL508A – § SB5

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Predictable Reaction
Æ Type of co-ordination “1”

UL 60947-4-1 (excerpt):
With type of co-ordination “1”, the contactor or starter must not endanger persons or the
installation in the event of a short circuit and need not be suitable for further operation without
repair and renewal of parts.

Result for the machine or machine operation:

ƒ The contactor and/or overload relay might be defective
ƒ The components might be unsuitable for further operation
ƒ Insecure personnel and system protection with further operation
ƒ Uncertain functionality of the components
ƒ The components should be replaced

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Predictable Reaction
Æ Type of Co-Ordination “2”

UL 60947-4-1 (excerpt):
With type of co-ordination “2”, the contactor or starter must not endanger persons or the installation in
the event of a short circuit and must remain suitable for further operation. The risk of contact welding
is given. In this case, maintenance instructions have to be provided by the manufacturer.

Note: If manufacturer recommendations are not complied with for the application of an SCPD, the type of co-
ordination is questionable. The risk of contact welding is given.
Manufacturer’s maintenance instruction for opening the contact pieces is required

Result for the machine or machine operation

ƒ The contactor and/or overload relay may be slightly welded
ƒ Easy breaking-open of contacts required in case of welding
Consequences:
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Where can I get these values?

Æ Ask your supplier for SCCR ratings for Type 1 and Type 2 co-ordination
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Frequency Converters / Variable-Speed Drives / Soft Starting

Load devices with power semiconductors must be assessed separately

This means:
ƒ Branch circuit protection ONLY according to data in the UL Report
ƒ Branch circuit protection may be omitted if integrated (UL Report)

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 SCCR ratings for Siemens VFD’s

Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) for Siemens Standard Drives

All the specified drives have a high SCCR as a result of testing with UL.
All drives have internal solid state short circuit protection for protection of the drive
output but this has not been evaluated for branch circuit protection (BCP)
Our UL certification allows all drives (which have an integral solid state protection
circuit) to adopt a high SCCR equal to the interrupt current rating of the branch-
circuit protective device protecting the drive.
Example. If a UL listed combination motor protector (Rated current 40A) with an
interrupt current rating of 65kA is used as the branch circuit protection device for a
MICROMASTER 440 frame size C 400V 11kW drive, the high SCCR of the drive is
equal to that of the combination motor protector, which is 65kA.
Hence by selection of the correct UL listed BCP device, with appropriate
interrupt rating for the application, any high SCCR rating can be achieved for
the above drives.
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Overload Protection NFPA79 §19.1

ƒ Drives / amplifiers with integrated, approved

overload protection may be used for motor
protection
Æ Data in the UL Report (e.g. for frequency
converter, servo drive, etc.)

ƒ In motor groups, each motor must be feature a

separate overload protection

Every motor must feature a separate overload protection!

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Example – Excerpt from SINAMIC G120/130/150 – UL Report

Note:
ƒ A semiconductor fuse according
to UL248-13 does NOT represent
a suitable branch circuit
protective device (unless
specified in the UL Report)

3NE1 ƒ A semiconductor fuse can be

ADDITIONALLY installed at any
time
3NE1 813 SIEMENS SITOR
Fuse
Semiconductor LV HRC
design
UL recognized only!

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Questions?
Thank you for your attention!

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Protection Against Electric Shock

ƒ Protection against direct contact

ƒ Protection against electric shock in case of indirect contact (fault case)

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Protection Against Direct Contact

General:
Energized parts must be protected against direct contact when:
- AC: U • 50 V
- DC: U • 60V
Measures:
(1) Insulation
(2) Enclosure
(3) Interlocking of enclosures
(4) Restricted access to the enclosure

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Protection Against Direct Contact
(1) Insulation

Energized parts must meet the following conditions:

ƒ Complete insulation (only removable through disassembly!)

ƒ Mechanical, chemical, electrical and thermal resistance

ƒ Paints, varnishes and coatings do not offer sufficient protection against electric shock

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Protection Against Direct Contact
(2) Enclosures

Enclosures and enclosure openings must comply

with the requirements according to:
ƒ UL508
ƒ UL508A
ƒ UL50 or NEMA 250.

Exception:
Unapproved enclosures can be checked by means of a test finger; checking of all openings after
disassembly of all parts removable without tools
Æ Touching of energized parts with the test finger must not be possible
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Test Finger – NFPA79 6.2.2.1

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Protection Against Direct Contact
(3) Interlocking of Enclosures

General: Main disconnecting means of enclosures / industrial control panels must be interlocked
with the door when energized parts are contained with
- AC • 50 V
- DC • 60 V

Exceptions:
1. Main disconnecting means for industrial control panel lighting inside the industrial control panel
2. Main disconnecting means for memory elements for the retention of information

Note:
Qualified persons may implement measures for defeating the interlocking
(see NFPA 70E "Standard for Electrical Safety in Workplaces")
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Protection Against Direct Contact
(3) Interlocking of Enclosures – Conditions

ƒ The interlocking must be defeatable by means

of a tool
ƒ With the door open and the "ON" position, the
interlocking must be enabled upon closing
ƒ With the door is open, switch-on must be
mechanically blocked; defeat must be possible
without tools ("deliberate action")

Caution:
Devices on the inside of industrial control panels
must be protected against unintended contact
when U • 50 V; either by means of device
characteristics or through barriers
in a range of 50 mm (2 inches)
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Protection Against Direct Contact
(3) Interlocking of Enclosures – Solutions
UL Guideline, Chapter 6.1.4

Mechanical solutions:
UL-compliant with UL508A, NFPA 79, JIC and NEC

Max-flex drive Interlocking module 8UC

Enclosure type: 1, 3R, 12 Enclosure type: 1

Standard references:
UL508A: 30.4 / 66.1.5 / 66.6.3
NFPA79: 5.3.3 / 6.2.3 / 6.2.5
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Protection Against Direct Contact
(3) Interlocking of Enclosures – mechanical solutions

Examples for mechanical interlocking solutions provided by Siemens

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Protection Against Direct Contact
(3) Interlocking of Enclosures – Solutions
UL Guideline, Chapter 6.1.4

Electrical solutions:
ƒ 1 key switch for defeat
ƒ 1 timing relay
ƒ 1 undervoltage release per main disconnecting means
ƒ Diverse auxiliary relays
ƒ 1 limit switch per door, preferably with tumbler
ƒ Motorized operating mechanism

Note:
The electrical interlocking must meet the same conditions as the mechanical interlocking!
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Protection Against Direct Contact
(4) Access to Industrial Control Panels

When qualified skilled persons with respective experience open an industrial control panel
without main disconnecting means, the following conditions must apply:

ƒ the door can be opened by means of a key or tool,

or

ƒ the door can be opened without defeat, key or tool when all energized parts
are covered or encapsulated in a finger-safe manner

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Protection Against Indirect Contact (Fault Case) NFPA79 §6.3

General:
Protection against indirect contact is to prevent hazardous states in case of faults
(e.g. due to insulation faults between energized and exposed parts)

Measures:
(1) Protection through double insulation
(2) Protection through automatic supply disconnection

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Protection Against Indirect Contact
(1) Double Insulation

ƒ Double insulation is to prevent the occurrence of hazardous touch voltages due to faults in the
basic insulation

ƒ Operating equipment must be respectively marked (UL approval!)

ƒ Operating equipment either must be listed or tested in a comparable manner

“Double insulation" symbol

(protection class 2)
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Protection Against Indirect Contact
(2) Protection Through Automatic Supply Disconnection

General:
Protection through automatic supply disconnection of affected circuits by means of the respective
overcurrent protective device in case of faults

Prerequisites for the safety measure:

1. Exposed, conductive parts must be grounded

2. Application of overcurrent protective devices for automatic disconnection

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Questions?
Thank you for your attention!

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