High Safety low voltage switchgears

For maximum requirements far beyond all standards.

 High Safety solutions
From the specialist for arc fault protection
For years, the names ModuPro and ModuCon have stood for the world’s highest standard in regard
to personal safety and system availability. Through extensive constructive measures and the use of
materials of the best quality, KÖHL has transferred its high standard in medium voltage switchgears to
its low voltage applications. The result is an uncompromising concept with type test results far beyond
the known standards IEC 61439-2 and IEC/ TR 61641.

Developed for primary use as energy distribution MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION

and motor control centre, the systems offer different
designs and function units of varying dimensions A self-supporting construction made of heavy steel plate and
stainless steel with accordingly designed interlock technology
and configurations, which all follow the same guid-
guarantees absolute resistance against the energy that occurs
ing principle: SAFETY FIRST! in an accidental arc and conducts its energy upwards through
pressure relief channels in a targeted manner.
With permanent development and innovative
engineering skill, we have perfected the principle of
passive arc fault protection for low voltage switch- FAILURE PREVENTION
gear systems. Analogously to medium voltage, the forced user guidance
ensures the correct operation of the system, even in high-
stress situations.

PROTECTION CONCEPT
Perfect internal separation with multiple metallic bulkings
and additional protective measures, such as the insulated
design of all live areas up to the withdrawable units complete
the personal protection concept and guarantee the highest
system availability.

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 Technical data

General characteristic values ModuPro ModuCon

Standards and requirements IEC/EN 61439-1, IEC/EN 61439-2, IEC/TR 61641

Ambient temperature °C -5 to +40; average value over 24 hours: +35

Protection class IP 31/41 according to IEC/EN 60529

Internal separation Form 1; 2b; 3a; 3b; 4a; 4b

Connection type Cable from below, cable from above, bus bar from below
Bus bar position Rear Top

Panel widths mm 400; 600; 800; 1000; 1200

Internal arc resistance According to IEC/EN 61439-2 Supplement 1 resp. IEC/TR 61641 for testing under
internal arc conditions in low voltage switchgears: Max. 725V, max. 65kAeff,
max. 300ms, criteria 1-7 resp. arc fault classes A, B, C

Additional criteria: ■ Testing at reduced distance

■ Safe cable connection compartment
■ Limitation of effects to failure area

Installation requirements Shake test, vibration test

Communication Profibus, Profinet, Modbus

Electrical characteristic values ModuPro ModuCon

Rated insulation voltage Ui V 1000~ / 1200 = according to IEC/EN 60947-1

Rated operating voltage Ue V 690 according to IEC 60038

Rated frequency Hz 40 - 60

Rated bus bar current A 1600 2000 3200 4000 1250 2500
Rated short-time withstand current
kA 65 80 100 100 65 80
Icw 1s

Mechanical characteristic values ModuPro ModuCon

Material / plate thickness Steel plate and stainless steel / 2 mm
Surface treatment Sendzimised or structured powder coating on epoxy-polyester basis

Colour / painted surface According to DIN 43656 / lightweight structure, layer thickness ≥ 40 μm

Gloss level Glossy

Chemical resistance Against benzole and benzine according to MAK
Diluted acid 10% and diluted lye 10% according to MAK
Decontaminability Decontaminable

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 ModuPro / ModuCon system overview and design

POWER PANEL
■ Incoming, outgoing, coupling
■ Fixed mounted or withdrawable technology
■ ACBs or MCCBs
(Type ABB, EATON or SIEMENS)
■ 3-pole or 4-pole circuit breakers
■ Several circuit breakers per panel
■ Installation of an active arc fault protection
■ Individual panel dimensions

■ The massive triple separation protects the user

even when the door is open.

■ Pressure relief and absorption on medium

voltage level.

■ Tested connection of bus bars with power

adapted earthing and short-circuiting
equipment.

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 Proven safety
Far beyond the requirements acc. IEC 61439-2

FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR PANEL

■ Outgoing cable circuits up to 630A
■ Fixed mounted or plug-in technology
■ Horizontal fuse switch disconnectors
(Jean Müller SASIL plus)
■ Defined gill covers for thermal relief
■ High packing density
■ Easy installation of additional units
■ Arc fault safe cable connection compartment

■ Fixed gill covers guarantee that the system is always

operated within the approved temperature range.

■ The double contacting of the used fuse switch

disconnectors allow the non-energised exchange
of the fuses.

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 ModuPro / ModuCon system overview and design

MCC WITHDRAWABLE UNIT TECHNOLOGY PANEL

■ Outgoing cable and motor circuits up to 630A
(Type ABB, EATON, SIEMENS or Schneider Electric)
■ Retention of the protection class in test and
disconnected position
■ Highest operational fail-safety through forced
user guidance
■ Standardized operating concept for all withdrawable unit ■ High personal protection due to metallic
sizes: Half and full drawer units pressure relief flaps and shutters made of
reinforced special plastic.
■ Innovative contacting technology
■ Arc fault safe cable connection compartment

■ Patented distribution bus bar with special

W profile for the prevention of contact
reduction in case of a short circuit.

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 Proven safety
Far beyond the requirements acc. IEC 61439-2

■ Type tested withdrawable unit for the ■ Extensive pressure relief and functional space separation for the limitation of the
earthing and short-circuiting of the bus effects of an accidental arc on the failure area.
bar during work on the system.

■ Massive planking for mastery of ■ Standard design of Form 4b ■ Innovative operating key for discon-
the forces. with metal separation. nected, test and operating positions.

■ Up to 48 control and measurement con- ■ The entire contact apparatus in isolated design is moved to contact to the
tacts, including bus communication. distribution bus bar.

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 ModuPro / ModuCon
Premium-class power distribution

SAFE

■ ModuPro/ModuCon have passed the highest testing requirements from customer side and exceed the standards
acc. IEC/DIN 61439-2 and IEC/TR 61641 by far.
■ ModuPro/ModuCon limit the effects of the accidental arc on the failure area in the highest safety design.
Maximum personal protection is thus guaranteed.
■ Through the guidance of the accidental arc energy through special pressure relief channels (with automatically
closing pressure relief flaps), ModuPro/ModuCon prevent the accidental arc from affecting adjacent functional areas.
■ ModuPro/ModuCon have a withdrawable unit technology with a double moving contact system and special
ModuKey tool. Any accident due to human failure while operating the withdrawable units is precluded.
The withdrawable units themselves can be exchanged under both systems.

FLEXIBLE

■ ModuPro/ModuCon offer flexibly equippable functional units and are conceived for an internal separation in the
standard design up to Form 4b.
■ Due to their modular structure, ModuPro/ModuCon permit needs-based equipping. The individual panels are
available in protection classes IP31-41 and can be used in any combination.
■ ModuPro/ModuCon can be expanded to the right and left at any time. Exchanging individual panels is naturally
possible without great effort.

USER-FRIENDLY

■ ModuPro/ModuCon convince through absolute control and operating safety. Inspection and maintenance
tasks are uncomplicated.
■ The innovative user guidance of ModuPro/ModuCon prevents accidents and malfunctions due to incorrect use.

UPGRADE

■ TOR – The innovative “Thermo-Observation RFID” monitors the system load status caused by heat stress.
Retrofittable, TOR simplifies maintenance through permanent condition monitoring.
■ Active arc fault protection – at actuation by the master unit, this add-on short-circuits the bus bar to de-energize
the fault. This circumstance is triggered by light and current sensors and shortens the arc lifetime to just
a few milliseconds.
■ Insulation of all live conductors up to the outgoing circuits with resealable covers for areas, which are
subject to cyclical checks.

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 ModuPro / ModuCon in worldwide use

WHAT WE VALUE

Our systems are manufactured by experienced em- signs your individual, needs-based system according
ployees in optimized production processes and sub- to special requirements. Due to the modular struc-
jected to precise quality control – by both our own ture, the opportunities of this High Safety product
experts and external inspectors. series are unlimited.

The production process of the ModuPro/ModuCon Our service comprises the complete settlement of
systems naturally fulfils the requirements of the the project: From consulting, development, project
DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and is certified regularly. management and documentation to manufactur-
ing with functional testing, construction site man-
KÖHL switchgears are the result of more than 45 agement, on-site connection, commissioning and
years of lived experience in the manufacturing of en- after-sales-service certified according to the SCC**
ergy distribution systems and our special customer standard.
service culture. Our motivated team of engineers de-

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KÖHL s.à r.l.
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
17, Am Scheerleck
L - 6868 Wecker / Luxembourg
Tel.: +352 71 99 71 - 0
Fax: +352 71 99 71 - 99

sales@koehl-sarl.eu
www.koehl-sarl.eu

Non-binding technical data and figures.

Subject to change.
Print standard: 4-2017-MODUPRO/MODUCON-500