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ALPHA 400-ZS Meter Cabinets
Introduction
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Siemens ET A1 · 10/2008
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Overview
The new Siemens ALPHA 400-ZS meter cabinets are designed
for universal applications in residential and non-residential
buildings. Based on the ALPHA 400-DIN wall-mounted distribu-
tion boards, we have designed a modular system that meets all
the current technical supply conditions of the public utilities as
well as offering a wide variety of options with regard to enclo-
sures, delivery form, degree of protection and equipment.
Special emphasis was placed on the different regional require-
ments of the distribution network providers (DNP) and their dif-
ferent methods of installation.
The system comprises pre-assembled unequipped distribution
boards for surface mounting and flush mounting, cabinet-high
quick-assembly kits for ultra fast equipping and wiring, and a
comprehensive range of accessories.
The clear, modular system concept enables easy planning, cal-
culation, ordering, delivering, transportation, equipping and
mounting of components and complete cabinets.
The ALPHA SELECT software helps installation technicians,
planners and electric wholesalers to quickly plan and determine
prices for distribution boards and meter cabinets. Once you
have specified location, zip code and respective DNP, you will
be offered a suitable assortment of complete meter cabinets and
mounting examples to suit your requirements. In addition, you
can also plan your own customized combinations of unequipped
distribution boards and quick-assembly kits.
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Benefits
• Planning is in accordance with the current TAB and respective
DNP requirements
• Short assembly times
• Low stock levels
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Application
ALPHA 400-ZS meter cabinets are used everywhere where
electric energy is fed in, measured and distributed.
Meter cabinets and components are of modular design to en-
sure that only a few standard components are required to create
a wide variety of project-related installation and equipping op-
tions.
In addition to the standard meter cabinets in degrees of protec-
tion IP31 and IP43, the system also offers meter cabinets for
damp rooms in degree of protection IP55.
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Design
The modular meter cabinets of the ALPHA 400-ZS series com-
prise the following system components: Unequipped distribu-
tion boards in 4 heights and 5 widths, quick-assembly kits in 3
different widths, and accessories.
The universal system concept and the combination options of-
fered by the ALPHA 400 - DIN distribution board ensure that
there are a wide variety of options for the planning and configu-
ration of larger meter and distribution cabinet systems.
And to complete these systems, ALPHA cable entry boxes are
available. For internal measurements, the meter cabinet mount-
ing kits can be mounted into any Siemens installation system
with a 210 mm mounting depth.
More information:
See section System overview (Page 7/4)
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Devices
Page Function
Unequipped distribution boards
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Totally insulated empty enclosures for flush and surface
mounting, which can be equipped with counters,
distribution boards and telecommunications panels.
Distribution board panels
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Cabinet-high quick-assembly kits with standard mount-
ing rails and tier spacing of 125 mm. Includes N/PE bar.
Distribution board panels with S-system
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Cabinet-high quick-assembly kits with standard mount-
ing rails and tier spacing of 125 mm. Includes N/PE bar.
Lower connection compartment with busbar system
4 or 5-pole.
Quick-assembly kits, for telecommunications
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Cabinet-high quick-assembly kits with perforated steel
plate for the mounting of multimedia components.
Includes captive nuts.
Quick-assembly kits, without wiring kits
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Counters and reserve sections with standard mounting
rail in the lower connection compartment, without wiring
kits. Sections for tariff switching devices including
backup fuse and short-circuit resistant cable.
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