Emergency Switchboards - Electrical, Lighting and Power
Marine emergency switchboards distribute electrical power from the emergency generator or batteries to essential services after failure of the main power supply. They commonly supply emergency lighting, navigation equipment, fire pumps, alarms, communication systems and steering gear.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Emergency Switchboards |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Electrical, Lighting and Power |
| Product Reference | 526 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Terasaki, Eaton |
| Unit of Measure | Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Automatic or manual transfer to emergency power |
| 2. Dedicated emergency generator incomer |
| 3. Outgoing feeders for essential ship services |
| 4. Short-circuit and overload protection |
| 5. Segregated, metal-enclosed construction |
| 6. Insulation monitoring and alarm functions |
Applications of Emergency Switchboards
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Cargo ships, tankers and bulk carriers |
| 2. Passenger ships, ferries and offshore vessels |
| 3. Emergency lighting, navigation, fire-fighting and communication systems |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MNS-SG Marine | ABB |
| SIVACON S8 | Siemens |
| Okken | Schneider Electric |
| TemPower2 | Terasaki |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine emergency switchboard | System voltage | Typically 400 to 690 | V AC |
| Marine emergency switchboard | Frequency | 50 or 60 | Hz |
| Marine emergency switchboard | Busbar arrangement | Three-phase, three-wire or four-wire | — |
| Marine emergency switchboard | Enclosure protection | Typically IP31 to IP54, depending on location | — |
| Marine emergency switchboard | Main incomer | Emergency generator incomer with circuit breaker | — |
| Marine emergency switchboard | Construction | Metal-enclosed, compartmentalized, floor-standing assembly | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Designed and tested according to applicable IEC 60092 marine electrical installation requirements, particularly IEC 60092-202 and IEC 60092-302. Low-voltage switchgear components may also comply with IEC 61439 and IEC 60947. SOLAS requirements apply to emergency power arrangements. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Depending on vessel project and configuration, approval or certification may involve DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, RINA or CCS. Approval is normally based on the complete assembly, drawings, tests and installation location. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install in the designated emergency machinery space or protected electrical room according to approved vessel drawings. Maintain required separation from the main switchboard, provide correctly rated cable entries and earthing, and verify generator incomer interlocking and automatic transfer logic. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect busbars, terminals, insulation, ventilation and enclosure condition periodically. Test circuit-breaker operation, protection settings, insulation monitoring, alarms, emergency generator transfer and battery-backed control circuits in accordance with the vessel maintenance plan. |
| Safety Notes | De-energize, isolate and lock out all sources before work. Confirm absence of voltage, including backfeed from generators, batteries or shore supply. Only qualified marine electrical personnel should adjust protection settings or perform live testing. |
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