Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE 2100 User manual

CENTERLINE 2100 Low Voltage Motor Control Centers
Bulletin Numbers 2100
Installation Instructions
Original Instructions

Important User Information
Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and
operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to
familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws,
and standards.
Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are
required to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from
the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
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software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation,
Inc., is prohibited
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
Labels may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions.
WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.
SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous
voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may
reach dangerous temperatures.
ARC FLASH HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor control center, to alert people to
potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL
Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Summary of Changes
This manual contains new and updated information as indicated in the
following table.
Topic Page
Added instructions to install a fixed-mount 24V DC two-branch redundant power
unit.
64
Added instructions to remove a circuit breaker in a vertical handle unit. 113
Added instructions to remove a circuit breaker in horizontal handle and space
saving units.
119

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Notes:

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Table of Contents
Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
About This Publication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Purchased Components and Additional Instruction Sheets . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 1
General Information Nameplate Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MCC Sequence Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
UL/CSA Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Short-circuit Rating Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ArcShield Rating Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Series Number and Series ID as Manufactured in the
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Series Lettering - Units and Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Receiving, Handling, and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storage and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 2
Installation Procedures Location Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Height Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ArcShield Clearance Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Securing an MCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Seismic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Joining and Splicing New MCCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Joining and Splicing Existing MCCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Joining and Splicing MCCs with ArcShield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installing and Joining Pull Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Joining and Splicing NEMA Type 12 MCCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Joining and Splicing NEMA Type 3R and Type 4 MCCs. . . . . . . . . 40
Bus Torque Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Chapter 3
Installing Conduit and Cable Installing Conduit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Bottom Entry Conduit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Top Entry Conduit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installing Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Incoming Line Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Main Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cable Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Incoming Line Brace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 4
Installing and Removing Plug-in
Units
Installing Plug-in Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Remove a SecureConnect Unit from a Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Remove a Plug-in Unit with a Vertical Operating Handle
from a Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Remove a Plug-in Unit with a Horizontal Operating
Handle from a Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Remove the Support Pan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Install Fixed-mount 24V DC Two-branch Redundant
Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 5
Arc Flash Protection Marking as
Required by the National
Electrical Code
Flash Protection Marking Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
110.16 Flash Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Arc Flash Marking Clarification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rockwell Automation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 6
Operator Handle and Unit
Interlock
Defeating the Unit Door Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Open the Door When Operating Handle Is in the
ON/I Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Defeating the Unit Interlock Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Energize a Unit with the Unit Door Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Locking Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lock Vertical Operating Handles in the OFF/O Position . . . . . 72
Lock Horizontal Operating Handles in the OFF/O Position. . 73
Lock Units with Operating Handles in the ON/I Position . . . . 73
Unit Interlocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Chapter 7
Final Checklist Before Energizing Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Pre-energizing Check Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Perform the Pre-energizing Check Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Door Latch Position Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
ArcShield Components Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
SecureConnect Unit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Required Minimum Electrical Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Chapter 8
Energizing the Equipment Energize the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chapter 9
Maintenance Maintain the MCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Disconnect Switch and Contact Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Use Thermal Infrared or Other Temperature Measurement
Techniques for Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Inspect the Units for Signs of Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Chapter 10
Maintenance after Fault
Condition
Maintain the MCC after a Fault Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chapter 11
Renewal Parts Order Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chapter 12
Parts Illustrations Typical Section Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Typical Construction of a Unit with a Vertical
Operating Handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Typical Construction of a Half Space Factor Unit with
a Horizontal Operating Handle and Door Mounted
Pilot Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Typical Construction of a Unit with a Horizontal
Operating Handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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Appendix A
Bulletin 140G Unit Assembly
Instructions
Vertical Handle Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Remove Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Install Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Verify Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Adjust Circuit Breaker Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Horizontal Handle and Space Saving Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Remove Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Install Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Verify Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Adjust the Circuit Breaker Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Appendix B
Auxiliary Contact Adapters Install External Auxiliary Contact Adapter on G, H,
and J Frame Horizontal Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Install the Auxiliary Contact Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Install External Auxiliary Contact Adapter on G, H, J,
and K Frame Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Install External Auxiliary Contact Adapter on M and
N Frame Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Install the Auxiliary Contact Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Preface
About This Publication This manual provides detailed installation instructions for installing, using the
operator handle, energizing, and maintaining your CENTERLINE® 2100
Motor Control Center.
This manual is intended for engineers or technicians directly involved in the
installation, connection, energizing, and maintenance of the CENTERLINE
2100 Motor Control Center.
If you do not have a basic understanding of the CENTERLINE 2100 Motor
Control Center, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell
Automation sales representative for information on available training courses.
Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
Resource Description
CENTERLINE 2100 MCC Instantaneous Trip Motor Circuit Protectors (MCP) in Combination
NEMA Starter, Soft Starter (SMC), and Variable Frequency AC Drive Units Technical Data,
publication 2100-TD001
Provides information on using motor circuit protectors in a motor control center.
CENTERLINE 2100 MCC Inverse Time Circuit Breakers in Combination NEMA Starter, Soft
Starter (SMC), and Variable Frequency AC Drive Units Technical Data, publication
2100-TD002
Provides information and specifications for circuit breaker use in motor control
centers.
CENTERLINE Motor Control Centers Power Fuses Product Data, publication 2100-TD003 Provides information and specifications for fuse use in motor control centers.
DeviceNet Motor Control Centers (MCC) Technical Data, publication 2100-TD019 Provides information for motor control centers using a DeviceNet network.
CENTERLINE Motor Control Centers with EtherNet/IP, publication 2100-TD031 Provides information for motor control centers using an EtherNet/IP network.
Arc-Flash Resistant Low Voltage Motor Control Center Designs White Paper, publication
2100-AP003
Provides information about arc-resistant motor control centers.
Power Factor Correction Capacitors for Bulletin 2100 MCC Starter Units Application
Techniques, publication 2100-AT001
Provides information about the use of power factor correction capacitors.
CENTERLINE 2100 Motor Control Centers Joining and Splicing Vertical Sections
Instructions, publication 2100-IN010
Provides information for joining and splicing vertical sections.
CENTERLINE 2100 Motor Control Centers (MCC) Units with Vertical Operating Handles
Installation Instructions, publication 2100-IN014
Provides information on installing vertical handle units.
CENTERLINE Motor Control Centers NEMA Type 12 Sealing Instructions, publication
2100-IN037
Provides information on sealing motor control centers to NEMA Type 12 specifications.
Receiving, Handling, and Storing Motor Control Centers Instructions, publication
2100-IN040
Provides information on how to receive, handle, and store motor control centers.
CENTERLINE 2100 Motor Control Center End Closing Plates Installation Instructions,
publication 2100-IN069
Provides instructions for installing end closing plates.
CENTERLINE 2100 Motor Control Center (MCC) Units with Horizontal Operating Handles
Installation Instructions, publication 2100-IN060
Provides information to install units with horizontal operating handles.
CENTERLINE Motor Control Centers Mains and Incoming Lines Dimensions Reference,
publication 2100-4.2
Provides dimension drawings for lug compartments, main fusible disconnects, main
circuit breakers, and conduit entry.
CENTERLINE Motor Control Centers Installing a Pull Box on a Bulletin 2100 Vertical Section
Installation Instructions, publication 2100-5.28
Provides instructions on installing a Pull Box on a motor control center.

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Preface
You can view or download publications at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/literature-library/overview.page.
To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local
Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.
The documents in the following table are referenced in this document and can
be obtained from their respective organizations.
Purchased Components and
Additional Instruction Sheets
When equipment such as transformers, metering, programmable controllers,
or drives are supplied with the motor control center (MCC), specific
publications are shipped with the units. Read and understand these documents
before installing and operating the MCC.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-state Control
Installation Instructions, publication SGI-1.1
Provides safety guidelines for the application, installation, and maintenance of solid-
state control.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/
certification/overview.page
Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.
Resource Description
Resource Website
National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)
• NEMA ICS 1-2000 Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements
• NEMA ICS 2.3-1995, Instructions for Handling, Operation and Maintenance of
Motor Control Centers Rated Not More Than 600V
http://www.nema.org
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
• NFPA 70A - Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
• NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
http://www.nfpa.org
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE standard C37.20.7 - IEEE Guide for Testing Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Rated Up
to 38 kV for Internal Arcing Faults
http://www.ieee.org