Introduction
Characteristics of Gemini switchboards
Aswitchboard that is not just one system, but three
Gemini is the result of design work conducted by ABB with the direct collaboration of switchboard manufacturers, in- stallers and designers who con- sidered versatility to be the dis- criminating element when pur- chasing a switchboard, equally as important as sturdiness and reliability.
Gemini fulfils this requirement by providing a product that can be used for three different pur- poses: in addition to the basic configuration it also provides the components necessary for equipping it as an automation switchboard or as a distribution and mixed switchboard.
In all applications, compatibility with ABB protection, control and monitoring products means that a real system of integrated and complementary functions
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| Gemini” says that no switchboard is more reliable. | |
| Integration of Gemini with other ABB low voltage | |
| protection, monitoring and control products fulfils the | |
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| In particular, IndustrialIT is the solution ABB has | |
| developed for integrating company activities at all | |
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“block” of activities, interacting in a coordinated manner thanks to the platform created by ABB (AIP: Aspect Integrator Platform).
Not only are all the certified products interactive, but they also ensure that all the information needed to operate them is readily available in the latest edition: technical characteristics, installation, user and maintenance instructions, environmental certificates and declarations.
More information is given in the section entitled Products and services/IndustrialIT on the ABB website www.abb.com
can be configured.
Typical examples of some Gemini applications can be seen in installations in industrial production departments and on board machines, in galvaniza- tion plants and varnishing ca- bins, in petrol stations and car- washing plants,
ving to use any tools; wiring is carried out from the front fol- lowed by snapping the base plate or the frame onto the box. The patented frame is fitted with the cable duct incorporated in the uprights.
In its design, Gemini repeats the shapes and RAL 7035 grey color of the ArTu switchboards with which it can be configured as a main protection switch- board.
aided design programs simulate all types of application condi- tions translating virtual checks into a process to improve the performances of Gemini so that it will be able to respond more accurately to market require- ments.
Gemini also has flexible mea- surements, with six different box sizes and internal space to ac- commodate from 24 to 216 DIN modules.
To respect safety standards, all the switchboard’s components can be fixed to the base plate or to the box frame without ha-
Experience and innovation
Gemini has two central aspects. It is both the result of years of work in the production of instal- lation material and the expres- sion of the most advanced technology, from design to distri- bution.
In the laboratory, computer-
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