Switchgear Range
Introduction
Anord is a leading provider of critical power infrastructure
incorporating LV switchgear, busduct and automation systems
across a diverse range of industry sectors, such as Data Centres,
Energy from Waste, Nuclear Power, Rail and Water Utilities.
With a pedigree spanning more than 5 decades in the
switchgear industry, the Anord brand is synonymous with
quality, reliability and integrity. Utilising our AMS switchgear
system, which is fully compliant with the IEC-61439-2 Power
Switchgear and Controlgear standard, we deliver innovative
solutions which are customised to the particular requirements of
our clients critical power needs.
Whether you simply require an LV switchgear package, or a
complete critical power and automation system, our engineering
capability, product range and manufacturing expertise ensures
that we will deliver on your expectations and requirements.
Contact our flexible, knowledgeable people who have become
some of the industry’s most trusted advisors.
AMS Switchgear
features / BENEFITS
»» AMS switchgear is an Anord original design Low Voltage switchgear
system, of which Anord is the sole designer, fabricator and manufacturer in
the world market.
»» AMS switchgear has been independently type-tested and certified in full
compliance with the current international standard for Power Switchgear
and Controlgear (PSC) Assemblies, IEC-61439-2
»» AMS switchgear is available with bus-bar systems up to 6300A, with short
circuit withstand ratings up to 100 kA/1s RMS
»» AMS switchgear is available with type tested Arc Prevention bus-bar
systems
»» Air circuit breaker (ACB) cubicles have been temperature rise tested and
certified up to 6300A in AMS switchgear without forced cooling and with
no de-rating factor applied
»» All ACB temperature rise testing has been carried out with the maximum
compartmentalised construction separation of Form 4B-type 7 applied.
»» AMS switchgear has been independently seismically tested and certified
proving industry leading mechanical strength for LV switchgear
»» Ingress protection (IP) ratings are available from IP-31 to IP-54
»» We would be pleased to arrange a viewing of our complete type test
certification portfolio and product range at your request
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Package Substations
features / BENEFITS
»» Available with close-coupled integrated MV switchgear cubicles
»» Multiple transformer/incomer arrangements available utilising Anord
Busduct system
»» Seismically tested and certified
»» Type Tested transformer housing designs
»» Type Tested PSC Assemblies, certified for short circuit withstand
strengths and temperature rise limitations to IEC-61439 standards
»» Type Tested insulated busbar systems available
»» Front or rear access busbar systems, suitable for thermographic imaging
»» Fixed or withdrawable circuit breakers
»» Flexible construction with in-line, back-to-back, U and L shaped
configurations
»» Top, bottom, front or rear cable access can be provided
»» Reduced cabling and installation costs
»» Compact footprint giving civil/structural savings
»» Advanced 3D modelling technique delivers consistent construction
standards
Anord AMS Package Substations are widely recognised as the market leading product for high
current load centres across several industry sectors.
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Specification overview
Anord AMS Package Substations are fully compliant and certified to both IEC 61439 standards, and
offer superb quality, high integrity and first rate reliability. The entire package substation assembly is
certified for both temperature rise and short circuit withstand strength.
MV/LV Transformer Ratings
400 kVA to 4500 kVA
LV Busbar System Current Rating
800A to 6300A
LV Busbar System Short Circuit
Rating
(36kA/1s) (50kA/1s) (50kA/3s)
(80 kA/1s) (100kA/1s)
All ACB cubicles are temperature rise tested and naturally ventilated to 6300A and the entire
assembly has been seismically tested and certified including transformer, transformer housing and
close coupled LV switchgear.
Low Voltage Ratings
400V / 690V
Construction Separation
Up to BS EN 61439-2 Form 4B
Type 7
Cable Access
Top, Bottom, Front or Rear can
be provided
Ingress Protection
IP 54, IP 42 or IP 31
Panel Colour
Available in all RAL or BS colours
LV Power Switchboards
features / BENEFITS
»» Type Tested PSC Assemblies, certified for short circuit withstand
strengths and temperature rise limitations in accordance with IEC-61439
standards
»» Seismically tested and certified proving robust construction
»» High density component stacking within temperature rise limitations
»» Top or bottom mounting main busbar system with unique arc pressure
ventilation system
»» Front or rear access busbar systems, suitable for thermographic imaging
»» Easily accessed front or rear mounting secondary branch busbars
»» Type Tested insulated busbar systems available
»» Accommodation of fixed or withdrawable ACB’s, MCCB’s, fuse-switches
and integrated PFC
»» Flexible modular construction with in-line, back-to-back, U and L shaped
configurations
»» Top, Bottom, Front or Rear cable access can be provided
»» All compartments are 3D modelled to achieve optimum cable access and
apparatus layouts
Anord LV switchboards are constructed from our IEC 61439 compliant type tested AMS switchgear
system, ensuring that you benefit from our 40 year pedigree in producing quality LV switchgear.
AMS built switchboards are class leading in terms of technical performance, versatility of design
and whole life operational costs. We can offer front or rear access busbar systems, type tested
naturally cooled ACB cubicles to 6300A and construction to Form 4B with front or rear cable
access options.
Specification overview
Construction Separation
Up to BS EN 61439-2 Form 4B
Type 7
Busbar System Current Rating
800A to 6300A
Busbar System Short Circuit Rating
36kA/1s) (50kA/1s) (50kA/3s)
(80 kA/1s) (100kA/1s)
Voltage Ratings
400V / 690V
Cable Access
Top, Bottom, Front or Rear
can be provided
Ingress Protection
IP 54, IP 42 or IP 31
Panel Colour
Available in all RAL or BS colours
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Intelligent Power Distribution Units
features / BENEFITS
User friendly on board touch screen monitor displaying;
»» Real time active power flow single line diagram
»» Individual power consumption of server racks (kWh, kVA, V & A)
»» Open, closed & tripped status of main and final circuit breakers
»» Open, closed & tripped status of static transfer switches
»» Continuous temperature monitoring
»» Critical and non critical Alarms
»» Complete event log
»» Configured to your requirements with or without local HMI
»» Intelligent PDU’s are network enabled allowing communications to a plant
wide Anord SCADA Package over industry standard networks
»» Any combination of static transfer switches, plug – in MCCB’s and MCB
panel boards available
»» Constructed to your requirements in Anord PDU switchgear (see PDU
product sheet)
»» Modular design suitable for fitting within raised floor grid
Specification overview
With user friendly power and status monitoring of your critical loads available at your fingertips,
Anord Intelligent PDU’s are the future of power protection and monitoring within modern data
centre facilities.
Without branch circuit power monitoring, planning of rack deployment and power management in
modern data centres becomes virtually impossible. Anord intelligent PDU’s are equipped with class
leading branch power and supply status monitoring, allowing colocation and enterprise data centre
operators to effectively monitor at the final circuit level. Anord intelligent PDU’s provide simple,
user friendly interfaces which present all of the key information required, such as volts*, amps
and kilowatt hours per circuit, allowing accurate DCiM, PUE and service level agreements to be
maintained.
*Phase voltage reference up stream of the final circuit breaker.
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Construction Separation
Up to BS EN 61439-2 Form 4B
Type 7
Busbar System Current Ratings
800A to 6300A
Busbar System Short Circuit Rating
(36kA/1s) (50kA/1s) (50kA/3s)
(80 kA/1s) (100kA/1s)
Voltage Ratings
400V / 690V
Cable Access
Top, Bottom, Front or Rear can
be provided
Ingress Protection
IP 54 or IP 31
Panel Colour
Available in all RAL or BS colours
Power Distribution Units (PDU’s)
features / BENEFITS
»» Intelligent options available (see intelligent PDU’s)
»» Integrated static transfer switches available
»» K-rated isolation transformers or active harmonic filters available
»» Status, alarm and power monitoring features available over comms /
BMS networks
»» ASTA certified plug-in MCCB and MCB panel-boards incorporated as
standard, up to 50 kA/1s
»» Fitted with clean earth bars if required
»» Bespoke plinths and underfloor gland boxes available
»» Dead front outer doors offered on request
»» Live thermographic imaging facilities incorporated as standard
»» Fixed or mobile construction available (depending on size)
Specification overview
Anord have a long established track record in delivering critical power solutions to the data centre
industry and Anord Power Distribution Units (PDU’s) form part of the vital power infrastructure in
these mission critical facilities.
Having worked with many of the world’s leading data centre operators, Anord have developed a
fully welded PDU design, which is customised to each client’s specific construction and space
requirements. The Anord Welded System (AWS) offers first class mechanical strength with an
aesthetically pleasing finish. Separation is available to Form 4B Type 6 and if required we can offer
double skin cubicles with dead front outer doors.
Construction Separation
Up to BS EN 61439-2 Form 4B
Type 7
Busbar System Current Rating
250A to 1250A
Busbar System Short circuit Rating
(36kA/1s) (50kA/1s)
Voltage Ratings
400V / 690V
Cable Access
Top or Bottom, with custom built
underfloor stands can be provided
Ingress Protection
IP 54, IP 42, or IP31
Panel Colour
Available in all RAL or BS colours
Accommodating single, double, triple and four pole devices on hot swappable panelboards, Anord
AWS PDU’s are rapidly becoming the leading PDU across Europe due to the flexibility that is
offered in terms of configuration.
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Intelligent MCC’s
features / BENEFITS
»» Generic Anord software - suitable to major fieldbus types and component
manufacturers
»» Standardised cubicle designs
»» Enhanced protection, control and diagnostics available
»» Reduced compartment sizes and switchgear footprints
»» Reduced internal cabling and field cabling costs due to fieldbus technology
»» Enhanced local operator information and control at HMI
»» Assemblies are fully configured at factory test stage and can be easily
re-configured on site
»» Accommodation of fixed and variable speed starters, circuit breakers,
power supplies and power monitoring
Specification overview
With its unique energy management and predictive maintenance features, the Anord Intelligent
MCC offers enhanced control, monitoring and asset management functionality.
Using Anord developed software which supports industry standard fieldbus networks and
component manufacturers, we provide you with a tried and tested platform that is configurable
to suit your specific needs and interface with any existing fieldbus systems.
Each Intelligent MCC is fully programmed and configured to your process requirements prior to
factory acceptance testing (FAT), meaning that on site commissioning is greatly reduced.
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Construction Separation
Up to BS EN 61439-2 Form 4B
Type 7
Busbar System Current Rating
800A to 6300A
Busbar System Short Circuit Rating
(36kA/1s) (50kA/1s) (50kA/3s)
(80 kA/1s) (100kA/1s)
Voltage Ratings
415V / 690V
Cable Access
Top, Bottom, Front or Rear
can be provided
Ingress Protection
IP 54, IP 42 or IP 31
Panel Colour
Available in all RAL or BS colours
Motor Control Centres (MCC’s)
features / BENEFITS
»» Conventional or fully Intelligent options (See Intelligent MCC profile)
»» Constructed in strict accordance with current EMC guidelines
»» Available with integrated PLC, BMS or I/O sections
»» Full in-house programming available
»» Standardised starter cubicle designs using 3D modelling software
»» High density apparatus stacking achievable within temperature rise
limitations
»» MCCs are fully factory tested prior to delivery
»» Accommodation of fixed and variable speed starters, instrumentation,
circuit breakers, power supplies, PFC and power monitoring
»» Available with integrated liquid cooled VSD systems
Specification overview
From pharmaceutical to petrochemical, water utilities to power generation, Anord have extensive
experience in the successful implementation of complex Motor Control Centre projects across all
industry sectors.
Our versatile switchgear systems accommodate Fixed or Withdrawable MCC’s designed to meet
the ever changing requirements of today’s process industries. All types of fixed and variable speed
starters are available in an integrated MCC solution and we offer designs in both Form 2 and Form
4 construction to your specific requirements.
Construction Separation
Up to BS EN 61439-2 Form 4B
Type 7
Busbar System Current Rating
800A to 6300A
Busbar System Short Circuit Rating
(36kA/1s) (50kA/1s) (50kA/3s)
(80kA/1s) (100kA/1s)
Voltage Ratings
415V / 690V
Cable Access
Top, Bottom, Front or Rear
can be provided
Ingress Protection
IP 54, IP 42 or IP 31
Panel Colour
Available in all RAL or BS colours
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Modular Switchrooms
features / BENEFITS
»» Seismically qualified construction available on request
»» Off-site manufacturing speeds up delivery time and minimises on-site
installation time
»» All units fully fitted and factory tested prior to shipping within an ISO 9001
quality environment
»» Available with integrated MV switchgear, Package Substations, Main
Switchboards and MCC’s
»» Ideal for switchgear applications in remote locations or where buildings
have limited space
»» Robust, weatherproof and secure construction with minimum 25 year
life-span
»» Specific lighting, heating and air conditioning requirements catered for to
suit each installation
»» Reduced project design and construction costs due to single point of
contact for manufacture switchgear and switchroom
»» All switchrooms designed using 3D modelling techniques ensuring
optimum layout arrangement
As part of our broad capability range, Anord specialise in providing factory built switchrooms which
are fully fitted off site to facilitate plants space where conventional buildings are not feasible.
Due to our cross sector experience, we have successfully delivered such solutions to modular
data centres, petrochemical refineries, commercial building services and energy from waste
powerstations.
Each switchroom is designed to the specific fit-out requirements of the project and can incorporate
MV switchgear, package substations, motor control centres and ancillary equipment such as UPS
supplies, cooling and IT equipment.
Anord Switchrooms are also ideal for export projects as each completed switchroom/switchgear
suite is fully factory built and tested prior to shipping, meaning that installation and positioning of
the equipment is complete within hours of it arriving on the project site.
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Exertherm
features / BENEFITS
The Exertherm™ System provides:
»» Ablity to monitor cable / busbar joints with pre-set (user definable) alarms
»» Ongoing trend analysis allows dection of problems at an early stage of
development
»» Increased device reliability and uptime due to avoided downtime & better
maintenance
»» Improved operator and facility safety (Arc Flash)
»» Integrated real-time data to BMS/SCADA 24x7 365 days a year
»» Definable thermal map when combined with load data
Anord are Strategic Partners for Exertherm™ Continuous 24x7, Thermal Monitoring.
Exertherm™ is a system specifically designed to provide Continuous 24x7 Thermal Monitoring of
mission critical electrical equipment, detecting and identifying the exact location of the problem
long before failure. As a strategic integration partner, Anord are now providing Exetherm as an
embedded option to our class leading range of AMS switchgear.
The Exertherm™ system uses patented, small, plastic-housed, lifetime calibrated, non-contact
Infrared sensors which require no external power & can be permanently installed INSIDE electrical
switchgear panels to continuously monitor key busbar terminations, delivering real-time Delta T
temperature measurement.
Exertherm™ 24x7 Continuous Thermal Monitoring is a different and completely unique form of
IR inspection and is now being increasingly recognized & adopted as the new ‘Best Practice’
technology & solution for mission critical facilities due to its significant & tangible benefits over
traditional thermal imaging technology.
Continuously protect your facility with Exertherm™ 24x7 Thermal Monitoring - The Next Technology
Step...Please contact us for further information on Exertherm integrated by Anord.
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Anord Control Systems Ltd.
Anord Control Systems (UK) Ltd.
Anord Control Systems (UK) Ltd.
Anord Control Systems Ltd.
Industrial Estate, Coes Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland
TG16 Gosforth Suite, Innovation Centre,
45 Beech Street, London, EC2Y 8AD
129344, Moscow, Russia,
Tel: +353 42 932 0500 | email: sales@anord.com
Westlakes Science and Technology Park,
Tel: +44 207 9539855
Letchika Babushkina Str, 1-3
UK Direct Dial: 0207 323 6895
Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3TP
www.anord.com
Switchgear Range
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