Low-Voltage Switchgear System
up to 4000 A
Energy in a New Format
FORMAT PRO is a premium product from IEK GROUP, combining the popular dismountable metal enclosures of the FORMAT series and the full range of the ARMAT line.
Poster
System Description
Incoming Panel Busway Connection
Incoming Panel Cable Connection
coming soon
Sectional Panel with Built-in Compartment
Sectional Panel
Incoming-Sectional Panel
Distribution Panel with Built-in Compartment
coming soon
Distribution Panel
Bus/Cable Panel
Tested LV Switchgear
Adapted for ARMAT
Rated current range up to 4000 A
Fast design
Sectioning up to 4b
Diamagnetic corner elements of enclosure frame
GOST IEC 61439 compliance certificate
FORMAT PRO LV Switchgear System — a development by IEK GROUP specialists, based on more than 20 years of experience in designing low-voltage electrical installations. The system is designed taking into account the features of physical processes occurring in the electrical installation during its operation, which is confirmed by tests according to GOST 61439. The system saves assembly time and ensures safe and reliable operation of the electrical installation.
Design Features

Our engineers completely rethought the existing solution based on the FORMAT frame support posts and developed a new system that ensures the safety of operating personnel, convenience and speed of installation (assembly can be performed by one installer), flexibility in creating solutions.

The reliability of the FORMAT PRO system and its compliance with GOST IEC 61439 are confirmed by a full range of tests, including destructive tests with thermal withstand currents and shock currents of electrodynamic withstand of the busbar system. In combination with ARMAT circuit breakers, the system showed best results in temperature rise tests when heated with the maximum rated current.

One of the key principles of the system construction is its modularity. The FORMAT PRO system consists of ready-made kits for various tasks. Each kit includes all necessary fastening elements and accessories, and if something is lost, any fastening can be ordered separately. FORMAT PRO is so universal that it contains a minimum number of different elements.

The FORMAT PRO system is designed for rated currents from 1600 to 6300 A, with a maximum possible sectioning degree of 4b. The system is fully adapted for installation of ARMAT products, in addition, it includes universal compartments for installation of various equipment, including automation equipment and secondary circuits.

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Solutions Album
Presentation
Specification
CAD/PDF/STEP
2D CAD 3D PDF 3D STEP
Certificate
LV Switchgear Thermal Calculation Program (IEC 60890)
FAQ
  • What is FORMAT PRO?

    FORMAT PRO — is a system representing a tested solution based on the FORMAT structure and ARMAT active equipment.

    The system is based on a structure developed on the basis of FORMAT metal enclosures (frame, walls and full-size doors) and equipped with new elements (mounting kits, sectional doors, false panels, etc.), fully adapted for installation of ARMAT series equipment.

  • What are the features of FORMAT PRO?

    The system features:

    • system modularity;
    • availability of ready-made mounting kits that include all necessary elements and fasteners for installation;
    • new busbar mounting system, fully adapted for installation in the FORMAT PRO system;
    • possibility of organizing all forms of sectioning from 1 to 4b;
    • separation of the internal space of the enclosure with the help of additional posts into a universal compartment (front) for installation of electrical equipment and a busbar compartment (rear);
    • improved base and various flanges for organizing power input.
  • Is the FORMAT PRO system suitable for installation of electrical equipment not only of the ARMAT series, but also of other series, as well as equipment from third-party manufacturers?

    The FORMAT structure can be adapted for installation of any electrical equipment using universal mounting plates and rails. However, such a solution will not be the FORMAT PRO system and cannot be considered a tested solution.

  • Is it possible to organize a built-in compartment in the FORMAT PRO system?

    The FORMAT PRO system allows for the organization of built-in cable/busbar compartments with a width of 200 mm and 400 mm.

  • Is the flange included in the roof and base kit of the enclosure?

    The roof and base delivery kit in the FORMAT PRO system does not include a flange. The base has a hole that allows installation of various types of flanges: blind, ventilated and assembled.

  • Is it possible to use internal false panels (plastrons) in the FORMAT PRO system?

    At the moment, the use of internal false panels in the FORMAT PRO system is not provided.

  • What is the maximum rated current for which the FORMAT PRO system is designed?

    The FORMAT PRO system is designed for currents up to 6300 A.

    At the moment, the FORMAT PRO system has been fully tested in accordance with GOST 61439 for a current of 4000 A, including destructive tests with thermal withstand currents and shock currents of electrodynamic withstand of the busbar system.

    Several stages of tests are planned up to 6300 A.

  • What is the metal thickness of structural elements in the FORMAT PRO system?

    Metal thickness is:

    • for front false panels and sectional doors — 2.0 mm;
    • for frame posts, rear and side panels, sectioning elements — 1.5 mm;
    • for brackets — 2.5-3.0 mm;
    • for rails — 1.5-2.0 mm.
  • What is the maximum degree of sectioning that can be implemented in the FORMAT PRO system?

    The structure allows achieving a maximum sectioning degree of 4b by using specialized kits and partitions.

  • Are LV switchgear based on the FORMAT PRO system suitable for outdoor installation?

    LV switchgear based on the FORMAT PRO system are not suitable for outdoor installation.

  • What supporting documentation exists for the FORMAT PRO system?

    The website presents materials including a Solutions Album with examples of implementation of various types of panels, 3D models, 2D drawings and specifications in Excel.

    This documentation is designed to simplify the design of LV switchgear based on the FORMAT PRO system.