Gemini Industries 1SLC805002F0001 User Manual

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Gemini

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Low voltage electric
insulating switchboards

Gemini, something
completely different in
switchboards

ABB SACE’s Gemini range is
revolutionizing the market of low
voltage electric insulating

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switchboards.
The reason for this is that it is
the first switchboard made in
thermoplastic material, to which
the co-injection molding tech­nique gives the same mechani­cal characteristics as polyester .
This means that it is extremely
sturdy , with its rigid covering and
expanded internal core. Moreo­ver, it contains no fiberglass, a
material that with time rises to
the surface, jeopardizing the
functioning and safety of switch­boards made in polyester with
which it is usually mixed.
Gemini switchboards have IP66
degree of protection (IP40 with
the door open and with the ap­propriate components installed)
and a very high resistance to
chemical and atmospheric
agents. This is the reason why
Gemini guarantees excellent
performances even in particu­larly severe operating condi­tions.

Introduction

Characteristics of Gemini switchboards

Gemini switchboards are made with co-injection,
which ABB SACE is the first manufacturer in the
electric field to use as a molding technique. This
process obtains a “sandwich” of two materials with a
compact external covering and an expanded core,
guaranteeing the highest level of mechanical
protection against impacts (IK10) without the need to
add hardening substances.
Polyester is usually mixed with fiberglass, which, with

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wear, rises to the surface and can become a risk factor
for skin burns that may occur during installation and
maintenance and accidental contact.
Moreover, it causes deterioration of the technical
strength and lasting characteristics of the material to
which it is added: Gemini, on the other hand, keeps its
mechanical characteristics in the long term.
The co-injection technique makes the manufacturing
operations themselves safe because the products are
completely finished when they come out of the mold
without any flash or other surface irregularities.

Strong outside and
versatile inside,
Gemini is fit for all
applications

There are as many configura­tions as there are ABB devices
for low voltage automation and
distribution: moulded-case cir­cuit breakers, modular circuit
breakers, monitoring, control
and signaling devices, wiring
ducts and electrical connection
systems.
All of these components give
the “Gemini system” an enor­mous range of ad hoc solutions
that are easy to assemble with
the snap-on system.

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Nothing can be compared with
Gemini, even when the switch­boards have reached the end of
their life cycle: they are totally
ecologically compatible. The
material used to manufacture
them is 100% recyclable. Poly­ester, on the other hand, can­not be recovered.
Moreover, to make sure that
correct disposal procedures are
followed, instructions are pro­vided about how to identify
materials and what to do with
the product once it has served
its useful purpose.

Quality and safety

ABB’s Gemini is designed and
built in compliance with refe­rence Standards that define its
constructional and functional
characteristics.
In particular, the IP66 degree
certifies that Gemini is totally
protected against the infiltration
of solid bodies and is resistant
to the penetration of jets of wa­ter similar to sea waves.
Absolute protection is provided
by double insulation even in the
event of indirect contact. Rated
uninterrupted current can reach
a threshold of 400 A.
Even in very difficult application
circumstances, Gemini gives
high-level performances, with
resistance to fire and abnormal
heat up to a temperature of
750 °C and a functioning tem­perature from -25 °C to 100 °C.
Moreover, the material with
which it is manufactured retains
its characteristics for a long time
since it is not subject to corro­sion by chemical or atmospheric
agents. Also it does not turn
yellow when exposed to UV
rays.

Introduction

Characteristics of Gemini switchboards

Gemini is made in a thermoplastic material that has
a very low halogen content and is 100% recyclable.
The environmental compatibility of Gemini is an
important objective right from the design phase where
the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) procedure, defined in
1990 during the Society of Environmental Toxicology
and Chemistry Conference (Vermont, USA), is
followed. Life Cycle Assessment is an objective method
for analyzing the energy and environmental loads
relating to a product, process or activity, carried out
by identifying and quantifying energy, the materials
used and emissions released into the environment.
Divided into four phases, the assessment covers the
entire life cycle of the product, process or activity,
from the extraction and transformation of raw
materials to manufacturing and distribution, and
from usage to recycling and decommissioning.

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A switchboard that is not
just one system, but three

Gemini is the result of design
work conducted by ABB with
the direct collaboration of
switchboard manufacturers, in­stallers and designers who con­sidered versatility to be the dis­criminating element when pur­chasing a switchboard, equally
as important as sturdiness and
reliability.
Gemini fulfils this requirement by
providing a product that can be
used for three different pur­poses: in addition to the basic
configuration it also provides the
components necessary for
equipping it as an automation
switchboard or as a distribution
and mixed switchboard.
In all applications, compatibility
with ABB protection, control
and monitoring products means
that a real system of integrated
and complementary functions
can be configured.
Typical examples of some
Gemini applications can be
seen in installations in industrial
production departments and on
board machines, in galvaniza­tion plants and varnishing ca­bins, in petrol stations and car­washing plants, boiler-rooms,
car parks, shopping malls and
in any other environments
where distribution and automa­tion demand specific safety re­quirements and service continuity .
Gemini also has flexible mea­surements, with six different box
sizes and internal space to ac­commodate from 24 to 216 DIN
modules.
To respect safety standards, all
the switchboard’s components
can be fixed to the base plate
or to the box frame without ha-

Introduction

Characteristics of Gemini switchboards

Written in full, its name “Protect IT Multipurpose Box
Gemini” says that no switchboard is more reliable.
Integration of Gemini with other ABB low voltage
protection, monitoring and control products fulfils the
objective of offering the market a complete range of
products and systems.

IT

In particular, Industrial
developed for integrating company activities at all
levels, in which each product is seen as one element of
a single solution. Products and technologies are
grouped into functional suites, each of which

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measures, monitors, optimizes and supports a specific
“block” of activities, interacting in a coordinated manner thanks to the platform
created by ABB (AIP: Aspect Integrator Platform).
Not only are all the certified products interactive, but they also ensure that all the
information needed to operate them is readily available in the latest edition:
technical characteristics, installation, user and maintenance instructions,
environmental certificates and declarations.
More information is given in the section entitled Products and services/IndustrialIT
on the ABB website www.abb.com

ving to use any tools; wiring is
carried out from the front fol­lowed by snapping the base
plate or the frame onto the box.
The patented frame is fitted with
the cable duct incorporated in
the uprights.
In its design, Gemini repeats the
shapes and RAL 7035 grey
color of the ArTu switchboards
with which it can be configured
as a main protection switch­board.

aided design programs simulate

all types of application condi-

tions translating virtual checks

into a process to improve the

performances of Gemini so that

it will be able to respond more

accurately to market require-

ments.

Experience and innovation

Gemini has two central aspects.
It is both the result of years of
work in the production of instal­lation material and the expres­sion of the most advanced
technology, from design to distri­bution.
In the laboratory, computer-

is the solution ABB has

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Characteristics

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PROTECTION

STRENGTH

PERFORMANCE

FLEXIBILITY OF
USE

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INSTALLATION­FRIENDL Y

QUALITY AND
ENVIRONMENT

IP66 (IEC EN 60529)
Class II insulation

Thermoplastic material moulded in co-injection
Resistance to abnormal heat and fire up to a temperature of 750 °C (IEC EN 60695-2-1)
IK10 (IEC EN 50102) degree of resistance to impacts
Protection against chemical and atmospheric agents (water , saline solutions, acids,
basic agents, mineral oils, UV rays)
Operating temperature -25 °C÷ +100 °C
Rated uninterrupted current up to 400 A
Rated service voltage up to 690 V

6 sizes from 335x400x210 mm to 840x1005x360 mm (WxHxD, external dimensions)
DIN 24 to 216 modules

Snap-on mounting of all components in compliance with safety Standards

Compliance with international reference Standards EN 50298, EN 60670, EN 60439-1
IMQ mark according to Standard EN 50298
100% recyclable

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Order codes

Basic configurations

In the basic configuration,
Gemini switchboards are com­posed of boxes in six different
sizes ranging from 335x400x210
mm to 840x1005x360 mm
(WxHxD, external measure­ments) and with opaque or
transparent doors.
In both versions, the doors are
reversible and clip onto the
hinges without the need to use

tools; the fact that they open at
an angle of more than 180°
means that it is easy to work on
the components installed inside
the switchboard. The seal ap­plied by extrusion along the
sides of the doors guarantees
IP66 degree of protection. Ac­cess to the inside of the switch­board is protected by a stan­dard double bit lock that can be

replaced by locks of another
type available in the accesso­ries.
Boxes and doors can be re­quested either separately or as
combined “box + door” codes,
to make filling out the order form
more flexible.
Inside the packages, the door
is always wrapped separately
and inserted inside a pocket

that protects it from accidental
damage until wiring is com­pleted and the switchboard is
installed.
Hole-cover plugs to guarantee
IP protection and double insu­lation for wall mounting are also
supplied with the pack together
with the instruction sheet.

No tools are needed for installation. The doors hook onto the hinges with special
hinge pins and are reversible.

Gemini doors open at an angle of
more than 180° giving easy access to
the devices installed inside the
switchboard.

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The special structure of the inner perimeter of the box ensures further protection
against the penetration of water. The box is supplied with a spirit level.

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Order codes / el.nummer

Basic configurations

Size Dimensions Modules Codes / el.nummer

Boxes and doors

• Available in 6 sizes

• Single order code combined with box and transparent and opaque door

• Pack with door dismounted and wrapped separately

• Door designed so that it can be hooked onto hinges at both vertical sides and mounted without the use of tools

• To be mounted to the wall using internal holes or fixing brackets supplied as accessories

• Door opening at an angle of more than 180°

• RAL 7035 grey color

• Doors supplied with 2 standard double bit locks (3 for sizes 5 and 6) that can be replaced with locks for ciphered key or
with square/triangular impression (the standard triplex key is suitable for use with three types of impressions).

External Internal Max no. No. vertical mod. With transparent With opaque

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WxHxD (mm) WxHxD (mm) DIN mod. (H=150 mm) door door

1 335x400x210 250x300x180 24 (12x2) 2 1SL0211A00 / 2444310 1SL0201A00 / 2444304
2 460x550x260 375x450x230 54 (18x3) 3 1SL0212A00 / 2444311 1SL0202A00 / 2444305
3 460x700x260 375x600x230 72 (18x4) 4 1SL0213A00 / 2444312 1SL0203A00 / 2444306
4 590x700x260 500x600x230 96 (24x4) 4 1SL0214A00 / 2444313 1SL0204A00 / 2444307
5 590x855x360 500x750x330 120 (24x5) 5 1SL0215A00 / 2444314 1SL0205A00 / 2444308
6 840x1005x360 750x900x330 216 (36x6) 6 1SL0216A00 / 2444315 1SL0206A00 / 2444309

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Basic configurations

Size Internal dimensions External dimensions Codes Unit/Pack

Conf./Imb.

Single box

WxHxD (mm) WxHxD (mm)

1 335x400x210 250x300x180 1SL0221A00 1/1
2 460x550x260 375x450x230 1SL0222A00 1/1
3 460x700x260 375x600x230 1SL0223A00 1/1
4 590x700x260 500x600x230 1SL0224A00 1/1
5 590x855x360 500x750x330 1SL0225A00 1/1
6 840x1005x360 750x900x330 1SL0226A00 1/1

Size Box dimensions Codes / el.nummer

Single doors

WxHxD (mm) door door

1 335x400x210 1SL0241A00 / 2444322 1SL0231A00 / 2444316
2 460x550x260 1SL0242A00 / 2444323 1SL0232A00 / 2444317
3 460x700x260 1SL0243A00 / 2444324 1SL0233A00 / 2444318
4 590x700x260 1SL0244A00 / 2444325 1SL0234A00 / 2444319
5 590x855x360 1SL0245A00 / 2444326 1SL0235A00 / 2444320
6 840x1005x360 1SL0246A00 / 2444327 1SL0236A00 / 2444321

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Transparent Opaque

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