Havells Switchgear has launched Tri-Load – a ground-breaking new three-section MCB TPN distribution board for commercial building applications. Offering a future-proof approach to the metering requirements of Part L2 of the UK Building Regulations, Tri-Load is the only standard distribution board that conveniently separates small power circuits, lighting circuits and mechanical services loads and provides net energy values of each load type.
Tri-Load is uniquely capable of independently monitoring lighting, small power and auxiliary service loads, to ensure data capture and analysis for building managers is meaningful and effective. Mike Lawrence, UK Marketing Manager at Havells explains how this makes Tri-Load a unique offering for the UK market:
“Until now, there has not been a metered board available that can create a true profile and useful breakdown of energy consumption in modern buildings. With its ‘three load’ approach, Tri-Load delivers on that promise. Specifying Tri-Load will give building owners and managers the ability to monitor and extract useful data on their building’s energy consumption data split out by three categories: power, lighting and mechanical services – the ideal solution for compliance with Part L2 of the Building Regulations.”
Tri-Load is a Type B distribution board that has been designed to offer the versatility that electrical installation designers demand and ensures full compliance with the latest regulations. Available in two sizes – 12 or 18 ways to allow loads to be split into logical groups* – Tri-Load can also be configured as a Dual Load board to monitor power and lighting only. In this mode, the ‘split’ between the numbers of circuits available is variable and can be adapted to suit the composition required for each particular installation.
Display and communication of energy data is clear and simple with Tri-Load thanks to the pre-installed and fully wired metering installed as standard. The IP30 conforming LCD display is fully backlit and presents the key values by load type and total load, while navigation through further parameters is ultra-simple via interface buttons. Pulsed output and Modbus RS485 comms is also fitted as standard and facilitates ease of integration with virtually any energy management system.
Current Transformers (CTs) are integrated within a single-piece busbar design for higher integrity and reduction of required electrical connections and the potential hot spot failures. During installation, the rigid construction of the Tri-Load casing is maintained, even with gland plates removed and a full trunking interface kit is supplied as standard. The door is also removable to aid installation and an easy-to-align hinge design makes it simple to refit. For enhanced security a door barrel lock can be fitted for extra security.
Havells successfully entered the UK switchgear market in the second half of 2011, and has already launched ranges of residential consumer units, Type A and Type B distribution boards and a range of MCCB panelboards.
* 12 way split 6 + 4 + 2 / 18 way split 10 + 6 + 2 (Power, Lighting, Aux Services, respectively)
To find out more about the Havells range of switchgear and surge protection solutions, visit www.havells.co.uk
For more information: Tel: 020 7011 9700
