Switchboards are essential in all electrical systems and are connected to the main cables that deliver the electrical current from the transformer or generator into a facility. The electrical current that is fed into the main switchboard, will then be dispersed to the various branches of the electrical installation. Each branch feeds power to the downstream distribution boards, with the number of distribution layers depending on the size of your system, eventually delivering the required power to the loads.
AS/NZS 3000:2018 clause 1.4.121. describes a switchboard as ‘An assembly of circuit protective devices, with or without switchgear, instruments or connecting devices, suitably arranged and mounted for distribution to, and protection of, one or more submains or final subcircuits, or a combination of both’. When the main switchboard retrieves the electrical power from the power source, it has the capacity and ability to control the distribution of electrical current, as defined in AS/NZS 3000:2018 clause 1.4.122, which defines the main switchboard as ‘a switchboard from which the supply to the whole electrical installation can be controlled’. Due to its position in the electrical system, a main switchboard system will usually contain some key elements of that system, the Service Protection Device, supply authority CT chambers and metering, etc.
IPD offers Elsteel’s Techno Modular switchboard systems and instant panels. All systems abide international standards and are IEC 61439-2 Design Verified. Elsteel products are manufactured under strict quality assurance - ISO 9001- certified and audited by DNV GL. The patented modular construction is devised to develop Low Voltage Panelboards, Switchboards and Motor Control Centers. These industrial switchboards are built with high quality switchboard enclosures, to be adaptable to all circuit breaker brands and its flexibility permits modifications to the board during and following construction. The most popular sizes are merged with side covers & cross bars into one single unit, resulting in our Instant Panels. As the main frame only takes 15 minutes to assemble, this reduces the workload on the assembler. Thus, making the process easy and fast. Storing the Instant Panels is another significant advantage as the space taken up by them is very less.
Techno Modular Switch Board System
IPD offers globally recognized, AS/NZS 61439-1&2:2016 design verified, Elsteel patented Techno Modular Switchboard Systems. The patented modular construction is devised to develop Low Voltage Panelboards, Switchboards and Motor Control Centers. Elsteel products are manufactured under strict quality assurance - ISO 9001- certified and audited by DNV GL. These industrial switchboards are built with high quality modular Elsteel enclosures, to be adaptable to all circuit breaker brands and its flexibility permits modifications to the board during and following construction.
It is the most adaptable panel board on the market as it can be designed to suit any installation and site conditions, with cable access available from front and rear as standard. Positioning of the main busbars can be done at the top, bottom or rear of the panel. The busbar holders have a unique clamping method that negates the need for drilling holes. Along with the modular Elsteel enclosures, holders are also modular in size to suit all tier widths. The system includes a wide variety of busbar holders from 250A-7100A that offers flexibility to design various switchboard arrangements. One of its key features include user friendly Estimation & Design software. Fixed, demountable or fully withdrawable options all with internal arcing-fault containment in accordance with AS/N2S 3439.1.2002 Annex ZD are available. Internal segregation up to form 4b can be achieved using standard parts.
Key advantages of ordering from Elsteel Techno Modular Switchboards from IPD are numerous. They are available off the shelf and delivered flatpack to customers. Very flexible, progressive, and last-minute design changes can be accommodated easily with little or no cost impact. This enables our customers to offer an enhanced solution to win jobs & improve their profitability. Quick and easy assembling is facilitated resulting in cost savings & improved utilization of labour resources. Complete assembly assistance is offered by IPD. Along with Technical & Engineering support from IPD throughout Australia.
Instant Panel & Accessories
IPD offers Elsteel’s high strength, low weight Instant Panel. Its modular flexibility offers options such as individual doors, covers, compartments, cable zones & other forms of internal segregation. It is available as flat-packed and is fast and easy to assemble. Tools required for assembling are offered at IPD. Standard and ideal switchboard locks, wall mounting brackets, relevant drive bits and hand tools for the assembling of Instant Panels can be obtained at IPD. Switchboard locks include steel knob locks and T – Handle lock system for optimum safety and security during operation.
Browse IPD’s range of Switchboard systems online below. If you would like to find out more information about our Instant Panels & Techno Modular Switchboard range, get in touch with us on 1300 556 601 today.