Siemens 1-3 Control Technology p1 Series User manual

Installation / Replacement Instructions
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
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Safety Precautions
(a) Only qualified persons familiar
with the construction and operation
of this equipment should perform
work described in this set of
instructions. Such work should be
performed only after reading this
complete set of instructions.
(b) Follow safety related work
practices, as described in NFPA 70E,
part II, at all times.
(c) Hazardous voltages in electrical
equipment can cause severe personal
injury or death. Energizing this
equipment for the first time after
initial installation or maintenance is
potentially dangerous. Inspection
and maintenance should be
performed on this equipment and
equipment to which power has been
cut off, disconnected, and electrically
isolated so that no accidental contact
can be made with energized parts.
(d )Some types of electrical
equipment will cause harmonics in
the electrical system which may
result in overheating. Consider this
condition when determining this
equipment loading, as possible
de-rating of equipment may be
necessary.
Important
The information contained herein is
general in nature and not intended
for specific application purposes. It
does not relieve the user of
responsibility to use sound practices
in application, installation, operation,
and maintenance of the equipment
purchased. Siemens reserves the
right to make changes in the
specifications shown herein or to
make improvements at any time
without notice or obligations. Should
a conflict arise between the general
adhere to the following warnings:
(a) Danger! High Voltage. Qualified
personnel only. Lock off all power to
this equipment before working
inside. Always work on de-energized
equipment. Always de-energize
equipment before performing any
tests, maintenance or repair.
(b) Warning! Always perform
maintenance on the interrupting
device after the closing
mechanism(s) are discharged.
(c) Caution! Always let an interlock
device or safety mechanism perform
its function without forcing or
defeating the device.
(d) Caution! Hydrocarbon spray
propellants and hydrocarbon
compounds will cause degradation of
certain plastics. Contact your local
Siemens representative before using
these products to clean or lubricate
components during installation or
maintenance.
information contained in this
publication and the contents of
drawings or supplementary material
or both, the latter shall take
precedence.
Qualified Person
For the purpose of this manual and
product labels, a qualified person is
one who is familiar with the
installation, construction, operation
or maintenance of the equipment
and the hazards involved. In addition,
this person has the following
qualifications:
(a) is trained and authorized to
de-energize, clear, ground, and tag
circuits and equipment in accordance
with established safety practices.
(b) is trained in the correct care and
use of protective equipment such as
rubber gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses or face shields, flash clothing,
etc., in accordance with established
safety practices.
(c) is trained in rendering first aid.
Signal Words
The signal words "Danger,"
"Warning" and "Caution" used in this
manual indicate the degree of hazard
that may be encountered by the user.
These words are defined as:
Danger - Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Warning - Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Caution - Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Dangerous Procedures
In addition to other procedures
described in this manual as
dangerous, user personnel must
P1 Panel with i-3 Control TechnologyTM
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Chapter 1 Introduction 4
Overview 4
Scope 4
Parts Illustration 5
Chapter 2 Receiving, Handling & Storage 6
Receiving 6
Identification 6
Inspection and Unpacking 6
Shipping Damage Claim Procedure 6
Handling 7
Storage 7
Chapter 3 Installation 8
Preparation for Installation 8
Lighting Control Assembly Layout 9
P1 Enclosure Mounting Installation 10
P1 Interior with i-3 Control Technology Installation 10
Additional BQD Breaker and CPOD Installation 11
Location for Low Voltage Conduit 11
Wiring Installation 12
Configuring i-3 Controller 12
Deadfront Installation 12
Trim/Door Installation 12
Chapter 4 Inspection and Testing 13
Overview 13
Inspection 13
Testing 13
Energizing 13
System Diagnostic Test 13
Chapter 5 Maintenance 14
Chapter 6 System Components 15
BQD Breaker 15
- Description 15
- Installing BQD breakers into panel 16
- Removing BQD breakers from panel 17
Control POD (CPOD) 17
- Description 17
- Installing CPOD into panel 20
- Removing CPOD from panel 21
Data Rail 21
- Description 21
- Installing data rail into panel 22
- Removing data rail from panel 23
Neutral Extension 23
- Description 23
- Installing neutral extension into panel 24
- Removing neutral extension from panel 24
i-3 Controller 25
- Description 25
- Installing i-3 controller into panel 26
- Removing i-3 controller from panel 27
Ribbon Cables 27
- Description 27
- Ribbon cable connections 28
P1 Panel with i-3 Control Technology
Table of Contents
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Appendix 29
AP1 with i-3 Control Technology Panel Specification 29
BLabel Information 30
Ci-3 CONTROL TECHNOLOGY Spare Parts 31
DCustomer Service Support Info 32
These instructions do not purport all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency to be
met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular
problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter should referred to the local
Siemens sales office. The contents of this instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior of existing
agreement, commitment or relationship. The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens. The warranty
contained in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of Siemens. Any statements contained herein do not
create new warranties or modify the existing warranty.
P1 Panel with i-3 Control Technology
Table of Contents (continued)
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Overview
Siemens P1 Series Lighting Panel
with i-3 Control Technology is a
Siemens P1 Series Panel integrated
with i-3 Control Technology compo-
nents within the panel. This
i-3 Control Technology provides users
the means of controlling the branch
circuits remotely. In this
manual, each individual i-3 Control
Technology system component will
be discussed in detail with assembly
and removal instructions. Should
additional information be desired,
contact your Siemens Representative
or call Customer Service provided in
Appendix D - Customer Service
Support Info.
Scope
The purpose of this manual is to
assist the user in developing safe
and efficient procedures for the
installation, operation and
maintenance of the equipment.
The equipment described in this
manual consists of P1 Series
Lighting Panel with i-3 Control
Technology System. This equipment
may be used on systems up to
480Y/277 Volts max. A typical P1
Series Lighting Panel with i-3 Control
Technology System assembly is
shown in Figure 1.1.
The equipment manufactured has
been designed to operate in a system
having the short circuit interrupting
specified in the job specification. If
for any reason the equipment is later
used in a different system, user must
receive approval of intended changes
from Siemens.
Siemens Type P1 Lighting Panel
with i-3 Control Technology is
designed to function efficiently
under normal operation conditions.
It is designed and manufactured in
accordance with UL, NEMA and NEC
standard requirements. Performance
requirements of these standards have
been met or exceeded by these
designs.
The principal standards which apply
are:
쐍National Electric Code NFPA 70
쐍NEMA PB1, NEMA 250
쐍UL: 67, 50 and 916. Listed by
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.,
under File #E2269, #E4016 and
#E173174.
For more information, refer to the
latest edition of NEMA Standards
Publication PB1.1 "General
Instructions for Proper Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance of
Panelboards Rated 600 Volts or Less"
which is shipped with the panel and
also available on the NEMA web site
(www.nema.org). Should additional
information be desired, contact your
Siemens Representative or call
Customer Service provided in
Appendix D - Customer Service
Support Info.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Figure 1.1
P1 Panel with i-3 Control Technology
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Parts Illustration
Figure 1.2 below shows the front
view of P1 panel with i-3 Control
Technology components.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Note: (*) Class 2 wire barrier is intentionally misplaced on the figure above to show the ribbon cable.
Box/Can
Data Rail
BQD Breaker
CPOD
Class 2 Wire
Barrier
Neutral
Extension
i-3 Controller
MLO/Main
Breaker Space
Data Rail
No Feed
Through Lug
Ribbon
Cable
Class 2 Wire
Barrier (*)
Ground Bar
Neutral
Extension
Figure 1.2
Panel Overview Diagram
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Receiving
Upon receipt of the product, an
immediate inspection should be
made for any damage which may
have occurred during shipment.The
inspection should begin with the
packaging material and proceed to
the equipment within.Be sure to look
for concealed damage and do not
discard the packing material.If dam-
age is found, note damage on "Bill of
Lading" prior to accepting receipt of
the shipment, if possible.
The P1 Lighting Panel with i-3
Control Technology may be shipped
as individual shipping units. In case
the P1 enclosure is shipped ahead,
the P1 Interior with i-3 Control
Technology or i-3 Control Technology
components are shipped later in a
separate shipment package. Refer to
the shipping slip information to
identify all items included in the
shipping package.
Identification
Each panel may be identified by the
rating label showing the panel
designation information which also
appears on the shipping list. Refer to
the general arrangement drawing for
location of each lighting panel.
Inspection and Unpacking
Inspect the equipment as soon as
possible after received for any
damage that may have occurred
during shipment. Carefully remove
packing to inspect for any possible
damage. Do not destroy any packing
material for equipment storage or
return shipment if necessary. Check
the shipping list to be certain that all
items have been received. The P1
Lighting Panel with i-3 Control
Technology unit should include but is
not limited to the following items.
쐍Panel Enclosure
쐍Panel Trim
쐍P1 Interior with
- Main Device or Main Incoming
Terminals
- Circuit numbering (up to 42 per
panel)
- Mounting and Leveling Kit IMK3
- Branch Breakers (Note all
breakers that are to have the
CPOD (see page 25)
attached must be BQD (15-20
amps) up to 42)
- i-3 Control Technology
components
왏CPODs (up to 42 per panel)
왏A pair of data rails
왏A pair of 100% neutral
extensions
왏A pair of sleeve conduits for
low voltage wiring
왏i-3 Controller
왏Power supply (inside the i-3
Controller)
왏Fuse Element (inside the i-3
Controller)
왏Switch Element (inside the i-3
Controller)
왏Dry-contact input connectors
(inside the i-3 Controller)
If there are any shortages or
damages not previously noted, make
certain it is noted on the delivery
receipt and contact the carrier
immediately. Notify the Siemens
Sales Office of any shortages or
damages.
Shipping Damage Claim Procedure
Note: Improper treatment by
consignee of visible shipping
damage prior to signing the delivery
receipt can determine the outcome
of the damage claim to be filed.
Notification to carrier within the 15
day limit on concealed damage is
essential if loss resulting from
unsettled claims is to be eliminated
or minimized.
1. When shipment arrives, note
whether equipment is properly
protected from the elements. Note
trailer number on which the
equipment arrived. Note blocking of
equipment. During unloading make
sure count agrees with delivery
receipt.
2. Make immediate inspection for
visible damage upon arrival, and
prior to disturbing or removing
packaging or protective wrapping.
This should be done prior to
unloading when possible. When
total inspection cannot be made on
the vehicle prior to unloading, close
inspection during unloading must be
maintained and visible damage
noted on the delivery receipt. Take
pictures when possible.
3. Any visible damage must be
noted on the delivery receipt and
acknowledged with the driver's
signature.The damage should be
detailed as much as possible.It is
essential that a notation "Possible
internal damage, subject to
inspection" be included on delivery
receipt with damage noted, the
shipment should not be signed for
by the consignee or his agent.
4. Notify the Siemens sales office
immediately of any damage.
5. Arrange for a carrier inspection
of damage immediately.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove
equipment from the place it was
set when unloading. Be sure this
location is properly protected to
ensure further damage will not
occur. Equipment must be inspected
by carrier prior to handling after
receipt. This eliminates loss due to
claims by carrier that equipment was
damaged or further damaged on site
after unloading.
6. Be sure equipment is properly
protected from any further damage
by covering it properly after
unloading.
7. If practical, make further
inspection for possible concealed
damage while carrier inspector is
on site. If inspection for concealed
damage is not practical at the time
the carrier inspector is present, it
must be done within 15 days of
receipt of equipment. If concealed
damage is found, the carrier must be
notified and inspection made prior to
taking any corrective action to repair.
Also notify the Siemens sales office
immediately.
Chapter 2
Receiving, Handling and Storage
6

If the equipment is to be stored in a
cool or damp area, do not completely
cover the equipment, but provide
heat to prevent condensation of
moisture in the equipment.
Chapter 2
Receiving, Handling and Storage
7
8. Obtain the original of the carrier
inspection report and forward it
along with a copy of the noted
delivery receipt to the Siemens sales
office. Approval must be obtained by
Siemens from the carrier before any
repair work can be performed. Before
approval can be obtained, Siemens
must have the documents. The
carrier inspection report and/or
driver's signature on the delivery
receipt does not constitute approval
or repair.
Handling
P1 Series Lighting Panel with i-3
Control Technology should be
handled with care to avoid damage
to components and to the frame or
its finish. Refer to Table 2.1 below for
approximate weights of single panel
with full control points which will be
helpful in determining the required
capacity of the handling means.
Panel Size Estimated Weight
18 Circuit Panel 77 lbs
30 Circuit Panel 98 lbs
42 Circuit Panel 119 lbs
Table 2.1
P1 Panel Main Lug with i-3 Control
Technology Estimated Weight
Storage
P1 Series Lighting Panel with i-3
Control Technology, which if not
installed and energized immediately,
should be stored in a clean dry area
where a uniform temperature
prevents condensation. Preferably,
it should be stored in a heated
building, with adequate air
circulation and protected from dirt
and water. It should be stored where
it is not subject to mechanical
damage.
If this equipment is to be stored
for any length of time, prior to
installation, restore the packing for
protection during that period. Where
conditions permit, leave the packing
intact until it is at its final installation
position.

Preparation for Installation
Prior to installation of the panel,
study this instruction manual and
the drawing package, such as
general arrangement, one line
diagram, schematic drawings, wiring
diagrams, panel arrangement and
electrical bill of material.
Installation should be in accordance
with the National Electrical Code,
NEMA and UL Standards. Unless the
panel has been designed for unusual
service conditions, it should not be
located where it will be exposed to
ambient temperature above 40⬚C
(105⬚F), corrosive or explosive
fumes, dust, vapors, dripping or
standing water, abnormal vibration,
shock or tilting, or other unusual
operating conditions.
For installation/replacement of i-3
Control Technology in Siemens P1
panel, the following conditions have
to be met:
1.Branch circuit breakers are Siemens
BQD type breakers up to 20A
2.The panel gutter has to be clear,
only wires for electrical loads are
allowed in this area
3.No feed through lugs, sub-feed
breaker or TVSS installed
4.Sub-feed area is clearly designated
for i-3 controller
For more detail information on
the installation/replacement
instruction of individual i-3 Control
Technology components, refer to
Chapter 6 - System Components.
Chapter 3
Installation
8

Chapter 3
Installation
Lighting Control Assembly Layout
Figure 3.1 below illustrates parts
included in panel interior and how
Trim/Door
Dead Front
Interior
Panel Enclosure i-3 System
Controller
Controller
Access
Figure 3.1
Panel Assembly
Note: Standard dead front may
be used with i-3 Control
Technology Controller installed.
Control panels from the factory
will have an extended opening
to allow access to controller
program input area. For retrofit
desiring this feature contact a
Siemens sales representative for
ordering information.
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Note: For repair or replacement of panel components, use existing hardware. If existing hardware is damaged or lost, contact Siemens technical assistance for
hardware specifications.

P1 Enclosure Mounting
Installation
For the mounting location
information of the Lighting Panel
cabinet, refer to the latest edition
of Nema PB 1.1 "General Instructions
for Proper Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance of Panelboards
Rated 600 Volts or Less", Section 4.
Chapter 3
Installation
P1 Interior with i-3 CONTROL
TECHNOLOGY Installation
P1 Interior with i-3 Control
Technology may be factory
assembled, which means that P1
interior components and i-3
Control Technology components are
installed and assembled prior to
shipment. Figure 3.3 below shows
the interior mounting holes location.
Figure 3.2 below illustrates i-3
Control Technology Components.
Figure 3.2
i-3 Control Technology Components
Data Rail
CPOD
Data Rail
i-3 Controller
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Interior mounting holes are to be
aligned with the bolt-on screws
installed on the P1 enclosure base
and tighten the provided wing nuts
to secure the position of the interior.
In case of the interior level needs to
be adjusted, refer to "Mounting and
Leveling Kit IMK1" instruction sheet
which is provided during the ship-
ment of the panel.
In case of i-3 Control Technology
components needing to be installed
in the panel, please refer to the
step-by-step installation instructions
described on Chapter 6 - System
Components.
Additional BQD Breaker and
CPOD Installation
In case additional BQD breakers and
CPODs need to be installed in the
panel, please refer to the step-by-
step installation instructions
described on Chapter 6 - System
Components under BQD Breaker and
CPOD sections.
Location for Low Voltage Conduit
Figure 3.4 below illustrates the
location for the low voltage conduit
entry access on i-3 controller.
Chapter 3
Installation
Mounting Holes Mounting Holes
Figure 3.3
Interior Mounting Holes Location
11

Sleeve conduits for input and
communication wiring barriers are
provided during the shipment of the
panel with i-3 Controller.
Wiring Installation
For electrical load wiring information,
refer to Breaker rating label located
on the face of the breaker.
For ground wire installation, ground
wire needs to be installed after the
panel enclosure is mounted on the
wall and the P1 interior is installed.
Ground wire will not be installed at
the factory. Ground terminations to
the enclosure should be made after
the P1 interior is installed in the
enclosure to prevent physical
interference with wires.
Configuring i-3 Controller
For complete detail on i-3 controller
configuration, refer to "i-3 I/O
Controller User Guide", P/N: 12-A-
1095-01 for the i-3 I/O Controller or
"i-3 System Controller User Guide",
P/N: 12-A-1095-02 for i-3 System
Controller.
Deadfront Installation
Prior to completing the installation of
panel dead front and trim, first
examine the Inspection section in
Chapter 3
Installation
Chapter 4 - Inspection and Testing.
1.Make sure the dead front is
installed prior to closing of the
panel.
2.Insure that all breakers extend
properly through the dead front
openings and any provisions or
spaces are properly covered with
dead front fillers. Normal unit space
opening may use QF3 filler plates.
Trim/Door Installation
For trim/door installation, refer to
"Trim Mounting Instructions", which is
provided during the shipment of the
trim.
Input Wiring Access
Center Line
Communication Wiring
Access
Figure 3.4
Low Voltage Conduit Entry Access (Dimensions
are in inches.)
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Overview
Before the equipment is energized,
it must be thoroughly inspected and
tested. Any deviation must be
corrected prior to energizing.
Inspection
Check the following points:
1. All mechanical connections for
tightness as factory connections
may loosen during shipment and
storage.
2. All accessible electrical
connections are tightened to the
torque specifications on the panel
labeling.
3. All bolt-on screws connecting
breakers and phase bus bar are
properly installed and tightened.
4. Connections between CPODs and
BQD breakers are properly made
and secured.
5. Connections between CPOD
connectors and Data Rails are
properly made and secured.
6. Both ribbon cable connections
between Data Rails and i-3
Controller I/O Board are properly
made and secured.
7. All blocking supports packing
materials have been removed
from all component devices and
lighting panel.
8. All ground connections are
properly made (Note: ground wire
to be installed after the panel box
is mounted on the wall).
9. Remove all foreign materials from
the panel and enclosure before
installing the dead front and trim.
10.Before energizing - Dead front is
properly aligned and securely
installed.
11.Before energizing - Trim is
securely installed and mounted
onto the P1 enclosure.
Testing
Perform the following tests prior to
energizing the panel:
1. Disconnect the i-3 Control
Technology controller from the
bus by pulling the fuse and
moving the handle of the switch
to "OFF" position prior to running
dielectric or megger testing on
the panel and/or system.
2. All breakers should be exercised
prior to energizing.
3. The CPOD may be manually
closed to allow circuit testing
prior to commissioning of the
controller.
Energizing
1. Panelboard deadfront and trim
must be installed before
energizing
2. In order to minimize risk of injury
or damage, there should be no
load on the P1 panel when it is
energized.
3. The equipment should be
energized in sequence by starting
at the source end of the system
and working towards the load
end.In other words, energize the
main devices, then the feeder
devices, and then the branch
circuit devices.
4. After all upstream devices have
been turned on, loads such as
lighting circuits may be turned on
to verify that the system operates
as intended.
System Diagnostic Test
For Controllers without touch screen
(I/O Controller) - A computer with the
Configurator Tool program is required
to be connected to perform the sys-
tem diagnostic test. Refer to the "i-3
I/O Controller User Guide" for more
information on using the
Configurator Tool program.
For Controllers with touch screen
(System Controller) - Once energized,
the controller will prompt the user
for basic setup information. It will
then run system diagnostics to deter-
mine which and how many control
points are attached. If control points
that should be attached do not show
on the controller screen then
de-energize the panel, remove the
dead front and check all connections.
Once all CPOD modules are
connected and operating properly,
refer to the "i-3 System Controller
User Guide" for further instruction on
set up and commissioning.
Chapter 4
Inspection and Testing
13

For the maintenance procedures of
this equipment, refer to the latest
edition of NEMA Standards
Publication PB1.1 "General
Instructions for Proper Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance of
Panelboards Rated 600 Volts or Less"
which is shipped with the panel and
also available on the NEMA web site
(www.nema.org).
This checklist does not represent an
exhaustive survey of maintenance
steps necessary to ensure safe
operation of the equipment.
Particular applications may require
further procedures. Should further
information be desired or should
particular problems arise which are
not covered sufficiently for the
purchaser's purposes, the matter
should be referred to the local
Siemens sales office.
Dangerous voltages are present in
the equipment which can cause
death, serious injury or property
damage. Always disconnect and lock
off all power to the equipment
before maintenance. Maintenance
should be performed only by
qualified personnel.
The use of unauthorized parts in
the repair of the equipment, or
tampering by unqualified personnel
will result in dangerous conditions
which can cause death, serious injury
or equipment damage. Follow all
safety instructions contained herein.
Chapter 5
Maintenance
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BQD Circuit Breaker
Description
Figure 6.1 and 6.2 below illustrate
BQD circuit breaker layout
information.
Chapter 6
System Components
Catalog Numbers
Continuous 1-Pole 2-Pole*
Current Rating 120 - 277V AC 240 - 480Y/270V AC
@ 40o C Catalog Number Catalog Number
15A BQD115 BQD215
20A BQD120 BQD220
Table 6.1
BQD Catalog Numbers
*Available in April 2007.
Interrupting Ratings
RMS Symmetrical Amperes
Number (KA)
of Poles Volts AC
120 240 277 480
1 65 - 14 -
2* - 65 - 14
Table 6.2
BQD Interruption Ratings
Figure 6.1
BQD 15A Breaker Side View
Figure 6.2
BQD 15A Breaker Top V
Load Lug Terminal
BQD Line Connection
Breaker Handle
Load Side Mounting
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Installing BQD Circuit Breakers
Into Panel
1. Disconnect and lock off all power
sources supplying this panel
2. Remove the P1 Panel trim and
dead front.
3. Make sure that the handle is at off
position before installing the
circuit breaker.
4. Select the desired circuit position.
5. If the bolt-on screw is screwed
down into the tapped hole on the
panel bus bar, unscrew and
remove the screw first, otherwise
go to the next step.
6. Engage the load side mounting of
the BQD breaker into the slot of
the top barrier to secure the
breaker position as shown in
figure 6.3 below.
7. Align the BQD line connection
hole with the tapped hole on the
panel bus bar as shown in figure
6.4 below.
8. Install and tighten the screw to
the torque requirements found on
the panel labeling.
Chapter 6
System Components
Figure 6.3
BQD 15A Breaker Side View
Figure 6.4
Installing screw into the tapped hole
BQD
Breaker
Top
Barrier
BQD
Load Side
Mounting
Holes are
aligned
BQD
Breaker
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Removing BQD Circuit Breakers
From Panel
1. Disconnect and lock off all power
sources supplying this panel.
2. Remove P1 Panel trim and dead
front.
3. Unscrew the screw connecting the
BQD line bar connection with the
panel bus bar.
4. If CPOD is connected to the BQD
breaker, unplug the CPOD
connector from the data rail
connection, remove the load wire
attached to the CPOD load
terminal and loosen the BQD load
lug to remove the CPOD.
5. Grip the BQD breaker and pull it in
the direction towards the center
of the panel or away from the top
barrier to remove it.
Control POD (CPOD)
Description
CPOD is a remotely operated
electro-mechanical contactor device
that is attached to Siemens BQD
molded case circuit breaker. The
purpose of a CPOD is to allow
switching of a load, both on and off,
from a remote location or according
to a pre-arranged time schedule. The
CPOD will connect to the load side of
the breaker using a conductor tab
inserted into the breaker load lug.
The wiring to the loads will be con-
nected to the load lug of the CPOD.
The CPOD has a lug of the same size
as the circuit breaker on the opposite
side from the tab for installing a load
wire.
The CPOD also contains electronics
which will allow it to communicate to
an I/O controller board in the panel.
The CPOD connector has a 4 wire
connection to the data rail. A data
rail will provide the means of
connecting the CPODs to the con-
troller board of the panel.
The 4 wire connections to the data
rail are:
쐍A common line
쐍A 24 volt power for the
electronics and operation of the
solenoid
쐍A selector line used by the I/O
Controller Board to select a CPOD
쐍A serial communication line
When the select line is asserted, the
CPOD will listen for messages on the
serial interface. These messages can
either be commands to Open or
Close, Requests for status, or other
operational parameters. The
command messages can either be
broadcasts or point to point
communications. A microprocessor
will manage the timing of the
application of power to the solenoid
to minimize power required from the
24 volt source and also to insure the
proper operation of the solenoid.
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Chapter 6
System Components
Figures 6.5 and 6.6 below are the snapshots of a 1-pole CPOD.
Figure 6.5
CPOD Top View
B. Mechanical
Status Indicator
A. Tang/Conductor Tab
C. Manual Override
D. CPOD
Load Lug
E. CPOD
Connector
Figure 6.6
CPOD Side View
Components Description
A Tang/Conductor Tab The conductive element that connects the
circuit breaker to the CPOD
B Mechanical Status Provides the open/close status of the CPOD
Indicator contacts
C Manual Override Allows the customer to override the remote
command to close the CPOD contacts
D CPOD Load Lug The terminal that connects CPOD to the
lighting loads
E CPOD Connector 4-pin connector that links CPOD to the data
rail
Table 6.4
CPOD Components
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CPOD Catalog No. For Use With
BQD-20-CPOD-1 BQD115 &
BQD120
BQD-20-CPOD-2 BQD215 &
BQD220
Table 6.3
CPOD Catalog Number

A. Tang/Conductor Tab
Tang/conductor tab electrically
connects the circuit breaker to
the CPOD. In order to secure the
connection of CPOD to the breaker,
the tang needs to be inserted
into the load lug of the circuit
breaker and tightened to torque
requirements found on the circuit
breaker labeling.
B. Mechanical Status Indicator
The status indicator is used to
convey the current state of the
CPOD contacts, open or closed
position. This feature is visible
through the round-hole opening
on the dead front provided for each
circuit. The color definitions are as
follow:
"Green - CPOD contact
is in "OPEN" or "OFF"
position
"Clear - CPOD contact is in
"CLOSED" or "ON" position.
C. Manual Override
Manual override is a feature of the
CPOD that provides the customer
the ability to override the remote
commands to the CPOD. The contact
on the CPOD can be forced to a
closed position by manually rotating
the switch in clock-wise direction
using a flat-head screwdriver or
similar device as shown in figure 6.7
below. To re-open contacts, system
must be commissioned. This feature
is designed to apply current on the
circuit prior to commissioning system.
D. CPOD Load Lug
The CPOD load lug has the same
form and appearance as the BQD
circuit breaker load lug. The torque
requirements can be found on the
circuit breaker labeling. For electrical
load wiring information, refer to
Breaker rating label located on the
face of the breaker.
E. CPOD Connector
CPOD connector is a 4-pin connector
that connects CPOD to data rail.
CPOD connector has to be connected
to the data rail connector to enable
the communication between CPOD
and i-3 controller.
Chapter 6
System Components
Manual
Override
Switch
Figure 6.7
Manual Override Switch
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