Switchboard Solutions
Why NHP Switchboard Solutions
NHP sources the best Industrial and Automation products from around the world for the Australian and New Zealand markets, and our Switchboard Solutions are no different.
Partnering with Local Switchboard Builders, NHP Supply:
- CUBIC Modular Switchboard System with integrated Busbar
- Terasaki Circuit Breakers
- Socomec Load Break Switches, Transfer Switches and Fuse Switches
Standards
These three supply line products integrate to form a complete, tested, and verified Switchboard Solution to ASNZS61439 (And ASNZS3439) standards.
CUBIC Switchboards Systems are used worldwide
The CUBIC modular system is based on a concept of standard modules for the construction of electrical panels. Using relatively few standard parts, it is possible to construct a bespoke enclosure from a range of standard components.
The system is fully documented and is supplied as a flat-pack worldwide to panel builders, who construct and offer complete panel systems. All panel builders have gone through extensive training/education to ensure a high and uniform quality level all over the world on panel systems enclosed with the CUBIC modular system.
Training and Support
It is a surprise to many people that there is no formal training required to become a switchboard builder in Australia and New Zealand or anyway worldwide, so to ensure CUBIC standards and quality is maintained, CUBIC have taken an initiative making it mandatory for all Switchboard Builders using their System to complete a 5 day Global training course.
NHP have technical personnel trained by CUBIC to run these Global training courses in Australia and New Zealand to assist Switchboards Building Partners with designs, standards, verification, building and integration with electrical components.
CUBIC Features:
Applications
- Main Switchboards
- Motor Control Centres
- Power Factor Correction Units
- Custom Control Panels
Switchboard Design
- Fully modular design
- Fast and easy to assemble - smart design
Segregation
- Form 1 up to Form 4 B according to AS/NZS61439
Construction
- Assembled from Standard Parts
- Ridged Frame-Folded 2mm hot galvanized steel
- Mounting options
- Fixed (MPI-Multipurpose Insert)
- Demountable (PI-Plug In)
- Fully Withdrawable (MD-Multipurpose Draw), including a 3-position racking system
- Wide range of latching and locking devices
- Coating: Epoxy-polyester powder, CUBIC RAL 7035 light grey or RAL 2000 orange
Ingress of liquids and solids
- IP 43 standard, IP 54 optional
Busbar System
- Main bars up to 7000 A at 120 kA
- Clamped busbar connections minimise drilling requirements
- Fully Insulated Busbar option
- See a summary of all major testing here - Your Guarantee 61439
Test Verifiable Design
- One of the most extensively Tested and ASNZS64139 Verifiable Switchboard Systems in the world
- Arc fault containment to AS/NZS 61439 Annex ZD and IEC TR61641
- Including Main Incoming Tiers up to 6300A at 100kA
Type Tested Flexible Busbar
- CU-FLEX flexible busbar
Design Tools
- 3D design Software - Galaxy 3
- Integrated heat rise calculations
Who builds CUBIC
- CUBIC is built by accredited & trained switchboard manufacturers
- If you are interested in becoming CUBIC Accredited or for further information, please contact us here
CUBIC Brochures
Now you can download and explore the CUBIC Brochures with our newly published download section, and access the CUBIC Brochures from the link below.
CUBIC FAQs
Application
- Main Switchboards
- Distribution Boards
- Motor Control Centers
- Power Factor Corrections Units
- Control Panels
CUBIC is built by accredited and trained switchboard manufacturers who have been trained on the system.
Refer to CUBIC partners for switchboard manufactures who have been trained and accredited to assemble CUBIC
- Box Construction Type (bolt together size) Maximum: W=10M ,H=10M ,D=2M(M=Module 192mm)
- Frame Construction Type (with frame+covers) Maximum modules per plinth: W=12M,H=12M,D=4M(M=Module 192mm)
There are no limits on multiples of the above being used for Width, Height, Depth when using panel types.
CUBIC is built to AS/NZS 61439: 2016, including Arc Fault containment tests AS/NZS 3439:1 2002 Annex ZD, IEC TR61641
Type tests:
- Temperature-rise limit
- Dielectric properties
- Short-circuit withstand strength
- Effectiveness of the protective circuit
- Clearances and creepage distance
- Mechanical operation
- Degree of protection
UL Tests
- Temperature-rise
- Dielectric voltage withstand
- Short-circuit withstand
- Grounding and bonding
- Spacing
- Environmental rating
Other Tests
- Vibration and Shock
- Seismic test, earthquake simulation
- Arcing-fault test
- Surface treatment
Exterior:
- Grey RAL 7035
- Orange RAL 2000
Training
NHP provides training all across Australia and New Zealand. This ensures switchboard manufacturers follow best assembly practices and CUBIC guidelines when using the modular system.
For the different CUBIC accreditation systems, you must have:
Easy Start Course:
- Applicant must have experience in the electrical industry.
System Builder Course:
- Applicant must have several years of experience in the electrical industry with specific knowledge of AS/NZS 61439. Applicants must agree to their eligibility being verified by NHP. And agree to abide by the CUBIC Partnership agreement.
Additional Modules:
- Applicant must be an existing Accredited System Builder Certificate Holder.
Contact us and you will then be contacted and invited to of the next training session in your area.
NHP will review accreditation annually and reserves the right to withdraw certification without notice.
Following training, support will be available at any time via NHP staff at the State office level. Depending on the level of accreditation support would be minimal, due to the high level of independence.
CUBIC Galaxy 3 - How To Videos
How to do a Temperature Rise Calculation
How to insert Barriers and Hinges Automatically
How to make a Purchase Order File cub to send to NHP
CUBIC Success Stories
See below for some CUBIC success stories and the extensive successes NHP has had with our customers.
Pan Pac Pulp Mill EMS
GMHBA Stadium Stage 4 Development
Red Stag Timber
Stonefields School
Boyne Smelter Furnace Upgrade