The Termate Guide to busbar design was originally produced in 1985 and has been referred to by many consultants and manufactures as “the definitive guide to busbars”.
The purpose of this guide is to help both manufacturers and users to establish some common ground when evaluating the performance criteria of both motor control and switchgear assemblies. It concentrates on busbar systems, connections, switching devices and enclosures used in a typical application and sets out the criteria to be followed when such an assembly is submitted for type testing.
The guide has been divided into sections which concentrate on thermal, short circuit and insulation ratings. A further section details the program for type testing, which on successful completion should give the manufacturer maximum security from the possibility of punitive damages resulting from legal action in the event of failure of the equipment in service.
This guide aims to answer the most frequently asked questions and point out problems most likely to be experienced during testing.
All rating details are based on actual tests carried out either in our own facility or under the auspices of ASTA. References to ASTA tested designs are backed by Test Certificates which may be obtained for evaluation on the understanding that it is the customer’s responsibility to conform to tested designs.
Ter-mate Limited accepts no liability for designs or installations or any other use of the information given in this guide.
Enclosed in this site are extracts taken from the current Termate Guide. The Guide itself delves much deeper into the need for, and method of, carrying out testing in accordance to EN 60439.
The Ter-mate Guide is available direct from Ter-mate as a cost of £24.95.
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