Safe and flexible power distribution
In industrial plants, buildings, and infrastructure, even a small disturbance in the power supply can cause serious damage – not only to industrial and building operations but also to people. That is why the standards for safe power distribution are so high.
In addition, today’s increasingly automated and digitized production processes and buildings require increasingly adaptable power distribution. They need a flexible layout, high availability, and personal and plant safety.


Systematic power distribution
SIVACON S8 - features
SIVACON S8
for maximum demands
Safe down to the last detail
The SIVACON S8 low-voltage power distribu- tion board ensures a high level of personal and plant safety. Continuous testing to
IEC 61641 and VDE 0660 Part 500-2 guaran- tees safety in the event of an arcing fault. Many well-thought-out details, including a reduced use of plastic parts and insulated main busbars, guarantee maximum safety and plant availability, resulting in low liabil- ity risk.
Flexible and adaptable
Thanks to its modular concept and wide variety of components, the SIVACON S8 low- voltage power distribution board can meet all individual requirements. For instance, the profile bar or flat copper design of the vertical section busbars allows for tap-offs in the smallest of grids. The switching device holders are also modular, with a graduated depth.
Efficient throughout the entire process
Over 320,000 switching boards have already been launched on the market by SIVACON Technology Partners – proof that technol- ogically sophisticated solutions can be effi- ciently implemented with the SIVACON S8 low-voltage power distribution board. Power distribution is easy to plan, and the distribu- tion board can be quickly configured using the SIMARIS software tools. The result: time savings and planning reliability throughout the entire process.
Your benefit
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Emphasis on maximum personal and plant safety
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Flexible layout thanks to a modular concept and wide variety of parts
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Efficient implementa- tion of technologically sophisticated solutions
SIVACON S8 - system overview

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Circuit-breaker design [1] | Universal mounting design [2] | Fixed-mounted design [3] | In-line design, plug-in [4] | In-line design, fixed-mounted [5] | Reactive power compensation [6] | |
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Busbar position | Top, rear | Top, rear | Top, rear | Top, rear | Rear | Without, top, rear |
Internal separation | Form 1, 2b, 3a, 4b, 4 type 7 (BS) | Form 3b, 4a, 4b, 4 type 7 (BS) | Form 1, 2b, 3b, 4a, 4b | Form 3b, 4b | Form 1, 2b | Form 1, 2b |
Cubicle width (mm) | 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1400 | 600, 1000, 1200 | 1000, 1200 | 1000, 1200 | 600, 800, 1000 | 800 |
Type of connection | Front or rear | Front or rear | Front | Front | Front | Front |
Rated values | Up to 6,300 A | Up to 630 A
Up to 250 kW | Up to 630 A | Up to 630 A | Up to 630 A | Unchoked up to 600 kvar
Choked up to 500 kvar |
Functions | Incoming feeder
Outgoing feeder
Bus coupler | Cable feeders
Motor feeders (MCC) | Cable feeders | Cable feeders | Cable feeders | Central compensation of reactive power |
Mounting design | Fixed-mounted design
Withdrawable design | Withdrawable design
Fixed-mounted design with
compartment doors
Plug-in design | Fixed-mounted design with front covers | Plug-in design | Fixed-mounted design | Fixed-mounted design |
SIVACON S8 - simple integration of low voltage power distribution components
Title | 3WL air circuit breakers | 3VA molded case circuit breakers | 3NJ4 fuse switch disconnectors | 3NP1 fuse switch disconnectors | 3NJ6 switch disconnectors with fuses |
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Communication capability | Early fault detection thanks to connection to higher-level control systems. | Supports all common communication options: transparency of switching states and energy flows. | |||
Special features | Numerous sizes permit flexible use.
Fixed-mounted and withdrawable designs
for fast and easy maintenance.
Comprehensive accessories | High breaking capacity with compact design.
Superior selectivity properties.
Comprehensive accessories for flexible
function expansions | Fast fuse tripping characteristic to prevent damage to plants and machines.
Wide range of connection options. | Compact design requires very little space.
Fast, safe modulation.
Switching position indicator and fuse
monitoring: integrated line monitoring to ensure plant availability | Compact design requires very little space.
Easy to replace in-line disconnectors.
High switching capacity. |
Function | People and plants protected against over- load and short circuit. | High level of personal and plant safety.
Integrated measuring functions. | Load switching and disconnecting in a single system. | Reliably protect people and plants. | Reliably protect people and plants. |
Connection to energy management, control, and automation systems
Reduce energy costs, increase plant availability
For industrial plants to operate efficiently, their load must be constantly optimized and downtime reduced. The 7KT/7KM PAC measuring devices and communication capable 3WL/3VL/3VA circuit breakers integrated in the power distribution board can help you achieve this.
They record precise and reliable energy values for electric feeders or individual loads because only by knowing your energy consumption can you reduce energy costs. For the further processing of measured data, additional devices can easily be integrated into higher-level automation and energy management systems, thanks to the wide variety
of communication options they offer. The communication- capable devices supply important measured values via standardized bus systems for the purpose of assessing the system status and power quality.

The communication-capable 7KM PAC measuring devices supply system status data

TÜV-certified power monitoring system: ideal technical basis for industrial energy management in accordance with ISO 50001
SIVACON S8 –
8 good arguments for safety
The SIVACON S8 low-voltage power distribution board ensures a high level of personal and plant safety – at all times and everywhere.

Design verification by verification test in accordance with IEC 61439-1/-2
Design-verified connection to the SIVACON 8PS busbar trunking system

High level of personal safety thanks to roof with pressure relief

Comprehensive certification
High degree of test coverage
Certification for use on ships and offshore platforms
Earthquake upgrade

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Safety in the event of an arcing fault, thanks to testing in accordance with IEC 61439: restriction of the effects of the arcing fault
Within the power distribution board
To a section
To a compartment

An arcing fault barrier restricts the effects to one section when an arcing fault occurs.

The insulated main busbars prevent the occurrence of arcing.

Safe housing
Frame made from stable sheet-steel profiles
Sendzimir-galvanized surfaces on frame components, bases, rear panels, and roof plates
SIVACON S8 –
8 good arguments for flexibility
Thanks to its modular concept and wide variety of parts, SIVACON S8 can meet the most demanding requirements and satisfy all individual needs.

A variety of connection options via vertical section busbars: flexible layout and optional expansions

Supply unit and feeder
Via cable or SIVACON 8PS busbar trunking system from 630 to 6,300 A
From the top or bottom
Aluminum or copper busbar trunking
system

The section can be installed either single or double-fronted together with a main busbar system or back-to-back with a separate main busbar system.

The standardized, circumferential rows of holes in the sheet-steel profiles allow for individual expansion.

High level of flexibility thanks to innovative modular technology
• Different installation designs can be combined in one section
• Functional units are easy to exchange or add

The functional compartments can be divided as required with add-on modules.

Depending on requirements, different degrees of protection can be implmented with the roof plate – ventilated or non-ventilated.

The universal door hinge allows the hinge side to be easily changed.
SIVACON S8 –
8 good arguments for efficiency
The SIVACON S8 low-voltage power distribution board permits the efficient implementation of technologically sophisticated solutions. The proof: Over 320,000 switching boards have already been installed in a wide variety of applications by SIVACON Technology Partners.

Economical design
Circuit breaker section provides enough space for up to three circuit breakers
Flexible installation design: fixed-mounted or withdrawable design for easy maintenance

Efficient, flexible operation
• High packing density with up to 35 outgoing feeders per section
• Fast exchange under operating conditions

Reduced service time thanks to maintenance-free section connections

The patented ventilation slots reduce maintenance effort.
• Cleaning is possible with the door closed and from the outside
• Low repair costs

The patented connection terminals are safe, flexible, and easy to connect during installation and in the event of subsequent changes.

Reliable partners
Maximum technological progress through constant innovation guarantees the highest quality
Brand strength combined with expetise gained over many years and the availability of a local partner on-site

The SIMARIS software tools save time throughout the process from planning to configuration all the way to plant documentation.
