Commercial and industrial distribution systems use several methods to transport electrical energy.

These methods may include heavy conductors run in trays or conduit. Once installed, cable and conduit assemblies are difficult to change. Power may also be distributed using bus bars in an enclosure. This is referred to as busway.

Bus Bars

Busbar - Branch circuits

A bus bar is a conductor that serves as a common connection for two or more circuits. It is represented schematically by a straight line with a number of connections made to it. Standard bus bars in Siemens busway are made of aluminum or copper.

NEMA Definition
Busway is defined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as a prefabricated electrical distribution system consisting of bus bars in a protective enclosure, including straight lengths, fittings, devices, and accessories. Busway includes bus bars, an insulating and/or support material, and a housing.

Busway includes bus bars, an insulating and/or support material, and a housing.

Busway Used in a Distribution System

A major advantage of busway is the ease in which busway sections are connected together. Electrical power can be supplied to any area of a building by connecting standard lengths of busway. It typically takes fewer man-hours to install or change a busway system than cable and conduit assemblies.

Electrical power can be supplied to any area of a building by connecting standard lengths of busway.

The total distribution system frequently consists of a combination of busway and cable and conduit. In this example power from the utility company is metered and enters the plant through a distribution switchboard. The switchboard serves as the main disconnecting means. The feeder on the left feeds a distribution switchboard, which in turn feeds a panelboard and a 480 volt, three-phase, three-wire (33W) motor. The middle feeder feeds another switchboard, which divides the power into three, threephase, three-wire circuits. Each circuit feeds a busway run to 480 volt motors. The feeder on the right supplies 120/208 volt power, through a step-down transformer, to lighting and receptacle panelboards. Branch circuits from the lighting and receptacle panelboards supply power for lighting and outlets throughout the plant. In many cases busway can be used in lieu of the cable/conduit feeders at a lower cost.

The total distribution system frequently consists of a combination of busway and cable and conduit.

Busway is used in various applications and can be found in industrial installations as well as high-rise buildings. Busway used in industrial locations can supply power to heavy equipment, lighting, and air conditioning. Busway risers (vertical busway) can be installed economically in a high-rise building where it can be used to distribute lighting and air conditioning loads.

Busway is used in various applications and can be found in industrial installations as well as high-rise buildings.

SOURCE: Siemens

1. Specification
- Type : A40, A50, A60 Busway - Capacity : 480V, 40A, 50A, 60A - Busway Sections : Alunimun Housing and PVC Insulator - Conductor : A40 - 3.3mm Copper wire A50 - 3.3mm Copper wire A60 -3.7mm Copper Busbar - Dimensions : H34.4 x W41.6mm - Length : 1m x 1.5m, 2m, 3m - Plug-In Units : Receptacle type for 15A/110V and 220V, Terminal type, Terminal type with a fuse Plug-In-Units for lighting systems, etc.

2. Cross section of Busway

This cross section image shows a main body if the busway with a Plug-In-Unit inserted.

40A, 50A, 60A Busway 100A, 160A, 220A Busway

3. Composition of the Busway system

Following materials compose AnyLine Track Busway System - Busway sections - Tees (T-type busway joint sections) - Ells (L-type busway joint sections) - Cross (+ type busway joint sections) - Housing Couplers - Bus connectors - End Caps - Power Feed Units - Hanger Bolts - Plug-In-Units Plug-In Unit for receptacle

4. Benefits
1) Flexibility of length and formation Bus connectors and Housing Couplers allow users to adjust the length of the busway system, and Tees and Ells also allows the busway to be bended at various angles so that the busway system can be fitted into every indoor spaces. 2) Various types of plug-in-units We offer various types of plug-in-units such as duplex receptacle for 110V or 220V, plug-inunits for lighting systems, and multi-purpose plug-in-units. 3) Free locational choices of power distribution by Plug-In Units The restriction of wire and duct in the conventional power distribution systems only allows the fixationof outlet locations. With AnyLine Busway, you can add and remove plug-in-units at any point along the busway without shutting down the circuit.

4) Easy installation for lighting systems As it is possible for the busway system to supply high capacity currents (40A - 60A) with free locational choices of po distribution, there are increasing demands for lighting systems in commercial facilities, factories, and buildings. The busway can also be used for large sized lighting systems (Over 100watt). 5) Easier installation and More flexibility AnyLine Busway offers snap-and-bolt hanger design and plug in joint connections. This simple structure makes it easy install. Also, the busway provides a modular design that allows easy reconfiguration and relocation of it.

6) Cable (AWG20/4c x 2 lines) set up inside the busway Aluminum Housing has a passage that a cable can be inserted into so that various types of cables, such as communicat cables and video cables, can be installed.

7) Increased safety The conventional power distribution systems may cause safety problems and the degradation of the working environm as power connections are directly exposed to activities. The busway system sliminates the troublesome and dangerous connections associated with the conventional cable and conduit systems as it provides power from the above of workstations.

9) Economical advantages AnyLine Busway decreases labour costs by more than 60% compared with those of the conventional power distributio systems using Race ways, aluminum ducts and cables.

5. Busway Features
1) Using solid copper conductors and insulators qualified as ISO 9001 and EK guarantees safety.

2) The choice of various Plug-in-Units - 15A/110V and 220V Receptacle Plug-In Unit - Fuse type Plug-in-Units - Circuit breaker Plug-in Unit - Terminal Plug-in-Unit - Plug-In-Units for lighting systems

3) As the busway sections is covered by strong Aluminum Housing, there is no possibility for its sections to be twisted transformed and it can be perfectly grounded. 4) Using bus conductors, Tees and Ells allows easy reconfiguration and relocation of the busway.

5) We not only offers three types of the busway in length; 3m, 2m 1.5m and 1m, but also can possiblly adjust its length demand. 6) Plastic covers are provided to protect the opening track of the busway from dust and hazardous articles. 7) The busway offers snap-and-bolt hanger design for easy installation.

6. Installation and use

The AnyLine Busway system is constituted by three main parts; 1m, 1.5m, 2m & 3m of busway sections, power feed units, and Plug-In-Units.The following diagram details the devices and structure of the busway system.

7. Applications
AnyLine Busway has been applied in various fields. The next page describes applications.

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