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Site Evaluation – Internal Considerations
Site Power Distribution Systems
The following elements of the site power distribution system should be evaluated when
planning an installation of VSM5 system equipment.
System Design
A properly installed power distribution system is required to ensure safe operation of
VSM5 system equipment. Power should be supplied from a feeder separate from one
used for lighting, air conditioning, and other electrical systems.
A typical input power configuration, shown in Figure 4-1, is either a five-wire high-voltage
or a four-wire low-voltage type, with three-phase service coming from a service entrance
or separately derived source, and with overcurrent protection and suitable grounding. A
three-phase, five-wire distribution system provides the greatest configuration flexibility,
since it allows power to be provided to both three-phase and single-phase equipment.
Figure 4-1. Site Electrical Power Distribution System
Circuit Breakers of
Appropriate Size
Neutral Bus
Remotely Operated
Power Service Disconnect
Computer Room
Power Panel
G
round Terminal Bar
be
S
ame size as neutral
(
onded to nclosure)
Neutral
Ground
Service Entrance
Ground or Suitable
Building Ground
Note:
Bounding of neutral and ground at other
points is Illegal.
Only valid at
service entrance
or separately
derived system
(transformer)
Insulated Green Wire Ground
Phase Wires and Neutral
Ledgend:
Customer Supplied
Receptacles/Connectors-
in Accordance with
Local Codes
208/240V
3-Phase
(5-wire)
208/240V
3-Phase
(4-wire)
208/240V
Single
Phase
120V
Single
Phase
Branch Circuits
For loads requiring a
neutral attach computer/da
ta
processing equipment only
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I
ncoming Three-phase Power
f
rom service entrance or
s
eparately derived system
w
ith appropriate over-current
p
rotection and suitable ground