MNS® Low Voltage Switchgear and Motor Control Center

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Fully IEC verified and tested low voltage switchgear assembly

MNS is ABB's low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly for power distribution and motor control. The MNS design is verified in accordance with the latest IEC standards, IEC 61439 -1/-2 and
IEC TR 61641. MNS switchgear assembly is of scalable design, enabling ABB to supply integrated solutions for today's challenging business environment. It is the leading technology combining maintenance-free frame structures and busbars, a fully modular construction and the capability to integrate feeder, motor starter, variable speed drives, power factor compensation etc. in safety focused, space saving and project-optimized manner.

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Our offering
IEC Low Voltage switchgear and MCC

MNS Front

MNS Rear

Main benefits

Main features

Digital option

Up to 6300 A and 100 kA

Access for modules and cable terminals from the front of the switchgear. Installation back to wall

Module connectivity versions

Withdrawable
Plug-in including compact
Fixed

Busbar configurations

L and U turn configurations
Back to back
Duplex

Up to 7300 A and 100 kA

Access to Cable terminals from the rear and to Modules from the front

Module connectivity versions:

Withdrawable
Fixed

Unmatched safety for protection of personnel and plant exceeding standard requirements
Reduced operational expenditure through maintenance free bus bar design
Increased availability through modular design using withdrawable, plug-in, compact or fixed functional units
Reliable, flexible and scalable fully accessible from the front
Space saving design with compact, back-to-back or duplex arrangement

Fully certified to IEC 61439-1/-2 low-voltage switchgear assembly up to 690 V, up to 7300 A, up to 100 kA
Passive arc protection criteria 1 to 7, tested acc. IEC TR 61641 Ed.3:2014 criteria 1 to 7, arc proof certified up to 690 V, 100 kA, 0.3s
Modular construction, extendable at both ends and reconfiguration capabilities
Ease of operation with closed doors and single handle operation
Segregation up to form 4b type 7

Integration of temperature sensors for critical bus bar joints at ACB incomer termination and shipping splits and power contacts of functional units
Current and voltage sensing through ABB’s smart electrical devices such as motor controller UMC100.3 or M10x and circuit breaker Emax 2 and Tmax XT and more
Integrated data collection and data analysis with ABB Ability™ Condition monitoring for electrical systems CMES for onsite access through secure browser technology
Connectivity to your plant monitoring and control systems using Serial (Modbus RTU, Profibus DP) and Ethernet-based protocol (Modbus TCP, Profinet, IEC 61850)
Cloud-based monitoring option with ABB Ability™

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Highlights

Environmental product declaration

Environmental product declaration for MNS 3.0

Sustainable decision making

Brochure

ABB’s third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations White paper

MNS eBrochure

Brochure

Explore MNS switchgear with its components and how it can be applied in the various industries and segments.

Upgrading to MNS Digital solution strengthens Jämtkraft's production of renewable electricity in Sweden

ABB has helped Swedish utility Jämtkraft secure the future of some of their low-voltage switchgear with an upgrade to MNS Digital

ABB digital solutions to secure enhanced visibility to plant operations for Egyptian petroleum company

ABB is providing its digital low-voltage (LV) switchgear solution to Eshpetco facilities in Hurghada city, Egypt.

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Application solutions for industries

ABB MNS switchgear offers reliable power distribution and advanced energy management for data centers, ensuring continuous power supply to critical IT equipment. With condition-based monitoring and ABB Ability™, it enables proactive maintenance, reduces downtime, and optimizes energy use for greater efficiency and sustainability.

The chemical, oil, and gas industries face significant challenges in maintaining production while ensuring safety and reliability. ABB's MNS® low-voltage switchgear solutions offer real-time monitoring to prevent electrical failures, reduce downtime, and enhance plant efficiency.

Process Industries

Power  Generation

Marine and Offshore

ABB MNS allows you to focus on your business, knowing that your safety and operations in process industries are well taken care of.

The benefits include:

Maximum availability and reliability to minimize unexpected downtime losses
Fixed and plug-in versions to fit all sort of applications
Increased safety with temperature monitoring of critical electrical joints
Maintenance free for busbars and frame structure to prolong service life and reduce associated costs
Condition monitoring CMES to provide predictive maintenance and diagnostics to optimize operational costs
Unlocking your facility’s data increases transparency and reveals opportunities for improving sustainability measures.

ABB MNS offers numerous benefits for power generation, including:

Experienced and knowledgeable team all over the word from design, engineering, manufacturing and testing
Global manufacturing footprint with strong connection to local requirements and standards
Optimize efficiency and reduce downtime with withdrawable solutions
Early detection of abnormal conditions with CMES condition monitoring to enable predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics
Lifetime expansions and interchangeability with latest generation compatible with older versions
Real-time energy monitoring provides insights for sustainable choices
MNS EPD for environmental transparency and sustainability.

ABB MNS provides proven solutions for HVDC offshore links, unmanned platforms and propulsion systems with:

Fully tested and certified for marine applications and harsh environments
Flexible design provides alternatives to accommodate to reduced spaces
Increased safety with temperature monitoring of critical electrical joints
Enabling remote operation with smart control architecture
Health diagnose with CMES to provide predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics.

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Our offering

MNS Digital

ABB MNS® Digital Low Voltage Switchgear gives you access to real-time data for all your switchgear systems,
opening up new possibilities in terms of smart devices, IoT and cloud-based technology.

Learn more

MNS Motor Control Center

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