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Anord Mardix Databar Busway Ltd

Castle Mills, Aynam Road
Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DE
UK

Email: emea.sales@anordmardix.com
Call: +44 (0) 1539 720161

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About Anord Mardix

Anord Mardix is a leading provider of power distribution
and protection equipment to the global market. We are
a vendor of choice to many of the world’s leading data
center and cloud computing industries. We produce the
most comprehensive product range in the market - from
power, control, and monitoring solutions to our unique
service capability. Our ability to customize and produce
on a large scale delivers the most reliable end-to-end
power systems to all our customers, from independent
IEC61439-6
providers to hyper-scale leaders.
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Intelligent Data Hall Busway

The Databar busway system is a unique open channel modular busway system designed for
mission critical rack power distribution in data centers. The system has been developed to be
extremely compact and features patent pending design innovations in the integral plug-n-play
coupling system. This allows for simpler and faster installation and tap-off actuator mechanisms
that put safety at the forefront.

Data center operators can rest Compact Design

Features

30mm
assured that they not only have the
ability to add tap-offs as needed, Databar’s market leading range of Wide Range of Connectors
but also easily extend or re- tap-offs are extremely compact or Flying Leads
configure the busway system over and, thanks to the small form factor Optional Wired or
their evolving white space. busway design and actuation
• Independently certified by Mounting
ASTA to BS EN / IEC 61439 Wireless Class 1 / MID
system, only require 1.2” of Clearance
Metering
Databar benefits from over fifty mounting clearance - the smallest in
• 160, 250, 400, 630, 800 or
years of design and engineering the industry!
expertise and its seamless
1000A systems with 4 or 5 Aluminium Trunking Case HDHC Integral
poles in the same footprint Copper Comms
integration with IBAR busbar Databar’s combination of compact (100% Case Earth)
design
trunking systems and power tap-off design and plug-n-play 99.9% Channel
management systems delivers a open-channel busway delivers 165mm
• Continuous open channel
complete package solution. a highly flexible solution to
permits tap-offs to be
meet the needs of high density,
installed anywhere along the
Safety in Simplicity mission critical, over-rack power
bar (IP2X)
distribution. The compact design
Safe and simple were at the heart goes a long way towards optimizing
• Ships in standard 3m lengths
of Databar’s development which over rack space utilization where
is why there is one size for 160A low ceiling head height and IT /
• Integral plug-n-play jointing
- 1000A and the same low profile fiber conduits compete.
system with miniature busway
housing accommodates both
joint zone
4 and 5 pole systems while still Testing & Certification
maintaining the smallest possible
• Optional over-rated neutrals

800 & 1000A

footprint design. The Databar product has undergone
(see Technical Overview) or
extensive testing which has
100% integral earth conductor

90mm
Installing or extending the busway been independently certified by
requires no separate joint pack. Intertek to ASTA standards and in
Fully factory tested busway accordance with IEC / BS EN 61439.
assemblies feature custom
integrated connectors that provide Additionally the busbar trunking
true plug-n-play functionality. system has been independently
tested for resistance to Arc Flash in
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Easy Installation accordance with IEC / BS EN 61641
and major Seismic events (Richter
Tap-off fitting is carried out in two magnitude 7.0-7.9).
simple steps. First, the tap-off box
is installed on the busway using our
fast fit system. Second, the power 165mm
contacts are engaged via a unique
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Rated current ln [A] 160, 250A, 400A,

Installation and Busway Accessories 630A
Rated operating voltage Ue [V] 600
Installation Rated insulation voltage Ui [V] 1000
Busway is typically suspended on drop rods from supporting ‘T-slot’ ceilings Frequency f [Hz] 50/60
or Uni-strut style support hardware. Three hangers are supplied with each Degree of protection IP 2X
length. Our team of installers can offer a one-stop-shop for install, testing
Casing material Aluminium
(including load bank testing), commissioning, and power management
systems integration. Alternative underfloor or server rack-top supports are Cu (99.9%) BS EN
Conductor material
also available to meet project specific requirements. 13601
Case dimensions (4 or 5 pole systems) W x H mm 165 x 47

Phase, Neutral or Isolated Earth conductor CSA CSA [mm2] 194

Cable End Feeds
Case Earth (PE) CSA CSA [mm2] 1457
Busway is typically fed by cable from switchboards or
high power busbar tap-offs. End feeds accommodate Weight (4 pole systems) p [kg/m] 12.9
cable terminations and can be configured to left Weight (5 pole systems) p [kg/m] 14.5
hand or right hand feed locations. Optional end-feed
metering, indication or integral switch isolators are Rated short-time current for three phase fault lcw [kA] rms 30
available to meet the specific project requirements.
Other customization options include custom RAL colors Allowable peak current for three phase fault lpk [kA] 64.2
and pre-punched glanding plates to suit specific cable Rated conditional protection for three phase fault lcc [kA] 50
requirements.
Conditional protection peak current rating lpk [kA] 106
Impact Resistance IK IK08
End Caps

Each length of busway is terminated with an end cap. If there is a Technical Overview - 800/1000A
later requirement to extend or reduce the busway this end cap can be
removed and re-fitted to the end of the run. Male and female end caps Rated current ln [A] 800/1000A
allow for left or right hand fed systems. Rated operating voltage Ue [V] 600
Rated insulation voltage Ui [V] 1000
Frequency f [Hz] 50/60
Elbows
Degree of protection IP 2X
The vast majority of installations are straight runs, but, Casing material Aluminium
where there is a requirement to change direction, the
Cu (99.9%) BS EN
system can employ elbows in left and right 90 degree Conductor material
13601
angles as standard. Combinations of elbows can be used
to circumnavigate building supports. Breaks in runs can Case dimensions (4 or 5 pole systems) W x H mm 165 x 90
also be engineered with cable connections between end
feed units. Phase, Neutral or Isolated Earth conductor CSA CSA [mm2] 514

Case Earth (PE) CSA CSA [mm2] 3189

Weight (4 pole systems) p [kg/m] 29.1
Channel Closure Strip is a clip in cover supplied in 10ft (3m) lengths,
Weight (5 pole systems) p [kg/m] 34.1
and is typically cut to length on-site and provides a blanking cover to
the open channel busway. It can be fitted between tap-offs or across
Rated short-time current for three phase fault lcw [kA] rms 30
unutilized lengths.

Comms Channel Cover clips on to the housing to retain Ethernet Allowable peak current for three phase fault lpk [kA] 64.2
cables in wired metering applications. Supplied in 10ft (3m) lengths Rated conditional protection for three phase fault lcc [kA] 50
with options to color code for different power streams.
Conditional protection peak current rating lpk [kA] 106
Impact Resistance IK IK08
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Tap-offs
Databar tap-offs have been designed for simple and safe installation. The range includes unique Example Tap-off - Metered Single Pole 32A MCB with Straight IEC 309 Receptacle
features which have been developed to vastly improve speed and ease of installation.

Tap-off units can be installed on the busway in just a few seconds using the fast fit system - a unique tool free Front View Side View
mounting mechanism.

The units are available with a range of devices including MCBs and MCCBs. The standard range employs MCBs and
these are typically available in 15, 36 and 50kA variants in ratings of 16, 32 and 63A and in Single Pole (SP), Double
Pole (DP) and Triple Pole (TP); either with or without metering.

Outlet connector options include:

• Panel mounted straight or angled IEC 60309 receptacles

• Locking IEC 60320 appliance couplers (C19/C21 - 16A)
• Locking NEMA receptacles
• Drop cords / flying leads terminated with the required coupler

Tap-off Installation Overview

The tap-off actuator cannot be operated without the tap-off first being mounted on the busway. This feature works
in combination with the switching device interlock which is fitted as standard. The interlock prevents the switching
device(s) from being turned on before installation / actuation. Bottom View

Both the tap-off and busway have mechanical features which control orientation to ensure that the tap-off cannot
be mounted incorrectly. The tap-off conductor connection springs are fully shrouded throughout the mounting
operation which also provides for the make first, break last of the case ground.

Once installed on the busway the patent applied for actuator can then be operated with the supplied actuator key.
With the actuator turned ON the interlock is released and can be retracted to allow the switching device to be turned
ON.

Features

• Mechanically and electrically interlocked with

the busway

• Case ground - make first, break last

• Vendor neutral 15, 20, 30, 50 and 60A SP/DP/

Part Numbering Overview
TP MCBs or MCCBs

• Fast fit; takes only seconds to install on System Tap-off Outlet Device Outlet
busway DX (Databar) Unit Rating Model Model
Size (A)
• Requires only 1.2” mounting clearance

• Same Tap Offs fit all Databar ratings from DXT1 5P1 A1 1P 16 S MCB 1 Outlet
160A - 800A

• A wide range of options can be added Tap-off

Unit
including LED supply available / phase
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MCB Tap-offs MCB Tap-offs

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BAR - IEC 16-63A Tapoff Unit - T1 Standard Range

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Description
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Power and Environmental Monitoring Modbus Wired Metering

The Databar product offers a fully vendor neutral approach to provide the very latest In wired metering solutions CAT5e/CAT6
cabling is employed to ‘daisy chain’ tap-offs
technologies in full power branch circuit metering. Fully integrated systems which include tap-
back to Ethernet gateways.
off circuit and end-feed power monitoring or circuit breaker status’ are available alongside a
range of environmental monitoring solutions. The aluminium housing has dedicated cabling
channels on both the front and back faces,
each can carry up to
Databar power metering allows for returning to Ethernet gateways in four cables and a comms
multi-tariff sub-billing at Class 1 the end feeds or application specific channel closure strip
accuracy. power / energy management is provided for cable
outstations / HMI. containment.
Communication protocols include
Integral
Modbus RTU, Ethernet and SNMP. Power Management from Anord Metered tap-offs are
Mardix
Comms
supplied with RJ45
Power measurements include: terminals for linking out Channel
Anord Mardix holds approvals as a the Modbus chain. With
• Active and reactive power Schneider Electric EcoXpert Critical Comms
• Active and reactive energy Power Master for supply and system RJ45 Cover
• Voltage per phase integration of Power Monitoring Modbus
• Current per phase Expert, PowerSCADA Expert/ In / Out
CitectSCADA solutions and also as a
Circuit breaker status is also Janitza Approved System Integration
available via a range of auxiliaries Partner for GridVis solutions.
which can then provide open /
closed / tripped status.
Wireless that works
Typical arrangements include
Modbus chains for the tap-offs
Databar offer Packet Power’s market leading solution
to provide a wireless power and environmental
monitoring system that is simple and cost effective
to install, configure and operate.
Anord Mardix DCIM Modules The system is proven to work in demanding data
centre environments and provides unmatched
Anord Mardix ims - Data Hall Rack security which is achieved through the use of a
wireless networking protocol designed specifically
Power Management and Billing
for the needs of data centre environments.

The ims system has been developed by Typical system architecture:

Anord Mardix to sit above data harvesting
applications such as EMS, BMS and other
suitable databases.

ims provides users with a secure web based

portal to manage customer or departmental
billing through a wealth of standard or
custom reporting tools and innovative graphic
interfaces.

Employed by some of the world’s largest data

centers in private financial and colocation
sectors, this powerful tool provides reporting
and management of over 21 million points of
data and annual billing of $350 million.

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