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Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE User Manual

Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE
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CENTERLINE
®
Low Voltage
Motor Control
Centers
Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)Up to 100kA
Modular DesignYes
TypeMotor Control Center (MCC)
VoltageUp to 600V AC
Communication ProtocolsEtherNet/IP, DeviceNet
Enclosure TypeNEMA 1, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 12
Standards ComplianceUL 845, IEC 61439

Summary

Important User Information

Preface

Recommended Publications

Lists supplementary publications for the manual.

Purchased Components and Additional Instruction Sheets

Details on additional manuals for supplied equipment.

Chapter 1 General Information

General Description

Overview of CENTERLINE MCCs design, features, widths, depths, and heights.

Nameplate Data

Explains information found on MCC section and unit nameplates.

Motor Control Center Sequence Numbering

Guide to numbering MCC sections for identification and installation.

UL/CSA Marking

Information on UL and CSA certification markings for sections and units.

Short Circuit Rating Label

Details about the short circuit rating label for sections and units.

Series Number and Series ID

Explains series numbers and IDs for MCCs manufactured in the U.S.

Series Lettering for Units & Sections

Discusses MCC unit and section compatibility based on series letters.

Receiving, Handling and Storage

Instructions for safely receiving, handling, and storing MCCs.

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Location Planning

Factors to consider when planning the installation location for MCCs.

Height Considerations

Guidelines for checking and ensuring proper height for MCC installation.

Securing a Motor Control Center

Procedures for anchoring MCCs to the foundation using bolts or welding.

Seismic Requirements

Details on seismic withstand qualification and installation for Zone 4.

Joining & Splicing New Motor Control Centers

Instructions for connecting new MCC sections with bus splice kits.

Joining & Splicing Existing Motor Control Centers

Procedures for adding new sections to existing MCCs, identifying series.

Installing and Joining Pull Boxes

Guidance on installing pull boxes onto vertical sections.

Joining and Splicing NEMA Type 12 Motor Control Centers

Proper installation of NEMA Type 12 MCCs to prevent dust and dirt ingress.

Joining & Splicing NEMA Type 3R and Type 4 Motor Control Centers

Instructions for splicing Type 3R and Type 4 MCC internal sections.

Bus Torque Specifications

Guidelines for tightening bus splice connections using torque values.

Chapter 3 Final Checklist Before Energizing

Introduction

Provides guidance for the start-up of a newly installed MCC.

Pre-Energizing Check Procedure

Steps to verify proper installation and safety before energizing MCC.

Chapter 4 Installing Conduit and Cable

Installing Conduit

Procedures for installing conduit according to local codes and NEMA ratings.

Bottom Entry Conduit

Steps for preparing the site and stubbing up conduit for bottom entry.

Top Entry Conduit

Procedures for bringing conduit into the top of the incoming section.

Installing Cable

Guidelines for installing cable at appropriate temperatures and sizing.

Lugs

Information on verifying compatibility and using correct lugs for power connections.

Incoming Line Compartment

Describes entry to the incoming line section bus and lug selection.

Main Disconnect

Details top and bottom entry connection schemes for main disconnects.

Cable Bracing

Methods for supporting cables to withstand short circuit forces.

Incoming Line Brace

Information on ordering and using Allen-Bradley incoming line braces.

Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Plug-In Units

Installing Plug-In Units

Refers to specific publications for installing units with vertical/horizontal handles.

Removing Plug-In Unit with a Vertical Operating Handle

Step-by-step guide for removing units with vertical operating handles.

Removing Plug-In Unit with a Horizontal Operating Handle

Step-by-step guide for removing units with horizontal operating handles.

Removing Support Pan

Instructions for removing the unit support pan.

Chapter 6 Arc Flash Protection Marking as Required by the National Electrical Code

Flash Protection Marking Requirement

Explains the requirement for field marking of arc flash hazards per NEC Article 110.16.

Arc Flash Marking Clarification

Details on establishing field marking requirements based on application data.

Rockwell Automation Assistance

How Rockwell Automation can assist with arc flash marking requirements.

Chapter 7 Operator Handle and Unit Interlock

Defeating the Unit Door Interlock

Procedures to defeat the unit door interlock to open energized unit doors.

Opening the Door when the Operating Handle is in the ON/I Position

Steps to open the unit door with the operating handle in ON/I position.

Defeating the Unit Interlock Lever

How to operate defeater levers for vertical or horizontal handles.

Energizing a Unit with the Unit Door Open

Procedures for energizing a unit when the door is open.

Locking Vertical Operating Handles in the OFF/O Position

How to secure vertical handles in the OFF/O position with padlocks.

Locking Horizontal Operating Handles in the OFF/O Position

How to secure horizontal handles in the OFF/O position with padlocks.

Locking units with Operating Handles in the ON/I Position

Procedures for drilling and locking handles in the ON/I position.

Unit Interlocks

Explanation of unit interlocks preventing removal/insertion when ON.

Chapter 8 Energizing Equipment

Energizing Procedure

General guidance for energizing a newly installed MCC.

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Maintenance Checklist

Suggested checklist for periodic MCC maintenance.

Disconnect Switch and Contact Lubrication

Steps for lubricating disconnect switches and contacts.

Chapter 10 Maintenance After Fault Condition

Maintenance After Fault Condition

Procedures for inspecting and repairing MCCs after a fault occurs.

Chapter 11 Renewal Parts

Renewal Parts Stocking Program

Recommendations for developing a renewal parts stocking program.

Order Information

Required information for ordering renewal parts.

Chapter 12 Parts Illustrations

Typical Section Construction

Illustrated breakdown of a typical MCC section's components.

Typical Construction of a Unit with a Vertical Operating Handle

Illustrated breakdown of a unit with a vertical operating handle.

Typical Construction of a Unit with a Horizontal Operating Handle

Illustrated breakdown of a unit with a horizontal operating handle.

Rockwell Automation Support

Installation Assistance

Contact information for initial help with module setup and operation.

New Product Satisfaction Return

Procedure for returning products that are not functioning.

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